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George Jones had one of country music’s most recognizable voices. His career accomplishments were almost overshadowed by his real-life antics. He passed away nearly 15 years ago. In a new interview, his widow opened up about his shocking final moments.

George Jones Credited For Greatest Country Song Ever Recorded

George Jones had countless hits in his long career. His career began in the 50s when he signed with Starday Records and released “Why Baby Why.” The song became the first hit of many. With the popularity of Elvis Presley, George Jones released several “rockabilly” songs, which he later said in his memoir that he regretted.

George Jones/Credit: YouTube

After changing labels, he returned to his country roots. His first number one hit single, “White Lightnin'” was a mix of both genres. He continued to release new music but hit a downturn in the 1970s. He recovered in the 1980s...

Exclusive: Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is set to play iconic coach Bill Parcells in the Skydance Sports untitled football drama about former player John Tuggle, who was given the title “Mr. Irrelevant” after being the last pick of the last round of the 1983 NFL Draft. Superman star David Corenswet will play Tuggle with Isabel May also on board.

Jonathan Levine is directing, with Emmy-nominated writer Nick Santora is penning the script.

The film will be produced by Skydance Sports, with Levine producing with Gillian Bohrer from Megamix along with Santora from his Blackjack Films banner. It will tell the inspiring and heartfelt true story of Tuggle, drafted by the New York Giants, and his enduring impact on his team and teammates. Parcells was the Hall of Fame coach of the Giants at this time. He’s considered one of the greatest coaches of his era, winning two Super Bowls with the Giants,...

Jessica Chastain is set to star in a new horror film directed by Rob Savage and based on Incidents Around the House, a novel by Josh Malerman. The project is being developed by Universal Pictures with Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, in association with Spin a Black Yarn.

Nathan Elston, known for his work on Succession, is writing the screenplay. Plot details have not been released, but the source material centers on a young girl who perceives a supernatural presence in her home, which she names “Other Mommy.” The story unfolds within a family dynamic shaped by fear and uncertainty.

James Wan is producing the film through Atomic Monster, alongside Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Macdara Kelleher, Rob Savage, Josh Malerman, and Ryan Lewis. Alayna Glasthal is overseeing the project for Atomic Monster.

Chastain’s past work in horror includes Mama, directed by Andy Muschietti, and It: Chapter Two, where she reunited with the director.

Jessica Chastain’s talents know no bounds. She was nominated thrice at the Academy Awards, winning the Best Actress for The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Right from her debut film Jolene, her performances have caught the eyes of critics and viewers. The year 2011 was her breakout year, starring in films like Take Shelter, The Tree of Life, and The Help.

The latter film earned her first Oscar nomination. Chastain found commercial success in sci-fi films like Interstellar and The Martian. In the 2010s, Chastain appeared in films that had mostly feminist themes. She was also nominated for two BAFTA awards, two Tony Awards, and an Emmy.

Jessica Chastain as CIA Intelligence Analyst Maya in Zero Dark Thirty | Credits: Columbia Pictures

Before her movie career, she appeared in minor television roles. She appeared in TV series like ER, Veronica Mars, Close to Home, Blackbeard, and Law & Order: Trial by Jury. She...

Keith Redmon, a veteran talent manager and Oscar-nominated producer, will depart Black Bear and join Philippe Rousselet’s Vendôme, the Academy Award-winning banner behind “Coda.”

At Vendôme, Redmon will continue representing several of his longtime clients, including Morten Tyldum, John Hillcoat, Raine Allen-Miller (“Rye Lane”), Michaël Roskam and Kyle Killen. Redmon is also producing Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormac McCarthy’s “Blood Meridian,” which is being adapted by John Logan with Hillcoat directing for New Regency.

Vendôme and Black Bear have several projects they are developing together. In a statement, Black Bear CEO Teddy Schwarzman commented, “We wish Philippe and Keith the best of luck on their new endeavor and look forward to continued collaboration with our friends at Vendôme. We thank Keith and his exceptional clients for being a meaningful part of the Black Bear family.”

