Television

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Risher assumes the role of CEO at Dark Matter TV, a CTV player in the horror + entertainment landscape. As CEO, Risher will spearhead the programming for Tricoast Worldwide’s AVOD division and premier destination for horror and genre enthusiasts. “Nick has grown up surrounded by the magic of filmmaking and has an innate
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EXCLUSIVE: The director of Netflix drama The Crown‘s episodes re-creating Princess Diana’s death in Paris 26 years ago has revealed the extraordinary efforts that went into ensuring it was handled with tact. Speaking exclusively to Deadline, Christian Schwochow, who directed the three crucial Season 6 episodes that feature what are likely to be some of the most talked
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John Oliver is usually laser-focused on Last Week Tonight dissecting the political issues that affect the world. However, things got a little out of hand when Conan O’Brien made an appearance on the late-night talk show. While discussing the controversial political figure from Argentina, Javier Milei, Oliver showcased an interview where the Member of the
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In a major boon to Los Angeles area cord cutters, Spectrum SportsNet and the Los Angeles Lakers today announced the launch of what’s being called Spectrum SportsNet+, a direct-to-consumer streaming subscription service that will deliver a 24/7 feed of Spectrum SportsNet programming, including live Lakers games and behind-the-scenes Lakers content, to sports enthusiasts. Starting today,
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Richard Moll, famous for playing the gentle giant bailiff on “Night Court,” is dead. The actor died Thursday at his home in Big Bear Lake, CA … according to a rep for the family. Richard starred as “Bull” Shannon on the original “Night Court” sitcom from 1984 to 1992 on NBC … acting alongside Harry
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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Freevee has ordered a second season of Tribunal Justice, created and executive produced by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The renewal comes ahead of the December 1 Season 1 finale of the the courtroom program, part of the Justice brand on Freevee anchored by Sheindlin’s other courtroom show for the streamer, the Daytime Emmy-winning Judy
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The BBC has picked up Irish crime drama Kin from Fifth Season.  The RTÉ series, which aired in the U.S. on AMC+, is the latest high-profile show snapped up by the BBC buying team, following the likes of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire. It is produced by Joker financier Bron Studios and Man in the
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SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP are back at the table today for more talks to resolve the actors strike that has been going on for over 100 days. Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, chief negotiator at the union, told Deadline that he was “cautiously optimistic” about talks with the studios. Crabtree-Ireland made a quick stop to Paramount where the
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The actors were joined by some hip-hop legends on the picket lines this morning. Kurtis Blow, co-founder of the Hip Hop Alliance, joined SAG-AFTRA outside Paramount to call an end to the strike that has lasted for over 100 days. He also highlighted how his membership of the guild was instrumental is helping to save
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EXCLUSIVE: Channel 4 has refused to release the findings of an independent review into whether it is an anti-racist organization, saying that putting the document in the public domain would have a “chilling effect” on internal diversity discussions. The British broadcaster, which has a unique remit to champion under-represented voices, blocked the release of a
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Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences — overseeing worldwide consumer products, themed entertainment, franchise management and DC Comics businesses – following the departure of the division’s president Pam Gifford. Gifford is stepping back from her role to focus on a family member’s healthcare needs, the company said. She had reported
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