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‘One Tree Hill’ Stars Hilarie Burton & Sophia Bush Reveal They Were Pressured To Do Racy Maxim Cover

Hilarie Burton and Sophia Bush, former stars of One Tree Hill, are opening up about the drama behind the scenes on the racy Maxim magazine cover. The actors revealed that they were pressured and threatened into posing for the publication. In the newest episode of their Drama Queens podcast, Burton and Bush talked about the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0DUJOBF

‘Wakanda Forever’ To Win Post Thanksgiving Frame, But ‘Violent Night’ Could Liven Up Box Office

Before Disney’s 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: The Way of Water floods the box office with a potential $200M opening on Dec.16, Universal might have a surprise this weekend in the 87North holiday action movie Violent Night, starring David Harbour. Universal is hoping for $10M, maybe $12M on the Tommy Wirkola-directed movie for a second place […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Syi6gWZ

Robert De Niro To Headline ‘Zero Day’ Limited Series In Works At Netflix

In what would be his first series regular television role, two-time Oscar winner Robert De Niro is set to star in and executive produce Zero Day, a limited series from Eric Newman and Noah Oppenheim, which is in development at Netflix, sources tell Deadline. Details are being kept under wraps, but we hear De Niro […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/X2jfJzD

Harvey Weinstein Is A “Degenerate Rapist” Who Used Hollywood “Power To Prey On Women,” Prosecutor Says In Closing Argument

“In 2005, who would have thought that the most powerful man in Hollywood was a closet rapist?” LA County Deputy District Attorney Marlene Martinez asked jurors today in Harvey Weinstein’s West Coast rape trial. “Who could blame her for thinking that she could handle herself,” the prosecutor queried over now California First Partner and trial Jane Doe […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IL374Up

‘St. Marks’ Medical Drama From David Marshall Grant, Megan King Kelly & PatMa In Works At CBS

EXCLUSIVE: CBS is developing St. Marks, a medical drama from David Marshall Grant (A Million Little Things), Megan King Kelly (Teenage Bounty Hunters), Nina Tassler and Denise Di Novi’s PatMa Productions and CBS Studios. Kelly penned the teleplay from a story she co-wrote with Grant. In St. Marks, a Muslim Chaplain reeling from a crisis […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HgDETrq

Samuel L. Jackson Weighs In On Quentin Tarantino’s Anti-Marvel Comments

Samuel L. Jackson on the comments made by Quentin Tarantino regarding actors that participate in Marvel films getting overshadowed by the characters they portray. “It takes an actor to be those particular characters,” Jackson said on The View when asked about Tarantino’s remarks. “And the sign of movie stardom has always been, what, asses in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ysJQlCt

Amazon Studios’ Jennifer Salke Adds MGM Oversight, MGM’s Chris Brearton To Take Over MGM+ & MGM Alternative TV

It’s official – Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon Studios, will also oversee MGM, the venerable film and TV studio, which was acquired by Amazon earlier this year for $8.5 billion. Additionally, MGM’s COO Chris Brearton will take on a new role, VP, PVS Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. Mike Hopkins, SVP, Prime Video […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7pS6IqW

Jake Flint Dies: Country Music Singer-Songwriter Was 37

Jake Flint, a country music singer-guitarist from Oklahoma, has died at 37, his manager Brenda Cline announced on social media. No cause of death was revealed. “With a broken heart and in deep grief I must announce that Jake Flint has tragically passed away,” Cline shared on Facebook. “I’ve tried several times today to make […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gpBqZ2o

Disney Warns “Restructuring, Change In Business Strategy” May Squeeze Financial Results; Notes $900M Payment For Rest Of BamTech

Disney said an upcoming restructuring under new/old CEO Bob Iger could result in impairment charges. It also noted that, as expected, it’s acquired the remaining 15% of streaming tech company BamTech it didn’t already own, paying $900 million. The news was tucked in a long year-end SEC filing today after a tumultuous ten days for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mSQFEyl

Review: Tommy Wirkola's 'Violent Night' is a Modern Christmas Classic

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Christmas is known for being a jolly, joyous season filled with precious family time. Socializing around the dinner table loaded with traditional food and beverages, decorating the Christmas tree, or opening presents are common activities during this holiday time, but watching a seasonal film on the couch under a warm blanket is the ultimate form of comfort. A fun animated flick, a marathon viewing of a beloved franchise, or a classic Christmas-themed pick such as  Die Hard  – yes, I'm on that side of the intense debate – there's no wrong choice. Well,  Violent Night is officially a new modern Christmas classic for viewers with gory taste. Going in to watch, I didn't expect much from a movie starring  David Harbour  as a temperamental, boozy, gloomy Santa Claus. I hoped for a fun little flick with silly Christmas action, a straightforward story, and basic characters… just with a tad more blood than usual.  Violent Night  holds a pretty generic narrative and characters wi

‘Shazam!’ Star Asher Angel Hopes To “Integrate With Other Characters” In The DC Universe

Asher Angel, star of Shazam!, is hopeful about the storytelling of the DC Extended Universe now that James Gunn and Peter Safran are the new co-chairmen of DC Studios. Angel, who reprises his role of Billy Batson in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, recently said in an interview that this particular franchise brought a different […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BD4AkrS

Shanghai Disneyland Shuts Down Just 4 Days After Reopening Due To China Covid Requirements

Shanghai Disneyland has again closed its gates, just four days after reopening them, in order to comply with “the requirement of pandemic prevention and control.” The park was last closed in late October and reopened on Friday. Since then, however, Chinese officials have stepped up their battle against a rise in cases and also a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7fdQstn

Steven Spielberg Has Covid, Misses Introducing Michelle Williams Tribute At Gotham Awards

Steven Spielberg has Covid. Given that, the 75-year-old director missed his planned introduction of the Michelle Williams tribute at the Gotham Awards tonight in Manhattan. Paul Dano, Williams’ co-star in the Spielberg-directed pic The Fabelmans, took the podium and read some background on — and recounted some personal memories of — the four-time Oscar-nominated actress. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pc7zqZf

Casting Society To Hold Town Hall For Latino Actors

The Casting Society will host a town hall for Latino actors as part of its ongoing Commitment to Equity in Entertainment in Casting Initiative, which is designed “to effect concrete change in how actors in historically underrepresented communities are afforded access to job opportunities.” The town hall, titled ¡Mi Gente! For Latine Actors and with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/P3YeAjB

Nick Holly Dies: Longtime Manager & Co-Creator Of ABC‘s ’Sons & Daughters’ Was 51

Nick Holly, manager, writer, producer, and co-creator of the ABC comedy series Sons & Daughters, died Monday, November 21 of cancer, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Santa Monica, CA. He was 51. Originally from Geneva, New York, Holly began his industry career in the mailroom at CAA following graduation from Rutgers University, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5IVutzM

Gotham Awards Winners List – Updating Live

The 32st annual Gotham Awards is underway, and Deadline is updating the winners list live from in-person event at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan. You can watch the livestream here. Todd Field was among the early winners for his screenplay for Tár, which came into the evening with a leading five nominations. See the winners and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xh3DVRB

‘Money Heist’ Star Alba Flores Leading Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Ulterior’ From Upgrade Productions & Morena Films

EXCLUSIVE: Money Heist star Alba Flores is leading and exec producing a sci-fi thriller from Matt Brodlie and Jonathan Kier’s Upgrade Productions and Spanish outfit Morena Films. Ulterior is created by Money Heist director Alex Rodrigo and Vida Perfecta’s Manuel Burque and follows a young singer and influencer who wakes up in a life that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/85Qpnmf

Indian Film Biz Needs To Focus On Story-telling, Not Just Scale, To Get Audiences Back Into Cinemas, Say IFFI Goa Panelists 

A group of leading Indian filmmakers and producers discussed strategies for bringing local audiences back into cinemas following the huge rise in OTT consumption in India, at a panel at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. “The platforms existed before the pandemic and people flirted with them, but when the pandemic happened […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pWQyrfE

Emma Corrin Calls For Gender-Neutral Awards: “I Hope For A Future In Which That Happens”

Emma Corrin, who plays Diana, Princess of Wales in The Crown, is calling for major award shows to have gender-neutral categories. “I hope for a future in which that happens,” Corrin told BBC News in an interview. “I don’t think the categories are inclusive enough at the moment.” Corrin, who identifies as non-binary uses they/them […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xlqo4xp

Cheryl Burke Dedicates Touching Message To All Her ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Partners As She Steps Down As Pro

Cheryl Burke dedicated a touching message to all of her dance partners on Dancing with the Stars. The note comes as the pro dancer announced she was stepping down from the show after 26 seasons. “To all of my dance partners who each has played a pivotal role in my life, THANK YOU,” she wrote […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/h53OZMi

Kim Kardashian “Re-Evaluating” Relationship With Balenciaga After Being “Shaken By Disturbing Images” In Controversial Teddy Bear Campaign

Kim Kardashian has broken her silence over the controversial Balenciaga photo shoot that featured children posing with teddy bears in bondage. “As a mother of four, I have been shaken by the disturbing images,” she said in a series of tweets. “The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and any attempts […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fkVDKeO

