‘Riverdale’: Mark Consuelos Talks Returning For His Last Hurrah As Hiram Lodge & Embarking On A New Endeavor Co-Hosting With Wife Kelly Ripa

This post contains details from Wednesdays episode ofRiverdale. Hiram Lodge is back to cause chaos in Riverdale. But some things never change, and Hiram has an ulterior motive up his sleeve. RiverdaleShane Harvey/The CW Consuelos confirmed to Deadline that this is his only episode and it definitely feels like goodbye. He also discussed his latest endeavor, hostingLive!with his wife, Kelly Ripa. DEADLINE: Hiram keeps popping back up in Riverdale. So that was just so amazing....

June 29, 2023 · 5 min · 937 words · Dr. Shannon Cruz

300-Plus Actors Sign Letter Urging SAG-AFTRA Leaders To “Make Clear Our Resolve” In Contract Talks: “We Are Prepared To Strike”

But we are prepared to strike if it comes to that. For our union and its future, this is our moment. We hope that, on our behalf, you will meet that moment and not miss it. (L-R) Jennifer Lawrence, Quinta Brunson, Bob Odenkirk and Meryl StreepPMC/Getty Images Weve been filled with pride watching the union come together and deliver such an incredibly strong strike authorization vote. But solidarity demands honesty, and we need to make clear our resolve....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Kristin Williams

Cineworld Bankruptcy Exit Plan Confirmed At Key Hearing; Attorney Defends Payments To Executives As Stockholders Are Wiped Out

Recovery was slow, and the companys already high debt made a reset impossible. The restructuring will shore up its balance sheet and provide significant additional liquidity. Specifically, it will erase $4.53 billion of debt. Getty Images Its not clear who will ultimately spin up the company. Do you think that it is morally right for that to happen, and the shareholders get nothing? Why dont you split that with the shareholders?...

June 28, 2023 · 2 min · 256 words · Tony Bailey

Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, Tony Cavalero, Jason Biggs, Doug Jones & Arturo Castro Join Rotten Science’s ‘Operation Taco Gary’s’

Details as to the characters to be played by our other new cast members havent been disclosed. Range Select, a division of Range Media Partners, is repping the film on the sales side. Hes compelling to watch and someone whom the audience will certainly relate with. (Clockwise from top left) Dustin Milligan, Brenda Song, Tony Cavalero, Arturo Castro, Doug Jones and Jason BiggsJustin Wilczynski; Jean Baptiste Lacroix/WireImage; Sela Shiloni; Amanda Ramon; Bruce Smith; Jesse Dittmar...

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 149 words · Christina Johnson

Elias Koteas & Briana Middleton Set For Quiver Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Silent Planet’

EXCLUSIVE:Elias Koteas(Shutter Island) andBriana Middleton(The Tender Bar) have been set to toplineSilent Planet, a sci-fi thriller written and directed byJeffrey St. Jules(Bang Bang Baby), which has wrapped production in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and been picked up for worldwide distribution byQuiver Distribution. Related Stories Morgan Freeman, Gloria Reuben & Utkarsh Ambudkar Board Veteran Dramedy My Dead Friend Zoe Writers Guild Of America West Staff Union Wins Voluntarily Recognition, Moves To Negotiate First Contract Produced by Andrew Bronfmans Good Movies, Jonathan Bronfmans JoBro Productions and Mark ONeills St....

June 28, 2023 · 2 min · 402 words · Wendy Dawson

Idris Elba Got Over Potentially Playing James Bond After “It Became About Race”

The truth is, I was super complimented for a long time about this. I was like, This is crazy! Were all actors and we understand that role. Idris ElbaVanni Bassetti / Getty Images Its one of those coveted [roles], Elba said during an appearance on theSmartLesspodcast. Being asked to be James Bond was like, Okay, youve sort of reached the pinnacle.' Those that werent happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting because it became about race....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 134 words · Linda Rose

Kelly Clarkson On Being Led To Believe She Was Writing ‘Since U Been Gone’: “I Looked Like A Fool”

Well, heres why. Lets give some backstory, Davis. They didnt really have lyrics yet. Charles Sykes/Bravo They were like, Oh, we just want you to work with them. And I was told to write to the song. And I looked like a fool because I walked in and the label had told me something completely different. I just think thats a red flag. Why lie to me like that? Why not just get me to go there and then theyll have the song?...

