California wildfires: Hikers rescued as blazes rage
California wildfires: Hikers rescued as blazes rage
Crews struggled to reach dozens of trapped people amid an unprecedented wave of fires in the state.
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ABC Alternative Chief Rob Mills On The Future Of ‘Holey Moley’ & ‘Don’t’
ABC Alternative Chief Rob Mills On The Future Of ‘Holey Moley’ & ‘Don’t’
ABC non-scripted boss Rob Mills would be “shocked” if summer game show Holey Moley doesn’t return for a third season next summer. Mills has also opened talks with the team behind Don’t, including Ryan Reynolds, about what a second season of the Adam Scott-hosted format looks like. Mini-golf competition series Holey Moley has been a […]
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‘Dancing With The Stars’: The Inside Story Of How ABC’s Competition Format Is Waltzing Through The Pandemic
‘Dancing With The Stars’: The Inside Story Of How ABC’s Competition Format Is Waltzing Through The Pandemic
Dancing With The Stars is returning to the ballroom next week. However, the long-running ABC competition format, which premieres its 29th season on Monday September 14, will be dancing to a slightly different tune as a result of COVID-19. ABC alternative chief Rob Mills and showrunner Andrew Llinares tell Deadline how the BBC Studios-produced format, […]
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BFI London Film Festival To Screen ‘Soul’, ‘Nomadland’ At Hybrid 2020 Edition
BFI London Film Festival To Screen ‘Soul’, ‘Nomadland’ At Hybrid 2020 Edition
This year’s BFI London Film Festival, taking place as a hybrid of online and physical activities due to ongoing pandemic disruption, has unveiled a program of 58 titles. A selection of screenings will take place at cinemas and others will take place in a virtual form for audiences across the UK. The films come from […]
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UK’s top legal civil servant quits ‘over Brexit deal changes’
UK's top legal civil servant quits 'over Brexit deal changes'
Jonathan Jones resigns after plans emerge to alter legally binding Northern Ireland protocolThe head of the UK government’s legal department has become the latest prominent civil servant to quit, reportedly over its decision to override parts of the Brexit deal on Northern Ireland.A spokesman for the attorney general’s office confirmed Sir Jonathan Jones had resigned but refused to comment further. Continue reading...
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Belarus opposition leader ‘ripped up passport at Ukraine border’
Belarus opposition leader 'ripped up passport at Ukraine border'
Ukrainian media repors Maria Kolesnikova refused to enter Ukraine after being abducted from Minsk The Belarusian opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova ripped up her passport in order to avoid being deported from her own country, according to Ukrainian media reports.On Monday, masked men kidnapped Kolesnikova from the centre of Minsk and drove her away. Two of her opposition colleagues also vanished. The three activists were later driven to the Alexandrovka border with Ukraine in a car that arrived at about 4am on Tuesday. Continue reading...
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All of UK facing ‘big burden’ to prevent second Covid wave, warns minister
All of UK facing 'big burden' to prevent second Covid wave, warns minister
Comments from Robert Jenrick come amid stricter measures for parts of Scotland and WalesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEveryone in the UK must take on the “big burden” of preventing a second wave of coronavirus , a government minister has said, as Caerphilly in south Wales prepared to be placed under local lockdown and stricter measures were extended in Scotland.Robert Jenrick, the housing and communities secretary, echoed claims by the deputy medical officer, Prof Jonathan Van-Tam, who warned the UK will face “a bumpy ride over the next few months” if people don’t take the virus seriously. Continue reading...
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Trump returns to campaign trail under shadow of military row – US politics live
Trump returns to campaign trail under shadow of military row – US politics live
US veterans and soldiers divided over Trump calling war dead ‘suckers’John Kerry on Biden: ‘He’d never lavish praise on dictators’Protests over the death of Daniel Prude continueSenate to reconvene at 3pm after summer break261 coronavirus deaths and 25,167 new cases recorded yesterdaySign up for our First Thing newsletter 1.00pm BST Away from Trump’s Twitter tirade – he’s tweeted or retweeted over 40 things in the last 35 minutes – the Senate is back in action today. Marianne Levine and John Bresnahan have previewed that over at Politico this morning, and this bit caught my beady eye:Republicans may feel like some of the pressure has lifted to reach a quick agreement after a decent set of jobs numbers on Fri...
