“The Evolution Of Late Night Is Here”: Ben Gleib Talks Launching World’s First YouTube-Native Late-Night Talk Show From His House –...
Comedian Ben Gleib is launching *Good Night with Ben Gleib*, the first late‑night talk show designed specifically for YouTube, debuting on May 28, a week after *The Late Show* was cancelled. The show will be produced from Gleib’s Los Angeles home, with a lean budget of about $1.5 million for a 42‑episode first season plus 42 post‑show episodes, featuring a virtual audience and after‑party segments. Gleib has assembled industry talent, including Black Eyed Peas drummer Keith Harris as band leader and Stewart Bailey as showrunner, to create a format that leverages short‑form clips and digital distribution rather than traditional broadcast. He aims to grow the property into a multi‑hundred‑million‑dollar brand through ad revenue, virtual ticket sales, spin‑offs, touring, and merchandise.
Boots Riley Says ‘I Love Boosters’ Was Rejected By Cannes Along With Other Past Projects; Picked ‘The Idol’ Over ‘I’m...
Boots Riley confirmed that Cannes rejected his new film "I Love Boosters" as well as earlier works like "Sorry To Bother You" and the series "I’m a Virgo." He instead premiered the $20 million Neon‑backed surreal crime comedy at SXSW, where...
‘Backrooms’ Creator Kane Parsons On Becoming A24’s Youngest Director Ever, Adapting His YouTube Series: “A Weird Dream Come True”
Kane Parsons, a 20‑year‑old YouTube creator, has become A24’s youngest ever director with the horror feature *Backrooms*. The film adapts his 2022 web series *The Backrooms: Found Footage*, which turned a 2019 creepypasta meme into a cult‑favorite online saga. Starring...
‘Tuner’ Plays Well For Black Bear In Limited Opening, ‘I Love Boosters’ Cracks Top 10 – Specialty Box Office
Black Bear’s fourth domestic release, the heist thriller "Tuner," opened in four New York and Los Angeles theaters with a $102 k debut and is targeting $122 k over the four‑day Memorial Day weekend. The company plans a rapid rollout to roughly 375 U.S....
‘Baywatch’ Teaser: New Faces Hit The Beach In Fox’s First Promo For Rebooted Series
Fox released its first teaser for the rebooted Baywatch, starring Stephen Amell as Hobie Buchannon, now a lifeguard captain. The promo introduces new cast members Jessica Belkin, Brooks Nader and Livvy Dunne, with Belkin playing Hobie's previously unknown daughter, Charlie....
‘Fjord’ Palme D’Or Winner Cristian Mungiu Encourages Dialogue In Divided World: “Don’t Rush To Judge The Other”
Romanian filmmaker Cristian Mungiu captured his second Palme d’Or at Cannes for *Fjord*, a drama about a Romanian family navigating Norway’s child‑services system. The film’s stark portrayal of immigrant prejudice has provoked reactions from both liberal and conservative audiences. Mungiu...
Florence Pugh Starrer ‘The Midnight Library’ Heading For Cannes Market’s Biggest Deal With Multiple Studios Chasing
Florence Pugh’s fantasy drama "The Midnight Library," directed by Garth Davis, is attracting a bidding war at Cannes, with Paramount, Focus and Sony eyeing the roughly $70 million project. Producer‑financier Studiocanal is expected to keep distribution rights across its extensive European...
‘Is God Is’ Writer/Director Doesn’t Want To Be Seen As “Poor Man’s Tarantino”
Aleshea Harris, the playwright behind the Obie‑winning 2018 off‑Broadway piece, has made her feature‑film debut with the Southern‑Gothic revenge thriller "Is God Is," now in theaters. Harris emphasizes that the movie, inspired by Greek tragedy, Westerns and indie cinema, is...
