Broadway’s ‘Appropriate’ With Sarah Paulson Extends Run, Will Change Venue

The producers cited overwhelming ticket demand for the extension. The Belasco engagement will begin March 25 and run through June 23. With the extension,Appropriatewill be running through the potentially lucrative Tony Awards season. Michael Esper, Corey Stoll and Sarah Paulson in ‘Appropriate’Joan Marcus The production is almost certain to be in the running when awards are handed out on June 16. The transfer moves the production from the non-profit Hayes to a commercial run at the Belasco....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 93 words · Richard Smith

Disney’s Craig Erwich On Strike Impact, Ending ‘Station 19’ & ‘Good Doctor’, Unscripted Shift At 10 PM, ‘Only Murders’ Going To LA & More

ABC has not ordered pilots this pilot season. That is down from four at the start of the 2022-23 season. He also speaks of the overall mix of scripted and reality on the schedule. “Abbott Elementary,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “The Good Doctor” & “Station 19"Everett/Hulu Erwich discussed the decisions to end ABCs series in the group,Station 19andThe Good Doctor. Talk about how you made those cancellation decisions and the strikes impact?...

February 13, 2024 · 6 min · 1148 words · Matthew Wilson

ElectionLine’s View From Abroad: BAFTA-Winning Channel 4 News Anchor Matt Frei On Why The U.S. Republic Is “On The Line” In Vote Fueled By Fear

This week, our interview is withMatt Frei, who serves as an anchor and Europe editor forChannel 4News. Donald Trumpis building a wall. The 2013 sit-down was a sometimes playful, often enlightening encounter. Channel 4 News anchor Matt Frei in Washington D.C.Channel 4 News Frei poked Trump over bikini diplomacy after he boasted about taking Miss Universe to Moscow. Trump called Frei stupid for acknowledging Chinas status as a factory for the world....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 256 words · Michael Chapman

Elizabeth Olsen & Charles Melton To Star In Todd Solondz’s ‘Love Child’ For ‘Past Lives’ Producers; Rocket Science, WME & Cinetic Launching For EFM

The story follows Misty who is stuck in a loveless marriage to a brutish husband. Junior, her precocious 11-year-old is her only consolation. Michael Jefferson, Adam Beasley, Atilla Yucer, Joshua Harris and Steven Farneth will executive-produce. Elizabeth Olsen & Charles MeltonMichael Buckner for Deadline The film is fully financed by Volition Media and Gramercy Park Media. Rocket Science is handling international sales at EFM; Cinetic Media and WME co-represent U.S rights....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Sharon Nichols

First Photo From Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ Unveiled As King Of Pop’s Nephew Takes The Stage

Lionsgateand Universal have dropped the first image fromMichael,Antoine FuquasMichael Jacksonbiopic that hits theaters in 2025. Kevin Mazur shot the image. Seeing Jaafar perform, I thought, Wow, it is Michael. (L-R) Jaafar Jackson in ‘Michael’ biopic and Michael Jackson performing on his 1992 Dangerous world tourKevin Mazur/Lionsgate; Pete Still/Redferns/Getty The way he looks and acts, his mannerisms, everything hes Michael Jackson. He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 155 words · Alan Brown

House Building: Juliette Howell & Tessa Ross Talk New Film & TV Projects, Theater Plans, Bolstering U.S. Relations And Backing Creative Voices

Watch on Deadline The existing slate is diverse. Each film has a patchwork of partners, and the likes of A24, Cornerstone and FilmNation all feature. Making anything good is hard and making anything great is harder, says Ross. House Productions Co-CEOs Juliette Howell & Tessa RossHouse Productions So, making it the right way, in the right shape is the most important thing. It is the German writer-directors first film after last years multiple Oscar-winning titleAll Quiet on the Western Front....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 266 words · Holly Martinez

How ‘Bob ♥ Abishola’ Is Working Around Those Budget Cuts To Make A Fifth And Final Season

