Khan Noonien Singh's trajectory as a fictional character is the opposite of his in-universe life story. He was once a superhuman tyrant who ruled much of the Earth — after being overthrown, he fled to space aboard the SS Botany Bay. Upon reawakening, he was bested twice by James T. Kirk and died failing to avenge himself. For audiences though, Khan went from a villain of the week (in the "Star Trek" episode "Space Seed") to the greatest of all "Trek" villains thanks to his reappearance in the film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
Before "The Wrath of Khan," however, "Star Trek" was in trouble. "Star Trek: The Motion Picture" underwhelmed, Paramount was hesitant about a sequel, and Leonard Nimoy had to be convinced to return as Spock. That's why the film famously ends with his character dying — except, during shooting, Nimoy changed his mind about exiting. Thus, when...
- 1/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
A 10-episode season is far too short a time to spend with Dot, Wayne, Scotty, Lorraine, Witt, Roy, Indira, and, yes, even Gator. Unfortunately, that’s all we get with FX’s Fargo season five as episode 10, “Bisquik,” brings the second-best season of the series to a close.
The season finale opens with the now-blind Gator (Joe Keery) deserted by his dad and left to make it back to the ranch on his own. He whines as he repeatedly falls and then eventually makes it into the secret tunnel almost by accident.
Gator emerges from the tunnel in a field and is immediately spotted by the FBI. He throws up his hands, no longer the arrogant vape-addict we’ve come to know and loathe.
Meanwhile, “patriots” line the ranch’s fence on Roy Tillman’s orders, fully prepared to take on the FBI. North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr (Lamorne Morris...
The season finale opens with the now-blind Gator (Joe Keery) deserted by his dad and left to make it back to the ranch on his own. He whines as he repeatedly falls and then eventually makes it into the secret tunnel almost by accident.
Gator emerges from the tunnel in a field and is immediately spotted by the FBI. He throws up his hands, no longer the arrogant vape-addict we’ve come to know and loathe.
Meanwhile, “patriots” line the ranch’s fence on Roy Tillman’s orders, fully prepared to take on the FBI. North Dakota Deputy Witt Farr (Lamorne Morris...
- 1/17/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Fargo Star Jessica Pohly Talks Playing an Outsider, Working Alongside Talented Cast & What's To Come
Fargo has never been better.
As the veteran series continues through its Golden Globes-nominated fifth season, we've been treated to a deliciously intriguing tale that sees a Midwest housewife suddenly confronting the sins of her past.
The cast is a who's who of Hollywood heavy hitters who bring their A-game to Noah Cawley's enticing and gripping entry into the anthology.
The captivating and scene-stealing Jessica Poly is an essential piece of the well-rounded ensemble as she steps into the role of FBI Agent Meyer, who, alongside Agent Joaquin, are investigating big, bad Roy Tillman's many misdeeds.
Pohly is a standout as Meyer, and as the series turns toward the backend of the season, things will only ramp up for the FBI agent as secrets continue to unravel and all the various threads begin to collide.
TV Fanatic was thrilled to speak with the charming Pohly, whose career continues to shine.
As the veteran series continues through its Golden Globes-nominated fifth season, we've been treated to a deliciously intriguing tale that sees a Midwest housewife suddenly confronting the sins of her past.
The cast is a who's who of Hollywood heavy hitters who bring their A-game to Noah Cawley's enticing and gripping entry into the anthology.
The captivating and scene-stealing Jessica Poly is an essential piece of the well-rounded ensemble as she steps into the role of FBI Agent Meyer, who, alongside Agent Joaquin, are investigating big, bad Roy Tillman's many misdeeds.
Pohly is a standout as Meyer, and as the series turns toward the backend of the season, things will only ramp up for the FBI agent as secrets continue to unravel and all the various threads begin to collide.
TV Fanatic was thrilled to speak with the charming Pohly, whose career continues to shine.
