Posts

Showing posts from August, 2024

Pre-Planned Explosion On London Film Set Spreads “Out Of Control” Near O2 Arena

A pre-planned “controlled explosion” on an east London film set spiraled “out of control” near The O2 arena in Silvertown, per the London Fire Brigade. “The fire in #Silvertown followed a controlled explosion at a film set which spread out of control,” the organization wrote on X Aug. 31. “Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FdtvExR

‘Battleground’ Review: War Is Hell In Gianni Amelio’s Atmospheric But Dramatically Underpowered WW1 Drama – Venice Film Festival

The battleground in veteran Italian director Gianni Amelio’s atmospheric feature is nominally Europe in the last furlong of the 1914-18 conflict, but the real subject is the war that the Italian government declared on its own people. There are aspects of this all-too-true story, based loosely on Carlo Patriarca’s 2020 novel The Challenge, that will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HgS2Kmu

Michael Gracey On Telling Singer Robbie Williams’ Life Story As Musical With A Most Unusual Twist

After today’s Telluride premiere of Better Man, the cat will be out of the bag. Or, more appropriately, the monkey will be out of the barrel. The film covers Robbie Williams’ larger-than-life ascension from the bad boy in the Brit boy band Take That to superstar solo artist – with all the drug and alcohol […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/l76BuHq

‘Big Brother’ Season 26 Week 6 Eviction: BB Shocker As Major Houseguest Is Voted Out At End Of T’kor Clottey’s HOH

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 26, Episode 21, which aired on Thursday, August 29. T’kor Clottey’s reign as Big Brother’s HOH ended tonight, and another eviction sent a housemate out the front door. Clottey’s job as HOH was made slightly easier when Tucker Des Lauriers volunteered as a pawn. In […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NgeAsr9

Thrilling Behind-the-Scenes Look at Jason Reitman's 'Saturday Night'

Image
"We were trying as much as possible to recreate a set we're all familiar with." Sony Pictures has debuted a fantastic behind-the-scenes featurette for the upcoming Saturday Night movie, a new film from director Jason Reitman . It was just announced as part of the 2024 Telluride Film Festival line-up screening this weekend, premiering there before heading to TIFF next. At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed TV forever. Find out what happened in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. With Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Lamorne Morris, Kim Matula, Finn Wolfhard, Nicholas Braun, Cooper Hoffman, Andrew Barth Feldman, Kaia Gerber, Tommy Dewey , Willem Dafoe , Matthew Rhys , and J.K. Simmons . This is an exciting inside look at what they

Mandy Moore & Milo Ventimiglia Have ‘This Is Us’ Reunion On Rewatch Podcast

It’s a Pearson family reunion, and “the big three” is about to welcome a new addition. As This Is Us stars Milo Ventimiglia and Mandy Moore reunited for the latter’s rewatch podcast That Was Us, they recreated a behind-the-scenes photo of their characters Jack and Rebecca Pearson, baby bump and all. “#ThisIsUs now and #ThatWasUs […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Y1gb5S6

Journey’s Jonathan Cain & Neal Schon Reach Legal Solution Amid Stadium Tour

As Journey continues its stadium tour with Def Leppard and Steve Miller, two of its members have finally settled a legal dispute. Jonathan Cain announced Wednesday that the Delaware Chancery Court has appointed a third independent director, former Vice Chancellor Joseph Slights, for his and bandmate Neal Schon‘s Freedom 2020 business subsidiary. “Mr. Schon is […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sUQJC1n

Luca Guadagnino’s Daniel Craig Feature ‘Queer’ Landing At A24

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that A24 has taken US on Luca Guadagnino’s next movie Queer, starring Daniel Craig. Since I saw early footage for this film a year ago in Italy, A24 was always seen as the destination for the filmmakers given the distributor’s finesse in handling edgy fare, which is exactly what this William […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6nREUNw

Amandla Stenberg Says ‘Acolyte’ Cancelation Is “Not A Huge Shock” After “Vitriol” From ‘Star Wars’ Fans

Amandla Stenberg has broken her silence on the cancellation of The Acolyte, following what she called a “rampage of vitriol” from fans. After Lucasfilm previously opted not to proceed with a second season of the Star Wars spin-off series, the actress explained why the show’s abrupt cancelation was “not a huge shock” for her when […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Hapl8SL

Activate The Hot Tub Time Machine! Doc Talk Podcast Soaks In TIFF Nonfiction Lineup With Festival’s Chief Documentary Programmer

