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‘All American: Homecoming’ Boss Reflects On Series Finale & Three Seasons Of Spotlighting HBCUs: “I’m Proud Of All Of It”

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the series finale of All American: Homecoming. After three seasons, All American: Homecoming came to an end Monday night. After the way the penultimate episode ended, there was quite a bit of ground to cover in the finale, but somehow most of the storylines were wrapped by the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m6f4lKE

Hollywood Reacts To Kris Kristofferson’s Death: “What A Gentleman, Kind Soul, And A Lover Of Words”

Updated Monday with Wesley Snipes’ statement, below: Through music and film, Kris Kristofferson has left an indelible mark on fans over the past 60 years. Following news of the Golden Globe and 3x Grammy winner’s death at age 88 on Sunday, friends and fans alike expressed their appreciation for his decades of talent with heartfelt […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pkDUhnL

Hollywood Reacts To Kris Kristofferson’s Death: “What A Gentleman, Kind Soul, And A Lover Of Words”

Through music and film, Kris Kristofferson has left an indelible mark on fans over the past 60 years. Following news of the Golden Globe and 3x Grammy winner’s death at age 88 on Sunday, friends and fans alike expressed their appreciation for his decades of talent with heartfelt tributes to Kristofferson. Kristofferson’s family announced his […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pkDUhnL

Netflix Ties ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ Director Hitoshi One To Five-Year Deal

Netflix has signed Tokyo Swindlers director Hitoshi One to an exclusive five-year deal. The agreement means Netflix will produce and distribute all of One’s upcoming series and films for the period. The offer came two weeks after Tokyo Swindlers launched on the streamer, One revealed. “I was surprised at how quickly I responded, but I […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5SVnvG1

Original ‘SNL’ Cast Member Jane Curtin Thought Audience Who Watched “Must Be Really Stupid”

Jane Curtin, a member of Saturday Night Live‘s inaugural broadcast and season, had one way of coping for the late-night NBC sketch series since-historic first taping — now the subject of Jason Reitman’s well-reviewed Saturday Night. “I never really paid much attention to the audience,” she told the New York Times in a recent retrospective […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HUF2cQq

Kate Winslet Reveals Iconic ‘Titanic’ Door Scene Was Filmed In A “Waist-Height” Tank: “It’s Terrible To Admit These Things”

Oscar winner Kate Winslet hates to “burst a bubble,” but the Lee star had to admit to audiences that the iconic door scene in Titanic was filmed in a “waist-height” tank. “Well that was quite an awkward tank, that one,” she began on a recent episode of Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast. “To burst […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/i9L4Qve

Goblin Metal Band Web Series ‘Right Now’ Shifts Into Podcasting With Andrew Santino, Pete Holmes & Adam Pally

Right Now, a web series that centered around John Goblikon, the former life insurance sales goblin turned lead singer of metal band Nekrogoblikon, is moving into podcasting. After four seasons as a web series, the show will now become a podcast, launching on October 1. The podcast sees Goblikon interview stars such as Andrew Santino, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tS5AoUK

ESPN Layoffs: Zach Lowe Joins The List Of On-Air Talent Who Have Been Let Go

UPDATED with latest: ESPN senior NBA writer Zach Lowe is the latest to be let go from the sports network amid ongoing belt tightening at the Disney-owned outlet. The Athletic, which first reported the news, said the well-respected Lowe’s departure is “part of the network’s fiscal year planning that will wrap up at the conclusion […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/wBLP9xU

Around 40 Florida Movie Theaters Shutter As Hurricane Helene Nears Landfall

Close to 40 AMC, Cinemark and Regal multiplexes are closed throughout Florida as the state braces for Hurricane Helene to hit landfall as a Category 4 with a force of 130 mph. Theaters from as far south as Fort Myers, Florida to as far north as Tallahassee, are shuttered. Their tentative re-opening date is tomorrow, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OnilSya

Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ Movie So Far

Cillian Murphy will return to his role of Tommy Shelby in a Peaky Blinders film with several notable other cast members attached to the project. The six-season BBC drama series came to a close in April 2022, but that was not the end of Tommy’s story. Read on for news, updates and everything we know […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ivGcbRy

Chappell Roan Clarifies Presidential Endorsement Comment After Backlash: “No, I’m Not Voting For Trump”

