Beacon 23 is a sci-fi psychological thriller series created by Zak Penn. The MGM+ series has finally returned for its second season, filmed simultaneously with its first season. Based on a short story series of the same name by Hugh Lowey, the sci-fi series is set in the 23rd century and it tells us the story of two strangers stranded together at the end of the known universe at a lighthouse in space.
Season 2 picks up the story right where the first ended and we see Halan trying to figure out Aster’s fate and handle a military attack. Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake take the helm as co-showrunners for Season 2 replacing Zak Penn. So, if you loved the first season of Beacon 23 and are excited about what’s coming, we are here to keep you informed.
Beacon 23 Season 2 – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit...
Season 2 picks up the story right where the first ended and we see Halan trying to figure out Aster’s fate and handle a military attack. Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake take the helm as co-showrunners for Season 2 replacing Zak Penn. So, if you loved the first season of Beacon 23 and are excited about what’s coming, we are here to keep you informed.
Beacon 23 Season 2 – Episode Guide (When Will The New Episodes Air?) Credit...
- 4/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Monday, December 18, 2023.
NBC's Magnum P.I. will conclude with a two-hour series, finale it has been announced.
After ending 2023 with two episodes still in the can, there were questions about when the show would return.
TVLine has revealed that the two episodes will air back-to-back on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, beginning at 9 p.m. E.T.
It's a real shame the series is ending because Magnum P.I. Season 5 has been the show at its very best, and there are plenty of ways it could continue.
Despite the cancellation, its passionate fans are not giving up the hope of finding the series a third home.
Meanwhile, MGM+ has announced a pickup of Beacon 23 Season 2.
Delaying the Final Episodes of Magnum P.I. Is a Blunder in a Long Line of Them
The freshman season of the Lena Heady sci-fi drama concluded this month,...
NBC's Magnum P.I. will conclude with a two-hour series, finale it has been announced.
After ending 2023 with two episodes still in the can, there were questions about when the show would return.
TVLine has revealed that the two episodes will air back-to-back on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, beginning at 9 p.m. E.T.
It's a real shame the series is ending because Magnum P.I. Season 5 has been the show at its very best, and there are plenty of ways it could continue.
Despite the cancellation, its passionate fans are not giving up the hope of finding the series a third home.
Meanwhile, MGM+ has announced a pickup of Beacon 23 Season 2.
Delaying the Final Episodes of Magnum P.I. Is a Blunder in a Long Line of Them
The freshman season of the Lena Heady sci-fi drama concluded this month,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
MGM+ has officially confirmed season two of the sci-fi thriller Beacon 23 will air on the streaming service. The series was originally set up with Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks, and a second season had already been ordered prior to season one’s premiere on MGM+ on November 12, 2023.
Seasons one and two were filmed back-to-back, but Spectrum Originals shut down in 2022 before season one aired. MGM+ snatched up the series, and their announcement confirms fans of the show based on Hugh Howey’s bestseller will return to the world of Beacon 23 in April 2024.
Zak Penn (Ready Player One) created the series and serves as an executive producer. Glen Mazzara (Damien) and Joy Blake (The Passage) are co-showrunners on the eight-episode second season and executive produce.
“Beacon 23‘s season two ups the game: more action, more mysteries, more twists, and exciting new characters,” said Glen Mazzara. “It’s a thrill ride.
Seasons one and two were filmed back-to-back, but Spectrum Originals shut down in 2022 before season one aired. MGM+ snatched up the series, and their announcement confirms fans of the show based on Hugh Howey’s bestseller will return to the world of Beacon 23 in April 2024.
Zak Penn (Ready Player One) created the series and serves as an executive producer. Glen Mazzara (Damien) and Joy Blake (The Passage) are co-showrunners on the eight-episode second season and executive produce.
“Beacon 23‘s season two ups the game: more action, more mysteries, more twists, and exciting new characters,” said Glen Mazzara. “It’s a thrill ride.
- 12/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
MGM+ has renewed sci-fi mystery thriller series Beacon 23 for a second season. The eight-episode season 2 will premiere on the streaming service in April. The news is not a surprise. The series already had been renewed by Spectrum and AMC, where it originally had been greenlit, and MGM+ is now formally committing to air it.
Starring Stephan James and Lena Headey in Season 1, Beacon 23, based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, is created and executive produced by Zak Penn.
Set in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, Season 1 followed Aster (Headey), a government agent, and Halan (James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates became entangled after they found themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that served as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. In Season Two, Beacon 23 is now little more than a prison with Aleph onboard, and The Artifact provides more questions than answers.
