Stars: Jenna Kanell, Danielle Lyn, Danny Kang, Max Calder, Michael Aaron Milligan, Kathrine Barnes, Catherine Corcoran, Erin Day, Alexis Louder | Written by Jenna Kanell, Todd Jacobs | Directed by Raymond Wood
Faceless After Dark opens with a warning about the film’s use of strobing lights, and immediately we see Bowie sitting staring at the camera as neon purple lights flash on her face as the image grows progressively smaller and unintelligible voices babble louder and louder. That and several long, eye-straining montages scattered through the film make the warning more than justified
Next we see her armed with a machete making her way through a human butcher shop, only to be confronted by the killer clown responsible for the carnage. And then mid-fight, she stops and complains about having to deliver the line, “Haven’t you heard, the circus left town bitch!”
Bowie is an actress, and that role has...
Faceless After Dark opens with a warning about the film’s use of strobing lights, and immediately we see Bowie sitting staring at the camera as neon purple lights flash on her face as the image grows progressively smaller and unintelligible voices babble louder and louder. That and several long, eye-straining montages scattered through the film make the warning more than justified
Next we see her armed with a machete making her way through a human butcher shop, only to be confronted by the killer clown responsible for the carnage. And then mid-fight, she stops and complains about having to deliver the line, “Haven’t you heard, the circus left town bitch!”
Bowie is an actress, and that role has...
- 5/17/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Director Haifaa Al Mansour is returning to her native Saudi Arabia for the shoot of crime feature Unidentified, exploring the reality of women amid the current period of immense social change in the country.
“I am so excited to return home to Saudi Arabia for my third film exploring the hidden lives of Saudi women, and to use the criminal mystery genre to explore a gripping story rooted in the deeper issues that affect women in the Kingdom,” said Al Mansour.
The movie is in pre-production and due to begin shooting soon. UTA Independent Film Group and Memento International are teaming up to co-sell and will launch the project in Cannes.
The drama is sparked by the discovery of the lifeless body of a teenage girl in the desert outside a small town. When no one claims the body, Noelle Al Saffan, a newly divorced, true crime aficionado who...
“I am so excited to return home to Saudi Arabia for my third film exploring the hidden lives of Saudi women, and to use the criminal mystery genre to explore a gripping story rooted in the deeper issues that affect women in the Kingdom,” said Al Mansour.
The movie is in pre-production and due to begin shooting soon. UTA Independent Film Group and Memento International are teaming up to co-sell and will launch the project in Cannes.
The drama is sparked by the discovery of the lifeless body of a teenage girl in the desert outside a small town. When no one claims the body, Noelle Al Saffan, a newly divorced, true crime aficionado who...
- 5/6/2024
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sofia Carson (Purple Hearts), Kyle Allen (A Haunting in Venice), Sebastian De Souza (Fair Play), and Connie Britton (The White Lotus) have signed on to star in The Life List, a new Netflix rom-com from writer-director Adam Brooks.
Based on the 2013 novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List‘s logline is as follows: When Alex Rose’s (Carson) mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Liza Chasin is producing for 3dot Productions. The film falls under Chasin’s first-look deal with the streamer, announced in 2019, which also covers her upcoming Morocco-set love story Lonely Planet starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, and Diana Silvers. Exec producers of The Life List include Hutch Parker,...
Based on the 2013 novel by Lori Nelson Spielman, The Life List‘s logline is as follows: When Alex Rose’s (Carson) mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you both laugh and cry as she uncovers family secrets, finds romance, and discovers herself along the way.
Liza Chasin is producing for 3dot Productions. The film falls under Chasin’s first-look deal with the streamer, announced in 2019, which also covers her upcoming Morocco-set love story Lonely Planet starring Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, and Diana Silvers. Exec producers of The Life List include Hutch Parker,...
- 3/5/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Perry, Kelly Rowland, and Trevante Rhodes – Pictures courtesy of Netflix
Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet another project with Mea Culpa, a new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who is also set to star. Here’s everything you need to know about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.
The project has been in development for quite some time but was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is when we first learned about the project. Sadly, Netflix did not provide an official comment at the time, but the project was officially unveiled on February 23rd, 2023.
Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will be Perry’s fifth major project for Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, and Six Triple Eight. Also upcoming is another Madea movie and new comedy called Joe’s College Road Trip.
Netflix and Tyler Perry are partnering up on yet another project with Mea Culpa, a new thriller that Perry will produce alongside singer-actress Kelly Rowland, who is also set to star. Here’s everything you need to know about Mea Culpa coming to Netflix in late February 2023.
The project has been in development for quite some time but was transferred over to Netflix in January 2023, which is when we first learned about the project. Sadly, Netflix did not provide an official comment at the time, but the project was officially unveiled on February 23rd, 2023.
Tyler Perry is on board to direct, produce, and write. This will be Perry’s fifth major project for Netflix following A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues, and Six Triple Eight. Also upcoming is another Madea movie and new comedy called Joe’s College Road Trip.
- 1/12/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
Tyler Perry is one of the world's most renowned entertainers — and he has a new film coming out (via Deadline). The award-winning producer will direct his fifth feature film for Netflix after helming multiple projects for the streamer, including the 2020 thriller "A Fall From Grace," the comedy "A Madea Homecoming," and the period drama "A Jazzman's Blues." Perry also has another project in the pipeline, the upcoming film "Six Triple Eight," which stars Hollywood heavyweights Kerry Washington, Oprah Winfrey, and Susan Sarandon, among others. The film is a World War II-set drama based on a 2019 WWII History magazine article by Kevin M. Hymel. It will focus on the 6888th battalion, the only all-Black and all-female battalion that served in World War II.
At the moment, Netflix has only made information about the cast and crew of "Mea Culpa" available. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the film so far!
At the moment, Netflix has only made information about the cast and crew of "Mea Culpa" available. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the film so far!
- 3/10/2023
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
The new live-action TV series "Saturdays", created by Norman Vance Jr., stars Danielle Jalade ("Yes Day") as 'Paris Johnson', Daria Johns ("Nappily Ever After") as 'Simone Samson', Golden Brooks ("Girlfriends'') as 'Deb Johnson', Omar Gooding ("Barbershop") as 'Cal Johnson', Jermaine Harris ("The Map of Tiny Perfect Things") as 'London Johnson', Peyton Basnight ("Sudden Sisters") as 'Ari' and Tim Johnson Jr. ("Ballers") as 'Derek "D-Rok', streaming March 25, 2023 on Disney+:
"...'Simone' and 'Ari' hone their roller skating skills on the cool parquet floor of 'Saturdays', a local skating rink in Chicago. Together they form the 'We-b-Girlz' skate crew and are determined to show and prove they have the hottest skate routines on the planet..."
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"...'Simone' and 'Ari' hone their roller skating skills on the cool parquet floor of 'Saturdays', a local skating rink in Chicago. Together they form the 'We-b-Girlz' skate crew and are determined to show and prove they have the hottest skate routines on the planet..."
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- 3/1/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Tyler Perry has cast Kelly Rowland to star in his latest project, the Netflix drama “Mea Culpa.”
Directed, written and produced by Tyler and Rowland, the film follows a criminal defense attorney who aspires to make partner at his law firm. In order to prove himself, he chooses to represent an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend.
The cast also includes Trevante Rhodes (“Moonlight”), Sean Sagar (“The Gentleman”), Nick Sagar (“Run the World”) and RonReaco Lee (“Nappily Ever After”).
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In addition to Perry and Rowland, Angi Bones and Will Areu will serve as producers.
In December 2022, Perry announced his fourth project with the streamer, “Six Triple Eight.” Starring Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey, the film will tell the story of World War II’s only all-Black female battalion.
