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Alfonso Cuarón’s Apple Series ‘Disclaimer’ Adds ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Oscar Nominee Kodi Smit-McPhee

2022 Oscar nominee Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog) has signed on to star alongside Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline in Apple TV+’s upcoming series Disclaimer created by Alfonso Cuarón, which also has Sacha Baron Cohen in talks for a role, Deadline can confirm. The Ankler was first to report the news. Oscar winner […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nCusOtx

Ralph Ahn Dies: ‘New Girl’ Actor Whose Credits Date To Early 1950s Was 95

Ralph Ahn, who recurred as Nick’s mostly silent friend on Fox’s New Girl and had credits dozens of credits spanning more than 65 years, has died. He was 95. Korean American Federation of Los Angeles reported his February 26 death but did not provide details. In his signature role, Ahn played Tran on the Zooey Deschanel-led Fox […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PFWI3cB

Disney Pausing Theatrical Releases In Russia Following Invasion Of Ukraine; ‘The Batman’ Still Opening Despite Economic Sanctions

Hollywood hasn’t been the most bullish about taking an action that would dent its bottom line, but Disney today has taken the bold move of pulling its theatrical releases from Russia temporarily in response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. We hear that other studios were scrambling to formulate their own strategies today. Disney has […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sLyzVGo

LeBron James’ ‘The Shop’ Moves From HBO To YouTube

LeBron James is back with a fifth season of The Shop: Uninterrupted but he’s going back to his online roots. The talk show, which was created by Paul Rivera and Randy Mims, is moving from HBO to YouTube (you can watch the trailer above). HBO had aired 17 episodes of the show, which features conversations […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eo3G6vJ

Alice Koh Dies: ‘Kusama: Infinity’ & ‘Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable’ EP Was 51

Alice Koh, who exec produced such recent documentaries as Kusama: Infinity and Garry Winogrand: All Things Are Photographable, died suddenly of a heart attack at her home in New York City on January 21, a spokesperson for the Koh family tells Deadline. She was 51. Koh was born in Los Angeles on December 9, 1970, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/J5ZWRUj

Reincarnation Thriller 'Chariot' Trailer with Rosa Salazar & Malkovich

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"Tell me - do you enjoy existing?" Damn, what a question. Saban Films has released an official trailer for the film Chariot , an intriguing psychological thriller mixed with a bit of sci-fi. A story about a corporation and a doctor, played by John Malkovich , that oversees the process of reincarnation, and a young man named Harrison who becomes a glitch in the system when he encounters a woman he loved in a previous life. That concept initially makes me think of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind along with that Transcendence movie, though involving reincarnation and not A.I. this time. Another description states the film is a "dark and twisted thriller." Thomas Mann stars with Rosa Salazar , plus Scout Taylor Compton , Vernon Davis , Chris Mullinax , Shane West , and Malkovich. I'm not really sure what to make of this - could be good, but could also be bad, as there doesn't seem to be enough of a clear vision for this film to really work. Here'

SAG Awards: ‘Ted Lasso’ Wins For Ensemble In A Comedy Series

The 28th annual SAG Awards are underway Sunday at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, with the actors guild handing out trophies in 15 motion picture and television categories during a ceremony airing live on TNT and TBS. Already tonight, SAG has handed out its main Comedy Ensemble trophy to Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KaDpxml

Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich Relinquishes Control Of Chelsea Football Club Amid Ukraine Invasion

Chelsea F.C. has new stewards for the time being. In a move that is undoubtedly related to the recent invasion of Ukraine, Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich has given up the supervision of Chelsea F.C., a club he has owned for 20 years, to the charitable foundation of Chelsea. Pressure has been mounting recently due to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gmOQkVp

John Mulaney’s ‘SNL’ Opening Monologue: “It’s Great To Be Somewhere That’s Always Emphasized Sobriety”

John Mulaney kicked off his fifth time hosting Saturday Night Live by addressing his drug problem and talking about his newborn son. In his opening monologue, the Kid Gorgeous comedian kicked off by saying, “For many many reasons, I’m grateful to be here tonight after a very complicated year, it’s always great to be somewhere […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/atInkKM

‘Saturday Night Live’ Opens Without A Skit — And Instead The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka Of New York

Saturday Night Live opened without a skit. Instead, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine unfolding, the show featured the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New York. Kate McKinnon and Cecily Strong introduced the chorus, which then performed Prayer for Ukraine on the SNL stage. In front of the chorus was a table full of candles that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mIVWMtz

YouTube Bars RT, Other Russian State Media Outlets From Receiving Ad Revenue

YouTube has officially cut off all ad revenue for RT and several other Russian state-owned media channels following the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military. YouTube said in a statement it’s “pausing a number of channels’ ability to monetize on YouTube, including several Russian channels affiliated with recent sanctions.” This move comes after a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9Juik0D

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Call For “Era Of Digital Justice Movement” At NAACP Image Awards

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented tonight with the President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service, with previous recipients including luminaries like Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson. In her speech, Markle highlighted the important work established by past civil rights leaders and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LFGoCt4

How To Watch The NAACP Image Awards Online & On TV

The 53rd NAACP Image Awards will be held Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET. The show returns to an in-person gala this year live from the Pasadena Civic Center, and in addition to BET will run as a simulcast across 11 Paramount Global networks: BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7oIVtzg

‘Euphoria’ Is The Most-Tweeted Show Of The Decade In The US, Twitter Claims

I tweet, you tweet, we all tweet about Euphoria, the teen angst drama on HBO that has healthy doses of sex, drugs, violence, and other juicy stuff. Tweets about the latest Euphoria episode fill the time line and trend on Twitter — from memes about who could “end Nate Jacobs,” to reactions about when Rue […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/c2LnHg7

Ilene Chaiken Exits As ‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Showrunner; Barry O’Brien To Replace Her

EXCLUSIVE: There is a change at the helm of Dick Wolf’s NBC drama Law & Order: Organized Crime. Ilene Chaiken is out after a 14-month stint as executive producer/showrunner of the Law & Order spinoff starring Chris Meloni. She is being replaced by Barry O’Brien, who will serve as showrunner for the remainder of the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DhNrQ6B

Amber Ruffin Returns From Hiatus To Celebrate Black History Month

Black History Month is nearly over but Amber Ruffin is celebrating after returning from hiatus. The Amber Ruffin Show returned to Peacock for the first time since December as the weekly late-night comedy variety show is in its second season. “Tonight is a very special show for two reasons; it’s our first show of 2022, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FpjcqUo

Steven Spielberg Developing New Movie Based On Classic Steve McQueen Character Frank Bullitt

EXCLUSIVE: Even as he juggles an awards-season campaign for West Side Story and post-production on his semi-autobiographical pic The Fablemans, Steven Spielberg looks to be getting that future dance card in order. Sources tell Deadline that he is attached to direct a new original story centered on Frank Bullitt, the iconic character played by Steve McQueen in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dZViIWX

SAG Awards Adds Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessica Chastain, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lady Gaga, Will Smith, More As Presenters – Update

UPDATED with more presenters: The structure of the 28th annual SAG Awards is continuing to take shape, with organizers saying Friday that SAG and Oscar nominees Benedict Cumberbatch and Jessica Chastain are among the presenters set for Sunday’s ceremony. The newly added presenters also include Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons and SAG nominees Jung Ho-Yeon, Martin Short, Oscar […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/X6znHyd

Alice Roosevelt Longworth Comedy Series In Works At HBO Max From Victor Fresco, Alexandra Petri & Kapital

EXCLUSIVE: The story of former First Daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth, a socialite, a writer and a force in 20th Century American politics, will be the subject of a half-hour comedy series in development at HBO Max. Based on the book Alice: Alice Roosevelt Longworth from White House Princess to Washington Power Broker by Stacy A. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Psnr5Sj

‘Outlander’ Season 6: Caitríona Balfe And Sam Heughan Tease Rocky Road Ahead For Claire & Jamie

Starz celebrated the Season 6 premiere of Outlander on Thursday with series stars Caitríona Balfe and her small-screen love Sam Heughan in Los Angeles and London, respectively. Which is par for the course for the two— well, for their characters Claire and Jamie who are often separated by time and space. Balfe teased where viewers […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LQ7Wkfj

CDC To Relax Covid-Era Rules On Masks Indoors & More; Announcement Likely Tomorrow

The Centers for Disease Control is expected tomorrow to relax its masking guidance in most indoor spaces tomorrow, according to the Associated Press. CDC director Rochelle Walensky also hinted at changes, writing on Twitter this afternoon: “At @CDCgov, we have been analyzing our #COVID19 data and shifting our focus to preventing the most severe outcomes […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xqsiyGO

‘Big Sky’: Bernard White Joins ABC Drama Series As Recurring

EXCLUSIVE: Bernard White has joined the second season of ABC’s Big Sky in a heavily recurring role. White will play Verr Bhullar, the refined, watchful patriarch of the powerful Bhullar drug cartel. By turns distant, judgmental, and tender, he’s impossible to please, much to the ire of his two children-lieutenants, Ren and Jag. After abruptly […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JF4lEI0

‘Outlander’s Graham McTavish Boards Indie ‘Somewhere In Montana’; ‘The Man In The White Van’ Adds Addison Riecke

