Say I do to Til Death Do Us Part, an action-packed tale of wedded terror directed by Timothy Woodward Jr (Gangster Land, The Call).
This fight-filled thrill ride from the creator of Final Destination is out now in the UK on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Plaion Pictures.
Til Death Us Part stars Natalie Burn (Awaken, The Expendables 3), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Back Down) Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2) Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: The Next Level, American Underdog), Orlando Jones (Evolution, The Time Machine), Pancho Moler (3 From Hell, Candy Corn), Nicole Arlyn (The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons).
After a wonderful pre-wedding celebration, a bride-to-be (Natalie Burn) gets cold feet and does a runner, leaving a shocked and angry groom (Ser’Darius Blain) fuming at the altar.
Out of the picture, the bride tries to enjoy some down time on what would have been their honeymoon,...
This fight-filled thrill ride from the creator of Final Destination is out now in the UK on Digital Platforms including to rent/buy on Amazon Prime Video thanks to Plaion Pictures.
Til Death Us Part stars Natalie Burn (Awaken, The Expendables 3), Cam Gigandet (Twilight, Never Back Down) Jason Patric (The Lost Boys, Speed 2) Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: The Next Level, American Underdog), Orlando Jones (Evolution, The Time Machine), Pancho Moler (3 From Hell, Candy Corn), Nicole Arlyn (The Wedding Planner, Clay Pigeons).
After a wonderful pre-wedding celebration, a bride-to-be (Natalie Burn) gets cold feet and does a runner, leaving a shocked and angry groom (Ser’Darius Blain) fuming at the altar.
Out of the picture, the bride tries to enjoy some down time on what would have been their honeymoon,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
The talented Wayne Brady will appear in an iconic role this month as he suits up for his latest adventure in entertainment.
Brady, best known for hosting TV’s Let’s Make a Deal, and his improv comedy skills on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has also had plenty of unique roles on stage.
Now, he will appear in the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz as the title character.
He recently addressed what it’s like to take on that role as he admired a larger-than-life image of himself as the character.
“Does it really sink in when you see your face on the wall?” CBS Sunday Morning’s interviewer asked him.
“I think it sinks in. This never gets old,” he admitted, adding, “I mean, come on. It’s my big old head on Broadway.”
Brady talks about the ‘the energy to live up to’ the role of The Wiz...
Brady, best known for hosting TV’s Let’s Make a Deal, and his improv comedy skills on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, has also had plenty of unique roles on stage.
Now, he will appear in the Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz as the title character.
He recently addressed what it’s like to take on that role as he admired a larger-than-life image of himself as the character.
“Does it really sink in when you see your face on the wall?” CBS Sunday Morning’s interviewer asked him.
“I think it sinks in. This never gets old,” he admitted, adding, “I mean, come on. It’s my big old head on Broadway.”
Brady talks about the ‘the energy to live up to’ the role of The Wiz...
- 4/10/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Exclusive: Carl Weber’s The Family Business New Orleans spinoff is rounding out its cast. Lela Rochon joins previously announced Brandon T. Jackson in a starring role, along with Ben Stephens, Pooch Hall, Quincy Brown, David Banner, Yvette Nicole Brown, Orlando Jones, Nicole Galicia, Erica Hubbard, Sarah Carter, Stan Shaw, Bern Nadette Stanis, Nayirah Teshali, Sacaiah Shaw, Jenson Atwood, AzMarie Livingston, Deric Augustine. Kayla Nicole, and Nicholas Turturro. Stephens, Stanis, Stan Shaw, Teshali, and Sacaiha Shaw guest-starred in the orginal series’ fourth season. Jackson and Rochon also serve as Associate Producers. The spinoff is currently shooting in New Orleans and Los Angeles with a premiere date on BET+ Tba.
Based on Weber’s bestselling crime drama book series, which wrapped its fourth season in October 2022, The Family Business follows the Duncans, an upstanding, tight-knit family led by L.C. Duncan (Ernie Hudson) that by day owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York.
Based on Weber’s bestselling crime drama book series, which wrapped its fourth season in October 2022, The Family Business follows the Duncans, an upstanding, tight-knit family led by L.C. Duncan (Ernie Hudson) that by day owns and operates an exotic car dealership in New York.
- 3/6/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Scottie Thompson (Hellfire), David Koechner (Anchorman), Gillian White (Trouble Man!) and Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy) are currently starring in Christmas action-comedy Dashing Through The Snow.
From writer-director Prince Bagdasarian, the movie is also starring are Hunter Ives (Abstraction), James Di Giacomo (The Kill Room) and social media influencer, Nick Antonyan.
Set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, the film will see US Marshall Jo (Thompson) protecting a pregnant fugitive (White) from a bounty hunter (Ives) and a hitman Santa (Koechner), accompanied by his henchmen of elves.
Washington plays Thompson’s boss, Acting Deputy Director Winters for the US Marshal Service.
James Di Giacomo (Desperation Road) and Sasha Yelaun (The Old Way) are producing, alongside Prince Bagdasarian and Hunter Ives. Filming is underway on location in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, California.
“I aim to craft a unique blend of dark comedy and action, immersing the audience in a snow-laden...
From writer-director Prince Bagdasarian, the movie is also starring are Hunter Ives (Abstraction), James Di Giacomo (The Kill Room) and social media influencer, Nick Antonyan.
Set in a cabin on Christmas Eve, the film will see US Marshall Jo (Thompson) protecting a pregnant fugitive (White) from a bounty hunter (Ives) and a hitman Santa (Koechner), accompanied by his henchmen of elves.
Washington plays Thompson’s boss, Acting Deputy Director Winters for the US Marshal Service.
James Di Giacomo (Desperation Road) and Sasha Yelaun (The Old Way) are producing, alongside Prince Bagdasarian and Hunter Ives. Filming is underway on location in Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead, California.
“I aim to craft a unique blend of dark comedy and action, immersing the audience in a snow-laden...
- 3/4/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to horror movies- sometimes you have to bend the definition of the genre your own way to create something fun and familiar, yet refreshing and new at the same time. Adding contrasting elements to a scary story can often lead to a mess of clashing tones, but when it’s done correctly, and the balance is handled delicately and by professionals- you can get something brilliant… All of that to say- Today’s video is about Evolution (watch it Here).
So, if you’re not familiar with this movie- Evolution is the 2001 science fiction comedy directed by late but legendary Ghostbusters director, Ivan Reitman. The film follows Ira Kane and Harry Block- two scientists and college professors who are leading the industry in nothing, and kind of phoning it in. But when a meteor crashes to their small town in Arizona- the two must recruit a...
So, if you’re not familiar with this movie- Evolution is the 2001 science fiction comedy directed by late but legendary Ghostbusters director, Ivan Reitman. The film follows Ira Kane and Harry Block- two scientists and college professors who are leading the industry in nothing, and kind of phoning it in. But when a meteor crashes to their small town in Arizona- the two must recruit a...
- 1/30/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
While “based on a true story” is typically a ploy to lure in audiences, the basis of the 2007 movie Primeval does, in fact, exist. Or at least he did, at one point. The whereabouts of what many deem the “world’s most prolific killer” — a decades-old Nile crocodile named Gustave who allegedly claimed somewhere between 200 and 300 human lives — are murky nowadays. Some say Burundi’s most infamous reptile is long gone, and others demand proof of his passing. Regardless, Gustave’s notoriety lives on in this panned Hollywood creature-feature with a severe identity crisis.