Julia Roberts To Star In And Produce Movie Version Of Katy Hays’ Novel ‘Home Economics’ As 3000 Pictures Lands Rights
Oscar‑winner Julia Roberts is set to star in and co‑produce a film adaptation of Katy Hays’ forthcoming novel Home Economics. Sony’s 3000 Pictures acquired the rights after a competitive publishing auction, with Roberts’ Red Om Films joining Marc Platt Productions as producers. Hays...
Nicolas Winding Refn Reviving ‘Maniac Cop’ As His Next Feature Post Cannes Premiere Of ‘Her Private Hell’; Mubi & Goodfellas...
Nicolas Winding Refn, fresh from a 12‑minute standing‑ovation at Cannes for his first film in a decade, is moving ahead with a reboot of the 1988 cult thriller *Maniac Cop*. The project, now a feature film rather than the earlier TV‑series concept,...
Everything We Know About Christopher Nolan’s Next Film – ‘The Odyssey’: Release Date, Cast And More
Christopher Nolan’s next film, *The Odyssey*, is set for a global IMAX release on July 17, 2026. The epic adapts Homer’s ancient poem and will be shorter than his three‑hour‑plus *Oppenheimer*. A star‑studded cast—including Matt Damon as Odysseus, Zendaya as...
‘Spartacus: House Of Ashur’ Canceled By Starz After One Season
Starz has canceled the gladiator drama *Spartacus: House of Ashur* after just one season, citing insufficient viewership and a mismatch with its target demographic. The series, produced by Lionsgate Television, explored an alternate timeline where the treacherous Ashur rises to...
Cannes Directors’ Fortnight Winners: Clio Bernard’s ‘I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning’ Scoops People’s Choice Audience Award
UK director Clio Bernard won the inaugural People’s Choice Audience Award at Cannes Directors’ Fortnight for her film *I See Buildings Fall Like Lightning*, earning a €7,500 (≈ $8,200) prize. The award, introduced in 2024 to honor Chantal Akerman’s legacy, reflects...
Married Comedians Bruce Gray & Kelly Ryan Launch ‘Hold Your Peace’ Podcast With All Things Comedy
Married comedians Bruce Gray and Kelly Ryan have launched the "Hold Your Peace" podcast with All Things Comedy, debuting today. The weekly Thursday show blends relationship banter with comedy, featuring guests such as Alec Flynn, Steph Tolev, and Ramsey Badawi....
Ben Affleck To Narrate Whitey Bulger Docuseries For Hulu
Hulu has commissioned a three‑part true‑crime docuseries, tentatively titled "Hunting Whitey Bulger," with Ben Affleck narrating. The series draws on fresh reporting, featuring never‑before‑seen prison letters and on‑camera interviews with key figures involved in Bulger’s capture. Directed by Zackary Canepari and...
Questlove Enlists Michelle & Barack Obama To Dissect The Genius Of Earth, Wind & Fire In First Trailer For HBO...
HBO has released the first trailer for Questlove’s documentary on Earth, Wind & Fire, featuring commentary from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. The film traces the band’s evolution from its 1970s origins through its nine Grammy...
Cannes Critics’ Week Grand Prize Winner ‘La Gradiva’ Seals North America Deal
Marine Atlan’s debut feature “La Gradiva” won the Grand Prize at Cannes Critics’ Week and has been sold to 1‑2 Special for exclusive North American distribution. The New York‑based distributor will handle theatrical release, with timing yet to be announced. The...
Elev8on Management Debuts AI-Powered American Talent Tool St8r In Cannes
Elev8on Management unveiled its AI‑driven talent assessment platform St8r at Cannes, rebranding from Pulse after OpenAI seized the original domain. The tool quantifies the commercial appeal of U.S. actors across individual European markets, breaking scores into transparent sub‑components and linking...
BBC’s New Boss Tells Staff He Will Use Data To Build “Sat Nav Around Bias” & Says iPlayer Must Improve
Former Google exec Matt Brittin, the BBC’s new director general, announced plans to use data analytics – potentially AI – as a "sat‑nav" to detect and correct bias in news and programming. He also criticised iPlayer, Sport and Sounds for...
