TV Writers Hit By Drastic Reduction In Number Of Jobs, Says WGA

Its been a tough couple of years for the television writers community. There have also been a slew ofcancellationsand ending of shows. According to guild data, about 37% fewer WGA-covered episodic TV series aired in the 2023-2024 season. The Writers Guild strike in 2023Mario Tama/Getty Images Writing careers have always been difficult to access and sustain, but the contraction has made it especially challenging. The report was sent to members by the WGA West board of directors and WGA East council....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Jeremy Hooper

WGA West Penalizes 6 Members For Allegedly Breaking Strike Rules, Announces Multiple Disciplinary Appeals

Bush, Drake and Roth are accused of writing during the strike. Drake was expelled for allegedly writing during the strike and failing to cooperate with the Strike Rules Compliance Committee. Deadline previously reported on this matter, when Doyle wascensured last year. Striking SAG-AFTRA & WGA members outside Netflix;’s main LA HQ during 2023 labor actionMichael Buckner/Deadline via Getty Images When I withheld, the Board branded me a scab. Thats not justice its coercion, he added....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Gerald Ramos

‘Harry Potter’ Actor Nick Moran Recovering After Emergency Surgery For “Life-Threatening Condition”

Lets pray he fully recovers and is back to normal soon. Stone added: We did a fantastic podcast together a few months back…. Moran is now recovering at home from the surgery. The actor is best known for his role of Scabior inHarry Potter and the DeathlyHallows. Nick Moran played Scabior in ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows’ in 2010Warner Bros The star grew up on east London and made his first hit film appearance in the 1990 filmBuddys Song....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Cheryl Simmons

‘Mythic Quest’ Canceled By Apple After 4 Seasons; Final Episode To Be Updated “So We Could Say Goodbye, Instead Of Just Game Over,” Creators Say

Apple TV+sMythic Questhas come to an end. The streamer has opted not to renew the gaming workplace comedy series for a fifth season. The decision comes days after the Season 4 finale dropped March 26. ‘Mythic Quest’Apple TV+ The updated episode will be made available next week. But after four incredible seasons,Mythic Questis coming to a close. To all our fans, thank you for playing with us. To our partners at Apple, thank you for believing in the vision from the very beginning....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Anthony Smith

‘Real Time’: Bill Maher Praises “Gracious & Measured” Trump After White House Dinner: “Not As F—ed Up As I Thought”

I have no power, Im a fing comedian, and hes the most powerful leader in the world. Thats just how it went down, make of it what you will. Im just reporting exactly what I saw over two and a half hours, he noted. Bill Maher recounts his dinner with Donald Trump and Kid Rock.Max I went into the mine, and thats whats down there. A crazy person doesnt live in the White House....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 138 words · Kristen Johnson

‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Eyes ‘Late Late Show’ Producer James Longman As Showrunner

A deal is not yet done and Universal Television Alternative Studio declined to comment. People familiar with the situation said Longman is already sounding out writers and cast. His time in Hollywood will likely helpSNL UKbook high-profile guest hosts. Daniel Craig hosts ‘‘Saturday Night Live’ in 2020Getty Aplins other credits include Amazon Prime VideosBackstage With Katherine Ryan. Comcast-owned Skyannounced theSNLremake on Thursday, with Michaels Broadway Video and Universal Television Alternative Studio producing....

April 12, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Chelsea Ballard

‘Stamped From The Beginning’s Roger Ross Williams Earns Impact Award From Miami Film Festival

And especially documentary is under assault. We dont even see impact documentaries anymore. We see them at festivals, but theyre not being sold. Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams (left) is presented with the Impact Award from the Miami Film Festival by MFF executive director James Woolley.Miami Film Festival The buyers arent really interested in impact documentaries anymore. A hypothetical for another day). Throughout history, especially for Black Americans, we have always fought....

April 12, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Kimberly Thompson

‘The Last of Us’ Season 1 Recap: What To Remember Ahead Of Season 2

The Last of Usreturns to HBO and Max Sunday for aseven-episode second seasonbased on the videogame. With Season 1s debut in January 2023, the two-year plus gap between installments might leave some details fuzzy. Related Stories The Last Of Us Season 2 Cast: Whos Who? Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie Williams (Bella Ramsey) in ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1Max Outbreak Day, as the apocalypse was referred to later, is the main subject of Episode 1....

April 12, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Brenda Peck

‘Yellowjackets’ Creators Talk Shauna’s “Clear Realization” In Season 3 Finale & Potential Rescue: “Not Out Of The Woods Yet”

Did Natalie reach help? Where did Jeff and Callie go? Does Shauna have a soul? Sophie Thatcher as Teen Natalie in the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 finale episode ‘Full Circle’Paramount+ with Showtime I think that its liberating for her in a certain way. Just to clarify, not to say that were gonna get there very soon, noted Nickerson. DEADLINE:One thing that was exciting about the finale was that Pit Girl is revealed finally....

April 12, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Daniel Patel

‘Yellowjackets’ Star Ashley Sutton Recalls Finale Scene That Made Her “Start Sobbing” & “Beautiful” Tribute To Edwin

Hannah is smart, said Sutton. Shes playing the game. She doesnt want to stay out here. Ashley Sutton as Hannah in the ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 finale episode ‘Full Circle’Darko Sikman/Paramount+ with Showtime Shes just trying to make it another day. DEADLINE:Tell me about first auditioning and joining the cast. I just connected with Hannah so much. Ashley Sutton as Hannah in ‘Yellowjackets’ (Kailey Schwerman/Paramount+ with Showtime) And I was like, Yes, I do....

April 12, 2025 · 3 min · 470 words · Heidi Carter

20th South East European Film Festival Reveals Lineup: Oscar Nominees, Sundance Prize Winners, And One ‘Nasty’ Documentary

The South East European Film Festival in Los Angeles has released its programming lineup ahead of the events 20thanniversary. Unkovskis film spins the tale of a young shepherd boys love of music and his first experience with love. SEEfest was founded in 2006 byVera Mijojlic, long-time film critic and cultural entrepreneur. SEEfest The films in competition come from 20 countries of South and Eastern Europe. ‘DJ Ahmet’SEEfest

April 11, 2025 · 1 min · 67 words · Ashley Macias

A Full Timeline Of Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s ‘It Ends With Us’ Feud In Court, Online & In The Media

Dec. 21 Consequences for Baldoni WMEswiftly dropped Baldonifollowing the bombshell accusations. Baldonis lawyer Bryan Freedman called the allegations completely false. Plankposted on Instagramabout her departure, but she did not name Baldoni or mention the allegations against him. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in ‘It Ends with Us’Sony Nathanwas hired by Baldonifollowing the films arrival in theaters. Lively then officially sued Baldoni and his PR team on the last day of 2024 forunspecified damages....

April 11, 2025 · 2 min · 372 words · Tammy Miller

Angel Studios On ‘The King Of Kings’ Appeal As Jesus Story With Charles Dickens & Starry Cast Eyes Top Animated Faith-Based Debut – Specialty Preview

Deadline asks distribution chief Brandon Purdie about the response from audiences and theaters. TheMinecraft-fueled box officeis looking much brighter after that grim first quarter. Were excited, Purdie said as the filmeyes a possible No. ‘The King of Kings’Angel Studios/Everett Collection 2 spotat a domestic box office that surged into action last week. It had so much cultural intensity around it, and films do not have that very often. We feel confidentKing of Kingsis going to chart its own course and do very well for us....

April 11, 2025 · 3 min · 458 words · Steven Taylor