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In today’s film news roundup, shooting has wrapped on Ryan Reynolds’ “6 Underground,” BAFTA La names new board members, and the WGA East honors longtime exec Randall Jasta.

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Michael Bay’s Ryan Reynolds-starrer “6 Underground” has wrapped production.

Netflix and Skydance Media completed principal photography in Abu Dhabi on the action-adventure, which reportedly carries a $125 million budget. The film also stars Mélanie Laurent, Corey Hawkins, Adria Arjona, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, Ben Hardy, Lior Raz, Payman Maadi, and Dave Franco.

The movie is being produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, along with Bay and Ian Bryce. It’s based on an original idea from “Deadpool” writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick. Details of the plot have been kept under wraps.

“Making this movie was an experience I will never forget,” Reynolds said on Tuesday. “I was impressed with the local crew and artisans we’ve met throughout our journey.

Kathryn Busby has been elected chair of the board at BAFTA La as the group announced election results on Tuesday (10).

Kathryn Busby has been elected chair of the board at BAFTA La as the group announced election results on Tuesday (10).

The senior vice-president of development at Sony Pictures Television Networks will commence her new post on January 1 2019, and succeeds Kieran Breen, the president of international marketing at 20th Century Fox International who has reached his term limit but will continue as a trustee.

Karl Stewart, president and co-founder of 1TwentyFour, takes on Busby’s previous role of deputy chair of the board.

Sony exec Kathryn Busby is to chair the board of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ Los Angeles division.

Busby, who is Senior Vice President of Development at Sony Pictures Television Networks, will begin her term from January 1 2019 and will succeed Kieran Breen, President of International Marketing for 20th Century Fox International, who has reached his term limit as an La Board Member.

Busby was formerly Deputy Chair and will be succeeded by Karl Stewart, President and Co-Founder of 1TwentyFour.

Other new members include Waterworld actor Alexa Jago, Film and Entertainment Strategist Louise Chater, Melissa Myers, Scripted Television Agent and Partner at Wme and Netflix’s Vice President of Original Series at Nina Wolarsky. They will join current Board Members Phil Cross (Treasurer), Gary Goldberger (Secretary), Adam Bialow, Tara Halloran, Sandro Monetti, and Roy Taylor.

Outgoing board members completing their term as Board Members in 2018 include Beverley Ward and Chris Rice.

Arianna Bocco appointed Bafta New York board chair.

Bafta has unveiled several board appointments for its branches in La and New York.

Source: Bafta

Arianna Bocco has been elected to serve as chair of the board at Bafta New York after stepping up from the role of vice chair. Bocco is executive vice president, acquisitions and production, at IFC Films and Sundance Selects. She replaces Luke Parker Bowles, who, having served a two-year term, steps down to vice chair for a one-year period.

Also elected to Bafta New York’s board are Maria Ishak, vice president, north america sales at all3media International, and Melinda Matlin, rights administrator at NBCUniversal and vice chair of Bafta’s New York Screening Committee.

In Los Angeles, Kathryn Busby succeeds Peter Morris as deputy chair of the board. Busby is senior vice president of development, Sony Pictures TV Networks.

Also elected to the Bafta La board are Sandro Monetti, journalist and media analyst...

The Fox International president of marketing has been re-elected BAFTA La chairman.

Besides the re-election of Kieran Been, Ian Jessel and Peter Morris will serve as deputy co-chairs, while newly appointed Philip Cross and Gary Goldberger will serve as treasurer and secretary, respectively.

Newly elected board members Bonnie Arnold and Andy Bird, will join returning members Adam Bialow, Bryony Foster, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian Mayer, Richard Thompson, Stewart Till and Beverley Ward.

Outgoing board members are Phil Ashcroft, Katy Haber, Deborah Kolar, Sandro Monetti, Julia Verdin, and Brian Walton.

The BAFTA La hierarchy announced on Friday that they will present the star with the Albert R Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution To Entertainment in Los Angeles on October 30.

Ford is set to reprise his career-making role as Han Solo in the December 18 release of Stars Wars: Episode VII — The Force Awakens.

His other credits include Blade Runner, the Raiders Of The Lost Ark franchise, Witness, American Graffiti and Patriot Games.

The Us television premiere of the 2015 Jaguar Land Rover British Academy Britannia Awards will air on Pop on November 6. The show will also air in the UK and other broadcasters in Europe, Latin America, Canada, South Africa and Asia.

“We are proud that the British Academy Britannia Awards will be aired around the world this year, including both the Us and UK,” said BAFTA Los Angeles CEO Chantal Rickards. “This is a big year for the ceremony, and so we are delighted that Pop will...

The first honourees for the 2015 British Academy Britannia Awards presented by American Airlines on October 30 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel have been announced.

Streep will receive the Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film, Mendes the John Schlesinger Britannia Award for Excellence in Directing presented by The Great Britain Campaign and Corden the Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year presented by Burberry.

Television and event production company Done + Dusted will produce this year’s ceremony.

“Once again, we are delighted to kick off the 2015 Awards calendar with a show that celebrates the enduring collaboration between the British and American media industries,” said BAFTA La chairman Kieran Breen.

“This partnership has consistently produced artistry at an outstanding level. The honourees we announce today exemplify that tradition and their presence will undoubtedly supercharge what is looking to be one of the most exciting shows we have ever mounted.”

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The recently promoted president of international theatrical marketing at 20th Century Fox will assume the role of chairman of the board of directors.

Breen replaces Nigel Daly OBE, the head of Us advertising at Screen International who is about to end his year-long term.

Phil Ashcroft and Brian Walton will serve as co-deputy chairs, Deborah Kolar as secretary and Beverley Ward as treasurer in 2015.

“We would like to thank outgoing board members Nigel Daly OBE, Paul Steinke, Gary Dartnall OBE, Kara “Kj” Miller and Rosalie Swedlin for their invaluable contributions to the organisation throughout their time on the board of directors,” read a note from the leadership sent out to members on Monday (December 22).

Newly elected members who will serve a two-year term on the board of directors are Adam Bialow, Ian Jessel, Peter Morris, Stewart Till and Richard Thompson.

Returning members are Bryony Foster, Katherine Haber MBE, Paul Heller, James Knight, Vivian...