While character details and airdate are not yet known, “The Bold and the Beautiful” actor Delon de Metz (Zende Forrester) is set to appear in an upcoming episode of the CBS drama series “S.W.A.T.,” starring “The Young and the Restless” alum Shemar Moore (ex-Malcolm Winters).
On Instagram, de Metz shared a behind-the-scenes photo of himself and Moore, captioning the post, “I had a great time getting the sh*t kicked out of me by big bro @shemarfmoore during my guest star on @swatcbs ! This character was a big departure from the roles I typically play and shows me in a wildly different light.”
Even before joining “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 2020 as Zende Forrester, de Metz had an extensive primetime resume, including roles in such shows as “State of Georgia,” “Teen Wolf,” “Girl Meets World,” “ Castle,” “Zoo,” Scorpion,” “ NCIS” and “ NCIS: Los Angeles,” among others. More recently, de Metz...
On Instagram, de Metz shared a behind-the-scenes photo of himself and Moore, captioning the post, “I had a great time getting the sh*t kicked out of me by big bro @shemarfmoore during my guest star on @swatcbs ! This character was a big departure from the roles I typically play and shows me in a wildly different light.”
Even before joining “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 2020 as Zende Forrester, de Metz had an extensive primetime resume, including roles in such shows as “State of Georgia,” “Teen Wolf,” “Girl Meets World,” “ Castle,” “Zoo,” Scorpion,” “ NCIS” and “ NCIS: Los Angeles,” among others. More recently, de Metz...
- 2/26/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Sister has acquired the television rights to Jennifer Weiner’s novel “Mrs. Everything.”
The book tells a multigenerational tale of two sisters, spanning from the 1950s to the present day. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, Jo and Bethie Kaufman are sisters who, as their lives unfold against the backdrop of Vietnam, the civil rights movement, and women’s liberation, find themselves struggling to honor their truths versus pleasing the world.
Weiner will serve as an executive producer on the project along with Carla Hacken for Paper Pictures and Kate Fenske for Sister.
“Mrs. Everything” was Weiner’s thirteenth novel. In total, her books have sold more than 11 million copies and are in print in 36 countries. Some of her other titles are “Big Summer,” “Who Do You Love,” “All Fall Down,” and “Then Came You.”
This would not be the first time that one of Weiner’s works has been adapted for the screen.
The book tells a multigenerational tale of two sisters, spanning from the 1950s to the present day. Growing up in 1950s Detroit, Jo and Bethie Kaufman are sisters who, as their lives unfold against the backdrop of Vietnam, the civil rights movement, and women’s liberation, find themselves struggling to honor their truths versus pleasing the world.
Weiner will serve as an executive producer on the project along with Carla Hacken for Paper Pictures and Kate Fenske for Sister.
“Mrs. Everything” was Weiner’s thirteenth novel. In total, her books have sold more than 11 million copies and are in print in 36 countries. Some of her other titles are “Big Summer,” “Who Do You Love,” “All Fall Down,” and “Then Came You.”
This would not be the first time that one of Weiner’s works has been adapted for the screen.
- 7/14/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan will reunite at the 2017 Cmt Music Awards!
The pop singer, 27, and the country crooner, 40, are slated to take the stage together again, one year after they performed during the network’s Crossroads mash-up series in May 2016, People confirms exclusively.
Derulo and Bryan aren’t the only pair who will be collaborating. Rock icon Peter Frampton and all-star country duo Brothers Osborne will perform together live for the first time.
Another all-star setlist will be the tribute to Gregg Allman, who died at his home in Savannah, Georgia on May 27, at the age of 69.
Guitarist Derek Trucks,...
The pop singer, 27, and the country crooner, 40, are slated to take the stage together again, one year after they performed during the network’s Crossroads mash-up series in May 2016, People confirms exclusively.
Derulo and Bryan aren’t the only pair who will be collaborating. Rock icon Peter Frampton and all-star country duo Brothers Osborne will perform together live for the first time.
Another all-star setlist will be the tribute to Gregg Allman, who died at his home in Savannah, Georgia on May 27, at the age of 69.
Guitarist Derek Trucks,...
- 6/5/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Here’s Billy Zane starring as a “gold” colonel in KFC’s 2017 Super Bowl commercial — alongside Rob Riggle as the “real” colonel. The main spot promotes the chain’s new KFC Georgia Gold honey mustard barbecue range — and plays on the theme of “there can only be one Colonel”. Zane features as the colonel made of gold, while Riggle gets more and more annoyed at his new rival. But there’s not much you can do to get rid of a version of yourself made of solid gold — one of the most dense metals on the planet. There are also several supporting spots...read more...
- 2/5/2017
- by Julian Cheatle
- Monsters and Critics
It’s Colonel vs. Colonel in the new Super Bowl commercial for KFC. For the first time ever, two Col. Sanders will appear on screen together during Sunday’s showdown.
Ahead of its television debut, KFC released a new promo in which Georgia Gold Colonel, portrayed by Billy Zane, promotes the company’s new Georgia Gold Chicken and gets interrupted – and almost tackled – by Kentucky Buckets Colonel, played by Rob Riggle.
The 15-second Super Bowl ad, set to debut in the fourth quarter, is the first time the company has aired a spot during the game itself. It previously unveiled a promo before the game and during a CBS live stream.
Read More: Melissa McCarthy Saves the Whales in Kia’s Environmentalist Super Bowl Ad — Watch
Additionally, KFC’s YouTube channel also has a handful of other teasers with the tagline “There can only be one at a time” and...
Ahead of its television debut, KFC released a new promo in which Georgia Gold Colonel, portrayed by Billy Zane, promotes the company’s new Georgia Gold Chicken and gets interrupted – and almost tackled – by Kentucky Buckets Colonel, played by Rob Riggle.
The 15-second Super Bowl ad, set to debut in the fourth quarter, is the first time the company has aired a spot during the game itself. It previously unveiled a promo before the game and during a CBS live stream.
Read More: Melissa McCarthy Saves the Whales in Kia’s Environmentalist Super Bowl Ad — Watch
Additionally, KFC’s YouTube channel also has a handful of other teasers with the tagline “There can only be one at a time” and...
- 2/2/2017
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
This year at Comic-Con, the team behind the fantastic animated series Rick and Morty shared an animatic they put together that reenacted one of the most hilariously insane court cases I've ever read. The State of Georgia Vs. Denver Fenton Allen is just comedy gold as the defendant tells the judge to “go fuck yourself”, “suck my dick”, and threatens to kill his family (it's not as disturbing as that makes it sound). If you want to read the entire transcript, you can do so here.
A fan, who goes by the name of tiarawhy on YouTube, took the animatic that was shown at Comic-Con and over the course of two months actually fully animated the whole thing. It turned out freakin' great! The voices of Rick and Morty are provided by series voice actor Justin Roiland and are taken from the animatic that was shown at Comic-Con. Enjoy the video,...
A fan, who goes by the name of tiarawhy on YouTube, took the animatic that was shown at Comic-Con and over the course of two months actually fully animated the whole thing. It turned out freakin' great! The voices of Rick and Morty are provided by series voice actor Justin Roiland and are taken from the animatic that was shown at Comic-Con. Enjoy the video,...
- 10/7/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Forget Hollywood, the (reality) stars hailed from Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday’s episode of “Lip Sync Battle.” “Chrisley Knows Best” patriarch Todd Chrisley took on original “Real Housewives of Atlanta” cast member NeNe Leakes for a Southern-style standoff on the hit Spike show that quickly got weird. Chrisley proved he was a cool dad after all with a hip-shaking, pelvic-thrusting rendition of Robin Thicke‘s “Blurred Lines,” while Leakes had to earn the “Respect” of the audience by belting out the Aretha Franklin classic. Also Read: Katharine McPhee Shakes Her Booty at Jason Derulo on 'Lip Sync Battle'...
- 4/15/2016
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
Georgia is in the process of passing a bill that would allow businesses to discriminate against refuse service to Lgbt people. Many big entertainment leaders are taking a stand against this bill, urging Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to Veto the Bill, or risk losing their business.
Check out the official press release from the Human Rights Campaign:
"Breaking: Entertainment Industry Leaders Call on Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to Veto Hb 757 and Warn they will Abandon Production in State
Leaders in entertainment answer Hrc President Chad Griffin’s call to action against legislation that would put Lgbt people at risk
More studios and leaders expected to announce today that they will abandon operations in Georgia if H.B. 757 is enacted
Washington – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (Lgbt) civil rights organization, sent a letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal on behalf of...
