Donald Trump Nominates L. Brent Bozell III To Lead U.S. Agency For Global Media

L.Brent BozellIII, founder of the conservative watchdog group Media Research Center, isDonald Trumps choice to lead theU.S. Agency for Global Media, the agency that oversees U.S. broadcast entities likeVoice of Americaand Radio Free Europe. Brent will bring some much needed change to the U.S. Agency for Global Media. Brent BozellKris Connor/Getty Images Watch on Deadline The CEO position requires Senate confirmation. He would succeed Amanda Bennett, who resigned this week.

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 70 words · Jennifer Dennis

D’Arcy Carden & Will Forte Break Out The Spray Tan In First Look At ‘Sunny Nights’, The Berlin-Bound Australian Comedy Drama

It is an original for Australian streamerStan. Miraculously, they both said yes, which inspired me to direct all eight episodes. The duo set up a spray tan business in Sydney. D’Arcy Carden and Will Forte in ‘Sunny Nights’ for StanLisa Tomasetti, Jungle, Stan, Cineflix Rights Colin From Accountsco-creator and starPatrick Brammallalso shows up, making a special appearance. The dark comedy drama has been selected for Berlinales Series Market Selects.

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 69 words · Stephen Watson

Fernanda Torres Lands Brazil’s First Acting Oscar Nomination Since Her Mother’s 1999 Nod

Torres is only the second Brazilian actress to receive an Oscar nomination. She ended up winning that award too. Watch on Deadline Im Still Herelanded three overall nominations this morning. Fernanda Torres at the Deadline Contenders Film: Los Angeles held at the Directors Guild of America on November 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Getty Images The other two were in Best Picture and International Feature. In other parental-related Oscar news, Isabella Rossellini landed her first Oscar nomination in Best Supporting Actress forConclave....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Jennifer Hernandez

Former ABC Exec Tiffany Faigus & Ex-MSNBC VP Amanda Spain Join Jeff Zucker-Backed EverWonder Studio

Faigus has been named EVP and Executive Producer of the company. Prior to ABC, she was at CAA. She is based in LA. Tiffany Faigus & Amanda SpainEverWonder Studio Amanda Spain has been named Head of Documentary. She will oversee all documentaries and documentary series. She is based in Los Angeles. Elsewhere, Brian Turner joins from Mass Appeal as Executive Prodcuer working across EverWonders slate. He was previously VP, Production at Mass Appeal, where he oversaw its film and television division....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Michelle Smith

Fox Renews ‘The 1% Club’ For Season 2 As Amazon Steps Back; Joel McHale Set As Host

The 1% Clubhas been renewed for a second season atFox, with Amazon taking a step back. The game show premiered on Prime Video in 2024, with Fox as a broadcast partner. The 1% Clubis an international format produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions and Magnum Media. Joel McHale is set to host ‘The 1% Club’ at FoxMichael Tullberg/Getty Images; Fox The game show features 100 contestants competing for the chance to win up to $100,000....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 95 words · Mark Smith

How To Watch Rachel Sennot And Bowen Yang Present The 2025 Oscar Nominations Online

The 97thOscarsnominations will be presented Thursday, January 23 live from the Academys Samuel Goldwyn Theater byBowen YangandRachel Sennott. Watch on Deadline Are the 2025 Oscar nominations streaming? When are the 2025 Oscars? An Oscar statue at the 2024 Oscars red carpetPedro Ugarte/AFP The ceremony is set to take place March 2. Who is hosting the 2025 Oscars? Conan OBrienwas announced in Novemberas the host who will steer the 97thAcademy Awards ceremony....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Judy Hart

Hughes Fire: Residents Begin To Return Home As Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Blaze North Of L.A. – Updated

See map below for remaining Evacuation Orders (in red) and Evacuation Warnings (in yellow). Residents were urged to wear N-95 masks, limit outdoor activities and keep their windows and doors closed. Watch on Deadline As of Thursday morning, the fire was mapped at 10,176 acres. Firefighters battle the Hughes Fire in Castaic north of Los AngelesAPU GOMES/AFP via Getty Images Also impacted was CBSS.W.A.T., which films in nearby Santa Clarita....

