Dennis Quaid is an icon, according to CinemaCon.
The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“From compelling dramas to exhilarating thrillers, Dennis Quaid’s remarkable career is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor,” said Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. “His ability to embody diverse characters has captivated audiences for decades with his dedication to crafting authentic portrayals. He is truly a Hollywood icon.
The annual convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners has zeroed in on the veteran star to receive this year’s Cinema Icon Award. Quaid will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year), Joseph Quinn (breakthrough performer of the year award) and Dan Stevens (excellence in acting award).
“From compelling dramas to exhilarating thrillers, Dennis Quaid’s remarkable career is a testament to his talent and versatility as an actor,” said Mitch Neuhauser, managing director of CinemaCon. “His ability to embody diverse characters has captivated audiences for decades with his dedication to crafting authentic portrayals. He is truly a Hollywood icon.
- 3/28/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There’s one fewer star in the Star Trek universe: Kenneth Mitchell, who played four characters in Star Trek: Discovery and had voice roles in Star Trek: Lower Decks, has died at age 49. Mitchell passed away on Saturday, according to an announcement on his X page. No cause of death has been shared, but he had been battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Als, for more than five years. On Star Trek: Discovery, Mitchell played the Klingons Kol, Kol-Sha, and Tenavik (shown below), as well as the human scientist Aurellio. Star Trek/YouTube He also starred in the TV shows Jericho and The Astronaut Wives Club and recurred in the TV shows Notorious, Frequency, and Nancy Drew. He last appeared on screen in three episodes of The Old Man. Mitchell opened up about his Als diagnosis in a 2020 People interview, saying he got the news in August 2018 after noticing his muscles twitching.
- 2/25/2024
- TV Insider
Last month, it was announced that Melissa Moore’s autobiography Shattered Silence, which previously inspired the podcast Happy Face, is getting a Paramount+ streaming series adaptation that’s also titled Happy Face. Annaleigh Ashford – whose credits include B Positive, American Crime Story, and Masters of Sex – had already signed on to star in the series at that time, and now The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Dennis Quaid, whose long lists of credits includes the likes of The Day After Tomorrow, Innerspace, Frequency, and Jaws 3D, will be playing a serial killer on the show.
Happy Face will see Ashford taking on the role of Melissa, who at age 15, discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as “Happy Face.” As an adult, she has changed her name and guarded her secret while her father has been serving life in prison. Melissa is drawn back into her...
Happy Face will see Ashford taking on the role of Melissa, who at age 15, discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as “Happy Face.” As an adult, she has changed her name and guarded her secret while her father has been serving life in prison. Melissa is drawn back into her...
- 2/16/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Dennis Quaid has signed on for a leading role in the upcoming Paramount+ series “Happy Face,” Variety has learned.
Quaid will appear alongside previously announced star Annaleigh Ashford. The series is inspired by the podcast of the same name from iHeartMedia and Melissa Moore, the book “Shattered Silence” written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook, and Moore’s true-life story.
In real life, Moore discovered at 15 that her father was the serial killer known as “Happy Face,” due to the smiley faces he drew on evidence where he bragged about his crimes. As an adult, she has changed her name and guarded her secret while her father has been serving life in prison.
The official description for the series states that it jumps off from Moore’s real life story. “Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father,” the description reads. “After decades of no contact,...
Quaid will appear alongside previously announced star Annaleigh Ashford. The series is inspired by the podcast of the same name from iHeartMedia and Melissa Moore, the book “Shattered Silence” written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook, and Moore’s true-life story.
In real life, Moore discovered at 15 that her father was the serial killer known as “Happy Face,” due to the smiley faces he drew on evidence where he bragged about his crimes. As an adult, she has changed her name and guarded her secret while her father has been serving life in prison.
The official description for the series states that it jumps off from Moore’s real life story. “Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father,” the description reads. “After decades of no contact,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Andre Braugher’s cause of death has been revealed to be lung cancer, the actor’s publicist confirmed to Variety. Braugher died December 11 at 61 years old. At the time, his cause of death was announced as due to a “brief illness.” Braugher was only recently diagnosed with lung cancer.
Braugher was best known for performances in NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street,” for which he won an Emmy, and Fox’s sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” for which he was Emmy nominated. He also earned critical acclaim for starring opposite Ray Romano on TNT’s dramedy “Men of a Certain Age.” His additional film and TV roles included a ride variety of genres, from “City of Angels” to “Frequency,” “Poseidon,” “Primal Fear,” “Duets,” “The Mist,” “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” “Salt” and “The Gambler.”
In the wake of Braugher’s passing, many of his former co-stars took to social...
Braugher was best known for performances in NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street,” for which he won an Emmy, and Fox’s sitcom “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” for which he was Emmy nominated. He also earned critical acclaim for starring opposite Ray Romano on TNT’s dramedy “Men of a Certain Age.” His additional film and TV roles included a ride variety of genres, from “City of Angels” to “Frequency,” “Poseidon,” “Primal Fear,” “Duets,” “The Mist,” “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer,” “Salt” and “The Gambler.”
In the wake of Braugher’s passing, many of his former co-stars took to social...
- 12/14/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Andre Braugher, a two-time Primetime Emmy winning actor who made two notable appearances in the Stephen King Universe, has passed away this week at the age of 61.
The actor passed away after a brief illness, CNN reported last night.
Horror fans will remember Andre Braugher as Brent Norton in Frank Darabont’s The Mist, the 2007 adaptation of a Stephen King horror story. Just three years prior, Braugher had entered the world of King by playing Matt Burke in the 2004 “Salem’s Lot” miniseries.
Braugher’s two Primetime Emmy wins came courtesy of “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1998 and “Thief” in 2006, and he was also nominated four times for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” twice for “Men of a Certain Age,” once for “Gideon’s Crossing” and once for “The Tuskegee Airmen.”
Andre Braugher made his feature debut in the 1989 film Glory, and other notable film credits include Murder in Mississippi, Striking Distance, Primal Fear,...
The actor passed away after a brief illness, CNN reported last night.
Horror fans will remember Andre Braugher as Brent Norton in Frank Darabont’s The Mist, the 2007 adaptation of a Stephen King horror story. Just three years prior, Braugher had entered the world of King by playing Matt Burke in the 2004 “Salem’s Lot” miniseries.
Braugher’s two Primetime Emmy wins came courtesy of “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1998 and “Thief” in 2006, and he was also nominated four times for “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” twice for “Men of a Certain Age,” once for “Gideon’s Crossing” and once for “The Tuskegee Airmen.”
Andre Braugher made his feature debut in the 1989 film Glory, and other notable film credits include Murder in Mississippi, Striking Distance, Primal Fear,...
- 12/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Andre Braugher, the dynamic actor known for his outstanding work on such shows as Homicide: Life on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has died. He was 61.
Braugher died Monday after a brief illness, his longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death turned out to be lung cancer.
Braugher starred as master interrogator Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street for the first six seasons of the show’s acclaimed 1993-99 run, then played another cop, Capt. Raymond Holt — this time against type and for laughs — on the 2013-21 Fox-nbc sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
He won his first Emmy in 1998 for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Homicide after a season that featured one of its most memorable episodes, “Subway.” That was a two-hander in which Pembleton tries to unearth whether a man (Vincent D’Onofrio) pinned between a Baltimore subway train...
Braugher died Monday after a brief illness, his longtime rep Jennifer Allen told The Hollywood Reporter. The cause of death turned out to be lung cancer.
