Portland, Or – Comics and graphic novel publisher Ablaze expands its Ablaze Manga imprint this summer with the September advance solicitation for Happyland, the manga series by creator Shingo Honda about an extreme amusement park where nothing is as it seems and the horror that lies in store for an unsuspecting family that visits the park.
Happyland will be published in-print and digitally. Ablaze titles are distributed in-print worldwide by Diamond Comic and Diamond Book Distributors. Digital versions of Ablaze titles are available via most major digital platforms.
Happyland, Vol. 1, story and art by Shingo Honda ∙ Srp: $12.99 ∙ 180 Pages ∙ Isbn: 9781684973040 ∙ Available September 11th
Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they're an ideal family that has everything going for them!
At least…...
Happyland will be published in-print and digitally. Ablaze titles are distributed in-print worldwide by Diamond Comic and Diamond Book Distributors. Digital versions of Ablaze titles are available via most major digital platforms.
Happyland, Vol. 1, story and art by Shingo Honda ∙ Srp: $12.99 ∙ 180 Pages ∙ Isbn: 9781684973040 ∙ Available September 11th
Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they're an ideal family that has everything going for them!
At least…...
- 4/26/2024
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Comics and graphic novel publisher Ablaze announced a new addition to its Ablaze Manga imprint in Happyland , a horror manga from creator Shingo Adachi. The series will be available both in print and digitally, with volume 1 slated to launch on September 11, 2024. Related: 4 Osamu Tezuka Titles to Make English Debut from Ablaze Manga Happyland Vol. 1 by Shingo Honda Synopsis: Welcome to Happyland, an extreme amusement park! The Komiya family is not unusual is any way, two parents love each other and their two children, who are healthy, happy, and accomplished at school and with extracurriculars. In appearance, they’re an ideal family that has everything going for them! At least… That's what they believed until the father decided to take them to spend a day at Happyland Park. In this park with its extreme attractions, the most shameful secrets will emerge in the most literally explosive way possible! A horrifying and...
- 4/25/2024
- by Joseph Luster
- Crunchyroll
Both the ÖFI+ scheme for local films and the Fisa+ scheme for international shoots are being significantly enhanced.
Austrian producers have welcomed the government’s plans to increase the overall budget for the Fisa+ and ÖFI+ film and TV incentive schemes to more than €130m in 2024, to support both local production and to attract international film and TV production shoots.
The ÖFI+ scheme, which is administered by the Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI) as an extension of its funding portfolio, supports national Austrian productions and Austrian majority or minority co-productions, is set to see its budget increase by €24.4m from the...
Austrian producers have welcomed the government’s plans to increase the overall budget for the Fisa+ and ÖFI+ film and TV incentive schemes to more than €130m in 2024, to support both local production and to attract international film and TV production shoots.
The ÖFI+ scheme, which is administered by the Austrian Film Institute (ÖFI) as an extension of its funding portfolio, supports national Austrian productions and Austrian majority or minority co-productions, is set to see its budget increase by €24.4m from the...
- 10/24/2023
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
Fisa+ and ÖFI+ schemes have paid out €40m in grants since launch in January.
Austria’s new film and TV incentive schemes Fisa+ and ÖFI+ have already surpassed expectations since being introduced at the beginning of this year, with more than €40m paid out in grants and over €120m generated as “Austrian spend”.
The Fisa+ and ÖFI schemes offer a 30% grant on Austrian spend plus a 5% green filming bonus, with the maximum amount paid per project pegged at €5m for films and €7.5m for series.
ÖFI+ grants
Producer Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, chairman of trade association Film & Music Austria, told Screen that...
Austria’s new film and TV incentive schemes Fisa+ and ÖFI+ have already surpassed expectations since being introduced at the beginning of this year, with more than €40m paid out in grants and over €120m generated as “Austrian spend”.
The Fisa+ and ÖFI schemes offer a 30% grant on Austrian spend plus a 5% green filming bonus, with the maximum amount paid per project pegged at €5m for films and €7.5m for series.
ÖFI+ grants
Producer Alexander Dumreicher-Ivanceanu, chairman of trade association Film & Music Austria, told Screen that...
- 8/11/2023
- by Martin Blaney
- ScreenDaily
Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson have signed on to star in the untitled CBS comedy pilot starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., Variety has learned. In addition, Andy Ackerman has signed on to direct the pilot.
The multi-cam pilot was first announced at CBS in February. Per the official logline, “Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced ‘Poppa’ (Wayans) has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host (Atkins) is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son (Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.”
Atkins character is named Dr. Ivy Reed. She is further described as “intelligent, savvy, and bold” and hosts the radio show “Ask Dr. Reed,” where she gives “helpful advice to listeners with a modern approach on life” before she is brought in as Poppa’s new co-host.
The multi-cam pilot was first announced at CBS in February. Per the official logline, “Legendary talk radio host and happily divorced ‘Poppa’ (Wayans) has his point of view challenged at work when a new female co-host (Atkins) is hired, and at home where he finds himself still parenting his adult son (Wayans Jr.), a brilliant dreamer who is trying to pursue his passion while being a responsible father and husband.”
Atkins character is named Dr. Ivy Reed. She is further described as “intelligent, savvy, and bold” and hosts the radio show “Ask Dr. Reed,” where she gives “helpful advice to listeners with a modern approach on life” before she is brought in as Poppa’s new co-host.
- 3/23/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
James Douglass West, who worked as a child actor alongside Roddy McDowall and Natalie Wood and spent a decade as a writer on Lassie, has died. He was 93.
West died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Studio City, his son, Daniel West, told The Hollywood Reporter.
For the big screen, West penned the original screenplay for the musical Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959), starring married couple Keely Smith and Louis Prima, and wrote California (1963), a Western starring Jock Mahoney.
West served for about a year as a story editor for writer-producer Charles Marquis Warren on NBC’s The Virginian, then joined the writing staff of CBS’ Lassie in 1963.
He was on the job during the 1964-65 season when the collie’s family (played by June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly and Jon Provost) move to Australia and Lassie gets paired with a Forest Service Ranger portrayed by Robert Bray.
Campbell Soup,...
West died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Studio City, his son, Daniel West, told The Hollywood Reporter.
For the big screen, West penned the original screenplay for the musical Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959), starring married couple Keely Smith and Louis Prima, and wrote California (1963), a Western starring Jock Mahoney.
West served for about a year as a story editor for writer-producer Charles Marquis Warren on NBC’s The Virginian, then joined the writing staff of CBS’ Lassie in 1963.
He was on the job during the 1964-65 season when the collie’s family (played by June Lockhart, Hugh Reilly and Jon Provost) move to Australia and Lassie gets paired with a Forest Service Ranger portrayed by Robert Bray.