In a statement, Vendôme Chairman and co-ceo Philippe Rousselet said, “I have known Keith...

Actress Jessica Chastain, star of the new AppleTV+ series “The Dealer”, poses for the April 2025 issue of “Elle” (España) magazine, photographed by JuanKr:

“…following acting studies at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells. She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.

“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).

“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).

“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019).

“Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year...

Apple TV+ has handed a straight-to-series order to The Dealer, a new drama series headlined by executive producers Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver.

The project, which hails from Tony Award winner Sam Gold, is described as “a biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market,” per the official logline. The series is “told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist,” played by Chastain, “and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist,” played by Driver.

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Apple TV+’s latest series order will explore the world of high-end art, with two A-list stars attached.

Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver will star in The Dealer, which the streamer landed with a straight-to-series pickup following a bidding war with several other outlets. The two leads will also be executive producers. The show hails from The Morning Show and Pachinko producer Media Res and will be executive produced by Tony Award-nominated playwright Lucas Hnath, Sam Gold and Sarah Lunnie, all of whom collaborated on Hnath’s play A Doll’s House, Part 2.

The Dealer is described as “a biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market, told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist (Chastain) and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist (Driver).”

The series will be the second at Apple TV+ for Chastain, who...

Adam Driverand Jessica Chastainare about to embark on a seductive journey thanks to The Dealer. The television series has just been acquired by Apple TV+, after a bidding war saw several distributors aiming to own the project. The premise of the show will follow an aspiring gallerist (portrayed by Jessica Chastain) who will fall in love with her most talented artist (played by Adam Driver). However, the relationship will be more complicated than what meets the eye, with both parties turning out to be unpredictable. Time will tell if this love affair will prove to be a disaster.

The Dealer will be directed by Sam Gold, who will also be working on the project as a producer. Before being given the opportunity to develop this story about an aspiring gallerist and an artist, Gold worked on A Doll's House, Part 2. The tone of the legacy sequel explored how the institution...

Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver are set to star in the drama series “The Dealer” at Apple TV+, Variety has confirmed.

The project has been given a straight-to-series order in a competitive situation. It is described as “a biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market, told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist, played by Chastain, and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist, played by Driver.”

Lucas Hnath is the writer behind the series and serves as executive producer. Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer will executive produce for Media Res, while Chastain and Kelly Carmichael will executive produce for Freckle Films. Driver and Alan Poul also executive produce along with Sam Gold and Sarah Lunnie. Arianna Anderson will serve as co-executive producer. Gold is also directing.

The series is produced by Media Res, which...

Exclusive: In a very competitive situation, Apple TV+ has landed The Dealer, a Media Res drama starring Oscar winner Jessica Chastain and Oscar nominee Adam Driver, with a straight-to-series order.

The Dealer is executive produced by the A Doll’s House, Part 2 trio of Sam Gold, Lucas Hnath and Sarah Lunnie. Written by Hnath and to be directed by Gold, The Dealer is described as a biting exploration of power, class, seduction and culture set inside the glittering world of the high-end art market, told through the eyes of an aspiring super gallerist, played by Jessica Chastain, and the tangled relationship with her most gifted and unnerving artist, played by Adam Driver.

Also executive producing The Dealer are Michael Ellenberg and Lindsey Springer for Media Res, Chastain and Kelly Carmichael for Freckle Films, Driver and Alan Poul (Six Feet Under). Arianna Anderson will serve as co-executive producer on the project,...

A federal judge dismissed the ongoing lawsuit over Showtime’s “George & Tammy” limited series last week. The suit was originally filed by the estate of George Richey over misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

Sheila Slaughter Richey, the executrix of the estate of the late George Richey, served as the plaintiff in this case. The lawsuit claimed that Steve Zahn’s portrayal of Richey led to “unjust enrichment and tortious interference.” Specifically, the suit revolved around the opening credits of the show, which stated the series was based on Georgette Jones’ book, “The Three of Us: Growing Up With Tammy and George.” Jones, the daughter of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, also served as a consulting producer on the six-episode series and previously faced legal action from Sheila Slaughter Richey over the contents of her book.

