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Zurich Summit Panels, Interviews & Photos From Indie Film Confab

More than 100 top film pros gathered Saturday for the Zurich Summit, the flagship industry event of the Zurich Film Festival, to discuss into the state of the independent film business. Panelists included former Lionsgate film chief Patrick Wachsberger, ‘Carol’ producer Christine Vachon, Neon CEO Tom Quinn, SPC bosses Michael Barker and Tom Bernard, and more. Click for Deadline’s full coverage, studio interviews and photos.

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Oprah Winfrey & Apple TV+ End Content Partnership

Oprah Winfrey and Apple are winding down their content deal. Winfrey and the streamer struck a "multi-year content partnership" in January 2018, but sources have confirmed that their deal is ending. It comes two days after the premiere of Sidney, the Winfrey-exec produced documentary about Sidney Poitier, on the…

‘Big Brother’ Renewed For Season 25 By CBS

CBS has confirmed that Big Brother will be returning for Season 25 in the summer of 2023. The news comes after the show crowned its winner for Season 24 making history once again. Julie Chen took to Twitter to share the news of the reality competition getting picked up for a new season. “A big thank you to all our…

‘Big Brother’ Makes History Again In Season 24 Finale

SPOILER ALERT FOR WEST COAST: This article contains spoilers from the Big Brother Season 24 finale including the winner. Big Brother made history tonight after announcing the winner of Season 24. Taylor Hale became the first Black woman to win the CBS reality competition. Tamar Braxton won the crown of Celebrity Big Br…

Oscars: Bulgaria Submits New Movie After Original International Film Entry Was Rejected By The Academy

Bulgaria has re-entered the International Film race for the 2023 Academy Awards with In the Heart of the Machine, directed by Martin Makariev. The Bulgarian selection committee, chaired by Oscar-nominated Borat star Maria Bakalova, named In the Heart of the Machine (В Сърцето На Машината) as the country’s new entry…

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Brett Favre’s SiriusXM Show Placed On Hold Over Welfare Fraud Allegations

Brett Favre is facing fraud allegations and SiriusXM has taken the step of placing his show on hold. The former football player has been hosting the show The SiriusXM Blitz With Brett Favre and Bruce Murray since 2018 and last aired on September 13. The Mississippi Department of Human Services sued the retired NFL…

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Dale McRaven Dies: ‘Mork & Mindy’ And ‘Perfect Strangers’ Creator, ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Scribe Was 83

Dale McRaven, the television writer and creator of Perfect Strangers and Mork & Mindy, died on September 5. He was 83. McRaven was at his home in Porter Ranch, California when he died. Throughout his career, he received major accolades like nominations from the Writers Guild of America Awards and the Emmys for his…

Zack Estrin Dies: ‘Lost In Space’ Showrunner Was 51

Top television writer-producer Zack Estrin, known for his work as executive producer/showrunner of Lost In Space and co-executive producer on Prison Break, passed away suddenly Sept. 23 in Hermosa Beach. He was 51. Estrin, who was in good health, died of suspected cardiac arrest after collapsing while jogging on the…

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Deadline Studio @ Zurich Summit: Michael Barker, Tom Bernard, Christine Vachon, Tom Quinn, Helen Hoehne, More

The indie film confab Zurich Summit took place Saturday as the marquee industry event alongside the Zurich Film Festival. More than 100 film pros took part in the all-day session that drilled down into the state of the industry. A who’s who of executives in attendance included former Lionsgate film chief Patrick…

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Italian Elections: Giorgia Meloni’s Far-Right Party Looks Set To Win, According To First Exit Polls

Far-right politician Giorgia Meloni's Brothers of Italy party appeared to be on the cusp of victory in Italy's general election on Sunday, according to exits polls released shortly after the urns closed at 11 pm local time. According to exit poll results released on state broadcaster Rai, Brothers of Italy has taken…

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Roger Waters Hits Back After Poland Concerts Canceled Over Ukraine War Comments

A concert venue in Kraków, Poland has canceled two upcoming shows by onetime Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters following recent comments the singer-songwriter made about the ongoing war in Ukraine. Live Nation Polska and Tauron Arena Kraków announced the decision Saturday on Twitter, with Waters later calling out media…

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Fall Film Festival Reviews

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Toronto: ‘Sidney’ + With Oprah Winfrey And Reginald Hudlin

Toronto: Closing-Night Film ‘Daliland’ Starring Ben Kingsley

Toronto: Viola Davis In ‘The Woman King’

Toronto: Steven Spielberg’s Cinematic Memoir ‘The Fabelmans’

Camden International Film Festival Hosts Top Documentary Filmmakers And Emerging Talents As Awards Season Ramps Up

When September rolls around, it means one thing for many of the top filmmakers in the world – time to hit the road. Venice, Telluride and Toronto come in rapid succession, to the point of overlapping. But for documentary filmmakers eager to showcase their work, there's another important stop to make in September: the C…

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‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Crewmembers Dispute On-Set Feud Rumors Amid Solid Box Office Opening

Forty members of the crew and production team on Olivia Wilde’s new movie Don’t Worry Darling have spoken out to dispute “the absurd gossip” surrounding alleged on-set unrest during the production of the New Line Cinema pic starring Harry Styles, Florence Pugh and Chris Pine. The statement, received by Deadline, comes…