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Ransom Notes Released In Nancy Guthrie Case In Hopes Of Generating New Leads

Sheriff’s officials have released two ransom notes allegedly sent by those who kidnapped Nancy Guthrie from her Arizona home earlier this year. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department released the notes in hopes of generating new leads in the case. The first note was sent a day after her disappearance from someone who claimed they have […]

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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Post-Credit Scene Explained: What’s Next For Tom Holland’s Peter Parker?

It looks like Tom Holland’s spoiler of yore — teasing Spider-Man in space for Avengers: Infinity War (2018) alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) cast — can take on new meaning with the post-credit scene at the end of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. There is just one short snippet after all of the credits […]

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Joey King, Maisie Williams Felt “Massive Responsibility” Joining ‘Practical Magic 2’

As the Owens women reunite for Practical Magic 2, the two newest members of the onscreen family hope to do fans proud. Joey King and Maisie Williams, who play Sally Owens’ (Sandra Bullock) daughters Kylie and Antonia in the Susanne Bier-helmed sequel, agreed that they felt the weight of taking over the roles from Evan […]

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Wendell Pierce & Erika Woods Break Down Shocking ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Series Penultimate Episode

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Episode 7. With only one episode to go for the series finale of the hit Starz crime drama Power Book II: Raising Kanan, there’s no doubt that there are plenty of bodies yet to be piled up. In last night’s episode—the […]

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Whips & Wilde Vs Webs As ‘I Want Your Sex’ Debuts With ‘Spider-Man’ — Specialty Preview

Raunchy comedy I Want Your Sex starring Olivia Wilde as an artsy dominatrix and Cooper Hoffman as her muse is spinning some R-rated counter programming to Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Gregg Araki film from Magnolia Pictures, which world premiered at Sundance (see Deadline review), hits about 700 theaters. It’s Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh at […]

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John Oliver Renews HBO Deal For One Year

John Oliver is sticking with HBO’s Last Week Tonight for at least another year. Oliver has signed a twelve-month deal with the cable network, keeping Last Week Tonight on air until the end of 2027. His previous deal was up this year. The interesting element is that it’s only a one-year deal, given that the […]

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Max Greenfield On ‘New Girl’ Reunion: “I’ve Seen Scripts, They’re Amazing”

Max Greenfield is sharing an update on the New Girl reunion, and fans can rest assured about the development. In a new interview, the Running Point actor revealed that he has seen scripts for the reunion. “As far as I know, it’s happening,” Greenfield said on Today with Jenna & Sheinelle. “I’ve seen scripts, they’re […]

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Paramount Pitches Judge On November Start Of WBD Merger Antitrust Trial, While State AGs & WGA Propose April

Paramount and the state attorneys general did not reach an agreement on a proposed trial date, with the company pitching a November start, and the government plaintiffs asking the judge for April. Their proposals came in a joint filing on Friday, More to come.

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David Jenkins Says DC & HBO’s ‘Booster Gold’ TV Series “Won’t Be Moving Forward”

David Jenkins has some bad news for DC fans waiting for development news on the Booster Gold series. The creator of Our Flag Means Death has confirmed that the HBO series is not happening. “My Booster Gold won’t be moving forward,” Jenkins posted on Threads. It was a year ago at Comic-Con that Deadline reported that […]

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Chris Fleming & Irina Shayk Join Universal Rom-Com ‘The Catch’

EXCLUSIVE: Comedian Chris Fleming (HBO’s Live at the Palace) and Irina Shayk (Hercules) have inked deals to join The Catch, Universal Pictures’ new baseball-themed romantic comedy starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine. Character and plot details for The Catch remain under wraps. Fleming remains in the fold at Universal after being tapped for a role alongside a murderer’s row of […]

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Paramount Primal Snaps Up High-Concept Thriller Spec ‘Sweet Spot’ From Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein

