‘The Simpsons’ Team Hits Picket Line At Fox; Yelling At Clouds Was Encouraged

What was it that Homer once said? Lisa, if you dont like your job you dont strike. You just go in every day and do it really half-assed. Thats the American way. But thats not the WGA way. So Friday, the creative team behindThe Simpsons(presentandpast!) Groening, meanwhile, cooked up a few custom signs that had Bart saying Steamed hams? More like steamed writers and Lisa saying Lisa needs residuals. Watch on Deadline It was Day 39 of the strike, without any movement from the AMPTP....

June 10, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Adriana Ryan

‘The White Lotus’ Creator Mike White Sees His Show Going Down – Down Under, That Is

He spoke about filming a potential season Down Under during a press conference on Saturday morning. We kind of have to come to Australia if we keep going. It would be so fun. Mike White .Michael Buckner Watch on Deadline Also discussed: a possible prequel series centred around Coolidges character, Tanya McQuoid. I absolutely think thats possible, we were just talking about that, White said. Its a funny idea. And making Jennifer, you know, 20 years younger, that would be fun too....

June 10, 2023 · 1 min · 107 words · Adam Stanton

Amy Schumer Reveals Why She Dropped Out Of ‘Barbie’ Film Project Six Years Ago

Amy Schumerwasnt feeling right about living inBarbies dreamhouse. So she chose another career path. But in 2017, her involvement ended, and the project moved to Warner Bros. Amy SchumerChris Polk/Deadline They said I was too thin, Schumer joked Thursday on BravosWatch What Happens Live WithAndy Cohen. I cant wait to see the movie. I think it looks awesome. I think we said it was scheduling conflicts. Thats what we said....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Marie Goodman

Boris Johnson Steps Down As Member Of Parliament With Immediate Effect Over Partygate Findings

Controversial former UK Prime MinisterBoris Johnsonhas announced he is stepping down as a Member of Parliament with immediate effect. This is the very definition of a kangaroo court. Johnson said he had no choice but to resign. Boris JohnsonGetty Images Johnson had been an MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip from May 2015 to June 2023. Prior to that, he was MP for Henley from June 2001 to June 2008....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Madison Martin

Deadline’s Strike Talk Podcast With Billy Ray & Todd Garner Week 6: What DGA Deal, SAG-AFTRA Strike Authorization Mean For Hollywood; Union Talk With Ro Khanna & Becca Balint

Billy RayandTodd Garnerare back for Week 6 of theWriters Guildstandoff on DeadlinesStrike Talkpodcast. Click below to listen. This week, our hosts look at what the seismic developments of the past week will mean. Khanna is a California congressman representing a district that includes Silicon Valley, and Balint represents Vermont.

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 49 words · Gregory Rogers

Dispatches From The Picket Lines Day 38: A Bike Strike & A ‘Daisy Jones’ Listening Party

One bright spot was the so-called Bike Strike protest that rolled through. In all, organizers estimated it at 27 miles, all downhill-ish! Plus a stop at Swingers for Lunch. The writing team on ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’Katie Campione/Deadline Shes also the lot coordinator for theNBCUpicket line. Katie has audio interview. Its just like when you know all the songs it makes everything makes everything just like feel so good.

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Vincent Davis

Donald Trump Indictment Unsealed In Classified Documents Case: Read 37-Charge Filing Here

TheDOJhave scheduled a press conference on the case set for Noon PT. Neither Trump not the White House have commented on the unsealed indictment yet. As expected, cable news exploded with news of the unsealing this morning. Donald TrumpGetty Other photos showed boxes on stage in a ballroom and in a bathroom. On CNBC and the BBC, correspondents reported on the contents of the indictment in real time. A photo of storage boxes in a bathroom at Mar-a-Lago from the Justice Department indictment....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 83 words · James Boyer

GB News Presenter Anne Diamond Reveals She Has Breast Cancer

GB Newspresenter Anne Diamond has revealed she has been battling breast cancer for the past few months. She last presented her GB News weekend breakfast show on January 1 and will return to work on Saturday. Its been a fight against breast cancer. Anne DiamondHGL/GC Images Its been a long journey. Five months later Im not at the end but Im through it enough to come back to work. This is the first time Ive talked about it, she added....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Rebecca Burnett

Jerry Seinfeld & Jim Gaffigan Plan Joint Fall Arena Comedy Tour

ComediansJerry SeinfeldandJim Gaffiganwill do a four-arena tour together this fall. Not that theres anything wrong with that. We finally made the schedules work out. Jerry Seinfeld and Jim GaffiganMark Seliger He will star in the upcomingcomedyfilmUnfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story,which he directed, co-wrote and produced. He recently was recognized for being the first comedian to reach 1 billion streams on Pandora. Gaffigan will release his 10th comedy TV special this year.

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Heather Mccall

Scene 2 Seen Podcast: Jean Elie Talks About The Emmys, The Difference Between Acting And Producing, And Haitian Influence On Hollywood Storytelling

Jean Elieis a talented actor, producer and writer with Haitian roots. Hes also a multifaceted creative who co-created, produced and starred in the groundbreakingSend|Helpseries on AMC Networks AllBlk platform. In the series, he plays Fritz Jean-Baptiste, a charismatic and ambitious Haitian-American actor who cherishes his family. He runs a credit card fraud business with his cousin Maurice. Stanley is protective of his loved ones and usually optimistic but can have a short temper....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 93 words · Mrs. Janice Wolfe

Screenwriters From Around The World – Even In War-Torn Ukraine – To Rally June 14 In Support Of WGA Strike

Even war-tornUkraines Guild of Screenwriters of Ukraine will take part in the day of international solidarity. Our sisterguildsunderstand that solidarity with U.S. writers is important for raising standards globally. Their fight is our fight, and ours is theirs. Eric Thayer/Getty Images Watch on Deadline Click herefor a list of all the scheduled events. The guild noted that the word screenwriter is inclusive of TV writers as well. So, when we sayScreenwriters Everywhere,we mean all writers....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Matthew Wilson

Six ‘Gladiator 2’ Crewmembers Injured In Stunt Accident On Set

There were no details of how the reported fire stunt, which took place June 7, went wrong. They are all in stable condition and continue to receive treatment. We will continue monitoring the situation and taking all necessary precautions as we resumeproduction. ‘Gladiator’ (2000)DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection It alsonoted that the production is in Ouarzazate, where temperatures can routinely hit 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Nielsen is reprising her role as Lucilla from the first Oscar-winning film, which starred Russell Crowe....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 91 words · Haley Medina

We Can Work It Out: Beatles Manager Movie ‘Midas Man’ Gets Third Director To Finish Up Turbulent Production

The Queens Gambitactor Jacob Fortune-Lloyd stars in the biopic as The Beatles manager Brian Epstein. He was the Beatles manager from 1962 until his untimely death in 1967 at age 32. He also managed British Invasion acts Gerry and the Pacemakers and Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. ‘Midas Man’James Loxley Pic is being produced by StudioPOW and Trevor Beattie Films. It has been sold to a raft of distributors by Mister Smith Entertainment....

June 9, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Jacob Zuniga