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As the DC Universe enters Chapter One of its era under bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran, Zachary Levi created quite the “fury” on social media after tweeting a message that was anti-Pfizer. Levi quote-tweeted a message by Lyndon Wood that read, “Do you agree or not, that Pfizer is a real danger to the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CyXj2or

The possibility of a writers’ strike is one of the conversations dominating Hollywood right now, but Adam Conover, creator and star of truTV’s Adam Ruins Everything and a WGA West board member, has urged members to filter out “misinformation” and “provocative claims” ahead of talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5Ia8ToF

Helena Bonham Carter appeared in two seasons of The Crown and as the Netflix drama approaches current times, the actor feels that the series shouldn’t continue. Carter played the “spare” Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and was recently asked to comment on Prince Harry’s book. “I don’t really want to contribute to the whole thing. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/57AQh98

Another daytime fixture, Dr. Phil McGraw, is leaving after more than two decades as one of television’s most popular talk show hosts. His syndicated daytime show, Dr. Phil, will end its run with original episodes with the current 2022-2023 television season, the show’s 21st. McGraw’s decision comes as his most recent contract is coming to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Cjc3w8a

MLB Network was pulled off the YouTube TV platform Tuesday as talks broke down over a new carriage agreement, the news coming as the league put the finishing touches on its 2023 regular-season schedule that begins March 30. YouTube TV wrote in a message to its subscribers today that the two sides have been unable […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KH8TuV1

Bravo dropped the trailer for their new limited series SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&B and the stars are seen clashing. The show is set to premiere on Sunday, March 5 at 9:30 p.m. ET and you can watch a preview in the video posted above. One of the familiar faces in the new […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5WTCpzI

EXCLUSIVE: ColorCreative, the management and production company founded by Issa Rae and Deniese Davis, has signed first-generation Liberian-Nigerian filmmaker Tari Wariebi for representation. The signing follows the world premiere of Wariebi’s short We Were Meant To at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, where it received a standing ovation and was nominated for the Short Film […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8EmtQjY

Sarah Michelle Gellar was a female superhero on Buffy, The Vampire Slayer for seven seasons. The actor is now calling out social media trolls that are sometimes not accepting of female-led projects like Captain Marvel or Ms. Marvel despite women proving they can thrive in the genre. “Genre is where women can really succeed and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ifV6KsQ

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of Season 27 of ABC’s The Bachelor It’s week two of Zach Shallcross’ journey to find love on ABC‘s The Bachelor. After his first cocktail party and rose ceremony, Zach was ready to begin exploring his relationships with the 20 women left in the competition. In […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9S8OsvE

Hollywood is mourning the loss of Cindy Williams, the optimistic foil to Penny Marshall’s Laverne in the hit 1970s sitcom Laverne & Shirley. Williams died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after a brief illness, her family told The Associated Press. “The passing of our kind, hilarious mother, Cindy Williams, has brought us insurmountable sadness that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tqxncjk

Too inside baseball for you, Hulu viewers? Whatever the reason, Reboot — Steve Levitan’s show-within-a-show comedy that starred Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville and Judy Greer  — will not see a second season at the streamer. The single-camera comedy followed execs at Hulu (yes, Hulu) who decide to reboot a family comedy from the 2000s. Actors from the original return […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ascXuEo

EXCLUSIVE: Aimee Carrero (The Menu) is set to lead the buddy action-comedy Code 3 opposite Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel Howery. Production is set to begin in February. She will portray Jessica, a newbie paramedic who is eager to learn is well-trained, and is superb under pressure. In the 24-hour shift where she’s training to replace […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5f0wmM9

Legendary Entertainment is partnering with Caroline Fraser of HarperCollins Productions (Carmen Sandiego) to produce a live-action Danny and the Dinosaur film, based on the bestselling children’s picture book series by Syd Hoff. HarperCollins Productions optioned media rights to the series from the Author’s Guild Foundation, which shares them with the Anti-Defamation League Foundation, ORT America, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EAxwaJR

This Australian indie horror film is one of the most fresh and exciting horror discoveries in a long time - put it on your watchlist right now. Don't even read this review or any others, go watch it when it opens without knowing anything more about it. Talk to Me is screening at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in the iconic Midnight section (where classics like Saw and The Blair Witch Project and The Babadook and Hereditary and Cube all premiered years ago), though it originally premiered in Australia last year. Its initial unveiling was at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival last October - this is its first appearance since. Despite not being a world premiere this time, it unquestionably deserves to be featured in Sundance's 2023 Midnight line-up - the horror highlight of the festival. A genuinely scary, entirely thrilling, well-made film that might be the big breakout of this year, with an epic franchise setup similar to Saw . I've been telling anyone that loves horr

It’s official, the Philadelphia Eagles will be meeting with the Kansas City Chiefs for Super Bowl LVII. The NFL teams will match up at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, February 12, 2023, on Fox. The Eagles dominated the San Francisco 49ers in the 2023 NFC Championship Game with a final score of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wr3E6Ho

