True crime is getting more and more entertaining by the day and I don’t if that’s a good thing or a bad one. We have another brilliant true crime drama series, Under the Bridge, created by Quinn Shephard. Based on a 2005 book of the same name by Rebecca Godfrey, the Hulu series is set in 1997 and it follows the murder case of a 14-year-old girl which we see through the eyes of local police officer Cam Bentland and the author Godfrey. Under the Bridge stars Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough in the lead roles with Virtika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Javon “Wanna” Walton, and Izzy G starring in supporting roles. So, if you love the thrilling and dreadful story of Under the Bridge, here are some other shows that have similar tone and story elements that you should check out next.
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Under the Banner of Heaven (Hulu) Credit – FX...
- 4/21/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Thanksgiving is a horror slasher film directed by Eli Roth, from a screenplay by Jeff Rendell. The film is based on Roth’s mock trailer of the same name from the 2007’s Grindhouse, after many years of discussions and nearly going into production, the much-awaited Thanksgiving film is finally here and it is set during the Black Friday 2022 in Plymouth, Massachusetts as many people are crushed to death during the riot, despite the intervention of police and town sheriff Eric Newlon. Thanksgiving stars Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, Gina Gerson, Rick Hoffman, Nell Verlaque, Tim Dillon, Jenna Warren, and Milo Manheim. So, if you loved Thanksgiving here are some similar movies you could watch next.
You’re Next (Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Lionsgate
You’re Next is nothing if not a brilliant slasher horror for the genre fans. Directed by Adam Wingard, the 2013 film follows the story of the Davison family,...
You’re Next (Prime Video Add-On) Credit – Lionsgate
You’re Next is nothing if not a brilliant slasher horror for the genre fans. Directed by Adam Wingard, the 2013 film follows the story of the Davison family,...
- 3/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
"Arthur the King" is a new ‘dog’ adventure feature, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, Rob Collins and Michael Landes, based on the 2016 non-fiction book "Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home" by Mikael Lindnord, releasing March 22, 2024 in theaters:
"....'Lindnord' (Wahlberg), the captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, befriends a wounded stray dog named 'Arthur'...
"...who accompanies the team on a grueling 400-mile endurance race through the Ecuadorian jungle..."
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"....'Lindnord' (Wahlberg), the captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, befriends a wounded stray dog named 'Arthur'...
"...who accompanies the team on a grueling 400-mile endurance race through the Ecuadorian jungle..."
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- 12/28/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Freeform will not be moving forward with new seasons of “Cruel Summer” and “Good Trouble,” Variety has confirmed.
An anthology series, Season 2 of of “Cruel Summer” followed the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. “Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward,” reads the official description.
After making waves with its explosive first season (which averaged multiplatform+35 viewership of 6.8 million viewers per episode) that quickly became the network’s most-watched series ever, Freeform followed up the performance with a fast Season 2 renewal in 2021 — a move Freeform president Tara Duncan called an “easy decision” at the time.
Variety previously reported on creator Bert V. Royal’s exit from “Cruel Summer...
An anthology series, Season 2 of of “Cruel Summer” followed the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. “Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward,” reads the official description.
After making waves with its explosive first season (which averaged multiplatform+35 viewership of 6.8 million viewers per episode) that quickly became the network’s most-watched series ever, Freeform followed up the performance with a fast Season 2 renewal in 2021 — a move Freeform president Tara Duncan called an “easy decision” at the time.
Variety previously reported on creator Bert V. Royal’s exit from “Cruel Summer...
- 12/8/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
"Arthur the King" is a new adventure feature, directed by Simon Cellan Jones, starring Mark Wahlberg, Simu Liu, Juliet Rylance, Nathalie Emmanuel, Ali Suliman, Rob Collins and Michael Landes, based on the 2016 non-fiction book "Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home" by Mikael Lindnord, releasing March 22, 2024 in theaters:
"....'Lindnord' (Wahlberg), the captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, befriends a wounded stray dog named 'Arthur'...
"...who accompanies the team on a grueling 400-mile endurance race through the Ecuadorian jungle..."
Click the images to enlarge....
"....'Lindnord' (Wahlberg), the captain of a Swedish adventure racing team, befriends a wounded stray dog named 'Arthur'...
"...who accompanies the team on a grueling 400-mile endurance race through the Ecuadorian jungle..."
Click the images to enlarge....
- 11/16/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The trailer for Freeform’s Cruel Summer teases the new murder at the heart of season two. It also introduces the teenagers who pledge to be ride-or-die friends…even when the “die” portion of the equation might actually turn out to be taken literally.
Season one starred Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada, and Sean Blakemore star in season two, with Paul Adelstein and Braeden De La Garza appearing in recurring roles.
The anthology series was created by Bert V. Royal, and Elle Triedman serves as showrunner. Triedman, Bill Purple, Tia Napolitano, and Iron Ocean Productions’ Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple serve as executive producers.
The first season debuted in April 2021 and wrapped up in June 2021. Season two will premiere on June 5, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt with the...
Season one starred Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada, and Sean Blakemore star in season two, with Paul Adelstein and Braeden De La Garza appearing in recurring roles.
The anthology series was created by Bert V. Royal, and Elle Triedman serves as showrunner. Triedman, Bill Purple, Tia Napolitano, and Iron Ocean Productions’ Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple serve as executive producers.
The first season debuted in April 2021 and wrapped up in June 2021. Season two will premiere on June 5, 2023 at 9pm Et/Pt with the...
- 5/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Vulture Watch
What really happened to Kate? Has the Cruel Summer TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Cruel Summer, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
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Airing on the Freeform cable channel, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's...
What really happened to Kate? Has the Cruel Summer TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Freeform? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Cruel Summer, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Freeform cable channel, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's...
- 4/18/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Lexi Underwood, Sadie Stanley, Griffin Gluck, Lisa Yamada, KaDee Strickland, and Sean Blakemore in ‘Cruel Summer’ (Freeform/Frank Ockenfels)
It’s taken two years, but Freeform’s finally set a premiere date for the second season of Cruel Summer. Season one of the coming-of-age anthology series debuted in April 2021 and wrapped up in June 2021. Season two will launch on June 5, 2023.
