Exclusive: After wrapping production on his suspenseful romance Fate, starring Faye Dunaway, Harvey Keitel and Andrew McCarthy — a film currently in search of domestic distribution — director Jonathan Baker is gearing up for production in 2025 on Icon, which will be his final film.
Blending American immigration history with rock and roll, the film is about a soul that moves through a hundred years until it reaches its destiny as a rock star, using one family’s saga through immigration and musical history as its backdrop. Baker wrote the script with his Fate collaborator Michael Buhlman, with production to kick off in 2025. He’s also expected to produce for his Baker Entertainment Group.
“I’ve waited my entire life to share this story,” Baker told Deadline. “This narrative of Icon is crucial to America, highlighting the significance of immigration and how it shaped our nation. Our past is integral to our identity.
Blending American immigration history with rock and roll, the film is about a soul that moves through a hundred years until it reaches its destiny as a rock star, using one family’s saga through immigration and musical history as its backdrop. Baker wrote the script with his Fate collaborator Michael Buhlman, with production to kick off in 2025. He’s also expected to produce for his Baker Entertainment Group.
“I’ve waited my entire life to share this story,” Baker told Deadline. “This narrative of Icon is crucial to America, highlighting the significance of immigration and how it shaped our nation. Our past is integral to our identity.
- 5/31/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The People’s Choice Country Awards is returning to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House for its 2024 show. The two-hour ceremony will air Thursday, Sept. 26 beginning at 8 pm Et/Pt on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Last year’s inaugural show, hosted by Opry members Little Big Town, saw Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd honored with Icon awards and performances from Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd, among others.
“With powerhouse performances, heartfelt tributes to country legends, and surprise moments, last year’s inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards was a huge success” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We look forward to returning to the Grand Ole Opry House in 2024 to honor and celebrate the country community.
Total viewership for the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards was...
Last year’s inaugural show, hosted by Opry members Little Big Town, saw Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd honored with Icon awards and performances from Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Dan + Shay, Hardy, Jelly Roll, Kane Brown, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Toby Keith and Wynonna Judd, among others.
“With powerhouse performances, heartfelt tributes to country legends, and surprise moments, last year’s inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards was a huge success” said Jen Neal, Executive Vice President, Live Events and Specials, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “We look forward to returning to the Grand Ole Opry House in 2024 to honor and celebrate the country community.
Total viewership for the 2023 People’s Choice Country Awards was...
- 12/20/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bradley Cooper to receive NBR Icon Award.
Killers Of The Flower Moon’s awards season continues to gather pace in the US as it was named best film, Martin Scorsese best director, and Lily Gladstone best actress in National Board of Review’s (NBR) list of annual honourees on Wednesday.
The film and Gladstone were named best film and lead actress by New York Film Critics Circle last week, and the feature was awarded the Icon & Creator Tribute at the Gothams.
Paul Giamatti was named NBR’s best actor for The Holdovers, with fellow cast member Da’Vine Joy Randolph earning best supporting actress,...
Killers Of The Flower Moon’s awards season continues to gather pace in the US as it was named best film, Martin Scorsese best director, and Lily Gladstone best actress in National Board of Review’s (NBR) list of annual honourees on Wednesday.
The film and Gladstone were named best film and lead actress by New York Film Critics Circle last week, and the feature was awarded the Icon & Creator Tribute at the Gothams.
Paul Giamatti was named NBR’s best actor for The Holdovers, with fellow cast member Da’Vine Joy Randolph earning best supporting actress,...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
George Santos may have been expelled from Congress, but he plans to haunt the halls of the Capitol for a very long time.
Santos, the self-described “Republican ‘It Girl,’” has an established flair for the dramatic. Examples include his habit of trolling the reporters regularly gathered outside his office, acquiring random babies, hard-launching his marriage in a tweet about the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and delivering a Renaissance art-level serve after his arrest in May. Even before he was removed from office, he took on the tone of a...
Santos, the self-described “Republican ‘It Girl,’” has an established flair for the dramatic. Examples include his habit of trolling the reporters regularly gathered outside his office, acquiring random babies, hard-launching his marriage in a tweet about the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and delivering a Renaissance art-level serve after his arrest in May. Even before he was removed from office, he took on the tone of a...
- 12/4/2023
- by Nikki McCann Ramirez
- Rollingstone.com
Mariah Carey, Don Cheadle, Eddie Murphy and more will be among the honorees at the second annual Byron Allen Presents theGrio Awards airing Nov. 25 on CBS.
The star-studded black-tie event, which will be co-hosted by Sheryl Underwood and Roy Wood, Jr., will air 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt on the CBS Television Network and simulcast live on Paramount+ for premium subscribers via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate.
