While her movie was breaking box office records, earning $225.2 million over its five-day bow , and becoming the top Thanksgiving opening of all time, Moana 2 writer-director Dana Ledoux Miller was in a Target.
“I was in my sweatpants and getting my Christmas tree with my kids. There’s such a disconnect between what’s happening at the box office and what life is really,” laughs Miller, who adds that her four-year-old fell asleep at the film’s premiere. “You spend so much time making something so that people will go see it, and then suddenly, so many people are going to see it.”
When the first Moana hit theaters in 2016, Miller was working as a television writer on series like The Newsroom, Narcos and Designated Survivor. Miller, who is of Samoan descent and attended the University of Hawaii before making her way to Los Angeles, headed to the theaters knowing...
“I was in my sweatpants and getting my Christmas tree with my kids. There’s such a disconnect between what’s happening at the box office and what life is really,” laughs Miller, who adds that her four-year-old fell asleep at the film’s premiere. “You spend so much time making something so that people will go see it, and then suddenly, so many people are going to see it.”
When the first Moana hit theaters in 2016, Miller was working as a television writer on series like The Newsroom, Narcos and Designated Survivor. Miller, who is of Samoan descent and attended the University of Hawaii before making her way to Los Angeles, headed to the theaters knowing...
- 12/7/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kiefer Sutherland has appeared in multiple acclaimed films and shows in the past few years. While his role as Jack Bauer in 24 is probably his most well-known, his appearances in Stand by Me, A Few Good Men, and the drama Designated Survivor have brought him a lot of recognition. His 1987 vampire comedy The Lost Boys became a cult hit.
Sutherland plays David, a vampire who acts as the gang leader of a local bike gang and befriends the protagonists. Sutherland’s character has gained a cult following, with David being regarded as one of the greatest villains in pop culture. While there were plenty of scenes for him to shine, one gory deleted scene would have made David a legend.
Kiefer Sutherland Reveals The Greatest Deleted Scene In The Lost Boys A still of The Lost Boys | Credits: Warner Bros.
Joel Schumacher’s vampire comedy The Lost Boys made blood-drinking...
Sutherland plays David, a vampire who acts as the gang leader of a local bike gang and befriends the protagonists. Sutherland’s character has gained a cult following, with David being regarded as one of the greatest villains in pop culture. While there were plenty of scenes for him to shine, one gory deleted scene would have made David a legend.
Kiefer Sutherland Reveals The Greatest Deleted Scene In The Lost Boys A still of The Lost Boys | Credits: Warner Bros.
Joel Schumacher’s vampire comedy The Lost Boys made blood-drinking...
- 11/26/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Photo: Chandler Massey, Eva Bourne
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media
A 90s Christmas has an all-star cast, featuring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell on Hallmark Channel.
Fans of When Calls the Heart, Good Witch and Days will no doubt be excited about Hallmark’s holiday movie, A 90s Christmas. Airing as part of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas programming event, the movie features Eva Bourne, Katherine Barrell, and Chandler Massey. Read on to find out more about the upcoming movie and its cast.
A 90s Christmas on Hallmark Channel Photo: Wes Brown, Ashley Greene
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes
According to TV Insider, A 90s Christmas is a time-traveling rom-com, airing in Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2024. The movie tells the story of Lucy Miller (Eva Bourne) a hardworking attorney who just got a promotion. As she is a workaholic, she hasn’t made...
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Vortex Media
A 90s Christmas has an all-star cast, featuring Eva Bourne, Chandler Massey and Katherine Barrell on Hallmark Channel.
Fans of When Calls the Heart, Good Witch and Days will no doubt be excited about Hallmark’s holiday movie, A 90s Christmas. Airing as part of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas programming event, the movie features Eva Bourne, Katherine Barrell, and Chandler Massey. Read on to find out more about the upcoming movie and its cast.
A 90s Christmas on Hallmark Channel Photo: Wes Brown, Ashley Greene
Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Fred Hayes
According to TV Insider, A 90s Christmas is a time-traveling rom-com, airing in Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas 2024. The movie tells the story of Lucy Miller (Eva Bourne) a hardworking attorney who just got a promotion. As she is a workaholic, she hasn’t made...
- 11/22/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
Clint Eastwood is a legend among legends. The actor and director is potentially getting ready to retire, and since he's firmly in his 90s, it's fair to say he's earned it. But Eastwood had at least one more for the road in the form of the acclaimed courtroom drama "Juror #2." Luckily, viewers won't have to wait too long to be able to watch this one from the comfort of home since Warner Bros. didn't let it have a long run in theaters. The film will be readily available to watch before Christmas.
"Juror #2" was released in just 50 theaters with the studio not even reporting the box office returns. Warner Bros. had apparently planned to give this a direct-to-streaming release in the first place, but instead opted to let it have a brief run in limited theaters, perhaps to qualify for the Oscars. For whatever reason, the powers that be didn't...
"Juror #2" was released in just 50 theaters with the studio not even reporting the box office returns. Warner Bros. had apparently planned to give this a direct-to-streaming release in the first place, but instead opted to let it have a brief run in limited theaters, perhaps to qualify for the Oscars. For whatever reason, the powers that be didn't...
- 11/19/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Academy Award winner Clint Eastwood’s legal thriller Juror #2, starring Nicholas Hoult (upcoming Superman), has been set to begin streaming exclusively on Max on Friday, December 20.
News of the premiere date follows the film’s quite limited theatrical release on November 1 to less than 50 theaters nationwide. The move saw distributor Warner Bros. Pictures draw criticism from many corners for not properly supporting perhaps one of the final films of a legendary 94-year-old director — a project that has also happened to garner positive reviews, from someone with a longstanding history with the studio.
Among the prominent voices in the filmmaking community who have advocated on Eastwood’s behalf is Guillermo del Toro, who recently took to rising social platform Blue Sky to discuss his experience with the film. Said Del Toro in part, “We saw [the film] at the Grove with a significant crowd that was vocal and responsive all the way. I...
News of the premiere date follows the film’s quite limited theatrical release on November 1 to less than 50 theaters nationwide. The move saw distributor Warner Bros. Pictures draw criticism from many corners for not properly supporting perhaps one of the final films of a legendary 94-year-old director — a project that has also happened to garner positive reviews, from someone with a longstanding history with the studio.
Among the prominent voices in the filmmaking community who have advocated on Eastwood’s behalf is Guillermo del Toro, who recently took to rising social platform Blue Sky to discuss his experience with the film. Said Del Toro in part, “We saw [the film] at the Grove with a significant crowd that was vocal and responsive all the way. I...
- 11/19/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Nightingale,” an action thriller set against the backdrop of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has pulled the curtain back on its ensemble, casting “Special Ops: Lioness” and “1883” star Lamonica Garrett to lead the picture. Jason Patric, Andrew Howard and Daniel Bernhardt are also starring.
The picture comes from producers Isaac Lewis and Andrew Lewis of Denton Film. Low-budget staple William Kaufman is directing the feature, which recently wrapped principal photography in Bulgaria. Kaufman co-write the script with Paul Reichelt, who also serves as executive producer.
Garrett is best known for his roles on “Sons of Anarchy” and “Designated Survivor.” He stars in “Nightingale” as an American Special Forces Operator and private military contractor, who must balance tending to civilian lives while rescuing his adoptive daughter, who is kidnapped and taken hostage by Russian forces in Ukraine. Patric plays a CIA handler with a shared history with Garrett’s character.
The picture comes from producers Isaac Lewis and Andrew Lewis of Denton Film. Low-budget staple William Kaufman is directing the feature, which recently wrapped principal photography in Bulgaria. Kaufman co-write the script with Paul Reichelt, who also serves as executive producer.
Garrett is best known for his roles on “Sons of Anarchy” and “Designated Survivor.” He stars in “Nightingale” as an American Special Forces Operator and private military contractor, who must balance tending to civilian lives while rescuing his adoptive daughter, who is kidnapped and taken hostage by Russian forces in Ukraine. Patric plays a CIA handler with a shared history with Garrett’s character.
- 11/13/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Star Wars fandom is fuming right now after Lucasfilm has reportedly closed a deal with Simon Kinberg to develop another Star Wars trilogy. While the report suggested that Kinberg is onboarded for a continuation of The Skywalker Saga, insiders disputed the claim and shared that the new trilogy will begin a new saga. Either way, fans do not want the project to be associated with Kinberg.
