Timothy Dalton Laments Amazon’s “Sad” Deal To Take Creative Control Of James Bond

Timothy Daltonhas revealed he is sad at the prospect ofJames Bondfalling into the hands of Amazon. It is one of the few wonderful stories weve got in film that is British. The leading character is British. Timothy Dalton as James BondEON Productions/MGM We can call it our own, said the actor, who is on the promotion trail for1923. Barbara is one of the best women in the whole world. I think shes fantastic....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Valerie Jackson

True-Crime Makes A Strong Case In Netflix Data Dump; ‘The Menendez Brothers’ Leads List

Netflixhas been digging heavily into true-crime over the last few years and its seemingly paying off. American Murder: Laci Petersontopped the series list with 37.4M views. True-crime adjacent series includingMr. The Menendez BrothersNetflix McMahonwrestled 13.5M andDirty Pop: The Boy Band Scamsang to 12.9M. Season seven ofLove Is Blind, which launched in October, was watched by 14.4M. These stats were released in Netflixs What We Watched report for July to December 2024....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Tricia Park

Vice Studios Inks Distribution Deal With ITV Studios; ‘Ludwig’ Sales & Zhejiang Pact Also Unveiled At London TV Screenings

ViceStudios has signed a distribution deal withITV Studios, marking the end of a nine-month search. ITV Studios recently launched label Zoo 55 will serve as the main destination for Vice content. The company also has a joint venture with Savage Ventures to operate its Vice brand digital channels. Jamie Hall and Ruth BerryITV Studios Ludwig sales Today, ITV Studios also revealed it has sold cosy crime dramaLudwigto 85 countries. It was the BBCs biggest new drama of 2024, consolidating to nearly 10 million after 28 days....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Richard Watson PhD

YouTube Podcasts Now Pull In 1 Billion Monthly Active Viewers

YouTubesayspodcastsnow draw 1 billion monthly active viewers, a new sign of theGoogle-owned video giants scale and room for more growth as it embarks on its third decade. The figure is extrapolated from another statistic, which found that more than 400 million hours of podcasts were seen monthly on living room devices in 2024. The company has previously asserted that it is now the most frequently used outlet for podcasts in the U....

February 26, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Crystal Adams

YouTube Rules Out Return To Originals Despite TV Set Viewing Boom: “We Have No Interest Whatsoever In Producing Our Own Content” — MIP London

The first thing to say is we are an open platform. Weve tried it a little bit and did a few experiments. YouTube had pulled away from original scripted programming in 2018, but was still making unscripted shows until 2023. YouTube’s Pedro PinaJOHAN NILSSON/TT News Agency/AFP via Getty Images Instead, Pina laid out the argument for YouTube as an aggregator and partner for content creators. For us to be successful, we need other people to actually put the content in, he said....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Thomas Jennings

‘Below Deck’s Gary King, NBCUniversal & Bravo Hit With Sexual Battery, Retaliation & Hostile Work Environment Lawsuit

When production spoke to King, he admitted what he had done. He was not fired, however. Instead, King was warned that he would be fired if something like that were to happen again. Gary King from ‘Below Deck Sailing Yacht’Etienne Laurent / AFP / Getty Images / Bravo Duddleston reported these incidents, per standard operating procedure, over the crew walkie-talkie system. On Tuesday, neither NBCU nor Bravo responded to request for comment on Suarez and Duddlestons action....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Anthony Ray

‘Conclave’ Star Isabella Rossellini Boards Wallis Simpson Biopic ‘The Bitter End’

Oscar-nominatedConclavestarIsabella Rossellinihas boarded the upcomingWallis Simpsonbiopic. Filming will take place in the UK and is set to begin in May. Further casting and key crew will be announced soon. Isabella RosselliniKate Green/Getty Images Worldwide Sales will be handled by Embankment Films. She is represented by UTA and Wolf Kasteler. Led by the 22-time Tony winner, John Gore Studioswas unveiled late last monthwith a number of projects upcoming.

