A cascade of “misleading statements” and “false” claims by Alec Baldwin’s lawyers in the Rust star’s involuntary manslaughter case for the 2021 shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins will do nothing to erase the actor’s “complete lack of concern for the safety of those around him,” declares the prosecution. Set to go on trial on July […]
EXCLUSIVE: Jayme Lawson (The Batman) is the newest addition to the cast of the untitled event film, starring Michael B. Jordan, that Ryan Coogler is directing for Warner Bros. Details as to her role are under wraps, as is the plot of the film, which has been described as a supernatural thriller. As previously announced, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Jana McKinnon (Bad Behaviour) is among new cast joining Travis Fimmel on the second season of Australian mystery-drama series Black Snow. Production in underway tin Queensland, Australia, on the Stan and Sundance Now original series, with first-look images of Fimmel (Vikings) and McKinnon above. Joining them are Megan Smart (Class of ’07), Alana Mansour […]
EXCLUSIVE: John Magaro (Past Lives) and Jeannie Berlin (You Hurt My Feelings) have been tapped for supporting roles in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Frankenstein film, The Bride!, starring Christian Bale. No word on the roles they’ll be playing. As previously announced, the Warner Bros film also stars Jessie Buckley, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Penelope Cruz and Julianne […]
Hallmark’s The Way Home wrapped season two as the most-watched original series on entertainment cable among Women 18+, according to L+3 results from Nielsen. The time-traveling series about the Landry family also helped lift Hallmark to No. 1 on weekends among the key demos. The second season finale, which aired March 31, was the most-watched episode of the season among homes, viewers, […]
SPOILER ALERT: This story contains details from the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. Curb Your Enthusiasm is over, for now, at least. The fact that the final scene was on an airplane, with Susie Greene, played by Susie Essman, shouting at Larry, as always, felt symbolic, given that landing the plane for a series […]
CBS has set dates for the season finales of its comedies, drama and reality shows, including the series-wrapping episodes of Chuck Lorre’s Young Sheldon, Bob ♥ Abishola and the veteran cop drama S.W.A.T. The longtime sitcom juggernaut Young Sheldon will end with back-to-back episodes starting at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, followed the closer of […]
More of former TKO Group Executive Chairman Vince McMahon’s large stake in the company is changing hands, with Endeavor and TKO agreeing to buy a combined $311.2 million of his stock. In an SEC filing, Endeavor Group said it would buy shares worth about $146.2 million. TKO Group Holdings, which Endeavor controls, will buy another […]
Pea soup vomit and the creepiest of creatures makes an appearance in the official trailer for the final season of Evil on Paramount+. The series, which recently began production in New York City on the previously announced four bonus episodes, will premiere May 23. A total of 14 episodes will make up the four and […]
EXCLUSIVE: David Ayer’s Levon’s Trade has started principal photography on location in London with Jason Statham (Fast & Furious franchise) joined in the cast by David Harbour (Stranger Things), Michael Peña (Narcos: Mexico), Jason Flemyng (Boiling Point) and Arianna Rivas (The Harvest). David Ayer (Suicide Squad) is directing from a screenplay adapted by three-time Oscar […]
EXCLUSIVE: Brain Dead Studios announced on Monday that its debut feature Dogleg, directed by and starring Al Warren (Dream Scenario), will debut exclusively on Mubi in North America on May 1st, following special theatrical screenings at the Roxy Cinema in New York City on April 13th, and at Now Instant Image Hall in Los Angeles […]
EXCLUSIVE: A major restructure is underway at Netflix as Deadline is hearing 15 people will be laid off as the company begins a reorganization of its film department. No names were given as to who would be let go, and sources say Netflix could potentially restock with new names, but insiders say new film studio […]
The nearly two-year old dogfight between Paramount and the family of the writer of the 1983 article that inspired the franchise is over, at least for now. In an order released late on April 5, U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson grounded the copyright infringement, breach of contract, and declaratory relief action by the Israeli-based widow […]
AMC Networks is rolling out cheaper, ad-supported tiers for all of its niche streaming services after putting ads on its flagship AMC+ bundle late last year. The new versions will all be up and running by the end of the 2024-25 upfront, the company said Monday. It will convene its annual upfront presentation to ad […]
EXCLUSIVE: Aliyah Mastin (Honeygirls) and Percy Daggs IV (The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey) are set as series regulars opposite Sterling K. Brown in Dan Fogelman’s new Hulu drama, joining previously announced James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi and Nicole Brydon Bloom. Additionally Michelle Meredith (The Morning Show) and Cassidy Freeman (The Righteous Gemstones) have […]
Billie Eilish has announced her third full-length album, a record that’s already stirred up some controversy due to its title Hit Me Hard And Soft. The multiple Grammy and Oscar winner wrote on Instagram today that the album comes out May 17. “So crazy to be writing this right now,” Eilish writes. “i’m nervyyyyy & […]
EXCLUSIVE: In a move that points to a change in direction he will take at the helm of Disney live action and 20th Century Studios, former Searchlight co-head David Greenbaum has made his first big statement buy, and it’s set to the music of Bruce Springsteen’s seminal album Nebraska. 20th Century has closed a deal […]
EXCLUSIVE: Wattpad Webtoon Studios has promoted Jason Goldberg to Head of Global Film, also elevating Alessandra Ferreri to Vice President of Content, Brennan Loftus to Director of Development, Animation, and Jess Brinder to Director, Head of Entertainment Business Development. Joining Wattpad Webtoon in 2022, as Director of Film for North America, Goldberg will now continue […]
Veteran character actor J.C. Mackenzie has signed with Artists & Representatives for representation. Mackenzie has done extensive work with both Martin Scorsese and Aaron Sorkin, having been seen in six films and the HBO series Vinyl, all directed by Scorsese, as well as the Sorkin-directed Molly’s Game and Critics Choice and SAG award-nominated Trial of […]
E.W. Scripps, which acquired ION in 2020, is repositioning the broadcast network as a home for general entertainment and live sports. WNBA and National Women’s Soccer League games will now occupy weekly slots in the programming lineup, which had historically consisted only of syndicated fare. Many of those off-net titles will remain, with Bull a […]
EXCLUSIVE: MGM+ has cast Jessica Frances Dukes (Ozark) as the female lead opposite Alexander Ludwig in Earth Abides, a limited series that promises to offer an imaginative new take on George R. Stewart’s classic sci-fi novel of the same name. Dukes will star as Emma opposite Ludwig’s Ish. Emma is the polar opposite of Ish and is […]
EXCLUSIVE: Longtime Industry Entertainment managers Laura Hersh, Ava Jamshidi, Kyle Luker and Lars Theriot have been elevated to Partner for the talent and literary management and production company. The move is the latest in the company’s expanding vision focused on promoting from within. Hersh, a 15-year company veteran, will co-lead the talent department in L.A., alongside Kyle Luker who will […]
If 2024 is the year American voters will experience a sense of déjà vu at the ballot box, it’s also likely to go down as the year that fans of indie genre cinema will feel it at the box office. From Sundance to SXSW, a surprising number of films have had fun with the concept […]
Netflix has something special planned for Emmy winner John Mulaney in May. The streamer will launch John Mulaney Presents: Everybody’s In LA, a special run of six episodes created by and starring the comedian that will stream live during the Netflix is a Joke Fest. The show will feature special guests and field pieces shot around […]
Robert Downey Jr.’s ballyhooed departure from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Iron Man in Avengers: Endgame seemed to have been set in stone when Marvel president Kevin Feige dismissed hope for an Iron Man return a few months ago. But not so fast. Maybe. In a new Esquire cover story, Downey seems to be leaving […]