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Robin Wright On Moving To The U.K. & Not Looking Back: “America Is A S—show”

Robin Wright is joining a handful of celebrities, like Ellen DeGeneres, who left the U.S. for greener pastures — specifically, for the rolling hills of the U.K. countryside. In a new profile with The Times U.K., the eight-time Emmy-nominated actress-cum-director reflected on having found a new home in the U.K., where she has been living […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GrIs2ou

Biblical Animated Comedy ‘The Chosen Adventures’ Gets Series Order At Prime Video; Paul Walter Hauser, Yvonne Orji, Jordin Sparks Among Voice Cast

Prime Video has handed a series order to The Chosen Adventures, an animated adventure comedy series about Jesus of Nazareth, from Amazon MGM Studios and Dallas Jenkins’ 5&2 Studios banner. The series, which consists of 14 11-minute episodes, will premiere on Prime Video in the U.S. and internationally in the UK, Latin America, Canada, Australia […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tTvF2Mp

Devon Walker Says Leaving ‘SNL’ Was A Mutual Decision: “We Decided Together That It Was Time To Go Our Separate Ways”

While Devon Walker indicated earlier this week that Saturday Night Live fans are perhaps taking his and his fellow cast members’ departures harder than the actors themselves, the former repertory player revealed today the decision to leave was a mutual one. “The big question,” Walker began when asked by Rolling Stone in a new interview […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/mDINJlP

Venice 2025: Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' is All Cinema Can Be

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"In seeking life, I created death." The timeless story of Dr. Frankenstein and his Monster returns to the big screen again in this brand new version of Frankenstein . For his 13th movie, Mexican maestro Guillermo del Toro adapts Mary Shelley's 1818 novel of the same name and brings his vision of this tale to screens – with a gothic, macabre, brutal, and mesmerizing take on this well-known story. Much like del Toro's version of the classic story of Pinocchio from a few years ago, he infuses this Frankenstein with so many unique and intriguing ideas, expanding upon the original story and adding depth into every single frame of it. I LOVED this movie. Right from the start, with an action-packed opening scene set on a Danish ship trapped in ice, I knew we were in for a magnificent tale of madness and this delivers on that promise. Part creature feature, part emotional exploration of what makes us human, part horror, part love story, it's a mash-up of all of del T...

‘Motorheads’ Canceled By Prime Video After One Season, Looking For A New Home

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has opted not to renew YA drama Motorheads for a second season, Deadline has learned. The decision comes more than three months after the 10-episode first season dropped May 20. But there is hope for the series’ passionate fans who have been campaigning for a renewal on X and TikTok. The producers […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hCE5Wd7

Karen Read Says Elizabeth Banks-Led Prime Video Limited Series Is “Not Authorized By Me In Any Way”: “I Have Not Blessed This”

Speaking publicly for the first time since her June acquittal in a high-profile Massachusetts murder retrial, Karen Read noted she is not at all involved with the Elizabeth Banks-led Prime Video limited series currently in development about her infamous case. “I have nothing to do with that; it’s not authorized by me in any way,” […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1TNvM3o

New Trailer for 40th Anniversary of 'Back to the Future' Sci-Fi Classic

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"What the hell is a jigawatt?!" Universal debuted a brand new trailer celebrating the 40th anniversary of the all-time sci-fi time travel adventure classic Back to the Future , considered one of the best movies ever made. Robert Zemeckis directed this as his fourth feature film at the time and it hit first theaters in July 1985 . Universal will be giving BTTF a big ol' grand re-release in theaters on October 31st this fall, and of course it's a must watch on the big screen. Bring the kids! Show it to the next generation, too! On October 31st, the beloved 1985 classic returns to theaters nationwide for a limited engagement in premium large screen formats, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, D-Box, IMAX, among others. This marks the first time Back to the Future will be presented on the world's largest screens, offering fans the opportunity to experience the film’s scope and spectacle in the most immersive formats yet. Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student,...