The second season will kick off with the release of the first two episodes at 9pm Et/Pt. Additional new season two episodes will air on Mondays at 10pm Et/Pt.
The first season starred Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada, and Sean Blakemore star in season two, with Paul Adelstein and Braeden De La Garza appearing in recurring roles.
Bert V. Royal created the series, and Elle Triedman...
It’s taken two years, but Freeform’s finally set a premiere date for the second season of Cruel Summer. Season one of the coming-of-age anthology series debuted in April 2021 and wrapped up in June 2021. Season two will launch on June 5, 2023.
The second season will kick off with the release of the first two episodes at 9pm Et/Pt. Additional new season two episodes will air on Mondays at 10pm Et/Pt.
The first season starred Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood, Griffin Gluck, KaDee Strickland, Lisa Yamada, and Sean Blakemore star in season two, with Paul Adelstein and Braeden De La Garza appearing in recurring roles.
Bert V. Royal created the series, and Elle Triedman...
- 4/17/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Last month, we dug into the making of the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3 with an episode of our Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? video series. Now we’re winding the clock back three more years to give 2003’s Final Destination 2 (watch it Here) the Wtf treatment! To find out all about Final Destination 2, check out the video embedded above.
Directed by David R. Ellis from a screenplay by J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress (with Jeffrey Reddick also receiving story credit), Final Destination 2 has the following synopsis: Kimberly has a premonition of a horrible highway accident killing multiple people — including her and her friends. She blocks the cars behind her on the ramp from joining traffic — and as a police trooper arrives, the accident actually happens. Now, Death is stalking this group of mistaken survivors — and one by one they are dying as they were supposed to on the highway.
Directed by David R. Ellis from a screenplay by J. Mackye Gruber and Eric Bress (with Jeffrey Reddick also receiving story credit), Final Destination 2 has the following synopsis: Kimberly has a premonition of a horrible highway accident killing multiple people — including her and her friends. She blocks the cars behind her on the ramp from joining traffic — and as a police trooper arrives, the accident actually happens. Now, Death is stalking this group of mistaken survivors — and one by one they are dying as they were supposed to on the highway.
- 2/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
David R. Ellis’ “Final Destination 2” completed 20 years on Jan. 31. A.J. Cook, who featured as Kimberly Corman, in the sequel spoke about the film celebrating its 20 years.
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When asked if Cook knew “Final Destination 2” would be such an iconic movie, she said: “Yeah. You know, I just. I thought the first the first one was so interesting and such a cool concept. So obviously when they came to me for the second one, I was very excited to get involved with it because it’s that is a story you can just keep telling it.”
“So, it’s, it I’m not surprised that it turned into the franchise that it did because it’s endless stories. You can tell that story. You can be as creative as you want.
Read More: ‘Criminal Minds: Evolution’: A.J. Cook Teases ‘Mind-Blowing’ Season Finale And Talks Directing Her Own Kids
When asked if Cook knew “Final Destination 2” would be such an iconic movie, she said: “Yeah. You know, I just. I thought the first the first one was so interesting and such a cool concept. So obviously when they came to me for the second one, I was very excited to get involved with it because it’s that is a story you can just keep telling it.”
“So, it’s, it I’m not surprised that it turned into the franchise that it did because it’s endless stories. You can tell that story. You can be as creative as you want.
- 1/31/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
This UK & South African co-production with Ida Rose & Ants Media stars team up for action thriller film Stolen directed by Sheridan De Myer. Shantelle Rochester will serve as producer along with Uzanenkosi Mahlangu. Stolen is the first installment of what is set to be an action thriller movie franchise with BET+.
Stolen stars Christine Adams, Luka Peros, Jimmy Jean Louis, Michael Landes, Alba Amira and introducing Shantelle Rochester, the story follows Seline who must use her military skills to unearth the truth of her daughter’s disappearance in South Africa as she is thrown into a world of chaos and organ trafficking.
Stolen received a grant through the International Co-production strand of the UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) and administered by the BFI. Ida Rose has also received support through the International Business Development strand of the UK Global Screen Fund.
Stolen stars Christine Adams, Luka Peros, Jimmy Jean Louis, Michael Landes, Alba Amira and introducing Shantelle Rochester, the story follows Seline who must use her military skills to unearth the truth of her daughter’s disappearance in South Africa as she is thrown into a world of chaos and organ trafficking.
Stolen received a grant through the International Co-production strand of the UK Global Screen Fund, financed by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms) and administered by the BFI. Ida Rose has also received support through the International Business Development strand of the UK Global Screen Fund.
- 5/23/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform’s “Cruel Summer” will return later this year with a new mystery and cast. The second season, executive produced by Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple and eOne, has added Sadie Stanley, Griffin Gluck and Eloise Payet. In June, the thriller was renewed for a second season at Freeform after becoming the network’s most-watched series in network history.
The official Season 2 synopsis reads, “Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of ‘Cruel Summer’ follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.”
Stanley will play Megan Landry, a computer coder and honor student who starts...
The official Season 2 synopsis reads, “Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of ‘Cruel Summer’ follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship. Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and the mystery that would impact all of their lives going forward.”
Stanley will play Megan Landry, a computer coder and honor student who starts...
- 4/21/2022
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
When Cruel Summer Season 2 returns to Freeform for Season 2, it will have a new cast, story, and leadership.
The cabler today confirmed the series returns as an anthology with a fresh mystery and cast.
Executive produced by Emmy® Award nominee Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple through Iron Ocean Productions and from studio eOne, Cruel Summer Season 1 was a critical and ratings smash, making it Freeform’s most-watched series in network history.
As for what Cruel Summer Season 2 will be about, we have some intel.
"Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship," according to the logline.
"Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and...
The cabler today confirmed the series returns as an anthology with a fresh mystery and cast.
Executive produced by Emmy® Award nominee Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple through Iron Ocean Productions and from studio eOne, Cruel Summer Season 1 was a critical and ratings smash, making it Freeform’s most-watched series in network history.
As for what Cruel Summer Season 2 will be about, we have some intel.
"Set in an idyllic waterfront town in the Pacific Northwest, the next chapter of Cruel Summer follows the rise and fall of an intense teenage friendship," according to the logline.
