Erika Alexander Joins NBC’s Tracy Morgan Comedy Pilot

Alexander will play Monica, Reggies (Morgan) childhood sweetheart from Brooklyn. She co-parents with him and still is his agent and business manager, even though they divorced years ago. Rhys Thomas is the director and executive producer of the pilot. Erika AlexanderErika Alexander SAG and Independent Spirit Award-nominated Alexander next co-stars in the newest season of Apple TV+sInvasion. On film, she starred in Cord Jeffersons award-season sweetheartAmerican Fiction. In 2023, Alexander co-starred in the acclaimed filmEarth Mama....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 98 words · Rhonda Jackson

Everything We Know About ‘Freakier Friday’ So Far

When willFreaky Friday 2come out? Watch on Deadline The film isslated to releaseAugust 8, 2025. Is there a trailer forFreakier Friday? Jamie Lee Curtis and Linday Lohan on set of ‘Freaky Friday 2’disneystudios/Instagram Yes, thefirst-look trailerfor the sequel film arrived in early March 2025 ahead of its theatrical release. Chad Michael Murray also makes his glorious return in the role of Jake at theend of the clip. HasFreaky Friday 2gone into production?...

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Richard Johnson

Filmmaker Lauren Greenfield On ‘Social Studies,’ Receiving Career Tribute, And Arrest Of Ex-Philippines Pres. Rodrigo Duterte – Thessaloniki Int’l Documentary Festival

Award-winning filmmakerLauren Greenfieldis pulling something like quadruple duty at theThessaloniki International Documentary Festivalin Greece. Its a huge honor… Im really thrilled to get to be here. Its crazy, the relevance, Greenfield says. Filmmaker Lauren GreenfieldTiDF Queen of Versailles there are a lot of similarities between Trump and David Siegel. No Greenfield film is more timely than her 2018 documentaryThe Kingmaker, which also screened at Thessaloniki. It documents former Philippines First Lady Imelda Marcos and her attempt to re-establish the Marcos political dynasty....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Frances Giles

Fox News’ Benjamin Hall On Ukraine’s Desire For Peace, His Resilience In Recovery And How His Trauma Made Him A Better Reporter: Deadline Q&A

But also said that they dont play a big part in my life. Deadline spoke this week with Hall about how his experience has changed his reporting and career. Everyones looking for peace. (L-R) Benjamin Hall meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for an interview in 2023Fox News Everyones looking for a ceasefire. The real negotiations have yet to happen, Hall said. So I think weve entered the period where they will be discussing the long-term security guarantees, etc....

March 14, 2025 · 4 min · 805 words · Kevin Clarke

Front Row Secures MENA Rights For Oscar-Winning Documentary ‘No Other Land’

Israeli settlers have continued to attack the area since the films Oscar win on March 2. Abraham subsequently received death threats and was accused of antisemitism. The filmmakers instead opted for a self-distribution in partnership with Cinetic Media, which facilitated theatrical bookings. Basel Adra in ‘No Other Land’Yabaya Media Front Row is no stranger to handling challenging films. Other recent releases on its slate includeThe Substance,The Apprentice,Emilia Perez, andThe Bibi Files....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Keith Olsen

How Horror Is Finding Its Place In Awards Season & What’s New For 2025

Notably, the Oscars recognized four films within the genre, signaling a growing appreciation for horrors artistic merit. Related Stories Movie Awards Season 2025: Whos Coming Back For More? Watch on Deadline In 2024, the genre achieved unprecedented awards-season recognition. (Clockwise from top left) ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2,’ ‘Ash,’ ‘Hunting Matthew Nichols,’ ‘Dracula: A Love Tale,’ ‘The Shrouds,’ ‘Frankenstein,’ ‘Sinners,’ ‘The Bride!’ and ‘28 Years Later’CourtesyUniversal/RLJE Films & Shudder/Netflix/Janus Films/LBP/Warner Bros...

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · David Lowe

International Insider: Book To Screen; ‘Ne Zha 2’ Breaks Records; New Italian TV Market

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here delivering your weekly bulletin. And if youre not signed up,then do so here. Soon coming to a screen near you? London Book FairJohn Keeble/Getty Images Let that sink in. Its only the sixth title to do so in history. The story behind the film is unusual but there are several noteworthy factors contributing to its success. Getty Images Firstly, the film is a sequel....

March 14, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Rhonda Shelton

Jason Ritter Joins ‘Lanterns’ DC Series At HBO

Jason Ritteris set for a key recurring role inLanterns,HBOs drama series based on the Green LanternDCcomic. He joins leads Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre and series regular Kelly MacDonald. Ritter will play Billy Macon, a good-looking charmer who does his fathers (Garret Dillahunt) bidding. Jason RitterHBO Capitalizing on his familys reputation, he clings to his small-town ego and has everything to lose. Watch on Deadline Cast also includes Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Joshua Rogers

JD Vance Booed As He Attends Kennedy Center Performance

Vance can be seen smiling and waving as the audience continued their jeers. Trump also ousted Joe Bidens appointees to the board of the institution. Related Stories Donald Trump Removes Doug Emhoff And Other Joe Biden Appointees From U.S. That includes the producers ofHamilton, which dropped plans for a 2026 run of the show. JD Vance and Donald TrumpRoberto Schmidt / Jim Watson / AFP / Getty Images Watch on Deadline Grenell commented on the video of the booing of Vance....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 108 words · Mr. Lee Nguyen PhD

JD Vance Booed As He Takes His Seat At The Kennedy Center

As Trumps Vice PresidentJD Vancewalked to his seat in the balcony, a chorus of boos began. The boos then spread more broadly across the venue. That includes the producers ofHamilton, whichdropped plans for a 2026 runof the show. Vice President JD VanceAndrew Harnik/Getty Images Shonda Rhimesresigned from the institutions board, and Issa Raecanceled a showscheduled for the venue. Meanwhile, Trump hasfaced backlash from supportersafter the Kennedy Centercanceled the touring childrens musicalFinn....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 176 words · Janice Johnson

Jenna Ortega & Taylor Russell In Talks To Lead & Produce ‘Single White Female’ Remake

Theres no word on who might direct the remake, which was first reported on inThe Insneider. We understand the film is in the very early stages of development. Russell and Ortega will also produce the film. The originalSingle White Femalewas directed by Barbet Schroeder and starred Jennifer Jason Leigh and Bridget Fonda. Sonys Columbia Pictures distributed the original, which grossed $48 million domestically. In 2005, a direct-to-video sequel titledSingle White Female 2: The Psychowas released....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Cameron Burns

Jesse L. Kearney Jr. Dies: Playwright And Strong Advocate For Black Opportunities In Theater Was 49

His death was announced by his wife Jacquelyn Bell Kearney, co-founder of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition. Jesses light grows stronger every day. As the Content Acquisition and Development Manager at Audible, Inc., he championed diverse voices in audio storytelling. Jesse L. Kearney, Jr.Courtesy of the Kearney family His support for the mission has inspired monumental events and paved the way for mentees to come.

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 64 words · Shannon Smith

Kate Rorick To Serve As Showrunner For Mandalay Television’s Adaptation Of Raven Kennedy’s Fantasy Novels

Rorick has previously served as showrunner ofLeverage: Redemption,the Freevee revival of the TNT action crime series. She has also written on series including TNTsThe Librariansand Freeforms Marvel seriesCloak & Dagger. They have been a viral hit on Instagrams Book Club and BookTok. Raven Kennedy The story follows Auren, a twenty-five year old woman, who has been gold-touched by King Midas. Her skin, her hair everything is gold except for the whites of her eyes and her teeth....

March 14, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Rachel Cruz