Michael Shannon & Matthew Macfadyen To Star In President Garfield Assassination Series ‘Death By Lightning’ For Netflix

Michael Shannonis to play assassinated President Garfield withMatthew Macfadyenas his killer Charles Guiteau in a new series forNetflix. Weiss exec producing via their overall deal with Netflix. It is based on the bookDestiny Of The Republicby Candice Millard. Matthew Macfadyen, Michael ShannonJosh Wool / Juankr Macfadyen is coming off hit HBO dramaSuccession, where he won two Emmys. Shannon recently starred as George Jones in ShowtimesGeorge & Tammy. Makowsky, Benioff, Weiss, Bernie Caulfield and Ross exec produce with Ross directing all episodes....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Carrie Smith

Nelson Peltz Names Disney Directors He Wants Ousted In Proxy Fight

The board showdown will come at Disneys annual meeting this spring the date hasnt been announced. Peltz has been slamming the company in shareholder communications and on a website called Restore The Magic. Watch on Deadline Trian said Lagomasinos background in wealth management also appears largely unrelated to Disneys businesses. Nelson PeltzGetty Images Disney didnt immediately respond to a request for comment on the filing. Froman joined the board in 2018 as a top Mastercard executive and former U....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 109 words · Alyssa Riley

Netflix Chief Content Officer Says Axing Halle Berry Movie ‘The Mothership’ Was “A Rare Thing” For Streamer

Holiday Haunt) at Netflix,Chief Content OfficerBela Bajariasays, such axing doesnt happen very often. If you think about how many things we make, its a rare thing. She continued, Its hard to go, Are there lessons in that? Halle Berry in ‘The Mothership’Netflix It happens so rarely. The Mothershipfollows Berrys character Sara Morse, whose husband vanishes from their rural farm. The start-and-stop of animated movies is quite common for any motion picture studio....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Crystal Palmer

Netflix Plots Olympics Programming Push With ‘Sprint’ First Out Of Starting Blocks

Netflixis planning its ownOlympicssummer. The streamer is preparing to roll out a number of Olympics-themed series ahead of Paris 2024. It kicks off its sports summer withSprint, which it announced last year. Noah LylesPhoto by Pat Scaasi/ Getty Images Watch on Deadline Its understood thatSprintwill be joined by a couple of other Olympics-themed series.

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Alyssa Barker

Netflix’s Bela Bajaria & Brandon Riegg On WWE Deal & Programming For Audience Of Half-Billion

Netflixis coming off a big last week. The beauty, to me, is theyre going to be able to tap into a much larger audience… Either way is a win. Bela Bajaria at the premiere of “Freeridge"Mark Von Holden via Getty Images The truth is we dont know how much bigger it can get. I think were all really bullish on it. No entertainment company has tried to program with this ambition for this many tastes, cultures and languages....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 112 words · Antonio Ellis

Roundabout Theatre Company Officially Renames Broadway Venue To Honor Late Artistic Director Todd Haimes

The 42nd Street venue officially became the Todd Haimes Theatre in a dedication ceremony tonight. Constructed in 1918, the Selwyn was the last of the Broadway theaters built on 42nd Street. Eventually, it fell into disrepair and was abandoned. Todd Haimes TheatreCourtesy Roundabout renamed the venue for its corporate donor. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, adapted by Rupert Holmes, choreographed by Warren Carlyle and directed by Scott Ellis.

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 67 words · Brett Myers

Senior BBC Schedule Co-Ordinator Facing Disciplinary Action Over Antisemitic Facebook Posts That Referenced The “Holohoax”

Another brands Jewish people a subcontinental Caucasian invader coloniser species with zero indigenous/blood. All posts are retweeting other videos, which tap into conspiracy theories. She previously worked in scheduling for A+E Networks, UKTV and Disney. Members of the Jewish community gather outside BBC Broadcasting HouseCarl Court/Getty Images TheIsrael-Hamas Warhas been a hugely contentious issue for the national broadcaster. Deadline has reached out to Queva for comment. Dawn Queva

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 68 words · Gilbert Hall

The Messenger Owner Jimmy Finkelstein Hit With Class Action Suit Over Sudden Firing Of Staff – Update

This is truly the last thing I wanted, and I am deeply sorry. He cited economic headwinds that have left many media companies fighting for survival. The shutdown was effective immediately. Jimmy FinkelsteinPatrick McMullan via Getty Images The startup launched last May, featuring an interview with former President Donald Trump. The Times also reported that it was spending more than $8 million on expensive office space. Some journalists said that they learned that the outlet was shutting down via the Times story....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 82 words · Laurie Ponce

The Onion Union Avoids Strike, Reaches Tentative Agreement With G/O Media

TheWriters Guild of America Eastannounced the new collective bargaining agreement Tuesday evening. Earlier this week, the guild hadauthorized an Unfair Labor Practice strike. If the parties couldnt strike a deal, the Onion Union would have hit the picket lines on Thursday. Our union has never been stronger and more united, the union said in a statement. The Onion Union represents the creative staff atThe Onion, The A.V. Club, Deadspin,andThe Takeout....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 128 words · Amy Green

Tim Burton To Direct Gillian Flynn-Scripted Reimagining Of ‘Attack Of The Fifty Foot Woman’ For Warner Bros

The movie grossed over $101M at the global box office. Burton is producingAttack of the Fifty Foot Womanwith Andrew Mittman and Tommy Harper. Kai Dolbashian is an EP. Tim Burton, “Attack of the 50 Foot Woman"Steven Schofield/Everett Collection She will serve as co-creator, co-showrunner and writer of the series. The movie grossed over $369M worldwide and saw its lead actress Rosamund Pike land an Oscar nom. Flynn is repped by WME, Theresa Kang at Blue Marble Management and Jackoway Austen....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 83 words · Lance Richardson

‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel Gets Official Title; Pic Still Set For Post-Labor Day Theatrical Release

The title was announced on Warner Bros. andthe sequels social media. Watch on Deadline BeetlejuiceBeetlejuicereunites Keaton with the pics original castmembersWinona RyderandCatherine OHara. Joining in the mix this time around areWednesdaystarJenna Ortega,Willem Dafoe,Monica BellucciandJustin Theroux. Tim Burton posted this image to his Instagram account.Tim Burton’s Instagram The films Vermontset was burglarized back in mid-July.

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Nathan Parker

‘Deep Cover’: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Paddy Considine, Ian McShane Set For Prime Video UK Action Movie About Improv Actors Working For The Cops

Set in London,Deep Coversees three improv actors hired by the police. Their instinct to always say yes without breaking character leads them deep inside the capitals criminal underworld. Annys Hamilton will co-produce. L to R: Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Paddy ConsidineSarah Krick / Steve Granitz/FilmMagic / Prime Video / Andy Gotts

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 54 words · Dan Melton

‘Dune 3,’ Says Denis Villeneuve, “Should Be The Last ‘Dune’ Movie For Me”

It seems he intends to be good to his word. Watch on Deadline Villeneuve said that the third part would wrap up the franchise. After the first book sequel, he said, the other novels become more… esoteric. clockwise, from top left: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Javier Bardem, Lea Seydoux, Dave Bautista, Austin Butler, Stellan Skarsgard, Rebecca Ferguson & Josh BrolinWarner Bros. Not that that would stop Legendary and Warner Bros....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Kellie Travis