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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - TV writer sues Taylor Sheridan, claims he lifted her pitch to create Yellowstone

A television writer who spent more than a decade developing a drama about tribal land disputes and casino politics has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Sheridan, alleging the creator of Yellowstone received her pitch, rejected it, and then built a billion-dollar franchise from her ideas. Lauren J. Salkin filed the complaint Friday in […] The post TV writer sues Taylor Sheridan, claims he lifted her pitch to create Yellowstone appeared first on American Almanac .

A television writer who spent more than a decade developing a drama about tribal land disputes and casino politics has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Sheridan, alleging the creator of Yellowstone received her pitch, rejected it, and then built a billion-dollar franchise from her ideas. Lauren J. Salkin filed the complaint Friday in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, naming Sheridan, his management company Elevate Entertainment, Paramount, NBCUniversal, and several other defendants. The suit seeks damages, profits from the Yellowstone franchise, and an injunction barring the defendants from further use of material Salkin says she created. No specific dollar figure appears in the filing, but…Open

What was the response from Elevate Entertainment to Salkin's pitch on February 1, 2017?
Elevate Entertainment sent a brief rejection stating, "Taylor thanks you very much for your interest. Unfortunately, he's unavailable for TV projects."
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What did an unnamed senior creative executive at HBO allegedly do regarding Salkin's materials and the Yellowstone project?
According to the complaint, the executive reviewed both Salkin's materials for Sovereign Nation and Sheridan's materials for Yellowstone, recognized similarities between the two projects, and subsequently terminated Sheridan's project at HBO for that reason.
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What specific relief is Lauren J. Salkin seeking through her lawsuit against Taylor Sheridan and other defendants?
The suit seeks damages, profits from the Yellowstone franchise, and an injunction that would bar the defendants from further use of the material Salkin claims she created.
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Who are the defendants named in the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by Lauren J. Salkin?
The defendants named in the complaint are Taylor Sheridan, his management company Elevate Entertainment, Paramount, NBCUniversal, and several other unnamed defendants.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Meghan Markle loses role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series after British backlash proved 'untenable'

Meghan Markle's bid to return to acting collapsed within days after public fury in Britain forced producers to pull her from consideration for a role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix hit "The Gentlemen", a setback that raises fresh questions about the Sussexes' planned move back to England. Royal biographer Tina Brown broke the news on her […] The post Meghan Markle loses role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series after British backlash proved 'untenable' appeared first on American Almanac .

Meghan Markle's bid to return to acting collapsed within days after public fury in Britain forced producers to pull her from consideration for a role in Guy Ritchie's Netflix hit "The Gentlemen", a setback that raises fresh questions about the Sussexes' planned move back to England. Royal biographer Tina Brown broke the news on her Substack, writing that the casting of Markle in Season 3 of the crime-comedy series had been withdrawn after reports of the potential role surfaced just one day earlier. Brown, the former editor-in-chief of Vanity Fair and the New Yorker, said the British reaction left no room for negotiation. Fox News Digital reported that Brown wrote Saturday on her "Fresh Hell" Substack: "I learned this morning that the…Open

Has there been any public confirmation from the production team or Netflix regarding the casting withdrawal?
No, none of the key parties, including Guy Ritchie's production team, Netflix, or Archewell, have publicly confirmed or denied the casting withdrawal beyond Tina Brown's account.
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What are the reported annual costs associated with the couple's Montecito estate?
Reports indicate that the annual costs for the couple's Montecito estate may exceed $650,000.
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What are the reported plans for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle regarding their move to England?
The Sussexes reportedly plan to move their family back to England by the end of the month, intending to live as private citizens in a private residence outside London and enroll their two children, Archie and Lilibet, in British schools.
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How quickly did the casting talks for Meghan Markle in Guy Ritchie's Netflix series collapse?
The reversal happened very quickly; reports that Markle was in early talks for the role emerged on Friday, and by Saturday morning, the deal was off.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Julia Stiles set to compete on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35

The actress best known for "Save the Last Dance" and the "Bourne" franchise is joining the celebrity cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35, a move she hinted at more than a year ago. Page Six confirmed that Julia Stiles will compete on the upcoming season of the long-running ABC and Disney+ dance competition, […] The post Julia Stiles set to compete on 'Dancing With the Stars' Season 35 appeared first on American Almanac .

