Bell Media Acquires Majority Stake In Sphere Abacus: Distribution Move Comes Alongside ‘Northern Lights’ Programming Push

Bell Mediahas bought a majority stake in distributor Sphere Abacus. That paved the way for the creation of Sphere Abacus. The sales business will keep the Sphere Abacus branding in the wake of the Bell Media agreement. Sean Cohan (inset) Clockwise Top L-R: ‘Late Bloomer,’ Elliot Page, ‘Sort Of’ and ‘Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby’Bell Media Bell Media owns the CTV broadcast net, numerous cable channels, and streaming serviceCrave. Canadais a favored international hotspot for production given its locations, skilled crews, talent and incentives for producers....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Lori Juarez

Ben Affleck Opens Up About Playing Batman On ‘Justice League’: “What I Was Bringing To Work Every Day Was A Lot Of Unhappiness”

But it wasnt all bad. And it was something we really went for in the first movie, the actorrecently toldGQ. Watch on Deadline I certainly wouldnt want to replicate an experience like that, he said. Ben Affleck in ‘Justice League,’ 2017Warner Bros. Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection A lot of it was misalignment of agendas, understandings, expectations. I had my own failings, significant failings, in that process and at that time. Among those failings was a burgeoning drinking habit....

March 26, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · Stanley Gaines

Ben Affleck Proud Of His Infamous ‘Armageddon’ DVD Commentary,” Shocked” No One Stopped Him

Ben Affleckholds forth on the highs and lows of his career in a lengthy new interview. Among the lowsis shootingJustice League, to which he admits he didnt bring his best self. Among the highs is his Internet-famous DVD commentary for theMichael Bay-directedArmageddon. Ben Affleck in ‘Armageddon’, 1998Everett I believe that may beat leasttop five all-time DVD commentaries, Affleck tells GQ. By the way, nobody said anything to me. And I was kind of shocked and appalled that I went on there and started being like…....

March 26, 2025 · 2 min · 293 words · Gregory Kirby

Bozoma Saint John “Disappointed” In Garcelle Beauvais For Quitting ‘RHOBH’: “I Don’t Think It’s A High Note”

Bozoma Saint Johnis weighing in onGarcelle Beauvais departure fromThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsafter five seasons. Much to Cohens surprise, Bozoma and Erika remained mum as silence reigned on the precious airtime. You have no thoughts on it? Garcelle Beauvais and Bozoma Saint JohnBravo Watch on Deadline Cohen was visibly shocked at Bozoma and Erikas non-answer to Garcelles exit announcement. Erika then looked at the camera with an inside joke saying, Wont he do it?...

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Lisa Grimes

Breaking Baz: Gemma Arterton Arms Herself To Thwart A Russian Mole In Timely ITV Adaptation Of Tom Bradby Thriller ‘Secret Service’

She also starred with James Norton in Netflix spy dramaRogue Agent. Arterton stresses that shes not knocking Bond movies. We love them because theyre a heightened idea of what its like to be a spy, she says. Gemma ArtertonGetty Conversely, she says, What I love about thisSecret Servicestory is, itsnotJames Bond. Shes very competent at work and then shes completely a mess when she goes home. This is what its really like to be a field agent....

March 26, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Matthew King

California Lawmakers Call On Experts To Help Weigh Newsom’s Expanded Film & TV Tax Credit Proposal: “A Serious Fiscal Matter”

So its a serious fiscal matter for us to be taking a look at. There also are other credit-increase proposals for areas of economic opportunity within the state. People want to stay here, work here and live here. Hollywood signMario Tama/Getty Images It isnt an accident that California is the birthplace for this creative industry. Our culture of acceptance and openness has long fostered innovation and the freedom of expression....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Emily Steele

Canadian Born Pamela Anderson Gives Shoutout To Universal Healthcare After Father’s Cancer Scare

She thanked a blessed and generous Canadian health care system. (U.S.-Canada relations are at a low due to Trump administration tariffs.) Now, I am looking forward to my next projects fearlessly. Pamela Anderson in ‘The Last Showgirl’Roadside Attractions I have nothing to lose. I am grateful I have been given this chance. To feel what its like to be rooted for is a nice feeling, she added. But then its time to press on....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Rebecca Mccoy

Daisy Edgar-Jones On Being Top Billed Over Male Co-Stars Glen Powell, Sebastian Stan & Paul Mescal: “They Are So Generous”

Edgar-Jones has had many A-list male co-stars likeGlen PowellonTwisters,Sebastian StanonFresh, andPaul MescalonNormal People. I have worked with basically all of the internets boyfriends, she said in an interview withElle. And Im lucky that every actor Ive worked with has been incredibly supportive of me being the lead. Daisy Edgar-Jones with Sebastian Stan, Glen Powell and Paul MescalAmy Sussman / Presley Ann / Rachel Murray / Getty Images Glen, Sebastian, Paul, all of them....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Melissa Wall MD

Disney+ Series ‘Rivals’ Scoops Royal Television Society Awards; ‘Industry’ Named Best Drama

A multi-layered drama that was supremely well executed. A masterpiece of assured, high calibre television. Presenter WINNER Liz Carr Better Off Dead? Danny Dyer in Disney+ series ‘Rivals’Disney+ It was innovative, inspirational and extraordinary. A performance that stays with the viewer for a long time. But you also wrote the whole damn thing and it feels like the work of really funny friends. And its an education in acceptance, kindness, loyalty, and the importance of Indian takeaways....

March 26, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Pamela Garcia

Duke’s Malibu Lays Off 126 Employees After Mudslide

The reason for the workforce reduction was listed as Closure Permanent. Not so, according to a notice posted late yesterday on the restaurants social media channels. However, we anticipate reopening this summer once we complete the cleanup and repairs. Duke’s Malibu restaurant We look forward to hiring back our employees and welcoming guests back in a few months. We cant wait to see you then! Dukes has been closed since January 7, according to General Manager Jimmy Chavez....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Robert Watson

European Broadcasting Boss Delphine Ernotte Cunci On AI, Streamers & The Fight For Independent Media

TheEBUis an alliance of Europes pubcasters. It also gathers its membership to chew over everything from tech and AI to funding questions. Deadline managed to get some time in Ernotte Cuncis diary for an exclusive interview. Delphine Ernotte CunciEBU Ernotte Cunci:Our role is the most important in times of crisis. I think our mission is to stand by our communities, our people. Today, we have a strong link with our audience....

March 26, 2025 · 4 min · 690 words · Anthony Decker

Eva Longoria Developing Jennine Capó Crucet’s Novel ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’ For TV At AMC

We understand the TV series will follow the novels storyline quite closely. Oliver Stone, as the screenwriter of the Miami-set feature, is credited for writing the line. In addition toSay Hello to My Little Friend, Hyphenate Media Group is developingConfessions on the 7:45at Hulu. Eva Longoria, ‘Say Hello To My Little Friend’ by Jennine Capo CrucetCarlos Eric Lopez/Carolyn de Berry

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Michael Phillips

Everything We Know About Paramount’s ‘Regretting You’ Adaptation So Far

Colleen Hoovers next book to hit the big screen isRegretting You. Mason Thames (How To Train Your Dragon) willstar as Miller. Deadline first reported the next two castings, those ofWilla Fitzgeraldand, a few days later,Scott Eastwood. L-R: Josh Boone, Colleen Hoover’s ‘Regretting You’ and Allison WilliamsGetty Images Who else is behind the film adaptation ofRegretting You? The Fault in Our Starsdirector Josh Boone will direct the film from a script written byAfters Susan McMartin....

March 26, 2025 · 1 min · 144 words · Rita Ortega