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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe British Film Institute has announced five new board members including Netflix’s film chief Scott Stuber.Stuber joins the BFI’s board of governors along with eminent British industry exec and academic Monica Chada; producer Elizabeth Karlsen, co-founder of Number 9 Films (“Carol”); Laura Miele, vice-president and COO of interactive entertainment giant Electronic Arts; and writer, producer and director Edgar Wright (“Baby Driver,” “Shaun of the Dead”).The appointments were announced by U.K. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries.Each new BFI board member will serves a term of four years beginning in May 2022.“It’s a privilege to be appointed a Governor of the BFI, an institution I have long admired,” Stuber said in a statement “I wholeheartedly endorse their mission to promote the next generation of U.K. storytellers, widen access to screen culture and support the continued growth of this extraordinary sector,” he added, noting that, “Our industry is in a state of constant evolution and I look forward to playing my part in ensuring the BFI remains best situated to champion its past, present and future.”The BFI’s new board recruits join the current BFI board, which includes Michael Birshan; Idris Elba; Gerry Fox; Jay Hunt; Robin Saunders; Andrew Smith; Phil Stokes and Nell Whitley.Said BFI Chair Tim Richards: “I am honored to be welcoming five new incredibly talented industry professionals to the BFI Board of Governors.“Their knowledge and experience across film, television, games, technology and business combined with that of our existing governors, will be invaluable to the BFI and the industry as a whole.

The British Film Institute (BFI) has added five experienced executives to its Board of Governors.

EXCLUSIVE: Nancy Meyers has made a deal to write, direct and produce a new film for Netflix. No title or logline, but sources describe it as an ensemble comedy, which is right in her wheelhouse.

Zack Snyder is gathering quite the ensemble for his next film as Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou, Ray Fisher and Doona Bae are set to join Snyder’s Rebel Moon at Netflix starring Sofia Boutella. Jena Malone, Staz Nair, E. Duffy, Charlotte Maggi and Sky Yang are also set to round out the cast. Snyder is directing the film as well as co-writing it with Shay Hatten and Kurt Johnstad, based on a story by Snyder and Johnstad. Deborah Snyder, Wesley Coller and Snyder will produce for The Stone Quarry along with Eric Newman for Grand Electric.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterIn Netflix’s upcoming assassin thriller “The Killers,” director David Fincher does what David Fincher does best — which is to say the filmmaker delves deep into the mind of the deeply disturbed.The film, starring Michael Fassbender as a cold-blooded hitman who suddenly develops a conscience, is the kind of tense, edge-of-your-seat character study that harkens back to some of the director’s previous masterworks like “Se7en,” “Fight Club,” “Zodiac” and

The stars are stepping out for the 2021 Baby2Baby Gala!

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaNiija Kuykendall is joining Netflix as vice president of film, where she will oversee a new group focused on making and developing mid-sized films. She joins the streamer from Warner Bros., where she was an executive vice president of production, working on such films as “It,” “A Star is Born,” “Magic Mike” and “Judas and the Black Messiah.” She will report to Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of original films.

Netflix has hired former Warner Bros. EVP of Production Niija Kuykendall as their new Vice President of Film, reporting to Scott Stuber, the streamer’s Head of Global Film.

charmed audiences around the world and we’re thrilled to partner and create new films and shows with Dan,” Scott Stuber, head of Global Film, and Bela Bajaria, head of Global Series, said in a joint statement. While “Schitt’s Creek” had a successful run on Pop TV, the show found a second life when reruns aired on Netflix and seemingly the entire country started discovering the show ahead of its sixth and final season, which then went on to win nine Emmys.

Kirsten Dunst and Benedict Cumberbatch are generating a lot of awards buzz with their new movie The Power of the Dog!

Manori Ravindran International EditorNetflix is officially in the building.With both Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog” and Paolo Sorrentino’s “The Hand of God” playing at the festival, the streaming giant made its splashy debut on the Lido on Thursday, holding an exclusive reception in the afternoon for their top executives and partners at the chic Hotel Excelsior.Netflix film boss Scott Stuber, a recent Variety cover star, arrived at the party with his wife, the actor and model Molly Sims

Netflix film chief Scott Stuber has Christopher Nolan‘s next film in his sights for release on the streaming platform.“If and when he comes up with his new movie, it’s about can we be a home for it and what would we need to do to make that happen,” Stuber said in an interview with Variety.He added: “He’s an incredible filmmaker. I’m going to do everything I can.