Chappell Roan is clarifying recent comments about not feeling pressured to endorse a political candidate for the 2024 presidential election. In a new video on social media, Roan made it clear she is not voting for Donald Trump but stopped short of saying she would vote for Kamala Harris. “Hear it from my mouth, if […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2c5LKhv

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Pro Artem Chigvintsev Won’t Face Domestic Violence Charges Following Arrest

Artem Chigvintsev, a former pro on Dancing with the Stars, will not be facing charges after his arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. According to a press release from the DA’s office, Napa County’s District Attorney Allison Haley has declined to file criminal charges. “While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KvR8pQH

Jessica Biel Exits Peacock Limited Series ‘The Good Daughter’

EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Biel has departed the Peacock limited series The Good Daughter, a psychological suspense thriller she was set to star in and executive produce. Details regarding her exit are unknown. A search is currently underway for an actor to play Charlotte Quinn — the role Biel was attached to — with a replacement expected […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/a2kgHOT

A+E Factual Studios Unionizes With WGA East: “Realities Of The Job Can Take A Heavy Toll”

It’s a fact: Staffers at A+E Factual Studios, producer of nonfiction fare including Hulu’s Dance Moms: A New Era and Lifetime’s The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, have unionized with WGA East for collective bargaining.  More than 150 employees have called on A+E to voluntarily recognize their union voluntarily, and a majority have signed […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/uLcKiO5

‘Rescue: HI-Surf’ Sets Sail With Strong Premiere Audience For Fox

Rescue: HI-Surf is off to a strong start for Fox. The lifeguard drama debuted to 4.7M viewers on Sunday night, according to live + same-day data from Nielsen. The premiere episode also managed a 1.1 rating among adults 18-49, which is quite impressive as scripted broadcast series rarely perform that well in same-day ratings anymore. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6QwTGtb

Jackie Chan Rescues a Panda in Cheesy 'Panda Plan' Comedy Trailer

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"Can this movie star really fight?" Well Go USA has revealed an official trailer for a Chinese comedy called Panda Plan , arriving in US theaters this October. Yet another new martial arts action thriller from China featuring Jackie Chan - playing himself in this movie as an international superstar named Jackie who helps save a panda. The movie is about a rare baby panda with a dark circle around only one eye who becomes a worldwide sensation (it's clearly a CGI animal). The plot involves a rich tycoon from the Middle East who wants to try and steal the cute new panda - hiring a gang of mercenaries to raid the zoo and take the animal. But luckily Jackie Chan is on the scene and soon finds himself in the middle of the action trying to save the cute creature while fighting off the bad guys. The cast also includes Wei Xiang , Shi Ce , Han Yanbo , and Jia Bing . This looks absurdly cheesy and so fake from start to finish. Maybe someone will enjoy it? 🐼 //  Continue Readin

Zendaya Discusses Not Knowing If She Is “Cut Out” For The Pressures Of Fame: “I Would Like To Be A Person”

During a screening event held in New York City for Dune: Part Two, Zendaya discussed the pressures of fame and not knowing if she “can handle all of that,” saying she would like to be seen as a “person” first and foremost. The conversation, moderated by journalist Erik Davis, opened up to questions from the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9IRMOzd

‘Modern Family’: The Story Behind The Mitch & Cam Spinoff That Almost Happened As Eric Stonestreet Reflects On Feeling “Hurt” By ABC’s Pass

It was the end of January 2021. Modern Family’s long-rumored Mitch & Cam spinoff was on the verge of a green light. Instead, it got a pass. Years later, star Eric Stonestreet calls that decision by ABC “a little hurtful” and believes the offshoot would’ve been a “slam dunk” and, if picked up, still be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/76Wpq0A

“That Will Be It”: Donald Trump Says He Won’t Run In 2028 If He Loses In 2024

Donald Trump said that he won’t run for president if he loses to Kamala Harris this cycle. “No I don’t,” Trump told Full Measure host Sharyl Attkisson, who asked him whether he would wage another White House bid if he is not successful. “That will be it. I don’t see that at all. Hopefully we […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/i18YDFj

Eric Stonestreet Recalls ABC’s “Hurtful” Rejection Of ‘Modern Family’ Spin-Off About Mitch & Cam