Paramount Primal has preemptively acquired the high-concept thriller spec Sweet Spot from Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein, the writing duo behind the upcoming indie horror film Play House, Deadline can confirm. Plot details are under wraps, and there are no other attachments to the project as of yet. Curcio and Gladstein are filmmakers based out of Los Angeles […]

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Editors Guild Urges “Critical” Need For CA Post-Production Tax Incentive

The Motion Picture Editors Guild is urging California lawmakers to expand the state’s tax incentive offerings for film and television productions. On Friday, the IATSE local threw its support behind assembly bill 2319, which proposes a standalone post-production tax incentive between 35% to 50% intended to complement the existing Film & TV Tax Credit Program […]

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Dermot Mulroney To Leave ‘Chicago Fire’ Early In Season 15

EXCLUSIVE: Dermot Mulroney will say goodbye to NBC’s Chicago Fire and will wrap up his storyline early in Season 15, sources close to production tell Deadline. Mulroney joined the hit firefighter drama from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television in the show’s 13th season as a series regular, portraying Chief Dom Pascal. The actor joined Firehouse 51 following the […]

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German Court Rules Against Suno In Lawsuit Challenging Use Of Copyrighted Music In AI

A German court ruled against Suno over its use of copyrighted works in its generative AI music service. U.S.-based Suno said that it is evaluating its options in the wake of the ruling, including an appeal. A regional court in Munich ruled on Friday that Suno violated copyrights when it used music covered by the […]

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Sadie Sink’s Role In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Explained

SPOILER ALERT: This post heavily spoils Sadie Sink’s role in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The cat, or should we say mutant, is officially out of the bag. Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink has taken on the role of Jean Grey in the fourth solo Spider-Man installment film, providing a villain of sorts to Tom Holland’s […]

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Washington Post Opinions Editor Adam O’Neal To Depart After Leading Jeff Bezos-Planned Overhaul Of Section

The editor of The Washington Post’s opinion section said that he would step down on Aug. 31, after leading the section for just over a year during an overhaul directed by owner Jeff Bezos. Opinion Editor Adam O’Neal wrote in a memo to staffers that while “this is not an easy decision, I am leaving […]

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Mahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel & Is “Ready To Move On” From ‘Blade’ Questions: “If They Wanted To Do The Movie, We Would’ve Done The Movie”

Mahershala Ali is ready to move on from being asked about Blade, the Marvel Studios reboot he was set to star in and suffered multiple setbacks. In a new interview, Ali opened up about being attached to the project that had been in development for years. “Not with me,” Ali told GQ when asked if […]

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Beatrice Kitsos And David Iacono Land Lead Roles In Netflix’s YA Rom-Com ‘Better Than The Movies’

EXCLUSIVE: Ever since its 2021 release, readers of Lynn Painter’s #1 New York Times bestselling BookTok phenomenon Better Than the Movies have been fan-casting the movie version — and now, we can report that Beatrice Kitsos (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) and David Iacono (Jurassic World Rebirth) have landed the lead roles in the Netflix […]

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‘X-Men’: Samara Weaving Lands Role Of Emma Frost In Upcoming Marvel Studios Pic

EXCLUSIVE: While there was no mention of any X-Men at Hall H this past weekend, Marvel Studios seems to be getting closer to forming its team of Mutants, as sources tell Deadline Samara Weaving is the choice to play Emma Frost in Marvel Studios upcoming X-Men movie. After meeting with a number of candidates, director […]

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Emmy Contender Judd Apatow On “Piss-Your-Pants” Funny Mel Brooks, His Nikki Glazer Collab, And That Seth Rogen-Anne Hathaway ‘Knocked Up’ Story

If they ever create a Mount Rushmore-style tribute to the greatest comedians in American history, Mel Brooks’s face would surely be carved in rock. Hand a chisel to Judd Apatow and he’d start the work. “[Mel’s] the reason why so many of us went into comedy because he was a master at directing, writing, producing, […]

