Natural History Specialist Wendy Darke Talks Funding, Tax Breaks and Environmental TV As Fremantle Strikes Deals For ‘Whale With Steve Backshall’

The series follows conservationist and wildlife expert Backshall as he attempts to challenge preconceptions around the endangered animals. Thats the starting approach because ultimately, its all about the shop window. That was really significant because theyve never managed to get that partnership going before. Sky/True to Nature/Fremantle Id say we have been really, proactive, she added. It also brings confidence to the investors and the broadcasters because theyre getting more added value without....

November 27, 2023 · 1 min · 116 words · Kelly Becker

NFL RedZone Studio Emergency; Asked To Evacuate As Alarm Goes Off During Live Broadcast

This is a first in my twenty-something-year broadcasting career, Hanson said. We are being told we need to evacuate the building. We do not know the nature of the emergency. NFL Red ZoneNFL The control room needs to evacuate at this time, Hanson added. The studio, in which Im standing, needs to evacuate at this time. We are all good right now. We are remaining calm but we are following protocol....

November 27, 2023 · 1 min · 148 words · William Vincent

Taika Waititi Had No Interest In Directing ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ & Only Took The Job For Financial Reasons

I had no interest in doing one of those films, Waititi said. It wasnt on my plan for my career as an auteur. That was the comic Id pick up and be like Ugh. (L-R) Tom Hiddleston, as Loki, Chris Hemsworth, as Thor, Director Taika Waititi, Jeff Goldblum, as The GrandmasterJasin Boland/ Marvel / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection I was still baffled by this character....

November 27, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Carolyn Rosales

Tiffany Haddish Addresses DUI Arrest: “I’m Going To Get Some Help”

Tiffany Haddishis opening up about herarrest in Beverly Hillsafter falling asleep behind the wheel. In a new interview, Haddish says she is going to seek help following the incident. Im going to get some help so I can learn balance and boundaries, the comedian toldET. Tiffany HaddishChristian Petersen / Getty Images Haddish also assured that this will never happen again. What happened last night? Haddish said hours after news broke she was cited with a DUI....

November 27, 2023 · 1 min · 187 words · Chad Cantrell

‘Four Daughters’ Director Kaouther Ben Hania Hates Reenactments. So She Found A Way To “Hack” Them For Her Award-Winning Documentary

Olfas eldest teenagers Ghofrane and Rahma were swept up in the religious fervor and disappeared in 2015. Only later did it emerge they had joined ISIS in Libya and had been married off to militant leaders. Olfa did TV and radio interviews to tell the story of her daughters. ‘Four Daughters’Kino Lorber I contacted the journalist, and he gave me her number. It was like an impulse. That was back in 2016....

November 27, 2023 · 2 min · 318 words · David Williams

‘Silo’ Creator Graham Yost On His Futuristic Apple Series: “It’s Not Science Heavy. The Key Is To Make It Feel Real”

It seems to tickleGraham Yostwhen people refer toSiloas a sci-fi drama. And there are certainly no lasers. For me, its fantasy, its whatever. Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple Its alternate reality, all that stuff. But the key is to make it feel real and lived-in. I mean honestly, if you pick at the science too much, it falls apart. Read the digital edition of Deadline’s Oscar Preview issuehere. (The drama has already been renewed for a second season....

November 27, 2023 · 4 min · 781 words · Megan Flores

‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Star Laysla De Oliveira On Playing A CIA Recruit For Taylor Sheridan: “It Physically Hurt, And Emotionally Hurt, Too”

Its such a dream job. Watch on Deadline LAYSLA DE OLIVEIRAI got a call from Taylor that he wanted to meet me. It was at the peak of Covid. Bassem Youssef as Amrohi and Laysla De Oliveira as Cruz Manuelos In Special Ops: Lioness, episode 8, season 1.Luke Varley/Paramount+ I had to fly to Montana where they were shootingYellowstone. I performed the entire first episode for him on the set while he was directing an episode....