Obsession can drive a man insane. No doubt about that. This riveting character study explores the intensity that comes with obsession, and how striving for perfection can ruin someone. Magazine Dreams is the second feature film written and directed by up-and-coming filmmaker Elijah Bynum , following his 2017 film Hot Summer Nights (which came out of SXSW). After screening during the first weekend at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, this has become one of the most talked about films at the entire fest. Everyone has something to say. It's being discussed so much not because it's the best film at the fest, but because it's one of those films that everyone must talk about - whether it's the lead performance from Jonathan Majors, the uncomfortable story it tells, or the brutality and intensity of what happens, or whether or not it's actually a good film, and how could it be better. All of this has been a big part of the conversations over the last week and that'

Roseanne Barr is making her return to comedy in a new special on Fox Nation which will debut on Monday, Feb. 13. A teaser for Roseanne Barr: Cancel This! was dropped during the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and San Francisco 49ers. Watch the preview in the video posted above! “Has anybody been […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/MZ0Epc8

The trailer for the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard dropped during the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cincinnati Bengals AFC Championship Game. Paramount+ will premiere the final season on Thursday, Feb. 16 in the U.S. and new episodes of the 10-episode season will be available every Thursday. The trailer also confirmed the addition […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PtOZTVS

One of the shows that Disney+ planned on reviving from the Disney Channel was Lizzie McGuire and Hilary Duff had signed up to star in it. The streamer had fans excited to see what Lizzie and her animated alter ego were up to after all these years. However, things took a steep turn when the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/j1hn2tp

Colin Jost and Michael Che were back roasting the week in politics and pop culture on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” and this time Donald Trump, Kanye West and Walt Disney World took some hits. Jost started off the night by poking fun at Trump after Facebook announced they were reinstating the former President of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EJ5R7Oj

Michael B. Jordan made his Saturday Night Live hosting debut and had the female cast members throwing themselves at him throughout the monologue. When the Creed actor took the stage he said he “had a crazy full circle moment” adding, “We pre-shot some videos for the show and when I got to the studio I […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TZbumtj

Eddie Murphy is ready to bring Donkey back to life and talks about a potential Shrek 5 as well as hopes for a spinoff. “I’d absolutely be open if they ever came with another Shrek, I’d do it in two seconds. I love Donkey,” Murphy told Etalk in an interview. “You know, they did Puss […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OSX4ERW

Bowen Yang is talking about his love for Peacock and gave a shoutout to The Traitors and The Real Housewives of Miami. When the Saturday Night Live star made an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, he was asked about the latest happenings in pop culture. Yang did not hesitate in professing his admiration […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/K3Z6Jpo

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains the name and details of the winner of The Traitors Season 1. Peacock dropped all 10 episodes of the first season of The Traitors on January 12. The show based on a Dutch format called De Verraders and whose BBC One adaptation was a hit in England has crowned its […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vXjx3lW

Damar Hamlin is breaking his silence following the health emergency he suffered on the field during NFL’s Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals. “Now that my brothers have closed a strong-winning season, as I continue to make so much progress recovering, I think it’s finally a good time to share a few things,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ELySkMw

Actor Christina Ricci shared a lengthy post on Instagram Friday questioning The Academy’s decision to review this year’s nominations following Andrea Riseborough’s Best Actress nod for her performance in lowkey indie To Leslie. “Seems hilarious that the ‘surprise nomination’ (meaning tons of money wasn’t spent to position this actress) of a legitimately brilliant performance is […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZEJ5kFs

It’s Oscar nominations week, and a jovial Bill Maher zinged out a few Hollywood jabs to start the second Real Time of the spring. But later in the show, a cranky Maher revealed a dirty little secret about travel that he and other celebrities do all the time “I can’t wait to see who slaps […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gJG36Lp

Shinichiro Watanabe couldn’t make it past the opening scene of the Netflix live-action adaptation of his anime classic, Cowboy Bebop. In talking with Forbes, Watanabe said Netflix sent him “a video to review and check.” But he couldn’t bear to see more than a few minutes of it. “It started with a scene in a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fFiTDpX

Gregory Allen Howard, the first African American screenwriter for a $100 million drama with Remember The Titans, died today in Miami after a brief illness, his publicist said. He was 70. Howard was also the only African American screenwriter to score a $100 million spec script for Remember the Titans, which starred Denzel Washington and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/js3ldmY

The official awards for the 2023 Sundance Film Festival , held in Park City, Utah every January, were announced this evening with a small ceremony held in person in Utah. The festival continued this week with an at-home online series of viewings in addition to all the in-person projections. It was an especially festive year, so many people were excited to be back in Park City in the snow to enjoy films, and a rather impressive selection - 111 features in total screened at Sundance 2023. I enjoyed so many of them, the quality was at its best. The main winners for 2023 including A Thousand and One (made by A.V. Rockwell) and the doc Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project winning the premium top Grand Jury Prizes. In addition, the festival favorite is Radical ( read my glowing review ) along with The Persian Version and Beyond Utopia as the Main Competition Audience Award winners. As always, if any of these films interest you, we hope you note them down and take the time to watch

