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UPDATED with latest: Cooler temperatures and calm winds enabled firefighters to expand containment on the Palisades and Eaton fires Friday, as some residents were being allowed to return to their homes. While most evacuation orders are expected to remain in place for at least another week, authorities siad evacuation orders were eased or lifted in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/rQ8KzGn

"We're hard on you... because I know that you guys can be great." Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for a docu series streaming in February called Harlem Ice , made by doc filmmaker Samantha Knowles. An empowering, uplifting documentary to debut during wintertime - it's produced by Imagine Entertainment. Harlem Ice is a 5-part documentary series following the girls of Figure Skating in Harlem as they prepare for competitions, performances and a life changing global experience. Through their eyes, we experience the highs and lows of the FSH Season, and the unique experiences they have as girls of color breaking the ice ceiling and gaining access to a global stage. We follow sisters Tori and Ashley, newbie Adrianna and senior Ariyana, and see how each girl makes her mark and helps to put Harlem Ice on the map. This looks exactly like the ideal Disney+ doc to feature as a way of inspiring more young people to go out and try new things. //  Continue Reading › ...

Zooey Zephyr will not allow herself to be marginalized, no matter how hard some people try to make that happen. She won election to the Montana House of Representatives in 2022, becoming the first openly transgender person to serve in that legislative body. But after Zephyr passionately spoke against anti-LGBTQ bills under consideration and criticized […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vs5kihF

Citing the L.A. wildfires, insurance provider State Farm has canceled plans to run an ad on next month’s Super Bowl and also delayed production of a tie-in campaign with Apple TV+ series Severance. The Super Bowl ad was to have marked a return to the Big Game for the insurer, whose outing last year starring […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HG4kKuE

A week after wildfires began ravaging Southern California, Christina Applegate is speaking out against insensitive remarks about the state. The 4x Golden Globe nominee addressed people who assume “celebrities are walking around running everything” in Los Angeles as she noted “a myriad of groups of humans” have been impacted. “You know what I have words […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ieKp6vV

"My whole family is going to really need you... So you'll stay for dinner tonight, and then maybe after we can have a sleepover." Catch an early first look teaser for this short film premiering at the upcoming 2025 Sundance Film Festival this month. Such Good Friends is the latest creation from the team that made the excellent comedy short The Cowboy and the Samurai which we featured a few years ago. Their next brand new 11 minute short is about a friend and a family. After ending a toxic friendship, a people pleaser finds herself falling into old patterns with her former best friend's family. Apparently including a sleepover? Ha. Starring Mindy Sterling , Niamh O'Neill Culhane , Jared Lo Nigro , and Rachel Rambaldi . Directed by Bri Klaproth , written by Jon Walkup and Bri Klaproth. I'm always happy to support short films and as a big fan of their last one, this one is already on my radar at Sundance this year. Keep an eye out for it there. //  Continue...

Carrie Underwood will be joined by performers including Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Greenwood, Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean and more over the weekend and Monday as part of Donald Trump’s inauguration events in Washington, D.C. The Trump Vance Inaugural Committee revealed the lineup, confirming that Underwood will take part in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/l1gF0O5

Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart addressed his city’s response to the devastating Palisade Fire that ravaged the region last week. He praised “first responders, emergency crews, and all the agencies and organizations who have been working tirelessly during this crisis” and also gave updates on evacuation zones, utilities and more addressed some rumors. Read the letter […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CL5iPoh

The Russo Brothers have shared a bit of the behind-the-scenes story behind their return to the MCU with a pair of forthcoming Avengers films, Doomsday and Secret Wars. In an interview with Empire Magazine published on Monday, filmmaker Anthony Russo, who’s directing the forthcoming films alongside brother Joe, shared that it “took a little time” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YudPcM0

"There was so much expected of her." Madman Films has revealed the first official trailer for a documentary film called Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story , a biopic look at the life of Liza Minnelli . This first premiered at the 2024 Tribeca Film Festival last year, and it just played at the 2025 Palm Springs Film Festival earlier this month. Actress / singer / dancer Liza Minnelli tells her own story in this fabulous salute to an iconic talent. This doc covers it all: her childhood in mother Judy Garland's shadow, her bonds with mentors Kay Thompson, Charles Aznavour, Bob Fosse, her up-and-down marriages, and the triumphs of Broadway and Cabaret. After the tragic death of her mother Judy Garland at the end of the 60s, she spent her next years seeking out extraordinary mentors: Fred Ebb, Charles Aznavour, Halston, and Bob Fosse. Her concert performances at Carnegie Hall in 1979 and 1987 and at Radio City Music Hall in 1991 and 1992 are recognized among her m...