Rowland...
Directed, written and produced by Tyler and Rowland, the film follows a criminal defense attorney who aspires to make partner at his law firm. In order to prove himself, he chooses to represent an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend.
The cast also includes Trevante Rhodes (“Moonlight”), Sean Sagar (“The Gentleman”), Nick Sagar (“Run the World”) and RonReaco Lee (“Nappily Ever After”).
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HBO Max Orders ‘It’ Prequel to Series; Andy Muschietti to Direct Multiple Episodes
In addition to Perry and Rowland, Angi Bones and Will Areu will serve as producers.
In December 2022, Perry announced his fourth project with the streamer, “Six Triple Eight.” Starring Kerry Washington, Susan Sarandon and Oprah Winfrey, the film will tell the story of World War II’s only all-Black female battalion.
Rowland...
- 2/23/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Tyler Perry has set his latest movie with Netflix, with plans to write, direct and produce “Mea Culpa” for the streamer.
Kelly Rowland will star in and produce the film, which centers on a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. The ensemble cast also features Trevante Rhodes Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, and RonReaco Lee. The new project is set to begin filming this spring.
Producing the film alongside Perry and Rowland are Tyler Perry Studios president Angi Bones and Will Areu.
“Mea Culpa” marks Perry’s fifth film directed for Netflix, following “A Fall From Grace,” “A Madea Homecoming,” the period drama “A Jazzman’s Blues” and the upcoming World War II-set drama “Six Triple Eight,” which is currently in production.
The new project marks the first collaboration between Perry and Rowland,...
Kelly Rowland will star in and produce the film, which centers on a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. The ensemble cast also features Trevante Rhodes Sean Sagar, Nick Sagar, and RonReaco Lee. The new project is set to begin filming this spring.
Producing the film alongside Perry and Rowland are Tyler Perry Studios president Angi Bones and Will Areu.
“Mea Culpa” marks Perry’s fifth film directed for Netflix, following “A Fall From Grace,” “A Madea Homecoming,” the period drama “A Jazzman’s Blues” and the upcoming World War II-set drama “Six Triple Eight,” which is currently in production.
The new project marks the first collaboration between Perry and Rowland,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Emmy and Honorary Oscar winner Tyler Perry (A Jazzman’s Blues) has set another new film, titled Mea Culpa, at Netflix — enlisting Kelly Rowland (Think Like A Man), Trevante Rhodes (Moonlight), Sean Sagar (The Gentlemen), Nick Sagar (The Princess Switch trilogy) and RonReaco Lee (Nappily Ever After) to star.
The film written, directed and produced by Perry follows a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. Others set as producers include Angi Bones, Will Areu and Rowland.
Mea Culpa will mark Perry’s fifth Netflix feature following Six Triple Eight, A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues and Adam McKay’s end-of-the-world comedy Don’t Look Up, which had him as part of the ensemble. Six Triple Eight is a drama telling the true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion,...
The film written, directed and produced by Perry follows a criminal defense attorney who, in the hopes of becoming partner, takes on the case of an artist who may or may not have murdered his girlfriend. Others set as producers include Angi Bones, Will Areu and Rowland.
Mea Culpa will mark Perry’s fifth Netflix feature following Six Triple Eight, A Fall From Grace, A Madea Homecoming, A Jazzman’s Blues and Adam McKay’s end-of-the-world comedy Don’t Look Up, which had him as part of the ensemble. Six Triple Eight is a drama telling the true story of the only all-Black, all-female World War II Battalion,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Rideback Rise, a non-profit accelerator focused on developing Bipoc-created film, TV, digital and audio content, launched by Dan Lin’s Rideback, has added to its leadership team, naming film producer Tracey Bing as head of content and veteran philanthropy advisor and former Charity: Water executive Sabrina Pourmand as founding executive director.
Launched in July 2022, Rideback Rise is a 501c3 accelerator with a mission to “develop market-ready mainstream film, television, digital and audio entertainment aimed at advancing racial equity.” Bipoc-identifying creators may register to apply to the Rise Fellowship at www.ridebackrise.org beginning on March 15. The first cohort of Rise Fellows is expected to be announced this summer.
Lin, who is the founder of the accelerator and chairs its board of directors, also announced that Andrea Cherng, chief brand officer for Panda Express, has joined the Rise board. Plus, Rise has received a $2 million donation from the Murphy Family Fund,...
Launched in July 2022, Rideback Rise is a 501c3 accelerator with a mission to “develop market-ready mainstream film, television, digital and audio entertainment aimed at advancing racial equity.” Bipoc-identifying creators may register to apply to the Rise Fellowship at www.ridebackrise.org beginning on March 15. The first cohort of Rise Fellows is expected to be announced this summer.
Lin, who is the founder of the accelerator and chairs its board of directors, also announced that Andrea Cherng, chief brand officer for Panda Express, has joined the Rise board. Plus, Rise has received a $2 million donation from the Murphy Family Fund,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Campfire Studios, the company behind HBO Max docuseries The Way Down and Hulu’s WeWork doc, is expanding its scripted division and has hired former Marc Platt Productions exec Ryan Christians to oversee a new push.
The Wheelhouse-backed producer, run by Ross Dinerstein, is best known for its documentary output but it has a number of scripted credits including Special, the Ryan O’Connell-created dramedy series, Stephen King thriller 1922, Rattlesnake and comedy The Package, all for Netflix as well as IFC’s cult horror The Pact.
Christians has worked closely with Campfire on production of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players, which is a co-production between Dinerstein’s company and Marc Platt and stars Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans.
He joins as SVP and Head of Scripted Content and has been tasked with growing its scripted output. The company already has various scripted projects in development for streaming platforms,...
The Wheelhouse-backed producer, run by Ross Dinerstein, is best known for its documentary output but it has a number of scripted credits including Special, the Ryan O’Connell-created dramedy series, Stephen King thriller 1922, Rattlesnake and comedy The Package, all for Netflix as well as IFC’s cult horror The Pact.
Christians has worked closely with Campfire on production of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players, which is a co-production between Dinerstein’s company and Marc Platt and stars Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans.
He joins as SVP and Head of Scripted Content and has been tasked with growing its scripted output. The company already has various scripted projects in development for streaming platforms,...
- 3/9/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Louise Lombard (After franchise) has signed on to a role in Christopher Nolan’s Universal Pictures thriller Oppenheimer.
She joins a stacked ensemble led by Cillian Murphy that also includes Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Matthew Modine, Dylan Arnold, David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich, Michael Angarano, David Dastmalchian and Jason Clarke, as previously announced.
In Nolan’s latest, which is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin, Murphy plays the theoretical physicist of the same name, whose work on the Manhattan Project led to the invention of the atomic bomb. The epic thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
Nolan is directing from his own script,...
She joins a stacked ensemble led by Cillian Murphy that also includes Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Robert Downey Jr., Matt Damon, Rami Malek, Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, Dane DeHaan, Jack Quaid, Matthew Modine, Dylan Arnold, David Krumholtz, Alden Ehrenreich, Michael Angarano, David Dastmalchian and Jason Clarke, as previously announced.
In Nolan’s latest, which is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and the late Martin J. Sherwin, Murphy plays the theoretical physicist of the same name, whose work on the Manhattan Project led to the invention of the atomic bomb. The epic thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.
Nolan is directing from his own script,...
- 3/1/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Ernie Hudson is the final addition to the cast of Champions, the recently-wrapped Special Olympics film that Bobby Farrelly directed for Focus Features and Gold Circle Entertainment.
