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“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party,” President Donald Trump said in a statement earlier this week announcing the departure of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Turns out, he was right. Leavitt told reporters on Friday that she is returning to work for […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Pmpwl74

The location pros behind Best Picture Oscar winner One Battle After Another and nominee Marty Supreme won the film prizes at the 2026 LMGI Awards, with the Pluribus, Fallout and Black Rabbit teams taking TV honors. Location Managers Guild International held its 13th annual ceremony Saturday night, which was hosted by comic and TV personality […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cNYIHVG

Bunny Levine, a librarian who took early retirement and then began acting on such shows as Gilmore Girls and Shameless as well as two Adam Sandler films, has died, according to multiple reports. She was 97. Levine graduated from college in 1951 and became a school librarian in New Jersey, where she worked before deciding […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/17A6mJP

The now-wrapped Apple TV comedy Acapulco was the big winner at the 41st annual Imagen Awards, taking home a half-dozen prizes during Friday night’s ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. Elsewhere, the Viva Pictures drama Brownsville Bred was named Best Feature Film and ABC’s Will Trent and Scrubs won for the respective top drama and comedy […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ukFTGhR

With both sides of the aisle keeping an eye toward the 2028 presidential election, Hunter Biden isn’t even flirting with the idea of running. On Friday, the son of President Joe Biden joked on Real Time with Bill Maher that if he ever launches a campaign, it’s probably because he relapsed, having previously been open […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yqjtgs4

After weeks of speculation about Gavin Newsom’s true position on Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery and the antitrust suit filed a coalition of state attorneys general, the outgoing governor of California finally weighed in publicly today. His comments come as it appears that Paramount representatives and state attorneys general offices are said […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/cPG75wr

Mizu’s journey for justice is coming to an end as Blue Eye Samurai is renewed for a third and final season. On Thursday, Netflix announced the animated action series is ending after three seasons, while sharing the teaser and an January 2027 launch date for Season 2, which has recently finished production. Meanwhile, Season 3 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/E5vfxSB

SPOILER ALERT: The story includes details about Episode 5 of HBO Max’s Stuart Fails To Save the Universe. In Episode 5 of Big Bang Theory spinoff Stuart Fails To Save the Universe, our quartet of inter-dimensional travelers Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman), Denise (Lauren Lapkus), Bert (Brian Posehn) and Barry Kripke (John Ross Bowie), land in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CxWqyF2

"I choose revenge." She's back! ⚔️ Netflix has dropped the first real teaser trailer for the continuation of the series Blue Eye Samurai , the badass animated story following the samurai Mizu on her path of revenge. And now she's ready to get even more! This second season of the Emmy winning series will debut in January 2027. We posted an early production news teaser back in 2025, but this is the first time they've debuted any more footage since then. "Mizu's quest for revenge will continue. In the coming season, Mizu’s bloody quest continues in London, where she faces new friends, old foes, and her own demons. In Japan, Akemi ( Brenda Song ) and Taigen ( Darren Barnet ) navigate Edo Castle under a dangerous new shogun, meanwhile Ringo searches for a new purpose. The voice cast features Maya Erskine returning as Mizu along with Masi Oka . The rest is still being kept as a secret for now! This teaser only includes one new scene set on a ship as Mizu ...

Naomi Watts will be honored at the Zurich Film Festival with the Golden Eye Award. The festival said Watts is being honored for her “outstanding performance in Ben Shirinian’s The Housewife.” Watts will present the film in Zurich. She stars as the enigmatic wife of a suspected Nazi in the feature. Watts will pick up […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/3lyn1kd

Sons of Anarchy creator/executive producer Kurt Sutter took to Instagram to assure his followers that he is OK with series star Charlie Hunnam and FX doing a meta take on his motorcycle gang drama with new limited series Legends. “I’m not involved with Legends at all, nor should I be,” Sutter, wearing a yellow beanie, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/zPWa6S1

As Hollywood and fans mourn the death of Hayden Panettiere, her Heroes onscreen dad is recalling the late actress’ talent and heart. Jack Coleman, who starred as Claire’s (Panettiere) father Noah Bennett on the NBC superhero drama, remembered Panettiere as a “prodigious talent” and “extraordinary young woman” in a heartfelt statement after her death at […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/h7qY39V