Everett Quinton, a staple of New York’s post-1960s downtown theater scene and diligent standard-bearer for the outrageously campy and hilariously melodramatic style of performance known as the Ridiculous, died of glioblastoma January 23 in Brooklyn. He was 71. The actor-director’s death was confirmed to The New York Times by friend Julia Campanelli speaking on behalf […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/unpEZkS

Matt Hancock was paid £320,000 ($400,000) to appear on last season’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here and a further £45,000 ($55,700) for Channel 4’s Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, UK parliamentary documents have revealed. UK government rules obliged the former Health Secretary to report in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/P9azIZb

So fresh, much love, so funky, much London. Get in the groove with Rye Lane and you'll never forget Dom and Yas. One of the best original romantic comedy creations in years is the delightfully quirky, exceptionally entertaining Rye Lane , marking the feature directorial debut of filmmaker Raine Allen Miller . Rye Lane just premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is already set for release (in theaters in the UK / on Hulu in the US) from Searchlight Pictures starting in late March this spring. It's one of the many must-see, don't-miss-it, get-your-ticket-right-now films from Sundance this year - its been a fantastic year. I've been recommending it to anyone asking (it was one of my most anticipated of the fest, too). Thankfully everyone else who has seen it so far also loves it (here's one of the best reviews ). The film instantly joins the ranks of beloved Sundance romcom classics like 500 Days of Summer , Before Midnight , Palm Springs , The Big Sick

Longtime college basketball broadcaster Billy Packer, who was a part of 34 Final Fours as a broadcaster for NBC and CBS, died Thursday at the age of 82, according to a tweet from his son. “The Packer Family would like to share some sad news,” tweeted his son Mark, who hosts a show on the ACC […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RYuUJNG

Rick Astley, whose 1987 worldwide hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” is an enduring cultural landmark, has sued rapper Yung Gravy. Astley’s multimillion dollar lawsuit claims that use of an imitation of his voice on the single “Betty (Get Money)” was not authorized. Astley filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles. The suit claims only the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ySAT7Jq

Dean Daughtry, the keyboardist and cowriter behind Atlanta Rhythm Section’s two biggest hits, died Thursday in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 76 and his passing was attributed to “natural causes.” Atlanta Rhythm Section was omnipresent on the radio in the 1970s, thanks to soft-rock hits “So Into You” and “Imaginary Lover.” Daughtry cowrote both. “While ARS […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ilKn68Z

Anyone who has traveled to seaside resort areas around the world will recognize them, the obvious foreigners who spend their days approaching tourists with assorted trinkets to sell and are most often ignored or shooed away by Westerners. Precious few films have put such figures centerstage, but Drift does that and quite a bit more […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/l5PYsem

The Berlinale’s European Film Market (February 16-22) has unveiled a pioneering initiative offering a phone and laptop-free “safe space” where delegates can reflect and decompress. Called the Room Of Stillness, the space is situated in the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation, which is a five-minute walk around the corner from the market’s main Gropius […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SlcVt67

EXCLUSIVE: Aria Studios, a new two-stage £1.6M ($2M) facility that boasts 20,000 sqft of filming space, has officially opened for business in Anglesey, North Wales. The facility, located near the popular Welsh region of Eryri, has been established by indie production company Rondo Media and Welsh broadcaster S4C’s commercial arm S4C Digital Media Limited, with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2nlRUmt

French studio Pathé and film and TV financier and producer Logical Pictures have announced a three co-production and co-financing deal. The operation involving Logical Content Ventures, a new fund operated by Logical Pictures, will see Pathé open up the financing of its films to private investors for the first time in its history. The move […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Iny3elE

USC’s 140th commencement ceremony will have a familiar face as its keynote: Kevin Feige, producer and president of Marvel Studios. A 1995 USC graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts and frequent on-campus speaker, Feige will give the keynote address at the ceremony on May 12. “I’m so excited Kevin Feige is our commencement […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/W6d1nr9

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to take Puppy Bowl to another level as a live television event by simulcasting it across linear networks and streaming platforms from both sides of the merged company. In its first post-merger edition, Puppy Bowl will run on its home network, Animal Planet, where it has been a staple […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zngIxNL

EXCLUSIVE: Garcelle Beauvais (Spider-Man: Homecoming, White House Down) is set to star in the Lifetime original movie Black Girl Missing as part of the network’s Stop Violence Against Women campaign. A new PSA for Black and Missing Foundation will be part of the movie’s rollout featuring Beauvais, who is also executive producing the movie inspired by actual stories of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5LvypH1

UPDATE, 8:30 PM: After nearly two years, Marilyn Manson has reached an agreement with Esmé Bianco to end the Game of Thrones actress’ sexual assault and sexual battery case against him. “Ms. Bianco has agreed to resolve her claims against Brian Warner and Marilyn Manson Records, Inc,” lawyer Howard E. King told Deadline on behalf […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xqj57Lu

Chinonye Chukwu, director of Till, is reacting to the Oscar snub after her film was not nominated at the Academy Awards. In addition, Danielle Deadwyle was left out of the Best Actress nominations for her portrayal of Mamie Till-Mobley, the activist looking for justice after the murder of her son Emmett Till. “We live in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wWReEcA

