After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake, and the opening sequence of Pitch Black, JoBlo’s own Lance Vlcek is continuing his The Best Scene video series with a look at a moment from the 1994 classic The Crow (watch it Here) – which isn’t just getting a 4K release for its 30 anniversary. It’s also getting a remake.
Lance’s pick for the best scene in...
Lance’s pick for the best scene in...
- 3/22/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Yesterday, we saw the first images of what Bill Skarsgard of the It films is going to look like as goth rocker Eric Draven in director Rupert Sanders’ (Snow White and the Huntsman) remake of the 1994 classic The Crow (watch it Here). There weren’t a lot of positive reactions, with many fans comparing Skarsgard’s look – which Sanders said was a mixture of his own look in the ’90s, “when we were squat-raving in London,” with modern influences like Post Malone and Lil Peep – to Jared Leto’s poorly-received version of The Joker in Suicide Squad. One person who took to social media to blast the look of the new Eric Draven was Alex Proyas, who directed the ’94 version of The Crow.
Sharing one of the images, Proyas said, “Eric Draven’s having a bad hair day. Next reboot thanks.” In the comments, he continued to mock the look:...
Sharing one of the images, Proyas said, “Eric Draven’s having a bad hair day. Next reboot thanks.” In the comments, he continued to mock the look:...
- 2/29/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
We recently heard that Lionsgate has picked up the distribution rights to the reboot of the classic film The Crow (get it Here), which was released by Miramax back in 1994. Before Miramax acquired it, The Crow had originally been set up at Paramount. They decided to let go of it due to the controversy surrounding the on-set death of star Brandon Lee and the amount of violence in the film. So when Paramount acquired Miramax back in 2020, gaining the rights to The Crow in the process, it was like the film had gone full circle. It came back to Paramount. Recently, cinematographer Dariusz Wolski, mentioned a 4K restoration of The Crow would be on the Paramount Plus streaming service soon. While it hasn’t hit streaming yet, Blu-Ray.com announced that the 4K Blu-ray is set to come out on May 7th to mark the film’s 30th anniversary.
The 4K version looks absolutely amazing,...
The 4K version looks absolutely amazing,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Larry Wilmore says “finally.” Greg Grunberg says “Mazel tov! Writers Strike Deal!!!”
Bill Wolkoff promises not to picket Dancing with the Stars.
The Writers Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike after nearly five months, and needless to say — the members have thoughts, lots of happy thoughts. And it’s all spilling out on social media.
Here’s a roundup of their reactions so far:
Billy Ray: “To all my fellow writers— You earned this. You saved our profession. Now let’s continue to stand w the actors. And IATSE. And the Teamsters. And labor everywhere. That’s how we’ll save America.”
Wolkoff: “Day 146. It gives me great pleasure to say we will Not be picketing Dancing With The Stars tomorrow! I really can’t wait to watch the premiere on Tuesday, because we did it!
Bill Wolkoff promises not to picket Dancing with the Stars.
The Writers Guild has reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to end its strike after nearly five months, and needless to say — the members have thoughts, lots of happy thoughts. And it’s all spilling out on social media.
Here’s a roundup of their reactions so far:
Billy Ray: “To all my fellow writers— You earned this. You saved our profession. Now let’s continue to stand w the actors. And IATSE. And the Teamsters. And labor everywhere. That’s how we’ll save America.”
Wolkoff: “Day 146. It gives me great pleasure to say we will Not be picketing Dancing With The Stars tomorrow! I really can’t wait to watch the premiere on Tuesday, because we did it!
- 9/25/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
A showrunners picket at Fox that started as a way to show solidarity during the strike ended up raising close to $45,000 for crew members who have been adversely affected by the work stoppage.
Strike Captain Amy Berg encouraged showrunners who attended the Sept. 12 picket to bring along gift cards so she could distribute them to support staff in need. More than 300 high-powered scribes, including Steve Levitan, Shawn Ryan, Aline Brosh-McKenna, Carlton Cuse, Rene Balcer, Jack Burditt, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, Andy Gordon, Tucker Cawley and David Shore, walked the line that day.
At today’s IATSE appreciation day at Fox, Berg distributed the gift cards to 115 people. She plans to mail more out this week to crew members.
“I was looking at all these amazing funds we have out there, but noticed that most require a long application process which can delay people getting the help they need,” Berg told Deadline. “I just thought, what could we do that offered immediate assistance?”
Those who participated in today’s IATSE appreciation picket received at least $150 word of cards to grocery stores and retail outlets like Target.
“Things everyone can use,” said Berg. “I basically started a nonprofit in one week, thanks to the generosity of my fellow showrunners.”
Showrunners have already contributed more than $500,000 recently to the Entertainment Community Fund. (Click for the showrunner donation link). Most of the donors have been anonymous.
There’s renewed optimism that the WGA and AMPTP can reach a deal now that both parties have agreed to meet tomorrow.
The WGA sent out a note to members confirming the talks: “The WGA and AMPTP now have a confirmed schedule to bargain this week, starting on Wednesday. You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible. We’ll reach out again when there is something of significance to report. In the meantime, please continue to demonstrate your commitment and unity by coming out to the picket lines – for yourselves and fellow writers, SAG-AFTRA, other unions’ members, and all those in our community who are impacted by the strikes.”...
Strike Captain Amy Berg encouraged showrunners who attended the Sept. 12 picket to bring along gift cards so she could distribute them to support staff in need. More than 300 high-powered scribes, including Steve Levitan, Shawn Ryan, Aline Brosh-McKenna, Carlton Cuse, Rene Balcer, Jack Burditt, Mike Scully, Matt Selman, Andy Gordon, Tucker Cawley and David Shore, walked the line that day.
At today’s IATSE appreciation day at Fox, Berg distributed the gift cards to 115 people. She plans to mail more out this week to crew members.
“I was looking at all these amazing funds we have out there, but noticed that most require a long application process which can delay people getting the help they need,” Berg told Deadline. “I just thought, what could we do that offered immediate assistance?”
Those who participated in today’s IATSE appreciation picket received at least $150 word of cards to grocery stores and retail outlets like Target.
“Things everyone can use,” said Berg. “I basically started a nonprofit in one week, thanks to the generosity of my fellow showrunners.”
Showrunners have already contributed more than $500,000 recently to the Entertainment Community Fund. (Click for the showrunner donation link). Most of the donors have been anonymous.
