Stars: Frank Grillo, Mekhi Phifer, Amaury Nolasco, Dermot Mulroney, Jaime King, Paul Sloan, Donald Cerrone, Erica Peeples | Written by Chad Law, Garry Charles, Brandon Burrows | Directed by Christian Sesma
Michael ‘Duffy’ Duffield was a soldier, now he’s a drifter, dealing with Ptsd and living on the move. As Lights Out begins, he gets off a bus, and it’s not even five minutes before he finds himself in a card game and accused of cheating. The ease with which he dispatches the other players and takes his money catches the eye of Max Bomer.
Max is just out of jail and looking for a way to make some money, and he sees Duffy’s skill with his fists as the way to do it. He just has to convince him to take part in some illegal underground fight clubs like the one run by Fosco. And, since Duffy could use some cash himself,...
Michael ‘Duffy’ Duffield was a soldier, now he’s a drifter, dealing with Ptsd and living on the move. As Lights Out begins, he gets off a bus, and it’s not even five minutes before he finds himself in a card game and accused of cheating. The ease with which he dispatches the other players and takes his money catches the eye of Max Bomer.
Max is just out of jail and looking for a way to make some money, and he sees Duffy’s skill with his fists as the way to do it. He just has to convince him to take part in some illegal underground fight clubs like the one run by Fosco. And, since Duffy could use some cash himself,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Citadel doesn’t premiere on Amazon Prime Video until April 28, but the spy thriller starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden is set for a second season, and it’s coming to California.
The series executive produced by the Russo Brothers has been awarded a whopping $25 million in tax credits to relocate from the UK to the Golden State for Season 2, the California Film Commission said Monday. In total, seven TV series — two relocations, five new shows — are in line to receive around $80 million in incentives for this allocation round. See the list below.
In fact, Citadel isn’t the only Amazon series to benefit from California’s generous program this time around, with a list that includes a couple of untitled series as well as HBO’s Wondermill, which appears to be a code name for The Rehearsal, whose first season filmed in Oregon. We are getting a clarification...
The series executive produced by the Russo Brothers has been awarded a whopping $25 million in tax credits to relocate from the UK to the Golden State for Season 2, the California Film Commission said Monday. In total, seven TV series — two relocations, five new shows — are in line to receive around $80 million in incentives for this allocation round. See the list below.
In fact, Citadel isn’t the only Amazon series to benefit from California’s generous program this time around, with a list that includes a couple of untitled series as well as HBO’s Wondermill, which appears to be a code name for The Rehearsal, whose first season filmed in Oregon. We are getting a clarification...
- 4/17/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Seven relocating and new series on track to spend combined $527m in the state in upcoming season of production.
Announcing its latest round of tax credits, California Film Commission has confirmed that Amazon Studios/Agbo’s spy series Citadel is moving from the UK for its second season and will become California’s highest-spending relocating series.
The second season starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas is projected to spend an estimated $119m in qualified expenditures (Season 1 debuts on April 28) and is one of seven relocating and new series on track to spend a combined $527m in California during their upcoming season of production.
Announcing its latest round of tax credits, California Film Commission has confirmed that Amazon Studios/Agbo’s spy series Citadel is moving from the UK for its second season and will become California’s highest-spending relocating series.
The second season starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas is projected to spend an estimated $119m in qualified expenditures (Season 1 debuts on April 28) and is one of seven relocating and new series on track to spend a combined $527m in California during their upcoming season of production.
- 4/17/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Amazon has been awarded $35.3 million in state tax incentives for TV production, including the largest amount ever granted by the state of California for a single film or TV season.
“Citadel,” a big-budget spy thriller set to debut on April 28, was awarded $25 million to relocate to California from the U.K. for its second season.
The show is expected to pay $119 million in “qualified” expenditures — which include below-the-line workers and California vendors — making it the biggest show ever lured from out of state by the credit.
The state offers incentives of 25% for TV shows that relocate from other states. If “Citadel” continues beyond a second season and stays in California, it will also automatically qualify for a 20% tax credit.
On Monday, the California Film Commission announced that it has allocated $80.4 million, total, in tax credits to incentivize TV production in the state.
Amazon was the big winner, with two shows receiving credits.
“Citadel,” a big-budget spy thriller set to debut on April 28, was awarded $25 million to relocate to California from the U.K. for its second season.