The actress best known for "Save the Last Dance" and the "Bourne" franchise is joining the celebrity cast of "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35, a move she hinted at more than a year ago. Page Six confirmed that Julia Stiles will compete on the upcoming season of the long-running ABC and Disney+ dance competition, which premieres September 15. ABC has not commented on the casting, and the full Season 35 lineup is scheduled to be revealed September 2 on "Good Morning America." Stiles, a mother of three, told People magazine in a February 2025 interview that she had discussed doing the show before but faced a practical obstacle, she lives in New York City, far from the Los Angeles production. "We've talked about me doing it, but I live in…Open

Which celebrities have been officially confirmed by ABC to compete in "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35?
Officially confirmed competitors include Julia Stiles, Savannah Bananas star Jackson Olson, Guillermo Rodriguez (Jimmy Kimmel's longtime sidekick), "Summer House" cast member Ciara Miller, and "Love Island" alum Maura Higgins.
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What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of "Dancing With the Stars"?
The winner takes home the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy, which is named for the late founding judge.
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Who are the returning judges for "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35?
The returning judges are Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba, and Bruno Tonioli.
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On which networks and platforms will "Dancing With the Stars" Season 35 be available to viewers?
The competition will be available to audiences on both ABC and Disney+.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - FX reunites 'Sons of Anarchy' cast for limited series 'Legends'

Charlie Hunnam and seven of his former "Sons of Anarchy" co-stars are riding again, this time in a meta limited series for FX that blurs the line between the actors and the outlaw bikers they once played. FX has ordered "Legends," a limited series that brings back much of the original "Sons of Anarchy" ensemble […] The post FX reunites 'Sons of Anarchy' cast for limited series 'Legends' appeared first on American Almanac .

Charlie Hunnam and seven of his former "Sons of Anarchy" co-stars are riding again, this time in a meta limited series for FX that blurs the line between the actors and the outlaw bikers they once played. FX has ordered "Legends," a limited series that brings back much of the original "Sons of Anarchy" ensemble more than a decade after the hit drama went off the air. Hunnam, who played Jax Teller across all seven seasons of the original show, developed the new project with writer-producer Jonathan Groff and will serve as writer, executive producer, and star. Variety first reported the order . Returning alongside Hunnam are Ron Perlman, Katey Sagal, Maggie Siff, Mark Boone Junior, Tommy Flanagan, Kim Coates, and Theo Rossi, a roster that…Open

What details regarding the production of "Legends" have not yet been disclosed by FX?
FX has not disclosed the episode count, a projected premiere date, a production start date, specifics about the plot's antagonist or stakes, or which "Sons of Anarchy" cast members were not invited back or chose not to return.
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What roles has Charlie Hunnam held in recent projects prior to "Legends"?
Charlie Hunnam starred in the Apple series adaptation of "Shantaram" and earned his first Emmy nomination for the Netflix series "Monster: The Ed Gein Story."
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Who is involved in the development and production of the FX series "Legends"?
Charlie Hunnam developed the project with writer-producer Jonathan Groff and will serve as a writer, executive producer, and star. The series is co-produced by FX Productions and 20th Television. Other executive producers include Jonathan Groff, Rob Mac, Nicholas Frenkel, and Jackie Cohn.
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What is the premise of the new FX limited series "Legends"?
"Legends" is a meta limited series that blurs the line between actors and the outlaw bikers they previously played. The plot follows the cast of "Sons of Anarchy" reuniting at a fan convention more than a decade after the original show ended, where a real-world threat more dangerous than anything they faced in their show forces the group back together.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Johnny Depp reportedly in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at D23 that he is in active discussions with Johnny Depp about a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, a development that would cap one of Hollywood's most dramatic professional comebacks. Bruckheimer, the longtime producer behind the billion-dollar franchise, told Deadline Hollywood that a screenplay is already in the works. The […] The post Johnny Depp reportedly in talks to return as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean 6 appeared first on American Almanac .

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed at D23 that he is in active discussions with Johnny Depp about a sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film, a development that would cap one of Hollywood's most dramatic professional comebacks. Bruckheimer, the longtime producer behind the billion-dollar franchise, told Deadline Hollywood that a screenplay is already in the works. The 63-year-old Depp would reprise his role as Captain Jack Sparrow, the swaggering pirate he first brought to screen in 2003 and played across five films through 2017. The confirmation lands years after Depp's career appeared finished. A bruising defamation trial against his former spouse, Amber Heard, consumed tabloid oxygen and Hollywood boardrooms alike. Jurors ultimately sided…Open

Who were the key cast members in the previous five Pirates of the Caribbean films released between 2003 and 2017?
The key cast members included Johnny Depp (as Captain Jack Sparrow), Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley, Geoffrey Rush, and Kevin R. McNally.
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What are the details regarding Johnny Depp's upcoming film release scheduled for November?
Depp stars as Ebenezer Scrooge in a film titled Ebenezer, directed by Ti West, which is set for a theatrical release on November 13. The cast includes Ian McKellen, Rupert Grint, Daisy Ridley, Andrea Riseborough, and Sam Claflin.
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What was the outcome of the defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard?
The jury sided with Depp, awarding him $15 million in compensatory and punitive damages. Heard won one of her three counter-claims and was awarded $2 million in compensatory damages.
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What are the reported details regarding the cast for the upcoming sixth Pirates of the Caribbean film?
While Jerry Bruckheimer confirmed discussions with Depp, sources told Deadline Hollywood that the next installment may feature Margot Robbie as the protagonist, with Johnny Depp's character, Jack Sparrow, shifting into a supporting role.
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AMERICANALMANAC (Sadie Smith) - Sally Field on six decades of fighting for roles Hollywood never wanted to give her

