“We are saddened by the passing of the beautiful Sally Ann Howes, everyone’s beloved Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.” Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli.
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MGM’S ORION PICTURES ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR CHINONYE CHUKWU’S FEATURE, TILL, STARRING DANIELLE DEADWYLER AS MAMIE TILL-MOBLEY AND ACADEMY AWARD WINNER WHOOPI GOLDBERG AS TILL’S GRANDMOTHER, ALMA CARTHAN
Los Angeles, CA (July 23, 2021) – MGM’s Orion Pictures today announces casting for Chinonye Chukwu’s (Clemency) feature film, TILL. Danielle Deadwyler (Watchmen) will star as Mamie Till-Mobley with Academy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg as Emmett’s grandmother Alma Carthan. The screenplay about a mother’s pursuit for justice written by Chukwu is based on a previous draft by Keith Beauchamp and Michael J P Reilly. The producers… read more >
Broadway Producers Unite To Create The Theatre Leadership Project
A group of theatre producers have joined forces to launch The Theatre Leadership Project (TTLP), an ambitious nonprofit aimed at providing resources to programs that seek to diversify commercial theatre leadership. The new organization has partnered with leading theatrical organizations Black Theatre Coalition and Columbia University’s Prince Fellowship and an advisory council that includes key… read more >
No Time To Die Announcement
No Time To Die will be released in cinemas globally on 8 October 2021.
Dame Barbara Windsor (1937-2020)
We were very sad to hear that Dame Barbara Windsor has passed away at the age of 83. Best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, she also appeared in the Albert R. Broccoli produced Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in 1968. Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli said: “She was a… read more >
Ear For Eye Wraps Production
Principal photography on ear for eye, the second feature film from BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning writer and director, debbie tucker green, has wrapped at Kennington Studios. tucker green has adapted and reimagined ear for eye, her highly acclaimed 2018 stage production at the Royal Court Theatre, for the screen. Produced by Fiona Lamptey, the ensemble… read more >
SIR SEAN CONNERY (1930-2020)
Sir Sean Connery has died at the age of 90. He was the first actor to play James Bond on the big screen with Dr. No in 1962, From Russia With Love, Goldfinger, Thunderball, You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever followed. Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli have released the following statement: “We are devastated by the… read more >
Chinonye Chukwu to helm feature film based on the tragic death of Emmett Till
On the eve of the 65th anniversary of the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Louis Till, it is announced that writer/director, Chinonye Chukwu will helm a feature film based on his tragic death and the story of his mother, Mamie Till Mobley. Her subsequent pursuit of justice for her son and insistence on an open casket funeral became… read more >
SING STREET: GROUNDED – AT HOME WITH THE BROADWAY CAST
To show their support to the COVID-19 first responder and essential healthcare workers and the charities assisting the theatre community, the cast of Sing Street present Sing Street: Grounded – At Home With The Broadway Cast. It’s a chance to see the young cast perform some of their favourite scenes and songs to benefit The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New… read more >
Michael G. Wilson receives Lifetime Recognition Award
Producer Michael G. Wilson has received the Lifetime Recognition Award from Harvey Mudd College which honours outstanding dedication to the college and service to society. The awardees are chosen by the Harvey Mudd College Alumni Association Board of Governors (AABOG). Michael G. Wilson graduated from Harvey Mudd College in 1963 as an electrical engineer.