Media watchdog GLAAD released its Studio Responsibility Index on Thursday, using its annual ranking of queer representation in mainstream films to stand with striking unions SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America.
Convening in-person at the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center’s Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood, leadership from both show business unions, queer talent and GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke of the dangers that work stoppages from the strikes pose to inclusive storytelling.
“The fight for worker empowerment and the fight for authentic LGBTQ plus representation in media is all part of the same struggle,” said Duncan Crabtree Ireland, chief negotiator for the actors union. Crabtree Ireland’s profile has risen significantly since he appeared alongside SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher at their fiery strike announcement press conference in July. He took the GLAAD event as a moment to make the personal political.
“I’m here on behalf of our...
Convening in-person at the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center’s Ed Gould Plaza in Hollywood, leadership from both show business unions, queer talent and GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke of the dangers that work stoppages from the strikes pose to inclusive storytelling.
“The fight for worker empowerment and the fight for authentic LGBTQ plus representation in media is all part of the same struggle,” said Duncan Crabtree Ireland, chief negotiator for the actors union. Crabtree Ireland’s profile has risen significantly since he appeared alongside SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher at their fiery strike announcement press conference in July. He took the GLAAD event as a moment to make the personal political.
“I’m here on behalf of our...
- 9/14/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
GLAAD has released the 11th installment of its Studio Responsibility Index, an annual study that tracks “the quantity, quality and diversity” of LGBTQ characters in films released in a calendar year by 10 Hollywood distributors.
The results found that of 350 titles released in 2022, 100 films, or 28.5 percent, featured an LGBTQ character, marking the highest number recorded in the time GLAAD has conducted the study. It should be noted, however, that in today’s peak content landscape, the number of films tracked has also increased, per GLAAD.
In those 100 films, there were 292 LGBTQ characters including 117, or 40 percent, characters of color. Of the 292, 163 were men, 119 women and 10 nonbinary. Seven of the women characters and six of the men were transgender. The showings marked a record number of nonbinary characters. Also a record: 12 of 350 films included a transgender character. Eleven LGBTQ characters were counted with a disability, also a high.
While the data showed gains for LGBTQ representation,...
The results found that of 350 titles released in 2022, 100 films, or 28.5 percent, featured an LGBTQ character, marking the highest number recorded in the time GLAAD has conducted the study. It should be noted, however, that in today’s peak content landscape, the number of films tracked has also increased, per GLAAD.
In those 100 films, there were 292 LGBTQ characters including 117, or 40 percent, characters of color. Of the 292, 163 were men, 119 women and 10 nonbinary. Seven of the women characters and six of the men were transgender. The showings marked a record number of nonbinary characters. Also a record: 12 of 350 films included a transgender character. Eleven LGBTQ characters were counted with a disability, also a high.
While the data showed gains for LGBTQ representation,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new collective of Latino actors, writers, directors and executives in Hollywood called “La Mesa” will host its inaugural “La Mesa Live Table Read” at the Latc Theater on Aug. 15.
The event will spotlight unproduced pilot scripts by three up-and-coming Latinx television writers who have been paired with seasoned Latinx television directors. Writers Linda Dillon Moya, Meredith Garcia-Painter and Spiro Skentzos have been workshopping their pilots with Linda Mendoza, Jon Huertas and Victor Gonzalez for the last few weeks, and the pairs will present the first 10 pages of their scripts at the event with casts of predominantly Latinx actors.
“La Mesa Table Read” is produced in partnership with Nosotros and the Latino Theater Co. The event and “La Mesa” itself work towards a goal of increasing visibility and opportunity for Latinx creatives in film and television. “La Mesa” was founded in early 2021 by “Mr. Iglesias” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” producer and writer Peter Murrieta,...
The event will spotlight unproduced pilot scripts by three up-and-coming Latinx television writers who have been paired with seasoned Latinx television directors. Writers Linda Dillon Moya, Meredith Garcia-Painter and Spiro Skentzos have been workshopping their pilots with Linda Mendoza, Jon Huertas and Victor Gonzalez for the last few weeks, and the pairs will present the first 10 pages of their scripts at the event with casts of predominantly Latinx actors.
“La Mesa Table Read” is produced in partnership with Nosotros and the Latino Theater Co. The event and “La Mesa” itself work towards a goal of increasing visibility and opportunity for Latinx creatives in film and television. “La Mesa” was founded in early 2021 by “Mr. Iglesias” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” producer and writer Peter Murrieta,...