Take one conservative anti-Trumper, add a liberal Hollywood filmmaker, toss them in a Hot Tub Time Machine, and what comes out? One of the most talked-about documentaries set to premiere at next month’s Toronto Film Festival. In the new episode of Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, TIFF’s chief documentary programmer Thom Powers joins the show to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BIeUca2

First Promo Trailer for 'Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature' Environmental Doc

Image
"The 21st century is a tricky time. Our future isn't clear." Le Bons Clients revealed a festival promo trailer for Miyazaki, Spirit of Nature , yet another new documentary film about Hayao Miyazaki . There have been so many of them recently, including another one at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. This one is made by a French filmmaker named Leo Favier and is originally titled Miyazaki, L'Esprit de la Nature - it'll be premiering at the 2024 Venice Film Festival in their Venice Classics section. The new film is being described as the "first documentary to focus on Miyazaki's deep connection to nature and the environmental themes expressed through his films." Featuring archival footage, interviews, conversations and more - the doc takes a closer look at Miyazaki-san's relationship with our environment and Mother Earth. Examining his passion for animation and advocacy for the natural world. Yep this is a must watch doc for me! Especially becaus

Edgar Bronfman “Exiting” $6B Bid For Paramount, Clears Way For Skydance Merger

The Paramount Global ball is back in Skydance’s court as Edgar Bronfman has suddenly discontinued his short-lived $6 billion bid for the Shari Redstone-run media giant. “Tonight, our bidding group informed the special committee that we will be exiting the go-shop process. It was a privilege to have the opportunity to participate,” Bronfman announced Monday […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TyJgd4b

Judge In Fubo Lawsuit Against Disney, Fox And Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes February Start To Jury Trial

The judge who blocked Disney, Fox Corp. and Warner Bros. Discovery from launching streaming service Venu Sports after a lawsuit by Fubo wants the parties to return to court in a bit more than two weeks. U.S. District Court Judge Margaret Garnett issued an order Monday for a pretrial conference in New York to be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kHvazDE

Zoë Kravitz Says She’s “Waiting By The Phone” For ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News

Sometimes celebrities have more in common with their fans than one might think, and such is the case for Zoë Kravitz, who — like impatient HBO viewers everywhere — is “waiting by the phone” for news on the timeline for the long-anticipated third season return of David E. Kelley‘s Big Little Lies. “I’m waiting to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/NZvUCPs

Everything We Know About The ‘We Were Liars’ Show So Far

Prime Video’s next YA book-based TV show with a big audience and set at the beach will likely be We Were Liars, based on the book by E. Lockhart. The rights to the best-selling novel were optioned in 2022 by Julie Plec’s My So-Called Company and Universal Television. Read on for everything we know about […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tAhzJdm

Quentin Tarantino Says He Has “No Desire” To Watch ‘Toy Story 4’: “I Don’t Care If It’s Good”

Quentin Tarantino doesn’t want to play with Toy Story anymore. The famed director recently appeared on an episode of the comedy podcast Club Random with Bill Maher, where, among other things, he discussed the difficulties of wrapping up a trilogy in a satisfying manner for the audience. Because of his love for the initial Toy […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kTylYXe

Netflix UK Boss Insists ‘Baby Reindeer’ Is “Not A Documentary” Amid Lawsuit

Amid an ongoing lawsuit, Netflix is standing by Baby Reindeer as a dramatic work of fiction. Anne Mensah, the streamer’s vice president of original series, emphasized the importance of the Richard Gadd-created series for resulting in an increase of male abuse survivors seeking support as she appeared at this week’s Edinburgh TV Festival. “It was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/P6zRFpN

‘Only Murders In The Building’ Season 3 Recap: What To Remember For Season 4

Only Murders in the Building Season 4 will take the trusty trio of investigators Charles-Haden Savage (Steve Martin), Oliver Putnam (Martin Short) and Mabel Mora (Selena Gomez) from Season 3’s Broadway stage to Hollywood. Season 4 will also follow Season 3’s expanded cast, with Meryl Streep returning among others alongside a large group of newcomers. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4Y6my5Q

Trailer for 'How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies' Thai Comedy