Back then, it was understandable to have a cursory look at the original ad campaign for Primeval and not realize the movie is about a crocodile. An intentionally vague trailer led to complaints of deception from viewers; they were expecting a movie about a human serial killer. Imagine their surprise once they watched Primeval, which, for obvious reasons,...
Back then, it was understandable to have a cursory look at the original ad campaign for Primeval and not realize the movie is about a crocodile. An intentionally vague trailer led to complaints of deception from viewers; they were expecting a movie about a human serial killer. Imagine their surprise once they watched Primeval, which, for obvious reasons,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Paul Lê
- bloody-disgusting.com
Allow us to jog your memory as to how much of a scary good time these killer alligator/crocodile flicks can be. From the hilariously campy to the horrifyingly credible, here are our Top 10 Favorite Killer Alligator/Crocodile Movies!
#10. Crocodile (2000) – Just a few weeks back we boldly stood up for what Tobe Hooper’s unabashedly trashy direct-to-video Crocodile – a movie that, while among the lower rungs of his illustrious filmography, is actually much more gory, violent and overall fun than people give it credit for. While cheaply made and poorly acted, the great thing about this flick is the sheer amount of killer-croc-action and exorbitant death toll as the prehistoric beast named Flat Dog chews, chomps, marauds and masticates every damn annoying human in its predatory path. A fall from grace in the eyes of many, Crocodile is minor-key Hooper having a damn good time! Get Here
#9. Alligator (1979) – Also known as The Big Alligator River,...
#10. Crocodile (2000) – Just a few weeks back we boldly stood up for what Tobe Hooper’s unabashedly trashy direct-to-video Crocodile – a movie that, while among the lower rungs of his illustrious filmography, is actually much more gory, violent and overall fun than people give it credit for. While cheaply made and poorly acted, the great thing about this flick is the sheer amount of killer-croc-action and exorbitant death toll as the prehistoric beast named Flat Dog chews, chomps, marauds and masticates every damn annoying human in its predatory path. A fall from grace in the eyes of many, Crocodile is minor-key Hooper having a damn good time! Get Here
#9. Alligator (1979) – Also known as The Big Alligator River,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Jake Dee
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Michael Jai White (Black Dynamite) has wrapped production on Trouble Man!, an action comedy that he directed and stars in for Samuel Goldwyn Films. Those starring alongside him are Method Man (Power Book II: Ghost), Gillian White (Take Back), Mike Epps (The Upshaws), Orlando Jones (Drumline) and La La Anthony (Power).
Filmed under the Georgia Production Program, the film stars White as Jaxen, a former cop turned private detective living in Atlanta. When famed R&b singer Jahari goes missing, Jaxen is hired to find and save her. As he investigates, he realizes her disappearance is tied to a much larger conspiracy of lies and deceit, which makes him question everyone around him and confront his own past.
White and Michael Stratford penned the script, with Craig Baumgarten producing. Samuel Goldwyn Films financed the pic and will release it next year, following past collaborations with White on the actioner...
Filmed under the Georgia Production Program, the film stars White as Jaxen, a former cop turned private detective living in Atlanta. When famed R&b singer Jahari goes missing, Jaxen is hired to find and save her. As he investigates, he realizes her disappearance is tied to a much larger conspiracy of lies and deceit, which makes him question everyone around him and confront his own past.
White and Michael Stratford penned the script, with Craig Baumgarten producing. Samuel Goldwyn Films financed the pic and will release it next year, following past collaborations with White on the actioner...
- 12/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“Swagger” has been canceled at Apple TV+ after two seasons.
Series creator Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news with fans via Instagram. “What an amazing adventure,” he wrote. “In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun.”
Bythewood went on to thank the creative team behind the show as well as producer CBS Studios. “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three, I made the show I wanted to make. Thank you for that,” he continued.
“For our FAMbase, you lifted us in ways we could have never imagined. To the industry, don’t take your foot off the gas. Keep telling our stories,” he concluded.
“Swagger” is inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who serves as an executive producer on the series. The...
Series creator Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news with fans via Instagram. “What an amazing adventure,” he wrote. “In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun.”
Bythewood went on to thank the creative team behind the show as well as producer CBS Studios. “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three, I made the show I wanted to make. Thank you for that,” he continued.
“For our FAMbase, you lifted us in ways we could have never imagined. To the industry, don’t take your foot off the gas. Keep telling our stories,” he concluded.
“Swagger” is inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who serves as an executive producer on the series. The...
- 11/30/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has canceled its drama series Swagger after two seasons.
The series about a high school basketball star (played by Isaiah Hill) and his journey through the world of youth hoops is loosely inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who’s an executive producer. The cancellation comes a few months after season two’s final episode streamed in August.
Series creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news of Swagger’s end on Instagram. “What an amazing adventure. In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun. That’s a blessing,” he wrote.
After thanking fellow executive producers Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman and producers Imagine Television and CBS Studios, Bythewood added, “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three,...
The series about a high school basketball star (played by Isaiah Hill) and his journey through the world of youth hoops is loosely inspired by the life of NBA star Kevin Durant, who’s an executive producer. The cancellation comes a few months after season two’s final episode streamed in August.
Series creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood shared the news of Swagger’s end on Instagram. “What an amazing adventure. In our two seasons, we have launched careers, disrupted genre, brought forth humanity through our characters, told stories we care deeply about, revolutionized the way to shoot basketball and had fun. That’s a blessing,” he wrote.
After thanking fellow executive producers Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman and producers Imagine Television and CBS Studios, Bythewood added, “Apple, while you are not ordering a season three,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Next Goal Wins is a biographical sports comedy-drama film directed by Taika Waititi, who also co-wrote the film with Iain Morris. Based on a novel of the same name by Mike Brett and Steve Jamison, the film revolves around a Dutch American Football coach Thomas Rongen, who gets a choice to either be fired or convert the American Samoa national team into a great team, which was considered to be one of the weakest team in the world. Next Goal Wins stars Michael Fassbender, Oscar Knightley, Elisabeth Moss, Will Arnett, Rachel House, David Fane, and Kaimana. So, if you love the sports comedy film here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Mighty Ducks (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Disney
Synopsis: Tough trial lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) never loses. But when he’s slapped with a community service assignment, he must coach a ragtag team of...
The Mighty Ducks (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Disney
Synopsis: Tough trial lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) never loses. But when he’s slapped with a community service assignment, he must coach a ragtag team of...
- 11/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
For Ukranian-American actress Natalie Burn, growing up as a ballerina and going to ultra-competitive schools in Moscow and London was surprisingly effective training for surviving Hollywood.
“The competition is so brutal and you’re constantly getting rejected,” Burn says. “You have to have a very thick skin to not pay attention and just brush it off and go, ‘It’s okay.’ In the end, you’re doing it for you. That’s your dream. You’re basically saying, ‘No, I was born to do this, so I’m not gonna give up.’”