‘Very Young Frankenstein’ Starring Zach Galifianakis Gets Series Order, FX Exec Calls It “A Completely Original Take” On Mel Brooks...
FX has ordered the comedy series Very Young Frankenstein to series for FX and Hulu, adapting Mel Brooks’ 1974 cult film. The show is created by Stefani Robinson, Taika Waititi, and Garrett Basch, with Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House leading the cast. Executive...
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Gets Exuberant 12-Minute Ovation — Longest Of The Year So Far...
Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu premiered his English‑language film Fjord at Cannes, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The world debut sparked a 12‑minute standing ovation, the longest of the 2026 festival so far. Neon acquired distribution rights for the U.S., Canada,...
Danielle Brooks Stars In ‘American Comfort’ Comedy Inspired By Melba Wilson In Works At Apple TV From Kenya Barris, Oprah...
Apple TV+ is developing the comedy series "American Comfort," starring Oscar‑nominee Danielle Brooks as Harlem restaurateur Melba Wilson. The show is inspired by Wilson’s 20‑year journey turning her eponymous soul‑food eatery into a cultural landmark and is being produced by...
‘Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circle’ Pops As Long Running Franchise Powers On – Specialty Box Office
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery Of Nymph Circle opened in North America with a $810,000 debut on 894 screens, marking the first theatrical release in the region that is self‑distributed by Bandai Namco Filmworks. The film follows a strong...
Mark Ruffalo Assumes “I’m Already On A List” For Opposing Paramount-Warner Bros Merger: “Vindictive Motherf*ckers”
Actor Mark Ruffalo is leading a high‑profile campaign against Paramount’s hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the deal would concentrate media power under the Ellison family. He has mobilized a petition that now boasts nearly 5,000 signatures and warned that similar...
Gavin Newsom Bulks Up California’s Antitrust War Chest As State AG Contemplates Paramount-WBD Merger Battle
Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised 2026 budget earmarks a $14.3 million special fund for antitrust work, expanding to $10.5 million through 2029‑30. The allocation builds on an $8 million annual budget line introduced in 2023 for gas, tech, and agriculture cases, reflecting California’s intent...
Search For New James Bond Takes Next Steps As Nina Gold Closes Deal As Casting Director
Nina Gold has been hired as casting director for the next James Bond film, joining director Denis Villeneuve and producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman. The appointment was confirmed by Deadline and announced by Amazon MGM Studios, marking the first...
‘Scary Movie’ & ‘Masters Of The Universe’ To Freak Each Other Out With $35M+ Openings – Box Office Early Look
Paramount/Miramax and Amazon MGM Studios are set to clash in early June as their tentpole releases, a reboot of the Wayans brothers' "Scary Movie" and Travis Knight's "Masters of the Universe," both target $35 million-plus opening weekends. "Scary Movie" forecasts $35‑40 M, banking on nostalgia and a...
Disney Upfront: Here’s What Happened At North Javits With Josh D’Amaro, Olivia Rodrigo, Anne Hathaway, Paul Anthony Kelly & NFL...
Disney’s 2026 Upfront at North Javits introduced new CEO Josh D’Amaro, featured a high‑energy opening by the Savannah Bananas and a three‑song performance by Olivia Rodrigo, and showcased a star‑studded mix of film, TV and sports talent. The event announced...
Amazon MGM Studios Names Mandy Schaffer Head Of TV Business Affairs, Craig Muhlrad Head Of Film Business Affairs
Amazon MGM Studios announced two senior appointments: Mandy Schaffer, a 12‑year Netflix veteran, will become Head of Business Affairs for Global TV, and Craig Muhlrad will lead Film Business Affairs. The moves follow Dan Scharf’s exit and accompany a structural...
