More background fluff from the streamer, this time from Mean Girls director Mark Waters with a splashy Thailand location
Despite experience mostly insisting caution, certain markers still allow one to naively daydream that a new Netflix comedy might be worth more than a background half-watch while ironing. A big name, an experienced writer, a genuine studio-trained director, some substantive source material, anything to allow us to glide on the brief hope that we’re not in hammy, Hallmark-adjacent territory.
This thinking sometimes works – 2019’s Let It Snow was based on a solid YA novel, 2021’s Moxie had Amy Poehler in front of and behind the camera, this year’s Players benefited from the considerable charm of star Gina Rodriguez – but it too often makes precious little difference. For Mother’s Day in the US, the streamer has Mother of the Bride, a breezy comedy that arrives from director Mark Waters,...
Despite experience mostly insisting caution, certain markers still allow one to naively daydream that a new Netflix comedy might be worth more than a background half-watch while ironing. A big name, an experienced writer, a genuine studio-trained director, some substantive source material, anything to allow us to glide on the brief hope that we’re not in hammy, Hallmark-adjacent territory.
This thinking sometimes works – 2019’s Let It Snow was based on a solid YA novel, 2021’s Moxie had Amy Poehler in front of and behind the camera, this year’s Players benefited from the considerable charm of star Gina Rodriguez – but it too often makes precious little difference. For Mother’s Day in the US, the streamer has Mother of the Bride, a breezy comedy that arrives from director Mark Waters,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Benjamin Lee
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Gracie Lawrence is heading to Essex College as a new series regular for the upcoming third season of Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble’s The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Created by Kaling and Noble, Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four college roommates in their first year at New England’s prestigious Essex College. Season 2 picked up with the students returning after their fall break, tackling the challenges that were thrown their way at the end of Season 1, while also facing their next semester filled with new faces, parties and predicaments.
Lawrence will play Kacey, a student who has recently transferred to Essex College.
Returning series regulars for Season 3 are Pauline Chalamet, lyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Paulino and Renika Williams. As we previously reported, Reneé Rapp has exited the series as a regular for the upcoming season. She’ll appear in a handful of episodes,...
Created by Kaling and Noble, Max’s The Sex Lives of College Girls follows four college roommates in their first year at New England’s prestigious Essex College. Season 2 picked up with the students returning after their fall break, tackling the challenges that were thrown their way at the end of Season 1, while also facing their next semester filled with new faces, parties and predicaments.
Lawrence will play Kacey, a student who has recently transferred to Essex College.
Returning series regulars for Season 3 are Pauline Chalamet, lyah Chanelle Scott, Amrit Kaur, Christopher Meyer, Ilia Paulino and Renika Williams. As we previously reported, Reneé Rapp has exited the series as a regular for the upcoming season. She’ll appear in a handful of episodes,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hello, and welcome to the Scene 2 Seen Podcast!
I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline. Today I’m chatting with Ji-young Yoo, who has some anticipated performances on the horizon. It’s no wonder Variety named her one of the 10 Actors to Watch for 2023.
Ji-Young stars as a co-lead in the six-part limited series Expats, which is based on the Janice Y.K. Lee’s international best-selling novel, The Expatriates. Directed by Lulu Wang (The Farewell), the series also stars Nicole Kidman and Sarayu Blue. Set in Hong Kong 2014, the story centers on three American women – Margaret Mercy and Hilary – whose lives intersect after a sudden tragedy. The series made its debut at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival and was released on Prime Video in January.
The actress attended Sundance 2024 for the premiere of the immersive film Freaky Tales alongside Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis. From Captain Marvel...
I am Valerie Complex, an associate editor and film writer at Deadline. Today I’m chatting with Ji-young Yoo, who has some anticipated performances on the horizon. It’s no wonder Variety named her one of the 10 Actors to Watch for 2023.
Ji-Young stars as a co-lead in the six-part limited series Expats, which is based on the Janice Y.K. Lee’s international best-selling novel, The Expatriates. Directed by Lulu Wang (The Farewell), the series also stars Nicole Kidman and Sarayu Blue. Set in Hong Kong 2014, the story centers on three American women – Margaret Mercy and Hilary – whose lives intersect after a sudden tragedy. The series made its debut at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival and was released on Prime Video in January.
The actress attended Sundance 2024 for the premiere of the immersive film Freaky Tales alongside Pedro Pascal and Jay Ellis. From Captain Marvel...
- 3/1/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Josephine Langford, the talented Australian actress, has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide with her captivating performances in the popular After film series. Born on August 18, 1997, in Perth, Australia, Langford has quickly risen to fame and established herself as a promising young talent in the entertainment industry. In this article, we will delve into Langford’s early life, her journey to stardom, and her notable filmography, shedding light on her remarkable achievements and contributions to the world of cinema.
Langford was raised in Applecross, a picturesque riverside suburb of Perth, Australia. She comes from a family with a strong connection to the medical field. Her father, Stephen Langford, is a flying doctor and the director of medical services at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, while her mother, Elizabeth Green, is a pediatrician. Langford also has an older sister, Katherine Langford, who is also an accomplished actress.
From a young age,...
Langford was raised in Applecross, a picturesque riverside suburb of Perth, Australia. She comes from a family with a strong connection to the medical field. Her father, Stephen Langford, is a flying doctor and the director of medical services at the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations, while her mother, Elizabeth Green, is a pediatrician. Langford also has an older sister, Katherine Langford, who is also an accomplished actress.
From a young age,...
- 10/19/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Josephine Langford is most well known for playing college student Tessa Young in the "After" movies. The franchise, which is inspired by Anna Todd's best-selling book series of the same name, chronicles Tessa's tumultuous relationship with Hardin Scott (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) - a mysterious bad boy with a dark past. The first film, which premiered in 2019, catapulted Langford to fame. Now, years later, Langford has officially said goodbye to Tessa following the release of the final "After" installment "After Everything," which premiered on Sept. 13.
So what's next for Langford? The actress is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy "The Other Zoey." The film centers around a college student named Zoey, who enters into a fake relationship after a cute guy with amnesia mistakes her for his real girlfriend. The movie will be released in select theaters on Oct. 20 before becoming available on-demand on Nov. 10.
If you...
So what's next for Langford? The actress is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy "The Other Zoey." The film centers around a college student named Zoey, who enters into a fake relationship after a cute guy with amnesia mistakes her for his real girlfriend. The movie will be released in select theaters on Oct. 20 before becoming available on-demand on Nov. 10.
If you...
- 10/14/2023
- by Michele Mendez
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Bert, the buzzy, BAFTA-winning director behind shows like Silo and Hawkeye, has signed with Range Media Partners for management. The filmmaker born Amber Templemore is met there by Bertie (aka Katie Ellwood), the other half of her powerhouse partnership Bert & Bertie, who came over to the company in May.
“Amber has built a beautiful career delivering at the highest level across genres in film and TV. Her leap from independent comedic films to big budget, world building series is a testament to her incredible ability,” said Range Managing Partner, Rich Cook. “We’re so thrilled to help build out this next chapter and beyond in partnership with Verve.”
After directing two Season 1 episodes of Apple TV+’s acclaimed sci-fi thriller series Silo starring Rebecca Ferguson, and seeing it break out as the platform’s #1 drama series, Templemore was asked back to helm four episodes for the forthcoming Season 2, including the finale,...
“Amber has built a beautiful career delivering at the highest level across genres in film and TV. Her leap from independent comedic films to big budget, world building series is a testament to her incredible ability,” said Range Managing Partner, Rich Cook. “We’re so thrilled to help build out this next chapter and beyond in partnership with Verve.”