She’s appeared in films including Black Adam, Expendibles 3, The Enforcer and Mechanic: Resurrection, and now leads Til Death Do Us Part, a horror-action-comedy hybrid distributed by Cineverse that follows a uniquely skilled bride’s fight to stay alive after running away from her wedding. (Amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Til Death Do Us Part...
“The competition is so brutal and you’re constantly getting rejected,” Burn says. “You have to have a very thick skin to not pay attention and just brush it off and go, ‘It’s okay.’ In the end, you’re doing it for you. That’s your dream. You’re basically saying, ‘No, I was born to do this, so I’m not gonna give up.’”
She’s appeared in films including Black Adam, Expendibles 3, The Enforcer and Mechanic: Resurrection, and now leads Til Death Do Us Part, a horror-action-comedy hybrid distributed by Cineverse that follows a uniquely skilled bride’s fight to stay alive after running away from her wedding. (Amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, Til Death Do Us Part...
- 8/11/2023
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: After bailing on her wedding, a former bride-to-be must fight off her ex-groom and seven angry killer groomsmen in order to survive the night.
Review: I always love a good revenge story. Ever since Kill Bill, even having a character named The Bride automatically evokes the imagery of Uma Thurman in that yellow and black jumpsuit. So I went into Til Death Do Us Part expecting something with a lot of personality. Sure, it was never going to live up to the Tarantino classic but that’s okay. Few do. And while the characters don’t hit quite as hard as I’d have liked, there’s a fun mystery present that elevates the film. Because the question of why this woman ditched out on her wedding doesn’t have an answer that you may expect. And that’s why I ended up enjoying myself, despite its many flaws.
Review: I always love a good revenge story. Ever since Kill Bill, even having a character named The Bride automatically evokes the imagery of Uma Thurman in that yellow and black jumpsuit. So I went into Til Death Do Us Part expecting something with a lot of personality. Sure, it was never going to live up to the Tarantino classic but that’s okay. Few do. And while the characters don’t hit quite as hard as I’d have liked, there’s a fun mystery present that elevates the film. Because the question of why this woman ditched out on her wedding doesn’t have an answer that you may expect. And that’s why I ended up enjoying myself, despite its many flaws.
- 8/4/2023
- by Tyler Nichols
- JoBlo.com
It’s Bride vs. Groom in the action-packed Til Death Do Us Part, which Bloody Disgusting’s parent company Cineverse brings exclusively to movie theaters beginning today, August 4.
The film hails from director Timothy Woodward Jr., director of the Lin Shaye horror movie The Call, as well as Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick.
Watch the trailer below and get your tickets now!
Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends happily ever after…
“After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen.
“In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.”
With stylish violence and blood-soaked action, Til Death Do Us Part seamlessly blends the slick, kinetic thrills of John Wick with the dark, twisted revenge tale of Kill Bill.
The film hails from director Timothy Woodward Jr., director of the Lin Shaye horror movie The Call, as well as Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick.
Watch the trailer below and get your tickets now!
Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends happily ever after…
“After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen.
“In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.”
With stylish violence and blood-soaked action, Til Death Do Us Part seamlessly blends the slick, kinetic thrills of John Wick with the dark, twisted revenge tale of Kill Bill.
- 8/4/2023
- by Bloody Disgusting Staff
- bloody-disgusting.com
Stars: Cam Gigandet, Natalie Burn, Ser’Darius Blain, Jason Patric, Nicole Arlyn, Orlando Jones, Pancho Moler, D.Y. Sao | Written by Chad Law, Shane Dax Taylor | Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr.
As Til Death Do Us Part opens The Best Man sits in a pew working on his speech as upbeat music plays in the background. That’s followed by similar glimpses of other wedding party members prepping for the ceremony. A flashback to The Bride and Groom, nobody in this film has a name, on vacation serves to reinforce the happy image.
But Til Death Do Us Part isn’t a Hallmark Channel rom-com or Lifetime Channel thriller. Because when The Bride gets cold feet and bails on the wedding, we find out everyone involved in the ceremony is a highly skilled assassin. Now the stood-up Groom wants more than just his ring back, and their employer doesn’t take resignations well.
As Til Death Do Us Part opens The Best Man sits in a pew working on his speech as upbeat music plays in the background. That’s followed by similar glimpses of other wedding party members prepping for the ceremony. A flashback to The Bride and Groom, nobody in this film has a name, on vacation serves to reinforce the happy image.
But Til Death Do Us Part isn’t a Hallmark Channel rom-com or Lifetime Channel thriller. Because when The Bride gets cold feet and bails on the wedding, we find out everyone involved in the ceremony is a highly skilled assassin. Now the stood-up Groom wants more than just his ring back, and their employer doesn’t take resignations well.
- 8/3/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Cineverse will be bringing “the ultimate horror showdown” ‘Til Death Do Us Part to theatres on August 4th, and with that release date just around the corner they have unveiled a clip from the film that gives a preview of a scene where a bride engages in a brutal fight with a groomsman. You can check it out at the bottom of this article.
Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. (The Final Wish) from a screenplay by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation), ‘Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends with happily ever after. After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
The...
Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. (The Final Wish) from a screenplay by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation), ‘Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends with happily ever after. After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
The...
- 7/27/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
It’s Bride vs. Groom in the action-packed Til Death Do Us Part, which Bloody Disgusting’s parent company Cineverse will be bringing exclusively to movie theaters on August 4, 2023.
The film hails from director Timothy Woodward Jr., director of the Lin Shaye horror movie The Call, as well as Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick.
Get a taste of the bloody action with a clip below, along with the film’s trailer.
Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends happily ever after…
“After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen.
“In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.”
With stylish violence and blood-soaked action, Til Death Do Us Part seamlessly blends the slick, kinetic...
The film hails from director Timothy Woodward Jr., director of the Lin Shaye horror movie The Call, as well as Final Destination creator Jeffrey Reddick.
Get a taste of the bloody action with a clip below, along with the film’s trailer.
Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends happily ever after…
“After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen.
“In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.”
With stylish violence and blood-soaked action, Til Death Do Us Part seamlessly blends the slick, kinetic...
- 7/26/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Daniel Goldberg, who produced all three The Hangover films, Space Jam, Old School and many others and co-wrote movies including the Bill Murray comedies Stripes and Meatballs, died today in Los Angeles. He was 74.
Filmmaker Jason Reitman, whose late father Ivan Reitman directed Stripes and Meatballs and had known Goldberg since their college days in the 1960s, confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide other details.
Goldberg and Ivan Reitman collaborated for more than 30 years, working together on features including the animated Heavy Metal (1981); toon/live-action hybrid Space Jam (1996), starring Michael Jordan alongside Looney Toons characters; 1994’s Junior, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the world’s first pregnant man, along with Danny DeVito and Emma Thompson; the 1997 Robin Williams-Billy Crystal comedy Fathers’ Day; the 1998 Harrison Ford-Anne Heche adventure pic Six Days Seven Nights; Howard Stern’s Private Parts, which the shock jock infamously promoted at...
Filmmaker Jason Reitman, whose late father Ivan Reitman directed Stripes and Meatballs and had known Goldberg since their college days in the 1960s, confirmed the news to Deadline but did not provide other details.