- 12/28/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Cumulus Media (Nasdaq: Cmls)** today announced that the podcasts from BiggerPockets, the leading network and community in the real estate investing space, join the Cumulus Podcast Network. BiggerPockets helps those interested in finding financial freedom through real estate investing by providing useful tools, education, and support with their network of six podcasts that garner more than four million downloads each month, with two of the top-20 ranking podcasts. The Cumulus Podcast Network markets and monetizes the BiggerPockets podcasts.
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is the #1 real estate investing podcast and the network’s largest and longest-running podcast, breaking down real estate investing strategies that work—from deep-dive interviews to coaching calls, news analysis, and more. Hosted by David Greene and Rob Abasolo, the podcast drops every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Greene has bought, rehabbed, and managed more than 50 single-family rental properties, owns shares in three large multifamily apartment complexes, and is...
BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast is the #1 real estate investing podcast and the network’s largest and longest-running podcast, breaking down real estate investing strategies that work—from deep-dive interviews to coaching calls, news analysis, and more. Hosted by David Greene and Rob Abasolo, the podcast drops every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Greene has bought, rehabbed, and managed more than 50 single-family rental properties, owns shares in three large multifamily apartment complexes, and is...
- 12/25/2023
- Podnews.net
With the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes continuing to silence their late night shows, the five hosts — Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Seth Meyers — will test out another medium.
The quintet announced Tuesday that it would release a limited Spotify podcast, aptly titled Strike Force Five. The arrangement is said to call for at least 12 episodes, which will begin rolling out Wednesday, Aug. 30. Each episode will have all five of its hosts participating in the conversation, though who’s leading it will rotate. The hosts will then give all proceeds to the out-of-work staff from their respective shows.
The concept was born out of weekly Zooms that the late night hosts have been holding since the WGA strike began in early May. The virtual check-ins have been a way for the five men to be aligned during the strike, which saw all of their shows — Jimmy Kimmel Live,...
The quintet announced Tuesday that it would release a limited Spotify podcast, aptly titled Strike Force Five. The arrangement is said to call for at least 12 episodes, which will begin rolling out Wednesday, Aug. 30. Each episode will have all five of its hosts participating in the conversation, though who’s leading it will rotate. The hosts will then give all proceeds to the out-of-work staff from their respective shows.
The concept was born out of weekly Zooms that the late night hosts have been holding since the WGA strike began in early May. The virtual check-ins have been a way for the five men to be aligned during the strike, which saw all of their shows — Jimmy Kimmel Live,...
- 8/29/2023
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Netflix’s Untold: Swamp Kings examines the Florida Gators football team’s success under coach Urban Meyer. The four-episode docuseries, which just released a teaser trailer, tells the story of Meyer’s reign via exclusive interviews with those intimately involved in the team.
“The players’ stories are unfiltered, deeply personal, and often full of humor. They describe what it’s like to hear the roar of the crowd, to feel the sweat dripping down their backs, and to know they’re at the center of it all. The joy of beating a rival, the glory of winning a national title,” explained director Katharine English.
English added: “But as well as the adoration of Gator Nation and near-celebrity status, the players also suffer adversity and heartbreak along the journey. What emerges is a human story. It is a story about more than football – it’s a story of brotherhood, relentless effort,...
“The players’ stories are unfiltered, deeply personal, and often full of humor. They describe what it’s like to hear the roar of the crowd, to feel the sweat dripping down their backs, and to know they’re at the center of it all. The joy of beating a rival, the glory of winning a national title,” explained director Katharine English.
English added: “But as well as the adoration of Gator Nation and near-celebrity status, the players also suffer adversity and heartbreak along the journey. What emerges is a human story. It is a story about more than football – it’s a story of brotherhood, relentless effort,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Exclusive: Veteran action director Dimitri Logothetis is gearing up to shoot his latest set of features, Kickboxer: Armageddon and Flying Shadow, in Mississippi and Malta.
Scripts for both were written prior to the start of the strikes, and each project is currently in pursuit of a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement, the goal being to kick off production for each in January.