There’s renewed optimism that the WGA and AMPTP can reach a deal now that both parties have agreed to meet tomorrow.
The WGA sent out a note to members confirming the talks: “The WGA and AMPTP now have a confirmed schedule to bargain this week, starting on Wednesday. You might not hear from us in the coming days while we are negotiating, but know that our focus is getting a fair deal for writers as soon as possible. We’ll reach out again when there is something of significance to report. In the meantime, please continue to demonstrate your commitment and unity by coming out to the picket lines – for yourselves and fellow writers, SAG-AFTRA, other unions’ members, and all those in our community who are impacted by the strikes.”...
- 9/20/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
A group of top-tier showrunners including Kenya Barris and Noah Hawley has set a meeting with the WGA leadership as they try to aid the negotiating process.
The move is not a sign of discontent among the guild, as rumored by some, but rather a chance to bring more high-profile folks into the process as the writers strike has moved into its fourth month.
We hear that Black-ish creator Barris, Hawley, the man behind FX’s Fargo and its upcoming Alien series, and others are set to sit down with leadership on Friday at the WGA West’s L.A. headquarters.
“This was meant to be an information session and not meant to offer anything more than help,” a source close to events told Deadline. “That is still the intention so we can all get a fair deal to get back to work.”
It comes as a large group of high-powered scribes,...
The move is not a sign of discontent among the guild, as rumored by some, but rather a chance to bring more high-profile folks into the process as the writers strike has moved into its fourth month.
We hear that Black-ish creator Barris, Hawley, the man behind FX’s Fargo and its upcoming Alien series, and others are set to sit down with leadership on Friday at the WGA West’s L.A. headquarters.
“This was meant to be an information session and not meant to offer anything more than help,” a source close to events told Deadline. “That is still the intention so we can all get a fair deal to get back to work.”
It comes as a large group of high-powered scribes,...
- 9/12/2023
- by Dominic Patten, Lynette Rice and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Law & Order” universe is heading up north. Citytv has ordered the series “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” Rogers Media announced on Monday. The pickup was revealed a day before Rogers Media’s virtual upfront presentation on June 6.
The Toronto iteration hails from Vancouver-based Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv. The first season is planned as ten hour-long episodes, set to premiere in Spring 2024. The show is based on the “Law & Order” franchise created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, which will distribute the series internationally.
But in this case, “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” also takes its cue from “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” the third series in Wolf’s “L&o” franchise. The original “Criminal Intent,” created and produced by Wolf and René Balcer, ran for 10 seasons between 2001 and 2011, and starred Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe.
According to the release, “Law & Order Toronto:...
The Toronto iteration hails from Vancouver-based Lark Productions and Cameron Pictures Inc. in association with Citytv. The first season is planned as ten hour-long episodes, set to premiere in Spring 2024. The show is based on the “Law & Order” franchise created by Dick Wolf for Universal Television, which will distribute the series internationally.
But in this case, “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” also takes its cue from “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” the third series in Wolf’s “L&o” franchise. The original “Criminal Intent,” created and produced by Wolf and René Balcer, ran for 10 seasons between 2001 and 2011, and starred Vincent D’Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe.
According to the release, “Law & Order Toronto:...
- 6/5/2023
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
FBI: Most Wanted has made an addition to its cast. Edwin Hodge (Good Sam) is joining the CBS series following the exit of Miguel Gomez in June. In addition to Gomez, the Tuesday night show has also seen the departures of Julian McMahon and Kellan Lutz within the past year.
Starring Dylan McDermott, Alexa Davalos, Roxy Sternberg, and Keisha Castle-Hughes, FBI: Most Wanted follows the FBI's Fugitive Task Force. Created by René Balcer and produced by Wolf Entertainment, the show is the first spin-off of the FBI series and launched in January 2020.
Hodge will join the series as "Ray Cannon" during the upcoming fourth season of the crime drama which will debut on September 20th.
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Starring Dylan McDermott, Alexa Davalos, Roxy Sternberg, and Keisha Castle-Hughes, FBI: Most Wanted follows the FBI's Fugitive Task Force. Created by René Balcer and produced by Wolf Entertainment, the show is the first spin-off of the FBI series and launched in January 2020.
Hodge will join the series as "Ray Cannon" during the upcoming fourth season of the crime drama which will debut on September 20th.
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- 7/20/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
France’s Ministry of Culture gave a French toast to Variety’s Steven Gaydos on Thursday, naming him a chevalier/knight for his decades of work in entertainment.
Julie Duhaut-Bedos, consul general of France in Los Angeles, reminded the crowd that only a few such awards are handed out yearly, to “people who have distinguished themselves by their creations in the artistic or literary field or by the contribution they have made to the influence of arts and letters in France and in the world.”
In the ceremony at the French Residence in Beverly Hills, Duhaut-Bedos rattled off multiple accomplishments of Gaydos, who is Variety’s exec VP of global content. She praised his “open-mindedness and advocacy for world cinema, which allowed Variety to achieve a successful international expansion and become the worldwide reference for entertainment industry reviews. Your involvement has been key to Variety’s successful international development. We...
Julie Duhaut-Bedos, consul general of France in Los Angeles, reminded the crowd that only a few such awards are handed out yearly, to “people who have distinguished themselves by their creations in the artistic or literary field or by the contribution they have made to the influence of arts and letters in France and in the world.”
In the ceremony at the French Residence in Beverly Hills, Duhaut-Bedos rattled off multiple accomplishments of Gaydos, who is Variety’s exec VP of global content. She praised his “open-mindedness and advocacy for world cinema, which allowed Variety to achieve a successful international expansion and become the worldwide reference for entertainment industry reviews. Your involvement has been key to Variety’s successful international development. We...
- 9/10/2021
- by Tim Gray
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Luke Kleintank (The Man in the High Castle), Heida Reed (Poldark) and Vinessa Vidotto (Lucifer) have been tapped as leads of FBI: International, the upcoming third series in Dick Wolf’s hit FBI drama franchise on CBS. It is slated to air as part of an FBI Tuesday lineup and will launch this fall with a three-hour crossover premiere event alongside the mothership FBI and FBI: Most Wanted.
FBI: International, which received a straight-to-series order, follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel the world with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be. Not allowed to carry guns, the Fly Team relies on intelligence, quick thinking and pure brawn as they put their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people.
Kleintank will play the Head of...
