‘Doctor Who’ Producer Bad Wolf Gets $54M Boost From Unusual Deal To Make BBC Sci-Fi Series

J. Kim Murphy Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are collaborating on a follow-up to their zombie genre game-changer “28 Days Later,” developing a follow-up titled “28 Years Later” that would hope to launch a new trilogy of films. William Morris Endeavor, which represents both creators, looks to shop the project to studios and streamers later this year.

Disney Channel darling turned pop diva is set to play Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Linda Ronstadt— best known for her 1975 No. 1 hit “You’re No Good” — in an upcoming biopic.And the 77-year-old icon — who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2013— has signed off on the casting herself.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer Just over a year into his tenure at the top of Roku Media, president Charlie Collier sees his service, “the number one TV operating system in America,” as the streaming industry equivalent to a hit primetime series airing ahead of your new show on broadcast TV. “We host the experience of television,” Collier told Variety co-editor-in-chief Cynthia Littleton at Variety‘s Entertainment Summit at CES in Las Vegas Wednesday.

Emily Longeretta The Kansas City Chiefs are continuing to lean into romance. The team, which has made more headlines than ever this season thanks to tight end Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift, is celebrating the playoffs season with a whole new campaign titled ‘Tis the Preseason. (Is that a nod to Swift’s “‘Tis the Damn Season”? You be the judge.) Part of that campaign is a new trailer for a movie titled “Falling for Football.” A spoof on all the cliches of a made-for-TV movie, while celebrating the Chiefs Kingdom, the video stars Hallmark Channel staples Tyler Hynes and Janel Parrish; her character hates the postseason after being left at the altar for a playoff game, while he works at the Chiefs’ merchandise store.

Michaela Zee A new “Star Trek” film is in the works at Paramount with “Andor’s” Toby Haynes on board to direct and Seth Grahame-Smith penning the script, Variety has confirmed. While plot details are being kept under wraps, the upcoming feature is an origin story that is set decades before 2009’s “Star Trek,” and is an expansion of the “Star Trek” universe. J.J.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Greta Gerwig doesn’t seem too upset over the polarizing “Barbie” joke Jo Koy made during his gig hosting the 2024 Golden Globes. Koy received mostly negative reviews for his hosting stint, and the “Barbie” joke led to backlash on social media as many viewers thought Koy was being reductive and sexist toward the film. During his opening monologue, Koy tipped his hat to the “Barbenheimer” phenomenon by jokingly comparing Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” and Gerwig’s “Barbie.” “‘Oppenheimer’ is based on the 721-page Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the Manhattan Project — and ‘Barbie’ is about a plastic doll with big boobies,” he joked as the audience responded with a muted laugh.

Tina Fey is having a bit of a moment.On Friday, Jan. 12, her “Mean Girls” reboot is hitting theaters and she’ll also resume her ongoing ‘Restless Leg Tour’ with Amy Poehler.The pair have 22 shows lined up this winter including 11 (!) at New York City’s legendary Beacon Theatre right in the heart of Galentine’s season.“Bring you mother,” Fey quipped on Instagram.There’s only one problem — seeing the former “Weekend Update” co-anchors improvise and crack wise live won’t be a cheap date.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets was $65 before fees on Vivid Seats.For those planning on attending one of the Beacon Theatre gigs, tickets start at $111 before fees.Wondering what tickets cost for the show that makes the most sense for your schedule?That’s where we come in.Our team has all the information you’re looking for and more about Tina Fey and Amy Poehler’s 2024 ‘Restless Leg Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Cruel Matthew Perry is being accused of physically assaulting multiple women— including his ex-fiancée Molly Hurwitz — in a bombshell article. While Hurwitz, 32, declined to comment when contacted by The Post Wednesday, sources close to the late “Friends” star told the Daily Mail that Perry “threw a coffee table” at Hurwitz in 2021 when she confronted him about cheating. Perry and Hurwitz started dating in 2018 and publicly called off their engagement in mid-2021, but a source claims Hurwitz ended things in February after the pair fought on Valentine’s Day.The literary talent manager is said to have confronted Perry after discovering he bought a romantic gift for Kate Haralson, whom he met on the dating app Raya.

A Calvin Klein ad featuring FKA Twigs has been banned across the pond after the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority concluded it portrays the singer as a “stereotypical sexual object.” The poster, which came out in April, shows the 36-year-old wearing a denim shirt that only covers one-half of her body, leaving the side of her butt and some of her other breast exposed. FKA Twigs strategically holds her hand in front of her breast so that her nipple is covered.

Lukas Gage is setting the record straight about his recent dating app comments.

The News Tribune, a Tacoma-based newspaper.During their visit to New Orleans, Carter and Blagovich met with fellow entrepreneurs Jeff Hinson and Breanne Kostyk, owners of New Orleans-based Flour Moon Bagels.“Just after they landed, they sent us a message about how charming our city is,” Hinson told Nola.com. “You could hear the excitement they had about discovering this town, which makes it even more saddening.

Dua Lipa is opening up about the consequences of day drinking with Seth Meyers!

K-pop has gone global.

Jeremy Renner is back to work on his show Mayor of Kingstown just over a year after his horrible snow plow accident, and he’s opening up about the massive accomplishment.

