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technology1 year ago

"Multiverse Expands AI Capabilities with Searchlight Acquisition"

Multiverse, a U.K. unicorn specializing in apprenticeship programs, has acquired Searchlight, a startup focused on AI-based recruitment and assessment products, to enhance its training services for professional environments. The acquisition reflects the growing importance of AI in the intersection of work and education, with Multiverse aiming to leverage Searchlight's technology to create more efficient professional training services. The deal also highlights the increasing role of AI in addressing recruitment gaps and the need for equitable access to economic opportunity.

entertainment1 year ago

"Searchlight's 'War of the Roses' Remake to Star Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman"

Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman are set to star in Searchlight's remake of the 1989 dark comedy "The War of the Roses," portraying a married couple whose divorce turns vicious. The film will be directed by Jay Roach and is based on the 1981 novel by Warren Adler. Cumberbatch and Colman will also produce the film, with Tony McNamara penning the script.

entertainment1 year ago

"A Complete Unknown: Timothée Chalamet's Transformation and Star-Studded Cast Revealed"

Searchlight's Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" has added Boyd Holbrook, Scoot McNairy, Dan Fogler, Will Harrison, and Charlie Tahan to its cast, joining Timothée Chalamet. The film, directed by James Mangold, is currently in production in New Jersey and follows Bob Dylan's rise in the 1960s music scene. Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, and Monica Barbaro also star, with a production team including Fred Berger, Alex Heineman, and Bob Dylan's representative Jeff Rosen.

entertainment1 year ago

"Poor Things" Movie Adaptation Hits Hulu Ahead of Oscar Weekend

Disney's Searchlight film "Poor Things," starring and produced by Emma Stone, will be available on Hulu on March 7, just days before the Oscars. The movie, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, has crossed the $100M mark at the global box office and features Stone as a young woman brought back to life by a scientist. Stone won a Golden Globe for her role, and the film has received multiple Oscar nominations.

entertainment1 year ago

"Disney's Sean Bailey Steps Down, David Greenbaum Takes Over Live-Action Division"

Sean Bailey is stepping down as President of Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios after 15 years, with David Greenbaum of Searchlight taking over the role. Bailey will remain to produce "Tron: Ares" before pursuing new ventures. During his tenure, Bailey oversaw the successful transition of Disney's animation vault into multi-billion dollar live-action movies and expanded into streaming with Disney+. Greenbaum, known for his work at Searchlight, will bring a fresh perspective to Disney's live-action division, focusing on original, director-driven content.

entertainment2 years ago

"Searchlight Release of Jonathan Majors' 'Magazine Dreams' Unlikely Amid Star's Conviction"

Jonathan Majors' film "Magazine Dreams" faces an uncertain future at Disney-owned Searchlight following the actor's assault and harassment convictions, leading to his removal from a Marvel Studios role. The studio has not confirmed the film's release, and sources suggest it's unlikely to hit theaters or streaming due to marketing challenges. Despite this setback, there's hope that the film may find another path to audiences. Majors, who trained extensively for his role, had been poised for an awards campaign before his legal troubles. As he awaits sentencing, he's seeking to rebuild his public image and career.

entertainment2 years ago

"Brendan Fraser's Post-Oscar Win: Comedy-Drama 'Rental Family' Marks His Major Role"

Brendan Fraser is set to star in the upcoming film "Rental Family" by Searchlight. Directed by Hikari, the story follows a struggling actor in Tokyo who is hired by a Japanese rental-family company, leading him on a journey of self-discovery through the roles he plays in other people's lives. Production is scheduled to begin in Japan this spring. Fraser's recent success includes his role in "The Whale" and his film "Killers of the Flower Moon" being considered a Best Picture contender.

business2 years ago

Disney's Massive Layoffs Hit Film, News, and Sports Divisions, Including Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight.

Disney is cutting 4K staffers to reach $5.5 billion in savings, with mid-level and coordinator staffers being laid off on the feature side. The layoffs include departments such as Searchlight, general Disney marketing, PR, distribution, legal, and the 20th and Disney story departments. The impacted individuals are given 60 days notice and a week of severance pay, and Disney aims to give them as much flexibility as possible during this period to look for other jobs. Other cuts are expected to come.