‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Sees Highest-Rated Season Premiere In 6 Years With Move To MTV

EXCLUSIVE:RuPauls Drag Racerang in its move toMTVwith a ratings win. The Season 15 premiere was the highest-rated in six years with a 0.63 rating among the advertiser-targeted 18-49 demographic. Thats up 20% in ratings from the Season 14 premiere, which managed a 0.53 in the demo. MTV It ranked as the No. 1 cable entertainment telecast of the day. The jump in ratings likely has a lot to do withRuPauls Drag Raceswitching networks from VH1 to MTV....

January 10, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Connor Martinez

‘Silk’ Co-EP Jason Ning Developing ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Series Adaptation As He Inks Overall Deal With Sony Pictures Television

The film was produced and distributed by Sony, making the title a lucrative IP in the studios library. FormerLuciferexecutive producer Ning recently worked on two high-profile upcoming series, PeacocksMrs. Davis from Damon Lindelof, and NetflixsThe Brothers Sunfrom Brad Falchuk. Jason NingCourtesy/Sony Pictures Classics/Everett Collection He also served as supervising producer onThe Expanse. Ning is repped by UTA, Gotham Group and Yorn Levine.

January 10, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Marie Acosta

‘The Banshees Of Inisherin’: Read The Screenplay For Martin McDonagh’s Dark Comedy

Watch on Deadline Bansheesis a tale about war. The film is set in 1923 at the height of the Civil War in Ireland. Do you devote yourself totally to life as an artist and disregard friends or lovers or family? (L-R) Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in ‘The Banshees of Inisherin’Jonathan Hession/Searchlight Pictures McDonagh says of the movies broader theme. Is work the most important thing? Does it matter who gets hurt in the process?...

January 10, 2023 · 1 min · 102 words · Katie Garcia

‘The Whale’: Read The Screenplay For The Play-Turned-Film That Made Brendan Fraser An Awards-Season Frontrunner

Hunters story centers on Charlie, a reclusive 600-pound English instructor who lives marooned on his couch. He seeks redemption in his life by attempting to re-connect with his estranged daughter (Sadie Sink). The cast also includes Ty Simpkins and Samantha Morton. Brendan Fraser in ‘The Whale’A24 / Courtesy Everett Collection It later expanded, with its box office cume now sitting at $8.58 million.

January 10, 2023 · 1 min · 63 words · Anna Gray

Adam Rich Dies: Youngest Child On TV’s ‘Eight Is Enough’ Was 54 – Update

EARLIER:Adam Rich, best known for starring in the television drama-comedyEight Is Enough, has died. He died Saturday at his Los Angeles area home, a family memberconfirmed to TMZ. No cause of death has been revealed, but no foul play is suspected. Priscilla Grant/Everett Collection It detailed their life as they date, grow, marry and had children themselves. Rich portrayed Nicholas Bradford, the youngest son. Richs other TV credits includedCode Red, Dungeons & Dragons,S mall Wonder, St....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Courtney Drake

Andy Cohen Says Lisa Rinna’s ‘RHOBH’ Exit Is A “Big Reshuffle” & Hopes “She Will Come Back”

Cohen mentioned onAndy Cohen Livethat he was surprised when Rinna saidRHOBHwas the longest job shes ever had. Think of all the memes that Lisa Rinna has generated. Think of all the GIFs shes generated. Heidi Gutman / Bravo / Getty Images / John Tsiavis And I really do hope that this is a pause. I hope she will come back. RHOBHco-starSutton Strackeis also talking about Rinnas exit tellingE! News, I think were all sad that Lisas leaving....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Michaela Wallace

As TV Turns To Tax Write-Offs, Top Showrunner Details Betrayal Of Scrapped Shows

Pioneered by Warner Bros. She called it a direct betrayal of promises made. However, once signed up, this relationship changes, and these companies become the boss. Then they decide they dont want to do their part of the job for a tax break. Carina Adly MacKenzie / Roswell, New MexicoPhoto Credit: Gilbert Flores-Getty / The CW And suddenly youre paid, but youre NOT getting the support you were promised as part of the deal....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Elizabeth Johnston

Bernard Kalb Dies: Veteran TV Journalist & Author Was 100

Bernard Kalb, a veteran television journalist that worked at CBS and NBC News, has died. Kalb was born in New York City on February 4, 1922. Kalb would later become a TV correspondent for CBS and NBC covering foreign affairs and based internationally. NBC News/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal/Getty Images In 1984, he was appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs during the Ronald Regan presidency. He would later quit due to the disinformation campaign during the Reagan presidency against Libyas Muammar Gaddafi....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 90 words · Zachary George

Canal Plus To Acquire Orange’s Pay Channels, Film & TV Production Arm

A deal would result in Canal becoming the sole shareholder in both companies. Since then, competition has intensified with the emergence of powerful international platforms. As a major film and television studio in Europe,Studiocanalhas various assets to promote the Orange Studio catalog. Getty Images No timeline was provided for the transaction which will be subject to a consultation period for employee representative bodies. Frances competition authorities will also be notified.

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Kathy Hunt

Diana Jenkins Leaving ‘The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ After 1 Season

Diana Jenkins is giving up her diamond and leavingThe Real Housewives of Beverly Hillsafter only one season. The Bravo star and entrepreneur confirmed her departure from the reality series on her Instagram account. As so many of you know, Asher and I are expecting our second child later this year. Tommy Garcia/Bravo I promise to continue sharing my fertility journey with you. It has been a fun 8-year run and I am excited for what is to come!...

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Sherry Brown

Film Forum Director Karen Cooper To Step Down After 50 Years At Helm Of The NYC Indie Cinema; Deputy Director Sonya Chung To Succeed Her

Deputy Director Sonya Chung will assume the role. It is also one of the nations leading showcases for restored films. Bruce Goldstein, Repertory Artistic Director, created a repertory program in 1986. Karen Cooper, Film Forum, Sonya ChungCourtesy/Robin Holland I have the highest regard for Sonya. Pennebaker, Kevin Rafferty, Marlon Riggs, Bruce Weber, and Frederick Wiseman. Fassbinder, Werner Herzog, Werner Schroeter and Hans-Jurgen Syberberg, to Margarethe von Trotta, and Wim Wenders.

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · John Young

Freestyle Wrestling Comedy ‘Sattar’ Sets Record At Saudi Arabia Box Office For Local Film, Kicks ‘Avatar’ From Top Slot

Were beyond delighted to see the historical results thatSattarhas achieved, said Ibraheem Alkhairallah, CEO of AlShimaisi Films. This highlights how strong Saudi cinema can be and that there is a huge appetite for Saudi-led stories. Faisal Baltyuor, CEO of Muvi Studio, said the success ofSattarfulfilled the companys founding ambition. Sattar star Ibrahem Al Hajjaj at the Red Sea International Film FestivalTim P. Whitby/Getty Images Front Row CEO Gianluca Chakra said the success ofSattarmarked a seminal moment for local cinema in Saudi Arabia....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Nicole Wilson

Golden Globes Second Round Of Presenters Include Jenna Ortega, Regina Hall, Henry Golding, Jennifer Coolidge, Letitia Wright & More

TheHFPAhas come under fire during the pandemic over their governing and membership. The organization has sought to correct itself in diversifying its voting body. Jerrod Carmichael is hosting the ceremony which airs live coast-to-coast on Jan. 10 from 5-8 p.m. PT/8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock. Five-time Golden Globe Award winner and sixteen-time nominee Ryan Murphy will receive the Carol Burnett Award. The show is produced by dick clark productions and Jesse Collins Entertainment in association with the HFPA....

January 9, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Jennifer Lewis