It was recently revealed that, after a successful few years on streaming, Paramount Pictures is finally making moves to bring the Star Trek franchise back to theaters. However, a fourth instalment in the J.J. Abrams-produced franchise getting yet another writer is news to lead star Chris Pine.
The actor first played Captain Kirk in 2009's Star Trek, later reprising the role in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness and 2016's Star Trek Beyond.
Abrams sharing plans for a fourth instalment a few years back left most of the cast scratching their heads as none of them were signed up to appear at the time. Now, after several aborted launches, Steve Yockey is the latest scribe to take a crack at the screenplay.
Asked about that by Business Insider (via SFFGazette.com), Pine said, "I honestly don’t know. There was something in the news of a new writer coming on board.
The actor first played Captain Kirk in 2009's Star Trek, later reprising the role in 2013's Star Trek Into Darkness and 2016's Star Trek Beyond.
Abrams sharing plans for a fourth instalment a few years back left most of the cast scratching their heads as none of them were signed up to appear at the time. Now, after several aborted launches, Steve Yockey is the latest scribe to take a crack at the screenplay.
Asked about that by Business Insider (via SFFGazette.com), Pine said, "I honestly don’t know. There was something in the news of a new writer coming on board.
- 5/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Prime Video has announced that Batman: Caped Crusader, the new animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions, and 6th & Idaho, will premiere all ten episodes on Thursday, August 1. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
The streaming service also released the first images from the series, which give audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City and some of the iconic fan-favorite characters that will be featured in the upcoming season.
Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant, and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.
The...
- 5/9/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Light up the Bat-Signal! Prime Video’s animated series “Batman: Caped Crusader” will premiere Aug. 1. The streamer will release all 10 episodes of the first season.
The series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register also serve as executive producers for the series.
The logline for “Caped Crusader” reads: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
“Batman: Caped Crusader” will build on “Batman: The Animated Series,” which was co-created by Timm...
The series is a reimagining of the Batman mythology from executive producers J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register also serve as executive producers for the series.
The logline for “Caped Crusader” reads: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the Gcpd and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
“Batman: Caped Crusader” will build on “Batman: The Animated Series,” which was co-created by Timm...
- 5/9/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Batman: Caped Crusader, the new series from Warner Bros. Animation, Bad Robot Productions and 6th & Idaho, will be fly to Prime Video on Thursday, August 1. All 10 episodes will drop in more than 240 territories.
The news comes ahead of Amazon’s May 14 Upfront presentation.
In addition a slew of first look images dropped from the show, giving audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City.
The series comes from EPs J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Based on DC characters, Along with Abrams, Reeves and Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register.
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
The news comes ahead of Amazon’s May 14 Upfront presentation.
In addition a slew of first look images dropped from the show, giving audiences a special peek into the world of Gotham City.
The series comes from EPs J.J. Abrams, Matt Reeves and Bruce Timm. Based on DC characters, Along with Abrams, Reeves and Timm, Batman: Caped Crusader executive producers include Ed Brubaker, James Tucker, Daniel Pipski, Rachel Rusch Rich and Sam Register.
In the series, the corrupt outnumber the good as criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear in Gotham City. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the Batman.
- 5/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell is a worker. He’s currently on an early 2000s Colin Ferrell/Samuel L. Jackson/Morgan Freeman run where he’s seemingly in everything. The breakout star of Top Gun: Maverick, who has two movies coming out this summer — Hit Man and Twisters — was also recently reported to join Margaret Qualley and Ed Harris in the thriller Huntington for writer/director John Patton Ford. Plus, he has stated that he and his Anyone But You co-star Sydney Sweeney are currently looking for more projects to star in after they capitalized on their on-set romance speculation.
The Hollywood Reporter is now confirming that Powell is in talks to star in the next movie from sci-fi blockbuster director J.J. Abrams. According to THR, no deal has yet to be made and there is no word on what the plot will be. However, it is also reported that this film will...
The Hollywood Reporter is now confirming that Powell is in talks to star in the next movie from sci-fi blockbuster director J.J. Abrams. According to THR, no deal has yet to be made and there is no word on what the plot will be. However, it is also reported that this film will...
- 5/9/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Glen Powell has been officially announced as the lead in Monsanto, a legal drama whilst also being linked to an upcoming JJ Abrams project.
Glen Powell seems to be at the top of every casting director’s wish list when it comes to constructing a film ensemble. As it stands, we’re not even halfway through May and we’ve already learned that Powell will be starring in Huntington, an A24 revenge thriller with Margaret Qualley. That’s on top of the announcement last month that he would be starring in Edgar Wright’s planned adaptation of The Running Man.
Two announcements in the space of a month seemingly isn’t enough for Powell, though. Now two announcements in a day? That’s more like it.
The first project is confirmed as happening. It’s called Monsanto and is a legal drama that will co-star Laura Dern and Anthony Mackie.
Glen Powell seems to be at the top of every casting director’s wish list when it comes to constructing a film ensemble. As it stands, we’re not even halfway through May and we’ve already learned that Powell will be starring in Huntington, an A24 revenge thriller with Margaret Qualley. That’s on top of the announcement last month that he would be starring in Edgar Wright’s planned adaptation of The Running Man.
Two announcements in the space of a month seemingly isn’t enough for Powell, though. Now two announcements in a day? That’s more like it.
The first project is confirmed as happening. It’s called Monsanto and is a legal drama that will co-star Laura Dern and Anthony Mackie.
- 5/9/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Gracie Abrams stopped by The Tonight Show to showcase her recent single, “Risk.” The musician was joined by her band to perform the song, which sees her singing about taking chances on love.
“Risk” is the first single from Abrams’ upcoming album The Secret of Us, out June 21. The song was co-written by the singer’s best friend/collaborator Audrey Hobert, who also directed the single’s music video, and produced by the National’s Aaron Dessner. “Working together on set and at home on our couch is the most...
“Risk” is the first single from Abrams’ upcoming album The Secret of Us, out June 21. The song was co-written by the singer’s best friend/collaborator Audrey Hobert, who also directed the single’s music video, and produced by the National’s Aaron Dessner. “Working together on set and at home on our couch is the most...
- 5/9/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
Glen Powell is in early talks to star in the new project from J.J. Abrams.
Bad Robot had no comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps and sources say Abrams will direct from a script he wrote. Bad Robot is producing.
Powell has become one of the go to stars in Hollywood and can be seen next in the Universal and Amblin Entertainment pic Twisters as well as the Richard Linklater pic Hitman. On top of that he is also set to star in Paramount’s Running Man pic as well as Huntington at A24 and StudioCanal.
He is repped by CAA. The InSneider Newsletter first reported the news.
Bad Robot had no comment.
Plot details are being kept under wraps and sources say Abrams will direct from a script he wrote. Bad Robot is producing.
Powell has become one of the go to stars in Hollywood and can be seen next in the Universal and Amblin Entertainment pic Twisters as well as the Richard Linklater pic Hitman. On top of that he is also set to star in Paramount’s Running Man pic as well as Huntington at A24 and StudioCanal.
He is repped by CAA. The InSneider Newsletter first reported the news.
- 5/9/2024
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Glen Powell continues to be one of Hollywood’s most in-demand leading men of the moment.
The actor is in early talks to star in the next film from director J.J. Abrams, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. No deal is yet in place, and plot details are currently under wraps, although the project does not involve time travel, putting to rest recent rumors about Abrams’ potential plans.