Kaia Gerber, daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, is weighing in on the “nepo baby” debate. The model-turned-actress is getting candid about the privilege she had breaking into the industry. “I won’t deny the privilege that I have. Even if it’s just the fact that I have a really great source of information and someone to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m90TdGr

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is getting a TV series adaptation coming to Disney+ in 2024. As the show continues to film its first season, creator Rick Riordan is teasing details of what fans can expect. One of the Greek gods from the book series is Ares that will be portrayed by WWE wrestler Adam […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/aSPkcwp

EXCLUSIVE: After helping get this years Sundance Film Festival off the ground with the festival’s opening night movie, Sometimes I Think About Dying, director Rachel Lambert has signed with Range Media Partners. Lambert along with the films star, Daisy Ridley have earned raves following the premiere and the project is now being eyed by several […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oVDEby4

Newly Oscar-nominated composer M.M. Keeravani can now put on his dancing shoes after securing a spot in Best Original Song for his popular song “Naatu Naatu” from the Indian action-comedy film RRR. In speaking with Deadline on Tuesday about his nomination, Keeravani revealed that he was working—and definitely not dancing—at his recording studio on an […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2GRT5r1

Everyone remembers that one teacher they had growing up that changed their lives. There is always at least one teacher who goes above and beyond, who approaches teaching as something more than just a job, or a chance to make kids remember some facts. My favorite teacher growing up was one named Mrs. Richards. Radical is a remarkable film from Mexico made by a filmmaker named Christopher Zalla , best known for his Sundance 2007 film Padre Nuestro before (I actually watched this one at Sundance and reviewed it way back then ). He returns to Sundance again 16 years later to premiere his latest film, based on a true story about a "radical" Mexican teacher in a small border town called Matamoros (see Google Maps ). Going into this film, I was initially expecting a light-hearted comedy, about kids feuding with their teacher. What I was not expecting was to discover a generous, warm-hearted, emotional story about a teacher and his students working together to overcome adversity

James Gunn and Peter Safran are leading the new era of the DC Universe that has already created a lot of noise. The Guardians of the Galaxy director has been known to have a close-knit relationship with the actors he works with and some fans are hoping he doesn’t bring Marvel actors into the new […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/aREMCS9

George Santos has been having quite the year so far as the embattled congressman’s credentials have come into question. Late-night television has impersonated him and the U.S. representative is not impressed by any of them. “I have now been enshrined in late-night TV history with all these impersonations, but they are all TERRIBLE so far,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0mHAp7V

Ira Sachs’ latest film centers on a three-way relationship between two men and a woman as they navigate their way through love, lust and heartbreak. Passages begins on a film set. Tomas (Franz Rogowski), a German man in Paris, is directing a period piece. On set, he’s a hardass, always yelling, screaming and nitpicking about […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/f7WgHU4

Julian Sands went missing 10 days ago and search and rescue teams have continued their efforts around California’s Mt. Baldy in the San Gabriel Mountains. As the search continues, the actor’s family is praising the “heroic” work of the authorities. “Our heartfelt thanks to the compassionate members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department who […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fXCh2y7

The Sundance Institute Science-in-Film initiative with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation named Sophie Barthes’ The Pod Generation as this year’s Feature Film Prize winner. In addition three artists grants went to recipients for three projects in development. The prizes were handed out at a reception following the Appetite for Construction panel at Filmmaker Lodge. The […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fZVW06r

EXCLUSIVE: Shooting on Fantastic Friends season two is set to wrap, with more Harry Potter and Game of Thrones alumni featuring. The show from filmmaker Daniel Sharp follows James and Oliver Phelps, aka the Weasley twins from Harry Potter, as they go on adrenaline-fuelled adventures with magical themes, accompanied by famous faces. We’ve got a first look at the season […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8vBUgT9

EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4’s More 4 is to probe the history of royal scandals in Britain following a year in which the nation’s most famous family has generated many a headline. In The Royals: A History of Scandals, historian Suzannah Lipscomb will speak to experts to reveal some famous royal scandals, and many lesser-known ones. Set in historical houses […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dKz7P5V

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains details from episode 2 of HBO’s The Last Of Us. After narrowly escaping the confines of the strict Boston quarantine zone with their lives intact in the first episode, on continues the dangerous adventures of Joel (Pedro Pascal), Tess (Anna Torv) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) in the second episode of HBO’s live-action adaptation […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/E7Akag4

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the first episode of Fox’s Accused. Michael Chiklis plays a concerned father who is stuck in a moral dilemma about how to handle his increasingly troubled son in the first episode of Fox‘s new anthology series Accused, which premiered Sunday. The episode, titled “Scott’s Story,” opens with Chiklis’ […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/miOy8e4

Based on one of the most sensational and much-discussed short stories of recent times, which was heralded as the most-read story ever to appear in The New Yorker, Cat Person is a disarmingly creepy film with a disturbing edge that will surely trigger further discussion about contemporary dating and romantic protocols. Years ago, a little […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RoLxhE4

