Lollapalooza, the music festival created by Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell, will be the subject of a three-part docuseries on Paramount+.
The streamer has ordered Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza to be directed by Michael John Warren, director of HBO’s Spring Awakening and Nicki Minaj doc My Time Again.
It will explore the iconic festival, which launched as a traveling circus of bands including Jane’s Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band and Violent Femmes in 1991.
The festival subsequently featured bands including Pearl Jam, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Dinosaur Jr., The Jesus Lizard, Sonic Youth and Hole before becoming a standalone festival in Chicago with some international spinoffs.
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and FunMeter, the production company set up by James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte that’s behind Apple’s The Big Conn and HBO’s McMillion, in partnership with C3 Presents,...
The streamer has ordered Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza to be directed by Michael John Warren, director of HBO’s Spring Awakening and Nicki Minaj doc My Time Again.
It will explore the iconic festival, which launched as a traveling circus of bands including Jane’s Addiction, Nine Inch Nails, Butthole Surfers, Rollins Band and Violent Femmes in 1991.
The festival subsequently featured bands including Pearl Jam, The Jesus and Mary Chain, Dinosaur Jr., The Jesus Lizard, Sonic Youth and Hole before becoming a standalone festival in Chicago with some international spinoffs.
The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and FunMeter, the production company set up by James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte that’s behind Apple’s The Big Conn and HBO’s McMillion, in partnership with C3 Presents,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The biggest federal fraud in U.S. history is the subject of Apple TV+‘s upcoming true-crime docuseries, The Big Conn, which is set to premiere Friday, May 6, 2022. Created by Emmy-nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, the four-part series tells the unbelievable true story of larger-than-life attorney Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government and taxpayers over half a billion dollars in a social security scam. All four parts will debut on May 6 alongside a companion podcast that will dig deeper into Conn’s scheme and outrageous lifestyle with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes details. The trailer (watch below) highlights Conn’s rise to local celebrity in his home state of Kentucky before his wild antics and life-ruining deceits come to light. What follows is a nationwide hunt by law enforcement to apprehend Conn as he tries to escape justice. FunMeter Productions is behind the series, with Hernandez and...
- 4/22/2022
- TV Insider
The highly-anticipated Jeff Bridges-led drama “The Old Man” will premiere on FX June 16, the network announced Thursday.
Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, Bridges stars as Dan Chase, a former CIA agent living off the grid for decades. When a mysterious assassin begins targeting him, he’s forced to exit hiding and finds himself chased by Harold Harper (John Lithgow), a former friend of his from the past. Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla and Gbenga Akinnagbe co-star in the series as CIA operatives helping hunt down Dan, while Amy Brenneman plays Zoe, an ordinary woman who is dragged into the case when Dan rents a room from her. Bill Heck, Leem Lubany and Pej Vahdat are also slated to star in the series.
Bridges executive produces “The Old Man” with creators Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, Warren Littlefield, Dan Shotz, David Schiff and Jon Watts.
Based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Perry, Bridges stars as Dan Chase, a former CIA agent living off the grid for decades. When a mysterious assassin begins targeting him, he’s forced to exit hiding and finds himself chased by Harold Harper (John Lithgow), a former friend of his from the past. Alia Shawkat, E.J. Bonilla and Gbenga Akinnagbe co-star in the series as CIA operatives helping hunt down Dan, while Amy Brenneman plays Zoe, an ordinary woman who is dragged into the case when Dan rents a room from her. Bill Heck, Leem Lubany and Pej Vahdat are also slated to star in the series.
Bridges executive produces “The Old Man” with creators Jonathan E. Steinberg and Robert Levine, Warren Littlefield, Dan Shotz, David Schiff and Jon Watts.
- 4/21/2022
- by Sasha Urban and Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
“Fuller House,” which until now could only be seen via streaming on Netflix, is coming to linear TV.
Gac Family has become the cable TV home for “Fuller House.” All 75 episodes of “Fuller House” will begin airing on Gac Family Feb. 28, following an agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The series will join the original “Full House,” which started airing on Gac Family earlier in February.
