What The Hell Will Happen In Late-Night In 2024?

Its been a strange year for late-night and things are only going to get weirder. Watch on Deadline Late-night, it seems, is just ticking along. Both hosts are in place for a couple of years. But maybe thats a good thing. Where things are really getting darker is around the edges. Ziwe brought her brand ofoffensive, bombastic and satiricalcomedy toShowtime but was canceled after two seasons. Dont expect many other new faces, though....

December 16, 2023 · 1 min · 184 words · Dwayne Reed

Would Archie Bunker Be Welcome On TV Today? Bill Maher Says, “No”

OnReal TimetonightBill Maherpaid tribute to the late, great Norman Lear, whopassed awaya week-and-a-half ago. Maher emphasized, I couldnt do my show if it werent for what he did. He then said, TV is not what it was in the 70s. Carroll O’Connor (l) as Archie Bunker and Melvin Stewart as Henry Jefferson.CBS via Getty Images I had an uncle who thoughtArchie Bunkerwas the hero of the show. And for a while, I thought so too....

December 16, 2023 · 2 min · 219 words · Michael Morales

Amy Aquino, Adrienne C. Moore, Cedric Yarbrough, Chikako Fukuyama & Onix Serrano Called For Clint Eastwood’s ‘Juror #2’

EXCLUSIVE:Clint EastwoodsJuror No. Eastwood is producing under his Malpaso banner in addition to directing off of Jonathan Abrams screenplay. The pic is currently shooting in Georgia. From left: Adrienne C. Moore, Cedric Yarbrough, Amy Aquino, Chikako Fukuyama and Onix SerranoRafael Clemente; Jammi York; JSquared; Courtesy; Oscar Vera EPs are Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell and David M. Bernstein. Aquino starred as Lt. Grace Billets in the Amazon seriesBosch. She is repped by Greene Talent and Skrzyniarz & Mallean....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 188 words · Elizabeth Pope

Charlie Sheen’s Back In Form, Even Getting Plastic Surgery On His Turkey Gobbler Neck After Watching ‘Bookie’. Chuck Lorre, Give This Man A Sitcom! – The Deadline Q&A

EXCLUSIVE: I sit down for breakfast withCharlie Sheennot exactly knowing what to expect. It has been a dozen years since then, and I come in harboring my own feelings. DEADLINE:It was an easy yes when Chuck Lorre asked you to return? Omar J. Dorsey, Chuck Lorre and Charlie Sheen on the set of ‘Bookie’John Johnson/Max CHARLIE SHEEN: Yeah. I mean, save for asking Chuck to not have me actually in rehab, as a patient....

December 15, 2023 · 20 min · 4090 words · Terry Ray

Comedian Leslie Liao Breaks Down Her Journey From Netflix HR Gig To Netflix Special: “It Almost Was Like A Superman-Clark Kent Thing”

Over the last six years,Leslie Liaohas been living a double life. By day, shes an employee in the HR department atNetflix by night, a fast-rising stand-up comic. So, it almost was like a Superman-Clark Kent thing. Leslie Liao in ‘Verified Stand-Up’Netflix In point of fact, shes welcomed co-workers, and even her boss to shows over the years. I tried to avoid [Praw] at all costs at the office, Liao admits....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 146 words · Rebecca Riggs

George Clooney And Adam Sandler To Star In Noah Baumbach’s Next Movie At Netflix

EXCLUSIVE:George ClooneyandAdam Sandlerare set to star in a new untitled pic from Netflix thatNoah Baumbachis directing. Baumbach also co-wrote the script with Emily Mortimer. Baumbach, Amy Pascal and David Heyman are producing. (L-R) George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Noah BaumbachGetty Images Plot details are vague at this time other then it being a funny and emotional coming-of-age film about adults. He also co-wrote the years highest-grossing movie,Barbie, with his partner Greta Gerwig....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 122 words · Lisa Miles

Hulu Sets More True-Crime Docuseries From ABC News Studios Including ‘Daughters Of The Cult’ & Season 2 Of ‘Death In The Dorms’