Netflix made a huge move recently by partnering with Steven Spielberg‘s Amblin for future projects, and it sounds like they’re not satisfied with that deal as they see it could help attract even more talent.

Jennifer Garner is reteaming with Netflix on a Yes Day sequel and other projects, after signing a new multi-picture deal with the streamer.

Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment forged a multiyear deal to make movies for Netflix. Two years ago, the legendary director reportedly opposed the idea that streaming films should qualify for Oscars.

Naman Ramachandran Now that the dust has settled on the Cannes Film Festival, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos is setting the record straight with festival artistic director Thierry Fremaux, who commented early on in the event that streaming platforms don’t discover talent in the same way.At a pre-festival press conference, Fremaux had praised Netflix productions like “Mank” and “The Irishman” and also lauded the work of Sarandos and Scott Stuber.

“Amblin and Steven Spielberg are synonymous with incredible entertainment. Their passion and artistry combine to make films that both captivate and challenge audiences,” Scott Stuber, Netflix head of global film, said.

Netflix original films due to limits with global distribution.That’s according to Scott Stuber, the streaming platform’s head of original films, who has explained in a new interview why Nolan is resistant to inking a deal.When asked by The Wall Street Journal if there are any directors who are still reluctant to work with Netflix – noting that it’s the most-nominated studio at the Oscars for the second year running – Stuber said: “I think there are aspects of global distribution in the cinema

Scott Stuber, Netflix’s head of global film, has joined the board of directors of the National Film Preservation Foundation. The NFPF is the nonprofit organization created by Congress dedicated to saving America's film heritage.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film WriterNetflix Original Films head Scott Stuber, a dogged producer who grew up in the studio system, has spent the bulk of his three years at the streamer barreling toward one goal — amass enough unseen features to give customers a new movie every week.That came to pass on Tuesday, as Netflix announced a staggering 71 titles for 2021 — a smattering of genres and ample star power, boasting names like Dwayne Johnson, Zendaya, Amy Adams, Chris Hemsworth, Melissa McCarthy,

Netflix.The actor and comedian will star in and produce at least four separate films for the streaming service through his production banner, HartBeat Productions.“Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself,” said Hart in a statement via The Hollywood Reporter.

Deadline placed the value at eight figures.“Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself,” Hart said in a statement. “I am excited to act in and produce cutting edge films with Netflix.  I am extremely grateful to Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber, we share the same creative vision and always put the audience first.  This business is about growth and my HartBeat team continues to exceed my expectations with their ability to develop stories and relationships.

Molly Sims is sharing the ups and downs of quarantining with three kids amid the coronavirus pandemic.“They drive me to the brink of insanity,” the actress, 47, exclusively reveals of Brooks, 8, Scarlett, 5, and Grey, 3, in the new issue of Us Weekly. “I love them more than life, and then I want to murder them at the same time.

Molly Sims and Scott Stuber’s three kids want their parents to give them another sibling.“They want another baby so bad, so I mean, who knows?” the model, 47, exclusively told Us Weekly when asked about her future family plans on Wednesday, June 24, while promoting her Camp OshKosh partnership. “Oh, my God, they’re obsessed.

Dade Hayes Finance EditorImagine Impact has begun its call for submissions under a new deal with Netflix to develop original films from new screenwriters around the world.Launched in 2018, Impact is inspired by tech startup accelerators like Y Combinator and aims to open new access to the Hollywood system and find emerging talent.

By Matt Donnelly

Molly Sims is one organized gal! The Las Vegas alum shared a peek inside her refrigerator and pantry via Instagram and proved that she’s a big fan of keeping the highly trafficked areas of her home particularly neat, especially during quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic.

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Call Me by Your Name filmmaker Luca Guadagnino will direct a reboot of Scarface for Universal Pictures.

By Justin Kroll

If you haven’t already seen from Molly Sims’ social media posts, she and her family are having a grand old time being quarantined together. In fact, things looked so much fun that the model, 46, let Us Weekly in on her typical day at home.