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Screenwriter Slams “Disastrous” Decision To Axe Long-Running BBC Medical Drama ‘Doctors’

Ralph continued in his long thread on social media: The TV industry is contracting. Production across the board is way down. BECTU recently surveyed its members and found 68% of them are currently out of work. The BBC’s ‘Doctors’ will air its final episode in December.BBC Doctorswas a much-needed finger in the dam of this terrible situation. And now its gone with nothing to replace it. The loss ofDoctorsis clearly disastrous for those who worked on the show....

Sonoma International Film Festival To Open With ‘Widow Clicquot,’ Host World Premiere Of ‘Extremely Unique Dynamic’

The champagne may be flowing at the kickoff for the 27thAnnualSonoma International Film Festival for more reasons than one. The Closing Night Film is Luc Bessons crime dramaDogman, starring Caleb Landry Jones. Forked.That special event will include a multi-course dinner curated by Feniger. Ramona S. Diaz),Merchant Ivory(dir. Stephen Soucy), andFood, Inc. 2(dirs.. Robert Kenner, Melissa Robledo). Their guest will be John Cameron Mitchell. Full details on the festival program can be found by clickinghere....

Wendy Williams Documentary Draws Strong Ratings For Lifetime, Beating ‘The Prison Confessions Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’

Lifetimes two-night documentary specialWhere isWendy Williams?has set a new ratings record for the data pipe. On premiere night on February 24,Where is Wendy Williams?was the No. The documentary aired just days after Williams was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Wendy WilliamsRyan Pfluger / Penske Media / Getty Images Where is Wendy Williams?is produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and Creature Films for Lifetime. Brie Miranda Bryant serves as executive producer for Lifetime....

‘Blue Bloods’ Says Goodbye To Treat Williams In Show Tribute

In a conjunction of the series with real life, both were given a tribute on Friday. In that episode, it was revealed he had cancer. On Friday,Blue Bloods storyline said Lenny died from that disease. Treat WilliamsNicholas Hunt/Getty Images He was my best friend. And Im gonna honor that by doing whats best for his daughter, Frank says. Lenny Ross was my oldest friend, my closest confidant, my getaway driver, Frank says....

‘Rain: The Sequel’ Arrives In Southern California For The Weekend

After an all-too-brief respite,Southern Californiais once again being hit with a winter storm. Thats not good news for already saturated hillsides. Strong winds from the southwest are expected through Sunday. Mario Tama/Getty Images Mudslides, rockslides and ongoing land movement in recent landslide areas are all possible. For the weekend storm, downtown L.A. could get 0.6 inches of rain. Watch on Deadline When things end sometime on Sunday, its only a brief respite....

‘Sex And The City’ Gets Premiere Date On Netflix

Its not an April Fools joke Sex and the Cityis bowing onNetflixon April 1. The latter remains exclusive to Max. Deadline revealed last Junethat Warner Bros. Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has signaledthat he is looking for more licensed content. The four stars of ‘Sex and the City’, (l-r) Kim Cattrall, Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin DavisHBO Not all the time, but sometimes it does, and we are the best buyer for it....

‘Superman’: James Gunn DC Movie Sets Wendell Pierce As Perry White

James GunnsSuperman(neSuperman Legacy) has castWendell PierceasDaily Planeteditor-in-chief Perry White. News comes in the wake of production starting Thursday in Atlanta, GA. The movie is scheduled to hit cinemas on July 11, 2025. NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 11: Wendell Pierce attends 76th Annual Tony Awards - Arrivals on June 11, 2023 at United Palace Theater in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)Getty Perry White debuted in a Superman radio serial in 1940....

Aardman Hires BBC Studios Commercial Director To Lead IP Push; Rejigs Board With Co-Founder Peter Lord Stepping Down To Focus On Creative Duties

She takes up the role, which includes a seat on Aardmans executive board, on April 15. She also executive produced BBC Studios first Snapchat commission forPlanet Earth IIandBlue Planet IIminiseries. Watch on Deadline Hardies hire comes amid a wider executive reshuffle at Aardman. Aardman gave the world ‘Wallace & Gromit’Aardman Lord also intends to act as an ambassador for the company and British animation. She has joined Aardmans executive board....

Berlin’s Carlo Chatrian Distances Himself From Criticism Of Closing Ceremony Speeches In New Letter

OutgoingBerlinaleheadCarlo Chatrianhas distanced himself from the criticism made of the fests closing ceremony speeches earlier this week. Watch on Deadline This is unacceptable, wrote Chatrian. it’s possible for you to read the full letter below. Carlo ChatrianSebastian Reuter/Getty Images This years festival was a place for dialogue and exchange for ten days, he added. The letter was signed by Chatrian and Head of Programming Mark Peranson, but not Chatrians co-head Mariette Rissenbeek....

EchoStar Chairman Charlie Ergen Skips Dish Network Parent’s Quarterly Earnings Call As Investor Angst About Debt Keeps Mounting

This raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, the filing noted. The company said it ended 2023 with $2.4 billion in cash. I want to wish Charlie the happiest and healthiest year ahead. EchoStar Executive Chairman Charlie ErgenKim Kulish/Corbis via Getty Images We obviously have access to a number of ways to do that. Some analysts have questioned whether mobile assets will be enough to save the day, however....

First-Look: Rebecca Hall Is Teacher Tormented By Humming Noise In The BBC & Element Pictures’ ‘The Listeners’

But despite multiple doctors, no obvious source or medical cause can be found. Hall is also starring in James L. Brooks next movieElla McCayand Tessa Thompsons similarly-namedhelpline dramaThe Listener.Fremantle is distributingThe Listeners. The series is produced by BAFTA-nominated Ed King (His House, Suspect, Howl). Element Pictures/Fremantle/BBC/Des Willie Fremantle is handling global sales. Ollie West as Kyle and Rebecca Hall as Claire. Image: Element Pictures/Fremantle/BBC/Des Willie

Former A3 Talent Agent Pietra Ingenito Joins Prototype

EXCLUSIVE:Veteran repPietra Ingenitohas joinedPrototype Talent Agencyas a senior talent agent. Ingenito comes to Prototype following a 5-year stint withA3 Artists Agency, whichrecently ceased operations. Others are expected to follow shortly. Pietra IngenitoOlivia Barlow Watch on Deadline Pietra is someone whose career I have followed for many years, Wittenstein said. What we are building here is special and she is the perfect addition at the right time. Prototype Talent Agency was founded in December 2022 by Brian Wittenstein....

Jenne Casarotto Dies: Founder Of Leading British Talent Agency Was 77

Casarotto died peacefully, according to a statement from the agency. Watch on Deadline Casarottos enviable client list included J.G. Many of those who were repped by her or worked with her paid tribute. Jenne CasarottoCasarotto & Ramsay We will carry on her extraordinary legacy. Shes been a wonderful supportive friend. This is a terrible shock. 12 Years a Slaveauteur McQueen said she had played a pivotal role in his career and life....