Although summer 2024 is nearly upon us, viewers will have to wait until 2025 for the third and final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Set mostly in the fictional Cousins Beach, the drama series features the coming-of-age of Isabelle “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), who grew up going to Cousins every summer with her mom Laurel (Jackie Chung) and brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) with Laurel’s best friend Susannah (Rachel Blanchard) and her sons Conrad (Chris Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno). Belly has been in love with Conrad ever since she could remember, but she also has feelings for Jeremiah. He was her first kiss, after all.
At Prime Video’s Upfront, the cast of the young adult series and author of the source material novels Jenny Han gave an update for Season 3’s release. Everything we know about The Summer I Turned Pretty lies below.
Has The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 started filming?...
Set mostly in the fictional Cousins Beach, the drama series features the coming-of-age of Isabelle “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung), who grew up going to Cousins every summer with her mom Laurel (Jackie Chung) and brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) with Laurel’s best friend Susannah (Rachel Blanchard) and her sons Conrad (Chris Briney) and Jeremiah Fisher (Gavin Casalegno). Belly has been in love with Conrad ever since she could remember, but she also has feelings for Jeremiah. He was her first kiss, after all.
At Prime Video’s Upfront, the cast of the young adult series and author of the source material novels Jenny Han gave an update for Season 3’s release. Everything we know about The Summer I Turned Pretty lies below.
Has The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 started filming?...
- 5/20/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready to return to Cousins Beach.
Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty will debut in summer 2025, creator Jenny Han announced during Amazon’s Upfront presentation on Tuesday. While not many details on the third installment were given, Han did also reveal that Season 3 will be expanded to consist of 11 episodes.
Season 2 consisted of eight episodes, while Season 1 boasted just seven episodes.
Production on Season 3 is currently underway. Series stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno joined Han on stage Tuesday to share a bit about how filming is going.
“I’m really excited to see what comes next for all of us in the show itself, especially for Jeremiah and Belly’s final moments in Season 2,” Casalegno said.
Added Briney: “We’ve all been so close. It’s our third year, which is kind of crazy. I miss them a lot. We were away for a while…...
Season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty will debut in summer 2025, creator Jenny Han announced during Amazon’s Upfront presentation on Tuesday. While not many details on the third installment were given, Han did also reveal that Season 3 will be expanded to consist of 11 episodes.
Season 2 consisted of eight episodes, while Season 1 boasted just seven episodes.
Production on Season 3 is currently underway. Series stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, and Gavin Casalegno joined Han on stage Tuesday to share a bit about how filming is going.
“I’m really excited to see what comes next for all of us in the show itself, especially for Jeremiah and Belly’s final moments in Season 2,” Casalegno said.
Added Briney: “We’ve all been so close. It’s our third year, which is kind of crazy. I miss them a lot. We were away for a while…...
- 5/14/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Summer I Turned Pretty is taking a summer off.
Amazon, during its upfront presentation Tuesday in New York, revealed that the third season of its popular take on Jenny Han’s beloved young adult book trilogy will not air until 2025.
Additionally, Amazon revealed that the third season — formally announced last August — will consist of 11 episodes. That’s up from the previously announced 10 and a high for the show after seasons one and two featured seven and eight installments, respectively.
Season three of Summer was greenlit ahead of both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes last year. Production on the new season was delayed until late last year, after both the writers and performers strikes were resolved and the reason for the show’s delayed return. Filming is currently under way. Season one aired in summer 2022, followed by the sophomore run in summer 2023. Han said from the upfronts...
Amazon, during its upfront presentation Tuesday in New York, revealed that the third season of its popular take on Jenny Han’s beloved young adult book trilogy will not air until 2025.
Additionally, Amazon revealed that the third season — formally announced last August — will consist of 11 episodes. That’s up from the previously announced 10 and a high for the show after seasons one and two featured seven and eight installments, respectively.
Season three of Summer was greenlit ahead of both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes last year. Production on the new season was delayed until late last year, after both the writers and performers strikes were resolved and the reason for the show’s delayed return. Filming is currently under way. Season one aired in summer 2022, followed by the sophomore run in summer 2023. Han said from the upfronts...
- 5/14/2024
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter” is being pushed back from its August release, moving to Dec. 13, 2024. It will screen in IMAX and premium large formats.
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
The film takes over “Karate Kid’s” original release date, which has been changed to May 30, 2025. It will now bow in theaters after the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” debuts on Netflix.
With a coveted Christmastime release date open, Sony is positioning “Kraven” as an R-rated option for the end of the year.
Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, “Kraven the Hunter” unpacks the origin story behind the Marvel villain, set before his notorious vendetta against Spider-Man. Ariana DeBose, Fred Hechinger, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott and Russell Crowe also star.
The film is directed by J.C. Chandor, with a story by Richard Wenk and screenplay by Wenk, Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. It’s produced by Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach and David Householter.
Sony has also...
- 4/27/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Curate has promoted Kristina Cuello to manager.
Cuello, who joined Curate in 2022 and was previously a coordinator, started her career in advertising before moving into physical production at commercial shop Sanctuary Content. She later joined Karen Rosenfelt’s Sunswept Entertainment banner, where she worked on book-to-screen adaptations like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Children of Blood and Bone, set up at Paramount.
At Curate, her client list includes Kayla Abuda Galang, whose short film won a Sundance Grand Jury Prize, and Austin Elliott, who won best TV pilot at the Austin Film Festival.
The Yale grad also served on Cape’s inaugural Emerging Executives Committee.
Cuello, who joined Curate in 2022 and was previously a coordinator, started her career in advertising before moving into physical production at commercial shop Sanctuary Content. She later joined Karen Rosenfelt’s Sunswept Entertainment banner, where she worked on book-to-screen adaptations like The Summer I Turned Pretty and Children of Blood and Bone, set up at Paramount.
At Curate, her client list includes Kayla Abuda Galang, whose short film won a Sundance Grand Jury Prize, and Austin Elliott, who won best TV pilot at the Austin Film Festival.
The Yale grad also served on Cape’s inaugural Emerging Executives Committee.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sony’s Karate Kid legacy sequel, starring Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, has started filming in Montreal, Canada, after a delay caused by by the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Wang, best known for American Born Chinese, leads the new instalment, taking place on the US east coast, as a teen from China who finds two tough but wise mentors in Chan and Macchio.
UK director Jonathan Entwistle, whose credits include Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F***ing World, posted a photo on Instagram confirming filming had begun. He directs from a screenplay by Rob Lieber.
Wang, best known for American Born Chinese, leads the new instalment, taking place on the US east coast, as a teen from China who finds two tough but wise mentors in Chan and Macchio.
UK director Jonathan Entwistle, whose credits include Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F***ing World, posted a photo on Instagram confirming filming had begun. He directs from a screenplay by Rob Lieber.
- 4/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sony’s Karate Kid legacy sequel, starring Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, has started filming in Montreal, Canada, after a delay caused by by the SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Wang, best known for American Born Chinese, leads the new instalment, taking place on the US east coast, as a teen from China who finds two tough but wise mentors in Chan and Macchio.
UK director Jonathan Entwistle, whose credits include Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F***ing World, posted a photo on Instagram confirming filming had begun. He directs from a screenplay by Rob Lieber.
Wang, best known for American Born Chinese, leads the new instalment, taking place on the US east coast, as a teen from China who finds two tough but wise mentors in Chan and Macchio.