‘1923’: Paramount+ Drops Official Trailer For ‘Yellowstone’ Origin Story

Paramount+ is offering a sneak peek at 1923, Taylor Sheridan’s latest Yellowstone origin story that stars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton. The action picks up on familiar grounds in Montana, where fans will see the beginnings of the Dutton homestead that is now featured on Yellowstone. There are also some […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bVLtEKp

Iran’s Reza Dormishian Banned From Travel To International Film Festival Of India For Supporting Protests 

Reza Dormishian, Iranian filmmaker and producer of Dariush Mehrjui’s A Minor, which is set to have it world premiere in competition at the on-going International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, has not been granted a permit to leave Iran, so is unable to attend the event. Dormishian’s passport was confiscated at the airport […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fGATMU4

World Cup Ratings: France Scores Again For TF1

France’s 2-1 victory in the World Cup group stage over Denmark on Saturday evening drew an average 11.6 million viewers to TF1 from the 5PM hour local time. This is second best audience score of the year for all programs and across all channels in the Hexagon. Upon entering the tournament last week,  Les Bleus […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Ht2eBFW

Jenna Ortega Didn’t Ask Christina Ricci For Advice On ‘Wednesday’: “I Didn’t Want To Be Too Much Like Her”

Jenna Ortega plays the titular character Wednesday in the Netflix series based on the Charles Addams cartoons. Ortega follows in the footsteps of Christina Ricci who portrayed the character in 1991’s The Addams Family and the 1993 sequel Addams Family Values. Ricci returned to the Netflix reboot with the character of Marylin Thornhill and although […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HRXcdQP

Antonio Banderas Reveals The Name Of The Actor He’d Pass The Torch To If ‘Zorro’ Reboot Happened

Antonio Banderas famously portrayed the masked vigilante in 1998’s film The Mask of Zorro and its 2005 follow-up The Legend of Zorro. Banderas recently opened up about being game for a third installment of the franchise and who he would like to pass on the torch to play the titular character. “Yes, I would, I […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/l2ILQ3S

Hugh Grant Says ‘Love Actually’ Dance Scene Was “Excruciating” And Didn’t Want To Do It

One of the most remembered scenes from Love Actually is Hugh Grant’s dance scene. Although many remember this sequence with nostalgia, Grant recently recalled it was quite “excruciating” for him. “I saw it in the script and I thought, ‘Well, I’ll hate doing that,'” Grant told Diane Sawyer in the ABC News special The Laughter […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/C2W35DP

World Cup Ratings: USA Vs. England Posts 20M Viewers Across Fox & Telemundo

The United States went head-to-head with England on Friday in a historic World Cup match that drew 15.4M viewers for Fox. The game, which ended in a 0-0 draw, is now one of the most-watched men’s soccer match on U.S. television. The current record holder is still the USA’s 2-2 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zvNqt1a

Stephen King Says Elon Musk “Is A Visionary” But “A Terrible Fit For Twitter”

Stephen King is back at it again calling out Elon Musk. In his latest tweet, the “King of Horror” is taking jabs at the Tesla and Twitter owner. “I think Elon Musk is a visionary. Almost singlehandedly, he’s changed the way Americans think about automobiles. I have a Tesla and love it,” King said before […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wOnaZMW

‘The View’ Cohost Ana Navarro Got “Stuck Quarantining” In NYC Hotel After Testing Positive For Covid

Ana Navarro is opening up about her experience with Covid as she reveals she tested positive for the virus ahead of Thanksgiving Day. The View cohost was absent from the ABC talk show starting Monday, Nov. 21 and Navarro is sharing why. “It’s been a hell of a week. COVID got me again. Tested positive […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dRc95XH

Black Friday Online Sales Set New Record, Retail Traffic Is Wait-And-See

The twin threats of inflation and recession loomed large over one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year. The good news is that online retailers likely had their biggest sales ever. While brick-and-mortar stores also had foot traffic, there weren’t long lines at check outs, giving pause to analysts on just what revenue that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ufTJZi7

Irene Cara Remembered By Colleagues, Friends And Fans

Irena Cara was considered a trailblazer in her career. Best known for her work in “Fame” and “Flashdance,” she was a veteran of Broadway, TV, music and film, and an inspiration to generations who saw a bit of themselves in her performances and aspired to greater things. Some reactions to news of her death: from Deadline https://ift.tt/nCApzls

Oscar-Winning Actress/Singer Irene Cara Dies At 63

Sad notice on a Thanksgiving weekend. Irene Cara has died at age 63, per her publicist. The Oscar-winning singer was best known for the Flashdance theme What A Feeling and for starring in Fame and singing that film’s unforgettable theme song. Cause of death hasn’t yet been divulged. It is with profound sadness that on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/MQsnXSV

Charles Koppelman Dies: Hit-Making Record Executive And Martha Stewart Living Chairman Was 82

Charles Koppelman, whose publishing and talent development vision made him one of the recording industry’s top executives, has died at 82. No cause was given by his son, Brian, showrunner of Billions, and daughter Jenny Koppelman Hutt. “He spent his last days surrounded by those he loved the most,” his son wrote on social media. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m5lQP49

Jennifer Lopez Unveils New Music Project ‘This Is Me…Now’ On 20th Anniversary Of Her ‘This Is Me…Then’ Album

Jennifer Lopez’s social media blackout has been lifted with the performer-actress-producer announcing a new music project called This Is Me…Now. The announcement comes on the 20th anniversary of her album, This Is Me…Then, on which she wrote and produced. Heralding a new era of music for Lopez, This Is Me…Now will chronicle the emotional, spiritual and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JKjc5k7

Hollywood Blacklist Launched 75 Years Ago At Waldorf Conference: Here’s How It Went Down  

Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Waldorf Declaration, which on November 25, 1947, officially launched the Hollywood Blacklist. On that day, the heads of the major studios, with a few notable exceptions, agreed after a contentious two-day conference at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City to ban the Hollywood Ten and to not “knowingly” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IO2WPwi

Agatha Christie’s ’The Mousetrap’ Will Make Long-In-Coming Broadway Debut In 2023

Agatha Christie’s stage thriller The Mousetrap, a London theater staple for 70 years, is finally ready for Broadway: The murder mystery will unfold at as yet undisclosed Broadway venue sometime in 2023, producers have announced. The play, a West End institution and popular tourist destination since 1952, has been performed in the U.S. before but […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/uHAf735

International Insider: Shifting The Goalposts; Netflix Spain; Steven Spiel-Bear; Indian Film Festival

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here. World Cup fever has gripped Deadline Towers and while our U.S. colleagues gobble up their turkey with all the trimmings, we’ve got plenty to round up in the world of international TV and film. Shifting The Goalposts Controversy keeps on coming: Those who thought the Qatar World Cup controversy […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OGKxP6y

Former Annecy Director Serge Bromberg Faces Prison Term For Deadly Film Reels Fire

Serge Bromberg, a former artistic director of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, is facing a four-year prison sentence for his role in a deadly fire involving nitrate film reels. The case, which was tried in the courthouse of Creteil on the outskirts of Paris this week, relates to a tragic fire in August 2020, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/L8TYnGl

‘She Said’ Global Launch Boosts Former Harvey Weinstein Survivors’ Campaign To Stop Misuse Of NDAs As Time’s Up UK Gives Backing

Today’s launch of Harvey Weinstein exposé movie She Said has given a shot in the arm to a UK campaign to stop the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). The Can’t Buy My Silence campaign was launched by Zelda Perkins – played by Samantha Morton in Maria Schrader’s She Said – five years ago, and, today, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kVBqr2g

It May Be A Covid Christmas Again This Year

It’s estimated that 55 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday. That’s the highest level since the pandemic began and the third-highest since AAA began tracking the holiday in 2000. At the same time, Covid cases have been steadily rising nationally, with the most recent 24-hour total being 111,386, according to John’s Hopkins. That’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GP4OSuX

Shanghai Disneyland Sets Latest Reopening Plan

After several closures and reopenings throughout the pandemic, Shanghai Disneyland is again set to resume operations, on Friday November 25. The Shanghai Disney Resort said it would continue to operate with limited daily capacity and implement “enhanced health and safety measures.” The park most recently was abruptly shuttered in late October to comply with China’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gVjSvsI

CBS Broadcasters Slammed For Mocking Native American Basketball Player’s Name

Wichita State Men’s basketball player Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler isn’t pleased with how his culturally significant name was mocked by CBS Broadcasters. The basketballer is half Native American from the Oglala Lakota tribe and grew up on a reservation in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. CBS Sports broadcasters Chris Walker and Chick Hernandez joked that “Poor-Bear” was “Pooh Bear” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bKSJQu8

Alessandro Michele Leaving As Creative Director Of The Gucci Fashion House

Alessandro Michele, whose high-profile fashion clients include Jared Leto, Billie Eilish, Florence Welch, rockers Måneskin, and singer Harry Styles, is leaving the house of Gucci as creative director. His exit was announced Wednesday, ending an eight-year run. Womenswear Daily reported Michele’s expected departure on Tuesday, citing sources that said Michele had failed to meet a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/64j5wyC

Wendy Williams Returns, Will Work On New Podcast And Travel Plans

Wendy Williams is just back from a health recovery center, and she already has plans. In her first interview since getting out of the wellness center, Williams sat with WBLS radio personality JusNik at the Black women’s community event Circle Of Sisters 2022 to talk about what’s next. Chief among those plans is a new […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4hN9g6q