Things aren’t looking great for Eric Stonestreet and his work husband. The Modern Family alum recently explained that series co-creator Chris Lloyd’s planned spin-off about Mitch (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) and Cam (Stonestreet) appears to be dead in the water, four years after the ABC sitcom ended its 11-season run. “I don’t think it’s potential anymore,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hXUqNQS

Kate Winslet Slams Different Standards For Male & Female Actors, Kevin Costner Explains Why His Movies Are So Long – History Talks

Kate Winslet is in her “life is too short” era, and we all here for it. Known for speaking her truth, the Oscar-winning actor has been making headlines while promoting her upcoming biopic Lee, in which she portrays renowned photojournalist Lee Miller. Winslet’s viral comments have included pushing back when a crew member had advised […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/z972ZPm

Tamera Mowry Says She “Didn’t Know” About Sister Tia’s New Reality Show And Will Likely Not Be Involved: “She Is Doing Her”

Tamera Mowry revealed that she “found out with the rest of the world” about her twin sister Tia’s upcoming reality series on WEtv, titled Tia Mowry: My Next Act, due Oct. 4. “Tia is living her life right now, and Tia is doing Tia,” the Sister, Sister star told Entertainment Tonight in a recent interview. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pKuSoAq

‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon — The Book Of Carol’ Showrunner On Securing “Really Difficult And Complicated” Filming At The Louvre

With The Walking Dead franchise returning Sept. 29 via Daryl Dixon — The Book of Carol, the second season of the spinoff series will unfold as Norman Reedus’ titular character takes on the zombie apocalypse — this time in the dilapidated walls of the Louvre in Paris, France. “Orchestrating that was really difficult and complicated,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7rklO93

Completion Bond Firm Media Guarantors Is Acquired By CAC Group

Media Guarantors, a leading provider of completion bonds for independent film, along with the assets of its sister company SpottedRisk, has been acquired by big insurance brokerage CAC Group. It marks a major shift in a space with only a few key players. President and CEO Fred Milstein will continue to lead Media Guarantors under […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7286MsQ

Family Holiday Comedy 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever' Full Trailer

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"Jesus was born for the Herdmans as much as he was for us." A charming holiday comedy arriving in just a few months. Lionsgate has revealed the full official trailer for the movie The Best Christmas Pageant Ever , set to open in theaters in in November later this fall. It's adapted from the beloved book of the same name by Barbara Robinson – about a set of six rowdy kids who nearly ruin Christmas, teaching everybody some lessons about love thy neighbor. Nobody's ready for the mayhem and surprises that ensue when six of the worst youngsters disrupt the town's yearly Christmas performance. The final pageant is full of surprises for everyone, starting with the Herdmans Family themselves, as they ultimately lead the town in finding the true meaning of Christmas. They will make this year’s pageant the most unusual anyone has seen and, just possibly, the best ever. This fun-for-everyone holiday comedy stars Judy Greer , Pete Holmes , Elizabeth Tabish , with Lauren G

Erik Menendez Calls Ryan Murphy’s ‘Monsters’ A “Dishonest Portrayal”

The reviews are in for Ryan Murphy‘s latest true crime outing, and one critic is certainly not pleased. After Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story debuted Thursday on Netflix, Erik Menéndez called out the series’ “naive and inaccurate” depiction of his and brother Lyle’s 1989 murder of their parents José and Mary Louise ‘Kitty’ […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1NryAOe

Chiefs-Bengals Scores Largest NFL Week 2 Audience On CBS As Season Kicks Off With Promising Growth Across Networks

CBS came out on top in Week 2 of the NFL season, likely thanks in part to the Kansas City Chiefs, whose narrow victory over the Cincinnati Bengals drew 27.87M viewers on Sunday. Not only was that the most-watched game of the week, it’s the largest Week 2 NFL audience in decades, up 8% versus […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vEkMbHe

‘The Golden Bachelorette’ Recap: Joan Vassos Begins Her Search For A Second-Chance Love In Series Premiere

SPOILER ALERT! This post contains details from the premiere episode of The Golden Bachelorette. After a rocky start on her journey to find a second chance love on The Golden Bachelor, Joan Vassos is giving it another go. The premiere episode of The Golden Bachelorette opens with Vassos preparing for her first night as the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OD6xNQ1

