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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Strangers' Series In Works At Peacock; Leslie Mann & Gabrielle Union Eyed To Star In Thriller From Jon Harmon Feldman & 100% Productions
EXCLUSIVE: Peacock is developing Strangers, a thriller drama written and executive produced by Jon Harmon Feldman (Monarch). Leslie Mann (Cha Cha Real Smooth) and Gabrielle Union (Truth Be Told) are being eyed to star in the project, from Jennifer Klein and Sheldon Turner's 100% Productions, A+E Studios (The Lincoln Lawyer) and UCP. Strangers is described as Strangers On a Train with two female leads. In it, when a long-neglected housewife befriends a mysterious woman who is her polar opposite, the two women find that they have far more in common than they thought. As their friendship unfolds, we soon learn that they both harbor secrets that could quickly unravel their quiet suburban lives. More from Deadline Paramount Snaps Up Sales On Peacock's Miami Crime Drama 'M.I.A.' - LA Screenings Sports Calendar With NBA Key For Peacock, Says Comcast CFO Amid Playoff Fever; Calls ESPN App $30 Price Tag "Helpful" Sony Pictures Television Takes Global On Peacock Series 'The Miniature Wife' According to sources, Mann and Union don't have deals in place but would play the two leads and executive produce if the project goes forward. Reps from Peacock and A+E Studios declined comment. Feldman executive produces with Jennifer Klein and Sheldon Turner via their 100% Productions' overall deal at A + E Studios. The indie studio will co-produce with Peacock sibling UCP. Mann next stars in Poetic License, which marks her daughter Maude Apatow's feature directorial debut. She is repped by CAA. Union's upcoming films include The Casket Girls and Forbidden Fruit. She is repped by CAA, Range and Felker Toczek Suddleson McGinnis Ryan. Feldman has created such series as Tru Calling and No Ordinary Family. He recently served as executive producer and showrunner on the Fox country music drama Monarch. Feldman, who also has a project with Stephen A. Smith, Get Lifted and Outlier Society in the works at Amazon Studios and a novel coming out in 2026, is repped by WME and The Gotham Group. Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds All The 'Mission: Impossible' Movies In Order - See Tom Cruise's 30-Year Journey As Ethan Hunt Denzel Washington's Career In Pictures: From 'Carbon Copy' To 'The Equalizer 3'
Campaign ME
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
From the Dubai Lynx jury room: ‘If you save one life, you are saving all humanity'
Last month marked five years since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic — a global crisis that reminded us that health is not just personal, it's collective. It made one thing profoundly clear: communication saves lives. And just as powerfully, miscommunication — or disinformation — can cost them. This understanding was central to our judging process for the Healthcare category at Dubai Lynx 2025. Alongside my fellow jury members — and now friends — Carolyn Ellis, John McPartland, Katie Dean, Bakani Ntaisi, Joy Zhu and Bruno Bomediano, we were looking for more than just clever campaigns. We searched for authentic, creative ideas that truly resonated with people's lives. Ideas that understood the shifts brought about by the pandemic — shifts in how we relate to health, to each other, and to the messages we trust. And we found them. We saw empathy not as a trend, but as action. Through powerful storytelling, thoughtful strategy, and smart use of technology, the shortlisted entries didn't just speak to audiences — they connected deeply, often movingly. Strangers campaign (bronze award), something that struck me a deep chord: a verse from the Qur'an — 'If you save one life, you are saving all humanity.' That single line transcends faith. It speaks to compassion. To impact. And to the kind of creativity that can truly transform lives. It was a timely, humbling reminder of the power of purpose-driven work — especially in healthcare. The Strangers campaign, launched by King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, tells the powerful true story of eight lives saved by a single organ donor. With a subtle and emotional tone, the film highlights how one selfless act can create a legacy of hope, time, and future for others. Rather than dramatising the narrative, it allows the impact of organ donation to speak for itself. The campaign deeply resonated with audiences, achieving a remarkable 98 per cent view-through rate for its 3-minute-44-second film