Exclusive: Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories has teamed with producer Monica Saunders-Weinberg to adapt Fiona McIntosh’s novel The Pearl Thief as a feature film. One Life screenwriter Nick Drake is attached to write.
The Pearl Thief is billed as a sweeping, epic story love and betrayal set between 1939 and the early 1960s. Saunders-Weinberg acquired the rights and took the project to Nine Perfect Strangers maker Made Up Stories, which then attached Drake to the project.
Synopsis reads: “The stakes are high in this gripping novel set between the city of Prague and its snowy woodlands on the cusp of World War II, and later in the streets of Paris, London, and the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire in 1963.”
The plot will follow Katerina, a museum curator determined to overcome the trauma of her past and avenge the pain inflicted upon those she loved and those she’ll never know.
The Pearl Thief is billed as a sweeping, epic story love and betrayal set between 1939 and the early 1960s. Saunders-Weinberg acquired the rights and took the project to Nine Perfect Strangers maker Made Up Stories, which then attached Drake to the project.
Synopsis reads: “The stakes are high in this gripping novel set between the city of Prague and its snowy woodlands on the cusp of World War II, and later in the streets of Paris, London, and the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire in 1963.”
The plot will follow Katerina, a museum curator determined to overcome the trauma of her past and avenge the pain inflicted upon those she loved and those she’ll never know.
- 5/31/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Max’s Dune: Prophecy brings The End of the F***ing World actress Jessica Barden on board for the prequel series. The long-gestating show has been in early development since 2019, but due to several issues, including the change of showrunners, it has experienced a delay.
Dune (2021)
Originally named Dune: The Sisterhood, as inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s Sisterhood of Dune novel, the upcoming series has been confirmed and is ready to go.
Jessica Barden Officially Joins House Harkonnen In Dune: Prophecy
Variety reported the casting of Jessica Barden as young Valya Harkonnen, which the character has been described as, “Ambitious, stubborn and forceful.” The description continued:
“Young Valya Harkonnen dreams of restoring her family’s noble status. When a tragedy shatters her plans for the future, she finds herself on a new path that leads to the Sisterhood.”
Jessica Barden in The End of the F***ing World...
Dune (2021)
Originally named Dune: The Sisterhood, as inspired by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson’s Sisterhood of Dune novel, the upcoming series has been confirmed and is ready to go.
Jessica Barden Officially Joins House Harkonnen In Dune: Prophecy
Variety reported the casting of Jessica Barden as young Valya Harkonnen, which the character has been described as, “Ambitious, stubborn and forceful.” The description continued:
“Young Valya Harkonnen dreams of restoring her family’s noble status. When a tragedy shatters her plans for the future, she finds herself on a new path that leads to the Sisterhood.”
Jessica Barden in The End of the F***ing World...
- 5/15/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The Max prequel series “Dune: Prophecy” has added Jessica Barden in a recurring guest star role, Variety has learned exclusively.
The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The official logline states, “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Barden will appear as the young Valya Harkonnen, with the elder version of the character being played by Emily Watson. The young Valya is described as “Ambitious, stubborn and forceful. Young Valya Harkonnen dreams of restoring her family’s noble status. When a tragedy shatters her plans for the future,...
The series was originally commissioned in 2019 under the title “Dune: The Sisterhood.” It is inspired by the novel “Sisterhood of Dune” written by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. The official logline states, “From the expansive universe of ‘Dune,’ created by acclaimed author Frank Herbert, and 10,000 years before the ascension of Paul Atreides, ‘Dune: Prophecy’ follows two Harkonnen sisters as they combat forces that threaten the future of humankind, and establish the fabled sect that will become known as the Bene Gesserit.”
Barden will appear as the young Valya Harkonnen, with the elder version of the character being played by Emily Watson. The young Valya is described as “Ambitious, stubborn and forceful. Young Valya Harkonnen dreams of restoring her family’s noble status. When a tragedy shatters her plans for the future,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
AMC Networks released the captivating official trailer and additional series photography for the highly-anticipated drama Orphan Black: Echoes. Set within the original universe of the Emmy® Award-winning series Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, the sci-fi thriller will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10pm Et/Pt on AMC and BBC America; available to stream on AMC+. New episodes will air weekly on Sundays at 10pm Et/Pt.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.
- 5/10/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Today, AMC Networks released the official trailer and additional photos for the drama Orphan Black: Echoes, which is set within the original universe of the Emmy Award-winning series Orphan Black.
Starring Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), who also serves as executive producer, the sci-fi thriller will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on AMC and BBC America. It will be available to stream on AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story,...
Starring Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones), who also serves as executive producer, the sci-fi thriller will premiere on Sunday, June 23 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on AMC and BBC America. It will be available to stream on AMC+, with new episodes airing weekly on Sundays at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Sometimes we start watching something just because the news around us is filled with advertisements for certain TV shows.
The Internet buzz always attracts a lot of viewers, and while sometimes these series end up being the ultimate all-time hits, some of them turn out to be huge disappointments.
It is also a common story when a show starts off perfectly well, but after a certain point it just loses its charm for the viewer. And here are 5 shows that Redditors had no choice but to give up on and move on from.
1. Parasyte: The Grey (2024)
Yes, it is just scandalous to start the list with the new 100% rated Netflix K-drama, but here we are, already facing viewers who thought it was not worth their time to even binge watch it having nothing else to do.
At the center of the series is a rising war between humans and the evil,...
The Internet buzz always attracts a lot of viewers, and while sometimes these series end up being the ultimate all-time hits, some of them turn out to be huge disappointments.
It is also a common story when a show starts off perfectly well, but after a certain point it just loses its charm for the viewer. And here are 5 shows that Redditors had no choice but to give up on and move on from.
1. Parasyte: The Grey (2024)
Yes, it is just scandalous to start the list with the new 100% rated Netflix K-drama, but here we are, already facing viewers who thought it was not worth their time to even binge watch it having nothing else to do.
At the center of the series is a rising war between humans and the evil,...
- 5/3/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
AMC Networks announced today that the four-part Australian rural noir crime drama Scrublands will premiere on Thursday, May 2, on Sundance Now and AMC+, with additional episodes dropping weekly on both platforms.
Based on Chris Hammer’s award-winning and bestselling crime novel by the same name, the captivating series follows a country town grappling with the aftermath of a horrible crime, still trying to come to terms with it a year on.
In an isolated and struggling country town, a charismatic and dedicated priest, Father Byron Swift, calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners. One year later, investigative journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write what should be a simple feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.
But when Martin’s instincts kick in, and he digs beneath the surface, the previously accepted narrative begins to fall apart, and he finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
Based on Chris Hammer’s award-winning and bestselling crime novel by the same name, the captivating series follows a country town grappling with the aftermath of a horrible crime, still trying to come to terms with it a year on.
In an isolated and struggling country town, a charismatic and dedicated priest, Father Byron Swift, calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners. One year later, investigative journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write what should be a simple feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy.
