Over the last half-decade, Agatha Christie, one of the the 20th-century’s most prolific, popular writers, has seen something of a resurgence in interest in her work. Beginning with Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express in 2017, Rian Johnson’s Knives Out, an unofficial adaptation of Christie’s A Holiday for Murder two years later, Branagh again with Christie’s Death on the Nile earlier this year, and now writer Mark Chappell and director Tom George's See How They Run, a delightfully affectionate homage period-set whodunit-inside-a-whodunit, it looks like the Christie renaissance is here to stay. If See How They Run is any indication, the resurgent interest in Christie’s work is a...
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- 9/12/2022
- Screen Anarchy
HBO Max is expanding its kids and family programming slate with B-Loved, a ghostly romance two-part special event starring Peyton List (Cobra Kai), along with three live-action acquisitions, including all three seasons of Hank Zipzer, based on the book written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, inspired by Winkler’s life.
B-Loved (working title), from Endeavor Content and Wonder Worldwide, stars List as Bea, a free-spirited teenage ghost who forms a special friendship with the new boy in town, Cole, whose house she has been inhabiting for over 100 years. With the help of a magical ring that allows Cole to see Bea, they’ll rediscover the meaning of being alive, but also the importance of letting go. Written by Black List Nicholl Fellowship winner, Cesar Vitale, the special will be directed by Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2). It’s scheduled to premiere in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 on HBO Max.
B-Loved (working title), from Endeavor Content and Wonder Worldwide, stars List as Bea, a free-spirited teenage ghost who forms a special friendship with the new boy in town, Cole, whose house she has been inhabiting for over 100 years. With the help of a magical ring that allows Cole to see Bea, they’ll rediscover the meaning of being alive, but also the importance of letting go. Written by Black List Nicholl Fellowship winner, Cesar Vitale, the special will be directed by Emily Ting (Tall Girl 2). It’s scheduled to premiere in time for Valentine’s Day 2023 on HBO Max.
- 5/11/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max and Cartoon Network has greenlit and acquired several projects for their kids and family live action slate, Variety has learned exclusively. The slate includes two specials based on Mattel’s American Girl franchise and a supernatural romance starring Peyton List.
The first American Girl special has the working title “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” inspired by the doll brand’s 2022 girl of the year and the first doll of Chinese descent. Miya Cech stars as 13-year-old ski enthusiast Corrine, who is still navigating her parents’ recent divorce while her 10-year-old sister Gwynn (Kai Cech), mom Judy (Michelle Krusiec), dad and stepdad Arne have adjusted to their new roles in this blended family. She discovers a new purpose when she challenges herself to train a rambunctious puppy named Flurry to become a search-and-rescue dog.
Angela Tortu serves as director. Fred Soulie and Phil Breman executive produce for Mattel Television while Larry Grimaldi,...
The first American Girl special has the working title “American Girl: Corinne Tan,” inspired by the doll brand’s 2022 girl of the year and the first doll of Chinese descent. Miya Cech stars as 13-year-old ski enthusiast Corrine, who is still navigating her parents’ recent divorce while her 10-year-old sister Gwynn (Kai Cech), mom Judy (Michelle Krusiec), dad and stepdad Arne have adjusted to their new roles in this blended family. She discovers a new purpose when she challenges herself to train a rambunctious puppy named Flurry to become a search-and-rescue dog.
Angela Tortu serves as director. Fred Soulie and Phil Breman executive produce for Mattel Television while Larry Grimaldi,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Jayden Elijah (School’s Out Forever) rounds out the lead cast of Saint X, joining Victoria Pedretti, Josh Bonzie and West Duchovny in Hulu’s eight-part series from writer Leila Gerstein and director Dee Rees.
Based on Alexis Schaitkin’s novel, Saint X is a psychological drama told via multiple timelines and perspectives that explores and upends the girl-gone-missing genre. It’s a show about how a young woman’s mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.
Elijah plays Edwin, a handsome and magnetically charming employee at the island’s resort who immediately captures Alison’s (Duchovny) attention. He harbors a healthy distrust of the rich white people he’s paid to serve and dreams of one day leaving the island for New York.
Gerstein (The Handmaid’s Tale) wrote the project and...
Based on Alexis Schaitkin’s novel, Saint X is a psychological drama told via multiple timelines and perspectives that explores and upends the girl-gone-missing genre. It’s a show about how a young woman’s mysterious death during an idyllic Caribbean vacation creates a traumatic ripple effect that eventually pulls her surviving sister into a dangerous pursuit of the truth.
