Lifetime has greenlighted a remake of the 1997 TV movie “Dying to Belong” about sorority hazing, the network announced Tuesday.
Shannen Doherty will star in the movie alongside “Supergirl’s” Favour Onwuka and “iZombie” actress Jenika Rose. Onwuka and Rose will play college freshman who become “fast friends,” according to Lifetime’s description of the film. “Riley (Rose), whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia (Onwuka) joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the sisterhood.”
The original “Dying to Belong,” directed by William A. Graham, aired in 1997 on NBC, starring Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Dying to Belong will debut this fall on Lifetime.
Lifetime’s “Dying to...
Shannen Doherty will star in the movie alongside “Supergirl’s” Favour Onwuka and “iZombie” actress Jenika Rose. Onwuka and Rose will play college freshman who become “fast friends,” according to Lifetime’s description of the film. “Riley (Rose), whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia (Onwuka) joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the sisterhood.”
The original “Dying to Belong,” directed by William A. Graham, aired in 1997 on NBC, starring Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Dying to Belong will debut this fall on Lifetime.
Lifetime’s “Dying to...
- 8/10/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Lifetime is bringing an updated version of the classic television movie Dying To Belong to the screen. Shannen Doherty, Favour Onwuka (Supergirl) and Jenika Rose (iZombie) are set to star in Lifetime’s remake of the 1997 film, which starred Hilary Swank, Sarah Chalke, Jenna von Oÿ and Mark-Paul Gosselaar. Dying to Belong, which reveals the harsh realities of toxic friendships and sorority hazing culture, will debut this fall on Lifetime.
In Dying To Belong, when journalism major Olivia (Onwuka) meets Riley (Rose), a shy freshman who suffers from anxiety, they become fast friends. Riley, whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the “sisterhood.”
Dying...
In Dying To Belong, when journalism major Olivia (Onwuka) meets Riley (Rose), a shy freshman who suffers from anxiety, they become fast friends. Riley, whose mother Katherine (Doherty) was a legacy Pi Gamma Beta, decides to rush in hopes of following Katherine’s footsteps and is ecstatic when Olivia joins her. Sensing the opportunity to go undercover to write a story about hazing practices, Olivia soon discovers there are deadly secrets involved in being part of the “sisterhood.”
Dying...
- 8/10/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tom Dicillo's satire about the pitfalls of low budget filmmaking is less farce than it is a loving valentine to the difficult task of getting something relevant on film. Steve Buscemi is the frustrated director, Catherine Keener the insecure actress, and Peter Dinklage the little person not pleased that he's been hired to play a phantom in a dream sequence. Hilariously clever, the show also has a big heart. Living in Oblivion Blu-ray + DVD Shout! Factory 1995 / Color & B&W / 1:85 widescreen / 92 min. / Street Date November 17, 2015 / $29.99 Starring Steve Buscemi, Catherine Keener, Dermot Mulroney, Danielle von Zerneck, James LeGros, Rica Martens. Cinematography Frank Prinzi Production Designer Stephanie Carroll, Thérèse DePrez Art Direction Janine Michelle, Scott Pask Film Editor Dana Congdon, Camilla Toniolo Original Music Jim Farmer Produced by Hilary Gilford, Michael Griffiths, Robert M. Sertner, Marcus Viscidi, Frank von Zerneck Written and Directed by Tom Dicillo
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
A charming,...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
A charming,...