Damar Hamlin made an in-person appearance to cheer on his Buffalo Bill teammates in a critical playoff game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The safety was seen going into Highmark Stadium for the first time since his life-threatening medical emergency to wish the Bills good luck in the divisional round game. After greeting his fellow Bills […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XGMmz6I

Coming off a holiday break, Saturday Night Live went with embattled congressman George Santos’ fabulist past claims for its cold open tonight while also spoofing his alleged past as a drag performer. The sketch aired just hours after the real Santos responded to reports that he was a drag performer when he lived in Brazil. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XVjtM6f

Deborah Barak, one of the most prominent, influential and beloved TV business executives of the past three decades, died today, Jan. 21, after a long battle with cancer. She was 65. Barak’s passing comes just two years after she left CBS at the end of 2020. During her 35 years at the company, rising to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xl3Vhbx

It’s a backhanded compliment to Sundance to see such an emotionally-stunning film as Belgian director Veerle Baetens’ When It Melts, which premiered tonight in the festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition, and wonder, right away, why a film of this power won’t be debuting in the official selection at Cannes this year. This is in no […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mKa1B6j

The word “romantic” doesn’t have much place in cinema these days, serving mostly as a modifier for “comedy”. The term “women’s picture” has also passed out of favor since its ’40s heyday, regardless of the fact that the films that exemplified it usually featured strong female characters and almost always pushed back at the pressures […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eHFWDEa

A Justice Department search of President Joe Biden’s Wilmington home resulted in the seizure of six items with classified markings, some of which were from his time in the Senate and some of which were from his tenure as vice president. In a statement, Biden’s personal attorney Bob Bauer said that the DOJ took possession […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iVZPd2U

Stephen Colbert had some harsh words to say about Don Lemon’s outfit on CNN This Morning. The late-night show host took to The Late Show to air out his grievances over Lemon’s fit that he didn’t think was right for the news program. Despite Colbert saying that Lemon was “a dear, dear friend” and that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oJKW1vR

UPDATED with new details on search: The San Bernardino Sheriff Department reported today that the search for actor Julian Sands continues via helicopter only.  “Evidence of avalanches was observed earlier in the week on the west side of the slopes and ground search and rescue efforts continue to be held back,” SBSD said in a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kIteUmG

Alan Komissaroff, senior vice president of news & politics for Fox News, died on Friday, nearly two weeks after suffering a heart attack at his home. Fox News Media CEO Suzanne Scott and President and Executive Editor Jay Wallace informed staffers of his death in a memo. “Alan was a leader and mentor throughout Fox […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WHVKrli

EXCLUSIVE: Allie Fox and his family won’t be returning to The Mosquito Coast as Apple TV+ has opted not to proceed with a third season of the drama series. The decision comes two weeks after Season 2 ended its run with an explosive finale. The series is loosely based on Paul Theroux’s bestselling 1981 novel, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HYiWAPO

Marvel superhero Echo, aka Maya Lopez, played by deaf Native American actress Alaqua Cox, signifies progress in a Hollywood that’s still a real challenge for diverse talent, but there’s so much more to ve done, said Marlee Matlin today at the Sundance Film Festival. The groundbreaking Academy Award winner actor and star of Oscar-winner Coda, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CKWEs0Z

“I love [James] Gunn and so there’s gonna be some really cool things, what they’re doing with DC, and I definitely will be in more than just one,” Jason Momoa said Friday at the Sundance Film Festival when asked about his DC Universe future. “There’s room for me to play a couple different [roles],” the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/seKuMNt

One of CBS’ longest-running scripted shows, NCIS: Los Angeles, will be coming to an end after 322 episodes. Its current 14th season will be the show’s last, with the series finale set for May 14, airing on the network and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+. The NCIS spinoff, starring LL Cool J and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7uf9KS4

The executive producer of CNN This Morning is departing the show and moving to the 11 PM hour of CNN Tonight hosted by Laura Coates. Eric Hall’s exit comes less than three months after the revamped morning show’s debut. The network has not yet named a successor, but one is expected soon, according to a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hIasHi7

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has revealed the official cause of death for actor Leslie Jordan, who died last year in October at age 67 following a minor car crash. The official cause was sudden heart failure due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the coroner’s office said. It was deemed a natural death. Jordan died on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8oNTFnW

Little Richard left this mortal coil in 2020, but tonight the architect of rock’n’roll is coming to shake up the Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Park City vet Lisa Cortés, Little Richard: I Am Everything premieres at 9 PM MST at the Library Center Theatre as one of the Robert Redford founded fest’s opening night […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NZv354O

Director Emily Atef and producer Xénia Maingot paid tribute to late French actor Gaspard Ulliel on the first of anniversary of his death at a screening in London of his last feature More Than Ever on Thursday evening. The title was the last feature film production Ulliel worked on before he died in a skiing […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hWcYirZ

Netflix’s landmark entry into ad-supported streaming, which began last November, is off to a “solid” start and will soon bring in at least $3 billion in annual revenue, executives said. “The hardest step is that first step as you’re crawling,” Co-CEO Greg Peters said during the company’s fourth-quarter earnings interview. Netflix’s decision to offer a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6lMvG4a