The show is expected to pay $119 million in “qualified” expenditures — which include below-the-line workers and California vendors — making it the biggest show ever lured from out of state by the credit.
The state offers incentives of 25% for TV shows that relocate from other states. If “Citadel” continues beyond a second season and stays in California, it will also automatically qualify for a 20% tax credit.
On Monday, the California Film Commission announced that it has allocated $80.4 million, total, in tax credits to incentivize TV production in the state.
Amazon was the big winner, with two shows receiving credits.
- 4/17/2023
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Seven TV series — two relocating and five new — will receive $80.5 million in tax incentives for shooting in California, the state’s film office said Monday.
Amazon, granted a total of $35.3 million in credits, led the way in this round of tax breaks as the only studio with more than one series on the list, followed by Paramount Global ($14.4 million), 20th Century Studios ($12.2 million), Netflix ($12.1 million) and HBO ($4.3 million). HBO came out on top in the previous round of tax credits announced in July and Netflix in the two previous allotment of incentives before that.
The second season of Citadel — which was granted $25 million in credits — will move to Los Angeles from the U.K. to bring more spending than any other relocating TV series in California tax credit program history, according to the film office. HBO’s Wondermill will similarly relocate from Oregon to take advantage of the state’s incentive for relocating shows.
Amazon, granted a total of $35.3 million in credits, led the way in this round of tax breaks as the only studio with more than one series on the list, followed by Paramount Global ($14.4 million), 20th Century Studios ($12.2 million), Netflix ($12.1 million) and HBO ($4.3 million). HBO came out on top in the previous round of tax credits announced in July and Netflix in the two previous allotment of incentives before that.
The second season of Citadel — which was granted $25 million in credits — will move to Los Angeles from the U.K. to bring more spending than any other relocating TV series in California tax credit program history, according to the film office. HBO’s Wondermill will similarly relocate from Oregon to take advantage of the state’s incentive for relocating shows.
- 4/17/2023
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Citadel,” Amazon Studios’ new spy thriller starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, doesn’t premiere until April 28 on Prime Video, but plans for its second season are already heating up — this time in California. The Russo Brothers-produced series will move production from the U.K., becoming California’s highest-spending relocating TV series to date with an estimated $119 million in qualified expenditures, the California Film Commission announced on Monday. The show will benefit from $25 million in tax credits.
Russo Brothers’ Agbo executive produce, along with Josh Applebaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg of Midnight Radio.
HBO’s “Wondermill,” which is relocating from Oregon, also qualifies for the state’s latest round of film and television tax credits, as do five new TV projects: “Forever” from Netflix Productions; BET drama “True to the Game” (based on the film trilogy of the same name); “Paradise City” from Twentieth Century Fox...
Russo Brothers’ Agbo executive produce, along with Josh Applebaum, André Nemec, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg of Midnight Radio.
HBO’s “Wondermill,” which is relocating from Oregon, also qualifies for the state’s latest round of film and television tax credits, as do five new TV projects: “Forever” from Netflix Productions; BET drama “True to the Game” (based on the film trilogy of the same name); “Paradise City” from Twentieth Century Fox...
- 4/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Los Angeles, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Black Independent film company, Manny Halley Productions is back at it again, with their latest original hit new series, Legacy. Premiering on BET+, the star-studded series features legendary actor, Ving Rhames (Mission Impossible, Baby Boy); Lisa Raye (The Player’s Club, All of Us); Aj Johnson (Baby Boy); Draya Michele (L.A.’s Finest, BET’s Tales); Barton Fitzpatrick; Andra Fuller (True to The Game); Clifton Powell (BET’s The Family Business, CW’s Black Lightning); Jeremy Meeks (Dutch); and more.
“This series is one for the ages, leaving viewers at the edge of their seats from beginning to end,” says Executive Producer Manny Halley. “This is only the beginning.”
Created and Executive Produced by Manny Halley, written and executive produced by Yolanda Halley, the show follows Guy Simmons (Ving Rhames), the patriarch of the Simmons family, the ruling crime family in the southern underworld. When he gets shot,...
“This series is one for the ages, leaving viewers at the edge of their seats from beginning to end,” says Executive Producer Manny Halley. “This is only the beginning.”
Created and Executive Produced by Manny Halley, written and executive produced by Yolanda Halley, the show follows Guy Simmons (Ving Rhames), the patriarch of the Simmons family, the ruling crime family in the southern underworld. When he gets shot,...