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CBS Says NFL Analyst Tony Romo On Leave After Arrest For Allegedly Driving Under The Influence

CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo has been put on leave following his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. “Tony Romo is on leave from his role at CBS Sports until further notice,” a statement from the network read. CBS said that JJ Watt will join Jim Nantz and Tracy Wolfson as CBS […]

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Comedian Leonard Ouzts Releasing New Special ‘Lil Sumn Sumn’ With 800 Pound Gorilla

EXCLUSIVE: Virginia comic Leonard Ouzts’s new special, Lil Sumn Sumn, is set to release exclusively on Gorilla Comedy+ on August 10 before heading to 800 Pound Gorilla’s YouTube channel on September 10 at 7 p.m. CT. In Lil Sumn Sumn, Ouzts blends family stories with discussion of dating struggles, pop culture takes, and assorted social observations. Growing up […]

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SallyAnn Salsano Returns To In New Jersey With Reality Series ‘The Leftovers’ For Netflix

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is putting together its next reality ensemble. The streamer is behind The Leftovers (w/t) from Jersey Shore producer SallyAnn Salsano. The series will be filmed across New Jersey and features a group of lifelong friends from the Garden State. The project will follow this group, which is at a crossroads as they reunite […]

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Rebecca Hall Officially Joins Netflix Series Based On Dan Brown Novel ‘The Secret Of Secrets’

EXCLUSIVE: Rebecca Hall (The Beauty, The Listeners) has officially been cast as the female lead, Katherine Solomon, on the untitled new Netflix series based on the world of Dan Brown’s novel The Secret of Secrets. She will star opposite her husband, Morgan Spector, who will play the character Robert Langdon. Deadline first revealed Hall was in […]

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Chris Hemsworth’s Wild State Boards ‘Learning To Fly,’ Ultra Marathon-Themed Documentary From Award-Winning Director Max Lowe

EXCLUSIVE: Wild State, the production company founded by Chris Hemsworth and Ben Grayson, is in for the long haul on the ultra marathon-themed documentary Learning to Fly. The company announced it’s boarding the feature directed by Max Lowe ahead of the film’s theatrical release, set to begin August 21 at Angelika Film Center in New […]

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‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Says Goodbye To Major Series Character In Season 5: “I Wish We Could’ve Gotten One More Season”

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points for Starz’s ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan Episode 7. Following the airing of the penultimate episode of Starz’s Power Book III: Raising Kanan, viewers will be in mourning yet again. The fifth and final season is turning out to be a true heartbreaker: first, with the death […]

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International Insider: Netflix’s $500M Zombie Gamble; The New Scottish Fest; Ngozi Onwurah On ‘Welcome II The Terrordome’

Good afternoon and welcome to another addition of the International Insider. Max Goldbart here for the final time for a few weeks. Read on. And please do sign up here – the support means so much. Netflix’s $500M Zombie Gamble Old meets new in mega ‘Walking Dead’ deal: This one is quite the deal, and […]

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‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker, Gary Oldman, Mattel Studios President Robbie Brenner Join TIFF Market Talks

Obsession director Curry Barker, Gary Oldman and Mattel Studios President and Barbie producer Robbie Brenner have joined the Visionaries and Dialogues talks program of Toronto’s rebooted TIFF Market. Oldman, who will be in Toronto for the premiere of the sixth season of Apple-backed drama Slow Horses in its TV-focused Primetime section, and Oscar-nominated Brenner will […]

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Alan Cumming-Backed Block The Merger Submits Evidence To UK Culture Sec; Argues WarnerMount Will “Directly Impact UK Documentarians’ Ability To Tell Diverse Stories”

The Alan Cumming-backed Block the Merger coalition has submitted evidence to the UK Culture Secretary over why the Paramount-Warner mega-merger should be blocked. Four of the groups that make up the coalition said they provided Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy with “market data and first-hand professional evidence as she determines whether to intervene.” UK parliament is […]