Armageddon is the final chapter in a reboot trilogy based on the Kickboxer action franchise, which originally starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. The first film directed by Mark Disalle and David Worth, which debuted in 1989, introduced viewers to Kurt Sloane (Van Damme), who must learn the ancient kickboxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother. While later entries Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation would also feature the action star, he was absent through the second and fifth installments, with the focus segueing to Kurt’s younger brother,...
Scripts for both were written prior to the start of the strikes, and each project is currently in pursuit of a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement, the goal being to kick off production for each in January.
Armageddon is the final chapter in a reboot trilogy based on the Kickboxer action franchise, which originally starred Jean-Claude Van Damme. The first film directed by Mark Disalle and David Worth, which debuted in 1989, introduced viewers to Kurt Sloane (Van Damme), who must learn the ancient kickboxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother. While later entries Kickboxer: Vengeance and Kickboxer: Retaliation would also feature the action star, he was absent through the second and fifth installments, with the focus segueing to Kurt’s younger brother,...
- 8/17/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Update: The top prosecutor in Marion County, Kansas, has withdrawn a search warrant executed on a local newspaper last week, returning all seized items.
The raid sparked outrage, particularly after the 98-year-old copublisher died of a heart attack when her home was raided.
The prosecutor, Joel Ensey, said in a statement that after reviewing the police force’s application for a warrant, he had also “come to the conclusion that insufficient evidence exists to establish a legally sufficient nexus between this alleged crime and the places searched and the items seized.”
Clayton Weimers, the executive director of Reporters Without Borders, called for a greater explanation as to how the search and seizure was allowed to be conducted at all.
Earlier: A raid by police in Marion, Kansas on the home and office of a newspaper publisher is being blamed for contributing to the death of the publisher’s 98-year-old mother.
The raid sparked outrage, particularly after the 98-year-old copublisher died of a heart attack when her home was raided.
The prosecutor, Joel Ensey, said in a statement that after reviewing the police force’s application for a warrant, he had also “come to the conclusion that insufficient evidence exists to establish a legally sufficient nexus between this alleged crime and the places searched and the items seized.”
Clayton Weimers, the executive director of Reporters Without Borders, called for a greater explanation as to how the search and seizure was allowed to be conducted at all.
Earlier: A raid by police in Marion, Kansas on the home and office of a newspaper publisher is being blamed for contributing to the death of the publisher’s 98-year-old mother.
- 8/17/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
What are all of the late-night stars up to right now?
As The Late Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night and The Daily Show were the first shows to be hit by the writers strike back in May, the hosts of those shows have not had the opportunity to give their hot takes on television in over three months – although the majority of them have all been regularly seen on picket lines across New York and LA.
Admittedly, the strike has largely been over the summer, when many of them would have been on hiatus, but it’s still interesting to see what they’ve been doing since having their desks taken away.
“I hate being off,” Seth Meyers told Deadline in April. “My vacation is doing the show. It is more fun than the beach. It is more fun than skiing. I’m done early enough...
As The Late Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night and The Daily Show were the first shows to be hit by the writers strike back in May, the hosts of those shows have not had the opportunity to give their hot takes on television in over three months – although the majority of them have all been regularly seen on picket lines across New York and LA.
Admittedly, the strike has largely been over the summer, when many of them would have been on hiatus, but it’s still interesting to see what they’ve been doing since having their desks taken away.
“I hate being off,” Seth Meyers told Deadline in April. “My vacation is doing the show. It is more fun than the beach. It is more fun than skiing. I’m done early enough...
- 8/11/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amouranth is entering an untested era of fanservice with a company that promises to let people “date realistic AI personas of your favorite influencers and celebrities.”
Forever Voices AI was founded in November 2022 by self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur, investor and futurist” John H. Meyer. Its goal? “Democratizing access to the world’s greatest minds and turning influencers into AI powered companions, all with immersive 2-way audio.”