EXCLUSIVE:ABC News Studioscontinues to provide true-crime docuseries to Hulu. Dubbed the Mormon Manson, LeBaron and his followers were hidden in plain sight throughout the Southwest and Mexico. Now, past members of the infamous cult tell the true story behind the string of murderous crimes. Watch on Deadline It is produced by ABC News Studios, All3Media and Main Event Media. Emily Bon, Jimmy Fox and Jacob Cohen-Holmes are executive producers. Sara Mast is director and executive producer, and Smith Glover is co-executive producer....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 168 words · Sara Gonzalez

International Insider: Netflix Metrics; All Change At Berlin; ‘The Crown’s Leaving Do Continues

Jesse Whittock here taking you through. Read on andsign up here. Now the market has changed, the need for secrecy has diminished. The Night AgentDan Power/Netflix Netflix has hailed What We Watched as a big step forward for Netflix and our industry. Third in the overall list was psychological revenge dramaThe Glory, while gameshowPhysical: 100also rated highly. No wonder Sarandos and co have committed to spending $2.5B in the country over the next four years....

December 15, 2023 · 2 min · 255 words · Michael Pierce

Jonathan Majors’ Jury Break For Weekend With No Verdict, Back Monday For More Deliberations – Update

UPDATE, 1:54 PM:There will be no verdict inJonathan Majorsdomestic violence trial this week. Facing four misdemeanor charges, Majors could be looking a year behnd bars if found guilty. Watch on Deadline The first three charges cover the altercation inside the car. Jonathan Majors outside Manhattan Criminal CourtGetty Images Jurors then re-watched that clip, which lasted just under two minutes. Defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry said that Majors was trying to protect Jabbari from traffic....

December 15, 2023 · 3 min · 509 words · Natalie Jones

Jury Slaps Rudy Giuliani With $148 Million In Damages For Defamation Against Two 2020 Georgia Election Workers

The election workers,Ruby Freemanand her daughterShaye Moss, sued Giuliani over the statements. The trial was largely to determine damages. They had previously testified before the January 6th Committee about the threats that they faced. Rudy Giuliani arrives at the D.C. federal courthouse on Friday.Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Chris Sununu, who has endorsed Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential race. Cavuto went to the story once that interview wrapped up. The verdict was well above the $48 million in damages sought by by Freeman and Moss....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 203 words · Lori Sullivan

Ken Burns On “Complicated Narrative” Of His Forthcoming Revolutionary War Project, Busting 1776 Myths And Looking Afresh At George Washington

As far as George Washington, Burns said, Hes got lots of problems, right? Burns and Kerger both expressed conviction that people will continue to want to have a shared TV experience. The exigencies of television right now are changing. Ken BurnsThe Paley Center for Media/ Brad Dececco One emergent force leaves Burns far less optimistic, however: social media. People talk about social media. … Have you ever been in a room with teen-agers and theyre all on their phone?...

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Reginald Palmer

Netflix’s ‘No Good Deed’ Adds Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, Abbi Jacobson & Poppy Liu

But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare. Parris is Carla, a high-achieving and somewhat sardonic architect and expectant mother. Carla and new husband Dennis are on the hunt for the perfect home for their expanding family. (L-R) Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, Abbi Jacobson and Poppy LiuNetflix; Sam Jones; Jacob Webster Photography; Ryan Pflüger; Getty Images Jacobsons character, Leslie Fisher, is clever, curious and competitive to a fault....

December 15, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Scott Thompson

Paramount’s M&A Conundrum: How To Take Apart A Puzzle That Took Decades To Complete

At years end, the narrative has dramatically changed. Some of its peers already have those in place, but Paramount previously did not. Its teetering on the lowest rung of investment grade after a downgrade. (L-R) Paramount’s Brian Robbins, Bob Bakish, Shari Redstone and Tracy James at the premiere of ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’Getty Images If it tips over, it will have a tougher time raising cash. That makes a deal attractive....

December 15, 2023 · 3 min · 595 words · Brittany Hanson