Hollywood Contraction Hits Star TV Packages: “It’s A Head-Scratcher”

The biggest casualty of the tight market packages with A-list stars attached. This has been such a head-scratcher, one agent said about the situation. The total now exceeds 20. Getty Images It was the rise of streamers that brought along the proliferation of star-driven packages. Money is so tight everywhere. They dont want to be the first one to jump in and spend if they dont need to. Netflix Theres a little bit more rationality in the market, one buyer said....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 207 words · Raven Kent

Jeff Probst On ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Theme: “We Have Not Come Up With Our Idea Yet”

HostJeff Probstrecently revealed in an interview that producers have not agreed on an idea yet. We have not come up with our idea for 50 yet, Probst toldEW. To me, those are stress-inducing problems, he continued. Jeff Probst, host of ‘Survivor’ on CBSCBS What are we going to do in 47? What are we going to do in 48? What are we going to do in 49? It wasSurvivorSeason 40 where the CBS competition saw past winners return to become the ultimate champion....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Heather Reed

Jeffery Self & Gabrielle Ryan Spring For ‘Drop’, Christopher Landon’s Blumhouse Platinum Dunes Universal Thriller

The duo join the previously announced cast including Meghann Fahy and Brandon Sklenar. Dropis written by Jillian Jacobs & Chris Roach. Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller are producers. Jeffrey Self and Gabrielle RyanDiego Urbina/Erez Sabag Ron Lynch and Sam Lerner are EPs.Dropis a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal. Related Stories ‘Despicable Me 4’ Helps Franchise Make History And Is No. He served as a writer and producer on multiple seasons of Funny or DiesBilly On The Street....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 151 words · Tiffany Schmidt

Kid Cudi Cancels Tour After Breaking Foot At Coachella: “There’s Gonna Be A Long Recovery Time”

The rapper is now heading into surgery and will focus on recovering before returning to the stage. Guys, so, I have a broken calcaneus. Im headed to surgery now and theres gonna be a long recovery time. Kid CudiScott Dudelson/Getty Images Theres just no way I can bounce back in time to give 100%. The injury is much more serious than I thought. Im so sorry fam and I love you all so much, thanks for the endless love and support....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 154 words · William Thompson

Lisa Vanderpump Defends Andy Cohen Amid Lawsuits & Allegations: “I’m On His Side”

Lisa Vanderpumpis defendingAndy Cohenafter a series of allegations made against him by formerBravostars. Andy and I have always had a very playful relationship. Hes appropriately naughty, like I am, too. Lisa Vanderpump and Andy CohenRiver Callaway / Getty Images / Charles Sykes / Bravo I mean, thats what Bravo is lots of the time. Watch on Deadline She added, But its innocuous. Hes a gay man that we have a lot of fun with....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 177 words · Derrick Proctor

Meta’s Q1 Beats On Top, Bottom Line But High-Flying Stock Dips On Costs, Revenue Outlook

Shares are down 10% in after-market trading. The company also owns Instagram and WhatsApp. Revenue rose 27% to $36.46 billion for the quarter. Mark ZuckerbergMega Net income of $12.4 billion was way up from $5.7 billion the year before. This is shaping up to be a massive legal battle with potential good news for rivals like Metas Reels. CEOMark Zuckerbergwill likely be asked about it on a call starting at 5 pm ET....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Jeremy Howe

Nava Mau On Viewer Reactions To ‘Baby Reindeer’: “The Response Has Been Overwhelming, Like Whoa”

Nava Mauhas been seeing the positive response toBaby Reindeerand is reacting to it. Baby Reindeerhas been out for one week, and the response has been overwhelming. Like whoa, Mau shared onInstagram. Nava Mau as Teri on ‘Baby Reindeer’Netflix When I first read the script a couple years ago, I saw myself in Teri. I also saw myself in every single character. Richards writing invites us to embrace honestytrue, ground-shaking, walls-crumbling honesty....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 134 words · Amber Petersen

Netflix Medical Drama ‘Pulse’ Adds Néstor Carbonell, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, Jessica Rothe & Arturo Del Puerto

The drama series hails from first-time creator Zoe Robyn and veteran Carlton Cuse. Watch on Deadline Carbonellwill play Dr. Ruben Soriano, a respected and sometimes feared senior surgeon. He is unflappable amidst the ER chaos without sacrificing his signature wit and is beloved among his staff. L-R: Néstor Carbonell, Santiago Segura, Ash Santos, Jessica Rothe and Arturo Del PuertoThruline Entertainment/Brent Weber/Rachel Barboza/Maru Teppei/John Tsiavis All are recurring roles. Robyn and Cuse serve as showrunners and executive producers....