"Approaching the story from three different timelines surrounding Y2K, the season twists and turns as it tracks the early friendship between Megan, Isabella and Megan’s best friend Luke, the love triangle that blossomed, and...
- 4/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The UK’s Global Screen Fund, which was created to fill the void left by the absence of funding from Creative Europe’s Media program post-Brexit, has awarded a further £1.32M ($1.75M) in grants spread across nine film and TV projects.
The £7M ($9.25M) fund, which is administered by the British Film Institute on behalf of the government department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms), is being overseen by former All3Media and Endemol Shine exec Denitsa Yordanova.
The nine projects, all of which are international co-productions, are as follows: UK-Ireland co-pro The Miracle Club; UK-Germany co-pro The Tutor; UK-Ireland TV animation Ghastly Ghoul; UK-France co-pro Drift; UK-Chile-Argentina-France-Denmark co-pro The Settlers; UK-Germany-Denmark co-pro Merkel; UK-Canada Elephant Mother; UK-South Africa co-pro Stolen; UK-Belgium-Ireland co-pro Bring Them Down.
Full details of each title are at the bottom of this article.
The grants follow previously backed projects My Happy Ending (UK-Israel) and The...
The £7M ($9.25M) fund, which is administered by the British Film Institute on behalf of the government department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (Dcms), is being overseen by former All3Media and Endemol Shine exec Denitsa Yordanova.
The nine projects, all of which are international co-productions, are as follows: UK-Ireland co-pro The Miracle Club; UK-Germany co-pro The Tutor; UK-Ireland TV animation Ghastly Ghoul; UK-France co-pro Drift; UK-Chile-Argentina-France-Denmark co-pro The Settlers; UK-Germany-Denmark co-pro Merkel; UK-Canada Elephant Mother; UK-South Africa co-pro Stolen; UK-Belgium-Ireland co-pro Bring Them Down.
Full details of each title are at the bottom of this article.
The grants follow previously backed projects My Happy Ending (UK-Israel) and The...
- 12/9/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
The creator of Cruel Summer is stepping away.
Per Deadline, Bert V. Royal is no longer involved in the young-skewing drama.
Royal is said to have left after the pilot amid disagreements with a Freeform exec.
No details have been revealed beyond that, but it's unclear whether the disagreements were about the show's creative vision.
In the entertainment industry, creative differences are not uncommon.
Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance.
All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be?
Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
Per Deadline, Bert V. Royal is no longer involved in the young-skewing drama.
Royal is said to have left after the pilot amid disagreements with a Freeform exec.
No details have been revealed beyond that, but it's unclear whether the disagreements were about the show's creative vision.
In the entertainment industry, creative differences are not uncommon.
Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance.
All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be?
Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
- 7/7/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Bert V. Royal, creator of Freeform’s Cruel Summer, has exited the YA drama.
The Disney-owned youth-skewing network has confirmed that Royal is no longer involved in the Jessica Biel-exec produced show. It’s understood that he left after the pilot with reports suggesting that it came after disagreements with a network exec.
News of Royal’s exit comes less than a month after Freeform handed Cruel Summer a Season 2 renewal.
Created by Royal, Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia), the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges...
The Disney-owned youth-skewing network has confirmed that Royal is no longer involved in the Jessica Biel-exec produced show. It’s understood that he left after the pilot with reports suggesting that it came after disagreements with a network exec.
News of Royal’s exit comes less than a month after Freeform handed Cruel Summer a Season 2 renewal.
Created by Royal, Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia), the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges...
- 7/6/2021
- by Peter White and Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
“Cruel Summer” creator Bert V. Royal is no longer affiliated with the series, Variety has confirmed.
According to sources, Royal departed the series after the pilot finished filming last year due to creative differences. He was still credited as the creator and executive producer for Season 1 of the hit drama, but it is unclear what his credit will be on Season 2 at this time. Tia Napolitano remains onboard the series as executive producer and showrunner.
“Cruel Summer” received a second season order back in June. Starring Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano, the series centers on the story of two young women across three summers — the popular Kate Wallis, who mysteriously goes missing, and the nerdy Jeanette Turner, who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. “Cruel Summer” is produced by eOne. Napolitano executive produces alongside...
According to sources, Royal departed the series after the pilot finished filming last year due to creative differences. He was still credited as the creator and executive producer for Season 1 of the hit drama, but it is unclear what his credit will be on Season 2 at this time. Tia Napolitano remains onboard the series as executive producer and showrunner.
“Cruel Summer” received a second season order back in June. Starring Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano, the series centers on the story of two young women across three summers — the popular Kate Wallis, who mysteriously goes missing, and the nerdy Jeanette Turner, who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. “Cruel Summer” is produced by eOne. Napolitano executive produces alongside...
- 7/6/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform has very few scripted series on its schedule these days. Does that increase this new show's chances of a renewal? How good will the ratings have to be for the Cruel Summer series to survive? Will it be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers in the...
A psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers in the...
- 6/16/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Who is the truly guilty party in the first season of the Cruel Summer TV show on Freeform? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Cruel Summer is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Cruel Summer here. *Status Update Below.
A Freeform psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia)...
A Freeform psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia)...
- 6/16/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The mysteries of Cruel Summer are going to continue -- in some form. Freeform has renewed the TV series for a second season but it's unclear if season two will feature the same cast and characters or if viewers will see something new.
A psychological thriller, the first season of Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers in the 1990s and told through...
A psychological thriller, the first season of Cruel Summer TV show stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers in the 1990s and told through...
- 6/16/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Kate and Jeannette's worlds will continue to collide.
Freeform announced Tuesday that it had picked up a sophomore season of Cruel Summer.
“Renewing Cruel Summer for a Season 2 was an easy decision,” Freeform President Tara Duncan said in a statement.
“It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. [Executive producers] Jessica [Biel], Michelle [Purple] and [showrunner] Tia [Napolitano] did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist."
"I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
Added Napolitano: “Collaborating with Iron Ocean, our dedicated crew, charismatic cast, and our partners at Freeform and eOne has been the best first showrunning experience I could ask for."