He’ll star alongside the previously announced Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Cheech Marin and Matt Cook. Actors with intellectual disabilities rounding out the cast to ensure authenticity in the storytelling include Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Kevin Iannucci, Ashton Gunning, Matthew Von Der Ahe, Tom Sinclair, James Day Keith, Alex Hintz, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens and Champ Pederson.
Champions is based on the Goya Award winning Spanish film Campeones, which Universal Pictures International released in 2018. It centers on a stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach who is forced to coach a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.
Mark Rizzo wrote the script. Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Jeremy Plager produced,...
He’ll star alongside the previously announced Woody Harrelson, Kaitlin Olson, Cheech Marin and Matt Cook. Actors with intellectual disabilities rounding out the cast to ensure authenticity in the storytelling include Madison Tevlin, Joshua Felder, Kevin Iannucci, Ashton Gunning, Matthew Von Der Ahe, Tom Sinclair, James Day Keith, Alex Hintz, Casey Metcalfe, Bradley Edens and Champ Pederson.
Champions is based on the Goya Award winning Spanish film Campeones, which Universal Pictures International released in 2018. It centers on a stubborn and hotheaded minor league basketball coach who is forced to coach a Special Olympics team when he is sentenced to community service.
Mark Rizzo wrote the script. Paul Brooks, Scott Niemeyer and Jeremy Plager produced,...
- 2/2/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF), which will have its inaugural edition from 6-15 December, has announced a number of celebrations in honour of the ground-breaking contribution of women to film.
The Festival will honour the first female Saudi filmmaker, Haifaa Al Mansour, who is not only one of the most significant names in the Saudi film industry but has led the way in championing female empowerment across the region.
Her feature debut, Wadjda, was the first film to ever be shot in the Kingdom and was nominated for numerous international awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Film not in the English Language. She has since gone on to direct numerous TV shows and films internationally, including Mary Shelley and Nappily Ever After, and continues to break ground in filmmaking.
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Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated French actress Catherine Deneuve and...
The Festival will honour the first female Saudi filmmaker, Haifaa Al Mansour, who is not only one of the most significant names in the Saudi film industry but has led the way in championing female empowerment across the region.
Her feature debut, Wadjda, was the first film to ever be shot in the Kingdom and was nominated for numerous international awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Film not in the English Language. She has since gone on to direct numerous TV shows and films internationally, including Mary Shelley and Nappily Ever After, and continues to break ground in filmmaking.
Also in news – Glasgow Film Festival 2022 Announce Retrospective 1962 Screenings
Academy Award and BAFTA-nominated French actress Catherine Deneuve and...
- 12/1/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
‘Reptile’: Domenick Lombardozzi, Karl Glusman, Owen Teague & More Round Out Cast Of Netflix Thriller
Exclusive: Domenick Lombardozzi (The Irishman), Karl Glusman (Greyhound), Matilda Lutz (Revenge), Owen Teague (Montana Story) and Catherine Dyer (The Morning Show) round out the cast of Netflix’s Reptile.
They’ll appear in the crime thriller alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher and Eric Bogosian.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script for Reptile with Benjamin Brewer, with Netflix acquiring worldwide rights to the film from Black Label Media late last month. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
Molly Smith,...
They’ll appear in the crime thriller alongside previously announced cast members Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone, Michael Pitt, Ato Essandoh, Frances Fisher and Eric Bogosian.
The first feature from director Grant Singer picks up following the brutal murder of a young real estate agent, following a hardened detective (Del Toro) as he attempts to uncover the truth in a case where nothing is as it seems. In doing so, he finds himself dismantling the illusions in his own life.
Singer wrote the script for Reptile with Benjamin Brewer, with Netflix acquiring worldwide rights to the film from Black Label Media late last month. It’s not yet clear what roles the newest cast members will play.
Molly Smith,...
- 9/30/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
This review was initially published after the 2019 Venice Film Festival premiere of “The Perfect Candidate.”
As someone with a side gig on the programming team of an LGBT film festival, I’ve noticed that, while the coming-out drama is often tired and clichéd coming from American filmmakers, it can be thrilling when one is produced a part of the world where an honest conversation about queer lives is in its early stages.
It’s not a put-down, then, when I say that Saudi Arabia’s “The Perfect Candidate” reminds me of a cycle of Jane Fonda films from the 1970s and 80s — notably “Coming Home,” “The China Syndrome” and “9 to 5” — where she plays women who fight back against their understanding of the world and discover their own voices in the process. And Jane never had to do it while wearing a niqab.
With exquisite subtlety, director Haifaa Al...
As someone with a side gig on the programming team of an LGBT film festival, I’ve noticed that, while the coming-out drama is often tired and clichéd coming from American filmmakers, it can be thrilling when one is produced a part of the world where an honest conversation about queer lives is in its early stages.
It’s not a put-down, then, when I say that Saudi Arabia’s “The Perfect Candidate” reminds me of a cycle of Jane Fonda films from the 1970s and 80s — notably “Coming Home,” “The China Syndrome” and “9 to 5” — where she plays women who fight back against their understanding of the world and discover their own voices in the process. And Jane never had to do it while wearing a niqab.
With exquisite subtlety, director Haifaa Al...
- 5/15/2021
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
A lot has changed in Saudi Arabia since Haifaa Al-Mansour last made a film in her home country. Wadjda, Al-Mansour’s 2012 debut, was the first feature shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, and since then she’s worked in the US (Nappily Ever After) and UK (Mary Shelley). In the interim, Saudi Arabia passed laws that allowed cinemas to open in the country, women gained the right to vote, and in 2018 the country finally allowed women to drive. The Perfect Candidate, Al-Mansour’s keenly observed new film, examines a society in which women are acclimatizing to increased agency but still have a long way to go to equal rights.
A woman’s right behind the wheel hangs over the opening shot, which sees Dr. Maryam Alsafan (Mila Al Zahrani) drive up a muddy, disheveled road to the hospital where she works. Her shiny blue vehicle allows her the agency of traveling to and from work.
A woman’s right behind the wheel hangs over the opening shot, which sees Dr. Maryam Alsafan (Mila Al Zahrani) drive up a muddy, disheveled road to the hospital where she works. Her shiny blue vehicle allows her the agency of traveling to and from work.
- 5/13/2021
- by Orla Smith
- The Film Stage
“Succession” is filling out its cast ahead of the HBO show’s upcoming Season 3.
Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae have all joined the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series. They join current series regulars like Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Peter Friedman, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, and Rob Yang.
Ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall (Strong) at the end of Season 2, Logan Roy (Cox) begins Season 3 in a perilous position. Scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances, tensions rise as a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war.
Lathan will play Lisa Arthur, a high profile well-connected New York lawyer. Lathan’s past credits include the films “Alien vs. Predator,” “Love & Basketball,” and “Nappily Ever After” as well as shows like “The Affair,” “Shots Fired,” and the reboot of “The Twilight Zone.”
She is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn.
Sanaa Lathan, Linda Emond, Jihae have all joined the Golden Globe and Emmy-winning series. They join current series regulars like Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Sarah Snook, Hiam Abbass, Nicholas Braun, Peter Friedman, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, and Rob Yang.
Ambushed by his rebellious son Kendall (Strong) at the end of Season 2, Logan Roy (Cox) begins Season 3 in a perilous position. Scrambling to secure familial, political, and financial alliances, tensions rise as a bitter corporate battle threatens to turn into a family civil war.
Lathan will play Lisa Arthur, a high profile well-connected New York lawyer. Lathan’s past credits include the films “Alien vs. Predator,” “Love & Basketball,” and “Nappily Ever After” as well as shows like “The Affair,” “Shots Fired,” and the reboot of “The Twilight Zone.”
She is repped by CAA and Morris Yorn.
