Blumhouse Names Lisa Niedenthal Head Of Physical Production, Promotes Jon Romano To SVP

The Hardy Boys, Virgin River), is accused of killing a boy he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that will force Laurie to finally confront the evil she can’t control, once and for all.”Guys, again. Hell Yes.Curtis returns — sadly for the last time — as Laurie Strode and along with Matichak and Campbell is joined by returning cast Will Patton as Officer Frank Hawkins, Kyle Richards as Lindsey Wallace and James Jude Courtney as The Shape. From Universal Pictures, Miramax and Blumhouse, David Gordon Green directs from a screenplay by Paul Brad Logan, Chris Bernier, Danny McBride and David Gordon Green, based on characters created by John Carpenter and Debra Hill. “Halloween Ends” is produced by Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block.

Carson Burton Some of the top names on America’s sports landscape are ready to share their insights at the Variety Sports and Entertainment Breakfast presented by City National Bank, set for July 21 at the Maybourne in Beverly Hills. From groundbreaking athletes to top industry heads, the morning looks to paint a vivid picture of today’s sports and entertainment scene.Opening remarks from Variety chief marketing officer Dea Lawrence and Richard A. Raffetto, president of City National Bank, will kick off the morning of conversations.

“Insidious 5” finally has a release date. The hit horror franchise will make its way back into theaters on July 7, 2023 — five years after the previous installment, “Insidious: The Last Key,” debuted in Jan.

EXCLUSIVE: Fans can expect to see more of Deputy Mo Poppernak in the upcoming third season of ABC’s Big Sky.  J. Anthony Pena, who heavily recurred as the character in Season 2, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming third season. Additionally, Luke Mitchell (Blindspot), Seth Gabel (Salem), Henry Ian Cusick (Lost), Anirudh Pisharody (9-1-1) and Madalyn Horcher (Gracepoint) have joined the cast in recurring roles.

Pam Hogarth will be this year’s recipient of the Visual Effects Society’s Founders Award for her contributions to the art, science and business of visual effects and for her meritorious service to the Society. She and Jeff Barnes, Patricia “Rose” Duignan, Toni Pace Carstensen and David Tanaka will also be presented with lifetime VES memberships, while three-time Oscar-winning director Pete Docter will be made an honorary member.

preorder at Walmart with minifigs of 50 characters from the NBC sitcom, including Jim, Pam, Michael Scott and Dwight Schrute. The 1,164-piece set will set you back $120 and comes with iconic props from the series, including Michael’s “World’s Best Boss” mug, Jim’s teapot, Pam’s engagement ring, and Kevin’s pot of chili.The set, which follows the Lego-ification of other Must-See-TV NBC shows “Seinfeld” and “Friends,” was designed by Jaijai Lewis, with more than 10,000 fans voting for it on the Lego Ideas site.Watch a promotional video by Lego below.This set should be awarded a Dundee for Best Build Ever.

Julia Roberts is set to become the first-ever Icon Award honoree at the upcoming Academy Museum Gala, honoring her as «an artist whose career has had a significant global cultural impact.»The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced on Friday that the legendary actress will be presented with the honor at the second annual gala on Oct. 15.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will be giving Julia Roberts the Academy Museum Gala Icon Award on October 15, 2022. The award is presented to an artist whose career has had a “significant global impact.” The event, which will be presented by Rolex and raises funds for the museum’s initiatives, will be co-chaired by Halle Berry, Jason Blum, Ryan Murphy and Lupita Nyong’o.

The Hollywood Critics Association has unveiled its 2022 TV award nominations. NBC’s This Is Us and HBO’s Succession lead the broadcast network and cable nominations, and Apple TV+s Severance and Ted Lasso top the streaming awards noms.

The Office went all out for Jim’s proposal.

Joshua Jackson is taking on a new role behind the camera.

The Locarno Film Festival has announced the full line-up and juries for its 75th edition, which is due to unfold August 3-13.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterShari Hanson has been elevated to executive VP of physical production and visual effects for Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Animation.Under her new title, she will continue to work on Paramount’s live-action films and will expand her portfolio to include titles produced at Nick Animation. Hanson’s promotion comes as Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Studios work to streamline their strategy for production.

Shari Hanson has been promoted to the role of EVP, Physical Production and Visual Effects at Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Animation.

In addition, the studio has promoted Jon Romano, who joined Blumhouse in 2019, to SVP of physical production and will oversee production on all theatrical and streaming films, reporting to Niedenthal. “I’m thrilled that Lisa Niedenthal will be heading our combined physical production team.

EXCLUSIVE: James F. Blue III is leaving Paramount Global after a year and a half as SVP and Head of Smithsonian Channel. He just informed his staff of his decision in an internal memo (You can read it below). Blue did not specify what his plans for the future are but, according to sources, the former PBS NewsHour and Nightline producer would likely return to the news field where he has spent most of his career to date.

Gemma Owen and Luca Bish shared an intimate moment in the Hideaway on Love Island on Thursday night, as they admitted love could be on the cards for them. The 19 year old’s romance with the fishmonger has continued to blossom on the show and on the latest episode, the pair were finally able to explore their passions further as they won some time to themselves away from the rest of the Islanders.The Islanders were surprised with a hideaway invitation, when a text was sent via Jay Younger at the fire pit, which read: “Islanders, the hideaway is open tonight. Please choose a lucky couple to spend the night alone.

Bondit’s Buffalo 8 has hired Adam Harris Engelhard as head of production and B8 Services.

Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin, and past Oscar nominees producer Jason Blum and director Jason Reitman are among first-time members elected to the Board Of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences as AMPAS announced its new 2022-2023 Board today.