But when Martin’s instincts kick in, and he digs beneath the surface, the previously accepted narrative begins to fall apart, and he finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
- 4/8/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
AMC Networks announced that the highly-anticipated drama Orphan Black: Echoes set in the world of Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, will premiere Sunday, June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America. The announcement was made as part of the celebration of the groundbreaking series, Orphan Black’s 11th anniversary!
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia, Rya Kihlstedt and James Hiroyuki Liao.
Anna Fishko is creator,...
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia, Rya Kihlstedt and James Hiroyuki Liao.
Anna Fishko is creator,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
AMC Networks has announced that the drama Orphan Black: Echoes, set in the world of Orphan Black and starring Krysten Ritter, who also serves as executive producer, will premiere Sunday, June 23 on AMC, AMC+ and BBC America.
The announcement was made as part of the celebration of the groundbreaking series Orphan Black’s 11th anniversary, which takes place today, Saturday, March 30.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story who is trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia,...
The announcement was made as part of the celebration of the groundbreaking series Orphan Black’s 11th anniversary, which takes place today, Saturday, March 30.
Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Krysten Ritter plays Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story who is trying to find her place in the world. The series also stars Keeley Hawes, Amanda Fix, Avan Jogia,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Peacock has picked up The Good Daughter, a limited series psychological suspense thriller starring and executive produced by Jessica Biel.
Pieces of Her author Karin Slaughter will write all episodes and executive produce the project, from Fifth Season and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, which is based on Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling novel The Good Daughter.
The package was taken out at the start of 2024, garnering interest and eventually landing at Peacock with a series order.
In The Good Daughter, sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another.
Pieces of Her author Karin Slaughter will write all episodes and executive produce the project, from Fifth Season and Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, which is based on Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling novel The Good Daughter.
The package was taken out at the start of 2024, garnering interest and eventually landing at Peacock with a series order.
In The Good Daughter, sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another.
- 3/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jessica Biel is set to star in a limited series adaptation of the Karin Slaughter novel “The Good Daughter” at Peacock, Variety has learned.
Biel will also executive produce the series under her Iron Ocean banner, with Slaughter set to adapt her book for the screen in her television writing debut. Bruna Papandrea will also executive produce via Made Up Stories.
The official description of the series states: “Sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another. In the end, both she and Samantha find themselves wondering if the price of...
Biel will also executive produce the series under her Iron Ocean banner, with Slaughter set to adapt her book for the screen in her television writing debut. Bruna Papandrea will also executive produce via Made Up Stories.
The official description of the series states: “Sisters Charlotte (Biel) and Samantha Quinn have spent the last twenty-eight years trying to piece together the lives that were fractured by a single night of violence. When another attack splinters the small town of Pikeville, Charlotte is the first witness on the scene. Now a lawyer like her father, she’s forced to confront her own demons as the case twists through one shocking revelation after another. In the end, both she and Samantha find themselves wondering if the price of...
- 3/19/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Following a major bidding battle that went through the weekend, Amazon MGM Studios has landed an untitled thriller written by Natalie Krinsky, with Kim Kardashian attached to star and produce. Bruna Papandrea is also producing through her Made Up Stories banner alongside Krinsky.
According to sources, Amazon was one of five studios in the mix. With all being sorted out, sources close to the project say a theatrical or streaming release plan is possible, though nothing is confirmed given the early nature of the project.
Not much is known about the pic other than it being a thriller developed specifically for Kardashian. This marks the second massive package sold since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended with Kardashian front and center, after Netflix landed her comedy The Fifth Wheel over Thanksgiving; insiders say the latest deal is even more lucrative then that package.
Similar to that sale, Kardashian was very hands on in the process,...
According to sources, Amazon was one of five studios in the mix. With all being sorted out, sources close to the project say a theatrical or streaming release plan is possible, though nothing is confirmed given the early nature of the project.
Not much is known about the pic other than it being a thriller developed specifically for Kardashian. This marks the second massive package sold since the SAG-AFTRA strike ended with Kardashian front and center, after Netflix landed her comedy The Fifth Wheel over Thanksgiving; insiders say the latest deal is even more lucrative then that package.
Similar to that sale, Kardashian was very hands on in the process,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Jacob Scipio is headed back to the “Bad Boys” universe.
Scipio, who most recently starred opposite Pedro Pascal and Nicolas Cage in the meta adventure “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” will reprise his role as Armando Aretas – the estranged son of Will Smith’s Miami-Dade police detective character Mike Lowery.
Scipio appeared in 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the action film led by Smith and Martin Lawrence. Further plot details are currently under wraps.
The fourth film also features Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and “Euphoria’s” Eric Dane. The original “Bad Boys” earned $141 million at the global box office, while the 2003 sequel “Bad Boys II” totaled $273 million. “Bad Boys for Life” outgrossed its predecessors with a combined $426.5 million. The new film will open June 7.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are returning to direct from a script by Chris Bremner Jerry Bruckheimer, Smith through his Westbrook banner,...
Scipio, who most recently starred opposite Pedro Pascal and Nicolas Cage in the meta adventure “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” will reprise his role as Armando Aretas – the estranged son of Will Smith’s Miami-Dade police detective character Mike Lowery.
Scipio appeared in 2020’s “Bad Boys for Life,” the action film led by Smith and Martin Lawrence. Further plot details are currently under wraps.
The fourth film also features Paola Núnez, Vanessa Hudgens, Alexander Ludwig and “Euphoria’s” Eric Dane. The original “Bad Boys” earned $141 million at the global box office, while the 2003 sequel “Bad Boys II” totaled $273 million. “Bad Boys for Life” outgrossed its predecessors with a combined $426.5 million. The new film will open June 7.
Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah are returning to direct from a script by Chris Bremner Jerry Bruckheimer, Smith through his Westbrook banner,...
- 3/2/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
When Charlotte Stoudt was approached to take over as showrunner of Apple TV+’s hit “The Morning Show” in Season 3, she couldn’t resist the challenge. “I wasn’t sure I could do it, so I had to try,” she tells Variety, which will honor Stoudt with its showrunner award at the Scad TVfest in Atlanta on Feb. 9.
The latest season of “The Morning Show,” which aired last fall, continued to dial up the drama as Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) discovered that her brother was involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection — and covered it up, putting her life and career in jeopardy. Alex (Jennifer Aniston) started a relationship with billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm), who was in line to acquire the Uba network in a deal orchestrated by CEO Cory Ellison (Billy Crudup).
As is “The Morning Show” formula, all of this was going on while real-life matters — including the overturning of Roe v.
The latest season of “The Morning Show,” which aired last fall, continued to dial up the drama as Bradley (Reese Witherspoon) discovered that her brother was involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection — and covered it up, putting her life and career in jeopardy. Alex (Jennifer Aniston) started a relationship with billionaire Paul Marks (Jon Hamm), who was in line to acquire the Uba network in a deal orchestrated by CEO Cory Ellison (Billy Crudup).