UK director Jonathan Entwistle, whose credits include Netflix’s I Am Not Okay With This and The End of the F***ing World, posted a photo on Instagram confirming filming had begun. He directs from a screenplay by Rob Lieber.
- 4/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sony is currently expanding its highly appreciated and popular Karate Kid universe with new actors joining the cast alongside the Og stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Sending shockwaves through the internet, Variety reports announced the latest involvement of the Marvel actress Ming-Na Wen in the upcoming movie.
Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid (2010)
Famously known for playing Melinda May aka The Cavalry in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ming-Na Wen is set to appear in the upcoming Karate Kid movie which is scheduled to hit the theaters on December 13, 2024. Although, much like the plot of the film, Wen’s role is still under the wraps; fans and netizens are excited about it overall.
Ming-Na Wen Joins Jackie Chan’s Next Karate Kid Movie
Following the global success of the Karate Kid films that earned $618M globally, as per Variety reports, which later spawned the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Cobra Kai,...
Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid (2010)
Famously known for playing Melinda May aka The Cavalry in Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Ming-Na Wen is set to appear in the upcoming Karate Kid movie which is scheduled to hit the theaters on December 13, 2024. Although, much like the plot of the film, Wen’s role is still under the wraps; fans and netizens are excited about it overall.
Ming-Na Wen Joins Jackie Chan’s Next Karate Kid Movie
Following the global success of the Karate Kid films that earned $618M globally, as per Variety reports, which later spawned the Emmy-nominated Netflix series Cobra Kai,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Ming-Na Wen has joined the cast of Sony’s new “Karate Kid” film.
Previously announced cast members include “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang in the titular role, plus Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from previous entries in the franchise. Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley will also star.
Much like the film’s plot, details of Wen’s role are currently under wraps. The movie will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the creator and director of Netflix’s “I Am Not Okay With This” and “The End of the F—ing World.” “Peter Rabbit” writer Rob Lieber will pen the screenplay, while Karen Rosenfelt will produce. Sony Pictures will release the film in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024.
The “Karate Kid” films have earned $618 million globally, and spawned the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Cobra Kai.” The series, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, takes place...
Previously announced cast members include “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang in the titular role, plus Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from previous entries in the franchise. Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley will also star.
Much like the film’s plot, details of Wen’s role are currently under wraps. The movie will be directed by Jonathan Entwistle, the creator and director of Netflix’s “I Am Not Okay With This” and “The End of the F—ing World.” “Peter Rabbit” writer Rob Lieber will pen the screenplay, while Karen Rosenfelt will produce. Sony Pictures will release the film in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024.
The “Karate Kid” films have earned $618 million globally, and spawned the Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Cobra Kai.” The series, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, takes place...
- 3/6/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Sadie Stanley, one of the stars of Freeform teen drama Cruel Summer, has joined the growing cast of Karate Kid, Sony Pictures’ latest installment of its martial arts coming-of-age franchise.
The actress will play the romantic lead opposite Ben Wang, the American Born Chinese actor who is toplining the feature and who nabbed the part after a global search.
The cast also includes Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who are reprising their iconic characters to continue the cinematic mythology of the previous movies. New to the cast is Joshua Jackson.
Plot details are being kept under the doji, but it is known that the new installment will bring the story to the East Coast and focus on a teen from China (Wang) who, as per Karate Kid lore, finds strength and direction via martial arts and a tough but wise mentor (or two).
Character details are not being revealed, but...
The actress will play the romantic lead opposite Ben Wang, the American Born Chinese actor who is toplining the feature and who nabbed the part after a global search.
The cast also includes Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who are reprising their iconic characters to continue the cinematic mythology of the previous movies. New to the cast is Joshua Jackson.
Plot details are being kept under the doji, but it is known that the new installment will bring the story to the East Coast and focus on a teen from China (Wang) who, as per Karate Kid lore, finds strength and direction via martial arts and a tough but wise mentor (or two).
Character details are not being revealed, but...
- 3/6/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joshua Jackson is putting on his dogi.
In his first feature film role in almost 10 years, the actor has joined the cast of Sony Pictures’ latest installment of Karate Kid.
Ben Wang, who led the cast of Disney+ series American Born Chinese, is starring in the coming-of-age martial arts drama, which also has Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic characters to continue the mythology of the original franchise.
Plot details are being kept under the mat, but the new installment will bring the story to the East Coast and focus on a teen from from China (Wang) who finds strength and direction via martial arts and a tough but wise mentor (or two).
Details on Jackson’s role were unavailable but he is described as one of the main characters in the piece.
Jonathan Entwistle, known for the teen television dramas I’m Not Okay With This and...
In his first feature film role in almost 10 years, the actor has joined the cast of Sony Pictures’ latest installment of Karate Kid.
Ben Wang, who led the cast of Disney+ series American Born Chinese, is starring in the coming-of-age martial arts drama, which also has Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic characters to continue the mythology of the original franchise.
Plot details are being kept under the mat, but the new installment will bring the story to the East Coast and focus on a teen from from China (Wang) who finds strength and direction via martial arts and a tough but wise mentor (or two).
Details on Jackson’s role were unavailable but he is described as one of the main characters in the piece.
Jonathan Entwistle, known for the teen television dramas I’m Not Okay With This and...
- 3/1/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Brooklynn Prince as Kaitlyn, Brian Cox as Jaan and Kelly Reilly as Maddie in ‘Little Wing’ (Photo Credit: Alysson Riggs/Paramount+)
Paramount+ has unveiled the first photos from Little Wing, a coming-of-age film inspired by Susan Orlean’s The New Yorker article. The first batch of photos was accompanied by the announcement that the heartwarming story set in the world of pigeon racing will premiere on March 13, 2024.
Succession‘s Brian Cox stars as pigeon racer Jaan, alongside Yellowstone‘s Kelly Reilly as Maddie, Cocaine Bear‘s Brooklynn Prince as Kaitlyn, and Me Time‘s Che Tafari as Adam. Emmy nominee Dean Israelite (Power Rangers) directed and Oscar nominee John Gatins (Flight) wrote the screenplay. Executive producers include Israelite, Cox, Karen Rosenfelt, Donald De Line, Susan Orlean, Don Dunn, and Liz Brandenburg. John Gatins and Naomi Despres serve as producers.
“Little Wing follows Kaitlyn, a teen who is reeling from her...
Paramount+ has unveiled the first photos from Little Wing, a coming-of-age film inspired by Susan Orlean’s The New Yorker article. The first batch of photos was accompanied by the announcement that the heartwarming story set in the world of pigeon racing will premiere on March 13, 2024.
Succession‘s Brian Cox stars as pigeon racer Jaan, alongside Yellowstone‘s Kelly Reilly as Maddie, Cocaine Bear‘s Brooklynn Prince as Kaitlyn, and Me Time‘s Che Tafari as Adam. Emmy nominee Dean Israelite (Power Rangers) directed and Oscar nominee John Gatins (Flight) wrote the screenplay. Executive producers include Israelite, Cox, Karen Rosenfelt, Donald De Line, Susan Orlean, Don Dunn, and Liz Brandenburg. John Gatins and Naomi Despres serve as producers.
“Little Wing follows Kaitlyn, a teen who is reeling from her...
- 2/15/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Following a thorough search to find its new Karate Kid, Sony Pictures has tapped Ben Wang to star in the next installment in the franchise, Deadline has confirmed.
The new pic also stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their roles from previous films.
Plot details are vague other then it being set on the East Coast and focuses on a teen from China who finds strength and direction via martial arts from a mentor.
