Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Vanderpump Rules, Law & Order: Svu and Succession.
Law & Order: Svu 25th anniversary celebration
The Law & Order Svu crew celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with a special event in New York on Tuesday.
Ice-t, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano Christopher Meloni
Succession FYC event
Following their big drama series win at the 2023 Emmys, the Succession cast reunited for a FYC event on the Paramount lot on Tuesday.
Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, J. Smith-Cameron, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Mark Mylod, Jesse Armstrong and moderator Seth Meyers
Vanderpump Rules premiere
Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies walked the carpet on Wednesday at the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where Maloney and Lewber also celebrated their birthdays.
Law & Order: Svu 25th anniversary celebration
The Law & Order Svu crew celebrated the show’s 25th anniversary with a special event in New York on Tuesday.
Ice-t, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Scanavino and Octavio Pisano Christopher Meloni
Succession FYC event
Following their big drama series win at the 2023 Emmys, the Succession cast reunited for a FYC event on the Paramount lot on Tuesday.
Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfayden, J. Smith-Cameron, Kieran Culkin, Alan Ruck, Brian Cox, Mark Mylod, Jesse Armstrong and moderator Seth Meyers
Vanderpump Rules premiere
Lisa Vanderpump, Ariana Madix, James Kennedy, Katie Maloney, Lala Kent, Scheana Shay, Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, Ally Lewber and Brock Davies walked the carpet on Wednesday at the season 11 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, where Maloney and Lewber also celebrated their birthdays.
- 1/19/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lila Rawlings, head of creative: film and TV at “Roma” filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron’s U.K.-based outfit Esperanto Filmoj, is joining British independent production company Motive Pictures as an executive producer.
Rawlings’ remit at Motive will encompass both TV and film projects as the company scales its team in the wake of its first wave of productions, including the Ruth Wilson drama “The Woman in the Wall” for BBC and Showtime.
At Esperanto, Rawlings oversaw a slate of projects with Sarah Solemani, Jack Thorne and Charlize Theron and served as executive producer on “The Shepherd,” one in a series of films financed by Disney, directed by Iain Softley and starring John Travolta. Previously, Rawlings was executive producer at Left Bank Pictures where she was responsible for several projects, including “Sitting in Limbo,” a BAFTA- winning drama for BBC One and “Electric Dreams” for Amazon, Sony TV and Channel 4.
Rawlings’ remit at Motive will encompass both TV and film projects as the company scales its team in the wake of its first wave of productions, including the Ruth Wilson drama “The Woman in the Wall” for BBC and Showtime.
At Esperanto, Rawlings oversaw a slate of projects with Sarah Solemani, Jack Thorne and Charlize Theron and served as executive producer on “The Shepherd,” one in a series of films financed by Disney, directed by Iain Softley and starring John Travolta. Previously, Rawlings was executive producer at Left Bank Pictures where she was responsible for several projects, including “Sitting in Limbo,” a BAFTA- winning drama for BBC One and “Electric Dreams” for Amazon, Sony TV and Channel 4.
- 6/21/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The Affair star Ruth Wilson and Peaky Blinders and Good Luck to You, Leo Grande actor Daryl McCormack have been set to lead new blue-chip BBC and Showtime series The Woman in the Wall, inspired by Ireland’s controversial Magdalene Laundries.
In the 6×60’ gothic thriller, two-time BAFTA nominee Wilson will play Lorna Brady, who wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house. Brady has no idea who the dead woman is or if she herself might be responsible for the apparent murder, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking. The episodes began during her teenage years when she was incarcerated in one of Ireland and the Catholic Church’s notorious Magdalene Laundries, where ‘fallen women’ were sent to atone for “sins” such as adultery and teenage pregnancy.
2022 Showtime Pilots & Series Orders
Rising actor McCormack will play the ambitious but elusive Detective Colman Akande, who...
In the 6×60’ gothic thriller, two-time BAFTA nominee Wilson will play Lorna Brady, who wakes one morning to find a corpse in her house. Brady has no idea who the dead woman is or if she herself might be responsible for the apparent murder, because she has long suffered from extreme bouts of sleepwalking. The episodes began during her teenage years when she was incarcerated in one of Ireland and the Catholic Church’s notorious Magdalene Laundries, where ‘fallen women’ were sent to atone for “sins” such as adultery and teenage pregnancy.
2022 Showtime Pilots & Series Orders
Rising actor McCormack will play the ambitious but elusive Detective Colman Akande, who...