‘Andor’: Tony Gilroy On Cassian’s Season One Finale Ultimatum; Teases Season 2 Filled With Rebel Gangsters & Outliers

Warning: The following interview has spoilers of Andor’s season one finale “Rix Road” on Disney+ Star Wars creator George Lucas once wrote about “the taxation of trade routes” in the opening prologue of Star Wars – Episode I: The Phantom Menance, and if Disney+’s Star Wars series has given die-hard fans anything, it’s the binary, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sbx0jOf

‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ Creator Diane Ademu-John Steps Down As Co-Showrunner Of HBO Max Series

EXCLUSIVE: As HBO Max’s Dune: The Sisterhood (wt) moves into production, series creator and writer Diane Ademu-John is stepping down as co-showrunner. She will remain creatively involved in the prequel as executive producer but will focus on other commitments. Veteran TV writer-producer Alison Schapker, who has served as co-showrunner with Ademu-John, will now be the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1lSxvIT

James Cameron Says Leonardo DiCaprio Almost Didn’t Get ‘Titanic’ Role Because He Didn’t Want To Audition

James Cameron is revealing that Leonardo DiCaprio almost didn’t get to be Jack Dawson in 1997’s Titanic because he didn’t want to read for the part. “I remember there was a meeting with Leo. And then there was a screen test Leo,” Cameron recalled during an interview with GQ. “So the meeting was funny because […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/p0SufEY

Disney Hit With Antitrust Suit Claiming Hulu & ESPN Deals “Inflate Prices” Of Live Streaming TV

A group of YouTube TV subscribers has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Disney, claiming that the company’s business deals with competitors have inflated the amount consumers pay for streaming live TV services. The plaintiffs from four states claim that, because Disney requires streamers including YouTube TV to include ESPN in base packages, they are paying […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qf1v7al

TV Meteorologist & Pilot Die In Helicopter Crash In North Carolina

WBTV meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag died in a helicopter crash Tuesday while reporting for the CBS affiliate station in Charlotte, NC, the station confirmed. “The WBTV family is grieving a terrible loss. Our news helicopter Sky3 crashed mid-day Tuesday with two of our colleagues on board,” WBTV said in a statement. “We […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zsSDRYV

Ava DuVernay On ‘Queen Sugar’s Supersized Series Finale, Show’s Learning Companion & “Making More Of A Difference”

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of tonight’s series penultimate episode of Queen Sugar on OWN. EXCLUSIVE: “You just have to look just a little past making the money of producing a show, a movie, and you look at how to make change,” says Queen Sugar creator Ava DuVernay of the near end of the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AZR7HOa

Yvonne Wheeler Elected President Of LA County Federation Of Labor

Yvonne Wheeler, a veteran labor leader and civil rights activist, has been elected president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO – the first Black woman to hold the post. She succeeds Ron Herrera, who resigned last month after being caught up in the leaked tape scandal that roiled City Hall. IATSE 2nd […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IoSO396

Superb Final Trailer for James Cameron's 'Avatar: The Way of Water'

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"If you want to live here, you have to ride." "Let's do it!" 20th Century Studios has released the final official trailer for James Cameron's highly anticipated sci-fi sequel Avatar: The Way of Water , also known as just Avatar 2 . Less than a month until this is in theaters worldwide!! Who's ready?? Following the events of the first movie, Jake Sully now lives with his newfound family formed on the planet of Pandora. Once a familiar threat returns to finish what was started, Jake must work with Neytiri and another new army of the Na'vi race to protect their planet. They take to the waters, where even more fascinating creatures are found. We finally get a better glimpse at this water world in here. The Way of Water ensemble cast features Zoe Saldana , Sam Worthington , Kate Winslet , Sigourney Weaver , Bailey Bass , Trinity Jo-Li Bliss , Jack Champion , Michelle Yeoh , Jemaine Clement , Stephen Lang , Cliff Curtis , Edie Falco , CCH Pounder , Joel

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Reveals Season 31 Winner

Dancing with the Stars‘ first season on Disney+ has come to end! So much change has already been announced going into tonight’s season 31 finale. First, judge Len Goodman and Cheryl Burke have called it quits. Then, Disney gave Bob Chapek the heave-ho and rewarded Bob Iger with his old CEO seat. A desperate plea […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6gOivd5

‘Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol’: Jefferson Mays Gifts Broadway A Miracle – Review

There are more than the usual number of miracles to be observed with the latest version of A Christmas Carol to hit Broadway. The usual suspects are here, all the ghosts and spirits and flights over ye olde town and all the witnessing of things past, present and future. And there’s the miracle of one […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/X28vbD0

Paramount Global Terminates $2.2B Simon & Schuster Sale But Still Wants Out Of Publishing Biz

A major publishing deal is officially dead in the water as Paramount Global scrapped its sale of Simon & Schuster to Bertelsmann’s Penguin Random House, declining to pursue an appeal after the Department of Justice sued to block the merger and a federal judge upheld the government’s position. The sale was announced two years ago, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XPA0lwr

CBS Sets Date For The Grio Awards Special

CBS has set a date for Byron Allen presents theGrio Awards special where African-American excellence is honored. Co-hosted by Sheryl Underwood from The Talk and Taye Diggs, the two-hour award show will air on Saturday, Nov. 26 starting at 8 p.m. ET. Honorees include Dave Chappelle (Cultural Icon Award), Ben Crump (Justice Icon Award), Allyson […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/24TX5cB

‘Jack Whitehall’s Safe Space’ Podcast Launches With Guests Including Judd Apatow, Jameela Jamil & Big Zuu

EXCLUSIVE: Audible has today launched Jack Whitehall’s Safe Space, a new 10-part original comedy series hosted by the comedian featuring a host of A-list guests, including Judd Apatow and Jameela Jamil. Throughout the series, Whitehall (Bad Education, Jungle Cruise, Travels with My Father) sits down with his guests to dig into some of their most […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BJx4Fft

Bob Iger Returns To Disney With “Gratitude”, “Humility” And “A Bit Of Amazement”

Disney’s Bob Iger reached out to House of Mouse employees Sunday with the shocking news that he’s replacing Bob Chapek as chief executive, effectively immediately, noting “an incredible sense of gratitude and humility—and, I must admit, a bit of amazement.” He’s not the only one. The tale of the two Bobs has been ongoing since […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Peb1Gg3

‘The Walking Dead’ Finale Resurrects Dead Characters For Ads Produced By Ryan Reynolds‘ Maximum Effort And AMC Networks‘ Content Room, With Help From Kimmelot

Taking advantage of the expected mass tune-in for tonight’s finale of The Walking Dead, a handful of ads featuring characters who died during the show’s 11-season run has given fans reason to not look away during commercial breaks. The initiative resurrecting four characters for ads for Autodesk, Deloitte, DoorDash, MNTN and Ring (watch a compilation […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Mch5RQT

Disney Shocker! Bob Iger Back As CEO, Bob Chapek Out

After less than a year in retirement, Bob Iger has returned as the CEO of the Walt Disney Company. The board just sent out a notice that Bob I. is back and recently re-upped Bob Chapek is out. Having handed over the baton as CEO in February 2020 to Chapek — a stunning move unto […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wRgBEqL

Kelly Rowland Asks AMAs Crowd To “Chill Out” After Boos & Amid Chris Brown’s Canceled Michael Jackson Tribute

Chris Brown won an award at the American Music Awards 2022 and audible boos were heard from the audience in attendance at the Microsoft Theatre. During the live broadcast of the AMAs 2022 on ABC, Kelly Rowland took the stage to announce the nominees for Favorite Make R&B Artist. The artists that were up for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/rkex6Dy

Nicki Aycox Dies: ‘Supernatural’ Actor Was 47

Nicki Aycox, an actor known for her recurring role on Supernatural, has died. She was 47. The confirmation of Aycox’s death was made by her sister-in-law Susan Raab Ceklosky in a Facebook post. “My beautiful, smart, fierce, incredibly talented, and loving sister-in-law, Nicki Aycox Raab, passed away yesterday with my brother, Matt Raab, by her […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yjLrgm9

How To Watch The World Cup: TV Schedule, Fixtures & More

The FIFA World Cup in Qatar gets underway Sunday with an official opening ceremony leading into the first game, host Qatar vs. Ecuador, launching the monthlong tournament showcasing the world’s most popular sport. In the U.S., Fox Sports has English-language rights to the 32-team tournament, with all 64 matches airing live across Fox and Fox […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xBUEIGW

Kandi Burruss Says ‘Kandi & The Gang’ Is “Not Returning” To Bravo After One Season: “I Am Super Upset”

Kandi Burruss has been a star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta for 13 seasons and throughout her time on Bravo has had multiple spinoffs. Her latest show was titled Kandi & the Gang and followed the Grammy-award winner as she managed her Old Lady Gang restaurant, named after her mom and aunts. Viewers that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JSdCKwi

John Leguizamo Based ‘The Menu’ Character On Steven Seagal: “He’s Kind Of A Horrible Human”

John Leguizamo is back on the big screen with The Menu and he recently opened up about who he based his character on. Leguizamo plays the character of Georgie Diaz, an action star past his prime. To get into the mindset of the fictional character, the Encanto voice actor got inspiration from Steven Seagal. “I’ve […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3zNAYdg

Ron Howard & ‘Thirteen Lives’ Filmmakers On Importance Of Details In Thai Cave Rescue Pic: “It’s Their Story” – Contenders L.A.

