NBCU is developing what is being described as a subscription mobile first news platform in the fourth quarter of this year. Cesar Conde, chairman of the NBCUniversal News Group, talked briefly of the plans at a Semafor conference, Innovating to Restore Trust In News. Were at the point in our evolution where we think there is an opportunity in the marketplace to serve our audiences, to build a subscription tier service forNBC Newsproper, and to be more specific, were in the process of developing a mobile first platform, very laser focused on premium video, premium journalistic videos, in all its shapes and forms short form, long form and the like....

UPDATED with Pepperdines response:With hours until game day,Netflixhas the all-clear to proceed with its new comedyRunning PointafterPepperdine Universitysued the streamer fortrademark infringement. After Netflix filed an opposition on Tuesday in Central Californias U.S. District Court, claiming that Running Pointhas nothing to do with universities or college sports, a judge has denied Pepperdine Universitys motion for a temporary restraining order on Wednesday.The show debuts February 27. Related Stories Netflix Rebuts Pepperdines Trademark Suit Over Streamers Running Point Sports Comedy Update Running Point Cast Guide: Who Plays Who In Mindy Kalings New Netflix Show?...

Netflixis heading to Newfoundland for its next limited drama series. The streamer has ordered an untitled, six-part series, set and shot in the Canadian province. It comes from creatorJesse McKeown, who served as an exec producer of NetflixsThe Umbrella Academy. NewfoundlandGetty We are excited to be part of bringing this incredible vision to the screen. McKeown is repped by UTA and Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment.

Her deathwas announcedby her family. During those years, Sturgess made guest appearances onCheyenne, U.S. In 1965 she appeared in the Western feature filmRequiem for a Gunfighter. Olive Sturgess in publicity shots for ‘The Raven’ (1963) and ‘Front Row Center’ (1955)Everett Collection Perhaps her most memorable feature film role was in Cormans 1963 horror comedyThe Raven. She played Estelle Craven, daughter of Vincent Prices Dr. Erasmus Craven. From left: Jack Nicholson, Peter Lorre, Vincent Price, Olive Sturgess in Roger Corman’s ‘The Raven’ (1963)FilmPublicityArchive/United Archives via Getty Images

TheBob Marley: One Loveproduction company first inked a production pact with the studio in 2020. Tillman and Teitels film credits includeThe Hate U Give,theBarbershopfranchise,Men of Honor,Soul FoodandNotoriousamong others. Tillman and Teitel are represented by CAA and Ziffren Brittenham LLP. (L-R) George L. Tillman Jr. and Robert TeitelCourtesy

And now for the final word on who will win the gold Sunday at the 97thOscars. Keep that in mind here. Timing was everything as Oscar voting began just two days later andAnoragrabbed all the headlines and the momentum. Clockwise from top left: ‘Conclave,’ ‘Emilia Pérez,’ ‘Anora,’ ‘The Brutalist’ and ‘The Substance’Everett Collection That fact didnt hurtArgo, Green BookorCODA, which each went on to win three Oscars including Best Picture....

WillAmazons 007 franchise ever take center stage again? Does the world really need another Bond? Jeff Bezos is publicly asking Who will be the next Bond? (L-R) Roger Moore, Daniel Craig, Sean Connery, Pierce Brosnan and George LazenbyEverett Roger Moore, always charming, was semi-adept as a tennis partner but felt miscast for mayhem. Pierce Brosnans impeccable manners arguably were better attuned to a casino than to combat. Of course not, but youll help my bargaining position....

A family spokesperson confirmed the news to Deadline. Stevens won for Best Director. A Spanish-American, she portrayed characters from various ethnic backgrounds with depth and authenticity. Pilar Del Rey c. 1955 and ‘Giant’ movie posterCourtesy; Everett Collection By the late 1950s, Del Reys focus turned to the small screen. Her final screen role was the 1990 movieThe Forbidden Dance. Del Rey is survived by three nephews whom she raised as her own children....

Sabrina Carpenterwill continue touring North America this fall as part of herShort n Sweettour. You asked and we listened!!! Carpented shared in anInstagrampost. Sabrina Carpenter’s new dates for ‘Short n’ Sweet' TourInstagram / sabrinacarpenter New York, Los Angeles, Nashville, Toronto and Pittsburgh (for taxes). Carpenter will welcome special guests Olivia Dean, Ravyn Lenae, and Amber Mark, on select tour dates. Cash App cardholders will also have early access to ticket sales....

Sarah Michelle Gellarhas paid tribute to her formerBuffy The Vampire Slayerco-starMichelle Trachtenbergfollowingher death Wednesdayat the age of 39. Michelle, listen to me. The hardest thing in this world, is to live in it. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, from left: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Michelle TrachtenbergCourtesy Everett Collection I will be brave. I will live… for you. The show aired from 1997 to 2003, first on the WB and concluding on UPN....

UPDATED:Sharon Stonehas officially joined the cast ofHBOsEuphoriafor Season 3. From the genius of Sam Levinson to the raw sophistication of this profoundly moving cast and tight crew. I am honored to be Euphoric. Sharon StoneAstrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The American Heart Association Deadline has been tracking this casting for weeks, with an announcement pending following the closing of her contract. The eight-episode third season ofEuphoriawill feature a time jump that takes the characters out of high school....

Kathy Hochuls new budget. Ive been doing producing in New York for a long time. It was 15 years of employment for a lot of folks. Film crew assembles gear for a movie set location in Albany.Will Waldron/Albany Times Union via Getty Images I think about 90% of my crew is still calling me looking for work. Producers gravitate to states and countries with the best incentives. Georgia is sort of the model of what competitive is....

That is not great but also not too terrible. For comparison, the same period in 2023 added 7.5M views for Season 1 as Season 2 was dropping. Those are respectable numbers, showing continuing interest in the title on the platform. ‘Heartstopper’ and ‘No Good Deed’Netflix Kit Connor and Joe LockeNetflix