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Teton Ridge Acquires High Noon Rights for Film
Teton Ridge Entertainment has secured exclusive adaptation rights to the 1952 classic Western High Noon, assembling a veteran production team and partnering with Thunder Road Pictures to revitalize th
APL Launches 'Hola Mamá' Docuseries on Chile Adoption
While markets and diplomacy have dominated headlines—U.S. stocks hitting record highs and Iran peace talks unfolding—a new three‑part docuseries, "Hola Mamá", is turning the spotlight on Chile’s dark
Jeff Russo Uses Aztec Death Whistle on Alien: Earth
Composer Jeff Russo is giving FX’s Alien: Earth a fresh sonic edge by weaving in exotic instruments like an Aztec death whistle and a Swiss bassdesmophon. While nodding to classic Alien scores, he als
Backrooms Tracking $20M Opening on Sub-$10M Budget
A24's "Backrooms," a horror film based on the viral Kane Pixels YouTube IP and directed by its teenage creator, is tracking for a roughly $20M opening weekend in late May despite a sub-$10M budget and
Adrienne Warren Replaces Kara Young in Broadway Proof
Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren is set to replace Kara Young as Claire in the Broadway revival of David Auburn’s *Proof*, with Young’s final performance slated for June 28. The casting shift, announ
Amanda Jones Debuts Hybrid Music for Murderbot
Composer Amanda Jones, the mind behind Apple TV’s sci‑fi series Murderbot, showcased her eclectic, human‑machine hybrid soundtrack at a Deadline event, revealing inventive designs that fuse Korean ins
AGC Studios Extends Leadership, Launches Netflix Show
AGC Studios, a prolific independent producer, has secured three‑year extensions for its founders Stuart Ford and Miguel Palos, cementing leadership stability as it expands its slate with a Netflix doc
Starz Sets June 12 Premiere for ‘The Listeners’
Starz announced that the BBC‑originated drama 'The Listeners', starring Rebecca Hall, will debut on June 12 and run weekly in five parts on its streaming platforms, highlighting ongoing U.S. appetite
Paramount, Warner Music Ink Multi‑Year Film Deal
Paramount Pictures and Warner Music Group have locked in a multi‑year first‑look pact to turn the label’s extensive catalog into theatrical movies, with Unigram handling production alongside the artis
Forsytes Starts Croatia Shoot, Adds Sulkin & Antunes
The Forsytes has kicked off production for its third season in Croatia, bringing in Gregg Sulkin and Gabriel Antunes to the ensemble as the family heads to the French Riviera.
Peyton Elizabeth Lee to Star & Produce R‑Rated Comedy
Peyton Elizabeth Lee is set to headline and co‑produce the R‑rated teen comedy 'Second First Date', a high‑concept film written by Matt Sacca and backed by American High, following her success on 'Piz
Glen Basner Gets Game Changer Award at Zurich Summit
FilmNation founder and CEO Glen Basner will be honored with the Game Changer Award at the Zurich Summit, held Sept. 25‑27 as part of the Zurich Film Festival. The award celebrates his track record of
Raindance Opens 'April X' and Closes Eddie Cochran Doc
The 34th Raindance Film Festival in London will launch on June 17 with Michel K. Parandi’s award‑winning sci‑fi thriller “April X,” starring Connor Storrie and Lilly Krug, and will wrap up with Kirsty
No Doubt Begins 18-Date Las Vegas Sphere Residency
No Doubt launched an 18‑date Las Vegas Sphere residency with a set that blended iconic hits like “Just a Girl” and a nostalgic showcase of the band’s early days, complete with vintage photos and flyer
John Irvin's 1991 Robin Hood Pre‑empted Costner Film
In 1991 director John Irvin released a low‑budget British Robin Hood starring Patrick Bergin and Uma Thurman, explicitly designed to undercut Kevin Costner’s blockbuster. Shot in chilly Welsh and Ches
Beth Orton to Answer Fan Questions Ahead of 'The Ground Above'
Beth Orton is inviting fans to submit questions ahead of her seventh studio album The Ground Above, due 26 June, with her answers to be published in mid-May alongside a new jazz-ballad single.
Sylvia Sleigh's New Show Features Monumental Nudes
Welsh‑born artist Sylvia Sleigh's latest exhibition showcases her monumental nudes, including a striking Sleeping Venus‑inspired portrait of a long‑legged brunette. The show underscores Sleigh's belie
Aldous Harding Drops Fifth Album Train on the Island
Aldous Harding's fifth album, Train on the Island, blends eccentric lyricism with warm, psychedelic folk, supported by longtime collaborator John Parish and multi‑instrumentalist Huw Evans, as she pre
Legends Review: Coogan Leads Netflix's True Crime Drama
Netflix's Legends, a six-part Neil Forsyth thriller starring Steve Coogan, dramatises the true 1990s story of customs officers infiltrating Britain's biggest drug cartels — though the reviewer finds t
Linda Perry Documentary Shows Cancer, Abuse, New Album
Linda Perry’s new documentary and album lay bare her battle with breast cancer, her mother’s abuse, and a creative resurgence, while her advocacy for gender equality in music gains fresh visibility.
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