Check out the official press release from the Human Rights Campaign:
"Breaking: Entertainment Industry Leaders Call on Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to Veto Hb 757 and Warn they will Abandon Production in State
Leaders in entertainment answer Hrc President Chad Griffin’s call to action against legislation that would put Lgbt people at risk
More studios and leaders expected to announce today that they will abandon operations in Georgia if H.B. 757 is enacted
Washington – Today, the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (Lgbt) civil rights organization, sent a letter to Georgia Governor Nathan Deal on behalf of...
- 3/24/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
During a segment on fat-shaming in the television industry, “The View” co-host Raven-Symoné revealed that she was forced to wear a fat suit as the star of “State of Georgia.” “They had me wear a fat suit because they said I wasn’t the size they wanted me to be,” she said, responding to an anecdote from co-host Whoopi Goldberg about a time when she missed out on a TV role after losing too much weight. The actress starred in the ABC Family comedy series with Majandra Delfino and Loreta Devine for one season in 2012 before it was canceled due to poor ratings.
- 9/28/2015
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The 38th time was the charm for Raven-Symoné, who on Wednesday was officially, double-secretly named a cohost of ABC’s The View.
The former Cosby kid has been regularly guest-hosting on the daytime talker since early March.
“The Disney Company has made another one of my dreams come true! Being a part of The View’family will be a wonderful growing experience for me,” Raven-Symoné said in a statement. “I want to thank ABC, ABC News and The Disney Company for believing in me and my potential! Let’s have some fun!”
“Raven is smart, funny and genuine,” executive producer Bill Wolff noted.
The former Cosby kid has been regularly guest-hosting on the daytime talker since early March.
“The Disney Company has made another one of my dreams come true! Being a part of The View’family will be a wonderful growing experience for me,” Raven-Symoné said in a statement. “I want to thank ABC, ABC News and The Disney Company for believing in me and my potential! Let’s have some fun!”
“Raven is smart, funny and genuine,” executive producer Bill Wolff noted.
- 6/10/2015
- TVLine.com
Tonight's performances/elimination show, kicked off with them revealing that music stars: Jason Derulo and Florida Georgia mentored the contestants this week. Jax started off the performances by singing: “Pokerface” by Lady Gaga. Nick Fradiani – performed “Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry. Quentin Alexander sang “Latch” by Disclosure ft Sam Smith. Joey Cook performed “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus. Clark Beckham sang “Make It Rain” by Ed Sheeran. Tyanna Jones sang “Stay” by Rihanna. By this time, it was revealed that everyone was safe except for Qaasim Middleton and Rayvon Owen, so they had to sing for the live Twitter "save." Rayvon Owen sang “Set Fire to the Rain” by Adele, and Qaasim Middleton performed “Hey Ya” by Outkast. Finally, after the last break of the night, host Ryan Seacrest revealed that the live Twitter vote saved Rayvon Owen, so it was finally the end of the line for Qaasim Middleton.
- 4/9/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Mama June's new man Mark McDaniel may be a child molester, but that doesn't mean he's a bad guy ... at least according to his daughter-in-law.Peaches McDaniel tried defending her father-in-law on Facebook ... saying, "if you are going to judge someone by their past, look at your own first. Michaels dad is an amazing man, as well amazing father."She adds, "Peoples past are completely irrelevant to the present."Tell that to the State of Georgia...
- 10/27/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The 4th annual Napa Valley Film Festival (Nvff), scheduled for November 12-16, 2014, announced its Narrative and Documentary feature film competition lineups as well as Jury members. The 2014 Festival will screen 22 feature films in competition. The full film program line-up, including out-of-competition special presentations, sneak previews of awards season contenders, and narrative, documentary and animated shorts, will be announced in September.
“Our thoughts are with everyone in the Napa Valley who have suffered losses from the recent earthquake,” said Co-Founder/Artistic Director Marc Lhormer. “We are proud to be part of a community that rallies in support of each other in such a generous and big hearted way. As they say in the business, the show must go on.”
“This is an exceptionally strong year for both the Narrative and Documentary competition programs,” said Program Director Herb Stratford. “These filmmakers have created new works that provoke, inspire, educate and entertain. They are the heart of our program each year, which includes more than 100 new independent films and advance studio screenings, and we are excited to announce their participation in the festival.”
Directors of the Narrative and Documentary films in competition participate in Nvff’s unique Artists-in-Residence Program presented in partnership with the incomparable Meadowood Napa Valley. Directors stay at the luxury resort for six nights during the festival and are treated to special events and workshops with their competition group and industry mentors. Serving as faculty for a set of Master Classes at Nvff 2014 are producer Ted Hope ( Adventureland, 21 Grams); writer/director Joshua Michael Stern (Jobs, Swing Vote) writer/director Joe Carnahan (The Blacklist; The Grey, Smokin’ Aces); producer Pam Koffler (Killer Films); and producer J. Todd Harris ( The Kids are All Right; Bottle Shock); Ryan Harrington (Tribeca Film Institute); producer Jason Berman (Struck by Lightning, Luv); producer Anne Carey (Archer Gray Productions); executives Tom Quinn (RADiUS) and David Glasser (The Weinstein Company). Meadowood Napa Valley will also award $10,000 to the winning filmmakers in both the Narrative and Documentary competition categories at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 16.
Narrative Competition Section
Films in the Narrative competition section feature actors Anne Hathaway, Billie Joe Armstrong, Elizabeth Banks, Tate Donovan, Rachael Harris, Zoe Kravitz, Stephen Lang, Leighton Meester, Debra Messing, Dev Patel, Kyra Sedgwick, Chloe Sevigny and Paul Wesley, among others. The 12 films selected include:
"Thank You A Lot"- Music agent and manager Jack Hand has a bad reputation and an even worse track record. He has only two clients left: an indie band on the verge of a breakup and a part-time hip-hop artist. Jack’s future hinges on signing the one person he is barely on speaking terms with — his estranged father, a respected and reclusive country singer/songwriter. "East Side Sushi"- Juana‘s work – preparing fruit for the family’s sidewalk cart – is steady, but hardly her life’s calling. Despite the objections and concerns of her family, Juana decides to pursue her dream of becoming an expert sushi chef, to go where her heart tells her, not where she is expected to be. "Fall To Rise" - Principal dancer Lauren Drake is beautiful, talented and famous. When Lauren is released from her company after being sidelined by an injury, she quickly becomes frustrated with her new domestic lifestyle. At a performance by another dance company, she meets and teams up with Des, a former dancer who is also eager to have a second chance in the dance world. "Little Accidents" (Isa: William Morris Endeavor Entertainment) - In a small West Virginia town reeling from a recent tragic accident in the local mine, a fresh unfortunate incident in the woods leaves a young boy dead. Meanwhile Owen, an injured miner struggling to adjust to his new life aboveground, joins the search for the first boy who is presumed lost in the woods. "Like Sunday, Like Rain" - Reggie Kipper is a sweet, awkward cello prodigy, a composer and overall genius. He’s about to graduate from high school and enroll at MIT — and he’s is only twelve years old. Eleanor Fallon is a 23-year old struggling musician who meets Reggie when she is hired to be his au pair, and the unlikely duo embarks on a summer adventure that neither of them ever expected. "Sun Belt Express"- Allen King, a man living on the Arizona/Mexico border, finds out what his breaking point is when his ex-wife demands money, and his job teaching at a college south of the border evaporates. Allen then finds a unique way to supplant his income by transporting illegal aliens in the trunk of his car. "Sam & Amira" (Isa: Preferred Entertainment) - Sam is an army veteran struggling to assimilate into normal life stateside. He works a variety of odd jobs, tries his hand at stand-up comedy, and is recruited by his cousin into some shady investment dealings. Sam’s already complicated life is made more so by Amira, an Iraqi woman dealing with her own issues who is the daughter of an old army colleague. "Song One" (Isa: Lotus Entertainment) - Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring singer-songwriter, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives. "The Road Within" (Isa: Panorama Media) - Vincent has Tourette Syndrome. When his mother dies, he becomes obsessed with scattering her ashes by the ocean. Too much for his father to handle, Vincent is sent to a residential treatment center in Nevada where he befriends two other “inmates” struggling with their own personal issues. "Kinderwald" - Pennsylvania wilderness, 1885. John Linden, a hard-working German immigrant, is making a go of homesteading with his brother’s widow and her two young sons. John’s visually and spiritually idyllic world is thrown into utter chaos when the two boys go missing while off playing in the woods. "Wildlike" (Isa: Panorama Media) - Mackenzie is a fourteen-year-old girl whose father died last year. When her struggling mother checks herself into a recovery center, Mackenzie is sent from their Seattle home to live with her uncle in Alaska. At first he seems a supportive caretaker, but when his infatuation crosses a sexual line, Mackenzie runs away. With no one else to turn to, she shadows a solitary backpacker, Bartlett, a widowed man with scars of his own, into the beauty and danger of America’s last frontier.