"I am beyond grateful and excited by the amazing fan response to our show! Continuing to bottle Cruel Summer magic for a Season 2 is an absolute dream come true.”
Cruel Summer is a...
Freeform announced Tuesday that it had picked up a sophomore season of Cruel Summer.
“Renewing Cruel Summer for a Season 2 was an easy decision,” Freeform President Tara Duncan said in a statement.
“It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. [Executive producers] Jessica [Biel], Michelle [Purple] and [showrunner] Tia [Napolitano] did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist."
"I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
Added Napolitano: “Collaborating with Iron Ocean, our dedicated crew, charismatic cast, and our partners at Freeform and eOne has been the best first showrunning experience I could ask for."
"I am beyond grateful and excited by the amazing fan response to our show! Continuing to bottle Cruel Summer magic for a Season 2 is an absolute dream come true.”
Cruel Summer is a...
- 6/15/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Ahead of its Season 1 finale, psychological thriller “Cruel Summer” is getting a second season at Freeform after becoming the network’s most-watched series ever.
“Renewing Cruel Summer for a season 2 was an easy decision,” said Freeform president Tara Duncan. “It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. Jessica, Michelle and Tia did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
Starring Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano, the series centers on the story of two young women across three summers — the popular Kate Wallis, who mysteriously goes missing, and the nerdy Jeanette Turner, who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. “Cruel Summer” is produced by eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal.
“Renewing Cruel Summer for a season 2 was an easy decision,” said Freeform president Tara Duncan. “It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. Jessica, Michelle and Tia did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
Starring Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano, the series centers on the story of two young women across three summers — the popular Kate Wallis, who mysteriously goes missing, and the nerdy Jeanette Turner, who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. “Cruel Summer” is produced by eOne and was created by Bert V. Royal.
- 6/15/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Cruel Summer, which is the most-watched series ever for Freeform, has been renewed for a second season.
The “easy” decision comes ahead of the season one finale, tonight, Tuesday June 15.
However, how the Jessica Biel-exec produced series returns is still up in the air; the mystery could return with a new story with the same characters and actors or using the same storytelling device featuring a whole new cast of characters.
The series, which was the first scripted series to debut under new Freeform President Tara Duncan, who started the job just under a year ago, became the Disney-owned network’s most-watched series ever, ranking as the number one new cable drama of the year among women aged 18-34, with the most recent episode delivering the drama’s biggest linear TV audience yet, rising by 31% over its premiere. In multiplatform+35 day, the series, which is available on Hulu the day after its linear airing,...
The “easy” decision comes ahead of the season one finale, tonight, Tuesday June 15.
However, how the Jessica Biel-exec produced series returns is still up in the air; the mystery could return with a new story with the same characters and actors or using the same storytelling device featuring a whole new cast of characters.
The series, which was the first scripted series to debut under new Freeform President Tara Duncan, who started the job just under a year ago, became the Disney-owned network’s most-watched series ever, ranking as the number one new cable drama of the year among women aged 18-34, with the most recent episode delivering the drama’s biggest linear TV audience yet, rising by 31% over its premiere. In multiplatform+35 day, the series, which is available on Hulu the day after its linear airing,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform is signing up for another Cruel Summer, picking up the psychological thriller for Season 2, TVLine has learned. The news comes ahead of tonight’s freshman season finale (airing at 10/9c).
“Renewing Cruel Summer for a Season 2 was an easy decision,” Freeform President Tara Duncan said in a statement. “It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. [Executive producers] Jessica [Biel], Michelle [Purple] and [showrunner] Tia [Napolitano] did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
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“Renewing Cruel Summer for a Season 2 was an easy decision,” Freeform President Tara Duncan said in a statement. “It’s the biggest series debut in Freeform’s history and the audience response has been overwhelmingly positive. [Executive producers] Jessica [Biel], Michelle [Purple] and [showrunner] Tia [Napolitano] did a phenomenal job telling an addictive story that’s tapped into the cultural zeitgeist. I’m excited to see where they take the series next.”
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- 6/15/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
“Cruel Summer” has been picked up for a second season at Freeform, the network announced Tuesday.
The news comes ahead of the hit show’s Season 1 finale, which airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
Led by Olivia Holt and Chiara Aurelia, the thriller debuted back in April to record multi-platform viewership for Freeform. According to the network, “Cruel Summer” currently stands as its most-watched series ever, averaging 6.8 million viewers across all platforms, including the linear channel, on demand, the Freeform app and Hulu.
Described as a psychological thriller, “Cruel Summer” centers on Kate Wallis (Holt), the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner (Aurelia), the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a...
The news comes ahead of the hit show’s Season 1 finale, which airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
Led by Olivia Holt and Chiara Aurelia, the thriller debuted back in April to record multi-platform viewership for Freeform. According to the network, “Cruel Summer” currently stands as its most-watched series ever, averaging 6.8 million viewers across all platforms, including the linear channel, on demand, the Freeform app and Hulu.
Described as a psychological thriller, “Cruel Summer” centers on Kate Wallis (Holt), the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner (Aurelia), the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a...
- 6/15/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Amazon Prime Video today announced that the highly anticipated premium psychological thriller 'Cruel Summer', from leading independent studio Entertainment One (eOne) alongside Iron Ocean Productions, will launch exclusively on Prime Video worldwide on Friday 6th of August, excluding the United States and Canada.
The 10-part Amazon Original series is from executive producers Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple (The Sinner), with creator and executive producer Bert V Royal (Easy A) as well as showrunner and executive producer Tia Napolitano.
'Cruel Summer' is an unconventional series that takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.
Each episode is told from alternating PoVs. The series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez,...
The 10-part Amazon Original series is from executive producers Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple (The Sinner), with creator and executive producer Bert V Royal (Easy A) as well as showrunner and executive producer Tia Napolitano.
'Cruel Summer' is an unconventional series that takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America.
Each episode is told from alternating PoVs. The series stars Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez,...
- 6/10/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Cruel Summer, the latest offering from actress-turned-producer Jessica Biel, is taking Freeform by storm! The Hollywood Reporter reports that the premiere of the ‘90s-set psychological thriller ranks as the network’s “most watched series debut ever.” With a fluid timeline and narrative, killer retro soundtrack and gripping central mystery, it is no surprise audiences are flocking to watch.
