‘Wicked’ Sets Peacock Premiere Date

Peacockannounced this morning thatUniversal Pictures musical sensationWicked, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will begin streaming exclusively on the service beginning March 21, along with the Sing-Along version and other bonus content. The biggest Broadway adaptation of all-time globally, at a worldwide gross of more than $727 million,Wickedwon this years Golden Globe for Cinematic and Box Office Achievement and is currently up for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The first in a two-part adaptation of the Tony-winning Broadway musical of the same name, which is itself based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, the film examines the origins of Elphaba (Erivo), who becomes the Wicked Witch of the West (ofThe Wizard of Ozfame), and her complex relationship with Glinda (Grande), the Good Witch....

February 19, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · James Bird

‘Yunan’ Review: A Writer In Exile Finds Solace On A Storm-Tossed German Island in Ameer Fakher Eldin’s Atmospheric Drama – Berlin Film Festival

Evocatively shot by Ronald Plante,Yunanis an ideal calling card for the D.o.P. No mouth, no nose, no ears. Only a big herd of sheep and his heavy-hearted wife (Sibel Kekilli). Georges Khabbaz and Hanna Schygulla in ‘Yunan’Red Balloon Film, Productions Microclimat, Intramovies In contrast, her alcohol-fueled son Karl (Tom Wlaschiha) is harder and unfriendly to outsiders. What are we ultimately to make of Valeskas character, apart from providing a much-needed counterweight to Munirs heaviness?...

February 19, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Jordan James

AI Arm Of ‘Dune’ Visual Effects Firm DNEG Acquires Metaphysic, Which De-Aged Tom Hanks In ‘Here’

DNEG Group is known for its work on major franchises likeDuneand tentpoles includingBlade Runner: 2049,TenetandInterstellar. Ziva garnered a 2025 SciTech Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. Metaphysic and other AI specialists have evangelized about the cost efficiencies AI is bringing along with creative breakthroughs. Robin Wright and Tom Hanks in ‘Here’ (2024)TriStar Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection Miramax financed the production. Once Metaphysic is fully integrated into Brahma, Graham will become CEO of Brahma....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Allison Brewer

BBC Wins Legal Fight With Fired Presenter, But Case Details Claims He Faced “Anti-Wokeism” Homophobia

BBC Radio Cornwall presenterJack Murley took legal actionagainst his employer for wrongful dismissal last year. In a statement, the BBC said: We do not comment on individuals. We welcome the judgment of the tribunal and wont be commenting further. Former BBC presenter Jack MurleyGetty/BBC As such, it would not be right to comment further at this stage. They mean an awful lot. Murley filed a whistleblowing report accusing colleagues of homophobic abuse and claiming that management failed to protect him....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · John Black

Benedict Cumberbatch Talks Portraying A Father’s Grief In ‘The Thing With Feathers’ & Why He Loves Producing — Berlin Film Festival

Something that was there is no longer there, said Cumberbatch. you’ve got the option to say that thats something that we do as actors. We had a lot of fun in pre-production, sometimes too much. ‘The Thing With Feathers’ star Benedict Cumberbatch (R) and writer-director Dylan Southern (L)Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images Cumberbatch added that the film challenges traditional notions of masculinity something that he looks for in scripts. There is a massive difference between grief and despair, added Cumberbatch....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Daniel Stephens

Brady Corbet Says ‘The Brutalist’ Made Him “Zero Dollars” & Fellow Oscar-Nominated Directors “Can’t Pay Their Rent”

When Maron was surprised at the statement, he reiterated: Yes. We had to just sort of live off of a paycheck from three years ago. I mean, thats a real thing. (L-R) Director Brady Corbet and ‘The Brutalist’Getty Images; Everett I mean, our film premiered in September. I cant even take a writing job at the moment. Its constant travel, but youre also working Saturdays and Sundays.