Jonathan Entwistle is directing with Rob Lieber penning the script. Karen Rosenfelt is producing an the film is set to bow on Dec. 13, 2024.
Wang is best known for his breakout role in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, which also stars Michelle Yeoh. He is repped by Stewart Talent, Artists First and Schreck Rose. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The new pic also stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their roles from previous films.
Plot details are vague other then it being set on the East Coast and focuses on a teen from China who finds strength and direction via martial arts from a mentor.
Jonathan Entwistle is directing with Rob Lieber penning the script. Karen Rosenfelt is producing an the film is set to bow on Dec. 13, 2024.
Wang is best known for his breakout role in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese, which also stars Michelle Yeoh. He is repped by Stewart Talent, Artists First and Schreck Rose. The news was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
- 2/12/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Ben Wang is the next Karate Kid.
Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.
The actor, who is also fluent in Mandarin, is skilled across many forms of martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun/Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo and Taekwando.
Chan and Macchio, who announced the casting search via a video in November, will reprise their iconic “Karate Kid” franchise characters in the latest entry to the series from Sony Pictures.
Plot details are still under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will once again play Daniel Larusso...
Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.
The actor, who is also fluent in Mandarin, is skilled across many forms of martial arts, including Karate, Wing Chun/Kung Fu, Gumdo, Kempo and Taekwando.
Chan and Macchio, who announced the casting search via a video in November, will reprise their iconic “Karate Kid” franchise characters in the latest entry to the series from Sony Pictures.
Plot details are still under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will once again play Daniel Larusso...
- 2/12/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
The new Karate Kid has been found.
Sony Pictures has cast Ben Wang, best known as the star of Disney+ series American Born Chinese, to star in its latest installment of the coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
The casting comes after a global search that saw thousands of submissions from around the world, with 10,000 entries reported in the first 24 hours alone. According to studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition that demonstrated his deep connection to the character. It also helped that he is fluent in Mandarin and highly skilled across many forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo. Some of those skills were already showcased on American Born Chinese, the well-regarded adaptation of the acclaimed coming-of-age fantasy graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang that also starred Michelle Yeoh.
The new Karate Kid will have Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic characters from previous Karate Kid films.
Sony Pictures has cast Ben Wang, best known as the star of Disney+ series American Born Chinese, to star in its latest installment of the coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
The casting comes after a global search that saw thousands of submissions from around the world, with 10,000 entries reported in the first 24 hours alone. According to studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition that demonstrated his deep connection to the character. It also helped that he is fluent in Mandarin and highly skilled across many forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo. Some of those skills were already showcased on American Born Chinese, the well-regarded adaptation of the acclaimed coming-of-age fantasy graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang that also starred Michelle Yeoh.
The new Karate Kid will have Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their iconic characters from previous Karate Kid films.
- 2/12/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Motion Picture & Television Fund is making moves on its board of directors.
The organization has expanded the roster from 12 to 21 members by moving six existing members from its board of governors over to the board of directors and adding three new executives to the ranks. New blood includes Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount Television Studios; veteran producer and Hollywood royalty John Goldwyn, who serves as principal of John Goldwyn Prods.; and attorney Maria Rodriguez, a managing partner in the L.A. office of McDermott Will & Emery Llp.
Those transitioning to the board include Dr. Eric Esrailian of UCLA, Warner Bros. Pictures executive vp of production and senior advisor Kevin McCormick, veteran executive Peter Rice, Sunswept Entertainment’s Karen Rosenfelt, Oscar nominated producer Emma Thomas and John Wells Prods. principal John Wells.
The moves come as the industry continues to roar back from back-to-back labor strikes in 2023, work stoppages...
The organization has expanded the roster from 12 to 21 members by moving six existing members from its board of governors over to the board of directors and adding three new executives to the ranks. New blood includes Nicole Clemens, president of Paramount Television Studios; veteran producer and Hollywood royalty John Goldwyn, who serves as principal of John Goldwyn Prods.; and attorney Maria Rodriguez, a managing partner in the L.A. office of McDermott Will & Emery Llp.
Those transitioning to the board include Dr. Eric Esrailian of UCLA, Warner Bros. Pictures executive vp of production and senior advisor Kevin McCormick, veteran executive Peter Rice, Sunswept Entertainment’s Karen Rosenfelt, Oscar nominated producer Emma Thomas and John Wells Prods. principal John Wells.
The moves come as the industry continues to roar back from back-to-back labor strikes in 2023, work stoppages...
- 2/1/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jenny Han’s production banner Jenny Kissed Me has promoted “The Summer I Turned Pretty” associate producer Victoria Storm to vice president of television and films.
In the role, Storm will oversee film and television development for the production company, which is currently under an overall deal with Amazon Studios.
“Victoria has been by my side since the beginning of Jenny Kissed Me, and I’m beyond lucky to have worked with her for so many years,” said Han. “She is smart, well-read, and has impeccable taste. I’m so excited for what the future holds for Victoria and Jenny Kissed Me.”
Prior to becoming an associate producer on Han’s Amazon series and Netflix’s “Xo, Kitty,” she began working with the author in 2019 as an assistant. She later joined “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as a showrunner’s assistant. Storm became the company’s first employee when she...
In the role, Storm will oversee film and television development for the production company, which is currently under an overall deal with Amazon Studios.
“Victoria has been by my side since the beginning of Jenny Kissed Me, and I’m beyond lucky to have worked with her for so many years,” said Han. “She is smart, well-read, and has impeccable taste. I’m so excited for what the future holds for Victoria and Jenny Kissed Me.”
Prior to becoming an associate producer on Han’s Amazon series and Netflix’s “Xo, Kitty,” she began working with the author in 2019 as an assistant. She later joined “The Summer I Turned Pretty” as a showrunner’s assistant. Storm became the company’s first employee when she...
- 1/8/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The Paramount Pictures adaptation of the hit YA book “Children of Blood and Bone” is taking another step toward the big screen, with Gina Prince-Bythewood signing on to direct.
Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by author Tomi Adeyemi.
The action fantasy novel follows heroine Zélie Adebola, who belongs to a class of magic practicioners know as the maji, as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha, following the ruling class kosidáns’ brutal suppression of her people.
Rights to the 2018 book by Nigerian American novelist Adeyemi were acquired by Paramount in 2022 after a planned adaptation by Fox2000 and then Disney’s Lucasfilm stalled. Prince-Bythewood will develop another pass of a draft written by Adeyemi, who will also executive produce the film alongside Reggie Rock Bythewood. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment, and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce.
Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by author Tomi Adeyemi.
The action fantasy novel follows heroine Zélie Adebola, who belongs to a class of magic practicioners know as the maji, as she attempts to restore magic to the kingdom of Orïsha, following the ruling class kosidáns’ brutal suppression of her people.
Rights to the 2018 book by Nigerian American novelist Adeyemi were acquired by Paramount in 2022 after a planned adaptation by Fox2000 and then Disney’s Lucasfilm stalled. Prince-Bythewood will develop another pass of a draft written by Adeyemi, who will also executive produce the film alongside Reggie Rock Bythewood. Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment, and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce.
- 12/14/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Paramount Pictures’ highly-anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s novel Children Of Blood And Bone is gaining momentum as Deadline is hearing The Woman King director Gina Prince-Bythewood is coming on to helm. Prince-Bythewood will develop the next pass of a draft penned by Adeyemi.
Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce. Adeyemi and Reggie Rock Bythewood will executive produce.