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline hears that Warner Bros. Television is developing a limited series about Buster Keaton that has Oscar and Emmy winner Rami Malek playing the vaudeville-turned-silent comedy movie star. Matt Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions, Malek and David Weddle are producing, and we understand that The Batman director is set to helm. Three-time Emmy winner […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JT2X6SN

Dennis Quaid is set to star opposite David Oyelowo in Paramount+’s new original series Bass Reeves, from Yellowstone co-creator/showrunner Taylor Sheridan. Bass Reeves brings the legendary lawman of the wild west to life. Reeves (Oyelowo), known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and possibly inspiration for “The Lone Ranger,” worked in the post-Reconstruction […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/msdSXGW

Instead of go-go Power Rangers for the 30th anniversary special on Netflix, at least one prominent cast member is singing no-go. “For the record I never said no,” Johnson tweeted on Wednesday. “I just didn’t say yes to what was offered. But other fun stuff is in store! Looking forward to watching my friends kick ass!” Netflix […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6QT20De

"I thought this key only opened the right doors. But it turned this dream into a nightmare." Wow. Another magnificent short film made by students at the French animation school known as GOBELINS in Paris. This short is called Hôtel Nuit Noire , which in English is titled Midnight Hotel . "What if it were possible to meet one another in our sleep? One night, three strangers find themselves in a Hotel of dreams. They must navigate this strange world together before dawn." This short is less than 7 minutes, but is split into three chapters, each about a different character. Along with a sumptuous, moody score, it's a seriously bewitching animated short with a magical vibe that reminds me of Miyazaki's movies. This is one of these mesmerizing shorts where we recommend that everyone turn off the lights, go full screen, turn up the volume, and enjoy. Thanks to Vimeo Staff Picks for the tip on this short. Full description from Vimeo : "What if it were po

Prepare yourself for more crossovers, NCIS fans, because the latest one didn’t do half-bad for CBS. Monday’s first-ever crossover between NCIS and its spinoffs NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: Hawai’i helped boost the eye’s viewership averages in delayed viewing. The 20-year-old mothership posted the night’s top seven-day playback in viewers (11.25 million) making it Monday’s No. 1 non-sports primetime program […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/U2EFY48

"We are the beings that need to survive in order to keep this planet alive." An early teaser has launched for yet another upcoming Sundance 2023 film , this one titled Divinity , playing in the Next section at the fest kicking off this week. From writer / director Eddie Alcazar, Divinity is also produced by Steven Soderbergh, along with a handful of other producers. The short description explains: Two mysterious brothers abduct a mogul during his quest for immortality. Meanwhile, a seductive woman helps them launch a journey of self-discovery. It's a retro sci-fi thriller shot in black & white. Starring an impressive cast: Stephen Dorff , Moises Arias , Jason Genao , Karrueche Tran , Bella Thorne , and Scott Bakula . Sundance adds that "Alcazar leads a skilled team of creative collaborators to construct this world, and together they conjure a boldly lit black and white wonder with untold mysteries hidden in the shadows." With music by DJ Muggs & Dean

EXCLUSIVE: Former Netflix exec Janice Lee has joined Fifth Season as Vice President, Film Development and Production, with longtime team member Kara Duncan being promoted to the same role. The news comes as the global film and TV studio, formerly known as Endeavor Content, kicks off the year with four films heading to Sundance and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/w1jn3FT

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is handing many of its UK and Ireland staff a one-off payment of £1,000 ($1,200) to help combat the cost of living crisis. All central WBD staff who earn under £60,000 ($73,000) have received the one-off lump payment and will get a free lunch once a week until April and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iv4dRTa

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains plots points from the series finale of New Amsterdam. So long, good doctors of New Amsterdam: The drama about an old public hospital from creator/executive producer David Schulner, director/executive producer Peter Horton and Universal Television ended its five-season run Tuesday on NBC. Launched in 2018, the series was inspired by […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PXcvIsG

Lisa Joy, the Emmy-nominated writer, director and producer of shows like Westworld and Pushing Daisies, has been selected as Jury President for this year’s Series Mania Festival and its International Competition. In a cocktail event at the Général de France at Los Angeles, Laurence Herszberg, Founder and General Director, and Frederic Lavigne, Artistic Director, of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tib0xWD

Almost a year after his mental health was called into question, former porn star Ron Jeremy has been officially deemed incompetent to stand trial on multiple rape charges. In a hearing today at a Hollywood Boulevard courthouse, Judge Ronald S. Harris  declared that the nearly 70-year-old alleged serial predator is in an “incurable neurocognitive decline.” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZYKxuAo

EXCLUSIVE: Argentinian filmmaker Santiago Mitre (Argentina, 1985) has signed with CAA for representation. Mitre is a writer, director and producer whose most recent feature, Argentina, 1985, last week claimed the Golden Globe for Best Non-English Language Film. The film, co-produced with Amazon Studios, watches as a team of lawyers takes on the heads of Argentina’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m78Hf3n