- 8/17/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Deep State, Fox Networks Group's first regional scripted commission for Europe and Africa, has added new cast and released a first-look photo as production moves to London. Mark Strong is starring in the eight-part series created by Matthew Parkhill and Simon Maxwell. It will air in more than 50 countries on Fox. Joining the cast are Alistair Petrie (Genius, The Night Manager), Anastasia Griffith (Royal Pains, Damages), Amelia Bullmore (Happy Valley), Kingsley Ben-Adir (Ki…...
- 8/3/2017
- Deadline TV
Mark Strong is set to star in espionage thriller Deep State, Fox Networks Group's first regional scripted commission for Europe and Africa. The eight-episode hourlong original series (which previously was announced under the working title The Nine) is written by Matthew Parkhill (Rogue), Simon Maxwell (American Odyssey) and Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Dr Who) and will air in more than 50 countries via Fox. The intense, character-driven espionage thriller is set in Britain…...
- 3/30/2017
- Deadline TV
Fox Networks Group Europe and Africa has greenlit its first regional scripted commission The Nine (working title), from Rogue creator Matthew Parkhill and American Odyssey producer Simon Maxwell. The new 8×60 drama, described as an intense, character-driven espionage thriller, will air on Fox in more than 50 European and African countries. This first scripted project has been commissioned by Jeff Ford, Svp Content and Development and Sara Johnson, VP Scripted Drama for…...
- 12/1/2016
- Deadline TV
Screen Producers Australia has confirmed its international executive lineup for the Screen Forever 2015 International Partnership Market.
This year's lineup will include International Drama Commissioner, UK broadcaster Channel 4, Simon Maxwell; Voltage Pictures. Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, Babacar Diene (Us); A24 Chief Operating Officer Matthew Bires (Us); All3 Media International Head of Acquisitions, Maartje Horchner (UK); and Acquisitions Executive Emily Gotto from international sales company Protagonist (Us).
The Screen Forever International Partnership Market takes place during Screen Forever 2015 conference, which runs from November 17-19 at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
Screen Producers Australia Chief Executive Matthew Deaner said he was delighted to have such highly regarded executives participating.
"Each brings with them outstanding experience in developing and overseeing critically and commercially successful productions for film and television around the world," he said..
.Through Screen Forever and the International Partnership Market, the international participants, along with those still to be announced,...
This year's lineup will include International Drama Commissioner, UK broadcaster Channel 4, Simon Maxwell; Voltage Pictures. Vice President, Acquisitions and Development, Babacar Diene (Us); A24 Chief Operating Officer Matthew Bires (Us); All3 Media International Head of Acquisitions, Maartje Horchner (UK); and Acquisitions Executive Emily Gotto from international sales company Protagonist (Us).
The Screen Forever International Partnership Market takes place during Screen Forever 2015 conference, which runs from November 17-19 at the Crown Conference Centre in Melbourne.
Screen Producers Australia Chief Executive Matthew Deaner said he was delighted to have such highly regarded executives participating.
"Each brings with them outstanding experience in developing and overseeing critically and commercially successful productions for film and television around the world," he said..
.Through Screen Forever and the International Partnership Market, the international participants, along with those still to be announced,...
- 8/25/2015
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
When NBC’s Odyssey recently tweaked its title to American Odyssey, some joked that the ancient Greek poet Homer had filed suit for trademark infringement.
But make no mistake, the midseason thriller (premiering Sunday at 10/9c) is inspired by the epic poem.
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As series co-creator Peter Horton explains, “Three-and-a-half years ago, I had been working with my writing partners, Adam Armus and Kay Foster, on a different project that didn’t work out, so we were looking for something else to do. [British producer] Simon Maxwell came to us and said,...
But make no mistake, the midseason thriller (premiering Sunday at 10/9c) is inspired by the epic poem.
RelatedApril Calendar: Justified’s Finale, Mad Men‘s Return and 54 More Dates to Save
As series co-creator Peter Horton explains, “Three-and-a-half years ago, I had been working with my writing partners, Adam Armus and Kay Foster, on a different project that didn’t work out, so we were looking for something else to do. [British producer] Simon Maxwell came to us and said,...
- 4/3/2015
- TVLine.com
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: TV, we have 100 pairs of advance TV premiere tickets up for grabs to the new NBC drama “American Odyssey” starring Anna Friel and Peter Facinelli! This will be a special event honoring women in the military for their services.
“American Odyssey,” which premieres on NBC on April 5, 2015 and will air on Sundays at 9 p.m. Cst, also stars Treat Williams, Elena Kampouris, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Orla Brady, Connor Trinneer, Sarah Wynter and Daniella Pineda from director Peter Horton (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and writers Adam Armus and Kay Foster (“The Following”).
To win your free “American Odyssey” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This advance TV premiere is on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning!
