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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
UTA Signs Five Nights at Freddy's Filmmaker Emma Tammi
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading global talent, entertainment, sports, and advisory company UTA has signed writer and director Emma Tammi for representation in all areas. Tammi is the filmmaker behind Five Nights at Freddy's, the global hit from Universal and Blumhouse that became the highest-grossing film in Blumhouse history. Based on the wildly popular video game, the film opened to $80 million domestically despite a day-and-date streaming release, and went on to gross nearly $300 million worldwide. Tammi directed and co-wrote the feature, balancing suspense, world-building, and emotional stakes in a way that resonated far beyond genre audiences. She recently wrapped production on the hotly anticipated sequel, which is set for release December 5. Tammi made her feature directorial debut with The Wind, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and was released by IFC Midnight. With a distinctive visual sensibility and talent for building tension across genres, Tammi has become a director known for surprising audiences. She will continue to be represented by John Burnham at Atlas Artists and her attorney Andrew Howard at Jackoway Austen.
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
David Cross, Thomas Mann, Sandrine Holt, Hasan Minhaj & More Join Ellie Sachs In Her Debut Feature Rom-Com ‘Lucy Schulman'
EXCLUSIVE: Writer-director Ellie Sachs has set an impressive cast for her debut feature Lucy Schulman, an indie rom-com in which she plays the title role. Recently wrapping production in New York City, the film also stars David Cross (Arrested Development), who exec produces, as well as Thomas Mann (Sovereign), Sandrine Holt (Your Friends & Neighbors), playwright and actress Eisa Davis (Mare of Easttown), actress and filmmaker Annabelle Attanasio (Bull), and actor-comedian Hasan MInhaj (It Ends with Us). The logline for Lucy Schulman is being kept under wraps. Fernando Loureiro (Frances Ha) and Guilherme Coelho (the upcoming Oceânico) are producing via their company, Tigresa, along with Morwin Schmookler (The Apprentice). Executive producers include Cross, Gabriel Faria do Amaral, Jay Burnley, Will Frank Day, Sam Evoy, Will Janowitz, Carissa Knol, Clay Prietsch, Zachary Rice, Kelly Schwartz, Sascha Seinfeld, and Chelsea Tieu. More from Deadline Eight-Year-Old Arabella Olivia Clark Lands Lead Role In Uni & Atomic Monster's Supernatural Horror Film 'Other Mommy' From Rob Savage Diego Luna To Star Opposite Taylor Kitsch In Hostage Thriller 'Eleven Days' "A Debate To The Death": Hasan Minhaj & Ronny Chieng Set Joint Comedy Tour UTA Independent Film Group is repping worldwide rights. Previously, Sachs has worked on the web series Ad World, sold the Richard Kind short Proof of Concept to The New Yorker, and set up pilots at places like FX. The up-and-comer is repped by UTA and Mosaic. Cross is repped by UTA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Mann by UTA, Amplified, and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller; Holt by Denton Brierley, Paradigm, and Strand Entertainment; Davis by Gersh and Del Shaw Moonves; Attanasio by Entertainment 360, CAA, and Ziffren Brittenham; and Minhaj by WME and Hansen, Jacobson, Teller. Best of Deadline 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Emmys, Oscars, Grammys & More Men of Steel: Every Actor Who Has Played Superman - Photo Gallery 'Michael' Cast: Who's Who In The Michael Jackson Biopic
Evening Standard
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
BBC staff who had authority to cut Bob Vylan livestream ‘were at Glastonbury'
Since their Glastonbury set, Bob Vylan, made up of frontman Bobby Vylan, whose real name is reportedly Pascal Robinson-Foster, and drummer Bobbie Vylan, have reportedly been dropped by their agency, United Talent Agency (UTA), which appears to have removed the group from their website, and have also been pulled from a number of concerts – including their US tour after having their visas revoked.