EXCLUSIVE: Graham McTavish (Outlander, Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham) has signed on to star in Somewhere in Montana, an upcoming indie from writer-director Brandon Smith that will go before cameras later this year. In the film, the Scottish actor will play John Thomas, a ranch owner who allows a Hollywood production […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/y7RBibU

Quentin Tarantino In Early Talks To Direct Timothy Olyphant In Eps Of FX’s Elmore Leonard Limited Series ‘Justified: City Primeval’

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline hears that Quentin Tarantino is in early talks to direct one or two episodes of Justified: City Primeval, the FX limited series that reunites Timothy Olyphant with his six-gun as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens. No one was commenting. While most felt like Tarantino’s next turn behind the camera would be his final feature […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bshlM6F

CDC Alters Covid Vaccine Guidance For Americans Ages 12-64 & For Moderately Immunocompromised Individuals

The Centers for Disease Control today shared with clinicians newly revised Covid vaccination guidelines for Americans ages 12-64, those people who are moderately to severely immunocompromised and those who had the Janssen vaccine. In issuing the changes, the CDC emphasized that the approved Covid vaccines are safe and that they already have averted an estimated […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/B4KITmX

Russell T Davies Drama ‘It’s A Sin’ Picks Up Six BPG Nominations; Jeremy Clarkson, Olivia Colman, Stephen Graham Also Recognized

Russell T Davies’ It’s a Sin has been nominated six times for the UK’s prestigious Broadcasting Press Guild (BPG) Awards next month, with Jeremy Clarkson, Olivia Colman and Stephen Graham also picking up nods. Leads Olly Alexander, Callum Scott Howells and Lydia West are nominated in Best Actor and Best Actress respectively for the Channel 4/HBO Max […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9GW8aL6

Vivek J. Tiwary Launches TEG+, Taps Jack Leslie As Co-President Of Film & Television

Jagged Little Pill producer Vivek J. Tiwary has closed an equity investment to launch TEG+, expanding on his work at Tiwary Entertainment Group, and has tapped former Netflix and Donners’ Company exec Jack Leslie as  Co-President and Head of Film + Television. TEG+ will focus entirely on working with high-profile original music and premier established music […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0iGDHsw

Viola Davis Says She Fears What Michelle Obama Will Think Of Her Portrayal In ‘The First Lady’

Viola Davis stars in Showtime’s The First Lady in the role of Michelle Obama, and she admits she’s nervous about what the former First Lady will think of her performance. The anthology drama is set to premiere on April 17. “Let me tell you something, not only does the thought [of Michelle Obama watching the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PUKwufR

Actresses & Co-Stars Allege Jerry Lewis Sexually Harrassed, Assaulted Them

In a feature — and accompanying short film — for Vanity Fair‘s annual “Hollywood Issue,” a number of Jerry Lewis’ leading ladies, female co-stars and many other aspiring, talented women allege that the so-called King of Comedy sexually harassed and, in at least one case, sexually assaulted them. The story and film are based in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/r8GSp0x

EuropaCorp Sells Studios De Paris To Producer Tarak Ben Ammar In $37M Deal

Tunisian-French film producer Tarak Ben Ammar has finalized a deal to purchase Studios de Paris, the production facility outside the French capital which recently housed the Netflix series Emily In Paris and Netflix’s Murder Mystery 2, Deadline can confirm. Ben Ammar co-founded and part-owned the site since 2012 with Luc Besson of EuropaCorp alongside Euromedia […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EYky0SW

Netflix Teams With Creative UK To Launch Emerging Filmmaker Initiative: At Least One Debut Feature Will Receive £1.5M Production Budget

Netflix is joining forces with Creative UK, the independent network for the country’s creative industries, on an initiative that will develop and fund debut feature films. Dubbed ‘Breakout’, the program will support emerging filmmakers, with at least one feature project set to receive a production budget of approximately £1.5M ($2M) as well as a guaranteed […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YT7wPMi

‘The Blacklist’ Renewed For Season 10 At NBC

The Blacklist has been handed an early renewal. NBC has picked up the crime drama for season 10 while season 9 is still on the air. Star/executive producer James Spader is set to return for the tenth season, which will be the second following the departure of both its female lead Megan Boone, who exited […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zdQ4Knk

‘Arthur’ Is The Longest Running Children’s Show In U.S. TV History; Last Episode Follows Characters In The Year 2042

Arthur, is now the longest-running children’s animated series in the history of American television, which has ended with its 25th season. Developed for PBS by Kathy Waugh, and produced by WGBH, Arthur centers on a young aardvark of the same name, and the lessons he learns from friends and family, while growing up in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TNWqwpv

‘Rick And Morty” & ‘Solar Opposites’ Workers Unionize With Animation Guild

Production workers at Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites have filed to join The Animation Guild (TAG) to collectively bargain for their first union contract. Rick and Morty, which airs on Adult Swim, and Solar Opposites, which airs on Hulu, are animated adult sitcoms. Workers included in the bargaining unit include production managers, production supervisors, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/INfkyzc

‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘Flee’ Lead GALECA LGBTQ Critics’ Dorian Award Film Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced its Dorian Award nominations for the best in movies.  Netflix and Neon dominate the nominations this year. Jane Campion’s volatile period drama The Power of the Dog leads the pack with nine nods, including for best film, LGBTQ film, director and three for acting. Coming in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/rsxunKj

L.A. Pride Parade Moved From West Hollywood To Original Hollywood Location

The L.A. Pride Parade, canceled for the past two years, is returning and taking a new route in the community where the event started. The L.A. Pride Parade will be June 12 and centered in Hollywood, a shift from its traditional route in West Hollywood, it was announced today. It will be broadcast live on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SVUBs7J

Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor Scripted Series In Works From Deon Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group

EXCLUSIVE: Deon Taylor and Roxanne Avent Taylor’s Hidden Empire Film Group is partnering with actor, comedian and digital content creator Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor to develop a scripted series chronicling his rise to fame on social media amid mainstream entertainment aspirations. The new series is just the latest to center on the multi-hyphenate, who first garnered […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/srpO8zd

James Mangold To Direct Buster Keaton Biopic For 20th Century

EXCLUSIVE: With production on Indiana Jones 5 hitting the home stretch, James Mangold is getting his future dance card in order, with his attention now on a film centered around one of Hollywood’s most iconic talents. Sources tell Deadline that Mangold and 20th Century Studios are in development on a project about the life of filmmaker […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ms4DApe

ITV Studios Strikes CBC Content Deal; Disney+ ‘Find Me In Paris’; Nippon & Envision Debut Project; Chalkboard Creative Director; Vienna Blood Season Three – Global Briefs

ITV Studios Strikes Major CBC Content Deal ITV Studios has struck a major scripted and non-scripted content deal with Canadian network CBC as the London Screenings approaches. The deal includes BBC drama Showtrial from ITV Studios-backed Line of Duty producer World Productions, the second series of Kelsey Munro’s Bump, Paramount+’s Australian comedy Spreadsheet, adult animation Ten Year Old Tom and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NjatFb3

Signature Hires ‘One Shot’ Producer Ben Jacques As Head Of UK Production

EXCLUSIVE: UK distributor and producer Signature Entertainment has appointed Ben Jacques to the newly created role of Head Of UK Production. Jacques most recently produced Scott Adkins action movies One Shot and Accident Man 2, which is in post-production. Reporting to Signature CEO and founder Marc Goldberg, Jacques will be responsible for developing and delivering […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dO4Cy2e

Katee Sackhoff Sci-Fi Drama ‘Another Life’ Canceled By Netflix After 2 Seasons

There will be no third season of Netflix’s space drama Another Life, star Katee Sackhoff revealed on Twitter Monday. The news, which is not surprising, comes four months after the release of Season 2 on Oct. 14. “I wish we could do more seasons but sadly it’s just not in the cards,” Sackhoff wrote in her […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bmfcU94

Fox News Host Bob Beckel Dies At 73; Ran Mondale 84 Campaign

Former Fox News Channel host and long time political operative Bob Beckel has died at the age of 73. So far, his cause of death is not specified.  The passing of the man who ran Walter Mondale’s unsuccessful 1984 Presidential campaign was revealed by old friend Cal Thomas on social media Monday evening. FNC’s Sean […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7NvORcj

‘Family Reunion’ Actress Jadia Benjamin Reported Missing After She Was Last Seen In Los Angeles.

