Exclusive: Skye P. Marshall has been tapped as a lead opposite Kathy Bates in CBS’ drama pilot Matlock, a new take on the classic legal TV drama starring Andy Griffith, which comes from Jane the Virgin creator Jennie Snyder Urman and NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen.
In Matlock, written by Urman and to be directed by Kat Coiro, after achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Bates) rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
Marshall will play Olympia. A formidable attorney with a thirst for justice, Olympia is a key rainmaker at New York’s most prestigious law firm. Juggling work and life, she remains laser-focused and not the easiest to impress, which is apparent when she is tasked to oversee a third junior associate.
In Matlock, written by Urman and to be directed by Kat Coiro, after achieving success in her younger years, the brilliant septuagenarian Madeline Matlock (Bates) rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within.
Marshall will play Olympia. A formidable attorney with a thirst for justice, Olympia is a key rainmaker at New York’s most prestigious law firm. Juggling work and life, she remains laser-focused and not the easiest to impress, which is apparent when she is tasked to oversee a third junior associate.
- 3/3/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Katie Cassidy (Arrow), Devon Sawa (Idle Hands), Kate Bosworth (Blue Crush), Tyrese Gibson (Morbius), and Chris Backus (Mindhunter) lead the cast of the survival thriller Fallout, which recently wrapped production in New Jersey. The movie was directed by Cecil Chambers (Due Season), who also crafted the screenplay with Michael Miceli (The Bounty Hunter).
Fallout tells the story of, yes, “the fallout” when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot. It’s interesting to see that the story involves six people being trapped in one location, but only the names of five actors have been announced. Who is the sixth person in that bunker?
Chambers financed and produced the film through his company Triumphant Entertainment, along with Miceli,...
Fallout tells the story of, yes, “the fallout” when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot. It’s interesting to see that the story involves six people being trapped in one location, but only the names of five actors have been announced. Who is the sixth person in that bunker?
Chambers financed and produced the film through his company Triumphant Entertainment, along with Miceli,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Devon Sawa (“Chucky”), Kate Bosworth (The Enforcer), Katie Cassidy (Arrow), Chris Backus (Mindhunter), and Tyrese Gibson (Fast & The Furious) will star in an upcoming thriller titled Fallout, Deadline reports this morning, being directed by Cecil Chambers (Awol-72).
“The film charts the fallout when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot.”
Michael Miceli (The Bounty Hunter) and Cecil Chambers (Awol-72) wrote the script.
International Film Trust is launching world sales at EFM, Deadline notes.
“Fallout’s tense, urgent script is what first attracted us to this project,“ Benaroya Pictures CEO and Ift Founder Michael Benaroya said, “and the cast that has joined the film really speaks to this. We’re excited to work with this strong ensemble that will resonate with distributors worldwide.
“The film charts the fallout when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot.”
Michael Miceli (The Bounty Hunter) and Cecil Chambers (Awol-72) wrote the script.
International Film Trust is launching world sales at EFM, Deadline notes.
“Fallout’s tense, urgent script is what first attracted us to this project,“ Benaroya Pictures CEO and Ift Founder Michael Benaroya said, “and the cast that has joined the film really speaks to this. We’re excited to work with this strong ensemble that will resonate with distributors worldwide.
- 2/1/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Katie Cassidy (Arrow), Devon Sawa (Gasoline Alley), Chris Backus (Mindhunter), Kate Bosworth (The Enforcer), and Tyrese Gibson (Fast & The Furious) have joined survival thriller Fallout, which recently wrapped filming in New Jersey.
The film charts the fallout when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot.
Michael Benaroya’s International Film Trust is launching world sales on the project at the upcoming EFM.
Penned by Michael Miceli (The Bounty Hunter) and Cecil Chambers (Awol-72), the film will be directed by Chambers, who is financing and producing under his Triumphant Entertainment banner alongside Miceli, Tyler Jon Olson (Cash Out), and Benaroya (Lawless) for Benaroya Pictures.
