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James Barker, Love Island USA's executive producer, died in Fiji last week after an unexpected medical emergency during Season 8 filming, with ITV America and Peacock honoring his memory and noting his kindness and impact; Barker, who joined the show in 2020 and also oversaw its soundtrack, is survived by his partner Adam Roth, and Season 8 remains on Peacock.
James Barker, the executive producer of Love Island USA since 2020, died last week after an unexpected medical emergency while the show was filming in Fiji; he will be honored in Tuesday's episode as details surrounding his death remain unclear.
Nick Bilton, a former NYT tech columnist and documentary filmmaker, will become the new executive producer of 60 Minutes, replacing Tanya Simon. CBS News says the hire aims to steer the long-running program through a changing media landscape, while Bilton emphasizes the move isn’t political and will be outlined after meetings with staff. 60 Minutes remains the top-rated U.S. news program as broader corporate shifts unfold at Paramount Skydance.
Tonight's episode of 60 Minutes marks a significant shake-up as at least two correspondents are leaving the CBS newsmagazine, with reports that the executive producer may also be departing, signaling the end of an era for the long-running program.
Amanda Seyfried revealed on The Graham Norton Show that she didn’t realize she was credited as an executive producer on Paul Feig’s The Housemaid until three weeks into filming, calling the credit a vanity one since she mainly acted and hadn’t signed up to produce. Her team reportedly negotiated the EP credit after she saw the call sheet. The film, which also stars Sydney Sweeney, has neared $375 million worldwide.
Tanya Simon has been appointed as the new executive producer of CBS's '60 Minutes,' becoming the first woman to hold the position in the show's nearly 57-year history, amid ongoing corporate and legal challenges faced by CBS News.
Scarlett Johansson requested the removal of her executive producer credit for Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' because she was not involved in the project, and she discussed her long tenure playing Black Widow and the challenges of being part of large ensemble casts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Scarlett Johansson, who was credited as an executive producer on Marvel's Thunderbolts, requested her name be removed from the credits because she was not involved in the film. She clarified that her absence from the MCU since Black Widow is due to her character's death in Avengers: Endgame, and she joked about her secret return in upcoming Marvel projects. Johansson is currently starring in Jurassic World Rebirth.
Daisy Ridley, known for her role in "Star Wars," faced significant physical challenges while filming "Young Woman and the Sea," where she portrayed Olympic swimmer Gertrude Ederle. Ridley had to swim in heavy vintage costumes, which she described as being like a weight vest. She trained extensively with Olympic swimmer Siobhan O’Connor and also served as an executive producer on the film. The movie, which tells the inspiring story of Ederle's historic swim across the English Channel, is now in theaters.
Daisy Ridley, known for her role in "Star Wars," faced significant physical challenges while filming "Young Woman and the Sea," where she portrayed Olympic swimmer Gertrude Ederle. Ridley had to swim in heavy vintage costumes, which she described as being like a weight vest. She trained extensively with Olympic swimmer Siobhan O’Connor and also served as an executive producer on the film. The movie, which tells the inspiring story of Ederle's historic swim across the English Channel, is now in theaters.
Yū Miyake, the executive producer for the Dragon Quest series, is stepping away from his position to head smartphone games at a newly established studio for Square Enix, as part of the company's large-scale reorganization. The company did not announce a replacement for his role, and President Takashi Kiryu is working to restructure the company to focus more on in-house games and rely less on external resources, with a new midterm management plan set to be announced in May.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is set to make his debut as an executive producer with the film "My Dead Friend Zoe," a darkly comedic drama starring Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales, which will premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival in March. Kelce, who has expressed interest in pursuing entertainment, particularly comedy, has hinted at plans to venture into Hollywood following his "Saturday Night Live" appearance and his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift.
NFL star Travis Kelce is set to make his Hollywood debut as an executive producer for the film "My Dead Friend Zoe," which will premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival. The darkly comedic drama stars Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales and follows a U.S. Army veteran and her relationship with her deceased best friend and estranged grandfather. Kelce, known for his high-profile romance with Taylor Swift, has expressed interest in comedy and hinted at plans to explore the entertainment industry beyond football.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is making his mark in Hollywood as an executive producer for the independent film My Dead Friend Zoe, which stars Natalie Morales, Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, and Sonequa Martin-Green. The film, with expenses under $10 million, will be the first to use the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act to finance a movie. Kelce's involvement adds potential reward, and the film premieres at SWSX on March 9.
Jon Stewart is returning to "The Daily Show" as an executive producer and Monday night host for the 2024 election cycle, with various correspondents hosting the program on other nights. Comedy Central's decision to bring back Stewart follows a search for a new host after Trevor Noah's departure in 2022. The move aims to revitalize the show amid declining advertising revenue and changing viewing habits in the late-night TV landscape.