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The Stand Sets Second Annual NY Laughs Festival, Unveils Lineup

EXCLUSIVE: The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club is readying its second annual NY Laughs Festival, which is set to take place across Lower Manhattan and Union Square from June 4-7. The lineup this year features Jeff Ross, Dave Attell, Andrew Dice Clay, Mark Normand, Bret Ernst, Paul Virzi, Rachel Feinstein, Big Jay Oakerson, Matthew Broussard, Joey […]

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With ‘Liberation,’ Bess Wohl & Whitney White Reach For A Word And Reclaim A World – Tony Watch Q&A

Winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and nominated for five Tony Awards, including Best Play and, for Whitney White, Best Direction of a Play, Bess Wohl’s Liberation was one of the most remarkable Broadway productions in recent years when it hit the James Earl Jones Theatre last fall, a blend of past and […]

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‘Calabasas Confidential’ Trailer Teases A Lot Of Drama In “A Summer To Remember”

Netflix has dropped a new trailer for Calabasas Confidential ahead of its May 29 premiere. Set in the trendy enclave of Calabasas, California, the reality series follows a group of lifelong friends, foes, and exes in the Los Angeles County city, made famous by the Kardashians. After graduating college, they return to Calabasas for a […]

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Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026

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 […]

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Brian Geraghty Joins Chris Hemsworth & Taron Egerton In Matt Ross’ Thriller ‘Kockroach’

EXCLUSIVE: Brian Geraghty has joined the cast of Matt Ross’ crime thriller Kockroach as it shoots in Australia. He joins an ensemble cast featuring previously announced Chris Hemsworth, Taron Egerton, Zazie Beetz, Alec Baldwin, and Rachel Sennott. The film is based on William Lashner’s novel of the same name and follows a mysterious outsider who rises […]

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Producer Of Doc Championing Rise Of Hungarian Leader Péter Magyar Named His Chief Of Staff

The producer of Spring Wind – The Awakening, the doc championing the rise of Hungarian leader Péter Magyar, has been named his chief of staff. Claudia Sümeghy, who runs production house JUNO11 Pictures with her husband Tamás Yvan Topolánszky, will take on “one of the most complex and demanding responsibilities of the next four years,” […]

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‘Bridgerton’s Luke Newton Signs With Verve & Conway Van Gelder Grant

EXCLUSIVE: Verve and Conway van Gelder Grant have signed English actor Luke Newton (Bridgerton) for representation in the U.S. and U.K., respectively. Newton is best known for his leading role as Colin Bridgerton in Netflix’s global hit series Bridgerton, where he stars opposite Nicola Coughlan, with production currently underway on the show’s fifth season. Prior to joining […]

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BET Sets Premiere Dates For ‘All The Queen’s Men’ 5th & Final Season; Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ Season 6

EXCLUSIVE: BET has set premiere dates for two of its popular Tyler Perry series, including the fifth and final season of All The Queen’s Men on June 10th and the sixth season of Ruthless for June 30th. All The Queen’s Men will end with its upcoming fifth season. Season 5 will debut with two episodes […]

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WME Signs ‘La Cotorrisa’ Comedy Podcast’s Ricardo Pérez & José Luis Slobotzky

EXCLUSIVE: WME has signed Mexican comedians Ricardo Pérez and José Luis Slobotzky and their podcast La Cotorrisa for representation in all areas. The agency will work closely with the duo to continue expanding their brand’s live business, including its upcoming 2027 U.S. tour, while helping to grow its broader podcast and entertainment footprint internationally. Ranked #15 among Spotify’s […]

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Albert Wolsky Dies: Oscar-Winning Costume Designer For ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Bugsy’, ‘Grease’, ‘Manhattan’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ & Broadway Productions Was 95

Albert Wolsky, a two-time Academy Award winning and Tony nominated costume designer whose many high-profile credits include his Oscar-taking work on All That Jazz (1979) and Bugsy (1991), died Saturday, May 23, at his home in Hollywood. He was 95. His death was announced by friends and colleagues on social media and confirmed by Deadline. Born in Paris, France, […]

