Exclusive: Channel 4 is working to salvage a format from Sony Pictures Television’s British production outfit Electric Ray following casting issues.
The British broadcaster commissioned factual entertainment show One Click Away in April last year, with the intention of testing it with viewers as a broadcast pilot. Twenty months on, however, the format is still not close to being aired.
The premise of the show is to reunite estranged relatives, who have found each other online, through a reconnection process overseen by experts. The idea is to help people navigate this emotional experience at a time when long lost family members can be identified through a simple social media search.
But Electric Ray’s production team struggled to find the right participants for One Click Away last year and have since re-worked the show and embarked on another casting push.
One Click Away now has the title Relative Strangers...
The British broadcaster commissioned factual entertainment show One Click Away in April last year, with the intention of testing it with viewers as a broadcast pilot. Twenty months on, however, the format is still not close to being aired.
The premise of the show is to reunite estranged relatives, who have found each other online, through a reconnection process overseen by experts. The idea is to help people navigate this emotional experience at a time when long lost family members can be identified through a simple social media search.
But Electric Ray’s production team struggled to find the right participants for One Click Away last year and have since re-worked the show and embarked on another casting push.
One Click Away now has the title Relative Strangers...
- 11/27/2019
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Earlier this week we got the first word on Reclaim, a thriller coming our way from Paradox Entertainment, and now an official press release containing more details has arrived. Read on to learn the latest.
From the Press Release:
Reclaim, a new suspense-thriller inspired by real-life events, with a dynamic and powerful cast that includes John Cusack, Ryan Phillippe, Rachelle Lefevre, Jacki Weaver, and Luis GUZMÁN, is about to make the move from pre-production into production.
“We’re beyond excited to start production on what is shaping up to be a thrilling ride,” said producers Fredrik Malmberg and Silvio Muraglia of Paradox Entertainment.
“We’ve assembled a brilliant cast and have an extremely talented director who will deliver something truly unique and unforgettable,” added producers Brian and Josh Etting.
Written by award-winning Australian writer Luke Davies (Candy), based on an original screenplay by Carmine Gaeta and directed by internationally acclaimed...
From the Press Release:
Reclaim, a new suspense-thriller inspired by real-life events, with a dynamic and powerful cast that includes John Cusack, Ryan Phillippe, Rachelle Lefevre, Jacki Weaver, and Luis GUZMÁN, is about to make the move from pre-production into production.
“We’re beyond excited to start production on what is shaping up to be a thrilling ride,” said producers Fredrik Malmberg and Silvio Muraglia of Paradox Entertainment.
“We’ve assembled a brilliant cast and have an extremely talented director who will deliver something truly unique and unforgettable,” added producers Brian and Josh Etting.
Written by award-winning Australian writer Luke Davies (Candy), based on an original screenplay by Carmine Gaeta and directed by internationally acclaimed...
- 11/1/2013
- by Debi Moore
- DreadCentral.com
When you have a star with the physical stature of Vin Diesel, you need to have him face off against someone bigger than he is or there are just no stakes. Well, for the next film in the Chronicles of Riddick franchise, the stakes have officially been raised to a brutish level.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dave Bautista is set to star opposite Vin Diesel in the upcoming Chronicles of Riddick 2, David Twohy’s sequel to the 2004 science-fiction film. The WWE Superstar-turned actor is playing a character named Diaz after finishing a stint on RZA’s directorial debut Man With the Iron Fists opposite Russell Crowe.
Bautista, who is said to be in "9/10ths of the film," made his acting debut in 2006 in the independent film Relative Strangers. After starring in 2010’s Wrong Side of Town, he took on roles in the DVD-direct feature The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Dave Bautista is set to star opposite Vin Diesel in the upcoming Chronicles of Riddick 2, David Twohy’s sequel to the 2004 science-fiction film. The WWE Superstar-turned actor is playing a character named Diaz after finishing a stint on RZA’s directorial debut Man With the Iron Fists opposite Russell Crowe.
Bautista, who is said to be in "9/10ths of the film," made his acting debut in 2006 in the independent film Relative Strangers. After starring in 2010’s Wrong Side of Town, he took on roles in the DVD-direct feature The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption...
- 2/8/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Riddick
WWE wrestling star Dave Bautista ("The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption," "Relative Strangers") has joined the cast of David Twohy’s "Riddick" as a character named Diaz.
The film is currently shooting in Montreal and Bautista's role is said to be significant. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Lowlife
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" actress Angela Sarafyan will star opposite Marion Cotillard as her sister in the James Gray's currently filming "Lowlife". Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner also star.
Cotillard plays a woman attempting to immigrate from Poland. While sailing to Ellis Island, her sister grows deathly ill and she is forced to trade sexual favors for medicine and food to keep her sister alive. [Source: Deadline]
The Warren Files
Youngsters Mackenzie Foy and Joey King, who have key parts in the upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" and "The Dark Knight Rises" respectively, have been signed to star in James Wan's...
WWE wrestling star Dave Bautista ("The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption," "Relative Strangers") has joined the cast of David Twohy’s "Riddick" as a character named Diaz.
The film is currently shooting in Montreal and Bautista's role is said to be significant. [Source: The Hollywood Reporter]
Lowlife
"The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" actress Angela Sarafyan will star opposite Marion Cotillard as her sister in the James Gray's currently filming "Lowlife". Joaquin Phoenix and Jeremy Renner also star.