- 7/29/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Pitching projects during a pandemic is no easy task, but the WGA West is offering five tips on virtual pitch meetings. “As if the prospect of pitching wasn’t daunting already, writers now have to do it through the impersonal, virtual workplace that is the Zoom room,” the guild told its members today. “The subtle and stressful art of pitching is not made easier when you can’t read the room, make eye contact, or tell if the people in the tiny squares on your computer screen are laughing – or even paying attention.”
The guild’s recommendations stem from its recent “Pitch Perfect” panel discussion moderated by Spiro Skentzos that featured conversations with writers Annie Julia Wyman (The Chair), Mikki Daughtry (The Curse of La Llorona), and Tripper Clancy (I Am Not Okay With This); and executives Amy Suh, development executive of genre series at Amazon Studios, and Sheila Walcott,...
The guild’s recommendations stem from its recent “Pitch Perfect” panel discussion moderated by Spiro Skentzos that featured conversations with writers Annie Julia Wyman (The Chair), Mikki Daughtry (The Curse of La Llorona), and Tripper Clancy (I Am Not Okay With This); and executives Amy Suh, development executive of genre series at Amazon Studios, and Sheila Walcott,...
- 6/26/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
The Writers Guild of America West have announced the results of the 2018 Board of Directors Election.
Eight members were elected to the Wgaw’s Board of Directors for two-year terms. They include Patti Carr (incumbent), Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack, Jonathan Fernandez (incumbent), Patric M. Verrone (incumbent), Travis Donnelly. Their terms are effective immediately.
“This vote represents the largest turnout in Guild Board election history, due in no small part to an outstanding group of candidates,” said Wgaw President David A. Goodman. “I’m thrilled to welcome the new Board members, and I’m very gratified to see, more than ever, writers engaging to strengthen our union.”
2,475 ballots were cast and the count was supervised by Votenet Solutions. The results were as follows: Patti Carr, Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack, Jonathan Fernandez, Patric M. Verrone, Travis Donnelly (972), Eric Heisserer (927), Dante W. Harper...
Eight members were elected to the Wgaw’s Board of Directors for two-year terms. They include Patti Carr (incumbent), Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack, Jonathan Fernandez (incumbent), Patric M. Verrone (incumbent), Travis Donnelly. Their terms are effective immediately.
“This vote represents the largest turnout in Guild Board election history, due in no small part to an outstanding group of candidates,” said Wgaw President David A. Goodman. “I’m thrilled to welcome the new Board members, and I’m very gratified to see, more than ever, writers engaging to strengthen our union.”
2,475 ballots were cast and the count was supervised by Votenet Solutions. The results were as follows: Patti Carr, Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack, Jonathan Fernandez, Patric M. Verrone, Travis Donnelly (972), Eric Heisserer (927), Dante W. Harper...
- 9/19/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Writers Guild of America West president Patric Verrone has been re-elected to a board seat along with incumbents Patti Carr and Jonathan Fernandez.
Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack and Travis Donnelly were also elected. Carr was the top vote-getter with 1,667, followed by Gable, Thomas, Hughes, Slack, Fernandez, Verrone, and Donnelly (972).
Eric Heisserer (927), Dante W. Harper (916), Spiro Skentzos (856), Deborah Amelon (751), VJ Boyd (661) also ran. A total of 2,475 valid ballots were cast. The ballot count was supervised by Votenet Solutions.
“This vote represents the largest turnout in Guild Board election history, due in no small part to an outstanding group of candidates,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “I’m thrilled to welcome the new Board members, and I’m very gratified to see, more than ever, writers engaging to strengthen our union.”
The seats are for two-year terms. The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and eight...
Ashley Gable, Betsy Thomas, Deric A. Hughes, David Slack and Travis Donnelly were also elected. Carr was the top vote-getter with 1,667, followed by Gable, Thomas, Hughes, Slack, Fernandez, Verrone, and Donnelly (972).
Eric Heisserer (927), Dante W. Harper (916), Spiro Skentzos (856), Deborah Amelon (751), VJ Boyd (661) also ran. A total of 2,475 valid ballots were cast. The ballot count was supervised by Votenet Solutions.
“This vote represents the largest turnout in Guild Board election history, due in no small part to an outstanding group of candidates,” said WGA West president David A. Goodman. “I’m thrilled to welcome the new Board members, and I’m very gratified to see, more than ever, writers engaging to strengthen our union.”
The seats are for two-year terms. The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and eight...