FBI: International, which received a straight-to-series order, follows the elite operatives of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Fly Team. Headquartered in Budapest, they travel the world with the mission of tracking and neutralizing threats against American citizens wherever they may be. Not allowed to carry guns, the Fly Team relies on intelligence, quick thinking and pure brawn as they put their lives on the line to protect the U.S. and its people.
Kleintank will play the Head of...
- 7/8/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The original Law & Order debuted in the fall of 1990, so long ago that the hot series it was scheduled against was thirtysomething, which nearly got revived last year as a show in which the kids from the original series would now be thirtysomething themselves. (Other new shows from that fall that have since in some stage of reboot, rumored or real, included The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Beverly Hills 90210, The Flash, and Parenthood.) It was so long ago that its other direct competition was a CBS movie-of-the-week franchise — not the movie-of-the-week franchise,...
- 3/31/2021
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
CBS’s FBI and FBI: Most Wanted are set for a crossover episode in the spring, according to exec producer Dick Wolf.
Wolf revealed that the two shows will come back together after FBI: Most Wanted began life as a planted pilot in its parent show.
Speaking at the Winter TCA press tour, Wolf said, “Clearly, the audience was waiting for the show. The show, to me, is part of the same family. It’s inextricably linked in terms of attitude, but the storytelling is very different, and will lend itself to crossovers. We will be doing a crossover in the spring. We have good luck [with crossover episodes] in the past.”
Wolf admitted that the crossover would start in New York. He also hinted at potential crossovers with other series in the Wolf universe, such as Chicago Pd, despite the fact that they are on a different network. “Stay tuned… It’s going to get very interesting,...
Wolf revealed that the two shows will come back together after FBI: Most Wanted began life as a planted pilot in its parent show.
Speaking at the Winter TCA press tour, Wolf said, “Clearly, the audience was waiting for the show. The show, to me, is part of the same family. It’s inextricably linked in terms of attitude, but the storytelling is very different, and will lend itself to crossovers. We will be doing a crossover in the spring. We have good luck [with crossover episodes] in the past.”
Wolf admitted that the crossover would start in New York. He also hinted at potential crossovers with other series in the Wolf universe, such as Chicago Pd, despite the fact that they are on a different network. “Stay tuned… It’s going to get very interesting,...
- 1/12/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fred Berner, who directed the pilot for Dick Wolf’s FBI: Most Wanted, has signed a new deal as executive producer/director on the CBS series, slated to premiere in midseason.
Written by Wolf and Rene Balcer, the series is centered on the Fugitive Task Force of the FBI that tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Julian McMahon, Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg and Nathaniel Arcand star.
Wolf and Balcer executive produce with Arthur W. Forney, Peter Jankowski and Berner.
In addition to directing the pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, Berner helmed NBC’s limited series The Menendez Murders, starring Edie Falco.
For the stage, Berner has directed the NY premieres of one-act plays by writers Warren Leight and Alan Zweibel. His short film adaption of Zweibel’s play Still Happy, starring Scott Adsit and Tom Wright,...
Written by Wolf and Rene Balcer, the series is centered on the Fugitive Task Force of the FBI that tracks and captures the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Julian McMahon, Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Kellan Lutz, Roxy Sternberg and Nathaniel Arcand star.
Wolf and Balcer executive produce with Arthur W. Forney, Peter Jankowski and Berner.
In addition to directing the pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, Berner helmed NBC’s limited series The Menendez Murders, starring Edie Falco.
For the stage, Berner has directed the NY premieres of one-act plays by writers Warren Leight and Alan Zweibel. His short film adaption of Zweibel’s play Still Happy, starring Scott Adsit and Tom Wright,...
- 7/1/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When one network makes an announcement, you can usually expect another to follow suit.
After making several pickups of current shows, CBS also announced its upcoming new series, including three new dramas.
Let's take a look!
Evil comes from Michelle King and Robert King and CBS Studios. Liz Glotzer is an executive producer.
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines science vs. religion and the origins of evil. The series focuses on a skeptical female forensic psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter to investigate and assess the Church’s backlog of supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and unexplained phenomena.
CBS Renews Bull, Madam Secretary, MacGyver and More!
Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp star.
The FBI spinoff fans got introduced to during the drama's first season earned a pickup.
FBI: Most Wanted comes fromo writers/executive producers Dick Wolf...
After making several pickups of current shows, CBS also announced its upcoming new series, including three new dramas.
Let's take a look!
Evil comes from Michelle King and Robert King and CBS Studios. Liz Glotzer is an executive producer.
Evil is a psychological mystery that examines science vs. religion and the origins of evil. The series focuses on a skeptical female forensic psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter to investigate and assess the Church’s backlog of supposed miracles, demonic possessions, and unexplained phenomena.
CBS Renews Bull, Madam Secretary, MacGyver and More!
Katja Herbers, Mike Colter, Aasif Mandvi, Michael Emerson, Brooklyn Shuck, Skylar Gray, Maddy Crocco, and Dalya Knapp star.
The FBI spinoff fans got introduced to during the drama's first season earned a pickup.
FBI: Most Wanted comes fromo writers/executive producers Dick Wolf...
- 5/9/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
CBS has picked up three dramas and four comedies for the 2019-2020 season.
The dramas are “Evil” from Robert and Michelle King, the spinoff “FBI: Most Wanted,” and the legal drama “All Rise,” formerly known as “Courthouse.” The comedies are the multi-cams “Broke,” “Carol’s Second Act,” and “Bob Hearts Abishola” and the single-cam “The Unicorn.”
Interestingly, two former stars of the now canceled Marvel-Netflix series “Luke Cage” will appear in CBS’ new shows, albeit on different series. Mike Colter will star in “Evil” while Simone Missick will star in “All Rise.” Another Marvel-Netflix alum, Wilson Bethel, will star in “All Rise” with Missick. Bethel played the villain Bullseye in “Daredevil” Season 3.
“Evil” focuses on a skeptical female forensic psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter to investigate and assess the Church’s backlog of supposed miracles, demonic possessions and unexplained phenomena. It will star Katja Herbers,...
The dramas are “Evil” from Robert and Michelle King, the spinoff “FBI: Most Wanted,” and the legal drama “All Rise,” formerly known as “Courthouse.” The comedies are the multi-cams “Broke,” “Carol’s Second Act,” and “Bob Hearts Abishola” and the single-cam “The Unicorn.”
