

After two postponements due to the recent Los Angeles wildfires, the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards were at last held on Friday — and it was a big night for Shōgun.
FX’s acclaimed drama, which went into the evening with the most TV category nods, ultimately won in four of the five categories for which it was nominated, including trophies for Best Drama Series, Actor in a Drama (Hiroyuki Sanada), Supporting Actor in a Drama (Tadanobu Asano) and Supporting Actress in a Drama (Moeka Hoshi). Anna Sawai, however — nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series — ultimately lost out to Kathy Bates,...
FX’s acclaimed drama, which went into the evening with the most TV category nods, ultimately won in four of the five categories for which it was nominated, including trophies for Best Drama Series, Actor in a Drama (Hiroyuki Sanada), Supporting Actor in a Drama (Tadanobu Asano) and Supporting Actress in a Drama (Moeka Hoshi). Anna Sawai, however — nominated for Best Actress in a Drama Series — ultimately lost out to Kathy Bates,...
- 2/8/2025
- by Rebecca Luther
- TVLine.com


It’s the day of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards and we will be recapping every celeb who walked the red carpet at the star-studded event!
The awards show is finally taking place after multiple delays to the Los Angeles fires last month. The event will be held on Friday (February 7) at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.
Going into the ceremony, Wicked and Conclave are the top 2 nominated films this year, both garnering 11 nominations. FX’s Shogun has the most TV show nominations this year with 6 total.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominations and all the presenters you’ll see during the show. E! is airing the show live at 7pm Et/Pt and there is no televised red carpet special this year.
Head inside to see all of the celebs on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see all of the...
The awards show is finally taking place after multiple delays to the Los Angeles fires last month. The event will be held on Friday (February 7) at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, Calif.
Going into the ceremony, Wicked and Conclave are the top 2 nominated films this year, both garnering 11 nominations. FX’s Shogun has the most TV show nominations this year with 6 total.
Make sure to check out the full list of nominations and all the presenters you’ll see during the show. E! is airing the show live at 7pm Et/Pt and there is no televised red carpet special this year.
Head inside to see all of the celebs on the Critics Choice Awards red carpet…
Keep scrolling to see all of the...
- 2/7/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared

Disney+ had a lot to offer in 2024 but how do their original projects rank?
Disney+ has been in a tricky situation when it comes to original shows and films. In 2023, they made the controversial decision to purge numerous original TV series and movies for budget reasons, which means a lot less to watch. They also had a merger with Hulu and a new partnership with HBO Max.
2024 had a lot of new projects by Disney+, with some being better received than others. Echo was a bit so-so for some fans and the assortment of kids fare. Yet some original projects were great, not just shows but some movies and documentaries as well.
These are how the 10 best DIsney+ original projects of 2024 rank as a reminder of why this streamer is still worth its price.
10. The Acolyte (L-r): Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and the Stranger Qimir in Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Acolyte,...
Disney+ has been in a tricky situation when it comes to original shows and films. In 2023, they made the controversial decision to purge numerous original TV series and movies for budget reasons, which means a lot less to watch. They also had a merger with Hulu and a new partnership with HBO Max.
2024 had a lot of new projects by Disney+, with some being better received than others. Echo was a bit so-so for some fans and the assortment of kids fare. Yet some original projects were great, not just shows but some movies and documentaries as well.
These are how the 10 best DIsney+ original projects of 2024 rank as a reminder of why this streamer is still worth its price.
10. The Acolyte (L-r): Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) and the Stranger Qimir in Lucasfilm's Star Wars: The Acolyte,...
- 12/31/2024
- by Michael Weyer
- Along Main Street