- 9/19/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 2:24 Pm: The WGA West said today that two announced candidates have dropped out of its 2018 board of directors race. The union said incumbent Courtney Ellinger withdrew her candidacy on July 15, followed by challenger Akilah Green exiting four days later.
Their exits leave 13 people, including three incumbents, vying for 13 open seats on the board.
Previously, June 21: Fifteen candidates have been nominated to run for eight open seats on the WGA West’s board of directors, including incumbents Patti Carr, Jonathan Fernandez, Courtney Ellinger and former guild president Patric Verrone.
The other candidates chosen by the guild’s nominating committee are Deric Hughes, David Slack, Akilah Green, Ashley Gable, Spiro Skentzos, VJ Boyd, Travis Donnelly, Dante W. Harper, Eric Heisserer, Deborah Amelon, and Betsy Thomas.
Eligible members also can run by petition by obtaining 15 member signatures in support of their candidacies. The deadline for submitting signed petitions is July...
Their exits leave 13 people, including three incumbents, vying for 13 open seats on the board.
Previously, June 21: Fifteen candidates have been nominated to run for eight open seats on the WGA West’s board of directors, including incumbents Patti Carr, Jonathan Fernandez, Courtney Ellinger and former guild president Patric Verrone.
The other candidates chosen by the guild’s nominating committee are Deric Hughes, David Slack, Akilah Green, Ashley Gable, Spiro Skentzos, VJ Boyd, Travis Donnelly, Dante W. Harper, Eric Heisserer, Deborah Amelon, and Betsy Thomas.
Eligible members also can run by petition by obtaining 15 member signatures in support of their candidacies. The deadline for submitting signed petitions is July...
- 7/23/2018
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Writers Guild of America West president Patric Verrone and “Arrival” screenwriter Eric Heisserer are among the 15 candidates for eight WGA West board seats.
The guild’s nominating committee made the announcement Thursday. The election will take place on Sept. 18.
The seats are for two-year terms. The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and eight other board seats will be up for election next year.
Verrone, best known for leading the 2007-08 strike, is an incumbent on the board. Other incumbents seeking re-election are Patti Carr, Courtney Ellinger, and Jonathan Fernandez. Besides Heisserer, the other candidates include Deborah Alemon, VJ Boyd, Travis Donnelly, Ashley Gable, Akilah Green, Dante W. Harper, Deric A. Hughes, Spiro Skentzos, David Slack, and TV showrunner Betsy Thomas.
Verrone has extensive credits in animation on shows such as “Futurama.” Heisserer was nominated for an Academy Award in the adapted screenplay category for “Arrival.”
Two high-profile board members — “Mad Men...
The guild’s nominating committee made the announcement Thursday. The election will take place on Sept. 18.
The seats are for two-year terms. The president, vice president, secretary-treasurer, and eight other board seats will be up for election next year.
Verrone, best known for leading the 2007-08 strike, is an incumbent on the board. Other incumbents seeking re-election are Patti Carr, Courtney Ellinger, and Jonathan Fernandez. Besides Heisserer, the other candidates include Deborah Alemon, VJ Boyd, Travis Donnelly, Ashley Gable, Akilah Green, Dante W. Harper, Deric A. Hughes, Spiro Skentzos, David Slack, and TV showrunner Betsy Thomas.
Verrone has extensive credits in animation on shows such as “Futurama.” Heisserer was nominated for an Academy Award in the adapted screenplay category for “Arrival.”
Two high-profile board members — “Mad Men...
- 6/21/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Ninety-five members of the Writers Guild of America have signed a letter sent to the guild’s board of directors urging that it divest from gun companies and any companies that support the NRA.
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
The letter, sent to the Board Tuesday, warns “Gun violence enabled by the ready availability of military grade weapons, has become one of the biggest threats to the safety and security of the American people.” The letter continues, “We urge the WGA and the WGA Pension Plan to divest of all stocks of any gun or ammunition manufacturer, and any company that provides material support to the gun industry lobbying organization called The National Rifle Association, whether through donations, deductions or other means (e.g. Federal Express), until such time as sensible national gun reform legislation is passed.”
It is signed by 95 members of both WGA West and WGA East.
You can read the letter in...
- 4/4/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Sneak Peek new footage, plus images from the "Arrow" episode "We Fall", written by Speed Weed, Spiro Skentzos and directed by Wendey Stanzler, airing January 25, 2018 on The CW:
"...'Cayden James' (Michael Emerson) ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city.