Image
"It's good to have you around. It's fun." Well Go USA has unveiled the official US trailer for a Thai dramedy movie titled How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies in English, originally known as just Lahn Mah in Thai. Made by Thai filmmaker Pat Boonntipat , this already opened in theaters in Thailand earlier this year, and it will be soon getting a US release in select theaters (this Sept). After his grandmother is diagnosed with cancer, a scheming young man moves in to care for her, motivated by a desire to secure her fortune for himself. Unfortunately for him, it turns out that winning Grandma's favor is no easy feat. This stars Putthipong Assaratanakul (aka Billkin ) as M, Usha Seamkhum as Amah, Sanya Kunakorn , Sarinrat Thomas , Pongsatorn Jongwilas , & Tontawan Tantivejaku . I have to say - this film actually looks really sweet and sentimental, a nice comedy but also a heartwarming story about these two connecting despite his original intentions. T

‘Big Brother’ Season 26 Week 5 Eviction: Tucker Des Lauriers’ HOH Ends With The Housemates Playing It Safe

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 26, Episode 18, which aired on Thursday, August 22. Tucker Des Lauriers’ chaotic reign as Head of Household (HOH) on Big Brother ended with the housemates propping up his game. Season 26 of the reality series competition has been anything but predictable, and in Week […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SAe5o9C

Sony Sets November Release For Crunchyroll Title ‘Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom’

Sony announced on Thursday that Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom, Crunchyroll’s new animated feature continuing the story of the anime series Overlord and the same-name series of novels from Kugane Maruyama, hits theaters November 8. Other titles opening that weekend include Lionsgate’s holiday family comedy The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Edward Berger’s Focus awards prospect Conclave, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/sCoxtu7

John Cena Says Filming Sex Scenes Is “Really Embarrassing” But Not As Tough As Appearing Nearly Naked At The Oscars

John Cena opened up about baring it all in front of a camera for the big screen or in a room full of Hollywood A-listers at the Oscars. In a new interview, Cena said that filming intimate scenes is not a pleasant experience and on Club Shay Shay, “it’s the worst.” “There are so many […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BIu2Fbl

Modern ‘Dorian Gray’ Series In Works At Netflix From Katie Rose Rogers, Rina Mimoun & Berlanti Prods.

EXCLUSIVE: The Picture Of Dorian Gray is getting a TV series treatment with The Grays, which is in development at Netflix, Deadline has learned. It hails from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television where the company is based. A rep for Netflix declined comment. Written by Katie Rose Rogers, The Grays is a contemporary take […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XTirGJ6

‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: Jenn’s Hometown Dates Strengthen Some Connections While Calling Others Into Question

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette. Four men are left vying for Jenn Tran’s heart on The Bachelorette, and it’s time for hometown dates. Monday night’s episode began with yet another cold open, this time featuring Jonathan’s sister-in-law explaining that she and his brother said “I love you” after […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dfVaIyS

Streaming Services Struggle With Churn Despite Continued Growth As Even Buzzy Shows Can’t Keep Subscribers Around

Even as streaming continues to grow, subscribers are still cycling through the premium services to watch their favorite shows, rather than committing to any or all of them. According to Samba TV’s latest State of Viewership Report, U.S. households watched a record level of streaming content in the first half of the year, up 40% […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lkDZ0Fd

Chappell Roan Reaches High Of No. 2 On Billboard 200 Chart; Taylor Swift Maintains Top Spot

Chappell Roan’s success is H-O-T-T-O-G-O. The singer-songwriter, who has seen a meteoric ascent into pop superstardom, has reached a new high of No. 2 on the Billboard 200 Chart with her debut studio album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, second only to Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department, still dominating for a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0Z3tUKJ

Caitlin Clark Breaks WNBA Rookie Assist Record

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists by a rookie in a single season during a Sunday game against Seattle Storm. The Iowa-hailing player surpassed the record previously held by Ticha Penicheiro, who had 225 assists in 1998 while playing for the Sacramento Monarchs. “Super proud of you,” the Portuguese guard […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/87N5nDZ

Alain Delon Dies: Iconic French Actor Was 88

French acting star Alain Delon, whose many iconic roles included Le Samouraï, Plein Soleil and The Leopard, has died in France at the age of 88. The actor’s children said in a press statement to the AFP that their father had died in his long-time chateau home in the village of Douchy on Sunday. More […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bSZWigT

How To Watch The Democratic National Convention & What The News Networks Have Planned

The 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago at the United Center beginning Monday, August 19 and runs until Thursday, August 22. Programming begins as early as 7 a.m. local time/8 a.m. ET with delegation breakfasts, and blocs of events are broken up into morning, midday and evening sessions. Primetime events takes place in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hKWH7o3