Saleem Elmasri, John Marques, Waynard Schmidt, and Andrea Bucko will serve as executive producers.
The film charts the fallout when a nuclear threat forces six people into a malfunctioning underground bunker. Tensions soon rise as they fight to stay alive. With oxygen and the trust in each other quickly running out, they learn that a more sinister plan is afoot.
Michael Benaroya’s International Film Trust is launching world sales on the project at the upcoming EFM.
Penned by Michael Miceli (The Bounty Hunter) and Cecil Chambers (Awol-72), the film will be directed by Chambers, who is financing and producing under his Triumphant Entertainment banner alongside Miceli, Tyler Jon Olson (Cash Out), and Benaroya (Lawless) for Benaroya Pictures.
Saleem Elmasri, John Marques, Waynard Schmidt, and Andrea Bucko will serve as executive producers.
- 2/1/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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Chris Backus, who appeared as a regular the Apple TV drama Truth Be Told, has joined Eva Green and Ruby Rose in Millennium Media’s action thriller, Dirty Angels.
Maria Bakalova, JoJo T. Gibbs and Rona-Lee Shimon are also on the call sheet of the movie that is currently in production with Martin Campbell directing. Morocco and Greece are the shooting locations.
Written by Alissa Silverman, the fictional story is set against the backdrop of the U.S.’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and follows a group of female soldiers posing as medical relief who are sent back in to rescue a group of kidnapped teenagers caught between Isis and the Taliban.
Backus will play the Navy Seal commander who recruits and assembles the team and ends up on the mission.
Producing are Signature Pictures’ Moshe Diamant as well as Millennium Media’s Rob Van Norden and Yariv Lerner.
Chris Backus, who appeared as a regular the Apple TV drama Truth Be Told, has joined Eva Green and Ruby Rose in Millennium Media’s action thriller, Dirty Angels.
Maria Bakalova, JoJo T. Gibbs and Rona-Lee Shimon are also on the call sheet of the movie that is currently in production with Martin Campbell directing. Morocco and Greece are the shooting locations.
Written by Alissa Silverman, the fictional story is set against the backdrop of the U.S.’ withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and follows a group of female soldiers posing as medical relief who are sent back in to rescue a group of kidnapped teenagers caught between Isis and the Taliban.
Backus will play the Navy Seal commander who recruits and assembles the team and ends up on the mission.
Producing are Signature Pictures’ Moshe Diamant as well as Millennium Media’s Rob Van Norden and Yariv Lerner.
- 12/12/2022
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Briarcliff Entertainment has acquired North American distribution rights to the gripping historical drama Kent State from writer, director Karen Slade. The film will star Dermot Mulroney, Clancy Brown, Aksel Hennie, Christopher Backus, Christopher Ammanuel, Andrew Ortenberg and Jacqueline Emerson.
Grandave International is handling foreign sales on the film. The pic will begin filming this November in Columbus, Ga with a US theatrical release anticipated for 2023.
Inspired by true events, the movie tells the story of how a family’s buried past coincides with the brutal truth of one of the most significant events in American history, when the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of student protestors, killing four, and injuring 7 on May 4th, 1970, at Kent State University. Told through the perspective of Will McCormack in two time periods in his life, the film asks the question of not just what happened then, but why these kinds of events continue to happen.
Grandave International is handling foreign sales on the film. The pic will begin filming this November in Columbus, Ga with a US theatrical release anticipated for 2023.
Inspired by true events, the movie tells the story of how a family’s buried past coincides with the brutal truth of one of the most significant events in American history, when the Ohio National Guard fired into a crowd of student protestors, killing four, and injuring 7 on May 4th, 1970, at Kent State University. Told through the perspective of Will McCormack in two time periods in his life, the film asks the question of not just what happened then, but why these kinds of events continue to happen.
- 9/10/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Is Poppy ready for what's to come in the second season of the Truth Be Told TV show on Apple TV+? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Truth Be Told is cancelled or renewed for season three. Apple TV+ and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the second season episodes of Truth Be Told here. Status Update Below.
An Apple TV+ crime drama, Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives...
