NBC has been entertaining insomniacs, stoners and shift workers in the 1:30 a.m. time slot since 1988.
The network confirmed Friday that it will no longer be in the market for a new talk show after ending A Little Late with Lilly Singh after two seasons.
Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, speaking as she and her colleague Susan Rovner unveiled its fall schedule this morning, admitted that it was now “rethinking” the time slot.
“NBC has had a talk show in this slot since 1988 and there have been some amazing hosts in it. As Lilly moves on to the next chapter, we realize we have an opportunity to rethink the 1:30 a.m. programming. We’re not ready to share specifics on that yet but we will be going in a different direction than a talk show,” said Berwick.
Since it emerged that Singh would leave...
The network confirmed Friday that it will no longer be in the market for a new talk show after ending A Little Late with Lilly Singh after two seasons.
Frances Berwick, Chairman, Entertainment Networks, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, speaking as she and her colleague Susan Rovner unveiled its fall schedule this morning, admitted that it was now “rethinking” the time slot.
“NBC has had a talk show in this slot since 1988 and there have been some amazing hosts in it. As Lilly moves on to the next chapter, we realize we have an opportunity to rethink the 1:30 a.m. programming. We’re not ready to share specifics on that yet but we will be going in a different direction than a talk show,” said Berwick.
Since it emerged that Singh would leave...
- 5/14/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Banker” is one of the rare movies centered on a bank that isn’t about robbing it. That doesn’t mean the film is short on scams or deceptions. Based on historic events that took place in the 1950s and ’60s, “The Banker” tells the true story of Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), a wily pair of African-American entrepreneurs who made themselves part of the real-estate game in Los Angeles, with the goal of getting rich (which they did) and, at the same time, of breaking the color line, making it possible for black citizens to move into formerly all-white neighborhoods.
Knowing that the real-estate business is the right arm of the banking business, the two sought to maneuver their way into the latter. Yet due to the color of their skin, they could barely get through the door. So they recruited a white man,...
Knowing that the real-estate business is the right arm of the banking business, the two sought to maneuver their way into the latter. Yet due to the color of their skin, they could barely get through the door. So they recruited a white man,...
- 3/4/2020
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
A day after Apple announced that it will release The Banker in March, with Anthony Mackie starring as the title character, Linda Garrett has broken her silence and provided Deadline with her version of events in which she describes being unfairly omitted from the film without even being contacted to lend input.
She is the wife whom Bernard Garrett Sr. married after divorcing Eunice Garrett, the only spouse depicted in the film. Portrayed by Nia Long, the onscreen Eunice serves as Garrett Sr’s accomplice in buying banks in Texas using a white frontman, so that loans could be made to blacks in Texas who had been shut out of the system in the Jim Crow South. Garrett Sr and Morris eventually went to jail after they were exposed, and they were financially ruined by the scandal.
Linda Garrett...
She is the wife whom Bernard Garrett Sr. married after divorcing Eunice Garrett, the only spouse depicted in the film. Portrayed by Nia Long, the onscreen Eunice serves as Garrett Sr’s accomplice in buying banks in Texas using a white frontman, so that loans could be made to blacks in Texas who had been shut out of the system in the Jim Crow South. Garrett Sr and Morris eventually went to jail after they were exposed, and they were financially ruined by the scandal.
Linda Garrett...
- 1/17/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple has concluded its review of sexual misconduct against a former co-producer “The Banker” and will release the film in theaters and on Apple TV+ this March, according to a statement from an Apple spokesperson.
“We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe ‘The Banker,’ inspired by the brave actions of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, two African American businessmen who brought about positive social change, is one of those stories,” the spokesperson told TheWrap. “We wanted to take the time to understand the situation at hand — and after reviewing the information available to us, including documentation of the filmmakers’ research, we’ve decided to make this important and enlightening film available to viewers.”
The film’s release at the end of 2019 was delayed after it was reported that the son of one of the film’s subjects, Bernard Garrett Jr., who was...