EXCLUSIVE: It’s that time in the comedy calendar when Saturday Night Live begins taking major focus, with casting for the next season shaping up. Up to this point, all that’s been announced for Season 52 is Chloe Fineman‘s exit after seven seasons as she shifts focus toward acting and other opportunities. But Tuesday, the SNL team wrapped their fifth and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/nkwXZBq

David Krumholtz will be taking a step back from Hollywood after the actor from Supergirl and Oppenheimer got real in a series of social media posts. The actor made the decision to take “an indefinite break” after expressing being “frustrated, fed up, fried” with the business, as “the profession has lost its gleam.” “I kinda […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Rtio81T

Robin Williams’ three children have taken a step in the fight against AI slop using their father’s likeness by reactivating his Instagram account. The social media platform had been dormant since 2014, when the actor died. “As we recognize what would be our Dad’s 75th year, we’re grateful to see new generations discovering his work […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/uOVvqHh

ABC has been pushing back on FCC for several months now, but on Tuesday, it filed a First Amendment lawsuit, claiming that the agency’s regulatory actions and investigations were part of a Trump administration effort to punish it for its speech. The lawsuit goes through a narrative of Donald Trump’s attacks on the network, including […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Rh16kgb

Since Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox in 2019, the clamor for a new X-Men movie has been loud, and Marvel inches closer every day to delivery on their latest installment in a growing universe. With several actors and actresses reprising their X-Men roles in Avengers: Doomsday out in December, ties to their characters in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/c1NlGZh

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Ronson’s audio series Things Fell Apart is returning for a third season next year. The new season, the show’s first in three years, will follow the British-American gonzo journalist as he explores eight stories of outsiders fighting powerful institutions. Per the synopsis, it will include “all too human stories about the moment one person decides […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/WcVAdY4

Following Connie Britton’s heartfelt tribute to Hayden Panettiere, who died Sunday at the age of 36, fellow Nashville alum Charles Esten also remembered his former co-star. Esten was a late cast addition to the Nashville pilot and the last series regular to be announced in March 2012 on the country music drama about fading Nashville […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/VH0t4bY

As Mariska Hargitay reflects on the past year in her life – a momentous one for the actress and filmmaker – a word comes to her mind to describe it: “cathartic.” She completed her 27th season starring as Capt. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: SVU and in May made her Broadway debut in the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/V4zyPWv

Warning: This podcast and write-up has spoilers about the ending of tonight’s first episode of HBO/DC’s Lanterns We can’t even say it in a blunt, straight sentence. But, first episode in, something crazy happened to Kyle Chandler’s O.G. Green Lantern, Hal Jordan, in a time jump. It’s an outcome that sets up for an interesting […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1pmnAHT

It’s been quite a week for Bob Iger. First, the former Disney CEO managed to buy one of America’s most-coveted sports franchises — which wasn’t even officially for sale — and today he became a Disney Legend. For those unfamiliar with the honor, it is given to those who have “made a significant impact on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Sprzeu9

The Hollywood Creative Alliance has named this year’s best in television with the 6th Astra TV Awards. On Saturday, host Lisa Ann Walter presided over the awards show at the InterContinental in Los Angeles, where HBO’s The Pitt was the big winner of the evening with seven trophies, followed by Netflix’s Beef with five, and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/qsb7X8r

From 18th century Scotland to the fictional Kingdom of Corona, Disney’s live-action Tangled has found its Queen Arianna. While Outlander star Caitríona Balfe was not featured in the footage teased Friday at D23, Disney has announced the 5x Golden Globe nominee will play Rapunzel’s long-lost mother in the adaptation of the 2010 animated fantasy musical. […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/27QOERu

Condragulations are in order for RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars as MTV and Paramount+ have renewed the shows for additional seasons. MTV has picked up RuPaul’s Drag Race for Season 19 alongside its companion series RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, while Paramount+ has ordered RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars for Season 12 […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/06dVU7m

Incredibles 3 is on its way, and Pixar’s Pete Docter gave the audience at D23 the first taste of what to expect from the next installment in the beloved franchise. “If you remember, in the last film, Supers are officially legal again, thanks to this guy, Winston Dever. Now he’s an entrepreneur at heart, so […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/lpAauYr