Braugher starred as master interrogator Det. Frank Pembleton on NBC’s Homicide: Life on the Street for the first six seasons of the show’s acclaimed 1993-99 run, then played another cop, Capt. Raymond Holt — this time against type and for laughs — on the 2013-21 Fox-nbc sitcom Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
He won his first Emmy in 1998 for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for Homicide after a season that featured one of its most memorable episodes, “Subway.” That was a two-hander in which Pembleton tries to unearth whether a man (Vincent D’Onofrio) pinned between a Baltimore subway train...
- 12/13/2023
- by Mike Barnes, Rick Porter and Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Andre Braugher, the two-time Emmy-winning actor who starred in the hit television series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and “Homicide: Life on the Street,” died Monday after a brief illness. He was 61.
Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the news of his death to Variety.
Braugher was known for his role as the upright Captain Raymond Holt on the police procedural comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” from 2013 until 2021. His character’s stoic and no-nonsense personality but deep sense of humanity made him an instant fan favorite of the show, especially when paired with Andy Samberg’s hotshot Det. Jake Peralta in a scene.
He won a lead actor Emmy for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton on NBC’s “Homicide: Life on Street” in 1998, his last year on the series. Braugher’s intense performance made him one of the breakout stars to emerge from the critically beloved police drama that hailed from Barry Levinson,...
Braugher’s publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed the news of his death to Variety.
Braugher was known for his role as the upright Captain Raymond Holt on the police procedural comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” from 2013 until 2021. His character’s stoic and no-nonsense personality but deep sense of humanity made him an instant fan favorite of the show, especially when paired with Andy Samberg’s hotshot Det. Jake Peralta in a scene.
He won a lead actor Emmy for his role as Detective Frank Pembleton on NBC’s “Homicide: Life on Street” in 1998, his last year on the series. Braugher’s intense performance made him one of the breakout stars to emerge from the critically beloved police drama that hailed from Barry Levinson,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Michaela Zee and Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
The 80th Venice Film Festival has revealed its selection of projects for Venice Immersive, the Xr-Extended Reality section of the festival, which runs Aug. 30 – Sept. 9. The program will include VR experience “Wallace & Gromit in the Grand Getaway” and a Fatboy Slim project.
Venice Immersive is devoted to immersive media and includes all Xr means of creative expression: 360° videos and Xr works of any length, including installations and virtual worlds. The program, which will take place on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, will present 44 projects from 25 countries, and 24 works in the Worlds Gallery section. It will comprise:
28 projects in Competition 10 projects Out of Competition – Best of Venice Immersive. International selection of the best works that have been released or premiered elsewhere since the last edition of the Venice Film Festival. Six projects developed during the Biennale College Cinema – VR: One project produced thanks to the grant from the seventh edition, and...
Venice Immersive is devoted to immersive media and includes all Xr means of creative expression: 360° videos and Xr works of any length, including installations and virtual worlds. The program, which will take place on the island of Lazzaretto Vecchio, will present 44 projects from 25 countries, and 24 works in the Worlds Gallery section. It will comprise:
28 projects in Competition 10 projects Out of Competition – Best of Venice Immersive. International selection of the best works that have been released or premiered elsewhere since the last edition of the Venice Film Festival. Six projects developed during the Biennale College Cinema – VR: One project produced thanks to the grant from the seventh edition, and...
- 7/20/2023
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
Team17’s ‘80s black comedy slasher adventure Killer Frequency has hit the airwaves today, letting players come as close to playing as Stretch in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 as they can get (for now). Accompanying the launch is the customary launch trailer that sets the mood immediately as the serial killer known as The Whistling Man makes his presence known.
Set in a Midwestern US town, Killer Frequency follows Forrest Nash, a washed-up DJ and presenter of the ‘The Scream’ late night show. You’ve just started your shift when someone calls in with a horrifying discovery. What follows sees you meeting with a variety of eccentric small-town personalities including potential victims and suspects as you try to help each of your callers survive the night.
It won’t be easy, as your interactions with callers to the show could help prevent the callers’ grisly fates, or seal them for The Whistling Man.
Set in a Midwestern US town, Killer Frequency follows Forrest Nash, a washed-up DJ and presenter of the ‘The Scream’ late night show. You’ve just started your shift when someone calls in with a horrifying discovery. What follows sees you meeting with a variety of eccentric small-town personalities including potential victims and suspects as you try to help each of your callers survive the night.
It won’t be easy, as your interactions with callers to the show could help prevent the callers’ grisly fates, or seal them for The Whistling Man.
- 6/1/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Briarcliff Entertainment has snapped up North American distribution rights from Concourse Media to Christian Swegal’s true crime thriller Sovereign, starring Nick Offerman, Dennis Quaid and Jacob Tremblay.
Swegal wrote and will direct later this year in Arkansas. A theatrical release during Q4 2024 is planned.
Based on real events, the story follows a father and son (Offerman and Tremblay) who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, as they venture across the country and find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police (Dennis Quaid) that sets off an intense manhunt with tragic consequences.
“Sovereign is a timely and captivating story and all of us at Briarcliff are looking forward to working with Christian, Nick, the Concourse team and this stellar cast on what will be a gripping ride for movie audiences,” said Tom Ortenberg, Briarcliff Entertainment CEO.
“We are beyond excited to be partnering with...
Swegal wrote and will direct later this year in Arkansas. A theatrical release during Q4 2024 is planned.
Based on real events, the story follows a father and son (Offerman and Tremblay) who identify as Sovereign Citizens, a group of anti-government extremists, as they venture across the country and find themselves in a standoff with a chief of police (Dennis Quaid) that sets off an intense manhunt with tragic consequences.
“Sovereign is a timely and captivating story and all of us at Briarcliff are looking forward to working with Christian, Nick, the Concourse team and this stellar cast on what will be a gripping ride for movie audiences,” said Tom Ortenberg, Briarcliff Entertainment CEO.
“We are beyond excited to be partnering with...
- 5/22/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC‘s The Company You Keep continues to recruit great talent for its stellar cast. From Bridget Regan in the premiere to Luke Kirby in episode 3, we have been mighty impressed. And the latest addition to the cast of The Company You Keep is Marin Hinkle, who plays Claire Fox in episode 4, “All In.”
Marin Hinkle as Claire Fox | ABC/Eric McCandless Marin Hinkle joins the cast of ‘The Company You Keep’ as Claire Fox
The Company You Keep fans first heard the name Claire Fox in episode 3 when David Hill received a call from her. His senatorial campaign was running on fumes. And he was desperate to gain any traction in the polls, especially after his party threatened to pull their support. So when Claire called David, he was willing to hear her out.
We don’t know much about Claire, but we infer she’s bad news. Joseph Hill...
Marin Hinkle as Claire Fox | ABC/Eric McCandless Marin Hinkle joins the cast of ‘The Company You Keep’ as Claire Fox
The Company You Keep fans first heard the name Claire Fox in episode 3 when David Hill received a call from her. His senatorial campaign was running on fumes. And he was desperate to gain any traction in the polls, especially after his party threatened to pull their support. So when Claire called David, he was willing to hear her out.
We don’t know much about Claire, but we infer she’s bad news. Joseph Hill...
- 3/20/2023
- by Sarah Little
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Taylor Sheridan has an impressive body of work in films with movies like Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River, and now, he’s continuing a reign on TV with a new series from Paramoun+ titled Bass Reeves. Variety has learned that the new Sheridan series has just signed on Dennis Quaid to join star David Oyelowo. Sheridan’s new show continues his tradition of exploring the goods and evils of rural American life.