Ron Howard was as transfixed as the rest of the world in 2018 when a massive international rescue effort came together to save 12 Thai youth soccer players and their coach who were trapped in a flooded underground cave.  That’s also why Howard and his crew became obsessed with not only telling their story but […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5gaKU0c

John Paragon, Aka ‘Jambi The Genie’ On ‘Pee-Wee’s Playhouse’, Is Laid To Rest In Unique Urn

Friends and family of actor/writer/director John Paragon paid tribute to him earlier this week, laying him to rest at Hollywood Forever in a unique urn that memorializes his character from Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, Jambi the Genie. The purple and gold box containing his remains is a recreation of a similar Jambi box seen on the television […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/rg41vYp

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Blasts “Hypocrisy” Of Qatar Critics In Extraordinary Press Conference, Day Before World Cup Kicks Off

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has hit back at criticism of Qatar’s human rights record in an extraordinary press conference in Doha, the day before the World Cup kicks off in the Middle East.  Infantino began with a singular expression of his support for the LGBTQ community and migrant workers.  “Today I feel Qatari, today I […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/QldWuCq

Bill Maher Helms A ‘Real Time’ Celebration Of Matthew Perry’s Recovery: “Everyone Is On Your Side”

Friday night marked the finale of Bill Maher’s 20th season of Real Time on HBO, and the host wrapped up by bringing on a special Friend. Matthew Perry, best known as Chandler Bing from the hit sitcom Friends, is out on the talk show circuit to flog his book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3vWpVyX

Quentin Tarantino On Harvey Weinstein: “I’d Never Heard The Stories That Later Came Out At All”

Quentin Tarantino made nine films with Harvey Weinstein. Looking back, he claims he didn’t get the entire picture of his wrongdoings. On tour promoting his new book, Cinema Speculation, Tarantino told HBO’s Chris Wallace that he heard stories, but not all of them. “I’d never heard the stories that later came out at all,” Tarantino […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nyVSfZB

‘Avalon’ Not Going Forward At ABC; David E. Kelley’s Neve Campbell-Led Drama Being Shopped Elsewhere

ABC has passed on David E. Kelley’s crime drama series Avalon, starring Neve Campbell, after it was handed a straight-to-series order in February. The Disney-owned network is not moving forward with the project, which is based on a Michael Connelly short story, after it saw the pilot episode. While unusual for a straight-to-series order, ABC […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/puRKUhi

Hot Package: Keke Palmer And ‘Hawkeye’ Director Bert Team On Action Comedy ‘Moxie’

EXCLUSIVE: The packages keep coming in before the Thanksgiving holiday as Deadline is hearing Keke Palmer is attached to the action comedy Moxie with Bert on board to direct. Heather Quinn penned the script with Palmer, Peter Lawson and Kate Churchill producing. The package hit the marketplace this week and already has interest from several […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pLBF0ci

HBO Max Thanksgiving Double Feature: Watch Trailers For ‘Holiday Harmony’ & ‘A Christmas Mystery’

Producer Ali Afshar and ESX Entertainment has become a big supplier of holiday movies for HBO Max with count ’em, three coming up: two on Thanksgiving — Holiday Harmony and A Christmas Mystery and one one on Dec. 1, A Hollywood Christmas. Holiday Harmony follows singer/songwriter Gail (Annelise Cepero) who lands an opportunity to compete […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dmKwfho

British Independent Film Awards: ‘Aftersun’ Leads Craft Winners

Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells’s debut feature Aftersun has bagged three awards in the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) craft categories, the year’s most wins. Aftersun’s wins include Best Cinematography, Best Editing, and Best Music Supervision. The latter is a new category introduced this year. The Cannes breakout also leads overall nominations for this year’s British […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1dJawFM

Rebellious Twitter Employees And Users Post Farewell Messages As Elon Musk’s Resignation Deadline Arrives

Twitter trends were booming tonight with #RIPTwitter and #GoodbyeTwitter tagged messages, as the employees of the social media service reached an Elon Musk imposed deadline decision. Musk had earlier asked for a pledge from employees to commit to “long, hard hours” that would bring forth an improved Twitter 2.0. He warned that nothing less than […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PW57Zh0

B. Smyth Dies: ‘Twerkoholic’ Hip-Hop/R&B Singer Was 28

Singer B. Smyth, whose single “Twerkoholic” had 13 million Spotify streams, died today of pulmonary fibrosis at age 28. His brother, Denzil, confirmed his passing in a video message posted to Smyth’s official Instagram page. “Today regretfully I have to announce that my brother has passed away this morning from respiratory failure after a long […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vGclEkI

Buyers Circle Michael Lewis’ Book Rights On Fallen FTX Crypto King Sam Bankman-Fried: The Dish

The bidding for film and TV rights is shaping up to be wild and wooly on an unwritten book about the stunning collapse of FTX cryptocurrency exchange titan Sam Bankman-Fried. Lewis, the master of channeling complicated financial and statistical data-based stories into hit films — The Big Short, The Blind Side and Moneyball to name […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/me6EobO

‘& Juliet’ Broadway Review: Hit-Maker Max Martin’s Jukebox Musical Roars For The Balcony

What if Juliet had lived? What if she had not given her 14-year-old life for a wild boy she barely knew? What if she had not let brash youthful narcissism deformed by the patriarchy and male violence overtake her better judgement and lived a full, happy, maybe even quiet life well into whatever passed for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VBu2aim

‘The Watcher’ Repeats Atop Nielsen Streaming Chart; ‘House Of The Dragon’ Finishes Strong, ‘School For Good And Evil’ Tops 1B Minutes Of Viewing In Debut

The Watcher surged 10% in its second week on Netflix, collecting 2.6 billion minutes of viewing to repeat at No. 1 on Nielsen’s U.S. streaming chart for the week of October 17 to 23. The Ryan Murphy-produced thriller series easily outdistanced another Netflix title, The School for Good and Evil, which finished second with about […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FZzDIBq

‘Gentleman Jack’ Producer Lookout Point Names New Joint CEOs Ahead Of Faith Penhale Exit

Lookout Point, the BBC Studios-owned indie behind Gentleman Jack and The Ballad of Renegade Nell, has set its new management following the news Faith Penhale is moving to Pathé Productions. Laura Lankester and Will Johnston have been named Joint CEOs. They were both previously executive producers at the indie and have a decade-long working relationship. Lankester is currently EP […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OnzUv16

‘Joyland’ Cleared For Release In Pakistan As Ban Reversed

Pakistan has reversed a ban on Joyland, the country’s official submission for the Best International Feature Oscar. The film has now been cleared for theatrical release in its home country, though some minor cuts are expected. Salman Sufi, Head of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif’s Strategic Reforms, told the Associated Press the decision to lift the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Nls4Rf1

‘Real Housewives Of New York’ Loses Cast Member Lizzy Savetsky, Who Blames “Antisemitic Attacks” For Her Exit

The Real Housewives of New York City reboot has lost one of its Housewives. Lizzy Savetsky confirmed Wednesday in an Instagram post that she has exited the Season 14 version of the Bravo series. “I will not be continuing on the Real Housewives of NYC,” Savetsky said on Instagram. Describing herself as a “proud orthodox Jewish […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iXdOqRw

‘Bye Bye, Earth’ Anime Will Be Joint Production By Sony Pictures Japan, Crunchyroll, Wowow

Global anime brand Crunchyroll, alongside Wowow and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan, have announced a partnership for the development and production of new anime series, starting with the fantasy adventure Bye Bye, Earth.  “Anime fans love to discover new worlds and our partnership with Wowow and Sony Pictures Entertainment Japan will allow us to present new […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7cDgIHW

GOP Takes Control Of House Of Representatives With Slim Majority; Kevin McCarthy Poised To Be New Speaker

Republicans were projected to gain control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, returning them to the majority after four years by an ever-so-slim margin. MSNBC and CNN called the race first this afternoon, with the Associated Press and Fox News following soon after. With about nine races still not called in this year’s midterm […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ciH42nv

‘FBI’ Star Missy Peregrym Teases Challenges Maggie Will Face: “PTSD Is A Long-Standing Issue That Sneaks Up Unexpectedly”

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from tonight’s episode of CBS’ FBI titled “Ready or Not.” Missy Peregrym is back from maternity leave as Maggie Bell in tonight’s episode of the CBS series FBI and fans will be elated to see the character returns mostly unscathed. When viewers last saw Maggie 7 months […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Qnmba2o

Brec Bassinger Reveals ‘Stargirl’ Shot Two Finales & Teases What Season 4 Would Have Been Like

Brec Bassinger is opening up about the final season of DC’s Stargirl and revealed that there were two endings shot in case of cancellation. In addition, she talked about what Season 4 could have been like. “Geoff [Johns] was so smart because obviously there’s been a lot of changes in the CW and the Warner […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iORnEy5

Baz Luhrmann And ‘Elvis’ DoP Mandy Walker On Supporting Ukraine, Recreating Famous Elvis Presley Performances & Rumors Of An Extended ‘Elvis’ Directors Cut — Camerimage

