Month: April 2022

HBO is making major changes to its upcoming music-industry drama series from The Weeknd and Sam Levinson. The network said Monday it was “evolving” its creative vision for the show, which was set to feature the “Blinding Lights” singer, otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye, in his first major on-screen acting role, as well as Lily Rose Depp’s first lead TV role. “The Idol’s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show and they have aligned on a new creative direction. The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,” an HBO spokeswoman told Deadline. The news is emerging in real time so we’ll return when we hear who is being adjus...

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce a live-action Hot Wheels film in the works at Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, the companies announced today. Hot Wheels is a 54-year-old brand of toy cars owned by Mattel, which is billed as the world’s leading vehicle franchise, representing and uniting all segments of car culture. The upcoming feature based on the beloved IP is described as a high-throttle actioner, which will showcase some of the world’s hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks and motorcycles. Hot Wheels’ iconic cars are the #1 selling toy in the world, according to The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand has also proven its influence in automotive and pop culture over the years via collaborations with global leaders in...

HBO is making major changes to its upcoming music-industry drama series from The Weeknd and Sam Levinson. The network said Monday it was “evolving” its creative vision for the show, which was set to feature the “Blinding Lights” singer, otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye, in his first major on-screen acting role, as well as Lily Rose Depp’s first lead TV role. “The Idol’s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show and they have aligned on a new creative direction. The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,” an HBO spokeswoman told Deadline. The news is emerging in real time so we’ll return when we hear who is being adjus...

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce a live-action Hot Wheels film in the works at Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, the companies announced today. Hot Wheels is a 54-year-old brand of toy cars owned by Mattel, which is billed as the world’s leading vehicle franchise, representing and uniting all segments of car culture. The upcoming feature based on the beloved IP is described as a high-throttle actioner, which will showcase some of the world’s hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks and motorcycles. Hot Wheels’ iconic cars are the #1 selling toy in the world, according to The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand has also proven its influence in automotive and pop culture over the years via collaborations with global leaders in...

HBO is making major changes to its upcoming music-industry drama series from The Weeknd and Sam Levinson. The network said Monday it was “evolving” its creative vision for the show, which was set to feature the “Blinding Lights” singer, otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye, in his first major on-screen acting role, as well as Lily Rose Depp’s first lead TV role. “The Idol’s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show and they have aligned on a new creative direction. The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,” an HBO spokeswoman told Deadline. The news is emerging in real time so we’ll return when we hear who is being adjus...

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce a live-action Hot Wheels film in the works at Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, the companies announced today. Hot Wheels is a 54-year-old brand of toy cars owned by Mattel, which is billed as the world’s leading vehicle franchise, representing and uniting all segments of car culture. The upcoming feature based on the beloved IP is described as a high-throttle actioner, which will showcase some of the world’s hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks and motorcycles. Hot Wheels’ iconic cars are the #1 selling toy in the world, according to The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand has also proven its influence in automotive and pop culture over the years via collaborations with global leaders in...

HBO is making major changes to its upcoming music-industry drama series from The Weeknd and Sam Levinson. The network said Monday it was “evolving” its creative vision for the show, which was set to feature the “Blinding Lights” singer, otherwise known as Abel Tesfaye, in his first major on-screen acting role, as well as Lily Rose Depp’s first lead TV role. “The Idol’s creative team continues to build, refine, and evolve their vision for the show and they have aligned on a new creative direction. The production will be adjusting its cast and crew accordingly to best serve this new approach to the series. We look forward to sharing more information soon,” an HBO spokeswoman told Deadline. The news is emerging in real time so we’ll return when we hear who is being adjus...

J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot will produce a live-action Hot Wheels film in the works at Mattel Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, the companies announced today. Hot Wheels is a 54-year-old brand of toy cars owned by Mattel, which is billed as the world’s leading vehicle franchise, representing and uniting all segments of car culture. The upcoming feature based on the beloved IP is described as a high-throttle actioner, which will showcase some of the world’s hottest and sleekest cars, monster trucks and motorcycles. Hot Wheels’ iconic cars are the #1 selling toy in the world, according to The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand has also proven its influence in automotive and pop culture over the years via collaborations with global leaders in...