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Iceland’s Act4, co-led by “The Discontinuity” and “The Trap” star Ólafur Dari Ólafsson, is teaming up with “The Handmaid’s Tale” director Kari Skoglund to adapt Hildur Knutsdóttir’s latest novel “Dead Weight.” Nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for The Handmaid’s Tale, Skoglund’s internationally acclaimed directorial work includes all of the miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, episodes of House of Cards and Vikings, and the pilots for Smoke and the upcoming 121212. Knutdéttir ranks internationally as one of Iceland’s most talked-about young authors following the English language publication of The Night Guest, which was named one of the best…
A tearful Savannah Guthrie said she was in “agony” over the disappearance of her mother, Nancy, as she sat intimately with “Today” show host and friend Hoda Kotb. On Wednesday’s episode of the “Today” show, Kotb, Craig Melvin, Carson Daly and Al Roker announced that Savannah gave her first on-camera interview since her mother’s disappearance. “It’s been 53 days since Nancy Guthrie was taken from her home in the middle of the night,” Melvin began the conversation. “And Hoda, yesterday you had a chance to spend time with our girls. You sat down with Savannah for her first interview since…
Even though Studio N has had hits on Netflix, Disney+, and Crunchyroll, earned Emmy nominations, and broken box office records in South Korea, the company’s CEO said the company is still making its case for webcomic IP to much of the Western entertainment industry. “For many people in the Western market, webcomics are still relatively new,” Mi-Kyung (Michelle) Kwon told Variety. “As we work with international development executives and distributors, we also educate them about the power of this format and the global fandom that supports our IP. Every hit project that comes along makes our job easier.” Kwon is…
Former “Price is Right” model Holly Hallstrom was keen to expose late host Bob Barker even before she was asked to appear on E!’s new documentary series “Dirty Rotten Scandal.” “My plan was to find a journalist and tell the whole story from my experience,” the 73-year-old told Page Six. “That was it, I just put it out there once,” she says. “Everyone will be able to see it.” Former “Price Is Right” model Holly Hallstrom (left) told Page Six that she originally intended to expose Bob Barker to journalists before she was asked to appear on E!’s new documentary…
Madrid-based global giant Mediapro Studios has launched a new non-fiction banner, Stopwatch Media, in collaboration with Emmy Award-winning producer and showrunner Charles Wachter. Wachter, whose notable credits include Netflix’s reality show “Million Dollar Secrets,” Prime Video’s “Beast Games,” Hulu’s “Got to Get Out,” as well as Netflix’s hit series “Win the Mall,” will be based in Toronto, where Stopwatch Media is headquartered, and will allow MediaPro Studios to establish a foothold in Canada and continue to expand its global infrastructure. The new label, led by Wachter, will leverage The Mediapro Studio’s international reach, resources and partnerships to develop premium formats…
The HBO Max series “Proud” about Filip, a young gay man who tends to avoid responsibility until tragedy strikes and must take care of his late sister’s baby, could spark a new debate in conservative Poland. “This is also part of our mission. There’s never been a show like this before, and this subject continues to polarize our society. I think ‘Proud’ has a chance to show both sides and prove that we can and should talk to each other,” actor Ignacy Rhys told Variety ahead of the show’s premiere at SeriesMania, which will be screened in the main event.…
Kendra Wilkinson admitted that the honest reason she’s taking the GLP-1 shot is economic. The former Girls Next Door star, 40, said she didn’t want to buy new clothes because her jeans were “getting a little tight.” She also said that although she trains every day, she is no longer seeing results. “I’m 40 years old. I’m happy. I’m calm, but I’ve noticed lately that my jeans have gotten a little tighter, so I don’t want to go out and shop anymore,” she told Us Weekly in an interview at a charity flag football event by Aaron Rodgers and RX3…
Kevin DiCicco, dog trainer and creator of the popular “Air Buds” movie series, has died at the age of 63, his family announced. DiCicco died in San Diego on March 21 after spending time in hospice care, his brother Mark told TMZ. DiCicco first gained national attention when he rescued a stray golden retriever near his cabin in Yosemite and trained the dog, named Buddy, to play sports. Buddy’s tricks earned him appearances on “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Late Night with David Letterman.” DiCicco worked with independent producer Keystone Entertainment to flesh out the idea for the film. Miramax…
“NCIS” dropped a bombshell Tuesday night, but this time it wasn’t explosive. Warning: Contains spoilers. In one of its cruelest twists to date, the long-running CBS hit action drama killed off Rocky Carroll director Leon Vance during its milestone 500th episode, leaving fans completely reeling. “It’s never easy saying goodbye to any of our characters,” executive producer Stephen D. Binder told TV Insider. “But we wanted to honor Rocky and his legacy on the show as much as possible. In this case, he gave his life so his agency could survive.” “NCIS” dropped a huge bombshell Tuesday night, killing off…
Europe’s audiovisual sector will generate approximately €142 billion ($164.7 billion) in revenue in 2024, with consumer spending the main driver of growth, with over 50% (€72 billion) of this coming through streaming subscriptions, pay TV, movie tickets and home video. The European Audiovisual Observatory on Wednesday released the latest data for the film and television sector in its new Key Trends 2026 report, providing a snapshot of how Europe’s audiovisual sector is evolving, from creative workforce and production trends to changing viewing habits, market dynamics and global competition. The 11th edition of the Key Trends Report specifically examines developments in…