Suffolk: police investigating schoolboy’s shooting recover gun
Suffolk: police investigating schoolboy's shooting recover gun
Suspect, 15, in custody as victim, also 15, remains in critical conditionPolice investigating the shooting of a 15-year-old boy on his way to school have recovered a “long-barrelled gun”.The victim remains in a critical condition at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge after he was shot on an upmarket housing estate in Kesgrave in Suffolk, at around 8.40am on Monday. Continue reading...
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Belarus protests: Kolesnikova ‘resists expulsion’ on Ukraine border
Belarus protests: Kolesnikova 'resists expulsion' on Ukraine border
Maria Kolesnikova reportedly tears up her passport to stop being expelled from Belarus.
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Cheng Lei: China says journalist ‘endangered national security’
Cheng Lei: China says journalist 'endangered national security'
China says Australian journalist Cheng Lei is suspected of "endangering China's national security".
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Deadline Advisory: Site Maintenance
Deadline Advisory: Site Maintenance
Deadline.com will be undergoing a bit of work under the hood Tuesday beginning at 2 AM PT, kicking off a window during which we will not be posting content on the site. We will be back up and running at approximately 6:30 AM PT. For the latest news during that stretch, please follow our Twitter […]
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TrustNordisk Launches Sales On Norwegian Comedy ‘Everybody Hates Johan’; First Look Still
TrustNordisk Launches Sales On Norwegian Comedy ‘Everybody Hates Johan’; First Look Still
EXCLUSIVE: Here’s the first look still for Everybody Hates John, the Norwegian comedy that TrustNordisk is launching sales on at the forthcoming Toronto International Film Festival. The movie is a hybrid animation / live action project, as you will see from the image. It chronicles the life of Johan, a small town loner with a flair for […]
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NFL Returning To Channel 5 In UK For MNF & Sunday Magazine Show
NFL Returning To Channel 5 In UK For MNF & Sunday Magazine Show
A new three-year deal between the National Football League (NFL) and ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) will see the UK’s Channel 5 air Monday Night Football on free-to-air this season. The channel will also carry a new Sunday morning magazine program. MNF will be broadcast live from Channel 5’s studio in LA, where presenter Kirsten Watson […]
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Australian journalists flown out of China ‘amid diplomatic standoff’
Australian journalists flown out of China 'amid diplomatic standoff'
The two journalists from different organisations left due to diplomatic tensions, local media report.
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Michael Cohen’s Trump book: The ex-lawyer’s key claims
Michael Cohen's Trump book: The ex-lawyer's key claims
The White House insists the "tell-all" book by the president's former lawyer is full of lies.
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Wildfires burn through record area in California as blazes continue to spread
Wildfires burn through record area in California as blazes continue to spread
The fires have burned through more than two million acres in California so far this year, fire officials say.
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China says Indian troops fired ‘provocative’ shots in border dispute
China says Indian troops fired 'provocative' shots in border dispute
It would be the first time in 45 years shots were fired, breaking an agreement barring firearm use.