NBCUniversal, which has already been evaluating its stake in the declining pay-TV business, plans to shut down cable network Universal Kids. The move, slated to take effect March 6, comes as NBCU prepares to spin off most of its cable networks into a new, publicly traded company to be led by longtime senior exec Mark […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0AqxXov

"Renner - I'm detecting a network breach." Alert, alert, another A.I. movie incoming. An official trailer has debuted for an indie sci-fi film called Renner , another funky Artificial Intelligence thriller / comedy about an A.I. system gone awry. This little film is getting a theatrical release starting in February next month - if anyone is curious about it. Muniz is back! A computer genius invents an A.I. life coach (named Salenus) to help him find love, but realizes too late he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into the code. Ha! What a funny concept. As dark secrets & betrayals begin to surface, Salenus' influence on Renner takes a malicious turn, leaving him entangled in the devastating consequences of his invention. Starring Frankie Muniz , Violett Beane , Taylor Gray , and Marcia Gay Harden as the voice of Salenus. There have been tons of A.I. thrillers recently, so this isn't new, but it's a fun twist on the usual. Her if it was an...

In the way that Lumon Industries is disconnected to its workers on Apple TV+’s Severance, so too is Hollywood perhaps disoriented about its creatives, Ben Stiller posits. Previewing the highly anticipated and delayed second season of the mystery-box thriller to the New York Times in a recent interview, the executive producer and director likened the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YPXrRlm

Leslie Charleson, the actress best known for playing Dr. Monica Quartermaine on General Hospital, has died. Her death was confirmed by GH Executive Producer Frank Valentini on X. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, @lesliecharleson. Her enduring legacy has spanned nearly 50 years on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4dxSGwY

Two-time Oscar nominee Djimon Hounsou revealed he still struggles to “make a living” in Hollywood despite receiving critical acclaim and awards attention for films big and small. In a recent interview on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, the Beninese-born actor — whose most-known performances include Ridley Scott’s Gladiator, Steven Spielberg’s Amistad, Blood Diamond opposite Jennifer Connelly […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/T14dRaU

Following the critical acclaim and awards buzz around her self-described life-changing role in The Last Showgirl, Pamela Anderson has called the Gia Coppola vehicle “the best payback” following Hulu’s 2022 Pam & Tommy limited series. Having previously discussed her lack of involvement on the Lily James- and Sebastian Stan-starring show in the aftermath of its […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/KtmqVls

SAG-AFTRA is the latest Hollywood organization to pledge monetary funds to assist industry members experiencing hardship from the Los Angeles wildfires. In an announcement today, the organization said it is pledging $1 million to its SAG-AFTRA Foundation. Since the fires broke out Jan. 7, the union has temporarily closed its office in Los Angeles, additionally […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9vU28yY

Top TV director-producer and President of the Directors Guild of America Lesli Linka Glatter was one one many prominent Hollywood figures who lost their homes in the Palisades fire. The eight-time Emmy nominee, who has worked on such series as Homeland, Pretty Little Liars, Mad Men, The Morning Show and the upcoming Zero Hour, posted […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/e5HmqEX

The outgoing POTUS took to the bully pulpit Friday while the CEO of Meta went on Joe Rogan today with different takes on facts and the truth. “Telling the truth matters,” Joe Biden said today in a critical presidential response to Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta pulling the plug on fact checking in what is widely seen […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/A1SjF8P

EXCLUSIVE: The Motion Picture Sound Editors is doing its part to help with relief efforts amid the ongoing fire disaster in Los Angeles County. The group is donating $50,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund’s LA Fire Relief Fund, which is focused on providing emergency financial assistance to entertainment industry professionals impacted by this week’s wildfires. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EeyGIHj

As wildfires continue to rage across Southern California, thousands of Los Angeles residents received an evacuation warning that was not intended for them. Sent via the Alert LA County program, the notification was only meant for the areas affected by the Kennith Fire in Woodland Hills, telling recipients: “An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ajncpz7

Peacock President Kelly Campbell is leaving NBCUniversal, Deadline has confirmed. It comes three years after she joined the streamer from Hulu and six weeks after the Comcast-owned company unveiled plans to separate its cable networks into a new company in a major way with new roles for Campbell’s boss Matt Strauss and content chief Donna […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BP7cb0L

As trouble comes to Abbott Elementary, Kaitlin Olson is providing a cheat sheet for fans curious about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Ahead of Wednesday’s crossover event, airing Wednesday with a new episode of Abbott on ABC, the 3x Emmy nominee provided a list of “hilarious but slightly tamer” episodes of her mature FXX series […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nwzleBf

Having a close familial bond is a gift that can grow stronger with each shared moment—at least, this is the case for the slightly dysfunctional family at the center of How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. Directed and co-written by Pat Boonnitipat, the story follows a teenage slacker named M (played by popular singer-actor […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/blgu6kh

"Five matches. Five offerings." Who's ready to rumble (with the Devil)?! Shudder has unveiled an official trailer for an indie horror comedy film called Dark Match , which will be streaming on Shudder at the end of this month. It first premiered at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival last year, and also played at FrightFest and Fantasy Filmfest. A group of small-time wrestlers find out just how real wrestling can get when they become guests of honor at a match held by Satanists in a small community. This wrestling horror comedy pits small-time wrestling company against a town of crazy people. With an ensemble cast led by the living legend Chris Jericho , Dark Match is heading direct to streaming on Shudder to view. The indie flick stars Sara Canning , Steven Ogg , Michael Eklund , Ayisha Issa , + Chris Jericho , among others. It looks especially fun if you're a pro-wrestling fan and horror fan finally waiting to see these two worlds mashed up. //  Continue Reading › ...