Starring Stephan James and Lena Headey in Season 1, Beacon 23, based on the best-selling book by Hugh Howey, is created and executive produced by Zak Penn.
Set in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way, Season 1 followed Aster (Headey), a government agent, and Halan (James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates became entangled after they found themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that served as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers. In Season Two, Beacon 23 is now little more than a prison with Aleph onboard, and The Artifact provides more questions than answers.
- 12/18/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM+ is returning to Beacon 23.
The premium cable network formerly known as Epix has officially picked up a second season of the sci-fi drama series starring Stephan James and Lena Headey.
The news comes as MGM+ just wrapped the first season of the drama from creator Zak Penn and aired a teaser for the second season of Beacon 23 (watch it below). Season two of the series, which was originally developed for Spectrum Originals and was poised to have a second window on AMC before the former bailed on originals, was already completed as filming on both cycles of the show was done back-to-back.
“The creative team behind Beacon 23 has masterfully brought Hugh Howey’s best-selling book to life, and we’re excited for fans to continue this journey into Beacon 23’s universe of suspense, emotion and unforeseen twists,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+.
Glen Mazzara...
The premium cable network formerly known as Epix has officially picked up a second season of the sci-fi drama series starring Stephan James and Lena Headey.
The news comes as MGM+ just wrapped the first season of the drama from creator Zak Penn and aired a teaser for the second season of Beacon 23 (watch it below). Season two of the series, which was originally developed for Spectrum Originals and was poised to have a second window on AMC before the former bailed on originals, was already completed as filming on both cycles of the show was done back-to-back.
“The creative team behind Beacon 23 has masterfully brought Hugh Howey’s best-selling book to life, and we’re excited for fans to continue this journey into Beacon 23’s universe of suspense, emotion and unforeseen twists,” said Michael Wright, head of MGM+.
Glen Mazzara...
- 12/18/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The sci-fi thriller series Beacon 23 has taken a bumpy road out into the world. The show was first set up at Spectrum, then it moved over to AMC, and it has finally ended up at MGM+, which was formerly known as Epix. But it’s just about ready to have its premiere now. Beacon 23 will begin airing on MGM+ with a two episode premiere on Sunday, November 12th – and with that date just a month away, a trailer has arrived online. You can check it out in the embed above.
Based on Hugh Howey’s novel of the same name, Beacon 23 is set to run for eight episodes. The story takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster, a government agent, and Halan, a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons...
Based on Hugh Howey’s novel of the same name, Beacon 23 is set to run for eight episodes. The story takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster, a government agent, and Halan, a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons...
- 10/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lena Headey‘s sci-fi drama series Beacon 23 is changing coordinates for its inaugural streaming launch. The show, initially set to stream on Spectrum and, later on, AMC, is moving to MGM+, formally known as Epix.
The eight-episode series based on Hugh Howey’s novel of the same name takes to the stars with a two-episode launch on November 12 at 9 p.m. Beacon 23 follows two people, Halan (Stephan James) and Aster (Headey), whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe. Per Deadline, Headey’s Aster mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper, Halan, on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space. A tense battle of wills unfolds as Halan begins to question whether Aster is a friend or foe, as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.
Headey and James lead the cast,...
The eight-episode series based on Hugh Howey’s novel of the same name takes to the stars with a two-episode launch on November 12 at 9 p.m. Beacon 23 follows two people, Halan (Stephan James) and Aster (Headey), whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together at the end of the known universe. Per Deadline, Headey’s Aster mysteriously finds her way to a lonely beacon keeper, Halan, on his lighthouse in the darkest recesses of space. A tense battle of wills unfolds as Halan begins to question whether Aster is a friend or foe, as her ability to disguise her agenda and motives could make her a formidable opponent.
Headey and James lead the cast,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Members of the Writers Guild of America staged a picket Wednesday outside of the rehearsal space used by competitors on “Dancing With the Stars,” as ABC is moving forward with the premiere of the reality competition’s 32nd season next week.
Approximately 20-25 guild members were counted by TheWrap at 8:45 a.m. around the sidewalk and back alley entrances to the rehearsal space, with shifts planned into the afternoon. Picket line coordinators did not divulge details on their plans for future pickets but said they are approaching the “DWTS” picket lines with a similar strategy to the grassroots picket lines that were formed in the early months of the strike to shut down productions that tried to continue shooting without writers present.
