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UPDATED, 3:54 p.m.: Hulu has announced that Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter’s debut stand-up special, on which we were first to report last fall, is titled It Was an Accident and will premiere Friday, May 15. In the hour, Walter takes on feral Gen-Xers, self-loathing, and navigating a backsliding America, via the no-filter lens […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/AeGfgps

We’ve confirmed that Andy Serkis will reprise his role as Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce Wayne’s butler, in Matt Reeves’ follow-up The Batman II which commences shooting in June in London. Essentially, what required solving was reconciling Serkis’ production days on DC Studio’s The Batman II with that of the next New Line film he’s prepping, Lord […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2suHNnY

"Through that portal there is a darkness that is hungry..." An official trailer is out for a hilarious new indie comedy sci-fi horror creation called Weekend at the End of the World , an apocalypse comedy film by filmmaker Gille Klabin (also of The Wave ). This premiered at genre festivals last year and picked up awards like Best Sci-Fi Feature at Another Hole in the Head 2025. Best friends Karl and Miles have an opportunity to strike it rich, the only thing that stands in their way is end of the world. Weekend at the End of the World stars as the two best friends Clay Elliott as Karl and Cameron Fife as Miles. Get rich quick, end the world faster. Two well-meaning doofuses hole up in a remote cabin chasing an easy pay out, only to accidentally crack open a portal to a reality-warping darkness. Now, with time running out and chaos creeping in, they're forced to dive headfirst into the unknown to stop what they started. The film also stars Thomas Lennon , Troian Bell...

Savannah Guthrie returned to co-hosting duties on Today on Monday for the first time since the disappearance of her mother, Nancy. After running through headlines of the day, Guthrie, with a smile, told viewers, “We are so glad you started your week with us, and it is good to be home.” “Yes, it is good […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UeAqMCk

It’s previously been reported that Bryan Cranston helped usher into existence Hulu/Disney+’s Malcolm in the Middle revival, but aside from wanting to get the dysfunctional family back together on screen, the multi-Emmy-winning actor hoped to convey the necessity of comedy in today’s bleak media environment. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the Breaking Bad […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/x1cChwi

Paramount Skydance seems to be nearing a deal to secure funding from three Gulf nation sovereign wealth funds to back its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, according to a Sunday report in the Wall Street Journal. Per the outlet, the corporation is seeking signed equity commitments of close to $24 billion, for which Saudi […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Wgv0j68

Steve Kroft may have won numerous Emmys, Peabody Awards and a Lifetime Achievement Award for his 30-year tenure as a 60 Minutes correspondent, but when asked by Bill O’Reilly if he would do it all over again, the since-retired journalist said he “probably wouldn’t.” In a recent interview with the conservative commentator, Kroft — whose […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gxbQ0C2

And Just Like That… may not have been everyone’s style, but co-creator Michael Patrick King believes the HBO Max requel series will get its due — in due time. In a recent interview with The Guardian, the writer/executive producer noted that the three-season Sex and the City follow-up will potentially enjoy cult status over time. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qrjTpxC

In recent years, there has been much ado about the sex scene as depicted on film and in television, with regard to its narrative merit and/or potential for appearing gratuitous. For Sharon Stone, “blatant, harsh” depictions of sexuality rob the viewer of intrigue. During a recent conversation with longtime CBS Mornings anchor Gayle King, the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/i6scjtB

With their 30th anniversary approaching, Spice Girls fans are awaiting the British girl group’s triumphant return in some form or another. After teasing plans for the milestone last year, Mel B recently explained that despite all five of the women “thinking about” coming together for a documentary, it doesn’t seem to be in the cards […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Ty5HuCm

EXCLUSIVE: Big news here before Amazon MGM Studios takes the stage a second time at Caesars Palace Colosseum and that’s that the new Spaceballs movie will be rolling into theaters on April 23, 2027. Don’t underestimate that final weekend of April at the box office, it’s always been rich whether it’s Avengers: Infinity War and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dI3ktnM

As Milly Alcock gets her solo DCU debut, the Supergirl star is flying solo with her portrayal of Kara Zor-El. The actress recently explained why she didn’t seek advice from peers who previously portrayed the Girl of Steel, including Supergirl (2015-’21) star Melissa Benoist and The Flash (2023) actress Sasha Calle. “They’re just people living […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YmjqFH1

From Whitney Houston to Elvis, there is no shortage of iconic singers who inspire sweeping films that dramatize their life stories. No matter the genre, cinematic features have captured the careers of the King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley to country singer Jonny Cash. Most recently, Back to Black (2024) launched in theaters to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/loD8vyF

In a 19-minute primetime address, President Donald Trump laid out his case for conducting military operations against Iran, casting it as an long overdue step to eliminate a nuclear threat, but he gave few specifics of the plan for ending the war. As some commentators pointed out shortly after the speech, the president’s rhetoric even […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/0P3IZmv

As Kim Kardashian makes the leap from TV to the big screen, Eva Longoria is eager for fans to see her starring performance. The Fifth Wheel director praised Kardashian’s performance as “so funny” in the Janine Brito and Paula Pell-written comedy about a group of friends whose Las Vegas trip is crashed by a captivating […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/TLfXvIF

XO, Kitty returns to the small screen tomorrow with its third season and plenty of new needle drops to accompany the latest installment. As with every season, a few songs might sound familiar from their previous use in the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before film trilogy, based on the books by Jenny Han. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/G9YpIdE