"Despite the scope of Cayden's plan, 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) is determined to foil it with just the 'Original Team Arrow' — and without the aid of 'Rene' (Rick Gonzalez), 'Dinah' (Juliana Harkavy), or 'Curtis' (Echo Kellum).
"But things get complicated when 'William' (Jack Moore) is endangered as a result of Cayden's handiwork..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow: We Fall"......
"...'Cayden James' (Michael Emerson) ups the ante by launching his plan to take control of every aspect of the city.
"Despite the scope of Cayden's plan, 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) is determined to foil it with just the 'Original Team Arrow' — and without the aid of 'Rene' (Rick Gonzalez), 'Dinah' (Juliana Harkavy), or 'Curtis' (Echo Kellum).
"But things get complicated when 'William' (Jack Moore) is endangered as a result of Cayden's handiwork..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow: We Fall"......
- 1/19/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sometimes, you really have to love advance promotional material. What some may view as being seemingly innocuous photos may be more telling than one could ever realize. And since this is how we’ve begun today’s conversation, you can probably imagine that some major beans are about to be spilled when it comes to Arrow, so proceed at your own risk.
Still here? Alrighty then.
Even though we’re separated from the midseason premiere by about a day or so, the network has begun circulating images from the episode to follow – “We Fall” – set to air on January 25. And while we don’t know all of what’s going to go down tomorrow night – or even have a trailer for next week’s offering, for that matter – these photos give us a pretty good hint at what’s to come.
Like we said earlier, these pics may look innocent to the average person,...
Still here? Alrighty then.
Even though we’re separated from the midseason premiere by about a day or so, the network has begun circulating images from the episode to follow – “We Fall” – set to air on January 25. And while we don’t know all of what’s going to go down tomorrow night – or even have a trailer for next week’s offering, for that matter – these photos give us a pretty good hint at what’s to come.
Like we said earlier, these pics may look innocent to the average person,...
- 1/17/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Even though we have about a week to go until some of our favorite DC TV shows return for the back half of the current season – with an encore presentation of the Crisis on Earth-x crossover slated for the interim, mind you – we’re able to peer ever so slightly into the future now that more synopses are creeping online. Don’t forget, episode descriptions tend to make their rounds three weeks ahead of time, but thankfully don’t really spoil whatever episodes come before.
Personally, I’m most looking forward to the midseason premiere of Arrow, my favorite of the batch. And if you’re also up to speed, then you’re well aware that it’s been a tumultuous time for those leading dual lives in Star City. With Team Arrow itself effectively fractured, Cayden James and his posse that includes the likes of Black Siren and Vigilante...
Personally, I’m most looking forward to the midseason premiere of Arrow, my favorite of the batch. And if you’re also up to speed, then you’re well aware that it’s been a tumultuous time for those leading dual lives in Star City. With Team Arrow itself effectively fractured, Cayden James and his posse that includes the likes of Black Siren and Vigilante...
- 1/8/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek new images from the "Arrow" episode "Promises Kept", written by Oscar Balderrama, Rebecca Bellotto and directed by Antonio Negret, airing November 16, 2017 on The CW:
"...as 'Slade' (Manu Bennett) continues to uncover clues about his son's last few years, 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) makes a big decision.
"Meanwhile, the 'Green Arrow' (David Ramsey) leads the team into battle against 'The Dragon', a villain who is stealing valuable tech in 'Star City'..."
Previous episode "Deathstroke Returns", was written by Ben Sokolowski, Spiro Skentzos and directed by Joel Novoa, that aired November 9, 2017 on The CW:
"...'Slade' aka 'Deathstroke' (Manu Bennett) returns and asks 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) for help in tracking down his son.
"When they learn 'Joe' (William Franklyn-Miller) has been taken hostage by mercenaries...
"...their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever.
"Meanwhile, 'Vigilante' reappears in 'Star City'.
"...as 'Slade' (Manu Bennett) continues to uncover clues about his son's last few years, 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) makes a big decision.
"Meanwhile, the 'Green Arrow' (David Ramsey) leads the team into battle against 'The Dragon', a villain who is stealing valuable tech in 'Star City'..."
Previous episode "Deathstroke Returns", was written by Ben Sokolowski, Spiro Skentzos and directed by Joel Novoa, that aired November 9, 2017 on The CW:
"...'Slade' aka 'Deathstroke' (Manu Bennett) returns and asks 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) for help in tracking down his son.
"When they learn 'Joe' (William Franklyn-Miller) has been taken hostage by mercenaries...
"...their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever.
"Meanwhile, 'Vigilante' reappears in 'Star City'.