“A number of the contestants are SAG-AFTRA members, and we hope that they see us out here, respect our picket line, and have a check of conscience,...
Approximately 20-25 guild members were counted by TheWrap at 8:45 a.m. around the sidewalk and back alley entrances to the rehearsal space, with shifts planned into the afternoon. Picket line coordinators did not divulge details on their plans for future pickets but said they are approaching the “DWTS” picket lines with a similar strategy to the grassroots picket lines that were formed in the early months of the strike to shut down productions that tried to continue shooting without writers present.
“A number of the contestants are SAG-AFTRA members, and we hope that they see us out here, respect our picket line, and have a check of conscience,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Beacon 23 has a new home.
The drama starring Lena Headey will bow in November on MGM+, with the premium cable network formerly known as Epix landing the series after it was originally poised to air on Spectrum and, later, AMC.
The eight-episode series based on Hugh Howey’s book of the same name will launch Nov. 12 at 9 p.m. with its first two episodes. From creator Zak Penn (Ready Player One), Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows a government agent (Headey, Game of Thrones) and a former military man (Stephan James) who become trapped in one of many AI-controlled beacons. Penn and Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) served as showrunners and exec produce the Boat Rocker Studios-produced drama alongside David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, James Middleton, Nick Nantell, Tina Thor, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Elisa Ellis, Liz Varner, Ira Steven Behr, Daniel Percival,...
The drama starring Lena Headey will bow in November on MGM+, with the premium cable network formerly known as Epix landing the series after it was originally poised to air on Spectrum and, later, AMC.
The eight-episode series based on Hugh Howey’s book of the same name will launch Nov. 12 at 9 p.m. with its first two episodes. From creator Zak Penn (Ready Player One), Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows a government agent (Headey, Game of Thrones) and a former military man (Stephan James) who become trapped in one of many AI-controlled beacons. Penn and Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead) served as showrunners and exec produce the Boat Rocker Studios-produced drama alongside David Fortier, Ivan Schneeberg, James Middleton, Nick Nantell, Tina Thor, Katie O’Connell Marsh, Elisa Ellis, Liz Varner, Ira Steven Behr, Daniel Percival,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MGM+ has picked up Zak Penn’s “Beacon 23” after the series’ fate was left to speculation last year due to the shutdown of Spectrum Originals in 2022.
The sci-fi series is scheduled to premiere globally on Nov. 12 on the streamer.
Originally announced as a Spectrum-amc Networks joint production, the series was left hanging in the balance after Charter unveiled its plans to slowly transition out of scripted programming, which started with the closure of Spectrum Originals last year. Spectrum renewed the series for a second season ahead of the Season 1 premiere in Aug. 2022.
Created and executive produced by Penn, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, the sci-fi thriller is said to follow Aster (Headey), a government agent, and Halan (James), a stoic ex-military man, who cross paths when they end up trapped together inside one of the many Beacons in outer space that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers.
The sci-fi series is scheduled to premiere globally on Nov. 12 on the streamer.
Originally announced as a Spectrum-amc Networks joint production, the series was left hanging in the balance after Charter unveiled its plans to slowly transition out of scripted programming, which started with the closure of Spectrum Originals last year. Spectrum renewed the series for a second season ahead of the Season 1 premiere in Aug. 2022.
Created and executive produced by Penn, starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, the sci-fi thriller is said to follow Aster (Headey), a government agent, and Halan (James), a stoic ex-military man, who cross paths when they end up trapped together inside one of the many Beacons in outer space that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers.
- 9/20/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Beacon 23, the sci-fi drama starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, has a new home.
MGM+ has picked up the series, which was originally greenlit by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks. The Amazon-owned cabler and streamer will launch the series on November 12.
The surprise move comes after Spectrum moved out of original programming and AMC Networks has scaled back its own originals.
The show was left without a home as a result of the Spectrum decision and the move by AMC Networks, which had a second window licensing agreement for the show, to cut costs and take $400M in content write-downs.
It’s the end of a long road for the show, which was originally ordered in 2020. Spectrum and AMC had already renewed the series for a second season in August 2022, a few month into production with The Walking Dead’s Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake, a co-exec producer of The Resident,...
MGM+ has picked up the series, which was originally greenlit by Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks. The Amazon-owned cabler and streamer will launch the series on November 12.
The surprise move comes after Spectrum moved out of original programming and AMC Networks has scaled back its own originals.