The official description of Bass Reeves reads, “Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to be the inspiration for ‘The Lone Ranger.’ He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.”
Quaid’s role is revealed to be that of a U.S. Deputy Marshall Sherrill Lynn. Quaid is the second...
The official description of Bass Reeves reads, “Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to be the inspiration for ‘The Lone Ranger.’ He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.”
Quaid’s role is revealed to be that of a U.S. Deputy Marshall Sherrill Lynn. Quaid is the second...
- 1/20/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Dennis Quaid is saddling up to join Taylor Sheridan’s TV empire: The actor has joined the cast of the upcoming 1883 spinoff Bass Reeves, our sister site Variety reports.
Quaid will play the role of Sherrill Lynn, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, on the series. As previously reported, David Oyelowo (Selma) will play the title character, a legendary lawman of the Wild West. “Known as the greatest frontier hero in American history, and also believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger, Reeves worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over...
Quaid will play the role of Sherrill Lynn, a Deputy U.S. Marshal, on the series. As previously reported, David Oyelowo (Selma) will play the title character, a legendary lawman of the Wild West. “Known as the greatest frontier hero in American history, and also believed to be the inspiration for The Lone Ranger, Reeves worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over...
- 1/20/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Dennis Quaid has boarded Paramount+’s upcoming series “Bass Reeves,” starring David Oyelowo as the title lawman. Quaid is the first cast member to be announced opposite Oyelowo for the Taylor Sheridan-produced show.
He will play Sherrill Lynn, a deputy U.S. Marshall. The veteran actor told Fox News he was in production on the show and “making mayhem at 4 in the morning.”
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From the “Yellowstone” co-creator and Academy Award nominee Sheridan, “Bass Reeves” is filming in Texas. The period drama will bring to life the legendary Wild West lawman, cited as the first Black deputy U.S. Marshall west of the Mississippi River. Reeves was also believed to be the inspiration for “The Lone Ranger.” He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing more than 3,000 of the...
He will play Sherrill Lynn, a deputy U.S. Marshall. The veteran actor told Fox News he was in production on the show and “making mayhem at 4 in the morning.”
Also Read:
David Oyelowo Teases Taylor Sheridan-Produced ‘Bass Reeves’ Series and ‘Rocketeer’ Reboot
From the “Yellowstone” co-creator and Academy Award nominee Sheridan, “Bass Reeves” is filming in Texas. The period drama will bring to life the legendary Wild West lawman, cited as the first Black deputy U.S. Marshall west of the Mississippi River. Reeves was also believed to be the inspiration for “The Lone Ranger.” He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing more than 3,000 of the...
- 1/20/2023
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Dennis Quaid has signed on to star opposite David Oyelowo in the upcoming Paramount+ series “Bass Reeves,” Variety has learned.
The series, which is currently filming in Texas, will see Oyelowo play the legendary titular lawman. Per the official description, “Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to be the inspiration for ‘The Lone Ranger.’ He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.”
Quaid will play Sherrill Lynn, a Deputy U.S. Marshall. He is the first cast member aside from Oyelowo to be officially confirmed for the series.
This marks one of the few TV roles Quaid has taken on in his career, which stretches back to the 1970s. He has previously starred on shows like “Merry Happy Whatever,” “The Art of More,” and “Vegas.
The series, which is currently filming in Texas, will see Oyelowo play the legendary titular lawman. Per the official description, “Reeves was known as the greatest frontier hero in American history and also believed to be the inspiration for ‘The Lone Ranger.’ He worked in the post-Reconstruction era as a federal peace officer in the Indian Territory, capturing over 3,000 of the most dangerous criminals without ever being wounded.”
Quaid will play Sherrill Lynn, a Deputy U.S. Marshall. He is the first cast member aside from Oyelowo to be officially confirmed for the series.
This marks one of the few TV roles Quaid has taken on in his career, which stretches back to the 1970s. He has previously starred on shows like “Merry Happy Whatever,” “The Art of More,” and “Vegas.
- 1/19/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin premieres tomorrow (July 28) with a three-episode drop on HBO Max.
While the series is very different from its predecessor, the connection between the liars is as strong as ever.
As we said in our review for the series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin dials up the horror to deliver a very different series than people will expect.
TV Fanatic got to chat with the cast and creatives ahead of the premiere.
In our first interview, Bailee Madison (Imogen Adams) and Chandler Kinney (Tabby Haworthe) speak about what drew them to the series.
They also touch upon the fact that these characters are dealing with true horrors as they try to navigate being teenagers.
Maia Reficco (Noa Oliver) and Malia Pyles (Minnie "Mouse" Honrada) were drawn to the series because they were familiar with the original.
They speak about their characters, and how they fit into the Pretty Little Liars universe.
While the series is very different from its predecessor, the connection between the liars is as strong as ever.
As we said in our review for the series, Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin dials up the horror to deliver a very different series than people will expect.
TV Fanatic got to chat with the cast and creatives ahead of the premiere.
In our first interview, Bailee Madison (Imogen Adams) and Chandler Kinney (Tabby Haworthe) speak about what drew them to the series.
They also touch upon the fact that these characters are dealing with true horrors as they try to navigate being teenagers.
Maia Reficco (Noa Oliver) and Malia Pyles (Minnie "Mouse" Honrada) were drawn to the series because they were familiar with the original.
They speak about their characters, and how they fit into the Pretty Little Liars universe.
- 7/27/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Veteran film executive Toby Emmerich is exiting his post as Warner Bros. Picture Group chairman, three sources told Variety.
A company man who survived numerous WB ownership changes for over two decades, Emmerich’s transition out of the role follows weeks of chatter that he was leaving the studio. He will be replaced by Michael De Luca, and Pamela Abdy, who will be named co-chairs of Warner Bros. Picture Group. A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though a formal announcement of the leadership change is expected imminently.
De Luca and Abdy’s oversight will also include New Line Cinema. Their influence over DC Films is presently unclear. The pair recently led Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer until that company was sold to Amazon. At MGM, the duo landed buzzy projects such as “Licorice Pizza,” “Cyrano” and “House of Gucci,” though critics noted that some of...
A company man who survived numerous WB ownership changes for over two decades, Emmerich’s transition out of the role follows weeks of chatter that he was leaving the studio. He will be replaced by Michael De Luca, and Pamela Abdy, who will be named co-chairs of Warner Bros. Picture Group. A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Discovery did not immediately respond to a request for comment, though a formal announcement of the leadership change is expected imminently.
De Luca and Abdy’s oversight will also include New Line Cinema. Their influence over DC Films is presently unclear. The pair recently led Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer until that company was sold to Amazon. At MGM, the duo landed buzzy projects such as “Licorice Pizza,” “Cyrano” and “House of Gucci,” though critics noted that some of...
- 6/1/2022
- by Matt Donnelly and Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bluestone Entertainment, the U.S. production firm led by former New Line, Artisan and TWC Dimension production exec Richard Saperstein, is teaming up with Hungarian investment outfit Széchenyi Funds on a ten-picture financing deal over five years.
Under the deal, films will span all genres, with budgets ranging from 10-20M. Principal photography will take place primarily in Budapest, Hungary.
The first film under the partnership is the previously announced psychological sci-fi thriller Slingshot, directed by Mikael Håfström, starring Oscar-winner Casey Affleck and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Laurence Fishburne.