Baz Luhrmann brought his Elvis roadshow to Poland Monday evening with a thunderous screening of the music biopic at the Camerimage film festival, followed by a raucous Q&A alongside his longtime DoP Mandy Walker. However, when Luhrmann spoke to Deadline the next day, he cut a more somber figure. Dressed in all black, Luhrmann was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Jj85G3a

Anna Gunn in Christmas Cabin Revenge Thriller 'The Apology' Trailer

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"If it's not revenge, what… would you want?" RLJE Films has revealed the official trailer for a thriller titled The Apology , arriving in the middle of December to watch. It looks creepy! Not quite horror, but certainly unsettling for many different reasons. Twenty years after the disappearance of her daughter, a recovering alcoholic is preparing to host her small family's Christmas celebration when her estranged ex-bother-in-law arrives unannounced, bearing nostalgic gifts and a heavy secret. Soon, Darlene finds herself caught between reason and ruthless instinct. What will she do? Watch to find out. This is another sneaky trailer that cleverly sets up the premise just before it cuts before the title. Nice to see a trailer that doesn't show the whole film! The Apology stars Anna Gunn , Linus Roache , Holland Bailey , and Janeane Garofalo . Take a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Alison Star Locke's The Apology , direct from RLJE's Y

Official Trailer for NYC Holiday RomCom 'Something From Tiffany's'

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"I know something when I see something, and that wasn't nothing." Prime Video has revealed an official trailer for a holiday romantic comedy titled Something from Tiffany's , streaming on PV this December. It's yet another of this streaming services offerings of Hallmark Channel romcoms but for everyone to watch so they can steal the viewership away and bring everyone over to them instead. Who's ready for this gigantic Tiffany's advertisement? Set at Christmastime in New York City - a young woman accidentally receives the engagement ring meant for someone else, which leads her to the person she's meant to be with. Rachel and Gary ( Zoey Deutch and Ray Nicholson ) are happy enough but not quite ready for that big commitment. Ethan and Vanessa ( Kendrick Smith Sampson and Shay Mitchell ), the perfect picture, are just about to make it official. But the two couples get mixed up and a romance starts between the other two. The way this trailer ends abru

Damien Chazelle’s ‘Babylon’ With Brad Pitt & Margot Robbie Screens For Hollywood Crowd -Does It Have The Stuff Of Oscars?

One of the most anticipated presumed Oscar contenders, and one of the very few remaining to debut before year-end, dropped last night with the first screening of Academy Award winning director Damien Chazelle’s Babylon. Paramount’s big Christmas release, and hopeful awards magnet chose the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences’ Samuel Goldwyn Theatre for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/foAFhc6

‘County Lines’ Director Henry Blake, Ukraine’s Oleh Sentsov, Austria’s Sandra Wollner To Present Projects At Les Arcs Coproduction Village

France’s Les Arcs Film Festival has unveiled the 18 European feature film projects due to be presented in the 14th edition of its Les Arcs Coproduction Village, running December 10 to 13 against the backdrop of the French Alps. The meeting, aimed at connecting projects with co-producers, financiers, sales agents and distributors, received 311 submissions […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XVFiZW0

ProSiebenSat.1’s Third-Quarter Revenues Dip 13% To $956M As Ad Market Downturn Bites

German broadcasting powerhouse ProSiebenSat.1 Media has posted third quarter group revenues of €921M ($955.7M), a drop of 13%. Profits also fell from EUR162M in the same three months last year to €118M, and adjusted net income was €43M. In a “very challenging market environment,” the Unterföhring-based company noted its nine-month group revenues were “almost stable” at […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LAElxVt

Candace Cameron Bure Talks Hallmark Exit & Reveals Great American Family “Will Keep Traditional Marriage At Core” And Not Feature Gay Couples

Candace Cameron Bure is opening up about her move from Crown Media Family’s Hallmark Channel to Great American Family and reveals if holiday movies will feature gay couples. “My heart wants to tell stories that have more meaning and purpose and depth behind them,” Bure told The Wall Street Journal in an interview. “I knew […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/b3Na2Bc

Los Angeles Mayor Race: Karen Bass More Than Triples Her Lead Over Rick Caruso In Latest Ballot Count – Update

UPDATED with latest: Rep. Karen Bass more than tripled her lead over developer Rick Caruso in the Los Angeles mayoral race to nearly 30,000 votes today, according to the latest update from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Bass led Caruso by over 9,000 votes after Saturday’s count. An additional 191,312 ballots were added to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PbcqhlQ

‘Dancing With the Stars’: Len Goodman Announces Season 31 Will Be His Last As Judge

The grand pooh-bah is leaving the ballroom. Len Goodman announced Monday that season 31 of Dancing with the Stars will be his last. Goodman has been on the show since 2005. “It’s been a huge pleasure to be a huge part of such a wonderful show,” Goodman said during Monday’s semi-finals. He said he wanted […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iNHswJD

‘White Noise’ Cinematographer Lol Crawley On Expanding Noah Baumbach’s Cinematic Methods & Creating “Optical Illusions” For The Film’s Sequences — Camerimage 

Writer-director Noah Baumbach’s latest film White Noise is his most ambitious project yet, with a production budget reportedly north of $100 million and a wacky plot featuring elaborate car chases and a fully staged train crash. The film is an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s cult novel of the same name. In the simplest terms, the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/viZPbtj

‘Stranger Things’ Season 5 Teased By Creators Matt & Ross Duffer, Director-EP Shawn Levy: “A Culmination” Of All That’s Come Before

Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer have expanded on what fans can expect from the fifth and final season of their ’80s-set Netflix phenomenon. The twin filmmakers were asked, during a Sunday night panel at the streamer’s Tudum Theater in Los Angeles, if there are new ’80s pop culture influences that will shape the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XNqgeRJ

‘Walking Dead’ EPs Angela Kang & Scott M. Gimple On The Fate Of (SPOILER) & Tonight‘s Penultimate “Family” Episode, Next Week’s Series Finale & Spinoff Twists

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details of tonight’s “Family” episode of The Walking Dead, the penultimate episode of the series. “For the longest time, we were just fighting to survive,” declares Judith Grimes (Cailey Fleming) in a voiceover that kicks off tonight’s “Family,” the penultimate episode of The Walking Dead. “Trying to get back what […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ftHopU6

‘1923’: Paramount+ Drops Teaser For ‘Yellowstone’ Origin Story Starring Helen Mirren & Harrison Ford

Now that Yellowstone is back in action, Paramount+ is whetting the whistle of Dutton fans by dropping a teaser for 1923 — the prequel starring Helen Mirren and Harrison Ford. The latest joint from Taylor Sheridan will have a special debut Sunday, December 18 after a Yellowstone episode on Paramount before moving to Paramount+ on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fETSJrv

CNN Announces Nov. 20 Premiere Date For Life-Affirming Gabby Giffords Doc, Featuring Footage Recorded By Her Husband, Sen. Mark Kelly

It’s been a headline-making weekend at the Kelly-Giffords household in Tucson, Arizona. The couple celebrated the news Friday that Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly had been re-elected to his first full term representing Arizona, winning a tight contest with Republican Blake Masters. That bulletin was followed by the announcement today that CNN will premiere Gabby Giffords […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wy53rFq

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Star Lupita Nyong’o Says Speaking Spanish In Marvel Film “Was A Gift”

Lupita Nyong’o made her dream a reality by filming Black Panther: Wakanda Forever when she was able to speak Spanish. The Academy Award winner for 12 Years a Slave was born in México City to Kenyan parents. “I was so excited about it,” she said at a round table for Entertainment Weekly. “It was just […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ybr98zn

British Podcast ‘My Dad Wrote A Porno’ To End Run In December After 7 Years

Podcast My Dad Wrote a Porno with Jamie Morton, Alice Levine and James Cooper is coming to an end in December. The show has three more episodes left before the series concludes after seven years. Following a successful run, the hosts told BBC News that “it felt like the right time” en conclude the podcast […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AHP9YhD

Leos Carax Talks Imposter Syndrome, Navigating Chaos Of Filmmaking & Importance Of Chance Encounters – Marrakech

French filmmaker Leos Carax discussed the highs and lows of this 42-year career at the Marrakech International Film Festival on Sunday. He was candid about the setbacks and sense of doubt about his place on set in the early days of a shoot, across his eight feature directorial credits to date spanning Boy Meets Girl (1984), […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FdlDiBc

‘SNL’s Weekend Update Pokes Fun At Rupert Murdoch “Turning” On Donald Trump With “Trumpty Dumpty” Cover

With the midterm elections taking over news headlines this week, Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” had a few hot takes on the outcomes. One of the most notable ones was the shift Rupert Murdoch’s publications had on Donald Trump after the “red wave” never materialized with the Democrats holding their ground. “Rupert Murdoch this week […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KyGd8FC

‘Saturday Night Live’ Cold Open Spoofs ‘Fox & Friends‘ Attempt To Move On From Donald Trump After Midterm Losses

As Rupert Murdoch-owned outlets noticeably pinned the blame for the Republicans’ midterm losses on Donald Trump, Saturday Night Live spoofed Fox & Friends as it tries to move on from its once-favorite guest. “Mr. President. I don’t know how to tell you this. But we have moved on. We can’t have you on the show […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UaXbZhp