Interestingly, two former stars of the now canceled Marvel-Netflix series “Luke Cage” will appear in CBS’ new shows, albeit on different series. Mike Colter will star in “Evil” while Simone Missick will star in “All Rise.” Another Marvel-Netflix alum, Wilson Bethel, will star in “All Rise” with Missick. Bethel played the villain Bullseye in “Daredevil” Season 3.
“Evil” focuses on a skeptical female forensic psychologist who joins a priest-in-training and a carpenter to investigate and assess the Church’s backlog of supposed miracles, demonic possessions and unexplained phenomena. It will star Katja Herbers,...
- 5/9/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has made its first drama series orders of the season, picking up its most buzzed about pilots, supernatural drama Evil from Michelle and Robert King, Dick Wolf’s FBI: Most Wanted spinoff and legal drama All Rise (fka Courthouse) from writer Greg Spottiswood.
The three series originate from three different studios: CBS sibling CBS TV Studios (Evil), Universal TV (FBI: Most Wanted) and Warner Bros. TV (All Rise). The last two are co-produced with CBS Studios.
The Good Wife creators Robert and Michelle King, who have two premium series, The Good Fight on CBS All Access and the upcoming Your Honor on Showtime, are making a broadcast return with Evil, which everyone has been raving about. No exact episode count has been announced but the drama is believed to be designed for shorter orders.
Dick Wolf officially has another procedural franchise with the series order for FBI: Most Wanted,...
The three series originate from three different studios: CBS sibling CBS TV Studios (Evil), Universal TV (FBI: Most Wanted) and Warner Bros. TV (All Rise). The last two are co-produced with CBS Studios.
The Good Wife creators Robert and Michelle King, who have two premium series, The Good Fight on CBS All Access and the upcoming Your Honor on Showtime, are making a broadcast return with Evil, which everyone has been raving about. No exact episode count has been announced but the drama is believed to be designed for shorter orders.
Dick Wolf officially has another procedural franchise with the series order for FBI: Most Wanted,...
- 5/9/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has ordered seven pilots to series for the 2019-20 season ahead of its upfront presentation to advertisers next week. The seven series are made up of four comedies and three dramas.
Among the comedies ordered at the broadcast network are Chuck Lorre’s “Bob Hearts Abishola,” Patricia Heaton’s “Carol’s Second Act” and “Broke” from “Jane the Virgin” creator Jennie Snyder Urman. The Peyton Reed-produced “The Unicorn” with Walton Goggins and Rob Corddry was also picked up.
Heaton starred on CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Broke” will see “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette return to the network. The pickups will maintain Lorre’s — who already has “Mom” and “Young Sheldon” coming back next season — strong relationship with the network, after “The Big Bang Theory” says farewell next week.
Also Read: Amblin Television Drops Out of CBS' Drama 'Bull' After Season 4 Renewal
The dramas include Wolf’s “FBI” spinoff,...
Among the comedies ordered at the broadcast network are Chuck Lorre’s “Bob Hearts Abishola,” Patricia Heaton’s “Carol’s Second Act” and “Broke” from “Jane the Virgin” creator Jennie Snyder Urman. The Peyton Reed-produced “The Unicorn” with Walton Goggins and Rob Corddry was also picked up.
Heaton starred on CBS’ “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Broke” will see “NCIS” star Pauley Perrette return to the network. The pickups will maintain Lorre’s — who already has “Mom” and “Young Sheldon” coming back next season — strong relationship with the network, after “The Big Bang Theory” says farewell next week.
Also Read: Amblin Television Drops Out of CBS' Drama 'Bull' After Season 4 Renewal
The dramas include Wolf’s “FBI” spinoff,...
- 5/9/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Julian McMahon leads a manhunt in this exclusive sneak from FBI‘s backdoor spinoff pilot, airing tonight at 9/8c on CBS.
FBI: Most Wanted — which in January received a series commitment from CBS — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Dick Wolf, who created FBI, will co-write the pilot with longtime Law & Order collaborator Rene Balcer. The pair will also serve as EPs alongside Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
In tonight’s FBI episode, titled (you guessed it) “Most Wanted,” Oa and Maggie team...
FBI: Most Wanted — which in January received a series commitment from CBS — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Dick Wolf, who created FBI, will co-write the pilot with longtime Law & Order collaborator Rene Balcer. The pair will also serve as EPs alongside Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
In tonight’s FBI episode, titled (you guessed it) “Most Wanted,” Oa and Maggie team...
- 4/2/2019
- TVLine.com
Some 778 showrunners and screenwriters have signed a statement saying that they will fire their agents if the WGA fails to reach an agreement with the Association of Talent Agents for a new franchise agreement. Signers include a slew of A-listers, including Greg Berlanti, Alfonso Cuaron, James L. Brooks, Aaron Sorkin, Norman Lear, Shonda Rhimes, Seth MacFarlane, Mike Schur, Tina Fey, Joss Whedon, Kenya Barris, Peter Farrelly, Oliver Stone, John Wells, Matthew Weiner, Noah Hawley, Vince Gilligan, John Singleton, David Chase, Barry Jenkins, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Colin Trevorrow, Eric Roth, David Shore, David Simon, Shawn Ryan, Lena Waithe, Paul Haggis, Mindy Kaling, Drew Goddard, Jenji Kohan, Carlton Cuse, Howard Gordon, Kurt Sutter, Krista Vernoff, Mara Brock Akil, Danny Strong, Rob McElhenney, Jason Katims, Terence Winter, Peter Lenkov, Michelle and Robert King, Al Jean, Robert Towne, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Kevin Williamson, Darren Star, Rashida Jones, Pamela Adlon, WGA West president David A. Goodman...
- 3/23/2019
- by David Robb and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Nathaniel Arcand (Cold Pursuit) has been cast opposite Julian McMahon, Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes, Roxy Sternberg and Kellan Lutz in FBI: Most Wanted, the planted spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Arcand will play Agent Clinton Skye, Mohawk Nation, Jess’ brother-in-law, a marksman with a law degree.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
Arcand currently appears in the feature Cold Pursuit in the role of Smoke.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Arcand will play Agent Clinton Skye, Mohawk Nation, Jess’ brother-in-law, a marksman with a law degree.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
Arcand currently appears in the feature Cold Pursuit in the role of Smoke.
- 2/23/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Roxy Sternberg is set as a lead opposite Julian McMahon in FBI: Most Wanted, the planted spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Sternberg will play FBI Agent Sheryll Barnes, an ex-NYPD detective with elevated street smarts. Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Kellan Lutz also star.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
Sternberg’s TV credits include National Geographic’s sci-fi series Mars,...
