YouTube CEO Neal Mohan Says Company “At The Forefront” Of Entertainment; Creator Takeovers Expand After DoorDash Campaign On Travis & Jason Kelce’s ‘New Heights’

Viewers of YouTube videos, he said, are not just audiences. Theyre ride-or-die, cant miss a moment fans. Creators are drawing audiences on the big screen because theyre the new Hollywood, Mohan said. YouTube CEO Neal MohanDade Hayes / Deadline They have business strategies, writers rooms and production teams. Theyre reimagining classic TV genres, from morning shows to sports commentary. And theyre inventing entirely new ones. YouTube Select is a vehicle established in recent years to enable blue-chip brands to be matched with top programming....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 84 words · Ashley Thomas

‘Assassin’s Creed’ Studio Ubisoft Relaunching Podcast ‘Echoes Of History’ On History Hit

EXCLUSIVE:UbisoftpodcastEchoes of Historyis relaunching to tie in with the latest instalment of theAssassins Creedgaming franchise. Host of History HitsGone Medievalpodcast will present the new look pod. The game was officially unveiled through a trailer about 15 minutes ago online and will launch on November 15. ‘Echoes of History’Ubisoft/Little Dot Studios Historian and game developer Holly Nielsen a new regular contributor. She will compare the real history with the games narrative....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Jamie Baker

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ Renewed For Season 2 At Max

Conan OBrien is going to trouble six more countries. The news was revealed Wednesday at the Warner Bros. OBrien was at the upfront, where he was joined by Shaq on stage. Hes now taking it to six new countries. Conan O’Brien Must GoMax Watch on Deadline The series is produced by Conaco with OBrien and Jeff Ross as exec producers. My apologies in advance to the next six countries. Our audience told us in no uncertain terms that four episodes ofConan OBrien Must Go is not nearly enough....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 98 words · Barbara Cantrell

‘Furiosa’ Gets Nearly 8-Minute Standing Ovation After Its Cannes World Premiere

We worked very hard on this film and it is very interesting to see what you make of it. But she then transfers over to Joe (Burke). (L-R) Tom Burke, George Miller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky on Wednesday in CannesPascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 46 words · Amanda Williams

‘Furiosa’, ‘Superman’ And Other Warner Film Tentpoles Are Pitched To Advertisers At Parent Company’s Upfront

Discovery mobilized its film slate in its upfront presentation to advertisers. The company was the latest during upfront week to foreground its movie slate. We understand the pressure youre under, Russell told advertisers. Warner Bros. Pictures at the 2024 Warner Bros. Discovery upfrontDade Hayes/Deadline What we also know is the audiences will always show up for great content. We hope youll all come along for the ride, Russell said.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Christy Ramsey

‘Raven’s Home’ Gets Spinoff Pilot Under Raven-Symoné Deal With Disney Branded Television As Series Ends After 6 Seasons

Its most recent Season 6 concluded its run in September 2023. In doing that, the companys executive team has been leaning into classic Disney Channel IP. Ravens Homedevelopers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas will write the pilot and executive produce. ‘Ravens Home’ (inset) Raven-SymoneDisney/Bonnie Osborne/Gabe Sachs Disney Channel has been the canvas for my creative expressions since I was 15 years old, added Raven-Symone. She is repped by Verve and The Pacella Law Group....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 74 words · Dan Armstrong

‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3 Starts Filming As Showtime Teases New Photos From The Set

YellowjacketsSeason 3 has officially started filming in the wilderness. Showtime teased that the new season of the drama has started production. Once the strike was over, the writers room forYellowjacketsreopened in September. ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2Kailey Schwerman/Showtime The last episode thatYellowjacketsaired was on May 28, 2023, with the Season 2 finale titled Storytelling. After Showtime shared the photos for Season 3,Jersey Shore: Family Vacationstar Snooki replied, Hurry uppppppppppp.

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Julia Moore

ABC Boss On ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Future Amid Budget Trim & Scheduling Move

Greys Anatomyalready has cemented its place in the TV history books. Now its just about enhancing its legacy. Deadline asked Disney TV Group President Craig Erwich whether the moves signal a potential end game for the show. ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ABC We see new generations coming into the show on a monthly basis, so the shows in great shape. As Deadlinereported yesterday, Jake Borelli will be departingGreys Anatomyafter seven years next season.

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Jason Lee

Amazon Greenlights Sports Documentaries On Dale Earnhardt Sr., Chiefs Superfan Crime Spree & More

The company announced all four projects during its Upfront presentation on Tuesday. They should have failed. Instead, their game changed the gameand our culture, too. Dale Earnhardt Sr; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis KelceGetty Images The series is produced by A+E Factual Studios group, SMAC Productions, Misher Films, and MTP. Caswell and Zagar are set to direct. Game 7 is produced by Words + Pictures and directed by Daniel Amigone....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Mrs. Jody Chandler

Bob Iger Returns To Upfront Stage For First Time Since 1994 With Pitchman Praise For Disney’s “Creative Excellence” & Jimmy Kimmel’s Roast To Follow

And then laterJimmy Kimmelwill be out to tear them all apart. I think hell probably be tearing me apart too. For instance, television used to be something you watched on a television. Disney CEO onstage at the company’s 2024 upfront in New York CityDisney/Jennifer Pottheiser Iger never said the word succession today, but he did potentially show it. The upfront wont be Igers only stint on stage this week. Disney’s Rita Ferro & Bob Iger at 2024 Disney Upfront/ photo Brian Bowen Smith

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Oscar Smith

Comcast To Offer New Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle, CEO Says

It will be available to allbroadbandcustomers later this month, he said, and promised more details to come. Comcast is the nations largest cable provider. The move comes the week afterDisney and Warner Bros. Streamers are mostly still in the red, although thats been slowly turning around. Comcast CEO Brian RobertsJustin Sullivan/Getty Images Wireless is one through the companys partnership with Verizon. StreamSaver, available to all broadband subs, is another.

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Michael Harris

Director Yance Ford Tells Doc Talk Podcast U.S. Police Power Is Enormous And Unregulated: “Police Aren’t Supposed To Be In Charge Of Themselves”

What is the purpose of police in the U.S.? To ensure public safety, many people might answer. But thats a thoroughly misleading definition in the view of Oscar-nominated filmmakerYance Ford. Yance Ford on ‘Doc Talk’ PodcastDeadline This film requires curiosity or at least suspicion. I leave that choice up to you. Listen to the episode above or on major podcast platforms includingSpotify,iHeartandApple. Netflix

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Jackie Clayton

Frameline And The Colin Higgins Foundation Reveal 2024 Grant Recipients

This years Festival is centered on the power film has to create change and shape our cultural moment. As an emerging filmmaker, I am incredibly grateful for their support and belief in me and my work. I am honored, shocked, and endlessly grateful. (L to R) Farah Jabir and Leaf LieberPhotos courtesy of Carin Leong and Deanie Chen Its beyond me to have my work recognized in this way, said Lieber....

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Seth Ramos