The project has been a high priority for the studio ever since 2022 when Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group Co-Presidents Daria Cercek and Mike Ireland acquired the rights to the trilogy in a highly-competitive bidding war.
After Lucasfilm let the rights lapse on the series, reps for Adeyemi took it to the market where it had immediate interest. Sources said at the time multiple studios including Universal, Amazon and Netflix were in the mix as the...
Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen of Temple Hill Entertainment, Karen Rosenfelt of Sunswept Entertainment and Matt Jackson of Jackson Pictures will produce. Adeyemi and Reggie Rock Bythewood will executive produce.
The project has been a high priority for the studio ever since 2022 when Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group Co-Presidents Daria Cercek and Mike Ireland acquired the rights to the trilogy in a highly-competitive bidding war.
After Lucasfilm let the rights lapse on the series, reps for Adeyemi took it to the market where it had immediate interest. Sources said at the time multiple studios including Universal, Amazon and Netflix were in the mix as the...
- 12/14/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
The lucky performer who snags the starring role opposite Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the new Karate Kid film will have prevailed against some fierce competition.
Just one day after the two stars announced Sony Pictures’ open casting call to find the next Karate Kid, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the studio has already received more than 10,000 submissions. Jonathan Entwistle is set to direct from a script by Rob Lieber, with Karen Rosenfelt producing.
Submissions for the worldwide search have come from countries across the globe, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, Australia, Singapore, Finland, Sweden and South Africa.
Chan and Macchio appeared in a video released Tuesday to announce the global search to fill the pivotal role of Li Fong in the movie that is expected to shoot from March through June of 2024. According to the website for the casting call, the team is looking...
Just one day after the two stars announced Sony Pictures’ open casting call to find the next Karate Kid, The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the studio has already received more than 10,000 submissions. Jonathan Entwistle is set to direct from a script by Rob Lieber, with Karen Rosenfelt producing.
Submissions for the worldwide search have come from countries across the globe, including the U.S., Canada, U.K., India, Australia, Singapore, Finland, Sweden and South Africa.
Chan and Macchio appeared in a video released Tuesday to announce the global search to fill the pivotal role of Li Fong in the movie that is expected to shoot from March through June of 2024. According to the website for the casting call, the team is looking...
- 11/23/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are set to unite for an upcoming new entry in the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise.
Even thought both actors have appeared in movies and series in the franchise neither have crossed paths.
Plot details are being kept top secret on the new movie, but Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original “Karate Kid” film trilogy starting in 1984 and brought back on Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 remake movie.
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Jonathan Entwistle will take the helm on the movie with scribe Rob Lieber creating the story. Karen Rosenfelt is producing. The movie will premiere on December 13, 2024.
Both Macchio and...
Even thought both actors have appeared in movies and series in the franchise neither have crossed paths.
Plot details are being kept top secret on the new movie, but Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original “Karate Kid” film trilogy starting in 1984 and brought back on Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 remake movie.
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Jonathan Entwistle will take the helm on the movie with scribe Rob Lieber creating the story. Karen Rosenfelt is producing. The movie will premiere on December 13, 2024.
Both Macchio and...
- 11/22/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Ralph Macchio, who starred in the original “The Karate Kid” from 1984, and martial arts legend Jackie Chan, who appeared in the 2010 reboot “The Karate Kid,” are both returning to the franchise for Sony’s upcoming sequel film.
The two actors will each reprise their original characters but are joining together in the same movie for the first time. On November 21, Chan and Macchio shared in a video they’d be returning to the film, but they also revealed the studio is launching a global casting search to find the next Karate Kid. They’re encouraging you to wax on and wax off and submit your best video online for a chance to star in the movie.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but the studio is aiming to release the still-untitled project on December 13, 2024.
Jonathan Entwistle (“I Am Not Okay With This”) is directing from a screenplay by...
The two actors will each reprise their original characters but are joining together in the same movie for the first time. On November 21, Chan and Macchio shared in a video they’d be returning to the film, but they also revealed the studio is launching a global casting search to find the next Karate Kid. They’re encouraging you to wax on and wax off and submit your best video online for a chance to star in the movie.
Plot details are currently being kept under wraps, but the studio is aiming to release the still-untitled project on December 13, 2024.
Jonathan Entwistle (“I Am Not Okay With This”) is directing from a screenplay by...
- 11/21/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
While Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio have never before appeared together on screen, even as they’ve led films in different corners of the Karate Kid universe, they’re getting that opportunity now via a new feature installment in Sony’s hugely popular martial arts saga.
Macchio reprises his role as Daniel Larusso, the karate champion molded by Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, with Chan as Mr. Han, the kung fu master who helped Jaden Smith fend off bullies in Sony’s 2010 Karate Kid remake. Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, though sources say that it will mark a continuation of the mythology of the original franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World) is directing the as-yet-untitled film from a script by Rob Lieber, with Karen Rosenfelt producing. Pic’s slated for release by Sony Pictures on December 13, 2024.
A pop culture phenomenon spanning almost three decades,...
Macchio reprises his role as Daniel Larusso, the karate champion molded by Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, with Chan as Mr. Han, the kung fu master who helped Jaden Smith fend off bullies in Sony’s 2010 Karate Kid remake. Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, though sources say that it will mark a continuation of the mythology of the original franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World) is directing the as-yet-untitled film from a script by Rob Lieber, with Karen Rosenfelt producing. Pic’s slated for release by Sony Pictures on December 13, 2024.
A pop culture phenomenon spanning almost three decades,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Sony’s new Karate Kid project, which is an apparent separate entity from the popular series Cobra Kai, just got a bit of interesting casting. The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Daniel Larusso himself, Ralph Macchio, will be joining Jackie Chan for the new, as of yet untitled, addition to the franchise. Earlier, it was reported that Sony had made room in their schedule for a new Karate Kid film that wasn’t intended to be a straight-up sequel to the original 1984 film nor a continuation of the Netflix show with all the legacy characters. Then it was revealed that Chan would be reprising his Mr. Han role from the 2010 remake. The inclusion of Macchio looks to be an attempt to merge the two worlds.
Additionally, Sony has also announced that there will be a global search to find the new karate kid to star in their film as the student.
Additionally, Sony has also announced that there will be a global search to find the new karate kid to star in their film as the student.
- 11/21/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who starred in separate “Karate Kid” films decades apart, will unite for a brand new movie set in the martial arts franchise.
The new movie, from Sony Pictures, director Jonathan Entwistle and writer Rob Lieber, will premiere in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024. Karen Rosenfelt is producing.
Plot details are kept under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original “Karate Kid” film trilogy starting in 1984 and brought back on Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 remake movie.
Macchio has kept the character of Daniel going through “Cobra Kai,” which announced its sixth and final season earlier this year. That show, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg,...
The new movie, from Sony Pictures, director Jonathan Entwistle and writer Rob Lieber, will premiere in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024. Karen Rosenfelt is producing.
Plot details are kept under wraps on the new movie, but Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel Larusso, whom he played in the original “Karate Kid” film trilogy starting in 1984 and brought back on Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” series. Chan will return to the role of Mr. Han, a kung fu master based on Mr. Miyagi, who coached Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 remake movie.
Macchio has kept the character of Daniel going through “Cobra Kai,” which announced its sixth and final season earlier this year. That show, created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg,...
- 11/21/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Call it the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both of whom starred in Karate Kid movies decades apart, are set to reprise their popular characters in Sony Pictures’ latest installment of the iconic coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle, best known for his well-regarded and award-winning teen television dramas I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World, is directing the untitled feature that the studio is positioning as the fusing and continuing the mythology of the original franchise.
