Author: Madiha Ahmed

With Kelly Clarkson sitting in as a judge for a recovering Simon Cowell, America’s Got Talent was up a tenth from last week’s anniversary special, delivering a 0.8 in the adults 18-49 demographic and 6.67 million viewers Tuesday night in primetime. This marks the most-watched episode for the reality talent competition since July 15. NBC’s World of Dance (0.6, 3.89M) slipped … Continue reading ‘America’s Got Talent’ Rises To Lead Tuesday Ratings; ‘DC’s Stargirl’ Finale Steady Continue Reading →

Nicole Kassell, right, directs on the pilot episode of HBO’s limited series ‘Watchmen,’ “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”HBO The HBO limited series inspired by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ DC graphic novel thrusts us into the 1921 Tulsa massacre, which is known as the single worst incident of racial violence in U.S history. It … Continue reading Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker Nicole Kassell On The “Fine Line To Dance” In ‘Watchmen’ Pilot – Crew Call Podcast Continue Reading →

David Becker/NBC NBC is continuing to rejig its fall schedule with American Ninja Warrior moving into The Voice’s slot in September. Season 12 of the reality competition series, which completed production during the pandemic, will launch from 8-10 p.m. Monday, September 7. Deadline understands that The Voice, which was set to occupy the Monday 8-10 p.m. slot, will not be ready … Continue reading ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Moves Into ‘The Voice’s Fall Slot As NBC Talent Contest Set To Miss September Bow Continue Reading →

Courtesy of and Universal EXCLUSIVE: Mulan actor Ron Yuan will sit in the director’s chair for the upcoming untitled 47 Ronin sequel. The action-fantasy pic will be produced by Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production entity of Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. “I’m incredibly excited to be working with Universal and the producing team on this genre-blending, martial arts, action, horror and cyber-punk … Continue reading ‘47 Ronin’ Sequel Sets ‘Mulan’s Ron Yuan As Director Continue Reading →

Vertical Entertainment Vertical Entertainment has picked up the North American distribution rights to Breaking Fast, a romantic comedy from first-time writer/director Mike Mosallam. The film stars Haaz Sleiman (The Visitor), Michael Cassidy (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice) and Amin El Gamal (Good Trouble). Set to screen at the upcoming Outfest Film Festival, the pic is set … Continue reading Vertical Acquires ‘Breaking Fast’; Malcolm Goodwin To Star In ‘They Whisper’ – Film Briefs Continue Reading →

EXCLUSIVE: The inclusive Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) was the perfect stage to launch Gemstone Studios’ inaugural Rising Storytellers Search, a competition seeking underrepresented female-led narratives. The competition was unveiled today during the fest which continues through August 16. Gemstone, a boutique production unit of Sony Pictures Television, is teaming with Ideas United and Geena Davis’ BFF for Rising Storytellers. … Continue reading Sony Pictures TV’s Gemstone Studios Launches Inaugural Rising Storytellers Search For Female-Led Narratives Continue Reading →

MLW EXCLUSIVE: Major League Wrestling has inked a distribution agreement with Fubo Sports Network to air MLW flagship series, Major League Wrestling FUSION. The show will broadcast weekly on the Fubo network Thursday nights at 10 pm ET with an encore of the previous week’s episode at 9 pm. The pact follows the League’s signing in January with ICM Partners to negotiate … Continue reading Major League Wrestling In Distribution Deal With Fubo Sports Network Continue Reading →

Courtesy of ICM Partners EXCLUSIVE: Douglas Smith, who currently stars in the Emmy-winning TNT series The Alienist: Angel of Darkness, has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas. The Canadian actor and musician portrays Marcus Isaacson in The Alienist, alongside Daniel Bruhl, Luke Evans and Dakota Fanning. Smith recently portrayed Corey Brockfield in the second season of HBO’s … Continue reading ‘The Alienist: Angel Of Darkness’ Star Douglas Smith Signs With ICM Partners Continue Reading →

UMC EXCLUSIVE: AMC Networks-owned streamer UMC has ordered a legal drama from Adam Starks (On My Block), Tracy Grant (Lincoln Heights) and Kemy Time Productions. The subscription service, dedicated to Black film and TV and a rival of ViacomCBS’ BET+, has handed Lace a six-episode order for its first season. The series will follow a prolific Los Angeles attorney who often … Continue reading AMC Networks-Backed UMC Orders Legal Drama ‘Lace’ From Kemy Time, Adam Starks & Tracy Grant Continue Reading →

Fox Tess Sanchez, an 11-year Fox veteran, has left her post as EVP Casting at the broadcast network. “We are reorganizing our casting department and made the difficult decision to eliminate the Executive Vice President position,” a Fox Entertainment spokesperson said in a statement to Deadline. “We thank Tess for her many contributions and wish her the … Continue reading Tess Sanchez Exits As Fox Entertainment Head Of Casting Continue Reading →