Amouranth–who streams on Twitch to more than 6 million followers and makes $1.5 million a month on OnlyFans–partnered with Forever Voices to develop “AI Amouranth,” a Telegram bot companion the company says was trained on “countless hours of Amouranth’s unique personality and inflections.”
Users who pay to access the bot will receive generated voice responses made to sound like Amouranth.
The companion seems like a parasocial playground: It’s explicitly marketed as a way for fans to have “unparalleled personal access to an AI copy of Amouranth herself,...
Forever Voices AI was founded in November 2022 by self-proclaimed “serial entrepreneur, investor and futurist” John H. Meyer. Its goal? “Democratizing access to the world’s greatest minds and turning influencers into AI powered companions, all with immersive 2-way audio.”
Amouranth–who streams on Twitch to more than 6 million followers and makes $1.5 million a month on OnlyFans–partnered with Forever Voices to develop “AI Amouranth,” a Telegram bot companion the company says was trained on “countless hours of Amouranth’s unique personality and inflections.”
Users who pay to access the bot will receive generated voice responses made to sound like Amouranth.
The companion seems like a parasocial playground: It’s explicitly marketed as a way for fans to have “unparalleled personal access to an AI copy of Amouranth herself,...
- 5/19/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
White House Plumbers shouldn’t require a spoiler warning. The HBO miniseries is about the Watergate scandal. But, since it’s told from the perspective of Nixon’s political saboteurs, E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux), the five-episode satirical drama covers a ton of ground that the average person is likely coming upon for the first time.
“There are a lot of people who know Nixon resigned, maybe they’ve heard the word Watergate, maybe they only know ‘gate,’ like they’ve seen this-gate and that-gate. There’s an opportunity here to just let people know what President Nixon did. It’s a story where, maybe it’s been long enough that it’s time to remind people. But now, let’s go one step further,” said David Mandel, who directed all five episodes and is an executive producer alongside the show’s creators and writers,...
“There are a lot of people who know Nixon resigned, maybe they’ve heard the word Watergate, maybe they only know ‘gate,’ like they’ve seen this-gate and that-gate. There’s an opportunity here to just let people know what President Nixon did. It’s a story where, maybe it’s been long enough that it’s time to remind people. But now, let’s go one step further,” said David Mandel, who directed all five episodes and is an executive producer alongside the show’s creators and writers,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Let's take a brief trip through the looking glass, shall we?
There is not a more tantalizing mystery in United States history than the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Though the Warren Commission emphatically concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman and acted alone, many people believe their investigation was either flawed or a full-scale cover-up. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists alleged an alliance between the Fidel Castro-led Cuban government and mobsters in the States. Louisiana District Attorney Jim Garrison believed Kennedy's murder was orchestrated by New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw and anti-Castro Cubans (who were still raw over the failed Bay of Pigs invasion). Everyone from Lyndon B. Johnson to Frank Sinatra has been linked in some way or another to the assassination.
The myriad of theories, many of which clumsily intersect with competing theories, tend to discredit each other. But it's understandable why people need...
There is not a more tantalizing mystery in United States history than the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Though the Warren Commission emphatically concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald was the sole gunman and acted alone, many people believe their investigation was either flawed or a full-scale cover-up. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists alleged an alliance between the Fidel Castro-led Cuban government and mobsters in the States. Louisiana District Attorney Jim Garrison believed Kennedy's murder was orchestrated by New Orleans businessman Clay Shaw and anti-Castro Cubans (who were still raw over the failed Bay of Pigs invasion). Everyone from Lyndon B. Johnson to Frank Sinatra has been linked in some way or another to the assassination.
The myriad of theories, many of which clumsily intersect with competing theories, tend to discredit each other. But it's understandable why people need...
- 5/16/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The Latin Grammys are headed overseas. On Thursday, the Latin Recording Academy announced that this year’s awards show, scheduled for Nov. 16, will be held in Seville, Spain, moving the awards show from the U.S. for the first time ever.
