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Amblin Television is partnering with Scholastic Entertainment, the media division of Scholastic, and Marlee Matlin’s Solo One Productions to co-develop and co-produce a new live-action limited series based on the Scholastic youth memoir “Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust,” by Renee Hartman and written by Joshua M. Greene. “Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust” tells the true story of Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable together.

Amblin TV is teaming with Scholastic Entertainment and Marlee Matlin’s Solo One Productions to co-develop and co-produce a limited series based on the Scholastic middle-grade memoir, Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust by Renee Hartman and Joshua M. Greene.

BreAnna Bell Amblin Television has partnered up with Scholastic Entertainment’s media division and Marlee Matlin’s Solo One Productions to co-develop and co-produce a live-action limited series based on the memoir, “Signs of Survival: A Memoir of the Holocaust.” Written by Joshua M. Greene, the story follows the lives of Renee Hartman and her sister Herta as they stood together and watched the events of the Holocaust unfold. As Jews living in 1940s Czechoslovakia, Renee, Herta and their parents were in immediate danger when the Holocaust came to their door. As the only hearing person in her family, Renee had to alert her parents and sister whenever the sound of Nazi boots approached their home so they could hide. But soon their parents were tragically taken away, and the two sisters went on the run, desperate to find a safe place to hide. Communicating in sign language and relying on each other for strength, Renee and Herta would have to fight to survive the darkest of times.

Wilson Chapman editorJust five months after nabbing a best supporting actor Oscar for his turn as deaf fisherman Frank Rossi in best picture “CODA,” Troy Kotsur nearly lost the little gold man. On Saturday, the “CODA” star’s Oscar statuette was stolen in a car robbery, according to NBC News.The robbery occurred on Saturday, while Kotsur was visiting his hometown of Mesa, Ariz. to be honored for his Oscar win.

Grease icon Olivia Newton-John, after the actor died aged 73 from cancer. Newton-John – best known for her role as the sweet, kind Sandy in the hit 1978 musical – died this morning (8 August) at her home in Southern California, according to her official Facebook page. Read live updates on the story here.

WATCH BELOW: Kylie Minogue pays tribute to Olivia Newton-JohnHer husband John Easterling, confirmed the news in a post to social media, saying that Olivia was "a symbol of triumphs and hope".Olivia also leaves behind her 34-year-old daughter Chloe Lattanzi.As news of her death has spread, tributes have flowed for the Australian screen and music legend.John Travolta took to social media to pay tribute to Olivia, the two actors have a long history together, headlining the 1978 musical Grease together and John sharing how Olivia supported him after the death of his wife Kelly.“My dearest Olivia, you made all of our lives so much better,” Travolta wrote.“Your impact was incredible. I love you so much.

Mira Sorvino has paid tribute to her "wonderful father", Paul Sorvino, following his death. The 'GoodFellas' actor passed away on Monday (25. 07.

EXCLUSIVE: Marlee Matlin has tapped three Deaf actors, Stephanie Nogueras (Killing It), Joshua Castille and Lauren Ridloff (Children Of A Lesser God), to star in the episode she’s directing in the upcoming Fox anthology drama series Accused. Megan Boone also stars in her first major television role since The Blacklist, along with Aaron Ashmore (Locke & Key), Jean-Michele Le Gal (Take This Waltz) and Daphne Rubin-Vega (Allswell) in the series from Homeland EPs Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa, and David Shore (The Good Doctor, House).

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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.

this year’s honorary Oscar recipients, a job that usually falls to the new board in one of its first meetings.Elected to the Board for the first time:Marlee Matlin, Actors BranchRichard Hicks, Casting Directors BranchDion Beebe, Cinematographers BranchJason Reitman, Directors BranchChris Hegedus, Documentary BranchNancy Richardson, Film Editors BranchMegan Colligan, Marketing and Public Relations BranchJason Blum, Producers BranchMissy Parker, Production Design BranchMarlon West, Short Films and Feature Animation BranchPeter Devlin, Sound BranchPaul Debevec, Visual Effects Branch Incumbent governors reelected to the Board:Ruth E. Carter, Costume Designers BranchDonna Gigliotti, Executives BranchHoward Berger, Makeup Artists and Hairstylists BranchEric Roth, Writers BranchReturning to the Board after a hiatus:Charles Fox, Music Branch

Clayton Davis The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the newly elected Board of Governors for the 2022-2023 year.Elected to the board for the first time are Oscar-winning actor Marlee Matlin, cinematographer Dion Beebe, director Jason Reitman, producer Jason Blum, casting director Richard Hicks and more. In addition, four incumbents were re-elected to the board, including Ruth E. Carter (costume designers), Donna Gigliotti (executives), Howard Berger (makeup artists and hairstylists) and Eric Roth (writers).

The nominees list for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences Board of Governors has been revealed before its June 6-10 balloting.

Academy Awards-winning actor Troy Kotsur (CODA, The Mandalorian) will deliver the commencement keynote address at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television’s upcoming commencement ceremony.