and generating 100 per cent positive sentiment across 23 markets. Beyond awareness, it inspired viewers to consider registering as organ donors themselves. Empathy and compassion, that is exactly what our Healthcare Grand Prix winner at Dubai Lynx delivered. The Insured Billboards campaign demonstrated what it means for a brand to not just talk — but to walk the walk. To show up for society. And in this case, to go the extra mile with honesty, heart, and intention. The Insured Billboards campaign by easypaisa addresses a long-standing issue in Pakistan's outdoor advertising industry: the lack of safety and insurance for billboard installers. By providing workers with full medical and life insurance, along with international-standard safety gear, easypaisa not only promoted its insurance products but also set a new industry benchmark for worker protection. The campaign has been widely praised for turning advertising into tangible action — sparking vital conversations around labour rights and inspiring other brands to follow suit Judging in Dubai, in the heart of the MENA region, made this experience even more special. We were surrounded by work that was bold, rooted in local culture, and built on a deep understanding of people. Across every category, we saw ideas that didn't just move audiences — they moved society forward. In a region known for its generosity, resilience, and storytelling, creativity is clearly thriving — and rising fast. It's been a true privilege to be part of this experience. Thank you to the Dubai Lynx Awards for the opportunity, and to Simon Cook for championing creativity that truly matters. And to my fellow jurors — thank you for the insights, the conversations, the laughs, and the inspiration. By Roberta Raduan, Dubai. Lynx Jury President for Healthcare, and the Managing Director – LatAm at Klick Health
Campaign ME
25-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Campaign ME
Publicis ME, deja vu display lasting legacy, life left by ‘Strangers' donating organs
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has launched a new campaign bringing attention to the value of organ transplantation through a simple idea: we live on through what we give. The 3-minute 44-second film campaign, titled Strangers, was brought to life by creative agencies Publicis Middle East and Deja Vu Dubai, with Deja Vu Dubai handling the production and post-production, BMRG Films handling the line production, Cold-Cutz handling the editing and Company 3 overseeing the colouring. The Strangers campaign tells the stories of eight people whose lives were saved by a single organ donor. Without dramatic twists or overstatement, the film lets the idea speak for itself, showing how one act can create a lasting legacy through others. 'Through this film, we've tried to create a purpose that people could relate to and truly feel,' said Muhannad Abdullah Kadi, Chief Corporate Communications & Marketing Officer, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre. 'Organ donation and the subsequent transplantation aren't just procedures – they contribute to continuation of life for others. The film reminds us that even when we are gone, we can still give the most meaningful gift there is: time, hope and a future to someone else,' Kadi added. The campaign achieved a 98 per cent view-through rate, with viewers watching the full 3 minutes and 44 seconds, Publicis Middle East shared in a statement. It also reportedly generated 100 per cent positive sentiment in 23 markets that it reached. Viewers were also encouraged to register themselves as donors. 'We wanted to tell a story that makes people stop and think,' said Tahaab Rais, Chief Strategy Officer, Publicis Groupe Middle East & Turkey and the film's director. 'There's nothing more powerful than the idea that something of us can live on through others. And an organ donor can help impact upto 8 lives. That's what we leaned into. The clues throughout the film allude to the transplant the people have benefitted from. And the response has shown that when the message is honest, people listen,' Rais added. Through the Strangers film campaign, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre intended to strengthen its voice in the field of transplantation, bringing attention not only to the science behind the procedures, but to the meaning behind them, as well. CREDITS: Creative agency: Publicis Middle East & Dejavu Dubai Production Company: Dejavu Dubai Line Production: BMRG FIlms Post-Production: Dejavu Dubai Editing: Cold-Cutz Colouring: Company 3 Executive Producer: Manasvi Gosalia