- 11/15/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
After a couple of seasons with only one-off cameos for the supervillain, Manu Bennett returned as Oliver Queen’s nemesis Deathstroke in a big way at the end of Arrow season 5. After forming an uneasy alliance to defeat Prometheus, Slade Wilson will drop by Star City to ask a favor of Mayor Queen in a much-anticipated two-part storyline, which kicks off with next week’s suitably-titled “Deathstroke Returns.”
The old enemies will go on the hunt for Slade’s estranged son Joe, who’s been kidnapped by mercenaries. It sounds like it’s going to be a can’t miss outing for the show and now, you can check out some shots of the duo’s mission in the gallery of promo images below, as well as a look at what the rest of Team Arrow will get up to in the episode.
In addition to Deathstroke’s return, Vigilante...
The old enemies will go on the hunt for Slade’s estranged son Joe, who’s been kidnapped by mercenaries. It sounds like it’s going to be a can’t miss outing for the show and now, you can check out some shots of the duo’s mission in the gallery of promo images below, as well as a look at what the rest of Team Arrow will get up to in the episode.
In addition to Deathstroke’s return, Vigilante...
- 11/3/2017
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Sneak Peek new footage, plus images from the "Arrow" episode "Deathstroke Returns", written by Ben Sokolowski, Spiro Skentzos and directed by Joel Novoa, airing November 9, 2017 on The CW:
"...'Slade' aka 'Deathstroke' (Manu Bennett) returns and asks 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) for help in tracking down his son.
"When they learn 'Joe' (William Franklyn-Miller) has been taken hostage by mercenaries...
"...their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever.
"Meanwhile, 'Vigilante' reappears in 'Star City'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow: Deathstroke Returns"...
"...'Slade' aka 'Deathstroke' (Manu Bennett) returns and asks 'Oliver' (Stephen Amell) for help in tracking down his son.
"When they learn 'Joe' (William Franklyn-Miller) has been taken hostage by mercenaries...
"...their mission to save him gets complicated by a terrible revelation that could shatter Slade's hopes of reunion forever.
"Meanwhile, 'Vigilante' reappears in 'Star City'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Arrow: Deathstroke Returns"...
- 11/3/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Though the summer hiatus felt like an eternity, we can now breathe easier with the fall season of DC TV being back in full swing. Not only that, but synopses for episodes set to air during week 5 have now surfaced online, including those for Legends of Tomorrow and Arrow.
First, on Tuesday, November 7, the Waverider crew will cross paths with none other than their former captain, Rip Hunter. Sure, actor Arthur Darvill may no longer be a series regular, but he’s still playing a big part in the grand scheme now that he’s formed the Time Bureau. Thus, we’re guessing this fateful meeting has everything to do with the episode being titled “Return of the Mack,” and not Rip recording a hip-hop album.
Anyway, here’s what we know as of now:
Helping One Of Their Own — When Nate (Nick Zano) thinks he has found a pattern to the anachronisms,...
First, on Tuesday, November 7, the Waverider crew will cross paths with none other than their former captain, Rip Hunter. Sure, actor Arthur Darvill may no longer be a series regular, but he’s still playing a big part in the grand scheme now that he’s formed the Time Bureau. Thus, we’re guessing this fateful meeting has everything to do with the episode being titled “Return of the Mack,” and not Rip recording a hip-hop album.
Anyway, here’s what we know as of now:
Helping One Of Their Own — When Nate (Nick Zano) thinks he has found a pattern to the anachronisms,...
- 10/19/2017
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Grimm, Episode 2.19 “Endangered”
Written by Spiro Skentzos
Directed by David Straiton
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm (Et) on NBC
The true intentions of the Grimm creators become clear this episode. The revelation arrives during a tête-à-tête between Nick and Renard (with Hank out of the way, these two characters are forced to talk to each other, the way warring parents are when their teenage kids aren’t around to carry messages). Nick wants to know more about the key his mother left him. Renard knows all about the keys- they are a map to a secret treasure.
Cue Indiana Jones music. Or Da Vinci Code music. The choice is yours.
Yes, the Knights Templar are involved. Yes, the treasure is an instrument of unspeakable power. Yes, there are references to Mohammed. Yes, the cross and the nails which crucified Jesus to it might enter the equation somehow. If Renard wasn’t so pushed for time,...