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars original trilogy | Credits: Lucasfilm
Kinberg’s recent portfolio hasn’t been very colorful. He is often credited with singlehandedly ruining the X-Men franchise with his involvement in some of the later projects. Little do fans know that he was an executive producer on the latest film in the X-Men series (now Marvel), Deadpool & Wolverine.
Simon Kinberg’s Work In One Franchise Should Be A Nightmare For Star Wars Fan After New Update Simon Kinberg | Credits: Maximilian Bühn,...
Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars original trilogy | Credits: Lucasfilm
Kinberg’s recent portfolio hasn’t been very colorful. He is often credited with singlehandedly ruining the X-Men franchise with his involvement in some of the later projects. Little do fans know that he was an executive producer on the latest film in the X-Men series (now Marvel), Deadpool & Wolverine.
Simon Kinberg’s Work In One Franchise Should Be A Nightmare For Star Wars Fan After New Update Simon Kinberg | Credits: Maximilian Bühn,...
- 11/8/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
May the Force be with Simon Kinberg, who’s recently signed a deal with Lucasfilm to write and produce a new Star Wars trilogy. Kinberg’s writing credits include the screenplay for Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes, 2015’s Fantastic Four, and multiple films in Fox’s X-Men franchise, including X-Men 3: The Last Stand, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, and Dark Phoenix. He’ll produce the new Star Wars trilogy for Lucasfilm alongside the studio’s chief, Kathleen Kennedy.
According to Deadline, Simon Kinberg’s Star Wars trilogy involves episodes 10-12 of The Skywalker Saga. However, insiders say Kinberg aims to launch a new saga that goes hand in hand with developing Star Wars projects from James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. Lucasfilm remains tight-lipped on the matter, which doesn’t surprise me after I saw their security measures when I visited Industrial Light & Magic last month.
According to Deadline, Simon Kinberg’s Star Wars trilogy involves episodes 10-12 of The Skywalker Saga. However, insiders say Kinberg aims to launch a new saga that goes hand in hand with developing Star Wars projects from James Mangold, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Taika Waititi, and Donald Glover. Lucasfilm remains tight-lipped on the matter, which doesn’t surprise me after I saw their security measures when I visited Industrial Light & Magic last month.
- 11/7/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
It was an exceptionally quiet weekend at the box office. The only major new release was Robert Zemeckis' experimental drama "Here," which had a muted $5 million opening. So, holdovers like "Venom: The Last Dance," "The Wild Robot," and "Conclave" were responsible for holding down the fort, resulting in a weekend where the domestic box office totaled less than $75 million. That's not great. Clearly, there was room for more. Specifically, Warner Bros. may well have missed an opportunity here with Clint Eastwood's "Juror #2."
Readers would be forgiven for not knowing that Eastwood, a legend both as an actor and director, has a new movie in theaters, seeing as "Juror #2" was released in roughly 50 theaters in the U.S. this past weekend, with no expansion planned. WB is, essentially, only releasing the movie in theaters at all so that it can qualify for the Oscars later this year. At this time,...
Readers would be forgiven for not knowing that Eastwood, a legend both as an actor and director, has a new movie in theaters, seeing as "Juror #2" was released in roughly 50 theaters in the U.S. this past weekend, with no expansion planned. WB is, essentially, only releasing the movie in theaters at all so that it can qualify for the Oscars later this year. At this time,...
- 11/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Veteran actor Mykelti Williamson has signed with More Medavoy Management for representation.
Known for his iconic role as Bubba in the Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, Williamson will next be seen in the Amazon feature Unstoppable, alongside Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. He most recently wrapped director Jon Avnet’s feature The Last Rodeo in the lead role of Charlie Williams – a former bull rider and bullfighter who steps back in the ring one more time. He’ll also appear in the Apple TV+ series Bonneville, opposite David Oyelowo.
His recent film credits include Mark Amin-directed Emperor, Butter with Mira Sorvino and The 24th, based on the historic Houston Riot of 1917, directed by Oscar winner Kevin Willimott.
Williamson also appeared in Blumhouse’s Don’t Let Go, directed by Jacob Estes and opposite David Oyelowo, Alfred Molina, and Brian Tyree Henry, as well as Saint Judy with Michelle Monaghan,...
Known for his iconic role as Bubba in the Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, Williamson will next be seen in the Amazon feature Unstoppable, alongside Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez, produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. He most recently wrapped director Jon Avnet’s feature The Last Rodeo in the lead role of Charlie Williams – a former bull rider and bullfighter who steps back in the ring one more time. He’ll also appear in the Apple TV+ series Bonneville, opposite David Oyelowo.
His recent film credits include Mark Amin-directed Emperor, Butter with Mira Sorvino and The 24th, based on the historic Houston Riot of 1917, directed by Oscar winner Kevin Willimott.
Williamson also appeared in Blumhouse’s Don’t Let Go, directed by Jacob Estes and opposite David Oyelowo, Alfred Molina, and Brian Tyree Henry, as well as Saint Judy with Michelle Monaghan,...
- 10/28/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
"Moana 2" is heading our way faster than you belt out "And No One Knoooows, How Far It Gooooes!" and we have some details on what you can expect about the highly-anticipated animated sequel from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Ahead of the film's release, /Film was invited to the animation studios in Burbank, California for an early look at the upcoming film, including character designs, discussions with the writers and directors, an informative look at the extensive research process that goes into authenticating the story, and so much more. Suppose you caught the trailer for "Moana 2" and are eagerly awaiting even more news about the continuation of one of Disney's best animated films in their historic canon. In that case, we have everything you need to know about "Moana 2" right here.
In addition to all of the first-look details shown to the journalists invited to the special event,...
In addition to all of the first-look details shown to the journalists invited to the special event,...
- 10/28/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Clint Eastwood is an undeniable icon of film. From his on-screen roles in Westerns like "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" to his efforts behind the camera in massive hits like "American Sniper," the man has been a huge part of American cinema for decades. But it seems his time as a filmmaker is coming to a close, as Warner Bros.' upcoming "Juror #2" is being billed as his final film. That's one great hook for an awards season campaign. That being the case, the film's release next weekend could be looked at as a meaningful start to this year's Oscar race at the box office. It comes with many questions and complications.
The problem with Eastwood's latest is that Warner Bros. is reportedly only releasing the movie in roughly 50 theaters across the U.S. That would be fine to start but it seems like there are currently no plans for expansion.
The problem with Eastwood's latest is that Warner Bros. is reportedly only releasing the movie in roughly 50 theaters across the U.S. That would be fine to start but it seems like there are currently no plans for expansion.
- 10/24/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Jon Stewart might have returned to The Daily Show in 2024. However, Kal Penn has shown interest in taking over hosting duties if he leaves the show. Penn, who previously served as a guest host on the show, has had quite a career, both in media and in politics.
Penn Talked About His Two-Week Run On The Show
During the Global Citizens Festival back in September, Penn revealed he had hoped he could one day host The Daily Show. Back in 2023, Penn served as a guest host for The Daily Show for eight episodes.
Prior to this, Jon Stewart presented the series from 1999 to 2015, having taking on the role from Craig Kilborn. After Stewart initially left the show, Trevor Noah took over hosting duties until 2022. Without a permanent host, the show featured various guest hosts, with Stewart hosting Monday night shows in 2024.
Kal Penn – YouTube
In a conversation with People, Penn shared that,...
Penn Talked About His Two-Week Run On The Show
During the Global Citizens Festival back in September, Penn revealed he had hoped he could one day host The Daily Show. Back in 2023, Penn served as a guest host for The Daily Show for eight episodes.
Prior to this, Jon Stewart presented the series from 1999 to 2015, having taking on the role from Craig Kilborn. After Stewart initially left the show, Trevor Noah took over hosting duties until 2022. Without a permanent host, the show featured various guest hosts, with Stewart hosting Monday night shows in 2024.
Kal Penn – YouTube
In a conversation with People, Penn shared that,...
- 10/5/2024
- by John Witiw
- TV Shows Ace
Festhalten: Clint Eastwood ist 94 Jahre alt und hat mit „Juror #2“ als ältester Filmemacher einen Studiofilm gemacht. Warner Bros. hat endlich den ersten Trailer veröffentlicht. Deutscher Kinostart ist am 2. Januar 2025.