‘Smiling Friends’ Season 3 & New Comedy ‘Haha You Clowns’ Get Premiere Dates At Adult Swim

Adult Swim has set Sunday, October 5 for the Season 3 premiere of adult animated series Smiling Friends and Sunday, October 19 for the debut of new comedy Haha You Clowns. Smiling Friends Season 3 will air at 11:30 pm, and Haha You Clowns at 11:45 pm. New episodes of both quarter-hour series will be […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9AvTVeY

First Teaser for Brazilian Film 'The Secret Agent' with Wagner Moura

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"I am under a death threat." Neon has revealed the first look teaser trailer for the acclaimed Brazilian film titled The Secret Agent , the latest from Brazilian filmmaker Kleber Mendonça Filho . This originally premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival a few months ago to many positive reviews, and it went on to win both Best Actor and Best Director awards at the fest . Next playing at Telluride & NYFF. In 1977, a tech researcher flees from a mysterious past and returns to his hometown of Recife in North Brazil in search of peace. He soon realizes that the city is far from being the safe refuge he seeks. Wagner Moura stars as the "secret agent" Marcelo. Master filmmaker Kleber Mendonca Filho teams up with renowned Brazilian actor Wagner Moura - giving an extraordinary, career-defining performance - to craft a thrillingly unpredictable, playfully shape-shifting epic steeped in history even as it feels contemporary, paying affectionate tribute to the movies o...

Angie Fielder & Polly Staniford Wind Down ‘Mix Tape’ & ‘Lion’ Outfit Aquarius Films

EXCLUSIVE: After 18 years, respected producers Angie Fielder and Polly Staniford, co-founders of Aquarius Films, are closing the doors of their Australian production company. The duo will pursue creative opportunities individually while continuing to develop a small number of existing projects on their slate as a team. They will continue to own and manage the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SmReVMs

80s Sword & Sorcery Throwback Remake 'Deathstalker' Official Trailer

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"My old friend... Come and get it!" Shout Studios has unveiled the official trailer for a throwback 80s movie remake titled Deathstalker , made by Canadian genre filmmaker extraordinaire Steven Kostanski (of The Void , Leprechaun Returns , Psycho Goreman (PG) , and Frankie Freako . This fall, return to the Kingdom of Abraxeon with Kostanski reimagining of Roger Corman's cult sword & sorcery 80s film series, Deathstalker (which began back in 1983 ). Starring Daniel Bernhardt as the titular Deathstalker with Patton Oswalt providing the voice of the benevolent wizard Doodad, this action fantasy adventure feature. Also featuring Christina Orjalo , Paul Lazenby , and Nina Bergman . Hitting theaters this October . This reboot focuses on the fantasy setting, utilizing creature suits, prosthetic FX make-up and stop-motion animation from his Action Pants FX shop. Deathstalker must face the rising evil and take on the undead sorcerer Nekromemnon to stop his Dreadites from ...

Disney Sues Sling TV, Saying Its New Mini-Bundles Violate Carriage Deal Terms

EXCLUSIVE: The Walt Disney Co. is suing Dish Network’s digital subsidiary Sling TV, alleging that the pay-TV service included its networks without permission in a new suite of short-term packages. Earlier this month, Sling unveiled “passes” offering access to its full bundle for a day, weekend or full week. The mini-bundles start at $4.99, a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tJeb2ax

‘Blossom’ Reboot Plans Scrapped By Disney, Mayim Bialik Reveals: “It Was Not For Lack Of Trying”

Mayim Bialik revealed that the long-gestating Disney reboot of ’90s sitcom Blossom is no longer moving forward. In a blog posted to her Substack today, The Big Bang Theory alumna noted the decision was “not for lack of trying” and the result of industry-wide mergers and new executives who didn’t see the merit in pursuing […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GXaj8bS

Penske’s TVLine Acquired By Static Media

Penske Media Corp. has sold TVLine to Indianapolis-based Static Media for an undisclosed price. The outlet launched in 2011 is a hub for all things television — news, interviews, spoilers, clips, recaps and reviews. The publication’s editor-in-chief Kimberly Roots is remaining in place along with most staff, but co-editor Matt Mitovich will step down. TVLine […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qjrcVXf

Comedian Reginald Carroll Killed In Mississippi Shooting

Baltimore-based comic Reginald “Reggie” Carroll died after a fatal shooting in Mississippi, according to Southaven Police, CBS reported. He was 52. Per law enforcement, officers responded to the Burton Lane area regarding a shooting, where they found a victim with gunshot wounds. Despite life-saving efforts conducted at Memphis hospital Regional One Health, Carroll died from […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/N02UDiG

Kumail Nanjiani Thought ‘Eternals’ Role Would Lead To MCU Work “For The Next Ten Years”

