Tag: House of Cards
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Robin Wright, Christine Vachon to Be Honored at Karlovy Vary Film Festival
U.S. actor Robin Wright will be awarded the President’s Award at the 57th Karlovy Vary Film Festival’s closing ceremony. In honor of Wright, it will screen “The Princess Bride.”Wright is best known for her performance in Netflix series “House of Cards.” She earned three Golden Globe nominations and a win in 2014. She earned five…
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Why The WGA Won’t Budge On The Issue Of Robots Writing Screenplays [Atx]
It’s been more than a month now since the thousands-strong membership of the Writers Guild of America has taken to the streets in support of fair pay and treatment for TV and film writers. The list of negotiation points the group is fighting for includes better streaming residuals, an end to financially unsustainable mini-rooms, and…
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Michael Caine Slams U.K. Report Claiming ‘Zulu’ Could Incite Terrorists and Far-Right Extremists: ‘Biggest Load of Bulls—‘
Michael Caine recently told The Spectator (via IndieWire) that it’s “bullshit” his 1964 war epic “Zulu” was cited on a recent United Kingdom counter-terrorism report. The controversial Prevent strategy flagged a handful of popular films, British sitcoms, works of literature and more as possible sources of inspiration for terrorist groups and far-right extremists. “Zulu” was…
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Lucasfilm Sued by Former Producer on ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘The Acolyte’ for Breach of Contract
Lucasfilm has dealt with plenty of shakeups over “Star Wars” recently, but now the studio is facing a full-fledged lawsuit over their beloved franchise. Lawyers for producer Karyn McCarthy have filed a lawsuit against Lucasfilm over her axing from the upcoming Disney+ “Star Wars” show “The Acolyte,” Deadline is reporting.According to filings obtained by Deadline…
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After Selling ‘Poker Face’ and ‘Fair Play,’ Scott Tenley Named New MRC CEO
MRC, the independent film and TV studio behind hits like “Poker Face” and “Knives Out,” has found a new leader, elevating the company’s veteran chief business officer Scott Tenley to CEO.MRC’s founders (and now-former co-CEOs) Modi Wiczyk and Asif Satchu will become chairmen as part of Tenley’s promotion. Tenley will now oversee all film and…
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Corey Stoll’s Best Performances in Movies & TV Shows
While his name might not yet be a household one yet, Corey Stoll has steadily been making his way as a breakthrough actor in both film and television. After his remarkable role in House of Cards, Stoll has frequently appeared in numerous acclaimed films and shows in increasingly larger roles. In addition to becoming a…
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‘Arrested Development’ Set to Leave Netflix This March
Looks like the money in Netflix’s banana stand has run out. All five seasons of “Arrested Development” — including the two seasons produced specifically for Netflix — will depart from the streamer on March 15, sources confirmed to IndieWire.All episodes of the celebrated comedy series will be removed from the streamer, including the three initial…
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Streaming Service Costs Won’t Get Better For Consumers
It’s now been a decade since House of Cards debuted on Netflix and changed the nature of the entertainment industry forever. Initially, the thought of a service that many considered to be a luxury as a distribution method for a major television show seemed laughable, but the success of the Emmy-nominated series proved to be…
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Signature Entertainment Takes U.K., Ireland Rights to Festival Favorite Supernatural Horror ‘The Harbinger’ (Exclusive)
Signature Entertainment has acquired U.K. and Ireland rights to supernatural horror “The Harbinger” from MPI.The film is produced by Jay Dunn (“The Witch in the Window”), Richard W. King (“We Go On”) and Andy Mitton (“YellowBrickRoad”), with Mitton also directing and writing. It stars Gabby Beans (“House of Cards”), Emily Davis (“The Plagiarists”) and Raymond…
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‘Love, Death + Robots Volume 3’ Final Trailer: Tim Miller & David Fincher’s Animated Anthology Returns With Another Batch Of Sci-Fi Shorts Today
David Fincher‘s projects with Netflix over the years are manifold. He’s directed episodes for “Mindhunter” and “House Of Cards,” produced “Voir,” a collection of short video essays, and released his 2020 film, “Mank,” on the platform. And while audiences await his latest film, “The Killer,” with Michael Fassbender and Tilda Swinton, Netflix has another volume…