Clint Eastwood ist eine lebende Legende. Wer dachte, der Oscargewinner würde nach „Cry Macho“ vor drei Jahren die Regiekarriere an den Nagel hängen, der sieht sich getäuscht. Mit „Juror #2“ meldet er sich, nunmehr 94 zarte Jahre jung, noch einmal zurück, diesmal allerdings ausschließlich als Regisseur, mit einem packenden Justizthriller, dessen Hauptrolle von Nicholas Hoult übernommen wurde. In den USA startet Warner Bros. den Film nach seiner Premiere auf dem AFI Fest noch im November, in Deutschland ist der 2. Januar 2025 der Starttermin. Jetzt gibt es den ersten Trailer.
Zur Handlung: „Juror #2“ folgt dem Familienvater Justin Kemp (Hoult), der als Geschworener in einem aufsehenerregenden Mordprozess mit einem ernsten moralischen Dilemma zu kämpfen hat … einem Dilemma, das er nutzen könnte, um das...
Clint Eastwood ist eine lebende Legende. Wer dachte, der Oscargewinner würde nach „Cry Macho“ vor drei Jahren die Regiekarriere an den Nagel hängen, der sieht sich getäuscht. Mit „Juror #2“ meldet er sich, nunmehr 94 zarte Jahre jung, noch einmal zurück, diesmal allerdings ausschließlich als Regisseur, mit einem packenden Justizthriller, dessen Hauptrolle von Nicholas Hoult übernommen wurde. In den USA startet Warner Bros. den Film nach seiner Premiere auf dem AFI Fest noch im November, in Deutschland ist der 2. Januar 2025 der Starttermin. Jetzt gibt es den ersten Trailer.
Zur Handlung: „Juror #2“ folgt dem Familienvater Justin Kemp (Hoult), der als Geschworener in einem aufsehenerregenden Mordprozess mit einem ernsten moralischen Dilemma zu kämpfen hat … einem Dilemma, das er nutzen könnte, um das...
- 10/2/2024
- by Thomas Schultze
- Spot - Media & Film
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the official trailer and poster for Juror #2, the new movie from filmmaker Clint Eastwood.
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
The cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Oscar nominee Toni Collette, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Chris Messina, and Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent).
Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough (Unfrosted), Leslie Bibb, Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Aquino (Bosch), and Adrienne C. Moore (Orange Is the New Black) also star.
Academy Award winner Eastwood directs from a screenplay by Jonathan Abrams (“Escape Plan”). The film is produced by Eastwood, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman and Matt Skiena, and executive produced by David M. Bernstein, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell.
Eastwood’s creative...
Juror #2 follows family man Justin Kemp (Nicholas Hoult), who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma… one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict—or free—the accused killer.
The cast includes Nicholas Hoult, Oscar nominee Toni Collette, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (Whiplash), Chris Messina, and Gabriel Basso (The Night Agent).
Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough (Unfrosted), Leslie Bibb, Kiefer Sutherland, Amy Aquino (Bosch), and Adrienne C. Moore (Orange Is the New Black) also star.
Academy Award winner Eastwood directs from a screenplay by Jonathan Abrams (“Escape Plan”). The film is produced by Eastwood, Tim Moore, Jessica Meier, Adam Goodman and Matt Skiena, and executive produced by David M. Bernstein, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell.
Eastwood’s creative...
- 10/1/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Clint Eastwood is back in the director’s seat, as Warner Bros. released the first trailer for his drama “Juror #2.”
The film stars Nicholas Hoult as a a “family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer.” The trailer shows Hoult’s character driving late at night and potentially hitting a deer that was in the road. However, a year later he’s called for jury duty about a murder case that he realizes may have a connection to his “deer” run-in.
The cast also includes Toni Collette, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso (“The Night Agent”), Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough (“Unfrosted”), Leslie Bibb, and Kiefer Sutherland; the film also features Amy Aquino (“Bosch”) and...
The film stars Nicholas Hoult as a a “family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma…one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict — or free — the accused killer.” The trailer shows Hoult’s character driving late at night and potentially hitting a deer that was in the road. However, a year later he’s called for jury duty about a murder case that he realizes may have a connection to his “deer” run-in.
The cast also includes Toni Collette, Oscar winner J.K. Simmons (“Whiplash”), Chris Messina, Gabriel Basso (“The Night Agent”), Zoey Deutch, Cedric Yarbrough (“Unfrosted”), Leslie Bibb, and Kiefer Sutherland; the film also features Amy Aquino (“Bosch”) and...
- 10/1/2024
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
“Revival,” Syfy’s upcoming adaptation of Tim Seeley and Mike Norton’s Image Comics series of the same name, has set its main cast. Led by Melanie Scrofano, Romy Weltman, David James Elliott and Andy McQueen, the series has entered production in New Brunswick, Canada.
The official logline for “Revival” reads, “On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the ‘revived’ appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.”
Scrofano plays Dana, who is “constantly having to prove her worth to a stubborn sheriff, who just so happens to be her father.
The official logline for “Revival” reads, “On one miraculous day in rural Wisconsin, the recently deceased suddenly rise from their graves. But this is no zombie story, as the ‘revived’ appear and act just like they once were. When local officer and single mother Dana Cypress is unexpectedly thrown into the center of a brutal murder mystery of her own, she’s left to make sense of the chaos amidst a town gripped by fear and confusion where everyone, alive or undead, is a suspect.”
Scrofano plays Dana, who is “constantly having to prove her worth to a stubborn sheriff, who just so happens to be her father.
- 9/18/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Before "Salem's Lot" returned to the zeitgeist with a highly-anticipated reboot movie, the Stephen King classic was a miniseries that shook the world. Directed by "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" mastermind Tobe Hooper, the two-part 1979 series was event TV at its spookiest.
The original "Salem's Lot" limited series has never been among the best King adaptations out there, but it holds a unique place in pop culture history thanks to its status as one of the earliest on-screen takes on a King book — plus some truly frightening moments. Several members of the show's sprawling ensemble cast, including David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, and vamp actor Reggie Nalder, have passed away in the decades since "Salem's Lot" first beamed its way into our collective consciousness. Of the actors who are still with us, several have gone on to award-winning careers in film and television, while others retired or found fulfillment in other careers.
The original "Salem's Lot" limited series has never been among the best King adaptations out there, but it holds a unique place in pop culture history thanks to its status as one of the earliest on-screen takes on a King book — plus some truly frightening moments. Several members of the show's sprawling ensemble cast, including David Soul, James Mason, Lance Kerwin, and vamp actor Reggie Nalder, have passed away in the decades since "Salem's Lot" first beamed its way into our collective consciousness. Of the actors who are still with us, several have gone on to award-winning careers in film and television, while others retired or found fulfillment in other careers.
- 9/7/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Ethan Cutkosky (Shameless) and Nikki Roumel (Ginny & Georgia) are among cast joining coming-out feature film, Our Family Pride, from filmmakers Glen Evelyn and Dominic Giannetti.
Based on Evelyn’s real-life events, Our Family Pride tells the personal journey of a family that comes together through conflict and difficult times, amid finding out their father, Jaimie (Evelyn), is gay later in life.
Cutkosky will play Tim, a high-school bad boy who flirts with Jaimie’s daughter, and Roumel emerges as her popular best friend, Bri.
As we previously announced Garrett Clayton, Chad Ridgely, William Mark McCullough, Rachel Alig, and Evelyn star in the pic currently shooting in Florida.
YouTuber Lev Cameron (Blue Ridge), Jake Holley (Riley), Sofia Lauren Giannetti (God Will Listen), Gianna Angela (Pickleball Pandemonium), and Michael Nardelli (Revenge) have also newly joined the cast.
Evelyn and Giannetti will be co-directing and producing the project under their GunnerMAX Productions and Giannetti Films respectively,...
Based on Evelyn’s real-life events, Our Family Pride tells the personal journey of a family that comes together through conflict and difficult times, amid finding out their father, Jaimie (Evelyn), is gay later in life.
Cutkosky will play Tim, a high-school bad boy who flirts with Jaimie’s daughter, and Roumel emerges as her popular best friend, Bri.
As we previously announced Garrett Clayton, Chad Ridgely, William Mark McCullough, Rachel Alig, and Evelyn star in the pic currently shooting in Florida.
YouTuber Lev Cameron (Blue Ridge), Jake Holley (Riley), Sofia Lauren Giannetti (God Will Listen), Gianna Angela (Pickleball Pandemonium), and Michael Nardelli (Revenge) have also newly joined the cast.
