Aisling Bea Says Second Season Of ‘This Way Up’ Was “Tough To Make” — Storyhouse

Shes used to reading scripts but shes not someone who would write at all and I love it. Never ask them to read a draft more than twice youre asking too much of anyone with that. I was really scared of writing a real-life character, because Ive never done that before, he said. Aisling Bea at Storyhouse in Dublin.Simon Lazewwski So, that became the string to my bow and arrow....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 89 words · Monique King

Australia’s ‘Muster Dogs’ Heading To UK; BBC Buys ‘Black Forest Murders’; Beach House Hires Commercial Boss; BAFTA Film Dates 2026; ‘Vegesaurs’ PBS; Cannes Launches Village Innovation – Global Briefs

ABC says it has been a surprise hit. Damon Pattison, who was instrumental in setting upPooch Perfectwith the BBC, is now Creative Director at Ricochet. Nina Kunzendorf leads as Barbara Kramer and Tilman Strau is Thomas Riedle. ‘Muster Dogs’ Beach House Hires Commercial Boss Singapores Beach House Pictures has hired a commercial and marketing boss. Fremantle-owned Beach House runs commercial offerings Beach House Labs and Space Lion Studios. Chan and Little said: Benjamins appointment represents an important evolution in our growth strategy....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 141 words · Peter Bates

Brad Pitt’s Apple ‘F1’ Movie: Everything We Know So Far

What is Brad PittsF1Apple filmabout? Who is in Brad Pitts AppleF1film? How realistic is Apples Brad PittF1film? (L-R) Brad Pitt and Damson Idris at the F1 Grand Prix of Great Britain in July 2023Getty Pitt and Idris will actually drive the cars, according to directorJoseph Kosinski. He and producer Jerry Bruckheimer sat down with Deadline for anexclusive Q+Aahead of the British Grand Prix. They filmed at the iconic Silverstone racetrack in the actual British Grand Prix....

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Michael Ramos

Brooke Shields To Headline Crime Drama Series ‘Allie & Andi’ At Acorn TV

The project reunites Shields and Bernheim who first worked together on NetflixsMother of the Bride. The news was announced Monday during AMC Networks Upfront and Content Showcase in New York. Were thankful to Robin, Brooke and our long-time partners at Dynamic for bringingAllie & Anditogether. Brooke ShieldsTaylor Hill/Getty Images AMC Studios/Acorn TV hold distribution rights in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand. Dynamic Television serve as international distributor....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 78 words · Karen Perry

Cannes Set To Reveal Lineup Thursday With Tom Cruise’s ‘Mission: Impossible’, Jim Jarmusch, Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, Ari Aster, Scarlett Johansson, Bono & More Expected

Cannes remains the Super Bowl for indie film lovers. Its always a nervous waiting game for those connected to Cannes hopefuls. Multiple festival regulars have told us that selectors are later than ever in giving them notice. (L-R) Tom Cruise, Jim Jarmusch, Scarlett Johansson, Richard Linklater and Wes AndersonGetty/Michael Buckner for Deadline The festival has often announced a major movie or two by now, but not this year. The identity ofJuliette Binoches fellow jury members are still also under wraps....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Brian Allen

Clem Burke Dies: Blondie Drummer Was 70

Clem Burke, who as the drummer for the rock bandBlondiewas the groups heartbeat, died Sunday of cancer. His death was announced today by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. Clem Burke onstage with Blondie in 2007Shirlaine Forrest/WireImage Read the statement in full below. Filling out the band roster was keyboardist, backup vocalist and occasional songwriter Jimmy Destri....

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Tony Brennan

Comcast Names Former Apple, Expedia Executive To New Role Of Chief Growth Officer For U.S. Residential Businesses

That includes cable, broadband and wireless services reaching more than 64 million homes and businesses. Most recently, Gieselman served as President, Expedia Brands, leading the groups consumer-facing businesses globally. Previously, he was VP Marketing at Apple, and SVP Marketing at DirecTV. Jon GieselmanCourtesy He will be relocating to Philadelphia from San Francisco.

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 52 words · Todd Rodriguez

Epic Universe: Fans Get A Look Inside Universal Orlando Resort’s Ambitious New Park

Another predicts its going to change the theme park landscape globally its that good. This is a different Universal. The images and videos posted over the weekend seem to bear at least some of that hyperbole out. An animatronic Toothless at How to Train Your Dragon - Isle of BerkUniversal Epic Universe CNN calls theHarry Potter and the Battle at the Ministryride the resorts most ambitious ride to date. The entrance to the grand atrium and the venue itself look magnificent....

April 7, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Tanya James

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Says He’s “Officially Leaving All Doors Open” To Potential Presidential Bid

Hate the thought of being a politician. But sick of this mess. So Im officially leaving all doors open. Stephen A. SmithNoam Galai/Getty Images for SiriusXM Smithrecently signeda five-year, $100 million deal with ESPN. Smiths name has come up in the aftermath of theDemocrats defeat. OnThe Viewlast month, Smith was asked about polls that showed him among the contenders. I make of it that citizens, particularly on the left, are desperate, hesaid....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 84 words · Rachael Davis

Everything We Know About ‘Tron: Ares’ So Far

When willTron: Arescome out in theaters? Tron: Aresis slated for an Oct. 10, 2025 theatrical release date. Watch on Deadline HasTron: Aresgone into production? ‘Tron: Ares’Leah Gallo/Disney The film went into production in January 2024, and it wrapped shooting in May. Who is in the cast ofTron: Ares? Evan Peters will portray villain Julian Dillinger. Who else is behindTron: Ares? Joachim Rnningdirected the threequel film, as Deadline first exclusively reported with the projects early development....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Deanna Williamson

Grammy Winner Janis Ian On Career That Began At Age 14, And Bonds With Janis Joplin, Pete Seeger, Nina Simone & More

Singer-songwriter-musicianJanis Iancelebrates her 74thbirthday today. Who would that be? And I meditated on that question for a few days and the name Janis Ian came into my mind. ‘Janis Ian: Breaking Silence’Greenwich Entertainment And thats how it started. Watch on Deadline She reached out to the artist through Ians website. I left a message saying, Hi, my name is Varda Bar-Kar, she recounted. Janis Ian and director Varda-Bar-Kar on March 28, 2025 in New York CityDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images...

April 7, 2025 · 3 min · 581 words · Shannon Butler

J.K. Rowling Tells John Oliver To “Read The F****** Room” After He Roasted Right-Wing Rage At Trans Athletes

J.K. RowlingandJohn Oliverare facing off again over the issue of transgender athletes. Rowling claimed that Oliver was happy to watch females suffer injury, humiliation and the loss of sporting opportunities. They didnt want to blow up their careers. John Oliver on ‘Last Week Tonight’HBO Taking fashionable anti-womens rights positions was the cost of doing business. But its time to read the f****** room. They didn’t want to blow up their careers....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Lindsay Howard

Jenna Ortega On Why She Dropped Out Of ‘Scream 7’ After Melissa Barrera’s Exit: “It Was All Kind Of Falling Apart”

Jenna Ortegais revealing the real reason she leftScream 7amid the fallout from Melissa Barreras firing from the franchise. It had nothing to do with pay or scheduling, Ortega said in an interview withThe Cut. The Melissa stuff was happening, and it was all kind of falling apart. Jenna Ortega and Melissa BarreraPhilippe Bosse / Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Scream 7is nowmoving forward. OG star Neve Campbell is reprising her role of Sidney Prescott, and Kevin Williamson is directing the slasher....

April 7, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Patricia Rodriguez