Cormac McCarthy Dies: Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Of ‘No Country For Old Men,’ ‘The Road’ & ‘Blood Meridian’ Was 89

Cormac McCarthy, generally considered one of Americas greatest living authors, has died. His death was confirmed by his son, John McCarthy. In fact, they said, That will never work. Cormac McCarthyGetty Years later I got it out and turned it into a novel, he recalled. The CoensNo Countrywon four Academy Awards total that year, including Best Picture. Watch on Deadline Deadline last month exclusively reported thatHillcoat is set to directBlood Meridianfor New Regency....

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 269 words · William Lane

Denver Nuggets Score First NBA Title In Win Over Miami Heat; Nikola Jokić Named Finals MVP

The new champions won 94-89. He also thefirst player in NBA historyto lead the playoffs in total points, rebounds, and assists. The two-time league MVP alsosaid, It was an amazing effort by the team. Nikola Jokic receives the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player AwardMatthew Stockman/Getty Images It was an ugly game. We couldnt make shots but at the end, we figured out how to defend. Nuggets coach Michael Malone praised Jokic calling him a great person....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Jerry Castillo

Donald Trump Arraignment: No Cameras, No Cellphones And No Electronic Devices Will Be Allowed In Courthouse As Networks Grapple With How To Cover Historic Proceeding — Update

Trump is facinga 37-count indictmentover his handling of classified materials after he left the White House. Prosecutors accuse him of trying to conceal the documents even after a subpoena was issued. The unprecedented and historic nature of these proceedings warrants same-day access to these recordings, they wrote. Donald Trump arrives at the Miami International Airport on MondayWin McNamee/Getty Images And in the interest of speed and accuracy, some courts will even live-stream high-profile proceedings....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Sherri Farley

Filmmaker-EP Smriti Mundhra Goes For Emmy Double Play With ‘Indian Matchmaking,’ ‘Growing Up’

Indian Matchmakingcould be a match forEmmyvoters. Getting recognized with awards is really helpful for that. It gives people another reason to watch. ‘Indian Matchmaking’Courtesy of Netflix Watch on Deadline Mundhra didnt thinkIndian Matchmakingwould receive such an overwhelming response on the global Netflix platform. I had tempered my expectations for the show, Mundhra says. And thanks to Netflix and other streaming platforms, many of those walls have been broken down. Smriti MundhraCourtesy of Meralta Films...

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 239 words · Leah Chen

Former DGA President Paris Barclay Says Guild’s New Contract “Almost Double What We Got Last Time”

Barclay, currently the DGAs secretary-treasurer, served as president from 2013-2017. It improves everything for everybody across the board in the Directors Guild. I personally will benefit greatly from this new deal. Paris BarclayJason LaVeris/FilmMagic So I voted no to this contract. Sounds pretty good until you realize that according to multiple sources the US inflation rate will be approx. between 2.5 and 3% per year. Sure sounds like scraps to me....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 179 words · Mark Rice

Gavin Newsom Vs. Sean Hannity On Ron DeSantis, Homeless Crisis & More

It was contentious yet cordial. Both parties were assertive but didnt shout (well, maybe a little). Watch on Deadline Watch a portion of the interview from Newsoms Sacramento statehouse below. Fox News host Sean Hannity interviews California Gov. Gavin NewsomFox News via Twitter Love it, Newsom said. Hannity continued: And the first one I want to do is with you and Gov. Said Newsom: Great. Ive been trying to debate him for years....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 176 words · Martin Chapman

George Cheeks Hints At Spinning Off ‘Fire Country’: “We Are Focused On Mass-Appeal Franchises”

Fire Countrymay provide some much-needed kindling for a new franchise at CBS. We are focused on mass-appeal franchises, Cheeks told Deadlines Peter White. We started with expanding universes, reimagining, but also creating new franchises. ‘Fire Country’CBS So it is really important for us to double down on a franchise focus. And so Im like, you guys, congratulations, you got your back nine. Now lets start talking about ideas for new extensions....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 172 words · Zachary Ross

Guillermo Del Toro Talks Life Obsession With Animation; Love Of Stop-Motion & Advises Aspiring Animators To Channel Inner Monster – Annecy

Stop-motion in my opinion is the most beautiful form of animation because its the most intimate. There is always a strong connection between the animator and the physical model, he said. This is as close as you get to playing with your toys. Guillermo del ToroVivien Killilea/Getty Images I grew up reading theFamous Monsterscomics. I wanted all those models and I still want those models… I keep the puppets after the movies....

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 275 words · Shane Gray

Hoping Not To Be Gone In A ‘Flash’: DC Pic Eyes $155M+ WW Opening – Box Office Preview

The overseas opening looks better than domestic,$155M-$165Mto$70M+in U.S./Canada. One box office source thinks that the total weekend gross for all movies could get to $200M. The immediate go-to reason for the stalled forecast onFlashis Warners sidelining of Miller during the media tour. Ezra Miller in ‘The Flash’Everett Collection Furthermore, a majority of the cast havent really been out there doing a ton of interviews. How do you make up for shortfalls?...

June 13, 2023 · 2 min · 217 words · Adam Miller

It Starts On The Page: Read ‘The Good Fight’ Series Finale Script “The End Of Everything” By Robert King & Michelle King

The world was falling apart around her and so she fell, too. The Good Fighthas always been a therapeutic show to write. We deal with the news of the current moment by writing about the news of the current moment. Michelle and Robert King, Christine Baranski, Audra McDonald in Season 6 - FinaleElizabeth Fisher/Paramount+ Donald Trump is Donald Trump. His pee tape is his pee tape. There are some cool Sarah Steele ad-libs....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 109 words · Roger Jackson

Jason Bateman To Star In, Direct 8-Episode Series Adaptation Of Esquire Article ‘Daddy Ball’ As Netflix, Aggregate Win Bidding Battle

EXCLUSIVE:NetflixandAggregateprevailed in a bidding war to secure rights to writerDavid Gauvey Herberts 2021Esquiremagazine article Daddy Ball. Bateman, Michael Costigan and Roxie Rodriguez will be co-executive producers for Aggregate. David Herbert and David Klawans will also EP the dark comedy limited series. Jason BatemanRich Fury/Getty Images It will be developed on a fast track. There were claims of stalking, corrupt cops and mob connections. Neither man was ever the same. It starts in the world of Little League baseball and expands into aBeef-like war between two smalltime criminal fathers....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 108 words · Rachel Hawkins

Karlovy Vary To Fete Ewan McGregor And Alicia Vikander, Opening Night Film Revealed

Alongside the celebrations, both actors will also present their most recent works. Vikander won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2016 for Tom Hoopers dramaThe Danish Girl. Vikander plays Parr in the piece alongside an unrecognizable Jude Law, who suits up as King Henry. Ewan McGregor And Alicia VikanderMarc Piasecki/FilmMagic/Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Disney The pair debuted the film at last months Cannes Film Festival. Both films now enjoy cult status amongst film fans....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Joshua Smith

Paul McCartney Says “Final Beatles Record” In Works With AI-Assisted John Lennon Vocal

(The fourth song was Grow Old With Me.) The four demos were recorded on a boombox by Lennon, playing piano, in his Dakota apartment. In 1978, Lennon had temporarily retired from the music business to raise son Sean. The Beatles 19691969 Paul McCartney / Photographer: Linda McCartney He famously called the era his househusband period. McCartney used the process on his recent tour, allowing him to sing a duet with Lennon....

June 13, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Renee Aguirre