Universal Television Snaps Up Adam Plantinga’s Debut Novel ‘The Ascent’ For Series Development

All that stands in their way are six floors of the most dangerous convicts in Missouri. This story has all the elements of a thrilling series, including multi-faceted characters in heart-pounding situations. We cant wait to work with Adam to bring this story to the screen. Adam Plantinga, ‘The Ascent’J. LaForce He followed up that work, hailed as truly excellent by author Lee Child, with 2018sPolice Craft. One of the worlds leading television studios, Universal Television has been behind everything fromHacksandGirls5EvatoThe Gilded AgeandSchmigadoon!...

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 97 words · Samantha Alexander

Viggo Mortensen Western ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’ Strikes North American Deal With Shout! Studios

Pic will be released across all major entertainment platforms, beginning with a wide theatrical launch this summer. The outbreak of the Civil War separates them when Olsen makes a fateful decision to fight for the Union. We are very fortunate to have the talented Vicky Krieps embody this role. Vicky Krieps in ‘The Dead Don’t Hurt’Marcel Zyskind Gia Galligani and Angela Blair co-produced. Check out new stills from the film above and below....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Michael Warren

With Its Nascent Ad Business Making Strides, Netflix Schedules Its First In-Person Upfront Event In New York

NBCUniversal, YouTube and Warner Bros. Netflix officially launched its cheaper subscription tier with ads in November 2022. (The company does not break out subscriptions by tier.) Were very optimistic about it. NetflixAndrej Sokolow/picture alliance via Getty Images We know ad dollars follow engagement. Weve got the most engaged audience. So we believe were well positioned to capture some of that ad spend that shifts from linear to streaming.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Ryan Lee

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Trailer Reveals Return Of Aaron Stanford As Pyro

Aaron Stanfordis returning to the MCU, as it was revealed in theDeadpool & Wolverinetrailerreleased during theSuper Bowlon Sunday. He is reprising the role of Pyro, which he portrayed inX2andX-Men: The Last Stand. I think Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are about to save the whole Marvel universe, he said. Aaron Stanford as PyroJT Smith/Everett He is repped by Global Artists Agency and Luber Roklin. Aaron Stanford in the ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 72 words · Christina Moore

‘One Day’ Debuts At No. 3 On Netflix Top 10, ‘Griselda’ & ‘Despicable Me 3’ Top English Series & Film List

Netflix says it reached the Top 10 in 75 countries. At the top of the English Films list isDespicable Me 3with 15.9M views. Its followed by DreamWorks AnimationsOrion and the Darkwith 12.7M views. “One Day,” “Griselda” and “Despicable Me 3"Netflix/Everett Documentaries also dominated the list with true crime documentaryLover, Stalker, Killer, at No. 3 with 10M views, Bao NguyensThe Greatest Night in Popat No. Watch on Deadline Society of the Snowmoved up to the No....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Martin Martin

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’: Update On 6th & Final Season, Start Of Production, Premiere Date

Were learning more about the upcoming sixth and final season ofThe Handmaids Tale. But mainly, she will be forced to redefine her identity and purpose, now forever changed. Still in Canada, June, with the help of Luke (O.T. The Handmaid’s TaleHulu The fifth season also stars Madeline Brewer, Amanda Brugel, Sam Jaeger, and McKenna Grace. A follow-up to the series from creatorBruce Miller,The Testaments, is actively being developed. The series is internationally distributed by MGM....

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 75 words · Jeffrey Sheppard

‘Tracker’ Solid In Post-Super Bowl Debut; Scores More Than 18M Viewers In Latest After-Game Premiere In Decades

Justin Hartleycertainly has a proven track record when it comes to post-Super Bowldramas. As it is, CBS is predicting theTrackerdebut will top out at around 25 million viewers. OnlyAliasin 2003 on ABC andElementaryin 2016 on CBS started later. ‘Tracker’CBS

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 39 words · Alicia Reed

‘True Detective: Night Country’ Edges Season 1 To Become Series’ Most Watched Installment

(It crashed under demand the night of the season finale.) In Live+Same Day, that season drew 2.3M-3.5M viewers for the premiere telecast on HBO. This weeks Episode 5 has totaled 5 million cross platform viewers since its early Max debut on Friday. Kali Reis and Jodie Foster in ‘True Detective: Night Country’Michele K. Short/HBO Season 4 was created and executive produced by Issa Lopez.

February 13, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · William Woodward

A+E Networks EMEA, Spirit Studios & Quintus Studios Team For True Crime Series ‘Missing, Presumed Dead’

EXCLUSIVE:A+E NetworksEMEA is to explore shocking real-life stories of disappearances from the perspective of the missing people. Family and friends, and experts in abduction, identity fraud and survival techniques will also contribute. Germany-basedQuintus Studioswill distribute globally outside the UK on its FD Crime channel. Missing, Presumed DeadA+E Networks EMEA, Spirit Studios, Quintus Media

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 53 words · Richard Williams

BBC “Considering” Findings From Landmark Study That Trialled Eight-Hour Working Day In Film & TV Drama Production

Almost all respondents (98%) said they want a shorter working day of eight hours. The BBC and Screen Scotland are now considering the findings, it said. The situation is acknowledged by many industry insiders to be unsustainable. Getty While overtime can be worked in exceptional circumstances, it cant be planned for in the schedule. The report is likely to reignite the debate around the connection between longer working hours and wellbeing....

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 71 words · Kristina Wood

Beyoncé Tries To Break Verizon In Super Bowl Commercial, Turns Into ‘BarBey’ & Drops Two New Country Songs

Beyonceattempted to break the Verizon web connection in aSuper BowlLVIII commercial and teased new music. version of herself and channeling Barbie turning into BarBey. At the end, Beyonce teased, OK, they ready. Drop the new music. The second song is titled 16 Carriages, and both have become available on streaming platforms. The album, reportedly titledRenaissance: Part II, is set to drop on March 29. Im just saying we just want you to get it right, Jay-Z said about the Grammys....

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Molly Savage

Crunchyroll Dropping Doc Series On Iconic Japanese Animation Firm Studio Bones

EXCLUSIVE:AnimestreamerCrunchyrollis dropping a doc-series on renowned Japanese animation maker Studio Bones. DeltaRockets founder Jace, who is behind more than 40 docs for French TV, is the director. Its only fitting that anime fans will want to have an unprecedented look inside their creators and studios. Bones 25 Dreaming ForwardCrunchyroll Jace launched DeltaRocket in 2021. He had traveled and filmed in Japan for 20 years prior to that, making docs.

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 69 words · Andrew Morse

Disney Plugs Earnings, ‘Fortnite’ & ‘Eras Tour’ Deals In Letter To Shareholders Amid Ongoing Proxy Fight

Blackwells has three nominees. The number of directors is fixed at 12. Candidates with the most votes win. Professor Ludwig von Drake on Disney’s video for shareholdersDisney Watch on Deadline Disneys card of nominees is white. Trians card is blue. This time, however, its got something new to crow about. Today, the Company is building from a renewed position of strength, the companys letter to shareholders said. Disney is also joining with Warner Bros....

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 100 words · Kimberly Oconnor