Nearly four years later, Kumail Nanjiani‘s MCU future doesn’t look bright after the critical and commercial flop that was Eternals (2021). The Oscar nominee, who previously underwent a major physical transformation for the part of Kingo, noted that he “signed on for six movies,” thinking the Chloé Zhao-helmed movie would lead to more work with […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/L9w4qpJ

Jerry Adler Dies: Behind-The-Scenes Broadway Vet & ‘The Sopranos’ Actor Was 96

Jerry Adler, a veteran actor who appeared in series The Sopranos, The Good Wife and Rescue Me and also served as a Broadway director and stage manager, has died at the age of 96, his loved ones announced. His friend, Frank J. Reilly, confirmed his death, writing in part on X: “The great actor, my […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9xaItUN

Daniel Dae Kim Calls Out The “Chilling Effect” On Free Speech And DEI In Hollywood: “The Idea Of Inclusion Is Not Something That’s A Political Trend”

Daniel Dae Kim called out the “chilling effect” on free speech and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Hollywood. In an Associated Press interview conducted in Seoul, South Korea, the Tony nominee was asked if he’s worried about backlash against DEI efforts in the entertainment industry. “We’re already seeing it,” the Butterfly actor and executive […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qYMvSA4

‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Actor Gavin Casalegno Reacts To Fan Hatred Of His Character: “Not Really Going So Well”

The Summer I Turned Pretty actor Gavin Casalegno is aware his character Jeremiah is not beloved by the internet masses. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the YA star reflected on the particular ire his Fisher brother draws from both viewers and even social media accounts of certain brands that proclaim themselves […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/i43QMgH

Liza Colón-Zayas, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt & More Among Winners Of 40th Imagen Awards – Full List

Liza Colón-Zayas, John Leguizamo, Benjamin Bratt and more were among the honorees at the 40th Imagen Awards, which celebrates Latino talent across film, television and streaming. Celebrating Hollywood’s most recognizable Latino entertainers, directors and writers, this year’s event awarded stellar performances and contributions in 27 categories. Notable awardees include Barbie Ferreira, Fede Álvarez, Sofia Carson […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FNUTjJ1

‘We Were Liars’ Gets Promising Update As Prime Video YA Series Awaits Season 2 Renewal Decision

As Prime Video is riding the big viewership wave of The Summer I Turned Pretty’s third and final season, the streamer has renewal decisions to make on three other YA series that premiered in May and June, We Were Liars, Motorheads and Overcompensating. Overcompensating and We Were Liars already had been looking promising for a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R3CQnKo

Eduardo Serra Dies: Two-Time Oscar-Nominated Cinematographer Who Lensed Final ‘Harry Potter’ Pics & Many More Was 81

Eduardo Serra, who scored Best Cinematography Oscar nominations for Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Wings of the Dove and also lensed the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows films, Unbreakable and many others during a five-decade career, died August 19. He was 81. The Portuguese Cinema Academy announced the news but did not […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VkxLWwj

‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ Casts Dafne Keen & Saara Chaudry For Season 3

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is expanding its cast for the third season. Dafne Keen (Deadpool & Wolverine) and Saara Chaudry (PAW Patrol: The Movie) are set for recurring roles in Season 3 of the Disney+ series, which will be based on author Rick Riordan’s third book in the series The Titan’s Curse. The TV series […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OuNBZy6

First Look Teaser for 'Blue Eye Samurai' - Season 2 Now in the Works

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"Legend is what history doesn't record... but still remembers." Netflix has revealed a first look featurette for the next season of Blue Eye Samurai , the awesome anime action fantasy series which debuted back in 2023. I'm a big fan of this series - it kicks all kinds of ass, I enjoyed watching every episode. Glad it will continue on soon. They're already deep in development on the sequel, the next season, currently titled Blue Eye Samurai 2 . Everyone's favorite samurai character Mizu is back again in a continuation of the story from the first season. "Mizu's quest for revenge will continue. Season 2 of the award winning series, Blue Eye Samurai is now in production." View a sneak peek with the series' co-creators Amber Noizumi & Michael Green as well as executive producer, Jane Wu . They tease that this might take place at different times in the past, and we might see a few characters that were killed in the first season back in h...