“American Odyssey,” which premieres on NBC on April 5, 2015 and will air on Sundays at 9 p.m. Cst, also stars Treat Williams, Elena Kampouris, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Orla Brady, Connor Trinneer, Sarah Wynter and Daniella Pineda from director Peter Horton (“Grey’s Anatomy”) and writers Adam Armus and Kay Foster (“The Following”).
To win your free “American Odyssey” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This advance TV premiere is on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning!
- 3/24/2015
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
NBC has tweaked the title of its upcoming drama Odyssey less than a month before its premiere, renaming the show American Odyssey.
Though the network declined to comment on what spurred the name change, sources close to the production say the new title better reflects the arduous journey of protagonist Odelle (Anna Friel), an American soldier beset by enemies on all sides as she attempts to return to her friends and family in New York.
Of course, the more cynical answer is that NBC execs weren’t living under a rock in January, when American Sniper stormed the box office and racked up Oscar nominations. Renaming the show American Odyssey may make the series more palatable to the same right-leaning audiences that sent Sniper soaring.
The transformation in NBC’s advertising campaign, tied in with the name-change, is quite startling. Whereas Friel’s protagonist was before on her knees, with her hands bound,...
Though the network declined to comment on what spurred the name change, sources close to the production say the new title better reflects the arduous journey of protagonist Odelle (Anna Friel), an American soldier beset by enemies on all sides as she attempts to return to her friends and family in New York.
Of course, the more cynical answer is that NBC execs weren’t living under a rock in January, when American Sniper stormed the box office and racked up Oscar nominations. Renaming the show American Odyssey may make the series more palatable to the same right-leaning audiences that sent Sniper soaring.
The transformation in NBC’s advertising campaign, tied in with the name-change, is quite startling. Whereas Friel’s protagonist was before on her knees, with her hands bound,...
- 3/14/2015
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
In the wake of its success with The Blacklist this season, NBC has given series orders to a trio of intrigue-heavy political-tinged dramas that bring Katherine Heigl, Anna Friel, and Hope Davis into prime-time.
First up is Allegiance, a show that will remind some of FX’s The Americans, except it’s set in present day. The show stars Scott Cohen (Necessary Roughness) and Davis (The Newsroom) as deactivated covert Russian spies living in America (full descriptions below).
Then there is State of Affairs, which returns former Grey’s Anatomy star Heigl to series TV. This one is about a...
First up is Allegiance, a show that will remind some of FX’s The Americans, except it’s set in present day. The show stars Scott Cohen (Necessary Roughness) and Davis (The Newsroom) as deactivated covert Russian spies living in America (full descriptions below).
Then there is State of Affairs, which returns former Grey’s Anatomy star Heigl to series TV. This one is about a...
- 5/7/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Britain’s Channel 4 is embellishing its strategy with a new purview to invest in international drama co-productions. The net, which already invests in original British drama as well as boundary-pushing factual entertainment, is joining the likes of ITV, the BBC and Sky in its bid to spread its wings. To spearhead the initiative, former Red Arrow Entertainment Head of Drama & Comedy, Simon Maxwell, is joining Channel 4 in the newly created role of Head of International Drama. Maxwell launched the Red Arrow Group’s UK scripted operation and has worked with U.S. broadcasters including NBC and History Channel. Prior to Red Arrow, he was Head of Film & TV at indie Greenroom Entertainment where he ran a slate that included DirecTV crime drama Rogue. He also exec produced feature Killing Bono, for which he co-wrote the screenplay. Channel 4′s move towards international co-pros should see it benefit from...
- 4/3/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
Director Nick Hamm’s comedy ‘Killing Bono,’ starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan and Krysten Ritter, is set to hit Blu-ray on August 7. The film, which was written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell, is based on musician and music critic Neil McCormick’s acclaimed 2003 memoir, ‘I Was Bono’s Doppelganger.’ ‘Killing Bono’ follows Neil (played by Barnes) and his brother Ivan (portrayed by Sheehan) as they strive to achieve fame as a rock ‘n’ roll band. The only problem is that Neil and Ivan are competing against Bono (played by Martin McCann), and the rest of the members of U2, who they attended school with. While Ivan has [ Read More ]...
- 7/31/2012
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
The official trailer for the upcoming comedy ‘Killing Bono’ has been released by its distributor, Arc Entertainment. The film, which was directed by Nick Hamm and written by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell, is based on the true story of rock critic Neil McCormick. ‘Killing Bono,’ which was met with critical acclaim when it was released in the U.K. last spring, follows two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path in the 1980s music scene. However, the emergence of their old school friends U2 only pushed the two brothers back into obscurity. Scheduled for an October 5, 2011 VOD U.S. release, with a November 4 theatrical release...
- 9/15/2011
- by karen
- ShockYa
From director Nick Hamm, with a screenplay by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, and Simon Maxwell, watch the trailer for Arc Entertainment’s Killing Bono.
