1968's "Planet of the Apes" is one of the most legendary sci-fi movies in cinematic history. Co-written by Rod Serling of "The Twilight Zone" fame and directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, it spawned a franchise that is still going strong to this day.
It all started, however, with the story of astronauts landing on a mysterious planet filled with intelligent apes, only to discover that they were actually on Earth in the distant future. Led by Charlton Heston, the film boasted an incredible cast — not to mention some legendary practical makeup effects that helped bring the apes to life. Unfortunately, when a film is more than 50 years old, not many people from the cast are going to be around any longer. Luckily, a couple of key cast members are indeed still here to help keep the legacy alive.
Read more: Critically-Panned Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Linda Harrison (Nova)
Linda Harrison,...
It all started, however, with the story of astronauts landing on a mysterious planet filled with intelligent apes, only to discover that they were actually on Earth in the distant future. Led by Charlton Heston, the film boasted an incredible cast — not to mention some legendary practical makeup effects that helped bring the apes to life. Unfortunately, when a film is more than 50 years old, not many people from the cast are going to be around any longer. Luckily, a couple of key cast members are indeed still here to help keep the legacy alive.
Read more: Critically-Panned Sci-Fi Movies That Are Actually Worth Your Time
Linda Harrison (Nova)
Linda Harrison,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Troian Bellisario (Pretty Little Liars) and Brandon Larracuente (The Good Doctor) are set as the leads of On Call. Originally set up at Amazon Freevee, the half-hour drama, from Wolf Entertainment and Universal Television, will stream on Amazon’s main platform, Prime Video. Amazon Studios has handed an official eight-episode order to the project, co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, which marks Wolf Entertainment’s first streaming series and its 10th current scripted series overall.
On Call is an adrenalized half-hour series following Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Belisario’s Traci Harmon is a veteran officer who’s disillusioned with the job and struggles to find her place in the department while...
On Call is an adrenalized half-hour series following Traci Harmon, a veteran female training officer (Belisario) and her rookie male ride-along, Alex Diaz (Larracuente), as they navigate the loss of a fellow officer and politics of modern day policing — in the department and on the streets of Long Beach.
Belisario’s Traci Harmon is a veteran officer who’s disillusioned with the job and struggles to find her place in the department while...
- 4/28/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The teen drama Pretty Little Liars earned fans through compelling storylines about mystery and murder. But many viewers also tuned in to see what the cast was wearing. One of the show’s actors, Troian Bellisario, revealed that when it comes to fashion, she has more in common with one of her co-stars’ characters.
‘Pretty Little Liars’ followed a group of teens working to unmask someone threatening to reveal their secrets ‘Pretty Little Liars’: Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Shay Mitchel, and Ashley Benson | Eric McCandless/Freeform via Getty Images
Pretty Little Liars was based on a popular series of young adult novels with the same name. The show premiered in 2010 and made stars out of its main cast: Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, and Sasha Pieterse.
The show follows a group of high school girls who, a year after the mysterious disappearance of their friend Alison, start...
‘Pretty Little Liars’ followed a group of teens working to unmask someone threatening to reveal their secrets ‘Pretty Little Liars’: Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Shay Mitchel, and Ashley Benson | Eric McCandless/Freeform via Getty Images
Pretty Little Liars was based on a popular series of young adult novels with the same name. The show premiered in 2010 and made stars out of its main cast: Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell, and Sasha Pieterse.
The show follows a group of high school girls who, a year after the mysterious disappearance of their friend Alison, start...
- 4/2/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
As befitting its status as one of the world’s biggest companies, every now and then Amazon likes to take a big swing with its Prime Video originals. With its list of new releases for April 2023, the streamer is taking one of its biggest swings yet.
Though it’s not quite as vast or expensive as fellow Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Citadel (premiering April 28) is a massive, massive undertaking. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this spy series is described as “an expansive and groundbreaking global event comprising a mothership series and several local language satellite series.” This means that the Russo Brothers-produced project will eventually feature several spinoffs in multiple countries and languages around the world. Neat-o!
The only other major TV original of note this month is Dead Ringers, based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name,...