Jaida Benjamin, most known as Kelly in Netflix’s Family Reunion, is reportedly missing.  The LAPD reports the actress was last seen in the Los Angeles area on Tujunga Avenue and Ventura Boulevard on February 19. She was last seen wearing a purple crop top, pink jogging shorts, white sneakers and wears locs in her hair. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gMmF1QE

NAACP Image Awards 2022 Winners List: First Of Five Ceremonies Leading To Big Night

The NAACP has begun handing out its 53rd annual Image Awards, which will roll out over six consecutive nights starting tonight. Winners in non-televised award categories will be announced starting at 5 p.m. PT every night this week on naacpimageawards.net and the NAACP Image Awards YouTube channel, leading up to the televised ceremony on Saturday, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5h3ebf2

Andrew Neil Handed C4 Politics Show; Italian ‘The Split’ Remake; Rapid Blue Departure; Fremantle & Red Production Co Hires – Global Briefs

Andrew Neil Handed Channel 4 Politics Show Andrew Neil, the British news heavyweight who launched GB News last year before leaving within weeks, is to host a Sunday night political show on Channel 4. Sunday Politics with Andrew Neil (working title) will see the ex-BBC presenter and founding Sky Chairman interview high-profile politicians and newsmakers, accompanied […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KgsWPvD

UK Government “Monitoring” Insurance Situation Closely As Film & TV Production Restart Scheme Winds Down

EXCLUSIVE: The UK government is “monitoring what further action is needed” to help commercial insurers return to market and provide commercially viable rates when the £500M ($680M) Film & TV Production Restart Scheme ends on April 30. A spokesman for the UK’s Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) department told Deadline the government is keeping […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4mYqUic

‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Slams Conservative Efforts To Ban Teaching Of Critical Race Theory

Coming off a three-month break, Last Week Tonight host John Oliver wasted no breath in his ninth season opener and devoted almost a half-hour to one of the most controversial topics swirling around schools today: the education of critical race theory. For the uninitiated, critical race theory (CRT) refers to a body of legal scholarship […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PvTpDel

Jamal Edwards Dies: British Music Entrepreneur & YouTube Star Was 31

Jamal Edwards, an English music entrepreneur known for founding SBTV, a YouTube music channel dedicated to breaking emerging artists in the UK, died Sunday at the age of 31. Edwards’ company confirmed his death to the BBC. No other details have been released about his death. Edwards was born in Luton in 1990 and was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Se47y1c

L.A. County Public Health Covid-19 Report: 58 New Deaths, 2,780 New Positive Cases

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 58 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 2,780 new positive cases. The number of deaths and confirmed cases reported today may reflect delays in weekend reporting. But today’s tallies bring the County to a total of 30,356 deaths and 2,782,953 positive cases. 1,391 County residents […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iBe4dxG

‘The White Lotus’ Star Alexandra Daddario Has Colorado Man Carrying Gun Arrested Outside Her Hollywood Home

A 911 call for help from the home of HBO’s The White Lotus star Alexandra Daddario resulted in the arrest of a Colorado man carrying a handgun. The Saturday incident involved the arrest of David Adam Cako, 24, who was charged with carrying a concealed weapon after a handgun was found in his vehicle, police said. LAPD […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VbOfgCN

UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries Says She Wants To Save The BBC: ‘A Polar Bear On A Shrinking Ice Cap’

Nadine Dorries’ views on the UK’s beleaguered national broadcasting corporation have been polarising since she was promoted to the role of Culture Secretary in September 2021, but in an interview with the Sunday Times, she emphasised her wish to protect the BBC into the future. “Our responsibility is to save the BBC from itself, because […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ygYx8np

Tory MPs Urge Boris Johnson To Drop Plans For Channel 4 Sale: ‘It Isn’t Broke, Doesn’t Need Fixing’

A group of the UK’s senior Conservative Party politicians has written to the Prime Minister, expressing grave concerns about the prospect of selling off public broadcaster Channel 4 and writing, “Channel 4 isn’t broke, and doesn’t need fixing.” In the letter sent to Boris Johnson on Sunday, the members of parliament, including former culture secretary […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R9pgl0K

How To Watch The Beijing Winter Olympics Closing Ceremony Online And On TV

Coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics wraps up Sunday with the Closing Ceremony, which will air live from Beijing National Stadium on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app beginning at 7 a.m. ET/4 a.m. PT. NBC and Peacock will rebroadcast the finale gala in an “enhanced primetime presentation” beginning Sunday night at 8 p.m. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hYfv0j4

Candace Bushnell Creator of ‘Sex And The City’ Is Startled By Creative Decision In SATC Reboot ‘And Just Like That’

Candace Bushnell is the creator of the Sex and the City column that existed in the New York Observe, which was soon turned into a book of essays of the same name.  In a recent interview in the New Yorker, Bushnell expressed her feelings on the Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/v4UzJTn

Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards Winners List (Updating Live)

The ninth annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards are being applied Saturday night in-person at the Beverly Hilton, and Deadline is updating the winners list live. Actress and comic Melissa Peterman of Young Sheldon is hosting the ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements of both makeup artists and hairstylists in motion pictures, television, commercials […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YFX5q8o

Dale Critchlow Dies: ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ Actor Was 92

The man who played Lyle in the Jared Hess film Napoleon Dynamite died Friday at the age of 92. According to Dale Critchlow’s family, the man passed away at the MorningStar Senior Living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He leaves behind four children Critchlow became a town celebrity after playing Farmer Lyle in Napoleon Dynamite. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EMLu2Nc

Kanye West Is Making A List, And Checking It Twice, To Include His Various Beefs

Where’s the beef? It’s on Kanye West’s Instagram, where the erratic hip-hop star today posted a list of the numerous people with whom he has had issues with over the years. Much like former President Richard Nixon’s famed “Enemies List,” Kanye’s lengthy schedule is apparently a work in progress. The usual suspects are present — […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Sj8VQu3

Notes On The Season: Johnny Depp, Camila Cabello Ignite Academy’s #OscarsFanFavorite Race; AMPAS Nixes Ticket Lottery; Ann-Margret Oscar Rewind

A column chronicling events and conversations on the awards circuit. This week, Oscar’s quest to be cool with fanboys and girls continues with the introduction of a “fan favorite” Twitter initiative for Best Picture, plus bad news for Oscar voters who want to be at the Dolby. There’s also big news for the Critics Choice […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DpHRKJm

As Start Of Year 3 Of Covid Approaches, Media And Entertainment Companies Fine-Tune Return-To-Work Plans

As the surge of Covid infections in December and January due to the Omicron variant continues to recede, media and entertainment companies are starting to update their return-to-office plans. Major talent agency WME reopened its U.S. offices in LA, New York and Nashville and welcomed workers back. Other agencies tell Deadline their plans are still […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R65MZEY

Oakes Fegley Signs With Verve

EXCLUSIVE: Rising young actor Oakes Fegley has signed with Verve for representation. Fegley, who was formerly with ICM Partners, follows his agent JR Ringer, who recently moved to Verve from ICM. Fegley will next be seen co-starring in Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical film The Fabelmans for Amblin and Universal. He previously starred in The Goldfinch for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mKDni2l

Bob Saget Takes On A Different Role In Desiigner Rap Video

Bob Saget is best remembered for his role as Danny Tanner on the popular TV sitcom Full House. But what’s likely one of his final acting roles shows a different sort of full house. Saget appears in the Desiigner music video for the song “Bakin” as a chef who tries to give a different meaning […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gkZfOHX

‘Longmire’ Brings Its Six Seasons Of Western Crime Drama To Streamer Circle Network

Circle Network, the country lifestyle streaming outlet best known as the home of the Grand Ole Opry, will bow the six seasons of Western drama Longmire starting next Tuesday. The addition of the crime drama, set in rural Wyoming, debuts on Circle at 10 PM ET/PT, 9 CT starting with season one. Consecutive episodes will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wjan2U4

Melissa Benoist In Talks To Star In ‘Girls On the Bus’ HBO Max Series From Berlanti Productions

Coming off six seasons as the lead of Supergirl, Melissa Benoist is poised to reunite with Berlanti Productions on another series. Benoist is in negotiations to headline The Girls on the Bus, which just received a straight-to-series order at HBO Max, I have learned. Benoist also is expected to serve as a producer on the drama […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tkUzr4i

Matthew Weiner Dramedy Scrapped During Pandemic, No Longer In Development At FX

A dramedy by Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner is one of many TV series put in development before the coronavirus pandemic that didn’t make it through. “It is no longer in development,” Eric Schrier, President of FX Entertainment, told Deadline earlier today in an interview tied to the network’s TCA presentation, noting that the decision […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DGzQ9KF

Hero Nation Podcast: ‘Peacemaker’ Stars Danielle Brooks & Jennifer Holland On Season 1 Finale, Making The Series, & Who “The True Badasses Are”

“I feel like we are left as a team, as a unit, and it took a journey for us to get there, but we finally do,” says Peacemaker star Danielle Brooks of the first season of the HBO Max series from James Gunn. “And I think we realize who the true badasses are – and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6Fw1pzM

‘All American’: Christian James Joins CW Series As Recurring

EXCLUSIVE: Christian James (Cerebrum) is set for a key recurring role opposite Daniel Ezra, Samantha Logan and Michael Evans Behling in CW’s All American. James will play Wade Waters, full of East Coast privilege, Wade Waters is the arrogant but talented quarterback for GAU (Golden Angeles University). He enjoys his position of power over the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PqMCf0a

Bill Maher HBO Comedy Special, ‘#Adulting’, Set For Spring Premiere

Political comedy prince Bill Maher will be featured in a new, one-hour HBO comedy special, #Adulting, which will air sometime this spring, exact date TBA. It will debut on the network and will stream on HBO Max. The special is taping Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at the 2400-seat Fillmore Theater in Miami. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gT1lG0I

Uma Thurman Talks About Potential ‘Kill Bill 3’ On Jess Cagle SiriusXM Show

Uma Thurman has some unfinished business. The 51-year-old Pulp Fiction actress was asked about the possibility of a Kill Bill 3 being made during an appearance on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show. The third installment of the Quentin Tarantino sword and revenge saga has long been rumored since the release of the 2003 Kill Bill: Vol. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/igyUWu1

‘Snowfall’: Damson Idris On What He Learned From John Singleton; Wants Denzel Washington For Season 6

