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Anne Sweeney Resigns From Netflix Board

Anne Sweeney has stepped down from Netflix’s Board of Directors effective immediately, the company revealed in a July 26 SEC filing. Former Disney Media Networks co-chair joined the Netflix board in March 2015, a little over a year after leaving Disney to become a TV director. Over the past 11 years, she has had a […]

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Amazon Thrives On Big Q2 For AI, Advertising Revenue Climbs 26% To Near $20 Billion Mark

Amazon shares surged in after-hours trading Thursday after the tech giant posted its first $200 billion quarter and beat Wall Street expectations with its financial results. Growth in advertising and AWS keyed the performance, which boosted shares 9%. Revenue at AWS surged 37%, the biggest quarterly increase in more than four years. Overall earnings per […]

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Cinemark, Marcus CEOs On Box Office Rebound: Younger Audiences, Longer Windows, Balanced Mix Of Films

Expanded theatrical windows, an increase in young moviegoers and strength in emerging forms of content are ushering in a new phase, and a better one, at the box office, according to a pair of exhibition CEOs. The head of Marcus Theatres lauded the “well-balanced” mix of films that buoyed the second quarter. “Ultimately, a sustainable, […]

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Disney Selling A+E Global Media Stake To Hearst In Billion-Dollar Deal

Disney is shedding a linear asset, selling its 50% stake in A+E Global Media, Deadline has confirmed. The deal, believed to worth north of a $1 billion and all-cash, is being finalized and is expected to be revealed at Disney’s earnings call next week. Word of the pending announcement was tweeted by analyst Rich Greenfield […]

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Peter Bart: As Seth Rogen Cosplays A Studio Exec On TV, Hollywood Wishes His Pipe Dreams Were Real

The dealmaking machinery seems stalled at some studios due to legalistic clashes over mergers, but at Continental Pictures, the green lights are flashing. Faux but green. Seth Rogen, production chief of the fictional Continental, is closing fictional deals for hot new fictional projects as The Studio plunges into its Season 2 at Apple TV. The […]

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Retooled Version Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Could Run For Another 10 Years At Sphere, James Dolan Says

The Wizard of Oz, approaching the first anniversary of its new lease on life at Sphere, could run for a decade at the Las Vegas site, company founder James Dolan believes. The 1939 film was tightened and retooled by a team from Google DeepMind and other tech, film and live event specialists. After making its […]

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Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ Series So Far

Netflix continues with its slate of prestige offerings with an East of Eden series adaptation coming this fall alongside another classic adaptation: Dolly Alderton’s take on Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen. The series has been brewing for almost four years, and a cast full of starpower has been assembled to bring the characters of […]

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‘Wonder Man’ Canceled After 1 Season At Disney+

Marvel has changed its mind about Wonder Man. Despite a previously announced Season 2 renewal, the series has officially been canceled at Disney+, Deadline has confirmed. Season 1 launched with all eight episodes on January 27, bringing in 618M minutes viewed in its opening week, per Nielsen. That put it at No. 8 among streaming […]

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Samira Wiley & Mileiah Vega To Topline Indie ‘The Let Go’ From Kristen Wolf; Sophia Bush, Midori Francis, Brandon Flynn & Tovah Feldshuh Among Others Set

EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award winner Samira Wiley (The Handmaid’s Tale) and up-and-comer Mileiah Vega (The Hand That Rocks the Cradle) have wrapped lead roles in The Let Go, a Colorado-shot, music-driven indie drama from writer-director Kristen Wolf. The Let Go follows Chick (Wiley), a resilient single mother determined to help her musically gifted 11-year-old daughter, Lyric (Vega), pursue her […]

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‘The Fault In Our Stars’ Helmer Josh Boone Boards Adaptation Of Lynn Painter Novel ‘Fake Skating’ From Sony And Olive Bridge Entertainment