An Apple TV+ crime drama, Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives...
- 12/8/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Poppy Parnell is ready to take on a new case. Apple TV+ has renewed the Truth Be Told TV series for a third season. The second season of 10 episodes finished being released in October. Maisha Closson joins season three as showrunner and executive producer.
Season two of Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test. Read More…...
Season two of Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test. Read More…...
- 12/8/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Streaming on the Apple TV+ subscription service, Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson).
Will Poppy and Micah's friendship survive? Has the Truth Be Told TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Apple TV+? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Truth Be Told, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Streaming on the Apple TV+ subscription service, Truth Be Told stars Octavia Spencer, Kate Hudson, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, Mychala Faith Lee, Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa. In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson).
- 8/25/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Does unveiling the worst side of humanity have a higher purpose beyond ratings? That’s the question begged after two seasons of Apple TV+’s “Truth Be Told,” which just premiered on the streaming platform.
Long before the 10-episode season ends, you’ll wish it was over. It’s a whodunit, but a tedious one. By the time the “truth” in the title is revealed, it won’t matter. It’s rather anticlimactic.
From writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman, starring and executive-produced by Octavia Spencer, the new season also features Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series. The second season, which prides itself as a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts, is ultimately a dud.
Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that involves a close childhood friend, Micah Keith (Hudson), and the murder of her husband (who may...
Long before the 10-episode season ends, you’ll wish it was over. It’s a whodunit, but a tedious one. By the time the “truth” in the title is revealed, it won’t matter. It’s rather anticlimactic.
From writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman, starring and executive-produced by Octavia Spencer, the new season also features Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series. The second season, which prides itself as a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts, is ultimately a dud.
Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that involves a close childhood friend, Micah Keith (Hudson), and the murder of her husband (who may...
- 8/22/2021
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
It feels like a long time coming, but Truth Be Told Season 2 finally premieres Friday, August 20.
Octavia Spencer returns in the role of Poppy Parnell, an investigative reporter behind a hit true-crime podcast.
Co-starring with her this season is Kate Hudson, who plays Poppy's childhood friend, media mogul Micah.
As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Apple TV+ provided TV Fanatic with an exclusive look at a featurette that shows Spencer and Hudson speaking about working together and the trajectory of the second season.
The two women clearly have a lot of respect for one another, with Hudson admitting that she was attracted to the show thanks to Spencer.
They reveal that their characters are a bit of a double act, but the case might drive a permanent wedge between them.
The case of the season involves the brutal murder of Micah's husband, Joshua, and...
Octavia Spencer returns in the role of Poppy Parnell, an investigative reporter behind a hit true-crime podcast.
Co-starring with her this season is Kate Hudson, who plays Poppy's childhood friend, media mogul Micah.
As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Apple TV+ provided TV Fanatic with an exclusive look at a featurette that shows Spencer and Hudson speaking about working together and the trajectory of the second season.
The two women clearly have a lot of respect for one another, with Hudson admitting that she was attracted to the show thanks to Spencer.
They reveal that their characters are a bit of a double act, but the case might drive a permanent wedge between them.
The case of the season involves the brutal murder of Micah's husband, Joshua, and...
- 8/17/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Jake T. Austin (The Wizards of Waverly Place), Paulo Costanzo (Royal Pains), Iman Karram (Glow) and Ka’ramuu Kush (Five Deep Breaths) have joined the cast of Daft State, the psychological thriller from Chad Bishoff, which just entered production.
The four actors will appear alongside previously announced leads Christopher Backus (Big Little Lies) and Skye P. Marshall (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina).
The film scripted by Bishoff and Sam Harter charts the mysterious psychological destruction of Easton (Backus), who is driven to the edge of sanity, and possible self-harm, by those that love him most—his wife (Marshall) and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play in his addled psyche?
The Syncretic Entertainment production is produced by Bishoff and Erich Hover. Its exec producers include Inny Clemons, Lisa Crnic (Paramount’s Clifford the Big Red Dog...
The four actors will appear alongside previously announced leads Christopher Backus (Big Little Lies) and Skye P. Marshall (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina).