The show was left without a home as a result of the Spectrum decision and the move by AMC Networks, which had a second window licensing agreement for the show, to cut costs and take $400M in content write-downs.
It’s the end of a long road for the show, which was originally ordered in 2020. Spectrum and AMC had already renewed the series for a second season in August 2022, a few month into production with The Walking Dead’s Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake, a co-exec producer of The Resident,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
One picketer said it best: “The longer this strike goes, the more detailed these signs get.”
Judging by some of those Simpsons-themed placards, he’s not wrong. But there have also been lots of not-so-veiled references to some of the ongoing strike coverage. (Don’t recognize the reference to Carol Lombardini and The Cheesecake Factory? Read this story. Can’t remember the exact quote about putting people out of their homes? That notorious line originated here.)
Some of the signs also just show signs of fatigue. “I’m gonna be honest I’m running out of clever sign memes,” said one. “Cause, like, seriously?”
It’s now day 120 of the WGA strike and Day 47 of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Here’s what some picketers have to say these days about walking the line.
120 pic.twitter.com/ZqrnJcR8Wg
— Mike Royce (@MikeRoyce) August 29, 2023
Bad logistics as I attended the kid-friendly picket...
Judging by some of those Simpsons-themed placards, he’s not wrong. But there have also been lots of not-so-veiled references to some of the ongoing strike coverage. (Don’t recognize the reference to Carol Lombardini and The Cheesecake Factory? Read this story. Can’t remember the exact quote about putting people out of their homes? That notorious line originated here.)
Some of the signs also just show signs of fatigue. “I’m gonna be honest I’m running out of clever sign memes,” said one. “Cause, like, seriously?”
It’s now day 120 of the WGA strike and Day 47 of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Here’s what some picketers have to say these days about walking the line.
120 pic.twitter.com/ZqrnJcR8Wg
— Mike Royce (@MikeRoyce) August 29, 2023
Bad logistics as I attended the kid-friendly picket...
- 8/30/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated, Day 46: After visiting many, many picket lines over the last month, we’ve learned that lots of pickets signs are reused for conservation purposes. And to that we say — screw the recycling. Bring on more of those sweet corporate burns!
Fortunately, many of the scribes haven’t lost their saucy touch.
“Let them drink Dom,” says one Zaslav-themed confection.
“Ted Sarandos ate my son,” says another.
Related: WGA Strike Picket Line Locations List For Los Angeles & New York
“The only thing that sucks more than corporate greed is Deadline’s comments section.” Way harsh, but so true.
Related: What Went Wrong? Writers & Studios Reveal What They Couldn’t (And Could) Agree On As Strike Is Set
Here is the latest from the front lines:
Representing @NCISHawaiiCBS #wga pic.twitter.com/BEQtNHVs0I
— Jason Antoon (@jasonantoon) June 12, 2023
As a young actor in the 80s – long be4 I became a...
Fortunately, many of the scribes haven’t lost their saucy touch.
“Let them drink Dom,” says one Zaslav-themed confection.
“Ted Sarandos ate my son,” says another.
Related: WGA Strike Picket Line Locations List For Los Angeles & New York
“The only thing that sucks more than corporate greed is Deadline’s comments section.” Way harsh, but so true.
Related: What Went Wrong? Writers & Studios Reveal What They Couldn’t (And Could) Agree On As Strike Is Set
Here is the latest from the front lines:
Representing @NCISHawaiiCBS #wga pic.twitter.com/BEQtNHVs0I
— Jason Antoon (@jasonantoon) June 12, 2023
As a young actor in the 80s – long be4 I became a...
- 6/17/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Fans of Jeopardy! know Mayim Bialik well. The actor and author, who’s now known for hosting the beloved game show, began permanent hosting duties alongside Ken Jennings in July 2022 after a long stint of guest hosting. Unfortunately, Bialik is stepping away from the show due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike. So, when will Bialik return? Here’s what we think.
When will Mayim Bialik return to ‘Jeopardy!’ for more filming? Mayim Bialik from ‘Jeopardy!’ | Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Mayim Bialik officially stepped away from hosting Jeopardy! in May 2023 to stand in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America strike. The strike has union members from the guild demanding fair pay from Hollywood, and it’s the first writers’ walkout in 15 years. Several shows went dark immediately, like Saturday Night Live and other late-night talk shows. Production has also halted on fan-favorite series like Stranger Things and Yellowjackets.