Damson Idris reflected on his early days working on FX’s Snowfall, and the words of inspiration he received from series creator John Singleton. Singleton died in 2019 at the age of 51. “In essence, that symbol implanted in me was to just be truthful,” Idris said during the show’s CTAM panel on Thursday. “To just […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fnvRWjN

‘Tom Swift’: Marquise Vilsón, April Parker Jones & Albert Mwangi Round Out Series Regular Cast On CW Series

EXCLUSIVE: Marquise Vilsón (Blindspot), April Parker Jones (Supergirl) and Albert Mwangi (Bump) round out the series-regular cast for the CW’s Nancy Drew spinoff Tom Swift. They join previously announced leads Tian Richards and Ashleigh Murray in the series from Nancy Drew co-creators/executive producers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, their Fake Empire banner and CBS Studios. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Ucd7F8X

CAA Signs Steven Caple Jr., Helmer Of ‘Creed II’ And Upcoming ‘Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts’

EXCLUSIVE: CAA has signed Steven Caple Jr, the Creed II director who is currently in post-production on the upcoming Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts, which Paramount Pictures releases June 9, 2023. Caple Jr had been repped by WME. He took over the reins of the Creed franchise from director Ryan Coogler, with Michael B. Jordan, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mUNXB3n

‘Yellowstone’s Forrie J. Smith Won’t Attend SAG Awards: “I Will Not Get Vaccinated”

Yellowstone actor Forrie J. Smith has apologized to fans, saying he won’t attend the upcoming Screen Actors Guild Awards due to the Covid vaccination requirement. “I want to apologize to y’all for not being at the Screen Actors Guild Awards,” Smith said in a video posted on his Instagram account. “I mean no offense to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cIQq2lD

Olympics TV Schedule: How To Watch Every Televised Event At The 2022 Beijing Winter Games

All eyes will be on Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics as she returns to the ice early Thursday for the Women’s Singles Free Skate. The 15-year-old Valieva dominated Tuesday’s competition under the cloud of a doping scandal that has only grown in the days since as experts and Olympic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9ONrEd2

Berlin Review: Paolo Taviani’s ‘Leonora Addio’

Paolo and Vittorio Taviani directed films together from the early 1950s until Vittorio died in 2018, leaving his now 90-year-old brother to carry on alone. Leonora Addio, the second film Paolo has made without Vittorio, is not only dedicated to him but picks up many of the themes that ran through their earlier work, including […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UOlD3bx

Britney Spears Invited By Congressmen To Share Her Story In D.C.

Britney Spears was invited by two U.S. lawmakers, Democrats Charlie Crist of Florida and Eric Swalwell of California, to “meet with us in Congress” and share her struggle to end the conservatorship her father Jamie oversaw that controlled much of her life. “There is no doubt that your story will empower countless others outside the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7PH0oyW

USC Again Dominates DGA Student Film Awards Honoring Diverse Filmmakers

Filmmakers from USC again dominated the DGA’s annual Student Film Awards for African American, Asian American, Latino and women directors, which are designed to honor, encourage and bring attention to exceptional diverse directors in film schools and universities across the country. A national awards ceremony will take place virtually on February 17. The DGA gives […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1AFDOXC

2022 Olympics Viewership Still Behind 2018 Games As Tuesday Pulls 10.6M Total Viewers For NBCUniversal Platforms – Update 

UPDATE FEB. 16 – 3 P.M.: NBCUniversal has shared updated numbers for Tuesday’s Olympics coverage, recording a Total Audience Delivery of 10.6 million viewers across all platforms including streaming service Peacock. The TV-Only TAD was 10.1 million viewers. The latest count was not only down from from the previous week, but from the corresponding night […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FfmYUTd

WGA East Council Votes Unanimously To Resume Organizing Digital Newsrooms

The WGA East has resumed its organizing of digital newsrooms after a pause amid concerns that news writers and producers were on the verge of becoming a majority of the guild’s membership. That concern played out last summer in the guild’s officer and Council elections, with secretary-treasurer-elect Chris Kyle, running unopposed, warning that the influx […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sPJAnrh

Russian Propaganda Battle Underway In Ukraine As Possible Invasion Looms

Editors Note: In Hollie McKay’s latest special report for Deadline, the veteran foreign affairs correspondent and Only Cry for the Living: Memos from Inside the ISIS Battlefield author is in eastern Ukraine, where Vladimir Putin’s forces loom just over the border as Russia threatens a possible invasion. Amid fears that Russia is preparing to invade […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/u8e3QlJ

‘Yellowstone’: Bob Bakish Calls Peacock Streaming Deal For Top Paramount Show “Unfortunate”

Yellowstone is the crown jewel in the newly-rebranded Paramount Global but the Kevin Costner-led series lives on streaming in the U.S. with rival Peacock. President and CEO Bob Bakish, closing out the company’s two and a half hour investor presentation, called that deal “unfortunate”. Bakish said that the agreement with NBCUniversal’s streamer happened before the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Oawqg8y

HBO Max Sets Drop Dates For ‘Moonshot’, ‘Father Of The Bride’ & ‘House Party’

HBO Max has set premiere dates for three movies: Moonshot, Father of the Bride and the New Line reboot of 1990s comedy House Party.  Moonshot shifts its drop date on the service from March 24 to March 31. The pic from director Christopher Winterbauer, is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, set in a future where Mars […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/107fc2p

‘Strays’: Universal Dates Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx & Will Forte Comedy For Summer 2023

Universal will open their animated dog comedy Strays on Friday, June 9, 2023. The studio already had dibs on the releases date; a weekend they’re sharing with Paramount’s Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.  The live-acton/CGI hybrid directed by Josh Greenbaum (Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar) follows a dog who gets revenge on the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ia7eBtZ

Paramount+ Confirms Launch In France As Part Of Wide-Ranging Deal With Canal+

Paramount+, which has been rolling out to dozens of global territories over the past year, will reach the key European market of France as part of a wide-ranging partnership with Canal+. The news was among a fusillade of announcements today during an investor day, conducted virtually after ViacomCBS (now Paramount) reported fourth-quarter earnings. The strategic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4wmc9KH

Framework Productions Rebrands Amid Expansion; Smith Entertainment Law Group Add Four & Moves Into New Areas

Framework Productions, whose work has included creating content for clients including Saturday Night Live, Warner Bros., CBS and Amazon, is rebranding as FP as it expands from a video production company into a full-service creative agency. FP is getting into talent representation and narrative feature films, including two films in development and eyed to begin […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KApR1He

‘Euphoria’ Holds Its Own Amid Super Bowl LVI, Tallies Series High With 5.1 Million Viewers

HBO’s Euphoria climbed to new heights on Sunday, despite competition from the evening’s main attraction, Super Bowl LVI. The latest episode brought in a series-high 5.1 million viewers across all platforms, rising 20% from the previous week and surpassing the season average by 45%. As the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals battled it out […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jkwMOlE

Actor Who Pleaded Guilty In Hollywood Film Licensing Ponzi Scheme Gets 20-Year Sentence

UPDATED with sentencing: Zachary Horwitz, the Hollywood actor who pleaded guilty last fall for operating a Ponzi scheme that bilked $650 million from investors who thought their money would be used to acquire licensing rights to films, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday. U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi also also ordered Horwitz […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zZCasWF

‘The Book Of Boba Fett’ Finale Viewership 36% Higher Than ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 2 Closer

Disney+’s season one finale of Lucasfilm’s The Book of Boba Fett clocked 1.5M U.S. households according to Samba TV from the show’s Wednesday to Sunday run. That’s 36% higher than the 5-day finale draw of The Mandalorian‘s season 2 which streamed from Dec. 18-22, 2020 and pulled in 1.1M U.S. households per Samba TV metrics. The season […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cSCnfTv

Berlin Review: Denis Cote’s ‘That Kind Of Summer’

An isolated house in the country, a small tribe of peculiar characters mostly keeping a wary distance from each other: That Kind of Summer (Un Ete Comme Ca) is a film set up perfectly for the pandemic era. The bonus zinger is that the house is a live-in retreat for supposedly, or maybe just possibly, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FeEBb4X

Olympics TV Schedule: How To Watch Every Televised Event At The 2022 Beijing Winter Games

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics enters its final week with Men’s and Women’s Big Air Finals in snowboarding and skiing as well as the Speed Skating Team Pursuit finals. NBCU is airing coverage across a number of its constituent channels, with every single event available on its Peacock streaming service and select events also on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qUE5n9s

Gemma Arterton Boards Disney+ Heist Series ‘Culprits’ From ‘I Care A Lot’ Director J Blakeson

Gemma Arterton has joined the cast of J Blakeson’s upcoming Disney+ heist series Culprits alongside Eddie Izzard and a string of other big names, with principal photography kicking off this week. Cruella’s Kirby Howell-Baptiste also has boarded along with Deceit’s Niamh Algar, The Insult’s Kamel El Basha, newcomer Tara Abboud, Ned Dennehy (Good Omens) and Kevin Vidal (Strays).  The King’s Man […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Hapyq7m

‘The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power’ Super Bowl Teaser Touts “A New Legend,” Welcomes Fresh Faces To Middle-Earth

The first teaser for Prime Video’s The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power poses the question: “Haven’t you ever wondered what else is out there?” From stormy seas, perilous waterfalls and sweeping landscapes, the series Super Bowl spot promises “wonders in this world beyond our wondering.” The preliminary footage also sees the recently […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Fk1m6Pn