After three years, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has some thoughts about where her Never Have I Ever character would be today. The actress cautioned against “selective listening” as she discussed the possibility of reviving the Netflix coming-of-age series from creators Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, which ran for four seasons from 2020 to 2023. “If the right […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xRNC8kn

Ryan De Nino, who appeared on Season 2 of Married at First Sight, has died. He was 40. On Tuesday, Ryan’s sister Melissa remembered his “huge heart” as she announced that he had died with a heartfelt tribute. A cause of death was not immediately known. “Ryan was so damn funny and witty. He was […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/y2pmn3b

SPOILER ALERT: This post contains details on Big Brother Season 28, Episode 19, which aired on Thursday, August 13. Julie Chen Moonves returned to host another live eviction of Big Brother Season 28 as the competition heats up in a divided house. La Trice Verrett was the Head of Household (HOH) in Week 5 of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/8p4Ujms

This weekend will belong to Sony/Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but the bright new shiny event title hopeful is Warner Bros/Bad Robot’s The End of Oak Street, which in U.S. previews Thursday night is estimated to do around $2 million-plus after showtimes that began at 1 p.m. at 3,200 sites. Note that it’s still […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vDkemGR

Ted’s back! Well, first, Rebecca (Hannah Waddingham), Leslie Higgins (Jeremy Swift) and Keeley Jones (Juno Temple) have to visit him in Kansas City, where he has taken up a cashier job at the supermarket. After attending a KC Current match, the trio successfully recruit Ted to coach their Division 2 women’s team. Luckily, Ted’s son […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/CUk27Se

As the new co-owner of the Los Angeles Lakers, Bob Iger brings with him arguably the most significant Hollywood profile of any owner in the history of U.S. major professional sports. The question fans and Angelenos have now is: What kind of Disney magic can he make? Iger and Josh Kushner unveiled the stunning deal […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/XV4b13G

While giving his all to his The Social Reckoning portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg, Jeremy Strong reached out to the Meta CEO and Facebook co-founder. The Oscar nominee recently revealed that he emailed Zuckerberg to assure him he takes the “responsibility very seriously,” noting that the tech mogul responded. Strong would not reveal the details of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/vVS4Rj3

Two of Hollywood’s most powerful unions have a message for California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison: Work it out ASAP, whether in court or otherwise. The DGA and IATSE sent a joint letter to the pair on Wednesday to “raise concerns about the potential for a prolonged timetable for the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1sGuCrg

Paramount’s Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim said that “everything is on the table” when it comes to finding a resolution to a state attorneys general lawsuit seeking to block the company’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. At a Politico conference on Tuesday, Delrahim also defended the company’s threat that it would leave the state, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/xCibmYl

As expected, the Writers Guild of America has not taken kindly to Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison’s latest threat to pull the storied studio out of California if state AG Rob Bonta refuses to settle an antitrust suit to block the planned merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. “By threatening to leave the state because it doesn’t want the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/o8k2tQi

Chris Carter is finally getting the director’s cut of The X-Files movie he intended to release almost 20 years ago. The X-Files: I Want to Believe — Vrach Frankenshteyn is set to premiere on August 14 on Disney+ and Hulu, as the streamer is also working on a reboot by Ryan Coogler. Originally released in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/g5NzAWo

The casting of most beloved literary characters in screen adaptation inevitably creates online discourse as fans of the books have their own preconceived notions for what the characters should look like. Heated Rivalry is no exception, with the announcement on Friday that Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie will play Harris Drover and Troy Barrett, respectively, […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BenAf72

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details from episode 8 of House Of The Dragon on HBO “I AM THE PRINCE THAT WAS PROMISED.” These are the words Queen Rhaenyra screams in the season three finale to the people of Kings Landing as she unveils the future prophecy and sets the stage for what is sure […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/1JGnoCN

Ben Jones, known to millions as the affable — if mischievous — mechanic Cooter on The Dukes of Hazzard, died today at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Vitor, said that Jones had died of a massive heart attack while “resting in his favorite chair waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/UGhVloN

As Larry David’s comedic trip through U.S. history comes to an end, he took credit for one of the nation’s more recent presidential scandals. On Friday’s season finale of the HBO sketch comedy miniseries Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance as himself in a sketch set in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/k9bLDNq