A representative for Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, declined to comment.
Powell and Abrams are both producers on Paul Crowder’s documentary film The Blue Angels, which hits Imax on May 17 before streaming on Prime Video a week later. The project follows a year with the Navy’s highly regarded Flight Demonstration Squadron.
Earlier Wednesday, THR reported that Powell is set to star opposite Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern in writer-director John Lee Hancock’s legal drama Monsanto. Rocket Science is set to...
The actor is in early talks to star in the next film from director J.J. Abrams, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. No deal is yet in place, and plot details are currently under wraps, although the project does not involve time travel, putting to rest recent rumors about Abrams’ potential plans.
A representative for Abrams’ production company, Bad Robot, declined to comment.
Powell and Abrams are both producers on Paul Crowder’s documentary film The Blue Angels, which hits Imax on May 17 before streaming on Prime Video a week later. The project follows a year with the Navy’s highly regarded Flight Demonstration Squadron.
Earlier Wednesday, THR reported that Powell is set to star opposite Anthony Mackie and Laura Dern in writer-director John Lee Hancock’s legal drama Monsanto. Rocket Science is set to...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Heading into Cannes, Utopia has secured worldwide rights to college fraternity thriller The Line starring Alex Wolff, Halle Bailey, Austin Abrams, Lewis Pullman, and the late Euphoria star Angus Cloud.
Ethan Berger’s feature debut premiered in Tribeca last year and explores the cult-like aggression in fraternity culture and the antiquated traditions perpetuated in educational institutions.
Wolff (Hereditary) stars in the Chaos Cedar Production as Tom, a university sophomore who gets caught up in fraternity politics when he is lined up as a potential successor to the group’s president. Berger and Alex Russek co-wrote the screenplay.
Bailey starred in The Little Mermaid,...
Ethan Berger’s feature debut premiered in Tribeca last year and explores the cult-like aggression in fraternity culture and the antiquated traditions perpetuated in educational institutions.
Wolff (Hereditary) stars in the Chaos Cedar Production as Tom, a university sophomore who gets caught up in fraternity politics when he is lined up as a potential successor to the group’s president. Berger and Alex Russek co-wrote the screenplay.
Bailey starred in The Little Mermaid,...
- 5/8/2024
- ScreenDaily
Star Wars is a franchise that requires quite a lot of physical dedication and commitment from its actors. Since the series has abundant action, fighting sequences and stunts are nothing new. Unfortunately, however, actors can often suffer collateral damage because of this.
Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (via Walt Disney)
Injuries on set are quite common in action films. Actors can accidentally get hurt for the aesthetic and authenticity of the project, and are forced to be bedridden or on the sidelines. Sometimes they bounce back quickly, and the show goes on after a small hiccup. Other times, filming is forced to be postponed until the star is able to come back swinging again.
One incident involving Harrison Ford and a hydraulic door became quite well-known. However, many fans might not know that there was another casualty to this prop.
Harrison Ford’s Mishap...
Harrison Ford as Han Solo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (via Walt Disney)
Injuries on set are quite common in action films. Actors can accidentally get hurt for the aesthetic and authenticity of the project, and are forced to be bedridden or on the sidelines. Sometimes they bounce back quickly, and the show goes on after a small hiccup. Other times, filming is forced to be postponed until the star is able to come back swinging again.
One incident involving Harrison Ford and a hydraulic door became quite well-known. However, many fans might not know that there was another casualty to this prop.
Harrison Ford’s Mishap...
- 5/4/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
Exclusive: New Line’s horror thriller Weapons has rounded out its cast with the addition of Benedict Wong (3 Body Problem), Amy Madigan (Antlers), Austin Abrams (Euphoria), and Cary Christopher (Days of Our Lives).
As previously announced, Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich will lead the cast.
Pic’s plot and all roles are under wraps. Written and directed by Zach Cregger, it marks his follow-up to Barbarian, the horror film marking his debut solo outing which opened #1 at the box office in 2022 and sits at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, that film grossed ten times its production budget of $4.5 million to ultimately take in more than $45 million worldwide.
Cregger will also produce Weapons alongside his Barbarian producing team, Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures, as well as Vertigo’s Miri Yoon.
Best known for his...
As previously announced, Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich will lead the cast.
Pic’s plot and all roles are under wraps. Written and directed by Zach Cregger, it marks his follow-up to Barbarian, the horror film marking his debut solo outing which opened #1 at the box office in 2022 and sits at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes. Starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, that film grossed ten times its production budget of $4.5 million to ultimately take in more than $45 million worldwide.
Cregger will also produce Weapons alongside his Barbarian producing team, Roy Lee of Vertigo and J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules of BoulderLight Pictures, as well as Vertigo’s Miri Yoon.
Best known for his...
- 5/2/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The legal thriller is back!
That’s the message sent by the new teaser for “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+’s limited series adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel, which was previously adapted in 1990 as a film starring Harrison Ford.
The eight-part series hails from superproducers David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, with Kelley serving as writer and showrunner. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Rusty Sabich, a Chicago deputy prosecutor whose life gets thrown into chaos when he’s suspected of murdering Carolyn (Renate Reinsve), a colleague with whom he had an affair. Per Apple, “The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.” Throw death in there, and you’ve got every major theme covered!
The ensemble cast also includes Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga as well as Bill Camp, O-t Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel,...
That’s the message sent by the new teaser for “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+’s limited series adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel, which was previously adapted in 1990 as a film starring Harrison Ford.
The eight-part series hails from superproducers David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, with Kelley serving as writer and showrunner. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Rusty Sabich, a Chicago deputy prosecutor whose life gets thrown into chaos when he’s suspected of murdering Carolyn (Renate Reinsve), a colleague with whom he had an affair. Per Apple, “The series explores obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.” Throw death in there, and you’ve got every major theme covered!
The ensemble cast also includes Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga as well as Bill Camp, O-t Fagbenle, Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Marvel,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Liam Mathews
- Gold Derby
In Apple’s Presumed Innocent teaser trailer, Jake Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich paints with a broad brush, making adultery sound like a fairytale in which the wolf wins, and love conquers all. Anyone who discovers their spouse leading a double life will tell you differently, and Rusty’s about to find out what it feels like when the wool gets pulled over his eyes. Today, Apple TV+ dropped a steamy and intense-looking teaser for Presumed Innocent, the limited series coming to the streaming service courtesy of David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams.
Here’s the official synopsis for Presumed Innocent:
“Gyllenhaal is set to star as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor whose world is upended when a close colleague is murdered — and the evidence begins to point to Rusty himself. The role would be his first ongoing part in a TV series. Presumed Innocent was previously adapted for a 1990 feature...
Here’s the official synopsis for Presumed Innocent:
“Gyllenhaal is set to star as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor whose world is upended when a close colleague is murdered — and the evidence begins to point to Rusty himself. The role would be his first ongoing part in a TV series. Presumed Innocent was previously adapted for a 1990 feature...
- 5/1/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Star Wars: The Force Awakens reintroduced viewers to the galaxy far far away long after the time of Luke Skywalker and the rebel alliance’s fight against the Empire. The first installment in the sequel trilogy focuses on Daisy Ridley’s Rey, as she finds her calling through the lightsaber that once belonged to the Skywalker family.
The Skywalker lightsaber in a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
While Rey comes in contact with the lightsaber through Maz Kanata, how the latter got hold of it in the first place was never explained. Furthermore, a deleted scene that featured in the trailer but not in the final cut would have only added to the confusion behind it. Director J.J. Abrams addressed the deleted scene and explained why it would have created a narrative issue.
