The Film That Lit My Fuse is a video series by Deadline that focuses on the creative ambitions, formative influences, and inspirations of some of today’s most notable screen artists. Each installment follows the same five questions. In this episode, the spotlight is on Robert Rodriguez, the tall Texan who made a name for himself
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US Representative Katie Porter showed her support for the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike by joining writers on the picket line at the Culver Studios in Los Angeles on Friday. Porter led the crowd in a familiar chant heard across the city during the past two weeks: “What do we want? Fair contracts.
Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, has decided not to attend the PEN America Visionary Award ceremony due to the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike and picketing on both coasts. Sarandos was set to receive the award at the literary group’s annual spring gala in New York City next week. However, he has
Vertical has recently appointed former Amazon Prime Video executive Jason Pecora to the role of Executive Vice President, Distribution. Pecora will be responsible for overseeing Sales, Marketing and Operations in his new role. He will report to Vertical Partners Peter Jarowey and Rich Goldberg. Pecora has over 14 years of experience in the entertainment industry,
Ellen Stutzman, the chief negotiator for the striking Writers Guild of America, is in the middle of a tough negotiation process with the movie and television studios. On Wednesday, her parents and aunt showed their support for her and her union cohorts by marching outside Amazon’s offices in Manhattan. Stutzman’s parents, Fred and Anne Stutzman,
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav’s 2022 executive compensation has been met with disapproval from stockholders, according to a recent SEC filing. The company’s say-on-pay vote saw nearly half of the votes cast against last year’s compensation, which had just over 50% approval. Although the votes are non-binding, they carry weight when it comes to
Tom Hanks, the star of the iconic 1994 film “Forrest Gump,” admitted during the New Yorker Live event that he had doubts about the movie’s potential success. Hanks confessed that he once asked director Robert Zemeckis if anyone would care about the film, which featured a man sitting on a bench in a peculiar outfit
Boston University’s upcoming graduation ceremony on May 21, 2023, has become a topic of controversy as the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has announced that its members will picket the event. The reason for the picket is the presence of Warner Bros. Discovery President & CEO David Zaslav, an alumnus of the school, who is
During the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, a preview clip of the highly anticipated live-action version of The Little Mermaid was showcased. The clip features Halle Bailey and Jonah Hauer-King in the iconic boat ride scene, where Ariel and Prince Eric attempt to break Ursula’s spell by sharing a kiss. The scene also includes
Drew Barrymore, the scheduled host for the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards, has withdrawn from the event in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. However, the opening segment, which was recorded before the strike, still aired during the telecast. Fans of the 1999 romantic comedy Never Been Kissed were delighted to