David Schwimmer Questions If Turning Down ‘Men in Black’ Role Was “Right Choice”

David Schwimmer can’t help but wonder how different his life would have been as Agent D. The Friends alum recalled the “brutal decision” of turning down a role in 1997’s Men in Black, which ultimately starred Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones, as he questioned if he “made the right choice” in passing up the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/K6sVBq0

Liam Neeson & Ron Perlman in Mobster Thriller 'Absolution' Trailer

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"Can you just walk away?" Goldwyn Films has revealed the official trailer for a new action thriller called Absolution , arriving in US theaters this November. The film has been scheduled for a theatrical release on the 1st, another new Liam Neeson movie this year after also starring in In the Land of Saints and Sinners earlier. An aging gangster attempts to reconnect with his children and rectify the mistakes from his past, but the criminal underworld won't loosen their grip willingly. This trailer sets up the story and teases tons of the shoot-outs and intense fights, about a thug who is trying to make amends with his family even though other guys keep coming after him. Liam Neeson stars, with Ron Perlman , Yolonda Ross , William Xifaras , Daniel Diemer , Josh Drennen , Frankie Shaw , Javier Molina , and Jimmy Gonzales . This is made by a talented Norwegian filmmaker named Hans Petter Moland of the two In Order of Disappearance and Cold Pursuit movies, and it actua

HBO Bumps ‘Industry’s Last 2 Episodes To 10 PM To Accommodate ‘The Penguin’; Should Fans Be Worried?

HBO’s Industry is shifting from 9 PM to 10 PM on the linear network for the last two episodes of its current third season on Sept. 22 and Sept. 29. (The episodes will continue to drop at 9 PM on Max.) Industry is moving to make room for new DC drama The Penguin, the first […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Tj7N1Y4

Casey Bloys On ‘Hacks’ Surprise Comedy Series Emmy Win & Category Debate; ‘White Lotus’, ‘The Last Of Us’, ‘Euphoria’ & ‘Harry Potter’ Updates

All’s well that ends well. With most of HBO’s existing Emmy juggernauts — The White Lotus, The Last of Us, House of the Dragon and Euphoria — not releasing new seasons during the 2024 Emmys’ qualifying window and Succession and Barry gone, the network had been bracing for tough year-to-year comparisons. Somehow, however, HBO | […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Hsj9hxe

FX Boss John Landgraf Talks Of “Thrilling” Emmy Night For ‘Shōgun’ & ‘The Bear’ & Dishes On Future Seasons Following Disney’s Record-Breaking Night

John Landgraf says that there’s still “magic” in the television business as evidenced by the likes of actors such as The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas beating Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep to win her first Emmy or Shōgun winning major awards. It was a fantastic night for both FX and The Walt Disney Company, which broke […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DkFtYRO

‘Time Bandits’ Canceled By Apple TV+ After 1 Season

Time Bandits‘ latest adventure has come to an end. Apple TV+ has opted not to renew the series adaptation of Terry Gilliam’s cult classic film for a second season. The news comes almost a month after the 10-episode first season of the fantasy series starring Lisa Kudrow ended its run, released in batches of two […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jUqoNEa

Emmy Arrivals Delayed By Pro-Gaza Protestors Near Red Carpet

Emmy Awards attendees today found their arrival at the Peacock Theatre held up by protesters in downtown LA. Similar to the Oscars earlier this year and Joe Biden and Barack Obama’s June 15 double bill fundraiser, pro-Gaza protestors took to the streets before TV’s big night. Waving flags and shouting chants, approximately 35 protestors were […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DFXQ6CE

Demi Moore Shares That Bruce Willis’ Health Is “In A Stable Place”

Demi Moore opened up about ex-husband Bruce Willis’ health, sharing an update that he is “in a stable place.” The star of the upcoming body horror film The Substance appeared on a Sept. 13 episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and the two discussed their previous work on 2003’s Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, in which […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SpT3BDH

Jennie Garth Says She Regrets Participation In ‘90210’: “I Didn’t Know How To Say No Then”

Beverly Hills, 90210 star Jennie Garth admitted she regretted her participation in the CW’s reboot of the nineties classic during a panel that reunited her with costars Brian Austin Green, Gabrielle Carteris and Ian Ziering. “I wish I hadn’t done it. No offense to them,” she said, via People, Sept. 14 at ’90s Con Florida, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/59216fA