But in the ruling a Delaware judge noted that a plaintiff “who cries unjust enrichment must have actually enriched somebody.

A judge in Delaware has dismissed a lawsuit filed against Showtime over the limited series “George & Tammy” and its portrayal of the late George Richey, who was married to Tammy Wynette after her divorce from George Jones. In tossing the suit out, the judge ruled that, whatever merits there might be to the complaints of the plaintiff, Sheila Slaughter Richey, there was no basis for including Showtime Networks in the suit at all, let alone as the sole defendant.

The suit had claimed that George Richey was disparaged and made into the villain of “George & Richey.” Judge Stephanos Bibas did not take issue with that characterization made by Sheila Slaughter Richey’s lawyers, and he dismissed it without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled. But his ruling said essentially that the plaintiff’s beef was solely with Georgette Jones, the daughter of George Jones, who was not named as a defendant,...

Actress Jessica Chastain poses for “Harper's Bazaar” (España) magazine, photographed by JuanKr:

“…after studying acting at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells. She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.

“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).

“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).

“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019). Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014), ‘Miss Sloane’ (2016), ‘Molly's Game’ (2017) and the TV miniseries ‘Scenes from a Marriage...

George & Tammy isn't likely going to have a second season, given the premise of the show and where it decided to end the story. George & Tammy premiered in December 2022, and the fantastic biopic tells the story of legendary country musicians, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, covering their relationship together as well as their careers. Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain star as the titular characters, being nominated and winning numerous awards for their respective performances. Alongside Chastain and Shannon were performances by Steve Zahn and Walton Goggins before his incredible role in Fallout.

Despite being well-received and featuring a pair of standout career performances from Shannon and Chastain, George & Tammy only ran for one season, and a total of six episodes on Showtime. With the series not following Tammy Wynette up to her tragic death, it was unclear if a second season would continue the story, but the...

Steve Zahn has always been the pepper on steak and the salt on chips. He’s always welcome, a perfect addition, and makes everything he’s a part of that much better. Lately, Zahn’s been adding his special blend to massive television series like The White Lotus, George & Tammy, and The Righteous Gemstones. Now, he’s been mixed into the cast of Apple TV+’s acclaimed series Silo Season 2 as Silo 17 survivor Solo.

As I approached her Friday night at her table where well-wishers were congratulating her on being this year’s recipient of the 38th American Cinematheque Award, Jessica Chastain caught my eye and immediately grabbed me and exclaimed, “Can you believe this? Can you believe this?, I am so stressed out tonight. I have never been so stressful. This is like going to your own funeral, ” she laughed before I told her she has had a remarkable career to date and deserves this kind of career recognition that the Cinematheque gives for those they define in mid-career. Chastain isn’t even 50 yet. She told me she knew she might get emotional but was going to do everything she could not to cry when delivering her speech. For this rabid film fan getting this honor from an organization that lives and breathes movies and their continued restoration and health, it was a very big deal.

For filmmaker Joshua Oppenheimer, the beginning of “The End” came somewhat unexpectedly as an extension of his work in documentary. This might sound strange considering this narrative feature is a musical set in the bunker of a family partly responsible for an apocalyptic event 25 years prior, but throughout the project’s inception, production, and edit, Oppenheimer was constantly drawing upon his skills as a documentarian to further his examination of humanity’s ability to — drawing upon a fitting allegory — “fiddle while Rome burns.”

To hear Oppenheimer tell it, if there were a way to have told the story depicted in “The End” as a documentary, he probably would have. In a recent interview with IndieWire, he said he intended to follow 2012’s “The Act of Killing” and its 2014 followup, “The Look of Silence,” with a third documentary about the oligarchs who exploited the pain and suffering of those featured in these films to enrich themselves.

Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater—Take Shelter, 99 Homes, Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire, Long Days Journey Into Night, George and Tammy, to name just a few. On this episode, he talks about his “simplistic” approach to preparation, the test he gives directors to see if he can trust them, the importance of “disappearing,” why he no longer likes to do endless takes, and much more. Plus he discusses his love for George Mackay, who plays “Son” to Shannon’s “Father” in The End, Joshua Oppenheimer’s post-apocalyptic musical which opens in select theaters […]

The post “It’s Your Job to Disappear”: Michael Shannon, Back To One, Episode 320 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

Michael Shannon is known for his intense and versatile performances across film, television, and theater—Take Shelter, 99 Homes, Nocturnal Animals, Boardwalk Empire, Long Days Journey Into Night, George and Tammy, to name just a few. On this episode, he talks about his “simplistic” approach to preparation, the test he gives directors to see if he can trust them, the importance of “disappearing,” why he no longer likes to do endless takes, and much more. Plus he discusses his love for George Mackay, who plays “Son” to Shannon’s “Father” in The End, Joshua Oppenheimer’s post-apocalyptic musical which opens in select theaters […]

The post “It’s Your Job to Disappear”: Michael Shannon, Back To One, Episode 320 first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

The End's Michael Shannon explores more than just the end of the world in Joshua Oppenheimer's uniquely bleak take on the movie musical. Set years after ecological events have rendered most life on the surface of the Earth impossible, the film follows a family and their personal staff as they struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy in their bunker deep beneath the Earth. The patriarch of the family, only known as Father in the movie, is an interesting contradiction of a man whose efforts to assuage his guilt as a former industrialist are explored throughout the film.

It's a powerful film performance by Michael Shannon, with flashes of the intensity that have often defined some of his most famous characters like Zod from Man of Steel or Nelson Van Alden from Boardwalk Empire. However, there's also a deep vulnerability and almost pitiable element to the character that Shannon...

Paul Teal, who played Josh in the teen drama series One Tree Hill, has died after a battle with cancer. The actor joined the cast of the popular series during the seventh season of the show. His partner, Emilia Torello, informed fans about Teal’s passing in an Instagram post. Teal died on November 15th in a hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Paul Teal in a still from One Tree Hill | Credits: The CW

Torello revealed that Teal was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer seven months prior to his death. Torello and Teal met during the 2022 production of Newsies and started dating soon after. Torello starred in several TV projects and a film, besides her appearances in stage productions.

One Tree Hill Star Paul Teal’s Girlfriend Emilia Torello Announced His Death Paul Teal and Emilia Torello | Credits: @emiliatorello/Ig

Paul Teal appeared in seven episodes of One Tree Hill, which...

Paul Teal, who recurred as the closeted actor Josh Avery on the seventh season of The CW drama One Tree Hill, has died. He was 35.

Teal died Friday after a battle with cancer, according to his reps. “His exceptional talent and kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him,” the Stw Talent Agency announced. “The void he leaves behind will be deeply felt.”

“Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future,” his fiancée, Emilia Torello, wrote on Instagram. “You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love. You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail.”

She continued, “While a part of me died with you, I promise to fight to find joy in life as hard as you fought to live every single day.”

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Actor Paul Teal, known for his role in the hit TV series One Tree Hill, has passed away. He was 35 years old.

According to his fiance, Emilia Torello, Teal died on Friday, Nov. 15. She shared the sad news in a post on Instagram, noting that he "fought bravely" against an unnamed illness before his passing. Also included with the post is an image of the pair together with Torello placing a kiss on Teal's cheek.

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"The most thoughtful, inspiring, driven, self-disciplined, loving man passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024," the post reads. "Paul, you were my soulmate, my soon-to-be-husband, my rock, and my future. You filled my lungs with laughter, my stomach with butterflies, and my heart with love. You were taken too soon, in a battle that you fought bravely without fail."

Torello continued, "While a part of me died with you,...

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Actress Jessica Chastain (“Mothers’ Instinct”) poses for the new Beymen Fall/Winter 2024 clothing campaign, with a shaved poodle look, photographed by Rafael Pavarotti:

“…following acting studies at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells.

“She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.

“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).

“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).

“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019).

“Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year...

