Disney’s Eric Schrier & Carol Choi Talk “Laser Focus” On Korean and Japanese Streaming, Future Of Live Sports — APAC Showcase

Disney’s Eric Schrier & Carol Choi Talk “Laser Focus” On Korean and Japanese Streaming, Future Of Live Sports — APAC Showcase

Since his high-profile departure from FX, Disney TV Studios chief Eric Schrier has become actively involved with shaping the Disney+ APAC content slate through his other mandate as president of Disney’s global original television strategy. He and APAC original content head Carol Choi sat down with Deadline at the Disney APAC Showcase in Hong Kong…

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Melissa Peterman To Host NBC’s ‘Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’

Melissa Peterman To Host NBC’s ‘Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade’

EXCLUSIVE: Happy’s Place star Melissa Peterman will host NBC‘s Countdown to Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The hour-long special, which will air the night before Thanksgiving, will also feature interviews with Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade performers Colbie Caillat, Gavin DeGraw, and Jewel.  In addition, viewers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the famous floats…

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Sophie Thatcher & Havana Rose Liu Starring In Hong Kong-Set Comedy ‘Peaches’ For Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Films & Mk2; IFC Pre-Buys U.S. — AFM

Sophie Thatcher & Havana Rose Liu Starring In Hong Kong-Set Comedy ‘Peaches’ For Cate Blanchett’s Dirty Films & Mk2; IFC Pre-Buys U.S. — AFM

EXCLUSIVE: Independent Film Company has pre-bought North American rights to Jenny Suen’s Hong Kong-set comedy Peaches, which will now star Sophie Thatcher (Yellowjackets) and Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms). Currently filming in Hong Kong, Peaches follows Nora (Thatcher) and Bing Bing (Liu), two spoiled best friends who scam sugar daddies for a living. When they discover…

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Michael Rispoli, Fred Melamed, Chris Tardio & Erik Palladino Join Luc Besson’s ‘Father Joe’

Michael Rispoli, Fred Melamed, Chris Tardio & Erik Palladino Join Luc Besson’s ‘Father Joe’

EXCLUSIVE: Four more have joined Father Joe, the action thriller written and produced by Luc Besson (Dracula: A Love Tale, Léon: The Professional), which is currently being presented to buyers at AFM: Michael Rispoli (Nonnas), Fred Melamed (Barry), Chris Tardio (Power Book IV: Force) and Erik Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Character details are under…

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John Woo & Nicolas Cage Reuniting Thirty Years After ‘Face/Off’ For New York Crime Boss Pic ‘Gambino’ — AFM

John Woo & Nicolas Cage Reuniting Thirty Years After ‘Face/Off’ For New York Crime Boss Pic ‘Gambino’ — AFM

EXCLUSIVE: “It’s like looking in a mirror…only” thirty years later. Almost three decades after they graced screens with wild action pic Face/Off, movie legends John Woo and Nicolas Cage are reuniting for the first time on crime biopic Gambino about notorious New York crime kingpin Carlo Gambino. George Gallo (Bad Boys franchise) and Oscar winner Nick Vallelonga…

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CFO Says Disney Has No M&A Plans, Pokes Rivals For Splitting Assets — “What You Do When You Don’t Have A Great Business”

CFO Says Disney Has No M&A Plans, Pokes Rivals For Splitting Assets — “What You Do When You Don’t Have A Great Business”

Disney chief financial officer Hugh Johnson said the company will be sitting out this round of industry M&A. On a conference call with analysts and an interview with CNBC Thursday morning, the executive said CEO Bob Iger spent decades building up the business, which is set with what it has. “Bob and the team really…

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Adam Mason To Direct Documentary ‘Amerigo’ Exploring Future Of American Dream For McCourt Entertainment

Adam Mason To Direct Documentary ‘Amerigo’ Exploring Future Of American Dream For McCourt Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: Adam Mason (Blood River, Songbird) has signed to direct documentary Amerigo, which will explore the future of the American Dream as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary in an era of challenges such as wage stagnation and a lack of affordable housing. Produced in association with South Florida PBS and American Public Television (APT),…

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