“Shōgun” was the most lauded show among the Critics Choice Awards annual list of TV nominations. The FX series nods in six categories: drama series, drama actor (Hiroyuki Sanada), drama actress (Anna Sawai), supporting drama actor (Tadanobu Asano and Takehiro Hira) and supporting drama actress (Moeka Hoshi).
After “Shōgun,” six series tied with four nominations each: “Abbott Elementary,” “Disclaimer,” “Hacks,” “The Diplomat,” “The Penguin” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
The Critics Choice Awards will take place on Jan. 12 and air live on E! at 7p.m. See the full list of nominated series below.
Best Drama Series
“The Day of the Jackal” (Peacock)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“Evil” (Paramount+)
“Industry” (HBO/Max)
“Interview with the Vampire” (AMC)
“The Old Man” (FX)
“Shōgun” (FX/Hulu)
“Slow Horses” (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – “The Old Man” (FX)
Ncuti Gatwa – “Doctor Who” (Disney+)
Eddie Redmayne – “The Day of the Jackal...
After “Shōgun,” six series tied with four nominations each: “Abbott Elementary,” “Disclaimer,” “Hacks,” “The Diplomat,” “The Penguin” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
The Critics Choice Awards will take place on Jan. 12 and air live on E! at 7p.m. See the full list of nominated series below.
Best Drama Series
“The Day of the Jackal” (Peacock)
“The Diplomat” (Netflix)
“Evil” (Paramount+)
“Industry” (HBO/Max)
“Interview with the Vampire” (AMC)
“The Old Man” (FX)
“Shōgun” (FX/Hulu)
“Slow Horses” (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – “The Old Man” (FX)
Ncuti Gatwa – “Doctor Who” (Disney+)
Eddie Redmayne – “The Day of the Jackal...
- 12/5/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV


Cosmo Jarvis as John Blackthorne and Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko in ‘Shogun’ (Photo Cr: Katie Yu / FX)
FX’s Shōgun tops the list of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards TV nominees, earning six nominations including Best Drama Series. The Penguin, The Diplomat, Hacks, Disclaimer, Abbott Elementary, and What We Do in the Shadows followed close behind with four nominations each.
Chelsea Handler will return as host of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards airing live on E! on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 7pm Et/Pt. Nominations in the film categories will be announced on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
30th Annual Critics Choice Awards TV Nominees
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – The Old Man (FX)
Ncuti Gatwa – Doctor Who...
FX’s Shōgun tops the list of the 30th annual Critics Choice Awards TV nominees, earning six nominations including Best Drama Series. The Penguin, The Diplomat, Hacks, Disclaimer, Abbott Elementary, and What We Do in the Shadows followed close behind with four nominations each.
Chelsea Handler will return as host of the 2025 Critics Choice Awards airing live on E! on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 7pm Et/Pt. Nominations in the film categories will be announced on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
30th Annual Critics Choice Awards TV Nominees
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – The Old Man (FX)
Ncuti Gatwa – Doctor Who...
- 12/5/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies


Television nominees for the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards were announced on Thursday, and FX’s acclaimed drama Shōgun led the pack with six total nominations.
Shōgun was one of eight shows to earn a nod in the Best Drama Series category, while cast members Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira and Moeka Hoshi all picked up nominations for their work, as well.
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Shōgun was one of eight shows to earn a nod in the Best Drama Series category, while cast members Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano, Takehiro Hira and Moeka Hoshi all picked up nominations for their work, as well.
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- 12/5/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com

The coming-of-age drama “Out of My Mind” from Disney+ and Bleecker Street’s dramedy “Ezra” are among the films recognized by the Ruderman Family Foundation for their “groundbreaking commitment to disability inclusion in Hollywood.”
The films have received Ruderman’s Seal of Authentic Representation. Both projects were cast by Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee.
“The Ruderman Family Foundation proudly acknowledges Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee for their groundbreaking contributions to Hollywood’s ongoing evolution toward authentic disability representation — a critical shift that reflects the entertainment industry’s growing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation. “In fact, all five new recipients of the Seal of Authentic Representation have enabled viewers to discover a crucial narrative of empowerment.”
“Out of My Mind” stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, a nonverbal wheelchair user with cerebral palsy whose inner dialogue is voiced by Jennifer Aniston. The...
The films have received Ruderman’s Seal of Authentic Representation. Both projects were cast by Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee.
“The Ruderman Family Foundation proudly acknowledges Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee for their groundbreaking contributions to Hollywood’s ongoing evolution toward authentic disability representation — a critical shift that reflects the entertainment industry’s growing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility,” said Jay Ruderman, president of the Ruderman Family Foundation. “In fact, all five new recipients of the Seal of Authentic Representation have enabled viewers to discover a crucial narrative of empowerment.”
“Out of My Mind” stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, a nonverbal wheelchair user with cerebral palsy whose inner dialogue is voiced by Jennifer Aniston. The...
- 12/5/2024
- by Emiliana Betancourt
- Variety Film + TV