- 1/14/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Daytime Divas alumna Camille Guaty is set for a multi-episode arc on ABC’s The Rookie.
Guaty will play Sandra De la Cruz, a businesswoman with nefarious connections who has been the target of a murder attempt. Her character will be introduced in the Sunday, January 17 episode titled “La Fiera.”
Created by Alexi Hawley, The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department.
The show, which also stars Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter, is produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and ABC Signature.
Hawley exec produces with Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Bill Norcross and Terence Paul Winter.
Guaty is known for her starring role on VH1’s dramedy series Daytime Divas, where she played Nina, an award-winning journalist and one of the five co-hosts on the popular talk show,...
Guaty will play Sandra De la Cruz, a businesswoman with nefarious connections who has been the target of a murder attempt. Her character will be introduced in the Sunday, January 17 episode titled “La Fiera.”
Created by Alexi Hawley, The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department.
The show, which also stars Mekia Cox, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Titus Makin, Melissa O’Neil and Eric Winter, is produced by Entertainment One (eOne) and ABC Signature.
Hawley exec produces with Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Jon Steinberg, Bill Norcross and Terence Paul Winter.
Guaty is known for her starring role on VH1’s dramedy series Daytime Divas, where she played Nina, an award-winning journalist and one of the five co-hosts on the popular talk show,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been 20 years since New Line Cinema released Gina Prince-Bythewood’s feature directorial debut, “Love & Basketball,” and the writer-director said that film — now a classic, especially among African American audiences — allowed her a kind of freedom she hasn’t seen since.
Produced by Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and Mule Filmworks, the film starred Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan as Quincy McCall and Monica Wright, childhood friends who fall in love as adults and share another all-consuming passion: basketball. Told largely from Monica’s perspective, this career-versus-love story continues to resonate.
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Produced by Spike Lee’s 40 Acres and Mule Filmworks, the film starred Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan as Quincy McCall and Monica Wright, childhood friends who fall in love as adults and share another all-consuming passion: basketball. Told largely from Monica’s perspective, this career-versus-love story continues to resonate.
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“I have never had the kind of freedom I had on ‘Love and Basketball,'” she said in a candid and long-ranging interview with IndieWire. Since then,...
- 4/22/2020
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Haifaa Al-Mansour, Saudi Arabia’s first female filmmaker, is adapting the popular young adult novel “The Selection” into a Netflix film.
“The Selection,” written by Kiera Cass, centers on America Singer, a young girl in a dystopian future where she and dozens of other women are relocated to a palace and compete for a prince’s affections. The novel was a critical success that spawned four spin-offs.
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The film will be executive produced by Margaret French Isaac, with Denise Di Novi and Pouya Shahbazian serving as executive producers. Netflix confirmed the news to IndieWire but casting and a release date are still unknown.
“I’m thrilled to be working with the brilliant Haifaa Al-Mansour and our friends at Netflix on this special film,...
“The Selection,” written by Kiera Cass, centers on America Singer, a young girl in a dystopian future where she and dozens of other women are relocated to a palace and compete for a prince’s affections. The novel was a critical success that spawned four spin-offs.
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The film will be executive produced by Margaret French Isaac, with Denise Di Novi and Pouya Shahbazian serving as executive producers. Netflix confirmed the news to IndieWire but casting and a release date are still unknown.
“I’m thrilled to be working with the brilliant Haifaa Al-Mansour and our friends at Netflix on this special film,...
- 4/11/2020
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Saudi Arabian filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour will direct Netflix’s upcoming film “The Selection,” based on the first entry in Kiera Cass’ popular book series.
Published in 2012, the book is set in a dystopian future where 35 girls are selected to move to a royal palace and compete for a prince’s heart. America Singer is from the society’s lower class and chosen as one of Prince Maxon’s suitors, but she’s torn between the life and love she left behind. Over time, she grows strong feelings for the Prince.
“The Selection” is the first in a five-book series and has sold more than 11 million copies around the world.
“We are thrilled to be working with Netflix and bringing these beloved books to life for the extraordinarily loyal and passionate fan base,” producer Denise Di Novi said. “The author Kiera Cass has created a spellbinding fantasy whose message of empowerment...
Published in 2012, the book is set in a dystopian future where 35 girls are selected to move to a royal palace and compete for a prince’s heart. America Singer is from the society’s lower class and chosen as one of Prince Maxon’s suitors, but she’s torn between the life and love she left behind. Over time, she grows strong feelings for the Prince.
“The Selection” is the first in a five-book series and has sold more than 11 million copies around the world.
“We are thrilled to be working with Netflix and bringing these beloved books to life for the extraordinarily loyal and passionate fan base,” producer Denise Di Novi said. “The author Kiera Cass has created a spellbinding fantasy whose message of empowerment...
- 4/10/2020
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
The seven-minute animated short about a girl and her afro hair has won fans and critical acclaim – but the battle is far from won
On its release last year, Hair Love, a sweetly poignant film about an African-American father’s efforts to style his daughter Zuri’s curls, became the latest in a handful of productions to take a deeper look at the cultural significance of afro hair. Chris Rock’s 2009 documentary Good Hair memorably critiqued the billion-dollar black haircare industry, while 2018 rom-com Nappily Ever After explored one woman’s fraught relationship with her natural hair in a society that was openly hostile towards it. It is vital that this subject continues to be explored, not least because incidents in the Us, where a student wrestler was forced to cut his dreadlocks, and in the UK, where a pupil has been punished for wearing her afro, show hair discrimination is still rife.
On its release last year, Hair Love, a sweetly poignant film about an African-American father’s efforts to style his daughter Zuri’s curls, became the latest in a handful of productions to take a deeper look at the cultural significance of afro hair. Chris Rock’s 2009 documentary Good Hair memorably critiqued the billion-dollar black haircare industry, while 2018 rom-com Nappily Ever After explored one woman’s fraught relationship with her natural hair in a society that was openly hostile towards it. It is vital that this subject continues to be explored, not least because incidents in the Us, where a student wrestler was forced to cut his dreadlocks, and in the UK, where a pupil has been punished for wearing her afro, show hair discrimination is still rife.
- 2/25/2020
- by Tola Onanuga
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Haifaa Al-Mansour, whose The Perfect Candidate bowed in Competition at Venice this year, has signed to direct Let It Go, a biopic of pioneering Brit technology entrepreneur Dame Stephanie Shirley.
The English-language project will track the life of Shirley, who arrived in the UK in 1939 as a six-year-old refugee from Nazi Germany. From humble roots she built up an information technology business to be worth more than $3bn.
She was also a firm advocate of women’s rights in the workplace, creating numerous job opportunities for women at her company and also giving them shares, which made many of them rich. The early days of computing and software were heavily male-dominated, and Shirley adopted the name “Steve” to help her get ahead after finding her letters penned under Stephanie were often ignored.
Producers on the pic are Damian Jones (The Iron Lady) and The Development Partnership, the sister company...
The English-language project will track the life of Shirley, who arrived in the UK in 1939 as a six-year-old refugee from Nazi Germany. From humble roots she built up an information technology business to be worth more than $3bn.
She was also a firm advocate of women’s rights in the workplace, creating numerous job opportunities for women at her company and also giving them shares, which made many of them rich. The early days of computing and software were heavily male-dominated, and Shirley adopted the name “Steve” to help her get ahead after finding her letters penned under Stephanie were often ignored.
Producers on the pic are Damian Jones (The Iron Lady) and The Development Partnership, the sister company...
- 11/6/2019
- by Tom Grater and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Haifaa Al Mansour’s “The Perfect Candidate,” about a Saudi doctor who challenges the patriarchal system in her country by running in municipal elections, has been selected as Saudi Arabia’s contender for the international feature film Oscar.
