Neon Lands Soderbergh Thriller; Talent Reps Vs. Casting Fees; Movie Stocks Tank
Heads up, agents and managers: Over 1,800 talent reps are rallying against Casting Networks' plan to implement monthly fees for platform access.
Neon Lights Up Soderbergh Thriller
Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers," starring Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, has landed at Neon after buzzing through Venice, TIFF, and Telluride. Buckle up because this thriller is slated for a 2026 theatrical release. Looks like we'll be on the edge of our seats, popcorn in hand, just like the good old days.
Talent Reps Draw Swords Over Casting Platform Fees
Heads up, agents and managers: Over 1,800 talent reps are rallying against Casting Networks' plan to implement monthly fees for platform access. Previously free for commercial casting, the platform boasts thousands of roles and vetted casting directors. Looks like a potential showdown is brewing in the land of auditions.
Warner Bros. Discovery Stands Firm Against Film Boycott
Warner Bros. Discovery is joining Paramount in a united front, rejecting the call for a boycott of Israeli films. WBD emphasized that its policies prohibit discrimination of any kind. This decision arrives amidst a growing movement, with over 4,000 Hollywood figures having signed in support of the boycott. The industry is watching closely.
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🎯 On The Radar
- Ryan Reynolds Shares Wisdom
Ryan Reynolds is set to speak at WME and Group Effort Initiative’s NXT Industry Sessions, a free virtual program aiming to democratize access to the entertainment industry. The sessions run from Oct. 27-Nov. 21.
Read more at The Hollywood Reporter → - Keanu's Close Call With A Name Change
Before he was Neo, Keanu Reeves almost became "KC." The star recounted his early Hollywood days, when his manager suggested a name change. Fortunately, Keanu remained Keanu.
Read more at The Hollywood Reporter → - The Movie That Never Was
Check out the trailer for "Zodiac Killer Project," a documentary where Charlie Shackleton recreates a true crime movie about the Zodiac Killer that he was never actually commissioned to make. Meta, right?
Read more at IndieWire →
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