Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos are teaming up to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.
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EXCLUSIVE: There is a new writer at the helm of Peacock‘s long-gestating reboot of the popular sci-fi franchise Battlestar Galactica. The Sinner creator Derek Simonds has come on board as writer, executive producer and showrunner.
Battlestar Galactica, which remains in development at Peacock, has been a passion project for Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail — a big fan of the original — whose company Esmail Corp. is producing the reboot through UCP where the company is based.
First announced as being in development at NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock in 2019, the Battlestar Galactica reimagening previously had Michael Lesslie attached to write and executive produce.
A new take on the classic IP, the latest incarnation is executive produced by Simonds as well as Esmail Corp’s Sam Esmail and Chad Hamilton. UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, is the studio.
“We are working on it,” Esmail told Deadline in October about the Battlestar Galactica series reboot. “And in fact, I just read a great outline and it’s in great shape. Because the strike is over now – at least the WGA strike is over – we’re back into developing it.”
The original Battlestar Galactica centered on the last group of humans on the verge of extinction after a series of wars with a robot race, The Cylons, destroyed the Twelve Colonies. All the humans are left in one remaining battleship group, anchored by the Galactica, as they search for their last option for survival: a fabled Thirteenth Colony known as Earth.
The original Glen A. Larson-created series, produced by Universal and starring Richard Hatch, Dirk Benedict and Lorne Greene as Commander Adama, ran on ABC for one season in 1978-1979. It was followed by a short-lived sequel and several book and
Mattel Films, ShadowMachine, Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions and Anthony Ramos are teaming up to develop an animated, feature-length film based on Bob the Builder, the long-running and beloved animated children’s series.
Jaden Thompson Ramy Youssef will return to HBO with the new comedy special “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” debuting on the network in March before it streams on Max. Youssef is set to tape the special on Feb. 2 and Feb.
Just because “Jurassic World Dominion” earned the lowest box office total of the new ‘World’ trilogy (still at $1 billion, though), you didn’t think we’d be done with the ‘Jurassic’ franchise, did you? Silly reader, of course not! Two years after ‘Dominion’ served as a sort of kind of ending for both ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Jurassic World’ franchises, it appears Universal is full steam ahead on a new ‘Jurassic’ adventure. Continue reading New ‘Jurassic World’ Film In The Works From David Koepp, But Chris Pratt & Co.
Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment Writer Universal’s dinosaurs are far from extinct.
Millions of people claiming their State Pension can look forward to a bumper income boost this year when payments rise by 8.5 per cent from April 8, 2024. Under the wages growth measure of the Triple Lock policy, those on the full New Sate Pension can expect an annual increase of £902, while those on the full Basic (or Old) State Pension will see an uplift of £692).
Burial has new music on the way. The reclusive British producer, whose official releases have all come through Hyperdub up to this point, will share the two-track single “Dreamfear / Boy Sent From Above” via XL Recordings on February 9, the label announced Thursday.
Universe Ticket has aired, with the announcement of the final members of new girl group UNIS.Universe Ticket aired on South Korean TV network SBS from November 18, 2023 to January 17, 2024.
Diego Ramos Bechara editor Veteran TV and film producer Gail Berman has been tapped to receive the Norman Lear Achievement Award at 2024 Producers Guild Awards ceremony next month. Berman, whose most recent hits include Netflix’s “Wednesday” and 2022’s “Elvis,” will be feted at the 25th annual Producers Guild Awards on Feb. 25.
EXCLUSIVE: Dan Cutforth & Jane Lipsitz, the Emmy and IDA Award-winning filmmakers from Alfred Street Industries, have been tapped to direct and produce a limited docuseries on the iconic consumer brand and interactive entertainment producer, Atari.
EXCLUSIVE: Wayfarer Studios, Meralta Films and Inked Entertainment are teaming on Errands & Espionage, a feature adaptation of the forthcoming action comedy novel by Sam Tschida, after prevailing in a bidding war for rights to the book.
the new video for her single “Can’t Get Enough,” which premiered on Wednesday, Mrs. Ben Affleck pokes fun at her reputation for being the marrying kind both in real life and in bridal-themed films like 2001’s “The Wedding Planner” and 2022’s “Marry Me.”Directed by Dave Meyers — who also helmed her “I’m Real” and “All I Have” clips in the early ’00s — the video finds Lopez getting hitched to three different grooms, including fellow dancer Derek Hough.And, of course, J.Lo doesn’t miss the opportunity to hoof it up with the “Dancing with the Stars” judge.
EXCLUSIVE: Sanaa Lathan, who was recently Emmy nominated for her role on Succession, is to star as the infamous “psychic” Miss Cleo, in a new drama series.
Netflix has dropped the main trailer for its long-in-the-works mystery series 3 Body Problem thats inspired by the novel of the same name.
Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Baby Yoda is headed to the big screen. Jon Favreau is directing a new “Star Wars” movie, titled “The Mandalorian & Grogu.” It will go into production later this year.
Police have issued a CCTV picture of a man they want to identify after three gold chains were reportedly stolen from inside a jewellers in Oldham.
New Girl first debuted on TV 12 years ago!
Deadline on Thursday.Johnson died in Los Angeles on Jan. 2 due to a long illness.The entertainer worked in Hollywood for more than four decades, with one of his early roles being “Battlestar Galactica” in 1978.He then appeared in several hit TV shows such as “M*A*S*H,” “Quincy M.E.,” “Law & Order,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “Days of Our Lives” and “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”Additionally, Johnson had memorable cameos in “Dynasty,” “Who’s the Boss?” “Thirtysomething,” “Melrose Place” and “Party of Five.”In 1981, he starred with “Batman” actor Adam West in the TV film “Time Warp.”In the 1990s, he did major voiceover work and starred in the Harry & Louise ads — commercials that opposed former president Bill Clinton’s healthcare plan.Johnson also did other narration work on “Law & Order” for more than 20 years.
Harry Johnson, an actor with scores of credits spanning 40 years that ranged from the original Battlestar Galactica to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, several Dick Wolf series and the famous “Harry & Louise” commercials, died January 2 of in Los Angeles after a long illness. He was 81.
ESPN and the NCAA have agreed to an 8-year media rights deal, extending a run for college sports that began in 1979 when the all-sports cable network was in its infancy.
Britney Spears has delivered some naked truth: she says reports of a new album are “trash,” and she will never return to the music industry.