NBCUniversal To Combine Broadcast And Cable In Dramatic TV Upfronts Shakeup
In an unprecedented move, parent company NBCUniversal is combining its NBC presentation with those of Telemundo and the entire NBCU cable entertainment group. (THR)
Bafta TV Awards 2016: Full List Of Nominations
From Mark Rylance to Idris Elba, Suranne Jones to Sheridan Smith plus Adele’s first nomination, here are the people and programs up for this year’s awards. (GUAR)
Sofia Coppola To Write, Direct Remake Of Clint Eastwood Drama ‘The Beguiled’
Sofia Coppola will write and direct a remake of The Beguiled, the 1971 drama that starred Clint Eastwood. Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning are in talks to star in the film. (VAR)
‘The Blacklist’ Spinoff: Edi Gathegi’s Big Bad Mr. Solomon Set For Major Role
Edi Gathegi, who has recurred on the NBC drama this season as big bad Mr. Solomon, has closed a deal to co-star in the network’s in-the-works spinoff. (TVL)
‘For The Love Of George’ Rounds Out Cast With Tate Donovan, Kristen Johnson & Rosanna Arquette
The indie romantic comedy “inspired” by George Clooney has filled out its cast as filming begins. Tate Donovan, Kristen Johnson and Rosanna Arquette have joined the ensemble of For the Love of George led by Nadia Jordan, who also co-scripted with Hayley Nolan. (DH)
Kristen Wiig Replaces Reese Witherspoon In Alexander Payne’s ‘Downsizing’
Kristen Wiig has replaced Reese Witherspoon in a leading role in Election director Alexander Payne’s new film Downsizing. (IW)
TLC Greenlights Tyler Perry Drama As First Scripted Series
The mogul will write, direct and executive produce Too Close to Home, about a young woman who is forced to return to her trailer-park beginnings after her political career is derailed by a sex scandal. (THR)
‘Finding Dory’ Images Provide Glimpses Of Dory And Her New Animal Friends
Directors Andrew Stanton and Angus MacLane are starting to roll out a few new teases for their upcoming animated film Finding Dory revealing the animated animal cast of the Finding Nemo sequel. (COLL)
See How 6 Great Proof-Of-Concept Shorts Spawned Feature Film Deals
Producer Scott Glassgold on how Vimeo and YouTube can be direct paths to Hollywood. (FCC)