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Exclusive: Netflix’s plan to cook up a Willy Wonka reality competition series has moved to the next part of the factory.

Deadline understands that Fremantle-owned Eureka Productions has won the right to produce the show after a bake-off process.

The process has been taking place over the last few months with Eureka beating out a number of other production companies including Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show, and The Garden, which was one of the companies behind Squid Game: The Challenge. It also beat out American Idol producer Fremantle, which was in the running for a separate bid to make the show out of its U.S. unscripted production arm.

As one source told Deadline it came down to “which pitch do we like the most?”.

Eureka has...

Exclusive: Netflix has turned to the co-producer of Squid Game: The Challenge to secure access to elite UK emergency medics for a docuseries.

Under the working title Critical, The Garden is in production on a six-part series embedded with top paramedics, doctors, nurses, and surgeons from across London.

Netflix is planning to stream the series in 2025, with The Garden following the stories of patients brought back from the brink of catastrophe through the eyes of those administering live-saving treatment.

The Garden has rich experience in producing similar docuseries for UK broadcaster Channel 4. It has made 33 seasons of 24 Hours in A&e, while Emergency gained access to London’s major trauma network.

Unlike 24 Hours in A&e, however, Netflix’s docuseries will not use fixed-rig camera filming techniques. The action is being captured on portable single cameras and bodycams.

The Netflix series is directed by Jermaine Blake. Spencer Kelly is the executive producer,...

As a seasoned Met Gala attendee who has made several trips up the iconic Met stairs, Nicole Kidman lived up to her elegant reputation by reviving a 1950s vintage gown for her return to the gala this year.

I love how she subtly interpreted this year’s theme, opting for a bespoke black-and-white Balenciaga gown instead of the more popular whimsical floral motif. Some, however, weren’t impressed by her ostensibly typical black-and-white look, which they assumed deviated from the evening’s “The Garden of Time” dress code.

As they ascend the Met Gala stairs wearing matching black-and-white ensembles, Nicole Kidman appears like a princess being assisted by her prince charming husband, Keith Urban (Credit: Michael Stewart / INSTARimages)

The Inspiration Behind Kidman’s Met Gala Dress

This year’s exhibit theme, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” inspired by J.G. Ballard’s “The Garden of Time” short story, pays tribute to the...

Exclusive: Willy Wonka, the eccentric founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, has been played by Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp and Timothée Chalamet on the big screen.

He’s now set to come to the small-screen in a much different way.

Deadline understands that Netflix is preparing a reality competition series based on the Roald Dahl story. This comes after the streamer acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.

The expansive project is the latest example of a burgeoning trend in the unscripted market in the U.S. – The Bake-Off.

We hear that Netflix went out to a number of production companies, believed to include American Idol producer Fremantle, Wall to Wall, the British production company behind Who Do You Think You Are?, Nobody’s Hero, the production company behind Netflix’s Bullsh*t: The Game Show and Snack vs. Chef, and The Garden, which was...

This year’s Met Gala was attended by a memorable guest list of musicians including Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Dua Lipa, Janelle Monáe, and Cardi B, but Katy Perry was not among them. However, AI-generated photos of the singer on the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art fooled many people into thinking otherwise — including her own mother.

AI renderings of Perry “attending” the annual event quickly went viral on Monday night, purportedly showing the artist wearing a billowing floral gown that would have fit with the dress code of “The Garden of Time.” So many social media users were tricked into thinking she went to the Met Gala that Perry herself had to debunk the images.

“Couldn’t make it to the Met, had to work,” Perry clarified in the caption of an Instagram carousel featuring two of the fake photos. She also shared a text message from her mother,...

Cynthia Erivo attended her first Met Gala in 2017.

“Walking on the Met Gala carpet that year was really fucking nerve-wracking,” she told me Sunday night at UTA’s pre-Met party at Nubeluz at the Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad. “I had just finished ‘The Color Purple’ [on Broadway]. I went with Coach.

“I was new so I didn’t know what to expect,” she continued. “It’s that weird thing where I was like, ‘I don’t know if I’m supposed to be here.’ It was a lot of imposter syndrome.”

Monday’s gala will mark Erivo’s sixth time in attendance.

Asked to describe this year’s look, Erivo teased, “It’s almost like I have run through a garden and things have fallen on me.” Her signature long nails were already in place on Sunday—they’re an earthy palette and decorated with small flowers and foliage.

This year’s...

