Peter Sarsgaard Wanted ‘Memory’ to Be a Positive Portrayal of Dementia

It’s a bit of a Renaissance moment for Frankenstein related projects, no? “Poor Things” obviously cribs from Mary Shelley‘s 1818 novel, and well, it’s all the name when it comes to “Lisa Frankenstein.” Then there’s Guillermo del Toro‘s upcoming take for Netflix, which announced its cast earlier this week. Now add Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s latest directing effort to the list.

EXCLUSIVE: Annette Bening is joining Maggie Gyllenhaal‘s Frankenstein lore feature at Warner Bros; the studio making it official that this is a go-project. Cameras roll in Q1. This package with its attachments has been out there since it was at Netflix, and the deals have finally closed with everyone.

“Satire is a dangerous game In Hollywood,” Billy Wilder once observed. “It invites self-immolation.” Still, the satiric spirit looms large in many of this year’s buzzworthy movies: American Fiction, Poor Things, Saltburn, Air, The Holdovers and even Barbie.

EXCLUSIVE: Sony Pictures Television has taken a £39.7M ($50.5M) hit on Silvergate Media, the Peter Rabbit producer it acquired for $195M in 2019.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. and India-based production outfit Avani Films is developing an eclectic slate including three feature films and a limited drama series.

Apple TV+, posits Jumbo and Capaldi as June Lenker and Dan Hegarty, London detectives linked by a murder committed 10 years earlier — with the wrong man imprisoned for a crime he did not commit.Whether justice will prevail is anyone’s guess.Lenker’s investigation into the murder pits her against the more-senior Hegarty, a well-connected cop who moonlights as a limo driver and runs with his own crew of colleagues called “The 62s.” He seems to be steering June away from finding the real culprit for reasons involving racial and ethical issues … and deep-seated police corruption.The action starts with an anonymous phone call to police from a hysterical woman claiming that her ultra-violent boyfriend (who she doesn’t name) is going to kill her — with the same knife he used to kill a woman named Adelaide Burrows in 2012 while her 6-year-old son, Patrick, cowered in the next room.The woman claims that Errol Mathis, who’s serving 24 years in prison for Adelaide’s murder — they were lovers — was wrongfully convicted of the crime, for which he confessed and then recanted, and that the real killer (her boyfriend) is still roaming the streets and even boasting to her about the murder.Lenker plunges headlong into the case, trying to discover the anonymous caller and digging into what really happened in 2012 with Burrows.

another mysterious noise on “The View.” During a conversation about a woman asking for advice after one of her sisters admitted to her family that she was sleeping with another sister’s husband, a magical chiming, ringtone-esque sound played off-camera behind Whoopi Goldberg. “This is what I don’t understand. If you’re going to cheat, if you’re going to be the ho sister…” fellow panelist Sunny Hostin started.“Wait, I hear Peter Pan!” Goldberg cheerfully interrupted, turning around in her chair to check for the source of the noise.

As the producers of Disney‘s Wish, Peter Del Vecho and Juan Pablo Reyes Lancaster-Jones say that every aspect of the film was inspired by each Disney animated film for the past 100 years. This included the animation style, the character of Star, and especially the villainous turn of Magnifico.

Peter Kay has been spotted looking slimmer than ever as he enjoyed a break from his massive UK tour.

Peter Andre has paid tribute to Kate Garraway following the tragic death of her husband Derek Draper. It was announced on January 5 that the 56-year-old died from COVID-19 complications, almost four years after he first contracted the disease.

Veteran entertainment exec Peter Liguori has taken the reins of ad tech firm VideoAmp as executive chairman amid the layoffs of 20% of its workforce in a restructuring.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The founder of VideoAmp, a measurement-technology start-up that has been vying with Nielsen and others to create a new means of tabulating video audiences, is stepping down from his CEO role just as the company plans to lay off nearly a fifth of its staff, Ross McCray, who led VideoAmp as it struck deals with titans such as Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery, will remain as a shareholder and board member at VideoAmp, but will be replaced by Peter Liguori, an industry veteran who has led Fox Entertainment, FX and Tribune Media, among other companies. Peter Bradbury,, a former Nielsen executive, was named VideoAmp’s chief commercial and growth officer.

Emily Andre has shared a photo of her blossoming baby bump as she and husband Peter prepare for the arrival of their third child later this year. The NHS doctor, 34, enjoyed a luxurious holiday in Ras Al-Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates with singer Peter, 50, and their two children, Amelia, nine, and Theo, seven, during the festive period. Taking to Instagram, soon-to-be mum-of-three Emily posted a snap of her bump as she sported a blue bikini.The photo was taken from above, with just Emily's stomach, legs and feet visible as she strolled along the beach.

Peter and Emily Andre have welcomed in the New Year with a luxury family holiday to the United Arab Emirates.The couple were joined by their two children, nine-year-old Amelia and seven-year-old Theo, as they jetted off to the five-star Intercontinental Ras Al Khaimah resort ahead of their festive celebrations. Upon their arrival, the Mysterious Girl singer gave a tour of their impressive hotel room. Sharing a clip of their incredible accommodation on Instagram, Peter, who shares son Junior, 18, and daughter Princess, 16, with his ex Katie Price, said: "We’ve arrived at the lovely @intercontinentalrasalkhaimah to help bring in the new year.

As 2024 begins, Peter Andre has already set himself some exciting new year resolutions - and fans will be delighted to hear that it includes some new music.The dad of four already has 10 studio albums under his belt but the Mysterious Girl singer isn't ready to hang up his mic anytime soon. In fact, in his exclusive weekly column, Peter revealed his upcoming hopes for this year: "It’s the time for new year’s resolutions, and I’ve got lots of exciting things coming up in 2024 – from my movie finally hitting screens to working on more mental health campaigns, and maybe even releasing my 11th studio album.

Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel says Erik ten Hag was wrong to haul off Kobbie Mainoo at half-time during the 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Saturday afternoon. Mainoo started for the fourth match running, but the teenager was sacrificed after 45 minutes to make way for Scott McTominay.

Coronation Street’s Chris Gascoyne has opened up about his character’s departure from the cobbles. The actor, who’s played Peter Barlow on and off since 2000, starred in his final scenes which aired on Boxing Day.

Former Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne, who played Peter Barlow, has shared his feelings about leaving the popular ITV soap. The 55 year old actor hasn't completely closed the door on a return to the show, but for now, his character Peter has left the cobbled streets of Weatherfield for a fresh start.

Coronation Street's Peter Barlow, played by Chris Gascoyne, is set to leave the Cobbles after 23 years.The actor first appeared as Peter in 2000 during Corrie's 40th anniversary live episode, and has had a few stints on and off the show since then. Chris left the role in 2003, returned in 2007 for a brief stint, and then came back full-time in 2008.

Peter Billingsley is sharing his thoughts on the long-standing debate over the movie Die Hard!