Campbell Soup,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In her debut feature film, “Why Not You,” writer-director Evi Romen explores the tragic consequences of a deadly attack in a gay club in Rome and the ostracization of outsiders in a small South Tyrolean community in northern Italy.
The story follows Mario, a troubled but artistic young man, portrayed by Thomas Prenn (“Biohackers”), who longs to leave his provincial village for the wider world. When the opportunity arises, he takes off to Rome with his best friend Lenz, an aspiring actor, played by Noah Saavedra (“And Tomorrow the Entire World”). Their new life comes to an abrupt end, however, when armed men storm a gay club where they are celebrating and open fire on the unsuspecting crowd, killing Lenz and many others. Forced to return to his village, Mario is racked by survivor guilt and weary of the growing intolerance in his community but finds help from Nadim (Josef Mohamed...
The story follows Mario, a troubled but artistic young man, portrayed by Thomas Prenn (“Biohackers”), who longs to leave his provincial village for the wider world. When the opportunity arises, he takes off to Rome with his best friend Lenz, an aspiring actor, played by Noah Saavedra (“And Tomorrow the Entire World”). Their new life comes to an abrupt end, however, when armed men storm a gay club where they are celebrating and open fire on the unsuspecting crowd, killing Lenz and many others. Forced to return to his village, Mario is racked by survivor guilt and weary of the growing intolerance in his community but finds help from Nadim (Josef Mohamed...
- 9/14/2020
- by Ed Meza
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has renewed crime drama “Hightown” for Season 2, the pay TV channel announced Thursday.
Set on idyllic Cape Cod, the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced series, which premiered May 17, “follows one woman’s journey to sobriety, intertwined with an unfolding murder investigation,” per Starz’s official description. “Jackie Quiñones, a hard-partying National Marine Fisheries Service agent, has her free-wheeling life thrown into disarray when she discovers a body on the beach – another casualty of Cape Cod’s opioid epidemic. As a result of this trauma, Jackie takes the first steps toward becoming sober– until she becomes convinced that it’s up to her to solve the murder. Now at odds with Sergeant Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale), an abrasive but effective member of the Cape Cod Interagency Narcotics Unit, Jackie starts to spiral. And she’s not alone. Ray, too, spins out of control; losing himself in the investigation. The lives of...
Set on idyllic Cape Cod, the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced series, which premiered May 17, “follows one woman’s journey to sobriety, intertwined with an unfolding murder investigation,” per Starz’s official description. “Jackie Quiñones, a hard-partying National Marine Fisheries Service agent, has her free-wheeling life thrown into disarray when she discovers a body on the beach – another casualty of Cape Cod’s opioid epidemic. As a result of this trauma, Jackie takes the first steps toward becoming sober– until she becomes convinced that it’s up to her to solve the murder. Now at odds with Sergeant Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale), an abrasive but effective member of the Cape Cod Interagency Narcotics Unit, Jackie starts to spiral. And she’s not alone. Ray, too, spins out of control; losing himself in the investigation. The lives of...
- 6/11/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Alyssa Milano, ‘Lord of the Rings’ Series Actress Ema Horvath & More To Star In ‘Who Are You People’
Exclusive: Charmed and Who’s the Boss? alum Alyssa Milano has signed on to star and executive produce Who Are You People, an indie drama from Paperclip Ltd, the company behind the SXSW award-winning All Square feature starring Michael Kelly. Ema Horvath, who was tapped as a regular on Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings series, will also star along with Devon Sawa (Final Destination), Paperclip co-founder Yeardley Smith (The Simpsons), Peter Parros (The Haves and the Have Nots), and John Ales (Euphoria).
The project was written and directed by first-time feature helmer Ben Epstein, who wrote and executive produced the Netflix film, You Get Me, starring Bella Thorne. The film, which shot in Portland, Or, centers around 16-year-old Alex (Horvath), who runs away from boarding school to seek out the biological father her mother always kept hidden and learns the dark secret of her roots.
Siddharth Dhananjay (Patti...
The project was written and directed by first-time feature helmer Ben Epstein, who wrote and executive produced the Netflix film, You Get Me, starring Bella Thorne. The film, which shot in Portland, Or, centers around 16-year-old Alex (Horvath), who runs away from boarding school to seek out the biological father her mother always kept hidden and learns the dark secret of her roots.
Siddharth Dhananjay (Patti...
- 3/10/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Starz has released a trailer for Season 5 of “Outlander,” and Amazon Prime Video announced casting for “The Power.”
Castings
WWE superstars Sasha Banks, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss, Sonya Deville, Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch and Natalya have been cast as participants in Quibi and WWE’s upcoming series “Fight Like a Girl.” Each episode follows each female wrestler as she shares her life experiences with a young woman dealing with personal issues that are holding her back. WWE chief brand officer and executive producer of the series Stephanie McMahon will decide the pairings. Susan Levison, Ben Zierten, Tom Forman, Jenny Daly and Jon Beyer also serve as executive producers.
Amazon Prime Video has announced further casting for its forthcoming series, “The Power.” Adapted from Naomi Alderman‘s novel of the same name, the 10-part thriller imagines a world in which all...
Castings
WWE superstars Sasha Banks, Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Alexa Bliss, Sonya Deville, Charlotte Flair, Nia Jax, Becky Lynch and Natalya have been cast as participants in Quibi and WWE’s upcoming series “Fight Like a Girl.” Each episode follows each female wrestler as she shares her life experiences with a young woman dealing with personal issues that are holding her back. WWE chief brand officer and executive producer of the series Stephanie McMahon will decide the pairings. Susan Levison, Ben Zierten, Tom Forman, Jenny Daly and Jon Beyer also serve as executive producers.
Amazon Prime Video has announced further casting for its forthcoming series, “The Power.” Adapted from Naomi Alderman‘s novel of the same name, the 10-part thriller imagines a world in which all...
- 1/15/2020
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Starz released the trailers for Season 5 of “Outlander” and Season 2 of docuseries “Wrong Man,” as well as a teaser for its upcoming scripted drama series “Hightown.”
“Outlander,” which returns Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, is based on material from Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling series of the same name.
Here is the official description for Season 5:
“Season Five of “Outlander” finds the Frasers fighting for their family and the home they have forged on Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie must find a way to defend all that he has created in America, and to protect those who look to him for leadership and protection – while hiding his personal relationship with Murtagh Fitzgibbons, the man whom Governor William Tryon has ordered him to hunt down and kill. With her family together at last, Claire Fraser must use her modern medical knowledge and foresight to prevent them from being ripped apart once again.
“Outlander,” which returns Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, is based on material from Diana Gabaldon’s best-selling series of the same name.