Documentary Competition Section
"American Native" - For years, the legend of the Jackson Whites tribe has been told, passed down from generation to generation of New Jersey suburbanites. While the garish stories and tall tales have never been hard to find, the truth behind them has. Accessing the community is not easy; few outsiders have been able to penetrate the insular walls formed from centuries of discrimination. "Botso" - Dr. Botso Korisheli, 91 and still teaching music along with his unique philosophy, has a fascinating and unforgettable life story. Born in the former Soviet State of Georgia, Botso witnessed his father imprisoned under orders from Josef Stalin while his home was taken over by the Kgb. Forced to dig ditches for the Soviet army, Botso was then captured by the Germans. "Flying The Feathered Edge" - Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, age 92, is considered by many to be our greatest living aviator. Nicknamed “The Pilot’s Pilot” by his peers, Bob is largely unknown outside aviation circles despite his staggering array of accomplishments. Following a storied career during WWII as a fighter pilot, Bob continued to serve for years as one of our best test pilots. Mr. Hoover will be in attendance for screenings and Q&As. "Happy Valley" (Isa: Submarine Entertainment) - Few sports dynasties in the modern era have had a larger and longer-lasting profile than college football’s Penn State and its legendary coach Joe Paterno. State College, Pennsylvania, is in the heart of an area known as Happy Valley, ground zero of a proud football tradition for decades. When the shocking sex abuse scandal of assistant coach Jerry Sandusky rocked that town and college in 2011, the impact was unprecedented. "Havana Curveball" - At age 13 and preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, Mica takes to heart his rabbi’s injunction to help “heal the world.” Mica imagines himself a hero for other kids, and hatches a grand plan to send baseballs, bats and gloves to Cuba. Mica knows only that Cubans are poor and love baseball, and that Cuba “saved” his grandpa’s life when he was escaping from Nazi Germany. "States of Grace" - Dr. Grace Dammann’s life was forever altered when a driver crashed head-on into her car on the Golden Gate Bridge. After a seven-week coma and numerous surgeries, Grace miraculously regained consciousness, with her cognitive abilities almost entirely intact, but her body left shattered and severely disabled. "Underwater Dreams" - The epic story of four teenage boys from the Arizona desert who dare to go up against college engineering students from MIT. Inspired by two energetic high school science teachers, the boys build a robot from hardware store parts and enter an underwater robotics competition sponsored by Nasa. "An Honest Liar" - For as long as there have been magicians and illusionists, there have been doubters and debunkers making sure that the general public doesn’t get taken for a ride. One of the greatest illusionists of his era was “The Amazing Randi,” who made the shift from magic and escape acts to exposing the frauds who prey on unsuspecting victims. "Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank" (Isa: Preferred Content) - Few members of the U.S. Congress have ever been as polarizing and revolutionary as Barney Frank has been over the past 40 years. Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank examines the career, passions and legacy of our first openly gay Congressman. This rare and intimate documentary is entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking. "#chicagoGirl: The Social Network Takes On A Dictator" (Isa: Preferred Content) - In #chicagoGirl, we meet freedom fighters in the streets of Homs and Damascus along with the stateside collection of exiles working to return Syria to a stable and human rights-respecting country. Will 21st century tools of change stand up to guns and violence and terror in the streets? Narrative Features Jury
Christine Vachon , (Producer, "Boys Don’t Cry," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Far From Heaven")
Peter Baxter ( Co-founder/Director Slamdance Film Festival)
Dierk Sinderman (Hollywood Foreign Press Association)
Lisa Truitt ( Producer, James Cameron’s "Deepsea Challenge 3D,""Mysteries of Egypt")
Don Lewis (Producer; Editor Film Threat)
Documentary Features and Shorts Jury
Morgan Neville ("Twenty Feet From Stardom")
Tiffany Shlain ("The Tribe; Connected: An Autobiography About Love," "Death & Technology")
Freida Lee Mock ("Anita. G-Dog,""Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision," "Return with Honor")
Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine ("Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden,""Ballets Russes").
Narrative Shorts Jury
Joshua Michael Stern ("Jobs,""Swing Vote," "Neverwas")
Ralph Macchio (Actor, "The Karate Kid;" Director, "Across Grace Alley")
Neil Berkeley ("Beauty in Embarrassing;" Founder Brkl)
Animated Shorts
Bill Plympton (The King of Indie Animation)
Adam Glick (Amazon Web Services)
Ryan Tudhope (Atomic Fiction)
About The Napa Valley Film Festival
The Napa Valley Film Festival (Nvff) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Napa, California. The ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, Nvff lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga at the most colorful time of year. Nvff features over 100 new independent films and studio sneak previews screening in 12 beautiful venues throughout four walkable villages, as 300 visiting filmmakers interact with audiences at screenings and intimate events. Attendees enjoy film panels & culinary demonstrations, wine tasting pavilions, the spectacular Festival Gala, Celebrity Tributes, Awards Ceremony, and an array of parties, VIP receptions and winemaker dinners and more. For information or to buy passes, visit NapaValleyFilmFest.org...
“Our thoughts are with everyone in the Napa Valley who have suffered losses from the recent earthquake,” said Co-Founder/Artistic Director Marc Lhormer. “We are proud to be part of a community that rallies in support of each other in such a generous and big hearted way. As they say in the business, the show must go on.”
“This is an exceptionally strong year for both the Narrative and Documentary competition programs,” said Program Director Herb Stratford. “These filmmakers have created new works that provoke, inspire, educate and entertain. They are the heart of our program each year, which includes more than 100 new independent films and advance studio screenings, and we are excited to announce their participation in the festival.”
Directors of the Narrative and Documentary films in competition participate in Nvff’s unique Artists-in-Residence Program presented in partnership with the incomparable Meadowood Napa Valley. Directors stay at the luxury resort for six nights during the festival and are treated to special events and workshops with their competition group and industry mentors. Serving as faculty for a set of Master Classes at Nvff 2014 are producer Ted Hope ( Adventureland, 21 Grams); writer/director Joshua Michael Stern (Jobs, Swing Vote) writer/director Joe Carnahan (The Blacklist; The Grey, Smokin’ Aces); producer Pam Koffler (Killer Films); and producer J. Todd Harris ( The Kids are All Right; Bottle Shock); Ryan Harrington (Tribeca Film Institute); producer Jason Berman (Struck by Lightning, Luv); producer Anne Carey (Archer Gray Productions); executives Tom Quinn (RADiUS) and David Glasser (The Weinstein Company). Meadowood Napa Valley will also award $10,000 to the winning filmmakers in both the Narrative and Documentary competition categories at the Closing Night Awards Ceremony on Sunday, November 16.
