Author: Madiha Ahmed

AP Photo/Courtesy image EXCLUSIVE: Paramount’s Grease prequel Summer Lovin’ is revving up its engine, with the studio tapping Brett Haley to direct the film. Leah McKendrick penned the script with Temple Hill and Picturestart producing. The 1978 musical classic starred John Travolta as greaser Danny and Olivia Newton-John as good girl Sandy, high school teens who after having a brief summer fling … Continue reading ‘Grease’ Prequel Gains Momentum At Paramount As Brett Haley Comes On As Director Continue Reading →

HBO Max HBO Max will premiere the CNN Films documentary On The Trail: Inside the 2020 Primaries, which captures the network’s team of female journalists and embeds as they covered the nomination contest. The project will premiere on August 6. Those spotlighted include Dana Bash, Kaitlan Collins, Jessica Dean, Daniella Diaz, Annie Grayer, Kyung Lah, MJ Lee, Abby Phillip, Arlette … Continue reading HBO Max To Debut CNN Films’ ‘On The Trail: Inside The 2020 Primaries’ Continue Reading →

Photo courtesy of The Lede Company EXCLUSIVE: Grace Van Patten is set as a lead opposite Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in Hulu’s tentpole limited series Nine Perfect Strangers, based on Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty’s latest book, from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Kidman’s Blossom Films and Endeavor Content. Co-written by Kelley, John Henry Butterworth and Samantha … Continue reading Grace Van Patten Joins ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Hulu Limited Series Continue Reading →

Up characters Russell and Dug the dog are out — and so are the Actors’ Equity members who played them — in a revamped version of a bird-show attraction at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom. As the union and Walt Disney World in Orlando enter into discussions about a grievance filed by Equity over the resort’s COVID-19 safety protocols, Disney has … Continue reading Walt Disney World Clips Actors’ Wings In Revamped Bird Show Attraction As Union’s COVID Dispute Continues Continue Reading →

Nigel Thatch and Whitaker in ‘Godfather of Harlem’EPIX Epix is expanding its Godfather of Harlem franchise. The network has given a green light to By Whatever Means Necessary: The Times of Godfather of Harlem, a four-part docuseries inspired by the music and subjects featured in the original series starring Forest Whitaker. The docuseries brings alive the dramatic true story of … Continue reading ‘Godfather Of Harlem’-Inspired Docuseries From Forest Whitaker Set At Epix Continue Reading →

EXCLUSIVE: After another vigorous bidding battle for a star-cast package, Netflix prevailed and won world rights for Julia Roberts starring with Denzel Washington and Mr Robot‘s Sam Esmail directing Leave The World Behind, a feature adaptation of an upcoming novel by Rumaan Alam. I heard that it came down to Netflix and Apple and MGM but that there were 10 offers on … Continue reading Netflix Wins Julia Roberts-Denzel Washington-Sam Esmail Package ‘Leave The World Behind’ Based On Rumaan Alam’s Upcoming Novel Continue Reading →

‘Jeopardy!’ host Alex Trebek‘GMA’ via Twitter Amidst his battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer Alex Trebek, the amiable host of Jeopardy!, told Good Morning America on Monday that he is worried about his illness’s impact on Jean, his wife of 30 years. “There was one day a few weeks ago,” said Trebek, “when Jeanie asked me, ‘How do you … Continue reading Emotional Alex Trebek Gives Update On Cancer Battle, Reveals How He’s Still Able To Host ‘Jeopardy!’: “I’m Good At Faking It” Continue Reading →

Syfy revealed that its first original documentary Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t will make its world premiere as the opening film for “Syfy Fan Fest”. The docu about the iconic creator of the cult comic book Spawn will be released on July 25 at 11 pm ET on Syfy’s YouTube page, Syfy.com and on-demand. On top of all that, … Continue reading ‘Todd McFarlane: Like Hell I Won’t’ Docu To Kick Off ‘Syfy Fan Fest’, Releases First Trailer Continue Reading →

Updated, July 20: Following Warner Bros. temporarily moving Tenet off the theatrical schedule, and the news being exactly unclear as to when theaters will reopen, Sony is undating their Selena Gomez-executive produced romantic comedy Broken Hearts Gallery for the time being. The intent is for the film to still go theatrical –not PVOD– but I hear the studio is in a … Continue reading Sony Temporarily Moves ‘The Broken Hearts Gallery’ Off The Calendar In Wake Of ‘Tenet’ Pause – Update Continue Reading →

Credit: Alan Silfen EXCLUSIVE: Producer, motivational speaker and bestselling author DeVon Franklin (Breakthrough) is expanding his work in television, signing an overall deal with CBS TV Studios. Franklin serves as president and CEO of the Franklin Entertainment production company, which has a multi-year first-look film deal with Paramount Pictures and a second-look deal with Netflix. Franklin has tapped … Continue reading DeVon Franklin Inks Overall Deal With CBS TV Studios Continue Reading →