Goldberg and Ivan Reitman collaborated for more than 30 years, working together on features including the animated Heavy Metal (1981); toon/live-action hybrid Space Jam (1996), starring Michael Jordan alongside Looney Toons characters; 1994’s Junior, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the world’s first pregnant man, along with Danny DeVito and Emma Thompson; the 1997 Robin Williams-Billy Crystal comedy Fathers’ Day; the 1998 Harrison Ford-Anne Heche adventure pic Six Days Seven Nights; Howard Stern’s Private Parts, which the shock jock infamously promoted at...
- 7/13/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for No Hard Feelings, I’m a Virgo and Downey’s Dream Cars.
Downey’s Dream Cars premiere
Robert Downey Jr. made a rare red carpet appearance to debut his new Max series at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on June 16.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey
No Hard Feelings premiere
Jennifer Lawrence joined director Gene Stupnitsky and co-stars Andrew Feldman, Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, Hasan Minhaj, Kyle Mooney, Scott MacArthur, Zach McClarnon, Jordan Mendoza, Matthew Nozska, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Amalia Yoo at the New York premiere of their new comedy on Tuesday.
John Phillips, Laura Benanti, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Gene Stupnitsky, Natalie Morales, Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Feldman and Matthew Broderick Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Feldman
I’m a Virgo premiere
Stars Jharrel Jerome, Brett Gray,...
Downey’s Dream Cars premiere
Robert Downey Jr. made a rare red carpet appearance to debut his new Max series at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on June 16.
Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey
No Hard Feelings premiere
Jennifer Lawrence joined director Gene Stupnitsky and co-stars Andrew Feldman, Matthew Broderick, Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales, Hasan Minhaj, Kyle Mooney, Scott MacArthur, Zach McClarnon, Jordan Mendoza, Matthew Nozska, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Amalia Yoo at the New York premiere of their new comedy on Tuesday.
John Phillips, Laura Benanti, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Gene Stupnitsky, Natalie Morales, Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Feldman and Matthew Broderick Jennifer Lawrence and Andrew Feldman
I’m a Virgo premiere
Stars Jharrel Jerome, Brett Gray,...
- 6/23/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Even with the institution of gender neutral categories in the acting and supporting acting fields, everything old is new again as the Seventh Annual Black Reel Television Awards (BoltsTV) announced the list of this year’s nominees for recognition. Two names were still returning favorites to the nominations field which also included one record-breaking repeat performance and one surprising new entrant to challenge them all.
The Best Man: The Final Chapters secured its place in Black Reel Award history, with eighteen nominations, the most by any program ever in a single year. The Final Chapters, the ground-breaking mini-series that brought back all of the actors from the previous two movies, also ushered showrunner Malcolm D. Lee to three award nominations of his own for writing and directing in the series.
Perennial favorite, Donald Glover continued his recent dominance by leading the pack in personal nominations, receiving five this year. Glover...
The Best Man: The Final Chapters secured its place in Black Reel Award history, with eighteen nominations, the most by any program ever in a single year. The Final Chapters, the ground-breaking mini-series that brought back all of the actors from the previous two movies, also ushered showrunner Malcolm D. Lee to three award nominations of his own for writing and directing in the series.
Perennial favorite, Donald Glover continued his recent dominance by leading the pack in personal nominations, receiving five this year. Glover...
- 6/15/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
"Where is that beautiful bride?" Cineverse has revealed an official trailer for a horror action thriller titled Til Death Do Us Part, another new bride-fights-back film in the same vein as Ready or Not (which is still the queen of this growing subgenre). This is getting a full theatrical release in August, they're hoping people will come out to see it. After bailing on her wedding, a former bride-to-be must fight off her ex-groom and seven angry killer groomsmen in order to survive the night. Til Death Do Us Part is a fresh and frightening, genre-bending ride led by Natalie Burn as the Bride, Ser'Darius Blain as the Groom, Cam Gigandet, Jason Patric, D.Y. Sao, Pancho Moler, & Orlando Jones. Brimming with stylish violence & blood-soaked action, Til Death Do Us Part seamlessly blends the slick, kinetic thrills of John Wick with the dark, twisted revenge tale of Kill Bill. Sounds cool,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Final Destination screenwriter Jeffrey Reddick has produced a new film that’s said to bring “the ultimate horror showdown” to the screen! The film in question is ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and it’s set to reach theatres on August 4th. With that date just two months away, a trailer has arrived online and can be seen in the embed above.
Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. (The Final Wish) from a screenplay by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation), ‘Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends with happily ever after. After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
The film is...
Directed by Timothy Woodward Jr. (The Final Wish) from a screenplay by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation), ‘Til Death Do Us Part portrays the grim reality that not every romance story ends with happily ever after. After running away on her wedding day, a bride-to-be must fight for survival against her former fiancé and his seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
The film is...
- 6/8/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Maureen Ryan’s headline-making Hollywood exposé has stormed to the top of the bestsellers charts less than 24 hours after its release.
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood sheds light on the exploitative practices of Hollywood companies and execs, revealing alarming allegations about shows like Lost, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live, among others.
Released June 6 by Mariner Books, Ryan’s latest immediately soared to multiple bestsellers lists on Amazon — and the hardcover, audiobook and Kindle edition quickly occupied the top three slots on Amazon’s TV history and criticism chart.
A longtime entertainment journalist (who has written for outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair), Ryan spent more than two years interviewing actors, writers, producers and studio executives to carve out an unflinching,...
Maureen Ryan’s headline-making Hollywood exposé has stormed to the top of the bestsellers charts less than 24 hours after its release.
Burn It Down: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood sheds light on the exploitative practices of Hollywood companies and execs, revealing alarming allegations about shows like Lost, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Saturday Night Live, among others.
Released June 6 by Mariner Books, Ryan’s latest immediately soared to multiple bestsellers lists on Amazon — and the hardcover, audiobook and Kindle edition quickly occupied the top three slots on Amazon’s TV history and criticism chart.
A longtime entertainment journalist (who has written for outlets including The Hollywood Reporter and Vanity Fair), Ryan spent more than two years interviewing actors, writers, producers and studio executives to carve out an unflinching,...
- 6/7/2023
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The set of Fox’s Sleepy Hollow had “grueling” working conditions, confusion and “creative floundering” among its leadership, and disparate treatment between its white male and Black female lead, according to Burn It Down.
The Hollywood exposé from Maureen Ryan, published by HarperCollins and which hit shelves on Tuesday, alleges that Nicole Beharie and Tom Mison — who played detective Abbie Mills and Ichabod Crane, respectively — “did not want to have a whole lot to do with each other,” according to one source who worked on the show, allegedly resulting in Mison’s character’s famous “courtly” bow, because the co-stars did not want to hug each other.
That also allegedly translated to their onscreen narratives, according to showrunner Clifton Campbell, who told Ryan that Mison and Beharie “believed that the relationship between the characters should not evolve into a romantic relationship,” despite fan calls for one. (Neither Beharie nor Mison commented for the book.
The Hollywood exposé from Maureen Ryan, published by HarperCollins and which hit shelves on Tuesday, alleges that Nicole Beharie and Tom Mison — who played detective Abbie Mills and Ichabod Crane, respectively — “did not want to have a whole lot to do with each other,” according to one source who worked on the show, allegedly resulting in Mison’s character’s famous “courtly” bow, because the co-stars did not want to hug each other.
