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More than 15 years, one of Beyoncé’s catchiest songs — and the Saturday Night Live sketch it inspired — still have a hold on the hive. Justin Timberlake recently revealed how he convinced the 32x Grammy winner to parody her 2008 music video for ‘Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)’ on the NBC sketch […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/MgpjDL1

There are no new charges in a superseding indictment that the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed today against Sean “Diddy” Combs in the Bad Boy Records founder’s sex-trafficking case. However, two new victims have been added to the New York case, which is scheduled to go to trial in May. “The Government respectfully submits this letter […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vWyORYE

It cannot be denied: The Super Bowl generally translates into big box office. However, there are only three motion picture studios — Disney, Paramount and Universal — willing to pony up $7.5 million-$8 million for a 30-second spot on Fox before an audience that last year reached 123.7 million viewers across live linear and streaming. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VJIpM28

The ocean water along roughly eight miles of prime Los Angeles coastline remained off-limits indefinitely due to the recent rains and fire debris carried to the coast, while a water quality advisory was in effect all beaches in L.A. county until Thursday morning. The water closure ordered by the Los Angeles County Department of Public […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/7nPSTaE

EXCLUSIVE: Former Le Train Train and YouTube executive Nicole Emanuele has been appointed head of development and production for Kaley Cuoco’s Yes, Norman Productions. Additionally, the company has promoted Zayda Exeliz to creative executive. Emanuele most recently was a partner at Le Train Train Productions, the production company founded by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RJq7N3m

"Can we push back this deadline that you've set?" Dark Sky Films has revealed an official trailer for indie thriller Lifeline , from director Feras Alfuqaha. Yet another hotline thriller focusing on a person answering a phone - this night he receives an odd, paranormal call. There have been a few of these recently - including The Guilty with Jake Gyllenhaal or Tessa Thompson's The Listener . In Lifeline , a suicide hotline operator gets a late-night call from someone who claims to be him, knowing private details only he would know, and threatening to end his life in an hour. The operator must race against time to stop "himself" from suicide. Josh Stewart stars as Steven Thomas, along with August Maturo , Charlene Amoia , Jocelyn Ayanna , Nicole Santiago , Jill Awbrey , & Brecken Merrill . This also reminds me of the film Frequency (2000) about a father and son connecting across time through the phone. Lifeline looks much better than it sounds. //  ...

Storied sports channel Eurosport will disappear from British screens next month as Warner Bros. Discovery rejigs its sports portfolio. Live sports and other programming from Eurosport will move to the TNT channels, which are operated as a joint venture between WBD and UK telco BT. Eurosport majors in cycling, tennis, winter and fight sports – […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/D8cqPOH

Who’d have thought that the most pointed disagreement between Bill Maher and Matt Gaetz on Maher’s Club Random podcast would not be over Donald Trump or January 6 or allegations about Gaetz having sex with a minor, but about television? To be sure, the duo did cover Trump, Russiagate, the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/jVKDSBY

EXCLUSIVE: After scoring a Best Actress Oscar nomination after winning the Golden Globe for Best Performance By An Actress in a Film Drama for her portrayal of a mother searching for her disappeared politician husband in I’m Still Here, Fernanda Torres tonight is making an apology for a decades-old skit on the Brazilian TV show […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IVG6EoQ

Talk about timely. In what is a movie that looks tailor-made to debut at the Sundance Film Festival, British actor Josh O’Connor tries on an American Southwest accent to take on the role of Colorado rancher, Dusty, whose life (along with his few neighbors in the very rural Rocky Mountain community in which his family […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fxTUeuV

A brand new British folk horror creation has revealed itself at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Rabbit Trap is the feature directorial debut of up-and-coming British-Australian filmmaker Bryn Chainey , who both wrote and directed this film. Yet another extremely personal project based on his own worst fears and experiences, like many filmmakers trying to work through them by making a film about them. Rabbit Trap is set in 1976 and follows a young married couple who live out in the wilderness in rural England in a little cabin. While living out there alone, trying to make unique music and record natural sounds, they end up encountering some strange supernatural forces. This sends them into a tizzy as they attempt to make sense of what is going on – and it gets especially weird when a mysterious kid randomly shows up and works his/her way into their life. There are some intriguing ideas in this but it never amounts to much in the end, and the finale is rather lackluster. But I am enc...