The Sun
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC bosses told to ‘get a grip quicker' after Bob Vylan launched into ‘death to IDF' chant at Glastonbury
BBC bosses have been told to 'get a grip quicker' after major controversies such as punk rap duo Bob Vylan's Glastonbury outrage, the regulator says. Ofcom boss Dame Melanie Dawes insisted there is a risk the public lose faith in the corporation if coverage isn't pulled swiftly and investigations are lengthy. 6 6 6 The broadcaster has apologised after the band's lead singer chanted 'death, death' to Israeli defence forces during their festival set last month. The live stream of the performance continued for around 40 minutes after the remarks, with only an on-screen warning added before it was removed from iPlayer. The BBC later conceded it 'should have pulled' the stream, prompting fierce criticism from across the political spectrum. Bob Vylan has since been dropped by talent agency UTA, and Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they are reviewing footage as part of a criminal investigation. Beeb bosses have vowed not to broadcast live performances of "high risk" acts on the main channels or the iPlayer. Dawes also spoke ahead of a review into a Gaza documentary where the teenage narrator was the son of a Hamas official. The programme, which aired earlier this year, sparked accusations of bias and a lack of proper vetting — criticisms that, combined with the Glastonbury row, have intensified scrutiny of the BBC's editorial judgment. She told the BBC: "I think it's very frustrating that the BBC has had some own goals in this area, with the Gaza documentary and then with the Glastonbury coverage, and it does start to erode public trust and confidence. "I think I would say that, above all what frustrates me and others, is that when these things go wrong it can take a long time for the BBC to see that something's happened when everybody else was there within a matter of hours. "So I would say to the BBC I think they need to get a grip quicker, get these reports and investigations concluded sooner, otherwise there is a real risk of a sort of loss of confidence in the BBC, which is a shame." Fury as Glastonbury crowd chants 'death to the IDF' during Bob Vylan set aired live on BBC The BBC did issue an apology after the Bob Vylan set saying it apologised for 'such offensive and deplorable behaviour'. Critics argue the BBC failed to act decisively during the live broadcast, despite having dozens of staff on site at Glastonbury to monitor content. The performance took place on the West Holts Stage, just ahead of another controversial act, Kneecap, whose own set was not shown live after security concerns were raised in advance. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy contacted top BBC boss Tim Davie immediately after the controversial performance demanding answers. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said BBC staff who let the broadcast go out should not be exempt from prosecution. He has previously said the band must be investigated and prosecuted. The incident has also raised comparisons to other recent high-profile cases, such as that of Lucy Connolly — the wife of a Conservative councillor who was jailed over tweets after a tragic murder case. Some, including Philp, argue that failing to prosecute the rapper would expose a double standard in how hate speech laws are applied. Avon and Somerset Police have launched a probe into comments made during the group's West Holts Stage performance at the Somerset festival. The BBC has said: "We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC and want to apologise to our viewers and listeners and in particular the Jewish community. "We are also unequivocal that there can be no place for antisemitism at, or on, the BBC." Rapper Bobby Vylan, one half of the duo, had also used the slogan 'from the river to the sea Palestine must be, will be, free.' The fallout from the broadcast has reignited wider debates about the BBC's impartiality, especially around issues related to the Israel-Palestine conflict. Senior figures, including former BBC executive Danny Cohen and members of the Culture Select Committee, have called for a full internal review led by BBC Chairman Samir Shah. On the Gaza review, a BBC spokesperson said the findings will be published as soon as possible, adding: "It is vital that this work is done as quickly as possible, but it must also be thorough and follow a proper process." MPs are expected to grill BBC executives on both incidents when they appear before Parliament in the coming weeks. Critics say the broadcaster's slow response and lack of editorial oversight at live events now pose a serious threat to its reputation as an impartial public service. 6 6 6
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Matt Baldovsky Out At Range
EXCLUSIVE: TV Lit manager Matt Baldovsky has exited Range Media Partners less than two years into his tenure, Deadline has learned. Sources described this as a mutually agreeable parting of ways that came about as part of Range's biannual review process. No next destination was given, and it's unclear which clients will be coming with the manager as he moves on in his career. More from Deadline Range Media Partners Asks Judge To Dismiss CAA Claims, Accusing Agency Of Double-Dipping In Lawsuit And Arbitration Process CAA Says It's Got Range On Camera In Trade-Secrets Theft & Talent-Poaching Suit; Uberagency Claims Rival Was "Fully Aware Of The Legal Risk" 'The Righteous Gemstones' Edi Patterson Signs With Range Media Partners Baldovsky has worked over the years with clients including Shiri Appleby, Ric Roman Waugh, Howard Korder, TJ Brady & Rasheed Newson, Munis Rashid, Tawnya Bhattacharya, and Ali Laventhol, among others. The rep is well regarded around town, so chalk this up to another unfortunate result of the contraction in Hollywood that has made business more competitive and unforgiving than ever. We were first to report on Baldovsky's hiring at Range Media Partners back in May 2024. Prior to Range, he worked as an agent at UTA for over seven years, having before then worked as a coordinator at ICM Partners and within the mailroom of APA (now IAG). He graduated from Ithaca College with a BS in Television/Radio, Sports Studies in 2011.