“We created Apple TV Plus as a home for stories that matter and believe ‘The Banker,’ inspired by the brave actions of Bernard Garrett Sr. and Joe Morris, two African American businessmen who brought about positive social change, is one of those stories,” the spokesperson told TheWrap. “We wanted to take the time to understand the situation at hand — and after reviewing the information available to us, including documentation of the filmmakers’ research, we’ve decided to make this important and enlightening film available to viewers.”
The film’s release at the end of 2019 was delayed after it was reported that the son of one of the film’s subjects, Bernard Garrett Jr., who was...
- 1/16/2020
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
After its awards-season release was stymied by allegations of inaccuracy and sexual abuse, “The Banker” has been cleared for release by Apple. The film starring Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, and Nicholas Hoult will be released theatrically March 6 before dropping on the Apple TV+ two weeks later.
The George Nolfi-directed movie is based on the true story of black businessmen Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who devise a plan to take on the racist 1960s establishment by training a working-class white man, Matt Steiner (Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire — while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success catches the attention of the federal government, which risks the empire they have built.
The real-life Garrett’s son, Bernard Garrett Jr. initially had a co-producer credit on the film and was part...
The George Nolfi-directed movie is based on the true story of black businessmen Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who devise a plan to take on the racist 1960s establishment by training a working-class white man, Matt Steiner (Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire — while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success catches the attention of the federal government, which risks the empire they have built.
The real-life Garrett’s son, Bernard Garrett Jr. initially had a co-producer credit on the film and was part...
- 1/16/2020
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
After abruptly pulling the George Nolfi-directed The Banker on the eve of its closing-night berth at AFI Fest last year and indefinitely postponing the December 6 release that was to mark Apple’s debut as a theatrical distributor, Apple has finally come forward and dated the period film for a March 6 theatrical release before it is placed on the Apple TV+ streaming service March 20.
Apple’s PR has steadfastly been ducking calls on this situation, which cropped up after allegations were made of sexual assault by Cynthia Garrett, who said her brother Bernard Garrett Jr molested both she and her sister when they were children.
The film tells the story of two black entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett Sr (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who after becoming millionaires through Los Angeles real estate dealings banded together to buy banks in Texas, a perilous pursuit in the Jim Crow South.
Apple’s PR has steadfastly been ducking calls on this situation, which cropped up after allegations were made of sexual assault by Cynthia Garrett, who said her brother Bernard Garrett Jr molested both she and her sister when they were children.
The film tells the story of two black entrepreneurs, Bernard Garrett Sr (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who after becoming millionaires through Los Angeles real estate dealings banded together to buy banks in Texas, a perilous pursuit in the Jim Crow South.
- 1/16/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Peter Bart and Mike Fleming Jr. worked together for two decades at Daily Variety. In this column, two old friends get together and grind their axes, mostly on the movie business.
Peter Bart: The major corporate players this year seem more jittery than ever about defying the rules of the marketplace, real or imagined – witness Apple’s abrupt decision to pull its first movie, The Banker. The early results of awards season, however, remind us that filmmakers seem as defiant as ever in setting their own rules. Some fine movies about black protagonists were made this year by artists who are not black, including at least five contenders (Waves and Just Mercy among them) Strong films about women were directed by men (Bombshell). And at a moment when the attack dogs like to take aim at “fact-based” movies, films of this genre seem to be taking even greater liberties with “the truth.
Peter Bart: The major corporate players this year seem more jittery than ever about defying the rules of the marketplace, real or imagined – witness Apple’s abrupt decision to pull its first movie, The Banker. The early results of awards season, however, remind us that filmmakers seem as defiant as ever in setting their own rules. Some fine movies about black protagonists were made this year by artists who are not black, including at least five contenders (Waves and Just Mercy among them) Strong films about women were directed by men (Bombshell). And at a moment when the attack dogs like to take aim at “fact-based” movies, films of this genre seem to be taking even greater liberties with “the truth.
