Showtime co-presidents Gary Levine and Jana Winograde are exiting their current posts amid a continuing shakeup at the pay TV channel, with Levine shifting to an advisory role and Winograde leaving Paramount Global entirely. The move, announced by president and CEO of Showtime and Paramount Media Networks Chris McCarthy in a memo to staff Monday,…
John Boyega Reacts to Idris Elba Refusing to Call Himself a Black Actor: ‘We Should Fixate on Who’s Putting Actors Into Boxes’
Idris Elba ignited a firestorm on social media after he told Esquire UK that he has stopped calling himself a “Black actor” because it creates limitations for his career. While some accused Elba of renouncing his Blackness, others came to the “Luther” actor’s defense and agreed with him regarding Hollywood’s penchant to put labels on and stereotype…
Berlin Buzz Titles: Amanda Seyfried, Finn Wolfhard, Phoebe Dynevor Lead 28 Projects Tempting Buyers at the European Film Market
The European Film Market kicks off Feb. 16 with a wide assortment of films from sellers around the world. Below is a healthy selection of what’s on offer for buyers. The Adults Director: Alex Winter Key cast: Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan Synopsis: A sister and brother, Megan and Nathan are barely hanging on and…
Jamie Lee Curtis Has Never Watched ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ But Knows Her Wind Chimes Have Become a Meme
Jamie Lee Curtis has never watched an episode of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” — not even the one she was on. Curtis’ viral appearance during last year’s 12th season, which featured many of the cast members, particularly Dorit Kemsley, fangirling over the “Halloween” star? Nope, not for Curtis. “I’ve never seen the show,”…
UNLV in AP women’s poll for 1st time since ’94
UNLV entered the AP Top 25 women’s basketball poll at No. 23 on Monday, the first time the school has been ranked since 1994.
Source: Extra-inning, extra-runner rule to remain
MLB’s joint competition committee has voted to keep the rule that places a runner at second base at the start of extra innings, and a separate set of rules that puts parameters on when position players can pitch, a source told ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
Bama No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time in 20 years
Alabama is the new No. 1, rising to the top spot in the Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for the first time in 20 years.
Reid hopes if Bieniemy leaves he will ‘run show’
Eric Bieniemy is a candidate for other offensive coordinator openings around the NFL, and Andy Reid said he hopes the longtime assistant gets a chance to “run the show” at his next stop.
Mattel to Relaunch Barney Franchise With New Animated Series, Films, Merchandise
Mattel has announced plans to relaunch the Barney franchise with a new slate of content as well as toys and merchandise. The relaunch will kick off with a reimagined animated series, which is set to debut globally in 2024. Produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, the show promises to reintroduce the famously friendly purple dinosaur to…
Lionsgate Buys Guy Ritchie’s World War II Movie ‘Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,’ Starring Henry Cavill, Henry Golding, Eiza Gonzalez
Lionsgate has picked up domestic distribution rights to Guy Ritchie’s World War II movie “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.” The film stars Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Henry Golding, Alex Pettyfer and Cary Elwes, among others. The studio is targeting a 2024 wide theatrical release. Prime Video has secured most of the international rights for the…