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Donors Game Out A Kamala Harris Candidacy As Potential Joe Biden Exit Looms; VP, Katzenberg On Call Today With Contributors
EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Kamala Harris has emerged among Hollywood donors as the top successor to head the Democratic ticket as calls for Joe Biden to step aside intensify, with a caveat.Joe Biden’s Covid Symptoms “Have Improved Meaningfully,” Physician States; POTUS Says He Will Return To Campaign Trail Next Week — Update “Kamala Harris has put in the work, she’s the obvious choice for sure,” a longtime contributor to the party and various presidential contenders says of the VP. “Can you imagine a former prosecutor up against a crook like Trump, she’d rip him apart,” another Hollywood supporter said, noting Harris’ past stints...
Justin DiPietro Relaunching Indie Distributor MPI Media Group & Dark Sky Films
EXCLUSIVE: Indie film vet Justin DiPietro has been named EVP of MPI Media Group and Dark Sky Films and will oversee the relaunch of the distribution labels with an aim on expanding the company’s global footprint and identifying larger scale projects and releases. 'Nowhere Special' Review: James Norton Is Superb In Father-And-Son Drama That Won't Leave A Dry Eye In The House DiPietro will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s distribution operations and marketing efforts, including marketing and business development. Previously, DiPietro led marketing, publicity and distribution efforts at Oscar-winning distributor Cohen Media Group after serving as Director of Sales and Distribution at Netflix. ...
NBC Picks Up ‘Suits: L.A.’ & ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ To Series; Releases First-Look Photos
NBC has picked up its two outstanding pilots to series: the hourlong Suits: L.A., starring Stephen Amell, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society. However, it has not been determined whether either of them will premiere during the 2024-25 season. NBC Fall Premiere Dates: ‘The Voice’, One Chicago, ‘Law & Order’ Dramas, ‘Happy’s Place’, NFL & More NBC already has four new series set for next season: dramas Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party — which, like Grosse Pointe Garden Society, originated as a writers room commission in February 2023 — as well as comedies St. Denis Medical and the Reba McEntire-led Happy’s...
NBC Picks Up ‘Suits: L.A.’ & ‘Grosse Pointe Garden Society’ To Series; Releases First-Look Photos
NBC has picked up its two outstanding pilots to series: the hourlong Suits: L.A., starring Stephen Amell, and Grosse Pointe Garden Society. However, it has not been determined whether either of them will premiere during the 2024-25 season. NBC Fall Premiere Dates: ‘The Voice’, One Chicago, ‘Law & Order’ Dramas, ‘Happy’s Place’, NFL & More NBC already has four new series set for next season: dramas Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party — which, like Grosse Pointe Garden Society, originated as a writers room commission in February 2023 — as well as comedies St. Denis Medical and the Reba McEntire-led Happy’s...
CBS Sets ‘Bob Newhart: A Legacy Of Laughter’ Special In Honor Of Late Comedian
CBS will pay tribute to late comedian Bob Newhart with Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter special set to air on the network on Monday, July 22 at 8 pm ET/PT and streaming on Paramount+.Bob Newhart Tributes: Judd Apatow Recalls “His Brilliant Comedy And Gentle Spirit”, Al Franken Remembers Stellar ‘SNL’ Appearance, Joe Biden Mourns “Comedy Legend” Hosted by Entertainment Tonight’s Nischelle Turner, the one-hour tribute takes a look back at Newhart’s 70-year career, featuring never-before-seen interviews, and his final interview from his home in Los Angeles. The special takes an in-depth look at his journey from accountant to comedian to...
CBS Head Of Comedy Jon Koa To Exit As Network Consolidates Scripted Development Under Yelena Chak
EXCLUSIVE: Jon Koa is stepping down as EVP Comedy Development for CBS after three years. He will not be replaced, but that is not a sign that CBS, which has deep comedy traditions, is pulling away from the genre. Amy Reisenbach On CBS Switching To Long-Term Development With No Pilots This Season, Launching 2023-24 Lineup With Super Bowl & ‘NCIS’ Future As Deadline reported in January, CBS Entertainment president Amy Reisenbach and current Paramount Global co-CEO, CBS President and CEO George Cheeks, had given the network’s development strategy a careful examination. That review already resulted in a switch to long-term development. Now,...
Lisa Kudrow On Reprising ‘The Comeback’s Valerie Cherish Role: “It’s Been 9, 10 Years Now. So, We’re Due”
Lisa Kudrow is open to getting “another take” at reprising her role of Valerie Cherish on The Comeback.Lisa Kudrow & Her ‘The Comeback’ Co-Star Dan Bucatinsky Reenact Funny Trailer Scene The actress was recently asked if she would want to make a new season of the HBO comedy and said she talks about it with the show’s co-creator, Michael Patrick King. “Oh God, I’d love to. Michael Patrick King and I are always talking about what would happen next. Always,” Kudrow said in an interview with Newsweek. “And it’s been 9, 10 years now. So, we’re due.” Kudrow said she was “thrilled” that...
