Documentary specialist Autlook Filmsales closed a raft of sales at a vibrant market during the Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX. “Subject,” directed by Camilla Hall and Jennifer Tiexiera, got picked up by Sweden’s SVT, Denmark’s DR, Norway’s NRK, Norway’s VGTV, The Netherlands’ VPRO, Israel’s Yes Doc, and Madman for Australia and New Zealand. Dogwoof released the…
Gwyneth Paltrow Testifies in Ski Crash Trial: ‘You Skied Directly Into My F—ing Back!’
Gwyneth Paltrow took the stand on Friday afternoon, telling a Utah jury that she was not the one to blame for a ski accident seven years ago. Paltrow is being sued by Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired optometrist, who alleges that she crashed into him at the upscale Deer Valley Resort. In her testimony, Paltrow…
What Filming ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Actually Looked Like on Set (EXCLUSIVE)
In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water” from its upcoming digital release, the film’s cast and crew reveal the multiple innovative methods they deployed to shoot the film, as the production team quite literally learned how to work vis-à-vis the way of water. Going from land…
‘Arrested Development’ Is Actually Staying on Netflix
Netflix is going back to the banana stand. “Arrested Development” is actually staying on Netflix, the streamer announced on Friday. Back in February, Netflix said that all seasons of the show would leave on March 15. But, surprise! “Arrested Development” won’t be leaving after all. More to come…
Kate del Castillo, Victory Jones, Bay Davis Set to Appear at NALIP Diverse Women in Media Forum
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the National Association of Latino Independent Producers is hosting one more celebration of women in media. NALIP has unveiled the program roster for their seventh annual Diverse Women in Media Forum. The event will be held at the London West Hollywood on March 30, marking the first…
Disney Fired Marvel’s Victoria Alonso Because Her Work on Oscar Nominee ‘Argentina, 1985’ Violated Contract
Victoria Alonso’s work as a producer of the Oscar-nominated feature film “Argentina, 1985” is coming under greater scrutiny as a major factor in Disney’s decision to fire the longtime Marvel Studios executive for cause, according to three sources with knowledge of Alonso’s exit. At issue, according to these sources, was Alonso’s 2018 employment contract with…
‘Motherland’ Picks Up Top Award at CPH:DOX
The top Dox:Award at CPH:DOX, the Copenhagen documentary festival, has gone to “Motherland” by Ukrainian-Belarussian director Alexander Mihalkovich (“My Granny From Mars”) and Ukrainian director Hanna Badziaka. Described by Variety as “an ominous portrait of the oppressive culture of cruelty in post-Soviet Belarus,” the film follows Svetlana, whose son died during his military service as…
Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth to Divorce After 11 Years of Marriage
Reese Witherspoon and former CAA agent Jim Toth announced on Friday that they will be divorcing after nearly 12 years of marriage. In a joint statement posted to Instagram, Witherspoon and Toth wrote: “It is with a great deal of care and consideration that we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We have enjoyed…
Vince McMahon Reimburses WWE $17.4 Million for Costs Related to Sexual Misconduct Investigation
Vince McMahon will reimburse WWE $17.4 million for costs the wrestling entertainment company incurred in investigation misconduct allegations against the exec. McMahon, WWE’s executive chairman and controlling shareholder, returned to the company earlier in 2022 after he “retired” from the company last year. WWE’s board has formed a special committee to look into allegations that…
Lightdox Boards ‘On the Edge,’ Honored With Special Mention at CPH:DOX (EXCLUSIVE)
Swiss sales agency Lightdox has acquired the international rights to feature documentary “On the Edge” by Nicolas Peduzzi, which just had its world premiere at Copenhagen documentary festival CPH:DOX in the DOX:AWARD competition, and received a Special Mention from the jury, who said the film “gripped us, and took us on a journey through the…