January 23, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Micheal Pearson

International Disruptors: Writer-Director Rich Peppiatt Talks Bringing Politically Charged Irish-Language Biopic ‘Kneecap’ To Life, Taking Risks & Next Steps

The film has notched up six BAFTA nominations and won seven BIFAs. He tells us about the challenges of putting that feature together and maps out whats next. Would the results have been different? Rich Peppiatt, “Kneecap"Michael Buckner for Deadline/IFTA I think I would find it really difficult to live with. Fortunately, it paid off. Its backed by Northern Ireland Screen, Screen Ireland and the BFI while AC Independent and Charades repped sales....

January 23, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Francisco Glover

James Gunn Shares First Look Of Milly Alcock As ‘Supergirl’s Kara Zor-El As Filming Begins: “Thrilled To See Cameras Roll”

DC Studiosco-headJames Gunnis celebrating the beginning of filming ofSupergirl, which starsMilly Alcockin the title role. Ana Nogueira adapted the comic book for the big screen. She draws Supergirl into the conflict. Milly Alcock as ‘Supergirl’X / jamesgunn House of the Dragonstar Alcock is set to play the superhero;Gunn says she was his first pick. In case you missed this exciting news yesterday.

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 62 words · Rachel Klein

James Mangold “Thrilled” At ‘A Complete Unknown’ Oscar Nominations; Says Awards Process Is Needed To Support Movies That “Aren’t Just Bubblegum Films”

On Thursday morning, James Mangold was celebrating eight Oscar nominations for his filmA Complete Unknown. We were evacuated a couple weeks ago, he said. Our house is fine, but we have been without power and even gas for extended periods. Director James Mangold and Timothée Chalamet on the set of ‘A Complete Unknown’Macall Polay/Searchlight Pictures He had spent the early morning texting with his cast and was thrilled at the announcement, he said....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 170 words · Christine Archer

L.A. Fires: Sepulveda Fire Breaks Out Near Bel-Air Before Crews Get The Upper Hand On It

The blaze spread to 20 acres and prompted an evacuation warning before firefighters got the upper hand on it. All forward progress was stopped and the Evacuation Warning lifted by 2 a.m. Thursday. See map of the evacuation warning zone below. A view of the Sepulveda Fire as it burns near the 405 freewayPG/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images It was later reopened. Firefighting aircraft were drawing water from the nearby Stone Canyon Reservoir....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Marie Walker

Majority Stake In Las Vegas Firm Base Entertainment Acquired By Longtime CEO Mark Maluso From Parent LiveCo

Base develops, creates, promotes and manages live entertainment productions in Las Vegas and elsewhere. Its roster includesCriss Angel Mindfreakat Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino andMagic Mike Live Las Vegasat Sahara Las Vegas. Related Stories Warner Bros. Las VegasGeorge Rose/Getty Images Team With Howard Hughes For Summerlin Studios In Vegas Financial terms were not disclosed. There was no frustration between parties leading up to the deal, Maluso told Deadline in an interview....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Victor Lang

Mason Gooding Teases ‘Scream 7’ Return & Calls Neve Campbell The “Godmother Of The Genre”

Mason Goodingis returning to theScreamuniverse and praised Neve Campbell as the godmother of the genre. I check in with her all the time. Ultimately, I owe to her how lovely she is and how encompassing it is. Mason Gooding returns to ‘Scream 7’Philippe Bosse / Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Goodings Chad Meeks-Martin was introduced in 2022sScream V, the fraternal twin of Savoy Browns Mindy. Chad and his sister survive Ghostfaces attacks and will continue to be part of the franchise withScream VII....

January 23, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Angela Garrett