‘The Witcher’ Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich Sets Netflix Overall Deal

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Finally! Jenna Dewan and Steve Kazee’s son, Callum, met his grandpa just days ahead of his 2nd birthday.

When Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller aren’t writing their next scripts, they’re working with a “small and mighty team” to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease — all year round.

Like Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire would be more than happy to send Daniel Levy $5 a day in order to secure a Schitt’s Creek movie.

Melinda Gates is on amicable terms with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, nearly one year after their divorce. “We certainly have a working relationship,” she told Gayle King on the March 3 episode of CBS This Morning. “I would say we’re friendly at this point. Friends is a different word for me. That might come over time, but there’s still healing that needs to happen. I certainly wish him well. I don’t wish him harm. And I think we have a productive working relationship and I think that will continue.”

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorNeneh Cherry’s 1989 hit “Buffalo Stance” casts a long shadow: A dance classic about inner-city life that combines a punk attitude with an irresistible beat and melody. The song, from her equally classic debut album “Raw Like Sushi,” reached No.

Gayle King's much-anticipated exclusive interview with Melissa French Gates aired on CBS Mornings on Thursday, as the journalist sat down with Bill Gates' ex-wife – who discussed her divorce for the first time.MORE: Gayle King's grandson steals the show in adorable new photoMelinda reflected on her "journey of healing" as she opened up to Gayle about the breakdown of her 27-year marriage.Gayle - who was applauded for the interview - asked Melinda: "Did you have moments you were just so angry? Did you have moments that you were just in so much pain? Because people look at you Melinda French Gates and think you have it all."VIDEO: CBS Mornings' Gayle King sits down with Melissa French GatesMelinda replied: "Well, I think it's really important to say that I had a lot of tears for many days. I mean, days where I'm literally laying on the floor and the carpet, you know this close to me, and thinking 'How can I get up? How am I going to move forward?' And days I certainly was angry.MORE: Gayle King wows in her iconic yellow dress as she celebrates a decade with CBSEXCLUSIVE: Tony Dokoupil teases future plans with wife Katy Tur"That’s part of the grieving process.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentFremantle has acquired a 70% stake in Italy’s Lux Vide, the prominent TV production company that has been steadily raising its standing in the international arena, most recently with the high-end TV series “Medici,” “Devils” and “Leonardo.”The long-gestating Lux Vide deal, which closed on Thursday, marks the latest acquisition by the expanding RTL-owned production and distribution giant. Fremantle, which has been on a buying spree, now owns or controls a panoply of independently operated production shingles across Europe, as well as in Israel, Australia and the U.S.Their stated goal is to invest and grow in the global scripted arena where, by their count, Fremantle delivered 81 scripted shows in 2021, including BBC One hit “The Responder,” HBO Max series “Lust,” from Sweden’s Miso Film, and Italian dystopian drama “Anna.” Previous Fremantle investments include acquiring the 12 former Nent Studios production labels in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark (now rebranded This is Nice Group); Australian-American television production company Eureka Productions; U.K.-based Naked Entertainment; French label Kwai; and Israel’s Abot Hameiri, among others.The Lux purchase also marks Fremantle’s third acquisition of a production company in Italy, where the company already owns Wildside and The Apartment, the outfit behind Paolo Sorrentino’s Oscar-nominated “The Hand of God.” Fremantle also recently inked a pact with Italy’s Cinecittà involving the long-term rental of six sound stages at the iconic Rome studios.Founded in 1992 by Ettore Bernabei, who was a long-time former chief of Italian pubcaster RAI, Lux Vide has since been headed by his progeny, Matilde and Luca Bernabei.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLatido Films, one of Spain’s biggest vendors of Spanish-language arthouse and crossover movies, has swooped on international sales rights to “Unfinished Affairs” (“La Maniobra de la Tortuga”).Domestic distribution in Spain is handled by A Contracorriente Films, one of Spain’s top independent producer-distributors.World premiering in main competition at this year’s Malaga Festival, “Unfinished Affairs” marks the second feature from Juan Miguel del Castillo whose debut, 2015’s “Food and Shelter,” proved one of the breakout Spanish debuts of the last decade.A modern-day part of Spain’s great social-issue arthouse film tradition, “Food and Shelter” cast Natalia de Molina (“Living Is Easy With Eyes Closed”) as a single mother threatened with eviction and struggling to put food on the table for her 10-year-old son.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe incredible story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the all Black, all female Army battalion tasked with solving a mail crisis in England and France during World War II, has an inspired the development of a new musical.The news comes after House voted unanimously on Monday to award one of the country’s highest civilian honors, the Congressional Gold Medal, to the unit. The U.S Senate passed the bill in 2021, so it now heads to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law. When received, the 6888 will be the only female unit serving in a military status to receive the award, the only unit from the Women’s Army Corps to receive the award, and the only African American female unit to receive the award.

K.J. Yossman ITV has bought out BBC’s share of BritBox U.K. ahead of the launch of its new streaming service ITVX, Variety has confirmed.ITVX will integrate BritBox U.K.

Manori Ravindran International EditorWarnerMedia has struck a first-look deal with German-Turkish director Fatih Akin.The tie-up marks the first exclusive deal of its kind for Akin in his 27-year career. The helmer is best known for such films as “In The Fade” (2017), “Head-On” (2004) and “Soul Kitchen” (2009).

K.J. Yossman The Royal Television Society (RTS) has unveiled the nominees for this year’s RTS Programme Awards.“It’s a Sin” has scored six nominations, including nods for Keeley Hawes and Olly Alexander (pictured above), while Tahar Rahim has been nominated for his performance in “The Serpent.”Of the U.K.’s broadcasters, the BBC scored the most noms, boasting 30 across 24 categories, followed by Channel 4, who scored 28, Sky with 10 and ITV who scored 8.BBC One, ITV and Sky Arts have all been nominated for the Channel of the Year award.