‘Friends’ Co-Creators Recall Standing Up to NBC Executive Who Objected To Monica Sleeping With Someone On A First Date

While Friends was considered progressive for its time, the ‘90s classic sitcom faced its fair share of network pushback. Co-creators David Crane and Marta Kauffman recalled that they once had to stand up to an NBC executive who wanted to change Monica Geller’s (Courteney Cox) pilot plot, which featured her sleeping with someone on a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SUEeHwo

Cailee Spaeny Almost Starred In Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Little Mermaid’

Before there was Priscilla, Cailee Spaeny revealed that her first collaboration with Sofia Coppola was an eventually scrapped version of The Little Mermaid. “My first-ever callback was through Sofia,” the Alien: Romulus star told Empire. “It was for [Coppola’s] The Little Mermaid, [which] ended up not getting made. I sent this weird self-tape, playing a mermaid […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gYxvIkL

Jonathan Bailey Confirms ‘Bridgerton’ Return For Season 4 As Anthony

Viscount Anthony Bridgerton is staying put. Jonathan Bailey confirmed today that he will be back reprising his role as the eldest Bridgerton sibling in the upcoming fourth season of the hit Netflix period drama. Like was the case in Season 3, focused on his younger brother Colin (Luke Newton) finding love with Penelope Featherington (Nicola […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IoxWbSc

Missouri Woman Charged For Scheme To Steal Graceland From Presley Family

After a judge halted the foreclosure sale of Elvis Presley‘s Memphis home, Graceland, a Missouri woman has been charged in the alleged scheme to steal the property from the Presley family. Lisa Jeanine Findley (aka Lisa Holden, Lisa Howell, Gregory Naussany, Kurt Naussany, Lisa Jeanine Sullins and Carolyn Williams) was arrested Friday on federal charges […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PlwGoRt

‘Love Island USA’ Season 6 Reunion: Peacock Drops First Look Teaser Of Cast Special

Peacock has dropped the first-look Love Island USA Season 6 reunion teaser. The cast of the dating reality series reunited to relive all the season-long drama from the villa and find out which couples are together and who have called it quits. “The most dramatic season of Love Island USA isn’t over yet,” host Ariana Madix says […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UTfJNGr

Crooked Media Union Unanimously Ratifies First 3-Year Deal More Than A Year After Organizing Under WGAE

The content creators of Crooked Media officially have themselves a deal after the 61-member bargaining unit unanimously agreed to ratify their first collective bargaining agreement since unionizing under the Writers Guild of America East. The new three-year agreement includes an 15% increase to base salary and a minimum starting salary of $80,000 effective immediately upon […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oOyskJx

Writer-Director Alex Song-Xia On How They Turned Their Unique LGBTQ+ Experience Into A Driving Lesson  — HollyShorts Film Festival  

In Really Good Driver, which debuted at the Oscar-qualifying HollyShorts Film Festival, an Asian American mom (Keiko Agena) teaches her grown-up child (Alex Song-Xia) how to drive, forcing both of them to confront the slightly dangerous task at hand while resurfacing tensions between them in the past. Song-Xia, who wrote, directed and stars in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZjSyBKO

Gena Rowlands Dies: ‘The Notebook’, ‘Gloria’ And ‘A Woman Under the Influence’ Star Was 94

Gena Rowlands, whose captivating work as the elder and dementia-ridden Allie in The Notebook moved moviegoers, has died at 94. Rowlands died this afternoon at her home in Indian Wells, CA, where she was surrounded by family. No cause of death was given, but the retired actress had been battling Alzheimer’s disease, ironic in light […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OFkT23R

Winsome Sinclair Dies: Veteran Casting Pro On ‘The Best Man’, ‘Amistad’ & A Dozen Spike Lee Films Was 58

Winsome Sinclair, a veteran casting professional who worked on scores of films and TV shows — many as casting director — including Malcolm D. Lee’s The Best Man, Steven Spielberg’s Amistad, the Gabrielle Union series Being Mary Jane and a dozen Spike Lee movies, died August 12 of colon cancer on Long Island. She was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yTAuPb8

List Of Hollywood & Media Layoffs So Far In 2024: From Paramount To Warner Bros Discovery To CNN

