TV history knows lots of unfairly forgotten titles, in particular, comedy ones that become overshadowed by their more popular and advertised neighbors in the schedule. That’s why the audience annually misses a number of decent series but, luckily, Reddit is here to remind us of comedy gold we may never have heard of.
Here are 5 underrated comedy TV titles you need to discover.
Party Down (2009 - 2023)
First comes a sitcom that follows a group of caterers who strive to become successful in Hollywood. Despite the fact it was warmly received by both critics and viewers, it was canceled after two seasons in 2010, only to return with a short revival in 2023.
Mr Inbetween (2018 - 2021)
Focusing on a hitman who leads a double life, this FX’s series blends comedy, crime and drama elements, enhanced by the performance of its lead, Scott Ryan. His protagonist gets dubbed “one of the most...
Here are 5 underrated comedy TV titles you need to discover.
Party Down (2009 - 2023)
First comes a sitcom that follows a group of caterers who strive to become successful in Hollywood. Despite the fact it was warmly received by both critics and viewers, it was canceled after two seasons in 2010, only to return with a short revival in 2023.
Mr Inbetween (2018 - 2021)
Focusing on a hitman who leads a double life, this FX’s series blends comedy, crime and drama elements, enhanced by the performance of its lead, Scott Ryan. His protagonist gets dubbed “one of the most...
- 5/31/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 is finally launching later this year. The long-awaited sequel to the 2011 third-person shooter is launching on September 9th.
After a brand-new trailer showcasing the game’s multiplayer modes and epic-looking action, developer Focus Entertainment went to Twitter/X to clarify a few things about the reveal. The game is looking more exciting with each piece of new information, and it is sure to be one of this year’s highlights.
The Space Marine 2 Trailer Showed off Epic Gameplay Space Marine 2 is shaping up to be an epic experience
The trailer showcased a look at the game’s multiplayer modes, boasting three-player narrative co-op, three-player PvE co-op missions, and a six-versus-six game titled Eternal War. This is a lot of exciting content to look forward to, especially the PvE game modes, which the success of Helldivers 2 earlier this year has proven is a major draw for players.
After a brand-new trailer showcasing the game’s multiplayer modes and epic-looking action, developer Focus Entertainment went to Twitter/X to clarify a few things about the reveal. The game is looking more exciting with each piece of new information, and it is sure to be one of this year’s highlights.
The Space Marine 2 Trailer Showed off Epic Gameplay Space Marine 2 is shaping up to be an epic experience
The trailer showcased a look at the game’s multiplayer modes, boasting three-player narrative co-op, three-player PvE co-op missions, and a six-versus-six game titled Eternal War. This is a lot of exciting content to look forward to, especially the PvE game modes, which the success of Helldivers 2 earlier this year has proven is a major draw for players.
- 5/25/2024
- by Dustin.C
- FandomWire
The reward for completing this week’s Major Order in Helldivers 2 could be a game-changer. By liberating Varylia 5 in the Trigon Sector from the Automaton forces, players can unlock the Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit. As per Helldivers 2 narrative, the Automaton Petafactory on this planet will be converted into this new exosuit’s production factory.
Helldivers 2
Fans believe that this new Stratagem is far stronger than the existing Exo-45 Patriot Exosuit thanks to its dual autocannon. As compared to Patriot Exosuit’s mini-gun, the autocannon is far more accurate and effective against enemies particularly armored ones. The latest Major Order is the only barrier between the players and this new exosuit so make sure you do your part as an Helldiver to unlock this suit.
Helldivers 2‘s latest Stratagem, Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit, is much better than the Patriot Exosuit Helldivers 2 players can get the Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit by completing the new Major Order
Currently,...
Helldivers 2
Fans believe that this new Stratagem is far stronger than the existing Exo-45 Patriot Exosuit thanks to its dual autocannon. As compared to Patriot Exosuit’s mini-gun, the autocannon is far more accurate and effective against enemies particularly armored ones. The latest Major Order is the only barrier between the players and this new exosuit so make sure you do your part as an Helldiver to unlock this suit.
Helldivers 2‘s latest Stratagem, Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit, is much better than the Patriot Exosuit Helldivers 2 players can get the Exo-49 Emancipator Exosuit by completing the new Major Order
Currently,...
- 5/25/2024
- by Farhan Asif
- FandomWire
The Sympathizer is a period spy thriller and dark comedy series created by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar. Based on a 2015 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Vietnamese author Viet Thanh Nguyen, the HBO series follows the story of the Captain, a North Vietnam spy planted in the army of South Vietnam but when he is forced to flee to the United States, he keeps gathering information on his community to send it back to the Viet Cong. The Sympathizer stars Hoa Xuande in the lead role with Robert Downey Jr., Toan Le, Fred Nguyen Khan, Duy Nguyễn, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Alan Trong, and Sandra Oh starring in supporting roles. If you loved the spy thriller and dark comedy aspects of The Sympathizer here are some similar shows you could watch next.
The Americans (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
The Americans is a...
The Americans (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
The Americans is a...
- 5/21/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Already adapted as a two-part feature film, the acclaimed manga “Dead Dead Demons Dededede Destruction” is to be made available worldwide as an animated TV series on Crunchyroll later this week.
The two-part feature film, distributed by Gaga Corp., has only been released in Japan – part one debuted in Japan in March, while part two will open on May 24.
The film content, complemented by new footage not seen in the theatrical features, will be screened as an 18-part TV series. Starting from May 23, episodes will upload every Thursday evening Los Angeles time.
The underlying manga is based on a graphic novel by Asano Inio (“Goodnight Punpun”) and was published by Shogakukan between 2014 and 2022, with over three million copies in circulation. It was recognized as one of the year’s best new manga at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con and was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019.
The tale is a dystopian...
The two-part feature film, distributed by Gaga Corp., has only been released in Japan – part one debuted in Japan in March, while part two will open on May 24.
The film content, complemented by new footage not seen in the theatrical features, will be screened as an 18-part TV series. Starting from May 23, episodes will upload every Thursday evening Los Angeles time.
The underlying manga is based on a graphic novel by Asano Inio (“Goodnight Punpun”) and was published by Shogakukan between 2014 and 2022, with over three million copies in circulation. It was recognized as one of the year’s best new manga at the 2018 San Diego Comic-Con and was nominated for an Eisner Award in 2019.
The tale is a dystopian...
- 5/20/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Given the shortage of mods for Helldivers 2, the gaming community was taken aback when a YouTuber, ToastedShoes, unveiled a video featuring a Star Wars mod for the game. The game, which revolves around democracy and space wars, has always sparked discussions about Star Wars within its community.
This mod has been warmly received, with players eagerly anticipating the chance to experience it firsthand. It transforms not only the players into the legendary 501st Legion but also changes the enemies into the Separatist Droids, adding an exciting twist to the game.
Star Wars-themed mod comes to Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 is getting a new Star Wars mod
Despite the availability of mod aspects in Helldivers 2, only a handful of mods have been seen or popular in the community. The ones that gained the most popularity were the No More Capes and a switcharoo of the Master Chief helmet.
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This mod has been warmly received, with players eagerly anticipating the chance to experience it firsthand. It transforms not only the players into the legendary 501st Legion but also changes the enemies into the Separatist Droids, adding an exciting twist to the game.
Star Wars-themed mod comes to Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 is getting a new Star Wars mod
Despite the availability of mod aspects in Helldivers 2, only a handful of mods have been seen or popular in the community. The ones that gained the most popularity were the No More Capes and a switcharoo of the Master Chief helmet.