K.J. Yossman Disney Plus has unveiled its first Dutch original scripted drama series, titled “Nemesis.”The 8-part series will be produced by Netherlands-based production company Pupkin.Described as a “thrilling crime drama,” the show is based on a novel written by Simon de Waal.

K.J. Yossman Studiocanal has boarded Thomas Vinterberg’s TV debut ‘Families Like Ours’ as a co-producer and distributor.Varety first broke the news last April that Oscar-winning Danish director Vinterberg (“Another Round”) was re-teaming with Danish production outfit Zentropa on his first television drama.Studiocanal previously distributed “Another Round” in the U.K.“I have worked with Studiocanal in the past and greatly enjoyed the process,” said Vinterberg.

Katherine Kelly Lang is looking back at her time on . The soap star spoke to ET's Matt Cohen about the show's 35th anniversary and all the on-screen weddings she's had since joining the show 35 years ago.«I want to say 12,» Lang said before Cohen informed her of her 21 trips down the aisle. «21? I'm going to close my ears.»While the number is still a bit fuzzy, Lang has fond memories of her character Brooke Logan's first wedding on the show.«I still remember the first wedding that I had to Ridge on the beach, riding a horse down,» she shared.

It's been 50 years since Samuel L. Jackson made his first on-screen appearance in the 1972 independent blaxploitation film Since then, the actor has become one of the most recognized actors of his generation, one of the highest-grossing actors of all time and has been featured in over 100 films.

Stranger than fiction. The Dropout follows the controversy surrounding Elizabeth Holmes and her company Theranos, and the details of the scandal are so wild that they were practically made for TV.

A long-awaited reunion. Maks Chmerkovskiy was greeted by wife Peta Murgatroyd upon his return to Los Angeles after fleeing Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion.

Earlier this month, several historic achievements were made after “The Power of the Dog” earned 12 Oscar nominations. Jane Campion became the first woman with two Best Director nominations.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter“American Vandal” creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault have landed a series order at Paramount Plus for an eSports mockumentary series called “Players,” Variety has learned.“Players” follows a fictional pro “League of Legends” team as they pursue their first championship after years of close calls and heartache. To win it all, they will need their prodigy, a 17-year-old rookie, and their 27-year-old veteran to put their egos aside and work together.Yacenda and Perrault created “Players” and will also serve as executive producers, with Yacenda also attached to direct.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe animated “Magic: The Gathering” series at Netflix has cast Brandon Routh in the lead role.The announcement was made during Wizards of the Coast’s Magic Showcase 2021 stream. Plot details on the series are still being kept under wraps, but it was confirmed that Routh will voice the character Gideon Jura.

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Joe Otterson TV Reporter“Most Dangerous Game” has been renewed for Season 2 at Roku Channel, Variety has learned.Christoph Waltz will return in the new season as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is.Season 1 star Liam Hemsworth will not return. However, “The Umbrella Academy” star David Castañeda will star alongside Waltz in Season 2. Castañeda will play Victor Suero, a down-on-his-luck fighter who will do anything to protect his sister.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterJosh Duhamel will star opposite Renee Zellweger in the NBC limited series “The Thing About Pam.”The series is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’s conviction, although he insisted he didn’t kill her. His conviction was later overturned.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterPeter Gallagher has been cast in Season 18 of “Grey’s Anatomy,” Variety has confirmed.Gallagher is the latest addition to the cast of the long-running ABC medical drama. It was previously announced that Kate Burton would return to the series, reprising the role of Ellis Grey.Gallagher will play Dr.

The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix.As part of the deal (via Deadline), Schmidt Hissrich will write and produce scripted shows and other creative projects for the platform – while continuing to serve as showrunner and executive producer on The Witcher.She also serves as executive producer on the upcoming prequel series The Witcher: Blood Origin and anime series The Witcher: Nightmare Of The Wolf.Speaking about the deal, Schmidt Hissrich said: “I am so thrilled to have found my home at Netflix, and can’t wait to continue what’s been an incredibly fulfilling creative partnership.“While my heart belongs to The Witcher franchise, I equally look forward to digging in on other exciting

Jaskier may soon have another hero to sing earworm-y praises about as The Witcher creator and showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich teases Ciri’s upcoming arc.

The Witcher creator Lauren Schmidt Hissrich is expanding her relationship with Netflix with a multi-year overall deal. Under the pact, Schmidt Hissrich will write and produce scripted series content and other creative projects for the streaming giant. The deal was announced during Netflix’s TCA session Thursday.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterLongtime development executive Steven Prinz has signed an overall television deal and a first-look film deal with Amazon, Variety has learned.Prinz most recently served as global series executive for Amazon Studios, overseeing the development of projects from creators with first look and overall deals with the studio. Those included Plan B Entertainment, Michael B.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAuriel Rudnick has signed a three-year overall deal with Paramount Television Studios, Variety has learned exclusively.“I am excited to bring the kind of stories to life that I believe have long wanted to be told, and I am especially excited to be doing this with the phenomenal team at Paramount Television Studios,” Rudnick said. “Their support and interest in telling these same stories has been incredible.”Rudnick began her career as an assistant on the Netflix series “On My Block” before moving up to staff writer.  Her other credits include Chernin Entertainment’s “Circe,” Paramount Television Studios and Hulu’s upcoming “The Devil in the White City,” and a to-be-announced FX show.