Here is the official description for Season 5:
“Season Five of “Outlander” finds the Frasers fighting for their family and the home they have forged on Fraser’s Ridge. Jamie must find a way to defend all that he has created in America, and to protect those who look to him for leadership and protection – while hiding his personal relationship with Murtagh Fitzgibbons, the man whom Governor William Tryon has ordered him to hunt down and kill. With her family together at last, Claire Fraser must use her modern medical knowledge and foresight to prevent them from being ripped apart once again.
- 1/14/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Eion Bailey (Once Upon a Time), Katherine McNamara (Arrow) and Hamish Linklater (Legion) have been cast in The Stand, CBS All Access’ limited-series adaptation of Stephen King’s classic novel.
The trio joins Alexander Skarsgard, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Henry Zaga, Brad William Henke, Whoopi Goldberg, Daniel Sunjata and Nat Wolff in the drama, which is filming in Vancouver.
Written by Josh Boone and Ben Cavell, The Stand is King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man (Skarsgård).
Bailey will play Teddy Weizak, a superflu survivor and member of the body crew,...
The trio joins Alexander Skarsgard, James Marsden, Amber Heard, Odessa Young, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Henry Zaga, Brad William Henke, Whoopi Goldberg, Daniel Sunjata and Nat Wolff in the drama, which is filming in Vancouver.
Written by Josh Boone and Ben Cavell, The Stand is King’s apocalyptic vision of a world decimated by plague and embroiled in an elemental struggle between good and evil. The fate of mankind rests on the frail shoulders of the 108-year-old Mother Abagail (Goldberg) and a handful of survivors. Their worst nightmares are embodied in a man with a lethal smile and unspeakable powers: Randall Flagg, the Dark Man (Skarsgård).
Bailey will play Teddy Weizak, a superflu survivor and member of the body crew,...
- 10/11/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: An intriguing new student is coming to Mystic Falls High this fall. The Fosters alumna Bianca Santos is set for a pivotal recurring role on the upcoming second season of the CW drama series Legacies.
Santos will play Maya, a sharp-tongued and flirtatious new student at Mystic Falls High, the sister of Ethan and the daughter of Sheriff Mac.
Legacies is a spin-off of The Originals and features characters from both series and its predecessor, The Vampire Diaries. The series stars Danielle Rose Russell as 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, descended from some of the most powerful vampire, werewolf and witch bloodlines. She attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, where fellow supernaturals learn to hone their skills.
Legacies is produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios in association with My So-Called Company, with executive producers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries), Brett Matthews (The Vampire Diaries), Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo (The Originals).
Santos is best known for her roles as Lexi Rivera in the Freeform drama series The Fosters, and as Lucy Velez in the MTV comedy series Happyland. She also starred in the films Ouija, The Duff and Priceless. She is repped by Marni Rosenzweig at The Rosenzweig Group and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
Santos will play Maya, a sharp-tongued and flirtatious new student at Mystic Falls High, the sister of Ethan and the daughter of Sheriff Mac.
Legacies is a spin-off of The Originals and features characters from both series and its predecessor, The Vampire Diaries. The series stars Danielle Rose Russell as 17-year-old Hope Mikaelson, descended from some of the most powerful vampire, werewolf and witch bloodlines. She attends the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, where fellow supernaturals learn to hone their skills.
Legacies is produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios in association with My So-Called Company, with executive producers Julie Plec (The Vampire Diaries), Brett Matthews (The Vampire Diaries), Leslie Morgenstein and Gina Girolamo (The Originals).
Santos is best known for her roles as Lexi Rivera in the Freeform drama series The Fosters, and as Lucy Velez in the MTV comedy series Happyland. She also starred in the films Ouija, The Duff and Priceless. She is repped by Marni Rosenzweig at The Rosenzweig Group and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
- 8/21/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar-nominated Rachel Morrison has been tapped to direct Hightown, Starz’s drama series from Rebecca Cutter, Gary Lennon and Jerry Bruckheimer TV. In addition, Shane Harper and Atkins Estimond have joined the cast. Production is set to begin in March.
Written and executive produced by Cutter, Hightown is a crime drama set amid the drug trade on Cape Cod, touched off when a body washes ashore and discovered by an irreverent National Marine Fisheries Service officer, Jackie Quinones (Monica Raymund), who is determined to help solve the murder even if the state cops want her nowhere near the case. James Badge Dale also stars.
Harper plays Junior, the son of a Cape Cod fisherman who’s 90 days clean, but as he tries to stay sober, he engages in illegal activity to earn enough money to reunite him with his girlfriend and their baby.
Written and executive produced by Cutter, Hightown is a crime drama set amid the drug trade on Cape Cod, touched off when a body washes ashore and discovered by an irreverent National Marine Fisheries Service officer, Jackie Quinones (Monica Raymund), who is determined to help solve the murder even if the state cops want her nowhere near the case. James Badge Dale also stars.
Harper plays Junior, the son of a Cape Cod fisherman who’s 90 days clean, but as he tries to stay sober, he engages in illegal activity to earn enough money to reunite him with his girlfriend and their baby.
- 2/5/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The first trailer is out for the new Bet series Boomerang, co-produced by Lena Waithe and Halle Berry.
Based on the film of the same name, the series picks up roughly 25 years after the 1992 theatrical release. The subversive comedy follows the children of the original cast as they try to balance making their mark on the professional world while navigating the personal struggles of young professionals.
The first-look clip includes interviews and Bts footage with Waithe and showrunner Ben Cory Jones (HBO’s Insecure), who discuss the origins of the show and how it will look at relationships and dating in the 21st Century.
The 10-episode Boomerang half-hour series premieres Feb. 12 on Bet with Tequan Richmond & Tetona Jackson, Leland Martin and Lala Milan. The show executive produced by Halle Berry, Lena Waithe and co-produced by Bet Networks and Paramount Television.
Boomerang follows the lives of Jacqueline Boyer’s son (Richmond...
Based on the film of the same name, the series picks up roughly 25 years after the 1992 theatrical release. The subversive comedy follows the children of the original cast as they try to balance making their mark on the professional world while navigating the personal struggles of young professionals.
The first-look clip includes interviews and Bts footage with Waithe and showrunner Ben Cory Jones (HBO’s Insecure), who discuss the origins of the show and how it will look at relationships and dating in the 21st Century.
The 10-episode Boomerang half-hour series premieres Feb. 12 on Bet with Tequan Richmond & Tetona Jackson, Leland Martin and Lala Milan. The show executive produced by Halle Berry, Lena Waithe and co-produced by Bet Networks and Paramount Television.
Boomerang follows the lives of Jacqueline Boyer’s son (Richmond...