- 11/10/2015
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Barbara Hershey is heading to Lifetime. The Oscar nominee has been tapped to star in the female-skewing cabler's original telepic Left to Die, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Based on a true story, Hershey will play Sandra Chase, a woman who takes an innocent vacation in Ecuador but ends up being wrongly imprisoned for drug trafficking. Rachael Leigh Cook (Perception) will play Tammi, Sandra's daughter who fights for her mother's release in the TV movie from Sony Pictures Television, Blue Blazer Productions and Sandbar Pictures. Frank von Zerneck, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Zox Friedman, Greg Little and Tammi Chase
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- 7/3/2012
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Barbara Hershey is going behind bars in Left To Die. The Black Swan co-star and Oscar nominee will play an innocent woman thrown in an Ecuadorian jail for drug trafficking in the Lifetime TV movie, which begins production this month ahead of a 2013 premiere. Hershey’s character’s only hope is her daughter Tammi’s belief in her mother’s innocence and her fight to free her; Rachel Leigh Cook is set to play Tammi. Leon Ichaso is directing from a script by Agatha Dominik and Suzette Couture. Sony Pictures Television, Blue Blazer Productions and Sandbar Pictures will produce. Frank von Zerneck, Danielle von Zerneck, Elizabeth Zox Friedman, Greg Little and Tammi Chase will executive produce. Hershey — who currently appears on ABC’s Once Upon A Time playing Cora, the mother of the Evil Queen — is repped by Pakula/King & Associates, Impression Entertainment and attorney Marcy Morris.
- 7/3/2012
- by DOMINIC PATTEN
- Deadline TV
This is the first part of the weekend monster update, with more news & stuff coming in the next couple of days.
I got my Grimms confused in yesterday's post as it turns out. Tonight's episode won't be "Let Your Hair Down," but "The Three Bad Wolves." Rapunzel doesn't show up until next week.
Nick (David Giuntoli) is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it’s up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames. Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.There are a few sneak peeks at THR and Dread Central. Spoiler TV has the promotional stills. Here is the teaser:
Yesterday's excellent "Danse Macabre," which did well in the ratings, is available on NBC.com.
I got my Grimms confused in yesterday's post as it turns out. Tonight's episode won't be "Let Your Hair Down," but "The Three Bad Wolves." Rapunzel doesn't show up until next week.
Nick (David Giuntoli) is called to a suspected arson case, which exposes a longstanding family feud that brings Monroe (Silas Weir Mitchell) face-to-face with characters from his troubled past. While Monroe wrestles with restraining his wild side, it’s up to Nick to keep everything from going up in flames. Russell Hornsby, Bitsie Tulloch, Sasha Roiz and Reggie Lee also star.There are a few sneak peeks at THR and Dread Central. Spoiler TV has the promotional stills. Here is the teaser:
Yesterday's excellent "Danse Macabre," which did well in the ratings, is available on NBC.com.
- 12/10/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
Let's start the weekly round-up with Grimm.
Grimm's ratings dropped a little this week, but the show still won the 18-49 demo in its timeslot, finishing ahead of CSI: NY, Fringe and Supernatural, and rising by a full frakking ratings point (1.8) after Chuck (0.8). Wake up, Chuck.
Hitfix visited the set in Portland recently and posted a lengthy report. Here is a snippet:
Sasha Roiz on how his character will develop later in the series: "I’m not a Grimm descendent, but I'm a descendent of a long line that dates back just as Grimm does and we have a bit of a history and a past, so my line is a royal line and that will slowly unfold throughout the series."Collider has a longer interview with Sasha and Reggie Lee (more at the link):
It’s nice to see your character – like the main character – has the duality.
Grimm's ratings dropped a little this week, but the show still won the 18-49 demo in its timeslot, finishing ahead of CSI: NY, Fringe and Supernatural, and rising by a full frakking ratings point (1.8) after Chuck (0.8). Wake up, Chuck.
Hitfix visited the set in Portland recently and posted a lengthy report. Here is a snippet:
Sasha Roiz on how his character will develop later in the series: "I’m not a Grimm descendent, but I'm a descendent of a long line that dates back just as Grimm does and we have a bit of a history and a past, so my line is a royal line and that will slowly unfold throughout the series."Collider has a longer interview with Sasha and Reggie Lee (more at the link):
It’s nice to see your character – like the main character – has the duality.
- 11/6/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
I go on vacation and all this happens:
Eric Stoltz might be coming back to weekly TV. He has been cast as the lead in a new Lifetime pilot, Modern Love. Report from Deadline.com:
[Modern Love] follows newspaper science editor Simon McElvane (Stoltz) as he faces a deteriorating marriage, the ramifications of potentially starting over and balancing his relationship with his adopted 15-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly handed the job of editor of the newspaper’s Modern Love column, Simon discovers he has a lot to learn about life and love.Nwcn has a video report from the set of Grimm in Portland. Sasha Roiz mentioned they’ve started working on episode four today.
