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‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Showrunner Dave Erickson Sues AMC Over Unpaid Profits
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Dave Erickson, co-creator of 'Fear the Walking Dead,' has filed a lawsuit against AMC Networks, claiming he has been denied his rightful share of the show's profits. This marks him as the seventh producer from the 'Walking Dead' franchise to accuse the network of employing Hollywood accounting practices to evade profit-sharing payments.
‘Paranormal Activity’ Review: Only Nominally Related to the Blumhouse Horror Franchise, Haunted-House Show Ditches Hidden Cameras for Live Scares
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The latest installment of the 'Paranormal Activity' franchise has shifted away from its traditional found-footage style, opting for live scares instead. Despite the franchise's previous success in creating fear through suggestion and home surveillance, this new approach has not resonated with audiences, leading to a negative reception. The series, once known for its innovative use of technology to depict ghostly encounters, now struggles to maintain its relevance.
How ‘The Southern Chronicles’ Team Created 1990s Lithuania on Film: ‘We Pressed the Rock and Roll Button’
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Producer Lukas Trimonis expressed surprise at the significant attention received by the film 'The Southern Chronicles' in Lithuania. Following its release, he questioned the box office admission results from the first weekend, suspecting a possible error due to the unexpectedly high turnout.
Glenn Close on Playing a Scary Church Lady in ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ Those ‘All’s Fair’ Reviews and Acting With Kim Kardashian: ‘She Always Was Prepared’
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Glenn Close reflects on her experience with religious fundamentalism, recalling her childhood involvement with the Moral Re-Armament movement led by Frank Buchman. She discusses her role in the film 'Wake Up Dead Man' and shares insights on working with Kim Kardashian, noting her preparedness for the role.
Major League Baseball Strikes New 3-Year Rights Deals With NBCU, Disney, Netflix
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Major League Baseball has announced new three-year media rights agreements with NBCUniversal, Disney's ESPN, and Netflix. This development marks a significant expansion for the league, as it will now feature games on streaming platforms where they have not been available before, as well as on NBC for the first time.
J.K. Rowling Visits New ‘Harry Potter’ Set for the First Time Amid Filming of HBO Series
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J.K. Rowling visited the set of the new HBO series based on her 'Harry Potter' books for the first time. The series began production in July and is being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden and other locations in the U.K. It is scheduled for release on HBO and HBO Max in 2027.
Variety’s Chris Willman Honored With Country Music Association Media Achievement Award
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Chris Willman, the senior music writer and chief music critic for Variety, received the Country Music Association's Media Achievement Award on Tuesday. The award was presented to him by nominees and performers Shaboozey and Stephen Wilson Jr. during the CMA Awards ceremony in Nashville.
Bravo Boss Frances Berwick on the ‘Joy’ of BravoCon and Who Can Be Forgiven by the Network (Karen Huger!) — and Who Can’t (Jen Shah, Probably)
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Frances Berwick, chairman of Bravo and Peacock Unscripted, expressed excitement about the atmosphere at BravoCon, held at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. She noted that the event has brought joy and togetherness among attendees, despite the chaos. Berwick also discussed the network's stance on forgiveness, mentioning that while some individuals like Karen Huger may be welcomed back, others, such as Jen Shah, might not be as fortunate.
‘All Fixed Up,’ ‘Four Comrades, One Echo’ and ‘The Cord’ Win IDFA Forum Awards
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At the IDFA Forum, a prominent section of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, Hao Zhou's 'All Fixed Up' was awarded Best Pitch Project. Kiva Liu's 'Four Comrades, One Echo' received the Best Project award at the Producers Connection program, while Nolwenn Hervé's 'The Cord' won Best Rough Cut Project. The IDFA DocLab Forum Award for Best Project was also presented during the event.