- 3/5/2023
- by Movies Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) is a legacy character on The Bold and the Beautiful. As the youngest daughter of Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), she’s a vital part of the series. Noelle currently plays the heroine and had big shoes to fill when cast in the role.
The Bold and the Beautiful star Annika Noelle I Valery Hache/Afp via Getty Images Who played Hope Logan on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ before Annika Noelle?
As the daughter of Brooke ad Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan), Hope is a prominent character in The Bold and the Beautiful. Hope’s life has been filled with drama from when she was born. For the past two decades, viewers have watched Hope grow from a little girl to an adult.
Here is your #BoldandBeautiful in #Amsterdam sneak peek with #KimMatula! #BoldOnLocation pic.twitter.com/Ay0ImML8N7
— Bold & The Beautiful (@BandB_CBS) October 1, 2014
When Hope reached adulthood,...
The Bold and the Beautiful star Annika Noelle I Valery Hache/Afp via Getty Images Who played Hope Logan on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ before Annika Noelle?
As the daughter of Brooke ad Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan), Hope is a prominent character in The Bold and the Beautiful. Hope’s life has been filled with drama from when she was born. For the past two decades, viewers have watched Hope grow from a little girl to an adult.
Here is your #BoldandBeautiful in #Amsterdam sneak peek with #KimMatula! #BoldOnLocation pic.twitter.com/Ay0ImML8N7
— Bold & The Beautiful (@BandB_CBS) October 1, 2014
When Hope reached adulthood,...
- 1/24/2023
- by Carol Cassada
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Exclusive: James DuMont (The Righteous Gemstones), Christopher James Baker (Ozark), Manny Galan (City on a Hill), Juvian Marquez (Power Book II: Ghost) and Anirudh Pisharody (9-1-1) will round out the cast of the thriller Unit 234, from director Andy Tennant, which is currently in production in the Cayman Islands. The quintet will star alongside previously announced cast members including Isabelle Fuhrman, Don Johnson and Jack Huston.
In the film written by Derek Steiner, a lone employee at a remote storage facility (Fuhrman) discovers an unconscious man locked inside Unit 234, chained to a gurney and missing a kidney. She must then fight to survive a ruthless gang, dead set on retrieving their precious cargo…at any cost. Blythe Frank, Hadeel Reda, Lee Dreyfuss and Productivity Media’s William Santor and Doug Murray are producing, with Johnson, Colleen Camp and Radiant Films International founder Mimi Steinbauer serving as executive producers. Radiant...
In the film written by Derek Steiner, a lone employee at a remote storage facility (Fuhrman) discovers an unconscious man locked inside Unit 234, chained to a gurney and missing a kidney. She must then fight to survive a ruthless gang, dead set on retrieving their precious cargo…at any cost. Blythe Frank, Hadeel Reda, Lee Dreyfuss and Productivity Media’s William Santor and Doug Murray are producing, with Johnson, Colleen Camp and Radiant Films International founder Mimi Steinbauer serving as executive producers. Radiant...
- 5/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Reem Kherici To Direct And Star In ‘Cat And Dog’; Erica Peeples & Juju Chan Szeto Board ‘Lights Out’
Exclusive: Reem Kherici is directing and starring in Chien et Chat (Cat and Dog), a live-action animated hybrid film currently in production in Montreal, which she also wrote.
Cat and Dog follows the owner of an Internet-famous cat and an international jewel thief whose dog has swallowed a ruby as the animals escape their cages in the airport. Together, the unlikely duo must work together to recover their prized pets.
Gaumont’s Sidonie Dumas is producing with Eric Altmayer for Mandarin Productions. Netflix has taken Latin American rights to the film, with Gaumont looking to release it in French theaters in December of 2023.
Kherici is best known for the 2017 romantic drama Jour J (Wedding Unplanned), which also had her writing, directing and starring. She first established herself as a multi-hyphenate with the 2013 debut feature Paris à tout prix, which was distributed in over 50 countries.
Kherici is represented by Zero Gravity Management and A3 Artists Agency.
Cat and Dog follows the owner of an Internet-famous cat and an international jewel thief whose dog has swallowed a ruby as the animals escape their cages in the airport. Together, the unlikely duo must work together to recover their prized pets.
Gaumont’s Sidonie Dumas is producing with Eric Altmayer for Mandarin Productions. Netflix has taken Latin American rights to the film, with Gaumont looking to release it in French theaters in December of 2023.
