News from Deadline - January 20, 2025
 Original Harry Potter helmer Chris Columbus is praising HBO’s forthcoming television reboot, calling it a “spectacular idea” that will allow for the exploration of previously uncharted Hogwarts hallways. “There’s a certain restriction when you’re making a film,” the Nosferatu producer... Read more... |
 Laura Dern is remembering collaborator and friend David Lynch on what would have marked his 79th birthday. “Happy birthday, tidbit,” Dern wrote on Instagram alongside a warm picture of the two. “I will love and miss you every day for... Read more... |
 The return to Pandora — and its sweeping, bioluminescent seascapes — will not take as long as last time, director James Cameron assured, teasing that progress on his threequel is “well ahead of the curve.” Speaking to Empire ahead of... Read more... |
 Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office to sign a series of pardons and executive orders, including his promise to delay implementation of a law restricting TikTok. The order delays implementation of a law for 90 days, Trump said, as... Read more... |
 Francisco San Martin, a soap opera actor known for originating the role of Dario Hernandez in Days of Our Lives, died Jan. 16 at his home. He was 39. Per the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office, the cause of death... Read more... |
 Donald Trump took to the rally-like atmosphere of Capital One Arena to sign a series of executive orders, including one that withdraws from the Paris Climate Accords and others that freeze much of non-military federal hiring and new regulations. Trump... Read more... |
 Where is the love? The Black Eyed Peas aren’t gonna get it started in Las Vegas next month. The group has canceled its 15-show residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s PH Live that was set to launch February 15.... Read more... |
 Kiyotaka Oshiyama’s animated debut feature film Look Back, based on the best-selling manga by Tatuski Fujimoto, is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that has resonated with moviegoers and at home audiences globally, amassing more than $12 million worldwide and landing a... Read more... |
 UPDATED with latest: No. 7 Notre Dame will face No. 8 Ohio State in the College Football Playoff championship game on Monday, January 20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT and will air... Read more... |
 Jacques Audiard’s musical film Emilia Pérez swept the 30th edition of France’s Lumière Awards on Monday evening, winning Best Film, Director and Screenplay as well Actress for Karla Sofia Gascón and Music for Camille and Clément Ducol. The wins add... Read more... |