Studio And Streamer Execs Are Rapidly Reinstating Suspended Deals After Writers Strike Ends

William Earl “It’s great to see everyone here. I wish we were meeting under better circumstances is the truth,” Matti Leshem began, introducing a panel on the state of Antisemitism during Variety’s Hollywood & Antisemitism Summit, presented by The Margaret & Daniel Loeb Foundation and Shine A Light. Leshem, a producer and founder of New Mandate Films, began the conversation by checking in with each panel member and their emotional states following the attack by Hamas on Israel that has killed more than 1,400 civilians.

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Steve Clarke As commissioning budgets continue to tighten, and with content powerhouses feeling the economic squeeze, there is renewed pressure to think laterally in the international formats business. “Producers are struggling to survive. People need to up their game and think outside the box in terms of their business models and how shows are made,” says Jan Salling, co-chairman of the Format Recognition and Protection Assn.

Sam Heughan has embodied Outlander's leading man Jamie Fraser for almost a decade, but prior to securing the role bosses feared the role would be hard to cast.

A letter signed by more than 700 members of the Hollywood community is calling for the release of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas as part of their attacks on Israel.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Chief Correspondent In a strong sign of support of Israel from Hollywood, more than 700 figures from the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to condemn Hamas and demand the safe return of hostages being held in Gaza. The letter is the first major move from the entertainment industry, as Israel has been under attack.

Tommy James and the Shondells dropped “Mony Mony,” “Crimson and Clover,” “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “I Think We’re Alone Now,” “Draggin’ The Line” and nine (!) more Top 40 hits.And if you miss that timeless sound, we’re happy to report that Tommy James is on the road.From October 2023 through March 2024, the band will hit venues all over North America including stops at Collingswood, NJ’s Scottish Rite Auditorium on Saturday, Oct. 14 and Englewood, NJ’s Bergen Performing Arts Center on Jan.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Madison Wells Livewill present a private industry reading of “Locker Room Talk,” a new play by Meghan Kennedy. Directed by Jessie Nelson, the reading will feature Sara Bareilles (“Into the Woods”), Sarita Choudhury (“And Just Like That”), Paige Gilbert (“Late Night”), Donna Murphy (“Passion”), Bonnie Milligan (“Kimberly Akimbo”), Gayle Rankin (“GLOW”), Havana Rose Liu (“Bottoms”), Cecily Strong (“SNL”) and Charlotte Surak (“Waitress”). The event will take place on Oct.

Emmerdale stars Emma Atkins, Lawrence Robb and Jessie Elland have divulged some of the behind-the-scenes details from filming their first major stunt. Despite being on the soap for more than 20 years, Charity Dingle actress Emma has never been part of a big showpiece like next week's Super Soap Week.

Teddy Soares has revealed he's dating someone new and is "really happy" following his split from Faye Winter earlier this year.The Love Island stars, Teddy, 28 and Faye, 27, met on Love Island back in 2021, and just a month after they finished the show as runners-up, they moved in together.The pair dated for 18 months before announcing their split in February after months of speculation and have since kept a low profile when it comes to dating, until now. While attending a recent red carpet event, Teddy, who is currently starring in the new series of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, lifted the lid on his new romance and said the person is a "total vibe". "I am loved-up at the moment," he told The Sun.

The writers strike is over! The problems for Drew Barrymore may just be beginning…

Love Island's Tom Clare has branded his ex-girlfriend Samie Elishi 'petty' as he said cryptically: "You learn a lot about people".Tom, 24, and Sammy, 23, met on the winter series of Love Island in early 2023, and they went on to date outside the villa before announcing their shock split just a couple of weeks later, with fans left surprised at the news.The pair are then believed to have reconciled around June as Tom was seen liking Sammy's Instagram posts and they were spotted out and about together. But a few month later, Samie broke her silence to confirm that the pair are definitely not getting back together, but she is happy that she and Tom who do not hate each other. Speaking to The Sun, Samie said: "I'm happy that we don't hate each other now.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Chile’s Storyboard Media is making its first foray into series production by joining forces with Chilean actor-producer Pablo Díaz del Rio of Rios Estudio and Argentina’s Juan Pablo Gugliota of MagmaCine to co-produce a historical fiction series, “Habitación 205” (“Box 205”). The deal with MagmaCine was closed during the Madrid forum Iberseries & Platino Industria on Oct.

Netflix is reportedly planning to raise its prices for its ad-free service after the Hollywood actors’ strike ends.The streaming service is “discussing” raising prices in “several markets globally,” and will likely increase fees in the US and Canada first, according to a Wall Street Journal report, citing anonymous sources.It was not immediately clear how much Netflix will raise its prices by or when exactly the new prices will take effect, according to the report. Netflix declined to comment on the report to NME.In the US, Netflix’s standard plan (two streams, no ads) is currently $15.49 (£10.99) a month and the Premium tier (four streams) costs $19.99 (£15.99) month.This summer, Netflix eliminated the basic tier without ads which had cost $9.99 (£8.27) a month in the US and other markets, in a bid to drive customers to the $6.99 (£4.99) a month ad-supported plan or higher-priced tiers.Netflix previously said it saw the addition of 5.9million subscribers globally since March, following the streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing between households.

Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike, while actors will begin talks that could end their own long work walk-off.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” made its return to the air after five months on Sunday following the conclusion of the Hollywood writers’ strike. Oliver had a lot of news to recap his first night back, doing quick riffs on everything from U.S. Rep.

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Royal christenings have for years been enormous events and cause for celebration among keen fans.The ceremonies have been held in various locations, such as in the Music Room of Buckingham Palace or in the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace. One location that has only seen two christenings of living members of the Royal Family holds many special memories.The setting in question is St Mary Magdalene Church on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, where both Princess Eugenie and Princess Charlotte were christened.The stunning church may look familiar as it is where the Royal Family gather almost every year for the annual Christmas Day service before heading back to Sandringham House for lunch.

After 146 days on the picket line, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) has struck a tentative deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) to end the writers’ strike.

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