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Walmart+ is a subscription offering deep discounts and perks for shoppers. If you like to have items delivered, it’s especially valuable. But the service offers lots of exclusive savings.

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Three top TV showrunners will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2024 Emmy Awards nominees. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Wednesday, August 14, at 6:00 p.m. Pt; 9:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Daniel Montgomery and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.

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Abbott Elementary

Synopsis: A workplace comedy centered around a group of dedicated teachers – and an oblivious principal – in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life.

Bio: Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker now have their third...

In recent years Michael Shannon has begun to emerge as one of film’s most versatile and ubiquitous actors. Often cast his villains or law enforcement agents Shannon always brings a brooding intensity to his roles and manages to use that intensity for both good characters and bad that often know a lot more than they are saying.

Shannon first started his career as a stage actor in Chicago. He gained a great deal of notice and other roles from his appearances in the plays of a then little-known actor turned playwright named Tracy Letts. Shannon credits his work in the plays of Letts for the film and television opportunities that came his way after he appeared in two of Lett’s acclaimed plays “Bug” and “Killer Joe.”

He returned to the stage, receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Play for his role as Jamie...

Da’Vine Joy Randolph has already had a great 2024. The performer won an Oscar on her first nomination — taking home the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Alexander Payne‘s “The Holdovers.” However, her year just got even better with an Emmy nomination on the cards for her guest role in Hulu’s comedy series “Only Murders in the Building.” Created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman, the comedy series follows Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez as three occupants of a New York City apartment building who are drawn into solving murders due to their love of true crime. The first season was so popular that two more seasons quickly followed, along with a host of A-list actors joining the cast including Meryl Streep and Paul Rudd.

The show has always featured a host of great guest stars, best of all Randolph. She plays Detective Donna Williams, who is...

An A-list cast is joining Al Pacino for his new film Lear Rex, an adaptation of William Shakespeares "King Lear." According to a report by Deadline, ten noted actors have signed on for the film, with the Godfather actor as King Lear alongside Jessica Chastain, who had previously signed on to the film. Pacino, a longtime fan of The Bard, has assembled an impressive list of Oscar and Emmy winners and nominees for his new interpretation of Lear, which begins filming August 12 in Los Angeles.

Joining the cast is Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose, Emmy winner Rachel Brosnahan, Oscar nominee Lakeith Stanfield, Emmy nominee Peter Dinklage, Chris Messina, Ted Levine, Danny Huston, Matthew Jacobs, Rhys Coiro, and Stephen Dorff. The film will be written and directed by Bernard Rose and produced by Barry Navidi, who has produced five other Pacino films. Rose told Deadline, "It is enormously exciting to get...

Actress Jessica Chastain (“Mothers’ Instinct”) poses as the new ‘global brand ambassador’, for Damiani jewelry, photographed by Juankr:

“…following acting studies at the ‘Juilliard School’, Chastain was signed to a talent holding deal with television producer John Wells.

“She was a recurring guest star in several television series, and took on roles in several stage productions.

“After making her feature film debut in the drama ‘Jolene’ (2008), Chastain had her breakthrough in 2011 with six film releases, including the dramas ‘Take Shelter’ (2011) and The Tree of Life’ (2011).

“She received Academy Award nominations for playing an aspiring socialite in the period drama ‘The Help’ (2011) and a ‘CIA’ analyst in the thriller ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ (2012).

“Greater commercial success came with the science fiction films ‘Interstellar’ (2014) , ‘The Martian’ (2015), and the horror film ‘It Chapter Two’ (2019).

“Chastain received further acclaim for playing strong-willed women in the dramas ‘A Most Violent Year’ (2014), ‘Miss Sloane’ (2016), ‘Molly's Game’ (2017) and...

Prime Day has come and gone, but Paramount Plus is still offering its seven-day free trial. Here’s how to claim the offer to watch Paramount Plus and Paramount Plus With Showtime for free for one whole week.

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Jessica Chastain has been set to receive the 38th American Cinematheque Award, with Oppenheimer producer Charles Roven to claim The Power of Cinema Award in a tribute to be held at The Beverly Hilton on December 6.