Super Bowl First Half: Los Angeles Rams QB Matthew Stafford Rocks, But Cincinnati Bengals Refuse To Roll Over

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford had a nearly perfect first half. But the Cincinnati Bengals refused to lay down, and the team headed into the lockerroom hot on the heels of the Rams, trailing just 13-10. Stafford tossed touchdowns to Odell Beckham Jr. and Cooper Kupp during the first half, compiling a near-perfect quarterback […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/B3UafwF

Snoop Dogg & Kelly Clarkson To Host NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ Reality Series

Snoop Dogg and Kelly Clarkson have been named hosts of NBC’s upcoming musical competition series, American Song Contest. The announcement was made in a promo that aired at the start of the Super Bowl halftime show on NBC, which featured Snoop Dogg as one of the headliners. American Song Contest is based on the Eurovision […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5P2gdB1

Official Trailer for Jordan Peele's 'Nope' Teases an Alien Sci-Fi Movie

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"What's a bad miracle?" And here we go… Universal has unveiled the first official trailer for Jordan Peele's new film titled simply Nope , which seems to be a sci-fi thriller involving an extraterrestrial appearance in a small town. There's no plot info available but this trailer finally confirms the rumors. It opens with an intro about the Haywood ranch - the first & only Black-owned horse trainers in Hollywood. But then it gets a bit crazy with the arrival of a UFO, everyone starts staring up into the sky, and very strange occurrences around town. Nope's cast includes Daniel Kaluuya , Keke Palmer , Steven Yeun , Barbie Ferreira , Michael Wincott , Donna Mills , and Terry Notary (he must be playing the alien creature). This is a thrilling first look trailer - I still don't know what exactly is going on but I've got the chills and I'm totally sold. Get a look. Here's the first official trailer for Jordan Peele's Nope , direct from

How To Watch The Super Bowl Online And On TV

Super Bow LVI pitting the Los Angeles Rams against the Cincinnati Bengals kicks off at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the Rams’ home field. The game will air live on NBC as well as for the first time on the Peacock streaming service and Spanish-language network Telemundo. Peacock’s Super Bowl […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yGWjoC4

Netflix Paid Anna Sorokin A Large Lump Sum To Adapt Her Story For Television In ‘Inventing Anna’ Series

Anna Sorokin aka Anna Delvey, the fake German heiress, was paid a hefty sum of money from Netflix for her story in a Shonda Rhimes produced series titled, Inventing Anna.  Insider reports the streamer paid Sorokin $320,000 to adapt her life story of how she scammed the rich for TV.  She rose in notoriety among […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Id6f8zM

2022 Super Bowl: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Will Appear On Pre-Game Show And Give Pre-Game Speech

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson took to Twitter to let fans know we’ll be seeing him during Super Bowl 56.  “After all these years, my football dream of standing on the Super Bowl field has finally come true. This will be historic. This will be my honor. This will be electrifying. I’ll see you this Sunday!” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/thDpPX1

‘Kimi’ Review: Zoë Kravitz Stars In Steven Soderbergh’s HBO Max Nifty Little Yarn, With A Modern Technological Twist

Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly and Steven Soderbergh just gotta keep on making films, which he does with his 33rd feature narrative title, Kimi, in which the central character’s intense agoraphobia very neatly overlaps with the all-enveloping presence of Covid. It’s a piece that feels like it was quickly made in the heat of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jyZTrsa

‘Insecure’ Writer And Co-Creator Issa Rae First To Receive Key To The City Of Inglewood

Writer, producer, and actress Issa Rae was present at the Taste of Inglewood festival to receive the key to Inglewood city. She is the first person to ever receive one. The ceremony took place across from the SoFi stadium where the Super Bowl game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. As a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hni0DOA

‘Spider-Man’ Best Picture Oscars Snub Riles Kevin Smith On Podcast

No Spider-Man? No Peace! At least according to director Kevin Smith, who hase expressed his vehement displeasure about the Oscar snub of Spider-Man: No Way Home from the Best Picture Oscar nominees. On his podcast FatMan Beyond Wednesday, Smith lamented the lack of recognition. Ten films were nominted for Best Picture, including Belfast, CODA, Don’t Look Up, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/MmxItlN

Bill Maher’s ‘Real Time’ Explores The “Freedom Convoy” Awakening And Whoopi Goldberg’s Exile

Bill Maher’s Real Time on HBO this Friday was about waking up to various scenarios and recognizing the hypocrisy around us. Throughout the show, Maher and guests explored why we don’t take to the streets more to right the wrongs of society. While nothing was decided, ultimately the show is a sign that the narratives […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eRnb9KO

Ukrainian Athlete Engages In First Political Protest At Beijing Olympics, Unfurls Sign To TV Cameras

Vladyslav Heraskevych, who is representing Ukraine in the skeleton race at the Beijing Winter Olympics, unfurled an 8 X 10″ sign as he came off his third of four heats that read simply, in English, “No War in Ukraine.” The act marks the first overtly political statement from a competitor in a Games that has […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UZHxnTS

Grove Developer Rick Caruso Running For Mayor Of Los Angeles

Billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso, who developed the Grove and a number of other high-end commercial properties across the Southland is officially running for mayor of Los Angeles. Long rumored, it became official when he fliled paperwork today with the City Clerk. “I believe in the LA dream — and I know that we […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LVjgONX

‘Smallville’s Tom Welling To Star In Action-Thriller ‘Deep Six’ From Writer-Director Scott Windhauser

EXCLUSIVE: Tom Welling (Smallville, Lucifer) has signed on to star in Deep Six, an action-thriller from writer-director Scott Windhauser (Death in Texas). In the film, which will begin shooting in Rome in April, Terry (Welling) is released early from prison only to be forced to go undercover to take down the Cosa Nostra in Italy. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZElygUp

New York Mayor Eric Adams Calls On Social Media To Ban Drill Rap Videos

Drill rap music, which extolls violence in the pursuit of riches, is not something New York Mayor Eric Adams wants on social media. Adams spoke out against the genre a day after he gave a speech about the death of 18-year-old drill rapper Jayquan McKenley, aka Chii Wvttz. He was shot and killed in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YwZkyFz

Kerry Chater Dies: Gary Puckett & The Union Gap Co-Founder & Country Songwriter Was 77

Kerry Chater, the bassist and co-founder of ’60s hitmakers Gary Puckett & the Union Gap who went on to score multiple country hits and a Grammy nom as a songwriter, has died. He was 77. Local Nashville paper The Williamson Source said he died February 4 in the Tennessee capital. No cause of death was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7unDh3M

Super Bowl Is Super Safe According To Some Officials; Others Worry About A “Super-Spreader Bowl”

Every fan attending Sunday’s Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium will be given a KN95 mask and, according to L.A. County Public Health and SoFi Stadium officials, they’re expected to wear it. But will they? That remains to be seen. In a meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors this week Janice Hahn, whose […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GxjmC1d

Elton John Salutes Gold Medal Winner Nathan Chen For His Soaring Figure Skating Triumph To ‘Rocket Man’

For figure skater Nathan Chen, it truly was a “long, long time” to his touchdown moment in his gold medal free skate to Elton John’s song, “Rocket Man. After a disappointing showing at the previous Winter Olympics in 2018, where he missed many jumps and fell out of individual medal contention, Chen redeemed himself with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7UgHKBx

Tom Hanks Comedy ‘A Man Called Otto’ Pre-Sells To Sony For $60M In Biggest Ever EFM Deal

EXCLUSIVE: We told you two nights ago that buyers were circling. Now the eagle has landed. Tom Hanks comedy A Man Called Otto has sold to Sony in a record EFM worldwide rights deal pegged around $60 million. Sony has taken global rights to the red-hot package from CAA Media Finance and is lining up […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Bc0s3nF

Masks No Longer Required In Las Vegas Casinos As Officials Lift Restrictions 72 Hours Before Super Bowl

For those not going to the Super Bowl in Los Angeles this weekend, the second best place to watch the game might now be Las Vegas. Gov. Steve Sisolak, a Democrat, lifted the Nevada’s indoor mask mandate on Thursday citing “a rapid decline in case numbers, coupled with declining hospitalizations, a drop in #COVID19 detected […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/C1rc0NJ

Kanye West Claims He Will Drop Coachella Show If Billie Eilish Won’t Apologize To Travis Scott

Kanye West wants an apology from Billie Eilish. Not to him, but to fellow rapper Travis Scott, who was allegedly dissed by Eilish last Saturday. The beef started when Eilish stopped her show in Atlanta on Saturday to attend to a fan having breathing problems in front of the stage. Eilish got her crew to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JqujfVo

‘Pitch Perfect’: Todd Strauss-Schulson To Direct & EP Pilot Of Peacock Spinoff Series

EXCLUSIVE: Todd Strauss-Schulson and Adam Devine are reuniting for a third time as the former has signed on to direct and exec produce the pilot episode of Peacock’s Pitch Perfect (w/t) spinoff series. Strauss-Schulson worked with the actor on 2015 comedy slasher film The Final Girls and 2019 rom-com Isn’t Is Romantic. He will direct […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BQpDCxU

Olympics TV Schedule: How To Watch Every Televised Event At The 2022 Beijing Winter Games

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics is in full swing after its first weekend. Tonight’s coverage features Chloe Kim & Nathan Chen as they seek gold medals in the Snowbaording Halfpipe and Men’s Free Skate competitions. NBCU is airing coverage across a number of its constituent channels, with every single event available on its Peacock streaming […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vKn1j4e