Evelyn and Giannetti will be co-directing and producing the project under their GunnerMAX Productions and Giannetti Films respectively,...
- 8/23/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Plot: Mike is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne, shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in Europe that thrusts them back together into a world of spies and high-speed car chases, with sparks flying along the way.
Review: Spy franchises work when the main characters are augmented like Jason Bourne or elite veterans like James Bond and Ethan Hunt. When starting a new franchise, it is tricky to balance it and make it believable that an average nobody can quickly become a hero. The Union represents Mark Wahlberg’s second attempt in three years to play a seemingly average guy who has hidden skills that make him a vital resource to save the world. In 2021’s Infinite,...
Review: Spy franchises work when the main characters are augmented like Jason Bourne or elite veterans like James Bond and Ethan Hunt. When starting a new franchise, it is tricky to balance it and make it believable that an average nobody can quickly become a hero. The Union represents Mark Wahlberg’s second attempt in three years to play a seemingly average guy who has hidden skills that make him a vital resource to save the world. In 2021’s Infinite,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Plex offers hundreds of free, ad-supported television content streams through its app for smart TVs, phones, tablets and other devices. (Courtesy image)
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Global streaming media company Plex, the largest independent streaming media platform, announced today that it launched 92 more free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) channels worldwide in July. The new channels were launched in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, France, and Germany.
In the first seven months of 2024, Plex has launched more than 300 channels, focused on its goal to be the first place people go to find any show or movie, as well as to watch it, rate it, and talk about it with friends and family.
An emerging leader in Fast and AVOD, the company recently announced it has the most extensive Fast channel lineup worldwide,...
(The following is a press release; its contents were not editorially vetted by The Desk.)
Global streaming media company Plex, the largest independent streaming media platform, announced today that it launched 92 more free ad-supported streaming television (Fast) channels worldwide in July. The new channels were launched in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Spain, Brazil, France, and Germany.
In the first seven months of 2024, Plex has launched more than 300 channels, focused on its goal to be the first place people go to find any show or movie, as well as to watch it, rate it, and talk about it with friends and family.
An emerging leader in Fast and AVOD, the company recently announced it has the most extensive Fast channel lineup worldwide,...
- 8/9/2024
- by Plex (press release)
- The Desk
Exclusive: Jeff Daniels (A Man in Full), Jared Harris (Chernobyl) and J.K. Simmons (Being the Ricardos) have signed on to star in Reykjavik, a historical drama from Sk Global (Anyone But You) that chronicles one of the most significant diplomatic achievements of modern times: The Reykjavik Summit.
Reykjavik takes place at the most dangerous point of the Cold War, watching as political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war in the world.
Daniels plays U.S. President Reagan, with Harris as Soviet leader Gorbachev, and Simmons as United States Secretary of State George Shultz.
Michael Russell Gunn will direct from his own script, in his feature debut, following his work with Sk Global as showrunner of its acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue for Netflix. He also produces alongside John Logan Pierson. Production will commence on location in Reykjavik, Iceland in early October, with extensive filming at Höfði House, the actual site of the 1986 summit.
Sources tell Deadline that Gunn’s project is one that he’s spent years working on and researching. His work began when he drove out to Stanford to interview Secretary of State Shultz before his passing, receiving now-declassified transcripts from the summit. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the recent revelation that the U.S. will again deploy long-range missiles in Germany, the hope is to reflect on how we, as citizens and as nations, can come together to work past our differences, in pursuit of a better, safer world.
Daniels is coming off of A Man in Full, Netflix’s limited series from David E. Kelley, which adapts the 1998 novel from Tom Wolfe. Recently, he was also seen starring opposite Maura Tierney in the crime drama American Rust, which ran for two seasons.
Most recently boarding Kathryn Bigelow’s new film for Netflix, as we were first to report, Harris also stars in Apple TV+ and Skydance’s sci-fi series Foundation, based on the works of Isaac Asimov, which previewed its forthcoming third season at Comic-Con. Previously garnering Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Chernobyl, he’s also recently wrapped on the indies Brave the Dark and Reawakening.
Following roles in films like National Champions and Being the Ricardos, Simmons’ upcoming slate includes the Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2, Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, Amazon’s sequel to The Accountant and holiday event film Red One, and the addiction film The Prince written by David Mamet.
Prior to Thai Cave Rescue, Gunn wrote and produced for the critically acclaimed Showtime series Billions, as well as the political thriller Designated Survivor for ABC and Netflix, having begun his career on Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom. On the film side, he sold his script The Virginian about a young George Washington to Warner Bros, and is currently adapting a novel for Charlize Theron at Universal.
Indie studio Sk Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Most recently, the company unveiled the acclaimed rom-com Anyone But You, a star-making project for Glen Powell, who led the cast opposite Sydney Sweeney. The Sony pic emerged as a sleeper hit upon its December 2023 release, proving that rom-coms can continue to work theatrically as it grossed over $220 million worldwide. Also recently unveiling the acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue, as well as inspirational docs like Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, which just debuted on Netflix, the company is also responsible for such acclaimed titles as Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, among many others.
Daniels is repped by CAA, Martino Management, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Harris by CAA, Gateway Management, Independent Talent Group in the UK, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Simmons by Gersh; and Gunn by WME and Artists First.
Reykjavik takes place at the most dangerous point of the Cold War, watching as political enemies Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Iceland over one long, tense weekend to decide if there will be peace or war in the world.
Daniels plays U.S. President Reagan, with Harris as Soviet leader Gorbachev, and Simmons as United States Secretary of State George Shultz.
Michael Russell Gunn will direct from his own script, in his feature debut, following his work with Sk Global as showrunner of its acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue for Netflix. He also produces alongside John Logan Pierson. Production will commence on location in Reykjavik, Iceland in early October, with extensive filming at Höfði House, the actual site of the 1986 summit.
Sources tell Deadline that Gunn’s project is one that he’s spent years working on and researching. His work began when he drove out to Stanford to interview Secretary of State Shultz before his passing, receiving now-declassified transcripts from the summit. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the recent revelation that the U.S. will again deploy long-range missiles in Germany, the hope is to reflect on how we, as citizens and as nations, can come together to work past our differences, in pursuit of a better, safer world.
Daniels is coming off of A Man in Full, Netflix’s limited series from David E. Kelley, which adapts the 1998 novel from Tom Wolfe. Recently, he was also seen starring opposite Maura Tierney in the crime drama American Rust, which ran for two seasons.
Most recently boarding Kathryn Bigelow’s new film for Netflix, as we were first to report, Harris also stars in Apple TV+ and Skydance’s sci-fi series Foundation, based on the works of Isaac Asimov, which previewed its forthcoming third season at Comic-Con. Previously garnering Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for Chernobyl, he’s also recently wrapped on the indies Brave the Dark and Reawakening.
Following roles in films like National Champions and Being the Ricardos, Simmons’ upcoming slate includes the Clint Eastwood pic Juror #2, Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night, Amazon’s sequel to The Accountant and holiday event film Red One, and the addiction film The Prince written by David Mamet.
Prior to Thai Cave Rescue, Gunn wrote and produced for the critically acclaimed Showtime series Billions, as well as the political thriller Designated Survivor for ABC and Netflix, having begun his career on Aaron Sorkin’s The Newsroom. On the film side, he sold his script The Virginian about a young George Washington to Warner Bros, and is currently adapting a novel for Charlize Theron at Universal.
Indie studio Sk Global has produced and financed over 100 features, dating back to its origins as Sidney Kimmel Entertainment. Most recently, the company unveiled the acclaimed rom-com Anyone But You, a star-making project for Glen Powell, who led the cast opposite Sydney Sweeney. The Sony pic emerged as a sleeper hit upon its December 2023 release, proving that rom-coms can continue to work theatrically as it grossed over $220 million worldwide. Also recently unveiling the acclaimed limited series Thai Cave Rescue, as well as inspirational docs like Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa, which just debuted on Netflix, the company is also responsible for such acclaimed titles as Crazy Rich Asians, Hell or High Water and The Place Beyond the Pines, among many others.
Daniels is repped by CAA, Martino Management, and Yorn, Levine, Barnes; Harris by CAA, Gateway Management, Independent Talent Group in the UK, and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern; Simmons by Gersh; and Gunn by WME and Artists First.
- 8/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows) is set to exec produce and star opposite Kate Siegel in Damned If You Do, the dark comedy from first-time feature filmmakers Jake Rubin and Evan Metzold, on which we were first to report.
