Deadline has launched the streaming site for its 2023 Contenders Television award-season event, which wrapped over the weekend after a total of 40 scripted series showed off their wares in front of voters at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles.
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EXCLUSIVE: Legendary astronomer and astrophysicist Carl Sagan, who expanded scientific understanding of the universe and helped millions appreciate the wonders of the cosmos, will be the subject of an upcoming documentary feature from National Geographic Documentary Films.
The Untitled Carl Sagan Film will be produced by Fuzzy Door’s Seth MacFarlane and Erica Huggins, Emmy and Peabody winner Ann Druyan – Sagan’s life partner – and Academy Award nominee Nanette Burstein, with Burstein directing. Also producing is production company Hungry Man.
Sagan’s contributions to planetary science were equaled only by his capacity to spread an infectious joy of the marvel and immensity of space. His 1980 book Cosmos became the best-selling science book ever published in English, and he appeared frequently on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson (amusing the host and the viewing public with his emphasis on “billions and billions” of stars in reference to the quantity of astronomical objects across the universe). His 1985 novel Contact was adapted into the 1997 Robert Zemeckis film starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey.
“Serving as an intimate and cinematic portrait of Sagan, the Untitled Carl Sagan Documentary will explore his love story with partner Ann Druyan and with science,” National Geographic Documentary Films said in a statement. “The film will include exclusive audio recordings, archival clips and animation, along with interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. With the full support of Sagan’s family and friends, the film will present a fascinating look into the life and career of one of the world’s most inspiring and revolutionizing scientists of our time.” The Untitled Carl Sagan Documentary will be
Deadline has launched the streaming site for its 2023 Contenders Television award-season event, which wrapped over the weekend after a total of 40 scripted series showed off their wares in front of voters at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles.
Carol Vorderman has said she wants to say “a big thank you” to I’m A Celebrity…Get Met Out Of Here! presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly when she competes in the all stars series in South Africa.The 62-year-old former Countdown star, who was the fifth contestant to be eliminated in 2016 during the reality TV show in Australia, is returning for I’m A Celebrity… South Africa alongside boxing champion Amir Khan and dancer Jordan Banjo among others. Carol said: “It made me realise that you need to live in the now. I want to say a big ‘thank you’ to Ant & Dec when I see them in South Africa and I can’t wait to take part in this new series.
They’ve eaten witchetty grubs, waded through fish guts and been buried alive – but now nine fearless stars are back for more I’m A Celeb-style torture.The Bushtucker trials on this special show – which is set in South Africa – are tougher and scarier than ever before, with Ant and Dec warning of “harsher and more unforgiving” conditions. Nine celebrities will be entering camp in the launch episode, with more famous faces set enter the series at a later point. The show will have no public vote and the stars will be competing against each other in a battle to become the first ever 'I'm A Celebrity Legend'.
Clouds of gloom have settled over much of the documentary field, brought on by multiple factors: a sluggish acquisition market, cutbacks in the executive ranks at Netflix and Showtime, uncertainty around Hulu’s future, CNN Films taking doc production in house, sharper scrutiny of budgets and content needs, and… well, the list goes on.
In a virtual appearance today at Deadline’s Contenders TV, Better Call Saul‘s Bob Odenkirk reflected on the opportunity he had to work with screen legend Carol Burnett over the course of the Breaking Bad prequel’s final season.
Marta Balaga Miep Gies, as well as her husband Jan, helped hide Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis in Amsterdam, she also saved the girl’s diary. But she never considered herself a hero. “She didn’t want to be put on a pedestal. Her mantra was: ‘I just did what human beings are supposed to do and helped someone in need,’” Bel Powley, who plays Gies in National Geographic series “A Small Light,” said Saturday at Canneseries. The international premiere of the first episode screened at the international series festival in Cannes, followed by an on-stage discussion. Amira Casar, “Peaky Blinders” alumnus Joe Cole, Liev Schreiber and Billie Boullet also star in the eight-episode show, which was co-created by Tony Phelan and Joan Rater.
Helen Flanagan has been flooded with compliments, including from Carol Vorderman, as she gave her best 'boss babe' appearance on a recent outing. The former Coronation Street actress posed up a storm as she took a night off mum duties and headed out on the town.
