U.S. Employment Growth Remains Stable In February With 151,000 Jobs Added; Movie And Music Industry Sees Hiring Uptick

The U.S. economy added 151,000jobsin February, slightly below expectations, as theunemploymentrate ticked up to 4.1%. In the movie and music industry, employers added about 4,700 jobs to 413,500. In broadcasting and among content providers, employment declined by about 1,000 to 331,500. Labor Department building in Washington, D.C.Getty Images Employment in publishing was flat, adding about 400 positions to 918,800. A fuller picture will likely happen in the next couple of months....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 125 words · Dillon Perez

Walton Goggins Reveals He Was Bitten During That ‘White Lotus’ Snake Scene

SPOILER ALERT:This story contains details of the Sundays Season 3 Episode 3 ofHBOsThe White Lotus. Walton Gogginsappeared onJimmy Kimmel Live!last night to promote bothThe Righteous GemstonesandThe White Lotus. In the scene, one bit Ricks girlfriend Chelsea (played by Aimee Lou Wood). Walton Goggins in ‘The White Lotus’HBO Watch on Deadline I havent told that story, to anybody, he told Kimmel. This was my reaction, I swear to God: OH MY GOD IVE BEEN BIT BY A SNAKE!...

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Kimberly Newman

Why Netflix Boss Ted Sarandos Is Making Acting Debut On Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ For Apple TV+

Surprisingly, the series that marks his acting debut is not on Netflix but on rival Apple TV+. We wont spoil Sarandos interaction with Remick beyond teasing that it involves a chance encounter at the Golden Globes. Of course it was my friend Seth Rogen who saw my certain something and cast me. Seth Rogen in “The Studio,” Ted SarandosApple TV+/Getty But dont expect for the executive to start popping up in other shows on Netflix or elsewhere....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 126 words · Michelle Carpenter

Zeitgeist Films & Kino Lorber Acquire Award-Winning Documentary ‘A Photographic Memory,’ Plan Summer Release

Related Stories Who’s The Boss? Really, growing up I just think I took for granted that she wasnt there. It was just this overwhelming feeling. ‘A Photographic Memory’Zeitgeist Films/Kino Lorber Ridley said ofA Photographic Memory, Its beyond a film. Its an incredible visual, audio collage. In 2017, Zeitgeist entered into a multi-year strategic alliance with film distributor Kino Lorber. ‘A Photographic Memory’Zeitgeist Films/Kino Lorber

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Katherine Roach

‘Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy’ Tops $100M At International Box Office

Whereas this is a direct-to-Peacock play domestically, Universal is releasing theatrically overseas. In 75 Uni markets through Wednesday, the gross is $94.8M. Studiocanal handles France where the total to date is $6.5M. BRIDGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY – (l-r) Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, Leo Woodall as Roxster – (Photo By: Alex Bailey/Universal Pictures)Universal Note that Universal still has Japan and Korea on deck, on April 11 and April 16, respectively....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Michael Soto

‘Children Of Blood & Bone’ Adds Zackary Momoh Among 8 Rounding Out Cast

Ayodeji and Garuba were cast through an open casting call in Nigeria. The film is dated for January 15, 2027 in IMAX. 1 on the Young Adult Hardcover list for Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and one week atno. Zackary MomohRiker Brothers 1 on the Childrens & Young Adult Series list forChildren of Anguish and Anarchy. Adeyemi, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Jeff Waxman and Jennifer Madeloff will executive produce. Clockwise Top L-R: Ayra Starr, Kola Bodunde, Pamilerin Ayodeji, Richard Mofe Damijo, Saniyya Sidney, Shamz Garuba, and Temi FagbenleMikey Oshai/Ryan Price/gaestheticsvisuals/David Adeleke/Shandon Youngclaus/Chuchu Ojekwe/Courtesy

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Samantha Reeves

‘Harry Potter’: Janet McTeer In Negotiations To Play McGonagall; Paapa Essiedu Near Deal To Play Snape In HBO Series

