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”James Gray Films Are a Safe Investment,” Says ‘Paper Tiger’ Producer
Rodrigo Teixeira and fellow producers behind 'Fjord,' 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' and 'The End of It' swapped lessons at a BFI London Film Festival industry session…
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”James Gray Films Are a Safe Investment,” Says ‘Paper Tiger’ Producer
Rodrigo Teixeira and fellow producers behind 'Fjord,' 'Everybody Digs Bill Evans' and 'The End of It' swapped lessons at a BFI London Film Festival industry session held in association with The Hollywood…
Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte dies aged 34
Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, drew on his own experience for his role in the Emmy-winning drama series.
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RJ Mitte Dies: ‘Breaking Bad’ Actor Was 34
RJ Mitte, who played the son of Bryan Cranston’s Walter White on the Emmy-winning series Breaking Bad and became a disability-rights activist from his experiences living with cerebral palsy, has died at…
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Nobody Would Read His Script, Then He Got the Call From Robert Pattinson
'Primetime' writer Ajon Singh spent years being told his work had no commercial appeal. Now, with a hit movie under his belt, he finds himself an in-demand scribe, with a 'Spider-Verse' spinoff…
‘VisionQuest’ Review: Paul Bettany and James Spader Elevate Disney+’s Sometimes Moving, Sometimes Exhausting Marvel Spinoff
The 'WandaVision' follow-up finds the heroic synthezoid laying low until a bounty hunter comes after him, forcing him to go on the run with a reincarnation of his speedster son.
Everything We Know About ‘Percy Jackson And The Olympians’ Season 3 So Far
Another season of Disney’s television series adaptation of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians has come and gone, but Season 3 is close at hand. The series received a very early…
Catherine Laga’aia & Deacon Phillippe To Lead Disney+ Pilot ‘Spaceship Earth’
EXCLUSIVE: Catherine Laga’aia, star of Disney’s live-action Moana, and Deacon Phillippe (Brother Save Us) are set to star in Spaceship Earth, the new Disney+ pilot inspired by the Disney World EPCOT attraction…
Cynthia Erivo Hopes ‘Prima Facie’ Will Lead to Debate About “How Lack of Consent Is Received”
The Emmy, Tony and two-time Grammy winner also told a London Film Fest Screen Talk about the one question her ‘Wicked’ co-star Michelle Yeoh regularly asks her.
Deadline Launches Its Contenders London Streaming Site
Deadline on Monday launched the streaming site for Contenders Film: London 2026, featuring all the panel conversations from our showcase of movies that are firing up the movie-awards season. The cast and…
Amanda Seyfried Passed on a TV Role Because She’d “Have to Have Sex All the Time”: “I’m Uncomfortable With It”
While speaking on a panel at the Hamptons International Film Festival, the actress reflected on her decision.
Guy Branum Signs With Gersh
EXCLUSIVE: Guy Branum, the Emmy-winning writer, actor, producer, and comedian, has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. Branum’s work as a writer and producer on HBO Max’s hit series Hacks,…
‘Being Heumann’ Trailer: First Extended Look At Siân Heder’s ‘CODA’ Follow-Up
UPDATED, 9:20 AM: Apple Original Films has released the first extended trailer for Being Heumann, the new film from Oscar-winning CODA filmmaker Siân Heder. Watch it above, and see the first-look teaser…
John Stamos Voices Concerns About The Beach Boys’ Mike Love’s “Health Challenges”: “We Don’t Know What the Future Holds”
Beach Boys fans grew concerned after Love looked weak during a seated performance at Saturday's Cincinnati, Ohio, show.
Netflix’s Bela Bajaria Has No Regrets Over Failed Warners Buy: “It Was Always A Nice To Have At A Certain Price”
Bela Bajaria has moved on from Netflix’s failed attempt to buy Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). As the ink dries on the Paramount-WBD deal, and the newly-minted Skydance plots its vision, the content…
Director Rory Kennedy On ‘The Trial Of Alec Baldwin,’ And Why ‘Rust’ Star At First Reacted Negatively To Her Film
Mystery still surrounds the fatal shooting on the set of Alec Baldwin’s Western Rust, an incident that claimed the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Did the actor pull the trigger on a…
‘Beatles’ Movies Release Details: A “Four-Film Cinematic Event” in April 2028
Sam Mendes' Neal Street Productions co-founder Pippa Harris said at the London Film Festival: "It doesn't necessarily mean we're thinking that people will go and see all four films on the same…
‘Beatles’ Producer Pippa Harris Shares Update On Sam Mendes Film Series & Explains Staggered Release Strategy — LFF
“We’re on day 180 of the shoot today,” Pippa Harris, the producer behind Sam Mendes’ The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event, said with a pointed smile this afternoon during a…
Banijay Plots U.S. Expansion As Marco Bassetti Says ‘Peaky Blinders’ Maker Is Not “Jealous” Of Hollywood Studios
Peaky Blinders producer Banijay wants the U.S. to know its name. On stage at MIPCOM today, Banijay Entertainment Executive Chairman Jeff Zucker talked up the huge independent studio’s reputation in other parts…
Catholic School Dance Team Wreaks Havoc in First Trailer for Netflix’s Raunchy Psychodrama ‘The Body’
The spooky coming-of-age series is set to debut on the streamer in November.
Netflix’s ‘The Body’ Trailer Sees A Dance Team Party & Initiation Take A Turn
The trailer for Netflix’s high school-set horror series The Body, has arrived just in time for spooky season. The show premieres November 11 on Netflix. This raunchy teen psychodrama from creator Quinn…
Austin Butler, Michael B. Jordan Suit Up as Crockett and Tubbs in ‘Miami Vice ’85’ First Look
Universal releases a first look at its 'Miami Vice' reboot by 'Top Gun: Maverick'director.