J.J. Abrams Explains Why One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene Was Deleted...
The Skywalker lightsaber in a deleted scene from Star Wars: The Force Awakens
While Rey comes in contact with the lightsaber through Maz Kanata, how the latter got hold of it in the first place was never explained. Furthermore, a deleted scene that featured in the trailer but not in the final cut would have only added to the confusion behind it. Director J.J. Abrams addressed the deleted scene and explained why it would have created a narrative issue.
J.J. Abrams Explains Why One Star Wars: The Force Awakens Scene Was Deleted...
- 5/1/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
As promised, Gracie Abrams has shared her new song “Risk,” the first single from her upcoming album The Secret of Us.
The track was accompanied by a video directed by the singer’s best friend/collaborator Audrey Hobert, who Abrams co-wrote the track with “on our couch at home.”
“This is fully hers,” Abrams wrote on Instagram of “Risk.” “Working together on set and at home on our couch is the most fun I have ever had in my life. She is brilliant in all the ways. Love you Aud.
The track was accompanied by a video directed by the singer’s best friend/collaborator Audrey Hobert, who Abrams co-wrote the track with “on our couch at home.”
“This is fully hers,” Abrams wrote on Instagram of “Risk.” “Working together on set and at home on our couch is the most fun I have ever had in my life. She is brilliant in all the ways. Love you Aud.
- 5/1/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Updated, 7:15 Am: Apple TV+ has released the first trailer for Jake Gyllenhaal’s legal thriller series Presumed Innocent. It begins with a voiceover by Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich, saying “Love isn’t what people tell you that it is. In my experience it’s just something that grows. Until one day, you find yourself needing someone.” It’s the beginning of a steamy affair that ends up with Gyllenhaal’s Rusty looking guilty for murder. But is he?
Presumed Innocent, from David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, premieres Wednesday, June 12. Watch the trailer above.
Previous, April 24: Apple TV+ has moved up the premiere date for Presumed Innocent, its upcoming limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal.
Inspired by Scott Turow’s 1990 courtroom thriller, the series from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV will premiere Wednesday, June 12, just a few days...
Presumed Innocent, from David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, premieres Wednesday, June 12. Watch the trailer above.
Previous, April 24: Apple TV+ has moved up the premiere date for Presumed Innocent, its upcoming limited series starring and executive produced by Jake Gyllenhaal.
Inspired by Scott Turow’s 1990 courtroom thriller, the series from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot and Warner Bros. TV will premiere Wednesday, June 12, just a few days...
- 5/1/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Gracie Abrams will follow-up her debut album, Good Riddance, with a sophomore effort, The Secret of Us, set to arrive June 21.
Abrams announced the album and shared the ostensible cover art on Instagram, describing The Secret of Us as “the album that I made with some of my favorite people” (followed by a whole bunch of exclamation points). She added that “Aaron produced the shit out of it” — likely referring to the National’s Aaron Dessner, who helmed Good Riddance — and noted that Abby (ostensibly her cousin and the subject of Abrams’ 2022 holiday demo,...
Abrams announced the album and shared the ostensible cover art on Instagram, describing The Secret of Us as “the album that I made with some of my favorite people” (followed by a whole bunch of exclamation points). She added that “Aaron produced the shit out of it” — likely referring to the National’s Aaron Dessner, who helmed Good Riddance — and noted that Abby (ostensibly her cousin and the subject of Abrams’ 2022 holiday demo,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
J.J. Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" feature film wasn't so much an adaptation of the 1966 TV series as it was a film version of how non-Trekkies view the franchise. To explain: on the TV series, Captain Kirk (William Shatner) is typically depicted as being judicious, stern, and decisive. Because of the few times Kirk solved problems with his fists, however, he has gained a (perhaps unfair) reputation for being a reckless cowboy, an insufferable lothario, and a flippant charmer. Abrams' version of Kirk (Chris Pine) rolled with those misconceptions, making a "high-octane" version of the character. Indeed, all the characters are now broader, more passionate versions of themselves. This is in addition to each of them being secret super-geniuses, deeply expert in at least one field of science, language, medicine, or engineering.
Case in point, Chekov (Anton Yelchin) knows how to operate a transporter in such a way that he can...
Case in point, Chekov (Anton Yelchin) knows how to operate a transporter in such a way that he can...
- 4/28/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Order in the court! The Apple TV+ series Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga, will arrive on the streaming platform earlier than anticipated. Previously scheduled for its premiere on June 14, the courtroom thriller comes to Apple TV+ on June 12. Inspired by the Alan J. Pakula-directed thriller of the same name, the original film starred Harrison Ford, Raul Julia, and Greta Scacchi. The newest version of Presumed Innocent hails from David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams, with Gyllenhaal and Negga commanding the drama.
Presumed Innocent revolves around a vicious murder that sends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office reeling when one of their representatives becomes a suspect in the crime. Kelley’s version is said to investigate themes of obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to keep aspects of their life from falling apart.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Rusty Sabich in the new series,...
Presumed Innocent revolves around a vicious murder that sends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office reeling when one of their representatives becomes a suspect in the crime. Kelley’s version is said to investigate themes of obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to keep aspects of their life from falling apart.
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Rusty Sabich in the new series,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
A New O.J. Movie Stars the Controversial Charlotte Kirk (But Definitely Not Owen Wilson)
Hey, Hollywood, anybody interested in a partially finished film about how O.J. Simpson might have been innocent? One that stars Charlotte Kirk — the English actress best known for her previous role in taking down moguls Kevin Tsujihara and Ron Meyer in a 2019 sex scandal — as Nicole Brown Simpson? If yes, this is your lucky day. According to British director Joshua Newton, about 30 minutes of The Juice (originally titled Nicole and O.J.) is in the can, mostly flashback scenes featuring Kirk and German-born actor Boris Kodjoe, currently on ABC’s Station 19, who plays the late NFL star turned acquitted murderer. Newton, who has been working on this “satirical thriller” since 2015, says the picture’s main plotline involves a real-life attorney named Douglas McCann who got sucked into various conspiracy theories during Simpson’s 1995 criminal trial.
Hey, Hollywood, anybody interested in a partially finished film about how O.J. Simpson might have been innocent? One that stars Charlotte Kirk — the English actress best known for her previous role in taking down moguls Kevin Tsujihara and Ron Meyer in a 2019 sex scandal — as Nicole Brown Simpson? If yes, this is your lucky day. According to British director Joshua Newton, about 30 minutes of The Juice (originally titled Nicole and O.J.) is in the can, mostly flashback scenes featuring Kirk and German-born actor Boris Kodjoe, currently on ABC’s Station 19, who plays the late NFL star turned acquitted murderer. Newton, who has been working on this “satirical thriller” since 2015, says the picture’s main plotline involves a real-life attorney named Douglas McCann who got sucked into various conspiracy theories during Simpson’s 1995 criminal trial.
- 4/24/2024
- by Edited by Benjamin Svetkey and Edited by Julian Sancton
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comic creator Frank Miller has struck a unique publishing deal with Abrams ComicArts.
The acclaimed graphic novel arm of art and illustration-centric Abrams will now be the book publisher of select titles from Miller’s independent and self-published book company, Frank Miller Presents. Miller, the creator behind The Dark Knight Returns, 300 and Sin City, becomes the latest big comic name to work with the company, which already works with comics author Brian Michael Bendis and comics painter Alex Ross, and is known for such titles as My Friend Dahmer and The Superhero’s Journey.