That also allegedly translated to their onscreen narratives, according to showrunner Clifton Campbell, who told Ryan that Mison and Beharie “believed that the relationship between the characters should not evolve into a romantic relationship,” despite fan calls for one. (Neither Beharie nor Mison commented for the book.
- 6/6/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apple TV+ has unveiled the season 2 trailer for ‘Swagger,’ the acclaimed and emotional sports drama helmed by creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood.
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, the series explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly White institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students.
It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson,...
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, the series explores the world of youth basketball, and the players, their families and coaches who walk the fine line between dreams and ambition, and opportunism and corruption. Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
In season two, we meet the man-children Jace, Phil, Nick, Musa, Drew and Royale as they are entering their senior year of high school. All but Phil will be attending Cedar Cove Prep; a predominantly White institution where wealthy board members control the entire operation from the hiring of faculty to the enrollment of students.
It is a school of power and influence. For all of their academic success, their basketball program has not been competitive until Emory Lawson,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
In Season 2 of Swagger, everything is at stake for Jace and his teammates.
On Monday, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the second season of its sports drama based on NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, which premieres Friday, June 23.
More from TVLineSilo: Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins Preview Major Power Shifts -- Plus, Did Juliette Just Learn How to [Spoiler]?Foundation Season 2 Release Date Revealed -- Plus, Watch a New TeaserIs Ted Lasso Setting the Stage for a Season 4 Without Ted Lasso?
In Season 2, which will release a new episode every Friday, we meet “Jace (Isaiah Hill), Phil (Solomon Irama), Nick...
On Monday, Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the second season of its sports drama based on NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences, which premieres Friday, June 23.
More from TVLineSilo: Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins Preview Major Power Shifts -- Plus, Did Juliette Just Learn How to [Spoiler]?Foundation Season 2 Release Date Revealed -- Plus, Watch a New TeaserIs Ted Lasso Setting the Stage for a Season 4 Without Ted Lasso?
In Season 2, which will release a new episode every Friday, we meet “Jace (Isaiah Hill), Phil (Solomon Irama), Nick...
- 5/15/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Cinedigm has acquired North American rights to the revenge flick Til Death Do Us Part starring Cam Gigandet (Twilight), Jason Patric (The Lost Boys), Natalie Burn (Black Adam) and Orlando Jones (The Time Machine), slating it for an exclusive release in theaters nationwide this summer.
The genre-bending feature directed by Daytime Emmy winner Timothy Woodward Jr. follows a bride-to-be (Burn) who, after running away on her wedding day, must fight for survival against her ex-fiancé’s seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
Also starring Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), D.Y. Sao (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Neb Chupin (Mindcage) and Pancho Moler (3 from Hell), the film is based on a script written by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation).
Producers include Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination), Woodward Jr.
The genre-bending feature directed by Daytime Emmy winner Timothy Woodward Jr. follows a bride-to-be (Burn) who, after running away on her wedding day, must fight for survival against her ex-fiancé’s seven deadly groomsmen. In the ultimate horror showdown, the groomsmen soon discover that she has no intention of going back to the life she left behind.
Also starring Ser’Darius Blain (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle), D.Y. Sao (Everything Everywhere All at Once), Neb Chupin (Mindcage) and Pancho Moler (3 from Hell), the film is based on a script written by Chad Law (Black Water) and Shane Dax Taylor (Isolation).
Producers include Jeffrey Reddick (Final Destination), Woodward Jr.
- 5/8/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Saturday Night Live is the show everyone thinks of when they think about sketch comedy. Though not the first and certainly not the last, SNL has been on NBC live since 1975. So it has dominated a lot of pop culture real estate. If you are looking for more sketch comedy with a different point of view, or just a different cast, here are 12 other options.
L-r: Mike Myers and Dana Carvey | Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images ‘Sctv’ was the Canadian sketch comedy competition to ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Second City comedy troupe got into the sketch comedy TV business one year after SNL. Their premise was that the Second City Television network would air different sketches. Comedy legends John Candy, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Andrea Martin, Martin Short and more starred in the show’s five seasons.
Moranis and Thomas’s Strange Brew McKenzie brothers began here.
L-r: Mike Myers and Dana Carvey | Raymond Bonar/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images ‘Sctv’ was the Canadian sketch comedy competition to ‘Saturday Night Live’
The Second City comedy troupe got into the sketch comedy TV business one year after SNL. Their premise was that the Second City Television network would air different sketches. Comedy legends John Candy, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Andrea Martin, Martin Short and more starred in the show’s five seasons.
Moranis and Thomas’s Strange Brew McKenzie brothers began here.
- 3/20/2023
- by Fred Topel
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We had the privilege and joy of speaking with Brittani Nichols, one of the writers of Abbott Elementary, to ask some of the burning questions the fans have about the show.
And we got answers, y'all!
The interview was engaging, and it ultimately shed light on how the writers decide the direction of the storyline and what to look forward to in the future of Abbott Elementary.
Janine and Gregory? Will they? Or won't they? Oh, my gosh! First of all, they're so socially awkward. So it's almost a little painful to watch every week. How are you all handling that? Do you listen to the fan's input, or how are you all determining the pace of that relationship?
The pace of that relationship, I think, is completely determined by Quinta; she comes into the beginning of the season, and then it's like, okay, at the beginning of the season,...
And we got answers, y'all!
The interview was engaging, and it ultimately shed light on how the writers decide the direction of the storyline and what to look forward to in the future of Abbott Elementary.
Janine and Gregory? Will they? Or won't they? Oh, my gosh! First of all, they're so socially awkward. So it's almost a little painful to watch every week. How are you all handling that? Do you listen to the fan's input, or how are you all determining the pace of that relationship?
The pace of that relationship, I think, is completely determined by Quinta; she comes into the beginning of the season, and then it's like, okay, at the beginning of the season,...
- 3/15/2023
- by Brandi Powell
- TVfanatic
2023 is in full swing with chaos (Cocaine Bear opens February 24) and sequels (Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania opens February 17; Magic Mike’s Last Dance opens February 10) doing their thing to get those box-office numbers rising. Along with that studio fare, however, are a ton of smaller titles doing their best to keep up too. Hopefully your local theater has a screen or two to spare for some of these posters to grace the lobby–if Avatar also decides to slow down, of course.
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Is the poster for 88 easy to read? No. Not at all. But I’ll be honest: that’s kind of why I like it. Because amongst those letters and numbers depicting financial gibberish are actor names like Orlando Jones and William Fichtner. Think of it as one of those memes where the first 3 names you see are the ones who will grace your screen when you buy a ticket.
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Is the poster for 88 easy to read? No. Not at all. But I’ll be honest: that’s kind of why I like it. Because amongst those letters and numbers depicting financial gibberish are actor names like Orlando Jones and William Fichtner. Think of it as one of those memes where the first 3 names you see are the ones who will grace your screen when you buy a ticket.
- 2/3/2023
- by Jared Mobarak
- The Film Stage
Today at the 2023 Winter Television Critics Association press tour, Apple TV+ announced that “Swagger,” its acclaimed and emotional sports drama from creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood, is set to return for its second season in June of 2023, and unveiled a first look at the eight-episode, next chapter of the series, executive produced by Bythewood, Kevin Durant, Brian Grazer and Rich Kleiman.
