Oscars Production Team Set: Rickey Minor Returns As Music Director; 28-Year Telecast Veteran Rob Paine Named Co-EP

TheOscars, airing March 12 on ABC, have the remainder of their key production team set. Paine has more than 200 credits to his name, spanning four decades. ProducerSarah Levine Halljoins the Oscars telecast for the first time. The 95th Oscars are March 12AMPAS She is an Emmy Award-nominated producer known for her work in live and variety television specials. Raj Kapoorhas been associated with the Oscars telecast for six years and returns as a producer....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 211 words · Diana Ferguson

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa To Reunite With Father As U.S. Secures Release Of Political Prisoners From Nicaragua

This is a miracle, an exuberant Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa told Deadline. Senator Dodd spoke to my sister yesterday and asked, Do you believe in miracles? She replied, At this point, Senator, Ive given up on miracles. The Aguirre-Sacasa familyCourtesy of Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Unwavered, Dodd told her she would be hearing some good news very soon. I could not believe it. Tonight, my father will sleep in his own bed in D.C., my hometown....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 173 words · Michael Horton

The Ink Factory’s Simon Cornwell, Sandeep Modi On Hindi Adaptation Of ‘The Night Manager’ & Potential For Second Season

Produced byThe Ink FactoryandBanijay Asiafor Disney+ Hotstar, the show is set to startstreamingon February 17. Le Carre passed away in December 2020. Why arent we just dubbing and releasing the original? The Night ManagerDisney+ Hotstar says Modi, referring to the lavish lifestyle of the arms dealer and his entourage. It was the emotional bonds between the characters and their journey which could be made unique. Cornwell says his late fathers face lit up when he broached the idea of an Indian adaptation....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 177 words · Latoya House

‘All Quiet On The Western Front’ Composer Volker Bertelmann On Creating “Destructive” Sounds For A Unique Score

DEADLINE: How did you get involved withAll Quiet on the Western Front? Why am I feeling this? Edward said to me that he wanted to have a score from me that Ive never done before. Reiner Bajo/Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection That was the first thing he said. The second thing is he wants to have something for Paul Baumers stomach, which is the main protagonist. DEADLINE: Thats very specific. BERTELMANN: Yeah, its very specific....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 207 words · Audrey Smith

‘Impractical Jokers’ At 10: Stars Explain Why Embarrassing Each Other On Long-Running TruTV Show Remains So Popular

That name was thrust upon us in the early stages of the web link, admits Vulcano to Deadline. We were like, who even uses the word impractical? It felt so clunky to us. John Mayer will appear in season 10 of ‘Impractical Jokers’TruTV To be honest, out of the gate, the show was originally called Mission Uncomfortable. When Impractical Jokers first came out, I was like, we are going to be mocked roundly....

February 9, 2023 · 5 min · 894 words · Patrick Wright

‘Spartacus’ Sequel Series In Works At Starz From Steven S. DeKnight

SpartacuscreatorSteven S. DeKnightis expanding the franchise once again with a new series currently indevelopmentatStarz. DeKnight will serve as showrunner and executive producer of the as-yet-untitled project. The next chapter will explore uncharted territory and new journeys of the original series iconic characters. Steven S. DeKnight and Andy Whitfield in ‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’Dennys Ilic Photography/Starz!/Everett Collection Together we are crafting something truly unique and unusual for the next chapter in this epic story....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Chad Johnson

‘The Flash’ Boss Eric Wallace Teases Season 9’s Big Bad & Explains What’s In Store For Final Episodes

This post contains details from the Season 9 premiere ofThe Flashon The CW. The Flashis nearly done fighting crime in Central City but not before one final villain comes to town. But who could it be? The FlashThe CW I had a master plan for those two seasons. The idea was bringing as many Arrowverse folks as we could. So unfortunately, its not going to be soArrow-centric. Although we do have a lot of guest stars, its gonna be veryFlash-centric....