Oscar- and Emmy-nominated actressJanet McTeeris in negotiations to play Professor Minerva McGonagall, sources tell Deadline. As we make our way through pre-production, we will only confirm details as we finalize deals. Severus Snape is Professor of Potions at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who eventually becomes Headmaster. Clockwise Top L-R: Maggie Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall, Alan Rickman Professor Snape, Paapa Essiedu and Janet McTeerEverett/Getty/Shane Nelson In theFantastic Beastsprequel films, the role was played by Fiona Glascott....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Erin Hernandez

‘Nobody Wants This’ Begins Production In Los Angeles; Netflix Comedy To Return This Year

The Netflix comedyNobody Wants Thisis back in production to prove that, yes, viewers actually do want this. Season 2 of the series from Erin Foster is set to premiere on Netflix later this year. The series was also viewed 57M times from its September 26 release through the end of 2024. Kristen Bell as Joanne, Adam Brody as Noah in episode 201 of Nobody Wants This.Erin Simkin/Netflix © 2025 Oly Obst is executive producer for 3arts....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · William Fisher

‘Rising Phoenix’ Producer HTYT & Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 Strike Partnership On Official Winter Paralympics Documentary

EXCLUSIVE: Harder Than You Think (HTYT), the producer of Emmy-winning Netflix documentaryRising Phoenix, has struck a deal with the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 to create the official documentary film for next years Paralympic Winter Games in northern Italy. The partnership with the foundation, which is the official Organizing Committee (OCOG) for the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics Winter Games, builds on HTYTsRising Phoenixfranchise. The original 2020Rising Phoenixdocumentary explored the inspirational stories of nine Paralympian athletes, and was followed byRising Phoenix: TokyoandRising Phoenix: A New Revolution, shot in the lead-up to the Paris 2024 Paralympics....

March 7, 2025 · 3 min · 517 words · Cindy Vasquez

‘S.W.A.T.’ Canceled (Again) By CBS After 8 Seasons; Showrunner Calls News “Heartbreaking”

Flash-forward to May 2024 whenS.W.A.T.surprisingly wasrenewedfor an eighth season. (Again) Among CBS Series That Didnt Get Early Renewals Are They In Danger? Dont expect another miraculous reprieve; this time the decision is believed to be final and permanent. ‘S.W.A.T.‘CBS It also has potentialFBIandEqualizerspinoffs in the works and drama pilotEinsteinstarringMatthew Gray Gubler. Amass renewal last monthleft theFBIspinoffs,S.W.A.T.andEqualizeron the bubble. But it still has been a sturdy performer with the thankless job of keeping the lights on Friday....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 188 words · Christopher Miller

‘S.W.A.T’ Star Shemar Moore Sends Up Signal Now That CBS Has Canceled Drama: “Netflix, We’d Love To Come Play”

he said on IG. NBC, Fox, ABC, hey, you want to come flirt with me? Youre invited to the barbecue. CBS Pick your favorite restaurant. I will pay the bill. Related Stories S.W.A.T. We aint done, he continued. Then last May,S.W.A.T.wasrenewedfor an eighth season. We were canceled twice, two years in a row, Moore said on IG. Now I dont know my history, but how many shows get to say that?...

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Gabriela Campbell

‘Sugar’: Jin Ha, Laura Donnelly & Tony Dalton Join Apple Series For Season 2

His casting inSugarwould not impactPachinko;he would be able to do both. Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg executive produce for Genre Films under Kinbergs first look deal with Apple TV+. Farrell, Scott Greenberg, Chip Vucelich, Christopher Rogers, and Gary Tieche also serve as executive producers. From left: Jin Ha, Laura Donnelly and Tony DaltonJulia Discenza/Lee Malone/Make It Prensa Claudine Farrell co-executive produces.Donnelly is repped by CAA, Jonathan Arun Group, and Telescope Agency....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Crystal Jackson

‘The 4 Rascals’: 3388 Films Sets North America & Europe Releases For Vietnam’s Top Movie Of The Year

This is the latest in a string of local hits to be released internationally by savvy specialty distributor3388 Films. Check out the trailer below. France and Romania are set for April 18. 3388 Films Thien A. Pham, founder of 3388 Films, says, Tran Thanhsfilms resonate with audiences worldwide. Were guided by our vision of making Asian and Southeast Asian films more accessible to the worldwide audience. The 4 Rascalsis produced by Tran Thanh Town, Galaxy Studio and HKFilm....

March 7, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Brian Fletcher