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Sternberg will play FBI Agent Sheryll Barnes, an ex-NYPD detective with elevated street smarts. Alana de la Garza, Keisha Castle-Hughes and Kellan Lutz also star.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
Sternberg’s TV credits include National Geographic’s sci-fi series Mars,...
- 2/13/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Twilight alum Kellan Lutz is sinking his teeth into procedural TV, having scored a lead role on CBS’ in-the-works FBI spinoff.
FBI: Most Wanted — which has already received a series commitment from the Eye Network — will center on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the bureau’s Most Wanted list. Lutz will play FBI Agent Crosby, an Army intelligence veteran and communications whiz who is taken under the wing of team leader Jess Lacroix (Nip/Tuck‘s Julian McMahon).
The actor joins an ensemble that includes Keisha Castle-Hughes (Game of Thrones) as...
FBI: Most Wanted — which has already received a series commitment from the Eye Network — will center on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the bureau’s Most Wanted list. Lutz will play FBI Agent Crosby, an Army intelligence veteran and communications whiz who is taken under the wing of team leader Jess Lacroix (Nip/Tuck‘s Julian McMahon).
The actor joins an ensemble that includes Keisha Castle-Hughes (Game of Thrones) as...
- 2/13/2019
- TVLine.com
Kellan Lutz has been tapped as a lead opposite Julian McMahon, Alana de la Garza and Keisha Castle-Hughes in FBI: Most Wanted, the planted spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Lutz will play FBI Agent Crosby – An Army intel vet Jess has taken under his wing, communications whiz.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
FBI: Most Wanted hails from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television,...
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Lutz will play FBI Agent Crosby – An Army intel vet Jess has taken under his wing, communications whiz.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
FBI: Most Wanted hails from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television,...
- 2/13/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Alana de la Garza is getting back with Dick Wolf in his potential “FBI” spinoff.
The actress, who starred on Wolf’s “Law & Order” for its final four seasons and appeared in a handful of other shows in the same franchise, has booked a starring role in the backdoor pilot for “FBI: Most Wanted,” The Wrap has confirmed.
De la Garza will play A.S.A.C. (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Isobel Castille, a fugitive squad supervisor, polished and focused. The West Point graduate had a brief stint in Silicon Valley. She’s a rising star who shuns politics and is a guided missile in the field, per the character description.
Also Read: Lucy Liu to Star in Marc Cherry's 'Why Women Kill' at CBS All Access
A potential spinoff of the freshman CBS drama “FBI,” “Most Wanted” centers on the division of the FBI...
The actress, who starred on Wolf’s “Law & Order” for its final four seasons and appeared in a handful of other shows in the same franchise, has booked a starring role in the backdoor pilot for “FBI: Most Wanted,” The Wrap has confirmed.
De la Garza will play A.S.A.C. (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Isobel Castille, a fugitive squad supervisor, polished and focused. The West Point graduate had a brief stint in Silicon Valley. She’s a rising star who shuns politics and is a guided missile in the field, per the character description.
Also Read: Lucy Liu to Star in Marc Cherry's 'Why Women Kill' at CBS All Access
A potential spinoff of the freshman CBS drama “FBI,” “Most Wanted” centers on the division of the FBI...
- 2/11/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Law & Order alumna Alana de la Garza has been tapped as a lead opposite Julian McMahon and Keisha Castle-Hughes in FBI: Most Wanted, the planted spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely. It reunites de la Garza and Wolf after she played Connie Rubirosa on Wolf’s long-running NBC procedural drama Law & Order and on spinoff Law & Order: La.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
De la Garza will play A.S.A.C. (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Isobel Castile, Fugitive Squad Supervisor, polished and focused West Point graduate with a brief stint in Silicon Valley. She’s a rising star who shuns politics and is a guided missile in the field.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
De la Garza will play A.S.A.C. (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) Isobel Castile, Fugitive Squad Supervisor, polished and focused West Point graduate with a brief stint in Silicon Valley. She’s a rising star who shuns politics and is a guided missile in the field.
- 2/11/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Julian McMahon, best know for his role in series Nip/Tuck and playing Doctor Doom in the Fantastic Four films, has been cast in the lead role of an FBI spinoff currently in the works at CBS called FBI: Most Wanted.
It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
McMahon is said to be playing a character named Jess Lacroix, described as “an ‘agent’s agent’ who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.”
McMahon most recently appeared in the Marvel-Hulu series Runaways. He’s a decent actor,...
It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
McMahon is said to be playing a character named Jess Lacroix, described as “an ‘agent’s agent’ who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.”
McMahon most recently appeared in the Marvel-Hulu series Runaways. He’s a decent actor,...
- 2/11/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Oscar nominee Keisha Castle-Hughes (Whale Rider) is set as a lead opposite Julian McMahon in FBI: Most Wanted, the planted spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. McMahon will star in the backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Castle-Hughes will play Lynn Khanna, a cowboy boot-wearing FBI analyst from a conservative Dallas family. She is a master of data-mining and social engineering with a sharp, earthy sense of humor. Lynn is tough, playful and young in years but an old soul at heart.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers,...
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
Castle-Hughes will play Lynn Khanna, a cowboy boot-wearing FBI analyst from a conservative Dallas family. She is a master of data-mining and social engineering with a sharp, earthy sense of humor. Lynn is tough, playful and young in years but an old soul at heart.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
A word of warning to all enemies, foreign and domestic: Keisha Castle-Hughes is watching you.
The Game of Thrones actress has joined CBS’ in-the-works FBI spinoff, opposite Nip/Tuck‘s Julian McMahon, TVLine has learned.
As previously reported, the FBI: Most Wanted offshoot — which has already received a series commitment from the Eye Network — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the bureau’s Most Wanted list.
Castle-Hughes has been tapped to play Lynn Khanna, a cowboy boot-wearing FBI analyst from a conservative Dallas family. Described as a tough but playful old soul,...
The Game of Thrones actress has joined CBS’ in-the-works FBI spinoff, opposite Nip/Tuck‘s Julian McMahon, TVLine has learned.
As previously reported, the FBI: Most Wanted offshoot — which has already received a series commitment from the Eye Network — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the bureau’s Most Wanted list.
Castle-Hughes has been tapped to play Lynn Khanna, a cowboy boot-wearing FBI analyst from a conservative Dallas family. Described as a tough but playful old soul,...