Narrative Competition Section
Films in the Narrative competition section feature actors Anne Hathaway, Billie Joe Armstrong, Elizabeth Banks, Tate Donovan, Rachael Harris, Zoe Kravitz, Stephen Lang, Leighton Meester, Debra Messing, Dev Patel, Kyra Sedgwick, Chloe Sevigny and Paul Wesley, among others. The 12 films selected include:
"Thank You A Lot"- Music agent and manager Jack Hand has a bad reputation and an even worse track record. He has only two clients left: an indie band on the verge of a breakup and a part-time hip-hop artist. Jack’s future hinges on signing the one person he is barely on speaking terms with — his estranged father, a respected and reclusive country singer/songwriter. "East Side Sushi"- Juana‘s work – preparing fruit for the family’s sidewalk cart – is steady, but hardly her life’s calling. Despite the objections and concerns of her family, Juana decides to pursue her dream of becoming an expert sushi chef, to go where her heart tells her, not where she is expected to be. "Fall To Rise" - Principal dancer Lauren Drake is beautiful, talented and famous. When Lauren is released from her company after being sidelined by an injury, she quickly becomes frustrated with her new domestic lifestyle. At a performance by another dance company, she meets and teams up with Des, a former dancer who is also eager to have a second chance in the dance world. "Little Accidents" (Isa: William Morris Endeavor Entertainment) - In a small West Virginia town reeling from a recent tragic accident in the local mine, a fresh unfortunate incident in the woods leaves a young boy dead. Meanwhile Owen, an injured miner struggling to adjust to his new life aboveground, joins the search for the first boy who is presumed lost in the woods. "Like Sunday, Like Rain" - Reggie Kipper is a sweet, awkward cello prodigy, a composer and overall genius. He’s about to graduate from high school and enroll at MIT — and he’s is only twelve years old. Eleanor Fallon is a 23-year old struggling musician who meets Reggie when she is hired to be his au pair, and the unlikely duo embarks on a summer adventure that neither of them ever expected. "Sun Belt Express"- Allen King, a man living on the Arizona/Mexico border, finds out what his breaking point is when his ex-wife demands money, and his job teaching at a college south of the border evaporates. Allen then finds a unique way to supplant his income by transporting illegal aliens in the trunk of his car. "Sam & Amira" (Isa: Preferred Entertainment) - Sam is an army veteran struggling to assimilate into normal life stateside. He works a variety of odd jobs, tries his hand at stand-up comedy, and is recruited by his cousin into some shady investment dealings. Sam’s already complicated life is made more so by Amira, an Iraqi woman dealing with her own issues who is the daughter of an old army colleague. "Song One" (Isa: Lotus Entertainment) - Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring singer-songwriter, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives. "The Road Within" (Isa: Panorama Media) - Vincent has Tourette Syndrome. When his mother dies, he becomes obsessed with scattering her ashes by the ocean. Too much for his father to handle, Vincent is sent to a residential treatment center in Nevada where he befriends two other “inmates” struggling with their own personal issues. "Kinderwald" - Pennsylvania wilderness, 1885. John Linden, a hard-working German immigrant, is making a go of homesteading with his brother’s widow and her two young sons. John’s visually and spiritually idyllic world is thrown into utter chaos when the two boys go missing while off playing in the woods. "Wildlike" (Isa: Panorama Media) - Mackenzie is a fourteen-year-old girl whose father died last year. When her struggling mother checks herself into a recovery center, Mackenzie is sent from their Seattle home to live with her uncle in Alaska. At first he seems a supportive caretaker, but when his infatuation crosses a sexual line, Mackenzie runs away. With no one else to turn to, she shadows a solitary backpacker, Bartlett, a widowed man with scars of his own, into the beauty and danger of America’s last frontier.
Documentary Competition Section
"American Native" - For years, the legend of the Jackson Whites tribe has been told, passed down from generation to generation of New Jersey suburbanites. While the garish stories and tall tales have never been hard to find, the truth behind them has. Accessing the community is not easy; few outsiders have been able to penetrate the insular walls formed from centuries of discrimination. "Botso" - Dr. Botso Korisheli, 91 and still teaching music along with his unique philosophy, has a fascinating and unforgettable life story. Born in the former Soviet State of Georgia, Botso witnessed his father imprisoned under orders from Josef Stalin while his home was taken over by the Kgb. Forced to dig ditches for the Soviet army, Botso was then captured by the Germans. "Flying The Feathered Edge" - Robert A. “Bob” Hoover, age 92, is considered by many to be our greatest living aviator. Nicknamed “The Pilot’s Pilot” by his peers, Bob is largely unknown outside aviation circles despite his staggering array of accomplishments. Following a storied career during WWII as a fighter pilot, Bob continued to serve for years as one of our best test pilots. Mr. Hoover will be in attendance for screenings and Q&As. "Happy Valley" (Isa: Submarine Entertainment) - Few sports dynasties in the modern era have had a larger and longer-lasting profile than college football’s Penn State and its legendary coach Joe Paterno. State College, Pennsylvania, is in the heart of an area known as Happy Valley, ground zero of a proud football tradition for decades. When the shocking sex abuse scandal of assistant coach Jerry Sandusky rocked that town and college in 2011, the impact was unprecedented. "Havana Curveball" - At age 13 and preparing for his Bar Mitzvah, Mica takes to heart his rabbi’s injunction to help “heal the world.” Mica imagines himself a hero for other kids, and hatches a grand plan to send baseballs, bats and gloves to Cuba. Mica knows only that Cubans are poor and love baseball, and that Cuba “saved” his grandpa’s life when he was escaping from Nazi Germany. "States of Grace" - Dr. Grace Dammann’s life was forever altered when a driver crashed head-on into her car on the Golden Gate Bridge. After a seven-week coma and numerous surgeries, Grace miraculously regained consciousness, with her cognitive abilities almost entirely intact, but her body left shattered and severely disabled. "Underwater Dreams" - The epic story of four teenage boys from the Arizona desert who dare to go up against college engineering students from MIT. Inspired by two energetic high school science teachers, the boys build a robot from hardware store parts and enter an underwater robotics competition sponsored by Nasa. "An Honest Liar" - For as long as there have been magicians and illusionists, there have been doubters and debunkers making sure that the general public doesn’t get taken for a ride. One of the greatest illusionists of his era was “The Amazing Randi,” who made the shift from magic and escape acts to exposing the frauds who prey on unsuspecting victims. "Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank" (Isa: Preferred Content) - Few members of the U.S. Congress have ever been as polarizing and revolutionary as Barney Frank has been over the past 40 years. Compared to What: The Improbable Journey of Barney Frank examines the career, passions and legacy of our first openly gay Congressman. This rare and intimate documentary is entertaining, enlightening and thought-provoking. "#chicagoGirl: The Social Network Takes On A Dictator" (Isa: Preferred Content) - In #chicagoGirl, we meet freedom fighters in the streets of Homs and Damascus along with the stateside collection of exiles working to return Syria to a stable and human rights-respecting country. Will 21st century tools of change stand up to guns and violence and terror in the streets? Narrative Features Jury
Christine Vachon , (Producer, "Boys Don’t Cry," "Hedwig and the Angry Inch," "Far From Heaven")
Peter Baxter ( Co-founder/Director Slamdance Film Festival)
Dierk Sinderman (Hollywood Foreign Press Association)
Lisa Truitt ( Producer, James Cameron’s "Deepsea Challenge 3D,""Mysteries of Egypt")
Don Lewis (Producer; Editor Film Threat)
Documentary Features and Shorts Jury
Morgan Neville ("Twenty Feet From Stardom")
Tiffany Shlain ("The Tribe; Connected: An Autobiography About Love," "Death & Technology")
Freida Lee Mock ("Anita. G-Dog,""Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision," "Return with Honor")
Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine ("Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden,""Ballets Russes").
Narrative Shorts Jury
Joshua Michael Stern ("Jobs,""Swing Vote," "Neverwas")
Ralph Macchio (Actor, "The Karate Kid;" Director, "Across Grace Alley")
Neil Berkeley ("Beauty in Embarrassing;" Founder Brkl)
Animated Shorts
Bill Plympton (The King of Indie Animation)
Adam Glick (Amazon Web Services)
Ryan Tudhope (Atomic Fiction)
About The Napa Valley Film Festival
The Napa Valley Film Festival (Nvff) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization headquartered in Napa, California. The ultimate celebration of film, food and wine, Nvff lights up the picturesque towns of Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga at the most colorful time of year. Nvff features over 100 new independent films and studio sneak previews screening in 12 beautiful venues throughout four walkable villages, as 300 visiting filmmakers interact with audiences at screenings and intimate events. Attendees enjoy film panels & culinary demonstrations, wine tasting pavilions, the spectacular Festival Gala, Celebrity Tributes, Awards Ceremony, and an array of parties, VIP receptions and winemaker dinners and more. For information or to buy passes, visit NapaValleyFilmFest.org...
- 8/28/2014
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
As aftershocks continue to rock California’s wine country, the Napa Valley Film Festival unveiled its competition lineup today. “Our thoughts are with everyone in the Napa Valley who has suffered losses from the recent earthquake,” said fest Co-Founder/Artistic Director Marc Lhormer of Sunday’s temblor, the Bay Area’s biggest in a quarter-century. “We are proud to be part of a community that rallies in support of each other in such a generous and big hearted way. As they say in the business, the show must go on.” Here is the schedule of narrative and docu features vying for awards at the fourth annual event, which runs November 12-16 in Napa:
Narrative Competition Section
Thank You A Lot – Music agent and manager Jack Hand has a bad reputation and an even worse track record. He has only two clients left: an indie band on the verge of a...
Narrative Competition Section
Thank You A Lot – Music agent and manager Jack Hand has a bad reputation and an even worse track record. He has only two clients left: an indie band on the verge of a...
- 8/27/2014
- by The Deadline Team
- Deadline
Birthday shoutouts go to Billy Campbell (above), who is 55, Hamish Linklater is 37, and Shelley Duvall is 65.
Sarah Palin might be open to a gig on The View. Add Rosie, and I am so there.
