Author: Madiha Ahmed

The Hemsworths quietly ventured out to Queensland for a short family getaway amid the coronavirus pandemic. Chris Hemsworth and Liam Hemsworth were joined by Chris’ wife Elsa Pataky, their three children, India, eight, and six-year-old twin sons Sasha and Tristan for a trip to Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach north of Noosa. “Another incredible few days on the Australian … Continue reading Chris and Liam Hemsworth enjoy private family vacation to Queensland amid pandemic: ‘Incredible few days’ Continue Reading →

Peacock has picked up Departure, the Canadian drama starring The Good Wife’s Archie Panjabi and Christopher Plummer, ahead of the service’s nationwide launch Wednesday. The NBCU streamer has acquired the rights to the drama, which was originally commissioned by Canada’s Global. The company already has rights to the six-part thriller in a number of international territories including the UK. … Continue reading Canadian Drama ‘Departure’ Takes Flight At Peacock As Streamer Unveils Premiere Date For ‘A.P. Bio’ Continue Reading →

ITV has revealed that 38 of its in-house productions have restarted in recent weeks amid the easing of UK coronavirus lockdown restrictions, but CEO Carolyn McCall said drama will be the last genre to get back up to speed. Giving evidence to the Parliamentary Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, McCall said ITV Studios and its … Continue reading ITV Says Drama Shoots Will Be Last To Restart Amid Insurance, Social Distancing Issues; Extends Pay Cuts For Senior Staff Continue Reading →

Tyra Banks is twirling into the ballroom — not actually dancing, but hosting the upcoming season of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, Variety has confirmed. Banks’ new gig comes after news broke on Monday that longtime host Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews would be departing the show. “I’ve been a fan of ‘DWTS’ since its beginning… The … Continue reading Tyra Banks set as new Dancing With The Stars host Continue Reading →

UK-China relations took a further dive today after the UK government announced it would ban its mobile providers from buying new Huawei 5G equipment as of December 31, and mandated they remove all existing equipment from their networks by 2027. The move follows sanctions imposed on the Chinese tech giant by the U.S.. The countries say that … Continue reading UK Huawei 5G Ban; Melbourne Fest Line-Up; ‘Millionaire’ Back In Israel; Banijay Filming Italian Series – Global Briefs Continue Reading →

Cinedigm and Quincy Newell’s TwentyOne14 Media are partnering to launch an urban multicultural entertainment and lifestyle network yet to be named that will launch in the first quarter of next year. Focusing on a 21-45 adult multicultural audience and content “that is authentic, diverse and inclusive,” it will be available for linear and AVOD platforms on connected TVs, digital … Continue reading Cinedigm, Quincy Newell’s TwentyOne14 Media Launching Multicultural Lifestyle Network Continue Reading →

The Tomorrowland Around The World has revealed that pop star and American Idol judge Katy Perry will headline the digital music festival which takes place July 25-26. The two-day fest is a popular electronic dance music fest that began in 2005. With festivals and events pivoting to virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s iteration of Tomorrowland will be a fully … Continue reading Katy Perry To Headline Tomorrowland Around The World Digital Music Festival Continue Reading →

NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock will expand nationally tomorrow with 13,000 hours of programming available for free and 20,000 on its premium subscription tier. The company on Tuesday offered its first breakdown of programming available on the free and premium tiers. (Deadline TV Editor Peter White has more programming details here.) Peacock Premium costs $5 a month, though it is effectively … Continue reading Peacock’s Free Tier To Include 13,000 Hours Of Programming; Sony PlayStation Distribution Deal Widens Reach Continue Reading →

Nyle Dimarco, the deaf model and actor who won America’s Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars, has sold a comedy about being a deaf man in America to Spectrum. Deadline understands that the Charter Communications-backed platform is developing the half-hour project with Daniel Dae Kim’s production company 3AD and Melrose Placed. The series, which will star Dimarco, is described as an irreverent … Continue reading Nyle Dimarco Developing Comedy About Deaf Man At Spectrum With Daniel Dae Kim’s 3AD Producing Continue Reading →

EXCLUSIVE: Studiocanal has preemptively acquired the Seth Owen thriller spec Role Play for Picture Company partners Alex Heineman & Andrew Rona to produce under their overall deal with the Studio. Brillstein Entertainment Partners’ George Heller will exec produce, and hatched the idea. Role Play is a stylish thriller revolving around a young married couple whose life turns upside down after secrets … Continue reading Studiocanal & The Picture Company Nab Seth Owen ‘Role Play’ Spec Script Continue Reading →