‘Festivus’ Airing Of Grievances By Sen. Rand Paul Spotlights Government Waste

U.S. Sen.Rand Paul(R-KY) has got a lot of problems with you Congress people. And today, youre gonna hear about them. Paul has posted his ninth annual online salute to government waste as part of todaysFestivuscelebration. YouTube His Festivus Report airs his grievances about an alleged whopping $900 billion of waste in federal spending. Paul took up Costanzas rejection of the status quo in his annual message deriding government waste. The senators 2022 grievances included:...

December 23, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Nicholas Larson

‘Scream 7’ Director Christopher Landon Exits “A Dream Job That Turned Into A Nightmare”

Christopher Landonhas exitedScreamVII, the director announced on social media. This will disappoint some and delight others. It was a dream job that turned into a nightmare. Director Christopher Landon exits ‘Scream VII’Michael Tullberg / Getty Images / Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection And my heart did break for everyone involved. But its time to move on. The post was later deleted. Deadline has reached out to Spyglass for comment on Landons exit....

December 23, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Zachary Richard

Adriane McLean, Sarah French & Gigi Gustin Among Stars Of Horror Homage To ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’ & ‘The Hills Have Eyes’

Producers call it a homage to the films, with Neon Noirs Joe Knetter writing and Marcel Walz directing. Dirk Schurmann and Tobias Schurmann are executive producing and Marcus Friedlander is DoP. Brute 1976was an amazing experience to shoot: It was hot, it was dirty and it was bloody. Chris Bates Im sure the audience will feel that on screen. Shooting in the desert provided many challenges but our cast and crew really delivered something special....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Adam Edwards

Ava DuVernay’s ‘Origin’ Sets Special Christmas Day Marathon Presentation For Guilds; Watch Exclusive Clip

The Oscar nominated filmmaker will be holding special presentations of her acclaimedOriginfor Guild members on December 25. Something about being with family and friends and celebrating that togetherness. It was incredibly meaningful. Neon Its a film about human dignity and thats a beautiful day to think about such things. That Ross House screening saw multiple Oscar winnerSean Penn, plus Frances Fisher in attendance too . Originis produced by DuVernay and longtime professional partnerPaul Garnesvia herArrayFilmworks....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Katrina Cole

Barack Obama Lists Favorite Books For 2023

As hes done in the past, former PresidentBarack Obamahas taken on the task of touting his favorite media. Obama posted his favorite books today on Twitter and Instagram. The list follows his earlier recommendations for summer reading, which included nonfiction, novels, and thrillers. Barack ObamaDrew Angerer/Getty Images Some of his favorite books of the year are repeat selections. Here are the books Ive enjoyed reading. If youre looking for a new book over the holidays, give one of them a try....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 105 words · Marilyn Moreno

Derek Hough Reports Wife’s Cranioplasty Surgery Was Successful

Erbert had a large portion of her skull replaced following an emergency surgery earlier this month. TheDancing with the Starsjudge said on Instagram. My sincere appreciation goes to the exceptional medical team. Derek Hough, Hayley ErbertGetty Images Their expertise and steady hands were pivotal in this journey, ensuring a smooth and successful surgery. Its truly heartwarming to know how much love and care surrounds us. Erbert suffered symptoms of a cranial hematoma after their Symphony of Dance tour stop on Dec....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Heather Hubbard MD

Hulu Buys Canadian Comedy ‘Run The Burbs’

Produced by Pier 21 Films,execute the Burbsstars Phung at the center of a Vietnamese/South Asian-Canadian family. Hulu already holds U.S. rights to Jared Keesos soon-to-end Canadian comedyLetterkenny. initiate the Burbsis definitely a continuation of this tradition, she added. Run The BurbsFifth Season The move comes a few months prior to Hulucombining its app with Disney. Phung is represented by Oldfield Talent Management. Fifth Season handles worldwide sales forRun The Burbsoutside of Canada....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 72 words · Dillon Tucker

Lionsgate Studios To Become A New Public Company, Splitting With Starz In SPAC Deal

The transaction sets a $4.6-billion enterprise value onLionsgate Studios. Watch on Deadline Conditions are pretty good now. The SPAC solution is interesting. ‘Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’Lionsgate SPACS trend in and out of vogue on Wall Street, but Screaming Eagle has distinguished pedigree. Saganksy is a Screaming Eagle director. Lionsgate believes the split improves strategic optionality for Starz as well as for Lionsgate Studios.

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Angel Moreno

Lior Ashkenazi Boards Matthew Mishory’s ‘Mosolov’s Suitcase’ As Filming Resumes Following Ukraine War Hiatus

He is currently appearing opposite Helen Mirren in Guy Nattivs Golda Meir bio-picGolda. Production is now due to resume and wrap up in Israel after the New Year for a 2024 release. Mishorys own doomed efforts to make the film in Moscow have fed into the rebooted production. Lior AshkenaziGetty Images And when I created The Filmmaker, I knew I wanted to work with Lior Ashkenazi. Better than any other actor I know of, he can inhabit the space between comedy and tragedy....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 95 words · Douglas Mathis

Longtime HBO Boxing Broadcaster Larry Merchant In Critical Care At L.A. Hospital – Report

Merchant was a staple of HBOs boxing coverage from 1978 until his retirement in 2012. He offered expert analysis opposite his longtime partner at the mic, Jim Lampley, who provided the blow-by-blow. A long-time champion & then a has-been who finally retired. Larry Merchant at 2016 Conference, UCLAGetty So long, champ. The commentator responded, I wish I was 50 years younger and I would kick your ass.

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 67 words · Barbara Lopez

Nashawn Breedlove’s Cause Of Death Revealed

His death is listed as accidental. Breedlove died in his sleep September 24 at his home in New Jersey. Directed by Curtis Hanson,8 Milestarred Eminem in a story loosely based on his life and rise to stardom. Nashawn Breedlove & Eminem in ‘8 Mile’Everett Collection The film also starred Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy, Mekhi Phifer, among others. Eminem won an Oscar for Best Original Song, Lose Yourself. The first MC who was ever robbed of his win in a rap battle!...

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Rebecca Walker

The Final Bell: Showtime Marks ‘End Of An Era’ With Special As Premium Cabler Wraps Boxing Coverage – Watch

Showtimeis hanging up its gloves. After 37 years of boxing action, Showtime Sports has signed off for the final time. Sports chief Stephen Espinoza and his team will depart at the end of the year. Mike Tyson, right, and Evander Holyfield trade punches in their memorable 1997 boutShowtime Networks/Everett Collection. Watch on Deadline End of an Erais available now on the Showtime Sports YouTube Channel. It is also embedded below....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Carol Parsons

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Is An L.A. Dodger, Signing 325M Deal Spanning A Dozen Years

The Dodgers won with a reported 12-year deal worth $325 million, per ESPNs Jeff Passan. The Yamamoto deal contains no deferrals, per reports. Watch on Deadline Yamamoto has until Jan. 4 to finalize his deal under terms of his posting. Yoshinobu Yamamoto of JapanAP The signing is the second significant move by the Dodgers in the off-season. Ohtani reportedly deferred the bulk of his annual salary to allow the Dodgers to make other moves....

December 22, 2023 · 1 min · 78 words · Austin Jones