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‘Pluribus’ Costume Designer Unravels Secret To Dressing The End Of The World & Las Vegas Party Scene

How exactly does one dress the end of humanity as we know it? Pluribus costume designer and frequent Vince Gilligan working partner Jennifer L. Bryan told Deadline that it was all about abandoning flashy and banking on practicality, stripping away any personality or cultural markers. “I remember watching I Am Legend and The Walking Dead […]

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Japanese Filmmaker Masashi Kawamura Talks Putting Together Epic Stop-Motion Pic ‘Hidari’ With Keanu Reeves

When Masashi Kawamura first launched his now viral stop-motion short Hidari in 2023, the Japanese filmmaker admits he could never have anticipated he’d be working with Keanu Reeves for a full-length feature version of the film. “There was a lot of luck getting Keanu,” admits Kawamura, whose background is largely in music videos and commercials. “After we […]

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TIFF Sets Christopher Nolan Retrospective Ahead Of ‘The Odyssey’

Christopher Nolan’s first feature, Following, screened in TIFF’s discovery competition following its debut at Rotterdam in 1998. This summer, Following will return to the TIFF Lightbox as part of a large-scale retrospective of Nolan’s work ahead of The Odyssey. Titled ‘Christopher Nolan: Grand Designs’, the retrospective will run at TIFF Lightbox from July 8 to […]

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Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios Sets 2026 Release For Hana Alomair’s ‘Traveller’s Hell’ As It Doubles Down On Local Productions

MBC Studios is gearing up for a 2026 release of Hana Alomair’s Traveller’s Hell following the trials of a young woman who unwittingly picks up a serial killer posing as a stranded motorist on a remote mountain road. First announced in 2024, it is is a landmark production for MBC Studios, both for its female […]

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Make Broadway Debut This Fall In ‘Other Desert Cities’ With Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe

Julia Louis-Dreyfus will make her Broadway debut alongside Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery and Lily Rabe in the first Broadway revival of Jon Robin Baitz’s Tony Award-winning play Other Desert Cities, directed by Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey. Other Desert Cities will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre with previews […]

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Producer Accent Aigu Entertainment Restructures With New-Look Management Team

EXCLUSIVE: Heated Rivalry producer Accent Aigu Entertainment has reset its management structure. The Toronto-based production house today outlined a new structure and made several appointments. Among the changes, company co-founders Jacob Tierney, who wrote Heated Rivalry, and Brendan Brady, the show’s producer, will switch from co-Presidents to new roles. Tierney will become Chief Creative Officer […]

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‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue

The previously announced Broadway revival of Evita starring Rachel Zegler will begin performances Saturday, February 27, 2027, at the Winter Garden Theatre, with an opening night of Thursday, March 25, 2027. The dates and venue were announced today by producers Jamie Lloyd and Michael Harrison. Lloyd directs the Tim Rice-Andrew Lloyd Webber revival, which received […]

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Wscripted 2026 Screenplay List: Fatimah Asghar, Chloe Abrahams & Angelique Knights Projects Make Cut

EXCLUSIVE: Wscripted has unveiled its sixth Cannes Screenplay List showcasing projects by female and non-binary filmmakers and screenwriters seeking producing and financing partners. (scroll down for full-list) The list is presented in partnership with MUBI, a long-time supporter of women in cinema, with recent female-directed acquisitions including Cannes 2026 Un Certain Regard opener Teenage Sex […]

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‘007 First Light’ Narrative Director On Building A Cinematic Origin Story For An Iconic Super Spy

IO Interactive would like to reintroduce you to the man who needs no introduction. Next to Godzilla, James Bond is one of pop culture’s longest running film franchises. From Sean Connery to Timothy Dalton to Daniel Craig, there’s been many iterations of the swaggering international super spy but none that showcase his humble beginnings until […]

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Pawel Pawlikowski & Ruben Östlund Set For Croatia’s Slano Film Days