EXCLUSIVE: Creatives from Jax Media and Universal International Studios (UIS) have talked up “subverting traditional narratives” by bringing “heart and warmth” to upcoming Channel 4 religious comedy Everyone Else Burns. The Simon Bird-starrer is the first to hail from Jax’s UK office, headed up by former Baby Cow exec Molly Seymour, and follows a family […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GAz0vBD

Andy Cohen is usually the one asking the questions but the tables were flipped when The Real Housewives executive producer made an appearance on HBO Max’s Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? Chris Wallace put Cohen in the hot seat when he brought up The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Jen Shah, who was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6TbetGA

"Being a Mandalorian's not just learning about how to fight, you also have to know how to navigate the galaxy. That way you'll never be lost." Disney has revealed the first trailer for Season 3 of the hit show The Mandalorian , finally returning to the screen after nearly three years. The last season of Mando aired back in late 2020, and so much has happened since then! There's been a number of other Star Wars series to fill the gap (watch Andor if you haven't seen it yet) along with many more changes around the world. Creator Jon Favreau wrote all eight episodes of this new season, working with Noah Kloor on the third and Dave Filoni on the fourth and seventh episodes. "The Mandalorian will cross paths with old allies and make new enemies as he and Grogu continue their journey together." Starring Pedro Pascal , Katee Sackhoff , Carl Weathers , Amy Sedaris , Emily Swallow , and Giancarlo Esposito . There's Jedi! And more of Grogu! And tons of

“Our people are scattered, like stars in the galaxy,” booms Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin about his Mandalorian kin in the season 3 trailer for Disney+’s The Mandalorian. “What are we? What do we stand for?” he continues. The bounty hunter is attempting to reunite his people on their tragic home planet of Mandalore. Tragic in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7ZDrW3N

Disney+ released the trailer for Tha Mandalorian Season 3 during halftime of the NFL Super Wild Card matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Star Wars spinoff from Lucasfilm will start streaming on March 1. Watch the trailer in the video posted above. “Our people are scattered like stars in the galaxy,” Pedro […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KJAgdYq

Lisa Marie Presley will be laid to rest at Graceland where a public memorial service is being planned. The artist and daughter of Elvis Presley died last Thursday, January 12 at the age of 54. “A memorial service for Lisa Marie Presley has been arranged for Sunday, January 22 at 9:00 am on the front […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7XhVHcT

Netflix has unveiled hopes for its next Squid Game with the streamer’s largest ever Korean TV and film slate. The 34-strong slate was revealed this morning in Korea and features a wealth of previously announced and new content in both the scripted and non-scripted space. Six Korean movies feature including sci-fi thriller JUNG-E and Kill […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Y8GzTEA

Dexter Fletcher was at the Critics Choice Awards and dropped a hint that his latest film Ghosted could be dropping in April. “Production is well-wrapped,” he told Deadline on the red carpet about the film starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas. “I’m just putting the finishing touches to it now. It’ll be ready for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RIGF9iz

Jean Smart tonight won her second straight Critics Choice Award for her starring role in HBO Max’s Hacks. She was not on hand to accept the trophy for Best Actress in a Comedy Series because the five-time Emmy winner had tested positive for Covid, a rep for Smart confirmed to Deadline. As Deadline reported earlier […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nikyNqt

Seth Rogen took the stage at the Critics Choice Awards to present the winner of Best Comedy Series. However, the comedic actor had some notes for the organizers of the ceremony and proceeded to put the CW, the network airing the event, on blast. Rogen said that it was his first time at the Critics […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lVktasd

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery star Janelle Monáe was the recipient of the SeeHer Award at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday for their inclusive work and representation in Hollywood. The SeeHer Award recognizes people who advocate for gender equality, defy stereotypes, portray characters with authenticity and push boundaries in the industry. During their […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1Qq0NuL

The award-winning documentary Navalny could be crowned with an Oscar nomination later this month, but the man whose story is told in it has never seen the film. Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader, remains behind bars under a lengthy sentence after daring to criticize President Vladimir Putin. “For me, that’s a very bitter part […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4fsyvoS

Outgoing BFI festivals director Tricia Tuttle has joined the National Film And Television School as Acting Head of Department for the directing fiction course. Tuttle’s role at the NFTS will be part-time until she completes her duties at the BFI following BFI Flare, the organization’s LGBTQIA+ film festival, in March, at which point she will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/L7SW8Ie

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains plot points from the season 2 premiere of Mayor of Kingstown. The Jeremy Renner starrer returned to Paramount+ today to address the fallout from last season’s prison riot and the escape of big bad Milo Sutter (Aiden Gillen). Here, Hugh Dillon — who created the drama with Taylor Sheridan and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eyDQt3u

A new Miss Universe was crowned in New Orleans, Louisiana from the 84 beauty queens that entered the pageant. Harnaaz Sandhu, the representative from India and the titleholder from the previous year, crowned R’Bonney Gabriel of USA as the new Miss Universe. The second runner-up went to Andreina Martinez Founier of the Dominican Republic and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zcj3fVt

