Breaking Baz: Jodie Comer Catches The “Stage Bug” And Paul Mescal Turns Heads At The Olivier Awards After-Party

Jodie Comerhas caught the stage bug. The actress pointed toPrima Facieproducer James Bierman and said, Im going to cling to him. Ill follow him because he gave me this opportunity. Paul Mescal and Jodie Comer at Oliviers after-party last nightDave Benett/Getty At one point in the play, Tessa, her character, leapt onto a table. That was instinct, she explained, noting how she wanted to give a sense of Tessas physicality....

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 408 words · Alexander Gardner

Elizabeth Vargas On Going Up Against Cable News Rivals With NewsNation Evening Newscast: “They Had To Grow An Audience, And We Will Too”

I worked for 23 years for ABC News, she said. I loved my time there. Obviously I wouldnt have stayed as long as I did if I hadnt loved it so much. Elizabeth Vargas anchors ‘Elizabeth Vargas Reports’ which launches MondayNewsNation Its also a cable start-up, with more capacity to try out different ideas. She has featured issues of addiction and treatment on her podcast,Heart of the Matter. Weve seen the weaponization of Hunter Bidens addiction....

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 268 words · Sharon Scott

James Gunn Talks ‘Superman: Legacy’ Tone, “Superhero Fatigue” & His Hopes For Marvel’s Future

But its not like Superman is going to have exactly the same vibe as aGuardiansmovie. Its actually quite different. Theres this worldwide, universe-wide event that happened. James GunnAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic And in truth, everybody would be stark raving mad at this point, said Gunn. So its hard to write stories in the wake of that. Which is why theGuardiansmovies have been easier, because theyre set outside of that a little bit. When people see bad movies, they dont want to spend more money on seeing more movies....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 161 words · Patrick Frederick

Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley & Richard Madden To Star In Amazon Studios’ ‘Killer Heat’

Joseph Gordon-Levitt,Shailene WoodleyandRichard Maddenare set to headlineAmazon StudiosKiller Heat,from director Philippe Lacote. The film follows twin brothers who are caught in a violent love triangle on a remote Greek island. A damaged detective, known as The Jealousy Man, is called in to investigate. (L-R) Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Shailene Woodley and Richard MaddenSam Jones/Thomas Whiteside/Getty Makereadys Oscar Montemayor will associate produce. She will also star in the comedyRobotsopposite Jack Whitehall for Neon....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 160 words · Donna Kline

Josie Totah Joins Barbie Ferreira & Dacre Montgomery In ‘Faces Of Death’ Update; Legendary Horror Begins Filming This Month

The original, shown in a documentary-like style centers on pathologist Francis B. Gross and includes a variety of footage showing gruesome ways of dying. Angry Films Don Murphy and Susan Montford will produce the update with Divide/Conquers Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath. Josie Totah, Dacre Montgomery and Barbie FerreiraGetty/Caitlin Watkins Mazzei and Rick Benattar are executive producers and Cory Kaplan and Derek Bishe will co-produce. She also appeared in Sundance breakoutOther People, and Amy Poehler-directed Netflix featureMoxie....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 131 words · Brian Martin

Let’s A-Go: ‘Super Mario Bros Movie’ Leveling Up To $225M+ Global Bow, Possibly Year’s Best So Far – Box Office Preview

Who says people dont go to the movies? Separated out, thats$125M+in U.S./Canada in 4,000 theaters over Wednesday through Sunday, and another$100M+abroad. It would not be shocking ifSuper Mario Brosoutstrips that. Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Bros Movie’Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Why didnt that version work? Fans didnt find it faithful to the original games. To the Movies), is more gospel to the game. (L-R) Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo in 1993’s ‘Super Mario Bros’Everett Collection...

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 249 words · Katelyn Jimenez

LSU Vs. Iowa National Championship Game Draws Largest Women’s College Basketball Audience On Record

Sundays NCAA Womens Basketball championship matchup between Iowa and LSU was historic in more ways than one. ET, drew 9.9 million viewers, peaking at 12.6M, acrossABC,ESPNand digital platforms. However, that was the lowest average audience for the NBA Finals since 2007. LSU plays against Iowa during the fourth quarter during the 2023 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament championship game at American Airlines CenterPhoto by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images Thats down about 6% from last years mens finals....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 123 words · Andrea Torres

MGM Alternative Developing Variety-Gameshow Hybrid Format ‘Watch!’

EXCLUSIVE:MGM Alternative is taking variety-meets-gameshow formatWatch!into the U.S. The format sees two teams competing by answering questions based on live onstage performances. The MGM deal will reignite interest in the format in the run up to MIPTV in Cannes next month. Media Ranch Dan Munday (Survivor,Steve Harveys Funderdome) and John Kirhoffer (Survivor) created the format. Watch on Deadline We are thrilled that the MGM Alternative team has takenWatch! for the U....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 138 words · Erin Craig

Olivier Award-Winner ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’ Reveals West End Transfer

Hawley describes it as a love letter to his hometown of Sheffield in South Yorkshire. He will be joined by Tamara Harvey from Theatr Clwyd. They were selling standing-only tickets for 10 quid, Lord added. Alistair Natkiel (left) and Alex Young with the company of Olivier award-winning best musical Standing at the Sky’s EdgeJohan Persson. It became a bona-fide word-of-mouth hit. Deadline saw evidence of this several times with people milling about at the box office desperate for ticket returns....

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 290 words · Katherine Smith

Paddington’s Back: Threequel ‘Paddington In Peru’ Will Begin Filming In July

EXCLUSIVE: Make that a triple marmalade sandwich. Long-awaited movie threequelPaddington In Peruis on course to start production on July 24, we can reveal. As previously announced, music videos and commercials director Dougal Wilson is making his feature debut. Warner Bros Pictures The two previous films scored more than $500M between them at the box office and both were BAFTA-nominated. We assumeBen Whishawwill be back to voice Paddington but no official word on that yet....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 150 words · Jennifer Bullock

Sara Beth Liebe Quits ‘American Idol’ After “Mom-Shaming” Joke As Katy Perry Tries To Sway Her To Stay

They kinda need me, Liebe said following her performance. The judges asked to talk to Liebe and she was brought back on the stage. Watch on Deadline Life is scary, Perry told Liebe. (L-R) ‘American Idol’ judge Katy Perry and contestant Sara BethABC I know that you love your family for your kids I know that as a mother. But remember, self-love is just as big as motherly love. Dont leave the competition....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 213 words · Pamela Mayo

Vince McMahon Says “I’ve Made Mistakes” But “Owned Up To Every Single One” As WWE And UFC Finalize Merger

Things have to evolve. A family business has to evolve, for all the right reasons. He returned as a director last year to explore strategic alternatives, i.e., a sale. WWE had to restate some of its earnings to incorporate the payments. It launched then closed an internal investigation. Im not going to write it, so I dont know. … Let me just say, Ive made mistakes both personally and professionally through my 50-year career....

April 3, 2023 · 2 min · 261 words · Lori Fernandez

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’: Reports Of HBO Show’s Demise Have Been “Greatly Exaggerated,” Says EP Jeff Schaffer

Dont go sendingCurb Your Enthusiasmto an early grave just yet. Reports of our demise have been greatly exaggerated. We literally just finished shooting last week. Curb Your EnthusiasmHBO And you know what the final episode of that season was called? That was 15 years ago. So every season is the last season. Its been this way forever, he continued. Larrys put all the ideas he likes into the season. Hes the only one who thinks hes never gonna have another good idea....

April 3, 2023 · 1 min · 170 words · Jordan Fritz