Darren Star Inks Big Overall Deal With Universal Television

Ben Hillman is known for helping others find their dream homes abroad as a presenter on Channel 4's A Place in the Sun, but what about his own home life? The professional interior designer, who studied product and furniture design before launching his TV career, certainly knows a thing or two about property. Despite his globe-trotting career, he has a stunning home with a stylish interior, and is a self-proclaimed "home bod" who cherishes spending time with his rarely-seen wife Gaby and their two daughters, Hope Blossom and Honour Willow.

What’s next for Emma Stone after winning her second Best Actress Oscar for “Poor Things“? Deadline reports that one of Hollywood’s hardest-working actresses adds another upcoming film to her busy schedule: an untitled movie at Universal, which sees Dave McCary, her husband, in the directing chair. READ MORE: Emma Stone Wins Her Second Best Actress Oscar For ‘Poor Things’ Plot details for the feature remain under wraps, but Patrick Kang and Michael Levin co-pen its screenplay.

A ton of first look deals were announced today at Paramount‘s CinemaCon presentation one of them being for their A Quiet Place filmmaker John Krasinksi and Allyson Seeger’s Sunday Night label.

Netflix has struck an overall deal with the Colombian producers behind The Hijacking of Flight 601 (Secuestro del Vuelo 601), which launches on the streamer today.

Angelique Jackson Noted civil rights attorney Ben Crump has inked a seven-figure deal to author a series of crime novels for Bantam Books. Under the deal, Bantam Books will publish the first two installments of a crime fiction series written by Crump, who has defended and won significant settlements for the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Henrietta Lacks, the residents of Flint, Michigan and several others.

Harry Potter star Afshan Azad-Kazi has announced that she's pregnant with her second child.The actress is known for portraying Padma Patil in the hit movie series, with a prominent role in the Goblet Of Fire movie.The actress, who already shares daughter Kyra, two, with her husband Nabil Kazi, shared the news that they are expecting another via a sweet Instagram post with her daughter on Mother's Day, as they both cradled her growing bump. She wrote: "An extra special Mother’s Day this year to celebrate our growing family.

It's been over 20 years since Katie Price hit headlines for her alleged feud with Victoria Beckham, and it appears she hasn't let go of that grudge just yet. Speaking on her podcast, The Katie Price Show, this week, the former Glamour Model recalled an incident where she claimed that Spice Girl Victoria, 49, targeted her by singing 'Who Let The Dogs Out' in a dig towards Katie.

Katcy Stephan Ryan Gosling and Apple Original Films exec Jessie Henderson have launched General Admission, a production company with the objective to collaborate with world class filmmakers to create bold theatrical and streaming events within all genres. In introducing their new venture, the duo has signed a three-year first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Under the pact, Amazon MGM Studios will have a first look on narrative features, some of which Gosling will star in, that General Admission intends to produce for both theatrical and streaming.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg and James Weaver’s Point Grey Pictures has entered into a first-look deal with Lionsgate Television. News of the deal comes just after it was announced production has begun on the Apple TV+ series “The Studio.” The show, which is set at a legacy Hollywood movie studio, is produced by Point Grey and Lionsgate TV with Rogen set to star as well as write, direct, and executive produce alongside Goldberg. Kathryn Hahn, Catherine O’Hara, and Bryan Cranston are also among the show’s cast.

EXCLUSIVE: Director Sean McNamara‘s Reagan, the first full-length feature on the 40th U.S. President, starring Dennis Quaid, has been picked up for North American distribution by ShowBiz Direct.

K-pop music purveyors HYBE today announced an expanded long-term agreement with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing them exclusive distribution rights across HYBE music for the next 10 years.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Hybe, the Korean firm behind K-pop’s BTS, has struck an expanded 10-year deal with Universal Music Group (UMG), providing Hybe’s roster of artists and labels access to UMG’s leading global network. UMG will further collaborate with Hybe’s global superfan platform Weverse, bringing more of a direct connection between UMG artists and their fandom. Hybe and UMG will additionally collaborate on artist promotions and marketing activities in North America under the oversight of Scooter Braun – who, in his time as CEO of Hybe America, acquired QC Media Holdings and incorporated SB Projects as well as Big Machine Label Group into the existing roster. Hybe and UMG first teamed up in 2017 on BTS, through a distribution agreement in Japan. In 2021, the companies expanded their relationship with a global strategic agreement which saw collaborations across multiple projects and use of Weverse for fan communication.

Hunter Ingram SPOILER ALERT: This post contains spoilers from “Midnight Feast,” the sixth episode of HBO’s “The Regime,” now streaming on Max. For Herbert Zubak, it only took public humiliation, imprisonment, murder and a mental breakdown to bring him some clarity. At the start of Episode 4 of HBO’s “The Regime,” the tortured soldier (played by Matthias Schoenaerts) is sleep-deprived and barely holding on in prison.

Jack Dunn “Star Wars Jedi: Survivor” dominated the Game Audio Network Guild Awards, taking home seven wins including sound design of the year. On Thursday night, the Game Audio Network Guild bestowed 30 awards to the industry’s top professionals at their 22nd annual ceremony, honoring the dialogue, music, and sound design of the year’s most popular titles. The event was held at The Moscone Center in San Francisco and was co-hosted by former IGN vice president of video Fran Mirabella and voice actor Morla Gorrondona.

EXCLUSIVE: Uncoupled is not getting saved after all. Showtime has decided not to proceed with Season 2 of the comedy series, from Emily in Paris creator Darren Star and Modern Family veteran Jeffrey Richman, Deadline has learned. A rep for the network could not be reached for comment.

Jaden Thompson On a recent Thursday night in Beverly Hills, the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre transformed into 1960s Palm Beach for the premiere of the Apple TV+ series “Palm Royale,” which stars Kristen Wiig as Maxine, a relentless social climber desperate to fit into high society. The mid-century themed pink carpet featured a Tanqueray bar, gold chandeliers, plenty of lush Florida greenery, and staff wearing special Palm Royale polos, in a nod to the elite country club where the show unfolds.

Celebrity Big Brother has been hit with a wave of Ofcom complaints over the treatment of Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Soo Hugh has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple TV+ and Media Res. Under the deal, Hugh and her Moonslinger Productions banner will create, write, and produce content for the streaming service and the TV studio and movie production company. “For the last six years, I’ve been fortunate to call Apple and Media Res my creative family,” Hugh said.

Soo Hugh is staying in business with Apple and Media Res after striking an overall deal with the two companies.

Our Yorkshire Farm star Reuben Owen is set to return to TV screens with a brand new series.The 19 year old, who is the son of Amanda and Clive Owen, will be giving viewers a look into his heavy plant machinery business. The new six-part series, titled Reuben Owen: Life in the Dales, will begin airing on Channel 5 on 28 March. Reuben will star in the programme alongside his best pals Tommy and Sarah, who he runs his business with in a remote village in the Yorkshire Dales.