Aaron Sorkin, Susanne Bier, Marsai Martin And Vin Di Bona Set As 2021 Caucus for Producers, Writers & Directors Honorees

dog Oski, were all found dead in Californian mountains last summer.The family were hiking on a remote trail under scorching temperatures at Sierra National Forest towards the north of the state.Police have revealed that a final text message which had been penned by the dad on August 15 but not sent, chillingly read: "Can you help us."Who Jonathan was trying to contact is not clear but phone records released by the Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday at least reveal the serious trouble the family found themselves in.The drafted text message continued: "On savage lundy trail heading back to Hites cove trail.

Gogglebox kicked off on Channel 4 on Friday night but fans were left feeling rather "queasy" with the opening scenes.The popular reality show started off showing Ellie and Izzi Warner's dogs on their famous sofas while the two sisters could be heard in the background.As the two women complained about the dog's "pooing" around their home one of the pups could be seen drinking tea from a cup.Although it was fairly amusing, some viewers thought it was rather sickening to watch.Jumping onto Twitter, one fan said: "One of Ellie’s dogs drinking from her glass at the beginning made me feel very queasy."Another penned: "That’s why I wouldn’t have a dog …..ducks."A third exclaimed: "The dog drinking the tea!!!"While a fourth viewer advised that the girls should probably try to take their dogs out on a walk and said: "Take your dogs out for a walk then they won't p*** and s***,quite simple eh!"Channel 4 viewers were clearly delighted for the return of Gogglebox on Friday and rushed to Twitter to share their excitement regarding the new series.But one cast regular was missing from the show after testing positive with coronavirus earlier in the week.Hairdresser Stephen Webb and his partner Daniel Lustig were gutted to be missing the start of the new series after Stephen contracted Covid-19.Taking to Instagram on Monday Stephen shared a video with fans to update them on how he is currently feeling and gave them a glimpse of his isolation room.Holding his dog in his arms while filming the short clip, a downhearted Stephen expressed: "This is a message for the Gogglebox crew.Good luck filming this week, can't wait to see you Friday, I need a laugh.

Everton team-mates with a goal in training which has prompted fans to commend the impact of Frank Lampard.Both Alli and Lampard arrived at Goodison Park on Transfer Deadline Day after a toxic first half of the season under Rafa Benitez.Two wins and one loss across all competitions have followed, but more importantly the mood amongst the Toffees camp seems to be picking up.And that was epitomised by a video shared on the club's social media channels which saw Alli score an overhead kick in an attacking drill in one of Lampard's training sessions.After finding the back of the net the midfielder wheeled away in celebration with his arms outstretched.Several screams can be heard from the rest of the Everton squad and Alli is then mobbed by three of them.Alex Iwobi, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Andros Townsend race over to embrace him with giant grins over all of their faces.How far can Lampard take Everton? Let us know in the comments section.It was also a hit with Toffees fans, who were overjoyed to see some positive content in what has been a drab Premier League campaign for them.One tweeted: "I’m loving the smiles on their faces right now - clearly much happier with things !!"Another said: "Lampard bringing good vibes to Everton.""Great to see those bad boys enjoying their footy again," added a third.A fourth wrote: "Blues are full go good positive jive, Super Frank is working his magic."And a fellow supporter declared: "Squad are loving life under Lampard aren’t they."Everton currently sit 16th in the table after losing to Newcastle but beating Leeds.They travel to Southampton this weekend then host Man City before their FA Cup fifth-round tie at home to Boreham Wood.

Variety confirmed.The Hollywood icon - who worked on dozens of blockbuster movies including Zack Snyder's Justice League, Independence Day and Born on the Fourth of July - passed away on Thursday (17 February) afternoon.Following the tragic news of his death, the American Cinema Editors - which David was a member of throughout his career - have since created a GoFungMe page for fans to donate money to help his loving family at this difficult time.Since the account was created less than 24 hours ago, the page has raised more than $46,000 (£33,800) and continues to climb.The exclusive group released a touching statement following his death, saying: "He was an extraordinary editor and a loving, compassionate family man. "In an effort to support David's family during this terrible time, Lightstorm Entertainment has created a GoFundMe account.