A global search for a Chinese actor to play the erstwhile title character launched today, with the Chan and Macchio kicking things off with an introductory video, seen below.
Rob Lieber, whose credits include Sony’s Peter Rabbit and Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, wrote the script. The plot line is hiding in the back of the dojo.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, both of whom starred in Karate Kid movies decades apart, are set to reprise their popular characters in Sony Pictures’ latest installment of the iconic coming-of-age martial arts franchise.
Jonathan Entwistle, best known for his well-regarded and award-winning teen television dramas I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World, is directing the untitled feature that the studio is positioning as the fusing and continuing the mythology of the original franchise.
A global search for a Chinese actor to play the erstwhile title character launched today, with the Chan and Macchio kicking things off with an introductory video, seen below.
Rob Lieber, whose credits include Sony’s Peter Rabbit and Disney’s Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day, wrote the script. The plot line is hiding in the back of the dojo.
- 11/21/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"I think 'Twilight' could be huge." Those were the words that were once said to be uttered by Paramount's former co-president of production Karen Rosenfelt, who helped turn the YA novel into a movie. While the movie ultimately wouldn't be made at Paramount, it turns out she was more right than anyone could have possibly predicted. In the end, Paramount's loss would turn into Summit Entertainment's ridiculous gain as the movie based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book would kick off not just a billion-dollar franchise, but an entire blockbuster YA craze.
It's easy to take for granted now, but the saga of Bella and Edward — which is now ingrained in popular culture — did not reek of success at the outset.
"I think 'Twilight' could be huge." Those were the words that were once said to be uttered by Paramount's former co-president of production Karen Rosenfelt, who helped turn the YA novel into a movie. While the movie ultimately wouldn't be made at Paramount, it turns out she was more right than anyone could have possibly predicted. In the end, Paramount's loss would turn into Summit Entertainment's ridiculous gain as the movie based on Stephenie Meyer's best-selling book would kick off not just a billion-dollar franchise, but an entire blockbuster YA craze.
It's easy to take for granted now, but the saga of Bella and Edward — which is now ingrained in popular culture — did not reek of success at the outset.
- 11/18/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
MPTF is launching the “Back to Work” campaign, a fundraiser to assist crew members impacted financially by the Hollywood strikes.
“While the agreement between the WGA and AMPTP and the tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP are certainly encouraging, our crews will continue to struggle for many months to come,” Bob Beitcher, MPTF President & CEO, said in a statement. “The financial and emotional pain will not be flipped off like a light switch but will require months or longer to heal.”
Filmmakers and Hollywood executives have provided lead gifts to the fund like Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas.
“We are thrilled that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP have tentatively agreed to a new contract, but it will be a while before most of our industry colleagues are back at work, and the MPTF is going to play a vital part in supporting crews as they return to set,...
“While the agreement between the WGA and AMPTP and the tentative agreement between SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP are certainly encouraging, our crews will continue to struggle for many months to come,” Bob Beitcher, MPTF President & CEO, said in a statement. “The financial and emotional pain will not be flipped off like a light switch but will require months or longer to heal.”
Filmmakers and Hollywood executives have provided lead gifts to the fund like Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan and his wife Emma Thomas.
“We are thrilled that SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP have tentatively agreed to a new contract, but it will be a while before most of our industry colleagues are back at work, and the MPTF is going to play a vital part in supporting crews as they return to set,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Lola Tung (Belly) and Gavin Casalegno (Jeremiah) in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ season 2 (Photo © Amazon Content Services LLC)
Season two of The Summer I Turned Pretty is pulling in big viewership numbers, which made Prime Video’s announcement that the coming-of-age drama has been renewed for season three not in the least bit shocking. The official announcement confirmed there will be a 10-episode third season but didn’t reveal any specifics about the upcoming season.
According to the streaming service, season three was actually greenlit before either the writers or actors strikes. Obviously, production will not get underway until the strikes are over.
The series is based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy, and Han and Sarah Kucserka will continue as showrunners for the 10-episode third season. Han, Kucserka, Karen Rosenfelt, and wiip’s Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen, and Paul Lee executive produce.
“We’ve been delighted to see...
Season two of The Summer I Turned Pretty is pulling in big viewership numbers, which made Prime Video’s announcement that the coming-of-age drama has been renewed for season three not in the least bit shocking. The official announcement confirmed there will be a 10-episode third season but didn’t reveal any specifics about the upcoming season.
According to the streaming service, season three was actually greenlit before either the writers or actors strikes. Obviously, production will not get underway until the strikes are over.
The series is based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy, and Han and Sarah Kucserka will continue as showrunners for the 10-episode third season. Han, Kucserka, Karen Rosenfelt, and wiip’s Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen, and Paul Lee executive produce.
“We’ve been delighted to see...
- 8/3/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"The Summer I Turned Pretty" has officially been renewed for a third season. The season will consist of 10 episodes, per Amazon Studios, and Jenny Han - who wrote the books the show is based on - will return as showrunner.
"We've been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," Amazon and MGM Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders said in a statement. "This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We're excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to. Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends at wiip for their remarkable work and partnership.
"We've been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," Amazon and MGM Studios Head of Television Vernon Sanders said in a statement. "This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We're excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to. Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends at wiip for their remarkable work and partnership.
- 8/3/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
We have reason to serve up some pomegranate margaritas.
Prime Video confirmed Thursday afternoon that its hit global original, The Summer I Turned Pretty, will be back for a third season.
That's not all: We're getting ten fresh episodes for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.
Exciting, right?
"We've been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty, making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios.
"This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers."
"Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story."
"We're excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to."
"Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends...
Prime Video confirmed Thursday afternoon that its hit global original, The Summer I Turned Pretty, will be back for a third season.
That's not all: We're getting ten fresh episodes for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3.
Exciting, right?
"We've been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty, making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon," says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios.
"This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers."
"Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story."
"We're excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to."
"Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends...
- 8/3/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been renewed for a third season at Amazon’s Prime Video.
The young adult drama series, adapted from Jenny Han’s book trilogy, currently has two seasons out, with new episodes still dropping Thursdays. Things are heating up for Belly in Season 2 as the Aug. 18 finale approaches.
Season 3 will have 10 episodes, compared to Season 1’s seven and Season 2’s eight.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ making ‘Summer’ Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
“This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers,” Sanders continued. “Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share...
The young adult drama series, adapted from Jenny Han’s book trilogy, currently has two seasons out, with new episodes still dropping Thursdays. Things are heating up for Belly in Season 2 as the Aug. 18 finale approaches.
Season 3 will have 10 episodes, compared to Season 1’s seven and Season 2’s eight.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty,’ making ‘Summer’ Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios, said in a statement.
“This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers,” Sanders continued. “Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share...
- 8/3/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Amazon is returning to Cousins.
The retail giant/streamer has handed out a season-three renewal for its young-adult series The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Based on the book trilogy by author and exec producer Jenny Han, season three will consist of 10 episodes — up from its previous orders of seven and eight in seasons one and two, respectively.
According to an Amazon news release, season three of Summer was greenlit ahead of both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Production on the new season will not begin until after both the writers and performers strikes have been resolved.
Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka will serve as co-showrunners on season three of the series and exec produce alongside Karen Rosenfelt, Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen and Paul Lee of Wiip, which co-produces the series alongside Amazon Studios.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty,...