- 1/7/2019
- by Erik Pedersen and Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Katherine McNamara officially enters the Arrow ring — or cage, as it may be — in TVLine’s first, exclusive photo from her debut on the CW series.
As TVLine previously reported, the Shadowhunters star will fill a pivotal Season 7 role as Maya, a scrappy street fighter and thief from Star City. The initial — and unofficial — casting notice for the character, who first appears in the Monday, Dec. 3 episode, titled “Unmasked,” likened her to “Buffy the Superhero Slayer.” Check out the full photo below, of Maya getting ready to slug it out with a brute.
Elsewhere in Monday’s episode, Felicity stands...
As TVLine previously reported, the Shadowhunters star will fill a pivotal Season 7 role as Maya, a scrappy street fighter and thief from Star City. The initial — and unofficial — casting notice for the character, who first appears in the Monday, Dec. 3 episode, titled “Unmasked,” likened her to “Buffy the Superhero Slayer.” Check out the full photo below, of Maya getting ready to slug it out with a brute.
Elsewhere in Monday’s episode, Felicity stands...
- 11/29/2018
- TVLine.com
Tequan Richmond (Everybody Hates Chris) and Tetona Jackson (All Night) are set as leads in Boomerang, Bet’s reboot of the 1992 film. Leland Martin (All Night) and Lala Milan (Claws) also are set as series regulars in the 10-episode half-hour series, executive produced by Halle Berry, Lena Waithe and co-produced by Bet Networks and Paramount Television
Based on the 1992 American romantic comedy film, Boomerang will follow the lives of Jacqueline Boyer’s son (Richmond) and Marcus and Angela Graham’s daughter (Jackson) as they try to step out of their parents’ shadows and make a legacy of their own.
Richmond’s Bryson is resourceful, tough and charming. Raised by a single mother, he’s self-assured and doesn’t hide his vulnerability. Every bit as driven as Simone, Bryson wants to make his mark on this world.
Jackson’s Simone is privileged, beautiful, cool and driven to a fault. She has...
Based on the 1992 American romantic comedy film, Boomerang will follow the lives of Jacqueline Boyer’s son (Richmond) and Marcus and Angela Graham’s daughter (Jackson) as they try to step out of their parents’ shadows and make a legacy of their own.
Richmond’s Bryson is resourceful, tough and charming. Raised by a single mother, he’s self-assured and doesn’t hide his vulnerability. Every bit as driven as Simone, Bryson wants to make his mark on this world.
Jackson’s Simone is privileged, beautiful, cool and driven to a fault. She has...
- 10/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Time has run out for the ladies of The Lunch Hour, with VH1 canceling Daytime Divas after just one season.
RelatedCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
The dramedy starred Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) as Maxine Robinson, the host and creator of a View-esque talk show, though her scandalous personal life — which included a sordid love affair, a murder cover-up, etc. — frequently overshadowed her on-air persona.
Maxine was joined at The Lunch Hour table by a parade of diverse co-hosts: war correspondent Nina Sandoval (played by Happyland‘s Camille Guaty), former child star Kibby Ainsley (Pretty Little Liars...
RelatedCable/Streaming Scorecard: What’s Renewed? What’s Cancelled?
The dramedy starred Vanessa Williams (Ugly Betty) as Maxine Robinson, the host and creator of a View-esque talk show, though her scandalous personal life — which included a sordid love affair, a murder cover-up, etc. — frequently overshadowed her on-air persona.
Maxine was joined at The Lunch Hour table by a parade of diverse co-hosts: war correspondent Nina Sandoval (played by Happyland‘s Camille Guaty), former child star Kibby Ainsley (Pretty Little Liars...
- 11/1/2017
- TVLine.com
Don’t let their smiles fool you — the Daytime Divas are out for blood. (And I wish I was speaking metaphorically.)
RelatedVH1’s Daytime Divas: Star Jones to Guest, Along With Current View Hosts
VH1’s new scripted drama stars Vanessa Williams as veteran media personality Maxine Robinson, whose daytime talk show The Lunch Hour — in which she and four unlike-minded co-hosts discuss life, love and current events — is hitting its tenth year, with backstage tensions at an all-time high. (Sound familiar?)
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RelatedVH1’s Daytime Divas: Star Jones to Guest, Along With Current View Hosts
VH1’s new scripted drama stars Vanessa Williams as veteran media personality Maxine Robinson, whose daytime talk show The Lunch Hour — in which she and four unlike-minded co-hosts discuss life, love and current events — is hitting its tenth year, with backstage tensions at an all-time high. (Sound familiar?)
PhotosMay Sweeps In Memoriam: 40+ Deaths From Supernatural, Scandal, Arrow and More — Which Loss Hit You Hardest?
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- 5/29/2017
- TVLine.com
VH1’s fictional panel of daytime hosts is getting a taste of the real deal.
Several cast members from The View — Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Jedediah Bila and Sara Haines — will appear in an episode of Daytime Divas, VH1’s upcoming drama about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans at a talk show called The Lunch Hour, TVLine has learned exclusively. All four women will play themselves.
RelatedExclusive: Kristen Johnston, Patti Labelle Among Latest Additions to VH1’s Daytime Divas
Also playing herself in an episode of Daytime Divas is (former View co-host) Star Jones, whose book Satan’s Sisters… a Novel of...
Several cast members from The View — Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Jedediah Bila and Sara Haines — will appear in an episode of Daytime Divas, VH1’s upcoming drama about the behind-the-scenes shenanigans at a talk show called The Lunch Hour, TVLine has learned exclusively. All four women will play themselves.
RelatedExclusive: Kristen Johnston, Patti Labelle Among Latest Additions to VH1’s Daytime Divas
Also playing herself in an episode of Daytime Divas is (former View co-host) Star Jones, whose book Satan’s Sisters… a Novel of...
- 1/13/2017
- TVLine.com
Ross Butler is making a pit stop in Beacon Hills on his way to Riverdale.
VideosTeen Wolf‘s Arden Cho Not Returning for Season 6 — Watch Announcement
The actor, who plays Reggie in The CW’s Archie Comics-inspired pilot, will appear in the upcoming sixth season of MTV’s Teen Wolf, according to The Wrap. He’ll play Nathan, a lacrosse player who refuses to believe in the supernatural — you know, until he doesn’t have a choice in the matter.
RelatedTeen Wolf Season 6: Meet the New Teacher We Already Don’t Trust
Little is known about Season 6, including its premiere date,...
VideosTeen Wolf‘s Arden Cho Not Returning for Season 6 — Watch Announcement
The actor, who plays Reggie in The CW’s Archie Comics-inspired pilot, will appear in the upcoming sixth season of MTV’s Teen Wolf, according to The Wrap. He’ll play Nathan, a lacrosse player who refuses to believe in the supernatural — you know, until he doesn’t have a choice in the matter.
