RTL Suffers Another Blow As Dutch Regulators Stop Talpa Merger

The official decision wont come for a few weeks but the deal is already off. Watch on Deadline However, this had not satisfied the concerns. For RTL, the blow comes after itfailedto merge French online grid M6 with TF1. RTL’s Thomas Rabe and Talpa founder John de MolRTL; SANDER KONING/ANP/AFP via Getty Images That deal was struck for similar reasons but was stopped by authorities on similar anti-competitive grounds. Todays news comes after ourstoryon RTLs production arm Fremantle....

January 30, 2023 · 1 min · 85 words · Vanessa Robles

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ Renewed For Season 4; Michael Ealy Joins As Series Regular

Power Book II: Ghostreceived an early Season 4 renewal atStarzahead of its third season premiere on March 17. While his achievements are noteworthy public recognition, nothing can bring back his lost love. On linear, it will debut on Starz at 9 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada. Michael Ealy, Power Book II: GhostDeWayne Rogers Brett Mahoney serves as showrunner and executive producer for Season 3. Lionsgate Television produces the series for Starz....

January 30, 2023 · 1 min · 80 words · Christopher Watson

‘Power Signal’: Oscar Boyson Reteaming With ‘Good Time’ Collaborators At Hercules Film Fund, Rhea Films On Feature Adaptation Of Sundance Midnight Short

Further plot details are under wraps. Watch on Deadline Boyson will direct from his script written with DeWitt and Ricky Camilleri. Also coming up for the companies is the Michelle Monaghan-led horror-thrillerBloodfromThe Machinistdirector Brad Anderson. Object & Animal Boyson is repped by Theo Vieljeux at Dissident and Ken Garrett at Gang, Tyre, Ramer.

January 30, 2023 · 1 min · 53 words · Sarah Jackson

Amazon Wins Max Barbakow’s Body Swap Comedy Pitch Vehicle For Julia Roberts & Jennifer Aniston; They’ll Produce With LuckyChap

EXCLUSIVE:Amazon Studioshas won a heated auction among four other studios and streamers for aJulia RobertsandJennifer Anistoncomedy vehicle. Red Oms Lisa Gillan and Marisa Yeres Gill will also be involved in a producorial capacity. The comedy is based on his original pitch. From left: Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Max BarbakowGetty Images

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 51 words · Brian Walker

BBC Arabic Radio: Station Goes Off Air After 85 Years Of Broadcasting, Industry Reacts

TheBBCs Arabic radio service went off the air for the final time on Friday after 85 years of broadcasting. At least 382 people will lose their jobs at the BBC World Service. The corporation will also stop producing radio output in 10 other languages, including Chinese and Hindi. The BBC’s New Broadcasting HouseMike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images The final broadcast ended at 1 pm on Friday, with presenter Mahmoud Almossallami signing off....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 114 words · Bethany Graham

Brendan Fraser On The “Self-Loathing” That Shaped His Early Career: “On Some Level I Felt I Deserved A Beating”

That took a lot out of me. I knew I would get better, but it took a long time, he said. Elsewhere during the interview, Fraser discussed his changing physique. Brendan Fraser at the BAFTA Tea Party held at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills on January 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. But Ive made peace with who I am now. Last week, Fraser picked up his first Oscar nomination for his leading role inThe Whale....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 110 words · Andrew Peters

Hilary Duff Is “Optimistic” That The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Reboot Could Still Happen

However, things took a steep turn when the creator of the series Terri Minskyexited the reboot. Later that year, Duff said thatthe series was scrappedand not moving forward. Watch the moment in the video posted below. Walt Disney Enterprises / Courtesy Everett Collection / Heidi Gutman / Bravo / Getty Images A post shared by Watch What Happens Live! (@bravowwhl) Creative differences between Duff and Disney+ executives were what halted the revival....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 86 words · Kevin Walker

Michael B. Jordan Lets “The Inner Animal Go Crazy” In ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut With Cast All Over Him

A scene from the then 16-year-old actor was screened where he starts howling at the end. Jordan poked fun at himself saying, Im pretty sure I hit puberty mid-howl. Jordan said he took up lessons to learn Spanish and said, Estoy en Raya. (I am on Raya). Heidi Gardner interrupted to tell Jordan that she has aCreedposter or printed onto a body pillow, whatever. Ego Nwodim dropped in wearing a whole wedding dress hinting at Jordan that they could get married....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 136 words · Courtney Williams

Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham Almost Pull Off Shock Win In Thrilling Nationally Televised Game

The game will go to a replay to be played at a later date. Images of McElhenney dialed on Reynoldss phone were shared widely across social media. In 10 years time, the plan has and always will be the Premier League, Reynolds said. Ryan Reynolds.Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images. If its theoretically possible to go from the fifth tier to the Premier League, why wouldnt we try? Call us crazy, but thats what we want to do....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 88 words · Krystal Hensley

SAG-AFTRA Survey: Members Strongly Support Covid Vaccination Mandate

A strong majority ofSAG-AFTRAmembers responding to a guild survey say they approve of HollywoodsCovidvaccination mandate. A second, more vaguely worded question also shows support for the mandate. The results of the survey were released at todays national board meeting. Watch on Deadline SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher had called for the survey. Drescher, who says that she herself has been vaccinated herself, is a leading opponent of the mandate. Zone A, where unmasked actors work, is the most restrictive of the safe work zones on sets....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 97 words · Christine Lewis

Steven Spielberg On Ending ‘Schindler’s List’ With Cemetery Scene: “That Ending Was A Way To Verify That Everything In The Movie Was True”

That ending was a way to verify that everything in the movie was true. The pic went on to win seven Oscars, including Best Picture and his first as Best Director. Spielberg is currently on the awards and promotional trail for his latest pic,The Fabelmans. Steven SpielbergNiko Tavernise / 20th Century Studios / Courtesy Everett Collection The film is up for seven Oscars, including Spielbergs first Best Screenplay nomination.

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 69 words · Chelsea Shaw

‘Fancy Dance’ Sundance Film Festival Review: Lily Gladstone Delivers A Strong Performance In Erica Tremblay’s Feature Film Debut

Erica TremblaysFancy Danceshows the darkside of reservation life for Indigenous people, especially women. As an official selection of the U.S. Jax is a former drug dealer, and often gets in trouble with the law. Watch on Deadline There is an epidemic of missing Indigenous women throughout the US and Canada. Courtesy of Sundance Institute They make it clear that the needs of White people are prioritized in their hierarchy of care....

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 98 words · Jerry Garcia

‘SNL’ Cold Open Urges DOJ To Probe Tyre Nichols’ Killing By Memphis Cops; “Damn Right,” Kenan Thompson Says Of Need For Justice

Thompson asked with not a whiff of humor. I sincerely hope so, Days Garland responded. Under Tennessee law, a guilty second-degree murder charge carries a sentence of 15-60 years in state prison. Now hes searching for classified documents and hes coming for whoever has them, the kickoff voice-over snarled. Democrat, Republican, or whatever Trump is now. I am the law! Cmon now, Joe Biden wont even give this woman a pen, you think she has classified documents?...

January 29, 2023 · 1 min · 113 words · Mrs. Shelia Burch