The 24th edition of the awards show — and its companion Latin Grammy Week — will head to Europe for the following three years thanks to a partnership with Junta de Andalucía, which will sponsor the gala.
“It is an honor to celebrate our Latin Grammy Week in Sevilla and commit...
The 24th edition of the awards show — and its companion Latin Grammy Week — will head to Europe for the following three years thanks to a partnership with Junta de Andalucía, which will sponsor the gala.
“It is an honor to celebrate our Latin Grammy Week in Sevilla and commit...
- 5/5/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
One of the most prestigious and historic opera houses in the world is attempting to step into the 21st Century. La Scala — the famed opera house in Milan, Italy — is working hard to build out its streaming offerings so that fans the world over can watch performances without having to find a scalper to get tickets.
Fans can see these performances on Lascalatv, which is available in the United States and other countries around the world. Live streams of operas, concerts, ballets, and more are now on the platform, as well as free stage shows for kids. Fans can either pay to watch the performances live for around $13 each, or rent them and watch on-demand.
Audiences can choose to watch performances in Ultra-High-Definition 4K, or in standard high definition. To rent an on-demand performance in 4K costs around $7.60 Usd, and in HD the cost is around $5.40. La Scala’s chief...
Fans can see these performances on Lascalatv, which is available in the United States and other countries around the world. Live streams of operas, concerts, ballets, and more are now on the platform, as well as free stage shows for kids. Fans can either pay to watch the performances live for around $13 each, or rent them and watch on-demand.
Audiences can choose to watch performances in Ultra-High-Definition 4K, or in standard high definition. To rent an on-demand performance in 4K costs around $7.60 Usd, and in HD the cost is around $5.40. La Scala’s chief...
- 5/2/2023
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Wearing a nondescript gray T-shirt with a backstage pass dangling from his neck, Jeff Shell looked more like a snowy-haired roadie than a VIP as he milled about in the wings of the Sahara Tent ahead of Blink-182’s set at Coachella on April 14. The NBCUniversal CEO had spent the day at the festival with his wife, Laura, in anticipation of the band’s first show in nearly a decade. Later, he took a seat alongside a leather-clad Kourtney Kardashian, whose long-running “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” holds a significant presence in the NBCUniversal spread, with all 20 seasons of the reality show having recently moved from Hulu to Peacock. But Shell wasn’t there on business. He enjoys close ties with the band’s bassist and co-lead vocalist, Mark Hoppus, a friendship forged thanks to their kids attending the same school in L.A.
While all appeared normal on the...
While all appeared normal on the...
- 4/26/2023
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Variety Film + TV
In the aftermath of the shock ouster of NBC Universal’s CEO, industry executives present a tale of two Jeff Shells. To some, Shell’s acknowledgment that he was departing because of “an inappropriate relationship with a woman in the company” came as a bolt from the blue. To others, not so much.
“I’m totally flabbergasted,” says an executive who says he was close to Shell. “Jeff was supposed to be the buttoned-up guy.” Asked if he had suspicions of improper conduct, a former NBCU executive says, “No, not at all. Not even a whiff. Not even an inkling.” Another, though not a fan of Shell, says, “I’ve never seen any of that [kind of behavior]. Never. I’ve never even seen him be flirtatious.”
A different portrait emerges from other NBCU sources. Shell “always had a crush on someone,” says one (female) former insider. “I knew he had crushes and said inappropriate things.
“I’m totally flabbergasted,” says an executive who says he was close to Shell. “Jeff was supposed to be the buttoned-up guy.” Asked if he had suspicions of improper conduct, a former NBCU executive says, “No, not at all. Not even a whiff. Not even an inkling.” Another, though not a fan of Shell, says, “I’ve never seen any of that [kind of behavior]. Never. I’ve never even seen him be flirtatious.”
A different portrait emerges from other NBCU sources. Shell “always had a crush on someone,” says one (female) former insider. “I knew he had crushes and said inappropriate things.
- 4/26/2023
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Twilight” may be coming to TV!