Pawel Pawlikowski and Ruben Östlund are among the names that will attend this year’s Slano Film Days in Croatia. Pawlikowski will present his latest feature, Fatherland, at the event. Fatherland debuted last week at the Cannes Film Festival, where Pawlikowski won the Best Director award. He shared the award with Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, […]

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CBC Renews ‘Saint-Pierre’ For Season 3

EXCLUSIVE: CBC is returning to Saint-Pierre for a third time. The Canadian broadcaster has greenlit a third run of the cop drama, which stars Allan Hawco (Republic of Doyle) and Jósephine Jobert (Death in Paradise). The twelve-part run will begin filming in Newfoundland and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon in July. Hawco Productions is back to produce for CBC […]

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Breaking Baz: Hammer’s ‘Horror Of Dracula’ Starring Christopher Lee Is Ready To Sink Its Teeth Into Audiences At Halloween With Censored Scenes Restored – Exclusive Interview

A fully restored 4K version of 1958s Horror of Dracula starring Christopher Lee as Bram Stoker’s nightmarish creation will be released into cinemas, in time for Halloween, John Gore owner of the Hammer Horror Films label, tells Deadline. Hammer is now a part of recently formed John Gore Studios. Horror of Dracula will also be available on home […]

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Samantha Bee Sitcom ‘The Ambassador’ Toplines CBC’s Latest Slate

Samantha Bee will play Canada’s unorthodox ambassador to Bulgaria in a comedy for pubcaster the CBC. The Ambassador was announced this morning at CBC’s upfront, along with new series from the exec producer of Cardinal and Snowpiercer, and the creators of Norsemen and producers of Lilyhammer and Letterkenny, and a drama based on hockey star […]

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Russell Crowe Defends Gruff Exchange With Autograph Hunters: “What’s Your Problem?”

Are you not entertained? That was the basic message from Russell Crowe after he was filmed having a terse exchange with autograph hunters in Paris on Monday. The Gladiator actor, who has a reputation for being occasionally gruff, was leaving his hotel and heading for the airport when he was confronted by fans seeking selfies […]

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‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci & Simon Blackwell Confirmed As Co-Writers On Next Feature Inspired By Michael Bond’s Children’s Classic

Amando Iannucci has been confirmed as co-writer on Paddington 4 alongside long-time collaborator Simon Blackwell. The fourth feature in the family-focused $700 million box office franchise was first teased by Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh at CinemaCon in April. No story details have been released as yet. It will follow 2024’s Paddington in Peru for which […]

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Fox Station Vet Patrick Paolini Named Tegna CEO As It Battles Through Nexstar Merger Litigation

EXCLUSIVE: Tegna has named Fox Television Stations veteran Patrick Paolini CEO as the station group looks to resolve litigation seeking to undo its merger with larger rival Nexstar. Paolini spent 26 years at the Fox stations, including most recently as EVP of ad sales, departing the company last week. Before assuming the role at Fox […]

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Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Launches Ventures Arm

Gary Lineker’s Rest is… outfit Goalhanger has launched a ventures arm. Goalhanger Ventures’ first investment is in Charlie Tymon’s Invisble Media, which runs digital media platform and YouTube channel Invisible Hand. It has also struck a partnership with Backyard Cricket, a sports creator brand. Invisible Media said its videos “unpack the forces shaping modern life, […]

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Netflix Unveils First Brazilian Medical Drama ‘MED’ Amid Slate Of New Originals

Netflix is launching MED, a medical drama out of Brazil. The streamer announced a slate of new Brazilian originals today as the Rio2C film and TV confab got underway. MED will be Netflix’s first medical drama from Brazil. Clara Moneke will star and Paranoid is the production company, the same label that produced global hit […]

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Ampere Analysis Sold To Private Equity Firm Goldenpeak & Buys PlumResearch At Same Time

Ampere Analysis today has a new owner and another research house in its stable. Private equity firm Goldenpeak has acquired the influential UK-based entertainment analysis business for an undisclosed fee, marking the first time Ampere has had an institutional investor on board. At the same time, Ampere has acquired PlumResearch, the Poland-based audience specialist company. […]