Kevin Williamson has started filming Scream 7 and shared a post after work had wrapped for the day. The director is returning to the franchise he helped start as the writer for the original film that was released in 1996 and directed by Wes Craven. “I’m not supposed to post about Scream and I hope […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zBoQtRJ

Local TV news is covering the Palisades Fire live as it unfolds, producing some surreal scenes that even longtime Los Angeles residents never have witnessed. Among those is the wild video of a giant bulldozer powering through dozens of cars — including Mercedes and other high-end makes — that were abandoned along Palisades Drive as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jCrNRJ8

“I am ready to go. I am ready, Warden.” These were the last words of death row inmate John Henry Ramirez shortly before his execution in the Polunsky Unit of the Department of Criminal Justice in Livingston, Texas. This final statement became the foundation for filmmaker Smriti Mundhra’s documentary — and the title of the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/alQYnvz

Actress and producer Aubrey Plaza has responded to the unexpected death of her husband, filmmaker Jeff Baena. “This is an unimaginable tragedy. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has offered support,” said Plaza and members of the Baena and Stern families in a joint statement released Monday. “Please respect our privacy during this time.” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qsHDPRI

Matt Reeves couldn’t say much about The Batman II, other than “I can tell you that we’ll be shooting this year.” His confirmation of this comes in the wake the film being pushed from Oct. 2, 2026 to Oct. 1, 2027. Deadline had heard through sources previously that the sequel to the $772M-plus grossing 2022 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BdyMG9v

Netflix’s Emilia Pérez could be about to sweep awards season. The main trio of actresses that drive the story are nominated in the early rounds of red carpets and awards ceremonies, namely the Golden Globes — with ten noms — as well as the BAFTAs — where it leads the longlist with Conclave. After entering […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7MUFfZw

Strictly Come Dancing alumnus Giovanni Pernice, one of the UK show’s most popular professional dancers who left under a cloud this year following allegations of abuse by his former celebrity partner, has admitted he thought the controversy would mark the end of his successful career. Pernice was one of the biggest dance stars on the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ufYLJNb

Marlon Brando was so enraged at the Italian premiere of his film On The Waterfront, he walked out of the cinema where he was the star guest. The insight into the fury of cinema’s legendary angry young man has come from a book about the 1950’s Italian film industry by an American couple living in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VXtPf4N

Jake Lloyd, who rose to fame as young Anakin Skywalker in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode 1 — The Phantom Menace, is opening up about his mental health struggles and the schizophrenia diagnosis that contributed to his leaving Hollywood shortly after the film’s release. In a new interview with Star Wars: Timelines co-author Clayton Sandell, Jake […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0dcNZEj

Less than a month before a California state judge could decide if the Menendez brothers get out of jail before they die, the Los Angeles County District Attorney today said he has “not” made a decision about recommendations to the court over the sibling’s fates. Speaking not long after nearly three-hour meeting Friday with 20 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/6T0tf49

Apple CEO Tim Cook will donate $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the latest contribution from the tech industry going to the president-elect’s January 20 festivities, according to a report. Cook joins other CEOs and companies donating hefty sums to the inauguration. Axios, citing unnamed sources, reported on the donation. An Apple spokesperson did […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yUfWTh1

UPDATED with quarterfinal results: The College Football Playoff bracket was finalized December 8, setting the stage for the first year of a 12-team postseason that will crown a national champion January 20 in Atlanta. After an intense final week of the regular season that saw No. 1 Oregon solidify its top ranking with a victory […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/49SjdJx

When it comes to the Golden Globes after-parties, it’s a new era. Gone are the fraternity- and sorority-spirit rah-rah days when we’d see Paris Hilton getting chased by a gaggle of paparazzi in the Beverly Hilton lobby, with the studios crowding every corner of the hotel. Remember the 20th Century Fox watch party? Guests of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WLEZyMf

From killer clowns to ancient vampires and back again, Bill Skarsgård isn’t worried about being typecast. The It: Welcome to Derry star recently said that Pennywise is “always there” as he returns to the Stephen King character after taking on another monster role in Robert Eggers‘ Nosferatu, now in theaters. “I felt like I was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zLhFuHp

Canada’s actors are set for a new deal with the country’s producers. Over the holiday period, actors union ACTRA struck a tentative agreement for a new Independent Production Agreement (IPA) with the Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) and the Association Québécoise de la Production Médiatique (AQPM), which respectively handle English- and French-language content in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/A5YUkwP

Film Independent President Josh Welsh passed away on December 31 after a five-year battle with colon cancer, the organization announced this evening. Welsh passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter at his side. “We are devastated by the loss of Josh Welsh,” said Film Independent’s Board Chair Brenda Robinson. “Josh was a tireless […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TiI9VRa

With two of the most anticipated movie cameos of the year, Jon M. Chu had his work cut out for him. The Wicked director recently recounted how he conceived an appearance for the original Broadway musical’s stars Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth during the song ‘One Short Day’, performed with their successors Cynthia Erivo and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pEM5mcS