As is “The Morning Show” formula, all of this was going on while real-life matters — including the overturning of Roe v.
- 2/1/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
It's hard to believe that the Orphan Black franchise is staging a comeback almost seven years after its series finale.
Thankfully, it looks like Orphan Black: Echoes will fit into the franchise very well.
Krysten Ritter is known for delivering stellar performances, and we should expect more of the same in the AMC, AMC+, and BBC America sequel series, set to air in 2024.
The promo was unveiled during New York Comic Con on Thursday and showcases Ritter as Lucy, a young woman caught up in what we can only describe as a nightmare.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline reveals.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
Thankfully, it looks like Orphan Black: Echoes will fit into the franchise very well.
Krysten Ritter is known for delivering stellar performances, and we should expect more of the same in the AMC, AMC+, and BBC America sequel series, set to air in 2024.
The promo was unveiled during New York Comic Con on Thursday and showcases Ritter as Lucy, a young woman caught up in what we can only describe as a nightmare.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline reveals.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
- 10/12/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Over six years after the finale of “Orphan Black,” AMC has returned with a first look at the upcoming spin-off “Orphan Black: Echoes.” The teaser was released as New York Comic Con enters its first day on Thursday.
The teaser shows Krysten Ritter as a dazed Lucy asking a woman, “What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I know who I am?”
As the teaser cycles between futuristic scenes of a large city, versions of Lucy emerging from pink test tubes and past and present iterations of the character cycling through various settings, Lucy’s monologue changes. “I have to face them. We have to figure out who we are,” she says by the trailer’s end.
Set in the same universe as the cult favorite Canadian sci-fi-thriller, “Orphan Black: Echoes” follows a group of women as they become enmeshed in each other’s lives. Along the way, they...
The teaser shows Krysten Ritter as a dazed Lucy asking a woman, “What’s wrong with me? Why don’t I know who I am?”
As the teaser cycles between futuristic scenes of a large city, versions of Lucy emerging from pink test tubes and past and present iterations of the character cycling through various settings, Lucy’s monologue changes. “I have to face them. We have to figure out who we are,” she says by the trailer’s end.
Set in the same universe as the cult favorite Canadian sci-fi-thriller, “Orphan Black: Echoes” follows a group of women as they become enmeshed in each other’s lives. Along the way, they...
- 10/12/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
The Sean Penn-produced satirical series “C*A*U*G*H*T” has dropped out of Mipcom due to the Israel-Hamas war.
“In light of the current situation unfolding in Israel, we have taken the decision not to showcase ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ at Mipcom this year,” Fremantle said in a statement. “At this time, our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues and our partners in Israel, and all those affected.”
Australian-made “C*A*U*G*H*T” was meant to hold a Media Mastermind Keynote at the international TV conference in Cannes on Oct. 18. Penn was set to be in attendance, as well as series star Matthew Fox and creator, writer and director Kick Gurry.
The Stan original series follows “four Australian soldiers on a covert mission in a war-torn country,” according to its official plot description. “Mistaken for Americans, they’re captured and produce a hostage video that achieves unexpected viral success,...
“In light of the current situation unfolding in Israel, we have taken the decision not to showcase ‘C*A*U*G*H*T’ at Mipcom this year,” Fremantle said in a statement. “At this time, our hearts and thoughts are with our colleagues and our partners in Israel, and all those affected.”
Australian-made “C*A*U*G*H*T” was meant to hold a Media Mastermind Keynote at the international TV conference in Cannes on Oct. 18. Penn was set to be in attendance, as well as series star Matthew Fox and creator, writer and director Kick Gurry.
The Stan original series follows “four Australian soldiers on a covert mission in a war-torn country,” according to its official plot description. “Mistaken for Americans, they’re captured and produce a hostage video that achieves unexpected viral success,...
- 10/10/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Sean Penn, whose Volodymyr Zelenskyy documentary “Superpower” recently launched on Paramount+, will be on the iconic stage of Cannes’s Grand Auditorium later this month — but it won’t be for a movie.
The Oscar winner is set to attend Mipcom, the international TV conference, alongside Matthew Fox (“Lost”) and Kick Gurry (“Edge of Tomorrow”) to discuss their wartime satire series “C*A*U*G*H*T” as part of a Media Mastermind Keynote on Oct. 18. Penn, who stars and serves as executive producer on the show, will participate in a panel discussion with Fox and Curry. The session will see them discuss ways in which the series explores themes of identity, fame and social media absurdities.
Landing a Hollywood star like Penn is a massive coup for Mipcom, which has sought to raise its profile within a competitive landscape for industry events.
A Stan original, “C*A*U*G...
The Oscar winner is set to attend Mipcom, the international TV conference, alongside Matthew Fox (“Lost”) and Kick Gurry (“Edge of Tomorrow”) to discuss their wartime satire series “C*A*U*G*H*T” as part of a Media Mastermind Keynote on Oct. 18. Penn, who stars and serves as executive producer on the show, will participate in a panel discussion with Fox and Curry. The session will see them discuss ways in which the series explores themes of identity, fame and social media absurdities.
Landing a Hollywood star like Penn is a massive coup for Mipcom, which has sought to raise its profile within a competitive landscape for industry events.
A Stan original, “C*A*U*G...
- 10/6/2023
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Orphan Black: Echoes producer Boat Rocker has named Todd Lubin to head up its unscripted series and documentaries division.
Lubin becomes the sole president of Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted, where he will oversee the indie studio’s Matador Content, Maven and Proper Television production arms. He takes over from fellow Matador Content co-founder Jay Peterson, who has decided to step down and will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months before leaving the company.
Lubin and Peterson co-founded Matador Content in 2013, and sold the company, which produced Lip Sync Battle for Paramount+, in 2018. Their other Boat Rocker credits since then include Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields for Hulu, Downey’s Dream Cars for Max, and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry on Apple TV+.
“We want to thank Jay for his friendship, dedication, and significant contributions to Boat Rocker over the past six years.
Lubin becomes the sole president of Boat Rocker Studios, Unscripted, where he will oversee the indie studio’s Matador Content, Maven and Proper Television production arms. He takes over from fellow Matador Content co-founder Jay Peterson, who has decided to step down and will remain with Boat Rocker as an executive producer for several months before leaving the company.
Lubin and Peterson co-founded Matador Content in 2013, and sold the company, which produced Lip Sync Battle for Paramount+, in 2018. Their other Boat Rocker credits since then include Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields for Hulu, Downey’s Dream Cars for Max, and Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry on Apple TV+.
“We want to thank Jay for his friendship, dedication, and significant contributions to Boat Rocker over the past six years.
- 8/17/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Daniel Zolghadri (Y2K), Shane Paul McGhie (Poker Face), Jessica Barden (The End of the F***ing World) and Michael Imperioli (The White Lotus) are attached to star in Last Days of Basic Cable, a new film from renowned, rising director Max Winkler (Flower).