The film scripted by Bishoff and Sam Harter charts the mysterious psychological destruction of Easton (Backus), who is driven to the edge of sanity, and possible self-harm, by those that love him most—his wife (Marshall) and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play in his addled psyche?
The Syncretic Entertainment production is produced by Bishoff and Erich Hover. Its exec producers include Inny Clemons, Lisa Crnic (Paramount’s Clifford the Big Red Dog...
- 8/9/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Christopher Backus & Skye P. Marshall (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) have signed on to star in Daft State, a psychological thriller from director Chad Bishoff, which heads into production in Omaha, Nebraska this month.
The film scripted by Bishoff and Sam Harter charts the mysterious psychological destruction of Easton (Backus), who is driven to the edge of sanity, and possible self-harm, by those that love him most—his wife (Marshall) and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play in his addled psyche?
The Syncretic Entertainment production is produced by Bishoff and Erich Hover. Its exec producers include Inny Clemons, Lisa Crnic (Paramount’s Clifford the Big Red Dog), Brett Cullen (Joker) and Jonas Roeser (It Snows All the Time).
“I’ve always been inspired by great psychological thrillers. Mental...
The film scripted by Bishoff and Sam Harter charts the mysterious psychological destruction of Easton (Backus), who is driven to the edge of sanity, and possible self-harm, by those that love him most—his wife (Marshall) and daughter. Will Easton succumb to their increasingly traumatizing pressure, or will he conquer the dark forces at play in his addled psyche?
The Syncretic Entertainment production is produced by Bishoff and Erich Hover. Its exec producers include Inny Clemons, Lisa Crnic (Paramount’s Clifford the Big Red Dog), Brett Cullen (Joker) and Jonas Roeser (It Snows All the Time).
“I’ve always been inspired by great psychological thrillers. Mental...
- 8/4/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of the Award-winning drama ‘Truth Be Told.’
The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice. Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Kate Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Kate Hudson joins the second season – in her first lead role in a television series – alongside series regulars Octavia Spencer, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Katherine Lanasa, Michael Beach, and Tami Roman.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content. Serving as executive producers alongside Spellman are Octavia Spencer...
The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice. Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Kate Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Kate Hudson joins the second season – in her first lead role in a television series – alongside series regulars Octavia Spencer, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Katherine Lanasa, Michael Beach, and Tami Roman.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content. Serving as executive producers alongside Spellman are Octavia Spencer...
- 8/3/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
A Killer new mystery will be at the center of Truth Be Told Season 2.
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama.
The series comes from acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer, the anticipated new season also stars Academy Award-nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series.
The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama, which provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts, will return on Friday, August 20, 2021, with the first episode, followed by new episodes premiering every Friday.
"Descending into the world of true-crime podcasts, season two follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice," reads the official logline.
"Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend,...
Apple TV+ today unveiled the trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama.
The series comes from acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer, the anticipated new season also stars Academy Award-nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series.
The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama, which provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts, will return on Friday, August 20, 2021, with the first episode, followed by new episodes premiering every Friday.
"Descending into the world of true-crime podcasts, season two follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice," reads the official logline.
"Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend,...
- 8/3/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
True crime fans, rejoice. Octavia Spencer’s “Truth Be Told” series about a podcaster on a quest for justice is slated to return August 20 to Apple TV+. The streaming service unveiled the show’s Season 2 trailer on Tuesday.
Apple’s synopsis for the show’s 10-episode sophomore season reads:
Descending into the world of true-crime podcasts, Season 2 follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything — including her life — to pursue truth and justice. Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Kate Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Series regulars in Season 2 include Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Katherine Lanasa, Michael Beach, and Tami Roman. “Truth Be Told” is created by Nichelle...
Apple’s synopsis for the show’s 10-episode sophomore season reads:
Descending into the world of true-crime podcasts, Season 2 follows Octavia Spencer as podcaster Poppy Parnell, who risks everything — including her life — to pursue truth and justice. Poppy dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Kate Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Series regulars in Season 2 include Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Katherine Lanasa, Michael Beach, and Tami Roman. “Truth Be Told” is created by Nichelle...