‘The Deb’ Review: Rebel Wilson’s TIFF Closer Is An Uneven But Still Rousing Australian Musical With Hot Young Cast – Toronto Film Festival

With the goal of making a big-screen Australian musical in the vein of movies like Muriel’s Wedding and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert that made such an impression on her growing up, Rebel Wilson has in many ways measured up to the delights that made those films modern classics in The Deb, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/U9ygzNT

‘Melrose Place’ Cast Teases Upcoming Reboot: “We Want It As Much As The Fans Want It”

The cast of Melrose Place, which reunited for the first time in years, teased the status of the series’ upcoming revival on a panel at ’90s Con Florida, held in Daytona Beach Sept. 14. “Everyone has agreed to do it,” star Daphne Zuniga said, via People. “Laura and I worked on this for a little […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OywP8L1

James McAvoy Says Joaquin Phoenix Exited ‘Split’ Role 2 Weeks Before Filming

Years before Joaquin Phoenix left Todd Haynes hanging, he dropped out of another major director’s film with days to spare. James McAvoy recently recounted his “last minute” preparation for the starring role in M. Night Shyamalan‘s 2016 thriller Split after the Oscar-winning actor exited the production two weeks before filming kicked off in Philadelphia. “I’m […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vqj6mMY

‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 3 Casts Ty Doran & Noah Lamanna

Ty Doran (Manifest) and Noah Lamanna (Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Beacon 23) will be seen in recurring roles in the upcoming third season of Ginny & Georgia. Netflix revealed the new castings Friday as they announced production had wrapped on Season 3. Doran will play Wolfe, a laid back guy in Ginny’s poetry class who […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UG1LJXP

Rupert Murdoch Succession Battle Will Remain Behind Closed Doors, Nevada Court Rules

EXCLUSIVE: The media and the public will not have access to the upcoming Nevada courtroom battle between Rupert Murdoch and most of his children over future control of the 93-year-old mogul’s media empire from Fox News to News Corp. “The Motion for Access to the hearings in this case is denied,” probate commissioner Edmund J. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0iZD4UG

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Brings Back Super Couple Kristian Alfonso & Peter Reckell

Salem is in for a treat: Bo and Hope are returning. Kristian Alfonso and Peter Reckell will reprise their popular roles for a special arc airing in May of 2025. The actors are filming their scenes now to help celebrate the soap’s 60th season. They last appeared together in 2023, when Bo fell into an […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gWn6FXm

MTV Video Music Awards Winners List: Wins For Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry — Updating Live

The year’s biggest names in music gathered Wednesday at UBS Arena in Long Island, NY for a chance to take home a Moon Person. Hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards featured the likes of Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Glorilla, Karol G and LL Cool J, making his first VMAs gig […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7RWKqcm

49ers-Jets Boasts Solid Audience For ABC & ESPN Despite Disney-DirectTV Dispute, But NBC Wins NFL Week 1

Despite not being available to 11M DirecTV customers, ESPN’s Monday Night Football was still off to a strong start with its 49ers-Jets season opener. The 49ers squashed Aaron Rodgers’ return to the field with a 32-19 win that drew 20.5M viewers across linear and streaming, making it the second most-watched Week 1 matchup in the ESPN […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/q2buBWO

Ryan Seacrest Debuts As ‘Wheel of Fortune’ Host: “I’ve Got Some Very Big Shoes To Fill”

“And now, together for the first time, here are the stars of our show, Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White!” With that introduction, Seacrest on Sept. 9 started a new TV chapter as host of Wheel of Fortune. Dressed in a dark charcoal suit, the former co-host of Live! with Kelly and Ryan stood arm-in-arm with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JLFg8Tt

Amy Adams Gives Emotional Shoutout To Daughter During Speech At TIFF Tribute Awards

Upon accepting her Toronto International Film Festival Tribute Performer Award, Nightbitch star Amy Adams gave an emotional shoutout to her daughter in the audience. “You make me not only a better mother, but a better person,” she said. “Every day you challenge me.” The sweet words, spoken to her 14-year-old daughter Aviana, who made her […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OFdAyp9

Tom Brady’s Broadcast Debut Divides Fans: “Absolutely Atrocious”