The first titles to be released under the partnership will hit in fall 2024 and include Ronin Rising, Miller’s sequel to his acclaimed and influential 1983 miniseries Ronin; and the young adult fantasy Pandora. Ronin Rising will be available in two formats, a collector’s edition and a manga edition, via Abrams’s new Kana imprint.
The acclaimed graphic novel arm of art and illustration-centric Abrams will now be the book publisher of select titles from Miller’s independent and self-published book company, Frank Miller Presents. Miller, the creator behind The Dark Knight Returns, 300 and Sin City, becomes the latest big comic name to work with the company, which already works with comics author Brian Michael Bendis and comics painter Alex Ross, and is known for such titles as My Friend Dahmer and The Superhero’s Journey.
The first titles to be released under the partnership will hit in fall 2024 and include Ronin Rising, Miller’s sequel to his acclaimed and influential 1983 miniseries Ronin; and the young adult fantasy Pandora. Ronin Rising will be available in two formats, a collector’s edition and a manga edition, via Abrams’s new Kana imprint.
- 4/24/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Fans have not heard from director J.J. Abrams for quite a while now, so he is either taking a break or prepping for a new project. Hopefully, it’s the latter, after recent reports claim he is setting up a new movie with Warner Bros.
J.J. Abrams on the set of Star Wars
The famed Star Wars filmmaker is known for his nostalgic films that bring the audience to another time, which is reportedly the theme of his rumored upcoming project. More details will be revealed soon, but as of now, the director remains tight-lipped.
J.J. Abrams Is Reportedly Helming A Back to the Future-Inspired Film With Timothée Chalamet
In a post from Giant Freakin Robot, a source shared to the outlet that J.J. Abrams is making another film that is reminiscent of Back to the Future. It is an untitled project, but the insider noted it...
J.J. Abrams on the set of Star Wars
The famed Star Wars filmmaker is known for his nostalgic films that bring the audience to another time, which is reportedly the theme of his rumored upcoming project. More details will be revealed soon, but as of now, the director remains tight-lipped.
J.J. Abrams Is Reportedly Helming A Back to the Future-Inspired Film With Timothée Chalamet
In a post from Giant Freakin Robot, a source shared to the outlet that J.J. Abrams is making another film that is reminiscent of Back to the Future. It is an untitled project, but the insider noted it...
- 4/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
“Euphoria” star Austin Abrams believes his days of playing high school kids are behind him.
In an interview with IndieWire at the 2024 Sarasota Film Festival about his new fraternity hazing drama “The Line” from director Ethan Berger, Abrams, now 27, said that while he might still get some parts like that in “The Line” that place him in college, it’d be a stretch to see him playing a high schooler again.
“I can’t really do it anymore,” he told IndieWire of playing such a younger character. “Yeah, definitely. It’s just like at this point, I’m not really a service to the project anymore. I mean, I just can’t do that. College, kind of. I don’t really feel like that. But yeah.”
While he broke out as a teenager on “Euphoria,” it’s been over two years since the second season of that show ended. Now...
In an interview with IndieWire at the 2024 Sarasota Film Festival about his new fraternity hazing drama “The Line” from director Ethan Berger, Abrams, now 27, said that while he might still get some parts like that in “The Line” that place him in college, it’d be a stretch to see him playing a high schooler again.
“I can’t really do it anymore,” he told IndieWire of playing such a younger character. “Yeah, definitely. It’s just like at this point, I’m not really a service to the project anymore. I mean, I just can’t do that. College, kind of. I don’t really feel like that. But yeah.”
While he broke out as a teenager on “Euphoria,” it’s been over two years since the second season of that show ended. Now...
- 4/17/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
You might think “The Line” is simply a film about illuminating the bad behavior of college fraternities and their dangerous hazing practices. You’d be wrong. Yes, that is the subject matter in question, but in the hands of first-time feature director Ethan Berger it’s a richly drawn, slow-burn character study that suddenly becomes a breathless thriller.
There’s a pivotal scene that occurs almost two-thirds of the way into the movie that marks the moment that “The Line” becomes one of the great suspense movies in some time. It’s a hazing scene in which the worst possible traits of Greek Life pledging are actually just a cover for a battle of wills between two guys who hate each other: Frat brother Mitch (Bo Mitchell) and pledge Gettys (Austin Abrams). Mitch is all “Animal House” bluster but deeply insecure — with a wealthy businessman father played by an imposing...
There’s a pivotal scene that occurs almost two-thirds of the way into the movie that marks the moment that “The Line” becomes one of the great suspense movies in some time. It’s a hazing scene in which the worst possible traits of Greek Life pledging are actually just a cover for a battle of wills between two guys who hate each other: Frat brother Mitch (Bo Mitchell) and pledge Gettys (Austin Abrams). Mitch is all “Animal House” bluster but deeply insecure — with a wealthy businessman father played by an imposing...
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Paul Giamatti is set to join Stephen Colbert for an evening of conversation as part of the second annual North to Shore Festival in New Jersey this June.
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
The event, set for June 29 at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, will raise money for Montclair Film, the New Jersey based arts organization with which Colbert has long been involved, which runs the Montclair Film Festival.
Onstage, the Late Show host and Holdovers star will discuss Giamatti’s long-running screen career. In addition to his recent, Oscar-nominated role in the Alexander Payne-directed film, Giamatti’s film credits include Sideways, his Oscar-nominated role in Cinderella Man and performances in such movies as American Splendor, Barney’s Version, 12 Years a Slave, Straight Outta Compton, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, San Andreas, Planet of the Apes and Saving Private Ryan.
On the small screen, Giamatti spent seven seasons starring in Billions and previously...
- 4/15/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On an otherwise uneventful Friday evening, about 95 million people watched a white Ford Bronco slowly driving down the 5 freeway.
The driver of the car, of course, was O.J. Simpson, the NFL star turned actor and TV broadcaster, and that day he officially was named as a murder suspect in the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
America was glued to their TV sets, with the broadcast networks breaking into their regular programing, and the lone cable news channel CNN having its star host Larry King guide viewers through the action (watch it here).
The chase and subsequent trial (“The Trial of the Century,” as declared by multiple news outlets), with its live cameras in the courtroom, became gripping must-see TV. The not-guilty verdict — handed down at 10 a.m. on a weekday — was watched live by more than 150 million people (on day one of the 1991 Gulf War,...
The driver of the car, of course, was O.J. Simpson, the NFL star turned actor and TV broadcaster, and that day he officially was named as a murder suspect in the deaths of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
America was glued to their TV sets, with the broadcast networks breaking into their regular programing, and the lone cable news channel CNN having its star host Larry King guide viewers through the action (watch it here).
The chase and subsequent trial (“The Trial of the Century,” as declared by multiple news outlets), with its live cameras in the courtroom, became gripping must-see TV. The not-guilty verdict — handed down at 10 a.m. on a weekday — was watched live by more than 150 million people (on day one of the 1991 Gulf War,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
J.J. Abrams' 2013 film "Star Trek Into Darkness" was a parallel universe retread of Nicholas Meyer's 1982 film "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan." In Abrams' movie, the central villain, Khan Noonien Singh, was played by Benedict Cumberbatch, while in Meyer's film, Khan was played by Ricardo Montalbán. Both films feature the death of Kirk and/or Spock, and both films feature the survivor yelling "Khaaaaan!" The plots of the films differ, however, as Khan remains the central villain of the 1982 film, while he was supplanted by a vengeful Admiral Marcus (Peter Weller) in "Into Darkness."
