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No Hard Feelings: Netflix Hands Paramount ‘Little House’ Renewal Days After Losing WB To Rival

Netflix is sending a “we’re good” signal following last Friday’s stunning Warner Bros. Discovery sale U-turn when the David Zaslav-led company broke its merger agreement with Netflix and signed one with Paramount after the latter submitted a higher bid and the former declined to raise theirs. This morning, Netflix announced an early Season 2 renewal […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8OdBXn1

Christina Elmore Joins Damon Wayans Jr. In NBC Pilot ‘Puzzled’

EXCLUSIVE: Christina Elmore (The Girls on the Bus) is set as a lead opposite Damon Wayans Jr. in the NBC drama pilot Puzzled, from writer Joey Falco and Universal Television. In Puzzled, based on the Danielle Trussoni novel The Puzzle Master, after barely escaping a tragic fire, once-promising college athlete Mike Brink (Wayans) is transformed […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HoPhMS4

‘The Evil Dead’ Star Bruce Campbell Reveals Cancer Diagnosis; Cancels Upcoming Fan Convention Appearances

The Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell revealed he has been diagnosed with a ‘treatable’ but not ‘curable’ type of cancer, forcing him to seek medical care and cancel forthcoming public appearances. While the horror icon did not specify the details of his diagnosis, he noted in a social media announcement, “I’m posting this, because professionally, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7WMNGqS

New Trailer for Mobster Series 'This City is Ours' Featuring Sean Bean

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"Power isn't given – it's taken." AMC+ has revealed their own quick official trailer for the streaming series called This City is Ours , an intense crime thriller ready to watch right away. This first premiered last year in the UK streaming on BBC One (a full year ago), with a US release finally this weekend available on AMC+. Described as "marvelous & witty", the series centers around Liverpudlian crime boss Ronnie Phelan, whose desire to retire from criminal life, after one last major drug deal, triggers an intense power struggle between his long-time right-hand man, Michael Kavanagh, and his impetuous son, Jamie. Ronnie's newfound love becomes both a motivation for him & potential liability as his departure ignites chaos in his criminal empire. Starring Sean Bean , James Nelson-Joyce , Hannah Onslow , Jack McMullen , Bobby Schofield , and Julie Graham . Along with Laura Aikman, Kevin Harvey, Saoirse-Monica Jackson, Mike Noble, Bobby Schofiel...

Artists Equity Signs First-Look Streaming Deal With Netflix

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon and Gerry Cardinale’s Artists Equity has signed a multiyear streaming first-look, production and distribution agreement with Netflix. Under terms of the partnership, Artists Equity will be the lead studio on the films its produces for Netflix. This deal comes off the success of Artist Equity’s The Rip, which premiered on Netflix […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/H0Zd1oD

Actor Awards Open With ‘Abbott Elementary’ Sketch, Kristen Bell Singing & Tried-And-True “I’m An Actor” Bit

The Netflix-streaming Actor Awards opened with a pre-recorded scripted bit featuring the Abbott Elementary ensemble in character talking about the nominees of the night — from Sinners to The White Lotus. First off, Lisa Ann Walter’s Melissa discussed The Pitt, where “the hot doctor fires the other hot doctor” for stealing substances from the hospital. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JH7zjP5

NAACP Image Awards Winners List (Updating Live)

The 57th NAACP Image Awards ceremony is underway Saturday night, the culmination of a weeklong stretch of events and awards-giving celebrating Black excellence and achievement across film, TV, books, music and more. Tonight’s event at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium is being emceed by Deon Cole and is airing live on BET and CBS in the East, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CZKrIsl