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Television Academy Foundation Pacts With Best Buy to Launch Production Assistant Training Program for Los Angeles Area High School Students

The Television Academy Foundation is launching a 10-week production assistant training program for Los Angeles-area high school students in a partnership with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy. Through funding from Best Buy, the after-school program will be free for students, providing them with training for entry-level positions from PAs, production coordinators, assistant directors, production managers, […]

Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Accident

Kevin Bleyer, a writer who worked on “The Daily Show” and won four Primetime Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Writers Guild Award, died Sunday in a car accident in Millrift, Pennsylvania. He was 54. His family said the accident occurred on a rural road where he had a country home. He spent nine […]

Led by ‘Money Heist’ Star Itziar Ituño, Eco-Thriller ‘Patagonia’ Has Movistar Plus Betting on a Latin America-Spain Creative Bridge

Spain’s Movistar Plus continues to double down on its strategies to further amplify Spanish series and storytelling internationally with the world premiere of the highly anticipated eco-thriller “Patagonia.” Bowing at the upcoming South International Series Festival in Cádiz, the series is the latest major co-production to be boosted by the Spanish streamer and the fruit […]

HBO Max Psycho Thriller ‘Infamy,’ With ‘She Walks in Darkness’ Star Susana Abaitua, Set for South Festival Premiere

HBO Max is launching its new series “Infamy” (“Infamia”) at the South International Series Festival in Cádiz. Based on the book by Ledicia Costas, the six-episode psychological thriller is a first TV window acquisition for the streamer in Spain and is produced by Evafilms. Starring Goya nominee Susana Abaitua (“She Walks in Darkness,” “Patria”), the […]

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Kevin Delaney Takes Role as NBC News’ Head of Digital Content and Subscription

Kevin Delaney, a journalist-turned-digital-entreprenur, has been named head of digital content and subscription at NBC News, a new role that will serve as a bridge between both editorial and business. Delaney will be tasked with overseeing digital publishing and NBC News AI efforts, work that has become more important as NBC News builds out a […]

‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 Opens With 6.2 Million Views in Four Days

Season 3 of “Nobody Wants This” reached 6.2 million views in its first four days of streaming on Netflix. Compared to previous seasons of the Adam Brody and Kristen Bell-led comedy series, that’s a decrease: Season 1 debuted with 10.3 million views in 2024 and Season 2 debuted 8.6 million views in 2025. Ranked against […]

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Russell Brand Trial: Judge Drops Indecent Assault Charge, Replaces It With Attempted Assault Count

A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault charge in […]

‘All of a Sudden,’ ‘Clarissa,’ ‘La Gradiva,’ ‘The Invite’ and ‘Tender Loving Care’ Lead Gothams Nominees

“All of a Sudden,” “Clarissa,” “La Gradiva,” “The Invite” and “Tender Loving Care” lead the nominations for the 36th edition of The Gothams with four nods each. The Gotham Film & Media Institute announced nominations for the 36th edition of The Gothams, singling out 42 feature films and 25 performances in 11 award categories. “Clarissa” […]

BAFTA Names Hilary Rosen as Chair

BAFTA has confirmed that Hilary Rosen has been appointed as its new chair. Following a year as deputy chair, Rosen succeeds Sara Putt, who steps down after a three-year term. Rosen will oversee the organization’s “mission to champion film, games and television talent through its awards, industry leadership and year-round development programs,” BAFTA said. A […]