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- 5/12/2024
- by Shubham Chaurasia
- FandomWire
As with any other title that involves weapons, there is always a new weapon that can get nerfed or even be more useful than before. This is happening with the newly introduced weapon, which is part of the new Artic Patriots Warbond in Helldivers 2.
This weapon is the Smg-72 Pummeler, which has proved to be very effective against the stalker back on the Terminid-controlled planets. While fans’ reactions to X were overwhelmingly positive, most came to the same conclusion: this new weapon will soon face nerfing no matter what.
Helldivers 2’s New Meta Could Be Changing the Whole Scenario Helldivers 2‘s recently added Pummeler is the new meta.
Every new Warbond in Helldivers 2 introduces at least three or four new weapons, significantly altering the game’s overall meta. In the most recent Warbond, called Artic Patriots, the new Smg-72 Pummeler is apparently, according to fans and several insiders, a very...
This weapon is the Smg-72 Pummeler, which has proved to be very effective against the stalker back on the Terminid-controlled planets. While fans’ reactions to X were overwhelmingly positive, most came to the same conclusion: this new weapon will soon face nerfing no matter what.
Helldivers 2’s New Meta Could Be Changing the Whole Scenario Helldivers 2‘s recently added Pummeler is the new meta.
Every new Warbond in Helldivers 2 introduces at least three or four new weapons, significantly altering the game’s overall meta. In the most recent Warbond, called Artic Patriots, the new Smg-72 Pummeler is apparently, according to fans and several insiders, a very...
- 5/11/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Amazon is heading to Alabama.
The streamer is developing a television adaptation of Joshilyn Jackson’s novel, Gods in Alabama.
The book, first published in 2015, revolves around a young lawyer who promised God that she’d never return home to Alabama but is forced to go back to the South to defend a high school classmate accused of a murder she knows something about. In returning home, she’ll confront a simmering stew of family conflict, a hometown that hates her for defending the alleged killer of a local hero and all of the ghosts of her past.
Amazon describes the potential series, which is in development at the streamer, as a “soapy, legal thriller that is steeped in deep Southern charm.”
Kathryn Price and Nichole Millard, the writing duo whose credits include CBS’ True Lies and Bull, created the series and will serve as showrunners and exec producers.
Amazon...
The streamer is developing a television adaptation of Joshilyn Jackson’s novel, Gods in Alabama.
The book, first published in 2015, revolves around a young lawyer who promised God that she’d never return home to Alabama but is forced to go back to the South to defend a high school classmate accused of a murder she knows something about. In returning home, she’ll confront a simmering stew of family conflict, a hometown that hates her for defending the alleged killer of a local hero and all of the ghosts of her past.
Amazon describes the potential series, which is in development at the streamer, as a “soapy, legal thriller that is steeped in deep Southern charm.”
Kathryn Price and Nichole Millard, the writing duo whose credits include CBS’ True Lies and Bull, created the series and will serve as showrunners and exec producers.
Amazon...
- 5/6/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Spiderwick Chronicles Trailer Brings Supernatural Children’s Book Series to Life on Roku — Watch
Christian Slater is here, and he’ll be taking all of your creatures with him.
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
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Here’s what to expect from the series,...
The Roku Channel has released the official trailer for its upcoming series adaptation of Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black’s The Spiderwick Chronicles books, which finds Slater slipping into the sinister role of Mulgarath.
More from TVLineThe Spiderwick Chronicles: Christian Slater Is Hungry to Consume Humans in First Trailer for TV AdaptationNasim Pedrad's Chad Gets Season 2 Release Date at Roku, Following a Two-Year Delay - Watch TrailerGet a Roku TV Stick for Just $38 - Stream Netflix, Peacock, Paramount+ and More
Here’s what to expect from the series,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Helldivers 2 is one of the most popular games of the year; according to some reports, the game from Arrowhead Game Studios has sold more than 8 million copies. In the first four days of release, the game sold 1 million copies. This is the first exclusive PlayStation Studios title to be released simultaneously on the PS5 and PC.
The community is very active and collaborative, but only with the players who really want to play as a team. A Reddit user talked about going solo like Elden Ring, and other users mocked him to oblivion.
A Reddit user was disliked to oblivion for suggesting going solo in Helldivers 2 like Elden Ring Helldivers 2 players who want to solo like Elden Ring are not welcomed by the community.
One of the key features of Helldivers 2 is that it pretty much obligates the player to work with a squad; the game is almost unplayable without at least another companion.
The community is very active and collaborative, but only with the players who really want to play as a team. A Reddit user talked about going solo like Elden Ring, and other users mocked him to oblivion.
A Reddit user was disliked to oblivion for suggesting going solo in Helldivers 2 like Elden Ring Helldivers 2 players who want to solo like Elden Ring are not welcomed by the community.
One of the key features of Helldivers 2 is that it pretty much obligates the player to work with a squad; the game is almost unplayable without at least another companion.
- 3/23/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is making a big fuss as more and more players join the fight for democracy. Since its launch and after more than 1 million copies sold in just four days, the number of concurrent players on Steam has not dropped from 300,000 daily.
Even streamers have joined the good fight; a particular YouTuber who said that he hates the game has been playing solo, Dr. Disrespect. This streamer has lived up to his name and says that it is the easiest game in the world.
Helldivers 2 and Dr. Disrespect cross paths Dr. Disrespect has finally joined Helldivers 2
The universe created by Arrowhead Game Studios is expanding every day, with more Helldivers 2 players joining daily. The only objective of the community is to spread democracy, no matter the cost. The Terminids and Automatons armies are tough to beat, but the players are always looking for a challenge. With the latest additions, players...
Even streamers have joined the good fight; a particular YouTuber who said that he hates the game has been playing solo, Dr. Disrespect. This streamer has lived up to his name and says that it is the easiest game in the world.
Helldivers 2 and Dr. Disrespect cross paths Dr. Disrespect has finally joined Helldivers 2
The universe created by Arrowhead Game Studios is expanding every day, with more Helldivers 2 players joining daily. The only objective of the community is to spread democracy, no matter the cost. The Terminids and Automatons armies are tough to beat, but the players are always looking for a challenge. With the latest additions, players...
- 3/14/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
Helldivers 2 is making incredible progress; after selling more than 1 million units in just the first four days, with that now ballooning up to 5 million, reportedly, the game is more popular than ever. The community has just liberated Tien Kwan and unlocked mechs for everyone. Arrowhead Game Studios, the team behind the game, is preparing new things for Helldivers 2.
The new Warbond Cutting Edge Premium was revealed with new weapons, new capes, and new prototype suits. This is the first Premium Warbond since its launch. This new content will arrive next week in the game.
The new Warbond premium, Cutting Edge, will be available next week on Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 Warbond Cutting Edge premium will be coming next week
History has been written in the Helldivers 2 books after the complete liberation of Tien Kwan. Players can now use the most anticipated Exo-Patriot mech, and the community is celebrating. This objective was...
The new Warbond Cutting Edge Premium was revealed with new weapons, new capes, and new prototype suits. This is the first Premium Warbond since its launch. This new content will arrive next week in the game.
The new Warbond premium, Cutting Edge, will be available next week on Helldivers 2 Helldivers 2 Warbond Cutting Edge premium will be coming next week
History has been written in the Helldivers 2 books after the complete liberation of Tien Kwan. Players can now use the most anticipated Exo-Patriot mech, and the community is celebrating. This objective was...
