Netflix, Shonda Rhimes Extend Deal to Include Feature Films, Gaming and Virtual Reality Content

EXCLUSIVE: Deadline has learned that ITV America is developing the music reality series Star Serenade with Brazilian singer model and actress Greice Santo as creator and EP.

new deal with Shonda Rhimes, which included gaming and virtual reality content. A report in May from The Information said Netflix had “approached veteran game industry executives about joining the company.”Last week, Netflix hired former Facebook and EA executive Mike Verdu to lead the streaming company’s push into gaming.

Florida and resume touring starting Friday night with “Smackdown” from Houston, a pay-per-view Sunday in Texas and a return Monday to Dallas for the flagship “Raw” TV show on USA.

STARZ and Universal Filmed Entertainment Group have signed a multi-year, theatrical output deal which will allow Universal’s live-action films to be available on STARZ post the pay-one window.STARZ subscribers will have access to the newest installment in the blockbuster “Jurassic World” franchise, “The 355” and “Ambulance,” sa well as Focus and Blumhouse movies.Beginning with the 2022 theatrical releases, films will head to Peacock for four months, at which point Universal films will land on

ViacomCBS and Charter Communications, the No. 2 U.S. cable operator, have struck a new multi-year carriage deal that includes distribution for streaming services.

Netflix has hired former Facebook and Electronic Arts exec Mike Verdu to bolster its move into gaming. He joins as VP of Game Development, Deadline has confirmed.

new deal with Shonda Rhimes, which included gaming and virtual reality content.

Stephen A. Smith is in a HUGE quagmire this week after saying MLB baseball star Shohei Ohtani — who is Japanese — is “harming” the marketing of professional baseball in America because he “doesn’t speak English.”

became a massive breakout hit for Netflix, the Shondaland series scored big with the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, earning a total of 12 nominations. The Regency drama is up for Outstanding Drama Series with Regé-Jean Page receiving the series' only acting nod. «It’s a joy to be seen.

became a massive breakout hit for Netflix, the Shondaland series scored big with the 73rd annual Primetime Emmy Awards, earning a total of 12 nominations.

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Alexander Rodnyansky (“Beanpole,” “Leviathan,” “Loveless”), Variety can reveal.The deal is for a slate of both Russian-language and multilingual shows for Apple TV Plus, set both inside and outside Russia, and creatively led by both Russian and international writers and directors.Although the pact is with Rodnyansky’s L.A.-based AR Content, which he set up three years ago to finance the development of feature films and television, it is his production expertise and experience in Russia that

Actor William Smith, known for playing bikers, cowboys and brawlers in a series of television shows and hit movies, has died. He was 88.

Shonda Rhimes and Netflix have expanded their creative pact to include feature films, gaming and virtual reality content, Netflix announced Thursday.The new partnership gives Netflix and Shondaland Media the opportunity to exclusively produce and distribute feature films — the pact currently includes a branding and merchandise deal, and will now add live events and experiences.Netflix is also investing in and providing the financial and technical assistance to support Shondaland’s mission to

Shonda Rhimes is sticking with Netflix.

Bridgerton has spawned everything from merchandise to food trends and official immersive experiences.

Emmerdale viewers know they’re in for a major shock this week as murderous Meena prepares to kill off her first victim.The shock exit of one of the soap's cast members will mean families are torn apart and lives are changed forever. It’s fair to say that we’re all getting to know Meena a little better as she continues to manipulate those around her and reveal more of her calculating personality.