Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton turns 77 years-old on Jan. 19, and IFC has announced a full line-up of festivities to celebrate.
Starting Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m., the channel will host a marathon of three of Parton’s most popular films: “Joyful Noise,” “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Steel Magnolias.” In addition, other artists will pay tribute to Parton with brief video messages that are scheduled to air on AMC and We TV this Thursday.
Featured performers wishing Parton a happy birthday include Da Brat & Judy, Mc Lyte, Angela Simmons, Colman Domingo, Zahn McClarnon, Chris Hardwick and Harry Hamlin.
Watch the promotional video for Dolly Parton’s birthday programming extravaganza below.
Dates
Premiere dates have been set by E! for “Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?” “Royal Rendezvous” and “Married by Mistake,” three all-new romantic comedies:
Director Rich Newey’s “Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?” follows...
Starting Jan. 17 at 1:30 p.m., the channel will host a marathon of three of Parton’s most popular films: “Joyful Noise,” “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” and “Steel Magnolias.” In addition, other artists will pay tribute to Parton with brief video messages that are scheduled to air on AMC and We TV this Thursday.
Featured performers wishing Parton a happy birthday include Da Brat & Judy, Mc Lyte, Angela Simmons, Colman Domingo, Zahn McClarnon, Chris Hardwick and Harry Hamlin.
Watch the promotional video for Dolly Parton’s birthday programming extravaganza below.
Dates
Premiere dates have been set by E! for “Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?” “Royal Rendezvous” and “Married by Mistake,” three all-new romantic comedies:
Director Rich Newey’s “Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?” follows...
- 1/18/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
E! is celebrating love with three new rom-coms premiering on the cable network in the coming weeks: Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com?, Royal Rendezvous and Married by Mistake. Watch a preview of the movies in the video posted above.
Premiering on Sunday, February 19 at 9 p.m., Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com? stars Em Haine, Cecilia Deacon, Wern Lee, Markian Tarasiuk, Aren Buchholz and Roraigh Falkner.
The logline reads as follows: “Eliza is smart and independent, but after years of bad boyfriends she finds herself newly single, jobless and questioning all of her decisions. Throwing caution to the wind, Eliza follows best friend Sofia to the Hamptons and decides to change her approach to romance. They’re going to follow the rules of dating from a 50-year-old self-help book. The book seemingly works and Eliza finds herself in the center of a love triangle between Rich,...
Premiering on Sunday, February 19 at 9 p.m., Why Can’t My Life Be a Rom-Com? stars Em Haine, Cecilia Deacon, Wern Lee, Markian Tarasiuk, Aren Buchholz and Roraigh Falkner.
The logline reads as follows: “Eliza is smart and independent, but after years of bad boyfriends she finds herself newly single, jobless and questioning all of her decisions. Throwing caution to the wind, Eliza follows best friend Sofia to the Hamptons and decides to change her approach to romance. They’re going to follow the rules of dating from a 50-year-old self-help book. The book seemingly works and Eliza finds herself in the center of a love triangle between Rich,...
- 1/15/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: E! has set full casts and begun production on its first two original rom-com movies Why Can’t I Be Molly Ringwald? (working title) and Dating Wise (wt). Em Haine (Reginald The Vampire) is set to lead the cast of Why Can’t I Be Molly Ringwald? (working title), and Anja Savcic (Loudermilk) stars in Dating Wisdom (wt). The movies are part of E!’s recent push into original scripted romantic comedies intended to bolster its “pop culture-centric” lineup.
Why Can’t I Be Molly Ringwald? centers on Eliza Sloane, played by Haine, who seemed to be living her dream life until her boyfriend broke her heart and she didn’t get an expected promotion, hence a move to the Hamptons for a new start. Cast also includes Aren Buchholz, Wern Lee, Cecelia Deacon, Markian Tarasiuk and Roraigh Falkner.
Dating Wisdom (wt) stars Savcic as aspiring writer Athena Carter,...
Why Can’t I Be Molly Ringwald? centers on Eliza Sloane, played by Haine, who seemed to be living her dream life until her boyfriend broke her heart and she didn’t get an expected promotion, hence a move to the Hamptons for a new start. Cast also includes Aren Buchholz, Wern Lee, Cecelia Deacon, Markian Tarasiuk and Roraigh Falkner.