- 2/8/2019
- TVLine.com
You know what happens when an unexpected actor gets cast on a spinoff?
It makes the spinoff that much more interesting to potential viewers who don't already watch the parent series.
That's the case of FBI: Most Wanted, an early spawn of the CBS series, FBI starring Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Saki, Sela Ward, and Jeremy Sisto.
Julian McMahon has snagged the lead in FBI: Most Wanted which will debut as a backdoor spinoff of FBI later this spring.
McMahon can currently be seen in Marvel's Runaways, but he has a long history of great roles on television.
Related: Most Wanted: FBI Spinoff in the Works at CBS
Additionally, McMahon can slip into the roles of both the good guy or bad guy with little difficulty.
He'll play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who at the top of his game, according to Deadline.
Lacroix oversees the team from...
It makes the spinoff that much more interesting to potential viewers who don't already watch the parent series.
That's the case of FBI: Most Wanted, an early spawn of the CBS series, FBI starring Missy Peregrym, Zeeko Saki, Sela Ward, and Jeremy Sisto.
Julian McMahon has snagged the lead in FBI: Most Wanted which will debut as a backdoor spinoff of FBI later this spring.
McMahon can currently be seen in Marvel's Runaways, but he has a long history of great roles on television.
Related: Most Wanted: FBI Spinoff in the Works at CBS
Additionally, McMahon can slip into the roles of both the good guy or bad guy with little difficulty.
He'll play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who at the top of his game, according to Deadline.
Lacroix oversees the team from...
- 2/8/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Dick Wolf’s spinoff of “FBI” has found its lead in Julian McMahon.
The potential series, titled “FBI: Most Wanted,” will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring. The spinoff is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases. McMahon most recently appeared in “Marvel’s Runaways” on Hulu where he played the villainous alien Jonah.
Also Read: Why Kelly Kahl Believes 'FBI' Franchise Can Be CBS' Next 'NCIS' or 'CSI'
“Most Wanted” was given a series commitment, which means that CBS would have to pay out a large sum to...
The potential series, titled “FBI: Most Wanted,” will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring. The spinoff is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases. McMahon most recently appeared in “Marvel’s Runaways” on Hulu where he played the villainous alien Jonah.
Also Read: Why Kelly Kahl Believes 'FBI' Franchise Can Be CBS' Next 'NCIS' or 'CSI'
“Most Wanted” was given a series commitment, which means that CBS would have to pay out a large sum to...
- 2/8/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Julian McMahon has been cast in the lead role of the planned “FBI” spinoff currently in the works at CBS, Variety has confirmed.
The new series would be titled “FBI: Most Wanted.” It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, described as an “agent’s agent” who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.
McMahon recently starred in the Marvel-Hulu series “Runaways” and is known for his time as one of the two leads on the FX drama “Nip/Tuck.
The new series would be titled “FBI: Most Wanted.” It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, described as an “agent’s agent” who is at the top of his game, and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.
McMahon recently starred in the Marvel-Hulu series “Runaways” and is known for his time as one of the two leads on the FX drama “Nip/Tuck.
- 2/8/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Julian McMahon is in FBI custody.
The Nip/Tuck vet has signed on to star in CBS’ in-the-works FBI spinoff, the pilot of which will air later this season as a regular episode of FBI. The project — which has already received a series commitment from the network — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
McMahon — who is coming off of a two-season stint on Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu — will play Jess Lacroix, an ‘agent’s agent’ who is at the top of his game,...
The Nip/Tuck vet has signed on to star in CBS’ in-the-works FBI spinoff, the pilot of which will air later this season as a regular episode of FBI. The project — which has already received a series commitment from the network — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
McMahon — who is coming off of a two-season stint on Marvel’s Runaways on Hulu — will play Jess Lacroix, an ‘agent’s agent’ who is at the top of his game,...
- 2/8/2019
- TVLine.com
Julian McMahon (Marvel’s Runaways) is set as the lead in FBI: Most Wanted, the planned spinoff of Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI. McMahon will star in the backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring. The spinoff has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who’s at the top of his game and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran,...
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on its Most Wanted list.
McMahon will play Jess Lacroix, an “agent’s agent” who’s at the top of his game and oversees the team from the FBI’s Most Wanted Unit, which is assigned the most extreme and egregious cases.
The planted spinoff is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran,...
- 2/8/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Can “FBI,” CBS’s rookie procedural drama from Dick Wolf, be the network’s next franchise in the same vein as “NCIS” or “CSI”?
That’s exactly what CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl is hoping for, and points out that both CBS and Wolf have a very successful history of turning one series into a multi-series franchise.
“When Dick says he wants to talk to you about a brand extension you listen,” Kahl told TheWrap during the television critics association press tour on Wednesday. “He had a terrific pitch on how to expand the profile of the show, and it wasn’t just ‘Hey we’re doing ‘FBI 2.'”
Also Read: 'FBI' Spinoff in the Works at CBS
On Tuesday, TheWrap reported that CBS was developing a spinoff of “FBI” called “FBI: Most Wanted.” The potential series will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring.
That’s exactly what CBS Entertainment president Kelly Kahl is hoping for, and points out that both CBS and Wolf have a very successful history of turning one series into a multi-series franchise.
“When Dick says he wants to talk to you about a brand extension you listen,” Kahl told TheWrap during the television critics association press tour on Wednesday. “He had a terrific pitch on how to expand the profile of the show, and it wasn’t just ‘Hey we’re doing ‘FBI 2.'”
Also Read: 'FBI' Spinoff in the Works at CBS
On Tuesday, TheWrap reported that CBS was developing a spinoff of “FBI” called “FBI: Most Wanted.” The potential series will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring.
- 1/30/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Not even done with its first season, CBS is already planning a spin-off of Dick Wolf’s procedural “FBI” called “FBI: Most Wanted.”
The potential series will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring. The spinoff is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
An air date for the episode has not yet been determined.
Also Read: TV Pilot Season 2019: TheWrap's Complete Guide
“Most Wanted” was given a series commitment, which means that CBS would have to pay out a large sum to Wolf and Universal TV if the series is not picked up.
Wolf will write the script with Rene Balcer, with Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski serving as executive producers. Fred Berner will direct. As with “FBI,” the spinoff will be a co-production between Universal Television and CBS Television Studios.
The potential series will get a backdoor pilot during an upcoming episode of “FBI” this spring. The spinoff is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
An air date for the episode has not yet been determined.