Director: Tahaab Rais Director of Photography: Marvin Schatz Screenplay and story: Tahaab Rais Producer: Hala El Amm Head of Production: Kavya Iyer Creative agency: Publicis Middle East Chief Executive Officer: Bassel Kakish Chief Strategy Officer: Tahaab Rais Executive Creative Director: Aunindo Anoop Sen Head of Production: Shereen Mostafa Senior Producer: Joumana Haddad Producer: Nicholas Balaa 1st AD – Guram Bakradze 2nd AD – Ilia Asitashvili, Marie Jatchvadze Executive Producer – Levan Maghradze Executive Producer – Tato Sulakvelidze Production Manager – Irina Khvedelidze Production Assistant – Oto Pavlenishvili Production Designer – Tamo Chavchanidze Art Director – Beka Sadagashvili Costume Designer – Nino Injia Make up and Hair – Teo Glonti Make up and Hair – Madona Chanturia Casting Director – Taso Okropiridze Casting Support – Salome Chulukhadze SFX – Guro Chikviladze Gaffer – Goglika Khaindrava 1st AC – Manu Elijarashvili 2nd AC – Levan Zaridze Editor – Neda Zag Head of Post Production: Rafic Sawaya Post Producer: Nadim Khoury Senior Colorist: Steffan Perry Coloring & Grading Senior Producer: Edwin Elkington VFX: Pradosh Chandran Actor: Elias Zayek Supporting actor: Pavle Supporting actor: Ani Imnadze Supporting actor: Iskandar Sawaieer Supporting actor: Bryson Wesley Supporting actor: Giga Jishkariani
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country star Kameron Marlowe to perform at NYS Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Country star and singer of the hit 'Strangers,' will be in Syracuse this summer for the New York State Fair. Kameron Marlowe is scheduled to play at Chevy Court on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. 'His self-written viral hit 'Giving You Up,' born from personal heartache, catapulted him into the spotlight before striking a deal with Sony Music Nashville,' said the Fair. Some of his other songs include, 'Here Lies the Fool,' 'Giving You Up,' 'Girl On Fire,' and more. 'Whether you're looking for star power or breakout artists like Kameron Marlowe, we provide fairgoers with countless opportunities to create lasting memories, hear their favorites, and see the next generation of stars all at once,' said Fair Director Julie LaFave. The Fair starts Wednesday, Aug. 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission. Artist: Place: Time: Date: Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Guardian
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules': Francis Ford Coppola says he's ‘thrilled' by Golden Raspberry votes
Francis Ford Coppola has said he was 'thrilled' to accept multiple Golden Raspberry nominations for his film Megalopolis, which ended up winning two awards. On Instagram, Coppola said that he was treating the nominations, which are voted for by Razzie members, who pay for the privilege, as a 'distinctive honour … when so few have the courage to go against the prevailing trends of contemporary moviemaking!' Megalopolis, his epic sci-fi passion project – which earned largely highly critical reviews and made $14m from a $120m (£95m) outlay, much of which was bankrolled by Coppola selling off assets from his wine business – was up for six awards, including worst picture, director and screenplay. In fact, it won only two – for director, and supporting actor for Jon Voight, although he shares the honour for his work on three other films: Reagan, Shadow Land and Strangers. 'In this wreck of a world today,' continued Coppola, 'where ART is given scores as if it were professional wrestling, I chose to NOT follow the gutless rules laid down by an industry so terrified of risk that despite the enormous pool of young talent at its disposal, may not create pictures that will be relevant and alive 50 years from now. 'What an honor to stand alongside a great and courageous filmmaker like Jacques Tati who impoverished himself completely to make one of cinema's most beloved failures, PLAYTIME! My sincere thanks to all my brilliant colleagues who joined me to make our work of art, MEGALOPOLIS, and let us remind ourselves us that box-office is only about money, and like war, stupidity and politics has no true place in our future.' In interviews for the film, Coppola sought to define his movie as just the latest in a series of classics that went unrecognised as such by contemporary critics. A trailer for Megalopolis took a similar tack, quoting well-known critics' disparaging verdicts of Coppola classics such as Apocalypse Now, The Conversation and the Godfather. However, the trailer was taken down after it emerged that all the quotes were made up.