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 147 words · Megan Rosales

Latine Writers Front WGA East Rally Outside NBC Studios: “Enough – We Need A Path Forward”

But the collectives main speaker wanted to be clear on something. She added: We are tired of being second-class citizens in this country. We have so much talent out there. Picketers outside NBC Studios in Manhattan on WednesdaySean Piccoli/Deadline There are so many of us that want to write, that want to tell our stories. In an interview with Deadline before she addressed the rally, Bedoya said her career is on hold....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Jason Watson

Letter Organized By GLAAD And HRC Calls On Social Media CEOs To Take Action On Disinformation About Transgender Healthcare And Malicious Anti-LGBTQ Narratives

The full letter and list of signatories can be found here. GLAAD collaborated with acclaimed writer, performer, and media personality ALOK on outreach for the letter. True allies do not profit from anti-LGBTQ hate, the letter begins. the anti-LGBTQ groomer conspiracy theory). Directing hate against LGBTQ public figures is a common vehicle for expressing general anti-LGBTQ bigotry. When companies maintain policy loopholes that allow such hate against public figures, this perpetuates harm against entire communities....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 148 words · Maria Johnson

Lily-Rose Depp Calls Controversial Explicit Scenes In ‘The Idol’ “Important” And “Intentional”

Now, the shows star,Lily-Rose Depp, has responded to those sentiments inan interview with Vogue Australia. Thats something I knew I was setting out to do from the beginning. I was never interested in making something puritanical. ‘The Idol’HBO Ive never felt more respected and more safe on a set, honestly, she told the magazine. That was really important to me and something that I was excited about doing. Im not scared of it....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · William Davis

Movie Academy Invites Nearly 400 New Members Including Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Quan, The Daniels & Austin Butler

Its that time of year again the break between Cannes and the fall festivals, when theAcademy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciencesmakes its membership invitations. TheOscarsgroup said today that it has extended offers to 398 artists and execs one more than last year who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to motion pictures. The list includes actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians, executives, artist reps, publicists and below-the-liners such as casting directors, cinematographers, costume designers, film editors, makeup artists and hairstylists, production designers and sound pros....

June 28, 2023 · 13 min · 2619 words · Shelly Solis

National Geographic Lays Off Writers; Disney-Owned Title Will Survive On Freelancers

Roughly 19 editorial staffers were notified in April that the job cuts were coming, reportedThe Washington Post. This is the fourth round of layoffs since ownership of the title changed in 2015. Disney took over in 2019 after the Fox deal; the National Geographic Society remains a minority partner. National Geographic magazine is displayed as local residents read books at a newsstand in ShanghaiLIU JIN/AFP via Getty Images Several writers announced their sad departure via Twitter....

June 28, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Lynn Wells

Now Netflix Is Taking A Turn At Reliving The Days Of ‘American Gladiators’ With “Muscles & Mayhem”

It was a glorious time. We were all a bunch of misfits. All of us remember the times fondly. (L to R) The infamous jousts; American Gladiators Co-Creator Johnny Ferraro; Danny Lee “Nitro” Clark I dont regret one second ofAmerican Gladiators. (In response,30 for 30s Berman said, I wish Johnny the best. I meant no harm. I only meant good making this project. And, Lordy Lord.) DEADLINE:Is it coincidental that this is coming so soon after the ESPN documentary?...

June 28, 2023 · 3 min · 612 words · Dwayne Wu