Written by Spiro Skentzos
Directed by David Straiton
Airs Tuesdays at 10pm (Et) on NBC
The true intentions of the Grimm creators become clear this episode. The revelation arrives during a tête-à-tête between Nick and Renard (with Hank out of the way, these two characters are forced to talk to each other, the way warring parents are when their teenage kids aren’t around to carry messages). Nick wants to know more about the key his mother left him. Renard knows all about the keys- they are a map to a secret treasure.
Cue Indiana Jones music. Or Da Vinci Code music. The choice is yours.
Yes, the Knights Templar are involved. Yes, the treasure is an instrument of unspeakable power. Yes, there are references to Mohammed. Yes, the cross and the nails which crucified Jesus to it might enter the equation somehow. If Renard wasn’t so pushed for time,...
- 5/2/2013
- by Cath Murphy
- SoundOnSight
Grimm Episode 219
“Endangered”
Written By: Spiro Skentzos
Directed By: David Straiton
Original Airdate: 30 April 2013
In This Episode...
A couple of men are riding ATVs on their farm one night. One of them, John, stops when he notices one of their cows is dead, its intestines spilling over the ground. Another cow is killed the same way, and another. In all, seven. John is surprised by an alien - blue, glowing, hairless, and just as startled by John. The alien pushes John, impaling him on some wood before escaping. The alien is actually a Wesen named Vincent who is trying to deliver cow ovaries to his pregnant Wesen wife, Jocelyn. She is nursing a difficult pregnancy in a nearby barn.
Nick and Wu are called in on this case after John’s buddy reports an “alien attack” at the farm. At the same time, a UFO hunter overhears the call and heads to Portland.
“Endangered”
Written By: Spiro Skentzos
Directed By: David Straiton
Original Airdate: 30 April 2013
In This Episode...
A couple of men are riding ATVs on their farm one night. One of them, John, stops when he notices one of their cows is dead, its intestines spilling over the ground. Another cow is killed the same way, and another. In all, seven. John is surprised by an alien - blue, glowing, hairless, and just as startled by John. The alien pushes John, impaling him on some wood before escaping. The alien is actually a Wesen named Vincent who is trying to deliver cow ovaries to his pregnant Wesen wife, Jocelyn. She is nursing a difficult pregnancy in a nearby barn.
Nick and Wu are called in on this case after John’s buddy reports an “alien attack” at the farm. At the same time, a UFO hunter overhears the call and heads to Portland.
- 5/1/2013
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
Grimm Episode 206
“Over My Dead Body”
Written By: Spiro Skentzos
Directed By: Rob Bailey
Original Airdate: 5 October 2012
In This Episode...
Remember Angelina? She is having fun at a cowboy bar, but when a guy who bought her a couple beers and some chicken wings insists she owe him, she leaves. He confronts her in the parking lot, tries to rape her, and she fights back - literally tearing his throat out. Another guy comes out of nowhere, puts a gun to her head, and takes her away. It turns out the slug she killed had been hired to kill some guy. His boss offers Angelina the job. She accepts, but then discovers her target is Monroe.
She chooses to go to Monroe and tell him. Against her wishes, Monroe gets Nick involved, who has to be talked down from arresting Angelina. He finally agrees to work with Angelina in order to save Monroe.
“Over My Dead Body”
Written By: Spiro Skentzos
Directed By: Rob Bailey
Original Airdate: 5 October 2012
In This Episode...
Remember Angelina? She is having fun at a cowboy bar, but when a guy who bought her a couple beers and some chicken wings insists she owe him, she leaves. He confronts her in the parking lot, tries to rape her, and she fights back - literally tearing his throat out. Another guy comes out of nowhere, puts a gun to her head, and takes her away. It turns out the slug she killed had been hired to kill some guy. His boss offers Angelina the job. She accepts, but then discovers her target is Monroe.
She chooses to go to Monroe and tell him. Against her wishes, Monroe gets Nick involved, who has to be talked down from arresting Angelina. He finally agrees to work with Angelina in order to save Monroe.
- 10/7/2012
- by Alyse Wax
- FEARnet
Grimm, Season 2, Episode 6: “Over My Dead Body”
Written by Spiro Skentzos
Directed by Rob Bailey
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Et) on NBC
This week is couples night on Grimm. Juliette and Nick seem to be making some headway on repairing their relationship. Monroe and Rosalee similarly meet up for an intimate dinner a deux and discover a shared love of zither music (I am not making this up) which persuades Monroe to finally make his move.
So for a heady moment there, as Silas Weir Mitchell descends on the luscious Bree Turner, it looks like we might see someone in Grimm get lucky.