- 8/3/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Disney Plus announced that Tony Hale and Christian Slater have joined “Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales” alongside a returning lineup of voice cast regulars.
The animated Halloween special, premiering Oct. 1, follows Poe and Bb-8 on the volcanic planet Mustafar, where they meet the greedy Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is transforming it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.
The voice cast includes Jake Green as Poe Dameron, Raphael Alejandro as Dean, Dana Snyder as Graballa the Hutt, Tony Hale as Vaneé, Christian Slater as Ren, Trevor Devall as Emperor Palpatine, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Ni-L8 and Matt Sloan as Darth Vader.
Writer David Shayne executive produces with James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone and Jason Cosler, while Ken Cunningham directs. “Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales” is a produced by Lucasfilm and Lego in collaboration with Atomic Cartoons.
The animated Halloween special, premiering Oct. 1, follows Poe and Bb-8 on the volcanic planet Mustafar, where they meet the greedy Graballa the Hutt, who has purchased Darth Vader’s castle and is transforming it into the galaxy’s first all-inclusive Sith-inspired luxury hotel.
The voice cast includes Jake Green as Poe Dameron, Raphael Alejandro as Dean, Dana Snyder as Graballa the Hutt, Tony Hale as Vaneé, Christian Slater as Ren, Trevor Devall as Emperor Palpatine, Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as Ni-L8 and Matt Sloan as Darth Vader.
Writer David Shayne executive produces with James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert, Keith Malone and Jason Cosler, while Ken Cunningham directs. “Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales” is a produced by Lucasfilm and Lego in collaboration with Atomic Cartoons.
- 8/3/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
Tyrese Gibson stars as the ex-Marine hero of this fun, dumb and violent thriller, set in a large, well-stocked retail outlet
When you think about, it’s obvious why there are so many enclosed-space hostage thrillers: they’re pretty cheap to make. Location shooting is expensive, but all you need here is your he-man, an assortment of hostages – preferably including one or two who are dear to the hero, like a wife or child – and that enclosed space. An airplane or speeding bus are great if you have a bit more cash to burn, but in this more economically budgeted directed film by Jon Keeyes, we have a humble supermarket. It’s one of those really big US supermarkets, like a Wal-Mart, but it’s called Nelson’s, after its owner in the story, who is played by John Malkovich, seriously slumming it. Fortunately, it’s a supermarket with camping,...
When you think about, it’s obvious why there are so many enclosed-space hostage thrillers: they’re pretty cheap to make. Location shooting is expensive, but all you need here is your he-man, an assortment of hostages – preferably including one or two who are dear to the hero, like a wife or child – and that enclosed space. An airplane or speeding bus are great if you have a bit more cash to burn, but in this more economically budgeted directed film by Jon Keeyes, we have a humble supermarket. It’s one of those really big US supermarkets, like a Wal-Mart, but it’s called Nelson’s, after its owner in the story, who is played by John Malkovich, seriously slumming it. Fortunately, it’s a supermarket with camping,...
- 7/20/2021
- by Leslie Felperin
- The Guardian - Film News
Stars: Tyrese Gibson, John Malkovich, Christopher Backus, Luna Lauren Velez, Holly Taylor, Brandi Bravo, Carlos S. Sanchez | Written by Mickey Solis | Directed by Jon Keeyes
Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) is a single father taking care of his young daughter while struggling to cope with Ptsd following his harrowing service in the marines. When a gun-toting gang take over one of his stepfather Sam Nelson’s (John Malkovich) grocery stores, he’s forced to take matters into his own hands, using his well-honed skills to save innocent hostages and topple the militia leader Egan.
How best to describe Rogue Hostage? Well; the title gives a lot away already but how about “a former soldier turned social worker suffering from Ptsd gets tangled up in Die Hard in a supermarket…” Yeah that’s a succinct as you can get. If I’m honest there’s not much more to say about the film.
Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) is a single father taking care of his young daughter while struggling to cope with Ptsd following his harrowing service in the marines. When a gun-toting gang take over one of his stepfather Sam Nelson’s (John Malkovich) grocery stores, he’s forced to take matters into his own hands, using his well-honed skills to save innocent hostages and topple the militia leader Egan.
How best to describe Rogue Hostage? Well; the title gives a lot away already but how about “a former soldier turned social worker suffering from Ptsd gets tangled up in Die Hard in a supermarket…” Yeah that’s a succinct as you can get. If I’m honest there’s not much more to say about the film.
- 7/13/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Truth Be Told is bringing Kate Hudson to Apple TV+. The actress has joined the drama series, co-starring alongside Octavia Spencer. Other second season performers include Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, Katherine Lanasa, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychala Faith Lee. Season two premieres in August.
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- 6/17/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
AppleTV has dropped a new teaser trailer for the upcoming 2nd season of ‘Truth Be Told’.
In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, the new season also stars Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series. Joining the 2nd season is series regulars Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychal Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content. Serving as executive producers alongside Spellman are Octavia Spencer; Reese Witherspoon...
In season two, investigative reporter turned true-crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson). As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, the new season also stars Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series. Joining the 2nd season is series regulars Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Andre Royo, Merle Dandridge, and Mychal Faith Lee. Returning cast includes Mekhi Phifer, Michael Beach, Ron Cephas Jones, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Tami Roman, and Katherine Lanasa.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content. Serving as executive producers alongside Spellman are Octavia Spencer; Reese Witherspoon...
- 6/17/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
One of the best TV series around has a premiere date and trailer for its second season!
Apple TV+ today released the premiere date and teaser trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama Truth Be Told.
The series from acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman will launch its second season will return with a global debut on Friday, August 20, 2021, with the first episode, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, the new season of the anthology drama also stars Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series.
The series provides a glimpse into America's obsession with true crime podcasts.
"Investigative reporter turned true crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson)," reads the official logline.
Apple TV+ today released the premiere date and teaser trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama Truth Be Told.
The series from acclaimed writer, showrunner, and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman will launch its second season will return with a global debut on Friday, August 20, 2021, with the first episode, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday.
Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, the new season of the anthology drama also stars Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson in her first lead role in a television series.
The series provides a glimpse into America's obsession with true crime podcasts.
"Investigative reporter turned true crime podcaster Poppy Parnell (Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Hudson)," reads the official logline.
- 6/16/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Paramount Plus unveiled a new teaser for Season 2 of “Star Trek: Picard.”
The teaser was released on June 16 in honor of Captain Picard Day, a celebration of a fictional annual event held aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-d, as seen in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
“Stark Trek: Picard” features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, who is entering the next chapter of his life. The series also stars Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Evan Evagora, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera, Jeri Ryan, Orla Brady, John de Lancie and Brent Spiner.
Produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment, “Star Trek: Picard” is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Stewart, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Doug Aarniokoski and Dylan Massin. Aaron Baiers and Kirsten Beyer serve as co-executive producers, while Goldsman and Matalas serve as co-showrunners for Season 2.
Watch the teaser below.
The teaser was released on June 16 in honor of Captain Picard Day, a celebration of a fictional annual event held aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise-d, as seen in “Star Trek: The Next Generation.”
“Stark Trek: Picard” features Patrick Stewart reprising his iconic role as Jean-Luc Picard, who is entering the next chapter of his life. The series also stars Alison Pill, Isa Briones, Evan Evagora, Michelle Hurd, Santiago Cabrera, Jeri Ryan, Orla Brady, John de Lancie and Brent Spiner.
Produced by CBS Studios in association with Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment, “Star Trek: Picard” is executive produced by Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Stewart, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Doug Aarniokoski and Dylan Massin. Aaron Baiers and Kirsten Beyer serve as co-executive producers, while Goldsman and Matalas serve as co-showrunners for Season 2.
Watch the teaser below.