Darren Criss Returning To Broadway’s ‘Maybe Happy Ending’ After Casting Backlash

After the recasting of Maybe Happy Ending‘s leading man with a non-Asian actor, Darren Criss is returning to the Broadway musical. On Wednesday, the Will Aronson/Hue Park show announced the 2x Tony-winning actor is reprising his robotic role as Oliver on Nov. 5, following backlash around the casting of Andrew Barth Feldman, the first actor […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Y3zTVWs

Orlando Bloom Hopes ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Gets “Everybody Back” For New Film: “The Way To Win”

With the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise in for an overhaul, Orlando Bloom hopes to get the gang back together. The actor, who starred as Will Turner in four of the five films based on the Disney ride, said “the way to win” with a reboot is to reunite him with co-stars Johnny Depp, Keira […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/EexmJGX

Ayo Edebiri And Don Cheadle To Star In ‘Proof’ Revival On Broadway In 2026

The Bear star Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle have been set to make their Broadway debuts next spring in Proof, the first New York revival of David Auburn’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play. Thomas Kail will direct the revival, which was announced Wednesday. It is scheduled to play a limited engagement at a Shubert theatre to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/f89lknZ

Judge Frank Caprio Dies: ‘Caught In Providence’ Jurist Whose Clips Have Billions Of Views On Social Media Was 88

Judge Frank Caprio, who starred for two seasons on the syndicated courtroom show Caught in Providence and became a social media star in clips displaying his compassion, kindness and empathy, died Wednesday of pancreatic cancer, his family said. He was 88. The jurist’s death was announced on social media. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IK9wglm

Daniel Dae Kim Talks How ‘Butterfly’ Fulfilled His Dream Of Shooting In South Korea

Starring in Lost for six years and Hawaii Five-O for ten years — and armed with a host of other enviable credits — Daniel Dae Kim counts recent series Butterfly as one of his most personal projects yet. Besides playing the role of U.S. intelligence operative David Jung in the series, Kim also serves as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/FSuNhEa

Osgood Perkins’ ‘Keeper’ Gets Haunting First Trailer, Featuring Tatiana Maslany As A Woman Questioning Her Relationship During A Nightmarish Cabin Getaway

A seemingly idyllic cabin getaway takes a haunting turn in the first trailer for horror auteur Osgood Perkins’ forthcoming pic Keeper. Starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, the two-minute clip teases a relationship on the brink, influenced by the unfolding wickedness around the couple. “Why does it always have to end? Is there any way […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/r2iHpWQ

‘Honey Don’t!’ Filmmakers Ethan Coen & Tricia Cooke On Detective Genre Gender Norms, Next Female Rowing Crew Pic & Potential Joel Coen Reteam – Crew Call Podcast

Why haven’t the Coen Brothers worked together for seven years? “He borrowed the lawnmower, brought it back and never cleaned the blades. This is bullsh*t!” jokes Ethan Coen. Joel and Ethan Coen’s last movie together was the Netflix multi-story feature, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, which for the latter was an epic project to shoot […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5ewAhxz

‘Dept. Q’ Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix

Netflix has ordered a second season of Dept. Q, its British crime procedural that’s an adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novels.  Matthew Goode will return as DCI Carl Morck, as will Alexej Manvelov as Akram, Leah Byrne as Rose and Jamie Sives as Hardy. Like the first season, Season 2 will be filmed and set in Edinburgh, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4DemnPg

‘Queen Charlotte’ Star Corey Mylchreest Reveals He Auditioned To Be Flynn Rider In Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’: “It Wasn’t Very Good”

In an alternate universe, Queen Charlotte star Corey Mylchreest logged both king and prince in his resumé. Speaking to Seventeen Magazine recently, the YA actor revealed he once gave, in his words, a less than stellar audition for Disney’s live-action Tangled. Mylchreest was up for the role of the dashing Flynn Rider, a part that […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/JhE7PO9

‘Family Matters’ Alum Reveals He “Got Pretty Far Along” With Animated Reboot Featuring Original Cast: “I’m Still Trying To Pursue It”

Family Matters alum Bryton James recently revealed he “got pretty far along” on an idea to revive the classic sitcom in a new format featuring original cast members like star Jaleel White. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, the actor — who portrayed youngster Richie Crawford from Seasons 2 through 9 — said he’s “had an idea […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/43vJeGI

Dan Tana Dies: Former Owner Of Celebrity-Frequented West Hollywood Eatery Was 90

Dan Tana, the erstwhile actor-turned-restaurateur whose eponymous West Hollywood eatery was a hotspot for celebrities for the past half century, has died at the age of 90, the restaurant’s staff announced on Facebook. “The great Dan Tana has passed on,” the post read. “We all know that he created a very magical place. Our beloved […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/DdSflTg