Sasha will be back on Warehouse 13 next Monday. Alessandra Torresani will join him the week after that.
Esai Morales did a few more interviews while promoting Gun Hill Road in San Francisco. There is one at SFBayTimes.com...
Eric Stoltz might be coming back to weekly TV. He has been cast as the lead in a new Lifetime pilot, Modern Love. Report from Deadline.com:
[Modern Love] follows newspaper science editor Simon McElvane (Stoltz) as he faces a deteriorating marriage, the ramifications of potentially starting over and balancing his relationship with his adopted 15-year-old daughter. Unexpectedly handed the job of editor of the newspaper’s Modern Love column, Simon discovers he has a lot to learn about life and love.Nwcn has a video report from the set of Grimm in Portland. Sasha Roiz mentioned they’ve started working on episode four today.
Sasha will be back on Warehouse 13 next Monday. Alessandra Torresani will join him the week after that.
Esai Morales did a few more interviews while promoting Gun Hill Road in San Francisco. There is one at SFBayTimes.com...
- 8/24/2011
- by fanshawe
- CapricaTV
TNT has some pretty cool shows on, Falling Skies and Southland are my personal favorites. The Closer is a really enjoyable show as well. The Fall/Winter schedule has been released for the networks lineup. Keep reading for all the details.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
Let us know what your favorite show is on TNT?
Official Press Release:
After scoring its most successful summer of original programming ever, including the launch of mega-hit Falling Skies, TNT is set to heat up the fall and winter with a terrific lineup of popular and acclaimed original series and a showcase of new original movies. The drama network’s slate includes the return of basic cable’s top two series of all time, The Closer, starring 2010 Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick, and Rizzoli & Isles, starring Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander; all-new episodes of the hit caper series Leverage, starring Timothy Hutton; and a new season of the critically acclaimed Southland.
- 8/23/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: Army Wives star Catherine Bell is set to headline the TNT movie Good Morning, Killer, an adaptation of April Smith's novel. The thriller follows FBI Special Agent Ana Gray (Bell) as she hunts for a kidnapper. It is the latest entry in the network's recently announced new TNT Tuesday Night Mystery movie franchise slated to launch in November that will feature six contemporary crime dramas, from true-crime stories to fictional mysteries. And I have heard that at least some some of the movies, including Good Morning, Killer, are being eyed as potential backdoor pilots that could spawn TV series as the actors deals for them include series options. The contracts of the cast members of Army Wives, including Bell, are up after the upcoming sixth season. Smith adapted her book to the small screen. She also is executive producing the movie with Frank von Zerneck (We Were the Mulvaneys). Bell,...
- 8/5/2011
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
TNT and TBS, which staged their Upfront presentation today in New York, are making bold moves to bolster their remarkably strong foundations in original programming. The networks are developing extensive new lineups of scripted and unscripted series and making a new push into half-hour comedy in partnership with some of the top talents in the industry, from award-winning actors to acclaimed producers, writers and best-selling authors.
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
This year marks the beginning of production of the final season of the blockbuster hit, The Closer, starring Emmy® winner Kyra Sedgwick. TNT confirmed today that it has ordered a 10-episode season of Major Crimes, a series set in the Los Angeles Police Department that promises to become television’s next great crime drama. The seventh and final season of The Closer will include 15 episodes in 2011 and six in summer 2012, leading into the launch of Major Crimes, starring Mary McDonnell (Battlestar Galactica). McDonnell has...
- 5/18/2011
- by Kevin Coll
- FusedFilm
It looks like Andy Richter will be stepping from behind the podium on Conan to another podium (I am guessing) for a new game show on TBS entitled Pyramid. The show is reportedly a modern-day take on the iconic game show that began asThe $10,000 Pyramid.
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
I really enjoye watching Men of A Certain Age, and highly recommend it. The new shows don't really catch my interest yet, aside from Pyramid. Check out the full lineup below and share your thoughts on what shows you are most interested in seeing.