Budd Friedman Dies: The Improv Comedy Club Founder Was 90

Budd Friedman, the founder of The Improv comedy club, has died. Deadline confirmed his death with The Hollywood Improv. He was 90. Friedman recently had a celebration for his 90th birthday at the Hollywood Improv. We hear there will be tributes to him tonight on-stage at the venue.  Friedman opened up the Improv in New York […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/W3ljLct

William Shatner: Criticism From ‘Star Trek’ Cast Is From People “Bitter And Embittered”

As they near the final frontier, there’s apparently still some scores to settle between the castmates of the original Star Trek television and film franchises. Speaking to The Times of London for an interview that ran Friday, William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk on TV and in seven films, gave a few jabs back […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fEagQhz

Sam Mendes Pays Tribute To Conrad Hall & Roger Deakins At Camerimage Opening Ceremony: “Cinematographers Have Always Been My Guide”

Sam Mendes was the guest of honor at the opening of the 30th EnergaCamerimage Film Festival Saturday evening, where he picked up the Krzysztof Kieslowski career award and introduced a special screening of his latest film, Empire of Light. Accepting the award in Toruń, Poland, Mendes praised the festival for its dedication to celebrating the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/r1SsgDT

Midterms 2022: Mark Kelly Declared Arizona Senate Seat Winner; Democrats One Seat Away From Upper Chamber Control, Nevada Still Undecided

Mark Kelly has been elected to a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate for the state of Arizona. The incumbent’s close victory puts the Democrats one vital step closer to continuing to control the upper chamber. Three days after the midterm elections, CNN, NNC and others declared the former astronaut, who was elected to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LvqUQsJ

Donald Trump Sues January 6 Committee In Effort To Block Subpoena

Former President Donald Trump on Friday filed a lawsuit against the House January 6th Committee and its members in the latest bid to avoid a subpoena by the congressional body to compel him to testify. The news comes ahead of a planned Tuesday event in which Trump is widely expected to announce he is running […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Scb0Kzv

Elon Musk’s Tesla Pay Package Goes To Trial Monday Amid Twitter Chaos

Elon Musk is keeping Delaware Chancery Court busy. The same judge who shepherded months of contentious discovery in the billionaire’s legal battle with Twitter will preside at trial in a shareholder lawsuit against Tesla’s board over his 2018 pay package, calling it “the largest in human history.” The Telsa stockholder Richard Tornetta – “individually and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8deY51A

Los Angeles Mayor Race: Karen Bass Moves Ahead Of Rick Caruso In Latest Ballot Count – Update

UPDATED, 4:46 PM: Karen Bass has surpassed Rick Caruso in the latest ballot count in the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles. New totals from the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office show Bass ahead by 4,384 votes – 50.38% to Caruso’s 49.62%. Going into today, Caruso led by 2,695 votes. PREVIOUS […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/r9gPTlN

Watch: Excellent 'Red Veil' Fantasy Warrior VFX Short Film 'Evenveil'

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"Why are you here?" "I'm here for my fate." Whoa!! Hell yes, this is awesome. Evenveil is an incredible fantasy short film made by a company called Rainfall Films, written & directed by Sam Balcomb. A warrior in exile, bearing a fated weapon, enters the ruins of a dead city to unlock a mysterious power known as the Red Veil. It's a fantasy epic packed into 10 mins - better than most feature films released this year. " Evenveil is a proof-of-concept fantasy short from director Sam Balcomb and Rainfall Films. The conceptualization of the environments and characters began in 2020, as Rainfall started developing new techniques for world-building visual effects and implementation with live action." The short stars Alexis Peters , Aria Song , Nick Apostolina , Dawson Mullen , Gregory Lee Kenyon , & Ralph Lister . Of course, this is part of a "a larger, sprawling narrative" that they hope to develop further. I'm in!! The visual q

‘Kimberly Akimbo’ Broadway Review: Growing Up And Growing Old In A Musical Stunner

Kimberly Akimbo, one of the unlikeliest, most exhilarating and unfailingly moving musicals to hit New York in years, opens on Broadway tonight having lost none of its immense charm since its Off Broadway debut lsat year swept just about every critics award there was to be swept. Opening tonight at the Booth Theatre with its […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tCakzsS

Deadline’s Sound & Screen Film Underway Spotlighting Music From ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, ‘Spirited’, ‘Nope’, Diane Warren & More

The latest edition of Deadline’s Sound & Screen is officially underway Thursday night in Los Angeles, showcasing genre-defying and moving original music from some of the film industry’s most respected talents who are making waves during awards season. The program taking place at UCLA’s Royce Hall features composers from the films Black Panther: Wakanda Forever […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0nuaCpD

ATX Festival Will Honor James Burrows, Plans To Mark ‘Cheers’ Finale’s 30th Anniversary

The 12th season of the ATX TV Festival will take place June 1-4, 2023 in Austin, Texas, and has announced its first round of programming. The festival will present its annual “Achievement in Television eXcellence” Award to director, producer, creator, and author James Burrows. He will attend for a conversation spanning his career as the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YjHzg7G

‘SNL’ Promo: Dave Chappelle Jokes, ‘This Week’s Show Will Be So Black, It’ll Be On BET’

Dave Chappelle makes a return to Saturday Night Live this weekend, and did the traditional Thursday show promo with musical guests Black Star and cast member Ego Nwodim. After discussing his Thanksgiving plans with the assembled in the first skit, Chappelle moved on to promise this week’s SNL will be “so Black, it will be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xt4B7UY

Alex Jones Ordered To Pay Another $473 Million In Damages To Sandy Hook Families, Bringing Total Near $1.5 Billion – Update

3RD UPDATE: A judge in Connecticut on Thursday awarded the families the Sandy Hook shooting victims another $473 million in punitive damages to be paid by Inforwars founder Alex Jones. It comes after the jury awarded the families $965 million in compensatory damages after finding that Jones was liable for spreading lies about the 2012 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VHmMSG7

Michael Adler Dies: Steven Soderbergh & Viola Davis Lawyer Was 73

Renowned entertainment attorney Michael Adler has died. The retired Lichter Grossman Nichols Adler Feldman & Clark partner died November 9 surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home after a short illness. He was 73. Previously a partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp, UCLA Law School grad Adler joined then-Lichter Grossman & Nichols in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/H9nqLfG

Full UK Trailer for Empress Sisi Film 'Corsage' Starring Vicky Krieps

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"A lion doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep." Picturehouse in the UK has revealed another trailer for the indie Austrian drama Corsage , from award-winning Austrian filmmaker Marie Kreutzer . This one is opening in both the US and the UK at the end of December right around the holidays, playing exclusively in art house theaters. It's also Austria's submission to the Academy Awards this year. Empress Elisabeth of Austria, referred to as " Empress Sisi ", is best known for her beauty and fashion trends. But in 1877, she celebrates her 40th birthday and must fight to maintain her public image. With a future of only ceremonial duties in front of her, she rebels against her public image and comes up with a plan to protect her legacy. Vicky Krieps stars as Elisabeth in the film, along with Florian Teichtmeister , Jeanne Werner , Alma Hasan , Finnegan , and Colin Morgan . Not one of our favorite films this year, an acquired taste I might say (I reco

‘The Good Fight’ Creators Break Down Series Finale; Tease Spin-Off Possibilities

SPOILER ALERT: The following story reveals major plot points from the series finale of Paramount+’s The Good Fight. The date was September 22, 2009 when viewers were first introduced to the character of Diane Lockhart in the CBS series The Good Wife, portrayed by Christine Baranski. Now, 13 years later, Diane walks off into the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NW3QJlE

Luke Combs Is ‘Entertainer Of The Year’ At 56th Annual Country Music Assn. Awards

Luke Combs won his second Entertainer of the Year honor, and Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson were also double winners at tonight’s 56th annual Country Music Association Awards. “I want to thank country music for making my dreams come true,” Combs said in accepting the top honors. “This is my fifth or sixth year being at […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xhjkTZz

‘The Masked Singer’ Bids A Fond Farewell To Leslie Jordan With Emotional Tribute

The final appearance of guest judge and longtime friend of The Masked Singer competition, Leslie Jordan, had laughs, tears, and — as usual – a few surprises. As might be expected, the fun was tempered a bit by the knowledge that Jordan died in an Oct. 24 car crash. Tonight was the last show he […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iNb49Zn

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Star Mckenna Grace Reveals Real-Life Hospital Stay Coincided With Season 5 Storyline

Mckenna Grace has revealed she recently underwent spinal surgery, a situation which coincided with a hospital stay her The Handmaid’s Tale character Esther experienced in Season 5. She shared the news via Instagram on Wednesday, a day after the Hulu series wrapped its penultimate season. “A month in between the videos and the pictures. It’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kwj6cYe

Steven Spielberg Blames Warner Bros. And HBO Max For “Relegating” Films To Streaming

Director Steven Spielberg hates the way streaming services – and HBO Max in particular – are treating filmmakers. Speaking to the New York Times, Spielberg said moving theatrical releases to streamers in the heart of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 may have changed the film industry forever. “The pandemic created an opportunity for streaming platforms to raise […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CP8OtXn