Both films also feature Dr. Carol Marcus, a paramour of Captain Kirk (Chris Pine in "Into Darkness" and William Shatner in "Wrath of Khan"). In "Star Trek Into Darkness," Dr. Marcus was played by Alice Eve, taking over for Bibi Besch in "Wrath of Khan." Because the characters in "Into Darkness" are...
Both films also feature Dr. Carol Marcus, a paramour of Captain Kirk (Chris Pine in "Into Darkness" and William Shatner in "Wrath of Khan"). In "Star Trek Into Darkness," Dr. Marcus was played by Alice Eve, taking over for Bibi Besch in "Wrath of Khan." Because the characters in "Into Darkness" are...
- 4/7/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Tune in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement in action with “On Patrol: First Shift,” airing this Saturday at 8:00 Pm on Reelz. In this special episode, the hosts—Dan Abrams, retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin, and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson—will provide viewers with a sneak peek of what to expect in the upcoming episode of “On Patrol: Live.”
Join the hosts as they discuss the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night, offering insights into the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement officers on the front lines. Plus, get ready to reminisce as they look back at some of the most memorable moments from past episodes, highlighting the bravery and dedication of those who serve and protect our communities.
Don’t miss “On Patrol: First Shift” for an inside look at the thrilling world of law enforcement, airing...
Join the hosts as they discuss the departments and officers that the cameras will be following that night, offering insights into the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement officers on the front lines. Plus, get ready to reminisce as they look back at some of the most memorable moments from past episodes, highlighting the bravery and dedication of those who serve and protect our communities.
Don’t miss “On Patrol: First Shift” for an inside look at the thrilling world of law enforcement, airing...
- 4/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping night with Reelz’s “On Patrol: Live” Season 2 Episode 66 airing this Saturday at 9:00 Pm. Hosted by Dan Abrams, retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin, and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson, this gripping series offers viewers a firsthand look at law enforcement officers on patrol across the nation in real-time.
As the action unfolds, Abrams, Larkin, and Wilson provide expert analysis, offering insights into the challenges and decisions faced by the officers on duty. From intense pursuits to heart-stopping encounters, “On Patrol: Live” delivers raw and unfiltered moments, showcasing the courage and dedication of those who serve and protect our communities.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of the chase and gain a deeper understanding of law enforcement operations with “On Patrol: Live” Season 2 Episode 66, airing exclusively on Reelz this Saturday at 9:00 Pm.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Saturday 13 April...
As the action unfolds, Abrams, Larkin, and Wilson provide expert analysis, offering insights into the challenges and decisions faced by the officers on duty. From intense pursuits to heart-stopping encounters, “On Patrol: Live” delivers raw and unfiltered moments, showcasing the courage and dedication of those who serve and protect our communities.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the thrill of the chase and gain a deeper understanding of law enforcement operations with “On Patrol: Live” Season 2 Episode 66, airing exclusively on Reelz this Saturday at 9:00 Pm.
Release Date & Time: 9:00 Pm Saturday 13 April...
- 4/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Inside Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre on a recent afternoon, Huey Lewis has some actual good news. Checking his texts, he learns that Martin Short will be attending the opening of The Heart of Rock and Roll, the rom-com musical based around songs from his catalog. Also on the list for the first-night celebration are Michael J. Fox and the members of Lewis’ band, the News.
But anyone expecting Lewis to jump onstage and join the cast in song will be disappointed. “Can’t do it,” he says resolutely.
But anyone expecting Lewis to jump onstage and join the cast in song will be disappointed. “Can’t do it,” he says resolutely.
- 4/5/2024
- by David Browne
- Rollingstone.com
Jennifer Garner is opening up about her “emotional” audition for Felicity, which led to her crying in the bathroom afterward.
The 13 Going on 30 star, who made a guest appearance as Hannah Bibb, the ex-girlfriend of Noel Crane (Scott Foley), in the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-created series, recently locked back at her audition for what “must have been the breakup scene.”
“I remember the audition. I remember going into the bathroom after because the scene was so emotional and I needed to cry,” she said on The Ringer’s Dear Felicity podcast. “I needed to hide in the bathroom stall and finish the cry that I started in the audition because it was such a powerful scene.”
Garner claimed Abrams made her come back later to re-audition for the role, to which podcast host and former Felicity star Greg Grunberg quipped, “That makes sense to me, because you’re not very good.
The 13 Going on 30 star, who made a guest appearance as Hannah Bibb, the ex-girlfriend of Noel Crane (Scott Foley), in the J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves-created series, recently locked back at her audition for what “must have been the breakup scene.”
“I remember the audition. I remember going into the bathroom after because the scene was so emotional and I needed to cry,” she said on The Ringer’s Dear Felicity podcast. “I needed to hide in the bathroom stall and finish the cry that I started in the audition because it was such a powerful scene.”
Garner claimed Abrams made her come back later to re-audition for the role, to which podcast host and former Felicity star Greg Grunberg quipped, “That makes sense to me, because you’re not very good.
- 4/4/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Many DC-based projects are currently in development. While attention is often on James Gunn’s Dcu and his upcoming ‘Creature Commandos’ and ‘Superman,’ we shouldn’t overlook the Elseworlds series, which includes ‘The Batman’ film series and other upcoming projects.
Before the Dceu officially became the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was collaborating with Ta-Nehisi Coates on a black-led Superman movie. Despite not hearing much about the movie for a while, a fan asked Gunn on Threads if it was still in active development, and Gunn confirmed that it was.
Of course, this movie is expected to be released as part of the Elseworlds label, which includes DC-based “alternative universe” projects like Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker,’ among others.
When James Gunn assumed control of the Dcu, he opted to cancel ‘Man of Steel 2’ and reboot the ‘Superman’ franchise with a younger actor in ‘Superman: Legacy’ (now titled ‘Superman’). However,...
Before the Dceu officially became the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was collaborating with Ta-Nehisi Coates on a black-led Superman movie. Despite not hearing much about the movie for a while, a fan asked Gunn on Threads if it was still in active development, and Gunn confirmed that it was.
Of course, this movie is expected to be released as part of the Elseworlds label, which includes DC-based “alternative universe” projects like Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker,’ among others.
When James Gunn assumed control of the Dcu, he opted to cancel ‘Man of Steel 2’ and reboot the ‘Superman’ franchise with a younger actor in ‘Superman: Legacy’ (now titled ‘Superman’). However,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
There are plenty of DC-based projects currently in development, and while all eyes are on Gunn’s Dcu and his upcoming ‘Creature Commandos’ & ‘Superman’ we occasionally forget that Elseworlds, which ‘The Batman’ film series and several other upcoming projects are a part of, are doing their own thing.
Before the Dceu was officially rebooted into the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was working on a black-led Superman movie along with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Since nothing was heard about the movie in a long time a fan asked Gunn on Threads whether the movie was still in active development, and Gunn answered that it was.
Naturally, this movie is set to be released under the Elseworlds label, which houses DC-based “alternative universe” projects such as Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker’ among others.
When James Gunn took over the Dcu under his reigns he decided to cancel ‘Man...
Before the Dceu was officially rebooted into the Dcu, J.J. Abrams was working on a black-led Superman movie along with Ta-Nehisi Coates. Since nothing was heard about the movie in a long time a fan asked Gunn on Threads whether the movie was still in active development, and Gunn answered that it was.