The popular “Twilight” novels by Stephenie Meyer is in early development at Lionsgate TV to be turned into a potential television series, Et has confirmed.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, which first broke the news, “Tell Me Lies” producer Sinead Daly is attached to write the script for the “Twilight” project. It is unclear at the moment whether the possible series would be a direct adaptation of Meyer’s novels, which inspired the multibillion-dollar five-movie franchise, or a different take. Meyer is said to be involved in the potential series.
A Lionsgate TV spokesperson declined to comment.
Meyer’s Twilight novels were a series of four fantasy romance novels that were published annually from 2005 through 2008. Told primarily from Bella Swan’s point of view, the books chronicled her tumultuous love story with vampire Edward Cullen. In 2020, Meyer released Midnight Sun, which retold the events of the first book,...
The popular “Twilight” novels by Stephenie Meyer is in early development at Lionsgate TV to be turned into a potential television series, Et has confirmed.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, which first broke the news, “Tell Me Lies” producer Sinead Daly is attached to write the script for the “Twilight” project. It is unclear at the moment whether the possible series would be a direct adaptation of Meyer’s novels, which inspired the multibillion-dollar five-movie franchise, or a different take. Meyer is said to be involved in the potential series.
A Lionsgate TV spokesperson declined to comment.
Meyer’s Twilight novels were a series of four fantasy romance novels that were published annually from 2005 through 2008. Told primarily from Bella Swan’s point of view, the books chronicled her tumultuous love story with vampire Edward Cullen. In 2020, Meyer released Midnight Sun, which retold the events of the first book,...
- 4/20/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Just as “Harry Potter” will get a TV remake and “The Hunger Games” will see a prequel, all the old YA franchises from the late aughts are suddenly new again. Now, the most (in)famous book series from that period may soon follow, with “Twilight.”
Sources confirmed to IndieWire that Lionsgate TV is in early development on a show based on “The Twilight Saga,” Stephenie Meyer’s four-book series about the romance between clumsy high schooler Bella and sadboi emo vampire Edward. It’s early days with no network or streamer attached to the the project, which would be the second adaptation after the film series that began in 2008 starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Meyer is expected to be involved in some capacity, and Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig will executive produce. Sinead Daly is attached to write the show, which may be a full remake or an offshot of the original story.
Sources confirmed to IndieWire that Lionsgate TV is in early development on a show based on “The Twilight Saga,” Stephenie Meyer’s four-book series about the romance between clumsy high schooler Bella and sadboi emo vampire Edward. It’s early days with no network or streamer attached to the the project, which would be the second adaptation after the film series that began in 2008 starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson.
Meyer is expected to be involved in some capacity, and Wyck Godfrey and Erik Feig will executive produce. Sinead Daly is attached to write the show, which may be a full remake or an offshot of the original story.
- 4/19/2023
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Looks like Lionsgate saw what Warner Bros. Discovery is aiming to do with Harry Potter and said to itself, "Let's try that!" Or at least something similar as The Hollywood Reporter brings word that a Twilight TV series is at an early stage.
Sinead Daly, whose credits include Walking Dead: World Beyond and Raised By Wolves is attached to write the script for a potential Twilight show. THR reports that Daly is working with Lionsgate TV to determine what the specific take on the story will be and if it will be a remake of author Stephanie Meyer’s books about the star-crossed love between lip-chewing human high schooler Bella (Kristen Stewart in the movies) and brooding, sparkly vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson) or a different offshoot.
So it remains to be seen if we'll be meeting a new take on Bella, Edward and the rest, or if this will be a whole new story.
Sinead Daly, whose credits include Walking Dead: World Beyond and Raised By Wolves is attached to write the script for a potential Twilight show. THR reports that Daly is working with Lionsgate TV to determine what the specific take on the story will be and if it will be a remake of author Stephanie Meyer’s books about the star-crossed love between lip-chewing human high schooler Bella (Kristen Stewart in the movies) and brooding, sparkly vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson) or a different offshoot.