After directing two Season 1 episodes of Apple TV+’s acclaimed sci-fi thriller series Silo starring Rebecca Ferguson, and seeing it break out as the platform’s #1 drama series, Templemore was asked back to helm four episodes for the forthcoming Season 2, including the finale,...
- 8/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Abigail Hing Wen’s novel “Loveboat Taipei” is coming to the small screen with the help of director Arvin Chen. Wen executive produced the film, which landed on Paramount+ Aug. 10. In “Love in Taipei,” Ever Wong (Ashley Liao) finds herself shipped off to a cultural immersion program full of Mandarin calligraphy classes, fan dance and bo staff lessons and more to learn about her Taiwanese roots. Her parents send her to the program, known more commonly as Loveboat, the summer before she is supposed to attend medical school.
While she doesn’t expect this change in plans, Ever still hopes to film her audition for a dance company out of the way of her parents discovering, since they don’t realize her true passion lies in dance. Apart from the two career paths, dreams and languages Ever learns to navigate at Loveboat, she also meets two very different boys — Rick...
While she doesn’t expect this change in plans, Ever still hopes to film her audition for a dance company out of the way of her parents discovering, since they don’t realize her true passion lies in dance. Apart from the two career paths, dreams and languages Ever learns to navigate at Loveboat, she also meets two very different boys — Rick...
- 8/10/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Paramount+ has unveiled the first trailer and key art “Love in Tapei”, the new rom-com based on the New York Times’ best-selling novel Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen.
“Ashley Liao stars as Ever Wong, whose summer takes an unexpected turn when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei, where they’ve enrolled her in a cultural immersion program.
Credit: Paramount+
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“Ever is surprised to discover that she hasn’t signed up for homework and history lessons, but instead for a summer-long free-for-all the locals and other students call ‘Loveboat,'” notes the synopsis. “It quickly lives up to its name when Ever finds herself trying not to fall for two attractive but wildly different boys who are vying for her attention, while at the same time finding the courage to defy her parents’ high expectations...
“Ashley Liao stars as Ever Wong, whose summer takes an unexpected turn when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei, where they’ve enrolled her in a cultural immersion program.
Credit: Paramount+
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“Ever is surprised to discover that she hasn’t signed up for homework and history lessons, but instead for a summer-long free-for-all the locals and other students call ‘Loveboat,'” notes the synopsis. “It quickly lives up to its name when Ever finds herself trying not to fall for two attractive but wildly different boys who are vying for her attention, while at the same time finding the courage to defy her parents’ high expectations...
- 7/27/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Kristen Stewart is shifting gears into screenwriting.
In the latest edition of Interview, the “Twilight” alum speaks with fellow actress Rachel Sennott, of “Shiva Baby” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies”.
During the conversation, Stewart told Sennott, “Me and my girlfriend are also writing something right now.”
Later, she elaborated on the project she’s writing with fiancée Dylan Meyer, an actress, producer and writer whose writing credits include the TV series “Miss 2059” and the features “Moxie” and “Xoxo”.
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“Me and Dylan are working on a movie that she wrote and I’m starring in,” Stewart revealed.
“It’s a stoner girl comedy, and it’s really f**king stupid. I think you’ll like it,” she continued.
“But the reason I even thought of this is because our producer is our best friend.
In the latest edition of Interview, the “Twilight” alum speaks with fellow actress Rachel Sennott, of “Shiva Baby” and “Bodies Bodies Bodies”.
During the conversation, Stewart told Sennott, “Me and my girlfriend are also writing something right now.”
Later, she elaborated on the project she’s writing with fiancée Dylan Meyer, an actress, producer and writer whose writing credits include the TV series “Miss 2059” and the features “Moxie” and “Xoxo”.
Read More: Kristen Stewart Set To Make Feature Directorial Debut With ‘The Chronology Of Water’, Imogen Poots To Star
“Me and Dylan are working on a movie that she wrote and I’m starring in,” Stewart revealed.
“It’s a stoner girl comedy, and it’s really f**king stupid. I think you’ll like it,” she continued.
“But the reason I even thought of this is because our producer is our best friend.
- 6/16/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
‘Twilight’ star Kristen Stewart has revealed that she and girlfriend Dylan Meyer, who have announced plans to get married, are writing the script for a stoner girl comedy. The ‘Spencer’ star told Interview magazine: “Me and Dylan are writing a movie. It’s a stoner girl comedy, and it’s really f***** stupid. I think you’ll like it. But the reason I even thought of this is because our producer is our best friend. We’re starting a company.”
The Oscar-nominated actress didn’t share anything further about the project, reports E! News. Kristen, 33, got engaged to Dylan in 2021 after two years of dating.
She also co-wrote the script for upcoming film ‘The Chronology of Water’, adapted from American author Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir of the same name. ‘The Chronology of Water’, which also marks Kristen’s film directorial debut, has Imogen Poots in the lead role. The film is produced by Ridley Scott.
The Oscar-nominated actress didn’t share anything further about the project, reports E! News. Kristen, 33, got engaged to Dylan in 2021 after two years of dating.
She also co-wrote the script for upcoming film ‘The Chronology of Water’, adapted from American author Lidia Yuknavitch’s memoir of the same name. ‘The Chronology of Water’, which also marks Kristen’s film directorial debut, has Imogen Poots in the lead role. The film is produced by Ridley Scott.
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kristen Stewart is boarding the pineapple express.
The Oscar-nominated actress revealed during an Interview magazine discussion with Rachel Sennott that she is writing a “stoner girl comedy” feature film with fiancée Dylan Meyer, who co-wrote Amy Poehler’s “Moxie.” Meyer is also the daughter of Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer.
“Me and my girlfriend are also writing something right now,” Stewart said to Sennott. “Me and Dylan are writing a movie. It’s a stoner girl comedy, and it’s really fucking stupid. I think you’ll like it. But the reason I even thought of this is because our producer is our best friend. We’re starting a company.”
The “Crimes of the Future” actress continued, “I’ve worked with so many people that I didn’t know and that I didn’t like for so long. It was definitely valuable, but also, fuck that.”
Stewart is set to...
The Oscar-nominated actress revealed during an Interview magazine discussion with Rachel Sennott that she is writing a “stoner girl comedy” feature film with fiancée Dylan Meyer, who co-wrote Amy Poehler’s “Moxie.” Meyer is also the daughter of Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Nicholas Meyer.
“Me and my girlfriend are also writing something right now,” Stewart said to Sennott. “Me and Dylan are writing a movie. It’s a stoner girl comedy, and it’s really fucking stupid. I think you’ll like it. But the reason I even thought of this is because our producer is our best friend. We’re starting a company.”
The “Crimes of the Future” actress continued, “I’ve worked with so many people that I didn’t know and that I didn’t like for so long. It was definitely valuable, but also, fuck that.”
Stewart is set to...
- 6/13/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Greg Poehler is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer and attorney. He is best known for his roles in Welcome to Sweden, Wine Country (2019), You Me Her and Moxie (2021).
Greg Poehler Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Greg Poehler was born on October 11, 1974 (Greg Poehler: Age 48) in Burlington, Massachusetts to Eileen Frances and William Poehler. He has an older sister, actress Amy Poehler.
Poehler graduated from Boston College in 1996 before going to the Fordham University School of Law. He was admitted to the New York bar association for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006 he graduated from Stockholm University with a master’s in European intellectual property law. However, once he began being successful as a stand-up comedian he left the law scene. He cites sister Amy Poehler as being a large influence in that decision.
Greg Poehler Biography: On Growing Up With Amy Poehler
In an exclusive interview with uInterview,...