The special will celebrate excellence in film, music, comedy, television, sports, philanthropy, business, fashion, social justice, environmental justice, education, and the cultural icons and innovators whose many contributions positively impact America.
“I created ‘theGrio Awards’ to celebrate and amplify African-American excellence and the incredible champions from other communities who truly support us,” Allen Meida group founder, chairman and CEO Byron Allen said in a statement. “As a child, strong, positive African-American icons such as Berry Gordy, Jr., Rosa Parks,...
The star-studded black-tie event, which will be co-hosted by Sheryl Underwood and Roy Wood, Jr., will air 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Et/Pt on the CBS Television Network and simulcast live on Paramount+ for premium subscribers via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate.
The special will celebrate excellence in film, music, comedy, television, sports, philanthropy, business, fashion, social justice, environmental justice, education, and the cultural icons and innovators whose many contributions positively impact America.
“I created ‘theGrio Awards’ to celebrate and amplify African-American excellence and the incredible champions from other communities who truly support us,” Allen Meida group founder, chairman and CEO Byron Allen said in a statement. “As a child, strong, positive African-American icons such as Berry Gordy, Jr., Rosa Parks,...
- 10/31/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
‘Tomorrow Somewhere By The Sea’ won best film made in the Balearic Islands.
Nikolaj Arcel’s historical drama The Promised Land headed the winners at the 12th edition of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (Emiff), with three prizes including best actor for Mads Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen was present to collect his award at the ceremony on Tuesday, October 24 – also accepting the prizes for best international film and best cinematography on behalf of Rasmus Videbaek.
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The festival jury also gave a special mention to Simon Bennebjerg in the unofficial ‘best onscreen villain’ category. The Promised Land...
Nikolaj Arcel’s historical drama The Promised Land headed the winners at the 12th edition of Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival (Emiff), with three prizes including best actor for Mads Mikkelsen.
Mikkelsen was present to collect his award at the ceremony on Tuesday, October 24 – also accepting the prizes for best international film and best cinematography on behalf of Rasmus Videbaek.
Scroll down for the Emiff feature awards
The festival jury also gave a special mention to Simon Bennebjerg in the unofficial ‘best onscreen villain’ category. The Promised Land...
- 10/26/2023
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced today the nominations for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards! This list includes 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 performances in 10 award categories. Each nomination represents what the group deems a high point in 2023 across aspects of the entertainment spectrum. The nominations were announced live from Cipriani Wall Street by Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham, and Kia Brooks, Deputy Director of The Gotham.
“We are proud to announce this year’s Gotham Award nominees and look forward to celebrating these amazing storytellers in a few weeks. The Gotham Awards in many ways reflects the industry and community we serve. Seen by this year’s nominees, storytelling knows no boundaries as our industry continues to find new audiences across the globe,” Sharp said about the upcoming celebration.
While there are several outstanding performances nominated across the board, a few highlights...
“We are proud to announce this year’s Gotham Award nominees and look forward to celebrating these amazing storytellers in a few weeks. The Gotham Awards in many ways reflects the industry and community we serve. Seen by this year’s nominees, storytelling knows no boundaries as our industry continues to find new audiences across the globe,” Sharp said about the upcoming celebration.
While there are several outstanding performances nominated across the board, a few highlights...
- 10/24/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Ryan Gosling as Ken in ‘Barbie’ (Photo Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures)
Barbie‘s Ryan Gosling picked up an acting nomination, but the film’s star, Margot Robbie, did not make the cut for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards. Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Gotham Awards nominees include 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 actors (in gender-neutral categories).
“We are proud to announce this year’s Gotham Award nominees and look forward to celebrating these amazing storytellers in a few weeks. The Gotham Awards in many ways reflects the industry and community we serve. Seen by this year’s nominees, storytelling knows no boundaries as our industry continues to find new audiences across the globe,” said Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.
Winners will be announced on Monday, November 27, 2023.
2023 Gotham Award Nominees
Best Feature
Passages
Past Lives
Reality
Showing Up
A Thousand and One
Best International...
Barbie‘s Ryan Gosling picked up an acting nomination, but the film’s star, Margot Robbie, did not make the cut for the 33rd Annual Gotham Awards. Gotham Film & Media Institute’s Gotham Awards nominees include 20 feature films, 11 series, and 30 actors (in gender-neutral categories).
“We are proud to announce this year’s Gotham Award nominees and look forward to celebrating these amazing storytellers in a few weeks. The Gotham Awards in many ways reflects the industry and community we serve. Seen by this year’s nominees, storytelling knows no boundaries as our industry continues to find new audiences across the globe,” said Jeffrey Sharp, award-winning film producer and the Executive Director of The Gotham.
