Fran Drescher On Fighting To Protect Jobs As Technology Changes, Misogyny During SAG-AFTRA Strike

Drescher wasnt able to attend in person as her father recently passed away. Of course, I couldnt escape the misogyny … But I refused, I will always refuse, to conform to masculine expectations. Fran DrescherGetty Images We did so because we had no other choice … wages arent keeping up with the cost of living. AsAItechnology becomes increasingly powerful, workers everywhere, and certainly within our industry, have reached a breaking point....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Nicholas Richardson

Hulu-Disney+ Bundle Officially Launches As Unified Service; Company Says Viewing During Three-Month Beta Exceeded Its Expectations

The duo plan, Hulu on Disney+, is priced $2 higher than each individual subscriptions alone. In any way we were measuring and watching, the behavior exceeded it, Earley said. Disney+ had 111.3 million, not counting its Disney+ Hotstar base of 38.3 million. Catalog titles on the bundled Hulu/Disney+ serviceCourtesy Even so, he added, We have been very careful about this, and advertisers know that. The bundle launch comes during a time of considerable scrutiny of Disneys streaming operations....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Adrian Wilson

Jake Gyllenhaal Says It Was “Pretty Cool” Getting Personal Call From Christopher Nolan After Losing Batman Role

Jake Gyllenhaalopened up about losing roles in Baz LuhrmannsMoulin Rouge!andChristopher NolansBatman Begins. What I felt was disappointment when I didnt get it. Both Heath and I were disappointed, Gyllenhaal said. Jake Gyllenhaal and Christopher NolanCindy Ord / Stephane Cardinale / Corbis / Getty Images But thats Ewan McGregors part. You learn to go, Theres another one. I can try and go in and audition for another one. Ill get something else....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 211 words · Whitney Vasquez

Joe Lieberman Dies: Former Senator And Vice Presidential Candidate Was 82

Joe Lieberman, the former Connecticut senator and Al Gores Democratic vice presidential nominee in 2000, has died. His family said in a statement that he died due to complications from a fall. Lieberman was the first and so far only Jewish person to be selected for a major party ticket. Joe LiebermanGetty Images Gore would concede shortly afterward. The election, controversy and aftermath was depicted in the Emmy-winning 2008 HBO telefilmRecount,directed by Jay Roach....

March 27, 2024 · 2 min · 282 words · Kathryn Jackson

Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee, Lena Hall Join ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Apple Series

Craig Gillespie (Physical) is set to direct the first two episodes and executive produce. The project reunites Lee and Tropper who worked together on MaxsWarrior. These petty crimes begin to reinvigorate him until he breaks into the wrong house at the wrong time. L-R: Mark Tallman, Hoon Lee and Lena HallGetty/Jesse Dittmar/Matthew Murphy Watch on Deadline The ensemble cast also includes Olivia Munn and Amanda Peet. Roles are being kept under wraps....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 125 words · Paul Jordan

ProSieben Board Rejects Restructure Proposals From Berlusconi Family’s MFE

ASuccession-style boardroom battle is playing out in Europe. MFE hadnt responded to a request for comment by press time. MFE had claimed there was no material progress made on the restructure. MFE (aka Mediaset) is the largest shareholder in ProSiebenSat.1Jan Pitman/Getty Images; Alessandro Levati/Getty Images Instead, the ProSieben boards once again proposed selling parts of the business to raise cash. This related to EYs performance auditing its operations in recent years....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Danielle Lee

Ryan Gosling & Apple Original Films Exec Jessie Henderson Launch General Admission Label, Ink Multi-Year First Look With Amazon MGM Studios

EXCLUSIVE:Big news here. In launching the new venture, the duo have inked a three-year first-look film deal atAmazon MGM Studios. Ryan Gosling is a truly singular artist who possesses boundless talent and creativity. Jessie Henderson and Ryan GoslingJack Guy/Courtesy/Getty We could not be more excited to make big, bold, signature movies with him. The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. Im a huge fan of Jessies and the films shes produced and developed....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · Joseph Kerr

Steven Spielberg Praises Denis Villeneuve’s ‘Dune: Part Two’: “It’s One Of The Most Brilliant Science Fiction Films”

Denis VilleneuvesDune: Part Twois gettingSteven Spielbergs seal of approval. The Oscar-winning director is praising not only the film, but the Canadian filmmakers vision and creativity. Its not a long list and we know who a lot of them are, Spielberg said. Steven Spielberg shares thoughts on ‘Dune: Part Two’Christina House / Getty Images / Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection Starting with [Georges] Melies and Disney and Kubrick, George Lucas....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 167 words · William Edwards

‘A Simple Favor 2’: Paul Feig Gets The Gang Back Together For Amazon MGM & Lionsgate Sequel

Lionsgate is co-producing the sequel to the 2018 black comedy which minted $97M off a $20M budget. Cameras roll this spring. A streaming release on Prime Video in 240 countries is planned. (Clockwise L-R) Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin,J oshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormackCourtesy/Getty Images/Osbrink/Hayley Andoff/Molly Cranna Feigco Entertainments Feig and Laura Fischer are producingA Simple Favor 2, with Sharzer executive producing. She also produced and stars in the film....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Pamela Peterson

‘American Fiction’ Star Erika Alexander Lands Series Regular Role In Apple’s ‘Invasion’ For Season 3

Production is currently underway on the Simon Kinberg and David Weil-created series. Invasionfollows an alien invasion through different perspectives around the world. Details regarding the Season 3 storyline and who Alexander will play are under wraps. Erika AlexanderAri Michelson The first and second seasons are now streaming globally on Apple TV+. Nick Nantell serves as executive producer for Boat Rocker; Grace Gilroy serves as producer. The shows popularity has continued rising through syndication and streaming as its discovered by new generations....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Amy Clark

‘Extended Family’: Mike O’Malley Addresses Season One Finale, Chances Of Renewal & Hollywood Contraction

This story contains plot points about the season one finale ofExtended Familyon NBC. OMalley serves as showrunner and executive producer. Watch on Deadline DEADLINE Where were you at with the show before the strike? “Extended Family,” Jon Cryer as Jim, Abigail Spencer as Julia, Donald Faison as Trey; Mike O’MalleyRon Batzdorff/NBC via Getty Images Were you able to restart production quickly after it ended? MIKE OMALLEYWe completed six episodes before the strike....

March 27, 2024 · 3 min · 549 words · Kenneth Sharp

‘Harry Potter’ Alum Jessie Cave On Miriam Margolyes’ Take On Adult Fans: “I Really Don’t Like That She Said That”

Its such a shame that that happened, shesaid. You know how she is shes just a bit funny. And I think she didnt mean for it to be taken like that, I hope. Jessie Cave and Miriam MargolyesWarner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection She then added, I really dont like that she said that. It was 25 years ago, and its for children. I think its for children. She continued, They get stuck in it....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Colton Mccarty

‘Love Lies Bleeding’ Breakout Katy O’Brian Joins Eighth ‘Mission: Impossible’

EXCLUSIVE: After wowing with her muscular turn in A24sLove Lies Bleeding, Katy OBrian has joined the cast of the eighthMission: ImpossibleforParamount Picturesand Skydance, sources tell Deadline. Details as to the plot of the latest spy actioner in the series remain under wraps, as does her role. But it follows upMission: Impossible Dead Reckoning, which grossed over $567MM worldwide last summer and landed a pair of Oscar nominations for Best Sound and Visual Effects....

March 27, 2024 · 3 min · 491 words · Nicholas Reynolds