WME Independent is handling world sales and will give the project a market debut at Cannes this month, where the company will unveil the first footage.
Slingshot is about an astronaut struggling to maintain his grip on reality aboard a possibly fatally compromised mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan. The film also features Cannes Best Actress Award-winner Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone,...
Under the deal, films will span all genres, with budgets ranging from 10-20M. Principal photography will take place primarily in Budapest, Hungary.
The first film under the partnership is the previously announced psychological sci-fi thriller Slingshot, directed by Mikael Håfström, starring Oscar-winner Casey Affleck and Tony and Emmy Award-winner Laurence Fishburne.
WME Independent is handling world sales and will give the project a market debut at Cannes this month, where the company will unveil the first footage.
Slingshot is about an astronaut struggling to maintain his grip on reality aboard a possibly fatally compromised mission to Saturn’s moon, Titan. The film also features Cannes Best Actress Award-winner Emily Beecham, Tomer Capone,...
- 5/5/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
"I just want to listen to your voice... it makes me feel safe." Anam Cara Films has released an official trailer for the indie film Him & Her, a romantic drama from Chicago filmmaker Íce Mrozek. It takes us back to 1989 when everyone still used landline telephones, telling a story about a unique crossed lines connection. These crossed lines lead to a life changing conversation between two strangers, who eventually meet in an unusual way. "I just want this feeling to last." Starring Cristina Spruell and Callan McAuliffe as "her and him". This reminds me of the film Frequency but with an entirely different premise, though the phone is important to plot. I like these kind of stories and I'm curious to find out what happens when they finally try to meet up. Maybe it will work out? Or maybe it will mean something anyway no matter what happens? Here's...
- 11/23/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
ABC has put the drama “No Good Deed” into development, Variety has learned.
The project has received a script commitment with a penalty attached at the network. Jeannine Renshaw will write and executive produce. Nzingha Stewart will direct and executive produce. “This Is Us” star Justin Hartley will also executive produce under his ChangeUp Productions banner along with ChangeUp’s Julianna Larosa, the company’s head of development. 20th Television, where Hartley is under an overall deal, will produce.
“No Good Deed” follows a warm-hearted botany professor with a dark secret who welcomes a troubled student into her home. But then the seeming victim turns out to be a deadly parasite who uses her wiles and charms on vulnerable friends and family, unearthing secrets in this small mountain town, and destroying lives in order to cement her own twisted bond with her professor.
Renshaw most recently worked as a writer...
The project has received a script commitment with a penalty attached at the network. Jeannine Renshaw will write and executive produce. Nzingha Stewart will direct and executive produce. “This Is Us” star Justin Hartley will also executive produce under his ChangeUp Productions banner along with ChangeUp’s Julianna Larosa, the company’s head of development. 20th Television, where Hartley is under an overall deal, will produce.
“No Good Deed” follows a warm-hearted botany professor with a dark secret who welcomes a troubled student into her home. But then the seeming victim turns out to be a deadly parasite who uses her wiles and charms on vulnerable friends and family, unearthing secrets in this small mountain town, and destroying lives in order to cement her own twisted bond with her professor.
Renshaw most recently worked as a writer...
- 11/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has ordered a pilot for a potential “Dead Boy Detectives” series, Variety has learned exclusively from sources.
Based on the DC Comics characters created by Neil Gaiman, the one-hour series would follow the Dead Boy Detectives — Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine — who decided not to enter the afterlife in order to stay on earth and investigate crimes involving the supernatural.
Sebastian Croft and Ty Tennant are set to play Rowland and Paine respectively in the upcoming third season of “Doom Patrol,” though they are not believed to be attached to the pilot at this time.
Steve Yockey is writing and executive producing the pilot. Jeremy Carver is also executive producing. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden will executive produce via Berlanti Productions. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. No director is currently attached to the pilot. It is expected to begin shooting in November.
Reps for HBO...
Based on the DC Comics characters created by Neil Gaiman, the one-hour series would follow the Dead Boy Detectives — Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine — who decided not to enter the afterlife in order to stay on earth and investigate crimes involving the supernatural.
Sebastian Croft and Ty Tennant are set to play Rowland and Paine respectively in the upcoming third season of “Doom Patrol,” though they are not believed to be attached to the pilot at this time.
Steve Yockey is writing and executive producing the pilot. Jeremy Carver is also executive producing. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and David Madden will executive produce via Berlanti Productions. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. No director is currently attached to the pilot. It is expected to begin shooting in November.
Reps for HBO...
- 9/3/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Matthew Mindler, a child actor best known for his role in the 2011 film “Our Idiot Brother,” was found dead on Saturday after being reported missing from his university. He was 19.
His college, Millersville University in Pennsylvania, announced the news in an email to its student body on Saturday.
“It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University,” the email read. “Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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— Millersville University (@millersvilleu) August 28, 2021
Mindler was reported missing on Wednesday evening after not returning to his room or returning phone calls from his family. He was last seen walking from his residence hall toward a parking lot area Tuesday night.
Police are asking for help in finding 20-year-old Matthew Mindler, a first-year student from Hellertown,...
His college, Millersville University in Pennsylvania, announced the news in an email to its student body on Saturday.
“It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University,” the email read. “Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time.”
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— Millersville University (@millersvilleu) August 28, 2021
Mindler was reported missing on Wednesday evening after not returning to his room or returning phone calls from his family. He was last seen walking from his residence hall toward a parking lot area Tuesday night.
Police are asking for help in finding 20-year-old Matthew Mindler, a first-year student from Hellertown,...
- 8/28/2021
- by Alex Noble
- The Wrap
Matthew Mindler, a child actor known for his role in the 2011 film “Our Idiot Brother,” was found dead on Saturday after being reported missing from his university. He was 19.
His college, Millersville University in Pennsylvania, announced the news in an email to its student body on Saturday.
“It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University. Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time,” the email reads.
Mindler was reported missing by the university on Aug. 26., and law enforcement agencies as well as the university police had been searching for him ever since. Mindler was found deceased in Manor Township on Saturday and was then transported to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for “further investigation.” A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Police...
His college, Millersville University in Pennsylvania, announced the news in an email to its student body on Saturday.
“It is with a grieving heart that I let you know of the death of 19-year-old Matthew Mindler from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, a first-year student at Millersville University. Our thoughts of comfort and peace are with his friends and family during this difficult time,” the email reads.
Mindler was reported missing by the university on Aug. 26., and law enforcement agencies as well as the university police had been searching for him ever since. Mindler was found deceased in Manor Township on Saturday and was then transported to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for “further investigation.” A cause of death has not been disclosed.
Police...
- 8/28/2021
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The Magnificent Meyersons follows an ordinary but complicated New York City family as they discover on one extraordinary day that although life—and family—can sometimes shock you … it can also lead to miraculous new places. Here’s the trailer:
Premiering in New York City August 20 at the Marlene Meyerson Jcc Manhattan; and Los Angeles August 27 at the Laemmle Town Center 5, Encino. The film is also available virtually on the websites of all locations. Select screenings in theaters will offer open captioned showings (check theater websites for times).
Written and directed by Evan Oppenheimer (A Little Game; Alchemy; Justice; The Auteur Theory), The Magnificent Meyers features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Kate Mulgrew (the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy; Orange is the New Black; Star Trek: Voyager; Star Trek: Nemesis), Richard Kind (The Goldbergs; Inside Out; Argo; A Serious Man; A Bug’s Life), Shoshannah Stern (Supernatural; This Close; Weeds), Neal Huff...