Matthew McConaughey shows off his vocal skills (and some hidden banjo talents) with his latest role in The Rivals of Amziah King. On Friday, Lakeshore Records released the single and music video for “Quill” from the original motion picture soundtrack, performed by the Oscar-winning and co-star Ben Hardesty, also featuring Miranda Zickler, Angelina LookingGlass and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/aUrBuHD

With their latest directorial outing, Jane Schoenbrun used subtle pieces of nostalgia to deconstruct the slasher genre. The Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma writer/director explained to Deadline that they wanted to create “a mindset where you can really enjoy something scary,” noting the frequent symbolism of candy and junk food as providing an […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/9Bl7tOp

Although the live-action remake of Moana hasn’t quite been able to catch a wave at the box office, Dwayne Johnson is proud of what they made. The Golden Globe nominee said the Disney movie’s negative reviews, which currently sit at 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, are “just the way it goes” in the entertainment industry, and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/tPUH2BJ

Many books will provide backbone to both theatrical and streaming releases in 2026. From the long-awaited rom com film adaptation of Emily Henry’s People We Meet on Vacation, which hit Netflix in January, to the Ridley Scott-directed adaptation of The Dog Stars starring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Margaret Qualley coming in August, several major […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/pgmIDVA

After conquering ratings, ranking as No. 1 on Prime Video since its July 15 release, and winning over critics with 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, Prime Video’s Ride or Die is setting sights on awards, starting with the upcoming guild races, the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. The hourlong action series starring Emmy winner Hannah […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/YOErWdg

"This is the story of my homeland, and the people I grew up with." Madman Films has revealed an official trailer for the acclaimed documentary film Rehearsals for a Revolution , made by the Iranian filmmaker Pegah Ahangarani . This first premiered at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival where it earned some top notch reviews and won the L'Œil d'or Best Documentary award at the fest. The profoundly moving doc film covers decades in the life of this actress and filmmaker, showing all her country has been through. Pegah traces her life through five portraits of her relatives and mentors. Using personal archives, home videos, protests, and newspapers, she chronicles over 40 years of Iranian history from 1979 to 2026. This easily sounds like one of the most important must watch docs of 2026. With many strong reviews to back it up and festival stops all over - next playing at the 2026 Melbourne Film Festival. "Ahangarani weaves together archival materials in order to sh...

A federal judge tossed out an antitrust challenge to the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger that was brought by a group of consumers. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín wrote that the plaintiffs in the case had failed to establish standing, but she will allow them to file a revised complaint. “Plaintiffs’ standing theory amounts to little […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/yu7UhbS

EXCLUSIVE: With the Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger hung up in a pending antitrust trial that’s set for March 2027, Regal Global Entertainment’s Eduardo Acuna, CEO of the No. 2 theater chain, is throwing his support behind the union of the two historic studios, saying tonight, “It is time for all parties to sit down and […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/2mDQ7u1

Samantha Morton is opening up about not working after filming Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. In a new interview, Morton revealed she had been out of work for a year following her role of Circe, a witch and goddess on the island of Aeaea, in the epic film. “I haven’t worked for a year since making […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/w9DRiSu

Another Carley Fortune book adaptation will soon be making a splash onto the small screen. Netflix’s television adaptation of Fortune’s This Summer Will Be Different has found its main cast after receiving the greenlight in March of this year. The project continues in the current of success of Prime Video’s Every Year After, based on […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/GSIt7J3

EXCLUSIVE: Austrian filmmaker Markus Schleinzer, whose film Rose won the Silver Bear at the 2026 Berlin Film Festival, has signed with Cinetic for representation. Set in the 17th century, Rose follows a woman who disguises herself as a male soldier to integrate into a secluded village community. The film, a black-and-white period piece, debuted in […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BhCdcNE

Dermot Mulroney is leaving Chicago Fire after two seasons on the show, with his character wrapping up in the upcoming Season 15. While attending Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention, Mulroney gave his first reaction after news of his exit from the NBC series. “Loved every minute of it. Became friends with this incredible crew of […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/kSvimFL

SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains details from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If there’s someone who knows about Spider-Man, it’s Amy Pascal. As the former chair of Columbia Pictures, she was there when the studio first launched the webslinger out of a cannon in his first big-screen debut. That 2002 movie lit the wick on the […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/SIdqjgu

