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Freddie Jackson Dies: R&B Hitmaker Behind “Rock Me Tonight”,”You Are My Lady” & Many More Was 70

Freddie Jackson, the soulful, Grammy-nominated singer who racked up 10 No. 1 R&B hits including “Rock Me Tonight” and “You Are My Lady” and had eight other Top 10s in just six years, died October 5, days after his 70th birthday. The news was announced Tuesday on Jackson’s social media accounts, but no cause of […]

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‘East Of Eden’ Tops Netflix Charts With Soft Opening

East of Eden, Zoe Kazan’s period miniseries adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic novel, managed to score top spot on Netflix’s weekly ratings charts, but it did it with only 6.5M views. The series, which stars Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames, launched on October 1, and managed to hold off Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story and […]

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Jessica Biel Joins Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Playmates’

Jessica Biel has found her next feature project in Playmates, the Searchlight flick inspired by filmmaker Lorraine Nicholson’s experiences growing up at the Playboy Mansion. Biel is playing a wife to Hugh Hefner and former Playboy Playmate — a fictional character we’re told isn’t modeled off any of Hefner’s three wives, specifically. Bill Pullman is […]

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Apple TV’s ‘Beat The Reaper’ Expands Cast With Damon Herrimon, Stephanie Nur, Artoun Nazareth & Molly Price

EXCLUSIVE: Damon Herriman (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Bikeriders), Stephanie Nur (Lioness, 1883), Artoun Nazareth (The Promised Land, Muppets Now) and Molly Price (Elsbeth, The Spot) have signed on as series regulars, joining Will Poulter and J.K. Simmons in Beat The Reaper, Apple TV’s upcoming dramedy. Details of their roles are under wraps. […]

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Warner Bros. Water Tower Repainted To Add “A Skydance Corporation” Following Merger Close

Just hours after the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger officially closed Tuesday morning, workers repainted the Warner Bros. water tower in Burbank to include “A Skydance Corporation” on the famed structure. CEO David Ellison revealed the merged company’s new name, Skydance, on Friday. Ellison had previously updated the Paramount water tower with “A Skydance Corporation” after Skydance […]

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Dermot Mulroney Joins ESX & Warner Bros Crew HQ ‘Streets’ From Emelia Hartford

EXCLUSIVE: Scream VI and The Hunting Wives actor Dermot Mulroney is jumping into the car of Ali Afshar’s ESX Entertainment and Warner Bros’ Crew HQ auto action pic, Streets. Mulroney will be playing the role of Gordon alongside pic’s star, producer and co-scribe Emelia Hartford. The ensemble cast includes Cody Christian, RJ Kyler, Jearnest Corchado, […]

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ABC Tells Judge That Donald Trump’s Regulatory Threats Continue To Chill Its Speech, But Network Faces Jurisdictional Hurdle In FCC Lawsuit

A federal judge heard arguments on Tuesday in ABC’s First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, with the network’s attorney arguing that the Trump administration’s threats to its broadcast licenses have created an ongoing chilling effect. The network sued the agency in August after it issued an order calling for its eight broadcast stations to submit […]

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‘The Beast’s Renny Harlin & Keith Kjarval Reteaming On Action Thriller ‘Athina’

EXCLUSIVE: Keith Kjarval and Renny Harlin, the producer and director of the upcoming The Beast, have set another feature collaboration in Athina, an action thriller to shoot in Europe next spring. Written by Kjarval, who produces via his Unified Pictures banner, the film sees two estranged brothers descend into Athens’ criminal underworld in search of […]

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Marjoe Gortner Dies: ‘Earthquake’, ‘Falcon Crest’ Actor, Documentary Subject And Former Child Evangelist Was 82

Marjoe Gortner, who achieved fame as a child evangelist before pivoting to an acting career that included roles in the 1974 film Earthquake and the 1980s primetime soap Falcon Crest, died from heart failure complications in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Friday, October 2. He was 82. His death was announced by his family. Before […]

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‘Drew Barrymore Show’ Claims Best Season Premiere Ever In Total Viewers, ‘Adam’s Law’ No. 1 New Syndicated Strip