After the COVID-19 pandemic, two strikes in Hollywood and with the impact of streaming and the advent of A.I, the media landscape has continued to shift and consolidate, as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav predicted as recently as the 2024 Allen & Co. Sun Valley Retreat. Zazlav knows whereof he speaks, with his own […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/w9AKWmq

Judge Sets Sale Of Landmark Theatres, Other Charles Cohen Properties In Foreclosure Auction

A New York State Supreme Court judge set a November 8 auction date for properties owned by Charles Cohen’s Cohen Realty Enterprises, including the U.S. Landmark and UK Curzon arthouse cinema chains he acquired in 2018 and 2019. Fortress Credit Corp. sued Cohen earlier this year for defaulting on a large loan backed by Landmark […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0vDtceb

‘All American: Homecoming’ Star Rhoyle Ivy King On Nate’s Season 3 Journey, Creating Complex Queer Characters & Saying Goodbye To CW Series

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of All American: Homecoming. As All American: Homecoming approaches the midway point of its final season, the writers are not taking their foot off the brake. Monday’s episode saw Simone [Geffri Maya] continue to cope with her cancer diagnosis as all her friends try to support […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/x1lEKqN

Casting Assistants Vote Unanimously In Favor Of Teamsters Representation

Casting assistants officially have union representation, after the group unanimously voted to organize under the Teamsters in a National Labor Relations Board election, the union said Monday. Los Angeles Casting Assistants will be represented by Teamsters Local 399, and New York Casting Assistants will be represented by Teamsters Local 817. The union says 91 casting assistants […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xPOCwGU

Manny Jacinto Plays Lindsay Lohan’s Husband In ‘Freakier Friday’

With a husband like Manny Jacinto, who wouldn’t wanna swap places with Lindsay Lohan for a Friday? While recently teasing the long-awaited sequel Freakier Friday, which is currently filming, Lohan and her onscreen mom/daughter Jamie Lee Curtis revealed some details about the Good Place alum’s role. “Manny plays Lindsay’s husband, but that’s as much as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oGUcLlm

Jason Biggs Marks ‘American Pie’ 25th Anniversary With Netflix Baking Show: “No Pies Harmed”

After 25 years, Jason Biggs took advantage of one of his most memorable roles for some tongue-in-cheek marketing. The American Pie star, who hosts Netflix‘s Blue Ribbon Baking Championship, joked “there were no pies harmed” while filming the backing competition series, which is “safe for family viewing” and now available on the streamer. “I’ve really […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/X1QJp6N

Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg & H.E.R. To Perform LA Olympics Handover Celebration Hosted By Venus Williams

Los Angeles is beginning the countdown to the 2028 Summer Olympics in true Hollywood fashion. Following Sunday’s 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony, Venus Williams will host the ‘Countdown to LA28’ handover celebration with a star-studded lineup of performers, both of which will air live and in primetime on NBC and Peacock. H.E.R. will perform the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/W8dCxt0

Aaron Sorkin Says Audiences Wouldn’t Recognize “Reasonable Republicans” If He Made ‘The West Wing’ Today

Aaron Sorkin says he’s often asked whether The West Wing could work today. His answer, for the most part, is yes: his present-day depiction of the White House, like the one he created 25 years ago, would still be idealistic and still feel completely aspirational. But there is one element from his Emmy-winning series that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EHBa32z

Todd Haynes’ Gay Romance Producer Defends Working With “Straight Actor” Amid Joaquin Phoenix Exit

After Joaquin Phoenix‘s abrupt exit from Todd Haynes‘ gay romance resulted in the film’s unraveling, one of its producers has addressed the fallout. Christine Vachon of Killer Films shared an article to Facebook about the actor dropping out five days before production, while responding to speculation that Phoenix’s sudden departure had to do with the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ypCPWhB

‘It Ends With Us’ Director And Star Justin Baldoni Talks Choices Made To “Protect Lily’s Character”

SPOILER ALERT: For those who haven’t read the book, this piece spoils the plot of It Ends With Us. Seven years after his Ted Talk about toxic masculinity, Jane the Virgin star and Five Feet Apart director Justin Baldoni combined directing and acting for the highly anticipated film adaptation of It Ends With Us, in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/M17CwFy