- 3/11/2024
- by Lucas Lapetina
- FandomWire
The Family Man is one of the best spy action-adventure series ever made. The Prime Video series follows a middle-class family man, who also works as a world-class spy. The Hindi language series sees our hero trying to balance his familial responsibilities while also dealing with international threats to his country. So, if you liked the series and are waiting for the much anticipated Season 3, here are some more shows you could watch to pass the time.
Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
If you loved the dark humor and the world of espionage in The Family, you should check out Apple TV+ original series Slow Horses. Based on a book series by Mick Herron, the spy comedy series revolves around a group of MI5 rejects working under a gruff and often disgusting Jackson Lamb, who was once the very best of the agency but now the thing he...
Slow Horses (Apple TV+) Credit – Apple TV+
If you loved the dark humor and the world of espionage in The Family, you should check out Apple TV+ original series Slow Horses. Based on a book series by Mick Herron, the spy comedy series revolves around a group of MI5 rejects working under a gruff and often disgusting Jackson Lamb, who was once the very best of the agency but now the thing he...
- 2/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
In the upcoming episode of “The Seahunter,” scheduled to air at 12:30 Pm on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, on Outd, viewers are in for a heartwarming and outdoor adventure in Season 9 Episode 5 titled “Patriot.” Host Rob Fordyce, alongside his daughter Kaylee Fordyce, pays tribute to American heroes by introducing them to the art of fly fishing. The episode unfolds as a special embrace of these veterans, offering them a unique and therapeutic experience in the serene world of fly fishing.
Rob and Kaylee not only share their expertise in fly fishing but also take the time to fish alongside these incredible veterans, creating meaningful connections through the shared love of the outdoors. “The Seahunter” continues its tradition of blending fishing expertise with genuine moments of camaraderie and gratitude, making this episode a testament to the healing power of nature and the bond formed over a common passion.
Tune in to Outd at...
Rob and Kaylee not only share their expertise in fly fishing but also take the time to fish alongside these incredible veterans, creating meaningful connections through the shared love of the outdoors. “The Seahunter” continues its tradition of blending fishing expertise with genuine moments of camaraderie and gratitude, making this episode a testament to the healing power of nature and the bond formed over a common passion.
Tune in to Outd at...
- 1/23/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Fox is expanding the Season 2 cast for Alert: Missing Persons Unit, from John Eisendrath and Jamie Foxx. Alisha-Marie Ahamed (Family Law) is joining as a new series regular and Gil Bellows (Ally McBeal) has been tapped to heavily recur opposite Scott Caan and Dania Ramirez in the procedural drama.
Written by Eisendrath, Alert is set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (Mpu). Each episode features a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person headed by detectives Jason Grant (Caan) and Nikki Batista (Ramirez). Together with the Mpu team, their job is to find the missing or abducted and reunite them with their loved ones. Jason and Nikki, once married, have a very personal connection to these cases as their own young son went missing and was never found. The emotional toll of their son’s disappearance blew up their marriage, but even though they’ve moved on,...
Written by Eisendrath, Alert is set in the Philadelphia Police Department’s Missing Persons Unit (Mpu). Each episode features a heart-pounding, life-or-death search for a missing person headed by detectives Jason Grant (Caan) and Nikki Batista (Ramirez). Together with the Mpu team, their job is to find the missing or abducted and reunite them with their loved ones. Jason and Nikki, once married, have a very personal connection to these cases as their own young son went missing and was never found. The emotional toll of their son’s disappearance blew up their marriage, but even though they’ve moved on,...
- 1/12/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The most controversial movement within country music might be bro-country. Jason Aldean was asked what he thinks of being classified as a bro-country artist. Aldean also discussed his favorite songs to play live.
Jason Aldean thinks ‘bro-country’ is a ‘backhanded’ label
Florida Georgia Line became one of the most influential country acts of the 2010s. They introduced a new subgenre called “bro-country.” Bro-country combined country pop with some of the instrumentation from hip-hop and rock. What makes bro-country really stand out, however, is its lyrics. Bro-country songs are known for their masculinity, focusing on topics like partying, trucks, beer, and sexy women.
The genre was as controversial as it was popular. While many listeners often enjoyed bro-country’s upbeat rhythms, journalists often decried the style as sexist, lowbrow, and repetitive. Critics also said the style took up too much space on country radio, making it difficult for female singers to get a foothold there.
Jason Aldean thinks ‘bro-country’ is a ‘backhanded’ label
Florida Georgia Line became one of the most influential country acts of the 2010s. They introduced a new subgenre called “bro-country.” Bro-country combined country pop with some of the instrumentation from hip-hop and rock. What makes bro-country really stand out, however, is its lyrics. Bro-country songs are known for their masculinity, focusing on topics like partying, trucks, beer, and sexy women.
The genre was as controversial as it was popular. While many listeners often enjoyed bro-country’s upbeat rhythms, journalists often decried the style as sexist, lowbrow, and repetitive. Critics also said the style took up too much space on country radio, making it difficult for female singers to get a foothold there.
- 1/11/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bookie is a crime comedy-drama series created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay. The Max series revolves around a veteran bookie, who is dreading the impending legalization of sports gambling but that is not the only problem he has. With increasingly unstable clients, incompetent co-workers, family, and a lifestyle too dangerous and unsteady. Bookie stars Sebastian Maniscalco in the lead role of Danny with Omar Dorsey, Andrea Anders, Jorge Garcia, and Charlie Sheen starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Max series here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Mr. Inbetween (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: A charismatic, yet volatile hitman Ray Shoesmith must navigate his chilling business while also maintaining friendships, parental responsibilities and a fledgling romance in a narrative driven by dark humor and offbeat conversation. Written and starring the winner of the 2019 Best Actor Logie Scott Ryan. Directed and executive produced by Nash Edgerton,...
Mr. Inbetween (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
Synopsis: A charismatic, yet volatile hitman Ray Shoesmith must navigate his chilling business while also maintaining friendships, parental responsibilities and a fledgling romance in a narrative driven by dark humor and offbeat conversation. Written and starring the winner of the 2019 Best Actor Logie Scott Ryan. Directed and executive produced by Nash Edgerton,...
- 11/30/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
(New York, NY)—Yen Audio is excited to announce the audiobook cast for Ishura, Vol 1. Available on 10/10/2023, the recording will feature Chris Guerro and Emily Bauer, both American voice actors who have previously voiced other anime series.
Ishura is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso, with illustrations by Kureta. The series began publication on September 17, 2019 by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint. Ishura has been licensed for its first ever English release by Yen Press.
In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. They include a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts...
Ishura is a Japanese light novel series written by Keiso, with illustrations by Kureta. The series began publication on September 17, 2019 by Ascii Media Works under their Dengeki no Shin Bungei publishing imprint. Ishura has been licensed for its first ever English release by Yen Press.
In a world where the Demon King has died, a host of demigods capable of felling him have inherited the world. They include a master fencer who can figure out how to take out their opponents with a single glance; a lancer so swift they can break the sound barrier; a wyvern rogue who fights with three legendary weapons at once; an all-powerful wizard who can speak thoughts...
- 10/3/2023
- by Adam Symchuk
- AsianMoviePulse
Disney+ is not moving forward with its live-action series adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles, TVLine has confirmed.