EXCLUSIVE: It’s been more then a decade since Josh Boone turned The Fault In Our Stars into a smash hit and he now has his sights set on another best-selling adaptation he’s ready to lace up for. Sources tell Deadline Sony Pictures and Will Gluck’s Olive Bridge Entertainment have tapped Boone to direct Fake Skating, a. […]

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Netflix Plans Epic Survival Story Of Ernest Shackleton In Movie From ‘Adolescence’ Director Phil Barantini & ‘The Revenant’ Scribe Mark L. Smith

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix is taking on the story of Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton and the harrowing rescue of the crew of The Endurance when the ship he captained got encased in ice in the Antarctic and sank. Phil Barantini, who’s coming off the celebrated Netflix limited series Adolescence, will direct the film from a script by […]

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HBO Nabs Comedy ‘Alan Opts Out’ From Emily Kapnek & Bill Lawrence

EXCLUSIVE: HBO is expanding its Bill Lawrence business in the wake of Rooster’s breakout success. In a competitive situation, the premium brand has landed for development Alan Opts Out, a half-hour comedy from Suburgatory creator Emily Kapnek, Lawrence’s Doozer and Warner Bros. Television where Lawrence is under an overall deal. Alan Opts Out is written […]

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Jared Leto Allegations Are “Bellwether” Moment For MeToo In Hollywood, Says Producer Behind Explosive BBC Documentary

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood’s response to the criminal sexual conduct allegations against Jared Leto will be revealing of where the industry stands on the MeToo movement. That’s the view of Mike Radford, the executive producer behind Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret, the explosive BBC documentary about the Oscar-winning Dallas Buyers Club star. The documentary, which premiered without […]

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NFL Star George Kittle To Make Acting Debut In ‘Dinosaurs Of The Wild West’ From ‘Primitive War’ Director; Martin & Jesse Kove & Rachael Pizzolatto Also Attached

EXCLUSIVE: San Francisco 49ers tight end and seven-time Pro Bowler George Kittle is attached to make his acting debut in Dinosaurs of the Wild West, an eight-part frontier series from filmmaker Luke Sparke, creator of movie Primitive War. Kittle is due to play “an original character in the new frontier, complete with his own dinosaur”, […]

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‘Fire Country’s Natalie Zea Joins ‘Memory Of A Killer’ Season 2 In Heavily Recurring Role

EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s Memory of a Killer has added Natalie Zea (Fire Country, Chicago Med) to its Season 2 cast in a heavily recurring role. The new season is set to premiere midseason 2027 on Fox. Inspired by the book and 2003 award-winning Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, Memory of a Killer stars Patrick Dempsey as Angelo Flannery/Doyle, who […]

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Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson & John Douglas Thompson Explore The Greats In Vespucci’s Book Club Video Podcast Series

Rob Delaney, co-creator and star of Catastrophe, is a huge fan of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. The actor, who also stars in Hulu’s new drama series Furious, is one of a number of stars exploring the great novels in a new video podcast series and he got to record his parts at Melville’s former abode. Delaney, […]

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‘Off Campus’ Author Elle Kennedy Signs With Circle Management + Production

EXCLUSIVE: Off Campus author Elle Kennedy has signed with Circle Management + Production for management and representation. Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and she holds a BA in English from York University. Her books are bestsellers across the New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Sunday Times. She has authored more […]

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‘Wicker’ Trailer: Olivia Colman & Basket-Like Hubby Alexander Skarsgård Upend Quiet Village

“There’s absolutely no shame in living out your remaining days alone,” the ostracized local fishmonger is told. But she’s having none of that and weaves together a plan. Here is the rather randy first trailer for Wicker, the comedic fable starring Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage that debuted at Sundance in January. Have […]

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Tom Holland Says There’s “A Whole Plan” For Passing Spider-Man Baton To Another Actor: “I Have A Really Clear Vision”

Tom Holland is wearing the Spidey suit one more time for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, but is aware that it won’t be happening forever. In a new interview, the actor has revealed there’s a plan for the superhero as Holland transitions out of the role. “There’s a whole plan that we have been working on for, I […]