TNT scripted series in development
Untitled Kip Koenig/John Wells Productions Project – Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, this drama follows a family of cops who uncover the mystical and often crime-ridden world of a small town where things aren’t as they appear. The project comes to TNT from Warner Horizon Television, Kip Koenig (Grey’s Anatomy) and John Wells Productions (Southland,...
- 5/18/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
New show clips as well as interview clips are in from ABC Family's "Beauty and the Briefcase" starring Hilary Duff, Jaime Pressly, Matt Dallas, Chris Carmack, Michael McMillian, Edrick Brown, Billy Slaughter, Cedric N. Burton, Dean J. West and Kevin Kirkpatrick. "Beauty & the Briefcase" is directed by Gil Junger and written by Michael Horowitz. Executive-producers are Hilary Duff, Frank Von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz. We have interviews with Hilary Duff, Michael McMillian, Matt Dallas and Chris Carmack as well as five clips. Gil Junger directs from the writing by Michael Horowitz. The show airs on April 18, 2010 (8:00 Pm Et/Pt) and is produced by Hilary Duff, Frank Von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.
- 4/8/2010
- Upcoming-Movies.com
"Beauty & the Briefcase" (aka "The Business of Falling in Love"), the upcoming ABC Family Original Movie, is the romantic-comedy, starring Hilary Duff, Matt Dallas and Michael McMillian, based on the book "Diary of a Working Girl" by author Daniella Brodsky.
Duff stars as a fashion journalist who takes an undercover job in the business world to write an article about dating ' men in suits'.
The film was adapted for TV by writer Mike Horowitz for executive producers Duff, Frank von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.
Directed by Gil Junger, the two-hour film premieres Sunday, April 18, 2010...
Duff stars as a fashion journalist who takes an undercover job in the business world to write an article about dating ' men in suits'.
The film was adapted for TV by writer Mike Horowitz for executive producers Duff, Frank von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.
Directed by Gil Junger, the two-hour film premieres Sunday, April 18, 2010...
- 3/15/2010
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The Caucus for Producers, Writers and Directors bestowed honors during its 27th awards ceremony Sunday at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Stephen J. Cannell was named producer of the year, with awards also going to director Alex Rudzinski, writer Matt Nix and actor Steve Carell.
Special awards, previously announced, also were presented during the black-tie gala celebrating achievement in the television industry. Honorees included NBC Universal's Angela Bromstad as executive of the year; 3ality Digital toppers Sandy Climan and Steve Schklair, who received the New Visions award; executive producer Frank von Zerneck for lifetime achievement; executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson, who received the chair's award; and producer-writer-director Albert Fisher for distinguished service.
Robert Mandel, dean of the American Film Institute, was presented with a Special Educator Award, and The Hollywood Reporter editor Elizabeth Guider was cited for journalism.
David Hasselhoff hosted the event, which drew more than 300 industry professionals.
Stephen J. Cannell was named producer of the year, with awards also going to director Alex Rudzinski, writer Matt Nix and actor Steve Carell.
Special awards, previously announced, also were presented during the black-tie gala celebrating achievement in the television industry. Honorees included NBC Universal's Angela Bromstad as executive of the year; 3ality Digital toppers Sandy Climan and Steve Schklair, who received the New Visions award; executive producer Frank von Zerneck for lifetime achievement; executive producer Charles Floyd Johnson, who received the chair's award; and producer-writer-director Albert Fisher for distinguished service.
Robert Mandel, dean of the American Film Institute, was presented with a Special Educator Award, and The Hollywood Reporter editor Elizabeth Guider was cited for journalism.
David Hasselhoff hosted the event, which drew more than 300 industry professionals.
- 12/7/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Thora Birch and Nancy Travis have been tapped to star in Lifetime's original movie "Pregnancy Pact."
Inspired by the true story of the boom of teen pregnancies at Gloucester High School in Massachusetts, the film centers on Sidney Bloom (Birch), an opinionated blogger who returns to her hometown to investigate the sudden spike in teenage pregnancies at her old high school, which becomes the focus of a media frenzy after it is featured in a Time magazine story that suggest the pregnancies are a result of a pact among the girls.