Though it’s not quite as vast or expensive as fellow Prime Video series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Citadel (premiering April 28) is a massive, massive undertaking. Starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, this spy series is described as “an expansive and groundbreaking global event comprising a mothership series and several local language satellite series.” This means that the Russo Brothers-produced project will eventually feature several spinoffs in multiple countries and languages around the world. Neat-o!
The only other major TV original of note this month is Dead Ringers, based on the 1988 David Cronenberg film of the same name,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The jury system can by trying, but “Jury Duty” — a doc-style comedy series coming to Freevee on April 7 — examines it through the eyes of one juror. The catch: The actual juror, Ronald Gladden, doesn’t realize the case is fake and everyone else is an actor. All the crazy machinations inside the courtroom are planned, and everyone is in on it, except for Gladden. Will this lone juror be able to find his way to justice despite all of the chaos surrounding the case?
Watch the trailer for ‘Jury Duty’:
Also coming to Amazon’s free streaming service next month will be the five seasons of Rod Serling’s groundbreaking show “The Twilight Zone.” The original 1950s series took psychological insights into new TV territory. The 2019 reboot of the series from Jordan Peele will stream on the service alongside the original. Either coincidentally, or perhaps suspiciously, both versions of...
Watch the trailer for ‘Jury Duty’:
Also coming to Amazon’s free streaming service next month will be the five seasons of Rod Serling’s groundbreaking show “The Twilight Zone.” The original 1950s series took psychological insights into new TV territory. The 2019 reboot of the series from Jordan Peele will stream on the service alongside the original. Either coincidentally, or perhaps suspiciously, both versions of...
- 3/27/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Troian Bellisario is an American actress. She is best known for her role in the television show Pretty Little Liars and such films as Feed, Where’d You Go, Bernadette and Doula.
Troian Bellisario Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Troian Bellisario was born in Los Angeles on October 28, 1985 (Troian Bellisario: age 36). Her parents are producers Donald P. Bellisario and Deborah Pratt. Her father created such series as Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap and NCIS.
Bellisario attended Campbell Hall School from kindergarten through twelfth grade, where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class. She went on to pursue her education at the University of Southern California, where she graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts.
When asked by uInterview how she first got interested in acting, Bellisario replied surprisingly that she actually was not that interested in it.
“The funny thing about this is that my very first acting experience,...
Troian Bellisario Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Troian Bellisario was born in Los Angeles on October 28, 1985 (Troian Bellisario: age 36). Her parents are producers Donald P. Bellisario and Deborah Pratt. Her father created such series as Magnum P.I., Quantum Leap and NCIS.
Bellisario attended Campbell Hall School from kindergarten through twelfth grade, where she graduated as the valedictorian of her class. She went on to pursue her education at the University of Southern California, where she graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts.
When asked by uInterview how she first got interested in acting, Bellisario replied surprisingly that she actually was not that interested in it.
“The funny thing about this is that my very first acting experience,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Reese Alexander
- Uinterview
(Welcome to SlashClips, a series where we bring you exclusive clips from hot new Digital, Blu-ray, and theatrical releases you won't see anywhere else!)
In this edition:
"The Enormity of Life" "Doula" "The Road to Galena" "11th Hour Cleaning" "Neon Lights"
First up we have an exclusive trailer for "The Enormity of Life," a drama starring Breckin Meyer and directed by Eric Swinderman ("Made in Cleveland"). The film — which opens via Virtual Cinema, VOD and digital on July 22, 2022 — was nominated for Best Feature at the 2021 Paris Art & Movie Festival, where Meyer captured the Best Actor award.
Here is the official synopsis:
After...
The post Clips Round-Up: Chris Pine In Doula, The Enormity of Life Trailer With Breckin Meyer & More! [Exclusive] appeared first on /Film.
In this edition:
"The Enormity of Life" "Doula" "The Road to Galena" "11th Hour Cleaning" "Neon Lights"
First up we have an exclusive trailer for "The Enormity of Life," a drama starring Breckin Meyer and directed by Eric Swinderman ("Made in Cleveland"). The film — which opens via Virtual Cinema, VOD and digital on July 22, 2022 — was nominated for Best Feature at the 2021 Paris Art & Movie Festival, where Meyer captured the Best Actor award.
