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Egyptian Films Hit 67 in 2023, But Scripts Lag
At El Gouna, Egyptian producers say output is recovering but script development and distribution strategy must improve to reach Gulf and global audiences.
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George Cheeks May Lead Skydance’s Combined TV Business
Paramount TV chief George Cheeks is the front-runner for expanded oversight at the new Skydance, while Channing Dungey’s future remains the key…
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Issa Rae’s HBO Pilot Sets Shane Paul McGhie, Dasan Frazier
HBO’s untitled Issa Rae comedy pilot has cast Shane Paul McGhie as a barber and Dasan Frazier as a boxer in a…
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J.A. Bayona Is Frontrunner for Next Jurassic World Sequel
J.A. Bayona is Universal’s frontrunner to direct the next Jurassic World after Gareth Edwards’ exit. Continuity is the strategy behind the $869M…
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George Cheeks to oversee all Skydance TV studios
Warner Bros. TV, CBS Studios and Paramount Television Studios will report to George Cheeks as Skydance shapes its merged TV leadership.
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Skydance Keeps Name, Replaces Warner Film Chiefs, Eyes Barbie 2
Skydance will be the parent name for Paramount, Warner Bros. and HBO as Warner film heads exit and a Barbie sequel gets…
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George Cheeks to lead all three merged TV studios
George Cheeks is expected to run CBS Studios, Warner Bros. Television and Paramount Television Studios after the Oct. 6 Paramount-WBD close.
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Netflix Ends Fincher Deal as Big Auteur Bets Lose Favor
Netflix is winding down top director deals and shifting spend to episodic, live and sports formats as it rethinks what keeps subscribers.
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Free streamer The Network adds Stan and SkyShowtime dramas
Free streamer The Network takes U.S. rights to Thou Shalt Not Steal and The Trio, extending its one-title-at-a-time international slate.
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Hollywood Calls Microdrama Startups as Shortical Nears $100M
Shortical, Mansa and aTwist say traditional Hollywood players are chasing microdramas as revenue scales and legacy pipelines shrink.