Gene Hackman Memorialized By Morgan Freeman In Oscar Tribute: “Rest In Peace, My Friend”

Standing onstage at the Dolby Theatre, Freeman imbued his tribute with sincerity and trademark gravitas. The remarks preceded the ceremonys annualIn Memoriamsegment. And I lost a dear friend. More important than awards, Freeman said, was his connection with global film audiences. Gene always said, I dont think about legacy. I just hope people remember me as someone who tried to do good work,' Freeman said. Rest in peace, my friend.'...

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Damon Robinson

Glenn Padnick Dies: Castle Rock Co-Founder & TV Chief Who Helped Shepherd ‘Seinfeld’ Was 77

And he was the point person as president of Castle Rock Television. His distinctive laugh can be heard in the background in most episodes of the shows. By 1977, Padnick had transitioned to being a full-time television executive. Glenn Padnick, the cast of SeinfeldCourtesy/Everett He was a person of enormous intellect but even more humility. He had a great laugh and he was a great partner. They all say he was the nicest guy in television, which is really saying something in this industry....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 116 words · Michelle Hughes

Halle Berry & Adrien Brody Recreate Iconic Oscars Kiss 22 Years Later

This time, she gothim. The moment has since become iconic and much discussed, especially in the MeToo era. That was not planned. Actor Adrien Brody surprises presenter Halle Berry with a kiss after he won the Oscar for best actor for his work in ‘The Pianist’ in 2003Brian Vander Brug/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images I knew nothing about it, said Berry. I was like, What the f*cks happening right now?...

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 155 words · Denise Simpson

How ‘All American’ & ‘Found’ Showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll Navigates An Uncertain Network TV Landscape

Its September, and her writers-assistant-turned-staff-writer is spearheading his first episode since he joined full time. The truth is, we have very little control over everything. All I could do is make that and trust that somewhere there will be a home for it. ‘All American,’ Nkechi Okoro Carroll and ‘Found’CW/Getty/NBC The break-your-heart-and-put-it-back-together-again throw in of web link dramas that have resonated with multi-generational audiences for decades. Keeping three shows afloat in the same season is quite the task, and it requires a strict schedule....

March 3, 2025 · 2 min · 401 words · Stephen Rogers

Hulu Says Oscars Livestream Glitch Fully Resolved, Thanks Frustrated Viewers For “Hanging In There” – Update

UPDATED with outage resolved.Hulusays it has resolved the tech glitch that marred its livestream of Sundays Academy Awards. The issue is now resolved and impacted users are able to sign on, the Disney-owned streaming service said. There was a technical issue with a login system which we identified and fixed. HuluJakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Thanks so much for hanging in there! We appreciate your patience! ABC has broadcast the awards show since 1976....

March 3, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Jason Barry

Hulu’s Oscars Live Stream Cuts Out Right Before Night’s Final Two Big Awards

Because the Disney-owned services stream ended before the shows telecast on Disney-owned ABC did. We apologize for the experience and will make a full replay of the event available as soon as possible. The issue may lie with the ceremonys length. Getty At 3 hours and 47 minutes, it was long even for the Oscars. Okay so my stream of the Hulu broadcast cut off BEFORE it was finished. We appreciate your patience!...

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Brandon Wilson

Jessica Lange & Jonathan Kent On The Turbulent Road Of Bringing ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ To The Big Screen: “Sometimes The Struggle Is Helpful” — Glasgow Film Festival

Shes the character that has touched me more deeply than any role that Ive ever played, says Lange. Shes written with such beauty and love and truth and intensity that you never complete her. I could keep on playing her for the rest of my life. Long Day’s Journey Into NightBrouhaha Watch on Deadline It happened very organically, Kent tells Deadline. The project soon attached Ed Harris to play James, a celebrated actor but failed property magnate....

March 3, 2025 · 2 min · 331 words · Kimberly Fox

John Oliver Slams Trump Shout-Down Of “Not Thankful” Zelensky As “Awful” Spectacle: “He’s A President In The Middle Of A War, Not A Toddler Opening A Present From Meemaw”

That depends, Oliver said on SundaysLast Week Tonight. Vance jumped in to chastise Zelensky for being disrespectful and not thanking Trump enough. The whole spectacle was awful, Oliver said. John Oliver, host of HBO’s ‘Last Week Tonight’HBO Cant he find anything good to say about him?

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 46 words · Stephanie Sparks

June Squibb Jokes That It’s Really Bill Skarsgård Playing Her At The Oscars: “The Real June Squibb Is At Home With A Book Right Now”

ThelmastarJune Squibbhad a great bit while presenting the Oscar for Makeup and Hair with actressScarlett Johanssonat the 2025 Oscars. Squibb joked that she was really being played by Bill Skarsgard under several layers of makeup. Its Bill Skarsgard, she told Johansson after theJurassic World: Rebirthstar questioned her. The real June Squibb is at home with a book right now. Johansson caught on quickly. Bill Skarsgard, you mean the guy fromNosferatuand the clown inIt?...

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Charles Brown

Lachlan Murdoch On Launch Plans, Subscriber Outlook For New Fox Streaming Platform

Distad had been CEO of Venu Sports, the streaming joint venture of Fox, Disney and Warner Bros. He also called NFL games onTubia huge opportunity after a blockbuster Super Bowl for Fox and the ad-supported streamer. Despite not the best game, we achieved record ratings, 126 million viewers. Fox Corp. headquarters in New YorkErik McGregor/LightRocket via Getty Images Tubi generated about 24 million viewers, and about 15.5 million concurrent views watching the stream....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Tom Bell

Left Bank Pictures Sales Dive 77% After ‘The Crown’s Conclusion, As Producer Enters New Era

EXCLUSIVE:Left Bank Pictureshas posted its first set of earnings since the curtain fell onThe Crown. This was down 77% from 118M the previous year. A day later, the company announcedthe eye-catching hire of BBC content chief Charlotte Mooreas CEO. ‘The Crown’: Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip and Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth IINetflix She will also oversee international creative output at Sony. Deadline revealed last year that staffers at Left Bank pocketed bonusestotaling more than 10M afterThe Crowncame to a close....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Megan Gutierrez

Melania Trump Makes First Solo Appearance Of Husband’s New Term To Push For Bill Addressing Revenge Porn And AI Deepfakes

Social media platforms would be required to remove such images within 48 hours. Thebillmakes it a crime to knowingly publish such non-consensual intimate visual depictions. We must prioritize robust security measures and uphold strict ethical standards to protect individual privacy. Melania TrumpSAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images Rep.Ro Khannawas the only Democrat present. Surely as adults, we can prioritize Americas children ahead of partisan politics. But legislation would have become law last year, as it was included in an end-of-the-year spending bill....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 118 words · Bonnie Henderson

Mikey Madison Almost Speechless Over Oscar Win For ‘Anora’: “This Is Very Surreal”

AnorastarMikey Madisonis a newly minted Oscar winner, taking home the Best Actress Oscar on Sunday. This was her first nomination for an Oscar and her first win. Forgive me, Im nervous, Madison said in her acceptance speech. Team ‘Anora’ accepting the Best Picture Oscar on SundayPhoto by Kevin Winter/Getty Images I grew up in Los Angeles, but Hollywood always felt so far away from me. So to be here standing in this room today is really incredible, she added....

March 3, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Jennifer Valdez