Peter Bart: America’s Pet Obsession Is Turning Movies, TV & Even Photo Shoots Into Real Dog-And-Pony Shows
Not long ago I vowed never to write about dogs or cats. It seems everyone feels compelled to talk about their pets or show us photos. Even movies.Tilda Swinton And Sean Baker Paw Prizes For Pooch Pals At Cannes Palm Dog Awards It’s on overload: a cat named Frodo is a scene-stealer in A Quiet Place: Day One. She faithfully observes the post-dystopian rules of silence, even sensing intricate escape routes through the apocalyptic landscape. A mysterious black cat appears inconveniently in Fly Me to the Moon to upset Scarlet Johansson’s complex plan for the lunar landing. Thus the tyranny of petdom...
Taormina Artistic Director Marco Müller On Inaugural Turn At The Helm, The ‘White Lotus’ Effect & Whether He Plans To Re-Up
Veteran film festival chief Marco Müller took over the reins of Taormina in April, giving him a short window to pull together the ongoing 70th edition. After a week that has included the world premiere of Saint Clare starring Bella Thorne, the Italian premiere of Warner Bros/Universal’s Twisters and Baltasar Kormakur’s Touch from Focus, as well as a high-profile visit from Sharon Stone, he still appears to be on the fence about returning next year.Sharon Stone Says Sex In Movies Moving Away From “Male Fantasy”, Talks “Concerning Time” In U.S. Politics & Sets Art Show In Rome – Taormina “The festival...
Netflix Greenlights Docuseries On John O’Keefe’s Killing & Karen Read Murder Trial
Netflix is going to dive deep into the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe in a new three-part docuseries.Bill Camp Joins Netflix Limited Series 'Sirens' The Canton, Massachusetts, police officer was found unresponsive in the snow on January 29, 2022, and was pronounced dead at the hospital. O’Keefe’s then-girlfriend, Karen Read, became the suspect and was charged with second-degree murder and manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death. Read pleaded not guilty to all charges, with her legal team arguing that she was framed as part of...
Auction For Novel ‘Yesteryear’ Has 4 Bids & Anne Hathaway, Elizabeth Banks Chasing: The Dish
EXCLUSIVE: In the kind of brisk battle over a book we would often see yesteryear but not so often lately, a ferocious auction is underway this week that has names like Anne Hathaway and Elizabeth Banks in the mix. This is for Yesteryear, a novel by Caro Claire Burke, who has had work published in The Atlantic and Marie Claire, has an ongoing short story project called Cover Stories that has a following on Instagram and Substack, and is an editor at Katie Couric Media.Amazon MGM Wins 5-Bidder Auction For ‘Sasha’; Greg Berlanti & Scarlett Johansson Reunite As Producers On...
M88 Signs Digital Creator, Actress Yuri Lamasbella
EXCLUSIVE: Yuri Lamasbella has signed with M88 for representation, Deadline has learned. Bill Maher Moves To WME A content creator and actress, Lamasbella is known for her viral comedic parodies of reality television moments, particularly her sketches centered on the Kardashian family. She currently boasts eight million followers across social platforms and over 157 million likes on TikTok. Lamasbella transitioned into writing and performing original comedic sketches after making a name for herself as a beauty creator on YouTube, earning accolades from high-profile media outlets including Access Hollywood and Entertainment Tonight. Her influence extends beyond entertainment, having collaborated with top-tier brands, including...
Sherri Saum Signs With Paradigm
EXCLUSIVE: Sherri Saum has signed with Paradigm for representation in all areas, Deadline has learned.'The Sandman' Season 2': Everything We Know So Far Saum is best known for her role as Lena Adams Foster in Freeform’s The Fosters and spinoff, Good Trouble. Her other credits include the role of Bess in Season 2 of HBO’s In Treatment, as well as recurring roles in FX’s Rescue Me, the original Gossip Girl, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., the CW’s Roswell, New Mexico, ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, and opposite Jessica Biel in Peacock limited series Limetown. Saum recently starred as Ellie Whedon in Netflix’s Locke & Key. She recurred opposite Clifford ‘Method Man’ Smith, Jr. in Starz’s Power spinoff, Power Book II: Ghost as well as in Peacock’s sci-fi drama, Mrs Davis, and most recently in Netflix’s Dead Boy Detectives, which premiered on April 25. Saum also has a passion for directing. She made her television episodic helming debut with the January 9 episode of Good Trouble, titled “With a Little Help From My Friends”. Saum continues to be repped by Generational Entertainment.