November 27, 2023 · 3 min · 544 words · Tonya Campbell

‘The Book Of Clarence’ Director Jeymes Samuel On His Reimaged Version Of A Classic Biblical Movie: “There’s So Much You Can Do With That Era”

So its easy to tune out of these things. A Western is just the geographical time and place the story is set. The cars become horses, the guns are still the same. Jeymes Samuel at the “The Book Of Clarence” BFI London Film Festival Headline Gala World Premiere.Antony Jones/Getty Images for Sony Pictures Now the guys are going to become cowboys. And I think thats what happens a lot with the Bible as well, with the Biblical era....

November 27, 2023 · 7 min · 1485 words · John Kim

‘Twilight’ Director Says Jenna Ortega & Jacob Elordi Would Be “Amazing” In A Reboot

I mean, hes amazing. He probably would be Edward today, Hardwicke said of Elordi. The filmmaker added, I do think theres a lot of really cool young actors today. Jenna Ortega and Jacob ElordiCindy Ord / MG23 / Getty Images / Steve Granitz / FilmMagic Of course, you just mentioned Jenna Ortega, shes amazing. Watch on Deadline It wouldve changed anyones life if they got that part, Hardwicke added. I thought it works not just in person, but it works on screen....

November 27, 2023 · 1 min · 130 words · Kelli Smith

‘Virgin River’: Alexandra Breckenridge On Mel’s Miscarriage That Almost Didn’t Happen & How A Painful, Personal Experience Helped With Her Portrayal

She also brings up previous storyline and scene changes that she had helped bring about. What was Breckenridges reaction when she heard the storyline of Mels pregnancy ending in a miscarriage? But I felt a responsibility to women who experience infertility especially, to be as grounded as humanly possible. Virgin River. Alexandra Breckenridge as Mel Monroe in episode 505 of Virgin River.Netflix Why did new showrunner Smith and his writing team decide to put Mel and Jack through the traumatic experience?...

November 27, 2023 · 3 min · 623 words · Jessica Davenport

BBC’s International Editor Grilled On Coverage Of Gaza Hospital Bombing

Reports on the incident have varied on who was responsible for the blast. Watch on Deadline The missile hit the hospital not long after dark. you’ve got the option to hear the impact. BBC’s Jeremy Bowen, shown in 2004.Cambridge Jones/Getty Images The explosion destroyed Al-Ahli Hospital. It was already damaged from a smaller attack at the weekend. After playing sound from the report, a BBC journalist asked Bowen about that report....

November 26, 2023 · 2 min · 220 words · Michael Mcdaniel

Kim Kardashian-Paula Pell-Janine Brito Comedy Package ‘The Fifth Wheel’ Sells To Netflix Following Competitive Pre-Thanksgiving Auction

Pell will produce with Kardashian. The package was picked up by Niija Kuykendalls mid-budget film team at Netflix. Kardashian has done limited work as an actress, including lending her voice to two Paw Patrol films. (L-R) Kim Kardashian, Paula Pell and Janine BritoJustin Bettman / Treadway / Brito She stepped it up with a scene stealing role in the most recent season of FXsAmerican Horror Story. Her role as a publicist earned her strong notices....

November 26, 2023 · 1 min · 129 words · Debbie Parker

Tiffany Haddish Jokes Her Prayers Were Answered For A Man With A Job, Preferably In Uniform, After Beverly Hills DUI Arrest

Tiffany Haddishaddressed herDUIincident during a comedy set Friday at theLaugh Factoryin Long Beach, California. Hours after the arrest, Haddish appeared at the club and spoke about herarrest that morningin Beverly Hills. She was allegedly found asleep at the wheel while the car engine was still running. Tiffany Haddish performs at Laugh Factory Hollywood, November 23Olivia Wong/Getty Images Audioobtained by TMZhas an audience member asking about her arrest. What happened last night?...

November 26, 2023 · 1 min · 162 words · Jennifer Riley