Helen Flanagan was reportedly convinced against getting back together with Scott Sinclair after receiving dating advice from Carol Vorderman. The former Coronation Street actress split with the ex-Celtic star last October after she was spotted without her engagement ring.
A new trailer for the latest series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has dropped and it shows contestants including Carol Vorderman and Helen Flanagan face gut-wrenching trials.
ITV bosses have revealed the start date for the I'm a Celebrity 'all stars' series as the jungle show returns to our screens. Fans won't have long to go before they can see their favourites from previous series running the gauntlet again.
Seth Macfarlane’s production company, Fuzzy Door, has launched a new technology division and hired former Siri CMO, Faith Sedlin, as its president, according to an announcement on Tuesday.In the role, Sedlin will oversee all operations for the new division, including the company’s production tool, ViewScreen. Created on MacFarlane’s request, ViewScreen allows for the visualization of virtual assets in real time and has been used on shooting/editing virtual lead characters on Hulu’s “The Orville: New Horizons” and the upcoming “Ted” TV series for Peacock.
Carol Vorderman has shared a sneak peak at her new I'm A Celebrity outfit for the upcoming all-stars special series of the hit ITV show.The 62-year-old is one of nine former campmates already confirmed to be taking part in the show, which is set to air later this month – with the former Countdown presenter showing off her new look heading into the South African jungle. Carol shared her new look for the jungle, as well as a throwback photo from when she first took part in the show back in 2016. In the new outfit, Carol is wearing the usual I'm A Celebrity khaki jacket, but with a red shirt and dark trousers, compared to the navy top and red trousers she wore the first time round.
Abigail Zwerner, a Virginia teacher who was shot by a 6-year-old student earlier this year, is suing her school’s administrators for $40 million, claiming they failed to protect her against the violent child!
EXCLUSIVE: For NASA’s pioneering Black astronauts, gravity wasn’t the only barrier impeding them from reaching the highest heights. They also faced another implacable force, in the form of racial bias.
I'm A Celebrity's South Africa special will air in a matter of weeks, it has been announced.The pre-recorded jungle special, which will feature some of the biggest celebrity legends from the last 20 years, will be on our screens every night every weekday from Monday 24 April and he will air for three weeks, it has been announced.This time it is all ex-campmates who have chosen to head back into the jungle for a second time, swapping the Aussie outback for the South African jungle. Shows bosses have tipped that the harsher and more unforgiving environment will push the celebs to their limits and test them like never before.
Mayans M.C. will premiere its fifth and final season on Wednesday, May 24 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX, and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Matteo Berrettini leads the way on a jog with Melissa Satta in Miami, Fla., on Tuesday afternoon (March 28).
HYBE Labels subsidiary ADOR, home to K-pop girl group NewJeans, have opened online auditions for a potential new boyband.Today (March 28), ADOR unveiled several posters and videos on social media and YouTube announcing its ‘The Real Hype Boys’ audition. The label will be accepting online auditions on ador.world from now until 1pm KST on April 14.An unnamed male trainee as well as the members of NewJeans feature in the promotional video for the auditions, which details the online application period and host countries where in-person auditions will take place.Per ADOR’s guidelines, the auditions are open to boys born between 2004-2012.
Carol Vorderman delighted fans on Saturday with a very special career announcement.Taking to Instagram, the former Countdown presenter shared a photo of herself looking worlds apart from her usual glamorous self.WATCH: Carol Vorderman shimmies in red leather leggingsDitching her figure-hugging wardrobe staples, the mother-of-two could be seen wearing a pair of navy cargo trousers, a bright red T-shirt and a taupe-hued overshirt.Shedding a light on her latest venture, Carol penned in her caption: "If you saw @itvtakeaway then you'll know I'm on @imacelebrity South Africa... OMG I hope you like the series."A post shared by Carol Vorderman (@carolvorders)Carol shared a new updateShe went on to say: "I'm A Celebrity… South Africa will start at the end of April on ITV1 and ITVX.
National Geographic is a publication usually associated with exotic destinations and photos of white sandy beaches overlooked by towering palm trees. Yet the prestigious travel guide recently directed its spotlight on a beauty spot much closer to home.