| SKYDANCE MERGER RAISED QUESTIONS ABOUT SOME SHOWS' FATE |
In the wake of its Skydance merger, Paramount has two major TV studio units: CBS Studios and the newly-formed Paramount TV Studios.
In a sign of their future interactions (and possible collaborations), the pair had already agreed on how to split the majority of overlapping existing series and projects in development from Day 1.
The delineation had initially raised questions about the fate of streaming series — on-air and in development — that CBS Studios had inherited from PTVS’ previous incarnation, which was shut down a year ago, including the likes of Reacher and Cross. >>>Fates Revealed
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Paul Reiser Plots Network TV Return - Fox is continuing its push into multi-camera comedy, this time teaming with Paul Reiser, co-creator and star of one of the 1990s’ signature sitcoms Mad About You. Reiser has partnered on the project with Adam F. Goldberg, creator of The Goldbergs. >>>Will Co-Write
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Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof says he is in no rush to set his next project following his Palme d'Or-winning drama The Seed of the Sacred Fig. But he may return to his native country sooner rather than later after more than a year in exile.
The veteran dissident filmmaker spoke with Deadline at the Locarno Film Festival, where he made a surprise appearance to receive a new humanitarian award. >>>Q&A
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Quotable "We can shave four or five minutes" - AMC CEO Adam Aron on his circuit's plan to cut down its preshow |
ExclusiveFollowing word this past spring that a package was coming together for a Rambo prequel, Millennium Media looks to have its man as sources tell Deadline that Noah Centineo is attached to star in John Rambo.
William H. Macy has been cast in a series regular role in Hulu's as-yet-untitled Dan Fogelman drama series set inside the world of the NFL with a generational family component.
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Max Minghella, the Emmy-nominated Handmaid’s Tale actor, is in talks to join DC Studios' Clayface. A deal hasn’t closed yet, but when it’s finalized, Minghella will join Tom Rhys Harries, who has the title role. |
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🚨 Taylor Swift has returned from her post-Eras tour hiatus with the announcement of her twelfth album, The Life of a Showgirl. The official release date has not yet been revealed, but the pre-order vinyls or cassette tapes will ship before October 13.
📈 Shares in local TV giant Tegna surged nearly 30% in mid-day trading Monday on news that leading station owner Nexstar is in advanced talks to acquire the company.
🤝 Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are staying in business with Netflix. Their media company Archewell Productions has extended its creative partnership with the streamer, with a multi-year, first look deal for all its film and television projects. Markle and Prince Harry’s original deal with the streamer was believed to be an overall. |
| OBITUARIES
🕯️ Tony Award-winning producer and entertainment industry leader Jack W. Batman died of pancreatic cancer on Friday, August 1, in hospice care at the Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey. He was 81. 🕯️ Michael Klick, an Emmy-winning producer on Homeland and 24, died August 10 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 77. 🕯️ 2025 Deaths Photo Gallery: Hollywood & Media Obituaries |
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Tue - Alien: Earth series premiere; Judd Apatow on Fallon
Thu - And Just Like That series finale; Starz earnings; ATAS' Televerse event
Fri - The Rainmaker series premiere
Sun - Deadline Contenders @ HBO Max event |
For The 'Boys - Jon Weinbach, President, Skydance Sports; Jesse Sisgold, President, COO of Skydance Media; Charlotte Jones, EVP & Chief Brand Officer, Dallas Cowboys; Jerry Jones, Cowboys Owner, President & GM; David Ellison, Chairman CEO Skydance Media; and Jason Reed at the premiere of Netflix's America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys in Hollywood. |
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