WGA Threatens Amazon Studios Of Contract Violations Over “Failing To Recommence” TV Writers Rooms

The UK Government is likely to charge Holyrood for its £150,000 legal fees after a failed court challenge on gender reforms.

EXCLUSIVE: The writers room for the new MGM+/Prime Video series Silk: Spider Society is tentatively slated to reconvene in mid to late January, sources tell Deadline.

Steph McGovern was in tears today on Channel 4 today as she bid an emotional farewell to Steph's Packed Lunch.

Steph McGovern has made an emotional speech to mark her last ever episode of Steph's Packed Lunch as the show has been axed by Channel 4. Former BBC business reporter Steph, 41, has hosted the lunchtime chat show for three years, but earlier this year it was announced that the programme was being cancelled and would air its last episode in December. As Steph was joined by some of the show's regular guests, including Kate Bottley, Chris Kamara, Simon Rimmer, Russell Kane and Marcus Brigstocke, the Middlesbrough-born journalist paid tribute to the show as a "Northern power house".

Steph McGovern has broken her silence as her Channel 4 show Steph's Packed Lunch airs for the final time today.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith television series starring Donald Glover has arrived – watch it below.The new series, which will stream on Prime Video from February 2, also stars Maya Erskine and the two operate as an undercover married couple while working for a mysterious spy agency.The show is a reboot of the 2005 action film starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and was created by Glover with Atlanta writer Francesca Sloane.Others appearing in the series include Paul Dano, Parker Posey, Wagner Moura, John Turturro, Ron Pearlman, Michaela Coel, Eiza Gonzalez, Alexander Skarsgard, Sharon Horgan and Sarah Paulson.Previously, the series shared a short teaser trailer as part of Prime Day.

Ryan Thomas has shared his sadness over a 'last' while Gemma Atkinson also appeared emotional over the end of Steph's Packed Lunch. Both former soap stars have made regular appearances on the Channel 4 show which is set to air for the last time on Friday (December 8).

Steph McGovern has been taking time to document her final day filming Steph's Packed Lunch today as she prepares for her last episode before the show is axed.The presenter, 41, broke her silence as she took to Instagram to share a sentimental snap as she cherished every moment of her last day on the set of her Channel 4 Show. Since the announcement that her lunchtime programme would be ending in December, Steph has carried on as usual and chosen to stay silent about the show's cancellation. Channel 4 shared their decision to cancel the programme in a statement released in October.

In the current media landscape, every pre-existing piece of IP with any semblance of brand awareness can take to updating. The latest is a new television series expansion of 2005’s “Mr.

UPDATED, 8 AM: We’re seeing the first footage of Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Prime Video‘s reimagining of New Regency’s 2005 Doug Liman-directed action comedy film. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine star as John and Jane Smith in the remake set to premiere on February 2 exlusively on Prime Video. Check out the teaser trailer above.

The Murder Capital covered The Pogues‘ ‘I’m A Man You Don’t Meet Every Day’ in tribute to Shane MacGowan during a recent live performance in Ireland.The Dublin punk group were performing as part of Other Voices Festival on Friday (December 1) at St James’ Church in Dingle when they remembered the late Pogues frontman, who died last week, aged 65.The five-piece performed an a cappella version of The Pogues’ 1985 song from album ‘Rum Sodomy & the Lash’, only occasionally using the sparse rattle of a tambourine for the haunting rendition.Frontman James McGovern asked the crowd to “join us if you know it”, before performing their version of the song. “Love you, Shane,” he said as they closed out the set.A post shared by The Murder Capital (@themurdercapital)The Murder Capital are the latest band to pay musical tribute to the late Irish singer-songwriter.U2 covered The Pogues’ ‘A Rainy Night in Soho’ in tribute to MacGowan during their latest show at the Las Vegas Sphere.

Hilary Duff and Matthew Koma are stepping out for a bite to eat.

Valerie Wu Intern What is a TV “comedy” in 2023? In an era of blurred genres, it’s not so cut and dry anymore. Opening Variety’s “A Night in the Writer’s Room,” Variety’s Michael Schneider asked the nine comedy writers on stage to raise their hand if their show features a death.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Writers of nine limited series ranging from “A Murder at the End of the World” to “Tiny Beautiful Things” traded shop talk and stories of how they crafted muscular worlds to tell extended, standalone stories. Ed Solomon of Max’s “Full Circle” astounded the crowd at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room at Hollywood’s NeueHouse with the origin story of his 586-page spec script for the twisty thriller.

EXCLUSIVE: CJ Yu, who was Head of Unscripted Development, Global Formats at Amazon Studios, has left the company.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Stuart Ford’s independent content company AGC Studios is partnering with Egyptian star Mohamed Karim’s MK Global Entertainment to produce “Judgment of the Dead,” an English-language thriller steeped in ancient Egypt’s lore. Karim is known across the Middle East as a former host of talent show “The Voice of Arabia” and for roles in popular Ramadan soaps. He is concurrently pursuing a Hollywood career that has led to roles alongside Nicolas Cage in 2019 action movie “A Score to Settle” and with Bruce Willis in “A Day to Die.” U.S.

3 min read According to local LGBTIQ+ groups, the Western Australian(WA) Government has failed to deliver on its promise to scrap the Gender Reassignment Board, leaving lives in limbo and plans on hold.

The cancelations continue ahead of the holiday weekend.

Robert Pattinson is known as a heartthrob in Hollywood following his shot to stardom after starring in the Twilight saga. However, the film’s director Catherine Hardwicke is now revealing that the studio behind the franchise was not always Team Pattinson for the role of Edward and expressed concern over his looks during the casting process.

William Earl Following the resolution of the writers’ strike, Variety’s “A Night in the Writers’ Room” returns Nov. 30 in-person, featuring three panels moderated by Variety’s esteemed journalists, Michael Schneider and Emily Longeretta, with this year’s Emmy-contending writers in the drama, comedy and limited series categories.