Naturally, this movie is set to be released under the Elseworlds label, which houses DC-based “alternative universe” projects such as Mat Reeves’ ‘The Batman,’ the upcoming ‘The Penguin’ show, and ‘The Joker’ among others.
When James Gunn took over the Dcu under his reigns he decided to cancel ‘Man...
- 4/3/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Chicago Med fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 9 Episode 9 episode titled Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String!
Find out everything you need to know about the Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String episode of Chicago Med, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Chicago Med Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String Season 9 Episode 9 Preview
Get ready for another gripping episode of “Chicago Med” titled “Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on April 3, 2024. In this intense installment, viewers are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as the staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center faces challenging cases and personal struggles.
In this episode, Dr. Ripley and Dr. Charles find themselves entangled in the delicate world of a cult as they...
Find out everything you need to know about the Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String episode of Chicago Med, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Chicago Med Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String Season 9 Episode 9 Preview
Get ready for another gripping episode of “Chicago Med” titled “Spin a Yarn, Get Stuck in Your Own String,” airing on NBC at 8:00 Pm on April 3, 2024. In this intense installment, viewers are in for a rollercoaster of emotions as the staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center faces challenging cases and personal struggles.
In this episode, Dr. Ripley and Dr. Charles find themselves entangled in the delicate world of a cult as they...
- 3/27/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
“Jar Jar Binks makes the Ewoks look like fucking Shaft.” – Tim Bisley, Spaced, “Change” (2001).
Reviews for The Phantom Menace were, it’s fair to say, mixed. Looking back on it, that’s understandable. It’s a mixed film. After a lot of excitement and hype for the return of the game-changing franchise, some anti-climax was inevitable. 133 minutes and countless midi-chlorians later, a sense of disappointment gave way to rage for some.
Attack of the Clones had an improved, if not stellar, critical reception and Revenge of the Sith continued this trend to be recognized as the best of the three. That said, despite the upward trajectory there was a sense that these films would never recover from their initial mauling and that their lasting legacy would be their failure to recapture the magic of the Original Trilogy in a sustained way.
But 25 years after the release of The Phantom Menace,...
Reviews for The Phantom Menace were, it’s fair to say, mixed. Looking back on it, that’s understandable. It’s a mixed film. After a lot of excitement and hype for the return of the game-changing franchise, some anti-climax was inevitable. 133 minutes and countless midi-chlorians later, a sense of disappointment gave way to rage for some.
Attack of the Clones had an improved, if not stellar, critical reception and Revenge of the Sith continued this trend to be recognized as the best of the three. That said, despite the upward trajectory there was a sense that these films would never recover from their initial mauling and that their lasting legacy would be their failure to recapture the magic of the Original Trilogy in a sustained way.
But 25 years after the release of The Phantom Menace,...
- 3/26/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
When J.J. Abrams' 2009 film "Star Trek" was first announced, it caused something of a fanboy firestorm online. "Star Trek" was largely moribund in the 2000s, presenting the franchise's least popular film, "Star Trek: Nemesis" in 2002, and its least popular series (to date) in "Star Trek: Enterprise." The former only made $67.3 million, and the latter was canceled after four seasons. The world had shifted from gentle stories of futuristic diplomacy to colorful, fantastical post-9/11 revenge fantasies.
Then along came Abrams with his declaration that he'd reboot "Star Trek" with a new cast playing younger, hotter versions of characters Trekkies have loved since the 1960s. His new "Star Trek" was to be supra-high-octane, tripling down on action and drama, and actively eschewing the morality, optimism, and cerebral elements the franchise had previously been known for. Questions immediately began to arise as to whether or not that counted as "proper Star Trek,...
Then along came Abrams with his declaration that he'd reboot "Star Trek" with a new cast playing younger, hotter versions of characters Trekkies have loved since the 1960s. His new "Star Trek" was to be supra-high-octane, tripling down on action and drama, and actively eschewing the morality, optimism, and cerebral elements the franchise had previously been known for. Questions immediately began to arise as to whether or not that counted as "proper Star Trek,...
- 3/24/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Rounding out the lead cast for David Robert Mitchell’s mysterious new feature film with Bad Robot is Christian Convery, the star of Netflix’s top-rated “Sweet Tooth.”
Convery joins Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Sundance breakout Maisy Stella in the family adventure from the “It Follows” director. Plot details are still under wraps for the project from J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. Pictures. Convery and Stella will play the children of Hathaway and McGregor, we hear. The film has been previously categorized as a thriller.
At only 14, Convery has led the dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons. It was adapted from a popular comic book series and produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Convery most recently starred in Elizabeth Banks’ gory water cooler hit “Cocaine Bear,” alongside alongside Keri Russell and O’Shea Jackson Jr. He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s take on “Frankenstein.
Convery joins Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and Sundance breakout Maisy Stella in the family adventure from the “It Follows” director. Plot details are still under wraps for the project from J.J. Abrams and Warner Bros. Pictures. Convery and Stella will play the children of Hathaway and McGregor, we hear. The film has been previously categorized as a thriller.
At only 14, Convery has led the dystopian sci-fi series “Sweet Tooth” for two seasons. It was adapted from a popular comic book series and produced by Robert Downey Jr. and Susan Downey. Convery most recently starred in Elizabeth Banks’ gory water cooler hit “Cocaine Bear,” alongside alongside Keri Russell and O’Shea Jackson Jr. He is currently in production on Academy Award winner Guillermo Del Toro’s take on “Frankenstein.
- 3/21/2024
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Buscemi’s “The Listener” is heading to the Sarasota Film Festival.
The 26th edition of the Florida fest will feature live and in-person screenings and events that will take place across Sarasota beginning on April 5. The 10-day fest will feature 23 narrative features, 41 documentary features and 81 short films.
Buscemi will be in Sarasota to participate in a Q&a following the screening of “The Listener,” which will serve as the closing night film. About a crisis hotline worker enduring the pressures of her job, the film starring Tessa Thompson made its world premiere at Venice Film Festival in 2022.
Lynn Dow’s “Bull Street,” starring Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan, will open the fest on April 5. The drama centers on a South Carolina small-town lawyer (Malynda Hale) as she faces local politics and an unwavering judge (Madigan) when her estranged father’s family tries to evict her and her grandmother (Devine) from her home.
The 26th edition of the Florida fest will feature live and in-person screenings and events that will take place across Sarasota beginning on April 5. The 10-day fest will feature 23 narrative features, 41 documentary features and 81 short films.
Buscemi will be in Sarasota to participate in a Q&a following the screening of “The Listener,” which will serve as the closing night film. About a crisis hotline worker enduring the pressures of her job, the film starring Tessa Thompson made its world premiere at Venice Film Festival in 2022.
Lynn Dow’s “Bull Street,” starring Loretta Devine and Amy Madigan, will open the fest on April 5. The drama centers on a South Carolina small-town lawyer (Malynda Hale) as she faces local politics and an unwavering judge (Madigan) when her estranged father’s family tries to evict her and her grandmother (Devine) from her home.
- 3/21/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Nearly 22 years after its finale, Felicity is back — in a rewatch podcast featuring the cast.
The Ringer and Bad Robot Audio have announced Dear Felicity, a podcast that revisits the beloved WB series, which will debut March 13.
