Monthly Archives: November 2024

‘Beast Quest’ Animated Series Universe in the Works

Global IP powerhouse Superprod Group and international media group and rights owner Coolabi Group are teaming to develop and produce an animated series based on the best-selling children’s high fantasy book series “Beast Quest.” There aren’t many IPs the size of “Beast Quest” that haven’t

Cynthia Erivo Inks First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures

“Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo’s production company, Edith’s Daughter, has signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures. The pact expands on the Tony, Grammy and Emmy-winning star’s relationship with the studio after Erivo starred as Elphaba in the highly-anticipated film adaptation of Broadway musical “Wicked.” Part

Miley Cyrus Stands Up for Chappell Roan: ‘I Wish People Wouldn’t Give Her a Hard Time. It’s Hard Coming into This Business’ With Social Media

Miley Cyrus showed support for Chappell Roan in a new Harpar’s Bazaar cover story, urging music fans not to give the rising pop star a difficult time as she navigates newfound superstardom. Roan is an outspoken Cyrus fan. The Grammy nominee revealed on “The Comment

Spanish Oscar Entry ‘Saturn Return,’ Latest Films by Iciar Bollaín and Paco Plaza Make Spanish Showcase MASS, Heading for Buenos Aires, Montevideo

Some of the highest-profile Spanish films of 2024 – from Málaga Festival winner and now Spain’s Oscar entry “Saturn Return” to San Sebastián laureates “I Am Nevenka” and “Glimmers” – feature in MASS, a Spanish film showcase which will unspool in Buenos Aires over Nov.

Warner Bros. Discovery, NBA Settle Legal Fight Over TV Rights

Warner Bros. Discovery will stay on the court with the NBA in a new settlement that gives the media company a chance to keep professional basketball in its overall lineup, even as it cedes U.S. rights to traditional TV games to rivals. The media company

Betty White to Be Honored With USPS Postage Stamp

The United States Postal Service is honoring Betty White with her own stamp. USPS announced White’s Forever stamp on Friday as part of its new slate of stamps for 2025. “An icon of American television, Betty White (1922–2021) shared her wit and warmth with viewers

Paul Mescal to Host ‘Saturday Night Live’ in December, Shaboozey Set as Musical Guest

Paul Mescal is entering the Colosseum that is Studio 8H. The “Gladiator II” star was revealed to be the next host of “Saturday Night Live” in an interstitial that aired during the Nov. 16 episode featuring Charli XCX as guest. Shaboozey was announced as a

Donald Trump and Joe Biden Bond Over Hating Being President on ‘SNL’ as Alec Baldwin Debuts as RFK Jr.: ‘I Got a Dead Dolphin in My Car’

The election results continue to take center-stage on “Saturday Night Live,” as this week’s cold open featured Dana Carvey as Joe Biden and James Austin Johnson as Donald Trump in a sketch that drew from the pair’s recent meeting at the White House. Sitting in