The engrossing story begins on June 21, 1993, the 15th birthday of self-proclaimed “nerdy” high schooler Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia). As the dynamic timeline flips and flops between 1993, 1994 and 1995, we see Jeanette transform — first into the most popular girl in town after the former queen bee, Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), goes missing and Jeanette seemingly and seamlessly takes her place, and then into the most hated woman in the world upon Kate’s return almost a year later when it is revealed that Jeanette knew of her whereabouts but told no one.
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The engrossing story begins on June 21, 1993, the 15th birthday of self-proclaimed “nerdy” high schooler Jeanette Turner (Chiara Aurelia). As the dynamic timeline flips and flops between 1993, 1994 and 1995, we see Jeanette transform — first into the most popular girl in town after the former queen bee, Kate Wallis (Olivia Holt), goes missing and Jeanette seemingly and seamlessly takes her place, and then into the most hated woman in the world upon Kate’s return almost a year later when it is revealed that Jeanette knew of her whereabouts but told no one.
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- 5/11/2021
- by Lindsay Blake, Dirt.com
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Freeform has found its next hit in Cruel Summer.
The thrilling mystery drama has emerged as the network's best-ever series debut among young adults, drawing an average audience of 3.81 million multiplatform viewers in the first week available.
The Jessica Biel produced drama is likewise the network's best-ever series debut among Adults 18-49 (2.65 million) and Adults 18-34 (1.33 million).
Freeform has also pegged the series as the No. 1 most social scripted series premiere across cable year-to-date.
The ratings are a great indication of how the series is truly performing. The series premiere managed around 250,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating in its linear debut on the cabler.
The numbers mean that around 6% of the total audience for the premiere watched on premiere night, with the rest catching up on-demand and DVR.
Is this the shape of things to come?
Probably.
More than ever, people are watching TV on their own terms, and these delayed numbers are impressive.
The thrilling mystery drama has emerged as the network's best-ever series debut among young adults, drawing an average audience of 3.81 million multiplatform viewers in the first week available.
The Jessica Biel produced drama is likewise the network's best-ever series debut among Adults 18-49 (2.65 million) and Adults 18-34 (1.33 million).
Freeform has also pegged the series as the No. 1 most social scripted series premiere across cable year-to-date.
The ratings are a great indication of how the series is truly performing. The series premiere managed around 250,000 viewers and a 0.1 rating in its linear debut on the cabler.
The numbers mean that around 6% of the total audience for the premiere watched on premiere night, with the rest catching up on-demand and DVR.
Is this the shape of things to come?
Probably.
More than ever, people are watching TV on their own terms, and these delayed numbers are impressive.
- 5/3/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Cruel Summer has posted Freeform’s most-watched overall series debut ever, averaging 3.81 million average multi-platform viewers in its first week. The Jessica Biel-produced drama also ranks as the network’s best-ever series debut among Adults 18-49 (2.65 million) and Adults 18-34 (1.33 million).
Only a sliver of Cruel Summer‘s premiere viewership comes from the series’ live linear debut. The multi-platform totals include delayed viewing for the premiere linear telecast (Live+7 ratings) and viewership on the Freeform app/site, Hulu and set-top box VOD in the first 7 days available.
Cruel Summer eclipsed Freeform’s previous biggest debut, Shadowhunters in January 2016 by +22% among A18-49, +9% among A18-34 and +2% among total viewers, using the same methodology.
Additionally, the series from studio Entertainment One is the No. 1 most social scripted series premiere across cable year-to-date, according toTalkWalker Social Content Ratings.
Only a sliver of Cruel Summer‘s premiere viewership comes from the series’ live linear debut. The multi-platform totals include delayed viewing for the premiere linear telecast (Live+7 ratings) and viewership on the Freeform app/site, Hulu and set-top box VOD in the first 7 days available.
Cruel Summer eclipsed Freeform’s previous biggest debut, Shadowhunters in January 2016 by +22% among A18-49, +9% among A18-34 and +2% among total viewers, using the same methodology.
Additionally, the series from studio Entertainment One is the No. 1 most social scripted series premiere across cable year-to-date, according toTalkWalker Social Content Ratings.
- 4/30/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: Freeform
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: April 20, 2021 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano.
TV show description:
A psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show was created by Bert V. Royal.
The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be?
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Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: April 20, 2021 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano.
TV show description:
A psychological mystery series, the Cruel Summer TV show was created by Bert V. Royal.
The story follows two young women. Kate Wallis (Holt) is a popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing without a trace. Jeanette Turner (Aurelia) is the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate's disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette's guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be?
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- 4/21/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It’s still spring, but Freeform is looking ahead back at a Cruel Summer with Tuesday’s two-hour premiere of the twisty psychological thriller.
The series takes a nostalgic time-hopping approach to its storytelling: Episode 1 is told from Jeanette’s point of view on June 21, 1993 (and ’94 and ’95), while Episode 2 flips to Kate’s Pov on June 26 during the same three years. Now that we’ve established the show’s timelines, let’s recap in chronological order:
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The series takes a nostalgic time-hopping approach to its storytelling: Episode 1 is told from Jeanette’s point of view on June 21, 1993 (and ’94 and ’95), while Episode 2 flips to Kate’s Pov on June 26 during the same three years. Now that we’ve established the show’s timelines, let’s recap in chronological order:
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- 4/21/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
"Cruel Summer" is the new thriller TV series, starring Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, Michael Landes, Brooklyn Sudano and Nathaniel Ashton, airing April 20, 2021 on Freeform:
"...'Cruel Summer' is set in a small Texas town, during the summers of 1993, 1994 and 1995...
"...when beautiful popular 'Kate' goes missing and 'Jeanette', goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most despised person in America..."
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"...'Cruel Summer' is set in a small Texas town, during the summers of 1993, 1994 and 1995...
"...when beautiful popular 'Kate' goes missing and 'Jeanette', goes from being a sweet, awkward outlier to the most despised person in America..."