Greg Poehler Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Greg Poehler was born on October 11, 1974 (Greg Poehler: Age 48) in Burlington, Massachusetts to Eileen Frances and William Poehler. He has an older sister, actress Amy Poehler.
Poehler graduated from Boston College in 1996 before going to the Fordham University School of Law. He was admitted to the New York bar association for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2006 he graduated from Stockholm University with a master’s in European intellectual property law. However, once he began being successful as a stand-up comedian he left the law scene. He cites sister Amy Poehler as being a large influence in that decision.
Greg Poehler Biography: On Growing Up With Amy Poehler
In an exclusive interview with uInterview,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
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Keke Palmer has graced us with her latest project: a new album and an accompanying 41-minute film. The star released the project, called "Big Boss," on May 12, and it tells the story of Palmer's early years in a male-dominated music industry.
"It's a huge thing for me in more ways than one, directing and writing for the first time as well as actually being able to tell my story," she told HuffPost on the day of the project's release, adding that she "didn't budge on any aspect of putting this together. I really was fully sound and clear in my mind and what I wanted for this, and I followed through in a way that I never did before. I think it's easy to just get sidetracked and just give up. And this time, I didn't do that."
She also told the outlet...
Keke Palmer has graced us with her latest project: a new album and an accompanying 41-minute film. The star released the project, called "Big Boss," on May 12, and it tells the story of Palmer's early years in a male-dominated music industry.
"It's a huge thing for me in more ways than one, directing and writing for the first time as well as actually being able to tell my story," she told HuffPost on the day of the project's release, adding that she "didn't budge on any aspect of putting this together. I really was fully sound and clear in my mind and what I wanted for this, and I followed through in a way that I never did before. I think it's easy to just get sidetracked and just give up. And this time, I didn't do that."
She also told the outlet...
- 5/12/2023
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Josie Totah (Saved By The Bell) has joined Barbie Ferreira (Euphoria) and Dacre Montgomery (Stranger Things) in the “reimagining” of 1978 horror Faces Of Death, which will begin filming this month.
The Legendary Entertainment update of John Alan Schwartz’s controversial but commercially successful movie, is being co-written by Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber and directed by Goldhaber.
The original, shown in a documentary-like style centers on pathologist Francis B. Gröss and includes a variety of footage showing gruesome ways of dying. Some of the most iconic scenes were faked, but it also included pre-existing video footage of real deaths or the aftermath of death.
Angry Films’ Don Murphy and Susan Montford will produce the update with Divide/Conquer’s Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath. Mazzei and Rick Benattar are executive producers and Cory Kaplan and Derek Bishé will co-produce.
Totah is best known for her role as co-star and...
The Legendary Entertainment update of John Alan Schwartz’s controversial but commercially successful movie, is being co-written by Isa Mazzei and Daniel Goldhaber and directed by Goldhaber.
The original, shown in a documentary-like style centers on pathologist Francis B. Gröss and includes a variety of footage showing gruesome ways of dying. Some of the most iconic scenes were faked, but it also included pre-existing video footage of real deaths or the aftermath of death.
Angry Films’ Don Murphy and Susan Montford will produce the update with Divide/Conquer’s Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath. Mazzei and Rick Benattar are executive producers and Cory Kaplan and Derek Bishé will co-produce.
Totah is best known for her role as co-star and...
- 4/3/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Audacy’s Cadence13 Studios today announced a partnership with Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning writer, actress, producer and director Amy Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions – the production company behind hit shows including Russian Doll, Broad City and Harlem – for a 30-episode comedy franchise featuring stories that parody and pay homage to popular themes in the podcast space.
The franchise will be broken out into three seasons of 10 episodes. Each will focus on a central character and distinct theme; however, characters will make crossover appearances across stories and seasons.
The first installment in the partnership, Say More with Dr? Sheila, is slated to launch later this year. The 10-episode season stars Poehler as Dr? Sheila, a fictional therapist with questionable methods and credentials counseling a new couple every week. Though the season’s story arc will be scripted, the narrative will also feature improvisation by the series regulars as well as...
The franchise will be broken out into three seasons of 10 episodes. Each will focus on a central character and distinct theme; however, characters will make crossover appearances across stories and seasons.
The first installment in the partnership, Say More with Dr? Sheila, is slated to launch later this year. The 10-episode season stars Poehler as Dr? Sheila, a fictional therapist with questionable methods and credentials counseling a new couple every week. Though the season’s story arc will be scripted, the narrative will also feature improvisation by the series regulars as well as...
- 3/29/2023
- Podnews.net
Amy Poehler kids because she loves.
The actor, writer and producer will spoof podcast tropes in a new three-season scripted comedy podcast franchise for Cadence13. Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions together with writer-producer Liz Cackowski inked a 30-episode deal with Audacy’s Cadence13 for the series, featuring stories that parody — and pay homage to — popular themes in the podcast space.
“We are huge fans of podcasts and we can’t wait to poke fun at all the things we love about them, and to do so with Cadence13,” Poehler and Cackowski said in a joint statement.
The franchise will run over three seasons of 10 episodes each. Each season will focus on a central character and distinct theme, although characters will make crossover appearances across stories and seasons.
The first season under the partnership is “Say More With Dr? Sheila,” slated to launch later in 2023. Poehler stars as Dr? Sheila, a...
The actor, writer and producer will spoof podcast tropes in a new three-season scripted comedy podcast franchise for Cadence13. Poehler’s Paper Kite Productions together with writer-producer Liz Cackowski inked a 30-episode deal with Audacy’s Cadence13 for the series, featuring stories that parody — and pay homage to — popular themes in the podcast space.
“We are huge fans of podcasts and we can’t wait to poke fun at all the things we love about them, and to do so with Cadence13,” Poehler and Cackowski said in a joint statement.
The franchise will run over three seasons of 10 episodes each. Each season will focus on a central character and distinct theme, although characters will make crossover appearances across stories and seasons.
The first season under the partnership is “Say More With Dr? Sheila,” slated to launch later in 2023. Poehler stars as Dr? Sheila, a...
- 3/27/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Nope‘s Keke Palmer is set to produce and star in the feature comedy The Backup in development at Universal Pictures, which also has Kevin Hart on board to produce, Deadline can confirm.
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In the film written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, player-at-heart Ben decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). But she then reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. In return, Ben sets out to Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
Hartbeat’s Bryan Smiley will produce on behalf of the company,...
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In the film written by Chris Brew and Jordan Gouveia, player-at-heart Ben decides he’s finally ready to settle down with his childhood friend Alyssa (Palmer). But she then reveals she’s engaged to a handsome billionaire and needs him to be her best man. In return, Ben sets out to Maui with his boys to outshine her fiancé and win her back.
Hartbeat’s Bryan Smiley will produce on behalf of the company,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sony has added Michelle Hurd (Star Trek: Picard), Bryan Brown (Australia), Darren Barnet (Gran Turismo) and Hadley Robinson (Moxie) to the cast of their as-yet-untitled rom-com from director Will Gluck (Easy A). Sydney Sweeney and Glenn Powell will lead the ensemble, as previously announced, with Alexandra Shipp also featuring.
Details as to the plot of the R-rated comedy are under wraps. But it’s based on a script by Ilana Wolpert that Gluck is re-writing. Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Gluck are producing, with Sweeney exec producing for Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Natalie Sellers and Alyssa Altman for Rk Films, and Jacqueline Monetta for Olive Bridge.
Perhaps best known for starring opposite Patrick Stewart on Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard, Hurd has also been seen on series including Blindspot, Lethal Weapon, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and The Glades, to name a few. Notable film credits include Bad Hair,...