Dating Wisdom (wt) stars Savcic as aspiring writer Athena Carter,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
"I wanna be still, the way I want to get still." 1091 Pictures has released an official trailer for an indie, very dark comedy titled Killing Eleanor, which premiered at the Scad Savannah Film Festival and St. Louis Film Festival last year. A new film from director Rich Newey, this off-beat dramedy involves two women who strike up a friendship and a deal to help each other get through, or get out of, life. A terminally-ill old lady convinces a self-destructive pain killer addict to help kill her, in exchange for clean urine. Their right to die odyssey is filled with complications as Eleanor's past and Natalie's lies catch up with them. Uultimately, helping Eleanor die with dignity might just teach Natalie to live with dignity. Annika Marks co-stars with Jenny O'Hara, and with a cast including Jane Kaczmarek, Betsy Brandt, Thomas Sadoski, Camryn Manheim, and Chris Mulkey. Seems like...
- 9/6/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Crown Media announced that the Hallmark Channel will bring back its annual “Christmas in July” programming schedule, starting with the new original movie “Crashing Through the Snow,” which premieres on July 10 at 9 p.m.
In “Crashing Through the Snow,” Amy Acker and Kristian Bruun star as Maggie and Jeff, who are ex-spouses but friends first. When Jeff’s new girlfriend, Kate (Brooke Nevin), spontaneously invites Maggie along to their Christmas getaway in Aspen, she jumps at the chance to spend a Yuletide holiday away with her two daughters. Although Maggie feels like a third wheel crashing their Christmas, she’s not alone, as Kate’s hapless brother, Sam (Warren Christie), shows up unannounced. Always seeming to live in Kate’s shadow, Sam, for once, wants to come out ahead, and he convinces Maggie that, together, they can compete with Kate and make this Christmas the best one ever. Neither of...
In “Crashing Through the Snow,” Amy Acker and Kristian Bruun star as Maggie and Jeff, who are ex-spouses but friends first. When Jeff’s new girlfriend, Kate (Brooke Nevin), spontaneously invites Maggie along to their Christmas getaway in Aspen, she jumps at the chance to spend a Yuletide holiday away with her two daughters. Although Maggie feels like a third wheel crashing their Christmas, she’s not alone, as Kate’s hapless brother, Sam (Warren Christie), shows up unannounced. Always seeming to live in Kate’s shadow, Sam, for once, wants to come out ahead, and he convinces Maggie that, together, they can compete with Kate and make this Christmas the best one ever. Neither of...
- 6/2/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready to dash through the snow during the heat of summer when viewers are treated with the annual programming event, Christmas in July.
It's worthwhile to experience the magic of Christmas any time of the year, and in 2021, you will be treated to a brand-new movie and fun theme nights throughout July to make this mid-year holiday celebration extra special.
Hallmark Channel and sister network Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, the destination for holiday viewing, continues its tradition of feel-good entertainment and experiences that keep fans returning year after year with the annual Christmas in July programming.
About 100 days before 24/7 holiday programming stars on the networks, the Christmas in July celebration has some of their best ready and waiting. Here's your first look at the Christmas in July festivities!
The best news is that for ultimate Hallmark Christmas fans who have seen every movie (probably more than once), there is a...
It's worthwhile to experience the magic of Christmas any time of the year, and in 2021, you will be treated to a brand-new movie and fun theme nights throughout July to make this mid-year holiday celebration extra special.
Hallmark Channel and sister network Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, the destination for holiday viewing, continues its tradition of feel-good entertainment and experiences that keep fans returning year after year with the annual Christmas in July programming.
About 100 days before 24/7 holiday programming stars on the networks, the Christmas in July celebration has some of their best ready and waiting. Here's your first look at the Christmas in July festivities!
The best news is that for ultimate Hallmark Christmas fans who have seen every movie (probably more than once), there is a...
- 6/2/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The 23rd annual Scad Savannah Film Festival has announced this year’s competition award winners. Best narrative feature went to “Killing Eleanor,” while “Kusasa” won best documentary feature. “My Brother’s Keeper” won the Jury Award for exceptional storytelling.
A key stop on the festival circuit leading up to the Academy Awards, Scad screened more than 150 films ranging from narrative features to documentaries and shorts with 14 world premieres.
Thirty-three awards were announced from the 122 films selected to compete in the categories of narrative features, documentary features, professional shorts, animated shorts, student shorts, Global Shorts Forum, Shorts Spotlight and Southern Voices.
“Killing Eleanor,” directed by Rich Newey, is about a terminally ill elderly woman who convinces a self-destructive addict to help her die on her terms in exchange for clean urine. Meanwhile, “Our Side,” directed by Nicola Rinciari, won best live action short by a Scad student. The story follows an African...
