Morena Baccarin To Headline ‘Fire Country’ Spinoff In Works At CBS

Like the mothership series, the proposed offshoot would be produced by CBS Studios. This is her town and shes fiercely protective of it. A rep for CBS declined comment. “Fire Country,” Morena BaccarinCBS/Brendan Wixted We are focused on mass-appeal franchises, Cheeks said. This seasons number one show wasFire Country, which completely lends itself to building out a whole new universe… And so Im like, you guys, congratulations, you got your back nine....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 148 words · Patrick Gomez

Networks Hope New Hampshire Primary Will Provide Viewership Spike In A Race Where Interest Has Sputtered

The question is whether viewers will show up. Thats about half the audience that tuned in in 2020. Trump, meanwhile, has focused on large-scale rallies while hes been attending the E. Jean Carroll civil case. Nikki Haley speaks to members of the media on Saturday.Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The smaller data pipe presence reflects the budget reality and the primary not being overly competitive. In Iowa, Garrett said, the weather predominantly influenced turnout on the downward side....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 387 words · Rachael Estes

Oliver Stone Clears Up Resurfaced ‘Barbie’ Comments, And Deadline Owes Him A Mea Culpa For Serving Up An Old Inflammatory Quote

Watch on Deadline He continued, I found the filmmakers approach certainly different than what I expected. I apologize for speaking ignorantly. Barbiesbox office greatly boosted the morale of our business, which was welcome. Oliver Stone; Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie in ‘Barbie’Jaap Buitendijk / Warner Bos. / Courtesy Everett Collection / Daniele Venturelli / WireImage I wish Greta and the entireBarbieteam good fortune at the Oscars, he said. The director seemingly criticized the film and suggestedRyan Goslingattach himself to different types of projects....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 113 words · Andre Bowers

Op-Ed: The UK Government Spent A Day Bashing The “Bias” BBC, But Its Claims Were Misleading

It resulted in a particularly awkward exchange with Sky News anchor Kay Burley going viral. So lets unpack some of her rhetoric and offer a little more context. But the reason Frazer is making this intervention at this time is because of the mid-term charter review. UK culture secretary Lucy Frazer interviewed about the BBC on Sky News.Sky News In this longview context, the BBCs impartiality record has not gone backwards....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 288 words · Micheal Miller

Oscar Doc Short Nominations: Sheila Nevins Breaks Through, Ben Proudfoot Scores Third Nom In Four Years

At the age of 84, documentary legendSheila Nevinstoday earned the first Oscar nomination of her career. It was a sleepless night, Nevins says of the anticipation for the announcement. Its always a sleepless night. Sheila Nevins and Ben ProudfootValerie Chiang and Getty Images This was a particularly sleepless night. Watch on Deadline I felt a rage to make it, Nevins told Deadline back in October. It had to be done and it had to be watchable....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 396 words · Kristin Williams

Oscar Documentary Nominations Shocker: ‘American Symphony’ & ‘Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie’ Snubbed, While International Films Dominate

It proves that we live in a world where people are more curious, more international, more open. Still: A Michael J. The film is directed by Ugandan natives Moses Bwayo and Christopher Sharp. Bobi Wine- The People’s President, The Eternal Memory, Four Daughters, To Kill a Tiger, and 20 Days in MariupolEverett Collection This is the first Oscar nomination for Bwayo and Sharp. They are also nominated for a DGA Award forBobi Wine....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 315 words · Wyatt Joseph

Oscar Nominations Analysis: Diverse, Global, Even Funny For A Change As ‘Oppenheimer’ Leads List With Few Genuine Surprises

Thesurprisewould be if either of them werenotnominated in a year in which they had eligible work. I correctly called both categories 5-for-5 in each. If you were looking for a gobsmackingshocker(!) Clockwise from top left: ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Poor Things,’ ‘The Zone of Interest’ and ‘Maestro’everett Collection kind of thing, this Oscar crop didnt provide it at least in the major categories and crafts. It is hard for the little guy to play in this game....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 166 words · Kenneth Mcdaniel