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Ava DuVernay Says That ‘14th’ Saved Her and “Hollywood Is Over”
During a London Film Festival Screen Talk, the filmmaker was showered with love and adoration and addressed mega-mergers, MAGA and more.
Dan Levy Slams Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ Monologue: “Speechless That Something Like That Can Exist On Live National Television”
Dan Levy is not holding back his thoughts on Shane Gillis’ Saturday Night Live monologue. The Schitt’s Creek star posted an Instagram reel Sunday night, slamming Gillis. It opens with him saying…
Mysterious Japanese Artist JYuno Joins Soundtrack Of Destry Allyn Spielberg’s Starry Sophomore Film
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese recording artist JYuno is set to have three songs featured in Girl, the recently wrapped crime-thriller directed by Destry Allyn Spielberg and starring Jason Isaacs, Sofia Wylie, Luke Newton and…
Tom Cruise film Digger forecast to become one of Hollywood's biggest flops
The film dropped by around 60% in its second weekend, and could become one of Hollywood's biggest flops.
BBC Blurs Out ‘House Of The Dragon’ Star’s Trans Rights T-Shirt On ‘Strictly Come Dancing’
The BBC has confirmed that it blurred out a transgender rights slogan on the T-shirt of Bethany Antonia, the House of the Dragon actress competing in Strictly Come Dancing. Antonia, who plays…
Canada’s ‘Bee My Love’ Team Wrap Ensemble TV Movie ‘Summer’s Camp Romance’ – MIPCOM
EXCLUSIVE: Canada’s Precious Metal Productions and Good Soldier Films have wrapped TV movie Summer’s Camp Romance as sales launch at MIPCOM. It is their second collaboration after 2025 culinary-themed romance Bee My…
‘Baywatch’ Showrunner & Stars On “Reminding The Hollywood Community” Of The Power Of Shooting In Los Angeles & Casting TikTok Star Noah Beck: “There’s A Massive Responsiblity When You Put On Those Red Shorts”
EXCLUSIVE: The rebooted Baywatch will “remind the broader Hollywod community that there are enormous advantages to shooting in Los Angeles,” according to its showrunner. Matt Nix claimed “we forget at our peril”…
Doha Film Festival To Showcase Four Qatari Features In Milestone Moment For Local Industry
Qatar’s Doha Film Festival will premiere four Qatari features and one original series at its upcoming edition in November in a watershed moment for the local film and TV industry. Feature films…
2026-27 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Streaming & Cable
Here is Deadline’s annual list of premiere dates for new and returning TV series. Updated daily, the roster covers hundreds of broadcast, cable and streaming programs debuting in 2026 and early 2027,…
Zee 5 Global Drops ‘Sumo Didi’ Trailer Ahead Of Streaming Launch
EXCLUSIVE: Zee 5 Global has released the trailer for the streaming launch of Indian sports pic Sumo Didi. The Jio Studios, Fresh Lime Films and MA+TH Entertainment Networks film, which released theatrically…
‘Gnome Alone’ Sequel ‘Game Of Gnomes’ From ‘The Nut Job’ Director Launching Ahead Of AFM
EXCLUSIVE: SC Films International has started production on Gnome Alone: Game of Gnomes, the sequel to its animated family movie from 2017. Peter Lepeniotis (The Nut Job) is returning to write and…
‘Sumo: Spirit Weighs Nothing’ Takes Us Inside Rituals and Sacrifice to Make the “Normal Dudes” of Japan’s Ancient Sport Relatable (Exclusive Clip and Chat)
Erik Shirai shares how his immersive cinematic experience, now screening at the London Film Fest, aims to change misconceptions and show how humility is built into the Japanese understanding of strength.
What’s Selling at MIPCOM: Spy Thrillers, Royal Romances and a Zulu Epic
With vertical video, AI and YouTube upending the TV business, buyers heading to Cannes will find that everything old is suddenly new again.
Disney+ Hires Amazon’s Philip Pratt To Run Originals In Germany, Switzerland & Austria
Philip Pratt, the former Amazon Germany originals boss who oversaw the likes of Maxton Hall, has moved over to Disney+. Pratt has taken on the VP, Original Production post in Germany, Switzerland…
How A+E Global Media Is Leveraging The “Extraordinary” Power Of K-Pop Stars
EXCLUSIVE: A+E Global Media is leaning into the “extraordinary power” of K-pop, and has been for some time. International boss Patrick Vien and Korea chief Youngsun Soh detailed a strategy that taps…
Buyers Move For German Crime Drama ‘SOKO’ As ZDF Studios Brings Classic & YA Series To Cannes
EXCLUSIVE: SOKO remains a big seller internationally, with a raft of buyers snagging the German crime drama. As MIPCOM started in earnest, ZDF Studios shared news of recent international sales with Deadline.…
‘A Haunting’ Revived At Radial Entertainment With Jupiter Pictures Producing: “We Are Focused On Where The Audience Is”
EXCLUSIVE: Radial Entertainment is reviving another franchise from the New Dominion Pictures library. The Oaktree Capital Management-backed distribution and free-streaming/FAST channel company has ordered 16 episodes of A Haunting, which will be…
John Oliver Says ‘Last Week Tonight’ Is “Never Gonna Change” Following Skydance Acquisition
“I’m thrilled to be part of the Skydance family! Hope you’re happy with what you bought, guys!" he said on Sunday's show.