Elon Musk Takes Over @X Handle & Offers Previous Owner Merch As Twitter Handle Gets Deactivated

Elon Muskdropped on users over the weekend thatTwitterwas going to be rebranded as X. In the transition, many users noted that the @X handle was already taken by someone. This week, Musk andX Corp. took over the @X handle and seemingly didnt give Hwang a choice. X, formerly known as TwitterX Corp His username for now is @x12345678998765 and he already made his first post since the transition. Alls well that ends well, Hwangposted....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 79 words · Tiffany Baker

Italy’s Rai Axes ‘Gomorrah’ Creator Roberto Saviano’s Mafia Show; Writer Says Move Politically Motivated

Saviano is also facing separate defamation charges brought by Meloni. So far, neither Salvini nor Meloni have attended any of the court hearings. Saviano says they are using the judicial procedures as a way to silence him. Roberto SavianoStefania D’Alessandro/Getty Images Sergio would not confirm this was the reason for the axing in theIl Messaggerointerview. Commenting on the cancellation, Saviano told Italian news agency Ansa: Its clearly a political decision....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 100 words · Sonya Bell

Jason Aldean’s Controversial “Try That In A Small Town” Music Video Gets BLM Protest Clips Edited Out

Jason Aldeanstood by the footage used in his controversial video for Try That in a Small Town. However, the video has since been edited to remove clips from Black Lives Matter protests in Atlanta. During a recent concert in Cincinnati,Aldean blasted cancel culturefor the backlash he was receiving. Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” music videoBBR Music Group You guys know how it is, in this day and age, cancel culture is a thing....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Virginia Sharp

Lisa Rinna Reacts To Albert Alarr Misconduct Probe: ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Work Environment “Was Disgusting”

It was disgusting, I was shocked. Watch on Deadline Deadline has reached out to Rinnas reps for comment. She most recently played the character in 2021. Lisa Rinna as Billie ReedPeacock MultipleDoOLinsiders said Alarr has been abusive, making people feel uncomfortable and humiliated, according to the Deadline report. After a two-month investigation, the independent investigator produced a report with its findings. The company did not elaborate what these actions are, citing a confidential employee matter....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Christopher Duran

Long-Serving Sony Pictures Television Exec Richard Parsons Exiting After 12 Years

EXCLUSIVE:Sony Pictures Televisionis saying goodbye to long-serving international production operations boss Richard Parsons. He will remain at Sonys London based until the end of August. His role will not be replaced. Richard ParsonsSony He sat on the board of several SPT indies but is also stepping down from these. There wont be any further impact on Sonys suite of production companies as a result, we hear. Sony declined to comment.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Mark Mueller

Mattel CEO Hints At More ‘Barbie’ For Film & TV, Says Hollywood Strikes Delaying Projects In Development – Update

And they happen, but they dont happen that often. Watch on Deadline Mattels other top properties include Hot Wheels and Fisher-Price. We are watching the space and will manage according. ‘Barbie’Warner Bros How big isnt clear. They noted that Barbie-themed merchandise with 165 brand partners at thousands of retail locations is selling out fast. The movie skews older, and more male, than fans of the actual doll. Mattel saw revenue fall 12% to $1....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Taylor Armstrong

Netflix Backlash Over AI Product Manager Job Post That Offers Up To $900K Amid Actors & Writers Strikes Seeking AI Protections

Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence is powering innovation in all areas of the business. This turns my stomach. The future of humanity hinges on our ability to preserve humanity. NetflixNetflix #AI Netflix lists two massive-salary jobs in face of actors AI concerns, Benjaminwrote. And they dont pay most actors enough to qualify for health insurance. F*** these guys. Talk about tone deafness, FFS!Star Trek: PicardandThe Equalizerwriter Christopher Derricksaid.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Eric Juarez

Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Famous Five’ Adaptation Sets Cast; BAFTA Film & TV Committees; Screen Australia Access Program; ‘All Quiet’ Composer Honored – Global Briefs

The series is being co-produced for ZDF and comes fromDrivecreator Winding Refns byNWR along with Moonage Pictures. Both are joined by new deputies, Warner Bros Emily Stillman on Film and Keshets Christine Healy for TV. The pair comprise part of new Chair Sara Putts board. CBBC drama series ‘The Famous Five’Moonage / BBC Studios ,James Pardon Putt was previously heading up the TV Committee. Tara Saunders has been reappointed as Chair of the Games Committee alongside deputy chair Des Gayle....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 96 words · Mr. Thomas Williams

Stephen Colbert Hits Rain-Soaked NYC Rally To Support WGA, SAG-AFTRA & Animation Guild: “We Have To Win”

Discovery went on right through the deluge. One animation writer, David Steven Cohen, called both the occasion and the whole strike unfortunate fun. Cohen wants all of his peers in animation writing to have the same deal he does. Stephen Colbert dishes up ice cream for picketers on the WGA line in New York on Tuesday.Sean Piccoli/Deadline Scott Shilstone and Natalie Sitek contributed to this report.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Sierra Gonzalez

Streamers Labelled “Super-Trawlers” As Australian Producers Survey Reveals Frustration With Deals

Australias producers have called out streamers for offering unfair commissioning deals with unrealistic budgets, a study has revealed. Screen Producers Australias second Commissioning Survey revealed streamers ranked the lowest in overall deal fairness across the industry. The streamers future investment will be significantly impacted by the introduction of quotas. Getty Where not enough data was gathered on a specific service, it was excluded to ensure balance and fairness.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 68 words · Debra Jackson

Zachary Levi On ‘Shazam!’ Future & The “Perplexingly Low” Critics’ Score For ‘Fury Of The Gods’

Fury of the Godshas aRotten Tomatoesscore of 49% from critics and 86% from the audience. In contrast, the 2019 film had a 90% score from critics and 82% from audiences. I know that they miss a lot. Zachary Levi in ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’Warner Bros. / Courtesy Everett Collection And Im not sayingShazam! Fury of the Godsis some perfect… Orson Welles-like masterpiece, but its a good darn movie. Social media has shifted so much....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Brent Sanchez

‘Barbie’ & ‘Oppenheimer’ Combined Second Weekend Of $107M+ Could Lock Out Disney’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ – Box Office Preview

We knew Warner BrosBarbieand UniversalsOppenheimerwere going to be big but not this big. Combined, the two movies will count a weekend around$107M. The pic is tracking with families, and Black and Hispanic/Latin audiences. ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Haunted Mansion’Warner/Universal/Disney Hence, none of the cast showed up on the red carpet. Look out forBarbieandOppenheimeras theyll have a great Tuesday. Its discount bargain night for many theaters.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 64 words · Rhonda Trevino

‘Days Of Our Lives’ Veteran Peter Reckell Reacts To “Disturbing” & “Shocking” Workplace Misconduct Allegations

MultipleDoOLinsiders said Alarr has been abusive, making people feel uncomfortable and humiliated, according to the Deadline report. After a two-month investigation, the independent investigator produced a report with its findings. The company did not elaborate what these actions are, citing a confidential employee matter. Peacock/Screenshot I let many people know how I felt Albert included.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 55 words · Katherine White