Disney CEO Says A Third To Half Of Domestic Theme Park Guests Are Choosing Costlier Ticket Options As Sales Set Records

Disney’s once-battered theme parks are back with revenue doubling and solid profits last quarter, besting pre-pandemic levels and even setting records. Execs cited a combination of increased attendance and higher average per capita ticket prices — although both of those have caused griping on social media with Reddit chatrooms complaining about lines and costs. CEO […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zfcBT7k

Bob Saget Cause Of Death Revealed

Bob Saget’s family has released a statement confirming that the comic actor died from head trauma. Here is the family’s statement: “In the weeks since Bob’s passing, we have been overwhelmed with the incredible outpouring of love from Bob’s fans, which has been a great comfort to us and for which we are eternally grateful. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Ce6pz0j

‘Death On The Nile’, ‘Marry Me’, ‘Blacklight’ & Urgency For Adults At Weekend Box Office – Preview

Just as President Biden’s top medical adviser Anthony Fauci is declaring that the U.S. is exiting “the full-blown pandemic phase” of Covid-19, three studios are hoping to lure out adult audiences, especially women who’ve been slow to return to cinemas. Further curbing Sunday business is the Super Bowl, but if older moviegoers are determined to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jHIDbA4

Abbey Lee & Christopher Abbott To Lead John Michael McDonagh Thriller ‘Fear Is The Rider’; The Exchange Launches Sales – EFM Hot Pic

EXCLUSIVE: Abbey Lee (The Neon Demon, Lovecraft Country) and Christopher Abbott (Black Bear, Catch-22) are attached to lead Fear is the Rider, a chase thriller from BAFTA-nominated director John Michael McDonagh (The Guard, Calvary, The Forgiven) that The Exchange is introducing to international buyers at the 2022 virtual EFM. Fear is the Rider is based […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pnVEuMR

‘Futurama’ Revival: Bender Voice Actor John DiMaggio Rallies Fans Frustrated By Recasting

While longtime Futurama voice actor John DiMaggio hasn’t yet issued a statement regarding his absence from Hulu’s series revival, he’s still managed to get his sentiments on the matter across, via a series of fairly pointed retweets. “Without @TheJohnDiMaggio #Futurama & @hulu can bite my metal shiny ass,” read one fan message shared by DiMaggio […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/a9FyjJH

Three Friends & a Meteor in Horror Dark Comedy 'The Seed' Trailer

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"Killing it is the kind thing." Shudder has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror dark comedy thriller titled The Seed , which first premiered at last year's Beyond Fest. It'll be streaming on Shudder starting in March. What starts out as girls weekend away in the Mojave desert becomes a tale of horror, death and alien invasion when a meteor lands nearby. Three lifelong friends – Deidre, Heather, and Charlotte – are finally getting some time away on a trip out into the Mojave desert, until they encounter some strange mysterious alien creature. Starring Sophie Vavasseur , Lucy Martin , Chelsea Edge + Anthony Edridge , Jamie Wittebrood , and Shirley Barchou Pisani . This looks like it gets super wacky and weird once it gets into the second half! This is not your usual monster, it's something more . The end of this trailer is a doozy! Wow. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Sam Walker's The Seed , direct from Shudder's YouTube :

PBS Wins Four Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards

PBS was the top winner in the Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards on Tuesday, with four honors for outstanding broadcast and digital reporting in the public interest. Amazon Studios and Apple were first-time winners, while CBS News, The New York Times and HBO also won awards. PBS’s wins were for an Independent Lens look into […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bEAZHN4

Jane Campion On 12 Nominations For ‘The Power Of The Dog’ Almost 30 Years After Last Oscar Glory: “It’s A Comeback”

Jane Campion is sitting up in bed at her home in Sydney, about to go for her morning swim and reeling from the news that her film The Power of the Dog has received 12 Oscar nominations, two shy of the record 14 garnered by just three films in Academy history: All About Eve, Titanic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cYIZnPh

‘Early Edition’ Reboot From Melissa Glenn & DeVon Franklin Lands Pilot Order At CBS

CBS is rebooting late-‘90s fantasy newspaper drama Early Edition and has handed the project a pilot order. The reboot comes from Citadel exec producer Melissa Glenn, DeVon Franklin and Bob Brush, who developed the original. Glenn, who has written for series including Hawaii Five-0, Beauty and the Beast and Zoo, is writing the series and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mNrIYCJ

Buyers Circling Tom Hanks Comedy ‘A Man Called Otto’ On Eve Of Virtual EFM

EXCLUSIVE: On the eve of the virtual EFM buyers are circling rights to Tom Hanks comedy A Man Called Otto, which is among the most sought-after packages in the market. We understand there are multiple big offers for the project from streamers, studios and indie distributors, including an eight-figure offer that would mark a record […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/C2tHOeb

Roselyn Sanchez & Eric Winter Ink Producing Deal With Kapital, Set ‘HSI: Puerto Rico’ Drama At CBS

EXCLUSIVE: Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter’s Two for the Road Entertainment has signed a deal with Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment. The pact is strictly for producing as the husband-and-wife duo both are series regulars on ongoing shows, ABC’s The Rookie and Fox’s Fantasy Island, respectively. Under the deal, Two for the Road and Kapital have […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NrVFdt4

‘All The Secrets Of The World’ Novel Being Adapted For Television By The Gotham Group, Jon Feldman & 20th TV

EXCLUSIVE: 20th Television has optioned Steve Almond’s forthcoming novel All the Secrets of the World to adapt as a television series. The Gotham Group, which is under a first-look deal at 20th, would produce, and Jon Feldman (Monarch, Designated Survivor) is attached as showrunner. 20th Television is the studio. A search is underway for a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KMelaZc

Fun New Promo Spot for Bullock & Tatum's 'The Lost City' Adventure

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"Jungles eat people like us!" Paramount Pictures has debuted a new 60-second extended TV spot for The Lost City , the travel adventure buddy comedy formerly known as Lost City of D , the modern update on Romancing the Stone - but with Sandra Bullock & Channing Tatum as the two hunky leads. We posted the first official trailer last December. A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. This was filmed last year mostly in the Dominican Republic, including Samaná, Santo Domingo, Casa de Campo, and Pinewood Dominican Republic. At least it's not all fake sets. The eccentric cast also includes Daniel Radcliffe , Patti Harrison , Oscar Nunez , Da'Vine Joy Randolph , and Brad Pitt . This doesn't look any funnier than before, and the best part is still Pitt's appearance at the end. I guess that's why they're always showing him. Here's t

Black Reel Awards Announces This Year’s Honorary Award Recipients; Halle Berry And Laurence Fishburne Among The Winners

In recognition of their contributions to the world of entertainment, the executive committee of the Black Reel Awards is pleased to announce the recipients for honorary awards this year. Two-time Black Reel Award winner and director of the new movie, Bruised, Halle Berry will receive the prestigious Vanguard Award for her tireless and inspiring work […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TSkfYmv

Los Angeles Will Not Remove Indoor Mask Mandate Next Week, Despite CA Announcement – Reports

Earlier today, California officials announced the state would allow vaccinated residents to be unmasked in most indoor public spaces beginning next week. Local jurisdictions are allowed to be more stringent with their requirements, however, and it looks like Los Angeles County will be forging its own path on masks. Not long after the state announcement, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KWxTIAQ

Robert Blalack Dies: Oscar-Winning ‘Star Wars’ Visual Effects Artist, ILM Co-Founder Was 73

Robert Blalack, a towering figure in the world of visual effects, died on Wednesday. His wife Caroline Charron-Blalack confirmed the news to Deadline. He was 73. Blalack said he specialized in “solving the Visual Effects requirements of ‘can’t be done’ Motion Picture productions.” He proved the truth of that statement on his second film project, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/QgDtzqC

‘The Amazing Race’ Co-Creator Bertram Van Munster Sued For Fraud By Ex-CBS Exec

EXCLUSIVE: The co-creator of The Amazing Race could find himself in a mad dash for the courthouse due to a fraud lawsuit filed Monday. Ex-CBS and Warner Bros executive Leigh Collier is alleging that Bertram van Munster formed and then dissolved production company New Media Collective with her. That’s the most innocuous part. More ruinously, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OikSK5B

‘Reacher’ Renewed For Season 2 At Amazon

Jack Reacher is returning. Amazon has renewed Alan Ritchson-fronted action drama series Reacher for a second season. The fast turnaround renewal comes three days after the streamer launched the Lee Child adaptation. Amazon said that Reacher ranked in its top five most-watched series ever in the U.S. and globally over a 24-hour period – though […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/I8scfXT

California Lifting Indoor Mask Mandate For Vaccinated Residents Next Week

It’s ok to take off your mask, California — unless you’re unvaccinated. That’s according to the state’s public health department which announced today that the requirement for vaccinated people in most indoor settings will end on February 15. Unvaccinated Californians will still have to mask up in most indoor settings. The state is lifting the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IYHL1tl

Spotify CEO “Deeply Sorry” To Staff Regarding Joe Rogan N-Word Controversy

Battling criticism for hosting The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast denounced for the propagation of Covid-19 vaccine misinformation and Rogan’s use of the N-word in 70 episodes, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek released a memo to his employees expressing how “deeply sorry” he is for the way the podcast affected his employees. “There are no words […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WVTybSm