Written by Adam Wilson and Justin Taylor, the indie set toward the end of the 1990s watches as four twenty-somethings navigate romance and life in a small New England college town. Zolghadri will play aspiring writer Aaron, with McGhie as his roommate Jason, Barden as Jason’s girlfriend Jessica, and Imperioli as Bob, a drugged out taxi driver who befriends Aaron.
Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger will produce the film via their Bona Fide Productions banner. No word yet on when production might kick off.
Best known for his starring role in the A24 coming-of-age film Funny Pages, produced by Josh and Benny Safdie,...
Written by Adam Wilson and Justin Taylor, the indie set toward the end of the 1990s watches as four twenty-somethings navigate romance and life in a small New England college town. Zolghadri will play aspiring writer Aaron, with McGhie as his roommate Jason, Barden as Jason’s girlfriend Jessica, and Imperioli as Bob, a drugged out taxi driver who befriends Aaron.
Ron Yerxa and Albert Berger will produce the film via their Bona Fide Productions banner. No word yet on when production might kick off.
Best known for his starring role in the A24 coming-of-age film Funny Pages, produced by Josh and Benny Safdie,...
- 6/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Australia, already one of the world’s leading inbound production hubs, has increased its Location Offset for international film and TV productions shooting in the country to 30% from the current 16.5%, effective from July 1, 2023.
The news was announced as part of Australia’s 2023-24 national budget by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.
In 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, Australia topped up its existing schemes with a $270M (A$400M) Location Incentive program, which will now be merged into the Location Offset, also effective July 1.
A recent study by UK-based consultancy Olsberg Spi, commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Australia New Zealand Screen Association (Anzsa), found that Australia’s film and television incentives contributed a total of $11.4Bn (A$16.5Bn) to the country’s economic output for the four years to the 20201/22 financial year.
The report also found that in 20201/22, total production expenditure in Australia grew to more...
The news was announced as part of Australia’s 2023-24 national budget by federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.
In 2020 during the early days of the pandemic, Australia topped up its existing schemes with a $270M (A$400M) Location Incentive program, which will now be merged into the Location Offset, also effective July 1.
A recent study by UK-based consultancy Olsberg Spi, commissioned by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) and the Australia New Zealand Screen Association (Anzsa), found that Australia’s film and television incentives contributed a total of $11.4Bn (A$16.5Bn) to the country’s economic output for the four years to the 20201/22 financial year.
The report also found that in 20201/22, total production expenditure in Australia grew to more...
- 5/10/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the original banner series for Apple TV+ is The Morning Show which stars big names like Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell. The drama has been a success for Apple, although it’s been stifled a bit due to Covid. Season 2 would stream on the platform in late 2021, but season 3 is currently on the way later this year. Now that the show is returning, according to Deadline, The Morning Show has already been renewed for season 4.
It’s also been reported that prior to the renewal, Aniston and Witherspoon’s contracts only go to the end of season 3. Apple is currently in talks with the stars and fully expects them to sign on for season 4. There are even talks of an option for a season 5. Season 3 of The Morning Show will be welcoming some new stars to the cast, which includes Jon Hamm, Stephen Fry, Tig Notaro,...
It’s also been reported that prior to the renewal, Aniston and Witherspoon’s contracts only go to the end of season 3. Apple is currently in talks with the stars and fully expects them to sign on for season 4. There are even talks of an option for a season 5. Season 3 of The Morning Show will be welcoming some new stars to the cast, which includes Jon Hamm, Stephen Fry, Tig Notaro,...
- 5/1/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Wind River alum Gil Birmingham has closed a deal to return for Castle Rock Entertainment’s sequel Wind River: The Next Chapter, with Alan Ruck (Succession), Kali Reis (Catch the Fair One) and Tatanka Means (Killers of the Flower Moon) also joining the cast.
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The film, which is in production in Calgary with Kari Skogland (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) at the helm, also will see the return of Wind River original Martin Sensmeier, with Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood and Chaske Spencer rounding out the ensemble.
Written and directed by Oscar-nominated Yellowstone Universe architect Taylor Sheridan,...
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The film, which is in production in Calgary with Kari Skogland (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) at the helm, also will see the return of Wind River original Martin Sensmeier, with Jason Clarke, Scott Eastwood and Chaske Spencer rounding out the ensemble.
Written and directed by Oscar-nominated Yellowstone Universe architect Taylor Sheridan,...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has set a spring premiere date for The Diplomat, a political thriller drama series starring Keri Russell. The eight-episode, one-hour series will launch April 20 on the streamer.
Created by Debora Cahn, The Diplomat is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships between countries and people. It centers on Kate Wyler (Russell), the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan. She’s great in a crisis zone. In a historic home … less so. War is brewing on one continent and boiling over on another. Kate will have to defuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London and adjust to her new place in the spotlight — all while trying to survive her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell).
David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear and Ato Essandoh also star.
Created by Debora Cahn, The Diplomat is a high-stakes, contemporary political drama about the transcendence and torture of long-term relationships between countries and people. It centers on Kate Wyler (Russell), the new U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. She was supposed to go to Afghanistan. She’s great in a crisis zone. In a historic home … less so. War is brewing on one continent and boiling over on another. Kate will have to defuse international crises, forge strategic alliances in London and adjust to her new place in the spotlight — all while trying to survive her marriage to fellow career diplomat and political star Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell).
David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Rory Kinnear and Ato Essandoh also star.
- 3/16/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Bob Odenkirk is entering “The Room,” and hopefully it doesn’t tear him apart, Lisa. Deadline reports that the “Better Call Saul” actor will star in a for-charity remake of Tommy Wiseau’s notorious cult classic, which is famous for being one of — if not the — worst movie ever made.
The project comes from Acting for a Cause, a volunteer organization that stages digital readings of classic plays and movies for charity. “The Room” will benefit HIV/AIDS research organization amfAR.
Produced, directed, and hosted by Acting for a Cause’s Brando Crawford, “The Room” remake will feature Odenkirk and others acting out Wiseau’s script in front of green screens of the actual movie’s locations. Odenkirk will play Johnny, unforgettably played by producer-director-writer Wiseau in the inept original. Crawford will play Mark, Johnny’s best friend who betrays him by having an affair with his fiancée, Lisa. Mark...
The project comes from Acting for a Cause, a volunteer organization that stages digital readings of classic plays and movies for charity. “The Room” will benefit HIV/AIDS research organization amfAR.
Produced, directed, and hosted by Acting for a Cause’s Brando Crawford, “The Room” remake will feature Odenkirk and others acting out Wiseau’s script in front of green screens of the actual movie’s locations. Odenkirk will play Johnny, unforgettably played by producer-director-writer Wiseau in the inept original. Crawford will play Mark, Johnny’s best friend who betrays him by having an affair with his fiancée, Lisa. Mark...