Only starsBilly Gardelland Folake Olowofoyeku had their series-regular options exercised to remain on the multi-camera comedy full time. Watch on Deadline The industry is in flux right now. We make them the center of episode. ‘Bob ♥ Abishola’CBS We use everyone properly. It made us kind of concentrate more on every character. It was both positive and negative. 1 new comedy of the 2019-20 television season. Its a bittersweet, said Olowofoyeku....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Christine Torres

Hulu Sets Cast For Teen Comedy Pic ‘Prom Dates’; Chelsea Handler & John Michael Higgins Also Star

The movie will hit the service this spring. The Kim O. Nguyen directed, D.J. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies. Chelsea Handler and John Michael HigginsPhilip Cheung/Getty Images Jason Zaro will serve as co-producer for Hulu and Axelle Azoulay as associate producer. Lester is repped by Paradigm, Perennial Entertainment, Ziffren Brittenham LLP. Gentry stars as Ginny in Netflixs original seriesGinny & Georgia....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 300 words · Luke Summers

John Cleese Responds To Eric Idle Slam: “We Always Loathed And Despised Each Other”

But I guess if you put a Gilliam child in as your manager you should not be so surprised. One Gilliam is bad enough. Two can take out any company. Eric Idle, John Cleese in ‘Splitting Heirs’ (1993)Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Cleese continued, Michael Palin has asked me to to make it clear that he shares this opinion. Terry Gilliam is also in agreement with this. When another follower replied saying that made him sad, Idle responded, Why....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 233 words · Brett Anderson

Jon Stewart Returns To ‘The Daily Show’ & He’s Excited – Watch

Welcome toThe Daily Show, my name isJon Stewart. The comedian kicked off his return to the Comedy Central and hes jazzed. Now where was I? (Comedy Central) Im excited to be back. Why am I back, you may be asking yourselves, its a very reasonable question. I have committed a lot of crimes and from what I understand, talk show hosts are granted immunity. It doesnt make a lot of sense, but take it up with the founders, he added....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 292 words · Elaine Foster

Kiana Madeira & Jessica Rothe To Star In Survival Thriller ‘Titan’ For ‘Resident Evil’ Producers Constantin & JB Pictures; North.Five.Six. Launches For EFM

(formerly Mossbank) launching world sales for this weeksEFM. Discussions with additional cast are underway. Titanis set against the backdrop of Brazils Curuca River in the present day. Kiana Madeira & Jessica RotheTed Ely & Maru Teppei Their arrival draws the attention of an ancient predator, the Boiuna. This ancient killer, dominant on land and water, clashes to reclaim the jungle. The ensuing fight for survival blurs the roles of hunter, prey, and hero....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 141 words · Daniel Anderson

Milo Ventimiglia Is Pessimistic On A ‘Heroes’ Revival & Reveals Why He Won’t Audition For Batman In ‘The Brave & The Bold’

Milo Ventimigliais opening up about theHeroesreboot and the possibility of a new revival. I feel like Ive been trained to say never say never. I dont think that ones gonna be revisited again. Milo Ventimiglia talks rebooting ‘Heroes’ and auditioning for BatmanTrae Patton / NBC / Courtesy: Everett Collection / Charles Sykes / Getty Images / DC I feel like [Heroes Reborn] let the story and circumstances be greater than the characters....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 187 words · Emily Conway

Oscar Lunch Brings Out The Stars And Nominees But It Was ‘Anatomy Of A Fall’s French Border Collie That Stole The Day

And if you arent going to see it, vote for it anyway, they added. that she had something very important to tell them. With that the audience was clearly rattled, apparently missing the Academys earlier press release about just that change. Da’Vine Joy Randolph and Martin Scorsese at the 2024 Oscars Nominees Luncheon We think it will be worth losing that extra hour of sleep, dont you? Well yeah of course....

February 13, 2024 · 2 min · 269 words · Matthew Mendoza