Sidney comes up against Lorraine Dougan (Travis), head of a local conservative-values group and mother of Sara, a pregnant 15-year-old.
Von Zerneck/Sertner is producing the film, slated to premiere next year. Robert M. Sertner and Frank von Zerneck are executive producing.
Rosemary Rodriguez will direct from a script by Pamela Davis and Teena Booth.
Inspired by the true story of the boom of teen pregnancies at Gloucester High School in Massachusetts, the film centers on Sidney Bloom (Birch), an opinionated blogger who returns to her hometown to investigate the sudden spike in teenage pregnancies at her old high school, which becomes the focus of a media frenzy after it is featured in a Time magazine story that suggest the pregnancies are a result of a pact among the girls.
Sidney comes up against Lorraine Dougan (Travis), head of a local conservative-values group and mother of Sara, a pregnant 15-year-old.
Von Zerneck/Sertner is producing the film, slated to premiere next year. Robert M. Sertner and Frank von Zerneck are executive producing.
Rosemary Rodriguez will direct from a script by Pamela Davis and Teena Booth.
- 9/17/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifetime has picked up the telepic "Pregnancy Pact" which was inspired by a group of teens in Massachusetts who made a 'pregnancy pact' to get pregnant at the same time. Von Zerneck-Sertner Films is behind the project. Frank Von Zerneck and Robert Sertner are serving as executive producers. Pam Davis of "House" and Teena Booth ("Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal") will be writing. Von Zerneck-Sertner serves as a regular movie supplier for the Network and producers are behind Lifetime's upcoming "The Sorority Wars" as well as "Natalee Holloway." Apparently "Pregnancy Pact" is not expected to be directly about what happened in Massachusetts.
- 9/8/2009
- Upcoming-Movies.com
ABC Family is teaming with Hilary Duff for "The Business of Falling in Love," a romantic comedy based on the book "Diary of a Working Girl," by Daniella Brodsky.
Gil Junger has signed to direct the two-hour original movie, which will star Duff as a fashion reporter who goes undercover in the business world in the hopes of finding love while writing an article about dating men in suits.
In addition to starring, Duff will executive produce the film alongside Frank Von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.
The book was adapted for the small screen by writer Mike Horowitz ("Burn Notice").
Junger is a familiar face at ABC Family. The director of the 1999 movie "10 Things I Hate About You" also is helming the ABC Family series of the same name that launched this summer.
Additionally, he directed one of ABC Family's highest-rated original movies this year,...
Gil Junger has signed to direct the two-hour original movie, which will star Duff as a fashion reporter who goes undercover in the business world in the hopes of finding love while writing an article about dating men in suits.
In addition to starring, Duff will executive produce the film alongside Frank Von Zerneck, Robert Sertner, Ira Pincus and Jessica Horowitz.
The book was adapted for the small screen by writer Mike Horowitz ("Burn Notice").
Junger is a familiar face at ABC Family. The director of the 1999 movie "10 Things I Hate About You" also is helming the ABC Family series of the same name that launched this summer.
Additionally, he directed one of ABC Family's highest-rated original movies this year,...
- 8/9/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joan Cusack has lined up two TV projects, developing a comedy at NBC set in the world of psychiatry and starring opposite Mae Whitman in the Lifetime original movie "Acceptance."
The NBC project, which she is co-creating with the network and Universal Media Studios, will be based on an original idea of Cusack's. John Markus ("The Larry Sanders Show") is serving as writer/executive producer, while Cusack will produce with Julie Yen.
"Acceptance," based on the novel by Susan Coll, is a dramedy that centers on an overachieveing high school student (Whitman) dealing with the stress of her senior year and applying to college. Complicating things is the fact that her parents are splitting up, and her mother (Cusack) is focused on getting her daughter into a top school so she's better able to find a husband.
Sanaa Hamri ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2") is directing from a script...
The NBC project, which she is co-creating with the network and Universal Media Studios, will be based on an original idea of Cusack's. John Markus ("The Larry Sanders Show") is serving as writer/executive producer, while Cusack will produce with Julie Yen.
