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B.O. Bloodline - The Warner Bros wave at the box office continues this weekend with New Line’s Final Destination: Bloodlines, the first sequel in 14 years in the 25-year-old horror franchise. It is eyeing a series record start between $35 million-$40 million at 3,400 locations. >>>$70M Global Estimated
'The Pitt' & The Emmys - One of the top contenders on the 2025 Emmy drama race, HBO Max's breakout medical show The Pitt, has firmed up its submissions. In his role as star, writer and executive producer, Noah Wyle will contend in all three areas. >>>9 Co-Stars Supporting
International Disruptors: Rosie Fellner - Rosie Fellner recently produced The Uninvited, a dark comedy starring Walton Goggins, Elizabeth Reaser, Pedro Pascal, Rufus Sewell and Lois Smith. Here, the British producer talks about her career as a multi-hyphenate and why she’s passionate about supporting first-time filmmakers through her new shingle, Rosebud Pictures. >>>Loves A Puzzle
Dan Levy Gets His Greenlight - At Netflix’s upfront presentation, the streamer announced a formal series greenlight for a family crime comedy series co-created by and starring Emmy winner Dan Levy. The 8-episode series, set to go into production in 2025, also stars Taylor Ortega (The Four Seasons) and Laurie Metcalf. >>>Cast & Writers Room Changes |
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Kate Hudson joins us for this week’s edition of the Deadline video series The Actor’s Side. She talked about her relationship with Lakers owner Jeannie Buss who is an inspiration for her role in Running Point; why she finally decided do a streaming series; the challenges of making a show like this work; her own sports favorites; plus past career advice not just from her parents but also the likes of her Nine co-star, the legendary Sophia Loren. >>>Watch |
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Maya Hawke and Lili Taylor are the newest additions to the cast of The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. The Stranger Things breakout will take on the role of Wiress, the Hunger Games champion-turned-District 12 mentor. Taylor will play Mags, former Hunger Games champion-turned-District 12 mentor.
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Agathe Rousselle, who broke out in 2021 Cannes Palme d’Or winning body-horror Titane, and Sallie Harmsen (Blade Runner 2049), have joined the cast of Apple TV+ heist series 12 12 12, alongside Anthony Mackie, Jamie Dornan and Kali Reis.
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Emmy-winner Anna Sawai and Hidetoshi Nishijima are set to join the cast of the A24 crime pic Enemies starring Austin Butler and Jeremy Allen White. Henry Dunham is writing and directing.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actress Kathryn Newton and Coyote vs. Acme star Lana Condor are headlining Amazon MGM Studios’ Devil’s Mouth from director Jeff Wadlow.
Brandon Sklenar (Drop) is toplining F.A.S.T., a long-gestating action thriller that mega TV producer Taylor Sheridan has scripted for Warner Bros.
Amanda Arcuri (Watson) and Caroline Rhea (Sabrina the Teenage Witch) are set to recur in CBS' Fire Country spinoff series Sheriff Country, led by Morena Baccarin. |
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🦠 Nickelodeon has announced the nominees for the 2025 Kids’ Choice Awards, honoring favorites from across the worlds of film, television sports and more. Leading the pack with four noms each are Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar and Selena Gomez.
🎬 Longlegs director Osgood Perkins and his producing partner Chris Ferguson have launched production banner Phobos with backing from Neon. Under the first-look deal, Neon will house films that Perkins writes and directs, as well as those he produces for other filmmakers. Neon will release the features theatrically in the U.S. and represent the international rights.
📉 Fremantle’s first quarter turnover fell 5.6% as the Got Talent maker's parent RTL blamed "budget cuts at broadcasters and streamers." The decline was partially offset by the acquisition of France-based Asacha Media Group. |
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$20M - Amount Cassie Ventura says she was paid in her settlement with Sean Combs |
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On the Radar
Fri - Disneyland's 70th birthday celebration begins
Sat - Netflix's FYSEE: LA kicks off; Scarlett Johansson hosts SNL
Mon - Tom Cruise on Fallon |
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'Falling' Femmes, Rising Stars - The cast of Sound Of Falling, this year's first buzzy Cannes contender – Luise Heyer, Lea Drinda, Greta Krämer, Mascha Schilinski, Hanna Heckt, Susanne Wüst, Lena Urzendowsky, Laeni Geiseler and Luzia Oppermann – on the red carpet at the Palais. |
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