The television nominations for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards have been unveiled!
The awards show celebrates both TV shows and movies, with the movie nominations expected to be unveiled one week from today on December 12. So stay tuned for those!
With the TV nominations unveiled today, it looks like FX’s Shogun has the most nominations this year with 6 total. Several shows came in second place with four nominations each including Hacks, Abbott Elementary, The Diplomat, and The Penguin.
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards will air on January 12, 2025
Keep reading to find out more…
Scroll down to see all the TV nominations this year…
2025 Critics Choice Awards – TV Show Nominations List:
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges...
The awards show celebrates both TV shows and movies, with the movie nominations expected to be unveiled one week from today on December 12. So stay tuned for those!
With the TV nominations unveiled today, it looks like FX’s Shogun has the most nominations this year with 6 total. Several shows came in second place with four nominations each including Hacks, Abbott Elementary, The Diplomat, and The Penguin.
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards will air on January 12, 2025
Keep reading to find out more…
Scroll down to see all the TV nominations this year…
2025 Critics Choice Awards – TV Show Nominations List:
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor In A Drama Series
Jeff Bridges...
- 12/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared


The Critics Choice Association has announced its TV nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards.
Shogun leads with six nominations, including best drama series, followed by Abbott Elementary, Disclaimer, Hacks, The Diplomat, The Penguin and What We Do In the Shadows, which all each garnered four nominations.
The most nominations for a platform came with Netflix’s 23, with HBO/Max finishing closely behind with 21. FX (including FX on Hulu) had 20.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 12. The Critics Choice Awards will air on E! on Jan. 12 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – The Old Man...
Shogun leads with six nominations, including best drama series, followed by Abbott Elementary, Disclaimer, Hacks, The Diplomat, The Penguin and What We Do In the Shadows, which all each garnered four nominations.
The most nominations for a platform came with Netflix’s 23, with HBO/Max finishing closely behind with 21. FX (including FX on Hulu) had 20.
Nominations for the Critics Choice film categories will be announced on Dec. 12. The Critics Choice Awards will air on E! on Jan. 12 and will be hosted by Chelsea Handler.
See below for the full list of nominations.
Best Drama Series
The Day of the Jackal (Peacock)
The Diplomat (Netflix)
Evil (Paramount+)
Industry (HBO | Max)
Interview with the Vampire (AMC)
The Old Man (FX)
Shōgun (FX / Hulu)
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Best Actor in a Drama Series
Jeff Bridges – The Old Man...
- 12/5/2024
- by Steven Zeitchik
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

The tween girl with cerebral palsy at the heart of “Out of My Mind” would certainly dislike being called inspiring. She makes it crystal clear she hates pity, or anything resembling empty expressions of sympathy. Yet the filmmakers behind the Disney Original, based on Sharon M. Draper’s novel, cast her as the quintessential inspirational movie heroine, there to teach the able-bodied how to treat her disability with respect and empathy. While overall this might serve as a good teaching tool to impact the way disabilities are approached by the medical and educational community, the protagonist’s construction begs for an arc that’s strangely missing from this otherwise sharp feature.
Even before the opening credits, the film provides an introspective look at the frenzied chaos 12-year-old Melody Brooks (Phoebe-Rae Taylor) deals with on an average school day in 2002. We also hear her humorous charm by way of Jennifer Aniston,...
Even before the opening credits, the film provides an introspective look at the frenzied chaos 12-year-old Melody Brooks (Phoebe-Rae Taylor) deals with on an average school day in 2002. We also hear her humorous charm by way of Jennifer Aniston,...
- 11/27/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV

Out of My Mind is a touching story about a young woman's struggle to be heard due to people's frequent dismissal of her abilities and intellect. Throughout the film, Melody Brooks proves her incredible and indomitable will, despite setbacks and challenges. In addition, the movie forces us to consider our own preconceptions, as it highlights that differences do not equal a lack of ability, but rather a disconnection in understanding.
Out of My Mind, directed by Amber Sealey, follows Melody Brooks, a non-verbal sixth grader with cerebral palsy, as she navigates mainstream education. With the support of a young educator, Melody demonstrates her intellectual capabilities despite societal limitations, revealing her powerful inner voice and challenging stereotypes.
Director Amber SealeyRelease Date January 19, 2024Writers Sharon M. Draper, Daniel StieplemanCast Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Luke Kirby, Emily Mitchell, Courtney Taylor, Michael Chernus, Judith Light, Jennifer Aniston, Rosemarie DeWittCharacter(s) Dr. Katherine Post, Mr. Dimming, Penny Brooks,...
Out of My Mind, directed by Amber Sealey, follows Melody Brooks, a non-verbal sixth grader with cerebral palsy, as she navigates mainstream education. With the support of a young educator, Melody demonstrates her intellectual capabilities despite societal limitations, revealing her powerful inner voice and challenging stereotypes.
Director Amber SealeyRelease Date January 19, 2024Writers Sharon M. Draper, Daniel StieplemanCast Phoebe-Rae Taylor, Luke Kirby, Emily Mitchell, Courtney Taylor, Michael Chernus, Judith Light, Jennifer Aniston, Rosemarie DeWittCharacter(s) Dr. Katherine Post, Mr. Dimming, Penny Brooks,...
- 11/22/2024
- by Ben Gibbons
- ScreenRant

Out of My Mind is a powerful film exploration of disability, tenacity, and human potential. Set in the early 2000s, the film follows Melody Brooks, a 12-year-old with cerebral palsy who defies expectations and battles to be heard in a world that frequently ignores her. The Disney+ original, directed by Amber Sealey, is based on Sharon M. Draper’s novel and introduces spectators to a fascinating protagonist who experiences the world with extraordinary depth and intelligence despite her physical communication limitations.
The story focuses on Melody’s transformation. It begins when a forward-thinking PhD student, Dr. Katherine Post, lobbies for her inclusion in a mainstream sixth-grade classroom. Melody, who had previously been confined to a special education trailer, now finds herself navigating the complex social environment of regular school, full of problems, friendships, and opportunities for growth.
The casting of Phoebe-Rae Taylor, an actress with cerebral palsy, in the starring...
The story focuses on Melody’s transformation. It begins when a forward-thinking PhD student, Dr. Katherine Post, lobbies for her inclusion in a mainstream sixth-grade classroom. Melody, who had previously been confined to a special education trailer, now finds herself navigating the complex social environment of regular school, full of problems, friendships, and opportunities for growth.
The casting of Phoebe-Rae Taylor, an actress with cerebral palsy, in the starring...
- 11/19/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely


This Monday, Good Morning America is serving up a veritable Thanksgiving buffet of content: inspiration, holiday tips, and the ever-present siren song of retail therapy. First, the movie segment: Phoebe-Rae Taylor and Rosemarie DeWitt will discuss Out of My Mind, the adaptation of Sharon M. Draper’s bestselling novel. The film centers on Melody Brooks, a […]
Good Morning America: Dylan Horton, Phoebe-Rae Taylor...
Good Morning America: Dylan Horton, Phoebe-Rae Taylor...
- 11/17/2024
- by Mia Silva
- MemorableTV