Elden Ring, the crown jewel of 2022’s gaming landscape, continues to tantalize fans with its still-undated Dlc, Shadow of the Erdtree. In the midst of FromSoftware’s radio silence, the modding community has risen to the occasion, offering a beacon of hope in the form of The Garden of Eyes, a comprehensive overhaul mod that promises to quench fans’ thirst for new content.

The Garden of Eyes delves even deeper into the ocean that is Elden Ring‘s lore, unearthing previously hidden corners of The Lands Between’s history. In addition to that, there will be new areas for exploration, new armor sets and weapons, new gameplay features to discover, and more. Here’s everything you can expect from this ambitious fan project.

Insight From The Garden of Eyes’ Lead Designer

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Replayability is the central tenet of the mod, thanks to an all-new innovative class-based progression system and dynamic difficulty.

Studio Lambert has introduced the world to Gogglebox, Race Across the World and The Circle but the indie has faced its greatest test in Netflix’s Squid Game: The Challenge, and the road has been a bit of a bumpy one.

Stephen Lambert’s 15-year-old British production house, which its founder says is having its busiest year following a strategic shift to “go big” on premium unscripted, took on its grandest undertaking when Netflix gave it the weighty reins to the Squid Game competition series.

Alongside fellow UK indie The Garden, Studio Lambert has subsequently overseen a competition with 456 contestants – about 20 times that of the average reality show – with the largest prize fund in history.

Stephen Lambert with BAFTA CEO Jane Millichip

“We are trying to the break the conventions of reality TV,” Lambert tells Deadline at his indie’s plush Central London office in the weeks leading up to...

Harry: The Interview EP Nat Lippiett and BBC factual entertainment commissioner Clare Mottershead have joined Orchard Studios, the nascent UK unscripted indie run by former Amazon UK programs chief Dan Grabiner and ex-The Garden boss Nicola Hill.

Lippiett will become Head of Programmes and Mottershead Head of Factual & Formats when they join later this year, as Grabiner and Hill signal their intent to make Orchard a major player in the space. They have also snapped up Disney+’s Save Our Squad with David Beckham edit producer Dani Carpanen as Senior Producer.

Lippiett most recently exec produced ITV’s explosive Prince Harry interview, which generated headlines worldwide as the Prince discussed how he and wife Meghan Markle had fled the UK “fearing for our lives.” Other credits during his lengthy ITN Productions stint include Amazon Prime Video’s The Confession and The Queen’s Green Planet for ITV.

Mottershead is a...

In the upcoming episode of “The Garden: Commune or Cult,” titled “A Tale of Two Tylers,” viewers are in for a compelling look at the dynamics within the communal living experiment. Set to air on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:01 Pm on Discovery, this episode delves into the complexities of community decision-making.

After intense negotiations, the community makes the significant decision to welcome Tyler Milligan into their fold. However, the situation takes an unexpected turn as Tyler Milligan asserts his leadership aspirations, sparking tension and disagreements among the group. His bold move puts him at odds with Tyler Covington, highlighting issues related to work ethics and communal roles.

Meanwhile, Jessica, a member of the community, takes on personal challenges as she explores unconventional skills such as dumpster diving and learning how to build, reflecting the diverse experiences within “The Garden.”

The episode promises to provide an glimpse into the intricacies of communal living,...

Katherine Matilda Swinton, better known as Tilda Swinton, is a renowned British actress known primarily for her distinct roles in numerous independent films and blockbusters. She is best known for her inspiring performance as a merciless corporate lawyer in Michael Clayton, where she received the prestigious honor of earning an Academy Award for best supporting actress.

Tilda Swinton Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Tilda Swinton was born on November 5, 1960 (Swinton: age 62) in London, England. Her parents are Judith Balfour and Sir John Swinton, the Laird of Kimmerghame House. Swinton also has three brothers, Alexander, William and James Swinton.

Growing up in an artistic and cultured home, Swinton had become immersed in a world of creativity and innovation from a young age. She embarked on a powerful journey through the arts until ultimately uncovering something that sparked her interest and excitement.

In an exclusive video from SXSW in March 2023, Swinton...

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Festival season is back. This month, thousands of music fans will head to the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival to see headliners like Bad Bunny, Blackpink, and Frank Ocean, along with a huge lineup of other artists.

Coachella will see a ton of unforgettable sets, many of which you can stream on Coachella’s YouTube channel. Tickets to the festival are still available, but if you didn...