Nom’s latest argle-bargle.
Russian Priest: Colorful Shoes Make Soccer a Gay Abomination
Madonna arrived for jury duty today, but was quickly dismissed. Anyone else have terrifying flashbacks to Body of Evidence?
Here’s the new trailer for Gone Girl, with a brief glimpse of Neil Patrick Harris
Here’s the new teaser for Doctor Who. Don’t go breaking his hearts.
Last Week Tonight was off this week, but John Oliver took to Yt for this report on those “sparkly guns you can shoot in the sky,” … fireworks.
Creationist Cartoon Shown In Georgia Biology Class Equates Evolution, Homosexuality With Satan. It wasn’t “properly vetted.” Oh, okay.
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each week...
Sarah Palin might be open to a gig on The View. Add Rosie, and I am so there.
Nom’s latest argle-bargle.
Russian Priest: Colorful Shoes Make Soccer a Gay Abomination
Madonna arrived for jury duty today, but was quickly dismissed. Anyone else have terrifying flashbacks to Body of Evidence?
Here’s the new trailer for Gone Girl, with a brief glimpse of Neil Patrick Harris
Here’s the new teaser for Doctor Who. Don’t go breaking his hearts.
Last Week Tonight was off this week, but John Oliver took to Yt for this report on those “sparkly guns you can shoot in the sky,” … fireworks.
Creationist Cartoon Shown In Georgia Biology Class Equates Evolution, Homosexuality With Satan. It wasn’t “properly vetted.” Oh, okay.
And here’s The Weekly ShoutOUT™. Each week...
- 7/7/2014
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Spotify on Wednesday revealed its first-ever ranking of the most influential artists under the age of 25. The streaming service factored chart hits, volume and growth of streams and shares to compile its ranking, and the results may surprise you. Below is the complete list, with commentary from Spotify Trends Expert Shanon Cook and a playlist of all the artists. Enjoy! 1. Avicii "At 24, Avicii has broken almost as many records as he's spun. The Swedish DJ is Spotify's first artist under 25 to cross the one billion streams threshold, and his unforgettable breakout song 'Wake Me Up' is our most played track,...
- 6/4/2014
- PEOPLE.com
Spotify on Wednesday revealed its first-ever ranking of the most influential artists under the age of 25. The streaming service factored chart hits, volume and growth of streams and shares to compile its ranking, and the results may surprise you. Below is the complete list, with commentary from Spotify Trends Expert Shannon Cook and a playlist from all the artists. Enjoy! 1. Avicii "At 24, Avicii has broken almost as many records as he's spun. The Swedish DJ is Spotify's first artist under 25 to cross the one billion streams threshold, and his unforgettable breakout song 'Wake Me Up' is our most played track,...
- 6/4/2014
- by Alex Heigl
- PEOPLE.com
I think it’s safe to say that Steve Carell is a master of physical comedy. This is the man who famously once waxed his chest hair on the big screen. So it makes sense that The Office star is an executive producer and one of the first celebrity guests on Riot, a new extreme game show premiering tonight on Fox.
“I have no idea what I’m getting myself into,” Carell jokingly told EW before filming alongside his Office co-star Andy Buckley. The show is based on the international hit franchise Slide Show and puts two teams of celebrities...
“I have no idea what I’m getting myself into,” Carell jokingly told EW before filming alongside his Office co-star Andy Buckley. The show is based on the international hit franchise Slide Show and puts two teams of celebrities...
- 5/13/2014
- by Jake Perlman
- EW - Inside TV
It's war between Big Boi and his estranged wife -- the Outkast rapper does Not want to shell out endless child support ... claiming she's perfectly capable of supporting herself.As we reported, Big Boi's wife Sherlita Patton filed for divorce last year ... demanding Full custody of their minor child (they also have an 18-year-old).But Big Boi's not about to cave -- he just filed a response, saying their child would be better...
- 2/20/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joel Osteen has a gay problem, Dallas Buyers Club starts strong, why is Sia singing with Eminem?
Cher says that she’s really nervous about being a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars, but she has Chaz coming over to give her tips. “I have no idea what I’m doing. I don’t know how you judge it. … I was there when Chaz was doing it and saw how difficult it was. I just don’t want to miss some fabulous thing that someone is doing … that would be a big deal, and I wouldn’t even know it. I just don’t want to be responsible for someone getting a different mark than a professional would give them.”
Rapper Rugged Man, who I’ve never heard of, thinks Macklemore is just using the gays for marketing. “Macklemore, he can be sincere (in his song ‘Same Love’) with what he’s saying about…...
Cher says that she’s really nervous about being a guest judge on Dancing With the Stars, but she has Chaz coming over to give her tips. “I have no idea what I’m doing. I don’t know how you judge it. … I was there when Chaz was doing it and saw how difficult it was. I just don’t want to miss some fabulous thing that someone is doing … that would be a big deal, and I wouldn’t even know it. I just don’t want to be responsible for someone getting a different mark than a professional would give them.”
Rapper Rugged Man, who I’ve never heard of, thinks Macklemore is just using the gays for marketing. “Macklemore, he can be sincere (in his song ‘Same Love’) with what he’s saying about…...
- 11/4/2013
- by Ed Kennedy
- The Backlot
Summertime. Kids. Dead Body. The hood. This sounds familiar, but this tale is unlike what you’ve seen. The Magic City is a gritty, poignant but still hopeful coming-of-age tale in Miami’s Liberty City where girls take center stage.Narrated by 11 year-old Tiana (newcomer Latrice Jackson), the film chronicles the life of her and her sister Nia (Lashay Jackson) as they come to live with their sweet Aunt Georgia. The new girl across the street, Amiya (Amiyah Thomas), comes to visit her Aunt Valerie (Jenifer Lewis) and hateful cousin Brittney (Coi Collins) and soon befriends the two girls. Everyone has a backstory of grief and trauma, and the Magic City soon uncovers it.Liberty City...
- 9/20/2013
- by Monique A. Williams
- ShadowAndAct
After nearly a week of high-heeled dancing, Vaseline-covered teeth, and skillfully concealed hostility, the glitter has finally settled over Atlantic City — and 24-year-old Nina Davuluri of Syracuse, New York has been named the latest in a long line of all-American beauty queens. Davuluri isn’t just the second consecutive pageant winner from the Empire State — she’s also the first woman of Indian descent to snag the crown.
Obviously, congratulations are in order — but Nina’s not the only one who deserves a little recognition. Check out my list of alternate-category winners, and feel free to add your own…...
Obviously, congratulations are in order — but Nina’s not the only one who deserves a little recognition. Check out my list of alternate-category winners, and feel free to add your own…...
- 9/16/2013
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Bradley Rubenstein: I want to talk about your work, but first I want to mention your writing. I totally fucking love your daily, aphoristic pieces. You use Facebook like your own personal Little Red Book. You wrote one about your approach to the art world, I think, but it probably applies to pretty much everything: "If you aren't invited to the table, bring a chair. If they don't serve you, pack lunch. When the bill comes, wash the dishes." It's like a manifesto.
Dylan Neuwirth: Yes, this is this idea. I'm pretty sure it reads like a tweet-length thought, since that's where I spend most of my digital time. I also follow a fair amount of people no one has ever heard of who trade these kinds of thoughts. Within the beautiful limitation of 140 characters we can convey the most perfect idea without the trappings of aesthetics or decoration...
Dylan Neuwirth: Yes, this is this idea. I'm pretty sure it reads like a tweet-length thought, since that's where I spend most of my digital time. I also follow a fair amount of people no one has ever heard of who trade these kinds of thoughts. Within the beautiful limitation of 140 characters we can convey the most perfect idea without the trappings of aesthetics or decoration...
- 8/4/2013
- by bradleyrubenstein
- www.culturecatch.com
News
Did you binge-watch Arrested Development yesterday and now you need more? Let’s hope Buzzfeed‘s ranking of the its 30 favorite guest stars does the trick.
By the way, there’s no such software as ShowStealer Pro.
I’m tempted to pull out that old “our long national nightmare is over” joke with the news that Fox reality TV executive Mike Darnell has quit at Fox, as initially reported by Deadline. Darnell has been at Fox for 19 years, which pre-dates the rise of reality TV and his early days include specials like When Animals Attack! and Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?. His most valuable contribution to culture is that many probably people know about the Milgram experiment thanks to the ways Fox’s reality programs repeatedly inspired critics to make comparisons to the infamous study. A part of Darnell’s legacy, as Andy Dehnart notes is a long...