‘Power Book II: Ghost’: Daniel Bellomy Breaks Down Shocking Season 2 Finale

SPOILER ALERT: The following interview reveals major plot points from the Season 2 finale of Starz’ Power Book II: Ghost. The Starz drama Power Book II: Ghost wrapped up its second season on Sunday with a reminder that there is no room for the virtuous in this universe. Not since the murder of Tariq St. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jfJ5o9C

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Creator Courtney Kemp Talks Tonight’s Fatal Season 2 Finale, ‘Force’ Debut, Her Netflix Deal & Moving On

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about tonight’s Power Book II: Ghost Season 2 finale. “Look, there’s a lot in this show that is about family trauma and it’s about the perpetuation of family trauma,” says Power Book II: Ghost creator Courtney Kemp of the Michael Rainey Jr. and Mary J. Blige-led series that unveiled a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KUaDJ6Q

NBC Releases Initial Beijing Olympics Viewership Data; Most-Streamed Winter Olympics Day Ever

With the first full day of games tucked away, NBC posted some early numbers from the Beijing Winter Olympics and the glass seems to be half full. According to the streamer, Saturday was the most-streamed Winter Olympics day ever with 323 million minutes watched overall. Last night’s Total Audience Delivery (TAD), a metric of total […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/w9hX2mO

Dejon Ellis Jr. Elected Business Manager Pro Tem Of IATSE Grips Local 80

Dejon Ellis Jr. has been elected interim business manager of IATSE Grips Local 80 by the slim margin of only 10 votes. Ellis, who was an assistant business agent at the local, defeated Joel Galarza, the local’s vice president, by a vote of 178 to 168 during a virtual membership meeting on Sunday. Ellis will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fQqJAyO

L.A. County Public Health Covid-19 Report: 65 New Deaths, 7,017 New Positive Cases

On Sunday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 65 new deaths from Covid-19, along with 7,017 new positive cases. The number of deaths and confirmed cases reported today may reflect delays in weekend reporting. But today’s tallies bring the County to a total of 29,428 deaths and 2,727,159 positive cases. The new […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RwITgKL

Peyton Elizabeth Lee & Milo Manheim To Headline Disney+ Movie ‘Prom Pact’ From Julie Bowen & Melvin Mar

EXCLUSIVE: Disney Branded Television has assembled well known Disney talent for Prom Pact (working title), a teen rom-com movie for Disney+. Prom Pact, which I hear is among several original movies DBT will be announcing during their TCA session tomorrow, is toplined by Disney Channel favorites, former Andi Mack star Peyton Elizabeth Lee, who is […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Eul2qL3

Julian Fowles Dies: Longtime Film And TV Producer Was 76

Julian Fowles, a longtime film and television producer for broadcasting station KCET and Esparza/Katz Productions, died in Miami, Florida on Saturday while recovering from a stroke. He was 76 years old. Before his career in entertainment, Fowles was educated at Harvard Law School and began his career as an attorney for the NAACP Legal Defense […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jKdJzEa

Disney+ Orders ‘A Small Light’ Nat Geo Limited Series About Anne Frank Family’s Protector From Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Susanna Fogel & Keshet

EXCLUSIVE: The remarkable story of a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter Anne Frank’s family from the Nazis for more than two years and then preserved Anne’s diary, is the subject of A Small Light, a National Geographic limited series ordered by Disney+. The project comes from Grey’s Anatomy alums Joan Rater and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vg1PysZ

Ted Sarandos Marks Decade Of Netflix Original Series On Anniversary Of ‘Lilyhammer’ Premiere

On Feb 6, 2012, Lilyhammer, starring The Sopranos and E Street Band’s Stevie Van Zandt, marked the first original series to premiere on Netflix and introduced the binge model of releasing full TV seasons at once. The streamer’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos marked the anniversary with an essay posted on Netflix’s Web site and a video […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zmsveT9

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Wavers On Joe Rogan Support After Learning About ‘N-Word’ Controversy

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has seemingly backed away from his previously stated support for controversial podcaster Joe Rogan. The Fast and Furious star has responded to fan notices on Rogan’s “N-word” controversy after initially supporting Rogan’s take on the protest removal of music by Neil Young and other musicians from Spotify, where Rogan’s podcast is […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YrfSmh7

Lata Mangeshkar Dies: The Voice Of Bollywood Was 92, Will Be Given State Funeral

Lata Mangeshkar, the singing voice behind many Bollywood actresses, died Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, India. She was 92 and the cause was complications of Covid-19, said Pratit Samdani, a doctor at the hospital, according to Indian news outlets. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Twitter that he was “anguished beyond words.” Mangeshkar was a “playback” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wQgqR3t

SAG-AFTRA Adopts Proposals For Commercials Contract: Talks Start Feb. 15

SAG-AFTRA’s national board, meeting on Saturday, has approved proposals for a new commercials contract. Negotiations with the Joint Policy Committee of the advertising industry are set to begin Feb. 15. The current contract expires March 31. Former SAG-AFTRA president Gabrielle Carteris will chair the negotiating committee. National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will serve as chief […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gDQInRU

Roland Emmerich Slams Superhero And ‘Star Wars’ Films; “It’s Ruining Our Industry A Little Bit”

Moonfall director Roland Emmerich thinks Superhero and Star Wars films are ruining the industry. He is among the many actors and directors that have lambasted the state of the movie business because these types of movies exist. He sat down with Den of Geek and while talking about his newest disaster film, he mentions, “Because naturally, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/K78Luxd

Professional Snowboarder Shaun White Retires; This Olympics Will Be His Last

At a press conference in Zhangjiakou, Professional skate and snowboarder Shaun White, 35 has announced this will be his last Olympics. A litany of injuries over time contributed to this decision. “I was in Austria. The pipe wasn’t in the best conditions. I had this ankle issue which prevented me from competing further at the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iIV6XxL

Awkwafina Addresses Blaccent And AAVE Criticism; Leaves Twitter

Awkwafina is leaving Twitter for now.  The actress whose real name is Nora Lum Tweeted release a statement earlier today addressing the criticisms for her use of African American Vernacular English (AAVE). She starts the apology by stating, “There is a sociopolitical context to everything, especially the historical context of the African American community in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ugax20y

‘Slow Horses’ Starring Gary Oldman & ‘Roar’ Anthology Series Get Premiere Dates On Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has set premiere dates for its upcoming espionage series Slow Horses, starring Oscar winner Gary Oldman, and female-driven anthology series Roar, starring Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever and Alison Brie. The dates were revealed Friday, along with some first-look images, as part of Apple TV+’s TCA presentation. The six-episode spy drama series […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/aqes2Ug

U.S. Tops 900,000 Covid Deaths, Could See Another 40,000 Lives Lost In Next 2 Weeks

On February 29, 2020 the United States recorded its first death connected to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19. At the time, estimates of the numbers of deaths the newly-identified virus might cause were all over the map. Some said it was no worse than the seasonal flu which, from 2017-2018 had caused 51,000 deaths […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zaTQ4Fn

Spotify’s Joe Rogan Used ‘N-Word’ 24 Times In Videos, Leading India Arie To Pull Music

Grammy-winning singer-songwrtier India Arie has posted clips today to Instagram showing Spotify host Joe Rogan using the N-word, a situation which she claimed led her to withdraw her music from the streamer. The resurfaced clips, which were posted on YouTube at one time, were used to explain Arie’s decision. She also called on followers to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/g5qsNAG

CBS Orders ‘Cal Fire’ Drama Pilot From Max Thieriot, Tony Phelan, Joan Rater & Jerry Bruckheimer TV

EXCLUSIVE: CBS has given a pilot green light to Cal Fire, a drama from SEAL Team star Max Thieriot, Grey’s Anatomy alums Tony Phelan and Joan Rater, Jerry Bruckheimer Television and CBS Studios where the company is based. This is CBS’ second in-cycle drama pilot this season, joining a mother-and-son legal drama from Scott Prendergast and Dr. Phil McGraw. Courtesy of UTA Cal Fire is inspired […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YtxA8Gw

Tegna Stock Jumps On Report Of New Sale Talks As Station Group Seals Carriage Deal With Dish, Ending 4-Month Blackout

Shares in local TV station owner Tegna jumped more than 7% today after a report it is in advanced talks to sell itself to Standard General, one of its largest shareholders. Private equity giant Apollo Global Management, a longtime investor in local TV, would provide financial backing in exchange for preferred shares, according to the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nxL9mQG

Lionsgate Execs Mostly Mum On Starz, STX Deals; Talk Series Vs Films On Streaming Platforms

Lionsgate execs declined to offer any update on the status of Starz after announcing last fall the company’s exploring strategic options. Nor did STX Entertainment come up on an earnings call with analysts. But Wall Street was buzzy about Starz. In response to a question, Vice chairman Michael Burns said Lionsgate is “working with a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2KSFlCo

Covid Concerns Delay Friday’s Hearing On Sealed Testimony In Polanski Case

More Covid scheduling grief: The Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday postponed its planned Friday morning hearing on a request to open sealed testimony in the Roman Polanski sex case, citing concerns about the surge. The new date is March 8, according those who are seeking to lift the seal on earlier testimony by […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UkrVKLS