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- 4/7/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Cruel Summer has added four new recurring actors to the cast of the upcoming thriller series, per Deadline. A teaser video was also released on Twitter. Barrett Carnahan, Andrea Anders, Benjamin J. Cain, and Nicole Bilderback are joining Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, and Brooklyn Sudano. Cruel Summer will premiere on April 20th.
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- 3/15/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Freeform has released a first look at the upcoming series, Cruel Summer, which is set to debut on April 20.
It takes place over three years in 90s and follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
Jessica Biel serves as an executive producer on the show. “This is a project that I would have wanted to do if I was their age,” said Biel during today’s TCA presentation. “I would have loved to play one of these characters.
It takes place over three years in 90s and follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance. All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
Jessica Biel serves as an executive producer on the show. “This is a project that I would have wanted to do if I was their age,” said Biel during today’s TCA presentation. “I would have loved to play one of these characters.
- 2/26/2021
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform is the latest network to appear it the Television Critics Association winter press tour, and we got many announcements.
Leading the day was the premiere date of Cruel Summer, the network's new Jessica Biel-produced thriller.
The series will premiere with a two-hour event on Tuesday, April 20, at 9:00 p.m.
From executive producer Jessica Biel (The Sinner), Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance.
All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
Leading the day was the premiere date of Cruel Summer, the network's new Jessica Biel-produced thriller.
The series will premiere with a two-hour event on Tuesday, April 20, at 9:00 p.m.
From executive producer Jessica Biel (The Sinner), Cruel Summer is a psychological thriller that follows two young women: Kate Wallis, the popular girl with a charmed life who one day goes missing, and Jeanette Turner, the nerdy wannabe who is accused of being connected to Kate’s disappearance.
All signs point to Jeanette’s guilt, but is Kate really who she seems to be? Set over three summers and told through shifting points of view, the series challenges perception and follows how one girl can go from being a sweet outlier to the most despised person in America.
- 2/26/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Freeform is getting an early jump on a very Cruel Summer. The network’s Jessica Biel-produced thriller will premiere with a two-hour event on Tuesday, April 20 (9/8c), with subsequent episodes airing Tuesdays at 10 pm.
The announcement was made Friday during Freeform’s portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour — a presentation that also offered a first look at the new series. (You can check that out at the bottom of this post.)
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The announcement was made Friday during Freeform’s portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour — a presentation that also offered a first look at the new series. (You can check that out at the bottom of this post.)
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- 2/26/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Pretentious is never a word you want associated with your film. It has a connotation that just never serves your project well, in the least. Unfortunately, Luxor, despite some strong visuals and a nice central performance, can’t help but give off that vibe. It’s palpable throughout a picture that wants to be hypnotic, but instead mostly winds up being frustrating. Now, that doesn’t make this a bad movie, but it’s one that’s too hit or miss, at least for me, to recommend. I’m in the minority when it comes to this flick, so keep that in mind, but when it opens this week, I’ll be one of the few not quite able to sing its praises… The movie is a drama, mixed with a little romance. Hana (Andrea Riseborough) is a British aid worker returning to the ancient city of Luxor, where she’s previously been before.
- 12/2/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Luxor will be available on Demand and Digital December 4th. Three lucky Wamg readers will be able to watch it for Free. Just leave a comment below with your email address. Winners Will Be Chosen From All Qualifying Entries and we will send you a Digital Download Code.
Luxor stars Andrea Riseborough, Karim Saleh, and Michael Landes. It’s directed and written byZeina Durra. Check out the trailer:
When British aid worker Hana returns to the ancient city of Luxor, she comes across Sultan, a talented archaeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
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Luxor stars Andrea Riseborough, Karim Saleh, and Michael Landes. It’s directed and written byZeina Durra. Check out the trailer:
When British aid worker Hana returns to the ancient city of Luxor, she comes across Sultan, a talented archaeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
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- 11/30/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
"I think one falls in love with a place and has to keep on coming back." Samuel Goldwyn has released an official trailer for Luxor, an earnest romance set in Egypt (specifically the ancient city of Luxor). This first premiered at last year's Sundance Film Festival, and finally gets a VOD release in the US this fall. Andrea Riseborough stars in this as Hana, who's seeking mental peace and physical respite after an overwhelming period spent working at a clinic in Ramtha. She finds solace in majestic Luxor, Egypt, where she lived in her 20s and dated a handsome archeologist, Sultan, who was also studying there. On this nostalgic solo trip, she lingers through memory-filled hotel lobbies and ancient sites as she begins to grapple with her grief and her emotions from the war—but when she runs into Sultan on a ferry crossing unexpectedly, the chemistry is undeniable. Karim Saleh plays Sultan,...
- 10/5/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Luxor will be available on Demand and Digital December 4th
Luxor stars Andrea Riseborough, Karim Saleh, and Michael Landes. It’s directed and written by Zeina Durra. Check out the trailer:
When British aid worker Hana returns to the ancient city of Luxor, she comes across Sultan, a talented archaeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
The post Here’s the Trailer For Luxor starring Andrea Riseborough – On Demand and Digital December 4th appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
Luxor stars Andrea Riseborough, Karim Saleh, and Michael Landes. It’s directed and written by Zeina Durra. Check out the trailer:
When British aid worker Hana returns to the ancient city of Luxor, she comes across Sultan, a talented archaeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
The post Here’s the Trailer For Luxor starring Andrea Riseborough – On Demand and Digital December 4th appeared first on We Are Movie Geeks.
- 10/3/2020
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Exclusive: Samuel Goldwyn Films has acquired North American rights to Luxor, the Zeina Durra drama starring Andrea Riseborough that played at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival. Karim Saleh, Michael Landes and Shereen Reda also star in the pic, which will now get a late 2020 release.
Set and filmed in Egypt, the centers on British aid worker Hana (Riseborough), who returns to the ancient city of Luxor and comes across Sultan (Saleh), an archeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
Producers are Mohamed Hefzy via his company Film Clinic, Front Row Filmed Entertainment’s Gianluca Chakra, Film Factory’s Mamdouh Saba and Durra. Paul Webster and Hisham Al Ghanim are executive producers.