- 12/18/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
If you've been dying to see The Banker, you might be kept waiting a little while longer. Written and directed by George Nolfi, the drama film follows the true story of Joe Morris and Bernard Garrett, two of the first African-American bankers in the Us. Apple TV+ acquired distribution rights to the film in July 2019, and though it was supposed to have a limited theatrical release on Dec. 6 (followed by digital streaming in January 2020), sexual abuse claims leveled against Bernard Garrett Jr. - the son of Garrett and a co-producer on the feature - have put the film's debut on hold. Here's how the drama has played out behind the scenes.
Saturday, Nov. 9: Garrett Jr.'s Half-Sister Makes Accusation
Just four days after Bernard Garrett Jr. took part in a panel discussion hosted by IndieWire alongside director George Nolfi, his half-sister Cynthia Garrett wrote a public comment on IndieWire's report of the panel,...
Saturday, Nov. 9: Garrett Jr.'s Half-Sister Makes Accusation
Just four days after Bernard Garrett Jr. took part in a panel discussion hosted by IndieWire alongside director George Nolfi, his half-sister Cynthia Garrett wrote a public comment on IndieWire's report of the panel,...
- 12/12/2019
- by Corinne Sullivan
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: The Banker co-writer/director George Nolfi has gone on the record for the first time to correct what he said are false statements that have become a part of the narrative about a film that became a hot potato once Cynthia Garrett – daughter of the film’s protagonist, Bernard Garrett Sr – accused her half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr of molesting her and her sister decades ago, charges he denied.
The controversy has overshadowed the movie’s inspirational story of two black millionaires who secretly used a white front man so they could buy banks and give loans to blacks shut out of the chance to build wealth in Jim Crow-era Texas. The film was on a charmed track as Apple’s first theatrical release that was supposed to happen this Friday. Nolfi, Anthony Mackie (who plays Garrett Sr), Samuel L. Jackson and others made...
The controversy has overshadowed the movie’s inspirational story of two black millionaires who secretly used a white front man so they could buy banks and give loans to blacks shut out of the chance to build wealth in Jim Crow-era Texas. The film was on a charmed track as Apple’s first theatrical release that was supposed to happen this Friday. Nolfi, Anthony Mackie (who plays Garrett Sr), Samuel L. Jackson and others made...
- 12/5/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Banker” director George Nolfi and the movie’s cast, crew, producers, and writers signed an open letter published Monday defending the film based on the life of African American businessman Bernard Garrett. Distributor Apple delayed its release last month after Garrett’s daughter Cynthia Garrett accused her half brother Bernard Garrett Jr., one of the film’s producers, of sexual abuse and helping craft an inaccurate narrative of their father’s life. The filmmakers in their letter wrote the film was based not on the memories of the Garrett children, but from interviews with Garrett himself, and transcripts, court rulings, and media reports. (Via Variety).
In the statement, Nolfi, cast members Anthony Mackie (who protrays Garrett), Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, and others, expressed sympathy for Cynthia Garrett in light of allegations that Garrett Jr. sexually abused her as a child, but defended the film and “its positive message of empowerment.
In the statement, Nolfi, cast members Anthony Mackie (who protrays Garrett), Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, and others, expressed sympathy for Cynthia Garrett in light of allegations that Garrett Jr. sexually abused her as a child, but defended the film and “its positive message of empowerment.
- 12/2/2019
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
The cast and crew of “The Banker” are rising to the defense of the film after Apple delayed its release. The technology giant had originally planned to debut “The Banker” in the height of awards season, giving it a prime release date as it moves more aggressively into the content space. However, things changed after Cynthia Garrett, the daughter of the film’s protagonist, Bernard Garrett, accused Bernard Garrett, Jr., one of the film’s producers and her half-brother, of sexual abuse.
In a statement, the film’s director, writer, and producer George Nolfi, as well as cast members such as Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, and other key talent say they stand by the film and “its positive message of empowerment.” While expressing sympathy for Cynthia Garrett, they note that the film is not based on the memories of Garrett’s children, but on interviews with Garrett himself,...
In a statement, the film’s director, writer, and producer George Nolfi, as well as cast members such as Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long, and other key talent say they stand by the film and “its positive message of empowerment.” While expressing sympathy for Cynthia Garrett, they note that the film is not based on the memories of Garrett’s children, but on interviews with Garrett himself,...
