John Oliver Explains To O.J. Simpson Why People Keep Asking Him To Comment On Alex Murdaugh Trial

Simpsonhad posted on social media. A whole lot of people are asking me what I think of this Alex Murdaugh trial. I dont know why they think Im an expert on it, Simpson says in the video. HBO I do, O.J., Oliver responded, giddily. Because there are exactly two things that you have expertise on in this life, football and murdering wives. He illustrated DeSantis skill at battling the media with the GovernorsTop Gun-esque 2022 campaign adTop Gov....

March 6, 2023 · 1 min · 144 words · Cheryl Curry

Karan Anshuman, Suparn Varma On Netflix’s ‘Ray Donovan’ Remake ‘Rana Naidu’, Working With Venkatesh Daggubati & India’s Showrunner Culture

The Hindi-language show starts streaming worldwide from this Friday (March 10). Anshuman is the showrunner on the series and co-directs with Varma. What struck me is how families are integral to the story, and that obviously has relevance in India. Rana Daggubati in Rana NaiduNetflix His image just gives an extra layer, which is kind of unique. Its kind of insane because hes a huge star who doesnt need to do this....

March 6, 2023 · 1 min · 193 words · Judy Wilson

Off Broadway ‘Three Sisters’ Starring Oscar Isaac & Greta Gerwig Indefinitely Postponed

The previously announced and long-awaited Off Broadway production of ChekhovsThree SistersstarringOscar IsaacandGreta Gerwighas been indefinitely postponed due to scheduling conflicts. The New York Theatre Workshop production was to have been directed by Sam Gold from a new adaptation by Clare Barron. Originally announced as part of the theater companys 2019-20 season, the revival was initially delayed due to the Covid pandemic, and the NYTW has endeavored over the last three years to reunite the original company for a summer 2023 production....

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · 327 words · Denise Mann

Oscar-Nominated Shorts Filmmakers Are Fearless When It Comes To Tackling The Most Challenging, Controversial Issues Across The Globe

From social justice to adolescent romance, this years Oscar-nominated shorts filmmakers dont take long to make their points. Berkeleys own views of loss inspired the films exploration of love and grief. I was terrified, but I wanted to talk about it because its also my home country. Kristian Dowling/Getty Images Watch on Deadline Eirik Tveitens Norwegian shortNight Ridebegins after a late-night mishap. Things get hostile when the man uncovers that Ariel is a transgender woman....

March 6, 2023 · 3 min · 432 words · Jennifer Santiago

Reed Hastings Says Netflix Is “Biggest Builder Of Cross-European Culture”

Reed Hastingsjust made a bold claim: ThatNetflixis the biggest builder of cross-European culture. The amazing thing has been [seeing] how many Germans or Italians watch Spanish series, he said. We didnt set out to do that, but weve become biggest builder of cross-European culture in the EU. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Its partially because all the other networks are national networks who specialize in one language group. We specialize in connecting....

March 6, 2023 · 1 min · 206 words · Marcus Mcdonald

Sales Of Book By CBS Medical Contributor David Agus Suspended After Accusations Of Plagiarism

The excerpts are not credited in Agus book. Agus is a USC oncologist who serves as a regular contributor for CBS News. His book was set to go on sale March 7. Dr. David AgusGetty Images We do not currently have a projected publication date for the new version of the book. As a news organization, we take accusations of plagiarism seriously. Dr. Agus is not currently scheduled to make any upcoming appearances on our air....

March 6, 2023 · 1 min · 164 words · Michael Roberts

Studio71 Doubles Down On Digital Creators With Latest Podcast Slate

EXCLUSIVE: The Sturniolo Triplets and Bob the Drag Queen, who have over 35M online followers combined, are among the digital creators that form part ofStudio71s latest podcast slate. The company, which is owned by Germanys ProSiebenSat.1, is launching over ten new audio shows for its new slate. These includeClaim Your Confidence with Lydia Fenet, Girl Talk by Adelaine Morin, Invisible Hate, On Pointe with Luna Montana, Donut Racing Show, Past Gas by Donut Media, Popular Science: The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week, The Allison Hagendorf Show, The BCC Club with Sarah Schauer and Kendahl Landreth, Town Hall: A Black Queer Podcast with Bob the Drag Queen & PeppermintandTrash Taste with My Own Two Hands with XO MaCenna....