RelatedTeen Wolf Season 6: Meet the New Teacher We Already Don’t Trust
Little is known about Season 6, including its premiere date,...
- 5/11/2016
- TVLine.com
Rising starlets Bella Thorne and Halston Sage are set to star in Awesomeness Films next feature “You Get Me,” the company announced Thursday. Brent Bonacorso (“The Jinx”) will direct from a script by Ben Epstein (“Happyland”), while Brian Robbins and Matt Kaplan will produce for Awesomeness Films. Production will begin in April and the film will be shot primarily on location in Los Angeles. Fresh out of an argument with his perfect girlfriend Ali (Sage), Tyler lands in the arms of sexy out-of-towner Grace (Thorne). The morning after, he finds that not only does Ali agree to take him back,...
- 3/10/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
What a little cutie! Tiffani Thiessen and hubby Brady Smith both took to Instagram this week to share new photos of their adorable baby boy, Holt. The cute couple welcomed their blue-eyed addition just last month and it definitely looks like he's one happy guy -- just check out that lovingly gaze and coy smile in the photo above. "Smiles for Momma. #happybabyboy," the "Happyland" star posted with the candid snap. Thiessen and Smith -- who tied the knot in 2005 -- also share a beautiful daughter together, Harper, 5. The 43-year-old actor posted a second snap of his and the "Saved By The Bell" alum's girl feeding her baby brother. "'Mommy, Daddy, no help please, ok? I got it.' - Harper (Big Sis)," the "Young Adult" star captioned sweet moment. The longtime loves have had an exciting few weeks -- they also celebrated their 10-year wedding anniversary on July 9, just...
- 8/5/2015
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Shadowhunters‘ latest casting announcement is a real mother.
Canadian actress Maxim Roy has been tapped to recur as Jocelyn Fray, mom to 18-year-old protagonist Clary (Happyland‘s Katherine McNamara), ABC Family announced Monday.
RelatedShadowhunters Recruits Reign and Glee Grads to Play Valentine and Magnus
The role, played by Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey in the 2013 Mortal Instruments movie, is a pivotal one, as Jocelyn’s kidnapping sets Clary’s entire destiny into motion.
Here’s ABC Family’s official description of Mama Fray:
Very beautiful, warm, protective and bold, Jocelyn Fray is Clary’s mother. On the surface, Jocelyn...
Canadian actress Maxim Roy has been tapped to recur as Jocelyn Fray, mom to 18-year-old protagonist Clary (Happyland‘s Katherine McNamara), ABC Family announced Monday.
RelatedShadowhunters Recruits Reign and Glee Grads to Play Valentine and Magnus
The role, played by Game of Thrones‘ Lena Headey in the 2013 Mortal Instruments movie, is a pivotal one, as Jocelyn’s kidnapping sets Clary’s entire destiny into motion.
Here’s ABC Family’s official description of Mama Fray:
Very beautiful, warm, protective and bold, Jocelyn Fray is Clary’s mother. On the surface, Jocelyn...
- 5/18/2015
- TVLine.com
Katherine McNamara, who has been cast as Clary Fray in Shadowhunters
Ahead of network upfronts next week, a number of channels put in notices for pickups and cancellations over the week. Fox’s Backstrom, CBS’ Battle Creek, The McCarthys, and Stalker, NBC’s Marry Me, One Big Happy, State of Affairs, and Constantine all became one-season shows. NBC’s About a Boy also got a cancellation notice this week, as did Fox’s The Mindy Project and The Following.
Fox has also given series orders to Minority Report and Lucifer, while CBS has picked up Supergirl. Among returning shows, The Simpsons got a two-season renewal, while IFC renewed Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Playstation Network gave its original series Powers a second season. NBC also renewed The Mysteries of Laura and The Night Shift, as well as the sitcom Undateable, whose entire third season will consist of live episodes.
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Ahead of network upfronts next week, a number of channels put in notices for pickups and cancellations over the week. Fox’s Backstrom, CBS’ Battle Creek, The McCarthys, and Stalker, NBC’s Marry Me, One Big Happy, State of Affairs, and Constantine all became one-season shows. NBC’s About a Boy also got a cancellation notice this week, as did Fox’s The Mindy Project and The Following.
Fox has also given series orders to Minority Report and Lucifer, while CBS has picked up Supergirl. Among returning shows, The Simpsons got a two-season renewal, while IFC renewed Comedy Bang! Bang!, and The Playstation Network gave its original series Powers a second season. NBC also renewed The Mysteries of Laura and The Night Shift, as well as the sitcom Undateable, whose entire third season will consist of live episodes.
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- 5/10/2015
- by Deepayan Sengupta
- SoundOnSight
The hunt for ABC Family’s next leading lady has finally come to an end.
The network on Wednesday announced that Katherine McNamara will star as Clary Fray in Shadowhunters, the upcoming drama based on Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments book series.
VideosPretty Little Liars Season 6 Promo: Charles’ Twisted Game Turns Deadly
Clary is a young girl who discovers on her 18th birthday that she’s a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid born to hunt demons. The series will follow her as she teams up with fellow Shadowhunter Jace and best friend Simon to fulfill her destiny.
McNamara — who previously...
The network on Wednesday announced that Katherine McNamara will star as Clary Fray in Shadowhunters, the upcoming drama based on Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments book series.
VideosPretty Little Liars Season 6 Promo: Charles’ Twisted Game Turns Deadly
Clary is a young girl who discovers on her 18th birthday that she’s a Shadowhunter, a human-angel hybrid born to hunt demons. The series will follow her as she teams up with fellow Shadowhunter Jace and best friend Simon to fulfill her destiny.
McNamara — who previously...
- 5/6/2015
- TVLine.com
Deadbeat star Tyler Labine has landed a lead role in CBS' untitled comedy pilot from former Modern Family executive producer Dan O'Shannon and writer Peter Warren (Happyland). It revolves around a group of friends and family at three different times in their lives. Labine will play Chris, who always has a plan and goes with his gut. Though awkward when he was a kid, by the time he’s 25, he’s fit and confident, but still “utterly Chris.” By the time he’s 40, he’s pudgier…...
- 3/12/2015
- Deadline TV
Deadbeat star Tyler Labine has landed a lead role in CBS' untitled comedy pilot from former Modern Family executive producer Dan O'Shannon and writer Peter Warren (Happyland). It revolves around a group of friends and family at three different times in their lives. Labine will play Chris, who always has a plan and goes with his gut. Though awkward when he was a kid, by the time he’s 25, he’s fit and confident, but still “utterly Chris.” By the time he’s 40, he’s pudgier…...