Did you binge-watch Arrested Development yesterday and now you need more? Let’s hope Buzzfeed‘s ranking of the its 30 favorite guest stars does the trick.
By the way, there’s no such software as ShowStealer Pro.
I’m tempted to pull out that old “our long national nightmare is over” joke with the news that Fox reality TV executive Mike Darnell has quit at Fox, as initially reported by Deadline. Darnell has been at Fox for 19 years, which pre-dates the rise of reality TV and his early days include specials like When Animals Attack! and Who Wants to Marry a Millionaire?. His most valuable contribution to culture is that many probably people know about the Milgram experiment thanks to the ways Fox’s reality programs repeatedly inspired critics to make comparisons to the infamous study. A part of Darnell’s legacy, as Andy Dehnart notes is a long...
- 5/27/2013
- by Lyle Masaki
- The Backlot
A couple weeks ago, The Client List fans got a taste of Jennifer Love Hewitt’s vocal ability, but she isn’t the only series regular with a set of finely tuned pipes. And after the travesty that was Loretta Devine not getting to sing during Grey’s Anatomy’s musical episode, Devine — an original Dreamgirl on Broadway — is finally getting her moment in the spotlight!
In an exclusive clip from this Sunday’s episode, Devine’s Georgia declares that she has”a little testimonial of my own” during a church service. From there, Devine, who is backed by a piano and a gospel choir,...
In an exclusive clip from this Sunday’s episode, Devine’s Georgia declares that she has”a little testimonial of my own” during a church service. From there, Devine, who is backed by a piano and a gospel choir,...
- 4/24/2013
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW - Inside TV
Ashley Williams (How I Met Your Mother) has been tapped to replace Majandra Delfino (State of Georgia) in ABC’s untitled comedy from Accidentally on Purpose‘s Andrea Abbate, TVLine has learned.
The project, fka Keep Calm and Karey On, centers on Kelly Preston’s Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Williams will play Karey’s clueless sister Penny, the role initially occupied by...
The project, fka Keep Calm and Karey On, centers on Kelly Preston’s Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Williams will play Karey’s clueless sister Penny, the role initially occupied by...
- 3/21/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
"Roswell" and "State of Georgia" actress Majandra Delfino has left ABC comedy pilot "Keep Calm and Karey On." The pilot, led by Kelly Preston, is about a woman (Preston) who is the only decent person in her family full of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. Delfino was set to play her troubled sister, Penny.
Delfino was cast before Preston, who is older than originally envisioned for the character of Karey. As Preston is nearly 20 years older than Delfino, the addition of Preston to the cast complicated Delfino's role.
ABC has let several actresses go from their comedy pilots this season. Mandy Moore asked to be released from "Pulling" after cast additions changed the dynamic of the show, and Mercedes Masohn left "Mixology" for similar reasons.
Delfino's exit was first reported by Deadline.
Delfino was cast before Preston, who is older than originally envisioned for the character of Karey. As Preston is nearly 20 years older than Delfino, the addition of Preston to the cast complicated Delfino's role.
ABC has let several actresses go from their comedy pilots this season. Mandy Moore asked to be released from "Pulling" after cast additions changed the dynamic of the show, and Mercedes Masohn left "Mixology" for similar reasons.
Delfino's exit was first reported by Deadline.
- 3/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Majandra Delfino (Roswell, State of Georgia) has been let go from ABC’s Keep Calm and Karey On comedy pilot for creative reasons, TVLine has learned.
The project, from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally on Purpose), centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
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Delfino had been cast as Karey’s clueless sister Penny.
The project, from Andrea Abbate (Accidentally on Purpose), centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve.
Related | Pilot Season 2013: Your Guide This Fall’s (Possible) Newcomers, and Who’s In Them
Delfino had been cast as Karey’s clueless sister Penny.
- 3/11/2013
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
It seems like The Client List Season 2 will be taking on a completely different look.
"Till I Make it On My Own" introduced us to a stronger Riley, along with new relationship between her and Selena, while also questioning Georgia's future with The Rub. Wait! There's more!
What a surprise! At the end of last season they sure made it seem like Riley was seconds away from being arrested, but it was Kyle they were after.
Kyle not only returned to his family, he did so after stealing a semi-truck full of copper wire. He wasn't thinking of what it would do to his kids to show up into their lives only to be sucked back out again, that's for sure. It was so sad to see their little faces wanting their daddy at their science fair, only to be disappointed yet again.
You know what else was surprising?...
"Till I Make it On My Own" introduced us to a stronger Riley, along with new relationship between her and Selena, while also questioning Georgia's future with The Rub. Wait! There's more!
What a surprise! At the end of last season they sure made it seem like Riley was seconds away from being arrested, but it was Kyle they were after.
Kyle not only returned to his family, he did so after stealing a semi-truck full of copper wire. He wasn't thinking of what it would do to his kids to show up into their lives only to be sucked back out again, that's for sure. It was so sad to see their little faces wanting their daddy at their science fair, only to be disappointed yet again.
You know what else was surprising?...
- 3/11/2013
- by carissa@tvfanatic.com (Carissa Pavlica)
- TVfanatic
The Client List is back in business on Lifetime tonight - and while there’s sure to be drama with Jennifer Love Hewitt's Riley now that she’s running The Rub - the show’s very adult massage parlor - but other questions also linger heading into the Season 2 premiere:
Has her ex truly redeemed himself? Will Riley’s lingering feelings for her brother-in-law go away or heat up?
I sat down on the infamous Sunset Strip with Hewitt and co-star Loretta Devine for the scoop on what’s coming in the show’s second season.
Redeeming the Ex?
Riley’s ex, Kyle (Brian Hallisay) is not going to pull another disappearing act, as Hewitt previewed that he wants his wife and family back: “Kyle’s not giving up without a fight. I think the audience is going to be surprised about how they’re going to change their minds about Kyle.
Has her ex truly redeemed himself? Will Riley’s lingering feelings for her brother-in-law go away or heat up?
I sat down on the infamous Sunset Strip with Hewitt and co-star Loretta Devine for the scoop on what’s coming in the show’s second season.
Redeeming the Ex?
Riley’s ex, Kyle (Brian Hallisay) is not going to pull another disappearing act, as Hewitt previewed that he wants his wife and family back: “Kyle’s not giving up without a fight. I think the audience is going to be surprised about how they’re going to change their minds about Kyle.
- 3/10/2013
- by jimhalterman@gmail.com (Jim Halterman)
- TVfanatic
Before we tackle this week's exercise in believability-stretching, can anyone tell me why the "Previously, on The Following..." bit at the beginning of the show is always Exactly the same? Can you imagine if The Walking Dead started every single episode with a square-one reminder that there was a zombie plague that took over the earth? The only other show I can think of that does this at the beginning of every episode is Arrow, which seems to delight in reminding us that once upon a time Stephen Amell was stuck on an island with nothing but a very bad wig to keep him alive. At this point, if you don't know that Joe Carroll killed some chicks and escaped from jail, you should probably be watching something else.
Emma (Valorie Curry) and wee Joey (Don'tknow Don'tcare) pull into a creepy garage and meet an even creepier dude named Bo.
Emma (Valorie Curry) and wee Joey (Don'tknow Don'tcare) pull into a creepy garage and meet an even creepier dude named Bo.
- 3/5/2013
- by brian
- The Backlot
Majandra Delfino (State Of Georgia) and former Dr. Queen, Medicine Woman star Jane Seymour have been cast in ABC’s comedy pilot Keep Calm And Carry On, from writer/executive producer Andrea Abbate, 20th Century Fox TV and 21 Laps/Adelstein. The project centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts, and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted black son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Delfino, repped by Apa and Ziffren Brittenham, will play Kerey’s sister Penny who seems very clueless to what is going on around her. Seymour, repped by Innovative, will play their mother Dotty, who mainly cares about herself and disregards what her children or grandchildren want. Billy Brown rounds out the cast of in Hostages, CBS‘ drama pilot from writer-director Jeffrey Nachmanoff, Jerry Bruckheimer TV and Warner Bros TV.
