Don Lemon Exits CNN; Host Says He’s Been Terminated By Network After 17 Years

Don Lemonis out atCNNafter 17 years. The morning show host said that he was informed by his agent that he had been terminated. Lemon had co-hostedCNN This Morningon Monday. Getty Images The connection said they have parted ways. CNN said thatCNN This Morning, co-hosted by Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins, will continue. I am stunned, Lemon wrote on Twitter. It is clear that there are some larger issues at play....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 190 words · Timothy Jackson

Family Comedy Series ‘Mapletown’ In The Works From ‘Silicon Valley’s Chris Diamantopoulos

EXCLUSIVE:Chris Diamantopoulos, who starred in HBOsSilicon Valleyand is currently on PeacocksMrs. Diamantopoulos has teamed up with Aircraft Pictures and Untitled Entertainment, which also reps him, for half-hour seriesMapletown. The producers have set the project up in Canada and are preparing to shop for a U.S. partner. Chris DiamantopoulosIrvin Rivera Watch on Deadline Diamantopoulos co-created the series with Adam Barken and Peter Lockyer. Aircraft Pictures, which is behind HulusHolly Hobbieand Apple TV+ kids seriesCircuit Breakers,produces with Untitled Entertainment....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Joy Cooley

Italy Earmarks €20M For Summer Film Promotion, Will Slash Ticket Prices For Local & European Titles; Hollywood Studios Return – CinemaCon

An oft-heard lament on the part of international distribution is thatItalyis impossible to program in the summer. The market was down about 50% on the pre-pandemic average. Oh, my God, Italy!, exclaimed one international distribution honcho at the time. (L-R) ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ ‘Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One’ and ‘Barbie’Disney/Paramount/WB The majors, we hear, are making a coordinated effort to date movies in the summer....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 158 words · Dylan Dorsey

James Ellroy Says He Can Now “Disparage” Curtis Hanson’s ‘L.A. Confidential’ Film Adaptation: “I Think It’s Turkey Of The Highest Form”

James Ellroy, the author ofL.A. People love the movieL.A. Confidential, Ellroy said, via theLos Angeles Times. James EllroyDavid Livingston/Getty Images I think its turkey of the highest form. I think Russell Crowe and Kim Basinger are impotent. The director [Curtis Hanson] died, so now I can disparage the movie. The film earned two Academy Awards including Best Screenplay and a Best Supporting Actress award for Kim Basinger. I conceived a tale of 1953 L....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Tina Daniel

Jeff Shell Ousted As NBCUniversal Chief With Cause Due To “Sexual Harassment” Of Employee, Comcast Says, Signaling Intent To Avoid Severance Payout

Suzanne McKie, an attorney representing Gamble, issued a statement to Deadline regarding Gamble being identified. The investigation into Mr. Shell arose from a complaint by my client of sexual harassment and sex discrimination, McKie said. Jeff Shell, former CEO of NBCUniversalWilliam B. Plowman/NBC Given these circumstances It is very disappointing that my clients name has been released and her privacy violated. Most executive contracts contain language stipulating different scenarios of how their separation from the company would be treated financially....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Meagan Lee

John Oliver Comes Up With New Slogan For HBO Max Rebrand: “Max, There’s Entertainment In Watching A Company Die!”

John Oliveris not done taking swipes at the decisions being made by business daddyWarner Bros. On the latest episode ofLast Week Tonight, Oliver came up with a possible slogan for the streaming serviceMax. Ninety-five percent are going to die but theres also entertainment watching companies die, Kwon said. I guess he is kind of right, there is entertainment in watching a company die. John Oliver reveals new slogan for the Max streaming serviceHBO...