Elijah plays Edwin, a handsome and magnetically charming employee at the island’s resort who immediately captures Alison’s (Duchovny) attention. He harbors a healthy distrust of the rich white people he’s paid to serve and dreams of one day leaving the island for New York.
Gerstein (The Handmaid’s Tale) wrote the project and...
- 4/7/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Filming has begun in Dewsbury, Yorkshire this week on a feature length Christmas special of Cbbc’s popular series Hank Zipzer.The 90-minute film 'Hank Zipzer’s Christmas Catastrophe' joins Hank (played by Nick James) in the run up to Christmas as he prepares for a new baby brother. But Hank’s life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf (played by Felicity Montagu) is turning Mr Rock’s Rudolph the Rock’n’Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol – two school inspectors are getting injured in a bizarre sleighing accident and Mr Joy (played by Javone Prince) is trying to cancel Christmas altogether. In his attempt to drag triumph from the glittering jaws of doom, Hank will ice skate into disaster, nearly crash a Christmas tree into a crowd, get himself and his best friends arrested, get his favourite teacher sacked and lose the love of his life.
- 8/4/2016
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Making its first move into the TV business, Lionsgate UK has taken a 25% equity stake in indie Kindle Entertainment. A BAFTA-winning producer, Kindle makes drama and comedy series across family, kids, primetime and young adult. Among its credits are 2012 Sky/Syfy mini Treasure Island; Henry Winkler series Hank Zipzer; and interactive mystery Dixi. The move for Lionsgate UK comes as the British arm of the indie giant has lately been expanding its distribution business and…...
- 12/15/2015
- Deadline TV
Making its first move into the TV business, Lionsgate UK has taken a 25% equity stake in indie Kindle Entertainment. A BAFTA-winning producer, Kindle makes drama and comedy series across family, kids, primetime and young adult. Among its credits are 2012 Sky/Syfy mini Treasure Island; Henry Winkler series Hank Zipzer; and interactive mystery Dixi. The move for Lionsgate UK comes as the British arm of the indie giant has lately been expanding its distribution business and…...
- 12/15/2015
- Deadline
Hank Zipzer will be back for a second series of episodes on Cbbc in August, and a third series has already been commissioned.
The show is based on the New York Times best-selling book series Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever, which is co-written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver.
It follows the adventures of 14-year-old Hank Zipzer, who has dyslexia and looks at the world differently to other people, causing problems with his school teachers Mr Love (Nick Mohammed) and Miss Adolf (Felicity Montagu), as well as his parents Rosa (Juliet Cowan) and Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice).
Winkler co-stars as music teacher Mr Rock, who understands and supports Hank.
Series two will see the arrival of new headteacher Mr Joy, played by Phone Shop's Javone Prince.
Hank Zipzer returns to Cbbc in August with a 13-episode run of 30-minute shows.
The show is based on the New York Times best-selling book series Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever, which is co-written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver.
It follows the adventures of 14-year-old Hank Zipzer, who has dyslexia and looks at the world differently to other people, causing problems with his school teachers Mr Love (Nick Mohammed) and Miss Adolf (Felicity Montagu), as well as his parents Rosa (Juliet Cowan) and Stan (Neil Fitzmaurice).
Winkler co-stars as music teacher Mr Rock, who understands and supports Hank.
Series two will see the arrival of new headteacher Mr Joy, played by Phone Shop's Javone Prince.
Hank Zipzer returns to Cbbc in August with a 13-episode run of 30-minute shows.
- 7/22/2015
- Digital Spy
Kerrie Mailey @ Km Casting Is Looking For The Following:
Hank Zipzer Series 3
Inspired by the book series Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever, written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver and published by Walker Books.
Fast-paced and funny, the series follows 12-year-old Henry 'Hank' Zipzer, a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world.
We Are Looking For An Asian Actress Aged Between 11- 15 ( Please Note You Must Be Able To Play Down If You Are 15) For A Large Role In The New Series. Must Be Good At Comedy.
Overall Shoot Dates Are 22Nd June - 4th September 2015.
To Apply Please Email This Casting Is Now Closed and make sure you include your height, location, age and a current picture.
Hank Zipzer Series 3
Inspired by the book series Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever, written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver and published by Walker Books.
Fast-paced and funny, the series follows 12-year-old Henry 'Hank' Zipzer, a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world.
We Are Looking For An Asian Actress Aged Between 11- 15 ( Please Note You Must Be Able To Play Down If You Are 15) For A Large Role In The New Series. Must Be Good At Comedy.