- 3/12/2015
- Deadline
Kelly O’Sullivan (Sirens) is set as a lead in CBS' untitled comedy pilot from former Modern Family executive producer Dan O'Shannon and writer Peter Warren (Happyland). It revolves around a group of friends and family at three different times in their lives. O'Sullivan, repped by Stewart Talent Chicago and Sanders Armstrong Caserta Management, will play Katie, a fun, feisty and likable woman who's been a fireball her entire life. She is soon to be married, and we see her…...
- 3/7/2015
- Deadline TV
Network: MTV
Episodes: Eight (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 30, 2014 -- November 18, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Bianca Santos, Camille Guaty, Shane Harper, Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
TV show description:
A teen dramedy, this TV show explores the behind-the-scenes world of the country's most popular theme park -- Happyland. While it's a magical place for visitors but the park workers have a very different experience.
Lucy Velez (Bianca Santos) is the cynical teenage daughter of an idealistic park princess mom, Elena (Camille Guaty). Elena's played the ageless Princess Adriana at Happyland for nearly 20 years and loves to keep the illusion of a never-ending fairy tale alive. This includes keeping certain secrets from Lucy.
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Episodes: Eight (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: September 30, 2014 -- November 18, 2014
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Bianca Santos, Camille Guaty, Shane Harper, Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
TV show description:
A teen dramedy, this TV show explores the behind-the-scenes world of the country's most popular theme park -- Happyland. While it's a magical place for visitors but the park workers have a very different experience.
Lucy Velez (Bianca Santos) is the cynical teenage daughter of an idealistic park princess mom, Elena (Camille Guaty). Elena's played the ageless Princess Adriana at Happyland for nearly 20 years and loves to keep the illusion of a never-ending fairy tale alive. This includes keeping certain secrets from Lucy.
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- 1/9/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
This MTV series is based on a fictional version of life behind-the-scenes at the "happiest place on Earth." Will the cable channel be happy enough with Happyland's ratings so they renew it for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
On Happyland, the cynical teenage daughter (Bianca Santos) of a career princess (Camille Guaty) at a popular theme park wants to escape the life she's known. Things get complicated when she falls for the handsome son (Shane Harper) of the park owner. The rest of the cast includes Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available. (more…)...
On Happyland, the cynical teenage daughter (Bianca Santos) of a career princess (Camille Guaty) at a popular theme park wants to escape the life she's known. Things get complicated when she falls for the handsome son (Shane Harper) of the park owner. The rest of the cast includes Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available. (more…)...
- 1/9/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There won't be a second season of Happyland. MTV as cancelled the dramedy after one season of eight episodes.
On Happyland, the cynical teenage daughter (Bianca Santos) of a career princess (Camille Guaty) at a popular theme park wants to escape the life she's known. Things get complicated when she falls for the handsome son (Shane Harper) of the park owner. The rest of the cast includes Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
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On Happyland, the cynical teenage daughter (Bianca Santos) of a career princess (Camille Guaty) at a popular theme park wants to escape the life she's known. Things get complicated when she falls for the handsome son (Shane Harper) of the park owner. The rest of the cast includes Cameron Moulene, Katherine McNamara, and Ryan Rottman.
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- 1/9/2015
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Happyland didn’t quite live up to its name during Tuesday’s finale, as a freak storm ripped through the theme park, exposing the season’s most twisted secret yet — and leaving two key employees appropriately speechless.
Related Victoria Justice Thriller Eye Candy Gets January 2015 Premiere Date on MTV
Below, Happyland creator Ben Epstein gives TVLine the inside scoop on Ian and Lucy’s reunion, how Will and Harper can hope to recover from the betrayal, and what’s next for the first family of Happyland — should the MTV drama be renewed for a second season.
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Related Victoria Justice Thriller Eye Candy Gets January 2015 Premiere Date on MTV
Below, Happyland creator Ben Epstein gives TVLine the inside scoop on Ian and Lucy’s reunion, how Will and Harper can hope to recover from the betrayal, and what’s next for the first family of Happyland — should the MTV drama be renewed for a second season.
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- 11/19/2014
- TVLine.com
Fox has snapped up a pitch from Neighbors scribes Andrew Jay Cohen and Brendan O’Brien called Thrill Ride. The pair are set to direct the flick, which Deadline reports will be a “comedy-horror in the vein of This Is The End and Scream.” Consider our interest officially piqued!
With the deal having only just struck, it’s a surprise that we’ve actually got a lot of information about the story already. With horror, and in particular horror comedies, continuing to draw in audiences at the box office it’ll be nifty to see how production on this rolls out.
Here’s the initial synopsis:
[Thrill Ride] takes place at a particularly cruel high school where bullying has become the norm. At Senior Night, the school rents out an amusement park for the entire senior class where everyone rides the rides and plays the games as much as they want with no lines and no rules.
With the deal having only just struck, it’s a surprise that we’ve actually got a lot of information about the story already. With horror, and in particular horror comedies, continuing to draw in audiences at the box office it’ll be nifty to see how production on this rolls out.
Here’s the initial synopsis:
[Thrill Ride] takes place at a particularly cruel high school where bullying has become the norm. At Senior Night, the school rents out an amusement park for the entire senior class where everyone rides the rides and plays the games as much as they want with no lines and no rules.
- 10/8/2014
- by Gem Seddon
- We Got This Covered
Bianca Santos is taking over Hollywood. With a ton of projects on the way, Bianca’s about to become a household name. Our next Celebuzz 2014 Breakout Star is the main character of MTV‘s new show, Happyland. The show just premiered last night and we’re already obsessed! We were lucky enough talk to Bianca all about Happyland and she...Read more»...
- 10/1/2014
- by Jess Cohen
- Celebuzz.com
GLAAD on Wednesday released its Network Responsibility Index, an annual study of Lgbt representation on television. For the first time, three networks were awarded the grade of “Excellent.”
ABC Family, HBO and MTV all earned top marks, making this the first time the Lgbt advocacy group has awarded that high honor to three networks. Achieving an “Excellent” grade will be more difficult in the future, however, as networks will now be required to include significant content with specifically transgender characters in order to be eligible.
Moving down the line, ABC, The CW, Fox, NBC, FX and Showtime are all ranked as “Good,...
ABC Family, HBO and MTV all earned top marks, making this the first time the Lgbt advocacy group has awarded that high honor to three networks. Achieving an “Excellent” grade will be more difficult in the future, however, as networks will now be required to include significant content with specifically transgender characters in order to be eligible.
Moving down the line, ABC, The CW, Fox, NBC, FX and Showtime are all ranked as “Good,...
- 10/1/2014
- TVLine.com
MTV’s Happyland spins a tale as old as time: Boy meets girl, girl falls for boy, girl discovers she and boy have the same father.
