‘The Bachelor’ & ‘Bachelor In Paradise’ Renewed At ABC

The BachelorandBachelor in Paradisehave earned the coveted renewal rose. ABCannounced Tuesday that both series will be returning to the data pipe for another installment. This marks Season 28 forThe Bachelorand Season 9 forBachelor in Paradise. The Bachelor, Bachelor in ParadiseABC Another Season 27 contestant, Charity Lawson, will be making her debut asthe newBacheloretteon June 26. The BachelorandBachelor in Paradiseare productions of Next Entertainment and Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon....

May 16, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Carol Davies

‘The Conners’ Renewed For Season 6 At ABC

The Connersare sticking around atABC. The series has been renewed for its sixth season, the web link announced Tuesday. The pickup is for 13 episodes, with an option for nine more, we hear. The ConnersABC Overall, the season averaged about 3.8M live+same-day viewers per episode and a 0.5 in the demo. But, never say never. Helford pointed to Season 5s strong ratings as a reason why the series might continue on....

May 16, 2023 · 1 min · 103 words · Sarah Williams

‘The Night Agent’ & ‘Love Is Blind’ Were Most-Streamed Shows In April; FAST Platforms See Viewing Increase As Streaming Usage Sinks Overall, Nielsen Says

Total TV viewing for April dipped 1.9% compared to March. For context, time spent watching TV declined 2.1% over the same period in 2022. Despite that feat, both saw a decrease in viewing overall. The Night Agent, Love Is BlindNetflix Netflix lost 7% versus March, while Disney+ was down 1.7%. Disney+ claims 1.8%. Scripted drama viewing increased slightly, driven by titles likeNCIS,Blue BloodsandChicago Fire. Still, the category saw 6% less viewing than March....

May 16, 2023 · 1 min · 89 words · Courtney Ramirez

‘Venom 3’: Chiwetel Ejiofor Joins Tom Hardy In Next Installment

Juno Temple also is on board. Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, Amy Pascal and Hutch Parker also are producing. Who Ejiofor will be playing is being kept under wraps. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Tom HardyGetty He most recently starred opposite Emilia Clarke inThe Pod Generation,which premiered at Sundance. Next up for Ejiofor isRob Peace,which he also directed and is starring in. He also will return for NetflixsThe Old Guard 2. He is repped by CAA, Range Media Partners and Markham, Froggart and Irwin....

May 16, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Dylan Wilson

‘Winner’: Shannon Berry Joins Susanna Fogel’s Biopic About Reality Winner

EXCLUSIVE:The Wildsstar Shannon Berry has joined the cast ofSusanna Fogels Canadian featureWinner. Production has nearly wrapped but Berrys role hadnt yet been revealed. The film is written by Kerry Howley and based on her 2017New York Magazinefeature story. Shannon BerryAmelia J Dowd The film is co-financed by ShivHans Pictures and 1Community. Executive producers include Dani Melia, Peter Saraf, Daniel Bekerman, Connor Flanagan and Big Beach Films. Berry is represented by Karli Doumanis at Zero Gravity Management, Stewart Talent and Creative Soul Management in Australia....

May 16, 2023 · 1 min · 94 words · Kevin Smith

Cannes Film Festival Head Thierry Frémaux Says U.S. Attendees Welcome To Speak Out About Writers’ Strike During Festival: “We Have To Respect It”

I dont know what consequences it will have… We have to respect it. If the actors and the screenwriters want to talk about it, theyre welcome, he said. PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 13: Thierry Fremaux and Iris Knobloch attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival Official Selection Presentation At UGC Normandie on April 13, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images)

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Erika Spencer

Cannes Head Thierry Frémaux Responds To Adèle Haenel’s Criticism Of Festival As A Safe Place For Sexual Predators: “It’s False, Erroneous”; Chief Also Talks Johnny Depp Opener ‘Jeanne Du Barry’

Cannes is an event with a strong media echo and people use Cannes to talk about certain problems. I find that normal. It doesnt bother me. Adele Haenel, Thierry Fremaux and Johnny DeppGetty Cannes can be interpreted in different ways and given different identities, which dont reflect reality. A lot of people talk about Cannes and have never been. He is extraordinary in the film in a role which is difficult....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 99 words · Roberta Rhodes

EST Studios Takes Global Sales Rights To Korean Horror ‘Chabak’, Starring G.O.D. Member Danny Ahn – Cannes Market

The film is aiming for a release in South Korea and Southeast Asia in late August. RomanticandRoots Of The Throne. Hyoungs directing credits includeAnymoreandPipe Dream Reality. Chabak - Night Of Murder And RomanceEST Studios The deal for global rights was brokered by Tenten Wei and Sophie Shi of EST Studios. EST will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming Marche du Film inCannes. We are excited to partner with Tiger Studio onChabakand to work with William and Tiger....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 95 words · Patricia Gardner

Fox To Make Decisions On Comedies, Including ‘Welcome To Flatch’ “Once The Strike Ends”

Things arent looking great forFoxcomedyWelcome To Flatch. Right now were taking a step back on our live action comedy. As you know, we announced our second season ofAnimal Control. ‘Welcome to Flatch’Brownie Harris/FOX We love of the show. Its got an incredible amount of momentum, and its really popping for us. Were still talking about [Welcome To Flatch]. I think well have some news as soon as the as soon as the strikeouts, he added....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Katherine Shaffer

Gene Simmons And Arclight Films Chair Gary Hamilton Launch Production Label & Set Shark Thriller ‘Deep Water’ As First Project

Arclight Films CFO Brian Beckmann was responsible for closing the slate funding deal. All films created under the banner will be produced by Simmons and Hamilton. Harlin added: Ive had my greatest success when working with planes or sharks. Gene Simmons.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic. Getting to combine those two of my favorite thriller elements in a character-driven action-adventure is a dream come true. I cant wait to take the audience on the scariest plane ride of their lives....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 75 words · Kathryn Bryan

John Wilson Of HBO’s ‘How To With John Wilson’ To Receive Museum Of The Moving Image’s Innovative Series Award At June Gala

EXCLUSIVE:Comedic documentary filmmaker John Wilson is joining Michael J. Fox among honorees at the Museum of the Moving Images spring Moving Image Awards benefit on June 6. Rolling Stone magazine says Wilsons wanderings reveal a profound humanity. ‘How To with John Wilson’Courtesy of Jon Pack Wilson was born in Astoria, Queens, where MoMI is located. He grew up on Long Island. Museum of the Moving Image

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 66 words · Dr. Jeffrey Casey

Joseph Fiennes On The ‘Harry Potter’ TV Series Adaptation At Max

Joseph Fiennesis giving his take on theHarry Pottertelevision series adaptationthat has been set up atMax. I dont know, Fiennes toldComicBook. I just heard that recently and its great. Joseph FiennesHarmony Gerber/FilmMagic/Getty Images It feels like it was only yesterday. I dont know why we have to reinvent everything. But, I guess this is what happens. So I think, actually, televisions really exciting in that way. It was in April 2022 that Warner Bros....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 73 words · Nicolas Flores

Mike Leigh Underway On New Movie, Plot Detail Revealed

Filming began today on the project which were told will explore family relationships in the post-pandemic world. Studiocanal has UK rights while Bleecker Street pre-bought North America. Film4, who have a long history backing Leighs work, is co-financing alongside Creativity Media. Mike LeighGetty Images The Mediapro Studio co-produce, together with Thin Man Films, and have acquired Spanish rights. Natixis Coficine are providing cash flow finance. Georgina Lowe produces, with Gail Egan as executive producer....

May 15, 2023 · 1 min · 74 words · Megan Briggs