When will Mayim Bialik return to ‘Jeopardy!’ for more filming? Mayim Bialik from ‘Jeopardy!’ | Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Los Angeles LGBT Center
Mayim Bialik officially stepped away from hosting Jeopardy! in May 2023 to stand in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America strike. The strike has union members from the guild demanding fair pay from Hollywood, and it’s the first writers’ walkout in 15 years. Several shows went dark immediately, like Saturday Night Live and other late-night talk shows. Production has also halted on fan-favorite series like Stranger Things and Yellowjackets.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mayim Bialik made her stance known regarding the Writers Guild of America strike. She’s officially stepped down from her hosting duties on Jeopardy! Season 39. As for Ken Jennings, he’s stepped up and taken over the season’s final week of filming. Will Jennings leave his hosting duties temporarily to honor the strike, too? Here’s what we know.
Ken Jennings doesn’t appear to be leaving ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting duties due to the WGA strike Ken Jennings on ‘Jeopardy!’ |
So far, there’s no indication that Ken Jennings plans on putting Jeopardy! hosting duties on pause.
Mayim Bialik, who splits hosting duties with Jennings, stepped down to support the Writers Guild of America strike. The strike, which began in early May 2023, is in support of the writers earning fair wages from Hollywood studios. Several shows, like Saturday Night Live and late-night talk shows, were immediately affected. Others are experiencing struggles behind the scenes.
Ken Jennings doesn’t appear to be leaving ‘Jeopardy!’ hosting duties due to the WGA strike Ken Jennings on ‘Jeopardy!’ |
So far, there’s no indication that Ken Jennings plans on putting Jeopardy! hosting duties on pause.
Mayim Bialik, who splits hosting duties with Jennings, stepped down to support the Writers Guild of America strike. The strike, which began in early May 2023, is in support of the writers earning fair wages from Hollywood studios. Several shows, like Saturday Night Live and late-night talk shows, were immediately affected. Others are experiencing struggles behind the scenes.
- 5/16/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s a hosting switcheroo on “Jeopardy!”
According to Deadline, Ken Jennings will host the show’s final week of episodes in season 39, taking over from Mayim Bialik, who is standing with Writers Guild of America strikers.
Read More: Ken Jennings Hit With Backlash For Allowing ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant To Correct Answer
The final episodes, which are set to be filmed between May 16 and May 19, were set to be hosted by Bialik, but she reportedly declined her hosting duties in solidarity with the WGA.
Mayim Bialik – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Cp Images
“Jeopardy!” is a union show, with contributions and questions written by WGA members in advance of the season and the current strike.
Writers on the show have been on the picket lines as part of the strike.
Read More: Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings Have Only Met Twice In Person Since Joining ‘Jeopardy!’
On Twitter, Jennings was roundly criticized for...
According to Deadline, Ken Jennings will host the show’s final week of episodes in season 39, taking over from Mayim Bialik, who is standing with Writers Guild of America strikers.
Read More: Ken Jennings Hit With Backlash For Allowing ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant To Correct Answer
The final episodes, which are set to be filmed between May 16 and May 19, were set to be hosted by Bialik, but she reportedly declined her hosting duties in solidarity with the WGA.
Mayim Bialik – Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP/Cp Images
“Jeopardy!” is a union show, with contributions and questions written by WGA members in advance of the season and the current strike.
Writers on the show have been on the picket lines as part of the strike.
Read More: Mayim Bialik, Ken Jennings Have Only Met Twice In Person Since Joining ‘Jeopardy!’
On Twitter, Jennings was roundly criticized for...
- 5/12/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Fox is developing a one-hour drama about undercover FBI agents from Joy Blake (Beacon 23), The Nacelle Company and Fox Entertainment Studios.
Written and executive produced by Blake, in the Untitled Undercover FBI Project, a female FBI agent suffering a bad case of career burnout is sent to train a team of ambitious, determined rookies in what it takes to go deep undercover.
Nacelle Company’s Matt Ochacher, Brian Volk-Weiss and Michael Pelmont also executive produce with Phil Donlon. Former FBI agents Scott Payne and Melissa Fortunato serve as consulting producers. Fox Entertainment Studios is the studio.
Blake serves as executive producer and co-showrunner on Beacon 23, Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks’ psychological thriller series starring Lena Headey and Stephan James. The series is currently in production on Season 2. Her other credits include Netflix’s First Kill, co-executive producer on The Resident, Next and The Passage and supervising producer on Outlander.
Written and executive produced by Blake, in the Untitled Undercover FBI Project, a female FBI agent suffering a bad case of career burnout is sent to train a team of ambitious, determined rookies in what it takes to go deep undercover.
