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Ryan Reynolds & His Maximum Effort Banner Ink First-Look Deal With 20th Television

EXCLUSIVE:Ryan Reynoldsis solidifying his Disney ties with a first-look deal at20th Televisionfor hisMaximum EffortProductions. Just a couple of weeks later, Reynolds appeared in ABCsWonderful World of DisneytelefilmTourist Trap. They are now all part of Disney where Reynolds recently starred in, produced and co-wrote blockbusterDeadpool & Wolverine. Ryan ReynoldsGuy Aroch His major Disney credits also include the hit 2009 hit romcomThe Proposal. It would mark his first major TV role sinceTwo Guys and a Girl....

Shonda Rhimes On The ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ & ‘Scandal’ Spinoffs That Never Materialized: “We Thought About A Lot Of Things”

Shonda Rhimeshas produced some of the most successful television series, likeGreys Anatomy,Scandal,andBridgerton. Greys Anatomyyielded two spinoffs with 2007sPrivate Practiceand 2018sStation 19, which were equally successful. Rhimes most recent spinoff wasQueen Charlotte, a prequel to NetflixsBridgerton. Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’; Joe Morton as Rowan Pope in ‘Scandal’Mike Rosenthal / ABC / Bob D’Amico / Disney General Entertainment Content / Getty Images OnGreys, there were a bunch, Rhimes toldEntertainment Weekly....

Simon Pegg Film ‘Angels In The Asylum’ Halts Shoot Indefinitely After Funding “Crisis” Leaves Crew, Producers & Suppliers Out Of Pocket

A portion of cast pay was ringfenced in an escrow account under Equity union agreements. Those who have worked on the film talk animatedly about the strength of the script and rushes. The reasons for the financial strife are disputed. Simon Pegg stars in ‘Angels In The Asylum’Getty The position of Sorrenti and Greenwood is that funding under an arrangement with distributorParkland Pictureshas not materialized. The film was repped by Parkland at EFM, perScreen International....

Stephen Colbert Praises Taylor Tomlinson & CBS Execs As ‘After Midnight’ Comes To An End

Earlier today, it emerged thatAfter Midnight, hosted byTaylor Tomlinson,would be ending after two seasons. He called Tomlinson, who wants to return to stand-up comedy touring, incredibly funny. There should be so proud of the work they did. Stephen Colbert and Taylor TomlinsonKevin Winter/Getty Images After Midnightis produced by CBS Studios, Stephen Colberts Spartina Industries and Funny Or Die.

Tyler Perry Launches The Dream Collective Short Film Program For Aspiring Filmmakers

Applications open on April 17. Thats why today, Im honored and excited to introduce theTyler Perry Studios Dream Collective, said Perry. In a word, this is about access. Tyler PerryPresley Ann/Getty Images for Netflix Breaking into the industry can be toughbelieve me. The Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective is my dream of opening the door for the next generation of artists. Film schools are expensive. If youre not directly connected in some way, its easy to feel shut out....

Viral YouTube Dating Series ‘Pop The Balloon’ Lands Live Netflix Order, Yvonne Orji To Host

Pop The Balloonis a viral dating series that has beensent up onSaturday Night Live. The Arlette Amuli-created series, which began on YouTube, will now get its own liveNetflixversion. In the dating experiment, singles test their chemistry while trying to keep their balloon intact. Pop The BalloonArlette Amuli/YouTube The Netflix version will be hosted byInsecurestar Yvonne Orji. It is produced by Sony Pictures TelevisionsSharp Entertainment, which is behind TLCs hit franchise90 Day Fiance....

Willa Fitzgerald Sets Walden Media’s Cold War Thriller ‘Billion Dollar Spy’ Opposite Russell Crowe & Harry Lawtey

Fitzgerald will play Mae Lenihan, wife of CIA agent Tom Lenihan (Lawtey). In an era when resistance and bravery are more relevant than ever, his story resonates deeply today. BAFTA Award-winner Amma Asante (Belle, A Way of Life, A United Kingdom) is directing. Josh Wool Jane Hooks will serve as an EP. Pioneer Stillking Films Ildiko Kemeny, David Minkowski, and Ferenc Szale will serve as co-producers. Hanway Films is handling international sales....

‘Abbott Elementary’: Janelle James Unpacks Ava’s Firing & Whether Her Days As A Principal Are Over For Good

This post contains details from Wednesdays episode ofAbbott Elementary. The teachers, meanwhile, seem desperate to find a way to get her rehired. DEADLINE: When did you find out about Ava getting fired, and how did you feel about it? Abbott Elementary And she said yes. I know it wouldnt be just for the shock value of it. I knew it would be done well, and so I was excited for the twist....

‘An Optimist’s Guide To The Planet With Nikolaj Coster-Waldau’ Lands Season 2; Cream Productions, Wildfire Television & Ill Kippers Aps Producing For Bloomberg

EXCLUSIVE:Nikolaj Coster-Waldaus getting back into optimistic mood. Bloomberghas ordered a second season ofAn Optimists Guide to the Planet with Nikolaj Coster-Waldau. Each ep will run on the Bloomberg TV channel, Bloomberg Originals and Bloomberg.com. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau in ‘An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet’Bloomberg/Cream Productions Coster-Waldau is best known as Jaime Lannister inGame of Thrones, for which he received two Emmy nominations. In 2019, Coster-Waldau launched Ill Kippers Aps with writer Joe Derrick....

‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Stunt Clocks 275M Views, Marvel Livestream All-Time Record; “There’s Always Room For More” Cast Says Marvel

The livestream began yesterday at 8AM PST and lasted for 5 hours and 27 minutes. After 24 hours, the official Marvel YouTube livestream was at #2 on trending. Also cast members from this summers kickoffThunderbolts*, i.e. Robert Downey Jr.Marvel But get this…everyone that was announced…there may be more. Chris Evans, you around? Responded Marvel Studios handle, Theres always room for more… Avengers: Doomsdayhits theaters May 1, 2026.

‘Final Destination Bloodlines’ With 178M+ Global Views Is 2nd Most Watched Horror Trailer Of All-Time

The slasher horror franchise installment hits multiplexes on May 16. The trailer forFinal Destination Bloodlineswas released simultaneously in 65 markets including 44 unique language versions under embargo. Biggest opening for aFinal Destinationmovie goes to the fourth title in 2009The Final Destinationwhich opened to $27.4M stateside. Brec Bassinger in ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’Warner Bros. The project is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick. Producers are Craig Perry, Sheila Hanahan Taylor, Jon Watts, Dianne McGunigle and Toby Emmerich....

‘Good American Family’ Co-Showrunner Explains How Episode 3 Leaves “Bread Crumbs” For An Unexpected Ending To Natalia Grace Series

This post contains details from the first three episodes ofHulusGood American Family. But, as co-showrunner Sarah Sutherland warns, no one should jump to conclusions just yet. DEADLINE: What interested you about Episode 3, specifically, that made you want to write it yourself? Good American FamilyDisney/Ser Baffo SARAH SUTHERLAND:I love this episode. The big theme of this episode is about how terrible the unknowable is. How did you tread into all of those different perspectives to form a full picture of the situation?...

‘Hot Bench’ Brings In New Judge & Bailiff For Season 12; Daniel Mentzer Succeeds Judge Michael Corriero

Corriero had been on the show for nine seasons. Returning Judges Tewolde and Juarez have been on the show since Season 9. He led 90 trials, including 32 homicide cases. Daniel MentzerCBS Media Ventures Mentzer holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara, SUNY Buffalo Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation from William and Mary. Hot Benchis the #1 syndicated court show in original production, averaging nearly 2 million daily viewers.