Dattaguru Mahabal Joins MPCA As Chief Financial Officer
EXCLUSIVE: Dattaguru Mahabal has joined Brad Krevoy’s Motion Picture Corporation of America as Chief Financial Officer.UTA Hires Wasserman And Caruso Vet Shelley Lewis As VP Of Communications In his new role, Mahabal will focus on providing financial and strategic leadership to MPCA, as part of the company’s goal of bringing world-class films and television series to market. With over 20 years of financial leadership across the media, technology and energy industries, he brings expertise in Corporate Finance, M&A, and strategic financial planning. Prior to joining MPCA, Mahabal held senior leadership positions at Boat Rocker Media, Guru Studio, and Blue Ant Media. He...
Irish Horror ‘Oddity’ & Period Champagne Drama ‘Widow Clicquot’ Test The Indie Box Office – Specialty Preview
It’s busy and Twister-y at the box office this weekend, but a few indies are hoping to catch a breeze with very well-reviewed Oddity looking to expand the market for high-end horror and Widow Clicquot to attract fans of good period films and bubbly.'Sing Sing', 'Dandelion', 'Touch' New In Theaters; Martin Scorsese Narrates Powell & Pressburger Doc, 'Sorry/Not Sorry' Takes On Louis C.K. - Specialty Preview Oddity from IFC Films, is a supernatural home-invasion horror from writer-director Damian McCarthy (Caveat). It opens on 790 screens, the widest new indie release this week. Carolyn Bracken stars as Dani, who is restoring an...
‘Tell Me Lies’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date; First Look At Tom Ellis & More New Cast Members
Tell Me Lies Season 2 will return Wednesday, September 4.‘Tell Me Lies’ Casts ‘Gossip Girl’s Thomas Doherty In Recurring Role The second season of the Hulu Original series will debut two episodes that day, with the remaining six episodes following one per week. The eight-episode installment will start with Lucy Albright’s (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco’s (Jackson White) return to college after they broke up at the start of the summer. They aren’t speaking to each other after the dramatic events. The logline reads, “Yet while very much at odds, they find themselves in a new version of their addictive dynamic –...
‘Live With Kelly & Mark’ Lit Up July 4 With Third Consecutive Week Of Audience Growth
EXCLUSIVE: Live with Kelly and Mark had a festive Fourth of July, coming in as the top daytime talk show of the week.'House Of The Dragon' & 'The Boys' Help Lead Another Big Week On Nielsen Streaming Charts The show averaged 2.1M viewers that week, anchored by women 25-54, receiving a 0.54 rating with that demographic, according to live+same-day Nielsen data. It didn’t do too shabby with women 18-49 either, managing a 0.24 rating. It was also the third consecutive week that Live with Kelly and Mark posted growth, up 2% from the week prior. The holiday episode performed particularly strong, with...
Final ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ Trailer Reveals A Fan Favorite Character From The Past Returning And Shows Full Shot of Lady Deadpool — In A Mask
The third and final Deadpool and Wolverine trailer has arrived, hinting at Dafne Keen’s return.‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ New Teaser Has Fans Guessing On Who Is Attached To Legs A full shot of a masked Lady Deadpool also appears in the clip’s final montage. The blonde hair shown in the recent teaser is pulled up into a high ponytail. “I’ve waited a long time for this team-up,” Ryan Reynolds’ Wade tells Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine at the beginning of the video. The background chorus of Madonna’s “Like A Prayer” can be heard as Deadpool consoles Wolverine, saying he knows how to save the nine people...
Glen Powell Pays Tribute To Bill Paxton As ‘Twisters’ Gets Released In Theaters: “His Boots Are Impossible To Fill”
Glen Powell is paying tribute to Bill Paxton as Twisters get released in theaters.'Twisters' Explodes To $10M+ In Previews - Box Office Friday AM Update In a post on social media, Powell remembered the late Twister actor and tipped his hat to his Red Wing co-star. “As we release Twisters into the world today, I just wanted to look up and tip my hat to the legend that is Bill Paxton,” Powell shared on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. “A great friend of mine who saw poetry in the natural world. His boots are impossible to fill, but...
Bill Camp Joins Netflix Limited Series ‘Sirens’
EXCLUSIVE: Bill Camp, who is currently starring in Apple TV+’s hot new legal thriller Presumed Innocent, is the latest cast member to join Netflix’s female-driven, dark comedy limited series Sirens. Netflix Finds Its President Garfield's Daughter For 'Death By Lightning' Series Starring Michael Shannon As 20th POTUS Created by Molly Smith Metzler based on her play Elemeno Pea and executive produced by LuckyChap, Sirens follows Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone...
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