The retail giant/streamer has handed out a season-three renewal for its young-adult series The Summer I Turned Pretty.
Based on the book trilogy by author and exec producer Jenny Han, season three will consist of 10 episodes — up from its previous orders of seven and eight in seasons one and two, respectively.
According to an Amazon news release, season three of Summer was greenlit ahead of both the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Production on the new season will not begin until after both the writers and performers strikes have been resolved.
Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka will serve as co-showrunners on season three of the series and exec produce alongside Karen Rosenfelt, Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen and Paul Lee of Wiip, which co-produces the series alongside Amazon Studios.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’ll always have summer.
The Summer I Turned Pretty has officially been renewed for a third season at Prime Video. Jenny Han, who is the author of the bestselling novels, will return as showrunner alongside Sarah Kucserka.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty, making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to. Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends at wiip for their remarkable work and partnership.
The Summer I Turned Pretty has officially been renewed for a third season at Prime Video. Jenny Han, who is the author of the bestselling novels, will return as showrunner alongside Sarah Kucserka.
“We’ve been delighted to see the passion with which fans have embraced The Summer I Turned Pretty, making Summer Fridays an entertainment phenomenon,” says Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon and MGM Studios. “This charming, deeply heartfelt series has shown the breadth of our customer base, appealing to a young, diverse set of viewers. Jenny Han is a gifted storyteller, whose fans have been clamoring for the third chapter of this story. We’re excited today to share the news that they have a lot more Summer to look forward to. Thank you to Jenny, Sarah Kucserka, and Karen Rosenfelt and our friends at wiip for their remarkable work and partnership.
- 8/3/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Jenny Han’s teen drama series “The Summer I Turned Pretty” has been renewed for a ten-episode third season at Amazon Prime Video.
Though the news was announced on Thursday, Amazon says the greenlight was made official internally before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA went on strike, and that no work on Season 3 will begin until labor negotiations between the guilds and the studios have been resolved.
According to Amazon, Season 2 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is one of the 10 most-watched seasons of any series ever on Amazon Prime Video, with its July 14 premiere more than doubling viewership of Season 1 within three days of launch.
Season 2 follows Belly (Lola Tung), who used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s (Rachel Blanchard) cancer, she’s not sure...
Though the news was announced on Thursday, Amazon says the greenlight was made official internally before the WGA and SAG-AFTRA went on strike, and that no work on Season 3 will begin until labor negotiations between the guilds and the studios have been resolved.
According to Amazon, Season 2 of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is one of the 10 most-watched seasons of any series ever on Amazon Prime Video, with its July 14 premiere more than doubling viewership of Season 1 within three days of launch.
Season 2 follows Belly (Lola Tung), who used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s (Rachel Blanchard) cancer, she’s not sure...
- 8/3/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“The Summer I Turned Pretty” actress Rain Spencer has been promoted to a series regular in her role as Taylor Jewel, TheWrap has learned exclusively.
Taylor is Belly Conklin’s (Lola Tung) best friend, but she takes a backseat in Jenny Han’s book trilogy on which Amazon’s Prime Video show is based. Taylor kissed Belly’s brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) in Season 1, causing a brief moment of drama with Belly as well as Steven because he was technically dating another girl Shayla (Minnie Mills) that summer.
Spencer also starred in “Good Girl Jane,” a film that won Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival in the summer of 2022 and for which Spencer won Best Performance at Tribeca.
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This July will watch Spencer return to the...
Taylor is Belly Conklin’s (Lola Tung) best friend, but she takes a backseat in Jenny Han’s book trilogy on which Amazon’s Prime Video show is based. Taylor kissed Belly’s brother Steven (Sean Kaufman) in Season 1, causing a brief moment of drama with Belly as well as Steven because he was technically dating another girl Shayla (Minnie Mills) that summer.
Spencer also starred in “Good Girl Jane,” a film that won Best U.S. Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival in the summer of 2022 and for which Spencer won Best Performance at Tribeca.
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Taylor Swift Debuts ‘Back to December (Taylor’s Version)’ in ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ Season 2 Trailer (Video)
This July will watch Spencer return to the...
- 7/7/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Belly Conklin is back in the official trailer for The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 2.
Unfortunately for Belly, the tone in the just-released footage is anything but pretty.
Ever since its debut on Prime Video last summer, the series has focused on the relationship between the characters as they try to come to terms with the pitfalls of being a teenager.
The new trailer has a somber tone that won't let up as we witness Belly's struggle about whether Conrad or Jeremiah is right for her.
There are also hints that Belly might be losing someone close to her, possibly for good, which leaves us with more questions than answers as we await fresh episodes of the teen drama.
To help hit you right in the feels, Prime Video included Taylor Swift's "Back to December (Taylor's Version)" and August.
Some scenes just require a Taylor Swift song, amirite?
"Belly...
Unfortunately for Belly, the tone in the just-released footage is anything but pretty.
Ever since its debut on Prime Video last summer, the series has focused on the relationship between the characters as they try to come to terms with the pitfalls of being a teenager.
The new trailer has a somber tone that won't let up as we witness Belly's struggle about whether Conrad or Jeremiah is right for her.
There are also hints that Belly might be losing someone close to her, possibly for good, which leaves us with more questions than answers as we await fresh episodes of the teen drama.
To help hit you right in the feels, Prime Video included Taylor Swift's "Back to December (Taylor's Version)" and August.
Some scenes just require a Taylor Swift song, amirite?
"Belly...
- 6/30/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Prime Video is ready to take viewers back to Cousins Beach this summer.
The streamer premiered the trailer for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Thursday, giving audiences a preview of what’s in store for Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah while sharing a first listen of the rerecording of Taylor Swift’s song “Back to December” from her upcoming Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album.
The second season begins where the first season left off, with 16-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and her longtime friend-turned-love-interest Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) confessing their feelings for each other. However, Belly finds herself in a love triangle as Conrad’s brother, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), had shared his romantic feelings for Belly as well.
Though normally Belly and the Fisher family would count down the days for a summer at their Cousins Beach home, things take a turn in the...
The streamer premiered the trailer for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty on Thursday, giving audiences a preview of what’s in store for Belly, Conrad and Jeremiah while sharing a first listen of the rerecording of Taylor Swift’s song “Back to December” from her upcoming Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) album.
The second season begins where the first season left off, with 16-year-old Isabel “Belly” Conklin (Lola Tung) and her longtime friend-turned-love-interest Conrad Fisher (Christopher Briney) confessing their feelings for each other. However, Belly finds herself in a love triangle as Conrad’s brother, Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno), had shared his romantic feelings for Belly as well.
Though normally Belly and the Fisher family would count down the days for a summer at their Cousins Beach home, things take a turn in the...
- 6/30/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she’s not sure summer will ever be the same. When an unexpected visitor threatens the future of Susannah’s beloved house, Belly has to rally the gang to come together, and to decide once and for all where her heart lies.
Season Two of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ launches with three episodes on Friday, July 14, 2023, with new episodes following weekly until the season finale on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Season Two of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is led by show runners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka. Han, Kucserka, Karen Rosenfelt, and Gabrielle Stanton serve as executive producers, along with Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen, and Paul Lee for wiip. The series is a co-production of Amazon Studios and wiip.
Jenny Han is the No.
Season Two of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ launches with three episodes on Friday, July 14, 2023, with new episodes following weekly until the season finale on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Season Two of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ is led by show runners Jenny Han and Sarah Kucserka. Han, Kucserka, Karen Rosenfelt, and Gabrielle Stanton serve as executive producers, along with Hope Hartman, Mads Hansen, and Paul Lee for wiip. The series is a co-production of Amazon Studios and wiip.