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences in youth basketball, “Swagger” explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches, and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
Season two welcomes back returning stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Jason Rivera, Christina Jackson and Sean Baker, and adds...
Inspired by NBA superstar Kevin Durant’s experiences in youth basketball, “Swagger” explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches, and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America.
Season two welcomes back returning stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Academy Award nominee Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, Jason Rivera, Christina Jackson and Sean Baker, and adds...
- 1/18/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
The second season of Swagger will debut on Apple TV+ in June. The streamer announced the news Wednesday, along with a few first look images of the cast.
The images don’t give much away, showing a few moments with star Isaiah Hill’s character Jace Carson. One appears to be on the court after a game with O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Ike, a former star player-turned-youth basketball coach. Another image appears to be a more tender interaction between Jace and Quvenzhané Wallis’ Crystal.
Season 2 comes just under two years after the premiere of the first installment, which prompted a bit of a time jump to accommodate the aging of the younger cast, as well usher in a more compelling storyline, creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood said during Apple TV+’s Television Critics Association panel.
The images don’t give much away, showing a few moments with star Isaiah Hill’s character Jace Carson. One appears to be on the court after a game with O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Ike, a former star player-turned-youth basketball coach. Another image appears to be a more tender interaction between Jace and Quvenzhané Wallis’ Crystal.
Season 2 comes just under two years after the premiere of the first installment, which prompted a bit of a time jump to accommodate the aging of the younger cast, as well usher in a more compelling storyline, creator, showrunner and director Reggie Rock Bythewood said during Apple TV+’s Television Critics Association panel.
- 1/18/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
During its presentation at the Television Critics Association’s winter 2023 press tour, Apple TV+ revealed a trailer for comedy series “Shrinking” starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford, which premieres on Jan. 27.
The series follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Ford plays Jimmy’s boss, who runs the therapy practice. Also starring are Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell.
Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created “Shrinking,” which is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Executive producers include Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, director James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer.
See the trailer below.
Apple also revealed a first look at Season 2 of “Swagger.
The series follows Jimmy (Segel), a grieving therapist who starts to break the rules and tell his clients exactly what he thinks. Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people’s lives, including his own. Ford plays Jimmy’s boss, who runs the therapy practice. Also starring are Christa Miller, Jessica Williams, Michael Urie, Luke Tennie and Lukita Maxwell.
Segel, Bill Lawrence and Brett Goldstein co-created “Shrinking,” which is produced by Warner Bros. Television, where Lawrence is under an overall deal, and Lawrence’s Doozer Productions. Executive producers include Lawrence, Segel, Goldstein, Neil Goldman, director James Ponsoldt, Randall Winston, Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer.
See the trailer below.
Apple also revealed a first look at Season 2 of “Swagger.
- 1/18/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
For those fans waiting on the culmination of Janine and Mr. Eddies' potentially tea-filled podcast interview, Episode 12 did not provide the tea.
Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 12, while light-hearted and fun, did not pursue a romantic storyline in any measure. Janine and Gregory existed in entirely different plotlines for the episode's duration.
Those shipping their potential love match and that awkward non-hug of Episode 11 will be sorely disappointed.
The episode did, however, showcase the return of Orlando Jones, who the internet had deemed Tyler James Williams' adult doppelganger years ago when he starred in Everybody Hates Chris as a child.
Episode 12 brought his militant landscaping father back to town for a large-scale lawn care job.
While in town, he seemingly wants to get a tour of his son's beloved job, even though historically, he had despised and disapproved of his son working in education.
Gregory, known to be deeply afraid of his father,...
Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 12, while light-hearted and fun, did not pursue a romantic storyline in any measure. Janine and Gregory existed in entirely different plotlines for the episode's duration.
Those shipping their potential love match and that awkward non-hug of Episode 11 will be sorely disappointed.
The episode did, however, showcase the return of Orlando Jones, who the internet had deemed Tyler James Williams' adult doppelganger years ago when he starred in Everybody Hates Chris as a child.
Episode 12 brought his militant landscaping father back to town for a large-scale lawn care job.
While in town, he seemingly wants to get a tour of his son's beloved job, even though historically, he had despised and disapproved of his son working in education.
Gregory, known to be deeply afraid of his father,...
- 1/12/2023
- by Brandi Powell
- TVfanatic
Click here to read the full article.
The Wiz is easing on down to Broadway.
The beloved Black-led, music-infused spin on the Wizard of Oz is slated to return as a reimagined revival in Spring 2024, producers announced Thursday. Amber Ruffin, whose co-written Some Like It Hot with Matthew López is set to open on Broadway this December, is attached to provide additional material for the limited engagement.
The “all-new” production of the Tony-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s children’s book will serve as the Broadway directorial debut for Schele Williams.
“I wouldn’t be on Broadway if it wasn’t for The Wiz,” Williams said in a statement. “The music, the costumes, the choreography and Stephanie Mills! Seeing that show changed my life. It is, in every way, a celebration of Black excellence. I am honored to helm this production and I can’t think of a...
The Wiz is easing on down to Broadway.
The beloved Black-led, music-infused spin on the Wizard of Oz is slated to return as a reimagined revival in Spring 2024, producers announced Thursday. Amber Ruffin, whose co-written Some Like It Hot with Matthew López is set to open on Broadway this December, is attached to provide additional material for the limited engagement.
The “all-new” production of the Tony-winning musical adapted from L. Frank Baum’s children’s book will serve as the Broadway directorial debut for Schele Williams.
“I wouldn’t be on Broadway if it wasn’t for The Wiz,” Williams said in a statement. “The music, the costumes, the choreography and Stephanie Mills! Seeing that show changed my life. It is, in every way, a celebration of Black excellence. I am honored to helm this production and I can’t think of a...
- 12/1/2022
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to “88” following its world premiere at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival. The political conspiracy thriller was directed by Eromose, the filmmaker behind “Nostradamus” and “Legacy.” It has an impressive cast that includes Brandon Victor Dixon, Naturi Naughton, Orlando Jones, Thomas Sadoski, Michael J. Harney, Amy Sloan, Kelly McCreary, Jon Tenney, Kenneth Choi and William Fichtner.
“88” was executive produced by multimedia mogul Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” Mckelvey. Hunter Arnold, Linda B. Rubin, Eromose, Brandon Victor Dixon and Warren Adams served as producers. The film will be released in theaters and on digital platforms next year.
The film follows Femi Jackson (Dixon), the financial director for a Democratic super Pac behind a frontrunner presidential candidate. He discovers unusual patterns in donations and enlists an investment blogger, Ira Goldstein (Sadoski), to dig deeper. As Femi’s wife Maria (Naughton) strives to educate their son on the...
“88” was executive produced by multimedia mogul Lenard “Charlamagne Tha God” Mckelvey. Hunter Arnold, Linda B. Rubin, Eromose, Brandon Victor Dixon and Warren Adams served as producers. The film will be released in theaters and on digital platforms next year.
The film follows Femi Jackson (Dixon), the financial director for a Democratic super Pac behind a frontrunner presidential candidate. He discovers unusual patterns in donations and enlists an investment blogger, Ira Goldstein (Sadoski), to dig deeper. As Femi’s wife Maria (Naughton) strives to educate their son on the...