Sally Field, now earning her tenth Emmy nomination, says she spent most of her career clawing for parts no one offered, and that the struggle only got harder as she got older. Field sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for a wide-ranging interview timed to her nomination for the Netflix TV movie Remarkably Bright Creatures, […] The post Sally Field on six decades of fighting for roles Hollywood never wanted to give her appeared first on American Almanac .

Sally Field, now earning her tenth Emmy nomination, says she spent most of her career clawing for parts no one offered, and that the struggle only got harder as she got older. Field sat down with The Hollywood Reporter for a wide-ranging interview timed to her nomination for the Netflix TV movie Remarkably Bright Creatures, based on Shelby Van Pelt's novel that has sold more than two million copies. The nomination makes Field the first actress in nearly a decade to earn an Emmy nod for a TV movie, and brings her total to ten nominations and three wins across a career that started in 1964. What stands out in the conversation is not the award itself but the blunt picture Field paints of how Hollywood treats women, and how little that picture…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Tom Felton will stay with Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' through January 2027

Tom Felton, the first original Harry Potter film star to join the Broadway stage production, will extend his run as Draco Malfoy for a final two months, a move that keeps the show's biggest box-office draw on stage through early next year. Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced Tuesday that Felton will […] The post Tom Felton will stay with Broadway's 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' through January 2027 appeared first on American Almanac .

Tom Felton, the first original Harry Potter film star to join the Broadway stage production, will extend his run as Draco Malfoy for a final two months, a move that keeps the show's biggest box-office draw on stage through early next year. Producers of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child announced Tuesday that Felton will now perform at New York's Lyric Theatre through Sunday, January 3, 2027. He had previously been set to depart on November 1. The extension is being billed as the actor's final one, Deadline reported . Felton first stepped into the Broadway production on November 11, 2025, reprising the role of Draco Malfoy he made famous as a child in the Harry Potter film franchise. The stage version, which opened on Broadway in 2018,…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Callum Turner's 'One Night Only' fuels James Bond speculation as franchise auditions loom

British actor Callum Turner is drawing fresh attention as a frontrunner for the next James Bond, with a new romantic comedy hitting theaters this week that one columnist says proves he has the goods for 007. USA TODAY's Patrick Ryan argued that Turner's lead performance in "One Night Only," which opens August 7, showcases exactly […] The post Callum Turner's 'One Night Only' fuels James Bond speculation as franchise auditions loom appeared first on American Almanac .

British actor Callum Turner is drawing fresh attention as a frontrunner for the next James Bond, with a new romantic comedy hitting theaters this week that one columnist says proves he has the goods for 007. USA TODAY's Patrick Ryan argued that Turner's lead performance in "One Night Only," which opens August 7, showcases exactly the kind of charm, physicality, and screen presence the Bond franchise needs after Daniel Craig's 15-year run. Turner, 36, plays Owen, a New York pizza shop owner caught in a romantic entanglement opposite Monica Barbaro and Maya Hawke. The premise, Hawke's character asks Owen to sleep with another man, generated what Ryan described as "mass confusion" on social media, but the film itself apparently gives Turner…Open

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AMERICANALMANAC (Charles McAdams) - Late Sam Neill among new cast additions to live-action 'Legend of Zelda' film

The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will feature one of Sam Neill's final screen performances, a posthumous appearance that emerged alongside two other newly reported castings as the closely guarded project heads toward its 2027 release. Neill, the New Zealand screen legend best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, died July 13 at age 78. […] The post Late Sam Neill among new cast additions to live-action 'Legend of Zelda' film appeared first on American Almanac .

The live-action Legend of Zelda movie will feature one of Sam Neill's final screen performances, a posthumous appearance that emerged alongside two other newly reported castings as the closely guarded project heads toward its 2027 release. Neill, the New Zealand screen legend best known for the Jurassic Park franchise, died July 13 at age 78. Sources told Deadline that the actor will appear in the Nintendo and Sony co-financed feature, though his specific role has not been disclosed. The film wrapped production in April, meaning Neill completed his work before his death. The project may mark Neill's last recorded performance. He also has posthumous roles in The Last Resort, a romantic comedy starring Daisy Ridley and Alden Ehrenreich, and…Open

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