Related Ryan Rottman Previews MTV’s Twisted New Dramedy Happyland
That’s my one-sentence plot summary of the new comedy, which premiered Tuesday, though it’s a little more complicated than that. The show centers around Vanessa Hudgens Lucy Velez, a 17-year-old living at a Disneyland-style theme park with her mom Gloria, who’s been playing Happyland’s “Princess Adrianna” for the better part of two decades.
Towards the beginning of Gloria’s royal run,...
Related Ryan Rottman Previews MTV’s Twisted New Dramedy Happyland
That’s my one-sentence plot summary of the new comedy, which premiered Tuesday, though it’s a little more complicated than that. The show centers around Vanessa Hudgens Lucy Velez, a 17-year-old living at a Disneyland-style theme park with her mom Gloria, who’s been playing Happyland’s “Princess Adrianna” for the better part of two decades.
Towards the beginning of Gloria’s royal run,...
- 10/1/2014
- TVLine.com
Ryan Hansen just can’t get enough of Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas.
On the heels of their web-series collaboration Play It Again, Dick, Hansen will guest-star on Thomas’ midseason CW drama iZombie, EW.com reports.
Related iZombie Recasts Bff With Aly Michalka
In the med student-turned-zombie show, Hansen will appear as a cocky, uncomplicated golden boy and pro snowboarder who is paid handsomely to put his face on things.
Thomas hinted at the casting at TVLine’s Comic-Con video suite, saying there was a role so perfect for the actor — who next stars in NBC’s Bad Judge — it...
On the heels of their web-series collaboration Play It Again, Dick, Hansen will guest-star on Thomas’ midseason CW drama iZombie, EW.com reports.
Related iZombie Recasts Bff With Aly Michalka
In the med student-turned-zombie show, Hansen will appear as a cocky, uncomplicated golden boy and pro snowboarder who is paid handsomely to put his face on things.
Thomas hinted at the casting at TVLine’s Comic-Con video suite, saying there was a role so perfect for the actor — who next stars in NBC’s Bad Judge — it...
- 9/30/2014
- TVLine.com
When describing MTV’s new amusement park-set dramedy Happyland, premiering Tuesday at 11/10c, star Ryan Rottman needs only five little words: “sex, drugs and roller coasters.”
Related Exclusive Awkward First Look: [Spoiler] Ruins Jenna and Matty’s Romantic Reunion
Of course, TVLine got a few more words than that out of Rottman, who plays Theodore Chandler, the straight-laced son of Happyland’s mysterious CEO. When he’s not making sure the park is running smoothly, Theodore is keeping an eye on his troublesome younger brother (Awkward‘s Shane Harper) and doing whatever he can to keep his family’s secrets — including...
Related Exclusive Awkward First Look: [Spoiler] Ruins Jenna and Matty’s Romantic Reunion
Of course, TVLine got a few more words than that out of Rottman, who plays Theodore Chandler, the straight-laced son of Happyland’s mysterious CEO. When he’s not making sure the park is running smoothly, Theodore is keeping an eye on his troublesome younger brother (Awkward‘s Shane Harper) and doing whatever he can to keep his family’s secrets — including...
- 9/30/2014
- TVLine.com
MTV launched the latest trailer for “Happyland” on Tuesday, which is packed full of passionate teenagers and rippling abs, with a controversial cliffhanger. The network's upcoming teen dramedy centers around a theme park worker named Lucy who falls for the boss’ son, who may or may not be her brother. In the clip, we see the dedicated young employee, played by Bianca Santos (“The Fosters”), yelling at the new guy while admiring his abs, finding out he's heir to Happyland and then kissing him passionately. Also read: ‘Happyland’ Raises Lots of Incest Questions What sets this apart from most other teen romances is the.
- 9/16/2014
- by Travis Reilly
- The Wrap
MTV's amusement park comedy Happyland may have gotten off to a rocky start. During Friday's Television Critics Association summer press tour stop, producers and the show's young stars defended the twist at the end of the pilot that reveals that the show's leading lady and her new young suitor may be brother and sister — after they've kissed. Happyland, from Ben Epstein (Daddy's Girls), is a soapy teen comedy exploring the underbelly of one of the country's most popular theme parks and those who work there. The project centers on Lucy, a cynical teen whose mother makes a living as a fairy-
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- 7/11/2014
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Apparently there's a reason “Game of Thrones” is so popular with TV critics: the incest. A Television Critics Association panel on MTV's new series “Happyland” Friday turned into a barrage of questions about a kiss between two possible siblings. The panelists, sensing that the kiss might get a lot of attention, didn't exactly discourage the questions. At one point one of the shows stars said incest was great. She was kidding. Also read: ‘Game of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin Says He Didn't Sign Off on Rape Scene “The show is incredibly relateable,” said creator Ben Epstein. “I don't think that any audience.
- 7/11/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Back in October, MTV ordered two new comedy pilots: the pseudo-lesbian high school series Faking It, which earned a second season renewal in June, and Happyland, a soapy teen dramedy that dives into the not-so-glamorous behind-the-scenes reality of a popular theme park.
Set to premiere on September 30, Happyland stars Bianca Santos (of The Fosters) as Lucy, a cynical employee and daughter to the park’s perfect princess Elena (Camille Guaty). Desperate to escape the park’s brand of manufactured happiness, Lucy rethinks her desire to flee after the arrival of a new staff member—the son (Awkward’s Shane Harper...
Set to premiere on September 30, Happyland stars Bianca Santos (of The Fosters) as Lucy, a cynical employee and daughter to the park’s perfect princess Elena (Camille Guaty). Desperate to escape the park’s brand of manufactured happiness, Lucy rethinks her desire to flee after the arrival of a new staff member—the son (Awkward’s Shane Harper...
- 7/11/2014
- by Marc Snetiker
- EW - Inside TV
What is a part of most people's Independence Day weekend? Fireworks, family gatherings and...movies! The movie for kids is Earth to Echo, about an a group of best buds who befriend a lost alien. Kpf Movie Star Movie Critic Katherine McNamara (Contest, Girl vs. Monster) rates the PG film a Pick:
"Grab your GoPro cameras and don't miss a moment of Earth to Echo! Relativity's newest summer film follows the story of a group of kids who stumble upon a map that leads them to an alien crash landed in the desert. Together, they must help him rebuild his ship so he can get back home. The cast of the film was wonderful and full of personality. Astro, a newcomer to the world of film, was a standout. The music in the film perfectly enhanced the emotions of the story, drawing the audience in even more. The found footage...
"Grab your GoPro cameras and don't miss a moment of Earth to Echo! Relativity's newest summer film follows the story of a group of kids who stumble upon a map that leads them to an alien crash landed in the desert. Together, they must help him rebuild his ship so he can get back home. The cast of the film was wonderful and full of personality. Astro, a newcomer to the world of film, was a standout. The music in the film perfectly enhanced the emotions of the story, drawing the audience in even more. The found footage...