A gutted Edinburgh passenger missed a Christmas reunion with his family due to a delayed British Airways flight.

EXCLUSIVE: Even as they continue to develop the final chapter in its main Star Trek series, Paramount is looking to expand on the IPs universe as it has tapped Toby Haynes to direct a new film that expands on the Star Trek universe with Seth Grahame-Smith penning the script. J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot is producing and sources tell Deadline that while plot details are being kept under wraps this project is an origin story that takes place decades before the original 2009 Star Trek film. Insiders go on to add the final chapter in the main series, Star Trek 4 remains in active development.

Sony has moved Wayfarer Studios’ feature take of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, It Ends With Us from Feb. 9 to June 21.

Alabama Crimson Tide head football coach Nick Saban is retiring, ending one of the greatest coaching careers in the game’s history.

Casting is reportedly getting underway to find the new DCU’s Supergirl!

The Traitors has become one of the standout reality shows of the past decade.Hosted by Claudia Winkleman, the series sees 22 contestants compete for a prize fund worth up to £120,000 at a castle in the Scottish Highlands.As they arrive at the castle, a small number are selected to be “Traitors” who have to eliminate the “Faithful” contestants to claim the prize. However, if the latter manage to work out and banish the deceitful contestants through daily roundtable meetings, they win the cash prize instead.Following a breakout debut season in 2022, the BBC has since renewed the show for a second and third season.AubreyThe first person to be murdered from this year’s series was Aubrey, after his observant and perceptive talents scared the Traitors.SonjaFollowing the murder of Aubrey, Sonja was banished in the first roundtable of the season.

Max has debuted the brand new trailer for the upcoming second season of Tokyo Vice!

Lisa Rinna isn’t holding back about life at home.

A post shared by Four Tet (@fourtetkieran)There is currently no release date for Four Tet’s upcoming album.Last year, he joined forces with Skrillex and Fred again.. and closed out weekend two of Coachella.

Wedding bells are ringing!

Mallrats, Kevin Smith, has apologised to Shannen Doherty after she confessed the 1995 movie ended her career.On her podcast, Let’s Be Clear, the 52-year-old actor was discussing the buddy comedy with Smith, when she revealed to him that the movie didn’t necessarily lead to success for her.Doherty said: “That’s kind of the interesting thing about Mallrats, right, is that it wasn’t a box office success.”Smith agreed, “Oh, it died,” to which Doherty responded, “It died. So did my film career.

BreAnna Bell At 60 years old, Jodie Foster has gracefully accepted her new place in the industry as a mentor, offering her wisdom as a seasoned veteran to the next generation of actors navigating Hollywood. “The part they don’t tell you when you turn 60 is that it’s so much fun because it’s not your time anymore. It’s someone else’s time, and the best part of getting older is realizing that you actually have something to give back.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director As promised, Jeremy Renner is kicking off 2024 by returning to acting. The Oscar nominee took to Instagram to post a selfie from his first day on the set of “Mayor of Kingstown” Season 3, which notably marks his high-profile return to acting following his near-fatal snow plow accident last year. “Day one on set,” Renner’s caption reads.

Selome Hailu You might be able to spot Ramy Youssef for a minute in Gus Van Sant’s 2018 film “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot.” Maybe. “I think I’m in it? I don’t remember if I saw it,” laughs Youssef, who is credited for the role of Drinker. “There were so many times where I booked roles where the character has a name like Drinker or Guy in Kitchen, and then I would, like, not be invited to do anything.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor A night full of legends, tears and an amazing audition to be the next Oscars host, the 14th annual Governors Awards brought all of this year’s award contenders out to celebrate four industry titans on Tuesday inside the Ray Dolby Ballroom in Los Angeles. Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks and Carol Littleton received honorary Oscars, while the Sundance Institute’s Michelle Satter was bestowed with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Skydance Media and Paramount Global‘s controlling shareholder are engaged in talks that could fold the home of CBS, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central into a new entity controlled by the people who produce starry Hollywood franchises such as “Mission Impossible” and “Tranformers.” Shari Redstone, who controls Paramount’s corporate parent, National Amusements Inc., is in early discussions with a consortium of investors led by Skydance founder David Ellison,. (above, pictured), according to a person familiar with the matter.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Netflix is seeing strong growth of its advertising-based plan, having recently eclipsed 23 million global monthly active users, president of advertising Amy Reinhard said. Reinhard spoke Wednesday at the Variety Entertainment Summit at CES 2024 at Las Vegas’ Aria Resort and Casino.

A neighbour from hell threw a pot of boiling oil over a man in a sickening 'unprovoked attack' after having thoughts about mass murder, a court has heard.

EXCLUSIVE: We understand that Amazon Studios MGM Senior Production & Development Executive Sandino Moya-Smith was unfortunately part of the cuts made by the streaming/theatrical studio this morning.

Scott Brown insists Rangers have talked their way into title trouble by firing up Celtic for the run-in.

The Traitors has returned to viewers' screens and in recent dramatic scenes Scots contestant Brian Davidson was given the boot.

Carl Woods has sparked concern among fans after a social media post revealed he was suffering from mental health issues.