Details as to the plot of the R-rated comedy are under wraps. But it’s based on a script by Ilana Wolpert that Gluck is re-writing. Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Gluck are producing, with Sweeney exec producing for Fifty-Fifty Films, alongside Natalie Sellers and Alyssa Altman for Rk Films, and Jacqueline Monetta for Olive Bridge.
Perhaps best known for starring opposite Patrick Stewart on Paramount+’s Star Trek: Picard, Hurd has also been seen on series including Blindspot, Lethal Weapon, Ash vs. Evil Dead, Daredevil, Jessica Jones and The Glades, to name a few. Notable film credits include Bad Hair,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Keke Palmer and Sacha Baron Cohen are teaming up for David O. Russell’s next film, “Super Toys.” The project is being shopped at the European Film Market in Berlin.
Set in the 1970s, the “Nope” and “Borat” stars will play groovy toy salespeople on a life-or-death mission to save themselves, their marriage and their 12-year-old daughter while traveling the roads of middle America.
“American Hustle” filmmaker Russell will write and direct his follow-up to last year’s box office bomb “Amsterdam.” Charles Roven is producing for Atlas Entertainment, along with Matthew Budman.
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Palmer, fresh off her lauded performance in Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” has a number of other projects in the works. She’s set to star in and produce the action-comedy “Moxie” and will feature alongside...
Set in the 1970s, the “Nope” and “Borat” stars will play groovy toy salespeople on a life-or-death mission to save themselves, their marriage and their 12-year-old daughter while traveling the roads of middle America.
“American Hustle” filmmaker Russell will write and direct his follow-up to last year’s box office bomb “Amsterdam.” Charles Roven is producing for Atlas Entertainment, along with Matthew Budman.
Also Read:
Chlöe Bailey, Olivia Colman and Woody Harrelson to Star in Feature Adaptation of Broadway Musical ‘Girl from the North Country’
Palmer, fresh off her lauded performance in Jordan Peele’s “Nope,” has a number of other projects in the works. She’s set to star in and produce the action-comedy “Moxie” and will feature alongside...
- 2/9/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
South Asian teen star Avantika Vandanapu who is a well-established name in Hollywood has been cast to essay the role of Karen Smith in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical ‘Mean Girls.’ The film, written by Tina Fey, is a modern take on the classic hit from 2004.
The Los Angeles based actor-dancer-producer confirms, “I am thrilled to be a part of this project and bring a fresh perspective to the iconic role of Karen Smith. My hope is to use my platform to shed light on the causes that matter to me, and inspire others to do the same.”
On the sidelines of this announcement, Avantika will also star and executive produce live-action young-adult series for Disney Branded Television, titled ‘A Crown Of Wishes’ this year, making her the youngest ever South-Asian to accomplish this feat. The fantasy series adaptation is based on Roshani Chokshi’s...
The Los Angeles based actor-dancer-producer confirms, “I am thrilled to be a part of this project and bring a fresh perspective to the iconic role of Karen Smith. My hope is to use my platform to shed light on the causes that matter to me, and inspire others to do the same.”
On the sidelines of this announcement, Avantika will also star and executive produce live-action young-adult series for Disney Branded Television, titled ‘A Crown Of Wishes’ this year, making her the youngest ever South-Asian to accomplish this feat. The fantasy series adaptation is based on Roshani Chokshi’s...
- 2/9/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Keke Palmer is undoubtedly one of 2022’s breakout stars thanks to turns in “Alice,” “Lightyear,” and Jordan Peele‘s “Nope.” The actress culminates the year by hosting “Saturday Night Live” tomorrow night, too, a telltale sign that someone’s made it. Now, Deadline reports Palmer has another major project on the way, with Amazon scooping it up from the marketplace.
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- 12/2/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Exclusive: After landing the hot package Red Shirt earlier in the week, Amazon Studios has added another high-profile property to its slate, as sources tell Deadline the studio has landed the action comedy Moxie starring Keke Palmer. Deadline broke the news that the package was out to buyers before the Thanksgiving Holiday and Amazon moved fast to land the rights to the pic featuring one of the bigger stars of 2022. Hawkeye director Bert is on board to direct with Heather Quinn penning the script. Palmer, Peter Lawson and Kate Churchill are producing. Sharon Palmer is exec producing.
The film is about a foul-mouthed stripper who pisses off the FBI in a big way when she somehow becomes the best candidate for their fancy new agent program.
Since Deadline broke the news, Palmer has already added two more high-profile accolades as she is set to host Saturday Night Live tomorrow night...
The film is about a foul-mouthed stripper who pisses off the FBI in a big way when she somehow becomes the best candidate for their fancy new agent program.
Since Deadline broke the news, Palmer has already added two more high-profile accolades as she is set to host Saturday Night Live tomorrow night...
- 12/2/2022
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Charlie Hall has booked a trio of TV and film projects with HBO Max and Disney+.
Hall is currently in production for Jordan Weiss’ NewLine/HBOMax feature, Sweethearts, opposite Kieran Shipka and Nico Hiraga. He will portray the character of Simon, a hometown hero who was the star of his high school football team, but unfortunately, he was a big fish in a small pond.
The romantic comedy tells the story of two first-year college students who decided to stick with their high school sweethearts and now have to pull a “Turkey Dump” and break up with them over “Drunksgiving” – the one chaotic night before Thanksgiving in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test.
Sweethearts is written by Jordan Weiss and executive producer Dan Brier; Weiss will also direct. Erik Feig and Jessica Switch are producing and Julia Hammer and Samie Kim Falvey...
Hall is currently in production for Jordan Weiss’ NewLine/HBOMax feature, Sweethearts, opposite Kieran Shipka and Nico Hiraga. He will portray the character of Simon, a hometown hero who was the star of his high school football team, but unfortunately, he was a big fish in a small pond.
The romantic comedy tells the story of two first-year college students who decided to stick with their high school sweethearts and now have to pull a “Turkey Dump” and break up with them over “Drunksgiving” – the one chaotic night before Thanksgiving in their hometown that puts their codependent friendship to the test.
Sweethearts is written by Jordan Weiss and executive producer Dan Brier; Weiss will also direct. Erik Feig and Jessica Switch are producing and Julia Hammer and Samie Kim Falvey...
- 8/15/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Amy Poehler and Aubrey Plaza reunited at a New York screening of Plaza's new film, "Emily the Criminal," in New York on Aug. 9. The "Parks and Recreation" stars, who played iconic characters Leslie Knope and April Ludgate, respectively, were all smiles as they posed for photos on the red carpet.
In the new movie, Plaza plays a character who participates in a credit-card scam in an effort to escape some of her crushing student debt. Plaza also serves as a producer in the feature, which premieres on Aug. 12. Over the past few years, Plaza has appeared in the 2019 movie "Child's Play" and starred alongside Kristen Stewart in 2020's "Happiest Season." She will also appear in the forthcoming second season of "The White Lotus" as character Harper Spiller.
As for Poehler, she has been busy running her own production company, Paper Kite Productions, and has served as an executive producer for "Broad City" and "Russian Doll,...
In the new movie, Plaza plays a character who participates in a credit-card scam in an effort to escape some of her crushing student debt. Plaza also serves as a producer in the feature, which premieres on Aug. 12. Over the past few years, Plaza has appeared in the 2019 movie "Child's Play" and starred alongside Kristen Stewart in 2020's "Happiest Season." She will also appear in the forthcoming second season of "The White Lotus" as character Harper Spiller.
As for Poehler, she has been busy running her own production company, Paper Kite Productions, and has served as an executive producer for "Broad City" and "Russian Doll,...
