SiriusXM Near Deal To Acquire Scripps’ Stitcher Podcast Division: Report

Succession star Jeremy Strong reportedly “begged” director Aaron Sorkin to tear-gas him on set for the forthcoming film The Trial of the Chicago 7. When filming riot scenes on location in Chicago’s Grant Park, Sorkin said that “Jeremy begged me to spray him with real tear gas”, before declining to do so.

After scripting the dramatic stories of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Apple visionary Steve Jobs, and underground A-list poker boss Molly Bloom, Aaron Sorkin is focusing on another group of real-life revolutionaries.

Some actors go to extreme lengths in order to prepare themselves for upcoming roles, and Jeremy Strong is no different. The stage and screen method actor -- whose titles include "The Big Short” and “Molly’s Game,” among others -- held nothing back to prep for his role in the Netflix film “The Trial of the Chicago 7," according to director Aaron Sorkin.

Aaron Sorkin is focusing on another group of real-life revolutionaries.The writer and director's upcoming film, depicts a dramatized version of the events surrounding the 1968 Democratic National Convention, and a group of political leaders who were charged with conspiracy to incite a riot in a nationally televised trial that radicalized a generation of young people.The first-look photos from the film, which were debuted on Wednesday by  show stars Sacha Baron Cohen and Jeremy Strong as

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorNetflix has set an October 16 streaming date for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7, its $56M pickup from Paramount, in what looks to be the first of its 2020-21 awards season contenders.Paramount, which first had the movie, was eyeing a fall platform release, initially with a limited debut of September 25, then an expansion on October 9 and a full wide release of October 16 — hence Netflix’s drop date keeps with what was originally

Ever since the all-star cast was announced for Netflix’s upcoming drama, “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” which is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, the film has become one of our most anticipated releases of 2020. And considering the streaming service is the distributor behind the affair, thankfully, the uncertainty of the theatrical experience during the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t going to stop the film from being released this fall.

Tom Cruise wants production on “Mission: Impossible 7” to resume ASAP.

Andreas Wiseman International EditorTom Cruise is hoping to return to Norway this year to film part of Mission: Impossible 7.Cruise had a conversation on Saturday with Norway’s culture minister Abid Raja about filming in the country this fall.

With the COVID-19 numbers spiking in the US, it’s clear that people aren’t following some of the most basic preventative measures, including wearing a face mask. Of course, without getting into the political weeds too much, you can probably chalk up a lot of this anti-mask sentiment to the President’s vocal disapproval of masks.

< 1 min read The Norwegian Government has changed its guidelines to allow LGBTQ+ refugees to be prioritised in the country’s refugee intake. The Norwegian Department of Integration has decided to give priority to LGBTQ+ refugees when transferring from third countries.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterAmazon has landed the rights to develop the 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist New York Times story and podcast “The Jungle Prince of Delhi” as a drama series, Variety has learned.The story, written by Ellen Barry, delved into the history of the royal family of Oudh, deposed aristocrats living in a ruined palace in the Indian capital claiming to be the heirs to a fallen kingdom.Mira Nair is attached to direct the project and will also executive produce.

Peter White Television EditorThe Jungle Prince of Delhi, a New York Times expose about the fake royal family of Oudh, is in development at Amazon.The streamer has secured the exclusive rights to the story, which was also profiled on the paper’s podcast The Daily and was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist.Mira Nair, who recently directed six-part BBC drama A Suitable Boy, is attached to direct and exec produce.

straight to your inboxBorussia Dortmund have set a deadline of August 10 for Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho, according to reports.United have been impressive since returning to Premier League action and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is hoping to build on that potential by improving his attacking options in the summer transfer window.A centre-midfielder, playmaker and winger are high on the Norwegian's list of priorities with former Manchester City man Sancho the club's top target.The 20-year-old

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorSiriusXM is closing in on a deal to acquire E.W. Scripps Co.’s Stitcher podcast production, distribution and advertising unit, Variety has confirmed.SiriusXM’s deal for Stitcher would be worth about $300 million, according to the Wall Street Journal, which first reported the news.

The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday afternoon.Stitcher also has a $4.99 per month subscription that offers podcasts without ads. The San Francisco-based company also has multiple podcast networks, including Scott Aukerman’s Earwolf, under its umbrella, as well as dozens of shows, including Conan O’Brien’s podcast.

Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose shared a lengthy note on Twitter explaining why he’s often so outspoken on the platform about his “disdain” for the Trump administration. The 58-year-old singer shared a note with his followers on the Fourth of July in which he tried to explain his propensity for being brash and politically outspoken on social media shortly after he got into a brief back-and-forth with U.S.