‘Primitive War’: Jeremy Piven, Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, And Nick Wechsler Join Luke Sparke’s Sci-Fi Horror

They soon discover they are not alone. Dinosaurs have been let loose in the jungles. I was captivated by the imagery surrounding Ethans book and the story it told. L-R: Jeremy Piven, Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, And Nick WechslerGetty Images Ive worked hard on capturing that essence but also the grittiness, horror aspects and military edge. Pettus enthused: Im thrilled to see Lukes interpretation of my work. I know his team is giving this project everything theyve got....

March 27, 2024 · 1 min · 139 words · Natasha Cox

Amy Poehler Expands Deal With Audacy Podcasts; ‘Million Dollar Advice’ & ‘Women Talkin’ ‘Bout Murder’ Set

EXCLUSIVE:Amy PoehlersPaper Kite Productionsis behind podcasts includingSay More with Dr? SheilaandThe Chris Chatman Do-Over. Poehler will appear in the second episode, which comes out on March 28. Audacy Podcasts It will be produced by the team at Audacys Pineapple Street Studios. It is a true crime satire starring Liz Cackowski and Emily Spivey and will come out later this spring. It followsSay More with Dr? Were so thrilled to be partnering with Amy and Audacy to make this podcast, said Lessing and Arend....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 102 words · Lynn Houston

Baltimore Bridge Disaster: Joe Biden Says Search And Rescue Is “Top Priority,” Vows Federal Government Will Pay To Reconstruct Span — Update

He said that the reconstruction effort is going to take some time. Were going to pay for it to get the bridge rebuilt and open. NewsNations Leland Vittert also will be at the scene. Francis Scott Key BridgeGetty ET press conference this morning. Paul Wiedefeld, Marylands transportation secretary, said eight construction workers are believed to have fallen into the water. The other individual was not injured. The Dali container ship stranded by the Francis Scott Key Bridge...

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 160 words · Oscar Jimenez

BBC To “Proactively Deploy AI” & Seek “Major Global Partnerships With Tech Players”

TheBBCis not shying away fromartificial intelligenceor the U.S. tech giants, according to its Director General. Watch on Deadline Our ambition is significant, he added. Keen AI observers will note that Davie needs to tread carefully. ‘Frozen Planet II’BBC Studios and Chinese algorithms could be the potential taste-makers of the future in pre-trailed parts of the speech. We are small but we can grow enormously. Our revenue could be much bigger....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · Jo Hale

Broadway Newcomers Draw Audiences: ‘The Outsiders’, ‘The Who’s Tommy’, ‘An Enemy Of The People’, ‘The Notebook’ Fill Seats

Receipts were at a hefty$898,353, with attendance at 103% of seating capacity. The show grossed$875,269. Attendance for the three previews and five regular performances was 86% of capacity. ‘The Outsiders’ Broadway castMiller Mobley Opening night is this Thursday, March 28. Also in previews wasThe Outsiders,the new musical adaptation of the S.E. Hinton novel and Francis Ford Coppola film. Opening night is April 11. The show grossed$895,030. Producers are no doubt hoping low ticket prices keep people coming as strong word-of-mouth spreads....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Sara Davenport

Bryan Cranston To Help Narrate Doris Kearns Goodwin’s ‘An Unfinished Love Story’

EXCLUSIVE:Bryan Cranstonis adding a little vocal help to historianDoris Kearns Goodwins next book. The book weaves together biography, memoir, and history. It will also feature historic archival recordings from speeches from JFK, LBJ, and Robert Kennedy. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Bryan Cranston before the premiere of HBO’s ‘All The Way’Photo by Rick Kern/WireImage They also appeared together onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbertin 2018. Watch on Deadline Dick and Doris Goodwin were married for forty-two years....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Hannah Wood

Elisabeth Moss & Kerry Washington To Star In ‘Imperfect Women’ Series Adaptation At Apple From Annie Weisman

Weisman will adapt the book, which came out in 2021, as a limited series. The psychological thriller is a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios. Lindsey McManus will exec produce alongside Moss for Love & Squalor Pictures, which initially optioned the book. Washington will executive produce for Simpson Street alongside Pilar Savone. Araminta Hall will also serve as executive producer, as will Weisman. Watch on Deadline Elisabeth Moss called the project a match made in heaven....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 188 words · Michelle Wagner