Hilarious Full Trailer for LEGO 'Rebuild the Galaxy' Star Wars Remix

Image
"Legends aren't made. They're built." Let's brick it up! Disney+ has unveiled an awesome full official trailer for their next fun special titled LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy , showrun by the screenwriters behind last year's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem . Episodes will start airing in September in one month from. A nerf-herder discovers an artifact that twists the Star Wars galaxy, swapping the roles of heroes & villains. He embarks on an adventure to restore order and emerge as the savior who reassembles the fractured galaxy. "You're going to see some things that you never thought possible." This is like Marvel's What If, but for Star Wars – including Ewok bounty hunters (in X-Wings!), Geonosian Jedi, and, amazingly, Darth Jar Jar voiced by Ahmed Best , along with a Dark Falcon, and much more. So many crazy things in this footage! The talented voice cast features Gaten Matarazzo , Tony Revolori , Bobby Moynihan , Ma

First Trailer for Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut 'Woman of the Hour'

Image
"We're gonna have a great time together, Cheryl." VVS Films in Canada has unveiled the first trailer for an indie thriller film titled Woman of the Hour , which is the feature directorial debut of Anna Kendrick . This premiered at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival last year, and still doesn't even have a US release set yet. Strangely a year later and no announcement. VVS will debut this in Canada and it has a release set in a few other countries, but that's it so far. Based on a true story, Rodney Alcala was a killer in the midst of a killing spree when he brazenly took part in, and won a date on, the popular TV game show " The Dating Game ." Kendrick also stars in this as Cheryl Bradshaw, the woman who appears on the show that night. TIFF says the film explores the idea that "when you’re confronted by the rage of men, the only way to make it out alive is to play the game." This stars Daniel Zovatto , Nicolette Robinson , Tony Hale , Kathryn Gal

‘The Rookie’: Tru Valentino Exiting ABC Drama

Sergeant Aaron Thorsen is leaving the mid-Wilshire division. Deadline has confirmed that Tru Valentino, who joined the ABC series in season 4, will not return for season 7. Valentino debuted in the season four episode titled “Five Minutes” as a recurring character. He became a series regular in the fifth and sixth seasons. His character […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hYE0mX1

Taylor Swift’s Deepest Fears Realized By Terrorism Threats

Taylor Swift once wrote that her biggest fear was a terrorist attack at one of her shows. Swift has canceled her Vienna shows in Austria after learning there was a terrorist plot that would have targeted the Eras Tour. Swift was set to perform at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. In a 2019 article for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tV5PG26

‘Devil In The White City’ Still Happening With Martin Scorsese & Leonardo DiCaprio, Says Producer Stacey Sher – Everything You Need To Know

Producer Stacey Sher gave Deadline the latest update along what has been the very winding road to adapting Erik Larson’s bestselling non-fiction classic, The Devil in the White City, for the screen. The project has been in various stages of development since before Deadline revealed that Leonardo DiCaprio had bought the film rights to the book in 2010. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Hlu53ri

Keke Palmer’s Mom Says Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon Sets Were “Very Weird” & “Cultish”

Keke Palmer and her mom are remembering her time at Nickelodeon and have some thoughts on Dan Schneider. On the latest episode of Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, Palmer and her mother, Sharon, discussed their thoughts about the former Nickelodeon executive. “I honestly do remember you having a lot to say about the Dan Schneider sets,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IY1CuE8

‘Scrubs’ Creator Bill Lawrence Revisits Reboot Idea: “I Don’t Want To Do It As A Movie”

Bill Lawrence is revisiting the idea of a Scrubs reboot and teased that he will “figure it out in the next six months.” The creator of the medical sitcom said in a new interview that he’s “definitely” going to do a continuation. “You know, I’m really candid about it. We’re definitely going to do it, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IDXrbjY

Disney Entertainment Television Consolidates Casting Of ABC-Hulu-Onyx & 20th TV-ABC Signature

Last year’s Disney Entertainment Television layoffs were accompanied by a consolidation of the production operations across multiple divisions under Carol Turner. Alongside the staff reductions across the company last week, DET’s Head of Casting Sharon Klein has streamlined her oversight with fewer direct reports and increased/new responsibilities for several of her lieutenants. For a couple […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ktqhNBQ

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Advances To Gold-Medal Bout Final At 2024 Olympics Amid Gender Controversy

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has advanced to the final bout, and she will have a chance to win the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. On Tuesday night, Khelif won her semi-final match against Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand unanimously. Khelif will now compete in the final round of the women’s 66-kilogram division on Friday, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AQ26fjd

‘The Bachelorette’ Recap: An Unexpected Departure Shakes Jenn’s Confidence As Men Face 2 Rose Ceremonies