Also Read: TV Pilot Season 2019: TheWrap's Complete Guide
“Most Wanted” was given a series commitment, which means that CBS would have to pay out a large sum to Wolf and Universal TV if the series is not picked up.
Wolf will write the script with Rene Balcer, with Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski serving as executive producers. Fred Berner will direct. As with “FBI,” the spinoff will be a co-production between Universal Television and CBS Television Studios.
- 1/29/2019
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Spinoff-crazed CBS is back in franchise-building mode: The Eye Network is developing an offshoot of its successful freshman procedural FBI, TVLine has learned.
The potential series — the pilot of which will air later this season as a regular episode of FBI (making it one of those fancy “planted spinoff” types) — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Law & Order boss Dick Wolf (who created FBI) will co-write the pilot with longtime L&O collaborator Rene Balcer. The pair will also serve as EPs alongside Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
The potential series — the pilot of which will air later this season as a regular episode of FBI (making it one of those fancy “planted spinoff” types) — centers on the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. Law & Order boss Dick Wolf (who created FBI) will co-write the pilot with longtime L&O collaborator Rene Balcer. The pair will also serve as EPs alongside Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski.
- 1/29/2019
- TVLine.com
Dick Wolf’s freshman CBS drama series FBI, which was just renewed for a second season, is getting a spinoff. The network has commissioned a backdoor pilot for FBI: Most Wanted, which will air as an episode of FBI in the spring. The project has a series commitment, making an episodic pickup for next season likely.
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
The planted spinoff episode, which is now casting leads for the potential offshoot series, is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
FBI: Most Wanted hails from Wolf’s Wolf Films and Universal Television,...
As the name suggests, FBI: Most Wanted is centered around the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.
The planted spinoff episode, which is now casting leads for the potential offshoot series, is written by Wolf and one of his trusted writer-producers, Law & Order alum Rene Balcer, and will be directed by another Law & Order veteran, Fred Berner, who also has been directing episodes of Wolf’s Chicago dramas on NBC.
FBI: Most Wanted hails from Wolf’s Wolf Films and Universal Television,...
- 1/29/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS is working on a spinoff of the freshman drama “FBI,” Variety has learned.
The new series would be titled “FBI: Most Wanted.” It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
“Most Wanted” will be written and executive produced by Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer. Balcer has served as a consulting producer on “FBI” and has previously collaborated with Wolf on multiple iterations of the “Law & Order” franchise. “FBI” executive producers Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also executive produce “Most Wanted” with Fred Berner directing the initial episode. Berner has previously produced and directed for several “Law & Order” shows as well as the “Chicago” shows.
The new series would be titled “FBI: Most Wanted.” It would follow the division of the FBI tasked with tracking and capturing the notorious criminals on the FBI’s Most Wanted list. It will air as a planted spinoff episode, or backdoor pilot, of “FBI” that will be broadcast in spring 2019. The project has received a series commitment from the network.
“Most Wanted” will be written and executive produced by Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer. Balcer has served as a consulting producer on “FBI” and has previously collaborated with Wolf on multiple iterations of the “Law & Order” franchise. “FBI” executive producers Arthur W. Forney and Peter Jankowski will also executive produce “Most Wanted” with Fred Berner directing the initial episode. Berner has previously produced and directed for several “Law & Order” shows as well as the “Chicago” shows.
- 1/29/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
File this one under "inevitable."
Dick Wolf is expanding his CBS empire with a spinoff of his recently renewed freshman procedural FBI. The network is reteaming with Wolf for FBI: Most Wanted, a spinoff that will air in the spring as a planted episode of the flagship series. Most Wanted has been picked up with a massive series commitment attached, meaning should CBS pass on the spinoff, the network would have to pay out a sizable sum to Wolf and Utv.
Wolf and frequent collaborator Rene Balcer (who is a consulting producer on FBI) will pen the script and executive ...
Dick Wolf is expanding his CBS empire with a spinoff of his recently renewed freshman procedural FBI. The network is reteaming with Wolf for FBI: Most Wanted, a spinoff that will air in the spring as a planted episode of the flagship series. Most Wanted has been picked up with a massive series commitment attached, meaning should CBS pass on the spinoff, the network would have to pay out a sizable sum to Wolf and Utv.
Wolf and frequent collaborator Rene Balcer (who is a consulting producer on FBI) will pen the script and executive ...
- 1/29/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
“I couldn’t have been more wrong about my perception of the story,” admits Edie Falco about what piqued her interest in “Law and Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders.” This limited series examines the trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez, who were convicted of murdering their wealthy parents. Falco plays lawyer Leslie Abramson, who defended the brothers on the grounds that their parents had abused them. The actress, who competes at the Emmys for Best Movie/Mini Actress for the role, hoped to “set the record straight, because I think it’s an important story.” Watch our exclusive video interview with Falco above.
See Edie Falco hopes to be 8th performer from ‘Law & Order’ franchise to win an Emmy: Can you name the other 7?
All Falco had heard on the nightly news concerning the 1994 trial painted a picture of “these two spoiled rich kids in Beverly Hills who killed their parents,...
See Edie Falco hopes to be 8th performer from ‘Law & Order’ franchise to win an Emmy: Can you name the other 7?
All Falco had heard on the nightly news concerning the 1994 trial painted a picture of “these two spoiled rich kids in Beverly Hills who killed their parents,...
- 8/6/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
In recent years, true crime and real-life events have seen a resurgence on scripted television. And while it's often said that truth is stranger than fiction, turning fact into compelling drama comes with its own challenges.
"Reality is messy," says Rene Balcer, veteran producer of Law & Order, who this year spun the franchise that often rips cases straight from the headlines off into the NBC limited series True Crime: The Menendez Murders. "While a true-life story can offer the writer an abundance of ready-made riches, if you get into narrative trouble you can't just have Vin ...
"Reality is messy," says Rene Balcer, veteran producer of Law & Order, who this year spun the franchise that often rips cases straight from the headlines off into the NBC limited series True Crime: The Menendez Murders. "While a true-life story can offer the writer an abundance of ready-made riches, if you get into narrative trouble you can't just have Vin ...
In recent years, true crime and real-life events have seen a resurgence on scripted television. And while it's often said that truth is stranger than fiction, turning fact into compelling drama comes with its own challenges.
"Reality is messy," says Rene Balcer, veteran producer of Law & Order, who this year spun the franchise that often rips cases straight from the headlines off into the NBC limited series True Crime: The Menendez Murders. "While a true-life story can offer the writer an abundance of ready-made riches, if you get into narrative trouble you can't just have Vin ...