The Drew Barrymore Show kicked off its seventh season with its highest viewership ever for a premiere episode, and new court show Adam’s Law, produced by Judge Judy Sheindlin and featuring her son, Judge Adam Levy, debuted as the top new syndicated strip. Both shows come from CBS Media Ventures. The September 14 season debut […]

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YouTuber Gossip Goblin Releases Trailer For R-Rated AI Theatrical Film ‘Only Gods Give Gifts’

Popular YouTuber Gossip Goblin, aka Zack London, has released the trailer for his forthcoming film Gods Don’t Give Gifts, a feature film made entirely with artificial intelligence. The sci-fi film will open in limited theatrical release in the U.S. and UK on December 4. The filmmakers say the theatrical engagement will be a milestone for […]

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Anonymous Content Partners Tony Lipp & Dara Gordon Leaving Company After More Than A Decade

EXCLUSIVE: Tony Lipp and Dara Gordon, talent managers and partners at Anonymous Content, will be leaving at the end of the year when their contracts are up after the company opted not to renew them. Darren Walker, who took the reins of Anonymous Content in January as President and CEO, announced Lipp and Gordon’s pending […]

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Skydance Credit Rating Cut By Fitch Citing Heavy Debt Load, Integration, Execution Risk

Fitch on Tuesday cut its debt rating on the new Skydance citing “significant execution and integration risks” and higher leverage of a merged Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The deal formally closed today. The downgrade Monday evening followed a similar move by S&P Global in late September. Ratings agencies and investors are fretting about leverage […]

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‘Lucy Lost’ & ‘Submarine Jim’ Animation Studio Xilam Sets Management Reshuffle

French animation studio Xilam, known for shows such as Oggy and the Cockroaches and Submarine Jim as well as recent feature Lucy Lost, has announced a new leadership structure and wave of senior promotions. Caterina Gonnelli-Linden has been appointed as Co-Chief Executive Officer, alongside incumbent CEO and founder Marc du Pontavice. She will be supported […]

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Ojai Film Fest Sets Slate; Martin Sheen, Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Jeff & Beau Bridges

EXCLUSIVE: The Ojai Film Festival has set a lineup of films and events with Martin Sheen, Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone and Jeff & Beau Bridges. Fest runs Nov 4-9 in Ojai. There will be 74 films from over 30 countries, 20 narrative features, 11 documentaries and six Special Showcase films. Fest opens with the […]

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Skydance Bumps Pay, Extends Contracts For Top Execs; New Bonuses For WBD Brass

The newly created Skydance has extended and expanded employment agreements for key corporate executives including CEO David Ellison, President Andrew Brandon-Gordon, CFO Dennis Cinelli and Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim. Also Tuesday, Warner Bros Discovery noted transaction bonuses for several executives as part of the gravy chain triggered by the mega merger of Paramount and […]

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Peri Gilpin To Play Brooke Shields’ Sister In Acorn TV’s ‘You’re Killing Me’

EXCLUSIVE: Peri Gilpin, known for her celebrated role as Ros in Frasier, will guest star in the second season of Acorn TV’s You’re Killing Me, led and executive produced by Brooke Shields. Gilpin will play Allie’s (Shields) sister, Audra Chandler, a critically acclaimed writer with more awards than William Faulkner. Her pieces have been published […]

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Natasha Ofili Signs With Established Artists Management

EXCLUSIVE: Established Artists Management has signed Creed III and The Politician actress Natasha Ofili for representation. Ofili works as a actress, writer, director and producer, and Established Artists will seek to support her as she seek to expand in each area. She is also known as the Black Deaf member of the Writers Guild of […]

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Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Scripted Series ‘215’ In The Works As Part Of New Slate From Westbrook Studios & Malar Group

EXCLUSIVE: The early life and career of Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff is set to be the inspiration for a new scripted series. Smith’s company Westbrook Studios is launching a new slate of film and television projects with The Malar Group, founded by Sayan Navaratnam, and 215 is the first project to emerge from […]

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Sharon Levy Moves To Fremantle After Endemol Shine Exit