- 3/9/2023
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
"The Room" has certainly earned its place in cinematic history, albeit as one of the most notoriously bad films ever made that managed to gain mainstream notoriety. Made by the elusive and strange Tommy Wiseau, the film celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. And it sounds like we will be getting a pretty bizarre treat to help commemorate that anniversary in the form of a remake starring none other than Bob Odenkirk of "Better Call Saul" and "Mr. Show" fame. Yes, you heard that right.
Buzz around this remake of "The Room" kicked up on social media, with podcaster Justin Decloux taking to Twitter to say, "I am very excited for the feature-length 'The Room' remake (Shot mostly on greenscreen) in which the Tommy Wiseau role is taken over by Bob Odenkirk -- and it's not played as a joke." We at /Film can confirm the legitimacy of this project,...
Buzz around this remake of "The Room" kicked up on social media, with podcaster Justin Decloux taking to Twitter to say, "I am very excited for the feature-length 'The Room' remake (Shot mostly on greenscreen) in which the Tommy Wiseau role is taken over by Bob Odenkirk -- and it's not played as a joke." We at /Film can confirm the legitimacy of this project,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Emily in Paris standout Ashley Park is moving into the building.
The actress will play a recurring role in Season 3 of Hulu’s comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building, our sister site Deadline reports. Her character, Kimber, is a Broadway ingenue.
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Park — who plays Emily in Paris‘ Bff Mindy — is the fourth major addition to the ensemble,...
The actress will play a recurring role in Season 3 of Hulu’s comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building, our sister site Deadline reports. Her character, Kimber, is a Broadway ingenue.
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Park — who plays Emily in Paris‘ Bff Mindy — is the fourth major addition to the ensemble,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Erianne Lewis
- TVLine.com
Australia’s film and television incentives contributed a total of 11.4Bn (A16.5Bn) to the country’s economic output for the four years to the 20201/22 financial year, according to a study by UK-based consultancy Olsberg Spi.
The report also found that Australia’s offset programs underpin its standing as a major production hub. In 20201/22, total production expenditure in Australia grew to more than 1.5Bn (A2.2Bn), an increase of 91 over the four years studied.
Major productions to shoot in Australia over the past four years include Disney’s Thor: Love And Thunder, Universal’s Ticket To Paradise, Woody Woodpecker and Metropolis, Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla vs Kong 2 and Netflix shows Heartbreak High, Pieces Of Her and God’s Favorite Idiot.
Drilling down into the various incentives, the report found that Australia’s 16.5 Location Offset, geared towards offshore film and TV productions, resulted in a 4 (A5.89) return for every A1 invested through the program.
The report also found that Australia’s offset programs underpin its standing as a major production hub. In 20201/22, total production expenditure in Australia grew to more than 1.5Bn (A2.2Bn), an increase of 91 over the four years studied.
Major productions to shoot in Australia over the past four years include Disney’s Thor: Love And Thunder, Universal’s Ticket To Paradise, Woody Woodpecker and Metropolis, Legendary Entertainment’s Godzilla vs Kong 2 and Netflix shows Heartbreak High, Pieces Of Her and God’s Favorite Idiot.
Drilling down into the various incentives, the report found that Australia’s 16.5 Location Offset, geared towards offshore film and TV productions, resulted in a 4 (A5.89) return for every A1 invested through the program.
- 2/13/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Actress Bella Heathcote ("Pieces of Her") poses for the December 2022 issue of "InStyle" (Australia) magazine, wearing Gucci, Cartier, Prada and a whole lot more, photographed by Luke Schuetrumpf:
In 2009 Heathcote had a recurring role as 'Amanda Fowler' in the TV soap opera "Neighbours". This was followed by several films including playing governess 'Victoria Winters' in director Tim Burton's adaptation of "Dark Shadows".
She played 'Jane Bennett' in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and as the model 'Gigi' in "The Neon Demon"...
...'Nicole Dörmer' in "The Man in the High Castle"...
...'Leila Williams', the ex-lover of 'Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades Darker"...
... as 'Olive Byrne' in "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women"...
...as 'Susan Parsons in "Strange Angel"...
...and as 'Andy Oliver' in "Pieces of Her".
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In 2009 Heathcote had a recurring role as 'Amanda Fowler' in the TV soap opera "Neighbours". This was followed by several films including playing governess 'Victoria Winters' in director Tim Burton's adaptation of "Dark Shadows".
She played 'Jane Bennett' in "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies" and as the model 'Gigi' in "The Neon Demon"...
...'Nicole Dörmer' in "The Man in the High Castle"...
...'Leila Williams', the ex-lover of 'Christian Grey in "Fifty Shades Darker"...
... as 'Olive Byrne' in "Professor Marston and the Wonder Women"...
...as 'Susan Parsons in "Strange Angel"...
...and as 'Andy Oliver' in "Pieces of Her".
Click the images to enlarge...
- 12/28/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Welcome to Deadline’s International Disruptors, a feature where we shine a spotlight on key executives and companies outside of the U.S. shaking up the offshore marketplace. This week, we’re talking with Bruna Papandrea, Jodi Matterson, Steve Hutensky, Jeanne Snow and Sarah Harvey from Made Up Stories. The company is behind TV hits such as The Undoing, Anatomy of a Scandal, Pieces of Her and Netflix’s recent feature hit Luckiest Girl Alive. We talk with Papandrea and her team about growth in the UK and Europe and their continued ambition to champion unique female-led stories.
It’s been six years since Bruna Papandrea founded her production banner Made Up Stories with her husband Steve Hutensky and Australian producer Jodi Matterson and, in that brief time, the company has steadily produced a slate of television and film hits that has earned the indie a reputation for being one...
It’s been six years since Bruna Papandrea founded her production banner Made Up Stories with her husband Steve Hutensky and Australian producer Jodi Matterson and, in that brief time, the company has steadily produced a slate of television and film hits that has earned the indie a reputation for being one...
- 12/7/2022
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Toni Collette has had quite a busy 2022, starring in two limited series, Netflix‘s “Pieces Of Her” and HBO Max‘s “The Staircase.” Filmwise, she also stars in “The Estate,” which hit limited theaters last month. Now, Collette kicks off 2023 with “Mafia Mamma,” an action comedy from “Miss Bala” director Catherine Hardwicke.
Continue reading ‘Mafia Mamma’ Red Band Teaser: Toni Collette Inherits A Mafia Empire In Upcoming Action Comedy at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Mafia Mamma’ Red Band Teaser: Toni Collette Inherits A Mafia Empire In Upcoming Action Comedy at The Playlist.
- 12/2/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
‘Ticket to Paradise’ producer teams up with production company behind ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’.
Australian film and TV producer Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories is opening a UK outpost run by Ticket To Paradise producer Sarah Harvey.
Harvey is joining the company as producer and creative director.
Made Up Stories’ new London location is in addition to its production offices in Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
The British film producer’s most recent credits include Ticket To Paradise, directed by Ol Parker, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh.