The podcast, the name of which calls back to the show’s cassette tape messages between Keri Russell’s eponymous main character and her friend Sally, voiced by Janeane Garofalo, is hosted by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman alongside Felicity alums Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg, who played the titular character’s college friends, Meghan and Sean. It’ll feature special guests from the show, including stars Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley, Amy Jo Johnson, Ian Gomez and Tangi Miller, memorable guest star Jennifer Garner, as well as co-creators J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves (who also executive produce the podcast) and theme song composer Andrew Jarecki.
In addition to Abrams and Reeves, the...
The Ringer and Bad Robot Audio have announced Dear Felicity, a podcast that revisits the beloved WB series, which will debut March 13.
The podcast, the name of which calls back to the show’s cassette tape messages between Keri Russell’s eponymous main character and her friend Sally, voiced by Janeane Garofalo, is hosted by The Ringer’s Juliet Litman alongside Felicity alums Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg, who played the titular character’s college friends, Meghan and Sean. It’ll feature special guests from the show, including stars Russell, Scott Speedman, Scott Foley, Amy Jo Johnson, Ian Gomez and Tangi Miller, memorable guest star Jennifer Garner, as well as co-creators J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves (who also executive produce the podcast) and theme song composer Andrew Jarecki.
In addition to Abrams and Reeves, the...
- 3/7/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Felicity, the WB series that launched Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley to household-name status, is getting a fond look back after 25 years by its stars and producers in a new weekly podcast.
Dear Felicity, from producer J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, will debut Wednesday, March 13, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.
While most “rewatch” podcasts are structured in an episode-by-episode format, Dear Felicity will instead cover themes and story arcs, with topics focusing on Felicity, The WB, the careers of those involved, and how the television business functioned at the time.
Felicity starred Russell as a young California woman attending college in New York City. Speedman and Foley were her love interests.
Hosted by Felicity stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman, Dear Felicity will bring together cast,...
Dear Felicity, from producer J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, will debut Wednesday, March 13, with new episodes arriving every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.
While most “rewatch” podcasts are structured in an episode-by-episode format, Dear Felicity will instead cover themes and story arcs, with topics focusing on Felicity, The WB, the careers of those involved, and how the television business functioned at the time.
Felicity starred Russell as a young California woman attending college in New York City. Speedman and Foley were her love interests.
Hosted by Felicity stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman, Dear Felicity will bring together cast,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
J.J. Abrams is taking a look back at “Felicity,” the beloved series he co-created that premiered 25 years ago, in a difference kind of rewatch podcast featuring guest appearances by the show’s stars, including Keri Russell, Scott Speedman and Scott Foley.
“Dear Felicity,” from Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, is set to debut Wednesday, March 13. New episodes will drop Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.
According to the podcast’s producers, rather than the typical episode-by-episode approach of other nostalgic TV rewatch podcasts, episodes of “Dear Felicity” will cover “themes and story arcs to facilitate broader conversations” about “Felicity,” as well as The WB, the careers of those involved with the show and how the dynamics of the era’s TV business.
The podcast is hosted by “Felicity” stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg, alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman. Special guests will include Russell,...
“Dear Felicity,” from Abrams’ Bad Robot Audio and Spotify’s The Ringer, is set to debut Wednesday, March 13. New episodes will drop Wednesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.
According to the podcast’s producers, rather than the typical episode-by-episode approach of other nostalgic TV rewatch podcasts, episodes of “Dear Felicity” will cover “themes and story arcs to facilitate broader conversations” about “Felicity,” as well as The WB, the careers of those involved with the show and how the dynamics of the era’s TV business.
The podcast is hosted by “Felicity” stars Amanda Foreman and Greg Grunberg, alongside The Ringer’s Juliet Litman. Special guests will include Russell,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Dark Winds and Blood Quantum actor Kiowa Gordon and Sera-Lys McArthur (Café Daughter, Outlander) have joined the cast of Many Wounds, a contemporary re-imagining of Lee Tamahori’s ground-breaking 1994 Maori film Once Were Warriors, set among indigenous communities in Canada.
Skye Pelletier (Prey) stars in Many Wounds as Mashka, a young teenager on the cusp of being swallowed up by a colonial system meant to further the goals of assimilation who becomes a warrior to protect his family.
Ojibway filmmaker Jeremy Torrie, who wrote and is directing Many Wounds, and producing the film together with Métis producer Tanya Brunel, said he drew on his own personal, painful experiences growing up indigenous in Winnipeg for the script.
“Our intention with this film is to reveal some uncomfortable truths about the effects of generations of forced assimilation and genocide by the Canadian government toward our peoples for a society largely unaware of how deep the wounds go,...
Skye Pelletier (Prey) stars in Many Wounds as Mashka, a young teenager on the cusp of being swallowed up by a colonial system meant to further the goals of assimilation who becomes a warrior to protect his family.
Ojibway filmmaker Jeremy Torrie, who wrote and is directing Many Wounds, and producing the film together with Métis producer Tanya Brunel, said he drew on his own personal, painful experiences growing up indigenous in Winnipeg for the script.
“Our intention with this film is to reveal some uncomfortable truths about the effects of generations of forced assimilation and genocide by the Canadian government toward our peoples for a society largely unaware of how deep the wounds go,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Oscar frontrunner “Oppenheimer” collected another award on Saturday, with its sound team topping the feature competition of the 60th Cinema Audio Society Awards for sound mixing.
The mixing team from “Oppenheimer” includes two-time Oscar-winning production sound mixer Willie D. Burton, who previously won Academy Awards for “Dreamgirls” and “Bird;” rerecording mixer Gary Rizzo, who won Oscars for “Dunkirk” and “Inception;” and rerecording mixer Kevin O’Connell, the 21-time nom who won an Oscar for “Hacksaw Ridge.” The winning team also included scoring mixer Chris Vogel and Foley mixers Tavish Grade, Jack Cucci and Mikel Parraga-Wills.
“Oppenheimer” and Cas feature nominee “Maestro” are nominated for the Oscar in sound, alongside “The Zone of Interest” (which won the BAFTA in sound), “The Creator” and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.” In 2021, the Academy combined the Oscars for sound editing and sound mixing into a single award for best sound. A year ago, “Top Gun: Maverick...
The mixing team from “Oppenheimer” includes two-time Oscar-winning production sound mixer Willie D. Burton, who previously won Academy Awards for “Dreamgirls” and “Bird;” rerecording mixer Gary Rizzo, who won Oscars for “Dunkirk” and “Inception;” and rerecording mixer Kevin O’Connell, the 21-time nom who won an Oscar for “Hacksaw Ridge.” The winning team also included scoring mixer Chris Vogel and Foley mixers Tavish Grade, Jack Cucci and Mikel Parraga-Wills.
“Oppenheimer” and Cas feature nominee “Maestro” are nominated for the Oscar in sound, alongside “The Zone of Interest” (which won the BAFTA in sound), “The Creator” and “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1.” In 2021, the Academy combined the Oscars for sound editing and sound mixing into a single award for best sound. A year ago, “Top Gun: Maverick...
- 3/3/2024
- by Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Join hosts Dan Abrams, retired Tulsa Police Department Sgt. Sean “Sticks” Larkin, and Deputy Sheriff Curtis Wilson for an intense and action-packed episode of “On Patrol: Live.” Airing at 9:00 Pm on Saturday 2 March 2024 on Reelz, this show offers viewers a firsthand look into the world of law enforcement.
In this episode, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as law enforcement officers from across the country are followed in real-time. Hosts Abrams, Larkin, and Wilson provide expert analysis and commentary, offering insights into the challenges and dangers faced by officers on patrol.