Premiering in New York City August 20 at the Marlene Meyerson Jcc Manhattan; and Los Angeles August 27 at the Laemmle Town Center 5, Encino. The film is also available virtually on the websites of all locations. Select screenings in theaters will offer open captioned showings (check theater websites for times).
Written and directed by Evan Oppenheimer (A Little Game; Alchemy; Justice; The Auteur Theory), The Magnificent Meyers features a stellar ensemble cast that includes Kate Mulgrew (the upcoming Star Trek: Prodigy; Orange is the New Black; Star Trek: Voyager; Star Trek: Nemesis), Richard Kind (The Goldbergs; Inside Out; Argo; A Serious Man; A Bug’s Life), Shoshannah Stern (Supernatural; This Close; Weeds), Neal Huff...
- 8/4/2021
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has added Beth Lacke, Stephen Louis Grush, and Cass Buggé to its upcoming sci-fi drama series Lightyears in recurring roles.
Lacke will portray the role of Chandra, a former student of lead protagonist Irene York (Sissy Spacek) who is dissatisfied with her job as a caregiver at a local nursing home and with life in general. A chance encounter with her teacher sends Chandra in a new direction.
Grush’s character Nick is described as a socially awkward loner who operates the family drapery business and who boasts his own strange charisma. He’s eager to impress, and often finds himself on the wrong side of bad situations. Nick has an unexpected connection to Stella (Julieta Zylberberg).
Jeanine, played by Buggé, has been married to Byron (Adam Bartley) for seven years and is newly arrived in Farnsworth.
Lacke will portray the role of Chandra, a former student of lead protagonist Irene York (Sissy Spacek) who is dissatisfied with her job as a caregiver at a local nursing home and with life in general. A chance encounter with her teacher sends Chandra in a new direction.
Grush’s character Nick is described as a socially awkward loner who operates the family drapery business and who boasts his own strange charisma. He’s eager to impress, and often finds himself on the wrong side of bad situations. Nick has an unexpected connection to Stella (Julieta Zylberberg).
Jeanine, played by Buggé, has been married to Byron (Adam Bartley) for seven years and is newly arrived in Farnsworth.
- 8/4/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Traci Blackwell has stepped down as EVP, Scripted Programming for BET Networks after a year and a half, a network spokesperson confirmed to Deadline. A replacement will be announced shortly.
Based in Los Angeles and reporting to BET Networks President Scott Mills, Blackwell led development, casting and current of original scripted programming for the BET linear network and the company’s SVOD service, BET+. The position was created in late 2019 amid a scripted expansion — both on the linear network and the SVOD service — fueled by several creative partnerships, most notably with Tyler Perry who has generated a slew of new series for BET and BET+.
Mills announced Blackwell’s departure in a company email Tuesday afternoon, which also included a message from her. In the memo, Mills noted that “BET leads the industry in the creation of Black scripted content by volume.” The network’s 14 scripted series in 2021, including series from Tyler Perry,...
Based in Los Angeles and reporting to BET Networks President Scott Mills, Blackwell led development, casting and current of original scripted programming for the BET linear network and the company’s SVOD service, BET+. The position was created in late 2019 amid a scripted expansion — both on the linear network and the SVOD service — fueled by several creative partnerships, most notably with Tyler Perry who has generated a slew of new series for BET and BET+.
Mills announced Blackwell’s departure in a company email Tuesday afternoon, which also included a message from her. In the memo, Mills noted that “BET leads the industry in the creation of Black scripted content by volume.” The network’s 14 scripted series in 2021, including series from Tyler Perry,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Dennis Quaid will play Rick Kirkham in the upcoming Peacock series “Joe Exotic.” Kirkham, an American journalist based in Norway, was the “Tiger King’s” reality show producer. Quaid joins previously announced series leads Kate McKinnon, who will play Carole Baskin, and John Cameron Mitchell, who will play Joe Exotic. It was also recently announced that Brian Van Holt will play John Reinke, Sam Keeley will play John Finlay and Natt Wolff will play Travis Maldonado.
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to...
Adapted from the Wondery Podcast of the same name, “Joe Exotic” centers on Carole Baskin (McKinnon), a big cat enthusiast, who learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel (Mitchell) is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry. But Carole has a checkered past of her own and when the claws come out, Joe will stop at nothing to...
- 6/3/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Dennis Quaid has entered the tiger’s den and will join Peacock’s Joe Exotic (working title) as Rick Kirkham.
The limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, the Emmy-nominated actor will take on Joe’s reality show producer. He will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke, Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keely who will play John Finlay.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
The limited series, based on the Wondery podcast, the Emmy-nominated actor will take on Joe’s reality show producer. He will appear opposite Tony Award winner John Cameron Mitchell who is set to star as Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel, as previously announced. Other cast members announced to this point include Emmy winner Kate McKinnon, who plays Carole Baskin, Brian Van Holt, who plays John Reinke, Nat Wolff, who is set to portray yet another of Joe’s husbands, Travis Maldonado, and Sam Keely who will play John Finlay.
The series picks up with big cat enthusiast Carole Baskin, as she learns that fellow exotic animal lover Joe “Exotic” Schreibvogel is breeding and using his big cats for profit. She sets out to shut down his venture, inciting a quickly escalating rivalry.
- 6/3/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
There has been and will continue to be many Covid-related lawsuits in the entertainment industry. Here’s a new one that will buy a couple of producers some time — one way or the other.
The suit focuses on rights to remake The Blob, the cult B-film from 1958. Producers Richard Saperstein (Cell, Frequency, The Mist) and Brian Witten (Wedding Singer, American History X) say they’ve spent more than $418,000 developing their project since acquiring an option to the sci-fi classic back in 2009. After 12 years, they still need more time, but they’re having a hard time getting it from ...
The suit focuses on rights to remake The Blob, the cult B-film from 1958. Producers Richard Saperstein (Cell, Frequency, The Mist) and Brian Witten (Wedding Singer, American History X) say they’ve spent more than $418,000 developing their project since acquiring an option to the sci-fi classic back in 2009. After 12 years, they still need more time, but they’re having a hard time getting it from ...
- 5/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
There has been and will continue to be many Covid-related lawsuits in the entertainment industry. Here’s a new one that will buy a couple of producers some time — one way or the other.
The suit focuses on rights to remake The Blob, the cult B-film from 1958. Producers Richard Saperstein (Cell, Frequency, The Mist) and Brian Witten (Wedding Singer, American History X) say they’ve spent more than $418,000 developing their project since acquiring an option to the sci-fi classic back in 2009. After 12 years, they still need more time, but they’re having a hard time getting it from ...
The suit focuses on rights to remake The Blob, the cult B-film from 1958. Producers Richard Saperstein (Cell, Frequency, The Mist) and Brian Witten (Wedding Singer, American History X) say they’ve spent more than $418,000 developing their project since acquiring an option to the sci-fi classic back in 2009. After 12 years, they still need more time, but they’re having a hard time getting it from ...
- 5/26/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran studio exec and producer Jennifer Gwartz, most recently at 20th Television, is joining UCP as executive vice president of the studio, which is a part of Universal Studio Group. Separately, Scott Nemes, who has been with UCP since 2019, has been named to the newly created role of exec VP of creative acquisitions at Universal Studio Group and International Development.