A key stop on the festival circuit leading up to the Academy Awards, Scad screened more than 150 films ranging from narrative features to documentaries and shorts with 14 world premieres.
Thirty-three awards were announced from the 122 films selected to compete in the categories of narrative features, documentary features, professional shorts, animated shorts, student shorts, Global Shorts Forum, Shorts Spotlight and Southern Voices.
“Killing Eleanor,” directed by Rich Newey, is about a terminally ill elderly woman who convinces a self-destructive addict to help her die on her terms in exchange for clean urine. Meanwhile, “Our Side,” directed by Nicola Rinciari, won best live action short by a Scad student. The story follows an African...
- 10/30/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
I first became aware of director Rich Newey’s work a few years ago when I caught his “Dreamland” episode of the sci-fi series Stitchers; working from an audacious script by Lynne E. Litt, Newey deftly juggled styles and tones with an inventiveness and confidence that led me to seek out his other episodic work on shows like Blindspot and The Fosters. I was consistently impressed by both his precise, expressive visual style and his sensitivity to dialogue and performance, skills on prominent display in his terrific new feature Killing Eleanor. The film tells the story of Natalie (Annika Marks), an […]
The post "Everyone Should Take an Editing Class, Even Actors": Rich Newey on Killing Eleanor first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post "Everyone Should Take an Editing Class, Even Actors": Rich Newey on Killing Eleanor first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 10/22/2020
- by Jim Hemphill
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
I first became aware of director Rich Newey’s work a few years ago when I caught his “Dreamland” episode of the sci-fi series Stitchers; working from an audacious script by Lynne E. Litt, Newey deftly juggled styles and tones with an inventiveness and confidence that led me to seek out his other episodic work on shows like Blindspot and The Fosters. I was consistently impressed by both his precise, expressive visual style and his sensitivity to dialogue and performance, skills on prominent display in his terrific new feature Killing Eleanor. The film tells the story of Natalie (Annika Marks), an […]
The post "Everyone Should Take an Editing Class, Even Actors": Rich Newey on Killing Eleanor first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
The post "Everyone Should Take an Editing Class, Even Actors": Rich Newey on Killing Eleanor first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.
- 10/22/2020
- by Jim Hemphill
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Updated with cause of death: The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has released its findings after completing an autopsy Monday on slain rapper Nipsey Hussle.
The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide.
Earlier: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died after a shooting outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hussle was shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Two others were wounded, but their names have not been released.
Earlier today the Lapd HQ tweeted out a report saying, “At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.
The report said Hussle, real name Ermias Asghedom, died from gunshot wounds to his head and torso. His death was ruled a homicide.
Earlier: Rapper Nipsey Hussle has died after a shooting outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, Hussle was shot multiple times and was rushed to the hospital and pronounced dead. Two others were wounded, but their names have not been released.
Earlier today the Lapd HQ tweeted out a report saying, “At approximately 3:20 pm there was a shooting reported in the area of Slauson Ave and Crenshaw Blvd. 3 victims were transported to a local hospital where one was pronounced deceased. We have no suspect info at this time and will provide more details as they become available.
- 4/2/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Thomas Sadoski (The Newsroom), Camryn Manheim (The Practice), and Sharon Lawrence (NYPD Blue) have come aboard the dark indie comedy Killing Eleanor, along with Chris Mulkey (Whiplash), Rusty Schwimmer (The Perfect Storm), Cerina Vincent (Stuck in the Middle) and David Eigenberg (Chicago Fire).
Rich Newey is directing the film, which is currently shooting in Illinois. Annika Marks wrote the screenplay and will also star in the film. Other previously announced cast members include Betsy Brandt, Jane Kaczmarek, and Jenny O’Hara.
The pic follows Eleanor (O’Hara), a terminally ill old lady who wants to die on her own terms and Natalie (Marks), the self-destructive addict who agrees to help kill her, in exchange for clean urine.
Sadoski will play Greg, an alcoholic in his first year of sobriety who crosses Natalie’s path. Manheim is Anne-Marie, a small town artist who offers surprising insight about death. Lawrence is Barbara,...
Rich Newey is directing the film, which is currently shooting in Illinois. Annika Marks wrote the screenplay and will also star in the film. Other previously announced cast members include Betsy Brandt, Jane Kaczmarek, and Jenny O’Hara.