Pete Davidson Reflects On Canceling ‘Bupkis’ & Being In “Purgatory” With NBCUniversal Over The Decision: “They Were Not Pleased”

Pete Davidson is reflecting on the time he was in “trouble” with NBCUniversal over the cancellation of his semi-autobiographical dramedy Bupkis on Peacock. In a sprawling interview conducted recently with The Breakfast Club, the Saturday Night Live alum candidly discussed everything from his sobriety to the tabloid fixation on his personal life. He also touched […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/w7f8tv2

Gal Gadot Says “Pressure” To “Speak Out Against Israel” Led To ‘Snow White’ Flopping: “I Was Disappointed”

In a recent interview, Gal Gadot blamed the “pressure on celebrities to speak out against Israel” as the reason that “greatly affected” the box office failure of Disney’s live-action Snow White. The actress appeared on the Israeli celebrity interview program The A Talks on Thursday, per The Jerusalem Post, where one interviewer questioned if she […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kP4fvC0

Quentin Tarantino Explains Why He “Pulled The Plug” On ‘The Movie Critic’ As His Final Film

After Deadline reported last year that Quentin Tarantino dropped The Movie Critic as his 10th and final film, he’s providing some insight to the decision. The 2x Oscar winner recently explained that although he “was very happy” with what he wrote originally as an eight-part series and then translated into a feature-length script but “wasn’t […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R5UfDFN

Natalie Portman & Mila Kunis Recall Darren Aronofsky Trying To Spark ‘Black Swan’ Feud: “All In Good Fun”

Although Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis had a cutthroat rivalry in Black Swan, life did not imitate art for the actresses, despite Darren Aronofsky‘s best attempts. Marking the Oscar-winning film’s 15th anniversary, the trio recently reunited and reminisced about the director trying to spark a feud between Portman and Kunis to aid their performances as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dHLW8QS

David Dastmalchian Talks Causing Double Trouble On ‘Dexter: Resurrection’

The following reveals major plot points from Dexter: Resurrection’s latest episode, “Course Correction.” David Dastmalchian has quickly become Hollywood’s go-to bad guy, and if you’re watching him on Showtime’s Dexter: Resurrection, you can understand why. As was revealed in the episode “Course Correction,” Dastmalchian was pulling double duty right under our noses. The clue was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ruCjPg8

‘Mamma Mia!’ Broadway Review: Here We Go Again

If you love Mamma Mia!, you’re gonna love Mamma Mia! With the touring production of the hit ABBA musical making a six-month stop on Broadway, the flawed, fun-loving show returns to the venue – the Winter Garden Theatre – where it held sway back when the century was new. The ninth-longest running Broadway show of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Njg4s0f

Newcomer Isla Johnston In Talks To Lead Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Jehanne d’Arc’ Epic At Warner Bros

EXCLUSIVE: It appears Baz Luhrmann has found the title heroine for his Warner Bros epic Jehanne d’Arc. Deadline hears he’s in early talks with Isla Johnston to play Joan of Arc. You might remember her from The Queen’s Gambit, where she played the younger version of the Beth Harmon character that was a breakout role […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oOc3GvN

Taylor Swift Reveals “The Life Of A Showgirl” Album Cover And Track Titles

UPDATED with the launch of August 13’s New Heights podcast episode: Taylor Swift has returned from her post-Eras tour hiatus with the announcement of her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl, out Oct. 3. The album will have 12 tracks, because of course. The only featured artist on the standard edition is Sabrina Carpenter […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/slo2IaY

Sharon Stone On Eric Dane Landing ‘Euphoria’ Role: “It Means The World To Me That He Got That Job In Time”

Sharon Stone is joining the cast of Euphoria Season 3 and recently revealed she encouraged Eric Dane amid the casting of the HBO series. While on the red carpet for her new film Nobody 2, Stone remained coy about sharing details of her involvement on the final season of the Zendaya-starring series. However, she did […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VF39Nm8

Ambika Mod Says She Still Gets Auditions For Roles Like “The Rookie Cop” Who Supports The “Two Interesting White Leads” Despite ‘One Day’ Success

Despite the breakout success of One Day, star Ambika Mod said she still receives auditions for roles that seem to solely prop up the “interesting white leads” of a given project. In a recent interview with The Times U.K., the This Is Going To Hurt alumna discussed the difference between the opportunities available to her […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XNFrYen

Jennifer Aniston On ‘Friends’ Cast “Mourning” Matthew Perry Before His Death Due To Addiction Struggles: “I’m Glad He’s Out Of That Pain”