Jon Stewart Calls Out Kevin O’Leary’s Hypocrisy On ‘The Daily Show’: “Even The Other People On ‘Shark Tank’ Think He’s An A**hole”

After a brief break,Jon Stewartreturned toThe Daily Showand called outShark TanksKevin OLeary. TheComedy Centralhost dinged the Canadian businessman after he called Donald Trumps NY civil fraud case a victimless crime. Watch on Deadline Oh no, you didnt, Stewart quipped. Canadians are so vulgar. He continued, How is he not this mad about overvaluations in the real world? Because they are not victimless crimes. Some blocks only have two of them....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Zoe Ryan

Julian Fellowes Writes Heartfelt Tribute To Late Producer Ileen Maisel: “Making Films And TV Shows Was Her Whole World”

Ileen Maisel was born in Los Angeles, California, where she was raised. She was lucky, too. When Yablans became Chairman of MGM, Ileen followed him there as Executive Vice President. Julian Fellows and Ileen Maisel at the ‘Romeo And Juliet’ premiere in 2013Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images By this time, it was clear that Ileens show was definitely on the road. Few would dispute that Ileen was not a country girl....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 185 words · Bethany Taylor

New Sundance Institute X Chicago Event Sets Summer Dates

TheSundance Instituteis partnering with Choose Chicago and the Chicago Film Office onSundance Institute x Chicago, a new event to kick off in the Windy City this summer. Viewed as an opportunity to highlight Chicagos cultural scene and bolster its status as a filmmaking hub, while sharing information from the Institutes artist development programs with emerging artists, the event is set to take place June 28 30. Related Stories Sundance Institutes Joana Vicente Steps Down As CEO; Amanda Kelso Named Acting CEO Sundance Sets Dates For 2025 Festival In addition to screenings of four films from this years Sundance Film Festival and filmmaker Q&As to accompany them, Sundance Institute x Chicago will feature a short film program and masterclass for emerging and underrepresented filmmakers, panel discussions at the Chicago Cultural Center and other venues, and a presentation about the Sundance Institute, offering insights on its artist programs, and how to apply....

March 26, 2024 · 3 min · 584 words · Taylor Walter

Rachel Maddow Says NBC News’ Hire Of Ronna McDaniel Was “Inexplicable,” Calls For Network To Reverse Decision

You wouldnt hire a pickpocket to work as a TSA screener. Ronna McDaniel will not be on MSNBC. I can assure you that is what happened at MSNBC. (L-R) Nicolle Wallace, Rachel Maddow, Ronna McDaniel, Mika Brzezinski and Joe ScarboroughMSNBC In the backlash over the hire, the web connection P.R. But Donald Trump has succeeded with the help of the Republican Party. And she pitched in and helped. She also accused McDaniel of pitching in on Trumps attacks on American elections generally....

March 26, 2024 · 3 min · 460 words · Lisa Hall

ReachTV Names First-Ever President Bob Gruters; Hires Andrew Eisner As EVP Sales & Partnerships

ReachTV,the largest streaming television web connection for travelers, is adding two major executives to the company. As President, Gruters will oversee all divisions of ReachTV and report directly to Founder and CEO Lynwood Bibbens. He previously served as CRO of Loop Media and Facebooks Group Head of Sales Emerging Entertainment & Technology. Bob Gruters and Andrew EisnerCourtesy He recently worked with the Professional Bowlers Association, Kerve.Ai and Z Media Productions....

March 26, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Luke Proctor

Ronna McDaniel Out At NBC News After Outcry Over Paid Contributor Role At Network; CAA Drops Ex-RNC Chief As Client

There had beena growing internal backlashat the division over her hire. Meanwhile,CAAalso has dropped McDaniel as a client, sources familiar with the situation tell Deadline. A source also confirmed reports that McDaniel was seeking potential legal options for her next steps. Ronna McDanielGetty Images He added, I want to personally apologize to our team members who felt we let them down. This was a real specific case, Maddow said. It couldnt be a more important moment to have a voice like Ronnas on the team, Brown wrote....

March 26, 2024 · 2 min · 257 words · Christopher Green