Overall Shoot Dates Are 22Nd June - 4th September 2015.
To Apply Please Email This Casting Is Now Closed and make sure you include your height, location, age and a current picture.
- 5/27/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Back in November, Screenterrier reported on the casting of Asa Butterfield as lead role Jacob, and Ella Purnell as Peculiar Child Emma Bloom, joining Eva Green in Tim Burton's Peregrine's Home For Peculiars, based upon the best-selling novel 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs.
The unforgettable, thrilling and haunting tale centers on 16-year-old Jacob (played by Asa Butterfield), who follows clues that take him to a mysterious island, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores the abandoned bedrooms and hallways, he discovers that its former occupants were far more than peculiar; they possessed incredible powers. And they may still be alive.
Filming has now commenced and we can meet the young actors making up the rest of the cast of Peculiar Children, who all possess incredible powers.
Eight year old Pixie Davies plays little Bronwyn Buntley,...
The unforgettable, thrilling and haunting tale centers on 16-year-old Jacob (played by Asa Butterfield), who follows clues that take him to a mysterious island, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores the abandoned bedrooms and hallways, he discovers that its former occupants were far more than peculiar; they possessed incredible powers. And they may still be alive.
Filming has now commenced and we can meet the young actors making up the rest of the cast of Peculiar Children, who all possess incredible powers.
Eight year old Pixie Davies plays little Bronwyn Buntley,...
- 3/23/2015
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Madeline Holliday stars alongside Harry Hill (making his acting debut as Professor Branestawm) in The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm , a family film coming to BBC One this Christmas.
She plays Connie, a science-mad schoolgirl who comes to the professor’s rescue when evil businessman Mr Bullimore (Ben Miller) and local councillor Harold Haggerstone (David Mitchell) unite to have Branestawm kicked out of the village for being a dangerous menace.
Madeline (represented by Mark Jermin Management, and a student at The Theatre Workshop in Brighton) is best known for playing Hank Zipzer's sister in the Cbbc comedy written by Henry Winkler and has also appeared in Holby City.
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm is a hour-long drama, adapted from Norman Hunter’s classic children’s books by actor and author Charlie Higson.
Professor Branestawm is the original mad professor, an absent-minded inventor who is oblivious to the chaos...
She plays Connie, a science-mad schoolgirl who comes to the professor’s rescue when evil businessman Mr Bullimore (Ben Miller) and local councillor Harold Haggerstone (David Mitchell) unite to have Branestawm kicked out of the village for being a dangerous menace.
Madeline (represented by Mark Jermin Management, and a student at The Theatre Workshop in Brighton) is best known for playing Hank Zipzer's sister in the Cbbc comedy written by Henry Winkler and has also appeared in Holby City.
The Incredible Adventures of Professor Branestawm is a hour-long drama, adapted from Norman Hunter’s classic children’s books by actor and author Charlie Higson.
Professor Branestawm is the original mad professor, an absent-minded inventor who is oblivious to the chaos...
- 11/25/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
Counting down the days until the return of Orphan Black? We’ve got over two months left until season 2 of the BBC America clone drama premieres on April 19, but one of the key players insists the wait will be worth it. “Season 2 of Orphan Black is like season 1 on crack,” promises Maria Doyle Kennedy, who plays Sarah’s foster mom, the mysterious Mrs. S.
That was just one of the tidbits Kennedy dropped when she stopped by Entertainment Weekly Radio (SiriusXM, channel 105) to chat about the show as well as her music career. Another tidbit? Looks like we can expect more Mrs.
That was just one of the tidbits Kennedy dropped when she stopped by Entertainment Weekly Radio (SiriusXM, channel 105) to chat about the show as well as her music career. Another tidbit? Looks like we can expect more Mrs.
- 2/14/2014
- by Dalton Ross
- EW - Inside TV
Henry Winkler's upcoming Cbbc show will debut on BBC iPlayer, it has been announced.
Hank Zipzer will be available to watch a week before it premieres on Cbbc on January 28.
The first episode will be available from January 21, and a new episode will appear on a weekly basis throughout its run.
The move is part of the BBC Trust's trial to premiere 40 hours' worth of programmes across iPlayer.
The 13-episode series is based on the Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever books, which are inspired by Winkler's own experiences as a child growing up with dyslexia.
Victoria Jaye, Head of TV Content for BBC iPlayer, said: "We're thrilled to premiere Cbbc's brand new comedy drama series Hank Zipzer on BBC iPlayer.