Both Gwartz and Nemes will report to Beatrice Springborn, the president of UCP and interim president of NBCUniversal International Studios. As part of the changes, UCP development head Garrett Kemble, who has been with the company for 13 years, will also report directly to Springborn.
“Bringing Jen’s diverse expertise to UCP and amplifying the roles for Scott, Garrett and David will allow us to further grow and invest in our content across Universal Studio Group,” said Springborn. “These executives are entrepreneurial, passionate and collaborative and I’m thrilled to partner...
Both Gwartz and Nemes will report to Beatrice Springborn, the president of UCP and interim president of NBCUniversal International Studios. As part of the changes, UCP development head Garrett Kemble, who has been with the company for 13 years, will also report directly to Springborn.
“Bringing Jen’s diverse expertise to UCP and amplifying the roles for Scott, Garrett and David will allow us to further grow and invest in our content across Universal Studio Group,” said Springborn. “These executives are entrepreneurial, passionate and collaborative and I’m thrilled to partner...
- 5/10/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Two-time Golden Globe nominee and SAG Ensemble winner Dennis Quaid will star in MGM and LightWorkers’ faith-based family drama, On a Wing and a Prayer. The pic marks the actor’s third reteaming with filmmaker Sean McNamara after Soul Surfer and the upcoming biopic Reagan in which Quaid plays the title role as the 40th U.S. President. On a Wing and a Prayer will be released through MGM’s distribution and marketing joint venture United Artists Releasing.
After a small-town pilot dies unexpectedly while flying the plane, passenger Doug White (Quaid) is forced to land the plane safely in order to save his entire family. Based on an astonishing true story, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man’s harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.
Brian Egeston (Perfect Harmony) wrote the screenplay which is being produced by Roma Downey and Autumn Bailey-Ford. Mark Burnett will executive produce the project.
After a small-town pilot dies unexpectedly while flying the plane, passenger Doug White (Quaid) is forced to land the plane safely in order to save his entire family. Based on an astonishing true story, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man’s harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.
Brian Egeston (Perfect Harmony) wrote the screenplay which is being produced by Roma Downey and Autumn Bailey-Ford. Mark Burnett will executive produce the project.
- 1/27/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is out with its list of everything new coming to the streaming service in October and everything leaving at the end of the month.
The list includes HBO Originals like the limited series “The Undoing” starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, out Oct. 25, and David Byrne’s “American Utopia” special event about Byrne’s Broadway show that electrified audiences, out Oct. 17.
There is also Nathan Fielder’s comedic docuseries “How To With John Wilson,” out Oct. 23, and the first season finale of “Lovecraft Country” on Oct. 18.
Among the things leaving at the end of the month are “Amelie,” “Ocean’s 11,” “V For Vendetta,” “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.”
Read the full list here:
Oct. 1
A World of Calm, Documentary Series Premiere
Akeelah And The Bee, 2006 (HBO)
All-Star Superman, 2011
American Dynasties: The Kennedys, 2018
American Reunion, 2012 (HBO)
Analyze That,...
The list includes HBO Originals like the limited series “The Undoing” starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, out Oct. 25, and David Byrne’s “American Utopia” special event about Byrne’s Broadway show that electrified audiences, out Oct. 17.
There is also Nathan Fielder’s comedic docuseries “How To With John Wilson,” out Oct. 23, and the first season finale of “Lovecraft Country” on Oct. 18.
Among the things leaving at the end of the month are “Amelie,” “Ocean’s 11,” “V For Vendetta,” “Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” and “Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers.”
Read the full list here:
Oct. 1
A World of Calm, Documentary Series Premiere
Akeelah And The Bee, 2006 (HBO)
All-Star Superman, 2011
American Dynasties: The Kennedys, 2018
American Reunion, 2012 (HBO)
Analyze That,...
- 10/1/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
HBO Max is serving up a lot of great new movies this October. Fittingly for the spooky season, the Warner Bros. streaming service is adding a fair few classic horrors to its library next month, but there’s really something for everyone going up – from comedies to romances to sci-fi to superhero films.
Speaking of that last genre, DC lovers will be pleased to note that 2013’s Man of Steel, the movie that kicked off the Dceu, is among the titles arriving on October 1st. Besides that, there’s a bunch of animated DC pics dropping the same day, including Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and All-Star Superman. 2005’s Constantine featuring Keanu Reeves, meanwhile, also debuts on the service from the 1st.
That’s not the only film starring the beloved actor headed to the platform, though, as probably the highlight of October’s haul is the addition of the...
Speaking of that last genre, DC lovers will be pleased to note that 2013’s Man of Steel, the movie that kicked off the Dceu, is among the titles arriving on October 1st. Besides that, there’s a bunch of animated DC pics dropping the same day, including Superman/Batman: Public Enemies and All-Star Superman. 2005’s Constantine featuring Keanu Reeves, meanwhile, also debuts on the service from the 1st.
That’s not the only film starring the beloved actor headed to the platform, though, as probably the highlight of October’s haul is the addition of the...
- 9/24/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Anthony Ruivivar (The Haunting of Hill House), Brandon Jay McLaren (The Twilight Zone), and Jeremy Maguire (Modern Family) are set as series regulars and Becca Tobin (Glee) will recur in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Matt Nix and 20th TV. The four join previously cast Josh Peck, Lyndsy Fonseca, Carra Patterson and Vanessa Lengies.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Ruivivar will play US Marshall Chief James Clark, Scott Turner’s boss. Chief Clark respects Scott, but is very uncomfortable around Scott’s new dog,...
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Ruivivar will play US Marshall Chief James Clark, Scott Turner’s boss. Chief Clark respects Scott, but is very uncomfortable around Scott’s new dog,...
- 9/22/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
NBC continues to get an early jump on pilot season.
The network on Sunday picked up the drama Debris, a space drama from Fringe alum J.H. Wyman.
Debris revolves around two agents from two different continents — and two different mindsets — who must work together to investigate what happens when wreckage from a destroyed alien spacecraft has mysterious effects on humankind.
Wyman will pen the script and executive produce alongside Jason Hoffs (Edge of Tomorrow). The project hails from Legendary Television and Wyman's Frequency Films.
The order brings Wyman back to television after he served as showrunner ...
The network on Sunday picked up the drama Debris, a space drama from Fringe alum J.H. Wyman.
Debris revolves around two agents from two different continents — and two different mindsets — who must work together to investigate what happens when wreckage from a destroyed alien spacecraft has mysterious effects on humankind.
Wyman will pen the script and executive produce alongside Jason Hoffs (Edge of Tomorrow). The project hails from Legendary Television and Wyman's Frequency Films.
The order brings Wyman back to television after he served as showrunner ...
- 1/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
TV and film development executive and producer Jennifer Gwartz has been appointed Evp of Development, Comedy and Drama of 20th Century Fox Television, part of Disney Television Studios.
Gwartz, who has been partnered with Jon Harmon Feldman in ABC Studios-based Random Hill Productions, will oversee the scripted development of the label’s live-action comedies and dramas as well as the teams of executives in the studio’s comedy and drama developments. Starting on Nov. 4, she will report to 20th TV’s President of Creative Affairs Carolyn Cassidy. Gwartz succeeds Terence Carter who departed last month to head TV for Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios.
“Jen is a smart, thoughtful leader and a champion of ideas and talent, which makes her the perfect person to lead our development,” said Cassidy. “I also value her ability to look at the process and possibilities of television from multiple perspectives...