- 12/2/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The full cast and crew of “The Banker” are standing behind their film to defend its content and “positive message of empowerment” following accusations of sexual misconduct against one of the film’s co-producers, Bernard Garrett Jr.
“The Banker” team said that while it has no way of knowing if the accusations against Garrett Jr. are true, it defends the film’s accuracy as based on recorded interviews from the film’s subject, Bernard Garrett Sr., as conducted in 1995, as well as corroborated by additional congressional transcripts, court rulings and media articles from the era.
A statement released Monday was signed by director George Nolfi, stars Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long and the writers and below-the-line producers and crew members.
Also Read: 'The Banker' Co-Producer Bernard Garrett Jr Denies Accusations of Sexual Misconduct From Half Sisters
“We set out to tell a story we were very passionate about,...
“The Banker” team said that while it has no way of knowing if the accusations against Garrett Jr. are true, it defends the film’s accuracy as based on recorded interviews from the film’s subject, Bernard Garrett Sr., as conducted in 1995, as well as corroborated by additional congressional transcripts, court rulings and media articles from the era.
A statement released Monday was signed by director George Nolfi, stars Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, Nia Long and the writers and below-the-line producers and crew members.
Also Read: 'The Banker' Co-Producer Bernard Garrett Jr Denies Accusations of Sexual Misconduct From Half Sisters
“We set out to tell a story we were very passionate about,...
- 12/2/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Breaking: On the week that their film was supposed to open in theaters as Apple’s first theatrical release, the makers of The Banker — above and below the line — have issued a statement in solidarity and support for the message contained within a feature film that became embattled when Apple abruptly pulled it from the coveted AFI closing night slot and indefinitely postponed its theatrical release. Apple took those steps after allegations were made in social media posts by Cynthia Garrett — daughter of the film’s main character Bernard Garrett Sr — that her half brother Bernard Garrett Jr (who was listed as co-producer) molested her and her sister decades ago. Garrett Jr has denied those charges and his name immediately disappeared from the producing credits, which he said was his decision. Garrett Jr’s name also doesn’t appear among the 53 who signed the statement below.
Cynthia Garrett has also...
Cynthia Garrett has also...
- 12/2/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
When it came to planning its first major theatrical release, Apple pulled out all the stops for “The Banker.” Starring Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson in the true story of two African American bankers who thwarted the racial limitations of the 1950s, the tech company earmarked the film for an awards campaign and landed a November 21 premiere as AFI Fest’s closing-night selection.
And then, Apple yanked it from AFI November 20, citing the need to look at unspecified concerns with the film. A few days later, Apple delayed its scheduled December 6 theatrical release. The reason: Mackie portrays Bernard Garrett and Garrett’s daughter, Cynthia Garrett, leveled sexual abuse allegations against Bernard Garrett, Jr., her half brother and the film’s co-producer, while also arguing that film’s narrative was inaccurate.
The fallout has been intense. Bernard Garrett, Jr. has since removed his name from the credits. He denied the...
And then, Apple yanked it from AFI November 20, citing the need to look at unspecified concerns with the film. A few days later, Apple delayed its scheduled December 6 theatrical release. The reason: Mackie portrays Bernard Garrett and Garrett’s daughter, Cynthia Garrett, leveled sexual abuse allegations against Bernard Garrett, Jr., her half brother and the film’s co-producer, while also arguing that film’s narrative was inaccurate.
The fallout has been intense. Bernard Garrett, Jr. has since removed his name from the credits. He denied the...
- 11/30/2019
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
As the year (and the decade) draw to a close, there’s never been a better time to sit back and appreciate the multitude of gifts that television has bestowed upon us in 2019.
But for as wonderful as it’s been to behold the pleasures of Amazon Prime’s “Fleabag” and Netflix’s “Russian Doll” or bid fond farewell to HBO’s power pairing of “Game of Thrones” and “Veep,” all the gratitude that audiences have for the medium ultimately boils down to a single, regrettable sentiment: Thank goodness for too much TV.