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‘They shot him in cold blood’
'They shot him in cold blood'
Outrage in South Africa over the killing by police of a 16-year-old with Down's syndrome
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‘The Venture Bros.’ Is Now Officially Canceled By Adult Swim, Says Creator Christopher McCulloch; Net Hints At Possible Continuation
‘The Venture Bros.’ Is Now Officially Canceled By Adult Swim, Says Creator Christopher McCulloch; Net Hints At Possible Continuation
UPDATED: On Monday, Adult Swim stalwart The Venture Bros. officially came to an end. Series creator Christopher McCulloch took to Twitter — under his pseudonymous handle Jackson Publick — and confirmed the show’s long-rumored demise. “We got the highly disappointing news a few months ago,” wrote McCulloch, “while we were writing what would have been […]
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Donald Trump Asks Reporter To Take His Mask Off At News Conference After He Asks About Atlantic Article
Donald Trump Asks Reporter To Take His Mask Off At News Conference After He Asks About Atlantic Article
President Donald Trump spent much of his Labor Day tweeting about an article in The Atlantic that painted him as dismissive of American soldiers who died in battle and unwilling to visit their graves. The most explosive claim in the piece is that Trump called fallen soldiers “suckers” and “losers,” something that he denies. It’s […]
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50-60 MPH Santa Ana Winds To Rake L.A. This Week As Fires Rage; Utilities May Cut Power
50-60 MPH Santa Ana Winds To Rake L.A. This Week As Fires Rage; Utilities May Cut Power
As the Bobcat Fire rages near Azusa at 0 percent containment, prompting local forest closures and blanketing Los Angeles in smoke, the worst may be yet to come. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Ventura and Los Angeles Counties on Wednesday and Tuesday. The NWS alert says early season Santa […]
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Bobcat Fire Engulfs Nearly 5,000 Acres; U.S. Forest Service Orders Closures Of Angeles National Forest, Several Other Natural Grounds
Bobcat Fire Engulfs Nearly 5,000 Acres; U.S. Forest Service Orders Closures Of Angeles National Forest, Several Other Natural Grounds
The Bobcat fire, one of multiple fires affecting California residents, continues to rage on north of Azusa. The fire, which broke out Sunday afternoon has burned down 4,871 acres near the Cogswell Dam and West Fork recreational area. |Update| #BobcatFire Overnight, the fire has grown to 4,871 acres and remains 0% contained. pic.twitter.com/Rf5EM7h5Ua — Angeles_NF […]
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Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: Public Health Confirms 25 Deaths And 494 New Cases – Update
Los Angeles County Coronavirus Update: Public Health Confirms 25 Deaths And 494 New Cases – Update
UPDATE: Labor Day weekend, which has featured record-breaking heat and wildfires, has continued to see a steady decrease in new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday 494 new positive cases of COVID-19, more than 300 fewer cases than Sunday’s showing. Monday’s count, though confirming […]
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Kevin Dobson Dies: ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Was 77
Kevin Dobson Dies: ‘Knots Landing’ and ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Star Was 77
Kevin Dobson, most known for his work on TV dramas Knots Landing, Days of Our Lives and Kojak, has died. He was 77. The United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County announced the actor’s death on Facebook. Dobson, who died on Sunday, served as chairman of the San Joaquin County group. Dobson was born in New […]
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Leaked EU cables reveal growing mistrust of UK in Brexit talks
Leaked EU cables reveal growing mistrust of UK in Brexit talks
Brussels suspicions come as European commission chief warns Britain to abide by Northern Ireland protocolBrussels’ plummeting trust in Boris Johnson has been laid bare in leaked diplomatic cables obtained by the Guardian, as the Brexit negotiations reopen in London with a warning from the European commission president that Britain must respect international law.Ursula von der Leyen made her extraordinary intervention on Monday as Downing Street struggled to control the damage from disclosures suggesting it was backtracking on agreements made last year to avoid a hard border on the island of Ireland. Continue reading...
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Coronavirus: rise in UK cases because people have ‘relaxed too much’
Coronavirus: rise in UK cases because people have 'relaxed too much'
England’s deputy chief medical officer says almost 3,000 cases for second consecutive day is cause for great concernCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEngland’s deputy chief medical officer has said the rise in the number of coronavirus cases is of great concern and that people had “relaxed too much” over the summer, as Matt Hancock urged young people in particular to stick to physical distancing rules.The UK recorded 2,948 daily confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to government data published on Monday, the second biggest 24-hour rise since May. Continue reading...
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How Trump’s Billion-Dollar Campaign Lost Its Cash Advantage
How Trump’s Billion-Dollar Campaign Lost Its Cash Advantage
Five months ago, President Trump’s re-election campaign had a huge financial edge over Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s. The Times conducted an extensive review of how the Trump team spent lavishly to show how that advantage evaporated.
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Pence and Harris Vie for Wisconsin as Trump Vents From the White House
Pence and Harris Vie for Wisconsin as Trump Vents From the White House
The unofficial Labor Day kickoff to the fall campaign centered on Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, two pivotal states for both the president and Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Election Updates: Biden Condemns Trump for Reported Remarks on Soldiers
Election Updates: Biden Condemns Trump for Reported Remarks on Soldiers
Speaking in Pennsylvania, Joe Biden called President Trump “downright un-American.” Mr. Trump lashed out at Mr. Biden and Kamala Harris. Here’s the latest.
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