No chance.
The series is predicated on no one getting together with anyone (or this that anything?). In Season 1, Nick only had to look at Juliette with a glint in his eye for a Vesen to come crashing through the window. To be fair, Monroe did...
Written by Spiro Skentzos
Directed by Rob Bailey
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Et) on NBC
This week is couples night on Grimm. Juliette and Nick seem to be making some headway on repairing their relationship. Monroe and Rosalee similarly meet up for an intimate dinner a deux and discover a shared love of zither music (I am not making this up) which persuades Monroe to finally make his move.
So for a heady moment there, as Silas Weir Mitchell descends on the luscious Bree Turner, it looks like we might see someone in Grimm get lucky.
No chance.
The series is predicated on no one getting together with anyone (or this that anything?). In Season 1, Nick only had to look at Juliette with a glint in his eye for a Vesen to come crashing through the window. To be fair, Monroe did...
- 10/6/2012
- by Cath Murphy
- SoundOnSight
Grimm's #ShirtlessRage Twitter Campaign Pays Off; See a Revealing Deleted Scene Featuring Sasha Roiz
If you're a fan of "Grimm" on NBC and follow Sasha Roiz, one of its stars, on Twitter, then you know all about the #ShirtlessRage campaign to get NBC to air a deleted scene that features him. We have all the details here... along with the newly released scene.
The After Elton site summed it up best:
A scene from the "Over My Dead Body" episode ended up on the cutting room floor, and the writer, Spiro Skentzos, turned to social media to get the scene seen. The campaign was not about his ego but rather the importance of the scene because it fed into the heavy mythology of the series. The fact that the scene also happened to include Roiz, one of the show's sexiest stars, sans shirt and in bed with guest star Alice Evans was just an added bonus for his fans.
Disappointed that the scene had been cut,...
The After Elton site summed it up best:
A scene from the "Over My Dead Body" episode ended up on the cutting room floor, and the writer, Spiro Skentzos, turned to social media to get the scene seen. The campaign was not about his ego but rather the importance of the scene because it fed into the heavy mythology of the series. The fact that the scene also happened to include Roiz, one of the show's sexiest stars, sans shirt and in bed with guest star Alice Evans was just an added bonus for his fans.
Disappointed that the scene had been cut,...
- 10/6/2012
- by The Woman In Black
- DreadCentral.com
source
It happens every day in Hollywood. You're a writer who writes a scene for a television series that, due to time constraints, sadly gets cut. But a scene from this week's episode of the NBC series Grimm has ended up on the cutting room floor and the writer has turned to social media to get the scene seen.
Don't read more into this, however. This is not about the ego of the episode's writer, Spiro Skentzos, but instead the scene in question was important because it fed into the heavy mythology of the series. The fact that the scene also happened to include one of the show's sexiest stars sans shirt is just an added bonus.
The sexy star in the scene is Sasha Roiz, who many of you many remember as a gay mobster on the SyFy series Caprica, but in Grimm, the actor plays Captain Renard, a...
It happens every day in Hollywood. You're a writer who writes a scene for a television series that, due to time constraints, sadly gets cut. But a scene from this week's episode of the NBC series Grimm has ended up on the cutting room floor and the writer has turned to social media to get the scene seen.
Don't read more into this, however. This is not about the ego of the episode's writer, Spiro Skentzos, but instead the scene in question was important because it fed into the heavy mythology of the series. The fact that the scene also happened to include one of the show's sexiest stars sans shirt is just an added bonus.
The sexy star in the scene is Sasha Roiz, who many of you many remember as a gay mobster on the SyFy series Caprica, but in Grimm, the actor plays Captain Renard, a...
- 10/4/2012
- by nyjimmy67
- The Backlot
The Friday schedule for Comic-Con is here! Once again, it's packed full of some awesome panels! We've got Total Recall, Looper, Elysium, Wreck-it-Ralph, Game of Thrones, The Walking Dead, Community, The Venture Bros, Firefly, Arrow, Robot Chicken, and a ton of other great stuff! Check out the full schedule below, which doesn't disappoint. I've put *** next to the panels we are looking to cover.
We will be at Comic-Con kicking all kinds of ass, so for all your Comic-Con coverage and needs make sure to keep checking back here at Geektyrant!
If you plan on attending Comic-Con we will be having our annual meet-up on Wednesday night before the madness begins! Details for the meet-up will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!
Check out the schedule and let us know what panels you'll be hitting up!
Friday July 13th:
9:30-10:20 ComicsPRO "Fresh Start"— Your day at Comic-Con gets...