The pic, written and directed by Durra in her second feature, premiered in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
“In a time when traveling is difficult for many of us, Zeina Durra’s film transports us to the breathtaking sites of ancient and modern Egypt,” Peter Goldwyn says. “We are thrilled to be working with Zeina Durra on her newest feature film and with the talented Andrea Riseborough again. Luxor is a beautifully shot film filled with great performances from the leading cast.”
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and CAA Media Finance
on behalf of the filmmakers.
Set and filmed in Egypt, the centers on British aid worker Hana (Riseborough), who returns to the ancient city of Luxor and comes across Sultan (Saleh), an archeologist and former lover. As she wanders, haunted by the familiar place, she struggles to reconcile the choices of the past with the uncertainty of the present.
Producers are Mohamed Hefzy via his company Film Clinic, Front Row Filmed Entertainment’s Gianluca Chakra, Film Factory’s Mamdouh Saba and Durra. Paul Webster and Hisham Al Ghanim are executive producers.
The pic, written and directed by Durra in her second feature, premiered in Sundance’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition.
“In a time when traveling is difficult for many of us, Zeina Durra’s film transports us to the breathtaking sites of ancient and modern Egypt,” Peter Goldwyn says. “We are thrilled to be working with Zeina Durra on her newest feature film and with the talented Andrea Riseborough again. Luxor is a beautifully shot film filled with great performances from the leading cast.”
The deal was negotiated by Miles Fineburg on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn Films and CAA Media Finance
on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 9/2/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Some bittersweet news for Freeform fans. The network just announced new episodes of Grown-ish and Good Trouble and the new TV show Cruel Summer won't premiere until 2021.
Grown-ish, a spin-off of Black-ish, aired half of its third season earlier this year before production shut down. Cruel Summer (fka Last Summer) is a new series from Bert V. Royal and Jessica Biel that "takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America. The cast includes Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano.
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Grown-ish, a spin-off of Black-ish, aired half of its third season earlier this year before production shut down. Cruel Summer (fka Last Summer) is a new series from Bert V. Royal and Jessica Biel that "takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America. The cast includes Olivia Holt, Chiara Aurelia, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee and Brooklyn Sudano.
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- 5/20/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Freeform is delaying some of its series in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
With several TV shows forced to shut down amid stay-at-home orders, there are some changes coming to the network's schedule.
Freeform’s number one comedy series grown-ish, which had its midseason finale in March, will return to the network next year to finish up season three.
Starring Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat, and Diggy Simmons, grown-ish is produced by ABC Signature Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios, and executive produced by Kenya Barris, Julie Bean, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, Craig Doyle, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland and E. Brian Dobbins.
From executive producers Bert V. Royal and Jessica Biel, Freeform’s highly anticipated psychological thriller Cruel Summer will now debut in 2021.
Olivia Holt (Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger) returns to the network to co-star in the series.
With several TV shows forced to shut down amid stay-at-home orders, there are some changes coming to the network's schedule.
Freeform’s number one comedy series grown-ish, which had its midseason finale in March, will return to the network next year to finish up season three.
Starring Yara Shahidi, Trevor Jackson, Francia Raisa, Emily Arlook, Jordan Buhat, Chloe Bailey, Halle Bailey, Luka Sabbat, and Diggy Simmons, grown-ish is produced by ABC Signature Studios, a part of Disney Television Studios, and executive produced by Kenya Barris, Julie Bean, Jenifer Rice-Genzuk Henry, Craig Doyle, Anthony Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Helen Sugland and E. Brian Dobbins.
From executive producers Bert V. Royal and Jessica Biel, Freeform’s highly anticipated psychological thriller Cruel Summer will now debut in 2021.
Olivia Holt (Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger) returns to the network to co-star in the series.
- 5/19/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Freeform announced a range of programming news on Tuesday.
For starters, the Disney-owned cabler has renewed the freshman comedy “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” as well as the freshman drama “Motherland: Fort Salem.”
“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” is created, executive produced and stars Josh Thomas. It follows Nicholas (Thomas), a neurotic twenty-something-year-old who is forced to raise his two teenage half-sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, after the untimely death of their father.
The series also stars Kayla Cromer, Adam Faison and Maeve Press. It is produced and distributed internationally by Avalon. Thomas, Stephanie Swedlove and Kevin Whyte serve as executive producers, with David Martin, Jon Thoday and Richard Allen-Turner executive producing for Avalon. Additionally, “Please Like Me” collaborator Thomas Ward reunites with Thomas as co-executive producer.
“Motherland” is set in an alternate, present-day America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with...
For starters, the Disney-owned cabler has renewed the freshman comedy “Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” as well as the freshman drama “Motherland: Fort Salem.”
“Everything’s Gonna Be Okay” is created, executive produced and stars Josh Thomas. It follows Nicholas (Thomas), a neurotic twenty-something-year-old who is forced to raise his two teenage half-sisters, one of whom is on the autism spectrum, after the untimely death of their father.
The series also stars Kayla Cromer, Adam Faison and Maeve Press. It is produced and distributed internationally by Avalon. Thomas, Stephanie Swedlove and Kevin Whyte serve as executive producers, with David Martin, Jon Thoday and Richard Allen-Turner executive producing for Avalon. Additionally, “Please Like Me” collaborator Thomas Ward reunites with Thomas as co-executive producer.
“Motherland” is set in an alternate, present-day America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with...
- 5/19/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Freeform has plotted out its original programming plans for the next 12 months with second-season renewals for Everything’s Gonna Be Okay and Motherland: Fort Salem and the move of grown-ish, Good Trouble and Cruel Summer to next year.
The news, released ahead next week’s Disney Advertising Sales Virtual Roadshow presentation, comes as the network looks to get out in front of the Covid-19 production shutdown, which impacted a number of its originals, including the three series pushed to next year. In a video message to fans (watch it below the story), Good Trouble stars Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez explain how production on Season 3 of The Fosters spinoff was suspended over the pandemic and it won’t be ready for a summer 2020 launch as originally planned.
With Good Trouble, new drama series Cruel Summer and Part 2 of grown-ish‘s third season all postponed until next year, Freeform’s summer 2020 lineup...