- 2/25/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
ABC has found the first actors to play its family of petty thieves. Jane Seymour and Majandra Delfino have joined the cast of Keep Calm and Karey On, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The comedy centers on Karey, the clean-nosed black sheep in a family of petty thieves, drug addicts and narcissists. When her brother is sent to prison, she decides to raise his kids along with her adopted African-American son and give them the normal lives they deserve. Photos: The Faces of Pilot Season 2013 Delfino (State of Georgia, Men of a Certain Age) will play Penny,
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- 2/25/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Porter Profiles Public Defense With Appreciative Probing
Before dipping her toes into the film world as an executive producer on films like Serious Moonlight and Showtime’s The Green, debuting director Dawn Porter worked as an attorney for ABC Television. So, it’s no wonder that with her first docu feature she approaches the legal system with a critical eye while paying tribute to the men and women that work in the paperwork-filled trenches of lawyership as valiant, but under-appreciated public defenders. Following a trio of Georgia and Mississippi based attorneys as they inventively fight for the freedom of their clients in the face of moral axioms, mounting caseloads and suffocating six-figure student debts, Gideon’s Army veritably asks, with such professional pressure and often thankless clientèle, is justice for all even possible?
With the support of their vehement mentor Jonathan Rapping, young lawyers Travis Williams, Brandy Alexander and June...
Before dipping her toes into the film world as an executive producer on films like Serious Moonlight and Showtime’s The Green, debuting director Dawn Porter worked as an attorney for ABC Television. So, it’s no wonder that with her first docu feature she approaches the legal system with a critical eye while paying tribute to the men and women that work in the paperwork-filled trenches of lawyership as valiant, but under-appreciated public defenders. Following a trio of Georgia and Mississippi based attorneys as they inventively fight for the freedom of their clients in the face of moral axioms, mounting caseloads and suffocating six-figure student debts, Gideon’s Army veritably asks, with such professional pressure and often thankless clientèle, is justice for all even possible?
With the support of their vehement mentor Jonathan Rapping, young lawyers Travis Williams, Brandy Alexander and June...
- 2/25/2013
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
Jennifer Love Hewitt will go back to work in just over two months, as Lifetime has announced a March 10 return date for The Client List.
Following The Client List Season 1 cliffhanger, new episodes will feature Riley taking on a larger role as the spa, one filled with extra power, responsibility and complications, according to the network press release.
New threats will abound, while trust becomes an overwhelming issue for Riley, who must determine who around her is keeping a secret and who is being honest.
The Client List also stars Cybill Shepherd as Riley’s mother and Loretta Devine as The Rub of Sugarland’s owner, Georgia.
Following The Client List Season 1 cliffhanger, new episodes will feature Riley taking on a larger role as the spa, one filled with extra power, responsibility and complications, according to the network press release.
New threats will abound, while trust becomes an overwhelming issue for Riley, who must determine who around her is keeping a secret and who is being honest.
The Client List also stars Cybill Shepherd as Riley’s mother and Loretta Devine as The Rub of Sugarland’s owner, Georgia.
- 1/17/2013
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
Model and actor Trevor Donovan is most widely known as his character Teddy Montgomery from 90210. Jennifer Love Hewitt will get to know him. She is about to land the hottie on her table; her massage table, that is. I’m not sure which of the pair is luckier!
We are referring, of course, to Hewitt’s Lifetime channel series, The Client List. Donovan has lined up a guest appearance, as was reported by Zap2it.
Actually, 90210 fans were probably breathing a sigh of relief to see Donovan’s character back in action after he was missing in action for quite some time on the youthful series. Now they’ll get a double dose of Donovan if they tune into The Client List.
Donovan’s character will be an NFL quarterback. Yes, he’ll patronize who The Rub, Riley’s massage parlor that is really a den of pleasure. Hewitt’s...
We are referring, of course, to Hewitt’s Lifetime channel series, The Client List. Donovan has lined up a guest appearance, as was reported by Zap2it.
Actually, 90210 fans were probably breathing a sigh of relief to see Donovan’s character back in action after he was missing in action for quite some time on the youthful series. Now they’ll get a double dose of Donovan if they tune into The Client List.
Donovan’s character will be an NFL quarterback. Yes, he’ll patronize who The Rub, Riley’s massage parlor that is really a den of pleasure. Hewitt’s...
- 12/20/2012
- by Sasha Nova
- Boomtron
Lifetime’s The Client List is expanding its cast by adding Michael Beach to the Jennifer Love Hewitt starring series. What exactly can we expect from Beach’s role? To be honest, it doesn’t seem like much, but this is just an announcement. His storyline is not being teased right now, but we at least know a few things about the character he will be playing, who will apparently be the boyfriend of massage parlor owner Georgia (Loretta Devine). I didn’t even know she had a boyfriend. Just goes to show how little I pay attention to what people are saying in a show about massage therapists having sexual contact with their patients.
Beach will join The Client List in a recurring capacity as a former musician, according to Deadline, and will be the owner of the bar Georgia works at. The show is currently filming its second season,...
Beach will join The Client List in a recurring capacity as a former musician, according to Deadline, and will be the owner of the bar Georgia works at. The show is currently filming its second season,...
- 11/21/2012
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
Michael Beach has landed a recurring role on the Lifetime TV series The Client List, which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt. Based on the network’s 2010 original movie, the Sony TV-produced series stars Hewitt as Riley, a Texas housewife who, after being deserted by her husband, ends up running a massage parlor called The Rub, which offers more than one kind of rub, if you know what I mean. The series also co-stars Naturi Naughton and Loretta Devine. Michael Beach will play Loretta Devine's boyfriend (her character is the owner of the massage parlor, Georgia), described as a former musician who owns a bar. Currently, Beach also has...
- 11/20/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
The State of Georgia is rooting for Nas to make a fortune on his concert tour ... because the government just got the green light to garnish a Million Bucks from his earnings to repay a massive tax debt ... TMZ has learned. The Georgia Department of Revenue has filed new legal docs in their effort to collect $1,083,435 from the rapper for taxes it claims Nas owes for the years 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010. According to court docs, the Gdr obtained...
- 11/20/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Michael Beach has booked a recurring role on the Lifetime series The Client List starring Jennifer Love Hewitt as a single mother working at a massage parlor. Beach will play the boyfriend of parlor owner Georgia (Loretta Devine), a former musician who owns the bar where she works. Beach, repped by Medavoy Management and Global Artists Agency, is recurring on FX’s Sons Of Anarchy and Bet’s The Game. Lela Loren (The Shield) has joined the cast of Lifetime’s two-hour original movie/backdoor pilot Stalkers as a regular. It follows Diane Harper (Drea de Matteo), a hot-headed cop with a troubled past, and a polished, ambitious Da (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe) who team up to bring a stalker (Mena Suvari), obsessed with her former lover (Loren), to justice. Loren, repped by Sdb Partners and Inspire Entertainment, was recently seen in the Warner Brothers web series H+ produced by Bryan Singer.
- 11/19/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
From Brian Williams on NBC to Shep Smith on Fox, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert on Comedy Central to Katie Couric on ABC, EW took in every corner of the election coverage on Tuesday night (and early Wednesday morning). Here are the highlights!
NBC:
Brian Williams, Comedian Joined by David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, Lester Holt, Tamron Hall, and Chuck Todd (doing double duty on MSNBC), anchor Brian Williams kept things lively and witty throughout the night, dryly tossing off a series of seemingly off-the-cuff one liners that had his colleagues (and likely many audiences) laughing, and...
NBC:
Brian Williams, Comedian Joined by David Gregory, Savannah Guthrie, Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell, Lester Holt, Tamron Hall, and Chuck Todd (doing double duty on MSNBC), anchor Brian Williams kept things lively and witty throughout the night, dryly tossing off a series of seemingly off-the-cuff one liners that had his colleagues (and likely many audiences) laughing, and...
- 11/7/2012
- by EW staff
- EW.com - PopWatch
Don't mess with American Express -- that's the lesson for hip-hop mega-producer Sean Garrett, who was just ordered to fork over $108,084 to the credit card company.TMZ broke the story ... Amex sued Garrett -- who's banged out hits with Beyonce, Usher, and Nicki Minaj -- claiming he never paid off the hefty tab on his card. Amex filed a motion for default judgment last month -- because Garrett didn't respond to the lawsuit -- and...
- 10/28/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Robert Zemeckis’ first live action film in over a decade, closes the 50th New York Film Festival, and features another Oscar worthy performance from Denzel Washington.
Robert Zemeckis may have spent over a decade, fine tuning the motion capture process for cinema, but the director’s forte is still live action filmmaking. Audiences tend to identify more with characters played by flesh and blood actors, like Academy Award winner Denzel Washington in Zemeckis’ Flight, a tale of substance abuse and emotional disconnect wrapped within an investigation into an airline crash. Throughout their careers, both director and star have demonstrated an attraction to stories that examine the human condition. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that Zemeckis hasn’t collaborated with Washington sooner, helming three phenomenally successful films starring the actor’s Philadelphia co-star Tom Hanks instead.