- 6/16/2021
- by Antonio Ferme and Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
A pal gives podcaster Poppy Parnell another puzzling murder to parse in the trailer for Apple TV+‘s Truth Be Told Season 2, which will release episodes weekly starting Friday, Aug. 20.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman, the anthology drama provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts. In Season 2, investigative reporter turned podcaster Poppy (played by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson, in what is touted as her first lead role in a TV series). “As developments unfold, their...
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman, the anthology drama provides a glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts. In Season 2, investigative reporter turned podcaster Poppy (played by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer) dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith (Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson, in what is touted as her first lead role in a TV series). “As developments unfold, their...
- 6/16/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Vertical Entertainment US has debuted a new trailer for the action-thriller ‘Rogue Hostage’ featuring Tyrese Gibson and John Malkovich.
Single father and former Marine Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) must save his daughter and other hostages from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them inside a neighbourhood store owned by Kyle’s polarizing stepfather, Congressman Sam Nelson (John Malkovich).
Directed by John Keyes, the film stars Michael Jai White, Christopher Backus, Luna Lauren Velez, Holly Taylor alongside Gibson and Malkovich.
Also in trailers – Ewan McGregor stars in trailer for series ‘Halston’
The film hits select US cinemas and on Demand June 11th.
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Single father and former Marine Kyle Snowden (Tyrese Gibson) must save his daughter and other hostages from a dangerous criminal who has trapped them inside a neighbourhood store owned by Kyle’s polarizing stepfather, Congressman Sam Nelson (John Malkovich).
Directed by John Keyes, the film stars Michael Jai White, Christopher Backus, Luna Lauren Velez, Holly Taylor alongside Gibson and Malkovich.
Also in trailers – Ewan McGregor stars in trailer for series ‘Halston’
The film hits select US cinemas and on Demand June 11th.
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- 5/5/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"I'm a product of chaos!" Vertical Entertainment has released an official trailer for an action thriller titled Rogue Hostage, the latest from filmmaker Jon Keeyes. This hasn't played at any film festivals and is dropping in theaters + on VOD starting this summer. Rogue Hostage stars Tyrese Gibson as a single father and former Marine who gets caught up in a hostage situation involving a dangerous domestic terrorist. Locked inside a local store, he must fight back to save his family and his step-father, and the lives of everyone else inside there. The film's cast includes John Malkovich (!!), Holly Taylor, Michael Jai White, Luna Lauren Velez, John D. Hickman, Leslie Stratton, and Christopher Backus as the main bad guy. This doesn't look that great, basically Die Hard-but-with-Tyrese-instead set inside of a home goods store. Might still be a fun watch? Worth a look at least. Here's the official trailer ...
- 5/4/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Mira Sorvino is developing a series to help the survivors of human trafficking.
The Mighty Aphrodite star has teamed up with her husband, Christopher Backus, her sister Amanda Sorvino and Sky Studios-backed producer Catalina Content on Transformation Ranch.
The series will look to help a group of people to get past their trauma using expert-led animal therapy, in which abused and neglected rescue animals will provide connection for the abused and neglected survivors of modern slavery.
The Sorvino sisters, Backus and a team of therapeutic experts will help on a family-run 200-acre ranch outside of Los Angeles.
Mira Sorvino, who won an Oscar for her role in the Woody Allen film and more recently starred in Condor, has served as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to Combat Human Trafficking for Unodc since 2009.
Her sister Amanda Sorvino is a highly respected animal rescuer and seasoned undercover investigator who has...
The Mighty Aphrodite star has teamed up with her husband, Christopher Backus, her sister Amanda Sorvino and Sky Studios-backed producer Catalina Content on Transformation Ranch.
The series will look to help a group of people to get past their trauma using expert-led animal therapy, in which abused and neglected rescue animals will provide connection for the abused and neglected survivors of modern slavery.
The Sorvino sisters, Backus and a team of therapeutic experts will help on a family-run 200-acre ranch outside of Los Angeles.
Mira Sorvino, who won an Oscar for her role in the Woody Allen film and more recently starred in Condor, has served as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador to Combat Human Trafficking for Unodc since 2009.
