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- Hulu, NEON Confirm ‘Palm Springs’ Deal, But Say Price Was Actually $17,500,000.69 January 28, 2020UPDATE: Deadline today broke that Hulu and NEON set the high bar for deals at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival with a $15 million world rights deal for the Andy Samberg-starrer Palm Springs. At the time, we heard it might be a bit higher, and waited for a definitive number. The deal at that price […]
- Late-Night Hosts Remember “Terrific Guest” Kobe Bryant January 28, 2020Kobe Bryant wasn’t just beloved by sports fans, late-night hosts really liked him too. Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Bryant, and said there was no studio audience tonight on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live out of respect for the NBA legend, who died in a helicopter crash over the weekend. Bryant’s teenage daughter Gianna and seven […]
- Trevor Noah Calls Out Trump Defense Lawyers: “You Can’t Have It Both Ways” January 28, 2020Trevor Noah thinks the lawyers defending President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, including Ken Starr and Alan Dershowitz, doth protest too much. The Daily Show host recapped the latest developments in the Senate proceedings and noted that the Democrats had concluded their arguments. “Now Trump’s defense is taking the floor and presenting their arguments,” […]
- LeBron James Shares Emotional Tribute To Kobe Bryant: “I’m Heartbroken And Devastated” January 28, 2020LeBron James has written a heartfelt tribute to Kobe Bryant, saying he is devastated after the retired Los Angeles Lakers star and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were killed in a helicopter crash Sunday morning. James took to Instagram tonight and admitted he’s “heartbroken,” but will do his absolute best to carry on Bryant’s legacy. “I’m […]