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · 399 words · Tammy Soto

Todd Field Looks Back At The Life Of His Enigmatic Opus ‘Tár’: “Anybody That Watches This Film Is The Final Filmmaker”

Oscar voting is about to close on an awards season has been one of the most volatile in years. It was important that she really know her onions, not that we know them. And John Mauceri, for those that are not familiar with him, has had a storied career. Todd Field and Cate Blanchett attending the premiere ofTárin London.Getty Images He was Leonard Bernsteins assistant for 19 years. He taught at Yale....

March 6, 2023 · 7 min · 1337 words · Brianna Cook

‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Yellowjackets’ & ‘Andor’ Writers Sound Off On Looming WGA Talks: “Time For A Rethink”

The upcoming contract talks between the WGA and the AMPTP were evidently in the ether during theWGA Awardson Sunday. [These are] issues you hear writers talk about even when were not coming up to this deadline. Things weve been saying for years and years, and were ready to fight for what we deserve. Napkins are seen during the 2023 Writers Guild Awards West Coast CeremonyGetty Images Nichols highlighted the issue of mini-rooms....

March 6, 2023 · 2 min · 388 words · Rebecca Smith

‘All That Breathes’ Director Shaunak Sen On Soaring With Birds Of Prey To Create A “Sensorium” Of Life In Delhi And Spotlight The City’s Pollution Crisis

Already a winner at Sundance and Cannes,All That Breatheshas earned Sen his first Oscar nomination. DEADLINE: What has the journey been like for you from Sundance 2022 to now? My girlfriend said the other day that, apparently, my favorite word these days is discombobulated. John Phillips/Getty Images And I said, Theres clearly a reason for it. Its not like a simple-minded Whoa, wonderful! Watch on Deadline DEADLINE: Take me back to the origins of the film....

March 6, 2023 · 4 min · 711 words · Terri Wagner

‘Close’ Director Lukas Dhont Reveals How Christina Aguilera’s Song ‘Fighter’ Set Him On The Road To This Year’s Oscars

DEADLINE: When did you first develop the idea forClose? Was it straight afterGirl? Authentic connections between young men are not nourished as much as we should nourish them. Lukas Dhont.Marc Piasecki/Getty Images Watch on Deadline DEADLINE: You said you found a book on the subject, calledDeep Secrets. How did that help you translate your idea into something real? It showed me that what I thought was personalwasntpersonal, and thats an important step in my writing process....

March 6, 2023 · 5 min · 900 words · Ryan Davis

‘Elvis’ Prosthetic Designers Jason Baird & Mark Coulier On The “Subtleties” Of Transforming Austin Butler Into The King Of Rock And Roll

So, we were able to push his character more into Elvis territory and change his face. That was the general thing with Austin. JASON BAIRD: For Tom Hanks, his daily makeup was around about three and a half hours. ELVIS, Austin Butler as Elvis PresleyWarner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection Austins artists were Emma George and Anthony McMullen, and they did an amazing job with him. Those subtleties really added so much to creating Elvis and making him change that heavily throughout those later years....

March 6, 2023 · 1 min · 199 words · Linda Casey

‘The Last of Us’ Original Joel Performer Troy Baker On The Joy Of Joining The TV Series: “I Thought I Was Going To Be A Clicker, This Is An Upgrade”

SPOILER ALERT:The story includes details about Episode 8 ofHBOsThe Last Of Us. Ellie must then decide if Davids offer is genuine or too good to be true. TROY BAKER:I feel like Ive never left. Troy Baker as James in HBO’s The Last of Us’Liane Hentscher/HBO And I kind of knew that was going to be the case the second that I met him. Anthony Hopkins tells this beautiful story when he first read the script forSilence of the Lambs....

March 6, 2023 · 3 min · 575 words · James Jackson