The streamer has decided to scrap the six-episode series after announcing its original order in November 2021. The episodes have already been completed and are being shopped by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, according to our sister site Deadline.
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The streamer has decided to scrap the six-episode series after announcing its original order in November 2021. The episodes have already been completed and are being shopped by Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television, according to our sister site Deadline.
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- 8/26/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
The podcast setup at first appears familiar: a pair of white dudes, mic’d up at a table, wrestling out loud with big ideas. But the conversation between the two men veers, without guardrails, into a dystopian vision of a Christian nationalist America, in which the laws of the Old Testament have been substituted for the constitution and the community is responsible for executions, including for people who cheat on their spouses.
Those executions, the men propose, should be done by stoning, the public act of hurling rocks at a...
Those executions, the men propose, should be done by stoning, the public act of hurling rocks at a...
- 7/29/2023
- by Tim Dickinson
- Rollingstone.com
SeriesFrom gripping dramas to thrilling adventures, these shows are available on popular streaming platforms. Are you tired of scrolling through the same old shows on your streaming platform? We have curated a list of five underrated series that may have flown under the radar but are waiting to be discovered. From gripping dramas to thrilling adventures, these shows are available on popular streaming platforms and promise to keep you entertained for hours. The Knick: Set in the early 1900s, The Knick is a gripping medical drama that follows the innovative and often controversial surgical practices at New York's Knickerbocker Hospital. Starring Clive Owen as the brilliant but drug-addicted Dr John Thackery, this series offers a unique blend of historical authenticity and captivating storytelling. With its stunning visuals and intense performances, The Knick will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Streaming on Jio Cinema...
- 7/18/2023
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
I’m a Virgo is a triumph of imagination and ideology.
A boomerang throwback to Amazon’s early streaming years when poignant oddballs like Transparent and Patriot dominated Jeff Bezos’ slate, the Boots Riley-created series that launches Friday on Prime Video is a revitalizing return to originality both for the platform and the franchise-heavy small screen itself.
Watch it, with both eyes open.
With dead-end basketball and branding deals, societal toxicity, fast food and a faster-moving love interest played in breakout fashion by Olivia Washington, the heart of the poetic show is 13-foot-tall Cootie, portrayed in towering fashion by Jharrel Jerome. Leading the 19-year-old Oakland native’s unsure steps to the outside world after years of being hidden, the When They See Us Emmy winner ups his already considerable game to unfurl a naturalism that grounds the magical realism all around him.
Too late for this year’s Emmys, regardless...
A boomerang throwback to Amazon’s early streaming years when poignant oddballs like Transparent and Patriot dominated Jeff Bezos’ slate, the Boots Riley-created series that launches Friday on Prime Video is a revitalizing return to originality both for the platform and the franchise-heavy small screen itself.
Watch it, with both eyes open.
With dead-end basketball and branding deals, societal toxicity, fast food and a faster-moving love interest played in breakout fashion by Olivia Washington, the heart of the poetic show is 13-foot-tall Cootie, portrayed in towering fashion by Jharrel Jerome. Leading the 19-year-old Oakland native’s unsure steps to the outside world after years of being hidden, the When They See Us Emmy winner ups his already considerable game to unfurl a naturalism that grounds the magical realism all around him.
Too late for this year’s Emmys, regardless...
- 6/23/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
(Welcome to Best Action Scene Ever, a column dedicated to breaking down the best, most effective action sequences throughout the genre. In this edition, we're strapping on our arc reactor to celebrate one of Marvel's greatest set pieces ever: the mid-air rescue in "Iron Man 3.")
A little over 15 years ago, Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark stood at a podium in front of the cameras and announced to the world, "I am Iron Man." Almost 10 years ago to the day, we finally found out what that phrase actually meant to the most popular hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Okay, fine, let's address the elephant in the room: Shane Black's "Iron Man 3" made over $1 billion at the box office upon release, was widely enjoyed by critics and general audiences, and stands tall as one of the most effective examples of Kevin Feige hiring a supremely talented writer/director...
A little over 15 years ago, Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark stood at a podium in front of the cameras and announced to the world, "I am Iron Man." Almost 10 years ago to the day, we finally found out what that phrase actually meant to the most popular hero of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Okay, fine, let's address the elephant in the room: Shane Black's "Iron Man 3" made over $1 billion at the box office upon release, was widely enjoyed by critics and general audiences, and stands tall as one of the most effective examples of Kevin Feige hiring a supremely talented writer/director...
- 5/8/2023
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
Producers White Lantern Film and Smc Speciality Finance have responded to losing a high court case against actress Eva Green in the UK over the collapse of their sci-fi pic A Patriot.
In a joint statement released Friday afternoon, the producers said they are “naturally disappointed” by the ruling in the case and are “carefully considering” their options, including a potential appeal.
Later in the statement, White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance criticize what they describe as Green’s suggestion that the legal action filed against her was “motivated by or represented gender-based bullying,” describing her claims as “completely unwarranted.”
“It does not reflect the judgment in any way, nor the evidence that was heard at court,” the statement read.
Green won the high court case against White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance over the collapse of A Patriot Friday morning. The case stems from the collapse of the UK...
In a joint statement released Friday afternoon, the producers said they are “naturally disappointed” by the ruling in the case and are “carefully considering” their options, including a potential appeal.
Later in the statement, White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance criticize what they describe as Green’s suggestion that the legal action filed against her was “motivated by or represented gender-based bullying,” describing her claims as “completely unwarranted.”
“It does not reflect the judgment in any way, nor the evidence that was heard at court,” the statement read.
Green won the high court case against White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance over the collapse of A Patriot Friday morning. The case stems from the collapse of the UK...
- 4/28/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Eva Green has won her high court case in the UK against White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance over the collapse of the sci-fi film A Patriot.
The case stems from the collapse of the UK project in late 2019, which Green was due to star in and executive-produce. The case was essentially about determining which party was to blame for the collapse, with both parties having competing narratives on the issue.
Green, whose credits include 2006’s Casino Royale and Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City, claimed she was entitled to a $1M fee she agreed to at the outset of the project, arguing that since she had a “pay or play” contract she was owed the money regardless of the film’s collapse before cameras rolled.
In a judgment Friday morning, Justice Michael Green ruled in Green’s favor, stating that she was entitled to the $1M fee, and dismissed the productions counter-claim,...
The case stems from the collapse of the UK project in late 2019, which Green was due to star in and executive-produce. The case was essentially about determining which party was to blame for the collapse, with both parties having competing narratives on the issue.
Green, whose credits include 2006’s Casino Royale and Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City, claimed she was entitled to a $1M fee she agreed to at the outset of the project, arguing that since she had a “pay or play” contract she was owed the money regardless of the film’s collapse before cameras rolled.
In a judgment Friday morning, Justice Michael Green ruled in Green’s favor, stating that she was entitled to the $1M fee, and dismissed the productions counter-claim,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
A producer on Eva Green’s failed film “A Patriot” has accused the project’s director Dan Pringle of being “inexperienced” and “starstruck.”
Jake Seal, who was brought in by financiers Sherborne Media Finance in an apparent bid to salvage the project after funding collapsed, was on the witness stand in London’s High Court on Tuesday to give evidence in the trial.
It was Seal, a producer and the owner of Hampshire-based production facility Black Hanger Studios, that Green called a “moron,” “pure vomit” and “the Devil” in private texts and emails that emerged during the pre-action discovery process. She also referred to his Black Hanger crew as “shitty peasants” and said Seal “needs to get fired.”
