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MGM Head of Talent and Casting Seth Yanklewitz Departs

MGM government vice chairman of expertise and casting, Seth Yanklewitz, has left the studio, following carefully behind the departure of its co-presidents of manufacturing Cassidy Lange and Adam Rosenberg on Friday.

Yanklewitz has been with the studio for practically two years and has contributed on a number of tasks.

On the tv aspect, his credit embrace Mindy Kaling’s restricted collection “Four Weddings and a Funeral” for HULU; the DC Comic’s collection “Pennyworth,” the unique collection “Godfather of Harlem” and the upcoming “Chapelwaite” primarily based on the Stephen King novel on EPIX; the Vikings collection spinoff “Valhalla” for Netflix and the subsequent installment of “Fargo” for FX.

On the characteristic aspect, his credit embrace “Candyman,” “Respect,” “Samaritan” and the “Addams Family 2.”

Last week, MGM was hit with layoffs, whereas its advertising and distribution arm United Artists Releasing (UAR) furloughed one-third of its employees.

Seven p.c of the studio’s employees was eradicated — round 60 jobs — with cuts impacting all departments within the TV and movie areas. Members of senior administration at MGM took voluntary pay reductions throughout all divisions of the corporate. Senior administration at UAR additionally took wage reductions. But final month, Motion Picture Group Chairman Michael De Luca employed Pam Abdy as movement image group president.

Deadline first reported the information.

All the Movies Suspended or Delayed Due to Coronavirus Pandemic (Updating)

As the coronavirus continues to unfold, an rising variety of motion pictures are delaying or suspending manufacturing. As the variety of impacted motion pictures grows, TheWrap felt it might be most informative to maintain a operating listing.

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“No Time to Die”

MGM, Universal and Bond producers Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli introduced that after cautious consideration and thorough analysis of the worldwide theatrical market, the discharge of “No Time to Die” shall be postponed till November 2020.

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“A Quiet Place Part II”

Director John Krasinski introduced on Instagram that the horror sequel’s March theatrical launch could be delayed amid the rising unfold of the coronavirus across the globe. Paramount has now dated the movie for launch on Sept. 4.

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“Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway”

“Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway” was one of many first movies delayed as a part of the coronavirus, with Sony pushing its late March launch to Aug. 7. But because the shutdowns continued, Sony juggled its launch slate in order that the household movie will now open Jan. 15, 2021.

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“Fast and Furious 9”

The launch of the subsequent “Fast & Furious” installment, “F9,” has been delayed from May 22 to now opening on April 2, 2021.

Photo credit score: Universal
“The Lovebirds”

Paramount postponed the April three theatrical launch of the romantic comedy “The Lovebirds” starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani after its SXSW premiere was additionally canceled. Netflix then acquired the movie from Paramount and can launch it at a date to be introduced.

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“Blue Story”

Paramount delayed the controversial UK gang movie “Blue Story,” which was set for launch on March 20. A future launch date has not been introduced.

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“The Artist’s Wife”

Strand Releasing and Water’s End Productions delayed the…