"Acceptance," based on the novel by Susan Coll, is a dramedy that centers on an overachieveing high school student (Whitman) dealing with the stress of her senior year and applying to college. Complicating things is the fact that her parents are splitting up, and her mother (Cusack) is focused on getting her daughter into a top school so she's better able to find a husband.
Sanaa Hamri ("The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2") is directing from a script...
- 11/17/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Lifetime Movie Network has gone into preproduction on a telefilm based on the real-life story of Natalee Holloway, a teenager who disappeared in 2005 during a senior class vacation in Aruba.
The tentatively titled "The Natalee Holloway Story," from Sony Pictures TV and executive producers Judith Verno and Frank Von Zerneck, is based on the book "Loving Natalee: A Mother's Testament of Hope and Faith," by Holloway's mother, Beth Twitty.
The movie, airing in 2009, will tell the story of Holloway, whose disappearance captured the attention of the national media, and Twitty's efforts to discover the truth about what happened to her daughter.
The tentatively titled "The Natalee Holloway Story," from Sony Pictures TV and executive producers Judith Verno and Frank Von Zerneck, is based on the book "Loving Natalee: A Mother's Testament of Hope and Faith," by Holloway's mother, Beth Twitty.
The movie, airing in 2009, will tell the story of Holloway, whose disappearance captured the attention of the national media, and Twitty's efforts to discover the truth about what happened to her daughter.
- 10/6/2008
- by By Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Billy Campbell and Michelle Trachtenberg have been tapped to star in an ABC Family original movie tentatively titled The Circuit.
Drew Fuller (Lifetime's Army Wives) co-stars in the two-hour movie, which is set to premiere next year.
Circuit is described as an "adrenaline-charged family drama" in which an estranged father (Campbell) and daughter (Trachtenberg) compete on the stock-car race track. Her star is on the rise, while his once-legendary career is on the decline. Fuller plays the love interest to Trachtenberg's character.
The movie is from von Zerneck/Sertner Films, with the company's Frank von Zerneck and Robert M. Sertner executive producing alongside William Gilmore and Charles Lenhoff. Peter Werner Will direct and serve as co-executive producer, with Randy Sutter producing.
Circuit was written by Bill Hanley, with rewrites by Quinton Peeplescq and Janet Brownell.
Campbell's credits include The 4400, The O.C. and Once and Again. He is repped by CAA and Sean Fay at 1 Management.
Trachtenberg's credits include Six Feet Under and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She is repped by CAA, manager Peg Donegan at Framework and attorney Ira Schreck.
Drew Fuller (Lifetime's Army Wives) co-stars in the two-hour movie, which is set to premiere next year.
Circuit is described as an "adrenaline-charged family drama" in which an estranged father (Campbell) and daughter (Trachtenberg) compete on the stock-car race track. Her star is on the rise, while his once-legendary career is on the decline. Fuller plays the love interest to Trachtenberg's character.
The movie is from von Zerneck/Sertner Films, with the company's Frank von Zerneck and Robert M. Sertner executive producing alongside William Gilmore and Charles Lenhoff. Peter Werner Will direct and serve as co-executive producer, with Randy Sutter producing.
Circuit was written by Bill Hanley, with rewrites by Quinton Peeplescq and Janet Brownell.
Campbell's credits include The 4400, The O.C. and Once and Again. He is repped by CAA and Sean Fay at 1 Management.
Trachtenberg's credits include Six Feet Under and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She is repped by CAA, manager Peg Donegan at Framework and attorney Ira Schreck.
- 7/16/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Frank von Zerneck and Robert M. Sertner have signed a two-year deal with Sony Pictures Television for the development and production of TV movies. The deal marks the first time that von Zerneck/Sertner Films -- which was formed in 1987 and has numerous TV movies and miniseries on broadcast and cable networks to its credit -- has joined forces with a studio. Von Zerneck said there were many appealing factors that led him and Sertner to sign with SPT, including the fact that they've known SPT executive vp movies and miniseries Helen Verno since working together on the 1987 miniseries Queenie when Verno was an executive at New World.
- 7/11/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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