Synopsis:
Killing Bono is a rock’ n’ roll comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980′s music scene, whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper into the shadows.
Starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter, Peter Serafinowicz, Stanley Townsend, Martin McCann, Pete Postlethwaite, Killing Bono will be released to Video On Demand October 5, 2011 and in theaters on November 4, 2011.
“Like” the film on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KillingBono Follow it on Twitter: http://twitter.com/killing_bono_...
Synopsis:
Killing Bono is a rock’ n’ roll comedy about two Irish brothers struggling to forge their path through the 1980′s music scene, whilst the meteoric rise to fame of their old school pals U2 only serves to cast them deeper into the shadows.
Starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter, Peter Serafinowicz, Stanley Townsend, Martin McCann, Pete Postlethwaite, Killing Bono will be released to Video On Demand October 5, 2011 and in theaters on November 4, 2011.
“Like” the film on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/KillingBono Follow it on Twitter: http://twitter.com/killing_bono_...
- 9/13/2011
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Check out the new poster for Killing Bono, starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter and Martin McCann. The Nick Hamm-directed film tells the story of young Irish rock musician Neil McCormick and his brother Ivan. They try to become rock stars in Dublin but are upstaged by four of their friends when they form the band U2 and become the biggest rock stars in the world. Pic’s an adaptation of Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I Am Bono’s Doppelganger. Written by The Commitments scribes Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell. the film features the last performance by the late actor Pete Postlethwaite.
- 8/8/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the new poster for Killing Bono, starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter and Martin McCann. The Nick Hamm-directed film tells the story of young Irish rock musician Neil McCormick and his brother Ivan. They try to become rock stars in Dublin but are upstaged by four of their friends when they form the band U2 and become the biggest rock stars in the world. Pic’s an adaptation of Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I Am Bono’s Doppelganger. Written by The Commitments scribes Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell. the film features the last performance by the late actor Pete Postlethwaite.
- 8/8/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out the new poster for Killing Bono, starring Ben Barnes, Robert Sheehan, Krysten Ritter and Martin McCann. The Nick Hamm-directed film tells the story of young Irish rock musician Neil McCormick and his brother Ivan. They try to become rock stars in Dublin but are upstaged by four of their friends when they form the band U2 and become the biggest rock stars in the world. Pic’s an adaptation of Neil McCormick’s memoir Killing Bono: I Am Bono’s Doppelganger. Written by The Commitments scribes Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell. the film features the last performance by the late actor Pete Postlethwaite.
- 8/8/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Exclusive: Arc Entertainment and XLrator Media have teamed to acquire North American distribution rights to the rock and roll comedy Killing Bono, which premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival. They plan a VOD release in October and a theatrical release a month later. The film's directed by Nick Hamm, stars Ben Barnes, Krysten Ritter and Martin McCann and features the last performance by the late actor Pete Postlethwaite. Written by The Commitments scribes Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell, the film tells the story of young Irish rock musician Neil McCormick and his brother Ivan. They try to become rock stars in Dublin but are upstaged by four of their friends when they form the band U2 and become the biggest rock stars in the world. Pic's an adaptation of Neil McCormick's memoir Killing Bono: I Am Bono's Doppelganger. Arc Entertainment CEO Trevor Drinkwater and...
- 8/4/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
“I’m off to London to become world famous!” --Neil (Ben Barnes) “Every girl in school is acting like you’re made of Mars bars.” --Neil to Paul (Martin McGann), after Paul starts his band Killing Bono, screenplay by Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais, Simon Maxwell, and Ben Bond, based on the book Killing Bono: I Was Bono’s Doppelganger [Amazon U.S.] [Amazon Canada] [Amazon U.K.] by Neil McCormick...
- 4/8/2011
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Paramount Pictures International has picked up U.K. and Irish rights to "Killing Bono," Nick Hamm's Irish comedy starring Ben Barnes. Dick Clement, Ian La Frenais and Simon Maxwell wrote the screenplay based on journalist Neil McCormick's autobiography. Barnes and Robert Sheehan star as brothers Neil and Ivan McCormick who start a Dublin band in the late '70s but, their classmates and rivals did too...and became U2. Also in the cast is "She's Out of My League" star Krysten Ritter as well as Peter Serafinowicz, Stanley Townsend, Ralph Brown, Luke Treadaway and Pete Postlethwaite. Produced by Wasted Talent's Ian Flooks Greenroom Entertainment's Nick Hamm, Piers Tempest of Salt and Mark HUffam of Generator Entertainment. Filmed on location in Northern Ireland with additional photography in Dublin and London.
- 4/21/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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