Gwartz, who has been partnered with Jon Harmon Feldman in ABC Studios-based Random Hill Productions, will oversee the scripted development of the label’s live-action comedies and dramas as well as the teams of executives in the studio’s comedy and drama developments. Starting on Nov. 4, she will report to 20th TV’s President of Creative Affairs Carolyn Cassidy. Gwartz succeeds Terence Carter who departed last month to head TV for Jada Pinkett Smith & Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios.
“Jen is a smart, thoughtful leader and a champion of ideas and talent, which makes her the perfect person to lead our development,” said Cassidy. “I also value her ability to look at the process and possibilities of television from multiple perspectives...
- 10/30/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW’s Svp current Traci Blackwell has joined Bet Networks as Evp, Scripted Programming. She will lead development, casting and current of original scripted programming for the Bet linear network and the company’s new Svod service, Bet+. Based in Los Angeles, Blackwell will report to Bet Networks President Scott Mills.
This is a newly created position. Bet has opted for a senior executive dedicated to scripted original programming amid an expansion in the field fueled in part through partnerships with Tyler Perry, Will Packer and Lena Waithe, both on the linear network and the Svod service. The collaboration with Perry has been particularly prolific; Bet tonight is launching two new Tyler Perry scripted series, Sistas and The Oval.
“Traci brings an incredible breadth and depth of experience in scripted programming that will be invaluable for Bet Networks as we advance our catalog of scripted IP,” said Mills. “Bet is in a transformational moment,...
This is a newly created position. Bet has opted for a senior executive dedicated to scripted original programming amid an expansion in the field fueled in part through partnerships with Tyler Perry, Will Packer and Lena Waithe, both on the linear network and the Svod service. The collaboration with Perry has been particularly prolific; Bet tonight is launching two new Tyler Perry scripted series, Sistas and The Oval.
“Traci brings an incredible breadth and depth of experience in scripted programming that will be invaluable for Bet Networks as we advance our catalog of scripted IP,” said Mills. “Bet is in a transformational moment,...
- 10/23/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Kirsten Howard Jul 17, 2019
David Oyelowo is in a race against time in Don't Let Go, a new Blumhouse thriller.
Coming at you like a mix of Gregory Hoblit's Frequency and Tony Scott's Déjà Vu, with just a little bit of Blumhouse's signature urgency, Don't Let Go will be in cinemas everywhere next month to tempt you into the dark recesses of time-altering murder-mystery goodness.
When Detective Jack Radcliff's (David Oyelowo) family is murdered under mysterious circumstances, he sinks into an understandable depression. But then, he receives a strange phone call from his late niece (Storm Reid), which seems to be coming from a time before the murders took place. Jack faces a race against time itself to unravel the unsettling mystery and prevent a death that has already happened.
Both Oyelowo and Reid had roles in last year's A Wrinkle in Time but didn't share the screen together.
David Oyelowo is in a race against time in Don't Let Go, a new Blumhouse thriller.
Coming at you like a mix of Gregory Hoblit's Frequency and Tony Scott's Déjà Vu, with just a little bit of Blumhouse's signature urgency, Don't Let Go will be in cinemas everywhere next month to tempt you into the dark recesses of time-altering murder-mystery goodness.
When Detective Jack Radcliff's (David Oyelowo) family is murdered under mysterious circumstances, he sinks into an understandable depression. But then, he receives a strange phone call from his late niece (Storm Reid), which seems to be coming from a time before the murders took place. Jack faces a race against time itself to unravel the unsettling mystery and prevent a death that has already happened.
Both Oyelowo and Reid had roles in last year's A Wrinkle in Time but didn't share the screen together.
- 7/17/2019
- Den of Geek
Burbank, CA – Things are about to get weird! Get ready for nonstop action as the world’s favorite misfit DC Super Heroes are about to enter our universe with the release of Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season on Blu-ray and DVD on October 1, 2019 from Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. Strap yourself in for an exhilarating ride with all 15 episodes from the first season of the DC Universe original series, plus enjoy the captivating extra features including gag reel and deleted scenes. Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season is priced to own at $24.98 Srp for the DVD ($30.99 in Canada) and $29.98 Srp for the Blu-ray ($39.99 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (U.S. only). Doom Patrol: The Complete First Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers (available on August 26th in the U.S.).
Following the mysterious disappearance of their leader, Dr. Niles Caulder (“The...
Following the mysterious disappearance of their leader, Dr. Niles Caulder (“The...
- 7/3/2019
- by Robert Greenberger
- Comicmix.com
Netflix has ordered the comedy series “Merry Happy Whatever” with Dennis Quaid set to star, Variety has confirmed.
Quaid will play Don Quinn, a strong-willed patriarch who must balance the demands of his complicated family with the stress of the Christmas season when his youngest daughter comes home for the holidays with a new boyfriend. Netflix has ordered eight episodes. Should the show get renewed, it is possible it could take place during different holidays.
Quaid will serve as an executive producer in addition to starring. Tucker Cawley will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner. Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor of Kapital Entertainment and Wendi Trilling will also executive produce.
Quaid is primarily known for his feature work, having starred in films like “Frequency,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” and “The Right Stuff.” On the TV side, he has previously starred in shows such as “The Art of More” and “Vegas.
Quaid will play Don Quinn, a strong-willed patriarch who must balance the demands of his complicated family with the stress of the Christmas season when his youngest daughter comes home for the holidays with a new boyfriend. Netflix has ordered eight episodes. Should the show get renewed, it is possible it could take place during different holidays.
Quaid will serve as an executive producer in addition to starring. Tucker Cawley will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner. Aaron Kaplan and Dana Honor of Kapital Entertainment and Wendi Trilling will also executive produce.
Quaid is primarily known for his feature work, having starred in films like “Frequency,” “The Day After Tomorrow,” and “The Right Stuff.” On the TV side, he has previously starred in shows such as “The Art of More” and “Vegas.
- 2/12/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The fourth season of “The Expanse” will launch on its new home, Prime Video, later this year, Amazon announced Tuesday.
But if you can’t wait till then for new episodes of the former Syfy series, then you can at least take comfort in the fact that Season 3 will be available to Prime members in over 200 countries and territories on Feb. 8. And Seasons 1-2 — which are currently available in the Us — will become available internationally that same day.
The series, created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, follows a police detective in the asteroid belt, the first officer of an interplanetary ice freighter and an earth-bound United Nations executive slowly discover a vast conspiracy that threatens the Earth’s rebellious colony on the asteroid belt.
Also Read: 'The Expanse' Finds New Life at Amazon for Season 4
Prime Video rescued “The Expanse” after it was canceled by Syfy last May. Following some serious fan outcry,...
But if you can’t wait till then for new episodes of the former Syfy series, then you can at least take comfort in the fact that Season 3 will be available to Prime members in over 200 countries and territories on Feb. 8. And Seasons 1-2 — which are currently available in the Us — will become available internationally that same day.
The series, created by Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby, follows a police detective in the asteroid belt, the first officer of an interplanetary ice freighter and an earth-bound United Nations executive slowly discover a vast conspiracy that threatens the Earth’s rebellious colony on the asteroid belt.
Also Read: 'The Expanse' Finds New Life at Amazon for Season 4
Prime Video rescued “The Expanse” after it was canceled by Syfy last May. Following some serious fan outcry,...
- 1/22/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Amazon has acquired worldwide subscription-streaming rights to the first three seasons of “The Expanse,” the space thriller that originally aired on Syfy, leading up to Prime Video’s debut of season 4 later in 2019.
