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Warner Bros. may have made a grave error by trying to bury legendary actor Clint Eastwood’s latest film Juror No. 2. The 94-year-old filmmaker’s 40th film recently premiered at the AFI Fest but Eastwood reportedly skipped the event, in what is being speculated to be a protest against the studio.

The film has been speculated to be the nonagenarian filmmaker’s final project due to his age, but the studio seems to have leaned into its villain era by disrespecting its most loyal creators. The release plan of Juror No. 2 by the studio received huge criticism from fans and critics, who feel the move was disrespectful towards the legend.

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Clint Eastwood has not only made a name for himself as one of the greatest actors of all time but also...

Nine has unveiled dramas Underbelly: Vanishing Act and After the Verdict as part of its 2022 slate, with the network emphasising its “strong investment” in the genre at its upfronts today.

The series join Eq Media Group’s real estate docu-drama Buying Byron, ITV Studios Australia’s prison ob-doc series Australia Behind Bars, Southern Pictures and Orange Entertainment Co’s Missing Persons Investigation, and The Full Box’s Million Dollar Murders as the new titles announced for next year.

The virtual event included the cast announcement of Screentime’s Underbelly: Vanishing Act, which tells the story of Melissa Caddick, the high-roller who allegedly embezzled over $40 million before disappearing.

The series stars Kate Atkinson as Melissa Caddick, alongside Colin Friels, Tai Hara, Maya Stange, Ursula Mills, and Sophie Bloom.

Underbelly: Vanishing Act is produced by Kerrie Mainwaring and Matt Ford, who is also writing alongside Michael Miller, with Geoff Bennett directing.

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Stephen Peters has been appointed head of development at Wtfn after working with the company for nearly a year as a contracted consultant.

Peters is an executive producer on Wtfn obs-doc series Sydney Harbour Force, which is being produced for Discovery Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

His other EP credits include Nine Network programs True Medical, Inside Crime, Australian Survivor, and Fremantle’s Australian Idol.

Peters also worked as head of television at Eyeworks, where he managed series such as Kalgoorlie Cops and Gangs of Oz, and spent three years as head of development at Endemol Southern Star.

In his new role, he will be responsible for expanding Wtfn’s development slate by creating more returning documentary and access series – such as Paramedics and Bondi Vet – as well as branching out into new factual genres.

Peters said his prior knowledge of working with the company meant he “didn’t...

The death of a senior member of the royal family is always a huge event in British life, whatever your view on the monarchy. And nowhere is the significance of these moments perhaps better captured than on the BBC.

The public broadcaster has well-rehearsed procedures for reporting on royal deaths, and these protocols swung into action with the passing of Prince Philip. Just after midday on Friday, the BBC interrupted its usual output across TV and radio to bring audiences Buckingham Palace’s statement.

On BBC One, the UK’s most-watched television channel, an episode of daytime show Paramedics on Scene went dark. A black and white title card appeared on screen, with the words “News report.”

Presenter Martine Croxall then said: “We are interrupting our normal programs to bring you an important announcement. You’re watching BBC News from London. A short while ago, Buckingham Palace announced the death of His Royal Highness,...