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‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ EP Damon Conn On Preserving A Classic While Bringing It To A New Generation

As Halo approaches its 25th anniversary alongside the launch of the first Xbox—a pairing at the time which was a reinvigorating catalyst for the first-person shooter genre—Halo Studios is returning to where it all began. Built in Unreal Engine 5, Halo: Campaign Evolved rebuilds the classic game in a way aimed to satisfy longtime fans […]

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John Leguizamo Eyes ‘Odyssey’ Reunion With Matt Damon On Secret Daniels Project At Universal

EXCLUSIVE: After receiving some of the best reviews of his career on The Odyssey, John Leguizamo and Matt Damon are ready for their next big voyage as sources tell Deadline Leguizamo is in negotiations to join Damon in the untitled event project from filmmaking duo Daniels. Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, will write and […]

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John Leguizamo Eyes ‘Odyssey’ Reunion With Matt Damon On Secret Daniels Project At Universal

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AI Questions Spoil Book & Movie Heat On Unpublished Debut Novel ‘Call Me, I’ll Hide The Body’ – The Dish

EXCLUSIVE: That screeching sound you heard Wednesday from international publishers and film rights buyers was an abrupt application of the brakes after a fevered pursuit of the unpublished debut novel Call Me, I’ll Hide the Body. The novel by Jerry Falade sold to Minotaur/Macmillan Publishers for a what sources said was a $2.4 million deal […]

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‘West Side Familia’: Taylor Hosking On Crafting A New West Side Story With Her Feature Debut About Puerto Rican Biker Gang

The 15th edition of the BlackStar Film Festival opens next week with the documentary feature West Side Familia, the debut film from New York City-based filmmaker Taylor Hosking. Written, directed, and produced by Hosking, the tightly bound 75-minute feature interrogates the trajectory of New York City throughout the 20th and 21st centuries through the lives […]

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Tournament Of Roses Organization And Its Rose Parade Sign With UTA

UTA on Thursday said it has signed the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and the organization’s signature event the Rose Parade for representation. The annual New Year’s Day parade marked its 137th year this past New Year’s Day with its legion of floral floats, marching bands, musical artists and equestrian units marching down 5 1/2 miles […]

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Property Masters Guild Sets Up The Nominees For Its 2026 MacGuffin Awards

We’re gonna need about a dozen statuettes for this next shot. The Property Masters Guild on Thursday revealed the nominees for its 2026 MacGuffin Awards, which honor the creative excellence and impact of prop masters across film, television, commercials and more. See the full list below. Winners will be feted during the third annual ceremony […]

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Mike Darnell Strikes Overall Deal With Netflix, Will Provide “Strategic Creative Guidance” Over Streamer’s Entire Unscripted Slate

EXCLUSIVE: Mike Darnell is back. The reality television luminary has struck a major deal with Netflix as he enters his third act. Darnell has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with the streamer. He will also provide “strategic creative guidance” across its entire unscripted slate. The surprising move comes three years after Darnell left Warner […]

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NewFest Announces 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant Recipients, In Partnership With Netflix

EXCLUSIVE: Celebrating its fifth year, NewFest has named the recipients of its 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant. On Thursday, the New York LGBTQ film festival named emerging filmmakers Georgia Krause, Star Amerasu, Deborah Devyn Chuang and AJ Dubler & Carmela Murphy as this year’s honorees, each to receive a $25,000 grant and career development opportunities […]

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‘Earle Meets World’ Teaser: Alix Earle Takes Fans Inside Life As An Influencer, Feud With Alex Cooper & More In Netflix Unscripted Series

Alix Earle is peeling back the curtain even further on her personal and professional life in her upcoming Netflix series Earle Meets World. The streamer revealed on Thursday that the eight-episode series will arrive on September 4, bringing fans of the influencer along as she builds her business empire. Along with the release date, Netflix […]

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‘Clueless’ Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+