Never say never, but Nosferatu filmmaker Robert Eggers is pretty much dead-set on not making a contemporary movie. The auteur — whose pics have spanned 1630’s and 1890’s New England (2015’s The Witch and 2019’s The Lighthouse, respectively), the Viking Era (2022’s The Northman) and now 1830’s Transylvania (four-time Oscar-nominated Nosferatu) — said in a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/bDhUTqQ

Andie MacDowell may be benefiting from some favoritism in the industry as her daughter Margaret Qualley’s star has risen throughout the years. In a recent spot on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the veteran actress joked she was experiencing “reverse nepotism” because of Qualley. “She’s crushing it,” MacDowell gushed. “She’s great, so good in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TxAavEY

Writer-director Mary Bronstein’s latest feature takes audiences on a tense journey of motherhood that almost never lets up. If I Had Legs I’d Kick You stars Rose Byrne as Linda, a mom attempting to find a treatment for her daughter’s mysterious illness while dealing with an absentee husband, a missing therapy patient and a giant […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kBo3qxj

Don Lemon is defending his friend Matt Lauer and shares how the former Today host could return to media after his firing from the NBC morning show. The former CNN anchor revealed that he has seen the public’s reaction to Lauer and believes that he could stage a comeback. “I think that if he could […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/17yTLO5

The White Lotus remains open for a fourth season. HBO has renewed Mike White’s drama series ahead of the launch of season three. The Warner Bros. Discovery-owned network didn’t reveal any details of season four so it’s not clear where it’s set and who will be in it. The move is not a surprise as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/m102SQu

"They sounded like nothing else sounds." Hulu has unveiled their main official trailer for the documentary called Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius) , which is premiering at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. It's one of the first big opening night films screening tomorrow (Thursday) on the very first day of Sundance 2025 . Questlove's latest music history doc is an examination of the life and legacy of Sly & The Family Stone — the groundbreaking band led by the charismatic and enigmatic Sly Stone — captures the band's rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout while also shedding light on the unseen burden that comes with success for Black artists in America. Drawing from his own personal experience and relationships, Questlove tells an empathetic human story about the cost of genius, reframing the way we all engage with pop culture. Sundance says the film is "a revelatory journey born from a deep understanding of the band’s far-reaching influence a...

Grimes is distancing herself from Elon Musk and denouncing Nazism after the Tesla CEO made a gesture that many interpreted as a Nazi salute during one of Donald Trump’s inauguration events. A fan account for the Canadian singer took to social media to social media to air their frustration over Musk’s antics and latest controversy […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/PouzQ4x

"You're screwin' it all up! You have to get your head in the game." Samuel Goldwyn Films has revealed an official US trailer for an indie sports drama from Australia titled Kid Snow , which is the same name of the boxer in the film. This originally premiered at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival last year and will be released in the US this February . A washed-up Irish boxer named Kid Snow is faced with a chance to redeem himself when he is offered a rematch against the man he fought a decade prior - a chance to turn the page on the tragedy that changed his life. When he meets single mother Sunny, he is forced to think of a future beyond boxing. The movie stars Billy Howle as Kid Snow, Phoebe Tonkin as Sunny, Tom Bateman , Hunter Page-Lochard , Mark Coles Smith , Nathan Phillips , Shaka Cook , Jack LaTorre , & Robert Taylor . Reviews are mixed on it, though they still offer some praise saying: "Goldman gives us a contemplative work here, about broken people tr...