February 9, 2023 · 3 min · 557 words · Shannon Smith

‘The Last Of Us’ Actress Melanie Lynskey Zings Critic Of Her Body Type In The Post-Apocalypse

Melanie Lynskeydidnt appreciate criticism that she was a bit too zaftig for the role of a post-apocalyptic warlord. Where is (The Terminatoractress) linda hamilton when you need her? And Im playing a person who meticulously planned & executed an overthrow of FEDRA. Melanie LynskeyHBO I am supposed to be SMART, maam. I dont need to be muscly. Thats what henchmen are for. Lynskey continued, I understand that some people are mad that Im not the typical casting for this role....

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 181 words · Mario Burke

‘Those About To Die’: More Cast Join Anthony Hopkins In Peacock’s Gladiator Series

Robert Rodat is the writer. The pair worked together on the Kevin Kline-starringTrade Welcome to America. Kreuzpaintners exec credits include Sky dramaThe Lazarus Projectand upcoming Netflix and DC Comics showBodies. Cast and crew of ‘Those About to Die’. (L-r, top-bottom): Dimitri Leonidas, Jojo Macari, Gabriella Pession, Lorenzo Richelmy, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Tom Hughes, Marco KreuzpaintnerMagnus Hastings; Rosie Matheson; Giovanni Gastel; Davide Simonelli; Curtis Brown; The B-side; Matt Holyoak; Anne Wik...

February 9, 2023 · 1 min · 141 words · Ryan Hardin

‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ Star Colin Mochrie Claims “We Never Received Fair Compensation”

Aftertweeting in Novemberthat he believes the 12th season of CWsWhose Line Is It Anyway? There is a complicated relationship with the show, Mochrietold Vulture. The downside is that we never received fair compensation for the success of the show. Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie on The CW’s ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’The CW We provide the content but dont get paid as writers. We never received residuals for a show thats been shown around the world since its inception....

February 9, 2023 · 2 min · 217 words · Jeffrey Clark

Andrew Scott & Others Join Netflix’s ‘Back In Action’ With Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz

EXCLUSIVE:Netflixhas added four to its action-comedyBack in Action, with Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz. Details as to the storyline and characters of Diazs first feature since 2014sAnnieare under wraps. But Kyle Chandler and Glenn Close are also aboard for roles, as previously announced. (L-R) Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, McKenna Roberts and Rylan JacksonMichael Buckner/Michael Shelford/Vault Entertainment/Shandon Photography Notable recent film credits includeCatherine Called Birdy,Cruellaand Working Titles smash hitPaddington 2. Also coming up for Demetriou is Greta GerwigsBarbie, in which hell appear alongside Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling....

February 8, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Gary Gonzales

Breaking Baz: Ruth Wilson On “Huge Act Of Stamina” Needed To Perform For 24 Hours With 100 Men On London Stage; Mud, Glorious Mud For ‘All Quiet On The Western Front’

Yes, a hundred is enough, she laughs. I dont have any rehearsals with the men, I dont meet them before, she explains. They get given a scene to learn and Wilson learns the same scene. Makeup & hair designer attends to ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ star Felix Kammerer; Ruth Wilson in ‘The Second Woman’Netflix/Courtesy of the Young Vic: Photography by Pip Then theyll come on and its the first time I would have met them....

February 8, 2023 · 3 min · 514 words · Andrea Page

Crowning Achievement: LeBron James Becomes The NBA’s All-Time Scoring Leader, Offers Heartfelt Profane Thank You To Fans On Live TV

There hasnt been a lot to celebrate forLakersfans this season, but tonightLeBron Jamesdelivered something special. shouted Lakers play-by-play announcer Bill Macdonald. To be in the presence of such a legend and great as Kareem, its very humbling. LeBron James(Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) like give a standing ovation to the Captain, James said referring at Abdul-Jabbar by his nickname. It wasnt exactly Mamba, out, but it was memorable and obviously from the heart....

February 8, 2023 · 1 min · 170 words · Anthony Reed