Sharon Levy is moving from one production group to another. Levy has been named CEO, Fremantle Americas and Australia. It comes after Deadline revealed her exit from Endemol Shine at the end of last month. Reporting to Jennifer Mullin, Fremantle Group CEO, she will oversee the company’s production operations across the United States, Mexico, and […]

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Semi-Formal Promotes Two; Sam Newman Now Co-Head Of Film & TV

EXCLUSIVE: Semi-Formal Productions, the production company of Michael Showalter and Jordana Mollick, has announced two promotions: Sam Newman now serves as Co-Head of Film & TV, alongside Emily Crook, with Madolyn Tipton as Creative Executive, Film & TV. The news comes following a successful opening weekend for Verity, Semi-Formal’s Showalter-helmed adaptation of the erotic thriller […]

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Michelle Dockery, Genevieve O’Reilly, Quintessa Swindell & Dolly De Leon Join ‘Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning In Netflix Drama Series ‘Feral’

Netflix has now officially greenlighted the drama series Feral, setting three for lead roles opposite Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning: Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey), Genevieve O’Reilly (Andor) and Quintessa Swindell (Prime Target). The show, from creator Jude Mack, has also newly cast Dolly de Leon (Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed). Dockery will play Julia, with O’Reilly as Silvana, […]

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UTA Signs Comedian Mark “Lil Mo Mozzarella” Brucato

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed stand-up comedian Mark “Lil Mo Mozzarella” Brucato for global representation in all areas. The signing comes amid the New York-based comic’s newly launched Major Problems tour, which has him taking to club stages across the U.S. and Canada through March 2027, with stops including Boston, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington, D.C., Chicago, and […]

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Jason Alexander, Josh Radnor & More Wrap On Passover Horror-Comedy ‘Doom Scroll’

EXCLUSIVE: Production company K180 Studios has wrapped on its sophomore feature, a Passover home-invasion horror-comedy titled Doom Scroll from director Natalie Bailey. The cast includes Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Josh Radnor (Hunters), David Mazouz (Gotham), Inbar Lavi (Imposters), Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad), and Erin Darke (Good Girls Revolt). Shot in the Canary Islands, Doom Scroll watches […]

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‘Fjord’, ‘All Of A Sudden’, ‘Minotaur’ & ‘Coward’ Among Titles Set For 30th Edition Of The American French Film Festival In L.A.

The 30th edition of the American French Film Festival, which runs November 3-8 at the DGA Theater Complex in L.A., has unveiled its 2026 lineup. Highlights this year in the program include French Oscar entry Minotaur, Cristian Mungiu’s Fjord, which is Romania’s official Oscar entry and Lucas Dhont’s Coward, Belgium’s Oscar entry. As previously announced, […]

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Paramount Enlists Steven Spielberg In Primary Creative Producer Role For Next ‘Transformers’ Movie With Michael Bay In Early Talks To Direct

EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Pictures and Hasbro are getting closer to bringing its autobots back to the big screen are look to be reuniting with some familiar faces to help bring those Transformers back to life. Sources tell Deadline Paramount has appointed Steven Spielberg to focus on all creative aspects of the next live-action Transformers film, alongside […]

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Mark Mortimer Dies: ‘Another World’ Actor Was 59

Mark Mortimer, who starred as Nick Hudson on Another World during the 1990s, died of cancer on September 23. He was 59. Mortimer, who lived in the Greater Chicago area, had most recently worked in the building industry as a founder of Inside Out Construction in Batavia, Illinois. His death was announced by his family. […]

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David Ellison, Ynon Kreiz Praise Staff, Lay Out Priorities For New Skydance: “Getting Here Has Been Quite A Journey”

Skydance CEO David Ellison, having just closed the historic merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery after fierce opposition, sought to rally the troops Tuesday in a memo to employees. In the lengthy message (read it below), Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz thanked staffers for their patience during the year-long process, and outlined top priorities […]

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NHL All-Star P.K. Subban To Star In & Produce Canadian Animated Ice Hockey Series ‘Screech Owls’ For CBC, Radio-Canada & TFO