Chastain is the latest in a line of American Cinematheque Award honorees, going back to 1986. Helen Mirren claimed the prize in 2023, with Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johannsson, Spike Lee, Charlize Theron and Bradley Cooper also landing it in recent years. Established in 2021, the Power of Cinema Award honors an individual or organization whose actions through storytelling have advanced the significance and social relevance of film in today’s modern culture. Past honorees include Kevin Goetz & Screen Engine, Jason Blum & Blumhouse, Participant, Adam Aron/AMC Theatres, Dolby Laboratories, IMAX, Sue Kroll and Jeffrey Katzenberg.

The awards ceremony is an annual fundraiser for the non-profit organization American Cinematheque, which continues its year-round programming at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica,...

Get ready to pay more for “Tulsa King,” “1883,” “Survivor,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “Yellowjackets.” Paramount+ just announced it will increase its prices on August 20.

When the price hikes kick in, the ad-supported Paramount+ plan will go up $2 to $7.99/month. Subscribers who want Paramount+ with Showtime will pay another $1 to $12.99/month.

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Importantly, existing subscribers will be able to dodge some of the pain. Current Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers won’t see the increase until the next bill after September 20. Existing ad-supported subscribers get to keep their price of $5.99/month. So if you think you might want the service, it’s worth jumping into a free trial now to see if it’s worth keeping at the lower rate.

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“The Great Lillian Hall” reunites three “American Horror Story” actresses to deliver a tour de force in TV movies. Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, and Lily Rabe all star in this HBO TV Movie, directed by Michael Cristofer, that follows the careers of fictional Broadway actress Lillian Hall.

It’s Lange who plays Lillian and the veteran actress has turned in another masterclass in acting. She has always been a commanding screen presence and that doesn’t change here as she depicts a legendary actress as a triumph on stage but a nervous wreck in rehearsals while she battles with early dementia. It’s always a treat watching icons play icons (Lange did this again in “Feud: Bette and Joan”) and while Lillian is fictional, the impact is no less felt. Critics agree, this could be Lange’s greatest performance yet.

Caryn James (The Hollywood Reporter) observed: “Jessica Lange is perfection...

Since Showtime is a pay-for-view cable channel, the execs aren't tied to the ratings like regular commercial channels. However, they still have to run programs that will keep viewers subscribed. Which of their shows will be cancelled or renewed? We'll have to wait and see.

Scripted Showtime shows listed: The Affair, American Gigolo, Back to Life, Billions, Black Monday, Californication, The Chi, City on a Hill, The Curse, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, Dice, Episodes, Escape at Dannemora, The First Lady, Flatbush Misdemeanors, A Gentleman in Moscow, George & Tammy, The Good Lord Bird, Happyish, Homeland, House of Lies, I Love That for You, I'm Dying Up Here, Kidding, The L Word: Generation Q, Let the Right One In, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Masters of Sex, Moonbase 8, Nurse Jackie, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Our Cartoon President, Penny Dreadful, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...

Exclusive: Pat Healy (Better Call Saul) and Taylor Selé (Bmf) have been cast in recurring roles in Prime Video’s graphic novel series, Criminal. They join the previously announced cast of Charlie Hunnam, Adria Arjona, Richard Jenkins, Kadeem Hardison and Logan Browning.

Criminal is an interlocking universe of crime stories based on the multi-Eisner Award-winning graphic novel series created by Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

Healy has been cast as ‘Seymour,’ a veteran thief and one-time part of Leo’s (Hunnam) dad’s crew, Seymour does what he has to stay alive and get rich while trying to survive in the criminal world.

Selé has been cast as ‘Royal,’ the manager of Sebastian Hyde’s gambling club, and he is sharp-dressed and menacing. Royal is ruthless and will do whatever he needs to protect himself and move forward in the underworld.

As Deadline previously revealed exclusively, Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden...

Steve Zahn has joined Glen Powell in the upcoming Hulu comedy series “Chad Powers,” Variety has learned.