‘Camp Rock 3′ Sets Release Month On Disney+ And Disney Channel
Disney announced that the third installment of the musical franchise *Camp Rock* will debut in August on both Disney+ and Disney Channel. The Jonas Brothers are returning to star and serve as executive producers, while Demi Lovato also joins the production team....
NYT Games Chief On Bringing ‘Wordle’ To NBC & Staying True To The Daily Puzzler – Web Summit
The New York Times Games division is turning its hit puzzle Wordle into a television show for NBC, with Savannah Guthrie slated to host. The show, produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio and Jimmy Fallon’s Electric Hot Dog, will be taped this summer and...
Doc Talk Podcast: Director Alexandria Stapleton On Her Diddy-Damning Emmy Contender ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’
Netflix’s four‑part documentary ‘Sean Combs: The Reckoning’ is now an Emmy contender, spotlighting the mogul’s sexual‑misconduct allegations. Directed by Alexandria Stapleton, the series features rare footage captured weeks before Combs’ federal indictment and includes testimony from accuser Joi Dickerson‑Neal. Executive...
Disney, Country Music Association Extend Broadcast & Streaming Deal Through 2032
Disney and the Country Music Association have renewed their broadcast partnership through 2032, adding a six‑year extension that brings the CMA Awards to Disney+ for the first time. The deal expands the existing ABC‑CMA collaboration to include streaming of the...
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Read All Of Deadline’s Movie Reviews
The 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened with Pierre Salvadori’s romantic comedy The Electric Kiss, screened out of competition. The festival also features new works from Palme d’Or veterans Cristian Mungiu and Hirokazu Kore‑eda, Oscar‑winner Asghar Farhadi, and indie stalwart Ira Sachs. Deadline’s review praises the film’s...
Disney Cozies Up To NFL At Upfront, Revealing Schedule Details And Super Bowl On-Air Lineup
Disney used its upfront presentation to cement a deeper partnership with the NFL, highlighting the earlier deal that gave ESPN control of NFL Network and a 10% league stake in ESPN. The company unveiled key schedule details, including the season‑opening...
Meta Hits Cannes As Sponsor With Host Of Gen Z Stars Including Reece Feldman, Enora Hope & Zainab Jiwa
Meta has secured a multi‑year official partnership with the Cannes Film Festival, positioning the tech giant as a primary sponsor. The company will showcase its AI, wearable tech, and social platforms from a new "Meta House" venue, featuring a lineup...
Night Train Media’s ‘Hairdresser Mysteries’, ‘The Trio’ & Ian Fleming-James Bond Doc To Shop Through Sphere Abacus
Night Train Media is moving three new titles—The Hairdresser Mysteries, The Trio, and the Ian Fleming‑James Bond documentary—into the international sales pipeline of Sphere Abacus. The shift follows Night Train’s recent divestiture from Eccho Rights and other partners, giving it a...
Ex-Prime Video UK Boss Chris Bird Launches Two AI Ventures, One With ‘The Boy Who Lived’ Director Dan Hartley
Former Prime Video UK chief Chris Bird has launched two AI ventures aimed at content creators. HawksHead AI offers a predictive analytics platform that uses proprietary AI and synthetic panels to forecast audience response and guide script, casting and creative...
Ofcom Investigating GB News Over Donald Trump Interview After All
Ofcom announced it will reopen its investigation into GB News after the network rebroadcast a November interview with U.S. President Donald Trump. The regulator says the repeat, aired 12 hours later with a different panel, may breach rules on due impartiality...
Aimee Lou Wood’s BBC Comedy ‘Film Club’ Will Not Return For Second Season
BBC has confirmed that the romantic‑comedy series Film Club will not return for a second season. The six‑part debut, starring Aimee Lou Wood, earned a BAFTA nomination for Best Actress but was mutually ended as Wood opts to focus on writing. Co‑writer...
Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce & Hannah Waddingham To Lead San Francisco-Set Crime-Thriller ‘The Teller’ — Cannes Market
Oscar‑nominee Stephanie Hsu, Guy Pearce and Emmy‑winner Hannah Waddingham have been attached to the San Francisco‑set crime thriller “The Teller.” The film is Ben Ripley’s feature‑directorial debut, written by him and pitched as a blend of The Usual Suspects and The Town. Altitude will manage international sales at Cannes, while...
‘Parallel Tales’ & ‘All Of A Sudden’ EPs Launch Boutique Film Financier Saudade Ink
Mike Downey and Istanbul‑based Emir Külal Haznevi have launched Saudade Ink, a boutique film‑financing fund focused on arthouse cinema. The fund, backed by private investors from Turkey and the Middle East, will allocate up to €2 million ($2.3 m) per year for...
Hannah Waddingham Provides Shot In Arm For ‘Saturday Night Live UK’s Viewing Figures
Hannah Waddingham hosted the penultimate episode of Sky's Saturday Night Live UK, pulling a live audience of 197,200 – the third‑largest rating of the season. The episode’s viewership more than tripled when catch‑up, streaming and repeat airings were included, underscoring...
Riley Green Joins ‘The Voice’ As A Coach For Season 30
Country singer Riley Green has been added as the fourth coach for NBC’s The Voice Season 30, joining Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. The upcoming season will feature four coaches, with a fifth star yet to be announced. Green, who has...
‘Saturday Night Live UK’ Finally Takes On Nigel Farage With Cold Open Cameo From Well-Known British Comic
Saturday Night Live UK aired a cold‑open where Peter Serafinowicz played Nigel Farage as a 2046 Prime Minister under a fictional “King Trump.” The sketch paired Farage with a caricatured Kemi Badenoch and mocked future deportations, hantavirus and a straight‑pride march. Host Hannah Waddingham opened the...
Nicolas Winding Refn Claims ‘Neon Demon’ Inspired NEON’s Name, Says Founder Has Been “Very Instrumental In My Life”
Director Nicolas Winding Refn told IndieWire that his 2016 film *The Neon Demon* inspired the name of indie studio NEON Rated. He praised co‑founder Tom Quinn for bringing the *Pusher* trilogy and *Only God Forgives* to the U.S. and called...
Eric Kripke Reacts To ‘The Boys’ Accidentally Predicting Trump’s Gold Statue: “Seriously What The F*ck?”
Eric Kripke highlighted an uncanny parallel when a gold statue of Homelander appeared in the latest episode of *The Boys* just days after a gold Donald Trump statue was unveiled at the Cadillac Championship. The creator posted side‑by‑side images on...
Black Bear And Artists Equity Partner With Big Picture Co. On ‘A Woman In The Sun’ Starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy...
Black Bear and Artists Equity have teamed up to co‑finance the dramatic feature A Woman in the Sun, starring Renée Zellweger, Sissy Spacek and newcomer Mia Threapleton. The film, written and directed by WGA‑nominated Julia Cox, follows a Nantucket bartender navigating family crises over a month. Black Bear will...
‘Mortal Kombat II’ & ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ In Smackdown At Weekend Box Office With $40M-$42M Apiece
The weekend box office is a dead‑heat between New Line’s $40‑$42 million opening of Mortal Kombat II and 20th Century Studios’ Devil Wears Prada 2, which earned a similar $40‑$42 million total. Prada 2 posted a 45‑48% second‑day drop but already surpassed the original’s $326 million worldwide gross, reaching...
Merged Reality: HBO Max & Paramount+ Are Set To Be United, What Does That Mean For Unscripted?
Paramount’s CEO David Ellison announced plans to merge HBO Max and Paramount+ into a single streaming service that would exceed 200 million subscribers. Parrot Analytics estimates the combined platform would capture 25.1% of unscripted‑content demand in Q1 2026, outpacing Hulu+Disney+, Netflix and...