- 11/15/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Streaming may have partly usurped the splashy Emmy-nominated dramas that once populated broadcast television, but one arena the new entertainment medium still has trouble competing with (“Hacks” aside) in is sitcoms. The Big Four networks still produce the bulk of the most successful half-hour comedies in the business and arguably the brightest new addition to the sitcom realm last TV season was ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” Ahead of the Season 2 premiere September 21, and as part of TheWrap’s Fall TV Preview, writers and executive producers Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker spoke us about what has and hasn’t changed as the show prepares its return, and how real life bleeds into the characters.
TheWrap: ‘Abbott Elementary’ follows distinct but grounded characters and this very organic sense of humor. Did you need to tweak that recipe when approaching Season 2?
Justin Halpern: It’s me, Pat and [creator/star] Quinta [Brunson], and we just sit...
TheWrap: ‘Abbott Elementary’ follows distinct but grounded characters and this very organic sense of humor. Did you need to tweak that recipe when approaching Season 2?
Justin Halpern: It’s me, Pat and [creator/star] Quinta [Brunson], and we just sit...
- 9/9/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Tyler James Williams has come a long way since his days as a child actor on “Sesame Street.” After starring on “Everybody Hates Chris” as a teenager and moving on to significant roles on such shows as “The Walking Dead” and “Criminal Minds,” the 29-year-old has now earned his first Emmy nomination for his supporting turn on the ABC sitcom “Abbott Elementary.” This makes him one of the 12 youngest men to ever compete for the Best Comedy Supporting Actor award.
On “Abbott Elementary,” Williams plays Gregory Eddie, a long-term substitute teacher at the titular fictional Philadelphia public school. His episode submission, “Work Family,” involves Gregory seeking help from his veteran colleagues Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) after he realizes his first graders are performing below state standards. Later, he is further thrown off by a phone conversation with his father (Orlando Jones), who pressures...
On “Abbott Elementary,” Williams plays Gregory Eddie, a long-term substitute teacher at the titular fictional Philadelphia public school. His episode submission, “Work Family,” involves Gregory seeking help from his veteran colleagues Barbara Howard (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa Schemmenti (Lisa Ann Walter) after he realizes his first graders are performing below state standards. Later, he is further thrown off by a phone conversation with his father (Orlando Jones), who pressures...
- 8/30/2022
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Summer has ended, and school is in session as Quinta Brunson and Abbott Elementary taught a masterclass at the 6th Annual Black Reel TV Awards presented by idobi.
Brunson and her freshman comedy, Abbott Elementary proved that it’s just simple math as they racked up seven wins at this year’s Black Reel Television Awards. She won four awards on her own as she received Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary and Outstanding Guest Actress for A Black Lady Sketch Show. Brunson triumphed in a surprise upset of the comedy actress category over Issa Rae, the sentimental favorite, in her farewell season of Insecure.
While Glover led the pack in individual nominations with five, he was able to take home one win for Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series for Atlanta.
HBO cashed in on their record 40 nominations this...
Brunson and her freshman comedy, Abbott Elementary proved that it’s just simple math as they racked up seven wins at this year’s Black Reel Television Awards. She won four awards on her own as she received Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary and Outstanding Guest Actress for A Black Lady Sketch Show. Brunson triumphed in a surprise upset of the comedy actress category over Issa Rae, the sentimental favorite, in her farewell season of Insecure.
While Glover led the pack in individual nominations with five, he was able to take home one win for Outstanding Actor, Comedy Series for Atlanta.
HBO cashed in on their record 40 nominations this...
- 8/15/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Get out your glass slippers: Cinderella: The Reunion, A Special Edition of 20/20 will air Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 8/7c on ABC to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, which starred Brandy in the title role and the late Whitney Houston as her fairy godmother.
“The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term ‘princess’ and includes interviews with original cast members, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage with Whitney Houston,” per the official announcement.
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“The ABC News Studios reunion special explores how the revolutionary made-for-television musical expanded society’s view of the term ‘princess’ and includes interviews with original cast members, as well as rare behind-the-scenes footage with Whitney Houston,” per the official announcement.
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- 8/12/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Apple is solidifying the cast for Season 2 of its sports drama Swagger. Orlando Jones (Winning Time) and Shannon Brown (Setup) have joined as new series regulars, and Christina Jackson and Sean Anthony Baker, who recurred in Season 1, have been promoted to regulars.
Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Swagger is inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant’s experiences as a kid. It explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America. Stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Jason Rivera are reprising their roles for the second season.
Jones will play Emory Price, the athletic director at a nearby prep school. Brown will play Cj Ryder, an elite high school basketball player.
Created by Reggie Rock Bythewood, Swagger is inspired by NBA star Kevin Durant’s experiences as a kid. It explores the world of elite youth basketball clubs, the players, their families and coaches and “the game within the game.” Off the court, the show reveals what it’s like to grow up in America. Stars O’Shea Jackson Jr., Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Quvenzhané Wallis, Caleel Harris, Tristan Mack Wilds, Tessa Ferrer, James Bingham, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe and Jason Rivera are reprising their roles for the second season.
Jones will play Emory Price, the athletic director at a nearby prep school. Brown will play Cj Ryder, an elite high school basketball player.
- 8/11/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Gold Derby can exclusively reveal that Tyler James Williams is entering the “Abbott Elementary” episode “Work Family” as his 2022 Emmy Awards submission for Best Comedy Supporting Actor. This program aired February 15, 2022 and was the eighth episode of the first season for the ABC show.
In this installment, substitute teacher Gregory Eddie (Williams) learns his class is performing below par, so Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) agree to offer some help. Meanwhile, Gregory’s father (Orlando Jones) suggests that he should move on from his substitute teaching job and find something more worthwhile.
See 2022 Emmy nominations: Complete list of contenders for 74th Primetime Emmys
This year marks Williams’ first career Emmy nomination. For this 2022 contest, he is competing against Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”), Toheeb Jimoh (“Ted Lasso”), Nick Mohammed (“Ted Lasso”), Tony Shalhoub (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Henry Winkler (“Barry”) and Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live...
In this installment, substitute teacher Gregory Eddie (Williams) learns his class is performing below par, so Barbara (Sheryl Lee Ralph) and Melissa (Lisa Ann Walter) agree to offer some help. Meanwhile, Gregory’s father (Orlando Jones) suggests that he should move on from his substitute teaching job and find something more worthwhile.
See 2022 Emmy nominations: Complete list of contenders for 74th Primetime Emmys
This year marks Williams’ first career Emmy nomination. For this 2022 contest, he is competing against Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”), Brett Goldstein (“Ted Lasso”), Toheeb Jimoh (“Ted Lasso”), Nick Mohammed (“Ted Lasso”), Tony Shalhoub (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”), Henry Winkler (“Barry”) and Bowen Yang (“Saturday Night Live...
- 7/27/2022
- by Marcus James Dixon and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
This conspiracy thriller from Eromose hinges on ambition – the obvious drive of Democratic presidential candidate Harold Roundtree (Orlando Jones) as he powers through his policies with the backing of a super Pac and a set of less wholesome hidden objectives by others that become apparent as the film unfolds. It’s also marked by the ambition of the writer/director/editor himself, who not only wants to serve up mainstream tension and family drama, also has one eye on wider modern political funding and another on attempting to educate his audience about this, the history of racism in America and the link between the two.