Disneyland is creating its own town so fans can live in “the happiest place on Earth” forever.The theme park giant says Disney “imagineers”, who create the magical effects at its parks, have designed a desert community.The new town, dubbed Cotino, will be staffed by cast members and centred around a 24-acre turquoise lagoon set in the Coachella Valley, California.Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said living in Cotino would mean “you can be part of Disney all of the time”.He said: “We can’t wait to welcome residents to these beautiful and unique Disney communities where they can live their lives to the fullest.“Every single element of these communities will be steeped in a story.”The town will have 1,900 homes on 618 acres, and feature a neighbourhood for senior Disney fans aged over 55.Michael Hundgen, of Walt Disney Imagineering, said: “An imagineer’s story is at the heart of everything we do.“We love bringing authentic places to life to immerse you in those stories.For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletter by clicking here.“There is an incredible natural beauty in the landscape. You can see why Walt Disney used to escape to the desert to dream the impossible.“He treated the area like his creative oasis.

An evil mum and stepdad who left their starving autistic son just days from death in a locked attic room have been sentenced to prison.

The LAPD today is seeking the public’s help to find an actress who went missing in the East Hollywood area on Sunday.

FX, Lee Daniels and 20th Television are taking another stab at adapting Sam Greenlee’s spy novel The Spook Who Sat By The Door as a TV series after a pilot, written by Leigh Dana Jackson and directed by Gerard McMurray did not go forward at the network.

Dozens of Rangers supporters were stranded abroad after their club's historic win over Borussia Dortmund.

Not so fast. Kanye West objected to Kim Kardashian‘s request to be declared single, hoping to put the motion on hold until other issues in their divorce are handled.

Kanye West has filed a response to Kim Kardashian's request for a judge to declare her single amid their divorce. New court documents obtained by Fox News Digital show that West, via his attorneys, filed a responsive declaration on Wednesday to Kardashian's request to be declared single before the exes sort out all of their custody and property issues within the case.

Natalie Oganesyan editor“The Trial of the Chicago 7″ director Aaron Sorkin and the film’s cast will receive the Vanguard Award from the Palm Springs International Film Awards.“‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ is a thrilling court-room drama that chronicles the highlights of the historic trial that sought to punish activists for inciting riots outside of the 1968 Democratic National Convention,” Harold Matzner, the festival chairman, said.

On this episode of the Deep Focus Podcast, my guest is writer/director Aaron Sorkin known for writing “The Social Network,” “Moneyball,” “A Few Good Men,” “The West Wing,” and dozens of more screenwriting classics. The legendary screenwriter has shifted his focus to directing and returns with his second feature-length film following “Molly’s Game,” the politically charged and now-hyper-relevant “The Trial of The Chicago 7,” which is now on Netflix.

Sacha Baron Cohen told Deadline this week that he chased the role of Abbie Hoffman in The Trial of the Chicago 7 for over a decade before the project came together under Aaron Sorkin’s direction. That perseverance paid off.

Netflix leads the list of for the American Film Institute’s  AFI Movies Of The Year with four films, a record haul for them or any streamer in this annual prestigious list which often mirrors the lions share of future Oscar Best Picture nominees.  Spike Lee’s Da 5 Bloods,  David Fincher’s Mank,  George C.

If there is one film this season that seems to be increasingly relevant by the day it is Netflix’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, and that became abundantly clear after a conversation with writer-director Aaron Sorkin and some of his superb ensemble cast at Deadline’s Contenders Film awards-season event.

Ramin Setoodeh New York Bureau ChiefIn “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Sacha Baron Cohen set aside his bag of improv tricks to portray “Flower Power” activist Abbie Hoffman. The drama, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, unravels almost like a play, following the real-life story of the seven defendants charged with federal offenses for supposedly inciting protests at the 1968 Democratic National Convention.

Ben Affleck (“The Way Back”) and Sacha Baron Cohen (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7”) sat down for a virtual chat for Variety‘s Actors on Actors, presented by Amazon Studios. For more, click here.Ben Affleck earned some of the best reviews of his career for “The Way Back.” The Warner Bros.

You have to hand it to Michelle Pfeiffer. First, because the woman seemingly hasn’t aged much at all over the past few decades, which mind-boggling and impressive.

Oscar and Emmy nominee Michelle Pfeiffer (French Exit) will portray Betty Ford in The First Lady (working title, fka First Ladies), Showtime’s anthology, executive produced by Viola Davis who stars as Michelle Obama. Emmy and Golden Globe winner Susanne Bier (The Undoing) will direct and executive produce the series.

Nearly hours after Deadline learned that Nicole Kidman is in negotiations to play Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin’s Being The Ricardos, social media users challenged the casting. On Sunday, Ball and Desi Arnaz’s daughter Lucie Arnaz set the record straight on who will play her mother.