During cross-examination by Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, on Tuesday afternoon, Seal told the court of the project: “This is effectively a first-time director, very inexperienced, who has never worked with a studio before.
Jake Seal, who was brought in by financiers Sherborne Media Finance in an apparent bid to salvage the project after funding collapsed, was on the witness stand in London’s High Court on Tuesday to give evidence in the trial.
It was Seal, a producer and the owner of Hampshire-based production facility Black Hanger Studios, that Green called a “moron,” “pure vomit” and “the Devil” in private texts and emails that emerged during the pre-action discovery process. She also referred to his Black Hanger crew as “shitty peasants” and said Seal “needs to get fired.”
During cross-examination by Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, on Tuesday afternoon, Seal told the court of the project: “This is effectively a first-time director, very inexperienced, who has never worked with a studio before.
- 2/7/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The most knowing moment of Siddharth Anand’s “Pathaan” comes when Shah Rukh Khan jokingly (but not humbly) remarks “I’m so sexy!”, ostensibly to his female co-star, but secretly to the audience. It’s true: he’s sexy and he knows it, and his long-awaited return to the screen as a leading man is a living, breathing reminder of that fact. Now at 57 years old, the Bollywood icon has pulled some sort of magic trick and seems to be ageing in reverse. In relative terms, he’s now two years older than Tom Cruise was at the time of filming the most physically-strenuous role of his career in “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”, and while it’s not likely he’s concerned with besting his Western rival’s mega-hit comeback in “Top Gun: Maverick”, Khan gives him a run for his money...
- 2/4/2023
- by Simon Ramshaw
- AsianMoviePulse
James Bond star Eva Green has said she feared making A Patriot could have killed her career as she took the stand in a legal battle with White Lantern Films, producer of the doomed British movie.
Green, whose credits include 2006’s Casino Royale and Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City, is suing White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance for 1 million, the fee she says she is owed due to the collapse of the project in 2019. Green was due to star in and executive produce the pic.
Speaking at the High Court in London, Green said the script for A Patriot was one of the best she had read, and she “really fell in love” with the story, Reuters news agency reported.
“It was very exciting, a role of a soldier, which I have never played before. It was about climate change. It was very dear to my heart,” she told the court,...
Green, whose credits include 2006’s Casino Royale and Robert Rodriguez’s Sin City, is suing White Lantern and Smc Speciality Finance for 1 million, the fee she says she is owed due to the collapse of the project in 2019. Green was due to star in and executive produce the pic.
Speaking at the High Court in London, Green said the script for A Patriot was one of the best she had read, and she “really fell in love” with the story, Reuters news agency reported.
“It was very exciting, a role of a soldier, which I have never played before. It was about climate change. It was very dear to my heart,” she told the court,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Eva Green has told a London High Court that a low-budget version movie of a film she had signed on to make could have “killed my career.”
The actor, who has appeared in “Casino Royale” and “Penny Dreadful” among other projects, entered the witness box on Monday afternoon for her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd over a 1 million fee she says is owed for a film called “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019 after it failed to secure production finance.
The original budget for the film, which was written and set to be directed by Dan Pringle, was set to be around 10 million. However, as the producers desperately tried to secure financing amid a rapidly changing independent film landscape the budget was slowly decreased without Green’s knowledge.
Max Mallin Kc, representing White Lantern, asked Green why she signed up to the film. Clad in a dark green velvet jacket,...
The actor, who has appeared in “Casino Royale” and “Penny Dreadful” among other projects, entered the witness box on Monday afternoon for her lawsuit against White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd over a 1 million fee she says is owed for a film called “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019 after it failed to secure production finance.
The original budget for the film, which was written and set to be directed by Dan Pringle, was set to be around 10 million. However, as the producers desperately tried to secure financing amid a rapidly changing independent film landscape the budget was slowly decreased without Green’s knowledge.
Max Mallin Kc, representing White Lantern, asked Green why she signed up to the film. Clad in a dark green velvet jacket,...
- 1/30/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Eva Green’s lawyer said a lawsuit over the film “A Patriot,” which fell apart in 2019, was designed “to paint my client as a diva […] to damage her reputation.”
Green is suing White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd for her fee for the film, totalling approximately 1.04 million, which she says is owed to her under her “pay or play” agreement. White Lantern are counter-suing, accusing Green of “fraudulently misrepresent[ing] that she was ready, willing and able to perform her contractual obligations” and that she never had any intention of playing in the film.
In legal documents, White Lantern posit that Green referred to the film’s lenders as “arseholes” and referred to one of the company’s producers, Jake Seal, as a “moron” and “pure vomit.”
Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, set out the actor’s case on Thursday morning at London’s High Court. Green was not in court after...
Green is suing White Lantern (Britannica) Ltd for her fee for the film, totalling approximately 1.04 million, which she says is owed to her under her “pay or play” agreement. White Lantern are counter-suing, accusing Green of “fraudulently misrepresent[ing] that she was ready, willing and able to perform her contractual obligations” and that she never had any intention of playing in the film.
In legal documents, White Lantern posit that Green referred to the film’s lenders as “arseholes” and referred to one of the company’s producers, Jake Seal, as a “moron” and “pure vomit.”
Green’s lawyer, Edmund Cullen Kc, set out the actor’s case on Thursday morning at London’s High Court. Green was not in court after...
- 1/26/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
The late great Heath Ledger is mostly remembered for his versatility onscreen. Never daring to shy away from a challenge, he jumped from genre to genre. Whether drama, fantasy, romantic comedy, he was always up for an adventure and, as a casual observer of his work, Ledger was one of those talents that seamlessly slipped into whatever role he took on. From "Brokeback Mountain," where he played the leading love interest to Jake Gyllenhaal's character, to playing a California surfer-type in "Lords of Dogtown," and most notably portraying one of the best Jokers in cinema history in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight," he truly could do it all.
However, at the very beginning of his career when he was cast in the teen comedy, "10 Things I Hate About You," the future could have gone completely differently for Ledger. Cast as the contrarian rebellious bad boy Patrick Verona,...
However, at the very beginning of his career when he was cast in the teen comedy, "10 Things I Hate About You," the future could have gone completely differently for Ledger. Cast as the contrarian rebellious bad boy Patrick Verona,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Sarah Musnicky
- Slash Film
Marc Resteghini, head of series development at Amazon, is exiting the streaming giant amid a corporate restructuring of the TV production team. Head of studio creative Nick Pepper and head of series Laura Lancaster are expected to divide up Resteghini’s responsibilities and co-run the development and production of TV content, reporting to TV head Vernon Sanders.
The e-commerce giant’s acquisition of MGM and its television production studio do not factor into these changes. Additionally, Resteghini is currently negotiating a producing deal at Amazon.
Prior to assuming the top position in February 2021, Resteghini served in various capacities at Amazon Studios, including head of drama series, head of current drama programming and senior executive in the drama department.
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The e-commerce giant’s acquisition of MGM and its television production studio do not factor into these changes. Additionally, Resteghini is currently negotiating a producing deal at Amazon.
Prior to assuming the top position in February 2021, Resteghini served in various capacities at Amazon Studios, including head of drama series, head of current drama programming and senior executive in the drama department.
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- 10/25/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
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Amazon Studios is making a big change in its TV executive ranks.
Marc Resteghini, the head of series development and an eight-year veteran at Amazon, is leaving at e-commerce giant/streamer.
