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TV Independent Pilots Are Having A Moment
A group of indie writers and directors are hoping their small-screen projects can break through amid the current Hollywood contraction. Their bet: that cost-conscious companies will now pay more attention to their projects instead of the expensive dramas and comedies driven by big-name stars that until recently have been fueling the industry.
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No Crime, No Gun: Alec Baldwin Wants ‘Rust’ Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Tossed Before Trial Starts
As Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial looms, the Rust star-producer is again attempting to get a judge to dismiss the charges stemming from the fatal 2021 shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the New Mexico set of the indie film.
"Because the State does not even allege that…
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Bryan Fuller Exits ‘Friday The 13th’ Prequel Series; Search For New Showrunner Underway
Peacock and A24 will be proceeding with a new showrunner for the Friday the 13th prequel series.
Bryan Fuller confirmed today on social media that he is exiting the series.
“For reasons beyond our control, A24 has elected to go a different way with the material,” Fuller wrote. “We hope the…
Hulu Orders ‘Downforce’ Comedy Pilot From Alec Berg, Adam Countee & ABC Signature
Hulu has given a pilot order to Downforce (working title) from ABC Signature.
Alec Berg and Adam Countee, who have overall deals at ABC Signature, will executive produce the comedy.
It’s about an heiress to a dynastic racing team who is thrust back into the family business. She needs to make…
CEO Adam Aron On Billie Eilish Listening Event In Theaters Next Week & Renegotiating AMC Entertainment’s Hefty Debt
AMC Entertainment's biggest issue right now may be its $4.5 billion debt and the fact that most comes due in 2026. On a conference call post-earning today, CEO Adam Aron addressed it publicly for the first time, assuring investors the giant theater chain has been working with lenders for almost a year to…
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Isobel Yeung Joins CNN As International Correspondent
Isobel Yeung is joining CNN as an international correspondent in the network’s London bureau.
Yeung previously worked at Vice News as senior correspondent and producer, creating content for the brand’s platforms as well as HBO, Showtime and Hulu. In nearly a decade with Vice, she reported around the…
Broadway’s ‘Illinoise’ Cancels Performance Following Death Of Backstage Company Member
Tonight’s performance of Broadway’s Sufjan Stevens dance musical Illinoise has been canceled due to the death of a backstage company member.
The death did not occur at the St. James Theatre, where Illinoise is playing. The company member is not a performer and does not appear onstage, and has not…
Netflix and The Blackhouse Foundation Partner On Nonfiction Producing Fellowship
Netflix and The Blackhouse Foundation will partner on the Netflix Nonfiction Producing Fellowship, a year-long program giving rising producers from underrepresented perspectives the hands-on training, mentorship and experience to help advance their careers in film and TV production.
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View All What We're WatchingIndependent TV Pilots Are Having A Moment
Can television have its own New Hollywood moment?
Much like movies such as Bonnie and Clyde, The Graduate, Rosemary's Baby and Easy Rider took the late 1960s by storm, a group of writers and directors are hoping that their own independent TV projects can break through and find their way to the small…
In Streaming Milestone, Disney And Warner Bros. Discovery Team On Bundle Featuring Disney+, Hulu And Max
Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery are breaking ground in streaming with a bundled offering featuring Disney+, Hulu and Max.
The companies are aiming to launch the bundle this summer. The exact launch date and the price point have not yet been announced, but plans call for both ad-free and…
Miss Teen USA UmaSofia Srivastava Steps Down Days After Miss USA Resigns
UmaSofia Srivastava, the Miss Teen USA titleholder, relinquished her crown two days after Miss USA Noelia Voigt stepped down.
In a statement shared on social media, the 17-year-old pageant queen explained why she was giving up her title.
“After careful consideration, l’ve decided to resign as…
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View All Photo GalleriesHouse Rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Effort To Oust Speaker Mike Johnson — Update
UPDATE: The House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, a move that would have sent the chamber into another round of chaos.
Greene’s motion to oust Johnson was tabled 359-43, with seven members voting present. Eleven Republicans…
‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’s Donald Glover & Maya Erskine Talk Bonding Over Embarrassing Stories, Tease Emmy Win Could Lead To Season 2
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are forces to be reckoned with together in Prime Video’s Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But when they have to face off against each other, things really heat up.
Created by Glover and Francesca Sloane — the two previously collaborated on the hit FX series Atlanta — Mr. and Mrs. Smi…
You Said ItCan we just skip to the part where they add Paramount+ and Peacock and every other stinking streaming service to this and just call it cable again?
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