Renee Zellweger on what's the best thing about being Bridget Jones
Renee Zellweger from 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' talks about playing the title character and won't tell us if Hugh Grant or Colin Firth is more charming, but we tried while asking her our Very Important Questions presented by Disney Plus.
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‘Bridget Jones' Director Michael Morris on the Emmy Longform Conundrum: What's The Difference Between a Film and a TV Movie?
Michael Morris agrees with you: Yes, it's kind of unusual that 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,' which he directed, is an Emmy contender in the outstanding television movie category. But, then again, this is a race that has become very unusual in recent years. 'I think once upon a time, there may have been such a thing as a 'made-for-TV movie' that had a certain characteristic, a certain look and feel, or a certain subject matter or tone,' Morris says. 'And I think now, TV streamers go shopping for movies at Cannes. So there are some really interesting feature films that are now on TV.' More from Variety Emmy Voters: Don't Forget About Zahn McClarnon and 'Dark Winds': He's Your Next Leading Man Short and Sweet: From 'Adolescence' to 'Sirens,' This Season's Best New Shows Are Barely Longer Than a Movie Limited Series Writers on the Impact of Casting, Writing Emotional Journeys, and Finding a Tonal Balance But are they, then, 'TV movies'? It's become a bone of contention for awards execs and consultants, who have been pushing the TV Academy to rename the category. One idea being floated, which my colleague Clayton Davis recently mentioned in a column, is 'outstanding film made for TV or streaming.' The idea is auteurs whose films wind up on the Emmy track instead of the Oscars track will be less offended by being called a TV movie. In the case of Renée Zellweger-starrer 'Bridget Jones,' what's extra unusual is that film appeared in actual theaters in the rest of the world. It was only here in the U.S. that it was a Peacock original movie. Morris says he knew that this would be the case, so he's not thrown off by the odd situation he finds himself in — mounting an Emmy campaign for a movie. 'Before we started shooting the film, it was communicated to me through Working Title that Universal's approach was to release it on Peacock in America but stick to the wide-release cinema strategy everywhere else,' he says. 'There's a million ways to watch things, and if being on a streaming platform is a good way for people in America to find the movie and experience the movie, then that's great. But what was weird about this one is that it wasn't made to be a streaming movie; it was very much made to be seen on the biggest possible screen and, ideally, made to be seen with people.' Morris is sanguine about it: 'Streaming and, in this case, Peacock, allowed this film to be made,' adding, 'First and foremost, that's a massive plus.' 'Black Mirror' may have broken the category. Episodic installments won in 2017, 2018 and 2019 (that one was at least a stand-alone longform), forcing the TV Academy to rewrite the rules and slide anthology shows into the limited series field. But around the same time, cablers pulled back on TV movies (broadcast had already abandoned the field), allowing all sorts of things to grab noms — including films that could have gone to theaters, but wound up on streaming. Now, it's really hard to distinguish between a film and a longform TV show. 'I just watched 'Disclaimer,' which was seven hours, all written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón, all shot in what seems to be in one big, sort of massive production,' says Morris. 'So what's the difference between that and a three-part movie? It's just split differently.' Morris says he's fascinated to be in the TV movie category this year because it's become a bit of an Emmy wild card. Last year, the film 'Quiz Lady' won the prize, finally securing an Emmy for Sandra Oh. In 2023, it was the satiric comedy 'Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,' and in 2022, an animated film won for the first time, 'Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers.' This year, the category's frontrunners includes quite a mix: Netflix's 'Rebel Ridge,' Apple TV+'s 'The Gorge,' Disney+'s 'Out of My Mind' and Hulu's 'The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat' in addition to 'Bridget Jones.' 'This is a story of a woman learning how to live again,' Morris says. 'And in that sense, it departs from the tone of the first three films, quite deliberately, but hopefully gives enough of the comedy and the joy that is just inherent in Renée and 'Bridget' to be fun.' Best of Variety 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Emmy Predictions: Documentary Programs — Nonfiction Races Spotlight Pee-wee Herman, Simone Biles and YouTube Creators 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
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‘Love Island USA' Season 7 Premiere Suffers Delay On Peacock & Viewers Share Their Outrage
Love Island USA viewers didn't get a warm welcome to the Season 7 villa on premiere night. Peacock had been touting the new season's premiere at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. ET, but the episode was not made available then. More from Deadline 'Love Island USA' Season 7 Cast Photos: Peacock Reveals First 10 Islanders 'Love Island UK' Season 12 Cast Photos: Meet The Islanders From The Summer 2025 Season 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Emmy Submissions: Renée Zellweger Eyes Historic Double A minute after the episode was supposed to start streaming, Peacock posted a message on social media announcing a slight delay. 'WE GOT A TEXT! Tonight's episode will be slightly delayed. But it is worth the wait. Stay tuned!' read the Peacock post on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Deadline reached out to Peacock for comment and will update when we hear back. Users in Canada reported that the Love Island USA Season 7 premiere episode was available on the CTV streamer, which may indicate it was a technical issue on Peacock's side. It wasn't until about 6:40 p.m. PT that the Season 7 premiere finally landed on Peacock, letting viewers see Ariana Madix's first glorious slow-mo entrance into the villa. RELATED: Peacock took to X again to share an update with viewers, posting, 'Thank you for your patience! The Love Island USA episode is officially live now. Enjoy the premiere.' Expectations for Love Island USA Season 7 were high following Season 6, which was a ratings success. U.S. viewers were finally invested in the format due to the chemistry and drama from the cast. Peacock understood the draw the cast had that they greenlighted spinoff Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which will follow some of the most popular personalities from the previous season. The memes started flooding in when Love Island USA didn't premiere, with many quoting Season 6's Kaylor and her iconic 'Fawk Aaron' moment. RELATED: Best of Deadline 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
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Snow White ends its box office run as one of Disney's worst performing live-action remakes in almost a decade, proving a rare misfire
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Disney's Snow White live-action remake has ended its box office run, and it's Disney's worst performing live-action remake since 2016's Pete's Dragon. Pete's Dragon, a remake of the 1977 film of the same name, racked up a global box office total of $143.7 million. In comparison, Snow White has ended its run with $205.5 million. There is one remake that has fared worse, however – Mulan, released in 2020, only made $69.9 million thanks to COVID and a simultaneous Premier Access streaming release. Since it didn't get the same wide release as Snow White and Pete's Dragon, we're discounting it here. Now, Snow White underperforming is quite a rare phenomenon for the Disney live-action remakes. Lilo and Stitch has made a huge splash at the box office, and it looks to be well on its way to the $1 billion mark, grossing over $772 million so far. Similarly, The Lion King remake released in 2019 grossed over $1 billion, and its prequel Mufasa, released last year, made $722.6 million. Other remakes Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin also crossed the billion mark. The Snow White movie was – mostly unfairly – plagued by controversy, explaining its faltering box office run. Forbes estimates the movie could have lost Disney over $115 million when all is said and done. Lilo and Stitch is in theaters now, while Snow White is streaming on Disney Plus. You can fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the upcoming Disney movies or our roundup of the best movies on Disney Plus.