The executive who first joined Amazon’s drama team in 2014 when the streamer’s entertainment offerings were overseen by former head Roy Price, has played a major role in the company’s original, having developed and overseen production on such series as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jack Ryan, Patriot, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Terminal List, Underground Railroad and Them, among others.
Sources say head of TV Vernon Sanders is restructuring his ranks after being tapped last year as the lone exec overseeing the TV team. With the restructuring, Resteghini’s job was eliminated and his duties will be doled out between the studio’s head of creative content Nick Pepper...
Amazon Studios is making a big change in its TV executive ranks.
Marc Resteghini, the head of series development and an eight-year veteran at Amazon, is leaving at e-commerce giant/streamer.
The executive who first joined Amazon’s drama team in 2014 when the streamer’s entertainment offerings were overseen by former head Roy Price, has played a major role in the company’s original, having developed and overseen production on such series as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jack Ryan, Patriot, The Summer I Turned Pretty, The Terminal List, Underground Railroad and Them, among others.
Sources say head of TV Vernon Sanders is restructuring his ranks after being tapped last year as the lone exec overseeing the TV team. With the restructuring, Resteghini’s job was eliminated and his duties will be doled out between the studio’s head of creative content Nick Pepper...
- 10/25/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When far-right Republican Joe Kent announced he was running for Congress in February of 2021, he also signed up for Gab — a social meda platform that even fellow Republicans have called a “cesspool of bigotry and anti-semitism.” But for almost a year after Kent’s announcement, his Gab his account didn’t exactly take off, languishing at a couple thousand followers well into the summer.
Then something funny happened. In December, months after he’d announced his candidacy, Kent’s Gab account saw a sudden spike of over 7,000 new followers, according...
Then something funny happened. In December, months after he’d announced his candidacy, Kent’s Gab account saw a sudden spike of over 7,000 new followers, according...
- 9/22/2022
- by Adam Rawnsley
- Rollingstone.com
Less than two weeks after the siege of the Capitol on January 6, 2021, Fox News dismissed its political editor, Chris Stirewalt, in what the network said was a restructuring, and he said was a firing.
As many media reporters and commentators noted, Stirewalt had defended the network’s correct call of Arizona for Joe Biden on Election Night, the first sign that Donald Trump would lose the race. What resulted was a backlash from Trump and his supporters, not just “insane rage” directed at the network, but against Stirewalt himself. One Republican senator, Kevin Cramer, accused him of a “cover-up,” as if Stirewalt himself had been counting votes.
His new book, Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back, delves into his dismissal, but this is hardly a tell-all, or singularly focused expose of what’s happened to his former employer.
Rather, it makes the case that the news business,...
As many media reporters and commentators noted, Stirewalt had defended the network’s correct call of Arizona for Joe Biden on Election Night, the first sign that Donald Trump would lose the race. What resulted was a backlash from Trump and his supporters, not just “insane rage” directed at the network, but against Stirewalt himself. One Republican senator, Kevin Cramer, accused him of a “cover-up,” as if Stirewalt himself had been counting votes.
His new book, Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back, delves into his dismissal, but this is hardly a tell-all, or singularly focused expose of what’s happened to his former employer.
Rather, it makes the case that the news business,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Lyon Daniels and Noah Cottrell have been cast in two of the lead roles in “The Spiderwick Chronicles” series currently in the works at Disney+, Variety has confirmed.
The pair join previously announced cast member Christian Slater, who will play the villain Mulgarath. The show was first announced as part of Disney+ Day in November 2021. Based on the best-selling children’s books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” follows the Grace family — twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell), sister Mallory and their mother Helen — as they move into their great-great uncle’s home and discover a world of fairies that exists parallel to their own.
Daniels is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Industry Entertainment. Cottrell is repped by Innovative Artists, The Kim Dawson Agency, and Goodman Genow.
The new “Spiderwick Chronicles” series hails from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television. Aron Eli Coleite will serve as showrunner,...
The pair join previously announced cast member Christian Slater, who will play the villain Mulgarath. The show was first announced as part of Disney+ Day in November 2021. Based on the best-selling children’s books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, “The Spiderwick Chronicles” follows the Grace family — twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell), sister Mallory and their mother Helen — as they move into their great-great uncle’s home and discover a world of fairies that exists parallel to their own.
Daniels is repped by A3 Artists Agency and Industry Entertainment. Cottrell is repped by Innovative Artists, The Kim Dawson Agency, and Goodman Genow.
The new “Spiderwick Chronicles” series hails from Paramount Television Studios and 20th Television. Aron Eli Coleite will serve as showrunner,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’: Lyon Daniels & Noah Cottrell To Star As Jared & Simon In Disney+ Series
Exclusive: Lyon Daniels (We Can Be Heroes) and Noah Cottrell (Gordita Chronicles) have been cast as the young leads, twin brothers Jared and Simon, in Disney+’s live-action series The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Based on the popular series of bestselling books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. Upon leaving New York and moving to Michigan and into their run-down ancestral home—The Spiderwick Estate—with their mother, twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell) Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate, fantastical world.
Daniels’ Jared is the adventurous, clever, and impulsive twin brother, who has been troubled by anger issues. Cottrell is the thoughtful, more rational twin Simon, who is an animal lover – Jared’s antithesis in everything. The twins have been...
Based on the popular series of bestselling books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. Upon leaving New York and moving to Michigan and into their run-down ancestral home—The Spiderwick Estate—with their mother, twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell) Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate, fantastical world.
Daniels’ Jared is the adventurous, clever, and impulsive twin brother, who has been troubled by anger issues. Cottrell is the thoughtful, more rational twin Simon, who is an animal lover – Jared’s antithesis in everything. The twins have been...
- 8/24/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
You know what they say, the truth is “Stranger” than fiction.
“Stranger Things” star David Harbour is set to co-lead upcoming HBO limited series “My Dentist’s Murder Trial” opposite Pedro Pascal. The show is currently in development.
Inspired by James Lasdun’s New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation,” the series tells the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez (Pascal) was indicted for the death of his friend, Thomas Kolman (Harbour).
Both Pascal and Harbor will executive produce the series, with Steve Conrad writing, executive producing, and directing the pilot. Conrad is also attached to write the adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” prequel novel “Tales of Dunk & Egg,” as Variety reported.
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists will also executive produce along with Bruce Terris, Molly Allen, James Lasdun, and MGM Television.
“Stranger Things” star David Harbour is set to co-lead upcoming HBO limited series “My Dentist’s Murder Trial” opposite Pedro Pascal. The show is currently in development.
Inspired by James Lasdun’s New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation,” the series tells the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez (Pascal) was indicted for the death of his friend, Thomas Kolman (Harbour).
Both Pascal and Harbor will executive produce the series, with Steve Conrad writing, executive producing, and directing the pilot. Conrad is also attached to write the adaptation of George R.R. Martin’s “Game of Thrones” prequel novel “Tales of Dunk & Egg,” as Variety reported.
Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists will also executive produce along with Bruce Terris, Molly Allen, James Lasdun, and MGM Television.
- 7/26/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Pedro Pascal and David Harbour at set to star together in the limited series “My Dentist’s Murder Trial” currently in development at HBO, Variety has learned.
The series is inspired by the James Lasdun New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation.” The article told the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez was indicted for the death of his friend, Thomas Kolman.