In this week’s episode of IndieWire’s TV industry podcast “Millions of Screens,” TV Deputy Editor Ben Travers makes the case for fans of every stripe — even beleaguered Hollywood-types and burned-out entertainment journalists — to thank their lucky stars for the sheer breadth of content available at their fingertips.
Travers makes a good point. For as exhausting...
But for as wonderful as it’s been to behold the pleasures of Amazon Prime’s “Fleabag” and Netflix’s “Russian Doll” or bid fond farewell to HBO’s power pairing of “Game of Thrones” and “Veep,” all the gratitude that audiences have for the medium ultimately boils down to a single, regrettable sentiment: Thank goodness for too much TV.
In this week’s episode of IndieWire’s TV industry podcast “Millions of Screens,” TV Deputy Editor Ben Travers makes the case for fans of every stripe — even beleaguered Hollywood-types and burned-out entertainment journalists — to thank their lucky stars for the sheer breadth of content available at their fingertips.
Travers makes a good point. For as exhausting...
- 11/28/2019
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
Days after Cynthia and Sheila Garrett publicly accused their half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr., the co-producer of Apple’s “The Banker,” of sexually molesting them as children in the 1970s, Garrett Jr. released a terse statement strongly denying the allegations.
“These charges against me are deeply humiliating and frustrating because I can never prove how false they are,” Garrett Jr. said.
He went on to say that Cynthia Garrett requested their father turn over his life rights to her, so that she could produce a movie based on his story, but the father declined and instead made Garrett Jr. in charge of those rights. He also implied, although without evidence, that half-sister Cynthia Garrett may have her own reasons for making these accusations, while also saying that he forgives his half-sisters and bears them no ill will.
In response to Garrett, Jr.’s statement, Cynthia Garrett has now released a statement of her own to IndieWire.
“These charges against me are deeply humiliating and frustrating because I can never prove how false they are,” Garrett Jr. said.
He went on to say that Cynthia Garrett requested their father turn over his life rights to her, so that she could produce a movie based on his story, but the father declined and instead made Garrett Jr. in charge of those rights. He also implied, although without evidence, that half-sister Cynthia Garrett may have her own reasons for making these accusations, while also saying that he forgives his half-sisters and bears them no ill will.
In response to Garrett, Jr.’s statement, Cynthia Garrett has now released a statement of her own to IndieWire.
- 11/26/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Bernard Garrett Jr., the co-producer on the film “The Banker” and the son of one of the subjects portrayed in the film, has denied accusations that he sexually molested his half sisters Cynthia and Sheila Garrett.
Last week, Apple cancelled the premiere and the theatrical release of its film “The Banker” after the two sisters accused Garrett Jr. of sexually molesting them over the course of several years in the early 1970s when he was 15 and they were children. Garrett Jr. in a statement to Deadline now denied the accusations, saying that his sisters blame him for the break-up of their father and mother.
Further, Garrett Jr. says that their father, Garrett Sr. (portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film), twice refused to allow Cynthia Garrett the rights to make a film about their father and instead entrusted his life rights to his son.
Also Read: 'The Banker'...
Last week, Apple cancelled the premiere and the theatrical release of its film “The Banker” after the two sisters accused Garrett Jr. of sexually molesting them over the course of several years in the early 1970s when he was 15 and they were children. Garrett Jr. in a statement to Deadline now denied the accusations, saying that his sisters blame him for the break-up of their father and mother.
Further, Garrett Jr. says that their father, Garrett Sr. (portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film), twice refused to allow Cynthia Garrett the rights to make a film about their father and instead entrusted his life rights to his son.
Also Read: 'The Banker'...
- 11/25/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Days after Cynthia and Sheila Garrett made accusations that their half-brother Bernard Garrett Jr., the co-producer of Apple’s original movie The Banker, sexually molested them during the early 1970s, Garrett Jr. has come forward this morning with a vehement denial.