Among the other newcomers to the cast are Ginger Gonzaga (She-Hulk), Paulo Costanzo (Royal Pains), Beth Dover (Orange Is the New Black) and Ed Weeks (The Mindy Project).
Damned If You Do follows a group of teenage friends who have sold their souls to the devil. Subsequently, life takes them down different paths, as a rock star, a tech mogul, and a high-profile activist. Years later, they must rely on an old classmate to try and escape Hell’s grasp before the contract’s deadline of their 25th high school reunion.
Objectively Good Media’s Matthew R. Cooper and Uwakokunre (Kokie) Imasogie are producing alongside Lior Haas,...
Among the other newcomers to the cast are Ginger Gonzaga (She-Hulk), Paulo Costanzo (Royal Pains), Beth Dover (Orange Is the New Black) and Ed Weeks (The Mindy Project).
Damned If You Do follows a group of teenage friends who have sold their souls to the devil. Subsequently, life takes them down different paths, as a rock star, a tech mogul, and a high-profile activist. Years later, they must rely on an old classmate to try and escape Hell’s grasp before the contract’s deadline of their 25th high school reunion.
Objectively Good Media’s Matthew R. Cooper and Uwakokunre (Kokie) Imasogie are producing alongside Lior Haas,...
- 8/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
John Carroll Lynch is officially set to join Prime Video’s untitled Renée Ballard series, the second spin-off of Amazon MGM’s Prime Video series “Bosch.” The 10-episode project will follow Detective Renée Ballard as she takes charge of the LAPD’s new cold case division.
The show’s official description reads, “When Ballard uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.”
Lynch will play Thomas Laffont, according to a statement from Amazon, “a retired former police partner who comes back to help Ballard run the Cold Case Department. A kind, seasoned detective, and crack interrogator — he’s a rock for Ballard.”
The actor was recently featured in Pamela Adlon’s movie “Babes” and Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” He also directed Harry Dean Stanton’s final film,...
The show’s official description reads, “When Ballard uncovers a larger conspiracy during her investigations, she’ll lean on the assistance of her retired ally, Harry Bosch, to navigate the dangers that threaten both her unit and her life.”
Lynch will play Thomas Laffont, according to a statement from Amazon, “a retired former police partner who comes back to help Ballard run the Cold Case Department. A kind, seasoned detective, and crack interrogator — he’s a rock for Ballard.”
The actor was recently featured in Pamela Adlon’s movie “Babes” and Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” He also directed Harry Dean Stanton’s final film,...
- 7/30/2024
- by Lauren Cahoone
- The Wrap
In the parlance of the times, The Bear absolutely ate in the week of its third season premiere.
The FX-produced Hulu show had its biggest streaming week to date for the June 24-30 period. The Emmy-winning series, whose third season premiered June 27, racked up 1.23 billion minutes of viewing for the week — beating its previous high of 1.01 billion minutes shortly after its season two premiere last year.
The Bear was one of seven shows to score more than a billion minutes of viewing for the week, a rarity in the four-year history of Nielsen’s streaming rankings. Former Showtime series Your Honor continued its strong run, leading all titles with 1.58 billion minutes of viewing on Netflix and Paramount+. Another Showtime title, Dexter, saw its viewing rise by 84 percent from the previous week to 1.48 billion minutes.
The Boys (1.18 billion minutes), Bridgerton (1.14 million), Bluey (1.1 billion) and House of the Dragon (1.05 billion) also...
The FX-produced Hulu show had its biggest streaming week to date for the June 24-30 period. The Emmy-winning series, whose third season premiered June 27, racked up 1.23 billion minutes of viewing for the week — beating its previous high of 1.01 billion minutes shortly after its season two premiere last year.
The Bear was one of seven shows to score more than a billion minutes of viewing for the week, a rarity in the four-year history of Nielsen’s streaming rankings. Former Showtime series Your Honor continued its strong run, leading all titles with 1.58 billion minutes of viewing on Netflix and Paramount+. Another Showtime title, Dexter, saw its viewing rise by 84 percent from the previous week to 1.48 billion minutes.
The Boys (1.18 billion minutes), Bridgerton (1.14 million), Bluey (1.1 billion) and House of the Dragon (1.05 billion) also...
- 7/25/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before David Simon debuted his groundbreaking socio-political tapestry “The Wire” to audiences and helped garner the prestige HBO now only reserves for “Game of Thrones” and superhero spinoffs, he wrote the book on the world of crime and law enforcement in Baltimore. Published in 1991, his non-fiction book “Homicide: A Year of Killing Streets” pools two years of research from Simon’s time spent observing the Baltimore Police Department, which itself followed four years spent on the police beat for The Baltimore Sun newspaper.
Wishing to adapt the book into a feature film, Simon got a copy to filmmaker and Baltimore native Barry Levinson, who felt the material was better suited to a TV series. Levinson shared with Paul Attansio, a former Washington Post film critic whose would go on to write the Oscar-nominated “Quiz Show,” as well as “Donnie Brasco,” and together the team brought the project to NBC, where...
Wishing to adapt the book into a feature film, Simon got a copy to filmmaker and Baltimore native Barry Levinson, who felt the material was better suited to a TV series. Levinson shared with Paul Attansio, a former Washington Post film critic whose would go on to write the Oscar-nominated “Quiz Show,” as well as “Donnie Brasco,” and together the team brought the project to NBC, where...
- 7/22/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Exclusive: The producers of a buzzy Edinburgh Festival play about J.K. Rowling’s trans views are preparing for protests ahead of the show opening next month.
Penned by Joshua Kaplan, a Hollywood writer whose credits include HBO’s Tokyo Vice, Terf imagines a confrontation between Rowling and the stars of Harry Potter over her views on transgender rights.
The production is topical given Rowling’s near-daily pronouncements and hardened rhetoric on how trans rights have come into conflict with women’s rights. Her posts on X (once Twitter) have put her further at odds with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in recent months, and Kaplan sees Terf as a “family conversation” between loved ones with differing views.
In the real world, there have been public exchanges between Rowling and the Harry Potter stars as recently as this year. In April, Rowling accused Radcliffe and Watson of being “cosied...
Penned by Joshua Kaplan, a Hollywood writer whose credits include HBO’s Tokyo Vice, Terf imagines a confrontation between Rowling and the stars of Harry Potter over her views on transgender rights.
The production is topical given Rowling’s near-daily pronouncements and hardened rhetoric on how trans rights have come into conflict with women’s rights. Her posts on X (once Twitter) have put her further at odds with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint in recent months, and Kaplan sees Terf as a “family conversation” between loved ones with differing views.
In the real world, there have been public exchanges between Rowling and the Harry Potter stars as recently as this year. In April, Rowling accused Radcliffe and Watson of being “cosied...
- 7/19/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Let’s be honest. As a Democrat, last night was not great. There is no sugarcoating it. From the first few minutes into the debate, my incoming texts and social media feeds last night were rough. This morning’s are not any better. If there is one thing Democrats are good at, it is panicking. To be fair — and I am a Joe Biden supporter with every bone in my body — it is hard to argue it was a good night for him. Well before the debate even wrapped, Democrats were handwringing and suggesting possible replacement candidates. The messages are coming in from all over — family, friends, top political strategists — indicating a five alarm freakout.
I could only think of the similar incoming from another night: Oct. 3, 2012. This was the night of President Obama’s first debate with his opponent, then-Gov. Mitt Romney. Similar to today, conventional wisdom was that Obama certainly lost the debate,...
I could only think of the similar incoming from another night: Oct. 3, 2012. This was the night of President Obama’s first debate with his opponent, then-Gov. Mitt Romney. Similar to today, conventional wisdom was that Obama certainly lost the debate,...
- 6/28/2024
- by Eric Schultz
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We spy with our little eyes something that has our curiosity and our attention — the first trailer for Netflix's new spy rom-com The Union. Hailing from Giri/Haji writer-director duo Joe Barton and Julian Farino, alongside Designated Survivor creator David Guggenheim, this one sees Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry star as Mike and Roxanne, one-time high school sweethearts brought back together when Roxanne — now a super spy — reunites with Mike, spikes him, and recruits him for a high-stakes mission. As you do! Check out the trailer below;
From its meet-cute opening to its high-octane, car-chasing, rooftop-skipping big finish, The Union's trailer tees up a tantalising genre hybrid driven by Wahlberg and Berry's palpable on-screen chemistry. There's a flirtatious frisson to the duo's dive bar banter — "You can handle your liquor now?" chides Wahlberg's Mike; "I could always handle my liquor" Berry's Roxanne claps back — that looks to carry...