Winners will be announced on Monday, November 27, 2023.
2023 Gotham Award Nominees
Best Feature
Passages
Past Lives
Reality
Showing Up
A Thousand and One
Best International...
- 10/24/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Ryan Gosling among supporting acting nominees for ‘Barbie’.
Andrew Haigh’s All Of Us Strangers at Searchlight Pictures leads the 33rd Gotham Awards nominations with four nods and is among the best feature contenders alongside A24’s Past Lives by Celine Song and The Zone Of Interest from Jonathan Glazer.
Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy Of A Fall at Neon, Lila Aviles’ Mexican drama Totem at Sideshow/Janus Films, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things from Searchlight are also nominated for international feature.
Past Lives will vie for best feature with Ira Sach’s Passages (Mubi), Tina Satter...
Andrew Haigh’s All Of Us Strangers at Searchlight Pictures leads the 33rd Gotham Awards nominations with four nods and is among the best feature contenders alongside A24’s Past Lives by Celine Song and The Zone Of Interest from Jonathan Glazer.
Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy Of A Fall at Neon, Lila Aviles’ Mexican drama Totem at Sideshow/Janus Films, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things from Searchlight are also nominated for international feature.
Past Lives will vie for best feature with Ira Sach’s Passages (Mubi), Tina Satter...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Ryan Gosling among supporting acting nominees for ‘Barbie’.
Celine Song’s Past Lives is among the 33rd Gotham Awards best feature nominees while A24 stablemate The Zone Of Interest from Jonathan Glazer and Andrew Haigh’s All Of Us Strangers at Searchlight Pictures will contend for best international feature.
Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy Of A Fall at Neon, Lila Aviles’ Mexican drama Totem at Sideshow/Janus Films, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things from Searchlight are also nominated for international feature.
Past Lives will vie for best feature with Ira Sach’s Passages (Mubi), Tina Satter...
Celine Song’s Past Lives is among the 33rd Gotham Awards best feature nominees while A24 stablemate The Zone Of Interest from Jonathan Glazer and Andrew Haigh’s All Of Us Strangers at Searchlight Pictures will contend for best international feature.
Justine Triet’s Cannes Palme d’Or winner Anatomy Of A Fall at Neon, Lila Aviles’ Mexican drama Totem at Sideshow/Janus Films, and Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things from Searchlight are also nominated for international feature.
Past Lives will vie for best feature with Ira Sach’s Passages (Mubi), Tina Satter...
- 10/24/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Roger Federer was named the Icon Athlete of the Shanghai Masters days ago, and he was on hand to receive the award during the on-curt ceremony on Friday.
The Swiss tennis legend had just come back from a sightseeing trip in Japan this past week and jetted in China and in one of the cities he reigned supreme on two occasions during his playing career. Federer won the title in Shanghai in 2014 and 2017.
Federer's on-court presentation happened just before the second quarterfinal of the day between Andrey Rublev and Ugo Humbert and was live-streamed on the tournament's official YouTube channel. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was joined on stage by Chinese stars of past and present.
International Tennis Hall of Famer and retired Wta star Li Na and current China's No. 1 on the men's tour Zhang Zhizhen made their way onto the court. Federer was quick to acknowledge the overwhelming...
The Swiss tennis legend had just come back from a sightseeing trip in Japan this past week and jetted in China and in one of the cities he reigned supreme on two occasions during his playing career. Federer won the title in Shanghai in 2014 and 2017.
Federer's on-court presentation happened just before the second quarterfinal of the day between Andrey Rublev and Ugo Humbert and was live-streamed on the tournament's official YouTube channel. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was joined on stage by Chinese stars of past and present.
International Tennis Hall of Famer and retired Wta star Li Na and current China's No. 1 on the men's tour Zhang Zhizhen made their way onto the court. Federer was quick to acknowledge the overwhelming...
- 10/14/2023
- Tennis Infinity
“Rustin,” the upcoming Netflix film directed by George C. Wolfe about civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, will receive the Icon & Creator Tribute for Social Justice at the 33rd annual Gotham Awards on Nov. 27, the Gotham Film & Media Institute announced Thursday.
“Rustin,” which was produced by former President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground, tells the story of how Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington and his many other contributions to the civil rights movement. He was a close advisor to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in his later years, lent his voice to LGBTQ causes. He was the first person to raise the awareness of the NAACP about the AIDS crisis. He died in 1987 and was awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
The Gotham Film & Media statement described him as “one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. Rustin challenged authority,...
