‘Descendants 5’ Production Is Underway – See New On-Set Cast Photo

Production has begun onDescendants 5, the latest film in the franchise forDisney ChannelandDisney+. The cast posted a new photo from the set today on Instagram, which you could see above. Returning to the franchise are executive producers Suzanne Todd and Gary Marsh. ‘Descendants’ castDisney Gatewood also serves as co-producer. Emmy-winning choreographer Emilio Dosal (Wicked, Sneakerella) is joiningDescendantsfor the next movie.

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 60 words · Andrew Scott

‘F1’: First 10 Minutes Of Brad Pitt Race Car Movie Revs CinemaCon’s Engines

Apple Original Films might be looking at its first blockbuster inF1coming out viaWarner Broson June 27. However, in the wake of the excitement of the race, hes washing his clothes at the laundromat. A Porsche pulls up and out steps Javier Bardems suede coat-wearing Ruben. Brad Pitt in ‘F1’Warner Bros Pictures He approaches Sonny, and theres a banter. You remind me of a old friend, says Pitt. They go back and forth....

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Marissa English

‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ Shows Off Extended Footage At CinemaCon

Two brother think they have to figure out a way to thwart Death, Brener said. What could go wrong? TheFinal Destinationfranchise through five movies counts more than $660M at the global box office. Brec Bassinger in ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’Warner Bros. Watch on Deadline Hes reluctant to take a bite, but does. It doesnt go as planned and its nasty. Theres a magnetic force. The project is based on characters created by Jeffrey Reddick....

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 93 words · Steven Valdez

‘Group Chat’ Comedy Starring La La Anthony From Kenya Barris & Kim Kardashian Gets Hulu Pilot Order

The Disney TV Studios division co-produces the comedy with BET Studios, where Barris is a principal partner. But behind their picture perfect lives is a secret group chat where the real drama unfolds. In their world, the truth is messier, more unfiltered, and juicier than anyone could imagine. (L-R) Kim Kardashian, La La Anthony and Kenya BarrisGetty/Thomas Harold/Matt Sayles Another comedy pilot,Phony,starring Connie Britton, remains in contention. Additionally, she executive produces with Emma Roberts the drama seriesCalabasasin the works at Netflix....

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Barry Serrano

‘Heat’ Director Michael Mann Leads Tributes To Val Kilmer: “I Always Marvelled At The Range, The Brilliant Variability”

HeatdirectorMichael Mannhas remembered Val Kilmer today followingthe actors death aged 65. After so many years of Val battling disease and maintaining his spirit, this is tremendously sad news. Im going to miss you. Val KilmerWarner Bros You were a smart, challenging, brave, uber-creative firecracker. Theres not a lot left of those. I hope to see you up there in the heavens when I eventually get there. Until then, amazing memories, lovely thoughts....

April 2, 2025 · 2 min · 271 words · Mr. Frank Myers

‘Sessions:’ British Addiction Drama From Hyprr Films Moves Into Production

EXCLUSIVE:Cameras have started rolling onSessions, a British addiction drama from Indie production houseHyprr Films. Giles Alderson (The Dare) will direct. Executive Producer is Jo Cordell. Clockwise Top L-R: Daniel O’Reilly, Leo Gregory, Jonas Armstrong, Jamie Winstone, Rupert Graves, Percelle Ascott, and Preeya KalidasAndy Robinson/Mark Whitfield/Getty/Louis Banks/Courtesy/Adam Hills Its an important story that needs to be told. Shepherd added: This film is about resilience, redemption, and the unspoken battles so many face....

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Angel Davis

‘Wicked’ Made $100M On PVOD, Says Universal Distribution Chief As Windows Debate Rages – CinemaCon

And theres no question that we have by far the biggest slate in the industry. And were only able to do that because of the improved economics. Acuna was not convinced, saying the average customer doesnt know the difference between transactional, subscription or streaming. WickedUniversal Pictures Exhibitors have offered plenty of data they say backs that up. Levinsohn said NBCUs studies show that films put on PVOD earlier vs later followed roughly the same decay curve....

April 2, 2025 · 1 min · 102 words · Christopher Meza

Allison Holker And Daughter Weslie Fowler Launch New Podcast With Podcast Nation

Theyll also welcome special guests from entertainment, culture, and beyond. At Podcast Nation, we are committed to producing compelling content that fosters connection and sparks meaningful conversations. We are thrilled to welcome them to our web connection and share their unique perspective with the world. Allison Holker and daughter Weslie FowlerBetween Us podcast Watch on Deadline Were so excited to share something truly special with you, said Holker.

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 68 words · Gabriella Franklin

Amber Ruffin Skewers White House Correspondents’ Association After Being Dropped From Dinner: “I Would Have Been So Terrifically Mean”

I would have been so terrifically mean, she told Meyers. Im not 100% interested in being like, Ha, youre here. Look at your stupid head. Amber RuffinAmy Sussman/Getty Images for Deadline Hollywood I care, like, Youre kind of a bunch of murderers. I was like, Theres no way I am going to be freaking doing that dude. Thats what it says in the First Amendment. I cant read it. They wrote it in that loopy cursive....

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 122 words · Ronald Richardson

Anthony Edwards & J. Smith-Cameron Join FX Drama Pilot ‘Seven Sisters’

EXCLUSIVE:Anthony Edwards(ER,Top Gun) andJ. Smith-Cameron(Succession,Hacks)join Elizabeth Olsen and Cristin Milioti in theFXdrama pilotSeven Sisters. They join Milioti,who we revealed yesterday will portray Olsens characters sister. Anthony Edwards and J. Smith-CameronAlexandra Arnold Watch on Deadline Edwards is best known for playing Dr. Mark Greene on the hit medical seriesER. For his portrayal, he received four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, he directed several episodes of the medical drama....

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 197 words · Kaitlyn Lucas

Antonia Hylton And Elise Jordan To Join MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend: Primetime’

The show is an extension of the networks weekend morning show. The nighttime edition will air from 6 p.m. ET to 9 p.m. Catherine Rampell, Ayman Mohyeldin, Antonia Hylton and Elise JordanMSNBC ET on Saturdays and Sundays. Jordan is an MSNBC and NBC News political analyst, and Hylton is an NBC News and MSNBC correspondent. MSNBC also is expanding the morning edition ofThe Weekendto three hours, from 7 a.m. to 10 a....

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Amber Bernard

BBC & ITV Fail To Negotiate AI Safeguards In New Contracts With Actors Union Equity But Broadcasters Say Provisions “Remain Firmly On The Table”

Those conversations with Pact are ongoing and AI remains a cornerstone of them, we are told. Since then, Equitys American sister union SAG-AFTRA hasstruck landmark AI agreementswith the AMPTP around AI protections. We continue to have discussions with Equity, guided by our AI principles, a BBC spokeswoman said. BBC soap ‘EastEnders’BBC/Jack Barnes/Kieron McCarron These are outside the context of our normal Equity framework negotiations. We are told the pair are still in the trenches on this deal and continue to debate AI....

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Elizabeth Hernandez

Billy Ray Returning To ‘Hunger Games’ Franchise, Will Adapt Prequel ‘Sunrise On The Reaping’ – CinemaCon

As previously announced, the studio set a global release date of November 20, 2026. Check out the animated motion logo below. That 2012 pic launched Jennifer Lawrence as a marquee draw. Billy Ray, ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’Courtesy Cameron MacConomy will executive produce. Lawrence said onstage today at the LionsgateCinemaConpresentation in Las Vegas that cameras will roll in July. Its my favorite book in the series, she said....

April 1, 2025 · 1 min · 158 words · Ethan Cole