Elon Musk Concedes Twitter’s Move To Paid Blue-Check Verification May Be A “Dumb Decision”, Intends To Get “80% Of Humanity” On Platform

New Twitter owner Elon Musk presided over a rambling, hourlong appeal to advertisers, defending the newly instituted $8-a-month blue-check verification program and vowing to make the social platform “a force for good.” The conversation convened on the company’s Spaces audio platform (listen to full audio below) came as a number of major advertisers have paused […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NbGdj3L

Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About Donald Trump’s Relationship With “Stormy DeSantis” On Live Show

Jimmy Kimmel kept coming for President Donald Trump in his first live show in four years. The comedian is hosting a live version of his Jimmy Kimmel Live! show on ABC – the first since the last midterm elections in 2018. As Democrats and Republicans battle it out for control of the House, Senate and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oyMrs19

Britney Spears Not Ready To Have A Biopic Despite Millie Bobby Brown’s Suggestion: “Dude, I’m Not Dead”

Britney Spears doesn’t think the time is right to have a film about her life. The singer’s reaction comes as Millie Bobby Brown suggested she would want to play the popstar in a movie. “I hear about people wanting to do movies about my life … dude I’m not dead !!!” she posted on Instagram […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AQosaRt

ACE Eddie Awards 2023 Date Set; Timeline Revised – Update

UPDATED, 5:50 PM: The American Cinema Editors has revised part of its 2023 ACE Eddies Awards timeline, but the 73rd annual gala remains set for March 5. The guild’s nominations now will be revealed on February 1, a week later than the announced January 26 date. The group also moved up its deadline for submissions […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/emy5D2P

Sean Penn Gives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Oscar Trophy

Sean Penn, who has two Academy Awards, gifted one of his Oscar trophies to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to the capital Kyiv. “It’s just a symbolic silly thing, but if I know this is here then I’ll feel better and strong enough for the fights,” Penn told Zelenskyy in a video posted […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m670DEf

Travis Fimmel To Star In ‘Dune: The Sisterhood’ HBO Max Series

Travis Fimmel has been tapped as the male lead opposite Emily Watson and Shirley Henderson in HBO Max’s series Dune: The Sisterhood (wt), from Legendary Television. The series, based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel, is set 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides and follows the Harkonnen Sisters, played by Watson and Henderson, as they […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ScWes8D

Ryan Reynolds Is Game To Having Taylor Swift In ‘Deadpool 3’: “I Would Do Anything For That Woman”

Ryan Reynolds confirmed that Taylor Swift was not going to be part of Deadpool 3 but he was game for making it happen. The rumor about Swift came after Reynolds posted a video with Hugh Jackman announcing that Wolverine was going to make an appearance in the third installment of the superhero film. Swift is […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PtUVgld

Danny Pudi Talks “Excitement” Over ‘Community’ Movie: “We’re Pumped”

Danny Pudi played the role of Abed Nadir in the sitcom Community over six seasons and the actor is getting ready to reprise his role in the upcoming film. “Everything we know, we know. The update on my end is that I’m very excited,” he told ComicBook.com in an interview. “I haven’t read anything yet, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1E8x9nl

‘All American: Homecoming’ Bosses On Addressing Bomb Threats At HBCUs & The Complexity Of Shared Trauma

The usually bustling lives of the students at Bringston University came to a halt after the campus was put on lockdown due to a bomb threat during Monday night’s episode of The CW series All American: Homecoming. It’s a story that showrunners Nkechi Okoro Carroll and Marqui Jackson have been hoping to bring to the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HGAWETn

Nancy Pelosi Calls Attack On Husband “A Flame Fueled By Misinformation,” Says It Will Factor Into Her Decision Over Post-Midterm Future

In her first interview since the attack on her husband, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Monday that it was the result of “a flame fueled by misinformation,” as evidence shows the suspect embraced far-right conspiracy theories. Paul Pelosi, 82, is home and recovering from the early-morning October 28 attack at their […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6mbUIKF

John Oliver Jokes About How Viewers End Up Watching Him On ‘Last Week Tonight’ On HBO

John Oliver was back for another new episode of Last Week Tonight where he poked fun at himself and explains who is the audience that ends up watching him. The topic of the late-night show this week was voting and how Republican-leaning candidates already started casting doubt on the election results if they don’t win. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vMT2eq0

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Holds Historic Premiere In Nigeria 

In anticipation of its release this coming week, Disney/Marvel’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continued its promotional tour with a historic premiere in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday evening. This was a major event — and the first time a Marvel movie has held a premiere locally — with a large group of talent, filmmakers and press […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fShnq9s

‘Supernatural’ Alum Jake Abel Reunites With Winchester Brother Jared Padalecki On ‘Walker’

It’s a Winchester brother reunion on Walker as former Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Jake Abel reunite on the set of The CW show. Abel is the latest star to join Padalecki on his latest series and Supernatural fans will get to see them together again. As viewers may know, Abel played Adam on the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0Vkv6l4

‘Black Adam’ Rocks Past $300M WW – International Box Office

Warner Bros/New Line/DC’s Black Adam handily crossed $300M global this frame, landing so far at $182.3M from the international box office and $319.7M worldwide. The movie has seen some strong holds both domestically and overseas in its first weekends, down just 35% offshore this session, but will be cut short when Black Panther: Wakanda Forever […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dcAp869

Kathy Griffin Gets Silenced As Twitter Suspends Her Account & As Elon Musk Warns People “Engaging In Impersonation”

Kathy Griffin lost Twitter privileges after her account was suspended. This was followed by a tweet from Elon Musk warning people about “engaging in impersonation.” The My Life on the D-List alum was suspended from using Twitter after she partook in a Twitter trend where users started changing their display name to Elon Musk. Griffin […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kHgn0ZX

‘Stranger Things’: Title Of Episode 1 From Fifth & Final Season Revealed

It was Stranger Things Day on Nov. 6 and fans of the Netflix series came together to celebrate it. Throughout the day there were many revelations, including the title of the first episode from the final season of the sci-fi adventure. To cap off the special day, it was revealed that Episode 1 of Season […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tChEnWI

‘SNL’ Cold Open Gets Hot & Too Heavy-Handed With Joe Biden & Democrats’ Dwindling Midterm Election Prospects

Surprising almost no one except perhaps Kyrie Irving’s Crisis PR team, Saturday Night Live voted tonight for the midterm election in its last Cold Open before Tuesday’s balloting. “My fellow Americans, this Tuesday, our midterm election will determine the fate of our democracy and let’s just say Big Yikes!” proclaimed James Austin Johnson as President […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IxNtAOd

Amy Schumer Feels “Honor Of Being Final Host Before Midterm Abortions” In ‘SNL’ Monologue

Amy Schumer took the stage of Saturday Night Live as the host of the late-night sketch show. The comedian started off her monologue by reminding everyone about the upcoming midterm elections. Watch Schumer’s monologue in the video posted above. “I can’t believe I have the honor of being the final host before the midterm abortions […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sXmR3iI

‘The Pioneer Woman’ Star Ree Drummond Shares Excitement Over ‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’ Premiere

The holidays are upon us and Food Network is delivering programming to prepare for the festivities with the return of Christmas Cookie Challenge with host Eddie Jackson and judge Ree Drummond. Ahead of the premiere on Sunday, November 6 at 8 p.m. ET, The Pioneer Woman star shared a post on Instagram showcasing her excitement. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/U9jixcp

‘Andor’ Season 2 Sets Filming Start Date, Creator Tony Gilroy Reveals

Andor, the Star Wars prequel starring Diego Luna, has already set the start of filming for its second season and creator Tony Gilroy has revealed the date. Earlier this year, Gilroy confirmed that the second season of Andor would start shooting in November. Eager fans had been anxious to find out when that would be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cjJenx0

Paul Presburger Exits Pantelion and Pantaya, TelevisaUnivision Announces

TelevisaUnivision confirmed the exit of Paul Presburger from Pantelion Films and the Spanish-language streaming service Pantaya after serving as CEO for more than a decade. Presburger is said to be departing the company to focus on Globalgate Entertainment, the international production and co-financing company he co-founded six years ago, where he will be working on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ubAvaz7

“Daddy Was Just Daddy To Me”: Watch The First Trailer For Documentary ‘My Father Muhammad Ali’ — AFM

EXCLUSIVE: Here’s your first trailer for Verdi Productions and VMI Worldwide’s My Father Muhammad Ali, the documentary highlighting the life of Muhammad Ali Jr., son of the world’s most iconic boxer. The movie offers a unique insight into Muhammad Ali – aka “the greatest” – through the eyes of his biological son, Muhammad Ali Jr. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JCetPga

‘The Electric State’ Crew Member Killed In Off-Set Car Crash, Production Paused

A crew member on Netflix’ high-profile movie The Electric State was killed today in an off-set car accident in Georgia, where the sci-fi film is shooting. A source close to the streamer said that it happened “after working hours,” but provided no other details, including the name of the crew member. “Production was paused today, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FvBMgw6

Bill Maher Looks Toward A Grim Future As Democrat Shellacking Looms On Election Day

Bill Maher instinctively knows what doom awaits Democrats on Tuesday’s Election Day, as polling indicates an arrow pointing down for Big Blue, So despite a few jokes at the top of the show, he spent the bulk of Friday’s Real Time trying to figure out how things went so wrong for an administration that came […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/l4LM9Tv