Nacelle Company’s Matt Ochacher, Brian Volk-Weiss and Michael Pelmont also executive produce with Phil Donlon. Former FBI agents Scott Payne and Melissa Fortunato serve as consulting producers. Fox Entertainment Studios is the studio.
Blake serves as executive producer and co-showrunner on Beacon 23, Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks’ psychological thriller series starring Lena Headey and Stephan James. The series is currently in production on Season 2. Her other credits include Netflix’s First Kill, co-executive producer on The Resident, Next and The Passage and supervising producer on Outlander.
- 1/18/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Shea Couleé is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with a mystery role in Disney+’s Ironheart, our sister site Deadline reports.
The Marvel series stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a character who will be introduced in this November’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and is described as the inventor of the most advanced supersuit since Iron Man. The cast also includes Lyric Ross (This Is Us) as Riri’s Bff, Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Manny Montana (Good Girls), Anthony Ramos (In Treatment, She’s Gotta Have It) and Harper Anthony. As is the norm with Marvel,...
The Marvel series stars Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams, a character who will be introduced in this November’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and is described as the inventor of the most advanced supersuit since Iron Man. The cast also includes Lyric Ross (This Is Us) as Riri’s Bff, Alden Ehrenreich (Solo: A Star Wars Story), Manny Montana (Good Girls), Anthony Ramos (In Treatment, She’s Gotta Have It) and Harper Anthony. As is the norm with Marvel,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Three months into production on Season 1 of Beacon 23, Spectrum Originals and AMC Networks’ psychological thriller series starring Lena Headey and Stephan James, has been renewed for a second season. Work on the second season of the series, produced by Boat Rocker Studios and Spectrum Originals, will start shortly with Glen Mazzara and Joy Blake as new executive producers and co-showrunners. They will succeed at the helm Zak Penn. He created the series, based on the book by Hugh Howey, and serves as executive producer/showrunner on Season 1, which is filming in Toronto for three more months. The plan is for Beacon 23 to stay in continuous production on Season 2 after Season 1 wraps.
“We’re delighted that Spectrum and AMC have confirmed a season two of Beacon 23,” Steve Lescroart, President, Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, said in a statement to Deadline. “As there is overlap of season one and season two production,...
“We’re delighted that Spectrum and AMC have confirmed a season two of Beacon 23,” Steve Lescroart, President, Boat Rocker Studios, Scripted, said in a statement to Deadline. “As there is overlap of season one and season two production,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
TNT is developing drama series Fire Season.
Written by Joy Blake (First Kill), in Fire Season a group of strangers are forced together in a real-time escape from a deadly wildfire.
Blake is executive producing with the Nacelle Company’s Brian Volk-Weiss, Matt Ochacher, and Michael Pelmont.
Blake most recently served as co-executive producer on the Fox sci-fi drama Next. Before that, she was a co-executive producer on another Fox genre series, The Passage. She is repped by the Nacelle Company and Duncan Hedges at Hanson-Jacobson.
Written by Joy Blake (First Kill), in Fire Season a group of strangers are forced together in a real-time escape from a deadly wildfire.
Blake is executive producing with the Nacelle Company’s Brian Volk-Weiss, Matt Ochacher, and Michael Pelmont.
Blake most recently served as co-executive producer on the Fox sci-fi drama Next. Before that, she was a co-executive producer on another Fox genre series, The Passage. She is repped by the Nacelle Company and Duncan Hedges at Hanson-Jacobson.
- 11/24/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has put into development two British adaptations – remakes of crime drama Silent Witness and off-beat comedy This Country — with significant commitments.
The network has handed a script plus penalty to Silent Witness to star The Fighter’s Melissa Leo, who will exec produce alongside Outlander writer Joy Blake and Kim and Eric Tannenbaum, and a put pilot commitment to This Country from Sex and the City writer and producer Jenny Bicks and Bridesmaids director Paul Feig.
Both shows come via Lionsgate’s deal with BBC Studios, which has already seen NBC hand a put pilot commitment to an adaptation of Channel 4 comedy Home and CBS develop a remake of BBC comedy Ghosts.
Silent Witness (left) is a long-running British crime legal drama. Created by Nigel McCrery, it has aired on the British public broadcaster since 1996 with 22 seasons. It follows two determined women with conflicting methodologies and their team...