- 8/10/2022
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
A nervy tale of accidental do-gooding, director Oran Zegman’s “Honor Society” is a surprisingly compelling high school caper conceived with youthful wit, aplomb and a genuinely out-of-left-field twist. Written by veteran TV scribe David A. Goodman, its teen protagonist seems a mash-up of Tracy Flick from “Election” and Cher Horowitz from “Clueless.” Possessing the former’s solipsism and the latter’s self-serving resourcefulness, Honor (a bewitching Angourie Rice) spends her days plotting her strategy to become a Harvard student in the next semester.
Honor has carefully forged this plan over the last four years. In her mind, Harvard is the only school that can guarantee her a one-way exit from a dead-end place. It’s not that her middle-class life sucks (it doesn’t) or her hardworking parents aren’t loving (they are); she’s just all too aware of the limited options her small town can provide, should...
Honor has carefully forged this plan over the last four years. In her mind, Harvard is the only school that can guarantee her a one-way exit from a dead-end place. It’s not that her middle-class life sucks (it doesn’t) or her hardworking parents aren’t loving (they are); she’s just all too aware of the limited options her small town can provide, should...
- 7/28/2022
- by Tomris Laffly
- Variety Film + TV
Patrick Schwarzenegger (“The Staircase”), Sean Patrick Thomas (“The Tragedy of Macbeth”) and Marco Pigossi (“Tidelands”) have been cast in recurring roles for Prime Video’s as-yet untitled “The Boys” college-set spinoff, TheWrap confirmed.
According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Schwarzenegger will play Golden Boy, Thomas will portray Polarity and Pigossi will play Dr. Cardosa. Further details are being kept under wraps.
The streamer greenlit the series with “Agent Carter” alums Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters serving as showrunners and executive producers in September 2021. “The Boys” executive producer Craig Rosenberg was previously shepherding the series but exited due to creative differences.
Starring “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” alums Jaz Sinclair and Chance Perdomo, Lizzie Broadway and Maddie Phillips, the spinoff will take place at the Vought International-run college for young superheroes. It’s described as “an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical,...
According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Schwarzenegger will play Golden Boy, Thomas will portray Polarity and Pigossi will play Dr. Cardosa. Further details are being kept under wraps.
The streamer greenlit the series with “Agent Carter” alums Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters serving as showrunners and executive producers in September 2021. “The Boys” executive producer Craig Rosenberg was previously shepherding the series but exited due to creative differences.
Starring “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” alums Jaz Sinclair and Chance Perdomo, Lizzie Broadway and Maddie Phillips, the spinoff will take place at the Vought International-run college for young superheroes. It’s described as “an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Patrick Schwarzenegger (The Staircase), Sean Patrick Thomas (The Tragedy of Macbeth) and Marco Pigossi (Invisible City) have been tapped for high-profile recurring roles in Prime Video’s college-set spinoff of The Boys. Character details are being kept under wraps. but I hear that Schwarzenegger will play Golden Boy, Thomas will portray Polarity and Pigossi will play Dr. Cardosa.
From showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, the as-yet untitled spinoff, which is now in production, is set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International). The spinoff is described as an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games— with all the heart, satire, and raunch of The Boys.
Previously announced series regulars include Jaz Sinclair,...
From showrunners Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters, the as-yet untitled spinoff, which is now in production, is set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International). The spinoff is described as an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games— with all the heart, satire, and raunch of The Boys.
Previously announced series regulars include Jaz Sinclair,...
- 5/11/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jordan Fisher and Talia Ryder are set to lead a new Netflix teen rom-com backed by Ace Entertainment, which produced the wildly successful “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” franchise.
The film, titled “Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between,” is financed and produced by Ace, who acquired the adaptation rights to Jennifer E. Smith’s novel of the same name. Per its logline, the rom-com “centers around Claire (Ryder) and Aidan (Fisher) who after making a pact that they would break up before college, find themselves retracing the steps of their relationship on their last evening as a couple. The epic date leads them to familiar landmarks, unexpected places, and causes them to question whether high school love is meant to last.”
Directed by “The King of Staten Island” producer Michael Lewen in his feature debut, “Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between” also stars Ayo Edebiri and Nico Hiraga.
The film, titled “Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between,” is financed and produced by Ace, who acquired the adaptation rights to Jennifer E. Smith’s novel of the same name. Per its logline, the rom-com “centers around Claire (Ryder) and Aidan (Fisher) who after making a pact that they would break up before college, find themselves retracing the steps of their relationship on their last evening as a couple. The epic date leads them to familiar landmarks, unexpected places, and causes them to question whether high school love is meant to last.”
Directed by “The King of Staten Island” producer Michael Lewen in his feature debut, “Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between” also stars Ayo Edebiri and Nico Hiraga.
- 2/28/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
The members of the Linda Lindas casually refer to it as “The ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’ Thing” — the performance at the Los Angeles Public Library in May 2021 when the band unleashed a blazing punk anthem inspired by a prejudiced schoolmate that turned into a whirlwind of newfound fame.
A video of the four young, talented Asian and Latinx girls stomping through the tune and belting its fed-up lyrics (“You are a racist, sexist boy/And you have racist, sexist joys/We rebuild what you destroy …”) went super-viral and catapulted them from L.
A video of the four young, talented Asian and Latinx girls stomping through the tune and belting its fed-up lyrics (“You are a racist, sexist boy/And you have racist, sexist joys/We rebuild what you destroy …”) went super-viral and catapulted them from L.
- 2/1/2022
- by Lisa Tozzi
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Peacock is rounding out cast for Bel-Air, its drama series reboot of Will Smith’s The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Karrueche Tran, Duane Martin, Joe Holt, April Parker Jones, SteVonté Hart, Scottie Thompson and Charlie Hall will recur in the series starring newcomer Jabari Banks as Will.
The hourlong series, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that re-envisions the original series, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. It received a two-season order in September 2020. T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, whose credits include The Chi and The 100, serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Morgan Cooper directs and serves as co-writer and executive producer.
The hourlong series, based on Morgan Cooper’s popular fan film that re-envisions the original series, hails from Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal Television. It received a two-season order in September 2020. T.J. Brady and Rasheed Newson, whose credits include The Chi and The 100, serve as executive producers and co-showrunners. Morgan Cooper directs and serves as co-writer and executive producer.
- 1/20/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Josephine Langford (Moxie), Drew Starkey (Outer Banks) and Archie Renaux (The Greatest Beer Run Ever) have signed on to star in The Other Zoey, a rom-com from Gulfstream Pictures that will head into production this month in North Carolina.
The film to be directed by Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding) centers on Zoey Miller (Langford), a bright college student who rejects traditional ideals of love and dating, only to have her entire perspective on romance turned upside down when another student mistakes her for his girlfriend, also named Zoey.
Matt Tabak penned the script for the pic, which is being financed by Gulfstream Pictures. Mike Karz and Bill Bindley are producing through their Gulfstream Pictures banner, alongside Tabak, Matt Luber and Lena Roklin, with Michael Cuddy and Nate Bryson exec producing.
Langford is best known for her lead role as Tessa Young in the After film series, based on the novels by Anna Todd,...
The film to be directed by Sara Zandieh (A Simple Wedding) centers on Zoey Miller (Langford), a bright college student who rejects traditional ideals of love and dating, only to have her entire perspective on romance turned upside down when another student mistakes her for his girlfriend, also named Zoey.
Matt Tabak penned the script for the pic, which is being financed by Gulfstream Pictures. Mike Karz and Bill Bindley are producing through their Gulfstream Pictures banner, alongside Tabak, Matt Luber and Lena Roklin, with Michael Cuddy and Nate Bryson exec producing.
Langford is best known for her lead role as Tessa Young in the After film series, based on the novels by Anna Todd,...
- 12/7/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has officially ordered The Weeknd’s drama series “The Idol,” Variety has learned.