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Banijay Takes On Norway’s ‘The Comedy League’

EXCLUSIVE: Banijay Entertainment has acquired global rights to Norwegian comedy format The Comedy League (Ligaen). The show, which has already been recommissioned locally for a second season on TV2, sees entertainers go head-to-head in a series of sporting challenges. Its creators, Håkon Herresthal and Steffan Ludvigsen at Happy Sheriff, say it delivers a “fresh twist […]

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The Stand Sets Second Annual NY Laughs Festival, Unveils Lineup

With ‘Liberation,’ Bess Wohl & Whitney White Reach For A Word And Reclaim A World – Tony Watch Q&A

‘Calabasas Confidential’ Trailer Teases A Lot Of Drama In “A Summer To Remember”

Book-To-Movie Adaptations Coming Out In 2026

Brian Geraghty Joins Chris Hemsworth & Taron Egerton In Matt Ross’ Thriller ‘Kockroach’

Producer Of Doc Championing Rise Of Hungarian Leader Péter Magyar Named His Chief Of Staff

‘Bridgerton’s Luke Newton Signs With Verve & Conway Van Gelder Grant

BET Sets Premiere Dates For ‘All The Queen’s Men’ 5th & Final Season; Tyler Perry’s ‘Ruthless’ Season 6

WME Signs ‘La Cotorrisa’ Comedy Podcast’s Ricardo Pérez & José Luis Slobotzky

Albert Wolsky Dies: Oscar-Winning Costume Designer For ‘All That Jazz’, ‘Bugsy’, ‘Grease’, ‘Manhattan’ ‘Sophie’s Choice’ & Broadway Productions Was 95

‘Pluribus’ Costume Designer Unravels Secret To Dressing The End Of The World & Las Vegas Party Scene

Japanese Filmmaker Masashi Kawamura Talks Putting Together Epic Stop-Motion Pic ‘Hidari’ With Keanu Reeves

TIFF Sets Christopher Nolan Retrospective Ahead Of ‘The Odyssey’

Saudi Arabia’s MBC Studios Sets 2026 Release For Hana Alomair’s ‘Traveller’s Hell’ As It Doubles Down On Local Productions

Julia Louis-Dreyfus To Make Broadway Debut This Fall In ‘Other Desert Cities’ With Ed Harris, Allison Janney, Joe Keery & Lily Rabe

‘Heated Rivalry’ Producer Accent Aigu Entertainment Restructures With New-Look Management Team

‘Evita’ Starring Rachel Zegler Sets Broadway Opening Date, Venue

Wscripted 2026 Screenplay List: Fatimah Asghar, Chloe Abrahams & Angelique Knights Projects Make Cut

‘007 First Light’ Narrative Director On Building A Cinematic Origin Story For An Iconic Super Spy

Pawel Pawlikowski & Ruben Östlund Set For Croatia’s Slano Film Days

CBC Renews ‘Saint-Pierre’ For Season 3

Breaking Baz: Hammer’s ‘Horror Of Dracula’ Starring Christopher Lee Is Ready To Sink Its Teeth Into Audiences At Halloween With Censored Scenes Restored – Exclusive Interview

Samantha Bee Sitcom ‘The Ambassador’ Toplines CBC’s Latest Slate

Russell Crowe Defends Gruff Exchange With Autograph Hunters: “What’s Your Problem?”

‘Paddington 4’: Armando Iannucci & Simon Blackwell Confirmed As Co-Writers On Next Feature Inspired By Michael Bond’s Children’s Classic

Fox Station Vet Patrick Paolini Named Tegna CEO As It Battles Through Nexstar Merger Litigation

Gary Lineker’s Goalhanger Launches Ventures Arm

Netflix Unveils First Brazilian Medical Drama ‘MED’ Amid Slate Of New Originals

Ampere Analysis Sold To Private Equity Firm Goldenpeak & Buys PlumResearch At Same Time

Banijay Takes On Norway’s ‘The Comedy League’

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