Jennifer Aniston opened up about how she and her Friends co-stars grieved Matthew Perry “long” before his death. In a sprawling cover story with Vanity Fair, where The Morning Show star discussed everything from her onscreen performances to her experience being tabloid fodder in the 2000s as a result of her relationships, Aniston discussed Perry’s […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UFWejEP

The Best 7 New Movies On Netflix In August

With the last full month of summer underway, Netflix has updated its film slate accordingly with several humorous films, some that do delve into back-to-school feelings and even a murder mystery. In addition to the arrival of new seasons of Wednesday as well as My Life With the Walter Boys this month, two new Netflix […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/4rtgFpa

‘The Gilded Age’ Producers Address George’s Shocking Decision In Season Finale: “He Feels Bertha Made Him Act Against His Instincts”

SPOILER ALERT! This story contains plot points from the season 3 finale of The Gilded Age on HBO. All’s well may have ended well for the newly-hitched Gladys, but the celebration didn’t last long for her mother Bertha. After throwing a triumphant ball that showcased the now happily-married duke and duchess and her newly-healed husband […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/d4Kw3jR

Chad Michael Murray Details Near-Death Experience That Led Him To Acting Career

Chad Michael Murray recently opened up about a serious health scare that inadvertently paved his way into the acting world. Appearing on the Great Company with Jamie Laing podcast, the Freakier Friday actor recalled being hospitalized at the age of 15 as a result of twisted intestines, which led to life-threatening complications. “I was hospitalized […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/z2Fkhce

‘Nova ’78’ Review: William S. Burroughs Takes Center Stage In An Immersive, Arty New York Time Capsule – Locarno Film Festival

Imagine going to a gig where The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards couldn’t make it, so Patti Smith stepped up to break the news, read you a poem, offered you your money back from her own pocket, and Frank Zappa filled in for him instead. Let’s go even further. Imagine it wasn’t really a gig at […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kchAWXQ

‘One Piece’ Renewed For Season 3 By Netflix, Drops First-Look Season 2 Images

One Piece has earned an early season 3 renewal by Netflix. The live-action pirate show isn’t returning for a second season until 2026. At this weekend’s annual One Piece Day celebration in Tokyo, Japan, Netflix shared a first look at the upcoming season that’s based on Japan’s highest-selling manga series of all time by Eiichiro […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/smje3yM

Josh Brolin Says He Would Return To The MCU If The Russo Brothers Called: “I’ll Be There Tomorrow”

Josh Brolin would be willing to return to the MCU world in the time it takes Thanos to snap his fingers. The Weapons actor recently sat down with Josh Horowitz’s Happy Sad Confused podcast for a sprawling interview touching on his past and future projects, including whether he would inhabit the Avengers franchise again. “If […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/e24TEuU

James Marsden Calls Filming ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ A “Nice Little Homecoming To A Role That Really Put Me On The Map”

In a full-circle moment, James Marsden is returning to the role that first put him “on the map.” The Paradise actor and newly minted Emmy nominee sat down with Vanity Fair recently to discuss reprising his X-Men character Cyclops in the Russo Brothers’ forthcoming Avengers: Doomsday. “I’m getting a little long in the tooth to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TkBYmht

‘Real Time’: Stephen A. Smith Talks “Possible” Presidential Bid, Says He’s “Disgusted” With Democratic Party

As Dems attempt to mount a comeback for 2028, Stephen A. Smith is still flirting with the idea of a presidential campaign. While appearing on Real Time with Bill Maher, the NBA analyst admitted that although he “can’t imagine” running for president, it remains a “possible” option for him after previous talks of a pivot […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/iwdp4MR

‘Apollo 13’ Filmmakers Ron Howard & Brian Grazer Pay Tribute To Jim Lovell: “A True American Hero”

Apollo 13 director Ron Howard and producer Brian Grazer paid tribute today to Jim Lovell, commander of the ill-fated moon mission on which they based their hit 1995 movie. The astronaut died Thursday at 97. “Jim Lovell was a true American hero whose courage, intellect and grace under pressure inspired a nation,” Grazer said in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/eQM61od

Eddie Murphy Defends ‘Norbit’ After Rumors It Cost Him Oscar For ‘Dreamgirls’: “Ain’t That Bad”