The tale of female empowerment and individualism, which screened at Venice and Toronto, is Saudi Arabia’s first Oscar submission after a longstanding religious ban on cinema in the kingdom was lifted in 2017. The selection was made by the Saudi Academy Awards Committee, an independent group of filmmakers and cinema figures chaired by local director and producer Abdullah Aleyaf.
Al Mansour’s acclaimed debut feature, “Wadjda,” was the first film that Saudi Arabia submitted to the Academy in 2012, before the ban was lifted.
Produced by La-based Al-Mansour and Brad Niemann, with Berlin-based Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul of Razor Film Produktion, “The Perfect Candidate” is the first film to be supported by the Saudi Film Council,...
The tale of female empowerment and individualism, which screened at Venice and Toronto, is Saudi Arabia’s first Oscar submission after a longstanding religious ban on cinema in the kingdom was lifted in 2017. The selection was made by the Saudi Academy Awards Committee, an independent group of filmmakers and cinema figures chaired by local director and producer Abdullah Aleyaf.
Al Mansour’s acclaimed debut feature, “Wadjda,” was the first film that Saudi Arabia submitted to the Academy in 2012, before the ban was lifted.
Produced by La-based Al-Mansour and Brad Niemann, with Berlin-based Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul of Razor Film Produktion, “The Perfect Candidate” is the first film to be supported by the Saudi Film Council,...
- 10/4/2019
- by Nick Vivarelli
- Variety Film + TV
In 2013, Saudi Arabian filmmaker Haifaa al-Mansour burst on the scene with “Wadjda,” a female coming-of-age story set in a country where women’s rights still lag behind international standards. “Wadjda” was an instant success, launching al-Mansour’s career as a Hollywood filmmaker and landing her projects such as the Elle Fanning vehicle “Mary Shelley“ and the Netflix original “Nappily Ever After.” Her latest film, “The Perfect Candidate,” sees al-Mansour returning to her native country for another story of female empowerment, this time exploring the evolving political opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia.
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- 9/2/2019
- by Matthew Monagle
- The Playlist
Haifaa Al-Mansour, one of only two women directors in this year’s Venice Film Festival Competition, made history in 2012 as the first female Saudi filmmaker with her award-winning debut Wadjda. The film was the first internationally-acclaimed movie shot entirely in Saudi Arabia and the kingdom’s first submission to the Oscars.
Al-Mansour’s new film The Perfect Candidate also breaks ground as the first to be supported by the fledgling Saudi Film Council. Written and produced by La-based Al-Mansour and Brad Niemann, with Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul of Razor Film Produktion in Berlin also producing, the drama tells the story of a young female doctor (newcomer Mila Alzahrani) who controversially runs for municipal office while her father is off touring the country with the re-established Saudi National Band, which had been banned under law prohibiting public music performances.
UTA Independent Film Group handles North America. The Match Factory has international.
Al-Mansour’s new film The Perfect Candidate also breaks ground as the first to be supported by the fledgling Saudi Film Council. Written and produced by La-based Al-Mansour and Brad Niemann, with Gerhard Meixner and Roman Paul of Razor Film Produktion in Berlin also producing, the drama tells the story of a young female doctor (newcomer Mila Alzahrani) who controversially runs for municipal office while her father is off touring the country with the re-established Saudi National Band, which had been banned under law prohibiting public music performances.
UTA Independent Film Group handles North America. The Match Factory has international.
- 8/29/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
In mid-2018, when Hollywood was warming up to doing business in Saudi Arabia, it seemed like an especially auspicious moment for Haifaa al-Mansour.
Just as the kingdom was lifting its 35-year ban on movie theaters amid a broader wave of reforms, the Saudi-born director was hitting her stride. Al-Mansour's Mary Shelley was in theaters around the globe — including a newly opened one in Riyadh — and her romantic comedy, Nappily Ever After, was arriving on Netflix. As the Muslim world's most conservative country was opening up to the arts, al-Mansour, who lives in L.A.'s San Fernando ...
Just as the kingdom was lifting its 35-year ban on movie theaters amid a broader wave of reforms, the Saudi-born director was hitting her stride. Al-Mansour's Mary Shelley was in theaters around the globe — including a newly opened one in Riyadh — and her romantic comedy, Nappily Ever After, was arriving on Netflix. As the Muslim world's most conservative country was opening up to the arts, al-Mansour, who lives in L.A.'s San Fernando ...
- 8/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In mid-2018, when Hollywood was warming up to doing business in Saudi Arabia, it seemed like an especially auspicious moment for Haifaa al-Mansour.
Just as the kingdom was lifting its 35-year ban on movie theaters amid a broader wave of reforms, the Saudi-born director was hitting her stride. Al-Mansour's Mary Shelley was in theaters around the globe — including a newly opened one in Riyadh — and her romantic comedy, Nappily Ever After, was arriving on Netflix. As the Muslim world's most conservative country was opening up to the arts, al-Mansour, who lives in L.A.'s San Fernando ...
Just as the kingdom was lifting its 35-year ban on movie theaters amid a broader wave of reforms, the Saudi-born director was hitting her stride. Al-Mansour's Mary Shelley was in theaters around the globe — including a newly opened one in Riyadh — and her romantic comedy, Nappily Ever After, was arriving on Netflix. As the Muslim world's most conservative country was opening up to the arts, al-Mansour, who lives in L.A.'s San Fernando ...
- 8/26/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Reframe Rise — Career Acceleration Leads to Commerical Features and High Profile TV for Female DirectorsThe Inaugural Class of ReFrame Rise Directors Announced at the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala in June.
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ReFrame™, a collaborative initiative of Women I Film La and Sundance Institute, announced the inaugural class of ReFrame Rise™ directors at the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala on June 12 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The inaugural class of ReFrame Rise directors include Desiree Akhavan, Haifaa al-Mansour, Patricia Cardoso, Hanelle Culpepper, Sydney Freeland, Zetna Fuentes, Tina Mabry and Meera Menon.
ReFrame Rise is a comprehensive and customized 2-year sponsorship that provides endorsement and support to accelerate high-level sustainable careers for experienced female directors who are poised to lead studio and independent features, pilots, and episodic television across all platforms.
During the Women In Film Annual Gala, actor, director, and producer, Kyra Sedgwick, introduced...
Hulu Signs on as ReFrame Rise Co-Sponsor
ReFrame™, a collaborative initiative of Women I Film La and Sundance Institute, announced the inaugural class of ReFrame Rise™ directors at the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala on June 12 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. The inaugural class of ReFrame Rise directors include Desiree Akhavan, Haifaa al-Mansour, Patricia Cardoso, Hanelle Culpepper, Sydney Freeland, Zetna Fuentes, Tina Mabry and Meera Menon.
ReFrame Rise is a comprehensive and customized 2-year sponsorship that provides endorsement and support to accelerate high-level sustainable careers for experienced female directors who are poised to lead studio and independent features, pilots, and episodic television across all platforms.
During the Women In Film Annual Gala, actor, director, and producer, Kyra Sedgwick, introduced...
- 8/13/2019
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
Netflix has acquired the new feature film “Quarter Master” with “Iron Man 3” scribe Drew Pearce set to write and direct, sources tell Variety.
Insiders say Pearce brought the idea to the streaming service and Netflix execs were so impressed they bought the pitch in the room and are moving quickly to cast the lead.
Plot details are unknown other than that is is a high-concept thriller. Marc Platt, who had previously worked with Pearce on his directorial debut, “Hotel Artemis,” will produce along with Adam Siegel.