Both Pascal and Harbour will executive produce in addition to starring. Steve Conrad will write and executive produce in addition to directing the pilot. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists will also executive produce along with Bruce Terris, Molly Allen, James Lasdun, and MGM Television. Taylor Latham of Escape Artists will co-executive produce.
Pascal is set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game “The Last of Us” in the lead role of Joel.
The series is inspired by the James Lasdun New Yorker article “My Dentist’s Murder Trial: Adultery, False Identities, and a Lethal Sedation.” The article told the true story of how Dr. Gilberto Nunez was indicted for the death of his friend, Thomas Kolman.
Both Pascal and Harbour will executive produce in addition to starring. Steve Conrad will write and executive produce in addition to directing the pilot. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, and Steve Tisch of Escape Artists will also executive produce along with Bruce Terris, Molly Allen, James Lasdun, and MGM Television. Taylor Latham of Escape Artists will co-executive produce.
Pascal is set to star in the HBO series adaptation of the video game “The Last of Us” in the lead role of Joel.
- 7/26/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Rosemarie DeWitt (The Staircase), Luke Kirby (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Judith Light (American Crime Story) are set as leads joining Phoebe-Rae Taylor in Out Of My Mind, Disney+’s film adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel, from Big Beach, Participant, Everywhere Studios LLC and Disney Branded Television. Also joining the ensemble cast are Michael Chernus (Severance) and Courtney Taylor (Insecure). Production is currently underway in Toronto.
Directed by Amber Sealey (No Man of God) from an adapted screenplay by Daniel Stiepleman (On the Basis of Sex), Out of My Mind follows Melody Brooks (Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education,...
Directed by Amber Sealey (No Man of God) from an adapted screenplay by Daniel Stiepleman (On the Basis of Sex), Out of My Mind follows Melody Brooks (Taylor), a girl with cerebral palsy. Melody has a quick wit and a sharp mind, but due to her being non-verbal and using a wheelchair, she is not given the same academic opportunities as her classmates. However, when Katherine, a young educator notices her student’s untapped potential, she encourages Melody to participate in mainstream education,...
- 7/18/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The market for international shoots in the Czech Republic is “on the edge of a precipice,” says Vratislav Slajer, the head of the country’s main industry group, the Assn. of Audiovisual Producers.
Speaking to industry colleagues on Sunday at the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Czech producers warned that they are witnessing the impending loss of more than a decade of progress in bringing in foreign shoots – and the prospect of witnessing billions going to other countries.
The Czech government suspended film production incentives this year, citing a spending crisis brought on by the need to rescue businesses hit by Covid losses and to accommodate over 300,000 war refugees from Ukraine.
But, says, Slajer, “It’s a false argument.”
Booming film productions would offer lots of jobs to Ukrainians, for one thing, he posits. “We can help solve the crisis – we can bring in more money.”
What the government has lost sight of,...
Speaking to industry colleagues on Sunday at the Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Czech producers warned that they are witnessing the impending loss of more than a decade of progress in bringing in foreign shoots – and the prospect of witnessing billions going to other countries.
The Czech government suspended film production incentives this year, citing a spending crisis brought on by the need to rescue businesses hit by Covid losses and to accommodate over 300,000 war refugees from Ukraine.
But, says, Slajer, “It’s a false argument.”
Booming film productions would offer lots of jobs to Ukrainians, for one thing, he posits. “We can help solve the crisis – we can bring in more money.”
What the government has lost sight of,...
- 7/3/2022
- by Will Tizard
- Variety Film + TV
Not many filmmakers can boast a 99 Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes for their small-scale debut, as Alex Thompson earned with 2019’s “Saint Frances.” Fewer still follow up with an even stronger second act.
Thompson co-wrote “Rounding” with his physician brother Christopher, and their psychological freakout is possessed of an almost visionary intensity. He’s described this film as inspired by the B-movie thrillers he watched on TV as a kid, but that significantly undersells its lingering power.
Indeed, the B-movie moments — ominous threats, manifested demons — are the weaker spots in an otherwise taut and terrifying emotional nightmare.
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Thompson co-wrote “Rounding” with his physician brother Christopher, and their psychological freakout is possessed of an almost visionary intensity. He’s described this film as inspired by the B-movie thrillers he watched on TV as a kid, but that significantly undersells its lingering power.
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- 6/9/2022
- by Elizabeth Weitzman
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Are you ready for the season finale of Ultra City Smiths?
The thrilling conclusion airs Thursday on AMC+, and it's going to be fun!
"There’s a darkness here in Ultra City. Yeah, something heavy’s coming down. Mills has to figure it out and stop it. And now he’s all alone," reads the official logline for the finale.
AMC+ shared an exclusive look at the episode, and the clip shows Donella on a mission to pass the torch for a Mayoral candidate.
The problem is that she can't find anyone who will be allowed to do the job.
The clip is fun and shows off the signature humor we've come to expect from this addictive series.
From AMC Studios and created by Conrad, Ultra City Smiths hinges on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra City’s most famous magnate (Kurtwood Smith).
Two intrepid detectives...
The thrilling conclusion airs Thursday on AMC+, and it's going to be fun!
"There’s a darkness here in Ultra City. Yeah, something heavy’s coming down. Mills has to figure it out and stop it. And now he’s all alone," reads the official logline for the finale.
AMC+ shared an exclusive look at the episode, and the clip shows Donella on a mission to pass the torch for a Mayoral candidate.
The problem is that she can't find anyone who will be allowed to do the job.
The clip is fun and shows off the signature humor we've come to expect from this addictive series.
From AMC Studios and created by Conrad, Ultra City Smiths hinges on an investigation into the mysterious disappearance of fictional metropolis Ultra City’s most famous magnate (Kurtwood Smith).
Two intrepid detectives...
- 8/18/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: A project to develop a biographical stage musical about 1970s singer-songwriter Harry Chapin has gotten the support of Chapin’s wife Sandy and brothers Tom Chapin and Steve Chapin, who will serve as consultants on the project.
Patriot Productions, most recently a producer on Broadway’s Be More Chill, is readying Harry Chapin: The Story of a Life for an industry presentation this spring. With a book by Patriot partner Michael F. Mitri, the musical’s score would consist entirely of Chapin’s songs.
Chapin, who died in 1981 at 38 in a car accident, is best known for his Grammy-nominated mega-selling 1970s hits including “Taxi” and “Cat’s In The Cradle.” The musical also is expected to chronicle Chapin’s extensive humanitarian work, especially his devotion to ending world hunger.
“This new musical will highlight Harry Chapin’s timeless music and inspiring activism in a unique structure and style befitting...
Patriot Productions, most recently a producer on Broadway’s Be More Chill, is readying Harry Chapin: The Story of a Life for an industry presentation this spring. With a book by Patriot partner Michael F. Mitri, the musical’s score would consist entirely of Chapin’s songs.
Chapin, who died in 1981 at 38 in a car accident, is best known for his Grammy-nominated mega-selling 1970s hits including “Taxi” and “Cat’s In The Cradle.” The musical also is expected to chronicle Chapin’s extensive humanitarian work, especially his devotion to ending world hunger.
“This new musical will highlight Harry Chapin’s timeless music and inspiring activism in a unique structure and style befitting...
- 12/6/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
The limited series “Perpetual Grace Ltd” aired over the summer from June to August, so it might have fallen under the radar as the Emmys for the previous TV season were still being decided, but with the Golden Globes and SAG Awards approaching it might be time for awards voters to say “Grace,” especially with a showcase performance by Ben Kingsley at the heart of it.
