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DeadlineMedia Personality Joins Producing Team of Broadway Play on Wrongful Conviction
A media personality has joined the producing team of the Broadway play The Fear of 13, starring actors in a drama about a wrongful conviction. The production highlights criminal justice reform through the true story of a man who spent over two decades on death row. Previews began…
The Hollywood ReporterOver 1,000 Hollywood Figures Sign Open Letter Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
More than 1,000 prominent Hollywood professionals released an open letter on Monday expressing opposition to Paramount's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The letter, organized by groups including Norm Eisen’s Democracy Defenders Fund and Jane Fonda’s Committee for…
variety.comBrazilian Soccer Player Clarifies Misunderstanding in Security Incident Involving Chappell Roan
A Brazilian soccer player issued a statement regretting the impact of an incident where he accused Chappell Roan's security of yelling at his daughter during Lollapalooza in Brazil. He described the event as a misunderstanding after new information emerged. The player emphasized…
variety.comBrian Tyree Henry to Star in Apple Studios Sports Drama 'Running'
Brian Tyree Henry will star in the sports drama film 'Running,' produced by Apple Studios, Makeready, and Nike Films. The film, directed by Gavin O'Connor, follows a homeless high school running prodigy and is based on an original story by O'Connor and Bill Dubuque. Henry, who re…
Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net). / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Paramount Pictures and Affiliates Acquire Multiple Film Projects in Recent Deals
Paramount Pictures has secured rights to several films, including the civil rights thriller 'By Any Means' and the thriller 'Novocaine.' Republic Pictures, a Paramount label, acquired projects such as the 'Orphan' prequel and international rights to 'Friendship.' Additional devel…
Vaahedi / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Cannes Critics’ Week Announces 2026 Lineup with Animated Feature In Waves as Opener
The 65th edition of Cannes Critics’ Week, running May 13 to 21, will open with the animated film In Waves directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen. The lineup includes seven competition features and four special screenings from directors in Europe, Mexico, Asia, and the Middle East. Selecte…
Mark Hillary from Serra Negra, São Paulo, Brazil / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Walker Scobell Addresses Death Threats to Teenage Girls Over Prom Attendance
Actor Walker Scobell announced on Instagram that he will not attend prom and urged fans to stop sending death threats to teenage girls associated with him. The 17-year-old star of Disney+ series 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' highlighted the unfairness to those girls and their…
BedBarnacle / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)IMAX Re-Releases of 'Speed Racer' and 'Project Hail Mary' Scheduled for April
The film 'Speed Racer' will screen in IMAX with a 4K digital restoration for one night on April 20. 'Project Hail Mary' is set for a one-week re-release in IMAX 70mm starting Friday. These events were reported by social media accounts @DiscussingFilm and @culturecrave.
variety.comAngel Studios Unveils Revolutionary War Action-Musical Drummer Boy at CinemaCon
Angel Studios presented the film Drummer Boy at CinemaCon on Monday. The action-musical is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows two brothers on opposite sides of the conflict. Production is scheduled to begin in Ireland later this month.
deadline.comLionsgate Releases Trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' Starring Joseph Zada
Lionsgate has unveiled the first official trailer for 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,' the latest film in the franchise. The movie, directed by Francis Lawrence, follows young Haymitch Abernathy during the 50th Hunger Games and is scheduled for release on November 20.…
Sonse / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Sam Levinson Details Euphoria Season 3 Opening and Plot Setup
Sam Levinson, creator of Euphoria, has described the Season 3 opening scene in which Rue attempts to jump her car over the U.S.-Mexico border. He also set up the plot lines for the season. The series is scheduled to release in April.
deadline.comSabrina Carpenter Apologizes for Mistaking Arabic Ululation for Yodeling at Coachella
Singer Sabrina Carpenter issued an apology on social media after mistaking a fan's traditional Arabic celebratory call, known as Zaghrouta, for yodeling during her Coachella performance. She stated that her reaction stemmed from confusion due to not seeing or hearing the fan clea…
Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Actors Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter Appear on Set of Daredevil: Born Again Season 3
Mike Colter, Finn Jones, and Krysten Ritter were present on the set of the television series Daredevil: Born Again Season 3. Colter and Jones were specifically spotted there. Ritter co-starred with them in the Defenders series.