Since breaking out as the screenwriter on Marvel’s massive hit “Iron Man 3,” Pearce has become a go-to screenwriter for massive action tentpoles like “Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation” and the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off “Hobbs and Shaw,” which he co-wrote with Chris Morgan. Pearce has recently taken aim at directing his scripts as well, and his directorial debut “Hotel Artemis” featured Jodie Foster...
Insiders say Pearce brought the idea to the streaming service and Netflix execs were so impressed they bought the pitch in the room and are moving quickly to cast the lead.
Plot details are unknown other than that is is a high-concept thriller. Marc Platt, who had previously worked with Pearce on his directorial debut, “Hotel Artemis,” will produce along with Adam Siegel.
Since breaking out as the screenwriter on Marvel’s massive hit “Iron Man 3,” Pearce has become a go-to screenwriter for massive action tentpoles like “Mission: Impossible-Rogue Nation” and the upcoming “Fast and Furious” spin-off “Hobbs and Shaw,” which he co-wrote with Chris Morgan. Pearce has recently taken aim at directing his scripts as well, and his directorial debut “Hotel Artemis” featured Jodie Foster...
- 6/26/2019
- by Justin Kroll
- Variety Film + TV
Black-ish star Anthony Anderson is attached as a lead and producer on Football Or Me, a romantic comedy which is being produced and fully financed by Agc Studios, the independent content studio launched by former Im Global CEO Stuart Ford. Black-ish and Superior Donuts writer Robb Chavis has been brought on to write the script, based on the Argentinian comedy, Futbol y Yo.
The story follows Peter (Anderson), a lifelong American football addict who falls for Veronica, a successful entrepreneur who is one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars – and completely out of his league. He has to decide if he’s willing to sacrifice his love of the game for the love of his life.
Tracey Bing of Badabing Pictures and Benedict Carver (Nappily Ever After) are also producing.
Anderson is repped by UTA, Artists First, and Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher.
The story follows Peter (Anderson), a lifelong American football addict who falls for Veronica, a successful entrepreneur who is one of Atlanta’s brightest rising stars – and completely out of his league. He has to decide if he’s willing to sacrifice his love of the game for the love of his life.
Tracey Bing of Badabing Pictures and Benedict Carver (Nappily Ever After) are also producing.
Anderson is repped by UTA, Artists First, and Stone, Genow, Smelkinson, Binder & Christopher.
- 5/8/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
We’re in a rom-com revival, as movies like “Love, Simon” and “Crazy Rich Asians” have zhuzhed up the genre, revealing its diverse and lucrative potential. Netflix has eagerly jumped on board with titles like “To All the Boys I Loved Before,” “Ibiza,” “Nappily Ever After,” and “Someone Great.” Now, a festival entrant: “Plus One,” the Ben Stiller-backed first feature from co-directors Jeff Chand and Andrew Rhymer, recently premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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- 5/3/2019
- by Lena Wilson
- The Playlist
Emmy-nominated Glow star Betty Gilpin has come aboard the Netflix original film, Coffee & Kareem, along with Andrew “King Bach” Bachelor, RonReaco Lee, and up-and-comer Terrence Little Gardenhigh. They are joining previously announced stars Taraji P. Henson and Ed Helms in the comedy, which is being directed by Michael Dowse.
The pic is based on Shane McCarthy’s 2014 Black List script. It centers on a Detroit cop who reluctantly teams with his girlfriend’s 11-year-old son to clear his name and take down the city’s most ruthless criminal.
Helms and Mike Falbo are producing via their Pacific Electric Pictures Co banner. Sanford Nelson, Jordon Foss, Linden Nelson, Don Foss, and Dan Clarke will serve as executive producers.
Gilpin, who will next be seen on the big screen in Universal’s A Dog’s Journey,...
The pic is based on Shane McCarthy’s 2014 Black List script. It centers on a Detroit cop who reluctantly teams with his girlfriend’s 11-year-old son to clear his name and take down the city’s most ruthless criminal.
Helms and Mike Falbo are producing via their Pacific Electric Pictures Co banner. Sanford Nelson, Jordon Foss, Linden Nelson, Don Foss, and Dan Clarke will serve as executive producers.
Gilpin, who will next be seen on the big screen in Universal’s A Dog’s Journey,...
- 5/2/2019
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Ever since CBS announced that Jordan Peele would be involved in The Twilight Zone reboot, we've been eager to see who else would be joining him. While Rod Sterling will forever remain a Twilight Zone staple, there's no denying that Peele has proven he has a way with that eerie feel the show made its trademark. We've already witnessed his skill with horror in Get Out, and his terrifying social thriller Us has convinced us even more that he's the right man for the job.
Of course we've been itching to see who he'll add to the roster of guest stars for this precious remake of a fan-favorite. As we got closer to the premiere date, numerous well-known faces signed on to appear on the show, including Nappily Ever After's Sanaa Lathan, Ghosted's Adam Scott, and The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun. Keep reading to check out the...
Of course we've been itching to see who he'll add to the roster of guest stars for this precious remake of a fan-favorite. As we got closer to the premiere date, numerous well-known faces signed on to appear on the show, including Nappily Ever After's Sanaa Lathan, Ghosted's Adam Scott, and The Walking Dead's Steven Yeun. Keep reading to check out the...
- 4/1/2019
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
L.A.’s Finest‘s Ernie Hudson is set for a guest role on Arrow.
Hudson will appear in episode 719 titled “Spartan” in the CW series. He portrays a Four Star General of the Dia (Defense Intelligence Agency) that Diggle (David Ramsey) is forced to reconnect with for a Team Arrow mission despite unresolved tension from their past.
Based on the characters from DC, Arrow hails from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Beth Schwartz and Sarah Schechter. Marc Guggenheim is consulting producer.
Hudson recently wrapped the first season of L.A.’s Finest as Joseph Vaughan opposite Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba. Known for his portrayal of Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, Hudson will reprise the role in Ghostbusters 3. He currently recurs on...
Hudson will appear in episode 719 titled “Spartan” in the CW series. He portrays a Four Star General of the Dia (Defense Intelligence Agency) that Diggle (David Ramsey) is forced to reconnect with for a Team Arrow mission despite unresolved tension from their past.
Based on the characters from DC, Arrow hails from Bonanza Productions Inc. in association with Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Beth Schwartz and Sarah Schechter. Marc Guggenheim is consulting producer.
Hudson recently wrapped the first season of L.A.’s Finest as Joseph Vaughan opposite Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba. Known for his portrayal of Winston Zeddemore in the Ghostbusters franchise, Hudson will reprise the role in Ghostbusters 3. He currently recurs on...
- 3/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Vice,” the Oscar frontrunner for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, got a big boost at Saturday’s Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards. It won both of its bids for period/character makeup and special makeup effects.Its Oscar rival “Mary Queen of Scots” lost the race for period/character makeup but won for period/character hairstyling. The third Oscar nominee, Swedish film “Border,” was snubbed by the guild.
Last year, the eventual Oscar champ “Darkest Hour” won two of its three races: special makeup effects and best period/character makeup. It lost best period/character hairstyling to “I, Tonya.”
It took till the ninth guild awards of the season for “A Star is Born” to finally win as it was recognized for its contemporary makeup. Bradley Cooper‘s remake of the Hollywood classic had contended at the first eight guild awards unsuccessfully. “Asib: lost best contemporary hairstyling to “Crazy Rich Asians.
Last year, the eventual Oscar champ “Darkest Hour” won two of its three races: special makeup effects and best period/character makeup. It lost best period/character hairstyling to “I, Tonya.”
