Denise Petski

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Denise spent 18 years with The Associated Press before joining Deadline in 2012. Previously she was Breaking News Editor in the AP’s Los Angeles bureau, responsible for writing, reporting, editing and filing to online, newspaper and broadcast subscribers throughout California and the world. Previously, she worked at AP’s Broadcast News Center in Washington DC for the AP Radio Network. Early on in her career, she was at KNX-AM in L.A. and on the assignment desk at CNN L.A. She has won numerous awards from AP, Southern California Radio Television News Association and Society of Professional Journalists.

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Lifetime Sets Dates For Summer Ripped From The Headlines Slate: Ann Rule Movie Weekend, ‘Surviving Jeffrey Epstein’ Docuseries & More

EXCLUSIVE: Lifetime has set its summer Ripped from the Headlines slate, which kicks off with an Ann Rule movie weekend, starting with Sleeping With Danger on August 1. A Murder to Remember will air August 2, followed by companion documentary special Elizabeth Smart: Finding Justice (new title) hosted by kidnapping…

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Jul 6, 2020 10:00 am
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Colin Kaepernick Inks Overall First-Look Deal With Disney; Includes ESPN Films’ Docuseries On His Life

Colin Kaepernick has signed an overall first-look deal with The Walt Disney Company via his Ra Vision Media. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and will provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown…

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Jul 6, 2020 9:10 am
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‘An American Pickle’ Trailer: First Look At Seth Rogen Comedy On HBO Max

We’re getting the first look at An American Pickle, the Seth Rogen-starring comedy ahead of its August 6 premiere on HBO Max. As Rogen himself describes on Twitter, “it is a classic tale of a guy falling in a pickle vat, getting brined, and waking up 100 years later in modern New York.” Adapted by Simon Rich from his…

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Jul 3, 2020 11:23 am
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Washington Redskins To Conduct “Thorough Review” Of Team Name Amid Increasing Pressure From Sponsors

The Washington Redskins are taking a hard look at their team name amid increasing pressure from major sponsors, Native American groups and others. “In light of recent events around our country and feedback from our community, the Washington Redskins are announcing the team will undergo a thorough review of the team’s…

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Jul 3, 2020 10:58 am
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Ava DuVernay, Jimmy Fallon & More Applaud ‘Hamilton’ Debut On Disney+

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical Hamilton has made its debut on Disney+ and it is causing a stir on social media. Ava DuVernay is among those applauding the musical Friday, reflecting back on her 2015 tweet when she first saw it, saying she was “dazzled” by the production. “Throwback to my first tweet about…

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Jul 3, 2020 9:46 am
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‘The Good Fight’: CBS All Access Makes Season 4 Premiere Available For Free As Part Of Emmy FYC Campaign

CBS All Access has made the season 4 premiere of The Good Fight available for free as part of its Emmy FYC campaign. The episode will be available for streaming on YouTube until July 15. Additionally, ten episodes selected from all four seasons of the series are available to watch for free on CBS.com, the CBS mobile…

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Jul 3, 2020 9:45 am
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Saroj Khan Dies: Renowned Bollywood Choreographer Was 71

Saroj Khan, one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema whose career spanned more than 40 years, has died. Khan passed away Friday from cardiac arrest in a Mumbai hospital, her nephew Manish Jagwani confirmed to PTI news agency. She was 71. Over the course of her career, Khan known as The…

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Jul 3, 2020 9:05 am
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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’: Anthony Anderson & Billy Eichner Set As First Guest Hosts

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has set its first guest hosts as Kimmel begins his break next week from the late-night talk show. Black-ish star Anthony Anderson and Billy on the Street’s Billy Eichner will kick off the first week with Anderson hosting Monday and Tuesday July 6 and 7 and Eichner on Wednesday and Thursday July 7…

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Jul 3, 2020 8:32 am
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Santa Monica Joins West Hollywood & Beverly Hills In Issuing Fines For Anyone Not Wearing A Mask In Public – Update

UPDATED, 11:59 AM: Santa Monica has become the latest Southern California city to issue citations for anyone not wearing a face covering in public amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the area. In a revised order Thursday, the city set fines at $100 for a first violation, $250 for a second violation and $500 for a…

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Jul 2, 2020 11:59 am
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‘Outcry’: Showtime Offers Free Sampling Of Sports Docuseries Premiere

The first episode of Showtime’s new docuseries Outcry will be available for free online sampling, on streaming platforms and on demand beginning at midnight on Sunday, July 5, ahead of its 10 PM ET/PT linear premiere. Directed and produced by Emmy-winning filmmaker Pat Kondelis (Disgraced), the five-part investigative…

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Jul 2, 2020 11:33 am
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‘Fallout’ TV Series From ‘Westworld’ Creators Based On Games In Works At Amazon With Series Commitment

The worldwide best-selling game franchise Fallout is headed to television via Prime Video. Following months of dealmaking, Amazon Studios has licensed the rights to the games for Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy to develop a TV adaptation, which has received a series commitment. This marks the first major project to come…

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Jul 2, 2020 10:00 am
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CBS To Pay Tribute To Carl Reiner With ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ Colorized Special

CBS will honor comedy legend Carl Reiner with a colorized hourlong special. The Dick Van Dyke Show – Now In Living Color! A Special Tribute To Carl Reiner, will feature two colorized back-to-back classic episodes of the beloved 1960s series, Friday, July 3 at 8 pm on CBS. The special features the episode "Coast to…

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Jul 1, 2020 1:16 pm
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