There is a lot going on here, much of it good, but the elements jostle for attention, with Eromose, who previously made Legacy: Black Ops, joining any number of first and second-time filmmakers who are so keen to include all their ideas in one film they risk overloading.
There is a lot going on here, much of it good, but the elements jostle for attention, with Eromose, who previously made Legacy: Black Ops, joining any number of first and second-time filmmakers who are so keen to include all their ideas in one film they risk overloading.
- 7/3/2022
- by Amber Wilkinson
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
88 Tribeca Festival Viewpoints Section Reviewed for Shockya.com by Abe Friedtanzer Director: Eromose Writer: Eromose Cast: Brandon Victor Dixon, Naturi Naughton, Orlando Jones, Thomas Sadoski, William Fichtner, Amy Sloan Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 4/14/22 Opens: June 11th, 2022 There are many people who don’t trust politicians, and for good reason. Far too many who […]
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- 7/2/2022
- by Abe Friedtanzer
- ShockYa
Black Reel Awards annually recognize the excellence of African Americans, as well as the cinematic achievements of the African diaspora, in the global film and television industry. This year there are a lot of nominees and a few new categories.
The comedy series Atlanta edges out all the competition with 11 nominations. Quinta Brunson and Abbott Elementary come in second with nine.
Walter Moseley garners four nominations for writing two episodes of the Apple TV+ series The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray and FX’s Snowfall. Donald Glover snags four nominations, for acting and writing one episode each and directing two episodes of the front-running Atlanta.
HBO (and HBO Max) dominates the competition this year by receiving a whopping 42 nominations. More than double the next nearest competitor, ABC with nineteen nominations. Netflix comes in third with 18 nominations. A grand total of seventeen different networks receive nominations this year, up four from last year.
The comedy series Atlanta edges out all the competition with 11 nominations. Quinta Brunson and Abbott Elementary come in second with nine.
Walter Moseley garners four nominations for writing two episodes of the Apple TV+ series The Last Days of Ptolemy Gray and FX’s Snowfall. Donald Glover snags four nominations, for acting and writing one episode each and directing two episodes of the front-running Atlanta.
HBO (and HBO Max) dominates the competition this year by receiving a whopping 42 nominations. More than double the next nearest competitor, ABC with nineteen nominations. Netflix comes in third with 18 nominations. A grand total of seventeen different networks receive nominations this year, up four from last year.
- 6/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
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To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit The Emmys Collective
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from The Emmys Hub
To see old predictions and commentary,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
If the Oscars were looking for a good mood with “Coda,” then the TV Academy might look to Philadelphia school teachers’ delightful and charming maneuvers with ABC’s hit show “Abbott Elementary,” which just had its season finale on April 12. Created, written and executive produced by it-girl Quinta Brunson, the mockumentary sitcom serves as a lovely reminder of the challenges that educators face daily, both in pre- and post-pandemic society, that undervalues their contributions and roles in the lives of our children. As broadcast television continues its struggles with viewership and overall presence in the awards races, the ABC comedy could be one of the freshman series that aces it with the Television Academy and its members.
With Brunson’s multiple duties on the show, she has three shots at possible nominations, including outstanding comedy series, lead actress in a comedy and outstanding writing for a comedy series. If recognized in all three,...
With Brunson’s multiple duties on the show, she has three shots at possible nominations, including outstanding comedy series, lead actress in a comedy and outstanding writing for a comedy series. If recognized in all three,...
- 4/18/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
There are some rivalries so ingrained in sports history that their names roll off the tongue: Borg-McEnroe, Federer-Nadal, Sharapova-s. Williams, Ali vs. Frazier. When it comes to the NBA, no pair tops Magic Johnson (Quincy Isaiah) and Larry Bird (Sean Patrick Small), the rookies of their respective teams in the 1979-1980 season.
Up until Episode 7: “Invisible Man,” Bird’s presence in “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” has been limited to a couple seconds at a time. As 1979 draws to a close, it’s time for Johnson and Bird to pick up what they started at March’s NCAA championship game, where the former’s team Michigan State famously defeated the latter’s team, Indiana State.
However, the rivalry goes beyond these two individuals. From Lakers owner Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) and Celtics general manager Red Auerbach’s (Michael Chiklis’) contentious first meeting, their teams have...
Up until Episode 7: “Invisible Man,” Bird’s presence in “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” has been limited to a couple seconds at a time. As 1979 draws to a close, it’s time for Johnson and Bird to pick up what they started at March’s NCAA championship game, where the former’s team Michigan State famously defeated the latter’s team, Indiana State.
However, the rivalry goes beyond these two individuals. From Lakers owner Jerry Buss (John C. Reilly) and Celtics general manager Red Auerbach’s (Michael Chiklis’) contentious first meeting, their teams have...
- 4/18/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Malachi Kirby has been cast in the leading roles of Charlie and Spider in Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s “Anansi Boys,” the streaming service revealed Tuesday.
Per its official description, Amazon’s “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
As previously announced, Delroy Lindo will star as Charlie and Spider’s father, Anansi/Mr. Nancy, a character who first appeared in Gaiman’s novel “American Gods.” Though that book, which has connections to “Anansi Boys,” was adapted into a now-canceled TV series at Starz, the two shows will not be connected.
Per its official description, Amazon’s “Anansi Boys” follows Charlie, a young man who is used to being embarrassed by his estranged father, Mr. Nancy. But when his father dies, Charlie discovers that his father was Anansi: trickster god of stories. And he learns that he has a brother. Now his brother, Spider, is entering Charlie’s life, determined to make it more interesting but making it a lot more dangerous.
As previously announced, Delroy Lindo will star as Charlie and Spider’s father, Anansi/Mr. Nancy, a character who first appeared in Gaiman’s novel “American Gods.” Though that book, which has connections to “Anansi Boys,” was adapted into a now-canceled TV series at Starz, the two shows will not be connected.
- 9/14/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Tributes are pouring in for beloved actor Michael K. Williams. The five-time Emmy-nominated Williams, known for his iconic roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, and most recently Lovecraft Country, among many others, was found dead inside his Brooklyn apartment Monday at the age of 54.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years,” the network said in a statement. “While the world is aware of his immense talents as an artist, we knew Michael as a dear friend who was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him. We send our deepest condolences to his family for this immeasurable loss. ”
Michael K. Williams: A Career In Pictures
Remembrances were coming in from Williams’ co-stars on The Wire, the groundbreaking HBO series that ran five seasons from 2002-2008, including from Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi and creator David Simon.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Michael Kenneth Williams, a member of the HBO family for more than 20 years,” the network said in a statement. “While the world is aware of his immense talents as an artist, we knew Michael as a dear friend who was beloved by all who had the privilege to work with him. We send our deepest condolences to his family for this immeasurable loss. ”
Michael K. Williams: A Career In Pictures
Remembrances were coming in from Williams’ co-stars on The Wire, the groundbreaking HBO series that ran five seasons from 2002-2008, including from Wendell Pierce, Domenick Lombardozzi and creator David Simon.
- 9/6/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
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