It took till the ninth guild awards of the season for “A Star is Born” to finally win as it was recognized for its contemporary makeup. Bradley Cooper‘s remake of the Hollywood classic had contended at the first eight guild awards unsuccessfully. “Asib: lost best contemporary hairstyling to “Crazy Rich Asians.
- 2/17/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Disney-Marvel’s blockbuster “Black Panther” has dominated nominations for the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards, scoring a leading 13 nods.
“Black Panther” was recognized in the outstanding motion picture category alongside “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “The Hate U Give.”
Chadwick Boseman, who plays the eponymous superhero, and director Ryan Coogler were also nominated for the NAACP’s special award for entertainer of the year along with Beyonce, Regina King, and LeBron James.
On the TV front, “Atlanta,” “Black-ish” and its spinoff “Grown-ish,” “Dear White People,” and “Insecure,” were nominated for comedy series. Drama series nods were given to “How To Get Away With Murder,” “Power,” “Queen Sugar,” “The Chi,” and “This Is Us.” Netflix led the nominations in the television categories with 22 nominations, followed by HBO with 20 and ABC with 18.
The NAACP also announced that Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, will receive the NAACP chairman’s award,...
“Black Panther” was recognized in the outstanding motion picture category alongside “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “The Hate U Give.”
Chadwick Boseman, who plays the eponymous superhero, and director Ryan Coogler were also nominated for the NAACP’s special award for entertainer of the year along with Beyonce, Regina King, and LeBron James.
On the TV front, “Atlanta,” “Black-ish” and its spinoff “Grown-ish,” “Dear White People,” and “Insecure,” were nominated for comedy series. Drama series nods were given to “How To Get Away With Murder,” “Power,” “Queen Sugar,” “The Chi,” and “This Is Us.” Netflix led the nominations in the television categories with 22 nominations, followed by HBO with 20 and ABC with 18.
The NAACP also announced that Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, will receive the NAACP chairman’s award,...
- 2/13/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Disney/Marvel’s billion-dollar blockbuster Black Panther led all nominees for the 50th NAACP Image Awards that were unveiled today. Winners celebrating the accomplishments of people of color in the fields of TV, music, literature and film will be unveiled March 30 at the Dolby Theatre in a ceremony that will air live on TV One.
Nominees were announced Wednesday during the network’s sessions at the TCA winter press tour in Pasadena.
Black Panther, which has grossed $1.35 billion at the global box office and is up for seven Oscars including Best Picture, scored 16 nominations including in every field — film (including for co-writer/director Ryan Coogler and nearly the entire cast), TV (a Marvel’s Avengers: Black Panther’s Quest animated series on Disney Xd), music (Kendrick Lamar and Sza’s Oscar-nominated “All the Stars” and the soundtrack album) and even as prose novel. It’s also up for Outstanding Motion...
Nominees were announced Wednesday during the network’s sessions at the TCA winter press tour in Pasadena.
Black Panther, which has grossed $1.35 billion at the global box office and is up for seven Oscars including Best Picture, scored 16 nominations including in every field — film (including for co-writer/director Ryan Coogler and nearly the entire cast), TV (a Marvel’s Avengers: Black Panther’s Quest animated series on Disney Xd), music (Kendrick Lamar and Sza’s Oscar-nominated “All the Stars” and the soundtrack album) and even as prose novel. It’s also up for Outstanding Motion...
- 2/13/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
An almost two-minute trailer for Season 2 of American Gods is out, showcasing the ongoing squabbles between the Old Gods and New Gods.
Based on the Nail Gaiman novel, the show will have its Season 2 bow on Sunday, March 10 at 8 Pm Et/Pt on Starz.
American Gods stars Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon and Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday. The one-hour drama centers on a war brewing between Old Gods and New Gods, as the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world steadily lose believers. Their challengers are an upstart pantheon of gods reflecting society’s modern love of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs.
In Season 2, the battle moves toward a crisis point, as the destinies of gods and men collide. While Mr. World plots revenge for the attack against him in the first season, Shadow throws in his lot...
Based on the Nail Gaiman novel, the show will have its Season 2 bow on Sunday, March 10 at 8 Pm Et/Pt on Starz.
American Gods stars Ricky Whittle as Shadow Moon and Ian McShane as Mr. Wednesday. The one-hour drama centers on a war brewing between Old Gods and New Gods, as the traditional gods of mythological roots from around the world steadily lose believers. Their challengers are an upstart pantheon of gods reflecting society’s modern love of money, technology, media, celebrity and drugs.
In Season 2, the battle moves toward a crisis point, as the destinies of gods and men collide. While Mr. World plots revenge for the attack against him in the first season, Shadow throws in his lot...
- 1/20/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Black Panther,” “Vice,” “A Star Is Born,” and “Crazy Rich Asians” were among the top makeup and hairstyling nominees for the 6th annual Muahs Guild Awards (to be held February 16 at L.A. Live).
“A Star Is Born,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “Widows” were nominated for contemporary makeup and hairstyling. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Mary Queen of Scots,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Vice” scored for period/character makeup and hairstyling. “Black Panther” was nominated for period/character hairstyling and special makeup effects.
Other contemporary makeup standouts included “Beautiful Boy,” “Boy Erased,” and “Welcome to Marwen.” “BlacKkklansman” was also singled out for period/character hairstyling. Other special makeup effects contenders included “Aquaman,” “Stan & Ollie,” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.”
Shut out were “The Favourite” and Oscar shortlisted “Suspiria” and “Border.”
As previously announced, Oscar-nominated actress Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) will be honored with the Distinguished Artisan Award.
“A Star Is Born,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” and “Widows” were nominated for contemporary makeup and hairstyling. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Mary Queen of Scots,” “Mary Poppins Returns,” and “Vice” scored for period/character makeup and hairstyling. “Black Panther” was nominated for period/character hairstyling and special makeup effects.
Other contemporary makeup standouts included “Beautiful Boy,” “Boy Erased,” and “Welcome to Marwen.” “BlacKkklansman” was also singled out for period/character hairstyling. Other special makeup effects contenders included “Aquaman,” “Stan & Ollie,” and “The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.”
Shut out were “The Favourite” and Oscar shortlisted “Suspiria” and “Border.”
As previously announced, Oscar-nominated actress Melissa McCarthy (“Can You Ever Forgive Me?”) will be honored with the Distinguished Artisan Award.
- 1/10/2019
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Five of the seven semi-finalists for Best Makeup & Hairstyling at the Oscars — “Black Panther,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Mary Queen of Scots,” “Stan & Ollie” and “Vice” — reaped bids with the guild, which announced nominations in five film categories on Thursday, Jan. 10 (halfway through the Oscar nominations voting period). The other two Academy Awards semi-finalists — the Swedish film “Border” and Luca Guadagnino‘s remake of “Suspiria” — was snubbed by the Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists Guild.
“Vice,” which we are predicting will win the Oscar, contends in period/character makeup as well as special makeup effects while its closest Academy Awards rival, “Black Panther” is up for just special makeup effects. Our third-place Oscar contender “Mary Queen of Scots” vies for both period/character makeup and hairstyling
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While each of the five guild races has five contenders, members do not always nominate...
“Vice,” which we are predicting will win the Oscar, contends in period/character makeup as well as special makeup effects while its closest Academy Awards rival, “Black Panther” is up for just special makeup effects. Our third-place Oscar contender “Mary Queen of Scots” vies for both period/character makeup and hairstyling
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- 1/10/2019
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
The Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild (Iatse Local 706) has announced nominees in film and television categories for 2018.
A slew of films picked up multiple nominations, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Stan & Ollie,” “A Star Is Born” and “Vice.” On the television side, “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” led the way with four nominations, plus two more for promotional content. Other nominees included “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Glow,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Genius: Picasso.”