From its meet-cute opening to its high-octane, car-chasing, rooftop-skipping big finish, The Union's trailer tees up a tantalising genre hybrid driven by Wahlberg and Berry's palpable on-screen chemistry. There's a flirtatious frisson to the duo's dive bar banter — "You can handle your liquor now?" chides Wahlberg's Mike; "I could always handle my liquor" Berry's Roxanne claps back — that looks to carry...
- 6/27/2024
- by Jordan King
- Empire - Movies
Exclusive: Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner’s Working Title has teamed with Universal International Studios to win the D.C. drama spec series package K Street, in a 5-way bidding war.
Script was written by Pat Cunnane, President Obama’s former longtime aide at the White House. The drama is an ongoing workplace drama set in the world of political lobbyists in DC. The script is witty and charming, and a comp might be The Bear, trading food for politics. The winning bidders will put this together very quickly.
The premise: Ben Carter can pinpoint what anyone will sell their soul for, something that serves him well when he mysteriously turns up at a lobbying firm on Washington’s K Street. The firm is known for its heady clients, strong-arm tactics, and the revolving door between their office lobby and the halls of the Capitol. As Carter falls for his boss,...
Script was written by Pat Cunnane, President Obama’s former longtime aide at the White House. The drama is an ongoing workplace drama set in the world of political lobbyists in DC. The script is witty and charming, and a comp might be The Bear, trading food for politics. The winning bidders will put this together very quickly.
The premise: Ben Carter can pinpoint what anyone will sell their soul for, something that serves him well when he mysteriously turns up at a lobbying firm on Washington’s K Street. The firm is known for its heady clients, strong-arm tactics, and the revolving door between their office lobby and the halls of the Capitol. As Carter falls for his boss,...
- 6/26/2024
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Back at the start of May, the Netflix streaming service unveiled their 2024 Summer Movie slate, and in the process they revealed that an action comedy called The Union, which stars Mark Wahlberg (The Family Plan) and Halle Berry (The Call), has a release date of August 16th. With that date just seven weeks away, a trailer for the film has arrived online, and you can check it out in the embed above.
Directed by prolific television director Julian Farino, who was also at the helm of the 2011 dramedy The Oranges, The Union has the following synopsis: Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in...
Directed by prolific television director Julian Farino, who was also at the helm of the 2011 dramedy The Oranges, The Union has the following synopsis: Mike (Mark Wahlberg) is happy living a simple life as a construction worker in his native New Jersey – until his long-lost high school sweetheart, Roxanne (Halle Berry), shows up with more on her mind than romance. Knowing he’s the right man for the job, she recruits Mike on a dangerous intelligence mission in...
- 6/26/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone have been cast as the parents of a young Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming eight part Prime Video series adaptation by Guy Ritchie. Fiennes, known for his role in The Handmaid’s Tale, will portray Silas, Sherlock’s father, while McElhone, recognised for her performances in Halo and Designated Survivor, will play […]
Joseph Fiennes & Natascha McElhone to Play Young Sherlock’s Parents in Prime Video Series...
Joseph Fiennes & Natascha McElhone to Play Young Sherlock’s Parents in Prime Video Series...
- 6/25/2024
- by Paul M
- MemorableTV
Meet the pair who raised Young Sherlock: Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Natascha McElhone (Halo, Designated Survivor) will play the titular character’s father and mother, Silas and Cordelia, in Guy Ritchie’s Prime Video series adaptation, our sister site Deadline reports.
Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (who is Fiennes’ real-life nephew), Young Sherlock centers around “the 19-year-old, disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that will change his life forever,...
Starring Hero Fiennes Tiffin (who is Fiennes’ real-life nephew), Young Sherlock centers around “the 19-year-old, disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius, when he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom. Diving into his first-ever case with a wild lack of discipline, Sherlock manages to unravel a globe-trotting conspiracy that will change his life forever,...
- 6/25/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Guy Ritchie‘s Young Sherlock series adds more players to the television project, focusing on the early days of Arthus Conan Doyle’s legendary detective, Sherlock Holmes, with Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone. The duo joins the series as Sherlock’s parents. Fiennes plays Sherlock’s father, Silas, while Elhone plays the protagonist’s mother, Cordelia. Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as the young Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock’s father is a scientist, explorer, and self-made businessman. His mother is an artist and the matriarch of the Holmes family unit. Ritchie’s Young Sherlock takes inspiration from Andy Lane’s novels. Prime Video’s eight-episode series follows a nineteen-year-old Sherlock, known as a disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius. When he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom, Sherlock feels compelled to solve the case. Young Sherlock joins the investigator when he’s at his most undisciplined.
Sherlock’s father is a scientist, explorer, and self-made businessman. His mother is an artist and the matriarch of the Holmes family unit. Ritchie’s Young Sherlock takes inspiration from Andy Lane’s novels. Prime Video’s eight-episode series follows a nineteen-year-old Sherlock, known as a disgraced, raw, unfiltered, and unformed genius. When he finds himself caught up in a murder mystery at Oxford University that threatens his freedom, Sherlock feels compelled to solve the case. Young Sherlock joins the investigator when he’s at his most undisciplined.
- 6/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone have joined the cast of Amazon Prime Video’s “Young Sherlock” as series regulars.
Fiennes — the uncle of Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who plays Sherlock Holmes — has been cast as Silas Holmes, Sherlock’s father, who is described as a “scientist, explorer and self-made businessman.”
McElhone will play Cordelia Holmes, described as “Sherlock’s devoted mother, artist and matriarch of the Holmes clan.”
Fiennes is best known for playing William Shakespeare in 1998’s “Shakespeare in Love” and Commander Fred Waterford in the first four seasons of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” His other prominent credits include starring in “The Mother” opposite Jennifer Lopez, the Cate Blanchett-led biopic “Elizabeth” and Jean-Jacques Annaud’s “Enemy at the Gates.” Most recently, he led the James Graham play “Dear England.” Fiennes is repped by the Artists Partnership and WME.
McElhone is best known for playing Karen Van Der Beek...
Fiennes — the uncle of Hero Fiennes Tiffin, who plays Sherlock Holmes — has been cast as Silas Holmes, Sherlock’s father, who is described as a “scientist, explorer and self-made businessman.”
McElhone will play Cordelia Holmes, described as “Sherlock’s devoted mother, artist and matriarch of the Holmes clan.”
Fiennes is best known for playing William Shakespeare in 1998’s “Shakespeare in Love” and Commander Fred Waterford in the first four seasons of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale.” His other prominent credits include starring in “The Mother” opposite Jennifer Lopez, the Cate Blanchett-led biopic “Elizabeth” and Jean-Jacques Annaud’s “Enemy at the Gates.” Most recently, he led the James Graham play “Dear England.” Fiennes is repped by the Artists Partnership and WME.
McElhone is best known for playing Karen Van Der Beek...
- 6/25/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Synchronicity Films is adapting Hanif Kureishi’s The Body as a series with the novelist and screenwriter on board as an exec producer and Emmy-nominated director Paul McGuigan attached. There are scripts from crime writer Robert Murphy and the producers will relocate the action from the UK to the U.S. for the series.
Scottish-based drama producer Synchronicity is working on the Kureishi project in the wake of making The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which has launched strongly in the UK, the U.S. and internationally
The book and series were inspired by the memories of Jewish Slovakian Holocaust survivor Lali Sokolov, and follow a love story between him and Gita. The couple met while they were prisoners in Auschwitz. The TV drama is based on Heather Morris’ novel, which has returned to the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists since the launch of the series.
Claire Mundell...
Scottish-based drama producer Synchronicity is working on the Kureishi project in the wake of making The Tattooist of Auschwitz, which has launched strongly in the UK, the U.S. and internationally
The book and series were inspired by the memories of Jewish Slovakian Holocaust survivor Lali Sokolov, and follow a love story between him and Gita. The couple met while they were prisoners in Auschwitz. The TV drama is based on Heather Morris’ novel, which has returned to the New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller lists since the launch of the series.
Claire Mundell...
- 6/23/2024
- by Stewart Clarke
- Deadline Film + TV
Jane Fonda is speaking out about the passing of Donald Sutherland, her co-star from the Alan J. Pakula crime drama Klute.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Fonda recalled how much she enjoyed working with Sutherland and the many adventures they ended up taking together.