Harvey has held posts at...
Australian film and TV producer Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories is opening a UK outpost run by Ticket To Paradise producer Sarah Harvey.
Harvey is joining the company as producer and creative director.
Made Up Stories’ new London location is in addition to its production offices in Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
The British film producer’s most recent credits include Ticket To Paradise, directed by Ol Parker, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh.
Harvey has held posts at...
- 10/6/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
‘Ticket to Paradise’ producer teams up with production company behind ‘Anatomy of a Scandal’.
Australian film and TV producer Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories is opening a UK outpost run by Ticket To Paradise producer Sarah Harvey.
Harvey is joining the company as producer and creative director.
Made Up Stories’ new London location is in addition to its production offices in Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
The British film producer’s most recent credits include Ticket To Paradise, directed by Ol Parker, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh.
Harvey has held posts at...
Australian film and TV producer Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories is opening a UK outpost run by Ticket To Paradise producer Sarah Harvey.
Harvey is joining the company as producer and creative director.
Made Up Stories’ new London location is in addition to its production offices in Los Angeles and Sydney, Australia.
The British film producer’s most recent credits include Ticket To Paradise, directed by Ol Parker, starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, and Strangers, directed by Andrew Haigh.
Harvey has held posts at...
- 10/6/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
Sean Penn, who was recently close to the front lines of the war in Ukraine, is playing a fictionalized version of himself in satirical Australian series “C*A*U*G*H*T.” The show is an original production for Australian streamer Stan and has now started production in Sydney’s Fox Studios.
The six-part series follows four Australian soldiers sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realize that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
The series is written, directed and produced by Australian actor and film maker Kick Gurry (“Edge of Tomorrow”) who will star alongside Penn.
Penn also executive produces the show alongside producers John and Michael Schwarz (“Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan”, “Gold”) from Deeper Water Films,...
The six-part series follows four Australian soldiers sent on a secret mission to a war-torn country. Mistaken for Americans, they are captured by freedom fighters and produce a hostage video that goes viral. When the soldiers reach celebrity status, they realize that being caught might just be the best thing that could’ve happened to them.
The series is written, directed and produced by Australian actor and film maker Kick Gurry (“Edge of Tomorrow”) who will star alongside Penn.
Penn also executive produces the show alongside producers John and Michael Schwarz (“Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan”, “Gold”) from Deeper Water Films,...
- 10/2/2022
- by Katherine Tulich
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: David Ayer and Chris Long’s Cedar Park Studios has hired former Netflix Original Series executive Kate Regan as SVP Development for TV and Film. Regan spent the past three years at Netflix developing a slate of drama programming from greenlight to launch, including titles such as Pieces of Her and The Lincoln Lawyer.
“I’m honored to be joining David, Chris and the rest of the team at Cedar Park Studios,” Regan said, “David’s body of work is iconic and has been hugely influential for me professionally. I’m thrilled to reunite with Chris and Shane and eager to expand our development slate.”
Prior to her stint at Netflix, Regan served as Head of Current Programming at AT&T Audience Network (formerly DirecTV’s Audience Network), where she worked with Long and Cedar Park’s EVP Development and Production Shane Elrod. In that role, she was charged...
“I’m honored to be joining David, Chris and the rest of the team at Cedar Park Studios,” Regan said, “David’s body of work is iconic and has been hugely influential for me professionally. I’m thrilled to reunite with Chris and Shane and eager to expand our development slate.”
Prior to her stint at Netflix, Regan served as Head of Current Programming at AT&T Audience Network (formerly DirecTV’s Audience Network), where she worked with Long and Cedar Park’s EVP Development and Production Shane Elrod. In that role, she was charged...
- 9/28/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Both Bella Heathcote and Asif Ali are two actors poised for Hollywood breakouts. Will they get their wish in “Roof,” an upcoming LA-based survival drama?
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Deadline reports that Heathcote and Ali are the leads in the upcoming film, which is the directorial debut for Bad Robot mainstay Salvatore Sciortino.
Continue reading ‘Roof’: Bella Heathcote & Asif Ali Star In Upcoming Survival Drama at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Pieces Of Her’ Review: Toni Collette & Bella Heathcote Star In A Twisty Thriller About Family History
Deadline reports that Heathcote and Ali are the leads in the upcoming film, which is the directorial debut for Bad Robot mainstay Salvatore Sciortino.
Continue reading ‘Roof’: Bella Heathcote & Asif Ali Star In Upcoming Survival Drama at The Playlist.
- 9/16/2022
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Exclusive: Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) and Asif Ali (Don’t Worry Darling) will lead the survival drama Roof, marking the directorial debut of Salvatore Sciortino, which has wrapped production in Los Angeles.
The films tells the story of two co-workers who accidentally get locked on the roof of a skyscraper during the hottest holiday weekend in years. Lacking any water and unable to communicate with the outside world, they attempt increasingly dangerous ways to escape as their health rapidly deteriorates in the heat. At the same time, an unexpected friendship blooms as they mutually realize just how badly they have wrecked their lives.
Josh Tate wrote the script and is producing alongside recent Sundance Producing Lab Fellow, Austin Sepulveda. The film was supported by a grant from Curt Willis and the Visit Knoxville Film Office, with part of the shoot having taken place in Knoxville.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to...
The films tells the story of two co-workers who accidentally get locked on the roof of a skyscraper during the hottest holiday weekend in years. Lacking any water and unable to communicate with the outside world, they attempt increasingly dangerous ways to escape as their health rapidly deteriorates in the heat. At the same time, an unexpected friendship blooms as they mutually realize just how badly they have wrecked their lives.
Josh Tate wrote the script and is producing alongside recent Sundance Producing Lab Fellow, Austin Sepulveda. The film was supported by a grant from Curt Willis and the Visit Knoxville Film Office, with part of the shoot having taken place in Knoxville.
“I feel incredibly fortunate to...
- 9/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of Orphan Black: Echoes continues to impress.
AMC Networks today announced that Keeley Hawes will join the cast of the long-awaited new series set in the world of Orphan Black.
The series is on track for a 2023 debut.
Hawes joins recently announced series regulars Krysten Ritter who also serves as an Executive Producer, Amanda Fix and Avan Jogia.
Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the company behind the original series, Orphan Black: Echoes will have a 10-episode first season and is currently in production in Toronto, Canada.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline teases.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
AMC Networks today announced that Keeley Hawes will join the cast of the long-awaited new series set in the world of Orphan Black.
The series is on track for a 2023 debut.
Hawes joins recently announced series regulars Krysten Ritter who also serves as an Executive Producer, Amanda Fix and Avan Jogia.
Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the company behind the original series, Orphan Black: Echoes will have a 10-episode first season and is currently in production in Toronto, Canada.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline teases.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
- 8/30/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The highly-anticipated Orphan Black spinoff has found two new leads to star opposite Krysten Ritter (Marvel’s Jessica Jones) in the upcoming AMC+ drama series, which is expected to debut in 2023. As reported by Deadline, rising newcomer Amanda Fix (High School) and Avan Jogia (The Stranger) are joining Orphan Black: Echoes, the offshoot series set in the same universe as Orphan Black, the Canadian sci-fi thriller that starred Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk: Attorney at Law). The series is created and written by Anna Fishko (Pieces of Her), who also serves as showrunner and executive producer. The ten-episode series is set in the near future and takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence. It follows a group of women as they weave their way into others’ lives and set out on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.
- 8/26/2022
- TV Insider
Earlier this year, the Apple TV+ series "The Morning Show" was renewed for a third season, with most of its ensemble cast members set to return. The show features Jennifer Aniston as news anchor Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as field reporter Bradley Jackson. It follows Alex struggling to keep her job when a rivalry begins to brew between her and Jackson; an impulsive decision-maker who is quickly rising to the top. The series is an unapologetic, outspoken drama that showcases the ruthless world of morning news through the lens of the people that work there. The series has often gone through last-minute rewrites to incorporate major, ongoing real-life events, including the #MeToo movement and the Covid-19 pandemic.
While the first season of "The Morning Show" followed Alex fighting hard to retain her job as the top news anchor after her on-air partner of 15 years, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), is...
While the first season of "The Morning Show" followed Alex fighting hard to retain her job as the top news anchor after her on-air partner of 15 years, Mitch Kessler (Steve Carell), is...
- 8/20/2022
- by Fatemeh Mirjalili
- Slash Film
Each morning as Toni Collette brushes her teeth, an owl stares back at her.
The stoic bird of prey is not perched outside her window but rather ornately sitting on her countertop, contorted into the shape of a ceramic coffee mug that she places her toothbrush into before she starts her day.
“It’s there looking at me daily — twice a day if I’m dentally honest,” Collette says. “Maybe I need a new receptacle.”
Even if its days as her morning companion are numbered, the mug is a surreal artifact of her newly Emmy-nominated turn as Kathleen Peterson, a North Carolina woman found dead at the bottom of her stairs in 2001 — a case dramatized by HBO Max’s true crime limited series “The Staircase.”
The shocking death occupied headlines for months as her husband, Michael Peterson (played by Colin Firth), was tried and convicted of her murder — all of...
The stoic bird of prey is not perched outside her window but rather ornately sitting on her countertop, contorted into the shape of a ceramic coffee mug that she places her toothbrush into before she starts her day.
“It’s there looking at me daily — twice a day if I’m dentally honest,” Collette says. “Maybe I need a new receptacle.”
Even if its days as her morning companion are numbered, the mug is a surreal artifact of her newly Emmy-nominated turn as Kathleen Peterson, a North Carolina woman found dead at the bottom of her stairs in 2001 — a case dramatized by HBO Max’s true crime limited series “The Staircase.”
The shocking death occupied headlines for months as her husband, Michael Peterson (played by Colin Firth), was tried and convicted of her murder — all of...
- 8/6/2022
- by Hunter Ingram
- Variety Film + TV
The new series set in the Orphan Black universe will feature someone who is no stranger to genre programming.
AMC Networks today announced that Krysten Ritter will star in and executive produce Orphan Black: Echoes, the long-awaited new series set in the world of the landmark series Orphan Black.
The show is set to debut in 2023.
Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the company behind the original series, Orphan Black: Echoes will have a 10-episode first season.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline reads.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal."
Ritter will play Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story,...
AMC Networks today announced that Krysten Ritter will star in and executive produce Orphan Black: Echoes, the long-awaited new series set in the world of the landmark series Orphan Black.
The show is set to debut in 2023.
Produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, the company behind the original series, Orphan Black: Echoes will have a 10-episode first season.
"Set in the near future, Orphan Black: Echoes takes a deep dive into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence," the logline reads.
"It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other's lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal."
Ritter will play Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Jessica Jones” star Krysten Ritter has lined up a new major new role.
Ritter will star in and executive produce a new “Orphan Black” spinoff, “Orphan Black: Echoes” for AMC Networks.
Due to premiere in 2023, “Orphan Black: Echoes” dives “into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence,” according to the network logline. “It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter will play Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.”
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The show, which is produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, will span 10 episodes for its first season.
Anna Fishko is the creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer with John Fawcett,...
Ritter will star in and executive produce a new “Orphan Black” spinoff, “Orphan Black: Echoes” for AMC Networks.
Due to premiere in 2023, “Orphan Black: Echoes” dives “into the exploration of the scientific manipulation of human existence,” according to the network logline. “It follows a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unraveling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal. Ritter will play Lucy, a woman with an unimaginable origin story, trying to find her place in the world.”
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The show, which is produced and distributed globally by Boat Rocker, will span 10 episodes for its first season.
Anna Fishko is the creator, writer, showrunner and executive producer with John Fawcett,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
During the 2021-2022 season 94 scripted series earned the ReFrame Stamp for gender-balanced hiring. Among them were “Bridgerton,” “Euphoria,” “Abbott Elementary,” “Yellowjackets” and more. As 200 series were considered, 47 were found to earn the stamp — a 7 decrease since the previous year.
Each “Stamped” series was found to hire women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities (including those who are non-binary or gender non-conforming) in at least four out of eight key roles including writer, director, producer, lead, co-leads and department heads. Additional points were awarded to productions that hire women of color in key positions, and to those with overall gender parity in their crews.
Stamp designation is determined by ReFrame, an initiative of the Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles (Wif) in partnership with IMDBPro. ReFrame examined IMDbPro data on the 200 most popular narrative series with a minimum of three episodes released between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022 (the 2021-...
Each “Stamped” series was found to hire women or individuals of other underrepresented gender identities (including those who are non-binary or gender non-conforming) in at least four out of eight key roles including writer, director, producer, lead, co-leads and department heads. Additional points were awarded to productions that hire women of color in key positions, and to those with overall gender parity in their crews.
Stamp designation is determined by ReFrame, an initiative of the Sundance Institute and Women in Film Los Angeles (Wif) in partnership with IMDBPro. ReFrame examined IMDbPro data on the 200 most popular narrative series with a minimum of three episodes released between June 1, 2021 and May 31, 2022 (the 2021-...
- 7/19/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
by Team Experience
You already read our immediate reactions to the complete Emmy nominations, and some odes to snubs. But to put the Emmy nomination week to bed, how about a podcast? Nathaniel met with Abe, Chris, Cláudio, and Mark to discuss the nominations for the 74th Annual Emmy Awards. Somehow a lot of past TV shows and Emmy history keep cropping up like Damages, Game of Thrones, Shameless, and Parks and Recreations.
Podcast - 70 minutes
00:01 Overabundance of noms: White Lotus
07:00 Final seasons: Killing Eve, Ozark, and This is Us
11:00 Guest categories: Hacks & Succession
14:00 Hanging episodes: Stranger Things
17:00 Standout actors: Pam & Tommy, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show
23:00 Weird categorizations and awards as industry promotion
30:00 Limited vs regular: Squid Game, Pieces of Her, White Lotus
33:00 TV Movie Category - What can be done?
