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Business Hollywood Contraction Hits Star TV Packages: “It’s A Head-Scratcher”

After the end of strikes, agents, managers and producers quickly moved in to assemble high-profile packages to take out in what was expected to be a frothy marketplace following six months of inactivity. But the level of demand has not been what many anticipated. The biggest casualty: packages with A-list stars attached. Click to read the latest in Deadline’s series.

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Gato Grande Sets First English-Language Comedy Series’Climax’ From Elena Crevello

EXCLUSIVE: Gato Grande–an Amazon MGM Studios company–has set their first English-language comedy series titled Climax from Mexican American writer Elena Crevello (Grace and Frankie, American Auto, Vida). The project is currently being shopped. Climax follows former party girl Alma who, after…

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New Line Front-Runner To Land Chris Farley Biopic Package Starring Paul Walter Hauser With Josh Gad Directing: The Dish

EXCLUSIVE: While no decision has been made official yet, Sources tell Deadline New Line is the favorite to land the package that is based on the biography The Chris Farley Show with Paul Walter Hauser attached to play the legendary comedian. The pitch is based on the book by Farley’s brother Tom Farley…

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White House Correspondents’ Association President Kelly O’Donnell On Why Press Access To Joe Biden Matters & What To Expect At This Year’s Dinner: Q&A

As this year’s president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, NBC News senior White House Kelly O’Donnell will preside over one of the biggest evenings in D.C. — a mix of politicos, media types and celebrities airing live across C-SPAN and other networks. But the issues that a WHCA…

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‘The Simpsons’ Death Of Larry The Barfly Has Fans Mourning A Character We Hardly Knew

His name is…or, rather, was, Larry Dalrymple. He was not mentioned very much on The Simpsons, but he was a longtime patron of Moe’s Tavern, drinking his life away and earning the nickname “The Barfly.” Through 35 years, he held down a stool at Moe’s. And now, he’s gone, and fans of The Simpsons can’t…

Studio Teachers Reach Tentative Deal With AMPTP On Craft-Specific Issues; Local 44 Seeks To Finalize Bargaining

The Studio Teachers (IATSE Local 884) have struck a tentative deal with the studios. Local 884 came to a preliminary agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on craft-specific issues after a final day of bargaining on Friday, Deadline confirmed. They are the 12th of…

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‘Tracker’ Casts Jensen Ackles In Justin Hartley Series

Justin Hartley’s Colter Shaw has found his brother. Hartley announced Thursday in a video on Instagram (see below) that Jensen Ackles has been cast as Colter’s estranged brother Russell on CBS’ drama series Tracker. No word yet on when Ackles’ character will be introduced. The series, a strong…

Skydance Still In Pole Position For Paramount As Two Hash Out Terms; Sony & Apollo Waiting In The Wings

Skydance and Paramount are deep into hashing out a complicated deal that would see the David Ellison's studio and its backers take control of the storied film and television company owned by Shari Redstone. The exclusive month-long negotiating period through May 3 is likely to be extended perhaps by a few…

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‘The History Of Sound’ Producers End Cue Launch AI-Powered Production Solution Platform RivetAI

EXCLUSIVE: As the entertainment industry grapples with how AI will impact the business, production outfit End Cue has launched an in-house AI powered workflow platform designed to help producers, streamers and studios help streamline their script coverage, scheduling and budgeting processes. Dubbed…

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Russell Crowe’s Horror Thriller ‘The Exorcism’ Trailer Arrives

The power of Russell Crowe compels you to watch his new trailer. The official trailer is out for The Exorcism, starring Crowe, which will have an exclusive theatrical release beginning June 7. Directed by Joshua John Miller, The Exorcism follows Anthony Miller (Crowe), a troubled actor who…

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‘The Resident’ Climbs To No. 2 On Nielsen Streaming List Thanks To Updated Audience Measurements

There will likely be some new faces on the Nielsen streaming lists going forward, thanks to a change in the company’s measurements — including The Resident, which crept up to No. 2 during the week of March 25 to 31. The series racked up nearly 1.5B minutes viewed across Hulu and Netflix, though that…

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Freelance Casting Assistants Seek Union Representation From Teamsters

Freelance casting assistants are seeking to be unionized under the Teamsters. Teamsters Locals 399 and 817 on Thursday proposed voluntary recognition of freelance casting assistants to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. Separately, the union is also seeking the same…

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Noah Hawley’s Production Company 26 Keys Taps Michael Garcia As President; Maddy Bilder Joins As Project Director

EXCLUSIVE: Noah Hawley has named Michael Garcia as President of 26 Keys, his Austin-based production banner. Hawley has additionally brought on Maddy Bilder as Project Director at the company. Garcia and Bilder join 26 Keys as Hawley continues to grow and build the company's overall slate of film and…