The allegations made by Cynthia Garrett came to light after a comment she wrote on a Deadline story and in other media that wrote stories about the upcoming film which was slotted as the first theatrical release for Apple’s film division. Apple noticed this and promptly pulled the awards season contender as AFI’s closing night film last Thursday. Garrett Jr.’s name was also abruptly removed from the The Banker‘s credits and promo materials. On Friday, Apple announced it was delaying the film’s Dec. 6 theatrical release to an undetermined time. The Banker is scheduled to stream on Apple TV+ in January, but even that is unclear.
The allegations made by Cynthia Garrett came to light after a comment she wrote on a Deadline story and in other media that wrote stories about the upcoming film which was slotted as the first theatrical release for Apple’s film division. Apple noticed this and promptly pulled the awards season contender as AFI’s closing night film last Thursday. Garrett Jr.’s name was also abruptly removed from the The Banker‘s credits and promo materials. On Friday, Apple announced it was delaying the film’s Dec. 6 theatrical release to an undetermined time. The Banker is scheduled to stream on Apple TV+ in January, but even that is unclear.
- 11/25/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
[Editor’s Note: The story originally published early on November 21 has been updated to reflect new information November 22.]
On the afternoon of Friday November 22, Apple Originals announced what was widely expected: the release of George Nolfi’s “The Banker” has been delayed indefinitely. The film, scheduled for a limited theatrical release on December 6 with the assistance of Bleecker Street, already had its AFI Fest closing-night premiere November 21 canceled abruptly the day before. Apple cited “concerns” about the film that stars Anthony Mackie as Bernard Garrett, Sr., a man who launched a financial institution that gave loans to African Americans when few banks in the U.S. would. A streaming release on Apple TV+ also now seems very much in doubt.
However, a comment on IndieWire’s article about a panel discussion for the film held at our own Consider This Fyc Brunch on November 5 in Los Angeles pointed to what those “concerns” might be.
Cynthia Garrett, a former VH1 and MTV broadcaster, wrote a lengthy statement about how...
On the afternoon of Friday November 22, Apple Originals announced what was widely expected: the release of George Nolfi’s “The Banker” has been delayed indefinitely. The film, scheduled for a limited theatrical release on December 6 with the assistance of Bleecker Street, already had its AFI Fest closing-night premiere November 21 canceled abruptly the day before. Apple cited “concerns” about the film that stars Anthony Mackie as Bernard Garrett, Sr., a man who launched a financial institution that gave loans to African Americans when few banks in the U.S. would. A streaming release on Apple TV+ also now seems very much in doubt.
However, a comment on IndieWire’s article about a panel discussion for the film held at our own Consider This Fyc Brunch on November 5 in Los Angeles pointed to what those “concerns” might be.
Cynthia Garrett, a former VH1 and MTV broadcaster, wrote a lengthy statement about how...
- 11/22/2019
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Apple has delayed the release of “The Banker” from its planned Dec. 6 release date, an individual with knowledge told TheWrap.
The delay comes after it was reported this week that a woman had accused one of the film’s co-producers, and the son of the fact-based film’s subjects, of sexual misconduct. The film was meant to be released on Dec. 6 in association with Bleecker Street before debuting on Apple TV+ in 2020.
Apple previously canceled the gala premiere of the movie as the closing night film of the AFI Film Festival and issued this statement about the cancellation:
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” an Apple representative told TheWrap in a statement. “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some...
The delay comes after it was reported this week that a woman had accused one of the film’s co-producers, and the son of the fact-based film’s subjects, of sexual misconduct. The film was meant to be released on Dec. 6 in association with Bleecker Street before debuting on Apple TV+ in 2020.
Apple previously canceled the gala premiere of the movie as the closing night film of the AFI Film Festival and issued this statement about the cancellation:
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” an Apple representative told TheWrap in a statement. “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some...
- 11/22/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Apple is delaying the theatrical release of “The Banker,” originally set for Dec. 6 with assistance from Bleecker Street, insiders familiar with the company said.