VarietyLinka Linka Wins Firebird Award and Fipresci Prize at 50th Hong Kong Film Festival
The film Linka Linka received the Firebird Award and the Fipresci Prize at the 50th Hong Kong International Film Festival. The event featured competitions in young cinema, documentaries, and short films, with winners announced across various categories. Variety reported the full…
The TimesDuke and Duchess of Sussex Begin Four-Day Private Visit to Australia with Paid Engagements
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived in Australia for a four-day trip focusing on mental health, veterans' support, and community resilience. The visit includes paid speaking events in Melbourne and Sydney, alongside charitable activities. Organizers state the trip is privately…
Lionsgate / Wikimedia (Public domain)New Images and Teaser Released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
A teaser and new images for the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping have been released. The movie features a cast including Elle Fanning as Effie Trinket, Maya Hawke as Wiress, Jesse Plemons as Plutarch, Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Beetee, and Kieran Culkin as Caesa…
Rolling StoneRapper Offset Released from Hospital After Shooting Outside Florida Casino
Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, was released from the hospital on Friday following non-life-threatening injuries sustained in a shooting outside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Monday. He shared a statement on Instagram expressing focus on…
roxanne jo mitchell / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)US Rapper Offset Performs at Coachella in Wheelchair After Florida Shooting
US rapper Offset performed at the Coachella music festival in California almost a week after being shot outside a casino in Florida. He spent most of his set in a wheelchair but stood and walked unaided at times. The Seminole Police Department detained two people in connection wi…
variety.comIndian Singer Asha Bhosle Dies at Age 92
Asha Bhosle, a prominent Indian singer known for her contributions to Hindi-language film music, has died at 92. Her career spanned seven decades and influenced generations through Bollywood soundtracks. Multiple outlets reported her passing without specifying the cause or exact…
variety.comSuper Mario Galaxy Movie Adds $17.5 Million on Second Friday in North America
Universal and Illumination's Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned $17.5 million at the North American box office on its second Friday. The film is projected to reach $68.9 million domestically by Sunday. Globally, it opened with $68.4 million, surpassing the debut of the 2023 Super Ma…
VultureRuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 Episode 15 Features Lip Sync LaLaPaRuza Tournament with Juicy Love Dion Victory
Eliminated contestants from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 competed in a bracket-style lip sync tournament in Episode 15. Juicy Love Dion won the competition, securing $50,000 and the title. The event included multiple rounds with performances to RuPaul's songs.
Phil Ejercito from Madison, WI / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Teddy Swims Performs with Vanessa Carlton and Joe Jonas at Coachella Main Stage
Singer Teddy Swims collaborated with Vanessa Carlton for a performance of 'A Thousand Miles' during his Coachella set. He also brought out Joe Jonas for a duet of Jonas Brothers' 'When You Look Me in the Eyes.' The events occurred on the festival's main stage.
EnzoSan777 / Wikimedia (CC0)Joel Kinnaman and 'For All Mankind' Creators Discuss Character Death in Season 4 Episode 3
Actor Joel Kinnaman and the creators of the Apple TV+ series 'For All Mankind' addressed the death of a key character in Episode 3 of Season 4. They described the scene as the most challenging ending to develop. Kinnaman also shared his experience with aging makeup for the role.
deadline.comRide Along 3 in Early Development at Universal with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart in Talks to Return
Universal Pictures is developing Ride Along 3, the third installment in the action-comedy franchise. Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are in discussions to reprise their roles as the leads. A new screenwriter has been hired after the project spent a decade in development.
DeadlineNeon Acquires North American Rights to Na Hong-Jin's Sci-Fi Thriller 'Hope' for Cannes Competition
Neon has secured North American and English-language distribution rights to 'Hope,' the upcoming sci-fi thriller directed by Na Hong-Jin. The film, starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and others, is set to premiere in the Cannes Film Festival's main competition lineup.…
VarietyNetflix Cancels 'Perfect' Olympic Gymnastics Film After Millie Bobby Brown Exits Over Creative Differences
Netflix has discontinued the development of the Olympic gymnastics drama 'Perfect' following Millie Bobby Brown's departure due to creative differences. Brown was attached to star as Kerri Strug, the 1996 U.S. gymnast known for her vault on an injured ankle. The project, announce…
Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Phil Lord Teases Potential News on 'Beyond the Spider-Verse' at CinemaCon
Phil Lord responded to a social media post inquiring about 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' information at CinemaCon. He used an eyes emoji in his reply. The event is scheduled for tomorrow.
Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Bryan Cranston Defends Skyler White Character After Frankie Muniz's Comment on Breaking Bad
Bryan Cranston has defended the character Skyler White from the TV series Breaking Bad following a remark by Frankie Muniz. Muniz stated he wanted the character to die while watching the show. Cranston highlighted the circumstances faced by the character in his response.
Lionsgate / Wikimedia (Public domain)New Poster Released for The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping with Trailer Set for Tomorrow
A new poster for the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has been released. The trailer for the movie is scheduled to drop tomorrow. The announcement was made by entertainment news outlets.
Morio / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)Bonnie Hunt, Jenifer Lewis and Paul Dooley Join Voice Cast of Disney Jr's 'Cars: Lightning Racers'
Bonnie Hunt, Jenifer Lewis and Paul Dooley have joined the voice cast of Disney Jr's 'Cars: Lightning Racers'. The series is a production from Disney Jr. These additions were reported by @Variety.
Ian T. McFarland from Los Angeles, USA / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Addison Rae Performs Set at Coachella Featuring Dollar Bill Boa and Closing Song
Addison Rae performed a set at the Coachella music festival. During the performance, she wore a boa made of dollar bills. She closed the set with the song 'Fame Is a Gun.'
deadline.comSNL UK Cold Open Parodies Melania Trump's Statement on Jeffrey Epstein
The opening sketch of a recent SNL UK episode featured a comedian portraying Melania Trump denying any association with Jeffrey Epstein at a British barbecue. The parody highlighted her reassurance to attendees amid Epstein's conviction for sex trafficking. One report also noted…
variety.comDax Shepard Recalls Initial Dislike and Near Altercation with Late Eric Dane at AA Meeting
Actor Dax Shepard stated that he initially disliked Eric Dane and believed Dane acted as a bully. Shepard described a confrontation at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting that nearly led to a physical fight. The remarks surfaced in a recent interview following Dane's death.
variety.comJohn Waters Expresses Interest in Hosting Oscars and Suggests Chris Rock and Will Smith Present Together
Filmmaker John Waters stated he wants to host the Academy Awards and proposed having Chris Rock and Will Smith present an award together. He described a scenario where they would appear with a fictional film titled 'Sissy Boy Slap Party' playing. Waters also discussed AI and a pa…
VarietyLabrinth States His Music Is Excluded from Euphoria Season 3 Due to Treatment Concerns
Composer Labrinth announced that his music will not appear in Euphoria's third season, citing poor treatment during production. He shared his decision via Instagram, emphasizing respect in collaborations. Show creator Sam Levinson confirmed a shift in musical direction with Hans…
DeadlineWalt Disney Studios Appoints Nastasya Morauw as VP of Communications
Nastasya Morauw has been named VP of Communications at Walt Disney Studios, overseeing communications for Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. The appointment is part of ongoing changes to Disney's communications team under new CEO Josh D’Amaro and Chief Communications Of…
Ralf Roletschek / Wikimedia (GFDL)Actress Natasha Lyonne Claims ICE Detention After Removal from Flight Following Euphoria Premiere
Natasha Lyonne stated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained her after she was removed from a Delta flight in Los Angeles. The incident occurred following her attendance at the Euphoria Season 3 premiere. Lyonne described boarding the red-eye flight to New…
Nbc NewsYou, Me & Tuscany Romantic Comedy Stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page Promote Film in Theaters
The romantic comedy You, Me & Tuscany, starring Halle Bailey as Anna and Regé-Jean Page as Michael, is now playing in theaters. The film follows Anna, a jobless young woman who travels to Italy, pretends to be engaged to a villa owner, and develops a romance with his cousin. Bail…
Shaun92 / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)Karl Urban Expresses Interest in Starring as John Marston in Red Dead Redemption Film Adaptation
Actor Karl Urban has stated his desire to portray John Marston in a potential film adaptation of the video game Red Dead Redemption. He shared this interest in a recent interview, highlighting his enthusiasm for the character. No official plans for such a film have been announced…
variety.comWinnie the Pooh Centenary Pop-Up Launches in London with National Geographic Bees Documentary Tie-In
A pop-up event marking the 100th anniversary of Winnie the Pooh has opened in London. The installation includes a tie-in with a National Geographic documentary on bees. The event celebrates the character's enduring cultural legacy.