Francisco San Martin, a soap opera actor known for originating the role of Dario Hernandez in Days of Our Lives, died Jan. 16 at his home. He was 39. Per the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office, the cause of death was suicide by hanging. Born in Mallorca on Aug. 27, 1985, San Martin’s tenure on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/HKDbT4O

"Fights? And races? Any other bad boy cliches?" Meet another bad boy and his admirers. Prime Video has unveiled an official trailer for their sultry streaming movie called My Fault: London , ready for viewing in February on PV. This is actually an English language remake / London version of the Spanish series called Culpa Mía (which translates to My Fault ) and also Culpa Tuya (which translates to Your Fault ) from last year – based on the Culpables novel series by Mercedes Ron. Nick and Noah are about to take a trip that will change their lives forever. An 18-year-old girl moves from America to London with her mother and wealthy stepfather. She meets her stepbrother, and an attraction brews despite their efforts. Unaware, her estranged father tracks her down after release from prison. Starring Matthew Broome and Asha Banks , along with Eve Macklin , Ray Fearon , Enva Lewis , Jason Flemyng , Kerim Hassan , Sam Buchanan , Amelia Kenworthy , and Harry Gilby . I thought ...

Elon Musk offered Donald Trump supporters what looked a lot like a Nazi salute on live TV to cheers from the MAGA crowd Monday at Trump’s post-swearing-in inauguration rally in Washington, D.C.. As social media exploded with condemnation of what some were calling a “Sieg Heil,” with some others applauding the world’s richest man’s gesture, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xa2FsYv

Dear White People star DeRon Horton revealed he was shot before the holiday season and is now on the mend outside of the hospital. Horton, who was last seen in Apple TV+’s The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, shared the shocking news in an Instagram post prior to the weekend, detailing his injuries in a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/QWBozAZ

In stark contrast to a number of Hollywood creatives, Oscar-nominated writer/director Paul Schrader posits ChatGPT can write “original” and “fleshed out” screenplays. The Oh, Canada screenwriter posted on Facebook that he asked the generative artificial intelligence-powered chatbot to come up with an idea for a film for a variety of renowned filmmakers, including himself, and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4lQmwa0

Though the Lumon Industries pop-up in New York City’s Grand Central Terminal may have inadvertently recreated the less-than-ethical work conditions of the shadowy conglomerate at the center of Apple TV+’s Severance, star Adam Scott was cheery about the endeavor — to the stark contrast of his innie Mark S. “This was super fun,” the actor […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xwGu7L8

"Dad, I can't kill dragons..." Universal Pictures has debuted another new 60-second promo teaser for their live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie, which will hit theaters in June this summer. The original HTTYD movie opened in theaters in 2010, and it was such a huge success for DreamWorks Animation they went on to make two more sequels. The story follows a young Viking boy as he aspires to help hunt dragons, and how he becomes unexpectedly a friend of a young dragon he decides to name Toothless. From the same director as the original three animated movies before - Dean DeBlois is handling this live-action one as well. In this HTTYD , Mason Thames (from The Black Phone ) stars as Hiccup, Gerard Butler as Stoick, Nico Parker as Astrid, and also with Nick Frost , Julian Dennison , Gabriel Howell , Bronwyn James , Harry Trevaldwyn , Ruth Codd , and Peter Serafinowicz , and Murray McArthur . This latest trailer is basically a recut version of the first teaser trai...

EXCLUSIVE: With yet another week of more lawsuits in the ever increasing obloquy fray between It Ends With Us stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni, the court of public opinion has proved as much of a field of operations as the state and federal dockets. A front that Bryan Freedman is willing to concede to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/RVwiAEf

Oscar winner Rami Malek revealed a previous encounter with the Los Angeles Police Department during which he was racially profiled and thrown onto a cop car as authorities tried to locate a robber. The actor, who detailed the incident in a lengthy cover story with The Guardian, was discussing issues of identity and othering he […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WFtfdsl

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