“Rustin,” which was produced by former President Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground, tells the story of how Rustin organized the 1963 March on Washington and his many other contributions to the civil rights movement. He was a close advisor to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in his later years, lent his voice to LGBTQ causes. He was the first person to raise the awareness of the NAACP about the AIDS crisis. He died in 1987 and was awarded a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013.
The Gotham Film & Media statement described him as “one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. Rustin challenged authority,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Missy Schwartz
- The Wrap
The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer vigilante-action-thriller film ‘Jawan’ has been performing exceptionally well in the theatres, both critically and commercially. Joining in the choir of praises is Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who also congratulated the whole team on the success of ‘Jawan’.
In particular, he highlighted Srk, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone and Nayanthara as well as composer Anirudh.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Pushpa’ star wrote: “Biggg Congratulations to the whole team of #Jawan for this mammoth blockbuster.”
“Warm regards to the entire cast , technicians, crew & producers of #Jawan.”
Highlighting Srk and Vijay Sethupathi he added: “@iamsrk garu’s Massiest avatar ever, charming the whole of India & beyond with his swag . Truly happy for you sir , we prayed this for you.”
“@VijaySethuOffl garu is so terrific in his role as always.”
The actor was also all praises for the female cast, praising both Deepika Padukone’s special appearance and Nayanthara’s acting.
In particular, he highlighted Srk, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone and Nayanthara as well as composer Anirudh.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Pushpa’ star wrote: “Biggg Congratulations to the whole team of #Jawan for this mammoth blockbuster.”
“Warm regards to the entire cast , technicians, crew & producers of #Jawan.”
Highlighting Srk and Vijay Sethupathi he added: “@iamsrk garu’s Massiest avatar ever, charming the whole of India & beyond with his swag . Truly happy for you sir , we prayed this for you.”
“@VijaySethuOffl garu is so terrific in his role as always.”
The actor was also all praises for the female cast, praising both Deepika Padukone’s special appearance and Nayanthara’s acting.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer vigilante-action-thriller film ‘Jawan’ has been performing exceptionally well in the theatres, both critically and commercially. Joining in the choir of praises is Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who also congratulated the whole team on the success of ‘Jawan’.
In particular, he highlighted Srk, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone and Nayanthara as well as composer Anirudh.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Pushpa’ star wrote: “Biggg Congratulations to the whole team of #Jawan for this mammoth blockbuster.”
“Warm regards to the entire cast , technicians, crew & producers of #Jawan.”
Highlighting Srk and Vijay Sethupathi he added: “@iamsrk garu’s Massiest avatar ever, charming the whole of India & beyond with his swag . Truly happy for you sir , we prayed this for you.”
“@VijaySethuOffl garu is so terrific in his role as always.”
The actor was also all praises for the female cast, praising both Deepika Padukone’s special appearance and Nayanthara’s acting.
In particular, he highlighted Srk, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, Deepika Padukone and Nayanthara as well as composer Anirudh.
Taking to his X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Pushpa’ star wrote: “Biggg Congratulations to the whole team of #Jawan for this mammoth blockbuster.”
“Warm regards to the entire cast , technicians, crew & producers of #Jawan.”
Highlighting Srk and Vijay Sethupathi he added: “@iamsrk garu’s Massiest avatar ever, charming the whole of India & beyond with his swag . Truly happy for you sir , we prayed this for you.”
“@VijaySethuOffl garu is so terrific in his role as always.”
The actor was also all praises for the female cast, praising both Deepika Padukone’s special appearance and Nayanthara’s acting.
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Marvels has already sparked intrigue among global audiences with the power-packed team-up of Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Monica Rambeau and Nick Fury’s bold and “stronger” return to the Marvel Universe. Recently ‘The Marvels’ trailer, also treated the K-Drama fans with Seo-Jun Park’s glimpse. Followed by innumerable theories and excitement about his MCU debut, director Nia DaCosta finally shared some details on the K-Icon’s role, and we just can’t keep calm after learning about what she has to say!!
Leaving the fans in awe about Park’s character, producer Mary Livanos revealed that, “He’s a definite ally to Carol Danvers. Someone from her past that is meaningful as a friend to her, and so he and his people are important to Carol.”
To which Director Nia DaCosta adds “His character is really awesome, and [it’s] really fun when you realise his relationship to our hero.
Leaving the fans in awe about Park’s character, producer Mary Livanos revealed that, “He’s a definite ally to Carol Danvers. Someone from her past that is meaningful as a friend to her, and so he and his people are important to Carol.”
To which Director Nia DaCosta adds “His character is really awesome, and [it’s] really fun when you realise his relationship to our hero.
- 8/16/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
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