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from Monday’s episode of The Bachelorette. There’s two rose ceremonies for the price of one on this week’s episode of The Bachelorette, leaving just seven men left vying for Jenn Tran’s heart by the end. Last week’s episode ended on quite the cliffhanger, as Jenn’s ex-boyfriend Matt flew himself […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8Stb92W

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Director Hopes Taylor Swift Fans Aren’t “Disappointed” She Doesn’t Appear

Although Deadpool & Wolverine is stacked with star-studded cameos, one piece of fan casting never quite made it to the big screen. Director Shawn Levy has finally addressed the speculation that star Ryan Reynolds and his wife Blake Lively‘s close pal Taylor Swift would make a cameo as Ali Blaire (aka Dazzler) in the MCU […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7Rs2z5l

Hollywood Loves Drama Of Kamala Harris’ Veepstakes Decision, But Has A Clear Favorite

EXCLUSIVE: If all goes to plan, America and the world will know in the next few hours who Kamala Harris has picked to be her running mate against Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. However, in the corridors of Hollywood power and money, an overwhelming favorite choice has emerged. “Josh Shapiro,” one agency executive declares in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jAuNEgR

Meghan Markle Says Opening Up About Suicidal Thoughts Was “Worth It”

Meghan Markle hasn’t even “scraped the surface” of her mental health journey. The Duchess of Sussex explained why she’s previously been open about experiencing suicidal thoughts while she and Prince Harry launched The Parents’ Network through their Archewell Foundation. “When you’ve been through any level of pain or trauma, I believe part of our healing […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R0gTtk9

HBO Teases Catherine O’Hara’s ‘The Last of Us’ Role, First Footage Of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, ‘A Knight of Seven Kingdoms’

HBO is gearing up to bring back all our favorites, as well as a few fun new titles. In a new spot for Max‘s 2024-’25 season, the streamer teased exciting first look footage of The White Lotus season 3, And Just Like That… season 3 and The Last of Us season 2, all coming to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5OtF4wj

Zac Efron Says He’s “Happy And Healthy” After Hospitalization In Spain

Zac Efron is already back in leading man shape following a health scare. The actor assured fans he’s in good health after a brief hospitalization in Spain, sharing a shirtless photo of himself to his Instagram Story on Sunday as he lifted weights on an exercise ball under the summer sun. “Happy and healthy,” wrote […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7BrhWgN

‘Harold & Kumar’ Producer Says Ryan Reynolds “Got The Movie Greenlit” Because Of Kal Penn Friendship

As Deadpool & Wolverine enjoys continued success at the box office, another movie franchise has Ryan Reynolds to thank on its 20th anniversary. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle star Kal Penn and producer Nathan Kahane revealed the Golden Globe nominee was instrumental in getting the 2004 stoner comedy made as they recently marked […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UaQr59P

‘Reefer Madness’ Legacy Concert: Kristen Bell’s Chipped Tooth, ‘The L Word’ Connection & More Secrets Revealed

After 25 years, every generation of Reefer Madness: The Musical gathered this week in Hollywood to celebrate the show’s milestone anniversary and a new age of cannabis. During Tuesday’s Reefer Madness Legacy Concert in Hollywood, the cast and creators of the cult stage musical performed some beloved songs from the show, as well as some […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xykStIj

Emmanuel Macron Praises 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony: “It Showed France’s Audacity”

Emmanuel Macron is praising the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony amid the attacks and death threats organizers received. A portion of the opening ceremony featuring drag queens came under fire after it was believed to be mocking Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.” Religious groups and high-profile conservative voices like Fuller House star Candace Cameron Bure […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/POcSh0J

Logan Paul Admits To Being “Guilty Of Spreading Misinformation” About Imane Khelif, The Algerian Olympic Boxer

Logan Paul and his brother Jake Paul were some of the high-profile social media users who jumped on the bandwagon to make false accusations about the Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. The Paul brothers took to Elon Musk’s X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to express their feelings about the boxing match between Italian Angela Carini […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IMOrlgJ

How To Get Free ‘SNL’ Tickets For Season 50

A ticket lottery for Saturday Night Live Season 50 opened today, and will run until 11:59 PM EST on August 31. SNL audience members are selected randomly through an email lottery. Ticket requests can be submitted in August, the only time of the year when submissions are accepted. Take note: you cannot request a specific show date to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vIk1hJ8