“Fuller House” continues the stories from “Full House” — with new and returning characters including D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin), Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber), Ramona (Soni Nicole Bringas), Jackson (Michael Champion), Max (Elias Harger) and Tommy Jr. (Messitt Twins). John Stamos produces “Fuller House” and makes guest appearances along with Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin and Scott Weinger.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Greenlights
• Apple TV Plus has announced “The Big Conn,” a new true crime...
Gac Family has become the cable TV home for “Fuller House.” All 75 episodes of “Fuller House” will begin airing on Gac Family Feb. 28, following an agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution. The series will join the original “Full House,” which started airing on Gac Family earlier in February.
“Fuller House” continues the stories from “Full House” — with new and returning characters including D.J. Tanner-Fuller (Candace Cameron Bure), Stephanie Tanner (Jodie Sweetin), Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea Barber), Ramona (Soni Nicole Bringas), Jackson (Michael Champion), Max (Elias Harger) and Tommy Jr. (Messitt Twins). John Stamos produces “Fuller House” and makes guest appearances along with Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin and Scott Weinger.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Greenlights
• Apple TV Plus has announced “The Big Conn,” a new true crime...
- 2/16/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s new reality competition series, “Labor of Love,” finds 15 men vying for the chance to date mother-to-be Kristy Katzmann — and become the father of her future children.
The reality series, which is hosted by “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis, premieres May 21.
Here is a look at the 15 men competing for former “Bachelor” contestant Katzmann’s love.
Alan Santini
Age: 39.
Occupation: Writer.
Hometown: South Africa.
Instagram:@therealalansantini
Angelo Castricone
Age: 39
Occupation: Firefighter.
Hometown: Miami, Fl.
Instagram: @mrangeloc
Budge Collinson
Age: 44
Occupation: Creative director.
Hometown: Edgewater, MD.
Instagram: @BudgeCollinson
Twitter: @askbudge
Gary Malec
Age: 38
Occupation: Baseball bat manufacturer.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA.
Instagram: @garymalec
Twitter: @GaryMalec
Jason Christopher Smith
Age: 38
Occupation: Flooring business owner.
Hometown: Charlotte, Nc.
Instagram: @ownthedaysmith
Keith Reams
Age: 38
Occupation: Gym owner.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA.
Instagram: @keithreams
Twitter: @junglefitla
Kyle Klinger
Age: 38
Occupation: Director of sales and marketing.
Hometown: Austin, TX.
Instagram: @kyleklinger...
The reality series, which is hosted by “Sex and the City” star Kristin Davis, premieres May 21.
Here is a look at the 15 men competing for former “Bachelor” contestant Katzmann’s love.
Alan Santini
Age: 39.
Occupation: Writer.
Hometown: South Africa.
Instagram:@therealalansantini
Angelo Castricone
Age: 39
Occupation: Firefighter.
Hometown: Miami, Fl.
Instagram: @mrangeloc
Budge Collinson
Age: 44
Occupation: Creative director.
Hometown: Edgewater, MD.
Instagram: @BudgeCollinson
Twitter: @askbudge
Gary Malec
Age: 38
Occupation: Baseball bat manufacturer.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA.
Instagram: @garymalec
Twitter: @GaryMalec
Jason Christopher Smith
Age: 38
Occupation: Flooring business owner.
Hometown: Charlotte, Nc.
Instagram: @ownthedaysmith
Keith Reams
Age: 38
Occupation: Gym owner.
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA.
Instagram: @keithreams
Twitter: @junglefitla
Kyle Klinger
Age: 38
Occupation: Director of sales and marketing.
Hometown: Austin, TX.
Instagram: @kyleklinger...
- 4/28/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Hey, "Blue Bloods" fans. Yes, we are back at you with another spoiler session for the upcoming 3rd episode of this brand new season 10. Thanks to the lovely folks over at CBS, we will certainly be able to do that for you guys. They provided an official press release for episode 3. It features a couple of teaser descriptions that we will indeed share right now. So, let's just get right into it. To start this spoiler article off, we're going to take a look at this episode 3 title. The producers decided to name it, "Behind The Smile." It sounds like episode 3 will feature some dramatic, intense and interesting scenes as one of Frank's old friends is about to get outed. Jamie turns to Erin for help. Eddie clashes with Sergeant McNichols. Danny gets Baez involved in a new case and more. We'll go ahead and start off this spoiler session with the Frank situation.
- 10/5/2019
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
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