Kherici is best known for the 2017 romantic drama Jour J (Wedding Unplanned), which also had her writing, directing and starring. She first established herself as a multi-hyphenate with the 2013 debut feature Paris à tout prix, which was distributed in over 50 countries.
Kherici is represented by Zero Gravity Management and A3 Artists Agency.
- 2/9/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The 24th iteration of the American Black Film Festival has announced the lineup for its virtual fest.
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
- 7/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 24th iteration of the American Black Film Festival has announced the lineup for its virtual fest.
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
The program, which will run from Aug. 21-30, will feature projects across competitive categories including U.S. narrative, international narrative, documentary features, web series and HBO short film.
Projects in the U.S. narrative category include the True to the Game sequel True to the Game 2: Gena's Story, starring Vivica A. Fox; She Ball, from writer-director Nick Cannon; and Death of a Telemarketer, starring Lamorne Morris, who will be also speaking at Abff about upcoming Hulu series Woke.
The doc category includes features that ...
- 7/23/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Sabrina Carpenter’s “The Short History of the Long Road” gets a home, comedian Jo Koy’s life will become a movie, “True to the Game” is getting a sequel and Apa promotes Chris Ridenhour.
Acquisition
FilmRise has acquired Sabrina Carpenter’s coming-of-age drama “The Short History of the Long Road” and is planning a May 15 theatrical release.
The film, written and directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy, won a special jury mention for screenplay at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. “The Short History of the Long Road” also stars Maggie Siff, Steven Ogg and Danny Trejo.
Carpenter portrays a teenager who grew up living out of a van with her beloved father. When tragedy strikes, she is confronted by the reality that life as an outsider may not be her only choice.
The film is produced by Darren Dean, Bettina Kadoorie, Kishori Rajan, Eddie Rubin, Ani Simon-Kennedy,...
Acquisition
FilmRise has acquired Sabrina Carpenter’s coming-of-age drama “The Short History of the Long Road” and is planning a May 15 theatrical release.
The film, written and directed by Ani Simon-Kennedy, won a special jury mention for screenplay at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. “The Short History of the Long Road” also stars Maggie Siff, Steven Ogg and Danny Trejo.
Carpenter portrays a teenager who grew up living out of a van with her beloved father. When tragedy strikes, she is confronted by the reality that life as an outsider may not be her only choice.
The film is produced by Darren Dean, Bettina Kadoorie, Kishori Rajan, Eddie Rubin, Ani Simon-Kennedy,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Stars like Jason Statham, Gerard Butler, Liam Neeson and Ben Affleck have brought a semblance of stability to an unsettled American Film Market this week.
The boom in streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon along with the emergence of new services from Disney, Apple and Warner Bros. has disrupted the traditional business model for the independent sector.
“Netflix wants your movie early now,” noted Bron Studios exec Anjay Nagpal at Friday’s Afm finance conference. “They don’t want it any more after you couldn’t sell it at festivals.”
Jeffrey Greenstein, president of Millennium Media, said at the event that money offered by streamers has made it tougher to sign name actors such as Butler — who has done a trio of “Fallen” movies for Millennium.
“The numbers that Netflix, Amazon, Disney are able to offer are substantially higher than anyone can on the independent market,” Greenstein said. “Talent...
The boom in streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon along with the emergence of new services from Disney, Apple and Warner Bros. has disrupted the traditional business model for the independent sector.
“Netflix wants your movie early now,” noted Bron Studios exec Anjay Nagpal at Friday’s Afm finance conference. “They don’t want it any more after you couldn’t sell it at festivals.”
Jeffrey Greenstein, president of Millennium Media, said at the event that money offered by streamers has made it tougher to sign name actors such as Butler — who has done a trio of “Fallen” movies for Millennium.
“The numbers that Netflix, Amazon, Disney are able to offer are substantially higher than anyone can on the independent market,” Greenstein said. “Talent...
- 11/10/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Draya Michele (Perfect Match) is set for a recurring role on Star, Fox’s music-themed drama co-created and executive produced by Lee Daniels and Tom Donaghy. Star follows three talented singers – running from their pasts and desperate for a new start – with ambitions of stardom, as they navigate the cutthroat music business. Michele plays the sexy, savvy Chloe David, a successful social media strategist who is not afraid to chase the big stories or abandon the boring ones. Blunt and pragmatic, Chloe has a sixth sense for what will catch the public consciousness. Her character will be introduced in the November 7 episode. Michele’s credits include the Bet original movie We Belong Together, All In, Perfect Match, True to the Game and Will to Love. She’s repped by Teall Management and Innovative Artists.