37:00 Peacock, Paramount+, CBS All Access, Starz, etc...
42:00 Severance,...
You already read our immediate reactions to the complete Emmy nominations, and some odes to snubs. But to put the Emmy nomination week to bed, how about a podcast? Nathaniel met with Abe, Chris, Cláudio, and Mark to discuss the nominations for the 74th Annual Emmy Awards. Somehow a lot of past TV shows and Emmy history keep cropping up like Damages, Game of Thrones, Shameless, and Parks and Recreations.
Podcast - 70 minutes
00:01 Overabundance of noms: White Lotus
07:00 Final seasons: Killing Eve, Ozark, and This is Us
11:00 Guest categories: Hacks & Succession
14:00 Hanging episodes: Stranger Things
17:00 Standout actors: Pam & Tommy, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show
23:00 Weird categorizations and awards as industry promotion
30:00 Limited vs regular: Squid Game, Pieces of Her, White Lotus
33:00 TV Movie Category - What can be done?
37:00 Peacock, Paramount+, CBS All Access, Starz, etc...
42:00 Severance,...
- 7/16/2022
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
One year after separately conquering the three drama acting Emmy categories, “The Crown” castmates Gillian Anderson, Olivia Colman, and Claire Foy could all find themselves facing off in the same race. As the respective stars of “The First Lady,” “Landscapers,” and “A Very British Scandal,” they are all viable candidates for the 2022 Best Movie/Limited Actress prize, which would be the second Emmy earned by Colman and the third for either Anderson or Foy. Scroll down to see our 2022 Emmy predictions for Lead Actress (TV Movie/Limited Series).
This year’s Movie/Limited Actress lineup could also feature up to four previous winners of the award. Dating furthest back is Barbara Hershey, who won in 1990 for “A Killing in a Small Town” and is now being considered for “The Manor.” She is followed chronologically by 2010 (“Temple Grandin”) winner Claire Danes (“The Essex Serpent”) and 2017 (“Big Little Lies”) winner Nicole Kidman...
This year’s Movie/Limited Actress lineup could also feature up to four previous winners of the award. Dating furthest back is Barbara Hershey, who won in 1990 for “A Killing in a Small Town” and is now being considered for “The Manor.” She is followed chronologically by 2010 (“Temple Grandin”) winner Claire Danes (“The Essex Serpent”) and 2017 (“Big Little Lies”) winner Nicole Kidman...
- 7/11/2022
- by Paul Sheehan and Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
'The Drover's Wife The Legend of Molly Johnson', 'Peter Rabbit 2', 'Wyrmwood: Apocalypse', 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' lead the feature film nominees for the upcoming Australian Production Design Guild Awards, while 'La Brea', 'Firebite', 'Pieces of Her', 'Frayed' and 'New Gold Mountain' lead in TV.
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The post ‘The Drover’s Wife’, ‘Frayed’, ‘La Brea’ designers up for Apdg Awards appeared first on If Magazine.
- 6/24/2022
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Bruna Papandrea’s production company Made Up Stories has acquired the rights to Marina Palmer’s thriller novel “The Russian Doll,” Variety has learned exclusively. Made Up Stories will produce a limited series based on the novel in partnership with Endeavor Content.
“The Russian Doll” is set in the dangerous and deceptive underworld of organized crime. Packed with twists, intrigue, betrayal, romance and suspense, the series looks at Russian high-life in London and corruption at the heart of British politics that reaches all the way into the depths of the Secret Services.
Palmer, a pseudonym for Imogen Robertson, published the novel via Hodder & Stoughton in 2021. She is represented by Broo Doherty of Dhh Literary Agency.
Made Up Stories has previously produced TV projects including “The Undoing,” “Pieces of Her,” “Anatomy of a Scandal,” “Long Slow Exhale” and, in partnership with Endeavor Content, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Wolf Like Me” and “Roar.
“The Russian Doll” is set in the dangerous and deceptive underworld of organized crime. Packed with twists, intrigue, betrayal, romance and suspense, the series looks at Russian high-life in London and corruption at the heart of British politics that reaches all the way into the depths of the Secret Services.
Palmer, a pseudonym for Imogen Robertson, published the novel via Hodder & Stoughton in 2021. She is represented by Broo Doherty of Dhh Literary Agency.
Made Up Stories has previously produced TV projects including “The Undoing,” “Pieces of Her,” “Anatomy of a Scandal,” “Long Slow Exhale” and, in partnership with Endeavor Content, “Nine Perfect Strangers,” “Wolf Like Me” and “Roar.
- 6/23/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Admit it, Emmy voters, there’s a very slim chance you’ll have enough time to binge all the terrific new and returning dramas available via broadcast, cable and streaming this season. And how to prioritize, really? Yellowjackets should be a mandatory first stop, but you might want to cleanse your palate with The Gilded Age and Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty before moving back to something dark and heavy like Euphoria. Allow us to offer some assistance: We’ve highlighted some of our favorite actors and what made their work so special over the last year. Our recommendations should never serve as a substitute for a good binge session; God forbid we should deprive you from attending a Christine Baranski masterclass. But when it comes to great performances, we know one when we see one.
The Leading Ladies
If you’ve yet to check out Yellowjackets,...
The Leading Ladies
If you’ve yet to check out Yellowjackets,...
- 6/17/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
[Warning: The above interview and following story contain spoilers about Season 4 of “Ozark.” Watch and read at your own risk.]
There is no doubt that the fourth and final season of “Ozark” was going to be the show’s most ambitious undertaking yet. For composers Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, who received their career-first Emmy nominations for the Netflix drama’s third season in 2020, this meant they would have the chance to go bigger with their score — or so they thought. “I remember us saying, ‘It’s the fourth and final season — I wonder if we can push [the score] to get a little bigger than usual,'” recounts Bensi in a new webchat with Gold Derby (watch our exclusive video interview above). “I remember the answer coming back to us [being] like, ‘No, stay in the same world and add some new things, but really stay in the same world. We don’t need to depart from what we’ve been.'”
Even though...
There is no doubt that the fourth and final season of “Ozark” was going to be the show’s most ambitious undertaking yet. For composers Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, who received their career-first Emmy nominations for the Netflix drama’s third season in 2020, this meant they would have the chance to go bigger with their score — or so they thought. “I remember us saying, ‘It’s the fourth and final season — I wonder if we can push [the score] to get a little bigger than usual,'” recounts Bensi in a new webchat with Gold Derby (watch our exclusive video interview above). “I remember the answer coming back to us [being] like, ‘No, stay in the same world and add some new things, but really stay in the same world. We don’t need to depart from what we’ve been.'”
Even though...
- 6/16/2022
- by Luca Giliberti
- Gold Derby
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