The Weeknd will star in the six-episode series, which was first announced as being in development in June, as well as serving as the co-creator. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the series centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
Along with The Weeknd it was previously announced that Lily-Rose Depp would star in the series. Amy Seimetz is also now onboard to direct all six episodes. Variety has also learned that eight more actors have been added to the cast.
Suzanna Son (“Red Rocket”), Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Troye Sivan, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche have all been cast in the series. Son, Zissis, and Sivan will all appear in series regular roles while the other five are recurring.
The Weeknd will star in the six-episode series, which was first announced as being in development in June, as well as serving as the co-creator. Set against the backdrop of the music industry, the series centers on a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult, who develops a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming pop idol.
Along with The Weeknd it was previously announced that Lily-Rose Depp would star in the series. Amy Seimetz is also now onboard to direct all six episodes. Variety has also learned that eight more actors have been added to the cast.
Suzanna Son (“Red Rocket”), Melanie Liburd, Tunde Adebimpe, Steve Zissis, Troye Sivan, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Nico Hiraga, and Anne Heche have all been cast in the series. Son, Zissis, and Sivan will all appear in series regular roles while the other five are recurring.
- 11/22/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Ashley Liao and Ross Butler (Netflix’s To All The Boys franchise, Shazam!) have signed on to star in Loveboat, Taipei, a romance film from Ace Entertainment and 1 Productions Film Co., which will enter production in Taipei later this month.
The film from director Arvin Chen (Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?) is based on Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name. It centers on Ever Wong (Liao), whose summer takes an unexpected turn when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program. Ever is surprised to discover that she hasn’t signed up for homework and history lessons, but instead for a summer-long free-for-all the locals and other students call “Loveboat.” It quickly lives up to its name when Ever finds herself trying not to fall for two attractive, but wildly...
The film from director Arvin Chen (Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?) is based on Abigail Hing Wen’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name. It centers on Ever Wong (Liao), whose summer takes an unexpected turn when her parents surprise her with a trip to Taipei for a cultural immersion program. Ever is surprised to discover that she hasn’t signed up for homework and history lessons, but instead for a summer-long free-for-all the locals and other students call “Loveboat.” It quickly lives up to its name when Ever finds herself trying not to fall for two attractive, but wildly...
- 11/11/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists alumna Sydney Park is set as a series regular opposite Sydney Chandler in Showtime drama pilot Coercion. Written and to be directed by Susannah Grant, Coercion is inspired by the life of Rebecca Bender, a national leader on and survivor of sex trafficking. Wiip is producing.
Coercion depicts Bender’s (Chandler) escape from the world of sex trafficking after six years, her struggles to return to a “normal” life, and her emergence as a confident, funny and impassioned advocate for justice.
Park will play Brandi, a high-end Las Vegas-based sex worker.
Executive producing Coercion are Grant, Bender, Gail Lyon, and actress Rosanna Arquette, who is a longtime advocate for survivors of sex trafficking. Paul Lee and Hope Hartman of wiip also serve as executive producers.
Park can next be seen in the leading role of Makani Young in Netflix film There’s Someone Inside Your House.
Coercion depicts Bender’s (Chandler) escape from the world of sex trafficking after six years, her struggles to return to a “normal” life, and her emergence as a confident, funny and impassioned advocate for justice.
Park will play Brandi, a high-end Las Vegas-based sex worker.
Executive producing Coercion are Grant, Bender, Gail Lyon, and actress Rosanna Arquette, who is a longtime advocate for survivors of sex trafficking. Paul Lee and Hope Hartman of wiip also serve as executive producers.
Park can next be seen in the leading role of Makani Young in Netflix film There’s Someone Inside Your House.
- 9/28/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Margaret Yen has joined This Machine as Senior Vice President of Music.
At the production company founded by Emmy-winning documentarian R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry), she’ll work alongside senior execs Trevor Smith and Elise Pearlstein, overseeing and growing Cutler’s slate of music-driven projects.
This Machine (an Industrial Media Company) launched in October of last year. In the time since, it has put together a diverse slate of projects, including Big Vape and an Untitled Martha Stewart Documentary for Netflix, and Murf the Surf for Epix.
Yen’s hiring at This Machine comes on the heels of her collaborations with Cutler on a number of documentary films and series, including 30 Days and Sundance Award winner The September Issue, among others.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Margaret to This Machine,” said Cutler. “She’s a brilliant producer and a great executive, and her taste,...
At the production company founded by Emmy-winning documentarian R.J. Cutler (Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry), she’ll work alongside senior execs Trevor Smith and Elise Pearlstein, overseeing and growing Cutler’s slate of music-driven projects.
This Machine (an Industrial Media Company) launched in October of last year. In the time since, it has put together a diverse slate of projects, including Big Vape and an Untitled Martha Stewart Documentary for Netflix, and Murf the Surf for Epix.
Yen’s hiring at This Machine comes on the heels of her collaborations with Cutler on a number of documentary films and series, including 30 Days and Sundance Award winner The September Issue, among others.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Margaret to This Machine,” said Cutler. “She’s a brilliant producer and a great executive, and her taste,...
- 8/10/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Linda Lindas are slowly but surely taking over the punk rock scene. On Wednesday, the group dropped a music video for "Oh!," their first single since signing with Epitaph Records in May. As they sing about trying to find the best words as they speak up for themselves, the fun-filled video features group members Bela Salazar, 16, Eloise Wong, 13, Lucia de la Garza, 14, and Mila de la Garza, 10 as they take school pictures in color-coordinated outfits before rocking out on a stage. Seriously, could they be any cooler?
After making an appearance in Netflix's Moxie, the Linda Lindas became a viral sensation for their song "Racist, Sexist Boy," which called out a classmate of Mila's for his racist comment right before the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the group has captivated listeners with their fierce attitude and thought-provoking lyrics. "It wasn't like we chose punk as a genre," Mila previously told Rolling Stone,...
After making an appearance in Netflix's Moxie, the Linda Lindas became a viral sensation for their song "Racist, Sexist Boy," which called out a classmate of Mila's for his racist comment right before the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, the group has captivated listeners with their fierce attitude and thought-provoking lyrics. "It wasn't like we chose punk as a genre," Mila previously told Rolling Stone,...
- 7/21/2021
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: Patrick Schwarzenegger has joined the formidable cast of The Staircase, HBO Max’s limited series drama adaptation based on the true-crime docuseries. He joins previously announced Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Sophie Turner and Odessa Young.
The eight-episode series, from Christine director Antonio Campos and American Crime Story writer Maggie Cohn, explores the life of Michael Peterson (Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen (Collette).
Schwarzenegger will play Todd Peterson, Michael Peterson’s (Firth) son.
The Staircase is written and executive produced by Campos and Cohn, who also serve as showrunners. HBO Max co-produces with Annapurna TV.
The series is based on Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s docuseries and various books and reports on the case of Michael Peterson, who was convicted in 2003 of murdering Kathleen two years earlier. The charge was reduced to manslaughter in 2017, and Peterson subsequently was released from prison.
The eight-episode series, from Christine director Antonio Campos and American Crime Story writer Maggie Cohn, explores the life of Michael Peterson (Firth), his sprawling North Carolina family and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen (Collette).
Schwarzenegger will play Todd Peterson, Michael Peterson’s (Firth) son.
The Staircase is written and executive produced by Campos and Cohn, who also serve as showrunners. HBO Max co-produces with Annapurna TV.
The series is based on Jean-Xavier de Lestrade’s docuseries and various books and reports on the case of Michael Peterson, who was convicted in 2003 of murdering Kathleen two years earlier. The charge was reduced to manslaughter in 2017, and Peterson subsequently was released from prison.