FOX Entertainment is taking on 2022 with TV shows on everything from country music to crime and cooking. Charlie Collier, the CEO of FOX Entertainment, detailed what's to come on the network, including the previously announced "Monarch," which will star Trace Adkins and Susan Sarandon.  The show is about "three generations of a country music family juggling life's rawest emotions — love and lust, hate and heartache, living in the shadow of your parents and coming-of-age," Collier described before previewing a clip of "Monarch." "MasterChef" Gordon Ramsay is set to debut his new competition show, "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," and will also have his series "Next Level Chef" premiere after the Super Bowl next February.  In "Food Stars," Ramsay will front $250,000 of his own cash to find the "next big culinary entrepreneur." "MasterChef" Gordon Ramsay is set to debut his new competition show, "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars," and will also have his series "Next Level Chef" premiere after the Super Bowl next February.  (Jason Mendez/WireImage) On the crime front, Jamie Foxx and "The Blacklist" showrunner John Eisendrath, are teaming up for the police procedural, "Alert." The missing persons' drama "tells the story of a high-tech police unit whose job is to find the missing, the abducted or kidnapped and help them reunite with their loved ones before it's too late," Foxx said during the presentation.  FOX is also bringing a crime anthology series titled "Accused." The show hails from the creative minds behind "Homeland" and "24" as well as the creator of "House." Marlee Matlin and Billy Porter will direct the first two episodes.

EXCLUSIVE: Daniel Durant, who starred alongside Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur and Eugenio Derbez in Apple’s 2022 Best Picture Oscar winner CODA, has signed with Buchwald for representation.

Amy Schumer, Marlee Matlin, Mark Hamill and Seth MacFarlane are among those paying tribute to “politically incorrect softie” Gilbert Gottfried following his death aged 67. Fellow comedians praised his “unique” talent and said he would be “sorely missed”. The stand-up comic was well known for voicing wise-cracking parrot Iago in Disney’s 1992 animated film Aladdin.

Hollywood is mourning Gilbert Gottfried after the star died on Tuesday following a long illness. The iconic comedian, who voiced the character Iago in "Aladdin," was 67. Celebrities and peers have taken to social media to share their condolences.  Gottfried's co-star in "Aladdin," Linda Larkin, shared an image on Instagram on Tuesday remembering the late actor on behalf of herself and Gottfried's other "Aladdin" co-stars, Scott Weigner and Jonathan Freeman.

LOS ANGELES -- Gilbert Gottfried, the actor and legendary standup comic known for his raw, scorched voice and crude jokes, has died. He was 67.Gottfried died from a rare genetic muscle disease that can trigger a dangerously abnormal heartbeat.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own. Comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried died on Tuesday, April 12 at the age of 67. He was battling Recurrent Ventricular Tachycardia brought on by Myotonic Dystrophy type II. Gilbert’s family shared the heartbreaking news in a statement that was posted on the late star’s Twitter account.

Refresh for updates…When news broke on Tuesday of beloved comedian and actor Gilbert Gottfried’s death, aged 67, following a long illness, tributes began flooding in.

Olivia Rodrigo is shining light on the importance of inclusion, attending the red carpet of the 2022 Grammy Awards with a sign language interpreter on Sunday night.Fans of the 19-year-old singer praised her for bringing an ASL interpreter to her interviews, including ‘Coda’ star Marlee Matlin, who showed her appreciation for Olivia’s actions. “Thank you ⁦@oliviarodrigo for having an ASL interpreter with you on the red carpet! You ROCK!” she wrote.Olivia had a successful night at the Grammys, performing during the ceremony and taking home three awards out of seven nominations, for Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album and Pop Solo Performance for her hit ‘Drivers License.’The singer did several interviews after receiving her awards, sharing her excitement and posing with the trophies.

Jay Ruderman There were several beautiful, gratifying moments at the 94th Academy Awards. But you would not necessarily know that by watching the viral videos circulating social media that emerged in the immediate aftermath of the ceremony, which focus on one particular distasteful incident.Today, it is time to let the dust settle on the so-called “slap heard around the world” and shift the conversation to “CODA,” enabling this year’s Best Picture winner to receive the attention and accolades it deserves.The narrative surrounding the success of “CODA” — which also took home Oscars for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Troy Kotsur) and Best Adapted Screenplay — encompasses much more than initially meets the eye.

Clayton Davis Academy Award winner Troy Kotsur is a man of many talents. But above all, he’s a lover of cinema and all its infinite splendor.On the cover of Variety this week discussing his historic best supporting actor win for “CODA,” Kotsur used American Sign Language (ASL) to interpret some of the most iconic lines in movie history.

Sasha Urban editorBilly Porter will direct an episode of Fox’s upcoming anthology drama series “Accused.” The episode will tell the story of a drag queen’s “whirlwind affair that leads to devastating consequences,” per Sony Pictures Television.Based on the BBC series of the same name, “Accused” begins in a courtroom, with viewers having no knowledge of what the defendant is accused of or why they are there. Each episode will feature a different cast, exploring each defendant’s point of view through flashbacks as viewers learn how they ended up on trial.Porter is an award-winning actor, singer, director and writer.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaFresh off its Oscars triumph, Apple will re-release “CODA” in movie theaters on Friday. The film, which tells the story of the only hearing member of a deaf family’s relationship with her parents and brother, will screen in over 600 U.S. locations with open captions.

Troy Kotsur is operating on one hour of sleep, but he’s still smiling ear to ear. It’s Monday, the morning after he became the second deaf performer in Academy history to win an acting award at the Oscars (after his “CODA” co-star Marlee Matlin, who took home best actress in 1987 for “Children of a Lesser God”).

This year’s Best Picture Oscar winner “CODA” is returning to theaters for a limited theatrical run beginning this Friday, Apple announced Wednesday. “CODA” will play on over 600 U.S.