Newsom Recall Election Cost California Over $200M, Announces Secretary Of State

The 2021 Gubernatorial recall election to remove California Governor Gavin Newsom from office cost over $200,000,000, according to multiple reports that cited an accounting from California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber to the California Department of Finance and the chairs of the State Assembly and Senate budget committees. Weber’s missive said the statewide cost […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fWibMdN

‘Renfield’: Bess Rous Rounds Out Cast Of Chris McKay Film For Universal

EXCLUSIVE: Bess Rous (Ghostbusters, Murder in the First) will round out the cast of Chris McKay’s Universal monster movie, Renfield. She joins an ensemble that includes Nicholas Hoult, Nicolas Cage, Awkwafina, Ben Schwartz, Adrian Martinez and Shohreh Aghdashloo, as previously announced. The film based on an original story outline by Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TCuDyLf

Disney Television Animation Ups Sarah Finn To SVP Production

Disney Television Animation has promoted longtime Disney exec Sarah Finn to SVP, Production, from her most recent VP role. Finn will now be responsible for leading all of the physical production for the Disney Television Animation studio’s content for Disney+, Disney Junior and Disney Channel. She reports to Meredith Roberts, SVP/general manager, Television Animation, Disney […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9KlbGDt

Freeform’s ‘Single Drunk Female’ Series Premiere Draws More Than 2.4 Million Multiplatform Viewers In Live+7

Freeform’s comedy series Single Drunk Female got off a promising ratings start. The January 20 launch has amassed over 2.4 million multiplatform viewers in Live+7, according to Nielsen and Freeform, marking the network’s biggest comedy premiere since the Jan. 3, 2018 debut of grown-ish more than four years ago. The opening episode also was the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6WqKjOi

Vadhir Derbez Signs First Look Deal With Pantaya

EXCLUSIVE: Vadhir Derbez (How To Be a Latin Lover, Sense8) has signed a multi-year first-look deal with Spanish-language streamer Pantaya. Under the terms of the deal, the actor-producer will develop and executive produce a slate of original films and TV series for the company. Films developed as part of the deal will be produced in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PcCG4dj

Watch: Blind Date Dinner Comedy Short Film 'My Dinner with Werner'

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Werner wants love, but Klaus has other plans. Okay this is amazing. There's a marvelous new short film to watch called My Dinner with Werner , made by filmmaker Maverick Moore. It's a terrifically witty riff on My Dinner with Andre , but about a mythical maybe it happened, maybe it didn't, dinner in the 1980s with Werner Herzog . While on a blind date dinner, a young Herzog is suddenly confronted by deranged actor Klaus Kinski . Things get even crazier as the evening goes on – of course. "Inspired by the real-life, totally bonkers 'friendship' between legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog and controversial actor Klaus Kinski, the film is a wildly bizarre comedy about a mid-80s blind dinner date with a murder plot as the main dish." This stars Matthew Sanders as Werner, Andrew Perez as Klaus, Chynna Walker as Christine, along with Grant Virtue , Trey Dickerson , Brenda Henderson , Ka Beesler . It's even better than you're hoping - the performances

Spike Lee To Direct Colin Kaepernick Docuseries For ESPN

Spike Lee and Colin Kaepernick are teaming up with ESPN to tackle the life and career of the activist and former NFL player. Seated together court side at Madison Square Garden for tonight’s New York Knicks match-up against the Memphis Grizzlies, the duo have started production on the docuseries for the Disney-owned sports cabler. Unlike […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GYwrRF0VK

David Letterman Confesses On ‘Late Night’ To Seth Meyers: “We Were Never Certain We Had A Future”

David Letterman had a long stint as a late night talk show host. But in his return Tuesday night to Late Night, the show he helped launch 40 years ago, he told current host Seth Meyers the first few weeks were anything but secure. “Through the first year, we were never certain beyond a month-and-a-half […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wbvOlu9D7

‘Beyond The Edge’ Premiere Date Set; Watch The Cold Open For CBS’ Celebrity Competition Show

There’s news from “deep in the heart of the Panamanian jungle.” CBS said today that its new celebrity-competition series Beyond the Edge will premiere at 9 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Watch the cold open for the Survivor-style show above. Speaking of that groundbreaking reality stalwart, Survivor serves as the lead-in for the new show, which is taking over the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/O8ue9dhEb

‘Minecraft’ Content Creators Ranboo, Tubbo Sign With Misfits Gaming Group

Florida-based global esports and entertainment company Misfits Gaming Group has signed Twitch streamers Ranboo and Tubbo, expanding its roster of Minecraft content creators. Ranboo, who keeps his real name private, boasts 4.2 million followers on Twitch, 2 million followers on Instagram and 2.7 followers on Twitter. U.K.-based Tubbo, whose real name is Toby Smith, touts 4.8 million […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FgdwD2mNW

L.A. Mayor Garcetti Says He Held His Breath For Maskless Photo With Magic Johnson

Los Angeles Mayor — and Biden Administration ambassadorial nominee — Eric Garcetti today defended his actions after maskless photos surfaced of him and Lakers great Magic Johnson, along with San Francisco Mayor London Breed, at SoFi Stadium last weekend for the NFC Championship game. Johnson later tweeted a series of photos from the event featuring […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dFoGhRC0A

Unmasking Of Rudy Giuliani On Fox’s ‘The Masked Singer’ Prompts Judges Ken Jeong & Robin Thicke To Walk Off In Protest

EXCLUSIVE, SPOILER ALERT: Rudy Giuliani was unmasked as an exiting costumed contestant in last week’s taping of the first Season 7 episode of Fox’s popular primetime series The Masked Singer. Deadline hears that as soon as they saw Giuliani, judges Ken Jeong and Robin Thicke quickly left the stage in protest. The show is known […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UrAYQjLP8

‘Am I Dating a Serial Killer?’ Podcast Set At Audible From XG Productions

EXCLUSIVE: XG Productions, the company behind Fox’s reboot of America’s Most Wanted, has landed another podcast order at Audible. The company is making true-crime dating show Am I Dating a Serial Killer? for the Amazon-owned audio service. The series will explore the crossover topics of dating and dangerous personalities by sharing stories of real people navigating […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JagZFOc98

‘The Gilded Age’ Viewership Grows 15% In Week 2, Surpasses ‘The White Lotus’

HBO’s The Gilded Age continues to grow from its impressive start, delivering a 15% increase in total viewers from its series premiere. Like Euphoria Season 2, the series from Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes saw atypical Week 2 ratings growth with its second episode, titled “Money Isn’t Everything.” The Monday episode drew in 1.2 million […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bX5c36mNG

‘Starfleet Academy’ Series In Works As Paramount+ Looks To Further Expand ‘Star Trek’ Universe

EXCLUSIVE: The Star Trek universe on Paramount+ is going back to school. A new offshoot, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, is in development at CBS Studios and Alex Kurtzman’s studio-based Secret Hideout for the ViacomCBS streamer, sources said. Sharing a name with the late 1990s video game, the series is set among the college of cadets […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ov5FkSIPJ

WME Partner Brian DePersia Leaving To Become Manager

EXCLUSIVE: Brian DePersia, a partner at WME, is leaving to become a manager. He will launch Cognition, his own company. At WME DePersia was on teams for many bright stars straddling both film and TV. They include Pedro Pascal, Kate Mara, Caitriona Balfe, Lizzy Caplan, Mahershala Ali, Peter Sarsgaard, Bobby Cannavale, Dylan O’Brien, Tessa Thompson, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fvE18kR7z

‘Wahlburgers’ Reality Series Heads To AXS TV

EXCLUSIVE: AXS TV has acquired all 10 seasons of Wahlburgers, the Emmy-nominated reality series that aired on A&E from 2014-2019. Starring Paul, Donnie and Mark Wahlberg, Wahlburgers will premiere Sunday, February 27, with episodes airing weekly in a four-hour block, from 7 pm to 11 pm ET. Wahlburgers takes viewers behind the scenes of one […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PWlM8djnH

‘The Flash’: Rick Cosnett To Recur In Season 8 Return, Taking Eddie Thawne “Somewhere Unexpected”

EXCLUSIVE: Rick Cosnett is set for a multi-episode arc on Season 8 of The Flash. Cosnett, an original cast member who played CCPD Detective Eddie Thawne in Season 1 and was killed off in the freshman finale, hinted in October at a Flash return with an Instagram photo. It was reported speculatively at the time that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cmVk3uRFx

Sundance Review: Alan Cumming In Documentary ‘My Old School’

Most kids wouldn’t want to endure high school twice, although there are some who would no doubt prefer to remain there forever. Brandon Lee (no, not the late actor son of Bruce Lee) chose a third path by re-enrolling when he was 32 years old and getting away with it, at least for a while. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ACngsJaQF

DGA Urges Senators To Reject Joe Biden’s FCC Nominee Gigi Sohn

The Directors Guild of America is urging the Senate Commerce Committee to reject Joe Biden’s nominee to the FCC, citing Gigi Sohn’s past stances on copyright. The committee is scheduled to take up Sohn’s nomination on Wednesday, but there is some uncertainty as to whether it will still take place after the announcement that one […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RceMrvUgw

Disney Sets Vaccine Mandate Deadline For Disneyland Employees, According To Union

Local 50, the union that represents many Disneyland employees recently posted a statement on its Facebook page announcing that it had received notice that Disney will be moving forward with a vaccine mandate for employees of the Anaheim park. According to the post, “The deadline will be April 11th to have verification of vaccination submitted.” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XeZyb8zYi