"This builds on the success of premiering our first children's series, 4 O'Clock Club, on iPlayer back in December - the first episode we premiered received close to...
Hank Zipzer will be available to watch a week before it premieres on Cbbc on January 28.
The first episode will be available from January 21, and a new episode will appear on a weekly basis throughout its run.
The move is part of the BBC Trust's trial to premiere 40 hours' worth of programmes across iPlayer.
The 13-episode series is based on the Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever books, which are inspired by Winkler's own experiences as a child growing up with dyslexia.
Victoria Jaye, Head of TV Content for BBC iPlayer, said: "We're thrilled to premiere Cbbc's brand new comedy drama series Hank Zipzer on BBC iPlayer.
"This builds on the success of premiering our first children's series, 4 O'Clock Club, on iPlayer back in December - the first episode we premiered received close to...
- 1/16/2014
- Digital Spy
Newcomer Nick James stars alongside Henry ‘The Fonz’ Winkler in the brand-new comedy drama series, Hank Zipzer which comes to Cbbc this January.
Nick (represented by D&B Management), who had to dye his hair for the role, said: "Playing Hank has been absolutely amazing. I’ve been able to do a multitude of things I’ve never done before and this has been my biggest part to date, so it has been exciting and scary all at once. I have got to meet so many interesting and lovely people in the three months I’ve been away acting."
He added, "It has been very hard work. I’m in nearly all the scenes and then I’ve had to try and keep up with all my school work as well – my mum is really strict about this which is super annoying. It’s not been easy but it’s been a lot of fun.
Nick (represented by D&B Management), who had to dye his hair for the role, said: "Playing Hank has been absolutely amazing. I’ve been able to do a multitude of things I’ve never done before and this has been my biggest part to date, so it has been exciting and scary all at once. I have got to meet so many interesting and lovely people in the three months I’ve been away acting."
He added, "It has been very hard work. I’m in nearly all the scenes and then I’ve had to try and keep up with all my school work as well – my mum is really strict about this which is super annoying. It’s not been easy but it’s been a lot of fun.
- 12/31/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
The first pictures from Henry Winkler's new Cbbc show Hank Zipzer have been released.
The actor, best known for playing The Fonz in Happy Days, will star in the children's show which is inspired by his own upbringing.
Winkler said: "This series is certainly inspired by my childhood and the experiences I had because I learned differently to other people – but it's a comedy first. The emotion is completely relatable but we exaggerate the humour.
"When I was young, teachers and other people used to tell me I'd never achieve anything because I'm in the bottom three percent academically in America.
"I never thought I'd be able to write books, let alone to have them made into a TV show. Outside of having my children, the Hank Zipzer series makes me incredibly proud."
Winkler plays music teacher Mr Rock (Winkler's real-life teacher) alongside Nick James as Henry 'Hank' Zipzer.
The actor, best known for playing The Fonz in Happy Days, will star in the children's show which is inspired by his own upbringing.
Winkler said: "This series is certainly inspired by my childhood and the experiences I had because I learned differently to other people – but it's a comedy first. The emotion is completely relatable but we exaggerate the humour.
"When I was young, teachers and other people used to tell me I'd never achieve anything because I'm in the bottom three percent academically in America.
"I never thought I'd be able to write books, let alone to have them made into a TV show. Outside of having my children, the Hank Zipzer series makes me incredibly proud."
Winkler plays music teacher Mr Rock (Winkler's real-life teacher) alongside Nick James as Henry 'Hank' Zipzer.
- 12/18/2013
- Digital Spy
Newcomer Nick James (represented by D&B Management) will star as 12 year old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer, in Hank Zipzer, a brand new comedy drama series coming to Cbbc inspired by the book series Hank Zipzer: The World’s Greatest Underachiever, written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver.
Multi-award winning actor Henry ‘The Fonz’ Winkler will also feature in the series.
Fast-paced and funny, the series will follow 12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer, a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!
Madeline...
Multi-award winning actor Henry ‘The Fonz’ Winkler will also feature in the series.
Fast-paced and funny, the series will follow 12-year-old Henry ‘Hank’ Zipzer, a smart and resourceful boy with a unique perspective on the world. Hank has dyslexia, and when problems arise, he deals with them in a way no-one else would – putting him on a direct collision course with his teachers and parents, who don’t seem to appreciate his latest scheme as much as he thought they would... But, Hank always remains positive and convinced that the next big plan will deliver – after all, tomorrow is another day!
Madeline...
- 9/19/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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