‘Entertainment Tonight’ Undergoes Layoffs

EXCLUSIVE:There has been a round oflayoffsat the daily syndicated entertainment newsmagazineEntertainment Tonight. About 10% of the staff at the CBS Media Ventures program were affected, sources tell Deadline. We hear the layoffs included the head of graphics, post supervisor, head of photography and some producers. The cuts stemmed from a reduction in theETdigital programming footprint over the past few months, sources said. The last major round of layoffs atEntertainment Tonightcame in 2019 in another digital operations scaleback....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 77 words · Heather Allen

‘General Hospital’ Latest Soap To Rely On Temporary Writers During WGA Strike

Daytime writers face a unique conflict during strikes, she wrote. We hate to see our characters and storylines handed over to writers who cross the picket line. But were also keenly aware that stopping production could spell the demise of soap operas. Watch on Deadline A spokeswoman for the ABC show declined comment. The current Code agreement, reached a year ago, goes through July 2024. Others, such as producers, assistants and executives, also help to pen scripts in some cases....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 119 words · Christine Torres

‘Golda’ Trailer: Helen Mirren Transforms Into First Female Israeli Prime Minister For Guy Nattiv Film

The trailer for Guy NattivsGoldahas dropped showcasingHelen Mirrens transformation into Israels first female Prime Minister Golda Meir. Watch the preview in the video posted above. Its kind of an Israeli movie with an international swagger, the director toldDeadline. It has another layer that I think non-Israelis dont get. I call it the Requiem of Golda. He continued, Its not glorifying anything about the Israeli narrative. This is like the Vietnam of Israel....

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 82 words · Sara Thompson

‘Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions’ Moved Due To Writers Strike

Jeopardy!is shaking up its pattern due to the writers strike. Jeopardy!has a long history with and tremendous respect for the WGA and our writers. Everyone atJeopardy!hopes that the guilds and the AMPTP can reach a fair resolution quickly. Jeopardy Productions, Inc.

July 26, 2023 · 1 min · 41 words · Sean Hernandez

AWA Strikes Deal With Evelyn Waugh, Langston Hughes Rightsholder For Film, TV & Graphic Novel Adaptations

The first project from the deal has been set and will be unveiled shortly. The companyhas a first-look dealin place with BBC Studios. The company counts Elisabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstones Sister, James Murdochs Lupa Systems and Fremantle as backers. AWA’s Matthew Anderson & ILP’s Hilary StrongILP The studio has around 25 projects in active development. AWA is represented by Grandview.

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Matthew Maxwell

BBC & The Sun Investigations Into Huw Edwards & Dan Wootton Questioned By UK’s Culture, Media & Sport Committee

The UKs influential Culture, Media & Sport Committee has written to both theBBCandThe Sunover investigations intoHuw EdwardsandDan Wootton. As such it is entirely appropriate that the BBCs fact-finding investigation is a confidential process. However, we are keen to see that the BBC conducts its two wider reviews in a transparent manner. Huw Edwards & Dan WoottonKarwai Tang/WireImage / Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Barclaycard Exclusive The vulnerability and drug addiction of the young person is also frequently omitted....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Ashley Thomas

Buffalo 8 Acquires ‘Underdeveloped’ Mockumentary From Brian A. Metcalf; Sets Premiere Date On Tubi

It will premiere non-exclusively on Fox Entertainments free streaming serviceTubion September 8. Nicholas, Arjen, Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor executive produce. Watch on Deadline Nicholas and Metcalf previously collaborated on the Lionsgate filmAdverse. Courtesy of Buffalo 8 Nicholas is repped by The Green Room and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher. Metcalf is repped by Innovative Artists, Authentic Talent & Literary Management and Greenberg Glusker.

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · Donna Blackwell

Cinema Guild Takes N. America On Pedro Costa’s Cannes Title ‘The Daughters Of Fire’; Plots Hong Sangsoo’s ‘In Water’ Double Bill

The film marks the first collaboration between Costa and Cinema Guild since 2014sHorse Money. While in Cannes, Costa mentioned that the film is a test in preparation for a forthcoming feature film. Cinema Guilds further releases include Claire SimonsOur Bodyand Angela SchanelecsMusic. The Daughters Of FireClarão Companhia Recent releases include Laura CitarellasTrenque Lauquen, Helena WittmannsHuman Flowers of Fleshand Hong SangsoosWalk Up.

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 61 words · Matthew Erickson

ESPN Analyst Shaka Hislop Says He’ll Seek Out “Best Medical Opinion” Following “Awkward” On-Air Collapse

What a 24 hours this has been. Listen, every so often life gives you a moment to pause, and this was mine. Im looking forward to getting back to doing what I enjoy doing most. Shaka Hislop (2022)Getty Images See you in a bit. When life gives you reason to pause, take it, be grateful for it. Ive hated the experience of being this spoken about. But I have never been more appreciative for the collective support....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Tina Moody

Jed Mercurio Pens ITV Medical Drama About Early Days Of Pandemic Starring Joanne Froggatt

EXCLUSIVE:Line of DutycreatorJed Mercuriohas penned anITVdramaabout a doctor in the early days of theCovid-19pandemic starring Joanne Froggatt. All three are qualified doctors. Filming wrapped quietly earlier this year in Belfast. Jed Mercurio (left) and Joanne Froggatt in ‘Breathtaking’Phillip Chin/Getty Images / Christopher Barr Im honored to have collaborated with Rachel and Prasanna on this important drama. Mercurio and Jimmy Mulvilles HTM Television is making the three-part series. ITV Studios is an in-association producer and international distributor....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 76 words · Alisha Spencer

Katy Perry Returning To ‘American Idol’ With Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan; Auditions Begin In August

Ryan Seacrest will continue to emcee. Liebe ended up exiting the reality competition during the first episode of Hollywood week. Auditions kick off Wednesday, Aug. 2 with the return of the live virtual nationwide search for contestants. ‘American Idol’ stars Ryan Seacrest, Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke BryanABC/Gavin Bond American Idol is produced by Fremantle and 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Fremantle distributes the series worldwide.

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Chad Norton

MGM Studios Parts Ways With Roy Aalderink’s Concept Street

EXCLUSIVE:MGM Studios production partnership with Dutch format creatorConcept Streethas come to an end. Aalderink will assume full control of Concept Street and continue running the business as an indie. Now, five years later, Im excited to continue our journey as an independent company, said Aalderink. Roy AalderinkRoy Aalderink Deadline has sincerevealedtheApprenticeandSurvivorcreator is in talks to launch a new production venture. Since 2018, Concept Street has sold and produced 35 different shows, including returners....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Elizabeth Strong

Pete Davidson Agrees To Enter Diversion Program To Address Reckless Driving Charge, Says L.A. DA

Davidsons father was an FDNY firefighter who died on 9/11. Luckily, no one was seriously injured as a result of this collision. We know that reckless driving can have devastating consequences. Pete Davidson earlier this monthTheo Wargo/Getty Images The charge is a misdemeanor. The accident in question reportedly took place on March 4 near Rodeo Drive and Elevado Avenue in Beverly Hills. Deadline has reached out to a representative for Davidson for comment....

July 25, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Veronica Barnes