Harvey Weinstein’s Former Assistant Testifies She Has “No Recollection” Of Meeting Accuser In Puerto Rico

One of Harvey Weinstein’s former personal assistants, who was mentioned prominently in accuser Ashley M.’s testimony, took the witness stand today in the disgraced former mogul’s sexual assault trial in Los Angeles, saying she has “no recollection of meeting [Ashley M.] in Puerto Rico.” Bonnie Hung, who met Weinstein in 2001 and became his personal […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jKht4aC

Nancy Pelosi Makes First Comments Since Husband Paul Came Home From Hospital: “It’s Going To Be A Long Haul”

This evening on a Democratic fundraising Zoom call, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made her first comments about her husband Paul’s condition since he came home from the hospital after being violently assaulted in their San Francisco residence. “Paul came home yesterday,” said Pelosi on the video call. “That enables me to be at home with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/uhUsYkn

Quentin Tarantino Says No Superhero Films In His Future Filmmaking

No capes for Quentin. The filmmaker is out promoting his new book, Cinema Speculation, and he’s speculating on what his future holds, since he once said he only wanted to make ten films (his Once Upon a Time In Hollywood was his ninth.) So, naturally, his conversation with the Los Angeles Times turned to the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/LbhGa4g

‘The Estate’ Review: Toni Collette And Anna Faris Scheme In Outrageously Tasteless (But Funny) Farce

You may hate yourself in the morning, but if you are in the mood for a completely un-PC, morbidly amusing farce about the need for greed, the new comedy The Estate may be right up your alley. Quite frankly if you know the work of its writer/director Dean Craig, the British filmmaker best known for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/renhc26

Roku Welcomes Netflix To Ad-Streaming Market, Says Originals Chief David Eilenberg: “We’re Fundamentally Different Products”

Roku has welcomed Netflix into the ad streaming market. As SVoD service Netflix this week launches a low-cost, ad-supported tier in 12 territories, Roku Head of Originals David Eilenberg said his platform doesn’t see a direct threat and instead is focused on the benefits of long-term market changes. “We believe the that the catalytic effect […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SQdgJAz

British Independent Film Awards: ‘Aftersun,’ ‘Blue Jean’ & ‘The Wonder’ Lead Nominations 

Scottish filmmaker Charlotte Wells’s debut feature Aftersun leads the nominations for this year’s British Independent Film Awards with a sweeping 16 nods, including Best Director and Best film. The film’s impressive nominations haul includes Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Debut Director (the Douglas Hickox Award) and Best Debut Screenwriter nods for Wells and a Best […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/D5v78K3

European Film Academy Announces Inaugural Month Of European Film

The European Film Academy has unveiled a new public-facing event called the Month of European Film. The initiative consists of a showcase of European cinema taking place in arthouse theatres and other venues in 35 countries across Europe. It will kick off on November 13 and run across the four weeks leading up to the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kxVz8ys

Hong Kong Film Development Council Launches Two Funding Schemes To Boost Asian Co-productions, Streaming Content 

Hong Kong’s government is introducing two new funding schemes under the Hong Kong Film Development Council (HKFDC) aimed at boosting co-productions with other Asian countries and to support the production of streaming content in Hong Kong. The ‘Hong Kong-Asian Film Collaboration Funding Scheme’ will hand out grants of up to HK$9M (US$1.15M) to a maximum of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ix8H4Sg

Johnny Depp Appeals “Erroneous” $2M Trial Win For Amber Heard; ‘Pirates’ & ‘Aquaman’ Stars Head Back To Court For More Battle In Defamation Case

Johnny Depp wants his defamation cake, and he wants to get to eat it too. “This Court should reverse the judgment on Ms. Heard’s Counterclaim as to the April 27 Waldman Statement, but should otherwise affirm the judgment in Mr. Depp’s favor,” declared a filing today by the ex-Pirates of the Caribbean star in Virginia’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IvBGV10

Harry Styles’ Fall Season Is A Sign Of The Times: From Onstage Extrovert To Complex Roles In ‘My Policeman’ & ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

If anyone is having a great autumn, it’s Harry Styles. His Love on Tour jaunt, now in its second leg, boasts a reported running total of $233.5M and it’s still running. It’s the type of tentpole cash that any motion picture studio would envy. Breaking this down: The singer’s 15-night residency at Madison Square Garden […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/euGokaQ

Brooklyn Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving For “No Less Than Five Games”

Amid an escalating crisis around anti-Semitic tropes promoted by all-star point guard Kyrie Irving, the Brooklyn Nets have announced this evening that Irving will be suspended without pay “until he satisfies a series of objective material measures that address the harmful impact of his conduct and the suspension period served is no less than five […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/b7o8sHU

Ian Rankin’s ‘Rebus’ Returns To TV As Viaplay’s Debut UK Original

Sir Ian Rankin’s Rebus detective novels are to be reimagined for Nordic streamer Viaplay, the group’s debut UK drama commission and the first Rebus TV adaptation for nearly 15 years. The six-parter sets down a marker for Viaplay’s ambitions in the UK, having launched in the nation earlier this week. Rankin’s Rebus, which aired for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Pkzt324

‘Chicago Med’ Says Goodbye To Asjha Cooper

NBC’s Chicago Med is saying goodbye to Asjha Cooper who played Dr. Vanessa Taylor for two seasons. Vanessa arrived at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center in search of a job opportunity but she found so much more. Mainly, she reconnected with her birth mother Maggie Lockwood (Marlyne Barrett) whom she told in tonight’s episode about her […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/J43e7Vi

Kelsea Ballerini Returns As Co-Host For 2023 CMT Awards, Date And First Performer Set

CMT and CBS have set the date for the 2023 CMT Music Awards, airing Sunday, April 2, 2023 live from Austin, Texas’ Moody Center for the first time. The fan-voted show and Paramount Global’s signature country music tentpole will again be on CBS and will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Kelsea Ballerini will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UXWPA4y

Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle And Other Marvel Stars To Headline Fundraiser For Wisconsin Democrats

With the midterm elections just days away, Mark Ruffalo, Don Cheadle, Rosario Dawson, Natalia Cordova, and Clark Gregg are on the bill for a fundraiser for Wisconsin Democrats. The online event, billed as “The Marvel Cast Unites To Save Democracy,” is the latest in a line of cast reunions that the state’s party has hosted, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XFzQgjN

IATSE’s New York Local 52 Settles Complaint Filed With NLRB Over Rights Of Nonunion Workers

IATSE Studio Mechanics Local 52 in New York has entered into a settlement agreement with James Harker, a nonunion production worker, in which the union has agreed that it will not discriminate against nonunion workers seeking jobs in the film and TV industry. The case stems from complaints filed by Harker with the National Labor […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dVmPYpM

Christina Applegate Felt “An Obligation” To Finish Filming ‘Dead To Me’ Amid MS Diagnosis: “We’re Going To Do It On My Terms”

Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis during the filming of the third and final season of Dead to Me back in 2021. The Netflix show took a pause for about five months and the star is now recalling how she felt during that time. “There was the sense of, ‘Well, let’s get her some […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZRUnJG8

Universal Orlando To Shut Down Five Attractions To Make Room For New Family Entertainment Based On “Beloved Animated Characters”

Universal Orlando Resort today announced the closing of at least five attractions to make way for what it termed “new family entertainment.” Fievel’s Playland, Woody Woodpecker’s Nuthouse Coaster, Curious George Goes to Town, DreamWorks Destination and Shrek and Donkey’s Meet & Greet will permanently close at end of day on January 15 203, according to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/icrwVgy

Suspect In Attack On Paul Pelosi Pleads Not Guilty To State Charges – Update

2ND UPDATE: David DePape, the suspect arrested in the attack of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband in their San Francisco home, pleaded not guilty to state charges Tuesday. David DePape is facing charges of attempted murder, burglary, elder abuse and assault. His public defender entered the not guilty plea during the arraignment hearing in San […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UModyVK

‘RHOBH’ Season 12 Reunion: Lisa Rinna Clarifies What Was In Manila Envelopes That Never Made It To Air

Lisa Rinna was prepared to showcase her “receipts” during The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 12 reunion, but the content of her manila envelopes was never revealed on air. In the first part of the reunion, Rinna is seen stuffing the couch with a manila envelope but the contents were never opened during the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WyezRpH

Netflix’s ‘My Daughter’s Killer’ Producer Rogan Signs Head Of Production

EXCLUSIVE: My Daughter’s Killer producer Rogan Productions has signed Passion Pictures’ Nicholas Franklin as Head of Production. Franklin replaces Viv Steele, who has exited after seven years. Across a two-decade career, Franklin has worked on the likes of Netflix’s Catching Killers, the BBC’s David Harewood: Psychosis and Me and Channel 4’s Charlie Hebdo: Three Days […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/taoTqlN

Sony Pictures’ Q2 Profit Dips To $202M; Full-Year Forecast Increases

Refresh for latest…: Sony Pictures Entertainment recorded $202 million in operating profit for the three months ended September 30, repping a 30% dip from the comparable period last year. The company said Q2 profits were affected by the absence of new films licensed to digital streaming services and an increase in marketing costs to support […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VZWwTCu