Oscars Writer Wins Bet For Conan O’Brien’s Joke About Kendrick Lamar & Drake

A writer for theOscarsmade a bet with one of the shows executive producers and is now $50 richer. just made $50, Highleyposted on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter. wrote the Kendrick Lamar joke and bet our executive producer $50 that it would kill. Conan O’Brien, Kendrick Lamar and DrakeABC / Christopher Polk / Penske Media / Cole Burston / Getty Images just made $50. In the track, Lamar calls Drake a certified pedophile....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Christopher Davidson

Oscars: From Colman Domingo’s Toast To Lap Dogs To Selfies, What TV Cameras Didn’t Catch

During the remaining quarter when the cameras are not rolling, they tend to mingle and have fun. Watch on Deadline Domingo was at the center of multiple behind-the-scenes happenings at the Oscars. This might not topEllen DeGeneres epic selfiefrom the 2014 Oscars but would come close. Colman Domingo at 2025 OscarsGetty Images Best Actress nomineeDemi Moorealso had her award-season staple dog, micro Chihuahua Pilaf, with her in the audience. Former Academy CEO Dawn Hudson is one ofmany in Hollywood who lost their homesin the Palisades Fire....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Taylor Martin

Peter Engel Dies: ‘Saved By The Bell’ Franchise & ‘Last Comic Standing’ Exec Producer Was 88

His family confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide a cause of death. Its final episode aired in primetime. Saved by the Bellbegan life asGood Morning, Miss Bliss,for which Engel recruited Sam Bobrick to co-create. Peter Engel and the ‘Saved by the Bell’ castCourtesy; Everett Collection But then-NBC chief Brandon Tartikoff saw something in the show. He rescued the canceled series, moved it to Saturday mornings and rechristened itSaved by the Bell....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Nicole Young

Pilot Season 2025 Forecast: Drought With A Chance Of Few Orders In Broadcast TV’s New Normal

We havent gotten a single pilot order in 2025 so far. Watch on Deadline ABC alreadyhas picked up a new scripted seriesfor next season, spinoff9-1-1: Nashville. That may be it for the fall but not for the entire 2025-26. I hear the connection will likely order 1-3 pilots in March-April for next midseason. The internet also has the only broadcast pilots so far targeting 2025-26. By current broadcast standards, this is considered a full pilot slate....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 191 words · Katherine David

Rachel Weisz To Star In ‘Vladimir’ Limited Series Ordered By Netflix

We cant wait for our fans to be as obsessed withVladimiras we are. 20th Television, where Small Dog had an overall deal, is the studio. I fell in love with Julias writing from the very first paragraph, Merman co-founder Horgan said. Rachel Weisz, ‘Vladimir’ by Julia May JonasBrigitte Lacombe I feel very lucky and incredibly excited for Merman to bringVladimirto life alongside Small Dog. Horganrevealed her involvementinVladimirback in December. Robin is repped by UTA and Gang Tyre Ramer....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Rebecca Kelley

Rebecca Wisocky, Joe Lanza & Crosby Fitzgerald Join Hulu’s Amanda Knox Limited Series

Watch on Deadline John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei also star. Amanda,created by KJ Steinberg, hails from 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company. Shes also known for her roles on The Sex Lives of College Girls and Devious Maids, among others. Rebecca Wisocky, Joe Lanza and Crosby FitzgeraldSela Shiloni/YellowBelly Photo/Barry Wallace Her film work includesPollock,Hello, My Name is Doris, NetflixsBlonde, andAmsterdam. Shes repped by Main Title Entertainment, BRS / Gage Talent Agency and Vox....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Amanda Smith

Shadowbox Studios Hires Industry Veteran Mike Mosallam As COO & Sets New Leadership Team

EXCLUSIVE:ShadowboxStudios has hired Mike Mosallam as its Chief Operating Officer. Shadowbox is the owner of theShinfield Studiosfacility in the UK and Shadowbox Atlanta. Mosallam becomes its inaugural COO. Mike MosallamShadowbox Mosallam has a wealth of studios experience. He recently led the Studio Strategy and Operations division of Apple TV+, helping it grow its studio footprint. Prior to Apple, he oversaw implementation of the global studio real estate strategy at Netflix....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 135 words · Lisa Schmidt