“I am stunned to hear that Donald Sutherland has died,” she wrote. “He was my fascinating co-star in Klute and we loved working together. In this photo we are on the Klute set with director Alan Pakula. Donald was a brilliant actor and a complex man who shared quite a few adventures with me, such as the Fta Show, an anti-Vietnam war tour that performed for 60,000 active duty soldiers, sailors, and marines in Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, and Japan in 1971. I am heartbroken.”
In Klute, Sutherland played opposite Fonda as New York gumshoe John Klute, who is hired to find a chemical company executive who has disappeared.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Fonda recalled how much she enjoyed working with Sutherland and the many adventures they ended up taking together.
“I am stunned to hear that Donald Sutherland has died,” she wrote. “He was my fascinating co-star in Klute and we loved working together. In this photo we are on the Klute set with director Alan Pakula. Donald was a brilliant actor and a complex man who shared quite a few adventures with me, such as the Fta Show, an anti-Vietnam war tour that performed for 60,000 active duty soldiers, sailors, and marines in Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, and Japan in 1971. I am heartbroken.”
In Klute, Sutherland played opposite Fonda as New York gumshoe John Klute, who is hired to find a chemical company executive who has disappeared.
- 6/20/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Donald Sutherland, the beloved actor who starred in scores of films from The Dirty Dozen, Mash and Klute to Animal House and Ordinary People to Pride & Prejudice and The Hunger Games franchise and won an Emmy for Citizen X, died Thursday in Miami after a long illness. He was 88.
The 2017 Honorary Oscar recipient also is the father of Emmy-winning 24 and Designated Survivor actor Kiefer Sutherland and veteran CAA Media Finance exec Roeg Sutherland. CAA confirmed the news to Deadline.
Related: Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Career In Photos
In some of his most well-known roles, he perfected a laconic, wry and dead-serious delivery. Such was the case for characters including the cool-headed amateur murder investigator John Klute, opposite Jane Fonda’s terrified and erratic call girl Bree Daniels in Klute; as Hawkeye Pierce in the film Mash, where he played opposite Elliott Gould’s cut-up Trapper John; and in Nicolas Roeg...
The 2017 Honorary Oscar recipient also is the father of Emmy-winning 24 and Designated Survivor actor Kiefer Sutherland and veteran CAA Media Finance exec Roeg Sutherland. CAA confirmed the news to Deadline.
Related: Remembering Donald Sutherland: A Career In Photos
In some of his most well-known roles, he perfected a laconic, wry and dead-serious delivery. Such was the case for characters including the cool-headed amateur murder investigator John Klute, opposite Jane Fonda’s terrified and erratic call girl Bree Daniels in Klute; as Hawkeye Pierce in the film Mash, where he played opposite Elliott Gould’s cut-up Trapper John; and in Nicolas Roeg...
- 6/20/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Photo: Rebecca Dalton, Marcus Rosner Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Johnson Production Group
A new, original Hallmark movie titled Falling Like Snowflakes sees Rebecca Dalton and Marcus Rosner teaming up for a photo of a 12-sided snowflake.
The childhood friends will never forget their mission in this new movie, set to premiere as part of the Christmas in July programming event. Read on to find out more about the plot and cast of Falling Like Snowflakes and enjoy photos taken on the film set.
Falling Like Snowflakes on Hallmark Channel Photo: Marcus Rosner, Rebecca Dalton, Ava Weiss Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Johnson Production Group
According to the official synopsis, Teagan Ashley (Rebecca Dalton) is an artist and teacher who has spent her lifetime pursuing nature’s beauty through the lens of a camera. However, this Christmas she is determined to capture a photograph of the elusive 12-sided snowflake.
Photo: Rebecca Dalton,...
A new, original Hallmark movie titled Falling Like Snowflakes sees Rebecca Dalton and Marcus Rosner teaming up for a photo of a 12-sided snowflake.
The childhood friends will never forget their mission in this new movie, set to premiere as part of the Christmas in July programming event. Read on to find out more about the plot and cast of Falling Like Snowflakes and enjoy photos taken on the film set.
Falling Like Snowflakes on Hallmark Channel Photo: Marcus Rosner, Rebecca Dalton, Ava Weiss Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Courtesy Johnson Production Group
According to the official synopsis, Teagan Ashley (Rebecca Dalton) is an artist and teacher who has spent her lifetime pursuing nature’s beauty through the lens of a camera. However, this Christmas she is determined to capture a photograph of the elusive 12-sided snowflake.
Photo: Rebecca Dalton,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Anne King
- Celebrating The Soaps
John Early and Olga Merediz have joined the cast of A24’s “Eternity.”
The romantic comedy, in which people must decide who they want to spend eternity with, also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”), Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”).
David Freyne is directing the movie; Pat Cunnane (“Designated Survivor”) wrote the script, which appeared on the 2022 Black List.
A24 is financing and distributing the rom-com, as well as producing with Star Thrower Entertainment and its founders Trevor White and Tim White. The film is currently in production.
Early was last seen in the 2024 pandemic comedy “Stress Positions,” from director Theda Hammel. On Monday, the comedian announced a fall tour and album to accompany his 2023 HBO special “Now More Than Ever.” Early is also known for “Search Party,” “The Afterparty” and his special with Kate Berlant “Would It Kill You to Laugh?...
The romantic comedy, in which people must decide who they want to spend eternity with, also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”), Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”) and Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“The Holdovers”).
David Freyne is directing the movie; Pat Cunnane (“Designated Survivor”) wrote the script, which appeared on the 2022 Black List.
A24 is financing and distributing the rom-com, as well as producing with Star Thrower Entertainment and its founders Trevor White and Tim White. The film is currently in production.
Early was last seen in the 2024 pandemic comedy “Stress Positions,” from director Theda Hammel. On Monday, the comedian announced a fall tour and album to accompany his 2023 HBO special “Now More Than Ever.” Early is also known for “Search Party,” “The Afterparty” and his special with Kate Berlant “Would It Kill You to Laugh?...
- 6/14/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: James Van Der Beek (Pose) has signed on to star in Sidelined: The Qb and Me (fka The Qb Bad Boy and Me), the upcoming Tubi Original based on Wattpad’s breakout YA novel The Qb Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley, which has to date amassed over 31M reads.
Van Der Beek joins a cast led by Siena Agudong, which also includes Noah Beck and Drew Ray Tanner. Other new additions to the ensemble of the film, on which we were first to report, include Deborah Cox (Station Eleven) and Jake Foy (Allegiance).
Sidelined tells the story of Dallas (Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, who is determined to get into the best dance school in the country — her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving football star, Drayton (Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own.
Van Der Beek joins a cast led by Siena Agudong, which also includes Noah Beck and Drew Ray Tanner. Other new additions to the ensemble of the film, on which we were first to report, include Deborah Cox (Station Eleven) and Jake Foy (Allegiance).
Sidelined tells the story of Dallas (Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, who is determined to get into the best dance school in the country — her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving football star, Drayton (Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own.
- 6/6/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently crowned Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph has joined the cast of A24’s upcoming romantic comedy “Eternity,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Directed by David Freyne, the film also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”) and Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”). This project marks Randolph’s first feature film with A24.
The plot of “Eternity” remains under wraps, but it is described as a romantic comedy in which characters must decide who they want to spend eternity with. Patrick Cunnane, who wrote the screenplay and appeared on the 2022 Black List, is best known for penning the TV thriller “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland.
A24 is financing the film and partnering with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White (“King Richard”) under their production company Star Thrower Entertainment. Olsen and Teller will also serve as executive producers. “Eternity” is set to begin production this summer.
Randolph gained...
Directed by David Freyne, the film also stars Miles Teller (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Elizabeth Olsen (“WandaVision”) and Callum Turner (“Masters of the Air”). This project marks Randolph’s first feature film with A24.
The plot of “Eternity” remains under wraps, but it is described as a romantic comedy in which characters must decide who they want to spend eternity with. Patrick Cunnane, who wrote the screenplay and appeared on the 2022 Black List, is best known for penning the TV thriller “Designated Survivor,” starring Kiefer Sutherland.
A24 is financing the film and partnering with Oscar-nominated producers Trevor White and Tim White (“King Richard”) under their production company Star Thrower Entertainment. Olsen and Teller will also serve as executive producers. “Eternity” is set to begin production this summer.
Randolph gained...
