Peacock Sets First 3 Original Films for 2023 From LeBron James, John Woo and Will Packer

EXCLUSIVE: In a worldwide rights deal, Apple Original Films has landed Fingernails, the sci-fi love story to star Jessie Buckley (The Lost Daughter) and Riz Ahmed (The Sound of Metal). It marks the English language debut of Apples director Christos Nikou. Deal went down late Saturday night.

EXCLUSIVE: Alanna Ubach (Euphoria) has joined Seth MacFarlane’s comedy Ted, rounding out the main cast for the Peacock series based on his popular film franchise.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaBlue Fox Entertainment has acquired worldwide rights to “Unexpected,” an offbeat comedy starring Anna Camp, Joseph Mazzello, Neil Flynn and Ryann Shane. The movie is currently in post-production.

Bronny James is looking all grown up as he heads off to prom, but his little sister doesn’t seem too happy about it.The oldest son of NBA star LeBron James and his high school sweetheart and wife, Savannah James, celebrated the end of his junior year by taking a date to prom. The 17-year-old and basketball prospect traded his gym clothes for more formal attire, wearing a black and blue tuxedo with an unconventional pattern.Savannah posted photos to Instagram that show her sending her eldest child off to the dance, saying the big day brought up “tons of emotions and realizations.” She also attached a picture of Bronny’s little sister, 7-year-old Zhuri, looking on as the teenager poses for pictures with his date for the evening.

It appears Drake’s son Adonis is a basketball fan, just like his famous dad.

EXCLUSIVE: LeBron James may have lost an attorney, but gained a law firm in the end.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer“Fate of a Sport,” an official premiere of the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival, has unveiled its first trailer exclusively to Variety.Covering the world of professional lacrosse and one of its most controversial and high-profile stars, Paul Rabil, the film deals in much more than triumph on the pitch — encompassing millions in capital fundraising, talent poaching, and lawsuits from legacy athletic clubs all against the backdrop of a global pandemic.“Even in the regular lacrosse league, guys still have to have a second job,” a narrator explains in the clip, alluding to the fact that professional lacrosse is nowhere near as well-funded or rewarding for its players on the national stage. Until Rabil and his brother Mike decided to break ranks and potentially sacrifice Paul’s decorated career to launch a league of their own (the Premier Lacrosse League).

Hollywood writer and director Kirk Jones is to helm Vertigo Films’ buzzy upcoming drama series You’ve Been Trumped, marking his first foray into television drama.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterE! is getting into the original TV movie business.The NBCUniversal cabler has announced plans to begin programming original romantic comedy films beginning in 2023. The network has commissioned six films to start, though further details about the films were not readily available.The move into made-for-TV movies at the network comes amid shifting tides in the world of cable and linear television channels.

Olivia Munn is celebrating her first Mother’s Day!

Pop sensation Adele ’s boyfriend, sports agent Rich Paul reportedly spent the 34 year old’s birthday partying with his clients at a swanky £3,000-per head dinner in Miami, instead of celebrating with his partner. Adele herself celebrated the occasion by sharing a series of smiling images on Thursday, along with a caption about how "happy" she is, yet no sign of her was spotted at the flash dinner which saw her partner rub shoulders with sporting legends such as basketball star LeBron James.

Rita Ora has joined the voice cast of “Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight” at Netflix.The pop singer will voice the Wandering Blade character, described as a “tough English bear knight that joins Po on his globe trotting adventure.”James Hong will return to the franchise, once again voicing Mr. Ping, Po’s adoptive, over-protective father who is always filled with pride for his boy.“Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight” stars Jack Black as the voice of Po.

GAC Family has announced their first two movies for the upcoming 2022 Christmas season.

EXCLUSIVE: Actress, model and singer Bella Thorne (Midnight Sun) has been set to star in thriller Saint Clare, co-scripted by Guinevere Turner (American Psycho).

The most star-studded after party following the 2022 Met Gala was definitely the one held at the Boom Boom Room!

Peacock has announced three original films from Universal Pictures to premiere on the service in 2023. Shooting Stars, from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company, Praise This, from Will Packer, and a reimagining of The Killer from John Woo are part of the previously announced collaboration with Universal to produce films made exclusively for Peacock.