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Andrew Roberts

Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen & Connie Britton Join Robert De Niro In ‘Zero Day’ Netflix Series

Caplan plays Alexandra Mullen, a young Congresswoman who has sought to distance herself from her fathers political legacy. Plemons is Roger Carlson: Former Mullen body man seeking a return to the national stage alongside Mullen. Britton plays Valerie Whitesell: A savvy, intelligent political operative who was Mullens former Chief of Staff. Lizzy Caplan, Jesse Plemons, Joan Allen and Connie Britton.Courtesy of Netflix/Getty/Austin Hargrave Britton is repped by CAA, Hansen Jacobson Teller and The Initiative Group....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Amy Forbes

Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, Bernadette Peters & James Paxton Board Adam Rifkin’s ‘Last Train To Fortune’

EXCLUSIVE:Malcolm McDowellis saddling up withJames Paxton,Bernadette PetersandLaura Maranofor Adam Rifkins WesternLast Train to Fortune. The pic, which is produced by Michael P.J. Frequent McDowell collaborator Lindsay Anderson was set to direct. ‘Last Train to Fortune’Greg Gorman Sadly, Anderson passed away before production was to begin. But just as pre-production was slated to begin, Paxton died unexpectedly. In the years that followed, Rifkin, Wyman and McDowell grew closer to Bills actor son James....

April 24, 2023 · 2 min · 279 words · Martin Burke

Neil Patrick Harris Extends Guest Run In Broadway’s ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’ – Update

UPDATE:Neil Patrick Harrishas extended his guest star run inBroadways hit comedyPeter Pan Goes Wrongby one week. Harris will now appear in the role of Francis/The Narrator through Sunday, May 7. Im a massive fan of Team Mischief and physical comedy in general, so I jumped (fell?) Neil Patrick Harris, ‘Peter Pan Goes Wrong’Jeremy Daniel at the chance to join their genius onstage, said Harris in a statement. I guess thats fine… what could possibly go wrong?...

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 142 words · David Harrison

Studio Marketers On ‘Barbie’, ‘M3GAN’ Digital Campaigns; Hoping TikTok’s Not Banned, Twitter Settles Down – CinemaCon

Theyd also like Elon Musk-ownedTwitterto get itself together, since thats also a key platform for Hollywood. Weve been using TikTok since it was called Musical.ly, he said. We find it to be a viable platform for basically every one of our films.M3GANwas certainly one of those. ‘Barbie’ & ‘M3GAN’Everett Collection And we didnt really have to do much. Sanger also noted recent highly successful campaigns forJurassic World DominionandPuss In Boots: The Last Wish....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Allison King

Tucker Carlson Out At Fox News; Network Says They Have “Agreed To Part Ways”

UPDATED with additional details:Tucker CarlsonandFox Newshave agreed to part ways, the web connection said Monday. The news came less than an hour before CNN announced that it hassplit with longtime host Don Lemon. Mr. Carlsons last program was Friday April 21st, Fox News said. Tucker CarlsonFox News Brian Kilmeade will hosttonightsFox News Tonight. Carlson was to be among the witnesses to testify if the case had gone to trial. The abruptness of his departure surprised many in themediaand at the web link....

April 24, 2023 · 2 min · 420 words · Kelsey Ballard

Wrexham FC: Paul Rudd Captures Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney’s Reaction As Their Soccer Club Gains Promotion

The clip opens as the final whistle is about to blow in Wrexhams make-or-break game. The pair share an embrace before tearing up. Im still somewhere between giggling and sobbing. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in ‘Welcome To Wrexham’Jan Kruger/Getty Images. This town and this sport is one of the most romantic things on earth. Thank you, @Wrexham_AFC, he said. Everything I own smells like champagne, beer and grass. Im still somewhere between giggling and sobbing....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 180 words · Lindsey Lambert

‘Krapopolis’: Alex Rubens To Serve As Showrunner For Seasons 2 & 3

Alex Rubens has replacedJordan Youngfor seasons two and three. Young was brought on to help launchKrapopolis, working under Harmons supervision to handle the series day-to-day activities. Young will be credited as executive producer on season one. Fox The series was previously planned to premiere in a four-episode, two-hour block in May. However, it will now move to next season. Ayoade voices Tyrannis, the mortal son of a goddess. Waddingham plays Deliria, Tyrannis mother, goddess of self-destruction and questionable choices....

April 24, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Joel Davis