Media Stocks, Markets Plunge On Interest Rate Jitters, Dow Drops 1,100 Points

Now, Fed officials anticipate two cuts in 2025 instead of the four that were expected in September. Rates rose dramatically over two years to tamp down rampant inflation. The S&P 500 lost about 3% and the Nasdaq plunged 3.56%. Getty Roku fell 5.8%;Netflixwas down by 3.2%; Comcast by 2.24% andDisneyby 1.4%. The dollar hit its highest point in two years against a basket of currencies. High rates arent great for companies with already high high debt, and crimps borrowing by companies and consumers....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Melissa Lucas

Neon & ‘Longlegs’ Star Maika Monroe Reunite On Horror Pic ‘Brides’ From Director Chloe Okuno

Pre-production is underway, and it is set to begin shooting in March. Neon will release the film theatrically. The deal forBrideswas negotiated by Jeff Deutchman and Jason Wald on behalf of Neon. FilmNation Entertainment launched international sales at the American Film Market in Las Vegas last month. UTA Independent Film Group represented global and domestic rights. Dramatic Competition at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and went on to play several other festivals....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Martin Pena

Oscars Live Action Short Film: Projects Backed By Mindy Kaling, Colin Farrell & Zoe Saldaña Land On Shortlist

The Croatian historical drama won the Short Film Palme dOr at the Cannes Film Festival. Praised by the likes of industry giants Ron Howard and Roland Emmerich is Jean de MeuronsEdge Of Space. Emmerich called the film a thrilling, visceral dive. Oscars Live Action Short FilmGetty Also, in theOscars shortlist Internationalcategory, Palestine raked in more representation with their From Ground Zeroanthology film. These are just a few standouts from todays long, well-deserved list....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Tina Bailey

Oscars: Original Song Shortlist Sees Miley Cyrus ‘Last Showgirl’ Tune Snubbed; Lin-Manuel Miranda Eyeing EGOT; Diane Warren’s Possible 16th Nom & More

The Cyrus, Lykke Li and Andrew Wyatt-penned song is nominated at the Golden Globes. Note the Disney Channel alum Cyrus has yet to be nominated at theOscars. Warren said at Deadlines Sound and Screen concert that H.E.R. From left: Diane Warren, Lin Manuel Miranda, Miley Cyrus and Elton JohnMichael Buckner for Deadline/Camila Falquez/Getty got very emotional when the songwriter first played the song for her. We all have our own journey....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 116 words · Thomas Norman

Rafael Nadal Docuseries Served Up At Netflix

Netflixis continuing to serve up tennis docuseries withRafael Nadalas its latest subject. It comes nine months after Nadal and Alcaraz went head-to-head forThe Netflix Slam, a live event exhibition match. It will also show how my life and my tennis career developed through the years. Rafael NadalGetty Images My thanks to David Ellison and his team at Skydance for creating and believing on this project. And thanks to the tournaments around the world that facilitated the work, it wasnt easy....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Melissa Garrison

Roku Lands Select Streaming Rights To The X Games

TheRokuChannel will be the exclusive U.S. streaming home of theX GamesAspen as well as a summertime X Games event. The news marks the latest step in Rokus efforts to build a portfolio of livesportsrights. In 2022, ESPN sold the X Games to private equity firm MSP Sports Capital. The X Games AspenHelen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images X Games Aspen is slated for January 23 to 25 in Aspen, CO....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Patrick Henry

Sarah Hyland Joins Broadway’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ As Eva Noblezada Heads To West End ‘Hadestown’

The castings were announced today in separate releases. (Rumors that theHadestownreunion engagement will be live captured have not been confirmed or addressed.) Watch on Deadline Noblezada will exit fromGatsbyon January 30, 2025. Eva Noblezada, Sarah HylandProduction/Araya Doheny Both she and Jordan have played the starring roles since the show opened last spring. McCartan takes over as Gatsby on January 21.

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Brandon Dorsey

Sean “Diddy” Combs Could Face New Indictment From Feds In Sex Trafficking Criminal Case

Unlike past hearings, Combs mother was not presented, but several of his children were. Combs has repeatedly denied all the charges and allegations against him. Prosecutors and investigators in the case have signed sworn statements to Judge Subramanian saying they havent leaked any information. Sean “Diddy” CombsGetty Images The judge has also ordered jail officials not to share Combs attorney visit forms with the government. Even the terms of Combs jailhouse access to a laptop containing defense case materials have been in dispute....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 99 words · William Hernandez

Sony Preemptively Acquires Sci-Fi Story “H.A.V.E.N.” From Carter Blanchard, Who Will Adapt As Feature

A daughter who has been mysteriously erased from her memory. Schoenfelder will produce the adaptation along with Lit Entertainment Groups Adam Kolbrenner. Exec producers include Patrick White for Lit Entertainment Group, as well as Ackerman and Schuninksky. Carter BlanchardCourtesy Peter Kang and Allie Broome will oversee for Sony Pictures. Blanchard previously wrote the feature specGlimmerthat sold in a bidding war to Amblin. is his first short story. NeoText Corp to Amazon Studios with Simon Kinbergs Genre Films on board....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 108 words · Shannon Perez

Stefanie Yunger & Mia Saul To Topline Israeli Buddy Comedy ‘Going There’; Gregg Sulkin, Dylan Sprayberry Among Others Set

The script, penned by Kodesh and Joshua Losben, received an award from the Rabinovitch foundation. The film is executive produced by Moshe Edery and Albertino Matalon. She is repped by WME, LBI Entertainment, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes. Clockwise Top L-R: Stefanie Yunger, Mia Saul, Gregg Sulkin, Dylan Sprayberry, David Mazouz, and Shahar SaulSlava Rozhko/Michael Topyol/Jordan Rossi/Dana Patrick/Mikai Karl/Hadar Cohen He is repped by Yorn, Levine, Barnes.

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 66 words · Travis Carney

The 7 Best Shows To Stream in December 2024

Those in the mood for mystery can dive intoNo Good Deedon Netflix Dec. 12 orLaidon Peacock Dec. 19. Knighyleys Webb is a dedicated wife, mother and spy. The show balances drama and dark comedy with a Canadian twist, and it has six episodes. Netflix’s ‘Black Doves’ was made by SisterNetflix/Ludovic Robert Charlie Sheen, Ray Romano, Zach Braff, and Brad Garrett will guest star this season. The house itself, though, has witnessed more than just the good times of a happy family....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 122 words · Robert Cooper

Think You Really Vote For President? Think Again. ‘Independent Lens’ Documentary Reveals Electoral College Truth

This is the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December following a general election. If you did not know that, join the club. The film fromIndependent Lensis now streamingvia PBS. Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpGetty Images Watch on Deadline Take this eye-opening fact that may flabbergast voters. Instead, voters choose electors, who do the balloting on the date prescribed above. The result is that candidates spend over 90 percent of their time in battleground states, notes Juson....

December 18, 2024 · 2 min · 218 words · Natalie Thompson

Two Epic Games Board Members Resign Amid Justice Department Antitrust Concerns

Two board members ofEpic Gameshave resigned amidJustice Departmentconcerns overantitrustconcerns. Tencent owns a minority interest in Epic and is the parent company to its rival, Riot Games. Epic Games said that the two board members who resigned were Ben Feder and David Wallerstein. The U.S. Department of Justice headquarters building in Washington, DC.J. David Ake/Getty Images We are grateful for their service on Epics Board. Two new independent board members will be nominated by committees of Epics shareholders....

December 18, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Brandy Ramos