- 6/23/2014
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
It's a catch up week at the movies for kids and teens, and Kpf Movie Star Movie Critic Katherine McNamara (Contest, Girl vs. Monster) recommends the historical PG-13 film Belle:
"You can't choose your family. Dido certainly learned that the hard way in Belle, the story of a mixed race girl growing up in an all white family in England in the 1700s. This film explores the complicated social structure at the time and the vast discrimination and judgment that could be passed on a person based on their social status, their birth order, or even the color of their skin. This story is wonderfully chock full of romance, family conflict, and the pomp and circumstance present in that era. Standout performances include Gugu Mbatha-Raw as the title character, Sam Reid as John Davinier, and Tom Felton (of Harry Potter fame) as James Ashford. The wardrobe, hair, and makeup...
"You can't choose your family. Dido certainly learned that the hard way in Belle, the story of a mixed race girl growing up in an all white family in England in the 1700s. This film explores the complicated social structure at the time and the vast discrimination and judgment that could be passed on a person based on their social status, their birth order, or even the color of their skin. This story is wonderfully chock full of romance, family conflict, and the pomp and circumstance present in that era. Standout performances include Gugu Mbatha-Raw as the title character, Sam Reid as John Davinier, and Tom Felton (of Harry Potter fame) as James Ashford. The wardrobe, hair, and makeup...
- 6/18/2014
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
It took a while, but moviegoers finally get the next adventure in the saga of Viking Hiccup and his dragon, Toothelss. But, is How to Train Your Dragon 2 worth the wait? Movie Star Movie Crix Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara enthusiastically say Yes:
"The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is honestly one of the best animated film series ever made. DreamWorks Animation has created the perfect sequel to the beloved original film of this series. In the next chapter, five years have passed and Hiccup has transformed the island into a haven for humans and dragons can live in harmony. But when the evil Drago Bloodfist threatens their newfound prosperity, Hiccup must take on a new leadership role in order to save the island and its inhabitants, animal and human alike. The amazing ensemble cast returns lead, by Jay Baruchel and new addition Cate Blanchett, to create quite the colorful cast of characters.
"The How to Train Your Dragon franchise is honestly one of the best animated film series ever made. DreamWorks Animation has created the perfect sequel to the beloved original film of this series. In the next chapter, five years have passed and Hiccup has transformed the island into a haven for humans and dragons can live in harmony. But when the evil Drago Bloodfist threatens their newfound prosperity, Hiccup must take on a new leadership role in order to save the island and its inhabitants, animal and human alike. The amazing ensemble cast returns lead, by Jay Baruchel and new addition Cate Blanchett, to create quite the colorful cast of characters.
- 6/10/2014
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
Hulu‘s recently appointed head of content Craig Erwich has started building his team with the hire of Beatrice Springborn as Head of Originals. She starts Monday, overseeing sourcing, development and production of original shows. “Beatrice has a strong background in television and a passion for Hulu,” Erwich wrote in a blog post announcing the hire. Springborn comes to Hulu from Craig Zadan and Neil Meron’s Storyline Entertainment, where she served as president of TV development and production for the past year, shepherding the upcoming MTV series Happyland. Before that, she was Svp for Caryn Mandabach Prods. (Peaky Blinders) and Evp of TV and Film Production and Development at Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Motion Pictures (The Walking Dead). Hulu’s slate of original series includes Deadbeat, The Awesomes and Emmy-nominated Behind The Mask. Related: Hulu Original Series Boss Charlotte Koh Departs Amid Shake-Up...
- 6/6/2014
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Hulu continues to staff up its content team with the appointment of Beatrice Springborn as head of originals. Springborn will join the online streamer on Monday from Storyline Entertainment, where she served as head of television, developing and producing projects that include the upcoming MTV series Happyland. Prior to Storyline Entertainment, she was senior vp at Caryn Mandabach Productions, overseeing development of genre and book adaptations for the international market. She also worked as executive vp TV and film production and development at Valhalla Motion Pictures, which produced and developed AMC's The Walking Dead. Her appointment comes two months after Warner Horizon veteran
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- 6/6/2014
- by Natalie Jarvey
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Cruise always wins in his movies, right? Maybe not. In Edge of Tomorrow, out on Friday, Cruise plays a guy who dies right away. And then he dies again and again. Movie Star Movie Crix Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara explain in their review:
"Have you ever had a nightmare that just keeps repeating over and over each night? In Edge Of Tomorrow, Major Cage finds himself in a similar situation with one major difference, he is actually living his nightmare. The special effects in the film are incredible. From the CGI alien monsters to the metal body armor worn by the actors, everything this very well done. The film itself, which could have ended up being repetitive considering the concept, actually kept moving at quite a rapid pace. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt carry this film as the only two characters with a storyline that carries on for...
"Have you ever had a nightmare that just keeps repeating over and over each night? In Edge Of Tomorrow, Major Cage finds himself in a similar situation with one major difference, he is actually living his nightmare. The special effects in the film are incredible. From the CGI alien monsters to the metal body armor worn by the actors, everything this very well done. The film itself, which could have ended up being repetitive considering the concept, actually kept moving at quite a rapid pace. Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt carry this film as the only two characters with a storyline that carries on for...
- 6/6/2014
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
Looking for a movie to make you laugh? Kpf's Movie Star Movie Crix Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara have a recommendation for teens:
"Of all the comedy dream teams of the past and present, Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann are definitely among the greats. The Other Woman follows the story of two women played by Diaz and Mann who discover that they are being played and cheated on by the same man. Their retaliation against him and investigation into this multiple lives takes them on a hysterical journey that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. The film has a perfect mix of romance, girl talk, and revenge that make for a very entertaining viewing experience. With a brilliant script and an impeccable cast, including a cameo appearance by Nicki Minaj, The Other Woman is a great summer comedy that everyone will enjoy. This film is rated PG-13 and...
"Of all the comedy dream teams of the past and present, Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann are definitely among the greats. The Other Woman follows the story of two women played by Diaz and Mann who discover that they are being played and cheated on by the same man. Their retaliation against him and investigation into this multiple lives takes them on a hysterical journey that will keep you laughing from beginning to end. The film has a perfect mix of romance, girl talk, and revenge that make for a very entertaining viewing experience. With a brilliant script and an impeccable cast, including a cameo appearance by Nicki Minaj, The Other Woman is a great summer comedy that everyone will enjoy. This film is rated PG-13 and...
- 6/3/2014
- by contactus@kidspickflicks.com (Joel Courtney and Katherine McNamara)
- kidspickflicks
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