- 6/10/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Up-and-coming punk rockers the Linda Lindas appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live to perform their hit “Racist, Sexist Boy,” as well as “Claudia Kishi.” Host Jimmy Kimmel also briefly interviewed the quartet about their recent success.
The teenage group recently went viral with “Racist, Sexist Boy” with a performance inside the Los Angeles Public Library. Just days after the raucous showcase, the band inked a deal with Epitaph Records.
The deal came thanks to the help of father of Linda Lindas’ member Mila, producer-engineer Carlos de la Garza, who has worked with bands like Paramore,...
The teenage group recently went viral with “Racist, Sexist Boy” with a performance inside the Los Angeles Public Library. Just days after the raucous showcase, the band inked a deal with Epitaph Records.
The deal came thanks to the help of father of Linda Lindas’ member Mila, producer-engineer Carlos de la Garza, who has worked with bands like Paramore,...
- 6/4/2021
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Saban Films holds US rights.
Voltage Pictures has added a hot title to its upcoming virtual Cannes market slate, boarding international rights to music video director Declan Whitebloom’s action heist thriller The Yacht starring Ruby Rose, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Frank Grillo.
Production wrapped recently in Mississippi and Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter and his team plan to show a promo when they kick off talks with buyers later this month.
Saban Films has acquired US rights to The Yacht, which is described as being in the vein of Die Hard and Panic Room and centres on a tenacious...
Voltage Pictures has added a hot title to its upcoming virtual Cannes market slate, boarding international rights to music video director Declan Whitebloom’s action heist thriller The Yacht starring Ruby Rose, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Frank Grillo.
Production wrapped recently in Mississippi and Voltage president and COO Jonathan Deckter and his team plan to show a promo when they kick off talks with buyers later this month.
Saban Films has acquired US rights to The Yacht, which is described as being in the vein of Die Hard and Panic Room and centres on a tenacious...
- 6/1/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Diane Kruger, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Jeffrey Donovan and Sydney Park have joined romantic drama First Love from writer/director A.J. Edwards. Produced by Henry Kittredge, Lucas Jarach, Nadine de Barros and Edwards, the film is currently in production in LA. Kruger serves as an executive producer and De Barros’ Fortitude International is fully financing.
The story is described as a poignant look at a young man’s difficult entry into adulthood. First Love follows Jim (the After franchise’s Fiennes Tiffin), a senior in high school who experiences the highs and lows of his first love with Ann (The Walking Dead’s Park). At the same time, Jim’s parents, played by Cannes Best Actress winner Kruger and Donovan, are dealing with the familial fallout spurred by the financial crisis of 2008.
Edwards and Kruger previously worked together on The Better Angels, which premiered at Sundance in 2014. Most recently,...
The story is described as a poignant look at a young man’s difficult entry into adulthood. First Love follows Jim (the After franchise’s Fiennes Tiffin), a senior in high school who experiences the highs and lows of his first love with Ann (The Walking Dead’s Park). At the same time, Jim’s parents, played by Cannes Best Actress winner Kruger and Donovan, are dealing with the familial fallout spurred by the financial crisis of 2008.
Edwards and Kruger previously worked together on The Better Angels, which premiered at Sundance in 2014. Most recently,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Expats,” the Amazon series adaptation of Janice Y.K. Lee’s novel “The Expatriates,” has found its first cast member in Ji-young Yoo.
Set against the fabric of Hong Kong, “Expats” is the story of an international community whose lives are bound together forever after a sudden family tragedy. The show was originally ordered to series at Amazon back in 2019.
Yoo will star as Mercy, described as a carefree New Yorker who becomes tangled up in the lives of the expat community in Hong Kong. Though the move to Asia was meant to be a fresh start after college, Mercy’s zero responsibility attitude to life begins to haunt her, proving what she has always believed to be true – that she was born with a curse.
Yoo will next be seen in the feature “The Sky Is Everywhere,” which will debut in theaters in 2022. Her other credits include “Girl From Nowhere” and “Moxie.
Set against the fabric of Hong Kong, “Expats” is the story of an international community whose lives are bound together forever after a sudden family tragedy. The show was originally ordered to series at Amazon back in 2019.
Yoo will star as Mercy, described as a carefree New Yorker who becomes tangled up in the lives of the expat community in Hong Kong. Though the move to Asia was meant to be a fresh start after college, Mercy’s zero responsibility attitude to life begins to haunt her, proving what she has always believed to be true – that she was born with a curse.
Yoo will next be seen in the feature “The Sky Is Everywhere,” which will debut in theaters in 2022. Her other credits include “Girl From Nowhere” and “Moxie.
- 5/25/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Just days after teenage punk band the Linda Lindas went viral with a performance inside the Los Angeles Public Library, the group has inked a deal with Epitaph Records, Variety reports.
While Epitaph has not yet announced the signing, the Linda Lindas’ library rendition of new song “Racist, Sexist Boy” was uploaded onto the label’s YouTube.
A label rep confirmed the signing to Variety, who noted that the father of Linda Lindas’ member Mila is producer-engineer Carlos de la Garza, who has worked with bands like Paramore, Best Coast...
While Epitaph has not yet announced the signing, the Linda Lindas’ library rendition of new song “Racist, Sexist Boy” was uploaded onto the label’s YouTube.
A label rep confirmed the signing to Variety, who noted that the father of Linda Lindas’ member Mila is producer-engineer Carlos de la Garza, who has worked with bands like Paramore, Best Coast...
- 5/22/2021
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Need some loud, angry fuel for the weekend? Meet the Linda Lindas. The teenage punk band raged on in a powerhouse set at the Los Angeles Public Library this past week. The concert was part of the Lapl’s TEENtastic Tuesdays series, specifically celebrating Aapi Heritage Month.
Clocking in at about 30 minutes, the Linda Lindas set featured original songs along with covers of Bikini Kill and the Muffs. One of their newest songs, “Racist Sexist Boy,” has since gone viral on Twitter. Ten-year-old drummer Mila introduced the track with a...
Clocking in at about 30 minutes, the Linda Lindas set featured original songs along with covers of Bikini Kill and the Muffs. One of their newest songs, “Racist Sexist Boy,” has since gone viral on Twitter. Ten-year-old drummer Mila introduced the track with a...
- 5/21/2021
- by Brittany Spanos
- Rollingstone.com
Exclusive: Odessa A’zion (Grand Army), Aaron Holliday (Sharp Objects) and Will Block (The Show Must Go Online) have signed on to star in For The Night, a high concept indie horror feature written and directed by James Kimball.
Marking Kimball’s feature directorial debut, the film is described as taking an innovative “spin on the found footage horror genre.” Production kicks off soon in Los Angeles and Montana.
Holliday will play ‘Alex Wells’, a socially awkward, introverted teenager whose main form of escape and expression is his skateboard. Things begin to go awry for Alex when his best friend ‘Jakey Moore,’ played by Block, and Jakey’s cousin ‘Tanner Boers,’ played by A’zion, discover a hidden skate spot within an abandoned hospital.
Zachary Green (The Obituary of Tunde Johnson) is producing For The Night, with NBA All-Star Victor Oladpio exec producing, alongside Jay Henderson, Vincent Bartolotta and Alex Minicucci.
Marking Kimball’s feature directorial debut, the film is described as taking an innovative “spin on the found footage horror genre.” Production kicks off soon in Los Angeles and Montana.
Holliday will play ‘Alex Wells’, a socially awkward, introverted teenager whose main form of escape and expression is his skateboard. Things begin to go awry for Alex when his best friend ‘Jakey Moore,’ played by Block, and Jakey’s cousin ‘Tanner Boers,’ played by A’zion, discover a hidden skate spot within an abandoned hospital.