The pic follows Eleanor (O’Hara), a terminally ill old lady who wants to die on her own terms and Natalie (Marks), the self-destructive addict who agrees to help kill her, in exchange for clean urine.
Sadoski will play Greg, an alcoholic in his first year of sobriety who crosses Natalie’s path. Manheim is Anne-Marie, a small town artist who offers surprising insight about death. Lawrence is Barbara,...
- 10/1/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Breaking Bad‘s Betsy Brandt, Malcolm in the Middle alum Jane Kaczmarek, Annika Marks (The Affair) and Jenny O’Hara will star in Killing Eleanor, a dark indie comedy penned by Marks. Rich Newey is directing the pic, which will go into production next month in Illinois.
Marks, whose acting credits include The Affair, Amazon’s Goliath series, and Waco, is also producing the pic with Angie Gaffney, Richard Kahan, and Newey.
The plot follows Natalie (Marks), fresh out of rehab for her ever-persistent painkiller addiction, and the terminally ill Eleanor (O’Hara), who is determined to take control of the end of her life, with Natalie’s assistance. When Natalie’s confrontation-averse, enabling mother Martina (Kaczmarek) and type-a older sister Anya (Brandt) demand weekly drug tests, she reluctantly agrees to help Eleanor — in exchange for clean urine.
Ted Reilly and Kelly Waller of Chicago Media Angels...
Marks, whose acting credits include The Affair, Amazon’s Goliath series, and Waco, is also producing the pic with Angie Gaffney, Richard Kahan, and Newey.
The plot follows Natalie (Marks), fresh out of rehab for her ever-persistent painkiller addiction, and the terminally ill Eleanor (O’Hara), who is determined to take control of the end of her life, with Natalie’s assistance. When Natalie’s confrontation-averse, enabling mother Martina (Kaczmarek) and type-a older sister Anya (Brandt) demand weekly drug tests, she reluctantly agrees to help Eleanor — in exchange for clean urine.
Ted Reilly and Kelly Waller of Chicago Media Angels...
- 9/25/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Thanks to TorontoFilm.Net here is the Toronto Film Production Update for April 2017 including "Designated Survivor", "The Girlfriend Experience", "The Strain" and a whole lot more:
Extras Needed For Toronto-filmed Movies/TV
A Song For Christmas
TV Movie
Howard Braunstein Films Canada Inc.
Prod.: Deborah Marks
Exec. Prod.: Howard Braunstein, David Mackay
Dir.: Rich Newey
Mar 23 – Apr 12/17
Christmas Inheritance
TV Movie
Hp Christmas Inheritance Productions Inc.
Prod.: David Anselmo
Exec. Prod.: Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell
Dir.: Ernie Barbarash
Mar 13 - Apr 07/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Dark Matter Season 3
TV Series
Prodigy Entertainment Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Jay Firestone, Joseph
Mallozzi, Paul Mullie
Dir.
Extras Needed For Toronto-filmed Movies/TV
A Song For Christmas
TV Movie
Howard Braunstein Films Canada Inc.
Prod.: Deborah Marks
Exec. Prod.: Howard Braunstein, David Mackay
Dir.: Rich Newey
Mar 23 – Apr 12/17
Christmas Inheritance
TV Movie
Hp Christmas Inheritance Productions Inc.
Prod.: David Anselmo
Exec. Prod.: Brad Krevoy, Amy Krell
Dir.: Ernie Barbarash
Mar 13 - Apr 07/17
Condor Season 1
TV Series
T5 Condor Productions Inc.
Exec. Prods.: Jason Smilovic, Todd Katzberg, Lawrence Trilling
Dir.: Lawrence Trilling, + tba
Apr 24 - Aug 15/17
Crawford Season 1
TV Series
Crawford Season One, Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Laura Michalchyshyn, Mike Clattenburg
Dir.: Mike Clattenburg
Apr 17 - Jun 28/17
Dark Matter Season 3
TV Series
Prodigy Entertainment Inc.
Exec. Prod.: Jay Firestone, Joseph
Mallozzi, Paul Mullie
Dir.
- 3/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Recently, CW delivered the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Beauty And The Beast" episode 4 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Heart Of The Matter," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff take place as Vincent and Catherine take up a couples counseling session, and more. In the new, 4th episode press release: Cat And Vincent Work To Rekindle Their Romantic Spark. Press release number 2: Catherine (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan) are going to take their relationship to a couples counselor (Saul Rubinek) when Cat dives into her work and suspects a wealthy transplant recipient of being involved with the mysterious experiments on innocent people in the city. Nina Lisandrello, Austin Basis and Nicole Gale Anderson also star. Rich Newey directed the episode, and it was written by Jeff Reno and Ron Osborn. Episode 4 is set to air on Thursday night,...