The series was originally picked up at Hulu in February. Powell will star in the series in addition to co-creating and co-writing the pilot with Michael Waldron, with both serving as executive producers. The show is based on the Chad Powers character created by Eli Manning for his Epsn+ docuseries “Eli’s Places.” Manning wanted to learn more about the walk-on process for college football, so he donned a wig and prosthetic makeup so he could go undercover during the Penn State football tryouts.

The official description for the series states, “When bad behavior nukes hotshot Qb Russ Holliday’s (Powell) college career, he disguises himself and walks onto a struggling Southern football team as the talented, affable Chad Powers.”

Zahn will play Jake Hudson, described as “the charismatic head coach of a flagging college football program.

Exclusive: Steve Zahn (The White Lotus) is set to star opposite Glen Powell in Chad Powers, Hulu’s upcoming half-hour comedy based on an Eli Manning sketch that aired on ESPN+.

Co-created and executive produced by Powell and Michael Waldron, the series follows a hotshot quarterback (Powell) whose college career ends after bad behavior. He then disguises himself as the talented and affable Chad Powers, who walks onto a struggling Southern football team.

Zahn will play Jake Hudson, the charismatic Head Coach of the show’s flagging college football program. He’s about to be put out to pasture when along comes the talented oddball Chad Powers (Powell) – and with him, one last shot at glory.

Manning serves as executive producer along with Omaha Productions’ Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ben Brown and ESPN. Waldron, who wrote the pilot script, and Adam Fasullo are producing for Anomaly Pictures while Powell is...

Lily Gladstone has had a breakout year these past 12 months. She featured in season three of FX’s “Reservation Dogs” but, most impressively, stole the show in Martin Scorsese‘s Oscar-nominated epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.” She actually came close to winning Best Actress for her turn in that film but, alas, had to settle for earning her first-ever Oscar nomination. Not a bad consolation prize.

Now, however, she could snag her inaugural Emmy nomination thanks to her terrific performance in “Under the Bridge,” the Hulu true crime series that documents the murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk in 1997. Gladstone features as Police Officer Cam Bentland, who investigates the murder. Her turn expounds upon what we gleaned from her work in “Killers of the Flower Moon” — this is a wonderful actress who can communicate so much with so little dialogue. Every facial expression tells us exactly what the character is...

Black Bear’s management arm has signed Swedish creator, writer and showrunner Oskar Söderlund for international representation.

Söderlund is best known for creating the Swedish crime thriller, “Snabba Cash,” which was a hit series for Netflix. He was recently tapped to write and showrun a television adaptation of the John Le Carré spy novel “A Most Wanted Man” from production companies The Ink Factory, founded by Le Carré’s sons Stephen and Simon Cornwell, and Amusement Park, which produced “All Quiet on the Western Front.”

Söderlund currently serves as the head writer on TV4’s “Cry Wolf,” a thriller based on Hans Rosenfeldt’s novel of the same name, and on Netflix’s series “The Breakthrough” — both of which are set to premiere early next year. His previous work includes award-winning television series “The Fat and the Angry” directed by Johan Renck; thriller series “Greyzone”; and the five-part psychological drama series “The Dark Heart,...

One long-standing comedy legend whose roles have slowed down a bit over the last few years has found his next project. A new report from Deadline revealed that Vince Vaughn is in talks to star in Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice from writer/director BenDavid Grabinksi. Andrew Lazar, who served as a producer on Bradley Cooper's 2014 Oscar-winner American Sniper, and more recently in George & Tammy, will executive produce the film. Few plot details are known at this time, but the project is described as a buddy action comedy set in the criminal underworld. Vaughn's "buddy" in the film is also unknown, as he is the only one attached to star at the moment.

Chicago – One of Chicago’s icon theater actors … Michael Shannon … is performing again in town, in the company that he co-founded. Red Orchid Theatre presents Michael Shannon and Travis A. Knight in the World Premiere of “Turret” by Levi Holloway, now at the Chopin Theatre through June 9, 2024. For tickets and info, click Turret.