Here is the official synopsis:
After...
The post Clips Round-Up: Chris Pine In Doula, The Enormity of Life Trailer With Breckin Meyer & More! [Exclusive] appeared first on /Film.
- 7/5/2022
- by Max Evry
- Slash Film
Pretty Little Liars‘ star Troian Bellisario teamed up with actor-turned-producer Chris Pine in Doula, an indie comedy, that follows soon-to-be parents Deb and Silvio. When their midwife unexpectedly dies, Silvio hastily hires the midwife’s son to step in. Bellisario, who plays Deb, recently sat down for an exclusive with uInterview founder Erik Meers to discuss […]
The post Video Exclusive: Troian Bellisario On Showing ‘Scary’ Side Of Pregnancy In ‘Doula’ appeared first on uInterview.
The post Video Exclusive: Troian Bellisario On Showing ‘Scary’ Side Of Pregnancy In ‘Doula’ appeared first on uInterview.
- 7/5/2022
- by Rose Carter
- Uinterview
You’d be forgiven for not being inclined to laugh at anything pregnancy-related at the moment. Kudos to “Doula” for trying, though, as director Cheryl Nichols’ lighthearted pregnancy comedy arrives at a time when the “laughter is the best medicine” theory is being stress-tested like never before for women across the country. To call its brand of comedy “niche” might be an understatement — for one thing, its central plot development hinges on knowing the difference between a midwife and a doula — but the film’s insights ultimately outnumber its laughs.
That wouldn’t appear to be the case early on, as the funniest scene is also the first. Eyes closed during a visualization exercise, Deb (Troian Bellisario) reluctantly informs her midwife Penka (Cheryl Baker) that it isn’t working. She can’t see a baby, just an orangish blob. There’s just one problem: Penka has died sometime in the last few minutes.
That wouldn’t appear to be the case early on, as the funniest scene is also the first. Eyes closed during a visualization exercise, Deb (Troian Bellisario) reluctantly informs her midwife Penka (Cheryl Baker) that it isn’t working. She can’t see a baby, just an orangish blob. There’s just one problem: Penka has died sometime in the last few minutes.
- 7/1/2022
- by Michael Nordine
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Actor-filmmaker Cheryl Nichols (Doula) has signed with Stride Management.
Nichols recently directed the comedy Doula, produced by Chris Pine’s company Barry Linen Motion Pictures, which Universal Pictures will release across digital and VOD platforms on June 28. Her third feature starring Troian Bellisario, Arron Shiver and Will Greenberg centers on Deb (Bellisario) and Silvio (Arron Shiver), who after months of dating, are expecting their first child. When their elderly midwife Penka passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire her son, Sascha (Greenberg), as their live-in doula. Deb is bewildered, as Silvio didn’t consult her before hiring. But before long, the two grow closer, and when the pregnancy nears its conclusion, Silvio feels like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha.
Nichols also recently...
Nichols recently directed the comedy Doula, produced by Chris Pine’s company Barry Linen Motion Pictures, which Universal Pictures will release across digital and VOD platforms on June 28. Her third feature starring Troian Bellisario, Arron Shiver and Will Greenberg centers on Deb (Bellisario) and Silvio (Arron Shiver), who after months of dating, are expecting their first child. When their elderly midwife Penka passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire her son, Sascha (Greenberg), as their live-in doula. Deb is bewildered, as Silvio didn’t consult her before hiring. But before long, the two grow closer, and when the pregnancy nears its conclusion, Silvio feels like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha.
Nichols also recently...
- 6/3/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The new comedy feature “Doula”, directed by Cheryl Nichols, stars Troian Bellisario, Will Greenberg, Arron Shiver and Chris Pine, releasing June 28, 2022:
“After dating for a matter of months, thirty-somethings ‘Deb’ (Bellisario) and ‘Silvio’ (Shiver) are expecting their first child. But when their elderly midwife, ‘Penka’, passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire Penka’s son, ‘Sascha’ (Greenberg) as their live in ‘doula’.
