A ‘Twister’ movie reboot is in the works at Universal

Wishbone — the Jack Russell terrier with a penchant for literary classics — is getting the feature film treatment via Oscar winner Peter Farrelly. Universal and Mattel Films are teaming for the project, a modern take on the beloved PBS series that ran from 1996 through 2001.

Jennifer Grey is putting on her dancing shoes again. The actress is set to star in and executive produce an untitled dance movie at Lionsgate, ET confirms. Grey, of course, starred opposite Patrick Swayze in 1987's.

Jennifer Grey has been tapped to star in a brand new movie for Lionsgate, which is rumored to be the next Dirty Dancing.

only one who wished my grandma had a secret to share after watching (was her Brooklyn apartment just a cover?) and there has to me more people who desperately wished they were a twin, or at least felt curious about mirrors thanks to . A large part of me still hopes that, one day, I’ll turn a certain age and realize I have powers like Sabrina the Teenage Witch, or at the very least meet a chatty black cat who turns out to be Thackery Binx from Hocus Pocus.

Pete Hammond, Dominic Patten With voting for this year’s Emmy nominations coming into the final stretch, today’s episode of our Deadline weekly podcast, TV Talk , once again dives into a handicap of some key races, in this case for Best Limited Series  and Best Movie Made For Television.  Among top contenders in the uber-crowded Limited Series race are so many top quality productions that TV Critic Dominic Patten has his own list , and Awards Columnist and Chief Film Critic Pete Hammond

Becky, as well as a recent hosting stint on a Tiger King after-show, is giving him an opportunity to try something different.“I enjoy everything, so I want to do it all,” McHale, best known for starring on NBC’s Community, says in an interview with the Sun. “People are so used to seeing certain things from some actors, so when it goes against type it shocks people.

Funnyman Joel McHale wants to make one thing clear: He isn’t abandoning comedy. Instead, a dramatic turn in the pulse-pounding action-thriller Becky, as well as a recent hosting stint on a Tiger King after-show, is giving him an opportunity to try something different.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorShe can’t get sick or be late to the set, and her hair and makeup needs are minimal: Her name is Erica, and Hollywood is hoping that a sophisticated robot can be its next big star.

Tom Tapp Deputy Managing EditorWhat to do with the kids while you enjoy Hamilton?The out-of-this-world animated movie Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe, from Disney Television Animation, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, August 28.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorEXCLUSIVE: Pablo Larrain’s Princess Diana movie Spencer, which is set to star Kristen Stewart as the former royal, was a hot seller for FilmNation out of the Cannes virtual market.The New York-based firm all but sold out on the project, closing deals for the UK, France, Italy and Benelux (STX Entertainment), Germany and Switzerland (DCM), Australia/NZ (Roadshow), Latin America, Spain and Portugal (Sun), South Korea (Green Narae) and Japan (Tohokushina).Buyers

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large“Phineas and Ferb” know what they’re going to do this summer: The animated Disney series’ next film, “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe,” will premiere August 28 on Disney Plus.Executive-produced by “Phineas and Ferb” creators/executive producers Dan Povenmire and Jeff “Swampy” Marsh, “Phineas and Ferb The Movie: Candace Against the Universe” centers on Phineas and Ferb’s older sister Candace (voiced by Ashley Tisdale), who feels

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentMulti-Grammy winning director Jonas Akerlund is to helm “Midas Man,” a movie about The Beatles’ manager and music impresario Brian Epstein, it was confirmed Thursday.Epstein discovered The Beatles – indeed Paul McCartney referred to him as “the fifth Beatle” – and they signed a contract with him in 1961.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterBeavis and Butt-Head are returning to TV.Comedy Central announced Wednesday that the world’s favorite slacker teens are getting a reimagining at the cable network courtesy of original series creator Mike Judge. Comedy Central has ordered two seasons of the show as part of a new animation deal with Judge and 3 Arts Entertainment.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorEXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that Nickelodeon is rebooting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the big screen with Point Grey Pictures’ Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver producing, and Jeff Rowe (Gravity Falls, Connected) directing. Brendan O’Brian (Neighbors: Sorority Rising, Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates) will write the screenplay.

Stream It A deaf woman goes out into the woods for some peaceful time to write, but her relaxing and productive trip turns into a fight for her life when a masked person tries to kill her. If you're looking for a scary movie to really get your adrenaline going, this is the one to watch!! Stream ItWhen your parents told you to not talk to strangers, this movie reminds you why.

Snoop Dogg is giving us a behind-the-scenes look at Kanye West and Dr. Dre working together in the recording studio.

Neon and Topic Studios have jointly acquired the U.S. rights to the Kristen Stewart-starring Princess Diana drama Spencer.

Dave McNary Film Reporter“Spencer” — a drama starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana— has sold its U.S. rights to Neon, the production company behind last year’s Oscar-winner “Parasite.” Topic Studios will help distribute the film.Neon and Topic paid $4 million for the rights. The drama centers on a weekend in the early 1990s when Diana decided to separate from Prince Charles. “Jackie” director Pablo Larrain is on board to helm from a script by Steven Knight.

, the network will air "three heartfelt Yuletide tales" every weeknight, along with a more packed weekend schedule.