BBC Takes Rare Step Of Issuing Statement On Ongoing ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ Misconduct Probe

Britishlegalfirm Carter Ruck is understood to be representing Abbington and others. Nor ordinarily, would we comment on whether we are reviewing any individual complaints. Recently, we have seen a number of media reports about a high profile show. Strictly Come Dancing partners Giovanni Pernice and Amanda AbbingtonBBC Anyone involved in a complaint has a right to confidentiality and fair process. It is frequently the BBCs most-watched show of the year.

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 70 words · Mr. James Willis MD

Brian Weinstein Named 3 Arts Entertainment Co-CEO & Senior Advisor To Lionsgate CEO Office

3 Arts is an integral part of our talent strategy and a driver of content creation. I also want to welcome Brian to the Lionsgate team in his capacity as Senior Advisor. Deadline is told that Weinsteins exit from Bad Robot was amicable and that the execs contract was up. Brian WeinsteinEric Charbonneau The Musicalrecently received a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Musical. Weinstein holds a B.A. from Yale University and a J....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 106 words · Jacqueline Wise

Comedian Matt Rife Taking Two Weeks Off From Touring Due To “Extreme Exhaustion” – Update

Matt is currently under advisement from his medical team to take immediate time off from touring for two weeks. As a result, Rifes shows scheduled for these venues will be rescheduled, as the Indiana dates were. Those unable to attend the new dates will be offered a refund. Matt RifeNoah Schutz Watch on Deadline For Rife, the last year has been a whirlwind. At present, Rife is scheduled to continue touring the U....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 95 words · Justin Wagner

David Zaslav Says WBD Remains In Talks With The NBA, But The Company’s Sports Portfolio Would Still Be “Very Robust” Without It

I was just down in Atlanta. But in general, were a leader in sports around the world. We have the Olympics in Europe … a full buffet of content around the world. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David ZaslavMichael M. Santiago/Getty Images We have football in a number of markets in Europe and Latin America. This is what we do for a living. … Thats what weve been doing.

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Laura Murphy

It Starts On The Page: Read ‘Lessons In Chemistry’ Finale Script “Introduction To Chemistry” By Lee Eisenberg

Here,Lessons In Chemistryexecutive producer/showrunnerLee Eisenbergreflects on the way too-limited series (come on Apple! And we were shooting with a baby. Intro to Chemistry picks up after a cliffhanger. Lee Eisenberg, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’Michael Buckner for Deadline/Apple Tv+ I feel like a better person for having spent time in their world. Check out the script below. Lessons In ChemistryGetty Images

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 59 words · Sherri Martinez

Jeremy Renner Open To ‘Mission: Impossible’ Return After Time Away From The Franchise

Or make thatMission: Impossible. But he then withdrew from the series. The reason, he says, is because of the birth of his daughter in 2013. Jeremy Renner at the “Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol” Press ConferenceGetty Images I had to leave that, he said of the movie series. I was supposed to do more with them. I love those guys. I love Tom so much. It requires a lot of time away....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 131 words · Marcus Bailey

Johnny Wactor Co-Worker Describes Horrifying Final Moments: “Everything Happened In An Instant”

Everything happened in an instant, writesAnita Joyin an Instagram message. Hands open to his sides in peace. And he only responded Nope! Johnny WactorMichael Tullberg/Getty Images It just filled your heart to be around him. Absolutely one of the best men Ive ever known. Im so grateful to have been a part of his world and him, mine.

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 58 words · Mrs. Heather Nelson

Judy Greer & Sophia Lillis Set For Dark Comedy ‘Knight’s Camp’ From ‘The Apprentice’ Outfit Scythia Films & Good Question Media

Casting is currently underway. LevelK is representing the global sales and Stephen Fry will serve as an EP. Greer is represented by CAA, Artists First and Fred Toczek. Judy Greer and Sophia LillisGregory Russell/Christopher Mellevold Lillis is represented by CAA, Untitled Entertainment, and Ryan Levine at Jackoway Austen Tyerman. Rideout and Epstein are represented by Echo Lake Entertainment and The Jennifer Hollyer Agency.

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 63 words · Ann Wright

Jurors Reach Verdict In Donald Trump Hush Money Trial

UPDATED, 1:39 PM:Jurors deliberating inDonald Trumps criminal hush money trial have reached a verdict. Judge Juan Merchan announced that the jurors had sent a note informing them of their decision. The verdict is expected to be read in about 30 minutes. Donald Trump returns to the courtroom ThursdayGetty Images The verdict follows nine hours and 44 minutes of deliberations, per CNN. Or also about actions arising from that meeting? Overall, Steinglass wanted fewer lines read back than Blanche....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 127 words · Tamara Mcguire

Mission Accomplished? Despite Losing Proxy Fight, Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reportedly Sells Entire Disney Stake For $1B In Profit

Nelson Peltzmay have lost the battle withDisney, but in strict financial terms may have won the war. At the heart of the effort was a blistering critique of the companys then-languishing share price. Watch on Deadline A rep from Trian declined to comment when contacted by Deadline. (L-R) Bob Iger, Disneyland and Nelson PeltzGetty Images Disney did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Peltz also accused board members of treating Iger with too much reverence....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 77 words · Melinda Garcia

Netflix Developing Thriller Series ‘They’ll Never Catch Us’ From Juliet Lashinksy-Revene & Jessica Goodman; Blumhouse To EP

Goodman andJuliet Lashinsky-Reveneare co-writing the adaptation and will exec produce alongside Blumhouse. Also behind titles likeThe CounselorsandThe Legacies, the author has seen her works translated into 14 languages. From left: Jessica Goodman, ‘They’ll Never Catch Us,’ and Juliet Lashinsky-ReveneAllie Holloway; Razorbill; Sela Shiloni

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · Alyssa Cordova

New Line Developing ‘Isn’t It Scary,’ Follow-Up To 2019 Rebel Wilson Rom-Com ‘Isn’t It Romantic’; April Prosser Scripting

April Prosser(Look Both Ways) has been tapped to pen the script. No other talent attachments have been formalized at this time. Additionally, shes worked in animation on WarnersSmallfootandTom & Jerry. Screenwriter April ProsserCharley Gallay/Getty Images Prosser is represented by Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment and Ziffren Brittenham.

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 44 words · Nicole Smith

Russell Brand Revelations Have Failed To “Shift The Dial” On Harassment In Film & TV, Bectu Research Finds

The figure was slightly lower (83%) for those working in broadcasting. Brand has been investigated by the police, the BBC, Channel 4 and Banijay. He vehemently denies all allegations and claims against him and says all relationships were consensual. Russell BrandJeff Spicer/Getty Images A number of freelancers spoke anonymously for the survey. Bectu Head Philippa Childs said: Its no secret that sexual harassment remains a scourge on the creative industries....

May 30, 2024 · 1 min · 105 words · Travis Doyle