April 24, 2024 · 2 min · 228 words · Joshua Adams

Ofcom Warns UK Broadcasters Over General Election Programing Following GB News Breaches

Any British broadcaster who breaches general election programing rules will be hit with anOfcomsanction, the regulator has said, a warning likely informed by a number ofGB Newsbreaches over the past year. In a strongly-worded broadside to the broadcasting community, Ofcom said it is putting broadcasters on notice to maintain due impartiality ahead of the general election. In particular, broadcasters are reminded that Rule 6.6 of the Code prohibits candidates in UK elections from acting as news presenters, interviewers or presenters of any punch in of programme during the election period, Ofcom said today....

April 24, 2024 · 3 min · 574 words · Briana Best

Peter Bart: Trapped In A Circus Of Sleaze, David Pecker Had Looked For An Escape Route

David Peckerstabbed impatiently at his veal piccata. Wed been having a cordial business lunch, but he was growing frustrated. This could be an important journalistic venture, he said. David Pecker answered questions on the witness stand this week in the Donald Trump hush-money trialElizabeth Williams via AP That may be true, I replied, but I dont care to be part of it. We exchanged a friendly handshake and he picked up the tab, but no deal was made....

April 24, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Morgan Thomas

Shot Through The Heart: Jon Bon Jovi Opens Up About Hulu Docuseries ‘Thank You, Goodnight’

Its not aVH1 puff piece,according to Bon Jovi. You wont remember who you bullshitted. Its always best to just tell the honest-to-God truth. Richie Sambora (Hulu) Then you might remember what you said. I dont mind living that truth. Part of our continuing success is that Im not trying to be something I used to be. This isnt the 80s Im not here on a nostalgia tour. The series is chronological....

April 24, 2024 · 4 min · 678 words · Tyler Farrell

Sony Pictures Classics Dates Sundance Comedy ‘Between The Temples’ Starring Jason Schwartzman & Carol Kane

Sony Pictures Classicsannounced on Wednesday that it will releaseNathan Silvers acclaimed comedyBetween the Temples, starringJason Schwartzman(Asteroid City) andCarol Kane(The Dead Dont Die), in theaters nationwide on August 23. The film will open against Zoe Kravitzs debut featureBlink Twice(Amazon MGM Studios), the animated pic200% Wolf(Viva Pictures), the remake ofThe Crowstarring Bill Skarsgard (Lionsgate), and the dramaThe Forgefrom Affirm Films. Related Stories Jason Schwartzman Felt Absolutely Right Playing A Cantor Who Cant Sing In Nathan Silvers Between The Temples Sundance Studio Crowdfunded Horror Movie Stream, From Terrifier Team, Gets August 2024 Release Date & First Images Slated to make its New York debut at Tribeca in June, after playing both Sundance and Berlin to great reviews,Between the Templesfollows Ben (Schwartzman), a forty-something cantor losing his voice and possibly his faith....

April 24, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words · Matthew Smith

TikTok Faces Potential U.S. Ban As Joe Biden Signs National Security Bill; CEO Vows Court Fight And Says “Facts And The Constitution Are On Our Side”

Biden gave remarks after signing the bill, highlighting the $95 billion outlay forUkraine,IsraelandTaiwan. NBC Newsreportedthat Bidens presidential campaign plans to continue using the app, despite the new law. The president himself appeared in a social media video tied to Super Bowl Sunday. President Joe BidenPaul Morigi/Getty Images President Joe Biden plans to sign the bill. The vote was 79-18. House members overwhelming passed the additional funding to those countries and regions, including $60....

April 24, 2024 · 1 min · 178 words · Colleen Mullen