“Deb is nonplussed, as Silvio didn’t consult her before hiring, but before long, Sascha’s unconventional style wins her over. As Deb and Sascha grow closer, and the pregnancy nears its inevitable conclusion, Silvio starts to feel like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha…”
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“After dating for a matter of months, thirty-somethings ‘Deb’ (Bellisario) and ‘Silvio’ (Shiver) are expecting their first child. But when their elderly midwife, ‘Penka’, passes away suddenly, Silvio makes the hasty decision to hire Penka’s son, ‘Sascha’ (Greenberg) as their live in ‘doula’.
“Deb is nonplussed, as Silvio didn’t consult her before hiring, but before long, Sascha’s unconventional style wins her over. As Deb and Sascha grow closer, and the pregnancy nears its inevitable conclusion, Silvio starts to feel like the odd man out. His continued efforts to exert control over the pregnancy lead to a blow-up fight in which he forces Deb to choose between him and Sascha…”
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"Every birth story is different, and it's our job to protect as best as we can." Universal has revealed a trailer for an indie comedy called Doula, directed by filmmaker Cheryl Nichols. Doula marks the first feature film produced by Chris Pine and his new production company Barry Linen Motion Pictures, made in association with Vacation Theory and Universal Pictures Content Group. A comedy about the ups and downs of modern pregnancy. After the sudden death of their midwife, a Los Angeles couple hire her son to be their live-in doula during pregnancy. Will he be helpful or will be a pain in her ass? Only one way to find out... Starring Troian Bellisario, Will Greenberg, and Arron Shiver, along with Chris Pine as Deb's doctor, plus Amanda Walsh, Ally Maki, Elyse Levesque, Alex McKenna, and Robert Baker. The film played at the Seattle Film Festival this year, and it...
- 5/11/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Chris Pine doesn’t have a to-do list, but that doesn’t mean his career choices aren’t intentional. Mostly, the actor and producer told IndieWire, he looks for projects with a single defining characteristic: They have to be great. Over the course of the past two decades, that’s led Pine to a variety of gigs, and the multi-hyphenate has managed to fit films like his current releases (adult-themed dramas “The Contractor” and “All the Old Knives”) alongside more mainstream stuff, like the upcoming “Dungeons & Dragons” feature and the “Wonder Woman” and “Star Trek” franchises.
As Pine readies to make the jump to directing, he’s hanging his career on something a bit more zen than you might expect from such a star. As he’ll explain, really, he’s just “following the giggle.”
“It’s only intentional insofar as the projects are great,” Pine said of his...
As Pine readies to make the jump to directing, he’s hanging his career on something a bit more zen than you might expect from such a star. As he’ll explain, really, he’s just “following the giggle.”
“It’s only intentional insofar as the projects are great,” Pine said of his...
- 4/7/2022
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Exclusive: To most movie stars, having two movies dropping within seven days of each other would seem like they are plenty busy, but for Chris Pine, that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Besides having The Contractor and All the Old Knives going day-and-date on April 1 and April 8, respectively, Pine also is deep in prep on his directorial debut Poolman, which he is also starring in, while also building out a robust development slate for his production banner Barry Linen Pictures, which he co-founded with his partner Ian Gotler. On top of all that, he has the thriller Don’t Worry Darling bowing in fall, followed by another potential franchise in Dungeons & Dragons coming out next year. Oh, and there is that potential return to the USS Enterprise as he is in talks to reprise his star-making role of Captain Kirk for a fourth time in the next installment of the Star Trek franchise.
Besides having The Contractor and All the Old Knives going day-and-date on April 1 and April 8, respectively, Pine also is deep in prep on his directorial debut Poolman, which he is also starring in, while also building out a robust development slate for his production banner Barry Linen Pictures, which he co-founded with his partner Ian Gotler. On top of all that, he has the thriller Don’t Worry Darling bowing in fall, followed by another potential franchise in Dungeons & Dragons coming out next year. Oh, and there is that potential return to the USS Enterprise as he is in talks to reprise his star-making role of Captain Kirk for a fourth time in the next installment of the Star Trek franchise.
- 4/1/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
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