The network has handed a script plus penalty to Silent Witness to star The Fighter’s Melissa Leo, who will exec produce alongside Outlander writer Joy Blake and Kim and Eric Tannenbaum, and a put pilot commitment to This Country from Sex and the City writer and producer Jenny Bicks and Bridesmaids director Paul Feig.
Both shows come via Lionsgate’s deal with BBC Studios, which has already seen NBC hand a put pilot commitment to an adaptation of Channel 4 comedy Home and CBS develop a remake of BBC comedy Ghosts.
Silent Witness (left) is a long-running British crime legal drama. Created by Nigel McCrery, it has aired on the British public broadcaster since 1996 with 22 seasons. It follows two determined women with conflicting methodologies and their team...
- 12/4/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox Entertainment has set up a pair of projects with Lionsgate and BBC Studio — one drama and one comedy.
Oscar winner Melissa Leo will star in the drama project, “Silent Witness,” which has received a script commitment with a penalty attached at the broadcaster.
Based on the BBC format, “Silent Witness” follows two determined women with conflicting methodologies and their team while working for the Chief Medical Examiner in the shadow of a major departmental scandal involving corruption at the highest levels. With external biased pressures from all sides, they must use their scientific expertise to unravel clues in mysterious deaths while maintaining complete independence.
Leo will executive produce in addition to starring. Joy Blake will write and executive produce. Kim and Eric Tannenbaum of The Tannenbaum Company will also executive produce along with Angie Stephenson of BBC Studios. Jason Wang of The Tannenbaum Company will co-executive produce.
The comedy project,...
Oscar winner Melissa Leo will star in the drama project, “Silent Witness,” which has received a script commitment with a penalty attached at the broadcaster.
Based on the BBC format, “Silent Witness” follows two determined women with conflicting methodologies and their team while working for the Chief Medical Examiner in the shadow of a major departmental scandal involving corruption at the highest levels. With external biased pressures from all sides, they must use their scientific expertise to unravel clues in mysterious deaths while maintaining complete independence.
Leo will executive produce in addition to starring. Joy Blake will write and executive produce. Kim and Eric Tannenbaum of The Tannenbaum Company will also executive produce along with Angie Stephenson of BBC Studios. Jason Wang of The Tannenbaum Company will co-executive produce.
The comedy project,...
- 12/4/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
As Hollywood grapples with the lingering fallout of #MeToo and abuse of power on sets, some performers are calling for a industry-wide standard to better protect performers during scenes requiring intimate contact or nudity.
“You won’t want to have to cross your fingers and hope to have someone [with a] beautiful [heart] in charge,” actress Nicki Micheaux said during the “Let’s Talk About Sex (Scenes)” panel at the Atx Television Festival Saturday. “If there’s not industry standards [new actors are at risk]…so you empower the artists to know how [to handle] this.”
“You don’t know what kind of personality you’re running into,” she continued. “Think about how broad the #MeToo movement is. You’re coming in and you’re exposing yourself.”
Moderator Joy Blake, who writes for “Outlander” agreed, but noted they would need help: “I think it requires involvements from unions.”
Alicia Rodis, who is an intimacy coordinator for HBO and belongs to...
“You won’t want to have to cross your fingers and hope to have someone [with a] beautiful [heart] in charge,” actress Nicki Micheaux said during the “Let’s Talk About Sex (Scenes)” panel at the Atx Television Festival Saturday. “If there’s not industry standards [new actors are at risk]…so you empower the artists to know how [to handle] this.”
“You don’t know what kind of personality you’re running into,” she continued. “Think about how broad the #MeToo movement is. You’re coming in and you’re exposing yourself.”
Moderator Joy Blake, who writes for “Outlander” agreed, but noted they would need help: “I think it requires involvements from unions.”
Alicia Rodis, who is an intimacy coordinator for HBO and belongs to...
- 6/8/2019
- by Marisa Roffman
- Variety Film + TV
No detail was spared in the "Let's Talk About Sex (Scenes)" panel at the Atx Festival.
Vida showrunner Tanya Saracho, Animal Kingdom actress Nicki Michaeux and HBO intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis sat down with Outlander writer Joy Blake on Saturday afternoon at the Austin, Texas-based TV festival for a candid discussion about how to safely navigate television productions that involve nudity and other intimate content.
Michaeux kicked off the hourlong conversation by opening up about her first-ever sex scene on a television show she did not name. "My first sex scene, I didn’t really have anyone to prepare ...