"Reality is messy," says Rene Balcer, veteran producer of Law & Order, who this year spun the franchise that often rips cases straight from the headlines off into the NBC limited series True Crime: The Menendez Murders. "While a true-life story can offer the writer an abundance of ready-made riches, if you get into narrative trouble you can't just have Vin ...
Law & Order True Crime just wrapped its first season last night, but will there be a second? Recently, showrunner Rene Balcer spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the future of the NBC TV show.The first season of the anthology crime drama chronicles the events surrounding the trial of Erik and Lyle Menendez, two brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. The cast includes Edie Falco, Gus Halper, Heather Graham, Josh Charles, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Anthony Edwards, Julianne Nicholson, and Constance Marie.Read More…...
- 11/16/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
World War II documentary Above the Drowning Sea has been selected to premiere at Arkansas' Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival on Oct. 10.
Directed by Rene Balcer and narrated by Julianna Margulies, Tony Goldwyn and Nick Mancuso, the doc tells the story of Jews who escaped the Holocaust by fleeing to China. The Chinese consul granted more than 5,000 visas allowing Jewish families to escape to Shanghai during WWII, and many of these people are interviewed in the film, according to a release.
Balcer, who wrote, directed and co-produced the film, won an Emmy in 1997 for his work on Law &...
Directed by Rene Balcer and narrated by Julianna Margulies, Tony Goldwyn and Nick Mancuso, the doc tells the story of Jews who escaped the Holocaust by fleeing to China. The Chinese consul granted more than 5,000 visas allowing Jewish families to escape to Shanghai during WWII, and many of these people are interviewed in the film, according to a release.
Balcer, who wrote, directed and co-produced the film, won an Emmy in 1997 for his work on Law &...
- 9/27/2017
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The idea of a “fall TV season” feels particularly antiquated in 2017, as two of the year’s buzziest series (“Game of Thrones” and “Twin Peaks”) have already wrapped for the year. Fall may even be a bit of an afterthought now compared to spring, as networks aim to catch Emmy voters with prestige TV premieres when campaign season gets underway.
And yet, there’s nearly 70 years of tradition with the fall TV season. It’s when Nielsen still resets the calendar for the new TV year; when blue chip advertisers like the automotive sector roll out their own new wares; football season returns (don’t discount that huge impact on TV schedules); and the weather gets chilly, which conceivably means more viewers watching TV indoors.
This year, they’ll find a lot of familiar titles on broadcast TV, including the return of NBC’s “Will & Grace”; a prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,...
And yet, there’s nearly 70 years of tradition with the fall TV season. It’s when Nielsen still resets the calendar for the new TV year; when blue chip advertisers like the automotive sector roll out their own new wares; football season returns (don’t discount that huge impact on TV schedules); and the weather gets chilly, which conceivably means more viewers watching TV indoors.
This year, they’ll find a lot of familiar titles on broadcast TV, including the return of NBC’s “Will & Grace”; a prequel to “The Big Bang Theory,...
- 9/5/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller, Steve Greene, Hanh Nguyen, Michael Schneider and Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Dick Wolf says there are no shortage of brutal murderers to populate future seasons of his new anthology series “Law & Order True Crime.”
Among the names he’s considering for future editions: Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh, “Night Stalker” mass killer Richard Ramirez and “Son of Sam” serial killer David Berkowitz.
“This is endless if you get the right case,” he said. “There are a lot of things I’d like to examine for eight hours.”
But first up: Lyle and Erik Melendez, who were tried and sentenced for killing their parents in Beverly Hills. Now, NBC’s “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” will dredge the case back up to reveal new information that could change viewers’ minds about the verdict.
“I don’t care what attitude you have going into this. Your mind will receive info that I believe will change your attitudes,” executive producer Wolf said...
Among the names he’s considering for future editions: Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh, “Night Stalker” mass killer Richard Ramirez and “Son of Sam” serial killer David Berkowitz.
“This is endless if you get the right case,” he said. “There are a lot of things I’d like to examine for eight hours.”
But first up: Lyle and Erik Melendez, who were tried and sentenced for killing their parents in Beverly Hills. Now, NBC’s “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” will dredge the case back up to reveal new information that could change viewers’ minds about the verdict.
“I don’t care what attitude you have going into this. Your mind will receive info that I believe will change your attitudes,” executive producer Wolf said...
- 8/3/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen
- Indiewire
Law & Order is taking "ripped from the headlines" in a whole different direction with Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. Creator Dick Wolf was on hand for NBC's portion of the 2017 TCA summer press tour alongside writer Rene Balcer, executive producer and director Lesli Linka Glatter, and stars Edie Falco, Miles Gaston Villaneuva, and Gus Halper to talk about the new series, and Wolf wasted no time in making sure we knew this series was not designed just to tell us what happened in the infamous murder case. "This is taken from the headlines—and we've done some great shows taken from headlines, but this is on a different level," Wolf...
- 8/3/2017
- E! Online
NBC is rounding out the cast for its upcoming Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders. Lolita Davidovich (The Longest Ride), Heather Graham (The Hangover), Elizabeth Reaser (The Twilight Saga) and Larry Cedar (Trial & Error) are the latest to join the limited series from Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer. The eight-episode first season will focus on the infamous case of Lyle (Miles Gaston Villanueva) and Erik Menendez (Gus Halper), brothers who were convicted in 1996 of…...
- 6/23/2017
- Deadline TV
Sterling Beaumon, Molly Hagan and Dominic Flores have joined the cast of Law & Order: True Crime — The Menendez Murders, NBC's limited series from Dick Wolf and Rene Balcer that premieres in the fall. The eight-episode first season will focus on the infamous case of Lyle Menendez (Gaston Villanueva) and Erik Menendez (Gus Halper), brothers who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents seven years earlier. After a mistrial and deadlocked juries — there was one…...
- 6/15/2017
- Deadline TV
Parenthood alum Sam Jaeger is returning to NBC, joining the cast of Dick Wolf-Rene Balcer's limited series Law & Order: True Crime — The Menendez Murders. The eight-episode first season will focus on the infamous case of Lyle Menendez (Gaston Villanueva) and Erik Menendez (Gus Halper), brothers who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents seven years earlier. After a mistrial and deadlocked juries — there was one trial but two separate juries, one for each…...
- 6/9/2017
- Deadline TV
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