Football fans have some choice thoughts about Tom Brady’s foray into the broadcast booth. The seven-time Super Bowl winner’s debut, made at the regular-season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns, was met with divisive opinion — with the AP calling his entry “awkward” and some on X saying it was “absolutely atrocious.” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iTJo3H9

Venice Film Festival 2024: All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews

The 2024 Venice Film Festival kicked off August 28 with the long-awaited Tim Burton-Michael Keaton sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice opening the 81th edition, which runs through September 7 on the Lido. Deadline is on the ground to watch all the key films.  The lineup for the world’s oldest fest also includes world premieres of Todd Phillips’ Joaquin Phoenix-Lady […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kPM7Dm2

Why Is Fake Movie In Season 4 Of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders In The Building’ Produced By Paramount?

Self-promotion is built into the Hollywood marketing machine, which is why, if there is a movie within a movie or movie within a show, they carry the brand of the same or affiliated studio. The examples are numerous, from the Warner Bros./DC film Aquaman on HBO’s Entourage to Universal Pictures’ Metalstorm in this summer’s Universal […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WsmiKA9

Jason Reitman’s ‘Saturday Night’ Will Go Platform Before Wide Fall Expansion – Update

UPDATE: Following the critical acclaim for Jason Reitman’s SNL origins pic, Saturday Night, coming out of its Telluride release, Sony is changing up the release pattern of the ensemble pic to a platform roll-out. The movie will go exclusive on Sept 27 in LA, NYC and Toronto, then limited on Oct. 4 before breaking wide […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/v5qD0YM

Breaking Baz: Marianne Elliott Makes Filmmaking Debut Taking A Winning Walk Along ‘The Salt Path’ With Gillian Anderson & Jason Isaacs – Toronto Film Festival

EXCLUSIVE: Movie producers in Hollywood and London would court three-time Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott and ask her what she wanted to do. She’d reply that what she really wanted to do was to film a story about an older woman who’s a protagonist. “They’d smile at me, and then I’d never hear from them again,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/upHsx91

Winona Ryder Recalls Agent Begged Her Not To Take ‘Heathers’ Role

Although the film catapulted Winona Ryder to cult queen status, not everyone was onboard with her role in 1988’s Heathers. The Academy Award nominee recalled that her agent begged on bended knee for her not to take the part of Veronica Sawyer in the “very subversive” teen dark comedy from writer Daniel Waters and director […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/QyIhpXH

Billy Bob Thornton in West Texas Oil Series 'Landman' Official Trailer

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"Getting oil out of the ground's the most dangerous job in the world." Is it, though? Sounds like a line from Armageddon . Paramount+ has unveiled an official trailer for the next new Taylor Sheridan thriller series called Landman , set in the proverbial boomtowns of West Texas. Once again about greed & power. After all of his mega success with the western series, Sheridan has been creating more crime / mob / greed series including Tulsa King and Special Ops: Lioness . This is his next new creation, based on a podcast about the oil world in Texas. A modern-day tale of fortune seeking in the world of oil rigs. The series is an upstairs/downstairs story of roughnecks and wildcat billionaires fueling a boom so big, it's reshaping our climate, our economy and our geopolitics. Billy Bob Thornton stars with Ali Larter , Michelle Randolph , Jacob Lofland , Kayla Wallace , James Jordan , Mark Collie , Paulina Chávez , and Demi Moore ; with Jon Hamm in a recurring gu

Paula Abdul Cancels Canada Tour Over Recent Injuries

Paula Abdul‘s visit to the Great White North will have to wait for another day. The Grammy Award winner announced that her Straight Up! to Canada Tour, which was scheduled for later this month after tickets went on sale in June, is indefinitely postponed due to a “minor procedure” she needs following recent injuries. “It’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/90ZWNts

Neil Gaiman Pic ‘The Graveyard Book’ On Pause At Disney Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Against Author

Amid a recent series of sexual assault allegations against award-winning author Neil Gaiman, Disney has put a planned feature adaptation of his 2008 YA title The Graveyard Book on pause, Deadline can confirm. Reps for the studio declined comment. We’re told that there were a number of factors behind the decision to push pause on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2c06XGj