Promotion for Flight suggests that the film is a daring rescue story,...
Robert Zemeckis may have spent over a decade, fine tuning the motion capture process for cinema, but the director’s forte is still live action filmmaking. Audiences tend to identify more with characters played by flesh and blood actors, like Academy Award winner Denzel Washington in Zemeckis’ Flight, a tale of substance abuse and emotional disconnect wrapped within an investigation into an airline crash. Throughout their careers, both director and star have demonstrated an attraction to stories that examine the human condition. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that Zemeckis hasn’t collaborated with Washington sooner, helming three phenomenally successful films starring the actor’s Philadelphia co-star Tom Hanks instead.
Promotion for Flight suggests that the film is a daring rescue story,...
- 10/15/2012
- by Ron Henriques
- LRMonline.com
With the Emmy Awards set for a week from tonight on ABC, HBO got off to a terrific start last night, racking up 17 Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with Game of Thrones netting six and Boardwalk Empire, Girls and Hemingway & Gellhorn all faring well for the cable network.
Here's a rundown of the winners:
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Michael J. Fox - "Curb Your Enthusiasm" - HBO
Greg Kinnear - "Modern Family" - ABC
Bobby Cannavale - "Nurse Jackie" - Showtime
Winner: Jimmy Fallon - "Saturday Night Live" - NBC
Will Arnett - "30 Rock" - NBC
Jon Hamm - "30 Rock" - NBC
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Mark Margolis - "Breaking Bad" - AMC
Dylan Baker - "The Good Wife" - CBS
Michael J. Fox - "The Good Wife" - CBS
Winner: Jeremy Davies - "Justified" - FX Networks
Ben Feldman - "Mad Men" - AMC...
Here's a rundown of the winners:
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series
Michael J. Fox - "Curb Your Enthusiasm" - HBO
Greg Kinnear - "Modern Family" - ABC
Bobby Cannavale - "Nurse Jackie" - Showtime
Winner: Jimmy Fallon - "Saturday Night Live" - NBC
Will Arnett - "30 Rock" - NBC
Jon Hamm - "30 Rock" - NBC
Outstanding Guest Actor In A Drama Series
Mark Margolis - "Breaking Bad" - AMC
Dylan Baker - "The Good Wife" - CBS
Michael J. Fox - "The Good Wife" - CBS
Winner: Jeremy Davies - "Justified" - FX Networks
Ben Feldman - "Mad Men" - AMC...
- 9/16/2012
- by matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
- TVfanatic
Mega producer Sean Garrett never leaves home without his American Express card ... but unfortunately, he doesn't always pay his bill ... so says a new lawsuit filed by the credit card company. According to the lawsuit filed in Fulton County, Ga ... Garrett (who has worked with the likes of Beyonce, Usher, and Nicki Minaj) racked up a bil with Amex to the tune of $108,084.62. A sample of Garrett's bill included in the lawsuit listed his credit...
- 9/16/2012
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
I don't know of a single performer with a more apt surname than Loretta Devine. From Dreamgirls to Waiting to Exhale to her recent Emmy-nominated turn on Grey's Anatomy, every role this multi-hyphenate takes on is instantly imbued with elegance and excellence.
TheInsider.com caught up with the divine Miss. Devine to talk about her Grey's arc (as Adele Webber the Alzheimer's afflicted wife of Seattle Grace's Chief of Staff), that proposed Exhale sequel and what fans can expect from a second season of The Client List!
TheInsider.com: Adele first appeared during the second season of Grey's -- at that time, did you have any idea of how important she'd be to the show?
Loretta Devine: No, absolutely not. It's been almost eight years now and you never know when they're going to call you in – it's always about availability. The last few seasons, I had a block of time and was excited about that...
TheInsider.com caught up with the divine Miss. Devine to talk about her Grey's arc (as Adele Webber the Alzheimer's afflicted wife of Seattle Grace's Chief of Staff), that proposed Exhale sequel and what fans can expect from a second season of The Client List!
TheInsider.com: Adele first appeared during the second season of Grey's -- at that time, did you have any idea of how important she'd be to the show?
Loretta Devine: No, absolutely not. It's been almost eight years now and you never know when they're going to call you in – it's always about availability. The last few seasons, I had a block of time and was excited about that...
- 8/27/2012
- TheInsider.com
Oh my gosh. On Monday in Georgia, Usher was found to be in "willful contempt" for violating provisions of his and Tameka Foster's 2009 settlement agreement. According to documents obtained by E! News, the singer violated the settlement provision that "neither party shall travel with the children outside the State of Georgia or the Continental United States without the express written consent of the other parent." The settlement also required either parent to "provide travel dates, arrival and departure times, addresses and land line telephone numbers where the child will be maintained" to their other parent. Tameka, the mother of Usher's sons Usher Raymond V and Naviyd, testified...
- 8/21/2012
- E! Online
Whether you want it or not, The Farm – that planned spinoff of The Office – has started piecing together its cast, starting with the roles of Dwight Schrute’s sister and nephew. Is it unsettling to realize just how close we are to seeing this thing hit the air? Yes, but we can get through this together. There’s still a chance the spinoff won’t make it past the backdoor pilot. Unfortunately, we will still have to sit through that pilot, which will serve as a regular episode of The Office. It will air sometime this fall as part of Season 9 and will introduce the new characters of The Farm.
As reported by TVLine, Dwight’s sister Fannie will be played by Majandra Delfino (State of Georgia). Having severed ties with the Schrute family, Fannie moved to Boston, where she got married and divorced. Now she’s a single mother,...
As reported by TVLine, Dwight’s sister Fannie will be played by Majandra Delfino (State of Georgia). Having severed ties with the Schrute family, Fannie moved to Boston, where she got married and divorced. Now she’s a single mother,...
- 8/20/2012
- by Brody Gibson
- Boomtron
Move over, Mose -- Dwight Schrute now has a sister.
Majandra Delfino has been cast in NBC's "The Farm" (a spin-off from "The Office," focusing on Rainn Wilson's beet-farming character Dwight), according to Entertainment Weekly's Inside TV blog.
The 31-year-old actress -- best known for her roles on "Roswell," ABC Family's "State of Georgia" and "Quarterlife" -- will play Fannie Schrute, Dwight's "pseudo-intellectual lefty" younger sister, the blog reported.
Additionally, Deadline reported Fannie fled the Schrute family beet farm/bed & breakfast for a faster-paced life in Boston, but will find herself back on the farm, child in ...
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Majandra Delfino has been cast in NBC's "The Farm" (a spin-off from "The Office," focusing on Rainn Wilson's beet-farming character Dwight), according to Entertainment Weekly's Inside TV blog.
The 31-year-old actress -- best known for her roles on "Roswell," ABC Family's "State of Georgia" and "Quarterlife" -- will play Fannie Schrute, Dwight's "pseudo-intellectual lefty" younger sister, the blog reported.
Additionally, Deadline reported Fannie fled the Schrute family beet farm/bed & breakfast for a faster-paced life in Boston, but will find herself back on the farm, child in ...
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
- 8/19/2012
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
Majandra Delfino is moving from "Roswell" to "The Farm." The "Roswell" veteran will play Dwight Schrute's younger sister in "The Office" spinoff in the works at NBC.
According to EW, Delfino, whose other TV credits include "Men of a Certain Age" and "State of Georgia," will play Fannie Schrute, Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) younger sister. Fannie previously took off from the Schrute farm and headed for the big city life in Boston. TVLine reports Blake Garrett will play her son. The two characters will appear in an episode of "The Office" that will serve as a backdoor pilot for "The Farm."
In other casting news ...
"Lost" veteran Jeff Fahey will reunite with Elizabeth Mitchell on "Revolution." Fahey will appear in an early episode of the series as a character named Hutch. [TVLine]
Maclcolm McDowell is heading to Greendale. McDowell will appear in two episodes of "Community" as Professor Cornwallis, a history teacher.
According to EW, Delfino, whose other TV credits include "Men of a Certain Age" and "State of Georgia," will play Fannie Schrute, Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) younger sister. Fannie previously took off from the Schrute farm and headed for the big city life in Boston. TVLine reports Blake Garrett will play her son. The two characters will appear in an episode of "The Office" that will serve as a backdoor pilot for "The Farm."
In other casting news ...
"Lost" veteran Jeff Fahey will reunite with Elizabeth Mitchell on "Revolution." Fahey will appear in an early episode of the series as a character named Hutch. [TVLine]
Maclcolm McDowell is heading to Greendale. McDowell will appear in two episodes of "Community" as Professor Cornwallis, a history teacher.
- 8/19/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
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