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Sarah Polley Thanks Academy For “Not Being Mortally Offended” By The Words “Women” & “Talking” Following Oscar Win
Sarah Polley won her first Oscar for her Women Talking. “First of all, just want to thank the Academy for not being mortally offended by the words women and talking with so close together like that,” she said as her film won the award for Writing (Adapted Screenplay). → Read More
‘SNL’ Pays Tribute To Writer Erin Maroney Fraser, Who Died Aged 53
Saturday Night Live paid tribute to Erin Maroney Fraser, who got her start as a senior assistant to Lorne Michaels, after she died earlier this month. Fraser died aged 53. → Read More
Scream Queen Jenna Ortega Takes On ‘The Exorcist’ In SNL Parody
Jenna Ortega is evidently a fan of the horror movie. The star of the Scream franchise, whose latest sequel Scream VI came out this weekend, also starred in Ti West’s slasher film X, is well known for The Addams Family spinoff series Wednesday and is in talks to star in Tim Burton’s... → Read More
Former Disney Star Jenna Ortega Remakes ‘The Parent Trap’ With Fred Armisen For ‘SNL’ Skit
Jenna Ortega could have starred in a remake of The Parent Trap. Ortega, who was a child actress and star of Disney Channel comedy Stuck In The Middle, did, however, give it a go on Saturday Night Live. → Read More
‘SNL’: Quinta Brunson To Make Hosting Debut On Strike Threatened April 1 Show
Quinta Brunson is trading in school for Studio 8H. The Abbott Elementary creator and star will make her hosting debut on Saturday Night Live on April 1. She will be joined by musical guest Lil Yachty. It comes as the April 1 episode comes under the threat of a strike. → Read More
NFL Series ‘The Other Home Team’ In The Works From DeAndre Hopkins & LAMF
EXCLUSIVE: Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is making the most of the offseason with a new television project. Hopkins, the five-time all-pro, has teamed up with Los Angeles Media Fund (LAMF), the production company behind Hulu’s Antoine Fuqu-directed documentary seri... → Read More
Michael B. Jordan Spearheading ‘Creed-Verse’ In Works At Amazon Across Film & TV
Creed could spawn an Amazon universe spanning both film and TV. → Read More
‘SNL’ Post-Production Editors Plan To Strike On April 1
A group of post-production editors on Saturday Night Live are planning to strike next month after failure to reach an agreement with NBCUniversal. → Read More
Kevin Costner, Bradley Cooper, Morgan Freeman, Michael Imperioli & Dan Aykroyd Line Up Docs For The History Channel
The History Channel has unveiled its latest programming slate, featuring documentaries from top talent including Kevin Costner and Bradley Cooper. The network has ordered five new projects as part of an initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. → Read More
‘Barry’ Ending At HBO With Season 4
Bill Hader’s Barry is coming to an end. HBO has confirmed that season four of the dark comedy will be its last. It’s not a huge surprise given that many of the actors, including Anthony Corrigan and Henry Winkler, have been alluding to the fact that season four is the last in recen... → Read More
Endeavor Acquires Majority Stake In Asylum Entertainment Group As Founder Steve Michaels Plans Major Non-Scripted M&A Drive
EXCLUSIVE: Endeavor is putting its money into non-scripted television. The company, which owns WME, IMG and UFC, has made a strategic investment in Asylum Entertainment Group, the unscripted production company led by Steve Michaels, with plans to “supercharge” its footprint with a maj... → Read More
Late-Night’s Future On Streaming Is Back In The Spotlight As The WGA Seeks Writer Safeguards, Again
The WGA is attempting to bring parity to writers who may find themselves working for streamers in the future. → Read More
‘Full Swing’ & ‘Break Point’ Sports Docuseries Renewed For Season 2 At Netflix
Netflix is taking another shot at both Full Swing and Break Point. The streamer has renewed its sports docuseries for a second season. It comes after golf series Full Swing teed off on February 15 and Break Point served up its first season on January 13. → Read More
Lana Turner Book ‘A Murder in Hollywood’, From Casey Sherman, In The Works As Series From Jake Crane
EXCLUSIVE: Lana Turner’s mobster boyfriend Johnny Stompanato was allegedly stabbed to death in her house by her daughter Cheryl Crane in 1958. → Read More
Leo Messi Animated Series In The Works With Sony Music Entertainment
EXCLUSIVE: Leo Messi is getting the animated treatment. The Argentinean soccer captain has teamed up with Sony Music Entertainment to develop a new animated series after winning the World Cup in Qatar. → Read More
‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘Yellowjackets’ & ‘Andor’ Writers Sound Off On Looming WGA Talks: “Time For A Rethink”
The upcoming talks between the WGA and the AMPTP were evidently in the ether during the WGA Awards. That’s no surprise given the two events – in LA and New York – brought hundreds of writers together, two weeks before negotiations kick off. → Read More
Charlie Kaufman Slams Hollywood Suits At WGA Awards: “They Cannot Do Anything Of Value Without Us”
Charlie Kaufman, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, delivered a spot-on acceptance speech for his Laurel Award honor Sunday at the WGA Awards, one ripe for the… → Read More
Former WGA President Patric Verrone Says Writers Are “Serious About Our Demands” Ahead Of Awards
Writers are preparing to celebrate or commiserate at the WGA Awards and there’s plenty of talk of the looming negotiations with the AMPTP. → Read More
Dan Harmon’s ‘Krapopolis’ Renewed For Season 3 At Fox Ahead Of Premiere As Animated Series Moves To 2023/24 Season
EXCLUSIVE: Krapopolis has scored a third season renewal before a frame of the animated series has been seen by the viewing public. Fox has made the unprecedented move as it moves the Dan Harmon-created comedy to the 2023/24 season, shaking up its plans to premiere the series in a four-... → Read More
‘Snake In The Grass’ Cancelled At USA Network After One Season
EXCLUSIVE: Bobby Bones-fronted social experiment Snake In The Grass won’t be returning to USA Network. The NBCUniversal cable network has cancelled the reality series after one season. → Read More