“Out of My Mind” is a Disney Plus original film that will premiere November 22, 2024. The film is based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper of the same name which was published in 2010. Phoebe-Rae Taylor makes her debut as Melody Brooks. A young girl in the 6th grade named Melody Brooks navigates through her world in a wheelchair. She suffers from cerebral palsy which makes it difficult for her to communicate. But she has been blessed with a photographic memory. Against the advice of the doctors, her mother enrolls her in school. School officials placed her in a special education class since they believe she has a learning disability. Melody is frustrated because the teachers are not really educating her. But how can she tell them or her parents that a lot is going on in her mind. Much more than they realize or even imagine. Melody is one...
- 10/10/2024
- by Mango Sorbet
- popgeeks - film


Disney+ has released the trailer for the upcoming original movie Out of My Mind, featuring Jennifer Aniston as the inner voice of a young girl with Cerebral Palsy.
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
The trailer explains, “Obviously, this isn’t my voice. I can’t talk and I can sound like whoever I want, so I picked Jennifer Aniston.”
Newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor stars as Melody alongside Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor and Judith Light.
Out of My Mind will begin streaming on Disney...
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates. When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
The trailer explains, “Obviously, this isn’t my voice. I can’t talk and I can sound like whoever I want, so I picked Jennifer Aniston.”
Newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor stars as Melody alongside Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor and Judith Light.
Out of My Mind will begin streaming on Disney...
- 10/5/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared


Two New Girl roomies are reuniting.
Lamorne Morris will guest-star on Damon Wayans Jr.’s upcoming CBS sitcom Poppa’s House, our sister site Deadline reports. Morris and Wayans Jr., of course, played Winston and Coach on the aforementioned Fox comedy.
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Lamorne will appear in a February episode as a film school classmate of Wayans Jr.’s character, whom he tries to convince to return to filmmaking.
Lamorne Morris will guest-star on Damon Wayans Jr.’s upcoming CBS sitcom Poppa’s House, our sister site Deadline reports. Morris and Wayans Jr., of course, played Winston and Coach on the aforementioned Fox comedy.
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Lamorne will appear in a February episode as a film school classmate of Wayans Jr.’s character, whom he tries to convince to return to filmmaking.
- 10/4/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com


"Sometimes I need a push, but I won't be pushed around." Disney+ has revealed the official trailer for Out of My Mind, an indie comedy by filmmaker Amber Sealey based on the novel of the same name by Sharon M. Draper. This first premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and it will be streaming on Disney+ in November this fall. Melody Brooks is navigating sixth grade as a nonverbal wheelchair user who has cerebral palsy and a photographic memory. With the help of some new assistive voice technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows everyone that what she has to say is more important than how she says it. Huzzah! Starring Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, and Jennifer Aniston as Melody's Inner Voice, along with Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Judith Light, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Emily Mitchell. This looks super sweet and uplifting and wholesome. Exactly the...
- 10/4/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net


Disney’s Out of My Mind, based on Sharon M. Draper’s bestselling novel, released a touching trailer ahead of World Cerebral Palsy Day (October 6th). The two-minute trailer introduces newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, a teen with cerebral palsy who just wants to be heard.
The cast also includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light. Jennifer Aniston is Melody’s inner voice.
“Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates,” reads Disney’s synopsis. “When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.”
No Man of God‘s Amber Sealey directs and...
The cast also includes Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light. Jennifer Aniston is Melody’s inner voice.
“Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates,” reads Disney’s synopsis. “When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.”
No Man of God‘s Amber Sealey directs and...
- 10/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies