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Heather Hart

‘Doc’ Renewed For Season 2 With 22-Episode Order Amid Medical Drama & Euro Format Resurgence

Foxhas given an early, 22-episode Season 2 renewal to breakout freshman medical dramaDoc,starringMolly Parker. (Docs was 10.) Docearned the big vote of confidence with a strong ratings performance. ‘Doc’ L-R: Patrick Walker, Anya Banerjee, Omar Metwally, Molly Parker, Jon Ecker, Amirah Vann and Scott WolfFox Two of those,DocandMaxsThe Pitt,already have been renewed. The fourth series, NetflixsPulse,premieres April 3. Docalso has been part of a resurgence for formats. Molly Parker in ‘Doc’Fox...

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Brian Diaz

‘Kaos’ Was Netflix’s Most-Watched Axed Series In Second Half Of 2024 As Data Dump Reveals Numbers Behind Cancellations

Netflixmakes decisions on which shows to renew or cancel based on performance vs. cost. The streamers latest data dump gives a glimpse into the numbers behind some of its highest-profile cancellations. The company launched its latestWhat We Watchedreport, which gives viewership numbers for shows between July and December 2024. Jeff Goldblum as Zeus in Netflix’s ‘Kaos’Netflix Theshow was canceled in October. Elsewhere, the second season of Rob Lowe comedyUnstablefound 3.1M views in the six month period....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Charles Jordan

‘Leaving Neverland 2: Surviving Michael Jackson’ To Premiere On Real Stories YouTube Channel In U.S.

Discovery networks investment in the original documentary. HBO is not involved in the second installment after a legal battle with the Jackson estate. Sphere Abacus is handling international sales. ‘Leaving Neverland’HBO Marguerite Gaudin is the producer, while Peter Haddon and Ben Hills served as editors. Iris Maor was head of production. Adam Vandermark is theChannel 4commissioner. It has also hosted docs from Nick Broomfield, Alex Gibney, and Kim Longinotto.

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Erica Silva

‘Lucky’: First Look At Anya Taylor-Joy & Drew Starkey As Apple Limited Series Is Set To Film In LA

Filming kicked off last night in Las Vegas before the show moves to its main location, Los Angeles. The series is executive produced by Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, a part of Candle Media. Taylor-Joy executive produces through her production banner Ladykiller. Anya Taylor-Joy as “Lucky” and Drew Starkey as “Cary” in the Apple TV+ series ‘Lucky’Apple Studios Jonathan Van Tulleken will direct several episodes, including the pilot, and serve as executive producer....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Joel Patel

‘Paradise’ Star Julianne Nicholson On Sinatra’s Evolution & Whether Her Character Is Really A Monster

Is Sinatra a straight-up scoundrel? Or is she simply a misunderstood visionary? What was it like when you first received the scripts forParadise? Julianne Nicholson as Sinatra(Disney/Brian Roedel) Watch on Deadline JULIANNE NICHOLSONThere was definitely a shroud of secrecy around them. Theres so much more here that you see at first glance. And then I just loved episode two. DEADLINE How much did the writers and actors strike interrupt production?...

February 26, 2025 · 3 min · 569 words · Tyrone Hernandez

‘Robin Hood’: Lauren McQueen Set As Marian; Lydia Peckham, TikTok Star Henry Rowley & More Also Cast

In addition to Patten, they join previously cast Sean Bean. Waddington will play the Earl of Huntingdon, a ruthless Norman lord and the father of Maid Maria. Fraser will play Little John, Robins most loyal ally. Illustration of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, Jessie JeanGetty/James Melia Bean plays the Sheriff of Nottingham. Lieberman executive produces for Hidden Pictures. Peckham starred as Soona in Wes Ball-directedKingdom of the Planet of the Apes....

February 26, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Brian Steele MD