EXCLUSIVE:Gregg Sulkin(Runaways),William Miller(The 100) andMelina Matthews(Warrior Nun) have signed on for roles in the spider thrillerArachnidmarking the debut feature fromBadlands, the new indie genre label from Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lees Thunder Road, longtime Screen Gems exec Scott Strauss, and Andrew Schwartzberg and Jon Shiffmans Renegade Capital, on which we were first to report. As previously announced, Matilda Lutz also stars in the film, shooting overseas, which Angel Gomez Hernandez (Voces) is directing from a script by Jayson Rothwell (Underworld: Blood Wars)....

Season two is teed up as a sequel. George Levendis, Managing Director of Antenna Greece, hosted a screening ofThe WitchatNATPE Budapest. He is well-known in media circles after a long stint working with Simon Cowell and running international at Syco. Season two of ‘The Witch’ will be set before the events in seasonAntenna Studios Cameras roll in the next few weeks, he told Deadline. As events unfold, she has to save herself and avert a civil war....

After the investigation, it was confirmed thatMoore would not return to the show. Now Moore is claiming she has evidence that will prove she just didnt randomly expose the graphic content. I have proof and will share soon, Moore shared onInstagram. Kenya MooreSantiago Felipe/Getty Images Moore continued, So many false claims hiding behind anonymous sources. All this conversation and no facts being reported. If a claim or source was valid, would they need to hide?...

Letitia Wrightis teasing a possible return to the Marvel Universe to reprise her role of Shuri fromBlack Panther. We need it, Sunny Hostin asked. I would like to continue with Shuri. Letitia WrightKarwai Tang / WireImage / Marvel / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Shes one of my favorite characters, such a blessing, honestly, I kid you not. Im so grateful for her. Shuri is TChallas (Chadwick Boseman) teenage sister who is technologically savvy....

The feature stems from a collaboration with Michaels, the company said, using generative A.I. Each compilation will feature clips from NBCU Paris coverage. Innovation is an understandable goal, but the realm of AI is fraught for entertainment companies. Peacock is harnessing A.I. technology to present “Your Daily Olympic Recap on Peacock,” with the voice of Al MichaelsPeacock Then I saw a demonstration detailing what they had in mind. I said, Im in....

Related Stories Peter Bart: Big B.O. It has been traditionally the partner of RTL and now they switched to us. The U.S. studios have historically hosted post-LA Screenings events for the local buyers at this time of year. Michael Yarish/CBS Sony had an afternoon-long screenings event that was included in the NATPE Budapest schedule. Stella Litou runs CME-owned broadcasters Pro Plus in Slovenia and RTL in Croatia. But for our secondary channels, these are our bread-and-butter....

SonyandLegendaryannounced on Wednesday afternoon that their live-actionStreet Fighterfilm, based on the classic video games from Capcom, has been dated for release in theaters on March 20, 2026. News of the release date comes shortly after word that Danny and Michael Philippou, the Australian twin brother filmmakers best known for their A24 horror breakoutTalk to Me, have exited as directors of the project. Details as to the plot of the film adaptation are under wraps, but given todays news, it’s possible for you to expect that well be hearing about a new director for this hot IP-based project sometime soon....

TheSupreme Courtsided with the White House in a challenge to the administrations efforts to curb disinformation onsocial media. Because no plaintiff has carried that burden, none has standing to seek a preliminary injunction. Holocaust Museum’s Board Barrett put particular emphasis on causation. Getty Images And the platforms continued to exercise their independent judgment even after communications with the defendants began. Read the social media opinion. A district court injunction was modified to limit the governments interactions with social media platforms....

A number of frustrated workers have also started to vent in Reddit forums and across social media. We havent heard anything over the past couple of days, the senior executive told Deadline. Initially, they said checks would go out Tuesday at the latest. Redbox parent Chicken Soup for the Soul EntertainmentGetty Images And now here we are. The filing cited a Delaware law permitting such a move with or without cause....

Universal has suggested that a proposed UK theme park and resort will generate close to $53B (50B) in economic benefits to the host country. Universal Universal Destinations & Experiences (UDX), the theme park unit of Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal, announced last December that it had acquired a 476-acre site for a proposed new UK location outside the town of Bedford, some 60 miles northwest of London. It is currently carrying out feasibility and due diligence studies and is set to make a final decision on the project by the end of this year....

This story contains plot points from theApple TVseriesDark Matter. The book was first optioned in 2014. It kind of spun around in film development until 2019. ‘Dark Matter’ starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer ConnellyApple TV+ So for about five years, drafts of feature adaptations were written. Just never felt great about it. To go from 2019 into production three years later is pretty fast. I mean, its a very complicated thing to actually explain to people....

In theDespicable MeMinionsworld, even if I didnt direct it, Im either an executive producer or producer. Its a very different vibe, he says. Minions: The Rise Of Grugot delayed. ‘Despicable Me 4’Illumination/Universal There was a lot of knock-on effects not just for us but for everybody, recounts Renaud. And then, whos the new villain that Gru is up against, says Renaud. Will Ferrell felt perfect for the role against Steve Carell, says Renaud....

EXCLUSIVE:Sosie Bacon, most recently seen starring as Rose Cotter in Paramount/Temple HillsSmile, has signed withGershfor representation in all areas. Prior toSmile, Bacon starred in Jason Katims Amazon seriesAs We See Itand had a major role opposite Kate Winslet in HBOs multi-Emmy-nominatedMare of Easttown.She also had key recurring roles in the first two seasons of Netflixs13 Reasons Whyand in the second season ofNarcos: Mexico.Bacon also starred as the lead in HBOsHere and Now,created by Alan Ball, opposite Holly Hunter and Tim Robbins....