Cotillard plays a woman attempting to immigrate from Poland. While sailing to Ellis Island, her sister grows deathly ill and she is forced to trade sexual favors for medicine and food to keep her sister alive. [Source: Deadline]
The Warren Files
Youngsters Mackenzie Foy and Joey King, who have key parts in the upcoming "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2" and "The Dark Knight Rises" respectively, have been signed to star in James Wan's...
- 2/8/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Tune in alert for CNN.s Piers Morgan tonight, who sat down with Kathy Bates to discuss some Titanic sized news. Rumor Has It that The Doctors recently gave Kathy Bates some news that hit her Blind Side. The famous actress has been down a Revolutionary Road and has recently won the battle against cancer. Having kept the secret from Relative Strangers until now, Bates discussed the Personal Effects of dealing with cancer: "I had been contracted to do a film that fall...and I was very concerned," Bates told Piers Morgan. "I just didn't want it to get around." But don.t worry, it wasn.t a Failure to Launch and Kathy won.t be headed to St. Elsewhere as The Golden Compass...
- 10/24/2011
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
HollywoodNews.com: Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Chris Lowell, Ahna O’Reilly, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Cicely Tyson and Mike Vogel to be honored at the Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony.
The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, are pleased to announce that the cast of DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media’s “The Help” – Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Chris Lowell, Ahna O’Reilly, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Cicely Tyson and Mike Vogel – will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the “Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.”
The announcement was made today by Carlos de Abreu, Founder of the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place on the evening of Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Hollywood Film Awards Gala launches the awards season.
The 15th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Film Awards, presented by Starz Entertainment, are pleased to announce that the cast of DreamWorks Pictures and Participant Media’s “The Help” – Viola Davis, Bryce Dallas Howard, Allison Janney, Chris Lowell, Ahna O’Reilly, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone, Sissy Spacek, Mary Steenburgen, Cicely Tyson and Mike Vogel – will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the “Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.”
The announcement was made today by Carlos de Abreu, Founder of the 15th Annual Hollywood Film Awards Gala Ceremony, which will take place on the evening of Monday, October 24, 2011, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The Hollywood Film Awards Gala launches the awards season.
- 10/6/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
EastEnders led the soaps ratings on Tuesday evening, overnight figures show. The Walford soap's second episode of the week, which saw Ronnie stumble across a stranded girl outside the tube station, drew 9.07m (38.8%) at 7.30pm. BBC Three's 10pm repeat added 671k (3.4%) and was the most-watched multichannel programme of the day. Lisa's court appearance in Emmerdale, meanwhile, was witnessed by 7.19m (33.1%) at the show's usual time of 7pm. BBC One's episode of Doctors, yesterday titled 'Relative Strangers', (more)...
- 3/18/2010
- by By Kris Green
- Digital Spy
Neve Campbell, who portrayed Sidney Prescott on the first three "Scream" films, reportedly has refused to get involved in the fourth installment of the thriller-mystery, "Scream 4". The rumors sparked as the screenwriter of the film, Kevin Williamson, recently wrote in his Twitter page, "Trying to figure out a Sid-less scenario. She won't do it. This sucks."
Campbell's tight schedule reportedly becomes the reason behind her refusal to be involved. She currently is starring in a new NBC TV series entitled "The Philanthropist" and working on lots of movie projects. The 35-year-old actress previously worked on "Relative Strangers" and "Closing the Ring".
In related news, Courteney Cox and David Arquette reportedly were in negotiation to reprise their roles on the movie. Coming from the original producer of "Scream" Wes Craven, the film is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters in 2010.
Earlier this year, Kevin Williamson was said to...
Campbell's tight schedule reportedly becomes the reason behind her refusal to be involved. She currently is starring in a new NBC TV series entitled "The Philanthropist" and working on lots of movie projects. The 35-year-old actress previously worked on "Relative Strangers" and "Closing the Ring".
In related news, Courteney Cox and David Arquette reportedly were in negotiation to reprise their roles on the movie. Coming from the original producer of "Scream" Wes Craven, the film is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters in 2010.
Earlier this year, Kevin Williamson was said to...
- 6/19/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Danny DeVito and Kathy Bates have signed on to star in Relative Strangers, which DeVito is producing. The project, in front of cameras with Greg Glienna at the helm, centers on an uptight professional (Ron Livingston) who sets out to meet his biological parents only to discover that they are from the wrong side of the trailer park. DeVito and Bates will play the parents, with Neve Campbell also signed on to play the fiancee of Livingston's character. Producing alongside DeVito are Brian Etting, Ram Bergman and Josh Etting. Glienna penned the screenplay along with Peter Stass. Equity Pictures Medienfonds is financing the project. Bates is repped by ICM and Susan Smith and Associates. DeVito is repped by CAA.
- 10/13/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neve Campbell will star in the lead female role opposite Ron Livingston in the indie Relative Strangers, being produced by Danny DeVito. The project, directed by Greg Glienna, centers on an uptight professional (Livingston) who sets out to meet his biological parents only to discover that they are from the wrong side of the trailer park. Campbell plays the fiancee of Livingston's character. Other casting is expected to be announced shortly. Producing the film are DeVito, Brian Etting, Ram Bergman and Josh Etting. Glienna penned the screenplay along with Peter Stass. Campbell, repped by ICM, Forster Entertainment and attorney Steve Younger, is coming off positive reviews for her starring turn in the festival feature When Will I Be Loved for helmer James Toback. Her other recent credits include Robert Altman's The Company.
- 10/11/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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