So it remains to be seen if we'll be meeting a new take on Bella, Edward and the rest, or if this will be a whole new story.
- 4/19/2023
- by James White
- Empire - TV
Well, Twilight fans: looks like the wolf's out of the bag. According to The Hollywood Reporter, a TV adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's bestselling book series is currently in the works at Lionsgate Television, per sources.
The series is reportedly in early development with very few confirmed details, including a network/platform or a writer, but insiders told THR that Meyer is expected to be involved. Wyck Godfrey and former Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Copresident Erik Feig are also said to be attached to executive produce the television project. Reps for Lionsgate did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
Meyer's Twilight series became a groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon in the mid-2000s that produced five blockbuster movies - "Twilight," "New Moon," "Eclipse," and "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and "Part 2" - starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. The franchise's fandom launched each actor to stardom, and the...
The series is reportedly in early development with very few confirmed details, including a network/platform or a writer, but insiders told THR that Meyer is expected to be involved. Wyck Godfrey and former Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Copresident Erik Feig are also said to be attached to executive produce the television project. Reps for Lionsgate did not immediately respond to Popsugar's request for comment.
Meyer's Twilight series became a groundbreaking pop culture phenomenon in the mid-2000s that produced five blockbuster movies - "Twilight," "New Moon," "Eclipse," and "Breaking Dawn - Part 1" and "Part 2" - starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, and Taylor Lautner. The franchise's fandom launched each actor to stardom, and the...
- 4/19/2023
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
The so-called golden age of TV continues as news of a "Twilight" reboot series promises to help usher us into the latest phase of that era — turning major film franchises into TV reboots. Following the announcement of a Harry Potter reboot series, set to launch on Warner Bros. Discovery's rebranded streaming service, Max, Lionsgate has gotten in on the action by announcing a TV show based on the massively popular "Twilight" saga. The Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart-led film franchise kicked off back in 2008 and went on to earn more than $3.3 billion across five films. And now, we'll be treated to a rehash of the whole thing in streaming form.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, a small screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's supernatural romance book series is currently in development over at Lionsgate Television. The project is in the very early stages and has reportedly yet to...
As per The Hollywood Reporter, a small screen adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's supernatural romance book series is currently in development over at Lionsgate Television. The project is in the very early stages and has reportedly yet to...
- 4/19/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The reboot era has officially been cemented by news of a Twilight TV series in the works.
This follows Warner Bros’ slew of remake announcements last week, which included a Harry Potter TV series, new Lord of the Rings movies and a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory.
On Wednesday (19 April), The Hollywood Reporter shared news of Lionsgate working on adapting Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book series for television.
The saga was previously adapted into a highly successful film franchise starring Robert Pattinson as the vampire Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan.
The five-film series began in 2008 and ended in 2012, grossing a total $3.4bn (£2.7bn) worldwide.
On Twitter, ardent fans of the franchise were split between excitement and trepidation about the news of a TV version of the story.
“I love Twilight but no,” one fan tweeted alongside many who wrote simply: “We don’t want it.”
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This follows Warner Bros’ slew of remake announcements last week, which included a Harry Potter TV series, new Lord of the Rings movies and a spin-off of The Big Bang Theory.
On Wednesday (19 April), The Hollywood Reporter shared news of Lionsgate working on adapting Stephenie Meyer’s best-selling book series for television.
The saga was previously adapted into a highly successful film franchise starring Robert Pattinson as the vampire Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan.
The five-film series began in 2008 and ended in 2012, grossing a total $3.4bn (£2.7bn) worldwide.
On Twitter, ardent fans of the franchise were split between excitement and trepidation about the news of a TV version of the story.
“I love Twilight but no,” one fan tweeted alongside many who wrote simply: “We don’t want it.”