Candice Coke (La La Land) has booked a recurring role opposite Rachelle Lefevre and Kelsey Grammer...
Candice Coke (La La Land) has booked a recurring role opposite Rachelle Lefevre and Kelsey Grammer...
- 11/1/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Manny Halley, CEO of Imani Media Group, has signed a first-look development deal with NBC’s Wilshire Studios, Variety has learned.
Under the pact, Imani Media Group will develop and produce scripted and unscripted content for the NBCUniversal portfolio of networks including Bravo, E!, USA, and Oxygen as well as for outside buyers. Dawn Olmstead is the president of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment production unit.
Halley has worked in the music industry for more than two decades with recording artists including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, and Keyshia Cole. Halley’s first foray into television production began with producing and executive producing the reality series, “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” for Bet and the spinoff, “Frankie and Neffe.”
Halley’s Faith Media Distribution company moved into the feature film business with “True to the Game,” starring Columbus Short and Erica Peeples. The movie, an adaptation of the New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods,...
Under the pact, Imani Media Group will develop and produce scripted and unscripted content for the NBCUniversal portfolio of networks including Bravo, E!, USA, and Oxygen as well as for outside buyers. Dawn Olmstead is the president of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment production unit.
Halley has worked in the music industry for more than two decades with recording artists including Nicki Minaj, Young Thug, and Keyshia Cole. Halley’s first foray into television production began with producing and executive producing the reality series, “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” for Bet and the spinoff, “Frankie and Neffe.”
Halley’s Faith Media Distribution company moved into the feature film business with “True to the Game,” starring Columbus Short and Erica Peeples. The movie, an adaptation of the New York Times bestseller by Teri Woods,...
- 7/13/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Beyond ongoing releases, this is never a significant weekend; most of the specialized action is in Toronto. Outside the festival circuit, however, three-month-old hit “The Big Sick” remains on top. Young J.D. Salinger biopic “Rebel in the Rye” had the most traction among openers, with decent grosses considering its negative reviews.
Opening
Rebel in the Rye (IFC) Metacritic: 44; Festivals include: Sundance 2017
$44,280 in 4 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $11,070
Ongoing interest in “The Catcher in the Rye” and J.D. Salinger as well as strong theater placement helped this do good initial business in New York and Los Angeles.
What comes next: Similar appeal should be seen as this expands starting Friday in other big cities.
True to the Game (Independent)
$(est.) 500,000 in 431 theaters; PTA: $(est.) 1,160
This adaptation of a 1997 drug world thriller/romance made little impact in its nationwide mid-level release. Grosses did improve Saturday, which gives it some hope to...
Opening
Rebel in the Rye (IFC) Metacritic: 44; Festivals include: Sundance 2017
$44,280 in 4 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $11,070
Ongoing interest in “The Catcher in the Rye” and J.D. Salinger as well as strong theater placement helped this do good initial business in New York and Los Angeles.
What comes next: Similar appeal should be seen as this expands starting Friday in other big cities.
True to the Game (Independent)
$(est.) 500,000 in 431 theaters; PTA: $(est.) 1,160
This adaptation of a 1997 drug world thriller/romance made little impact in its nationwide mid-level release. Grosses did improve Saturday, which gives it some hope to...
- 9/10/2017
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
"There's nothing that he has that we can't take." Imani Motion Pictures has debuted a trailer for a crime drama titled True to the Game, based on the novel of the same name written by Teri Woods. The film is about a charismatic drug lord, played by Columbus Short, who falls for a young girl from Philadelphia. He begins planning a way out of the crime world with his love for her, but tragedy strikes just as he is about to start his new life. The entire cast includes Vivica A. Fox, Andra Fuller, Nelson Ellis, Draya Michele, Jennifer Freeman, and Starletta DuPois, plus introducing Erica Peeples as Gena Hollins. This trailer looks solid, with some promise in the performances more than anything else. Might be worth a quick look. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Preston A. Whitmore's True to the Game, from YouTube: Based on the Teri Woods best selling novel,...
- 7/7/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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