Kathryn Hahn is reprising her WandaVision role in the Disney+ spinoff series Agatha: Coven of Chaos and is teasing that there could be “a little song here or there.” Viewers of the Marvel series will remember that when Agnes was revealed to be the sorceress Agatha in the WandaVision series it was through a song […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tbwEPdG

EXCLUSIVE: Kristen Stewart here conducts an in-depth interview with Vicky Krieps, who shines as Empress Elisabeth in Corsage, the IFC film which has put the actress and director Marie Kreutzer in Oscar contention for a film shortlisted as Austria’s pic for Best International film. Stewart is a big fan of the film, and draws out […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/e60yh8x

Todd Field is recalling the moment he found out that Harve Weinstein’s Miramax had acquired his debut film In the Bedroom at the Sundance Film Festival and how Tom Cruise’s advice saved him. Weinstein was known to reshape the visions of filmmakers and Field was worried that when his film as acquired, he would have […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8oFSBkx

Prince Harry has said he trimmed down his tell-all memoir Spare and chose not to publish certain details as he knew his family would never forgive him if they were made public. In a new interview, the Duke of Sussex told British newspaper The Daily Telegraph that the original initial transcript for Spare was twice […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nLMtHf5

Bella Ramsey isn’t going to be pigeonholed. Especially when it comes to gender identity. Ramsey first gained a fervent fan club for playing the strong young ruler Lyanna Mormont in HBO’s Game of Thrones between 2016 and 2019. Now, she’s set to star in HBO’s heavily promoted series The Last of Us, a dystopian thriller […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/inQI6NW

A column chronicling conversations and events on the awards circuit. AFI president and CEO Bob Gazzale spoke a real truth about the money-making Hollywood awards machine as he opened the proceedings for Friday’s annual AFI Awards honoring the year’s best in movies in television as chosen by a distinguished jury. “This is the only event […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/U06sp3r

Netflix is not proceeding with a second season of Uncoupled, its comedy series from Emily in Paris creator Darren Star and Modern Family veteran Jeffrey Richman. The cancellation is not surprising. The series, starring Neil Patrick Harris, barely registered on Netflix’s weekly Top 10 rankings, making a single appearance at #6 following its July 29 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BNpmv0E

He's back!! Hulu has revealed a first look teaser trailer for History of the World, Part II , a long awaited sequel to Mel Brooks iconic comedy classic History of the World, Part I . Originally released in 1981, that anthology film features a series of vignettes mocking and making fun of great moments in human history. This follow-up sequel does the same, except they've turned it into a sketch comedy series that will play out over four nights. And there's a massive cast of special guests - here's a sampling of a few of them: Pamela Adlon, Tim Baltz, Zazie Beetz, Jillian Bell, Ronny Chieng, Rob Corddry, Danny DeVito, David Duchovny, Jay Ellis, Josh Gad, Kimiko Glenn, Brandon Kyle Goodman, Jake Johnson, Richard Kind, Johnny Knoxville, Lauren Lapkus, Jenifer Lewis, Poppy Liu, Joe Lo Truglio, Jason Mantzoukas, Ken Marino, Jack McBrayer, Zahn McClarnon, Charles Melton, Kumail Nanjiani, Brock O'Hurn, Andrew Rannells, Emily Ratajkowski, Sam Richardson, Nick Robinson, Set

Gordon Edwards Burns, an Alabama TV personality nicknamed “Country Boy Eddie” who was an early supporter of Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Emmy Lou Harris and other budding country superstars, has died at 92. His family confirmed his death but did not provide a cause, saying merely that he died “peacefully at his home” in Warrior, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7nNtXcD

"Thanks for being my dad." "Thanks for being my son." Gravitas has revealed an official US trailer for an Australian coming-of-age drama titled Ocean Boy , which is the rather generic US title for this film. The original Australian title is Bosch & Rockit , which is the name of the two kids that the film is about - and it fits better than something as bland as "Ocean Boy". Inspired by true events, the film is stirring, provocative and peppered with laconic Australian humor, a compelling story about the light and shade of life, reflecting strength & vulnerability. In the late summer along the coast, Bosch, a young father goes on the run for drug dealing with his surf gang. In tow is his son, Rockit, who believes he's on a magical holiday. Filmed at iconic Byron Bay, against the canvas of Australia's famous east coast surf beaches and rain forests, Ocean Boy is a raw and unapologetic exploration of unconscious parenting and the deeper them

"It's just a war." Is it, though?? Saban Films has revealed an official trailer for an action movie war thriller called Ambush , the first film directed by veteran producer Mark Burman. This Vietnam War thriller will be out to watch in February, another of these dime-a-dozen forgettable action films they're dropping out all the time now. A group of young elite commandos, led by Captain Drummond are tasked with collecting highly classified information that can change the fate of the war. The action film stars Jonathan Rhys Meyers , Connor Paolo , Aaron Eckhart , Mara Lane , Patrick R. Walker , and Jason Genao . There's not much to this one except the standard war action footage you've seen so many times before. Yet another jingoistic movie for everyone to skip, despite Eckhart in the cast. Take a look below if you want to check it out anyway. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Mark Burman's Ambush , direct from Saban's YouTube : Aaron