Vida showrunner Tanya Saracho, Animal Kingdom actress Nicki Michaeux and HBO intimacy coordinator Alicia Rodis sat down with Outlander writer Joy Blake on Saturday afternoon at the Austin, Texas-based TV festival for a candid discussion about how to safely navigate television productions that involve nudity and other intimate content.
Michaeux kicked off the hourlong conversation by opening up about her first-ever sex scene on a television show she did not name. "My first sex scene, I didn’t really have anyone to prepare ...
In the fourth installment of our ongoing video series, senior editor Rob Licuria and “Outlander” fan Paula Licuria dish the highs and lows of each episode week to week of this chapter of the fantasy romance saga based on “Drums of Autumn,” Diana Gabaldon’s fourth novel in the series of books (watch the video above). And watch our previous recaps for the first episode, second episode and third episode.
In “Common Ground,” the fourth episode of season four of the Starz hit drama “Outlander,” Claire (Caitriona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) begin to build a home at Fraser’s Ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their efforts are stymied by unwelcoming neighbors and a bloodthirsty bear that ravages their settlement. When they seek the advice of mountain man John Quincy Myers (Kyle Rees), the Frasers learn they may be dealing with a more dangerous creature than they first believed.
In “Common Ground,” the fourth episode of season four of the Starz hit drama “Outlander,” Claire (Caitriona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan) and Young Ian (John Bell) begin to build a home at Fraser’s Ridge in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Their efforts are stymied by unwelcoming neighbors and a bloodthirsty bear that ravages their settlement. When they seek the advice of mountain man John Quincy Myers (Kyle Rees), the Frasers learn they may be dealing with a more dangerous creature than they first believed.
- 11/26/2018
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
Ninety-five members of the Writers Guild of America have signed a letter sent to the guild’s board of directors urging that it divest from gun companies and any companies that support the NRA.
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
- 4/4/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Something lurks in the shadows in tonight’s episode of Outcast, airing at 10:00pm Est on Cinemax. Ahead of the new episode’s premiere, we have photos and preview videos teasing troubled times ahead for Rev. Anderson and Kyle.
“Episode 106 – “From the Shadows It Watches”: Rev. Anderson (Philip Glenister) finds his powers sorely tested; Patricia (Melinda McGraw) reaches out to Kyle (Patrick Fugit); Sidney (Brent Spiner) delivers a warning.
“Based on the Skybound/Image comic title by Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, Outcast stars Patrick Fugit as Kyle Barnes, who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and has sequestered himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Now, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a West Virginia evangelist who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil on Earth, the young man embarks...
“Episode 106 – “From the Shadows It Watches”: Rev. Anderson (Philip Glenister) finds his powers sorely tested; Patricia (Melinda McGraw) reaches out to Kyle (Patrick Fugit); Sidney (Brent Spiner) delivers a warning.
“Based on the Skybound/Image comic title by Kirkman and artist Paul Azaceta, Outcast stars Patrick Fugit as Kyle Barnes, who has been plagued by demonic possession all his life and has sequestered himself from those he loves for fear of causing greater hurt. Now, with the help of Reverand Anderson (Philip Glenister), a West Virginia evangelist who believes he is a soldier in God’s holy war against the forces of evil on Earth, the young man embarks...
- 7/15/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
In anticipation to the forthcoming episode of "Ghost Whisperer", CBS network have come up with a promotional video for episode 4.05. The video focuses its footage on the destruction a teenage ghost brings to a house and the people in it. Apart from that, it also teases bits of episode 4.06, claiming it to be the episode which will change everything.
Episode 4.05 is titled "Bloodline" and tells the story of a young woman who suddenly dies at a tennis club. Keeping a secret about her parentage in order to avoid her mother from being hurt, she finally asks Melinda to tell her mother about it. To her dismay though, her mother already knows the truth. On Melinda's part, thinking that she is expecting due to the nausea and dizziness she experiences, she goes to the doctor only to be disappointed.
"Bloodline" will be broadcast on Friday, October 31 at 8/7c. Directed by Ian Sander...
Episode 4.05 is titled "Bloodline" and tells the story of a young woman who suddenly dies at a tennis club. Keeping a secret about her parentage in order to avoid her mother from being hurt, she finally asks Melinda to tell her mother about it. To her dismay though, her mother already knows the truth. On Melinda's part, thinking that she is expecting due to the nausea and dizziness she experiences, she goes to the doctor only to be disappointed.
"Bloodline" will be broadcast on Friday, October 31 at 8/7c. Directed by Ian Sander...
- 10/25/2008
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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