- 5/28/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The Star Trek reboot may get another producer after hiring writer Seth Grahame-Smith and Andor director Toby Haynes for the project. Simon Kinberg, who produced the X-Men films, is reportedly in talks with Paramount Pictures to serve as a producer in the new iteration of the franchise. However, fans are not happy with Kinberg’s involvement in the project as his recent portfolio has been largely lackluster.
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
Chris Pine in a still from Star Trek Beyond | Paramount Pictures
Fans shared that Kinberg ruined the X-Men franchise with his involvement and would repeat the same with the new reboot. The sci-fi space series received some recent love with the streaming series, Star Trek Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds.
Fans Say Simon Kinberg’s Involvement Will Ruin Star Trek
A still from the original Star Trek series | Paramount Television
According to The Hollywood Reporter, X-Men producer Simon Kinberg met with Paramount...
- 5/22/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Exclusive: Resident Alien‘s Sara Tomko has signed with Prototype Talent Agency for theatrical representation.
Tomko was most recently seen as the female lead in Syfy’s Resident Alien opposite Alan Tudyk. The show wrapped its run on Syfy earlier this month with the conclusion of season 3. Previously, she recurred on Amazon’s Sneaky Pete opposite Giovanni Ribisi and ABC’s Once Upon a Time. On the feature side, Tomko has supporting roles in the independent film thriller Teacher’s Pet and sci-fi film Skycrash, both coming out later this year.
Tomko continues to be repped by Bohemia Group and Meyer & Downs.
Founded by Brian Wittenstein in 2022, Prototype clients include Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), WWE’s Cody Rhodes (Arrow), Piper Curda (May December), Anne Winters (The Orville), Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Anthony Keyvan (Xo Kitty), Harley Quinn Smith...
Tomko was most recently seen as the female lead in Syfy’s Resident Alien opposite Alan Tudyk. The show wrapped its run on Syfy earlier this month with the conclusion of season 3. Previously, she recurred on Amazon’s Sneaky Pete opposite Giovanni Ribisi and ABC’s Once Upon a Time. On the feature side, Tomko has supporting roles in the independent film thriller Teacher’s Pet and sci-fi film Skycrash, both coming out later this year.
Tomko continues to be repped by Bohemia Group and Meyer & Downs.
Founded by Brian Wittenstein in 2022, Prototype clients include Italia Ricci (Designated Survivor), WWE’s Cody Rhodes (Arrow), Piper Curda (May December), Anne Winters (The Orville), Rj Mitte (Breaking Bad), Keith L. Williams (Good Boys), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Olivia Liang (Kung Fu), Anthony Keyvan (Xo Kitty), Harley Quinn Smith...
- 5/21/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s official. Amazon has confirmed the casting of Maggie Q as star of the upcoming Renée Ballard Bosch spinoff series, which Deadline previously exclusively reported. We’re also getting a first look at Maggie Q and Titus Welliver in sneak peek photos of the Renée Ballard crossover episode in the Bosch: Legacy Season 3 finale. You can see above and below. Additionally, Jet Wilkinson has been tapped to direct the first two episodes of the Untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video. Wilkinson also will direct the Season 3 finale of Bosch: Legacy, a crossover which serves as the introduction of Maggie Q as Renée Ballard.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
The Untitled Renée Ballard series follows Detective Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), who is tasked with running the LAPD’s new cold case division—a poorly funded, all-volunteer unit with the largest case load in the city. Ballard approaches these frozen-in-time cases with empathy and determination.
- 5/9/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Maggie Q is officially set to star in the “Bosch” spinoff centered on cold case detective Renée Ballard.
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
Q will make her first appearance as the character in the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” the first look at which can be seen above and below.
Jet Wilkinson is set to direct the Season 3 finale of “Bosch: Legacy,” along with the first two episodes of the untitled Renee Ballard series for Prime Video.
Q is known for her starring roles as F.B.I Agent Hannah Wells on ABC and Netflix’s drama “Designated Survivor” and the title role of the CW action series “Nikita.” She was most recently seen in the Skydance and Apple TV+ action comedy “The Family Plan” with Mark Wahlberg. Her other film credits include “The Protégé,” “The Divergent Series,” “Live Free Or Die Hard” and “Mission Impossible III.”
She is repped by CAA, Anonymous Content and...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Eric Schultz knows his way around politics. The Washington, D.C. consultant served as deputy White House press secretary during the Obama Administration from 2014-2017. He’s also worked for Sen. Charles Schumer and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
But in the last few years, he’s been getting very familiar with Hollywood, consulting for shows like “Succession” and most recently Alex Garland’s A24 drama “Civil War.”
But now, he’s going in front of the camera. Schultz makes his acting debut with a cameo on Thursday’s season finale of Max’s “The Girls on the Bus.” He plays a press aide who Sadie McCarthy (Melissa Benoist) must convince to let her into a VIP cocktail party at the Democratic National Convention.
“They reached out of the blue and asked me, ‘Would you like to make a cameo?’” Schultz tells me. “It took me probably a nanosecond to say yes.
- 5/9/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: A little over a month after Season 3 of Resident Alien wrapped its run on Syfy, the future of the quirky sci-fi comedy-drama is up in the air. And there is some intrigue over where the series starring Alan Tudyk would continue should it get a fourth season.
I hear there are talks about Resident Alien moving from Syfy to NBCU cable sibling USA Network, which currently doesn’t have scripted originals besides Chucky, which it shares with Syfy. According to sources, a return to Syfy appears unlikely, so USA is Resident Alien‘s only feasible destination within NBCU, whose UCP division produces the adaptation of the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.
But a potential Season 4 pickup by USA would come with a major budget reduction, as much as $500,000 an episode, which will be challenging, I hear.
Budgets in basic cable always have been modest. They now...
I hear there are talks about Resident Alien moving from Syfy to NBCU cable sibling USA Network, which currently doesn’t have scripted originals besides Chucky, which it shares with Syfy. According to sources, a return to Syfy appears unlikely, so USA is Resident Alien‘s only feasible destination within NBCU, whose UCP division produces the adaptation of the comic book by Peter Hogan and Steve Parkhouse.
But a potential Season 4 pickup by USA would come with a major budget reduction, as much as $500,000 an episode, which will be challenging, I hear.
Budgets in basic cable always have been modest. They now...
- 5/7/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fourth in a series on broadcast network series renewals. Fox is looking forward to the 2024-25 season after a strike-disrupted 2023-24 lineup which featured only three live-action scripted series, returning dramas The Cleaning Lady and Alert and comedy Animal Control, with the network’s top drama series, 9-1-1: Lone Star Mia. Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
Related: CBS Renewal Status Report: ‘The Equalizer’, ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’, ‘Elsbeth’, ‘CSI: Vegas’ & ‘So Help Me Todd’
Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
The 12-episode fifth season of Lone Star will be used to launch Fox’s two new drama series, delayed to next season by the strikes, Rescue Hi-Surf and Doc. The network is so high on the former, it just ordered seven more episodes, bringing the lifeguard drama’s freshman season to 19 episodes.
Related: CBS Renewal Status Report: ‘The Equalizer’, ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’, ‘Elsbeth’, ‘CSI: Vegas’ & ‘So Help Me Todd’
Also delayed by the strikes was Season 2 of anthology drama Accused, which will air in 2024-25 alongside 9-1-1: Lone Star, new series Rescue Hi-Surf, Doc and Canadian...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Michael J. Fox says the celebrities who became famous during the 1980s were much “tougher” than the ones rising the ranks of stardom now thanks to social media. Fox become of the most popular stars of Hollywood during that decade thanks to the sitcom “Family Ties” and his role as Marty McFly in the “Back to the Future” movies.
“There’s an expression I referred to when they gave me an honorary Academy Award — somebody said to me the day before, they were talking about getting this award and being famous and they said ‘You’re ‘80s famous,’” Fox told People magazine. “I thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool.’ ‘80s famous. Right, we were different. We were tougher. We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have any of that crap. We were just famous. Left to our own resources. And it was an amazing time.”
When asked by People...
“There’s an expression I referred to when they gave me an honorary Academy Award — somebody said to me the day before, they were talking about getting this award and being famous and they said ‘You’re ‘80s famous,’” Fox told People magazine. “I thought, ‘Wow, that’s cool.’ ‘80s famous. Right, we were different. We were tougher. We didn’t have social media, we didn’t have any of that crap. We were just famous. Left to our own resources. And it was an amazing time.”
When asked by People...
- 4/12/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
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