It’s being delayed as the filmmakers review accusations of historical inaccuracy and sexual abuse at the hands of co-producer Bernard Garrett Jr. The film was also set to premiere on Apple TV Plus in January, which is also being postponed due to the theatrical release’s delay.
“The Banker” is the story of Garrett Jr.’s father, portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film. Apple announced on Nov. 20 that it had canceled a planned gala screening of “The Banker,” one of the tech company’s flagship original films that was meant to close AFI Fest on Nov. 21 at the Tcl Chinese Theatre Hollywood. Netflix stepped in and screened Noah Baumbach’s acclaimed “Marriage Story” in its place.
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as...
It’s being delayed as the filmmakers review accusations of historical inaccuracy and sexual abuse at the hands of co-producer Bernard Garrett Jr. The film was also set to premiere on Apple TV Plus in January, which is also being postponed due to the theatrical release’s delay.
“The Banker” is the story of Garrett Jr.’s father, portrayed by Anthony Mackie in the film. Apple announced on Nov. 20 that it had canceled a planned gala screening of “The Banker,” one of the tech company’s flagship original films that was meant to close AFI Fest on Nov. 21 at the Tcl Chinese Theatre Hollywood. Netflix stepped in and screened Noah Baumbach’s acclaimed “Marriage Story” in its place.
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as...
- 11/22/2019
- by Dave McNary and Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Apple has not publicly disclosed why it canceled the planned premiere of its film “The Banker,” but it did so less than a week after producer Bernard Garrett, who is also the son of the film’s subject (portrayed by Anthony Mackie), was publicly accused of sexual assault by one of his half-sisters.
And on Wednesday night, the Hollywood Reporter reported that Garrett had been accused of sexual assault by both of his half-sisters.
“The Banker” was originally scheduled to premiere as the closing film of the 2019 AFI Festival in Los Angeles, but the screening was abruptly canceled Wednesday afternoon. Apple did not disclose the reason for doing so, saying in a statement only that “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this,...
And on Wednesday night, the Hollywood Reporter reported that Garrett had been accused of sexual assault by both of his half-sisters.
“The Banker” was originally scheduled to premiere as the closing film of the 2019 AFI Festival in Los Angeles, but the screening was abruptly canceled Wednesday afternoon. Apple did not disclose the reason for doing so, saying in a statement only that “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this,...
- 11/21/2019
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
In a last-minute decision, Apple has canceled a planned gala screening of “The Banker,” one of the tech company’s flagship original films that was meant to close AFI Fest on Thursday in Hollywood. Netflix has stepped in and will screen Noah Baumbach’s acclaimed “Marriage Story” in its place.
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” Apple said in a statement. “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this, we are no longer premiering ‘The Banker’ at AFI Fest.”
The festival, an annual event mounted by the American Film Institute, supported Apple’s decision and thanked Netflix for providing a pinch-hitter. In September, Variety...
“We purchased ‘The Banker’ earlier this year as we were moved by the film’s entertaining and educational story about social change and financial literacy,” Apple said in a statement. “Last week some concerns surrounding the film were brought to our attention. We, along with the filmmakers, need some time to look into these matters and determine the best next steps. In light of this, we are no longer premiering ‘The Banker’ at AFI Fest.”
The festival, an annual event mounted by the American Film Institute, supported Apple’s decision and thanked Netflix for providing a pinch-hitter. In September, Variety...
- 11/20/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
In a special announcement on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Thursday, Canadian YouTube comedian Lilly Singh revealed that she will be hosting her own show on NBC called A Little Late With Lilly Singh! It's about time network TV made room for a new late-night host, no?
"Ya girl is getting her own NBC late-night show!" Singh announced, officially making her the only female late-night host on a major television network. Singh will add some much-needed diversity to the late-night television community as an Indian woman, as well as a member of the Lgbtq+ community.
When asked what the new show will be like, Singh jokingly told Fallon it will be "kind of like my YouTube channel, but just, you know, now I have more than three staff members." Singh - also known by her loyal YouTube community as Superwoman - joined the video platform in 2010 and has...