We will be at Comic-Con kicking all kinds of ass, so for all your Comic-Con coverage and needs make sure to keep checking back here at Geektyrant!
If you plan on attending Comic-Con we will be having our annual meet-up on Wednesday night before the madness begins! Details for the meet-up will be revealed soon, so stay tuned!
Check out the schedule and let us know what panels you'll be hitting up!
Friday July 13th:
9:30-10:20 ComicsPRO "Fresh Start"— Your day at Comic-Con gets...
- 6/29/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
A homeless teenager is found dead with most of his blood missing. Other street kids have also disappeared and Nick suspects they’ve fallen prey to one of the Grimm world’s least attractive inhabitants: the Geiers.
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 12: “Organ Grinder”
Written by Akela Cooper and Spiro Skentzos
Directed by Clark Mathis
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Et) on NBC
Grimm works best for me when it steers clear of whimsy (I can get enough of it to rot my teeth from Once Upon A Time) and concentrates on the dark side of fairy stories. If we imagine whimsy as a tank full of custard and Jello, then in the last episode, Grimm didn’t dip a toe into the mixture- it fell in head first to emerge, fifty minutes later, slimy and dripping.
A message to the writers: never ever base another episode on a mouse with psychological problems.
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 12: “Organ Grinder”
Written by Akela Cooper and Spiro Skentzos
Directed by Clark Mathis
Airs Fridays at 9pm (Et) on NBC
Grimm works best for me when it steers clear of whimsy (I can get enough of it to rot my teeth from Once Upon A Time) and concentrates on the dark side of fairy stories. If we imagine whimsy as a tank full of custard and Jello, then in the last episode, Grimm didn’t dip a toe into the mixture- it fell in head first to emerge, fifty minutes later, slimy and dripping.
A message to the writers: never ever base another episode on a mouse with psychological problems.
- 2/6/2012
- by Cath Murphy
- SoundOnSight
Grimm Episode 110 "Organ Grinder" Written By: Akela Cooper & Spiro Skentzos Directed By: Clark Mathis Original Airdate: 3 February 2012 In This Episode... A corpse washes up on the river bank. His name is Steven, 18, a street kid whose blood was drained almost completely, but died from drowning. Nick and Hank's investigation leads them to Hansen and Gracie, homeless teen siblings who sell puka necklaces in the park. They said that Steven, along with another homeless friend Kevin, went with some guys in a white van who were looking for ranch hands. The last time Gracie saw Steven was when they went with him to the free clinic to get treated for a spider...
- 2/4/2012
- FEARnet
Truebies, we hope you have your Comic-Con pass secured.
Comic-Con International released the Friday (July 23) schedule and "True Blood" returns for its third time to the San Diego convention.
Creator, Alan Ball, will be there along with a huge delegation from the cast including Anna Paquin (Sookie), Stephen Moyer (Bill), Sam Trammell (Sam), Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette), Joe Manganiello (Alcide) and more! Oh, and don't forget the "True Blood" comic book is premiering at the convention!
Other highlights of the Friday schedule include producers and stars from Syfy's "Caprica," CBS' "The Big Bang Theory," Fox's "Bones," Tim Kring and Zachary Quinto talk up their post-"Heroes" project and, um, a personal favorite of ours, Joss Whedon, returns after "Geek-Gasm Thursday."
Check out our monster list of TV and film highlights for Friday:
10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: "Ugly Americans" (Room 25Abc)
10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!- "Hawaii Five-0" -...
Comic-Con International released the Friday (July 23) schedule and "True Blood" returns for its third time to the San Diego convention.
Creator, Alan Ball, will be there along with a huge delegation from the cast including Anna Paquin (Sookie), Stephen Moyer (Bill), Sam Trammell (Sam), Nelsan Ellis (Lafayette), Joe Manganiello (Alcide) and more! Oh, and don't forget the "True Blood" comic book is premiering at the convention!
Other highlights of the Friday schedule include producers and stars from Syfy's "Caprica," CBS' "The Big Bang Theory," Fox's "Bones," Tim Kring and Zachary Quinto talk up their post-"Heroes" project and, um, a personal favorite of ours, Joss Whedon, returns after "Geek-Gasm Thursday."
Check out our monster list of TV and film highlights for Friday:
10:00-11:00 Comedy Central: "Ugly Americans" (Room 25Abc)
10:15-11:15 Aloha, Earth!- "Hawaii Five-0" -...
- 7/9/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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