Oscar Nominations: Diversified Voting Throws The Love Around As ‘Oppenheimer’ Tops With 13, With ‘Poor Things’, ‘Killers Of The Flower Moon’ And ‘Barbie’ Close Behind – Full List

See the full list of todays nominees below, includingnoms by film and distributor. Foster plays Bonnie Stoll, her coach and friend. Watch out for this one. (Clockwise from top left) ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’Neon; Warner Bros; Apple Original Films; Universal The Best Actress category carries as much intrigue as any other. Gladstone surprised some by going in that category. Her development and awakening is something to behold....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 212 words · David Johnston

Oscars Snubs & Surprises: Margot Robbie, Leonardo DiCaprio & ‘Saltburn’ Cold Shouldered; Sterling K. Brown Snags Supporting Nomination

A congested awards season rolled into the final stretch Tuesday withnominations unveiled for the 96th Academy Awards. For others, its a non-starter. Winners of Hollywoods biggest honor will be revealed March 10 on the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted ceremony on ABC. Margot Robbie in “Barbie,” Leonardo DiCaprio in “Killers of the Flower Moon” & “Saltburn"Everett Collection As always, AMPAS voters and others, tell us who we overlooked too. SNUBS MARGOT ROBBIELast year it wasBabylon, this year itsBarbie....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Jonathon Blair

Should Actors Pay Big Bucks To Help Market Themselves In Hollywood? Experts Weigh In On Contentious Trend

Im from Santa Fe, New Mexico. My mom was a teacher, my dad was a lawyer. I could not be further removed from this industry, said the 29-year-old Cron. Self-tape auditions surged during the pandemicGetty You think, why am I not there yet? Its almost like a scarcity mindset, or at least for me, a sense of panic. Because its really scary and intimidating to be out here. Danny Cron, Miguel MatosMack Breeden/Jessica Osber...

January 23, 2024 · 3 min · 546 words · Tami Woods

‘American Fiction’ Composer Laura Karpman On Oscar Nomination And Scoring “Tragedy And Deeply Felt Emotions”

ComposerLaura Karpmanreceived her first Oscar nomination on Tuesday for Amazon MGM StudiosAmerican Fictionin Music (Original Score). So, I sent them a text that said, I told you. The idea behind the family theme was to have a beautiful melody that flows but is never together. From left: Laura Karpman, Cord Jefferson, Jeffrey Wright, Cristina Dunlap and Hilda Rasula at the portrait studio at Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles.Michael Buckner for Deadline...

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Cheryl Watkins

‘American Fiction’, ‘Poor Things’ & ‘Zone Of Interest’ To Reap Oscar Halo Effect At Box Office; Best Pics At $2.7B WW, Down From 2023

The Emma Stone-starring and produced bawdy female erotic romp busts wide this weekend at 2,200 theaters. This Friday,American Fictionwill jump from 850 theaters to north of 1,500 locations. of +11% by the time trophies were handed out. “American Fiction”, “Poor Things,” & “The Zone of Interest"Everett Collection Combined, the Best Picture nominees have brought in an incredible $2.7 billion in box office globally. Theres no way well catch up to that figure by early March....

January 23, 2024 · 2 min · 268 words · Elizabeth Woodward

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Trailer: First Glimpses Of Bumi, Nyla & More In Netflix Live-Action Series – Update

UPDATED:Netflixhas released the official trailer forAvatar: The Last Airbenderahead of its February 22 premiere. The Fire Nation is embarked on a dark path. And the world might never recover. The world needs the Avatar. It needs you, Aang. The trailer begins with the voiceover in a plea to Aang to save the world. Check out the trailer above. PREVIOUS, Nov. 9:Time is a funny thing. The past, the future. It all gets mixed up....

January 23, 2024 · 1 min · 143 words · Steven Lane