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Fremantle Hires Katie O’Connell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief

EXCLUSIVE: Katie O’Connell Marsh has been named Fremantle’s next global scripted boss, Deadline can reveal. Baywatch and M. Son of the Century producer Fremantle has been seeking out a UK-based executive to effectively replace Christian Vesper, the CEO of Global Drama and Film who exited his post in January. Following an extensive hiring process that […]

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Ransom Notes Released In Nancy Guthrie Case In Hopes Of Generating New Leads

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Post-Credit Scene Explained: What’s Next For Tom Holland’s Peter Parker?

Joey King, Maisie Williams Felt “Massive Responsibility” Joining ‘Practical Magic 2’

Wendell Pierce & Erika Woods Break Down Shocking ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Series Penultimate Episode

Whips & Wilde Vs Webs As ‘I Want Your Sex’ Debuts With ‘Spider-Man’ — Specialty Preview

John Oliver Renews HBO Deal For One Year

Max Greenfield On ‘New Girl’ Reunion: “I’ve Seen Scripts, They’re Amazing”

Paramount Pitches Judge On November Start Of WBD Merger Antitrust Trial, While State AGs & WGA Propose April

David Jenkins Says DC & HBO’s ‘Booster Gold’ TV Series “Won’t Be Moving Forward”

Chris Fleming & Irina Shayk Join Universal Rom-Com ‘The Catch’

Paramount Primal Snaps Up High-Concept Thriller Spec ‘Sweet Spot’ From Nic Curcio & Kirby Gladstein

Editors Guild Urges “Critical” Need For CA Post-Production Tax Incentive

Dermot Mulroney To Leave ‘Chicago Fire’ Early In Season 15

German Court Rules Against Suno In Lawsuit Challenging Use Of Copyrighted Music In AI

Sadie Sink’s Role In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Explained

Washington Post Opinions Editor Adam O’Neal To Depart After Leading Jeff Bezos-Planned Overhaul Of Section

Mahershala Ali Calls Out Marvel & Is “Ready To Move On” From ‘Blade’ Questions: “If They Wanted To Do The Movie, We Would’ve Done The Movie”

Beatrice Kitsos And David Iacono Land Lead Roles In Netflix’s YA Rom-Com ‘Better Than The Movies’

‘X-Men’: Samara Weaving Lands Role Of Emma Frost In Upcoming Marvel Studios Pic

Emmy Contender Judd Apatow On “Piss-Your-Pants” Funny Mel Brooks, His Nikki Glazer Collab, And That Seth Rogen-Anne Hathaway ‘Knocked Up’ Story

CBS Says NFL Analyst Tony Romo On Leave After Arrest For Allegedly Driving Under The Influence

Comedian Leonard Ouzts Releasing New Special ‘Lil Sumn Sumn’ With 800 Pound Gorilla

SallyAnn Salsano Returns To In New Jersey With Reality Series ‘The Leftovers’ For Netflix

Rebecca Hall Officially Joins Netflix Series Based On Dan Brown Novel ‘The Secret Of Secrets’

Chris Hemsworth’s Wild State Boards ‘Learning To Fly,’ Ultra Marathon-Themed Documentary From Award-Winning Director Max Lowe

‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Says Goodbye To Major Series Character In Season 5: “I Wish We Could’ve Gotten One More Season”

International Insider: Netflix’s $500M Zombie Gamble; The New Scottish Fest; Ngozi Onwurah On ‘Welcome II The Terrordome’

‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker, Gary Oldman, Mattel Studios President Robbie Brenner Join TIFF Market Talks

Alan Cumming-Backed Block The Merger Submits Evidence To UK Culture Sec; Argues WarnerMount Will “Directly Impact UK Documentarians’ Ability To Tell Diverse Stories”

Fremantle Hires Katie O’Connell Marsh As Global Scripted Chief

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