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Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will factor in this year’s movie awards races. 

EXCLUSIVE: Demascus, a comedic sci-fi series from playwright Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm and exec produced by Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul exec producer Mark Johnson, has joined the list of shows canceled at AMC.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar and Tony-nominated Ruth Negga has been tapped to star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal (who is in final negotiations), in Presumed Innocent, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV, where the company is based.

The days of Warner Bros. Discovery cutting content for tax purposes are over, according to CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.

EXCLUSIVE: Oscar winning Up composer Michael Giacchino will be making his big screen directing debut with a brand new reboot of the 1954 sci-fi man-eating monster movie Them! at Warner Bros.

Dwayne Johnson recently confirmed that his Black Adam sequel isn't happening under new DC Studios heads James Gunn and Peter Safran... though months before they took over, Johnson himself tried to set up a 'multi-year plan' for his character.Gunn and Safran were revealed as the new DC Studios heads in late October, taking over for departing DC Films head Walter Hamada.A new report from Variety reveals that back in April, the 50-year-old Johnson tried to pitch a sprawling plan directly to Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav, which didn't sit well with many at the studio.

Oliver Queen will team up with Barry Allen one last time in the ninth and final season of The Flash. The CW announced today that Stephen Amell who starred as the character in both Arrow and Arrow spinoff The Flash will return to guest star in episode 909, joining previously announced David Ramsey (John Diggle aka Spartan), Keiynan Lonsdale (Wally West/Kid Flash) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Ramsey Rosso/Bloodwork).

The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8.To remember the life and legacy of Elvis Presley - who passed away at the age of 42 in 1977 - Warner Bros and his estate Graceland will be holding free screenings of the film for fans of the late singer. The 2022 biographical film - that was nominated for three Golden Globes - has Butler portraying the musician. Free: The recent film Elvis starring Austin Butler will be screening for free in 10 cities across North America on the King Of Rock And Roll's birthday on January 8 Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi and died on August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee.

James Marsden revealed his disappointment at Westworld's cancellation in an interview with Rolling Stone published Tuesday. The 49-year-old actor played cowboy Teddy in the show, which HBO canceled back in November before the creators could wrap up the show with a fifth season. Not only was the series canceled, but Warner Bros.

The glut of shows being pulled from streaming services continues. 

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Bros along with Elvis Presley’s estate Graceland is pulling out all the stops in celebration of the King of Rock n’ Roll’s birthday on Jan. 8.

The global television industry’s breathless spending splurge is set to slow to a crawl over the next 12 months, as a top UK research group signalled the end of a decade-long content boom.

Leslie Grace gave social media a glimpse of what appeared to be her final costume for Batgirl when she posted a 2022 highlight reel to Instagram on Monday.The In the Heights star, 27, included numerous behind-the-scenes moments from the production of the scrapped superhero film, which was shelved by Warner Bros. last year, shocking Hollywood.Rumors of poor test screenings emerged after the studio pulled the plug, with particular attention being paid to the costumes looking 'cheap.' Before the axe: Leslie Grace, 27, gave social media a glimpse of what appeared to be her final costume for Batgirl when she posted a 2022 highlight reel to Instagram on Monday Peace out: The In the Heights star included numerous behind-the-scenes moments from the production of her scrapped superhero film, which was shelved by Warner Bros.

Leslie Grace is giving us a look at the Batgirl costume that might have been. In a look-back end-of-year video posted on Instagram, Grace, who would have starred in the titular role in the HBO Max film, has shared some behind-the-scenes photos and clips during filming of Batgirl, which was permanently shelved by Warner Bros. and DC Films earlier this year. It was to have bowed on HBO Max sometime in 2023.

Roll up, roll up, it’s our annual list of U.S. and international movies that could have festivals (and audiences) salivating in 2023. As ever, two of our main criteria are that the project is already in production and hasn’t yet been declared for a festival. This isn’t an exhaustive list but a healthy snapshot of some highlights from around the world. Enjoy!

A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin has offered yet another update on the status of future Game of Thrones projects, sharing that the franchise’s path ahead will “certainly” be shaped to one degree or another by current tumult at HBO Max.

Editors note: Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series debuts and celebrates the scripts of films that will be factors in this year’s movie awards race.

Timothée Chalamet shared an adorable throwback snap on his 27th birthday on Tuesday afternoon.The Call Me by Your Name actor uploaded a funny polaroid from his childhood which showed him with his brown hair gelled up on one side of head. The young photo of him featured a small smile and a face covered in freckles. Throwback: Timothée Chalamet shared a throwback snap on his 27th birthday on Tuesday He kept the caption simple, writing, '27[emoji with one eyebrow cocked.]' Several of Chalamet's friends also posted for his birthday including Kiernan Shipka who donned a red top with a white skirt as the pair stood on a New York City street.   The photos from his birthday came a couple weeks after he announced filming was done on his upcoming film Dune: Part Two The New York native announced the filming ended with a smiley desert selfie with his rarely seen father Marc.  Simple caption: He kept the caption simple, writing, '27[emoji with one eyebrow cocked]' Close friend: Several of Chalamet's friends also posted for his birthday including Kiernan Shipka who donned a red top with a white skirt as the pair stood on a New York City street Family fun: on Monday, Timothée Chalamet, 26, announced that filming for Dune: Part Two has finished as he shared a smiley desert selfie with his rarely seen father Marc Major: The first Dune film was released last year in October 2021, and garnered a whopping total of $401 million in the box office, becoming a quick commercial success He posted the snap of himself standing topless and flashing a peace sign alongside his dad. 'DUNE 2 WRAPPED (with desert dad !!),' wrote Timothée - who plays Paul Atreides in the movie - next to the smiley photograph. Back in June, Warner Bros.

Late-night television is going through a moment.

Elon Musk’s reluctant $44BN Twitter buyout and Warner Bros’ merger with Discovery were the most market-shifting M&A deals of the year but outside the U.S. there were several major developments that have impacted the global market.

James Gunn is clearing things up about the fate of HBO Max’s Green Lantern series which has been in development for years now.