J. Richard Munro Dies: CEO Who Led The Creation Of Time Warner & HBO Was 93

J. Richard Munro, the former chairman and CEO of Time Inc. who led the storied publisher’s 1989 merger with Warner Communications and was a driving force in the early success of HBO, has died. He was 93. His son, Mac, told The New York Times that Munro died August 11 in Naples, FL. As Chairman and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/At2vVLe

Michael Sheen & Ruth Wilson in News Thriller 'A Very Royal Scandal'

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"I was only ever hoping to ask the right questions..." Prime Video has revealed the first official trailer for a mini-series called A Very Royal Scandal , premiering for streaming later in September. This is another new cinematic take on the 2019 "interview that sent shockwaves around the globe." It's the same interview also featured in the Netflix film Scoop with Gillian Anderson earlier this year, and now we have a 3-episode series about it as well this fall. Follow Emily Maitlis journey as a News night journalist and Prince Andrew's disastrous interview with her. The story will examine the actions of Maitlis and Prince Andrew in the lead-up to the interview, the groundbreaking event itself, the questions left in its wake that changed lives forever. Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson star as Emily and Andrew, with Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk, Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young, Éanna Hardwicke as Stewart Maclean, and Claire Rushbrook as Sarah Fergu

‘Station 19’ Star Jay Hayden Joins ‘FBI: International’ For Season 4

EXCLUSIVE: Jay Hayden (Station 19, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) has landed a recurring role in the CBS procedural FBI: International for Season 4. Hayden is set to portray Agent Tyler Booth, an intelligent and charismatic agent in Budapest looking for assistance on a case, sources close to production tell Deadline. We hear he will debut in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2vKjwWU

Korea’s Finecut Boards Park Hoon-Jung’s Upcoming Feature ‘Tristes Tropiques’

Seoul-based Finecut has boarded Tristes Tropiques, an upcoming action film by Korean director Park Hoon-jung. Tristes Tropiques will be Park’s fourth film under Finecut, following New World (2013), V.I.P (2017) and The Witch: Part 1 The Subversion (2018). Park’s latest film follows a group of young assassins affiliated with the organization “Tristes Tropiques,” trained by […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/v1sNrpZ

James Darren Dies: Teen Idol Actor in ‘Gidget’ And Singer Was 88

James Darren, Gidget teen idol actor who rose to fame in the 1950s, has died at 88, according to Nancy Sinatra, who counted him among her closest friends. “One of my dearest, closest friends in all the world, of all my life has passed away,” she wrote on Instagram. “Godfather to my daughter, AJ.l (@aj.lambert). […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9uMr8pl

Drew Starkey Talks Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Queer,’ Working With Daniel Craig & Doing ADR For Sex Scenes

Outer Banks star Drew Starkey reminisced on his time filming opposite Daniel Craig in Luca Guadagnino’s upcoming period romance drama Queer, describing his co-star as “game for anything” and reflecting on working with a “dream” director. In a new Q&A moderated by fellow co-star and alt-pop/R&B musician Omar Apollo for Interview magazine, Starkey gave behind-the-scenes […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/P1y08N4

‘The Sex Lives Of College Girls’ Co-Creator Assures Fans Leighton’s Story Isn’t Finished Yet

The Sex Lives of College Girls co-creator Justin Noble is assuring fans they haven’t seen the last of Reneé Rapp‘s Leighton, who is back for a handful of episodes to wrap up her storyline in Season 3. News of the actress’ departure from the Max dramedy broke last year, with a Deadline exclusive report. At […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Xkpxq7s

Selena Gomez Surprises High School Volleyball Team With Visit

Selena Gomez delivered on an ask by a Colorado high school volleyball team to visit, surprising its members at a home game. “They asked!! Couldn’t help it, it’s my first time in Telluride!” the Emmy nominee shared in an Instagram post of the meeting on Saturday. The series of photos in the carousel begins with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GxBi7SR

Justin Baldoni Pens Letter To Domestic Violence Survivors: “You Are Never Alone In This Fight”

It Ends With Us star and director Justin Baldoni took to social media to pen an emotional letter to survivors of domestic violence. The post, titled “Dear Survivor,” is shared with nonprofit organization No More, which serves as a charitable partner of the Colleen Hoover adaptation, as part of an ongoing relationship with Wayfarer Studios, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZxVX57O