Jenny Han is the No.
- 6/9/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The drama continues for Belly (Lola Tung) and brothers Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno) as Belly remains torn between the two in Season 2 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Prime Video today unveiled a teaser trailer, set to Taylor Swift’s “August” from her 2021 Grammy-winning album folklore. Watch it above.
Season 2 picks up following the Season 1 finale where Belly, who had seemed committed to a relationship with Jeremiah, surprisingly kissed Conrad at the conclusion of the season-ender.
Per the official Season 2 synopsis, ‘Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she’s not sure summer will ever be the same. When an unexpected visitor threatens the future of Susannah’s beloved house, Belly has to rally the gang to come together — and to decide once and...
Season 2 picks up following the Season 1 finale where Belly, who had seemed committed to a relationship with Jeremiah, surprisingly kissed Conrad at the conclusion of the season-ender.
Per the official Season 2 synopsis, ‘Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she’s not sure summer will ever be the same. When an unexpected visitor threatens the future of Susannah’s beloved house, Belly has to rally the gang to come together — and to decide once and...
- 6/8/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The production and management company Citizen Skull is expanding with the launch of a Btl division to represent cinematographers, production designers, costumers, editors and others.
Leading the charge will be Liz Williamson (formerly of Wpa), who is supported by Gerard George (formerly of Screen Talent Agency) and Mike Diaz. New signings at Citizen Skull that come with the expansion include Emmy winning cinematographer Petr Cikhart (The Amazing Race) and production designer Flora Ortega (God’s Country).
Citizen Skull has previously produced such titles as Collision, 12 Feet Deep, Heartthrob, Oak Room and Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, continuing to produce 5-7 titles a year, with writers, directors and actors also being repped on the management side.
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Taylor Gray
Exclusive: Taylor Gray (High Expectations) has signed on for a role opposite Frankie Muniz and Violett Beane in Robert Rippberger’s sci-fi thriller Renner, which is heading into production this summer.
Leading the charge will be Liz Williamson (formerly of Wpa), who is supported by Gerard George (formerly of Screen Talent Agency) and Mike Diaz. New signings at Citizen Skull that come with the expansion include Emmy winning cinematographer Petr Cikhart (The Amazing Race) and production designer Flora Ortega (God’s Country).
Citizen Skull has previously produced such titles as Collision, 12 Feet Deep, Heartthrob, Oak Room and Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street, continuing to produce 5-7 titles a year, with writers, directors and actors also being repped on the management side.
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Taylor Gray
Exclusive: Taylor Gray (High Expectations) has signed on for a role opposite Frankie Muniz and Violett Beane in Robert Rippberger’s sci-fi thriller Renner, which is heading into production this summer.
- 5/19/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has announced the return of its hit series The Summer I Turned Pretty, launching with three episodes on Friday, July 14, 2023, with new episodes following weekly until the season finale on Friday, August 18, 2023. Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, Season One of the series became the No. 1 show on Prime Video during its premiere weekend. On July 14, The Summer I Turned Pretty Season Two will be a part of the savings, convenience, and entertainment that Prime members enjoy in a single membership. Click Here to view the release date announcement, featuring series stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer, recurring guest David Iacono, and Elsie Fisher, who joined the cast this season in a recurring role. Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard also star, with Kyra Sedgwick joining Season Two in a recurring role. The cast also revealed all eight episode titles for Season Two,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Your hormone monster would like a word with you.
Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Eugene Levy and Isabella Rossellini will guest star in the Season 2 of Netflix’s bawdy animated series “Human Resources,” the show that follows Netflix’s equally raunchy adult animation series “Big Mouth.” The new season has 10 episodes and is set to premiere on June 9.
“Human Resources” follows the creatures that help people through the awkward journey of puberty and the hard life of parenthood. Even as they assist their human clients, the hormone monsters, depression kitties, shame wizards and other creatures lead hilarious lives of their own, both in and out of the office.
Season 2 will also star Sam Richardson, Niecy Nash-Betts and Jason Mantzoukas along with returning guest stars Hugh Jackman, Pamela Adlon, Rosie Perez, Henry Winkler, Thandiwe Newton, Jemaine Clement, Maria Bamford, Bobby Cannavale and Cole Escola. Series regulars include Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, Aidy Bryant,...
Florence Pugh, Miley Cyrus, Eugene Levy and Isabella Rossellini will guest star in the Season 2 of Netflix’s bawdy animated series “Human Resources,” the show that follows Netflix’s equally raunchy adult animation series “Big Mouth.” The new season has 10 episodes and is set to premiere on June 9.
“Human Resources” follows the creatures that help people through the awkward journey of puberty and the hard life of parenthood. Even as they assist their human clients, the hormone monsters, depression kitties, shame wizards and other creatures lead hilarious lives of their own, both in and out of the office.
Season 2 will also star Sam Richardson, Niecy Nash-Betts and Jason Mantzoukas along with returning guest stars Hugh Jackman, Pamela Adlon, Rosie Perez, Henry Winkler, Thandiwe Newton, Jemaine Clement, Maria Bamford, Bobby Cannavale and Cole Escola. Series regulars include Nick Kroll, Maya Rudolph, Aidy Bryant,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello, McKinley Franklin and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
Are you ready for more of The Summer I Turned Pretty?
Prime Video announced Friday that the first three episodes of Season 2 will launch on Friday, July 14, 2023, with new episodes following weekly until the season finale on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, the first season of the series became the No. 1 show on Prime Video during its premiere weekend.
The release date announcement video included stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer, recurring guest David Iacono, and Elsie Fisher, who joined the cast this season in a recurring role.
Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard also star, with Kyra Sedgwick joining in a recurring role.
The cast also revealed all eight episode titles for the upcoming season, allowing fans to speculate which of their favorite storylines from It’s Not Summer Without You, the second book in Han’s series,...
Prime Video announced Friday that the first three episodes of Season 2 will launch on Friday, July 14, 2023, with new episodes following weekly until the season finale on Friday, August 18, 2023.
Based on the best-selling book trilogy from Jenny Han, the first season of the series became the No. 1 show on Prime Video during its premiere weekend.
The release date announcement video included stars Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, and Rain Spencer, recurring guest David Iacono, and Elsie Fisher, who joined the cast this season in a recurring role.
Jackie Chung and Rachel Blanchard also star, with Kyra Sedgwick joining in a recurring role.
The cast also revealed all eight episode titles for the upcoming season, allowing fans to speculate which of their favorite storylines from It’s Not Summer Without You, the second book in Han’s series,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Good news and bad news for fans of “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The good news is Season 2 of the Prime Video series premieres on July 14. The bad news: this second season is rolling out new episodes weekly instead of all at once.
The first three episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2 will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 14, with new episodes rolling out weekly after that until the season finale on Aug. 18. This second season consists of eight episodes in total.
Based on the book trilogy by Jenny Han – who serves as co-showrunner alongside Sarah Kucserka – the second season is based on “It’s Not Summer Without You” and the synopsis is as follows:
“Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she...
The first three episodes of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Season 2 will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 14, with new episodes rolling out weekly after that until the season finale on Aug. 18. This second season consists of eight episodes in total.
Based on the book trilogy by Jenny Han – who serves as co-showrunner alongside Sarah Kucserka – the second season is based on “It’s Not Summer Without You” and the synopsis is as follows:
“Belly used to count down the days until she could return to Cousins Beach, but with Conrad and Jeremiah fighting over her heart and the return of Susannah’s cancer, she...