Although Eddie Murphy worked with Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson in the aughts, he might have been his own favorite leading lady. The Oscar nominee recently defended his 2007 comedy Norbit as a “funny” movie, following theories that the Brian Robbins-directed movie cost him the golden statuette for Dreamgirls (2006). “I love Norbit. Norbit came out […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/IzbRu07

First Trailer for 'The Ugly' - Very Mysterious Thriller Film from Korea

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"He raised you on his own, right?" Another intriguing thriller to watch out for. The first promo trailer for a Korean mystery thriller film titled The Ugly is out. It's premiering at the 2025 Toronto Film Festival next month . And also happens to be the latest feature from prolific Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho , known for the films Seoul Station , Train to Busan , Peninsula , JUNG_E , Hellbound . He also has another thriller film out this year called Revelations in addition to this showing at TIFF. Acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho trades spectacle for intimacy with a haunting tale of memory & moral ambiguity, about a son's search for truth and a past that refuses to stay buried. "Ugly things are scorned." Based on director Yeon's 2018 graphic novel of the same name, the film stars Park Jeong-min and Kwon Hae-hyo . It traces the journey of Im Young-gyu, a blind yet extraordinarily skilled seal artisan, and his son, Im Dong-hwan, as he unearths l...

Rosie O’Donnell Fears ‘The View’ Will Get Canceled After Trump Comments: “The Truth Is Dangerous Now”

As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert continues its death row march, Rosie O’Donnell predicts her ABC alma mater The View will be given a similar sentence. Following the Donald Trump administration’s recent warning that the roundtable talk show could be “the next to be pulled off air,” the 12x Emmy winner expressed her fears […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/oMljORy

George Clooney Praises Adam Sandler As Not “Just Some Goofy Comedian” In ‘Jay Kelly’: “A Really Beautiful, Wonderful Actor”

With Adam Sandler recently reprising a beloved comedy role in Happy Gilmore 2, the actor’s next Netflix film shows off more of his range. Ahead of the Nov. 14 theatrical premiere of their film Jay Kelly, which then moves to the streamer on Dec. 5, George Clooney praised his co-star as more than “just some […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/OiK9HbC

Ramsey Naito To Remain Paramount Animation Head; Skydance Animation Stays Solo Post-Merger Under John Lasseter & Holly Edwards – The Dish

EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Ramsey Naito, President of Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Animation, will remain in her role as head of Paramount Animation following the completion of Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Global tomorrow, sources tell Deadline. Meanwhile, Skydance Animation won’t be merged with Paramount Animation, we hear. Rather, in the short term, Skydance Animation will […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/fjbiTrE

Keke Palmer On Filming Spicy Scenes With Pete Davidson For ‘The Pickup’: “He’s So Sweet, So It Was Comfortable”

Keke Palmer stars opposite Pete Davidson and Eddie Murphy in the heist action comedy The Pickup. The trailer for the Prime Video movie teases some spicy scenes between Palmer and Davidson, and Palmer recently revealed what it was like filming with the Saturday Night Live alum. “I honestly think he and I have chemistry. Look, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ySiJop5

New Trailer for 'Eden' Survival Movie with Kirby, Law, Sweeney, Armas

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"We came here for isolation, now we're being crowded." Vertical has finally debuted an official trailer for the survival thriller movie Eden , directed by Ron Howard . This premiered last year at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival (to many bad reviews ) and has already opened in many other countries earlier this year. Ron Howard tells the harrowing & upsetting true story of a group of people in the 1930s living on the Galapagos island entirely on their own with nothing else. "Life here is gruesome, frustrating. Failure is inevitable." The story follows a handful of people fueled by a profound desire for change; turning their back to society they leave everything behind and set their futures on the harsh landscape of the Galapagos. Based on historical events, this scintillating thriller stars Jude Law and Vanessa Kirby as high-minded Europeans seeking a new life on a previously uninhabited island in the Galápagos archipelago. They and those who follow them b...

