Entertainment-industry pros believe the writers have more leverage than the studios as they begin negotiations over a new contract, according to an exclusive new survey. One-third of respondents gave TV scribes a vote of confidence, as opposed to one-fifth who touted the studios’ clout in an online poll of 640 U.S. adults working in showbiz conducted…
‘Stranger Things’ Writers Deny Millie Bobby Brown Turned Down $12 Million Offer for Eleven Spinoff: ‘Nothing’ in This Report Is ‘True’
Did Millie Bobby Brown turn down a multi-million dollar deal to reprise Eleven in a “Stranger Things” spinoff series? The Sun and The Daily Mail reported as much this week, with sources claiming that Brown was offered $12 million (£10 million) for a potential Eleven spinoff but rejected it because she wants to “branch out”…
‘Only on Earth,’ ‘Red Zone,’ ‘Cuba & Alaska’ Pick Up CPH:DOX Project Awards
Three projects pitched at CPH:FORUM – the industry program of CPH:DOX, the Copenhagen-based documentary festival – have been awarded cash prizes. They are Robin Petré’s “Only on Earth,” Iryna Tsilyk’s “Red Zone” and Yegor Troyanovsky’s “Cuba & Alaska.” The filmmakers were awarded at a ceremony in the Danish capital on Thursday. Petré’s “Only on Earth”…
Tommy Wiseau Unveils His Follow-Up Film to ‘The Room’ With ‘Big Shark’ Trailer (EXCLUSIVE)
Tommy Wiseau is back behind the camera again. The director and star of “The Room” has debuted the trailer for “Big Shark,” his first follow-up feature to his trademark 2003 cult melodrama. “Big Shark” follows three firefighters, Georgie, Patrick and Tim, as they work to save New Orleans from an attack by — you guessed…
Nielsen Streaming Top 10: ‘Outer Banks’ Takes No. 1 Spot With More Than 3 Billion Minutes Viewed
Thanks to the release of its third season, “Outer Banks” made an impressive showing on the Nielsen Streaming Top 10, becoming the most viewed title of the week. The teen drama was watched for 3.2 billion minutes during the Feb. 20-26 viewing window, during which Season 3 was available for four days. According to Nielsen,…
Ronaldo breaks men’s international cap record
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the most capped men’s player in international football after making his 197th Portugal appearance on Thursday.
Yankees worth over $7B as MLB team values rise
MLB franchise values are on the rise — with the Yankees being valued by Forbes at $7.1 billion — despite turmoil caused by the recent bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports and the continued disintegration of the regional sports network model.
NFL experts debate free agency’s most head-scratching moves
A dozen experts weigh in on the best and worst deals, plus the most improved teams.
Zeke eyeing Eagles, Jets, Bengals, sources say
Ezekiel Elliott has narrowed down his options about where to play in 2023 to the Eagles, Jets and Bengals, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
‘Hire Disabled Writers, Not Just a Disability Consultant,’ Demands Letter From Dozens of Creators
The Inevitable Foundation, an organization which helps disabled screenwriters reach their full commercial and creative potential, has released an open letter to the entertainment industry asking producers to hire disabled creatives for their film and television projects. Written by the organization’s co-founders Richie Siegel and Marisa Torelli-Pedevska, the letter is signed by creatives including Marlee…