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John Otavka

January 01, 1970

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Taylor Sheridan Sets Action Thriller ‘F.A.S.T.’, Starring Brandon Sklenar, at Warner Bros.

Sheridan, who has been building a massive television empire for Paramount since the late 2010s, is back in the movie business thanks to a unique deal being finalized now.

IndieWire

Tom Cruise: ‘All the Great’ Actors Should Know the Technical Elements of Filmmaking

Tom Cruise is sharing his advice to fellow actors: Become a filmmaker. The Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning star and producer said that it is imperative for actors to understand the below-the-line elements of filmmaking to better their own craft.

Deadline

Krysten Ritter Returning as Jessica Jones in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ for Season 2

Krysten Ritter will return as Jessica Jones in the Disney+ series Daredevil: Born Again for Season 2, it was revealed at Disney’s Upfront presentation in New York City.

Variety

‘Emily in Paris’ Season 5 Casts Minnie Driver

Minnie Driver has joined Emily in Paris Season 5. The fifth season of the popular Netflix drama series was announced in September 2024, with production kicking off earlier in May in Rome.

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