The Clueless sequel series starring Alicia Silverstone has a new home — and a greenlight. Paramount+ has picked up the project, from Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Jordan Weiss and CBS Studios, as a limited series. Filming is slated to begin in Los Angeles in 2027. This marks a homecoming for Clueless, which is a Paramount […]

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Anne Sweeney Resigns From Netflix Board

Amazon Thrives On Big Q2 For AI, Advertising Revenue Climbs 26% To Near $20 Billion Mark

Cinemark, Marcus CEOs On Box Office Rebound: Younger Audiences, Longer Windows, Balanced Mix Of Films

Disney Selling A+E Global Media Stake To Hearst In Billion-Dollar Deal

Peter Bart: As Seth Rogen Cosplays A Studio Exec On TV, Hollywood Wishes His Pipe Dreams Were Real

Retooled Version Of ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Could Run For Another 10 Years At Sphere, James Dolan Says

Everything We Know About Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ Series So Far

‘Wonder Man’ Canceled After 1 Season At Disney+

Samira Wiley & Mileiah Vega To Topline Indie ‘The Let Go’ From Kristen Wolf; Sophia Bush, Midori Francis, Brandon Flynn & Tovah Feldshuh Among Others Set

‘The Fault In Our Stars’ Helmer Josh Boone Boards Adaptation Of Lynn Painter Novel ‘Fake Skating’ From Sony And Olive Bridge Entertainment

Netflix Plans Epic Survival Story Of Ernest Shackleton In Movie From ‘Adolescence’ Director Phil Barantini & ‘The Revenant’ Scribe Mark L. Smith

HBO Nabs Comedy ‘Alan Opts Out’ From Emily Kapnek & Bill Lawrence

Jared Leto Allegations Are “Bellwether” Moment For MeToo In Hollywood, Says Producer Behind Explosive BBC Documentary

NFL Star George Kittle To Make Acting Debut In ‘Dinosaurs Of The Wild West’ From ‘Primitive War’ Director; Martin & Jesse Kove & Rachael Pizzolatto Also Attached

‘Fire Country’s Natalie Zea Joins ‘Memory Of A Killer’ Season 2 In Heavily Recurring Role

Rob Delaney, Tim Blake Nelson & John Douglas Thompson Explore The Greats In Vespucci’s Book Club Video Podcast Series

‘Off Campus’ Author Elle Kennedy Signs With Circle Management + Production

‘Wicker’ Trailer: Olivia Colman & Basket-Like Hubby Alexander Skarsgård Upend Quiet Village

Tom Holland Says There’s “A Whole Plan” For Passing Spider-Man Baton To Another Actor: “I Have A Really Clear Vision”

‘Halo: Campaign Evolved’ EP Damon Conn On Preserving A Classic While Bringing It To A New Generation

John Leguizamo Eyes ‘Odyssey’ Reunion With Matt Damon On Secret Daniels Project At Universal

John Leguizamo Eyes ‘Odyssey’ Reunion With Matt Damon On Secret Daniels Project At Universal

AI Questions Spoil Book & Movie Heat On Unpublished Debut Novel ‘Call Me, I’ll Hide The Body’ – The Dish

‘West Side Familia’: Taylor Hosking On Crafting A New West Side Story With Her Feature Debut About Puerto Rican Biker Gang

Tournament Of Roses Organization And Its Rose Parade Sign With UTA

Property Masters Guild Sets Up The Nominees For Its 2026 MacGuffin Awards

Mike Darnell Strikes Overall Deal With Netflix, Will Provide “Strategic Creative Guidance” Over Streamer’s Entire Unscripted Slate

NewFest Announces 2026 New Voices Filmmaker Grant Recipients, In Partnership With Netflix

‘Earle Meets World’ Teaser: Alix Earle Takes Fans Inside Life As An Influencer, Feud With Alex Cooper & More In Netflix Unscripted Series

‘Clueless’ Sequel Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered As Limited Series By Paramount+

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