Peter Cullen, voice of Optimus Prime in 'Transformers', dies at 85
The Canadian voice actor was known for his iconic roles including Optimus Prime, Eeyore, and announcer work.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Rafe Judkins signs overall deal with Paramount Television Studios
The 'Wheel of Time' creator will develop original scripted series for the studio as Paramount+ ramps up worldbuilding efforts.
Variety · +3 outlets
Stephen King's 'Crouch End' gets Prime Video limited series adaptation
Prime Video greenlit a six-part limited series based on King's London-set horror short story.
Deadline · +2 outlets
Dolby Laboratories names Marc Whitten as CEO, replacing retiring Kevin Yeaman
The veteran tech exec from Meta, Amazon and Xbox takes over the audio and video technology company.
Variety · +1 outlets
Anonymous Content names Steve Shikiya chief operating officer
The former Imagine and North Road Company exec will oversee day-to-day business operations at the management company.
Variety · +4 outlets
Authentic Brands Group acquires majority stake in Drake's lifestyle brand OVO
Drake continues to hold an ownership stake and shape creative vision as the licensing firm partners with Vince Holding Corp.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Dolly Parton specials and tributes air as networks cover her death
CBS plans an 'Entertainment Tonight' primetime special while Ricky Schroder draws criticism for his tribute.
Adweek Feed · +3 outlets
David Byrne concert film directed by Brady Corbet to shoot in 70mm
The 'Brutalist' director will capture Byrne's latest tour in the format known for Jonathan Demme's 'Stop Making Sense'.
Variety · +1 outlets
'Tangles' hand-drawn animated feature lands at IFC for Oscar-qualifying run
The Cannes standout and directorial debut of Leah Nelson enters the Oscar race for animated feature.
Variety · +1 outlets
AI studio Arcana Labs to produce family animated feature 'The Furry Wild West'
The AI technology will be applied only to the animation stage, not writing or storyboarding.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
Anthony Bourdain's 'Get Jiro' gets premiere date and trailer from DC Studios
The Adult Swim animated series adapts the late chef's graphic novels with Brian Tee, Titus Welliver and Alison Pill.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Netflix greenlights maternity ward docuseries 'Born in the USA' from Wheelhouse
The streamer explores the world of maternity wards in its latest unscripted series.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Block the Merger Coalition urges state AGs to reject Paramount concessions
A new petition warns that accepting unenforceable conditions is a losing proposition in the $110 billion deal lawsuit.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
'Youth' trailer: Sharon Horgan stars in HBO comedy about sex and love
The trailer shows Harriet Walter's character commenting on the protagonist's aging in the new HBO comedy.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Jon Batiste to narrate and exec produce docuseries 'American Amazon'
The Grammy winner takes audiences through the wetlands spanning Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana and more.
Deadline · +1 outlets
Samuel Monroe Jr., 'Menace II Society' actor, dies at 52
The actor made his debut in the 1993 film and appeared in 'Tales from the Hood' and 'The Players Club'.
Deadline · +1 outlets
CBS competition series 'Big Brother' hits 1,000 episodes
Season 28's growing ratings mark the first primetime series to reach the milestone.
TheWrap · +1 outlets
CNN hit with second technical disruption in three days
The network says the latest issue was unrelated to Monday's broader WBD outage.
TheWrap · +1 outlets