Created by Steven Conrad and Bruce Terris (Amazon‘s “Patriot“), the series follows a young grifter (Jimmi Simpson) who tries to prey on Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), but the pastor is more dangerous than he bargained for. It’s a villainous role that has been compared to Kingsley’s turn in “Sexy Beast” (2001), which earned him one of his four Oscar nominations and one of his eight Golden Globe noms. He plays Pastor Brown “with a slight tinge of menace from the very beginning” that is “quickly” unleashed.
Created by Steven Conrad and Bruce Terris (Amazon‘s “Patriot“), the series follows a young grifter (Jimmi Simpson) who tries to prey on Pastor Byron Brown (Kingsley), but the pastor is more dangerous than he bargained for. It’s a villainous role that has been compared to Kingsley’s turn in “Sexy Beast” (2001), which earned him one of his four Oscar nominations and one of his eight Golden Globe noms. He plays Pastor Brown “with a slight tinge of menace from the very beginning” that is “quickly” unleashed.
- 11/17/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Exclusive: The True Detective Golden Globe nominated actress is boarding Blumhouse-Sony-Red Wagon’s reboot of the 1996 teen witchcraft feature The Craft.
Michelle Monaghan joins the growing Craft cast of David Duchovny, Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, Nicholas Galitzine and Julian Grey all who’ve been announced. Monaghan’s role is being kept under wraps. The original movie followed a newcomer at a Catholic prep high school who falls in with a trio of outcast teen girls who practice witchcraft, and wage curses against those who tick them off.
She’ll next be seen in Netflix’s 2020 geo-political thriller series Messiah in which Monaghan plays CIA agent Eve Geller. When a CIA officer investigates a man attracting international attention and followers through acts of public disruption, she embarks on a global, high-stakes mission to uncover whether he is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist.
Michelle Monaghan joins the growing Craft cast of David Duchovny, Cailee Spaeny, Gideon Adlon, Lovie Simone, Zoey Luna, Nicholas Galitzine and Julian Grey all who’ve been announced. Monaghan’s role is being kept under wraps. The original movie followed a newcomer at a Catholic prep high school who falls in with a trio of outcast teen girls who practice witchcraft, and wage curses against those who tick them off.
She’ll next be seen in Netflix’s 2020 geo-political thriller series Messiah in which Monaghan plays CIA agent Eve Geller. When a CIA officer investigates a man attracting international attention and followers through acts of public disruption, she embarks on a global, high-stakes mission to uncover whether he is a divine entity or a deceptive con artist.
- 10/24/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of its series premiere on Apple TV+ next month, Ronald D. Moore’s space-race drama “For All Mankind” has been renewed for a second season, a spokesperson for the streaming service told TheWrap Tuesday.
Starring Joel Kinnaman, the series is set in a world where the global space race never ended. According to Apple the “what if” plot “spotlights the lives of Nasa astronauts — the heroes and rock stars of their time — and their families.”
Along with Kinnaman, the series stars Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Wrenn Schmidt and Jodi Balfour.
Also Read: Apple TV+ Finally Sets Price and Launch Date
“For All Mankind” will be available when Apple TV+ launches Nov. 1. The service is priced at $4.99 per month and will be free for one year when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod Touch. The platform will offer a seven-day free trial when it debuts.
Starring Joel Kinnaman, the series is set in a world where the global space race never ended. According to Apple the “what if” plot “spotlights the lives of Nasa astronauts — the heroes and rock stars of their time — and their families.”
Along with Kinnaman, the series stars Michael Dorman, Sarah Jones, Shantel VanSanten, Wrenn Schmidt and Jodi Balfour.
Also Read: Apple TV+ Finally Sets Price and Launch Date
“For All Mankind” will be available when Apple TV+ launches Nov. 1. The service is priced at $4.99 per month and will be free for one year when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod Touch. The platform will offer a seven-day free trial when it debuts.
- 10/15/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The CW continues to invest in its summer slate, picking up the fantasy-adventure series The Outpost for Season 3, TVLine has officially confirmed.
The show, which wrapped its second season on Sept. 26, follows Talon (Jessica Green) and Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) as they “prepare for an impending war with the Prime Order,” per the network synopsis. “The trinity of Prime Order overlords known as ‘The Three’ reveal their mysterious powers as they send spies, assassins, armies and even a devastating secret weapon to crush the growing rebellion at the Outpost. As Talon uncovers the truth about her past and the legacy of her people,...
The show, which wrapped its second season on Sept. 26, follows Talon (Jessica Green) and Gwynn (Imogen Waterhouse) as they “prepare for an impending war with the Prime Order,” per the network synopsis. “The trinity of Prime Order overlords known as ‘The Three’ reveal their mysterious powers as they send spies, assassins, armies and even a devastating secret weapon to crush the growing rebellion at the Outpost. As Talon uncovers the truth about her past and the legacy of her people,...
- 10/15/2019
- TVLine.com
Ahead of For All Mankind’s series debut on Nov. 1 and premiere event tonight, the space race alt-history drama from Ron Moore has been renewed for a second season, which quietly started production within the past week or so, I have learned. Apple declined comment.
It is part of a strategy by Apple to get second seasons of most of its scripted series going ahead of lunch, which helps amortize costs and keep the Apple TV+ pipeline of original content going, avoiding lengthy hiatuses. Beyond The Morning Show, which had been picked up with a two-season order, Apple had not confirmed any renewals. Along with For All Mankind, also reportedly renewed or in the process of being renewed for a second season are such upcoming Apple series as the Jason Momoa starrer See; Emily Dickinson comedy Dickinson, starring Hailee Steinfeld, which Apple brass have been very high on; anthology immigrant...
It is part of a strategy by Apple to get second seasons of most of its scripted series going ahead of lunch, which helps amortize costs and keep the Apple TV+ pipeline of original content going, avoiding lengthy hiatuses. Beyond The Morning Show, which had been picked up with a two-season order, Apple had not confirmed any renewals. Along with For All Mankind, also reportedly renewed or in the process of being renewed for a second season are such upcoming Apple series as the Jason Momoa starrer See; Emily Dickinson comedy Dickinson, starring Hailee Steinfeld, which Apple brass have been very high on; anthology immigrant...
- 10/15/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
With Steve Rogers now gone, the Marvel universe needs a new Captain America. Avengers: Endgame led us to believe that this was to be Sam Wilson, but we’re hearing the situation’s not as straightforward as we thought. Apparently, the McU might be home to multiple Captain Americas in the near future.
Yesterday, we brought you the news that Marvel is planning on having a diverse range of different Caps running around the franchise. This doesn’t necessarily mean that there’ll be numerous heroes all going by the same alias, though, as we’ve heard that the Young Avengers’ Patriot is being counted as one of these Captain Americas. Along with Sam Wilson, Eli Bradley will make two black Cap-related characters in the McU.
Something else we’ve heard from our sources though – the same ones who told us Marvel was developing a She-Hulk show, and that an...
Yesterday, we brought you the news that Marvel is planning on having a diverse range of different Caps running around the franchise. This doesn’t necessarily mean that there’ll be numerous heroes all going by the same alias, though, as we’ve heard that the Young Avengers’ Patriot is being counted as one of these Captain Americas. Along with Sam Wilson, Eli Bradley will make two black Cap-related characters in the McU.
Something else we’ve heard from our sources though – the same ones who told us Marvel was developing a She-Hulk show, and that an...
- 9/15/2019
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
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