- 6/25/2015
- by Megan
- OnTheFlix
CW has big plans for the holiday season as usual. They just released a brand new line up for the week starting of December 8th. It will feature some of their regular shows, but also special holiday themed items to keep up with the times. Unlike their peers, CW usually keeps their list pretty close until less than a month of airing the shows. Here is the official lineup that they have released so far.
Monday, December 8
The Originals
“The Map of Moments” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et) (Content Rating Tbd) (HDTV)
A Holiday Reunion — When Rebekah (Claire Holt) notices an unusual change in Elijah’s (Daniel Gillies) behavior, she asks Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) to meet her at their safe house, reuniting them with baby Hope. After reliving memories of being the odd man out, Kaleb (guest star Daniel Sharman) opens up to Davina (Danielle Campbell...
Monday, December 8
The Originals
“The Map of Moments” — (8:00-9:00 p.m. Et) (Content Rating Tbd) (HDTV)
A Holiday Reunion — When Rebekah (Claire Holt) notices an unusual change in Elijah’s (Daniel Gillies) behavior, she asks Klaus (Joseph Morgan) and Hayley (Phoebe Tonkin) to meet her at their safe house, reuniting them with baby Hope. After reliving memories of being the odd man out, Kaleb (guest star Daniel Sharman) opens up to Davina (Danielle Campbell...
- 11/23/2014
- by Sarah Peel
- Boomtron
Last night, CW served up the new promo/spoiler clip (below) for their upcoming "Beauty And The Beast" episode 19 of season 2, and it appears to be extremely interesting and drama-filled as Gabe continues to go overboard by tracking Catherine's every move, and more! The episode is titled, "Cold Case.” In the new,19th episode, Catherine's sister ,Heather (guest star Nicole Gale Anderson), will end up, making a surprise visit at an extremely bad time, just as Gabe suspends Catherine and Tess from the squad in an effort to force Vincent out of hiding. Actor, Austin Basis, will also make an appearance in the episode. The episode was directed by Rich Newey, and it was written by John A. Norris and Eric Tuchman. Episode 19 is scheduled to air on Monday night, June 16th at 8pm central time on The CW.
- 6/10/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Recently CW released the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Beauty And The Beast" episode 19 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Cold Case,” and it sounds quite interesting as Gabe suspends both Tess and Catherine from the squad over Vincent, and more! In the new episode 19 press release: Catherine's (Kristin Kreuk) sister ,Heather (guest star Nicole Gale Anderson), is going to drop by for a surprise visit at the worst possible time, just as Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) suspends Catherine and Tess (Nina Lisandrello) from the squad in an effort to force Vincent (Jay Ryan) out of hiding. Actor, Austin Basis, will also show up in the episode. The episode was directed by Rich Newey, and it was written by John A. Norris and Eric Tuchman. Episode 19 is scheduled to air on Monday night, June 16th at 8pm central time on The CW.
- 6/10/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
CW is on a roll to promote their upcoming return of Beauty and the Beast. They just released a new batch of still for the second episode, “Cold Case”. That episode will be about aiming to capture Vincent, thus they decided to use Cat and her partner as a pawn. Drama will certainly take place and we can expect a lot of sneaking around to protect Vincent, including precious moments between him and Cat. You can catch the promo stills down below. Here is the official synopsis of the episode.
Nicole Gale Anderson Guest Stars — Cat’s (Kristin Kreuk) sister Heather (guest star Nicole Gale Anderson) drops by for a surprise visit at the worst possible time, just as Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) suspends Cat and Tess (Nina Lisandrello) from the squad in an effort to force Vincent (Jay Ryan) out of hiding. Austin Basis also stars. Rich Newey directed the...
Nicole Gale Anderson Guest Stars — Cat’s (Kristin Kreuk) sister Heather (guest star Nicole Gale Anderson) drops by for a surprise visit at the worst possible time, just as Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) suspends Cat and Tess (Nina Lisandrello) from the squad in an effort to force Vincent (Jay Ryan) out of hiding. Austin Basis also stars. Rich Newey directed the...
- 6/3/2014
- by Sarah Peel
- Boomtron
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