- 5/5/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Brian Cox (credit: David Ho), Kelly Reilly (credit: Kyle Baugher), Brooklynn Prince (credit: Beverly Brosius), and Che Tafari (credit: Guy Viau)
Brian Cox is following up Succession, easily one of the best shows on television, by playing a pigeon racer in Paramount+’s Little Wing. The coming-of-age film will also star Yellowstone‘s Kelly Reilly.
Brooklynn Prince (Cocaine Bear) is set to play a teen who becomes interested in pigeon racing, and Che Tafari (Me Time) stars as her friend.
Filming’s expected to get underway in Portland this month. Oscar and DGA Awards nominee John Gatins (Flight) wrote the screenplay based on Susan Orlean’s New Yorker article. Three-time DGA Awards nominee Dean Israelite is on board to direct.
Israelite, Brian Cox, Karen Rosenfelt, Donald De Line, Susan Orlean, Don Dunn, and Liz Brandenburg are executive producing. Gatins and Naomi Despres will serve as producers.
Paramount+ offered this description...
Brian Cox is following up Succession, easily one of the best shows on television, by playing a pigeon racer in Paramount+’s Little Wing. The coming-of-age film will also star Yellowstone‘s Kelly Reilly.
Brooklynn Prince (Cocaine Bear) is set to play a teen who becomes interested in pigeon racing, and Che Tafari (Me Time) stars as her friend.
Filming’s expected to get underway in Portland this month. Oscar and DGA Awards nominee John Gatins (Flight) wrote the screenplay based on Susan Orlean’s New Yorker article. Three-time DGA Awards nominee Dean Israelite is on board to direct.
Israelite, Brian Cox, Karen Rosenfelt, Donald De Line, Susan Orlean, Don Dunn, and Liz Brandenburg are executive producing. Gatins and Naomi Despres will serve as producers.
Paramount+ offered this description...
- 4/19/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, April 19, 2023.
Netflix's Bling Empire franchise is no more.
Deadline broke the news Wednesday, revealing that Bling Empire would not return for a fourth season.
Additionally, the New York-set spinoff has been canceled after a single season.
Stars included Christine Chiu, Kane Lim, Kelly Mi Li, Kevin Kreider, Gabriel Chu, Anna Shay, Cherie Chan, Jessey Lee, Kim Lee, Andrew Gray, Jamie Xie, and Guy Tang for the original series.
The spinoff Bling Empire: New York starred Dorothy Wang, who was in season two of the original show, as well as Tina Leung, Deborah Hung, and Stephen Hung.
No reason has been given for the cancellations, and there's no telling whether Netflix will revisit the franchise down the line.
Meanwhile, Acorn TV, AMC+, and BBC America launched the highly anticipated trailer for the third and final season...
Netflix's Bling Empire franchise is no more.
Deadline broke the news Wednesday, revealing that Bling Empire would not return for a fourth season.
Additionally, the New York-set spinoff has been canceled after a single season.
Stars included Christine Chiu, Kane Lim, Kelly Mi Li, Kevin Kreider, Gabriel Chu, Anna Shay, Cherie Chan, Jessey Lee, Kim Lee, Andrew Gray, Jamie Xie, and Guy Tang for the original series.
The spinoff Bling Empire: New York starred Dorothy Wang, who was in season two of the original show, as well as Tina Leung, Deborah Hung, and Stephen Hung.
No reason has been given for the cancellations, and there's no telling whether Netflix will revisit the franchise down the line.
Meanwhile, Acorn TV, AMC+, and BBC America launched the highly anticipated trailer for the third and final season...
- 4/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Brian Cox (Succession), Kelly Reilly (Yellowstone), Brooklynn Prince (Cocaine Bear) and Che Tafari (Me Time) are set to lead Little Wing, a new Paramount+ coming-of-age film from Awesomeness, which DGA Award nominee Dean Israelite (Are You Afraid of the Dark?) is directing from a script by Oscar nom John Gatins (Flight).
The film now in production in Oregon, which has been a passion project for Israelite over the past decade, is inspired by the New Yorker article of the same name by Susan Orlean. This is the story of Kaitlyn (Prince), a 13-year-old girl who, reeling from her parents’ divorce and the pending loss of her home, is drawn into the world of pigeon racing. She hopes to solve her family’s financial woes by stealing a valuable bird, but instead forms a bond with the owner who cultivates her love of the sport.
Cox plays Jaan, the pigeon racer,...
The film now in production in Oregon, which has been a passion project for Israelite over the past decade, is inspired by the New Yorker article of the same name by Susan Orlean. This is the story of Kaitlyn (Prince), a 13-year-old girl who, reeling from her parents’ divorce and the pending loss of her home, is drawn into the world of pigeon racing. She hopes to solve her family’s financial woes by stealing a valuable bird, but instead forms a bond with the owner who cultivates her love of the sport.
Cox plays Jaan, the pigeon racer,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Range Media Partners on Friday announced its signing of Giovanni M. Porta, a writer and producer whose first produced project, At Midnight, premiered on Paramount+ in February.
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The Mexican rom-com directed by Jonah Feingold tells the story of two people who do their best not to fall in love. Pic centers on hotel manager Alejandro (Diego Boneta), who lives a predictable life according to plan, and Sophie (Monica Barbaro), a beautiful rising movie star with an unreliable celebrity boyfriend. During a visit to Mexico’s beach to shoot scenes for her new movie, Super Society, Sophie meets and becomes enamored with Alejandro. Neither of them will be able to...
Related Story ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ Reboot’s Sinqua Walls Signs With UTA Related Story 'Perry Mason' And 'Halo' Director Jessica Lowrey Signs With Range Media Partners Related Story Halle Berry Signs With Range Media Partners
The Mexican rom-com directed by Jonah Feingold tells the story of two people who do their best not to fall in love. Pic centers on hotel manager Alejandro (Diego Boneta), who lives a predictable life according to plan, and Sophie (Monica Barbaro), a beautiful rising movie star with an unreliable celebrity boyfriend. During a visit to Mexico’s beach to shoot scenes for her new movie, Super Society, Sophie meets and becomes enamored with Alejandro. Neither of them will be able to...
- 3/6/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Responding to the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s’ urgent call for help to stay in business, several industry leaders and organizations have stepped up — but not nearly as many as are needed to keep Hollywood’s 101-year-old charity afloat. MPTF hopes to raise at least 300,000 in its star-studded first telethon, which will air December 10 on Ktla in Los Angeles.
Hit by a “perfect storm” of rising expenses and declining revenue during the Covid pandemic, the MPTF said in October that it was facing its “imminent demise” and the very real prospect of closing its doors and going out of business by the end of 2022 unless it received 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related Story MPTF Facing "Imminent Demise" & Prospect Of Going Out Of Business By Year’s End Unless It Raises 10 Million-12 Million Soon...
Hit by a “perfect storm” of rising expenses and declining revenue during the Covid pandemic, the MPTF said in October that it was facing its “imminent demise” and the very real prospect of closing its doors and going out of business by the end of 2022 unless it received 10 million-12 million in cash donations by the end of the year to meet its bank line compliance and continue ongoing operations.
Related Story MPTF Facing "Imminent Demise" & Prospect Of Going Out Of Business By Year’s End Unless It Raises 10 Million-12 Million Soon...
- 12/2/2022
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
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