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Aug142024 by cineverseNo Comments

Paramount Television Studios Shut Down by Paramount Global Cost Cuts

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By Brian Steinberg According To The variety Paramount Television Studios, a production facility originally aimed at getting Paramount Pictures back into the business of making TV series, will shut down, the latest bout of cost cutting by parent corporation Paramount Global as it seeks to eliminate $500 million amid a chaotic shift in the entertainment industry. “This has been a challenging and transformative time for the entire industry, and sadly, our studio is not immune,” said Nicole Clemens, president of the unit, which debuted in 2013, in a memo to staffers. “Over the past 11 years, she said, the studio “has weathered seemingly insurmountable obstacles through a combination of strength, determination, and unwavering commitment. We met these challenges with incredible r...

Aug142024 by cineverseNo Comments

Hulu Orders Multi-Cam Comedy ‘Mid-Century Modern’ With Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, Linda Lavin

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By Joe Otterson According To The variety Hulu has given a series order to the comedy “Mid-Century Modern,” Variety has learned. The multi-cam was first reported to be in the works at the streamer in June. Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and Linda Lavin star. The official logline states that the show follows “three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.” The series was created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan, with both also executive ...

Aug142024 by cineverseNo Comments

Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis,’ Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer’ and More Added to TIFF Lineup

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By Rebecca Rubin According To The variety Francis Ford Coppola’s divisive sci-fi epic “Megalopolis” will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF has added that movie and several others, including Luca Guadadgnino’s “Queer” starring Daniel Craig and Pedro Almodóvar’s “The Room Next Door” led by Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, to its 2024 lineup. In total, 276 films will screen at this year’s festival, which is running from Sept. 5-15. In addition to official selection titles, TIFF has programmed special screenings of Damien Chazelle’s 2014 film “Whiplash,” as well as Mina Shum’s 1994 comedy “Double Happiness.” As previously announced, director David Gordon Green’s “Nutcrackers,” starring Ben Stiller, will open the festival while R...

Aug132024 by cineverseNo Comments

Banijay Asia Forms Strategic Alliance With India’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment

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By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety Banijay Asia has joined forces with India’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment (NGE) to develop original series and films, as well as adapt international hits for Indian audiences. Banijay Asia (part of Banijay Entertainment) is led by CEO Deepak Dhar and NGE is helmed by veteran producer Sajid Nadiadwala. The alliance aims to create premium content for viewers in India and beyond. Nadiadwala is known for franchises like “Housefull” and “Baaghi,” as well as critically acclaimed films such as “Chhichhore,” “Super 30” and “Highway.” Recent releases include “Chandu Champion” and “Satyaprem Ki Katha.” Coming up is “Housefull 5,” the latest instalment in the blockbuster comedy franchise starring Akshay Kumar and Riteish ...

Aug132024 by cineverseNo Comments

Sony Pictures Networks India Reshuffles Leadership

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By Naman Ramachandran, Patrick Frater According To The variety Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has revealed a series of leadership changes, affecting key positions across its entertainment channels. Nachiket Pantvaidya, a seasoned media executive with previous stints at Star TV and Balaji Telefilms, has been appointed as the business head of Sony Entertainment Television (SET). This marks Pantvaidya’s third stint with SPNI. He will retain his current role as general manager at Sony Pictures International Productions, allowing him to leverage his expertise across both platforms. Tushar Shah, currently the business head of English, Bengali, and infotainment channels and the chief marketing officer at SPNI, will expand his portfolio to include oversight of Sony MAX, Sony MAX...

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Alien: Romulus’ First Reactions Highlight the Film’s ‘Glorious Gore’ and ‘Incredible Creature Design’: ‘Pays Perfect Homage to the Original’

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By Zack Sharf According To The variety One of the deadliest creatures in movie history is back, and people are loving it. Fede Alvarez‘s “Alien: Romulus” has finally screened for members of the film press, and the first reactions for the R-rated tentpole are praising its horrifying scares, practical effects and killer cast. Many film writers agree Alvarez has delivered one of the better entries in the 45-year franchise that started with Ridley Scott‘s “Alien” in 1979. “[‘Alien: Romulus’] is a bonkers roller coaster ride through the previous six ‘Alien’ movies, using bits of all them, to tell a focused, mostly standalone story filled with glorious gore & scares,” Gizmodo’s Germain Lussier wrote on X/Twitter. “It gets better as it goes along, ending with a phenomenal big ...

Aug122024 by cineverseNo Comments

Heeramandi’ Breakout Star Taha Shah Badussha Signs Three-Film Deal with Ramesh Sippy Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

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By Naman Ramachandran According To The variety According To The variety Rising Indian star Taha Shah Badussha, known for his breakout role in Netflix’s “Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,” has signed a three-film deal with Ramesh Sippy Entertainment. The actor played Tajdar Baloch in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s global hit series. Ramesh Sippy is one of the giants of Indian cinema, best known for “Sholay” (1975), one of the country’s all time hits. His credit...

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