Zachary Green (The Obituary of Tunde Johnson) is producing For The Night, with NBA All-Star Victor Oladpio exec producing, alongside Jay Henderson, Vincent Bartolotta and Alex Minicucci.
- 4/28/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
After spiking tour dates in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bikini Kill announced a rescheduled slate of shows across the U.S. and Europe for 2022.
The tour will launch April 29th, 2022 in Los Angeles and wrap September 17th in Redmond, Washington. Bikini Kill was set to embark on a North American tour last March, but those dates were moved to 2021 when Covid-19 started spreading across the country, then, eventually, delayed again. The 2022 run will also boast added shows in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, El Paso, Tucson, and Seattle.
“We...
The tour will launch April 29th, 2022 in Los Angeles and wrap September 17th in Redmond, Washington. Bikini Kill was set to embark on a North American tour last March, but those dates were moved to 2021 when Covid-19 started spreading across the country, then, eventually, delayed again. The 2022 run will also boast added shows in Los Angeles, New York, Austin, El Paso, Tucson, and Seattle.
“We...
- 4/28/2021
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger keeps saying "hasta la vista" to his most famous movie catchphrases. The action-film star's son Patrick Schwarzenegger is a guest on the Thursday, April 15 episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote his new Netflix film Moxie. As seen in a preview clip, host Kelly Clarkson wanted to know if Arnold, 73, uses his well-known one-liners in everyday life. As it turns out, he definitely does. The 27-year-old actor replied with a laugh, "Yeah, everybody asks that. They're like, 'Does your dad always say his one-liners?' And I'm like, 'All the time.'" Kelly replied, "Like, I hope every time he exists a room, he says, 'I'll be...
- 4/15/2021
- E! Online
Exclusive: Moxie 88, the production company behind the upcoming Disney Channel luchadora series Ultra Violet & Blue Demon, is elevating Maria Eugenia Esponda to EVP Development. In the new role, she will oversee development for Moxie’s slate of film and TV projects and lead the company’s outreach to potential collaborators, keying on highlighting diverse voices.
Additionally, Esponda will be tasked with creating a bridge between film and TV production in Mexico and Latin American and production in the U.S. via Moxie’s production arm.
Esponda launched her career at Moxie with her first project as producer, Little Bitches, the 2018 pic starring Kiersey Clemons, Jennette McCurdy and Virginia Gardner. She had been a junior producer at the company and has helped grow out its newest venture, Moxie 88 Animation.
Moxie 88, co-founded by Dan Carrillo Levy and Eugenio Villamar, has several projects in development and recently saw its Ultra Violet...
Additionally, Esponda will be tasked with creating a bridge between film and TV production in Mexico and Latin American and production in the U.S. via Moxie’s production arm.
Esponda launched her career at Moxie with her first project as producer, Little Bitches, the 2018 pic starring Kiersey Clemons, Jennette McCurdy and Virginia Gardner. She had been a junior producer at the company and has helped grow out its newest venture, Moxie 88 Animation.
Moxie 88, co-founded by Dan Carrillo Levy and Eugenio Villamar, has several projects in development and recently saw its Ultra Violet...
- 4/2/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Image Source: Getty / Matt Winkelmeyer
In our Q&a series Popsugar Crush, we get to know some of our favorite celebs' more intimate details - from their favorite flirty emoji to their most valuable relationship advice. This month, we're crushing on Moxie star Nico Hiraga.
If you've seen Netflix's Moxie, then you've likely swooned over Nico Hiraga's character, Seth. From the moment Vivian's sweet and supportive love interest drew stars on his hands, we were hooked. It turns out, 23-year-old Nico is just as endearing off screen. We chatted with the Bay Area actor following his big movie premiere to get his real-life opinions on love, dating, and making the first move. Read on for Nico's answers, and buckle up, because his lifelong celebrity crush will only make you love him more.
Related: Prepare to Scream and Shout to Netflix's Moxie Soundtrack
What is the most memorable first date you've ever been on?...
In our Q&a series Popsugar Crush, we get to know some of our favorite celebs' more intimate details - from their favorite flirty emoji to their most valuable relationship advice. This month, we're crushing on Moxie star Nico Hiraga.
If you've seen Netflix's Moxie, then you've likely swooned over Nico Hiraga's character, Seth. From the moment Vivian's sweet and supportive love interest drew stars on his hands, we were hooked. It turns out, 23-year-old Nico is just as endearing off screen. We chatted with the Bay Area actor following his big movie premiere to get his real-life opinions on love, dating, and making the first move. Read on for Nico's answers, and buckle up, because his lifelong celebrity crush will only make you love him more.
Related: Prepare to Scream and Shout to Netflix's Moxie Soundtrack
What is the most memorable first date you've ever been on?...
- 4/1/2021
- by Karenna Meredith
- Popsugar.com
Nonprofit disability services provider and resource Easterseals Southern California announced today that Critics Choice Award-winning comedian and actor Michelle Buteau, Actor Matthew Jeffers (New Amsterdam), Academy Award nominee Paul Raci (Sound of Metal), and Tony Award-winning actor Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!), will all serve as presenters during the 2021 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge: Home Edition 2.0 virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 6.
Stroker will also serve as a mentor for one of this year’s winners, along with Gena Desclos, Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, Brett King, and Emerlynn Lampitoc (Vice President of Inclusion – Talent & Content for NBCUniversal).
The second at-home edition of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge saw a record-breaking number of submissions, with 93 films put forth from the US and places all across the world including India, The Netherlands, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and more. Entries can be viewed at disabilityfilmchallenge.com. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, April 29, with the virtual Awards...
Stroker will also serve as a mentor for one of this year’s winners, along with Gena Desclos, Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i, Brett King, and Emerlynn Lampitoc (Vice President of Inclusion – Talent & Content for NBCUniversal).
The second at-home edition of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge saw a record-breaking number of submissions, with 93 films put forth from the US and places all across the world including India, The Netherlands, Ireland, Australia, Canada, and more. Entries can be viewed at disabilityfilmchallenge.com. Finalists will be announced on Thursday, April 29, with the virtual Awards...
- 4/1/2021
- Look to the Stars
Exclusive: Netflix is in development on the new animated musical Steps, with Amy Poehler producing and Alyce Tzue set to make her directing debut.
Poehler will produce through her Paper Kite Productions banner along with her partner Kim Lessing, with The Croods producer Jane Hartwell also producing. Riki Lindhome will pen the script from a story she wrote with Kate Micucci. Lindhome and Micucci also will exec produce and writing all the music in addition to overseeing it.
“We are so excited to be working with Netflix and the great Riki, Kate and Alyce on this joyful and much-needed story,” Poehler said.
The story is a spin on the classic Cinderella story. Two stepsisters are overlooked for marriage by the prince and embark on an epic journey, realizing that their own perfect fairytales might be different from what they originally thought.
“Our step-sisters are a pair of young Asian immigrants to a fairytale world,...
Poehler will produce through her Paper Kite Productions banner along with her partner Kim Lessing, with The Croods producer Jane Hartwell also producing. Riki Lindhome will pen the script from a story she wrote with Kate Micucci. Lindhome and Micucci also will exec produce and writing all the music in addition to overseeing it.
“We are so excited to be working with Netflix and the great Riki, Kate and Alyce on this joyful and much-needed story,” Poehler said.
The story is a spin on the classic Cinderella story. Two stepsisters are overlooked for marriage by the prince and embark on an epic journey, realizing that their own perfect fairytales might be different from what they originally thought.
“Our step-sisters are a pair of young Asian immigrants to a fairytale world,...
- 3/29/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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