Sonali Basak To Host ‘Bullish’ Financial Series For Bloomberg

Bloombergis doubling down on its original programming. The company is launching a new financial series,Bullish, hosted by Sonali Basak. The series will offer an insiders glimpse into the world of finance with its titans and rising stars. The six-episode series looks to build on the brands global finance and markets-focused coverage. Each half-hour episode will air on Bloomberg TV, Bloomberg Originals and bloomberg.com. Bullishwill launch in May. Basak is Bloombergs global finance correspondent and anchor....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 85 words · Robert Murray

Sonoma Film Festival Announces 2025 Lineup: World Premiere Of ‘Sweet Störy,’ Centerpiece ‘On Swift Horses,’ Career Achievement Award To Joan Chen

20th Anniversary Screening: Gregg Arakis groundbreakingMysterious Skin. Other highlights include a Spotlight on Italian Cinema and a mini-focus on Films from Scandinavia. Film Veterans Tell All: Come hear film academy members give the ins and outs of the film business. Daisy Edgar-Jones in ‘On Swift Horses’Wavelength Get insider stories from industry veterans about the film world! A must-attend panel for aspiring filmmakers and film lovers alike. Their expertise ensures that SIFF remains a platform for groundbreaking storytelling and artistic innovation....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Alicia Cantrell

Stop The Discovery! New York Times Granted Win In Blake Lively Vs. Justin Baldoni Clash As Dismissal Pondered By Judge

Related Stories Stop The Discovery! The Court intends to address the motion to dismiss promptly after it is fully submitted. The Wayfarer Parties themselves suggest that discovery from the NY Times is unlikely to be voluminous. Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively in “It Ends With Us"Everett The Times does not belong in this dispute, they said in an otherwise pretty pointed filing. Doubt shell be discussing the Baldoni case, but dont doubt everyone will be wanting to ask....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 86 words · Ann Webb

Television Academy Sets 2025 Executive Committee

TheTelevision Academyon Tuesday revealed six appointees named to the Board of Governors Executive Committee in May will return for the 2025 term. They arePaul Buccieri, president and chairman, A+E Networks Group;Dany Garcia, founder, CEO and chairwoman, The Garcia Companies, and co-founder, Seven Bucks Productions;Pearlena Igbokwe, chairman of NBC Entertainment;John Landgraf, chairman, FX;Amy Reisenbach, president, CBS Entertainment; andBrandon Riegg,vice president, nonfiction series, Netflix. They will advise Chair Chris Abrego on the organizations direction and its core initiatives and work with the Television Academys officers and the board of governors to guide the Academy throughout the year....

March 4, 2025 · 2 min · 223 words · Brandon Spencer

Timur Bekmambetov Launches The Black List-Style Platform Screenlifer With ‘Howdy, Neighbor!’ & ‘CRTL’

A list of the best concepts will be published on the projects website. Screenlifer will also offer education in screenlife development, production and post-production techniques and tools. Howdy, Neighbor!comes from former Disney Channel alumni, director Allisyn Snyder and actor-writer Matthew Scott Montgomery. Howdy, Neighbor!Exit Strategy, Watch the Footage Chaz Barsamian produces through Exit Strategy alongside Dylan and Allisyn Snyders banner Watch the Footage. Adam Sidman is also an executive producer for Bazelevs....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Christopher Sullivan

Tracy Morgan To Star In NBC Comedy Pilot From Tina Fey, Robert Carlock & Sam Means In ‘30 Rock’ Reunion

NBChas given a pilot order to an untitled single-camera comedy headlined and executive produced byTracy Morgan. It reunites the former30 Rockstar with the Emmy-winning series co-showrunnersTina Fey&Robert Carlockand writerSam Means. Carlock, Means and Morgan executive produce with Fey, Eric Gurian and David Miner. Tracy Morgan (inset) Tina Fey, Robert Carlock & Sam MeansPaul Mobley/Miller Mobley/Getty Rhys Thomas is director and executive producer on the pilot. The networks two freshman comedy series,St....

March 4, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Paul Rodriguez