Late Fame which premiered a year ago this month at the Venice Film Festival is a gem. It is a movie about, among other things, discovery and rediscovery. It may be a year after critics first saw this movie that I am only just discovering it myself as it begins its theatrical engagements, but if […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/Tp2cLOK

"Witness the next chapter..." Neon has revealed a first look teaser trailer for the slick new Takashi Miike film - his new Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo movie. Yep! This is premiering at the 2026 Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) in September, and Neon already has their hands on it to release sometime after. Hopefully not too long after. It is the third installment in the Bad Lieutenant film series, and a standalone sequel to Herzog's Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans from 2009 . A gambling-addicted Tokyo cop and FBI agent search for a missing politician's daughter, while a mysterious killer lurks in the criminal underworld following their every move. The latest from prolific maestro Takashi Miike – TIFF describes the film as "a sensational ride through the darkest crevasses of the criminal underworld." Starring Lily James , Shun Oguri , and WWE wrestler Liv Morgan , with Shotaro Mamiya , Jun Kunimura , Hiroshi Tachi , and Nanase Nishino . Miike has been ma...

Natalia Dontcheva, the Bulgarian actress who starred in the French version of Doc Martin on TF1, has died. She was 56. Dontcheva’s death was confirmed by her stepson, the French producer Hugo Sélignac. A cause of death was not disclosed, but Sélignac referred to her experiencing a “ten-year battle.” Sélignac, whose father is director Arnaud […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/5mpoKvE

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has set cameras rolling on Job Trafficking, a hard-hitting drama series about the world of industrialized online scams. Nimrat Kaur (The Lunchbox, Dasvi), Roshan Mathew (Choked, Kappela), Kavya Trehan (The Royals) and Pavan Malhotra (Tabbar, Fouja) will take on lead roles in the eight-episode Hindi-language series, which is from Select Media Holdings […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/c1Ev63q

“Dana, you probably don’t understand this because you’re not a scientist.” That was Heath and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to CNN’s Dana Bash on State of the Union this morning. It was a true if somewhat confounding statement since, as Bash observed in response to the HHS honcho, “You’re not either.” Their […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/BVeHD7w

“I’ve been sick, I mean very sick,” Phil Collins said last year in an interview with MOJO magazine. Now, the Grammy winner is offering details about that illness, especially about his battle with alcohol. Collins has been open about his medical struggles in recent years, previously revealing that he suffers from Type 2 diabetes and complications […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/ciIfF9Y

"We fought for something different on this island." Tribeca Films is releasing this indie creation titled Esta Isla for release on VOD soon – the title translates from Spanish to This Island in English. It premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival last year before playing in limited theaters in March this year. It also won the prestigious John Cassavetes Award at the Indie Spirit Awards earlier this year, the first-ever Puerto Rican film to ever win any Spirit Award. Young lovers Bebo and Lola, from different social worlds in Puerto Rico, escape to a remote area of the island after a murder occurs. Esta Isla explores themes of identity, memory, and belonging in an island community and is now a landmark of contemporary Boricua cinema. Starring Zion Ortiz , Fabiola Brown , Teofilo Torres , Xavier Morales , Audicio Robles & Georgina Borri . If you're intrigued, you can catch up with it on VOD soon. Tribeca explains : "With grounded performances & strik...

Next week, veteran filmmaker Haile Gerima will take his latest feature, Black Lions – Roman Wolves, to the U.S. for its first public screening, following a series of lively showings at the Berlin Film Festival in February.  The five-part, 10-hour documentary film will screen in its entirety across several days at the BlackStar Film Festival […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/hoSJi6s

As the family loses another beloved member, The Sopranos alums are grieving the death of Vincent Pastore. Following the actor’s death at age 80, his co-stars from the acclaimed HBO series paid tribute to the man who was known for his portrayal of Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero during the show’s six-season run from 1999 to […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/dDLe51p

Scott Hylands, the actor known for playing Detective Kevin “OB” O’Brien in Night Heat, has died. He was 83. The Canadian actor died on Wednesday, July 29, his cinematographer son Luke Hylands announced in a statement memorializing his “forever hero and best friend” on social media. “Husband, Father, Actor, Director, Writer, Storyteller, Friend, and lover […] from Deadline https://ift.tt/gqcdVUs