‘Weapons’ To Freak ‘Freakier Friday’ Out At The Weekend Box Office – Preview

In what’s one of the last big showdowns at the summer box office, New Line’s Weapons, which is strong across the board, and Disney’s very femme-skewing, much millennial loved Freakier Friday, are about to face off on Friday with the tracking reports indicating a too close to call win for No. 1 with $30M+ a […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lcIYzgp

ESPN Acquires NFL Network And Other Media Assets As League Takes 10% Stake In Disney Sports Division

In a long-percolating agreement, ESPN has acquired the NFL Network and certain other media assets of the NFL in exchange for a 10% equity stake. The agreement, announced Tuesday on the eve of Disney’s quarterly earnings report and in the runup to the NFL season, will give ESPN important new programming for its forthcoming stand-along […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0Xdo47V

Alfie Wise Dies: Actor In ‘Cannonball Run’, ‘Stroker Ace’ & Other Burt Reynolds Films Was 82

Alfie Wise, who teamed with Burt Reynolds in many of his films including The Cannonball Run, Smokey & The Bandit, Stroker Ace, among others, has died. He was 82. Wise passed away on July 22 of natural causes at the Thomas H. Corey VA Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL, according to media reports. Born […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cs3SYaE

Diddy Denied! No Release For Sean Combs As Judge Rules Against Bail; Emphasizes “Risk Of Flight” & “Danger”

With less than 60 days to go before Sean Combs is sentenced on his transportation to engage in prostitution, the “All About the Benjamins” performer has once again come up short on his desire to get out on a $50 million bond, a federal judge ruled this afternoon. ‘As for risk of flight or danger, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BW8xmp4

John Oliver Urges End To U.S. Complicity In Israel’s Blockade: “Gaza Is Being Starved By Israel”

John Oliver’s jokes were secondary this evening as the host began Last Week Tonight by delivering an impassioned plea to stop the U.S. government’s complicity in Israel’s blockade of the Gaza strip, where roughly 2 million residents face imminent starvation and death. The late-night host singled out Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu for claiming there […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2PBaGdN

Ryan Coogler, Armenian Film Society To Honor Producer Sev Ohanian With Armenian Film Hall Of Fame Induction

EXCLUSIVE: Two-time Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ryan Coogler is partnering with the Armenian Film Society to honor his longtime business partner, prolific producer Sev Ohanian, with an induction into the Armenian Film Hall of Fame. The honor will be presented on the concluding day of the 2025 Armenian Film Festival held in Los Angeles from Sept. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ZUM5t9f

How The Skydance-Paramount Post-Merger Hierarchy Is Shaping Up – The Dish

Sources tell us that Skydance-Paramount is going to make official their corporate leadership team tomorrow morning. The combined company’s structure is being announced early Monday ahead of the Aug. 7 merger date. Here’s what we’re hearing is going to go down per sources in the $8 billion-plus transaction: Some of this has already been out […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Igv4Gho

Jonathan Kaplan Dies: Emmy-Nominated ‘ER’ Director & ‘The Accused’ Filmmaker Was 77

Jonathan Kaplan, the five-time Emmy-nominated director/producer of ER and filmmaker behind projects like The Accused, Bad Girls and Unlawful Entry, has died at the age of 77, per multiple media reports. His daughter Molly Kaplan said he died Friday at his home in Los Angeles of advanced liver cancer. Kaplan was born in Paris on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3bnZdmk

‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ Director On Revisiting The Tragic Case After More Than 30 Years: “It Was Just Such A World Of Darkness”

More than 30 years after Austin police found four teenage girls brutally murdered inside a local yogurt shop, HBO is re-examining the case in its upcoming documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders. Often described as the case that stripped Austin of its innocence, the tragic 1991 killings sent shockwaves through the community for years as […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/okGAEZX

Chris Meloni Teases ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Appearance: “Hangin With Friends”

Chris Meloni will return to his alma mater, Law & Order: SVU, for the upcoming 27th season of the perennially popular procedural, the actor confirmed in a recent Instagram post. “Hangin with friends on a Friday nite @therealmariskahargitay @dannflorek,” the Emmy-nominated actor wrote on social media alongside selfies of himself with fellow series vets Mariska […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2eaFJRE

Senate Confirms Jeanine Pirro To Serve As U.S. Attorney For D.C.

The Senate on Saturday confirmed Jeanine Pirro, the former Fox host and commentator, to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. Pirro was confirmed on a 50-45 vote along party lines. Donald Trump named her acting U.S. attorney in May, and later nominated her to take the position permanently. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qimKL6k

Machine Gun Kelly Claims He Was “Supposed” To Audition For ‘Sinners’ But Wouldn’t Say N-Word

Although Sinners has landed among the top box office releases of 2025 so far, Machine Gun Kelly had his reasons for passing up a role in the film. The Grammy nominee recently claimed he was “supposed to” audition to play a vampire in writer/director Ryan Coogler‘s critically-acclaimed supernatural period piece about two brothers taking on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/R9dnFYG