Two men (Shannon and Knight) survive in a facility deep underground somewhere in the wild woods of the Pacific Northwest, hiding away from something terrible from the outside. Ensnared in a relentless loop of endless tomorrows, they discover the wolf isn’t at the door, it’s already inside, waiting in the creeping darkness all around them. “Turret” is an excavation of masculinity, love, loss and isolation, and a claustrophobic carnival of carnage, carrier pigeons, cribbage, whiskey, music, mischief and mayhem.

Red Orchid’s ’Turret’ at the Chopin Theatre through June 9th

Photo credit: RedOrchidTheatre.org

Michael Shannon was born in Kentucky,...

Today, MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Audio announced a new weekly Comedy Central podcast from Jon Stewart, “The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart.” The podcast, which launches in early June, will feature the Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning host as he dives into the most critical topics across current events. The show will feature a variety of guests, including newsmakers, authors and celebrities. “The Weekly Show With Jon Stewart.” will be available across all major podcast platforms and produced by Paramount Audio in association with Busboy Productions.

“After much reflection, meditation, and prayer, I have decided to extend my work week to two days,” said Emmy® and Peabody® award-winning host Jon Stewart. “All hail Comedy Central!”

“Jon’s return to The Daily Show has been a runaway success – a powerful reminder of why he’s the voice of our generation and so critical to the national conversation," said Chris McCarthy, Paramount...

Exclusive: 20th Century Studios has rounded out the cast of its heist thriller Eenie Meanie, from writer-director Shawn Simmons. Newcomers include Andy Garcia (Pain Hustlers), Jermaine Fowler (Ricky Stanicky), Marshawn Lynch (Bottoms), Chris Bauer (Fellow Travelers), Steve Zahn (Wildcat), and Mike O’Malley (Heels).

As previously announced, Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Kyanna Simone and Randall Park will also star.

The film centers on Edie (Weaving), a former teenage getaway driver who is dragged back into her unsavory past when a former employer (Garcia) offers her a chance to save the life of her chronically unreliable ex-boyfriend (Glusman). Produced by the Deadpool franchise’s Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the project is likely to premiere on Hulu, according to multiple sources. Production is currently underway in Cleveland, Ohio.

Most recently seen in Netflix’s Pain Hustlers and The Expendables 4, Garcia will next be seen in the rom-com Under the Stars and...

North.Five.Six has come on to handle international sales of “Dutch & Razzlekahn” and will introduce the project to buyers at Cannes later this month. CAA Media Finance will represent domestic rights.

BAFTA-nominated Jon S. Baird will direct from a screenplay by Logan Miller and Noah Miller. Chloë Grace Moretz, Lewis Pullman and Academy Award winner Ariana DeBose will star.

Andrew Lazar’s Mad Chance Productions is producing, with Michael Rothstein and Samuel Hall from North.Five.Six executive producing. Production is scheduled to begin this summer.

Based on the 2022 Business Insider article “The $4.5 Billion Question” by Rob Price and Becky Peterson, “Dutch & Razzlekahn” tells the true story of the most expensive heist in history, with Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan (Moretz) and Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein (Pullman), relentlessly pursued by the FBI and blackmailed master hacker Carla Vargas (DeBose).

DeBose, who won an Oscar for her role as Anita in “West Side Story,” is...

Annette Bening is a five-time Oscar nominee, having recently garnered a bid for her leading turn in Netflix’s biographical drama “Nyad.” Bening is clearly having a great year as she also features in Peacock’s limited series “Apples Never Fall,” which could bring her back to the Emmys for the first time since 2006.

The limited series, adapted from the novel of “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty, depicts four adult children trying to piece together the mystery behind the disappearance of their mother, played by Bening. Sam Neil, Jake Lacy, and Allison Brie all turn in fabulous supporting performances but this is Bening’s show, with the veteran actress performing at the peak of her powers.

Bening always has a commanding screen presence and, in truth, she could play most roles in her sleep, such as is the might of her talent. With “Apples Never Fall,” she is afforded...