The news, released ahead next week’s Disney Advertising Sales Virtual Roadshow presentation, comes as the network looks to get out in front of the Covid-19 production shutdown, which impacted a number of its originals, including the three series pushed to next year. In a video message to fans (watch it below the story), Good Trouble stars Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez explain how production on Season 3 of The Fosters spinoff was suspended over the pandemic and it won’t be ready for a summer 2020 launch as originally planned.
With Good Trouble, new drama series Cruel Summer and Part 2 of grown-ish‘s third season all postponed until next year, Freeform’s summer 2020 lineup...
- 5/19/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has cast Olivia Holt as a lead in its upcoming series “Cruel Summer” in a recasting.
The Jessica Biel-produced series was previously titled “Last Summer.”
Holt, known for “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” will play Kate, “the embodiment of teenage perfection. Her life is one to be envied until she mysteriously disappears,” according to Freeform’s description. She replaces Mika Abdalla, who played Kate in the pilot.
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Here is the description for the series, which was ordered in January:
“The unconventional drama takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America. Each episode is told from alternating POVs.”
Max Winkler will direct...
The Jessica Biel-produced series was previously titled “Last Summer.”
Holt, known for “Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger,” will play Kate, “the embodiment of teenage perfection. Her life is one to be envied until she mysteriously disappears,” according to Freeform’s description. She replaces Mika Abdalla, who played Kate in the pilot.
Also Read: Jessica Biel's Production Company Signs First-Look Deal With Paramount Television Studios
Here is the description for the series, which was ordered in January:
“The unconventional drama takes place over three summers in the 90s when a beautiful and popular teen goes missing, and a seemingly unrelated girl transforms from a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town, eventually becoming the most despised person in America. Each episode is told from alternating POVs.”
Max Winkler will direct...
- 5/18/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
With the arrival of a new week comes a new batch of Blu-ray & DVD releases to keep you busy as you continue to hunker down at home. If you missed out on seeing it on the big screen earlier this year, now is your chance to finally catch up on William Eubank's Underwater, which is one of the best aquatic horror films to come out over the last few years. Scream Factory is showing some love to Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter on Tuesday with a brand new HD release of this cult classic from Hammer Films. Kino is resurrecting The Golem on Blu, and if you’re a big Sarah Michelle Gellar fan, her mind-bending 2008 thriller Possession is getting the HD treatment as well.
Other releases for April 14th include Hanukkah, Abominable, V: The Final Battle, Lycanimator, Getaway, and Ouijageist.
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
In a small village in the remote English countryside,...
Other releases for April 14th include Hanukkah, Abominable, V: The Final Battle, Lycanimator, Getaway, and Ouijageist.
Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter
In a small village in the remote English countryside,...
- 4/13/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Last Summer is coming to Freeform. The network has ordered the thriller, which is set over three summers between 1993 to 1995. By the end of the time period, one of the characters will be the 'most hated person in America.'
Chiara Aurelia, Mika Abdalla, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, Nathaniel Ashton and Brooklyn Sudano star in this new thriller.
revealed more about the new series in a press release. Check that out below.
“Freeform has ordered the drama Last Summer to series, from Entertainment One (eOne) and executive producers Bert V. Royal, with Iron Ocean Productions' Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple. The pilot is executive produced and directed by Max Winkler.
Last Summer is an unconventional thriller that takes place...
Chiara Aurelia, Mika Abdalla, Michael Landes, Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Allius Barnes, Blake Lee, Nathaniel Ashton and Brooklyn Sudano star in this new thriller.
revealed more about the new series in a press release. Check that out below.
“Freeform has ordered the drama Last Summer to series, from Entertainment One (eOne) and executive producers Bert V. Royal, with Iron Ocean Productions' Jessica Biel and Michelle Purple. The pilot is executive produced and directed by Max Winkler.
Last Summer is an unconventional thriller that takes place...
- 1/20/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Freeform is the latest network to take to the Television Critics Association winter press tour, and there were some big announcements.
From renewals to series orders, we've rounded up everything you need to know below.
There will be more Good Trouble at the young-skewing cabler because a third season of the Fosters spinoff has been confirmed.
Good Trouble Season stars Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez as two foster siblings who move to Los Angeles with a lot of dreams.
When they arrive, however, they find themselves moving into a commune named The Coterie. They make friends with most of the people living there, and the setting is a haven or rich storylines.
Zuri Adele, Sherry Cola, Tommy Martinez, Roger Bart, Emma Hunton, and Josh Pence round out the cast of the series.
Good Trouble Season 2 is averaging 301,000 viewers and a 0.12 rating among adults 18-49.
The numbers leap with a week of DVR factored in,...
From renewals to series orders, we've rounded up everything you need to know below.
There will be more Good Trouble at the young-skewing cabler because a third season of the Fosters spinoff has been confirmed.
Good Trouble Season stars Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez as two foster siblings who move to Los Angeles with a lot of dreams.
When they arrive, however, they find themselves moving into a commune named The Coterie. They make friends with most of the people living there, and the setting is a haven or rich storylines.
Zuri Adele, Sherry Cola, Tommy Martinez, Roger Bart, Emma Hunton, and Josh Pence round out the cast of the series.
Good Trouble Season 2 is averaging 301,000 viewers and a 0.12 rating among adults 18-49.
The numbers leap with a week of DVR factored in,...
- 1/17/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Some two months after the pilot was shot, Freeform has given a series order to Last Summer, an “unconventional thriller” that counts Jessica Biel (The Sinner) among its EPs.
Taking place during three different summers — 1993, 1994 and 1995 — Last Summer is set in a small Texas town where a beautiful and popular teen, Kate (played by Project Mc2‘s Mika Abdalla), goes missing. Seemingly unrelated, a girl named Jeanette (Tell Me Your Secrets‘ Chiara Aurelia) goes from being a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town — and, by ’95, is the most despised person in all of America.
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Taking place during three different summers — 1993, 1994 and 1995 — Last Summer is set in a small Texas town where a beautiful and popular teen, Kate (played by Project Mc2‘s Mika Abdalla), goes missing. Seemingly unrelated, a girl named Jeanette (Tell Me Your Secrets‘ Chiara Aurelia) goes from being a sweet and awkward outlier to the most popular girl in town — and, by ’95, is the most despised person in all of America.
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- 1/17/2020
- TVLine.com
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