Gato Grande to Launch English Language Production Arm, Develop New Series Based on ‘Isle of Passion’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Game Of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have shared why Barack Obama declined being in their upcoming Netflix series.The pair, who created the eight-part series 3 Body Problem, reportedly asked the former US President to appear in a cameo role.The series –which is based on Liu Cixin’s best-selling novel, The Three-Body Problem – is set during an alien invasion which threatens to wipe out humanity.

AC/DC’s Brian Johnson and Dire Straits’ Mark Knopfler are set to star in a new documentary series, named Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends. The six-part series will see the two classic rockers explore the lives of six other music legends, with the show set to run weekly on Sky Arts from April 25. Each episode will see Johnson and Knopfler examine the careers of, respectively, Tom Jones, Sam Fender, Cyndi Lauper, Nile Rodgers, Carlos Santana and Emmylou Harris, with the hosts also playing live with the guests on the episodes.

Meghan Markle shocked fans when she launched her brand new lifestyle brand but it's reported it is due to tie in with a new Netflix cooking show. The Netflix project could be released soon as she's reportedly set to "start filming within weeks".The news comes just a day after the Duchess of Sussex launched a new lifestyle brand called American Riviera Orchard. It landed with a vintage-style video shared by American Riviera Orchard on Instagram which appears to feature the Duchess at her home in Montecito.

EXCLUSIVE: Amanda Peet (Dirty John) is set as a lead opposite Jon Hamm in Your Friends and Neighbors, Apple TV+’s upcoming drama series from Warrior creator Jonathan Tropper and Apple Studios. Craig Gillespie (Physical) is set to direct the first two episodes and executive produce.

EXCLUSIVE: Steven Lightfoot (Shantaram, The Punisher) has been tapped to develop a series adaptation of the Scot Harvathbooks from New York Times bestseller Brad Thor, under a relatively fresh overall deal with Sony Pictures Television that has previously gone unreported, Deadline has learned.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Oliver‘s son, Buddy, is following his dad into culinary TV and kids content distributor Cake has boarded his first show.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Gato Grande, an Amazon MGM Studios company, has unveiled the next project from its recently launched English-language division: mystery satire “Miami Spice.” Cuban-American showrunner Art Alamo, best known for his work on “Law & Order,” will be writing and producing “Miami Spice,” which is based on the novel “Mango, Mambo and Murder” from author Raquel V. Reyes’ lauded Caribbean Kitchen Mystery book series.

Non-English language movies stormed the Oscars this year, with five foreign language films taking home statuettes, which is the highest number ever in one ceremony.

The Kardashians have left fans gobsmacked after a stylish new teaser was released ahead of the new series of their hit TV show.The family has dropped a new trailer for season five of their show, and it has sparked intense reaction from fans.The Kardashian ladies look amazing in their stylish outfits, striking poses that show off their confidence and strength.They shared the video on International Women's Day, with each dressed in stunning nude-toned outfits. Kris Jenner, the boss of the family, told everyone on social media that the new season is starting on May 23. You can watch it on Hulu, Disney+ if you're not in the US, and Star+ in Latin America, reports the Mirror.

Apple TV+ drama premiering March 15 and starring Tobias Menzies as Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, Lincoln’s confidant who led the search for his killer. It’s adapted from James L.

Carolyn Giardina Members of Hollywood’s production community — citing “negligence” and “reckless” behavior — were generally unsurprised by Wednesday’s guilty verdict in the first trial to be held in connection to the accidental shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of “Rust.” Hannah Gutierrez Reed, the armorer on the movie, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the incident, which occurred Oct. 21, 2021 during filming at Bonanza Creek Ranch in New Mexico.

K.J. Yossman BBC Studios has tapped Nicola Pinn for the newly-created role of chief operating officer of factual productions. BBC Studios factual managing director Kate Ward unveiled Pinn’s promotion.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Lena Dunham‘s Netflix comedy series “Too Much” has filled out its cast with a star-studded lineup, Variety has learned exclusively. Joining previously announced series leads Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe will be: Richard E. Grant (“Saltburn”), Stephen Fry (“The Dropout”), Janicza Bravo (“Sharp Stick”), Michael Zegen (“The Marvelous Mrs.

Amazon Prime Video’s latest twisty thriller will intrigue viewers – and have them scratching their heads, according to star Peter Serafinowicz. “I don’t know how to explain the show. It’s pretty nuts!” exclaims Peter, who plays Detective Chief Inspector Danny in the series.

Drishyam,” a hit Indian thriller in which an ordinary man confounds the police in order to protect his family, is to be re-made in English. Production is by India’s Panorama Studios with U.S. companies Gulfstream Pictures and JOAT Films.

Following well-received runs in New Orleans and Chicago, A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical starring Tony Award winner James Monroe Iglehart (Disney’s Aladdin) as the jazz icon will debut on Broadway in fall 2024.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Amazon Prime Video has ordered a drama series based on the comic book “El Gato Negro” by Richard Dominguez, Variety has learned. The series, currently titled “El Gato,” will be shot in both English and Spanish. Diego Boneta is attached to star, with Eric Carrasco adapting the comic book for the screen.

EXCLUSIVE: America Ferrera‘s hot streak continues, as the Barbie Oscar nom has been set to executive produce and star in Naked by the Window, a series adaptation of the book by Robert Katz, which has landed at Amazon MGM Studios for development following a bidding war.

EXCLUSIVE: An eclectic collection of upcoming projects ranging from Guy Ritchie‘s debut TV series to Nicolas Winding Refn’s The Famous Five to an Italian-language series for Netflix are tied together by one constant: Moonage Pictures.

John Avlon, who recently departed CNN, has officially launched his bid for a New York congressional seat.