Previously announced, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” star Melissa McCarthy will receive the organization’s Distinguished Artisan Award. The guild’s outgoing president, Emmy-nominated makeup artist Susan Cabral-Ebert, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award along with Emmy-winning hairstylist Robert Louis Stevenson.
Winners will be announced at the 6th annual Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 16. Full list of nominees below:
Feature-length Motion Picture
Best Contemporary Makeup (Tie...
A slew of films picked up multiple nominations, including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Stan & Ollie,” “A Star Is Born” and “Vice.” On the television side, “American Horror Story: Apocalypse” led the way with four nominations, plus two more for promotional content. Other nominees included “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” “Glow,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Genius: Picasso.”
Previously announced, “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” star Melissa McCarthy will receive the organization’s Distinguished Artisan Award. The guild’s outgoing president, Emmy-nominated makeup artist Susan Cabral-Ebert, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award along with Emmy-winning hairstylist Robert Louis Stevenson.
Winners will be announced at the 6th annual Makeup Artists and Hairstylists Guild Awards on Saturday, Feb. 16. Full list of nominees below:
Feature-length Motion Picture
Best Contemporary Makeup (Tie...
- 1/10/2019
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Variety Film + TV
Seventeen different films, including the short-listed Oscar entries “Stan & Ollie,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Mary Queen of Scots,” “Vice” and “Black Panther,” have received nominations for the Make Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild’s 6th Annual Muahs Guild Awards.
Nine of those films received two nominations in the guild’s five movie categories: The five that are also on the Oscar makeup and hair short list, plus “A Star Is Born,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Widows” and “Mary Poppins.”
Two films made the Oscar short list but were not nominated for Muahs Guild Awards: the Swedish film “Border” and the Luca Guadagnino horror remake “Suspiria.”
Also Read: 'Black Panther,' 'Mary Queen of Scots' Make Best Makeup Oscar Shortlist
A number of the top nominees featured makeup artists transforming actors into historical figures from the past and present: Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as Laurel and Hardy in “Stan & Ollie,...
Nine of those films received two nominations in the guild’s five movie categories: The five that are also on the Oscar makeup and hair short list, plus “A Star Is Born,” “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Widows” and “Mary Poppins.”
Two films made the Oscar short list but were not nominated for Muahs Guild Awards: the Swedish film “Border” and the Luca Guadagnino horror remake “Suspiria.”
Also Read: 'Black Panther,' 'Mary Queen of Scots' Make Best Makeup Oscar Shortlist
A number of the top nominees featured makeup artists transforming actors into historical figures from the past and present: Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as Laurel and Hardy in “Stan & Ollie,...
- 1/10/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
She’s Gotta Have It‘s Lyriq Bent is set for a key recurring role opposite Anna Paquin on Showtime’s The Affair. Bent plays Paul, the husband of Joanie (Paquin), sports agent and father of their two daughters. He struggles to keep his wife from falling off the cliff of depression, as they get closer and closer to a terrifying inevitability. Season five will chronicle the aftermath of the season finale’s horrific events and find the characters coming to terms with the consequences of their choices – as they make the realization that if they really want to change their futures, they must first, face the past. Bent is known for his role as Jamie Overstreet on Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It, which is going into its second season on Netflix. Bent also starred in Acrimony for Lionsgate and in Nappily Ever After, which is currently streaming on Netflix.
- 12/20/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Now that Sanaa Lathan has over 20 years of experience working in movie business, she's reflecting on her evolution, as well as Hollywood's. In honor of the launch of Ralph Lauren Fragrances' new "Woman" perfume and its accompanying empowerment initiative, Lead Like a Woman, the star of Netflix's Nappily Ever After shared her perspective on what it means to be a woman in the industry—and more specifically, what it means to be a black woman in Hollywood. "I always talk about the fairy tales that we grew up on—Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White—I mean, these are the stories that we are read as little girls to show us what is valued and what is...
- 10/31/2018
- E! Online
Sanaa Lathan is about to enter “The Twilight Zone.”
CBS said on Thursday that the actress will star in an episode — “Rewind” — of Jordan Peele’s upcoming reboot of the classic science-fiction series for CBS All Access. Lathan is the first cast member, besides Peele, who has been confirmed so far.
As previously announced, Peele will not only executive produce, he’ll also serve as narrator, stepping into the role that Rod Serling made famous. You can get a taste of what Peele’s narration will sound like here.
Also Read: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 2 NY Comic-Con Trailer Delivers First Look at the New Spock (Video)
The new series, which begins production in the fall for a 2019 debut, will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films. Peele and Kinberg serve as executive producers along with Win Rosenfeld,...
CBS said on Thursday that the actress will star in an episode — “Rewind” — of Jordan Peele’s upcoming reboot of the classic science-fiction series for CBS All Access. Lathan is the first cast member, besides Peele, who has been confirmed so far.
As previously announced, Peele will not only executive produce, he’ll also serve as narrator, stepping into the role that Rod Serling made famous. You can get a taste of what Peele’s narration will sound like here.
Also Read: 'Star Trek: Discovery' Season 2 NY Comic-Con Trailer Delivers First Look at the New Spock (Video)
The new series, which begins production in the fall for a 2019 debut, will be produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films. Peele and Kinberg serve as executive producers along with Win Rosenfeld,...
- 10/11/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Sanaa Lathan (The Affair) is set to star in the first season of The Twilight Zone in the episode titled “Rewind”, joining previously announced host and narrator Jordan Peele.
The CBS All Access series will be a modern reimagining of the original, which premiered in 1959 and continued through 1964.
CBS announced last year that it would revive The Twilight Zone for streaming service CBS All Access with Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films.
Tony-nominated Lathan most recently appeared on Showtime’s The Affair and produced and starred in Netflix’s original film Nappily Ever After. Her credits also include the limited event series Shots Fired alongside Helen Hunt, Stephen Moyer, and Richard Dreyfuss, Nip/Tuck and A Raisin in the Sun, as well as films including American Assassin, Now You See Me Too, the Sony thriller The Perfect Guy and The Best Man Holiday, among others.
The...
The CBS All Access series will be a modern reimagining of the original, which premiered in 1959 and continued through 1964.
CBS announced last year that it would revive The Twilight Zone for streaming service CBS All Access with Peele’s Monkeypaw Productions and Simon Kinberg’s Genre Films.
Tony-nominated Lathan most recently appeared on Showtime’s The Affair and produced and starred in Netflix’s original film Nappily Ever After. Her credits also include the limited event series Shots Fired alongside Helen Hunt, Stephen Moyer, and Richard Dreyfuss, Nip/Tuck and A Raisin in the Sun, as well as films including American Assassin, Now You See Me Too, the Sony thriller The Perfect Guy and The Best Man Holiday, among others.
The...
- 10/11/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
When Crazy Rich Asians stormed into the zeitgeist this summer, it was billed as the "return of the rom-com" — a dazzling, starry-eyed fairy tale brimming with all the classic genre showpieces, from weepy separations to airport proposals. But if you take a deeper look, the film is more closely mapped to a traditional coming-of-age narrative than a typical romantic comedy, its climactic Mahjong showdown between the heroine and her boyfriend's mother a battle of wills where Rachel (Constance Wu) uses her newfound confidence and self-acceptance to convince the other woman of her true power. (The inevitable reunion between ...
- 9/30/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Nappily Ever After is the latest romantic comedy from Netflix and as the title implies is all about the problems brought on by one woman’s hairdo. Starring Sanaa Latham (Avp) and Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters), it is part of Netflix’s latest string of rom-coms like To All The Boys That I Loved and Sierra Burgess Is A Loser. But is Nappily Ever After a hit?
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- 9/21/2018
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
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