With adrenaline-pumping moments and gripping encounters, “On Patrol: Live” delivers raw and unfiltered access to the front lines of law enforcement. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the bravery and dedication of these officers as they work to keep their communities safe.
Tune in to Reelz at 9:00 Pm on Saturday 2 March 2024 for an...
In this episode, viewers will be on the edge of their seats as law enforcement officers from across the country are followed in real-time. Hosts Abrams, Larkin, and Wilson provide expert analysis and commentary, offering insights into the challenges and dangers faced by officers on patrol.
With adrenaline-pumping moments and gripping encounters, “On Patrol: Live” delivers raw and unfiltered access to the front lines of law enforcement. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the bravery and dedication of these officers as they work to keep their communities safe.
Tune in to Reelz at 9:00 Pm on Saturday 2 March 2024 for an...
- 2/24/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Exclusive: Having already portrayed the President of United Earth on Star Trek: Discovery and shifted the political landscape here in America more than once, Stacey Abrams is expanding her production company with a heavy-hitter hire.
Former CBS Drama Series Development VP Adriana Martínez Barrón is joining Abrams’ Sage Works as the Head of Film and Television, I have learned.
“I am delighted to welcome the immense talents of Adriana as our new Head of Film and Television, as we continue to grow our slate and our reach,” Abrams said Tuesday of the new addition to her team. “As a storyteller and avid consumer of media, I created Sage Works Productions because entertainment allows us to identify our most complex challenges and craft creative solutions that inspire and transform.”
The feeling is clearly mutual.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Stacey to bring her vision to life,” said Martínez Barrón, who will report directly to Abrams.
Former CBS Drama Series Development VP Adriana Martínez Barrón is joining Abrams’ Sage Works as the Head of Film and Television, I have learned.
“I am delighted to welcome the immense talents of Adriana as our new Head of Film and Television, as we continue to grow our slate and our reach,” Abrams said Tuesday of the new addition to her team. “As a storyteller and avid consumer of media, I created Sage Works Productions because entertainment allows us to identify our most complex challenges and craft creative solutions that inspire and transform.”
The feeling is clearly mutual.
“I’m thrilled to partner with Stacey to bring her vision to life,” said Martínez Barrón, who will report directly to Abrams.
- 2/13/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
[This story contains spoilers from the second episode of season 12 of Curb Your Enthusiasm, “The Lawn Jockey.”]
When Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David gave Auntie Rae (played by Ellia English) a glass of water while she was waiting in line to vote, the TV character (played by David) didn’t know there was a Georgia law against doing so. Which means he didn’t intend to be hailed as a local hero or become a “liberal darling” — or get praised by the likes of Stacey Abrams and Bruce Springsteen on national news.
But that’s exactly what happened in the second episode of season 12 — Curb’s final season — which picked back up in Atlanta after the season premiere ended with Larry’s arrest (and a mugshot that bore similarities to former President Donald Trump’s 2023 Georgia arrest photo).
Episode two shows Larry being released from jail on his own recognizance (thanks to his lawyer, who looks an awful lot like...
When Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Larry David gave Auntie Rae (played by Ellia English) a glass of water while she was waiting in line to vote, the TV character (played by David) didn’t know there was a Georgia law against doing so. Which means he didn’t intend to be hailed as a local hero or become a “liberal darling” — or get praised by the likes of Stacey Abrams and Bruce Springsteen on national news.
But that’s exactly what happened in the second episode of season 12 — Curb’s final season — which picked back up in Atlanta after the season premiere ended with Larry’s arrest (and a mugshot that bore similarities to former President Donald Trump’s 2023 Georgia arrest photo).
Episode two shows Larry being released from jail on his own recognizance (thanks to his lawyer, who looks an awful lot like...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New Yorkers minding their own business when aliens attack from the sky? That sounds like a Cloverfield! Well, the first Cloverfield from 2008, anyway.
The teaser for the film promised hip New York teens filming themselves during an alien invasion. Between the Escape from New York homage and the name “J.J. Abrams” — better known at the time for Alias and Lost instead of Star Trek Into Darkness or Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — the Cloverfield trailer created a buzz that concealed the finished product from director Matt Reeves and writer Drew Goddard.
Cloverfield left viewers hungry for a sequel that further developed the world, and Paramount was quick to acquiesce. But instead of giving fans another found footage chronicle of the central monster’s attack on New York, Abrams’s production company Bad Robot retrofitted a project called The Cellar into 10 Cloverfield Lane, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and written by Josh Campbell,...
The teaser for the film promised hip New York teens filming themselves during an alien invasion. Between the Escape from New York homage and the name “J.J. Abrams” — better known at the time for Alias and Lost instead of Star Trek Into Darkness or Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — the Cloverfield trailer created a buzz that concealed the finished product from director Matt Reeves and writer Drew Goddard.
Cloverfield left viewers hungry for a sequel that further developed the world, and Paramount was quick to acquiesce. But instead of giving fans another found footage chronicle of the central monster’s attack on New York, Abrams’s production company Bad Robot retrofitted a project called The Cellar into 10 Cloverfield Lane, directed by Dan Trachtenberg and written by Josh Campbell,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
After a turbulent year in the entertainment industry, Apple TV+ emerges from the strikes and uncertainty with a star-studded lineup of original and returning series for 2024! Today at the 2024 Winter Television Critics Association press tour, Apple TV+ shared a glimpse at new, original stories and returning hit series that will premiere globally in spring/summer 2024, including Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, and Sugar, the eight-episode drama starring Colin Farrell.
Coming up this year, Apple TV+ will expand its award-winning slate of originals with highly anticipated new series including “The New Look,” “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” “Constellation,” “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” “Manhunt,” “Palm Royale,” “Sugar,” “Franklin,” “Dark Matter,” “Presumed Innocent,” “Land of Women” and more.
Additionally, fans can look forward to new seasons of widely celebrated titles such as “Loot,” “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” “The Big Door Prize,” “Acapulco,” “Trying” and even more beloved originals...
Coming up this year, Apple TV+ will expand its award-winning slate of originals with highly anticipated new series including “The New Look,” “The Dynasty: New England Patriots,” “Constellation,” “The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin,” “Manhunt,” “Palm Royale,” “Sugar,” “Franklin,” “Dark Matter,” “Presumed Innocent,” “Land of Women” and more.
Additionally, fans can look forward to new seasons of widely celebrated titles such as “Loot,” “The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy,” “The Big Door Prize,” “Acapulco,” “Trying” and even more beloved originals...
- 2/5/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Much can be said about "Star Wars" but if there is one thing that it contributed to the greater landscape of cinema, it's a legacy of advancing on-screen visual effects. From the very beginning, George Lucas and the team at Industrial Light and Magic managed to do things that nobody could have imagined were possible beforehand. To this day, Lucasfilm continues that tradition under the Disney umbrella, with shows like "The Mandalorian" continuing to break new ground with VFX. But it was the sequel trilogy that showed what modern "Star Wars" could truly look like with the might of Disney backing these productions.
Beginning with "The Force Awakens," these massive-scale blockbusters represented much of what this franchise had been in the past, as well as what it could be in the future. But what goes into making a lightsaber look real? How do you bring a Porg to life? How...
Beginning with "The Force Awakens," these massive-scale blockbusters represented much of what this franchise had been in the past, as well as what it could be in the future. But what goes into making a lightsaber look real? How do you bring a Porg to life? How...
- 2/5/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
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