Today, Disney+ revealed the trailer and key art for Out of My Mind in partnership with World Cerebral Palsy Day, a global movement celebrated on Oct. 6. Out of My Mind, a Disney Original movie based on the bestselling novel by Sharon M. Draper, premiered earlier this year at Sundance Film Festival and arrives Nov. 22 on Disney+.
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates.
When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
The film stars newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, alongside acclaimed actors Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light. Jennifer Aniston portrays Melody’s inner voice.
Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy, has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but because she is non-verbal and uses a wheelchair, she is not given the same opportunities as her classmates.
When a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential and Melody starts to participate in mainstream education, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it.
The film stars newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor as Melody, alongside acclaimed actors Rosemarie DeWitt, Luke Kirby, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor, and Judith Light. Jennifer Aniston portrays Melody’s inner voice.
- 10/4/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills


The Bentonville Film Foundation celebrated the conclusion of their 10th anniversary year on Sunday with the announcement of their narrative, documentary, short film and episodic winners.
The annual fest amplifies female, non-binary, Lgbtqia+, Bipoc and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment. This year’s event ran from June 10 to 16 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Suze from Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark won the festival’s best narrative feature award. In their statement, the jury — which included Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter — noted that the film “captivated us with its tender, funny and charming portrayal of a modern-day odd couple. We were blown away by Michaela Watkins and Charlie Gillespie, who turn in wonderfully heartfelt and delightful performances. This is a film that showcases the power of compassion and the beauty of unlikely friendships.”
In the same category, Tokyo Cowboy received an honorable mention and Boca Chica took home a special jury recognition.
The annual fest amplifies female, non-binary, Lgbtqia+, Bipoc and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment. This year’s event ran from June 10 to 16 in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Suze from Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark won the festival’s best narrative feature award. In their statement, the jury — which included Abbott Elementary star Lisa Ann Walter — noted that the film “captivated us with its tender, funny and charming portrayal of a modern-day odd couple. We were blown away by Michaela Watkins and Charlie Gillespie, who turn in wonderfully heartfelt and delightful performances. This is a film that showcases the power of compassion and the beauty of unlikely friendships.”
In the same category, Tokyo Cowboy received an honorable mention and Boca Chica took home a special jury recognition.
- 6/16/2024
- by Zoe G. Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News

The Bentonville Film Foundation, in collaboration with founding partner Walmart and presenting sponsor Coca-Cola, have announced the winners of their narrative, documentary, short film and episodic categories from this year’s competition program.
The festival, which ran from June 10-16 in Bentonville, Ark., aims to amplify female, non-binary, Lgbtqia+, Bipoc and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment.
“Suze” from Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark won the award for best narrative feature, and “Daughters,” directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, took home the prize for best documentary feature.
Additionally, The See It, Be It Award, was presented to Phoebe-Rae Taylor, star of “Out of My Mind.” This award, which has been presented every year since the beginning of the festival, is given to someone who has opened doors for people like them through their work and influenced the entertainment industry and pop culture through the creation of content that empowers stories that are otherwise underrepresented.
The festival, which ran from June 10-16 in Bentonville, Ark., aims to amplify female, non-binary, Lgbtqia+, Bipoc and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment.
“Suze” from Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark won the award for best narrative feature, and “Daughters,” directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, took home the prize for best documentary feature.
Additionally, The See It, Be It Award, was presented to Phoebe-Rae Taylor, star of “Out of My Mind.” This award, which has been presented every year since the beginning of the festival, is given to someone who has opened doors for people like them through their work and influenced the entertainment industry and pop culture through the creation of content that empowers stories that are otherwise underrepresented.
- 6/16/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV

The Bentonville Film Festival, this year celebrating its tenth anniversary, has announced its award winners to close out its latest edition. In collaboration with its founding partner, Walmart, and presenting sponsor, Coca-Cola, the fest’s winners include films and episodic offerings in narrative, documentary, short film, and episodic categories. The annual festival is a globally recognized platform amplifying female, non-binary, Lgbtqia+, Bipoc, and people with disabilities’ voices in entertainment.
The festival’s top two awards went to Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark’s “Suze” (Best Narrative Feature) and Natalie Rae and Angela Patton’s “Daughters” (Best Documentary Award), with the festival’s See It, Be It Award going to Phoebe-Rae Taylor, the star of festival opener “Out of My Mind.” This award, which has been presented every year since the beginning of the festival is, per the festival, “given to someone who has opened doors for people like them through...
The festival’s top two awards went to Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark’s “Suze” (Best Narrative Feature) and Natalie Rae and Angela Patton’s “Daughters” (Best Documentary Award), with the festival’s See It, Be It Award going to Phoebe-Rae Taylor, the star of festival opener “Out of My Mind.” This award, which has been presented every year since the beginning of the festival is, per the festival, “given to someone who has opened doors for people like them through...
- 6/16/2024
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire


Amber Sealey’s Out of My Mind had a Sundance Film Festival audience feeling all the feels Friday as the Disney+ title had its world premiere at the Library Center Theatre.
The film casts first-time performer Phoebe-Ray Taylor as Melody Brooks, a sixth grader navigating school as a nonverbal wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. With the help of assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it in a fight to be put in a mainstream classroom.
Taylor stars alongside Luke Kirby, Rosemarie DeWitt, Judith Light, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor and others. Jennifer Aniston, who offers her voiceover talents through narration, took to Instagram Stories to praise the film on the occasion of its world premiere. (Aniston was not present in Park City but her history with Sundance dates back to The Good Girl and Friends with Money.
The film casts first-time performer Phoebe-Ray Taylor as Melody Brooks, a sixth grader navigating school as a nonverbal wheelchair user with cerebral palsy. With the help of assistive technology and her devoted allies, Melody shows that what she has to say is more important than how she says it in a fight to be put in a mainstream classroom.
Taylor stars alongside Luke Kirby, Rosemarie DeWitt, Judith Light, Michael Chernus, Courtney Taylor and others. Jennifer Aniston, who offers her voiceover talents through narration, took to Instagram Stories to praise the film on the occasion of its world premiere. (Aniston was not present in Park City but her history with Sundance dates back to The Good Girl and Friends with Money.
- 1/19/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News


The Disney+ original movie Out of My Mind has added six new actors to the cast. Emmy nominee Judith Light and Emmy winner Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) have signed on along with Rosemarie DeWitt, Michael Chernus, and more. The film is an adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel of the same name. Newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor stars as Melody Brooks, a girl with cerebral palsy who has a quick wit and a sharp mind. Due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, Melody is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. Insecure‘s Courtney Taylor will play Katherine, a post-doctoral candidate and educator who notices Melody’s untapped potential. She encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education, where greater successes and challenges await. DeWitt will play Melody’s mother and fiercest advocate, Diane, with Kirby playing Melody’s supportive father, ...
- 7/18/2022
- TV Insider


Disney+ announced Monday that Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Judith Light (“American Crime Story”) have been added to the cast of “Out of My Mind,” a Disney+ original movie adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel of the same name. Also joining the ensemble cast, from director Amber Sealey,” are Michael Chernus (“Severance”) and Courtney Taylor “Insecure.” Production on the streaming exclusive film is underway in Toronto.
“Out of My Mind” follows Melody Brooks (newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education, where greater successes – and challenges – await.
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“Out of My Mind” follows Melody Brooks (newcomer Phoebe-Rae Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education, where greater successes – and challenges – await.
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- 7/18/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap

Exclusive: Rosemarie DeWitt (The Staircase), Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Judith Light (American Crime Story) are set as leads joining Phoebe-Rae Taylor in Out Of My Mind, Disney+’s film adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel, from Big Beach, Participant, Everywhere Studios LLC and Disney Branded Television. Also joining the ensemble cast are Michael Chernus (Severance) and Courtney Taylor (Insecure). Production is currently underway in Toronto.
Directed by Amber Sealey (No Man of God) from an adapted screenplay by Daniel Stiepleman (On the Basis of Sex), Out of My Mind follows Melody Brooks (Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education,...
Directed by Amber Sealey (No Man of God) from an adapted screenplay by Daniel Stiepleman (On the Basis of Sex), Out of My Mind follows Melody Brooks (Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education,...
- 7/18/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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