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TV Pilot Buzz & Development Updates In Another Atypical Broadcast Cycle
If you read the headline and ask, “Pilots? What pilots?” — you’re not wrong. The pilot season no longer is the industry obsession it once was this time of year, after back-to-back disruptions from Covid and the Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
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SAG-AFTRA Partners With Nielsen For Streaming Viewing Data
After scoring a streaming residual bonus with the studios following last year’s strike, SAG-AFTRA has partnered with ratings firm Nielsen to give it more access to data.
The actors guild has partnered with Nielsen to act as its third-party provider of streaming content measurement.
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‘Great 8’ 2024: BFI Reveals Line Up Of British Titles From Early Career Directors Set For Cannes Market
The BFI is once again heading to the Cannes Market with its so-called Great 8 — a selection of projects from first and second-time filmmakers that it will present to international buyers.
Now in its seventh year, the 2024 Great 8 showcase is funded and produced by the BFI and the British Council…
‘Daytime Stands Up’ Livestream Event Features Daytime Drama Stars Raising Funds For Cancer Research
Stars from the world of daytime drama television past and present will come together for a first-of-its-kind livestream event, Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up to Cancer … We All Have a Story.
The three-hour benefit from Stand Up to Cancer and hosts Alan Locher and Michael Fairman is set…
Niamh Algar & Tom Hollander Leading Sky Code-Breaking Thriller Series From ‘Luther’ Creator Neil Cross
Niamh Algar (Mary & George) and Tom Hollander (White Lotus) are leading a Sky thriller series about a code-breaking genius from Luther creator Neil Cross.
Described by its creator as “unapologetically exciting,” Iris will start shooting later this month in Sardinia and follow the titular character, a…
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Universal Studios Orlando Reveals New Rides, Donkey Kong Country Planned For Super Nintendo World At Epic Universe
Universal Orlando revealed new details about one of the most highly-anticipated lands in its upcoming Epic Universe expansion park.
Orlando’s Super Nintendo World will be the company’s second such attraction in the U.S., after the Universal Studios Hollywood attraction of the same name that opened ear…
Glenn Close, Jeremy Irons, Henry Winkler & Don Johnson Set For Simon Curtis Comedy ‘Encore’ As Protagonist Launches Sales – Cannes Market
Simon Curtis' upcoming comedy Encore, about a group of veteran actors whose passion for their profession is reignited through a retirement home production, has gathered a quartet of Academy Award, Golden Globe and Emmy winning stars for the ensemble cast.
The feature reunites eight-time Academy…
Ukrainian Eurovision Duo Pledge To Sell Trophy To Help Rebuild Bombed School If They Win
In 2022, Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra won the Eurovision Song Contest and promptly sold their winners' trophy for $900,000 to raise money to help with the war effort. The distinctive crystal microphone was auctioned on Facebook and funds were used to buy drones for Ukraine's military.
In an interview…
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View All What We're WatchingArtsEd: Bullying Review At Andrew Lloyd Webber-Backed School Delayed By Three Months
EXCLUSIVE: The independent investigation into bullying and misconduct allegations at revered London drama school ArtsEd has been delayed by three months.
Ghazaleh Rezaie, the barrister engaged to investigate claims uncovered in a series of Deadline stories, was expected to report back to the board…
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French Parliament Approves Commission To Investigate Abuse In Film Industry As France’s #MeToo Wave Gathers Strength
The French parliament has approved the creation of a commission of inquiry to investigate abuse and sexual violence in the country's cinema and audiovisual industries as well as the worlds of the performing arts, advertizing and fashion.
The initiative follows a request by actress and filmmaker…
‘Drag Race’ Producers Set ‘House On Fire’ For WOW Presents Plus & Discuss Building Their Streamer: “There Was An Audience Out There That Wasn’t Being Served”
EXCLUSIVE: Drag Race Producer World of Wonder is about to set the House on Fire. It has snagged the titular reality series for its streaming service WOW Presents Plus.
House on Fire is set in New York and follows the pre-eminent 'House' in the Ballroom scene, the House of Miyake-Mugler. Produced by…
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View All Film Festivals & Photo GalleriesUTA Signs Chinese Producer, Buyer & Investor Fundamental Films
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed Shanghai and Los Angeles-based production, distribution and investment company Fundamental Films for representation.
Founded by Mark Gao in 2008, Fundamental Films was one of China's biggest buyers before the pandemic, releasing films including American Hustle, Limitless, Luc…
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How British True Crime Producers Are Quietly Revolutionizing Duty Of Care Amid Explosion In Genre’s Popularity
EXCLUSIVE: It was more than a year ago that a 45-year-old British woman, Nicola Bulley, went missing walking her dog in the sleepy northern English town of St Michael’s on Wyre.
What followed was three weeks of frenzy, one of the country’s most publicized, televised searches for a missing person in…
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