"Ya girl is getting her own NBC late-night show!" Singh announced, officially making her the only female late-night host on a major television network. Singh will add some much-needed diversity to the late-night television community as an Indian woman, as well as a member of the Lgbtq+ community.
When asked what the new show will be like, Singh jokingly told Fallon it will be "kind of like my YouTube channel, but just, you know, now I have more than three staff members." Singh - also known by her loyal YouTube community as Superwoman - joined the video platform in 2010 and has...
- 3/16/2019
- by Chanel Vargas
- Popsugar.com
Lilly Singh, who first amassed fame as a YouTube star, has been tapped to replace Carson Daly as the host of NBC’s 1:35 a.m. talk show.
The retitled “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” will launch in September, and as noted by NBC, will make her the only female to currently host a late-night talk show on one of the Big 4 networks.
“A Little Late” will feature Singh conducting in-studio interviews, as well as feature pre-taped comedy sketches and other “signature elements.”
“Lilly is truly a star and we’re thrilled to welcome her to our NBC family,” said Doug Vaughan, executive vice president, special programs and late night, NBC Entertainment. “She is a multi-talented performer who will surely have a great rapport with not only all her guests but also with our devoted late-night audience. We can’t wait to get started.”
Singh was set to appear...
The retitled “A Little Late with Lilly Singh” will launch in September, and as noted by NBC, will make her the only female to currently host a late-night talk show on one of the Big 4 networks.
“A Little Late” will feature Singh conducting in-studio interviews, as well as feature pre-taped comedy sketches and other “signature elements.”
“Lilly is truly a star and we’re thrilled to welcome her to our NBC family,” said Doug Vaughan, executive vice president, special programs and late night, NBC Entertainment. “She is a multi-talented performer who will surely have a great rapport with not only all her guests but also with our devoted late-night audience. We can’t wait to get started.”
Singh was set to appear...
- 3/15/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It looks like a couple of freshman syndicated shows won't be back in the fall. Sources said that Sony Pictures Television's talk show Life & Style and reality/talk show Pat Croce: Moving In won't be returning for a second season. Production has already wrapped on both first-run strips, sources said. It's likely that a mix of original episodes and repeats of both shows will continue to air through September. SPT declined comment Monday. Life and Pat Croce have had little traction since their September debuts. Season to date, Life is averaging a 0.5 household rating, and Pat Croce is averaging a 0.7. Life is hosted by Jules Asner, Cynthia Garrett, Lynne Koplitz and Kimora Lee Simmons, and Pat Croce features the motivational speaker and former president and owner of the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers "moving in" with families to help them deal with life issues and problems. The news follows on the heels of another freshman show's demise: NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's talker The Jane Pauley Show, which is ending production by mid-April.
- 3/29/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Life & Style," a new syndicated one-hour daytime strip from Sony Pictures Television, is being geared aggressively to women viewers for its planned fall 2004 launch. The show will feature TV and fashion personalities Jules Asner, Cynthia Garrett, Lynne Koplitz and Kimora Lee Simmons as co-hosts. Russ Krasnoff, president of programming and production at SPT, said the strip will look to identify trends and "the hottest topics in pop culture, relationships, fashion and celebrity news as well as telling compelling, edgy stories about important issues from a modern, honest point of view."...
Meg Ryan is trying to win back her ex-husband Dennis Quaid, according to pals. The actress, who left Quaid amid a torrid affair with Aussie bad boy Russell Crowe, is now desperate to get The Rookie star back in her life - but he's too busy living it up as a single man. Miserable Meg has been pouring out her heart on the set of her new movie Against The Ropes, in which she plays a boxing manager, and it seems she wants to fight for her ex, according to American tabloid Globe. A pal says, "There's no way Dennis is going to take her back especially with the carefree life he's been leading." Friends claim Meg's fresh interest was sparked after Quaid split with his girlfriend Cynthia Garrett in June, but the actor is too busy living it up with his band The Sharks to consider a reconciliation. The pal says, "Dennis has a different girl every night - some young enough to be his daughter. I don't know how he keeps up with them."...
- 8/10/2002
- WENN
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