How Adam Sandler Can Stay Relevant, Kevin Williamson Goes Behind the Scenes with ‘Stalker,’ TV Castings for 10/01/14, Sudeikis, Hader and Dinklage Headline ‘Angry Birds’ Voices

SSN ORIGINALS

How Adam Sandler and Other Big Name Comedic Actors Can Stay Relevant in an Unforgiving World

With a new film coming out today that has little buzz attached to it, and another that got terrible reviews in Toronto, SSN looks at how the superstar can keep his audience intact. (SSN)

Kevin Williamson Brings SSN Behind the Scenes of His New Thriller, ‘Stalker’

The experienced showrunner, still hot from the success of The Following, has his new show premiere tonight on CBS. (SSN)

TV Castings for 10/01/14: Josh Holloway to Star in USA’s ‘Colony,’ Molly Shannon to Guest on ‘The Millers’

Other shows, like Showtime’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and The Astronaut Wives Club get new cast, while Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars announces new lineup. (SSN)

TODAY’S HEADLINES

Jason Sudeikis, Bill Hader, Maya Rudolph, Peter Dinklage Lead ‘Angry Birds’ Voice Cast

Josh Gad, Danny McBride, Tony Hale and a host of others also on tap for animated flick, to hit theaters July 1, 2016. (THR)

Sony Wins Heated Battle for Hot Pitch, ’The West’

Franchise play reimagines characters from the Old West as modern-day thieves in Los Angeles, will be written by Michael Diliberti, produced by Mythology partners Brad Fischer and James Vanderbilt. (DH)

Warner TV Working With Brett Ratner and Bill Lawrence to Develop a ‘Rush Hour’ TV Show

Ratner directed the original trilogy, starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, Lawrence known best for Scrubs and Cougar Town. (COL)

LeBron James Continues to Expand His Empire, Serves as EP on ESPN Films and Disney XD’s New Series, ‘Becoming’

Superstar’s Springhill Production Company behind show telling inspirational journeys of modern athletes. (IW)

As Rosamund Pike’s Career is About to Explode, a Look at How Other Bond Girls Have Fared

Actresses like Diana Rigg, Jane Seymour, Famke Janssen, and Michelle Yeoh have done okay for themselves, post-Bond. (EMP)

Diddy’s Revolt TV Answers Critics by Putting Together an Impressive New Deal

Twenty-four hour music network enters into multi-platform agreement with Verizon FiOS for system’s Ultimate HD package and Mobile app. (HUFFPO)

Introduction of Mockingbird into ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Could Lead to Big Screen Appearances

Actress playing the character, Friday Night Lights’ Adrianne Palicki, says discussions have already been had. (NEWSA)