You Need To Read
Business Inside WGA West’s Internal Conflict: How Staff Strike Has Exposed Writers’ Growing Frustrations
Three years after writers called pencils down against the major film and TV studios, the tension between the sides seems to have cooled off. A few weeks into the WGA’s latest bargaining cycle with the AMPTP, it’s pretty clear that another strike is unlikely. Ironically, that seems to be the least of the writers guild’s problems right now as the script has flipped and the West Coast branch breaks down from the inside. Deadline’s Katie Campione digs into Hollywood’s unlikely labor strife.
Latest News
Ryan Gosling Exits Daniels Event Pic At Universal
EXCLUSIVE: After hoping to get a deal done for Ryan Gosling to star in Universal’s secret untitled project directed by Daniels, aka Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, sources now say Gosling will no longer be appearing in the film.
When Deadline first broke the news Gosling was in negotiations to…
-
-
0 Comments Comment on Ryan Gosling Exits Daniels Event Pic At Universal
- Exclusive
- Film
Former Turnstile Guitarist Arrested For Attempted Second-Degree Murder Of Singer’s Father
Former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert has been arrested on charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault of the group’s lead singer Brendan Yates’ father.
Montgomery County Police in Maryland said William Yates suffered serious trauma to his legs, including one broken leg, when…
Jeff Shell’s Future At Paramount In Hands Of Law Firm Probe Of Loose Lips Claim
An investigation into accusations of corporate indiscretion by Jeff Shell will make or break the future of the Paramount executive.
As a probe by the law firm Gibson Dunn winds down, discussion are underway on the Melrose lot and elsewhere as to what role, if any, Shell will continue to play at the…
Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Thinks He Could “Run This Country Better Than Donald Trump”
With the 2028 presidential election inching closer every day, Don Lemon is the latest public figure to flirt with running for office.
The CNN alum recently teased “it could happen” as he feels confident he “could definitely run this country better” than Donald Trump, although Lemon is unsure about…
Trending on Deadline
‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Unearths 4.3M Views In 3 Days
The second season of Paradise went out with a literal and figurative bang, it seems.
The finale, which debuted on March 30, scored 4.3M views globally in three days across Disney+ and Hulu, the company said Thursday. That’s up 35% over the premiere to a season-best audience for the sci-fi…
Colin Jost To EP & Star As Dentist/Drug Kingpin Larry Lavin In Drama Series In Works At Peacock From Alex Barnow
EXCLUSIVE: Colin Jost is branching out to scripted series. The Saturday Night Live veteran has teamed up with writer-producer Alex Barnow (The Goldbergs, Power: Origins) for a drama, which has landed at Peacock for development.
Jost is executive producing and attached to star in the untitled series…
- Exclusive
- TV
Lender FilmHedge Launches Film & TV Fund With New York Asset Management Firm
EXCLUSIVE: MediaHedge, the parent company of Atlanta-based finance platform FilmHedge, is launching a film and TV joint venture fund with a New York asset management firm.
FilmHedge, which lends money against pre-sales and tax credits, has worked on movies including André Holland and Kate Mara…
- Exclusive
- Film
What We're Watching
View All What We're WatchingJonathan Majors’ Daily Wire Action Flick Picketed By IATSE Crew In South Carolina
A picket line has popped up on the South Carolina set of Jonathan Majors’ upcoming untitled action film from The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend after crew walked off the job late last week.
IATSE called a strike against the Gaffney, SC, production over a series of labor issues, we…
Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Case Still Headed To Trial As Judge Tosses Actress’ Sexual Harassment Claims
UPDATED with statement from reps for both sides: A federal judge today took an ax to Blake Lively’s multi-pronged legal action against her It Starts with Us co-star Justin Baldoni, tossing out her allegations of sexual harassment in a 162-page ruling (read it here).
Although her multimillion-dollar…
Story Arc:
Blake Lively-Justin Baldoni Court Battle
January 22, 2026
January 21, 2026
January 20, 2026
Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi Making Feature Directorial Debut With ‘Doe,’ Leads Cast Featuring Mark Webber, Leah McNamara, Brandon Scott & Brandon Perea
EXCLUSIVE: Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi is in production in Los Angeles on Doe, his feature directorial debut, where he plays the title role, starring alongside Mark Webber (Flesh and Blood), Leah McNamara (Normal People), Brandon Scott (Dead to Me), and Brandon Perea (Nope).
Written by Mescudi, Doe…
- Exclusive
- Film
Oscars 2026: Deadline's Complete Coverage
View All Oscars 2026: Deadline's Complete CoverageJ.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Downsizing, Closing L.A. Office, Expected To Set Base In New York
J.J. Abrams is reducing the footprint of his production company Bad Robot. Word of the restructuring quickly spread around Hollywood Thursday despite the day being a major Jewish holiday, Passover.
The company is closing its Los Angeles office. It is expected to open an operation in New York, working…
‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Boss Unpacks Major Moments: From “Where The Kettle Boils Over” To Kitty Calling In “The Big Dogs” aka Lara Jean
SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers for the entire third season of Netflix's ‘XO, Kitty.‘
Katherine "Kitty" Song Covey (Anna Cathcart) and her KISS classmates are growing up.
Season 3 of Netflix's XO, Kitty which spins off of the To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy, brings several…
You Said ItIt'll be built so cheaply that the first big hurricane that comes through will bring it down.
Commented By Chuck Donald Trump Shares Rendering Of His Presidential Library Plans: A Miami Skyscraper, Air Force One And A Giant Gold Statue Of Himself
From The Magazine
Contenders Film: Los Angeles
Preview and lineup for Deadline's November 15 awards-season showcase
ReadSound & Screen: Film
Date, list of panelists and preview of Deadline's November 5 musical showcase
ReadLatest by Category
Film
Ryan Gosling Exits Daniels Event Pic At Universal
Jeff Shell’s Future At Paramount In Hands Of Law Firm Probe Of Loose Lips Claim
Lender FilmHedge Launches Film & TV Fund With New York Asset Management Firm
TV
Jeff Shell’s Future At Paramount In Hands Of Law Firm Probe Of Loose Lips Claim
Don Lemon Considers Presidential Run, Thinks He Could “Run This Country Better Than Donald Trump”
‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale Unearths 4.3M Views In 3 Days
Box Office
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Soars To $68M+ In Global First Day, Ahead Of ‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ – Box Office
‘Michael’ Startin’ Somethin’: Michael Jackson Musical Biopic To Thrill With Record $55M+ Opening – Early Look
Cinemark CEO Sean Gamble Sees 2025 Pay Package Rise 10% To $10.8 Million As Proxy Season Gets Underway
Featured Voices
View All Featured VoicesMike Fleming Jr
Editor-At-Large
Nellie Andreeva
Editor-In-Chief
Pete Hammond
Awards Columnist/Chief Film Critic
Newswire
PMC
Deadline is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 Deadline Hollywood, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by WordPress.com VIP