EXCLUSIVE: P.K. Subban is putting on his skates for animated action-adventure series Screech Owls. The NHL All-Star will exec producer and star in the show, which is set to launch in the fall of 2027 in English on CBC and winter 2028 in French on Radio-Canada and TFO (Télévision française de l’Ontario). The co-production is […]

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Netflix Appoints IMG To Produce FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

Netflix has appointed IMG to produce the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027. The tournament, which takes place in Brazil from June 24-July 25, is streaming exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. and Canada, with IMG producing coverage of all 64 games and more than 100 hours of studio programming featuring “top-tier talent.” Coverage will be […]

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Freddie Jackson Dies: R&B Hitmaker Behind “Rock Me Tonight”,”You Are My Lady” & Many More Was 70

‘East Of Eden’ Tops Netflix Charts With Soft Opening

Jessica Biel Joins Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Playmates’

Apple TV’s ‘Beat The Reaper’ Expands Cast With Damon Herrimon, Stephanie Nur, Artoun Nazareth & Molly Price

Warner Bros. Water Tower Repainted To Add “A Skydance Corporation” Following Merger Close

Dermot Mulroney Joins ESX & Warner Bros Crew HQ ‘Streets’ From Emelia Hartford

ABC Tells Judge That Donald Trump’s Regulatory Threats Continue To Chill Its Speech, But Network Faces Jurisdictional Hurdle In FCC Lawsuit

‘The Beast’s Renny Harlin & Keith Kjarval Reteaming On Action Thriller ‘Athina’

Marjoe Gortner Dies: ‘Earthquake’, ‘Falcon Crest’ Actor, Documentary Subject And Former Child Evangelist Was 82

‘Drew Barrymore Show’ Claims Best Season Premiere Ever In Total Viewers, ‘Adam’s Law’ No. 1 New Syndicated Strip

YouTuber Gossip Goblin Releases Trailer For R-Rated AI Theatrical Film ‘Only Gods Give Gifts’

Anonymous Content Partners Tony Lipp & Dara Gordon Leaving Company After More Than A Decade

Skydance Credit Rating Cut By Fitch Citing Heavy Debt Load, Integration, Execution Risk

‘Lucy Lost’ & ‘Submarine Jim’ Animation Studio Xilam Sets Management Reshuffle

Ojai Film Fest Sets Slate; Martin Sheen, Melissa McCarthy & Ben Falcone, Jeff & Beau Bridges

Skydance Bumps Pay, Extends Contracts For Top Execs; New Bonuses For WBD Brass

Peri Gilpin To Play Brooke Shields’ Sister In Acorn TV’s ‘You’re Killing Me’

Natasha Ofili Signs With Established Artists Management

Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff Scripted Series ‘215’ In The Works As Part Of New Slate From Westbrook Studios & Malar Group

Sharon Levy Moves To Fremantle After Endemol Shine Exit

Semi-Formal Promotes Two; Sam Newman Now Co-Head Of Film & TV

Michelle Dockery, Genevieve O’Reilly, Quintessa Swindell & Dolly De Leon Join ‘Baby Reindeer’s Jessica Gunning In Netflix Drama Series ‘Feral’

UTA Signs Comedian Mark “Lil Mo Mozzarella” Brucato

Jason Alexander, Josh Radnor & More Wrap On Passover Horror-Comedy ‘Doom Scroll’

‘Fjord’, ‘All Of A Sudden’, ‘Minotaur’ & ‘Coward’ Among Titles Set For 30th Edition Of The American French Film Festival In L.A.

Paramount Enlists Steven Spielberg In Primary Creative Producer Role For Next ‘Transformers’ Movie With Michael Bay In Early Talks To Direct

Mark Mortimer Dies: ‘Another World’ Actor Was 59

David Ellison, Ynon Kreiz Praise Staff, Lay Out Priorities For New Skydance: “Getting Here Has Been Quite A Journey”

NHL All-Star P.K. Subban To Star In & Produce Canadian Animated Ice Hockey Series ‘Screech Owls’ For CBC, Radio-Canada & TFO

Netflix Appoints IMG To Produce FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027

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