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- 4/19/2023
- by Tom Murray
- The Independent - TV
The Twilight Saga ran its course on the big screen, with five movies telling the story of the four books in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series. While there are some side stories and reimaginings that could still be brought to the screen, the main tale has been told. Now ten and a half years have gone by since the release of the last film in the franchise… and that means the story is ripe for a re-telling. That’s clearly what Lionsgate Television believes, anyway, as The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that a Twilight TV series is in development!
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the Twilight TV series is in its infancy and does not yet have a network/platform or a writer as sources say the studio, which controls the rights to the franchise, plans to lead the development on the project before shopping the rights to the package.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that the Twilight TV series is in its infancy and does not yet have a network/platform or a writer as sources say the studio, which controls the rights to the franchise, plans to lead the development on the project before shopping the rights to the package.
- 4/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Onscreen, Tyler James Williams is used to getting his hands dirty as Abbott Elementary‘s Eddie, the first-grade teacher who embraces his green thumb. Offscreen, the Emmy-winning actor is “imitating art” and partnering with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to launch its Lots of Compassion program on National Garden Day (April 14).
Part of Williams’ new role? Helping to grow vacant lots in underserved communities into blooming gardens. He began by digging into Third Street Elementary’s soil and — in the words of Gregory in season two — “experiencing what they call ‘Black boy joy'” through gardening. The home cleaning products company is teaming with Kids Gardening to identify local community leaders to receive $20,000 grants towards transforming vacant lots into green spaces.
“Is it art imitating life, or life imitating art?...
Onscreen, Tyler James Williams is used to getting his hands dirty as Abbott Elementary‘s Eddie, the first-grade teacher who embraces his green thumb. Offscreen, the Emmy-winning actor is “imitating art” and partnering with Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day to launch its Lots of Compassion program on National Garden Day (April 14).
Part of Williams’ new role? Helping to grow vacant lots in underserved communities into blooming gardens. He began by digging into Third Street Elementary’s soil and — in the words of Gregory in season two — “experiencing what they call ‘Black boy joy'” through gardening. The home cleaning products company is teaming with Kids Gardening to identify local community leaders to receive $20,000 grants towards transforming vacant lots into green spaces.
“Is it art imitating life, or life imitating art?...
- 4/15/2023
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Miami, home to the two leading U.S. Hispanic networks — TelevisaUnivision and Telemundo — as well as a host of smaller television companies, studio outposts, recording artists and independent entertainment companies, has long been the cultural epicenter of both Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic population.
“It is not just the geographic location that makes Miami a hub: In so many ways, the city is also representative of the cultural diversity across Latin America and among all U.S. Hispanics,” says Karen Barroeta, executive VP, production and development, Telemundo Global Studios, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
“On top of its rich cultural diversity, Miami is a world-class city in which to make television, with the highest quality production studios and a skillful workforce including incredible talent, from production teams to writers and actors,” she says.
“Telemundo built roots in Miami because we believe in the growth and power of the Hispanic community...
“It is not just the geographic location that makes Miami a hub: In so many ways, the city is also representative of the cultural diversity across Latin America and among all U.S. Hispanics,” says Karen Barroeta, executive VP, production and development, Telemundo Global Studios, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
“On top of its rich cultural diversity, Miami is a world-class city in which to make television, with the highest quality production studios and a skillful workforce including incredible talent, from production teams to writers and actors,” she says.
“Telemundo built roots in Miami because we believe in the growth and power of the Hispanic community...
- 4/11/2023
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Hugh Laurie is making a house call to Season 4 of Veep.
The two-time Golden Globe winner (and six-time Emmy nominee) was spotted filming a scene today by Baltimore Media Blog, and HBO has confirmed to TVLine that he’ll indeed appear in the Julia Louis-Dreyfus comedy when it returns with fresh episodes next year.
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The two-time Golden Globe winner (and six-time Emmy nominee) was spotted filming a scene today by Baltimore Media Blog, and HBO has confirmed to TVLine that he’ll indeed appear in the Julia Louis-Dreyfus comedy when it returns with fresh episodes next year.
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- 11/19/2014
- by Michael Slezak
- TVLine.com
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