Seasons 1-2 of “The Expanse” are currently available in the U.S. on Prime Video. All three seasons, comprising 36 episodes in all, will become available on the service in over 200 countries and territories starting Feb. 8.
Amazon picked up the fourth season of “The Expanse” after NBCUniversal’s Syfy cancelled the show last year. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, announced that deal in May 2018 at the National Space Society’s International Space Development Conference in L.A. (Amazon hasn’t announced a premiere date for season 4.) Bezos has a personal passion for space exploration, having founded space-aeronautics and spaceflight company Blue Origin in 2000.
“The Expanse,” produced by Alcon Television Group, is based on the novels by...
Seasons 1-2 of “The Expanse” are currently available in the U.S. on Prime Video. All three seasons, comprising 36 episodes in all, will become available on the service in over 200 countries and territories starting Feb. 8.
Amazon picked up the fourth season of “The Expanse” after NBCUniversal’s Syfy cancelled the show last year. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, announced that deal in May 2018 at the National Space Society’s International Space Development Conference in L.A. (Amazon hasn’t announced a premiere date for season 4.) Bezos has a personal passion for space exploration, having founded space-aeronautics and spaceflight company Blue Origin in 2000.
“The Expanse,” produced by Alcon Television Group, is based on the novels by...
- 1/22/2019
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Moon Bloodgood has exited Are You Sleeping, the star-studded thriller series for Apple’s yet-to-be-named, coming-some-day streaming service, TVLine has learned.
Based on true-crime novel by Kathleen Barber, Are You Sleeping — which counts Reese Witherspoon among its EPs — stars Octavia Spencer as Poppy Parnell, a relentless investigative reporter who looks to uncover the truth behind a decades old questionable murder verdict through her new podcast. Aaron Paul, coming off a three-season stint on Hulu’s The Path, co-stars plays Warren Cave, the recipient of the controversial guilty verdict.
Bloodgood, whose credits include Falling Skies and the not-quite-dead Code Black, was...
Based on true-crime novel by Kathleen Barber, Are You Sleeping — which counts Reese Witherspoon among its EPs — stars Octavia Spencer as Poppy Parnell, a relentless investigative reporter who looks to uncover the truth behind a decades old questionable murder verdict through her new podcast. Aaron Paul, coming off a three-season stint on Hulu’s The Path, co-stars plays Warren Cave, the recipient of the controversial guilty verdict.
Bloodgood, whose credits include Falling Skies and the not-quite-dead Code Black, was...
- 8/23/2018
- TVLine.com
Author: Zehra Phelan
There is nothing more frustrating than getting into a really good series, only for there to be a break halfway through and you have to wait weeks before you can indulge in part 2. Just to rub salt into the wound, Netflix has done just that with Star Trek Discovery, and now have released a set of new posters ahead of the show’s return next year.
Related: Star Trek Discovery News and Images
The show’s cast includes James Frain as Spock’s famed Vulcan Father Sarek, Jason Isaac is Captain Lorca, Sonequa Martin as Commander Burham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou, Shazad Latif (Penny Dreadful) will now star as Lieutenant Tyler, a Starfleet officer in the Federation. Rekha Sharma (Battlestar Galactica, The 100) will star as Commander Landry, the security officer of the Starship Discovery. Kenneth Mitchell (Jericho, Astronaut Wives Club, Frequency) will star as Kol,...
There is nothing more frustrating than getting into a really good series, only for there to be a break halfway through and you have to wait weeks before you can indulge in part 2. Just to rub salt into the wound, Netflix has done just that with Star Trek Discovery, and now have released a set of new posters ahead of the show’s return next year.
Related: Star Trek Discovery News and Images
The show’s cast includes James Frain as Spock’s famed Vulcan Father Sarek, Jason Isaac is Captain Lorca, Sonequa Martin as Commander Burham, Michelle Yeoh as Captain Georgiou, Shazad Latif (Penny Dreadful) will now star as Lieutenant Tyler, a Starfleet officer in the Federation. Rekha Sharma (Battlestar Galactica, The 100) will star as Commander Landry, the security officer of the Starship Discovery. Kenneth Mitchell (Jericho, Astronaut Wives Club, Frequency) will star as Kol,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Houston, we have a recast.
Ricardo Chavira (Desperate Housewives) has joined CBS’ Nasa-inspired drama pilot Mission Control, taking the place of 24 alum Nestor Serrano, our sister site Deadline reports. The part was reportedly recast after the first day of shooting.
RelatedPilot Season ’17: Scoop on the (Possible) New Shows, Who’s In Them
Written by Andy Weir (The Martian), Mission Control follows a group of Nasa scientists and astronauts struggling to balance their personal and professional lives. Previously announced cast members include David Giuntoli (Grimm), Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace), Peyton List (Frequency) and Levi Fiehler (The Fosters).
Chavira’s character,...
Ricardo Chavira (Desperate Housewives) has joined CBS’ Nasa-inspired drama pilot Mission Control, taking the place of 24 alum Nestor Serrano, our sister site Deadline reports. The part was reportedly recast after the first day of shooting.
RelatedPilot Season ’17: Scoop on the (Possible) New Shows, Who’s In Them
Written by Andy Weir (The Martian), Mission Control follows a group of Nasa scientists and astronauts struggling to balance their personal and professional lives. Previously announced cast members include David Giuntoli (Grimm), Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace), Peyton List (Frequency) and Levi Fiehler (The Fosters).
Chavira’s character,...
- 3/21/2017
- TVLine.com
“Arrow” missed the target by a wide margin on Wednesday night, with the Season 5 premiere of the CW series down almost 36 percent in the key demo compared to the Season 4 premiere. Airing at 8 p.m. Et, “Arrow” pulled in just a 0.7 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic and 1.9 million viewers. In addition to being down in the demo, the show was also down more than 29 percent in total viewers, as well, according to Nielsen estimates. The CW also premiered its new show “Frequency,” immediately following “Arrow.” The series, based on the Jim Caviezel movie...
- 10/6/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Time travel is all the rage on TV right now, from escapist fun (Timeless) to sweeping romance (Outlander). The CW’s Frequency — a reboot of the 2000 Dennis Quaid film — opts for the heartstring-tugging route, with a daughter reconnecting with her deceased dad via a magical radio.
Wednesday’s series premiere introduced us to Raimy Sullivan (Mad Men‘s Peyton List), an NYPD detective in present-day Queens, with a nice boyfriend who’s about to pop the question. But Raimy’s still haunted by the memory of her cop dad Frank (Nashville‘s Riley Smith), who died while working undercover twenty years ago,...
Wednesday’s series premiere introduced us to Raimy Sullivan (Mad Men‘s Peyton List), an NYPD detective in present-day Queens, with a nice boyfriend who’s about to pop the question. But Raimy’s still haunted by the memory of her cop dad Frank (Nashville‘s Riley Smith), who died while working undercover twenty years ago,...
- 10/6/2016
- TVLine.com
Jeremy Carver doesn’t necessarily consider his new series “Frequency” a time-travel show, though it’s a handy shorthand in a season lousy with time travel programs. “Let’s put it this way: It’s a lot snappier to say it’s a time-travel show than a cross-time communication show,” the showrunner told TheWrap in a recent interview about his series, which is an updated remake of the 2000 Dennis Quaid film of the same name. This time around, it’s 2016, and police detective Raimy Sullivan (Peyton List) inexplicably finds herself able to communicate on an old ham radio with her father,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
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