Kevin MayerandTom StaggsCandle Mediahas struck a partnership withTikTok, with an initial focus onReese WitherspoonsHello Sunshineto uncover underrepresented independent authors and literary material from the #BookTok community. Unveiled today atCannes Lions, TikTok said it will leverage Candle Medias storytelling capabilities across its business units to launch new and inspiring premium content and branded entertainment. That will begin with the Candle-owned Hello Sunshine element of the partnership, as the pair mine TikTok for authors to support the development of premium film, TV and premium audio projects, thereby elevating and amplifying underrepresented storytellers and bringing their stories to life, Oscar-winner Witherspoon said....

Check back for updates… What shows are the latest to be impacted by the WGA strike? Paramount+sYellowstoneprequel1923is the latest show to shut downproductionas the WGA strike hits the 50-day mark. Watch on Deadline Dusterhas nowshut down productionuntil the writers strike ends, Max has confirmed. From left: ‘FBI: Most Wanted,’ ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ and ‘Billions’CBS; Everett Collection NickelodeonsThe Really Loud Housewas forced to shut down production this week as a result of picketing....

The UKs public broadcasters and broadcasting union have taken their first step to forging an industry-led strategy to address the current freelancer crisis. Philippa Childs, Head of theBectuunion, spent today meeting with the PSBs to discuss a situation whereby almost half of UK freelancers are currently out of work, according to the unions recent survey. Another meeting is pencilled in for the next couple of weeks, we understand, and Childs said todays meeting was a positive first step in developing an industry-led strategy to address both the current crisis, and drive long-term change in the sector....

The Writers Guild of America has been on strike for 50 days now. Its scary to walk away from the job. After talks with the WGA failed, the studiosstruck a tentative deal with the DGA. People gather for the ‘Broadway Day Rally’ hosted by the Writers Guild of America EastAlexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images Now, SAG-AFTRA is in the midst of its own negotiations with the AMPTP. The actors guild has alreadyissued a strike authorizationshould those talks go sideways....

But now that everybody knows, they also want to temper expectations because the cameo is small but meaningful. Samantha existed on the show in the first season, their friendship is conducted through text. Its just a very nice, quick moment. A phone call that happens at a very opportune time in the story. Its sentimental, its funny, and it is a perfect portrait of their friendship. It was going to be this wonderful [gasps] moment for people watching the episode....

Albie is surprised by the realization that Lucia charges for sex but ultimately proceeds with the relationship. The episode, Thats Amore, was composed in a state of total delirium. At this point in the writing, I am deep into the second month of frenzied typing. Mike white, Tom Hollander, Jennifer Coolidge in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 2 - Episode 5. I have not been sleeping well or eating much at all....

Mission: Impossible Dead ReckoningPart Onewas directed byChristopher McQuarrie, who also co-wrote the film alongside Erik Jendresen. Action, comedy, a capable hero in many respects while trying to get her sea legs in others. One of the most captivating performances/arcs, and just a hugely enjoyable character to watch. Hayley Atwell and Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’Paramount Pictures (He doesnt like it). Kate Erbland fromIndieWire saidthe film does the best job yet of recent part 1 of 2!...

Dominique Fishbackdidnt mean to scare you. Despite playing a murderer on Prime VideosSwarm, Fishback swears her intentions were pure. Watch on Deadline DOMINIQUE FISHBACK: Yeah, I was 15. Dominique Fishback in ‘Swarm.‘Prime Video I have chills just thinking about it, but it wasnt daunting. And Id be like, Yeah. Shes like, Thats really good. Dominique Fishback inSwarm.Prime Video Eventually, the director Stephen DiMenna asked me to get up there and do the same thing....

Russell discusses the mundane realities of the State Department and finding humanity in powerful people. DEADLINE: What led you to follow upThe Americanswith this? Watch on Deadline KERI RUSSELL: A lot of things, I guess. Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in ‘The Diplomat.‘Netfix I mean, one, it has been enough time. There was a nice break in between. I think I just hadnt read something quite like whatDebora Cahnhad created....

Baier asked, referring to a central claim by federal prosecutors in last weeks indictment. I had clothing in there. I had all sorts of personal items, and they are much, much stuff. He was a coward. These boxes were interspersed with all sorts of things, golf shirts, clothing, pants, shoes. There were many things. Baier interjected, Iran war plans? Not that I know of, but, not that I know of, Trump responded....

I was scared a lot, the actress recalls of her first season. Im so happy that Im here and doing it and being a voice. WHY Watch on Deadline Joining1923was the realization of a dream shes held since grade school. Aminah Nieves as Teonna in 1923.Emerson Miller/Paramount+ Fortunately, her manager never lost faith. He only submitted me for leads. I was only with him for eight months before I booked1923....

A large fire hit Euro-ParkGermany, that countrys biggest theme park, on Monday. An eyewitness told German publicationBild, It banged loudly two or three times. After that, a huge fire could be seen. Visitors ride on a rollercoaster at Europa-Park in Rust, western GermanySebastien Bozon/AFP/Getty Images We are working closely with the relevant authorities and emergency services. Watch on Deadline Dear visitors and fans of Europa-Park, an incident has occurred at Europa-Park....

The boss of theITV,Channel 4andChannel 5newsmaker has urged lawmakers to consider journalism within the AI regulation debate as the next UK general election draws near. ITNCEORachel Corp, who recentlytook over from now-BBC News boss Deborah Turness, called on the UK government to take a proactive stance. She said little mention of journalism has so far been made in the debate as governments consider how best to regulate the growing yet unknown sector....