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Mary Mcdaniel

Brandon Sklenar Says He’s “Team It Ends With Us” After Gayle King Asks Where His Loyalties Lie In Lively-Baldoni Legal Battle

King admitted she wasnt really expecting a straightforward answer anyhow. Shortly thereafter, Sklenarreleased a statementcalling for an end to the social media chatter, which was decidedly anti-Lively. It is, in fact, the opposite of the point. (L-R) Brandon Sklenar, Justin Baldoni and Blake LivelyJohn Nacion / Lia Toby / Nathan Congleton / Getty Images Why, what have you heard? As of Jan. 16, Baldoni isdemanding $400 millionfrom Reynolds and Lively citing defamation, extortion and more....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Robert King

Chris Perfetti & Joy Sunday Board HBO Limited Series ‘DTF St. Louis’

They join the previously announced cast that includes Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Linda Cardellini and Richard Jenkins. Perfetti will portray Tiger Tiger and Sunday will play Jodie. On screen, he next co-stars in the Dylan OBrien-led Sundance breakoutTwinless, which competed in this years U.S. Chris Perfetti and Joy SundayPeixoto Elkins/Patrick Downer Dramatic Competition and won the festivals Audience Award. Perfetti is repped by Paradigm and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman. The series will return for a second season this year....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 91 words · Daniel Williams

Cynthia Erivo Cast As Jesus In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At The Hollywood Bowl

Performances ofJesus Christ Superstarwill start on August 1 and run through August 3. Additional casting will be announced at a later date. Sergio Trujillo directs and choreographs, with Stephen Oremus serving as musical director and conductor. Cynthia Erivo at Royal Festival Hall on February 16, 2025 in LondonPhoto by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Just a little busy this summer, Erivo wrote on Instagram about the casting. The one-night-only gala performance, also featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, is set for Saturday, June 7....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Stacey Sanford

Deals Closed On Mark Gatiss’ UKTV & PBS Series ‘Bookish’; Beta Film Seals Presales & Unveils London TV Screenings Lineup

EXCLUSIVE:International buyers have gone big onBookish. The quirky series was created by and starsMark Gatiss. It been sold into a handful of territories ahead of its launch onUKTVin the UK andPBSin the U.S. Mark Gatiss as Book in ‘Bookish’UKTV, Nicolas Velter Beta Filmis across distribution. Further deals are in the works. A former spy, Book now helps the police solve their knottiest murder cases. He is married to Trottie, who owns the wallpaper shop next door....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 153 words · Mrs. Angel Garcia

Donald Trump Says White House Will Prohibit Associated Press From Events Until They Agree To Rename Gulf Of Mexico

Its called the Gulf of America now. Its not called the Gulf of Mexico any longer. I have the right to do it. Donald TrumpPhoto by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images We are going to keep them out until such time that they agree it is the Gulf of America. The AP noted that Trumps order only carries authority within the United States. Mexico, as well as other countries and international bodies, do not have to recognize the name change....

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Thomas Baker

ITN Acquires ‘Joe Baby’ Starring Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, Ron Perlman & Harvey Keitel — EFM

The film is based on Drew Fines novel with the screenplay adaptation by Todd Samovitz. Watch on Deadline Lachmans credits include Universal and AmblinsJurassic World Dominionand the critically acclaimed Apple TV+ seriesSeverance. (L-R) Dichen Lachman, Willa Fitzgerald, Ron Perlman and Harvey KeitelCourtesy of Frederik Brodén; Josh Wool; Jack Guy; Neri Kastner

February 18, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Mark Jones

Jason Watkins & Robson Green On Their Cat-And-Mouse Thriller Series ‘Catch You Later’

EXCLUSIVE:The cat and mouse dynamic is really good, saysJason Watkins. Its a game where these two men are almost stalking each other, addsRobson Green. Patrick is over-friendly, and Huw feels everything is not quite what it seems. Psychological drama ‘Catch You Later’ stars Robson Green and Jason WatkinsUnai Mateo / Clapperboard Studios SPV 5 Ltd / © Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited For much of the four-part series, the audience is left in doubt about Harbottles innocence or otherwise....

February 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Sarah Hernandez