Her sister Amanda Sorvino is a highly respected animal rescuer and seasoned undercover investigator who has...
- 1/25/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Cybill Shepherd is joining forces with Saturday Night Live vet Vanessa Bayer: The Cybill and Moonlighting alum will co-star in Showtime’s comedy pilot I Love This for You (fka Big Deal), co-created by and starring Bayer.
In the project, Bayer plays “a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home shopping channel host,” per the official synopsis. Shepherd will portray Patricia Kunken, the icy, enigmatic founder and CEO of a popular home shopping network. The cast also includes Molly Shannon (The Other Two,...
In the project, Bayer plays “a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home shopping channel host,” per the official synopsis. Shepherd will portray Patricia Kunken, the icy, enigmatic founder and CEO of a popular home shopping network. The cast also includes Molly Shannon (The Other Two,...
- 11/18/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Nickelodeon’s new preschool series “Baby Shark’s Big Show” set its cast, and international advocacy organization Global Citizen will air its award special with host John Legend Dec. 19.
Casting
Nickelodeon set the cast for its new preschool series “Baby Shark’s Big Show!,” which will premiere with an original holiday special Dec. 11. The 2D animated series will feature Kimiko Glenn as the titular Baby, a sweet and fearless little shark; Luke Youngblood as William, a clever, adventurous pilot fish and Baby’s best friend; Natasha Rothwell as Mommy, who works for the mayor of their community Carnivore Core; Eric Edelstein as Daddy, a goofy and loud dentist who flosses when he’s nervous; Debra Wilson as Grandma, a perpetual prankster, and Patrick Warburton as Grandpa, a charismatic shark who loves to tell tales about the glory days. Co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy,...
Casting
Nickelodeon set the cast for its new preschool series “Baby Shark’s Big Show!,” which will premiere with an original holiday special Dec. 11. The 2D animated series will feature Kimiko Glenn as the titular Baby, a sweet and fearless little shark; Luke Youngblood as William, a clever, adventurous pilot fish and Baby’s best friend; Natasha Rothwell as Mommy, who works for the mayor of their community Carnivore Core; Eric Edelstein as Daddy, a goofy and loud dentist who flosses when he’s nervous; Debra Wilson as Grandma, a perpetual prankster, and Patrick Warburton as Grandpa, a charismatic shark who loves to tell tales about the glory days. Co-produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and SmartStudy,...
- 11/17/2020
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Apple TV+ has rounded out the ensemble cast for season 2 of drama series Truth Be Told. Merle Dandridge, Jason O’Mara, Alona Tal, David Lyons, Christopher Backus, Cranston Johnson, Hale Appleman (The Magicians), Anthony Lee Medina and Mychala Lee will star alongside Kate Hudson and Octavia Spencer in the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning series.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content, Truth Be Told is a quasi-anthology series in the vein of USA drama The Sinner and NBC comedy Trial & Error where there is a central protagonist(s) that carries over as each season focuses on a new story with new characters.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment and Endeavor Content, Truth Be Told is a quasi-anthology series in the vein of USA drama The Sinner and NBC comedy Trial & Error where there is a central protagonist(s) that carries over as each season focuses on a new story with new characters.
- 11/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix’s “Mindhunter” is a fictionalized exploration of the FBI’s study of violent criminals during the 1970s and 1980s. It earned its sole Emmy nomination in 2018 for Cameron Britton‘s guest performance as Edmund Kemper, the real life murderer dubbed the Co-Ed Killer. It returned with another rogues gallery of sociopaths in season two, three of whom are on this year’s Emmy ballot for Best Drama Guest Actor. One of them is Damon Herriman, who has the benefit of having played the same killer twice last year.
Herriman shows up in episode five of “Mindhunter” as Charles Manson, whose cult was responsible for the horrific murder of actress Sharon Tate and four others in Tate’s Los Angeles home. He’s interviewed in prison by FBI investigators Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) years after he was jailed for his crimes. And it just so...
Herriman shows up in episode five of “Mindhunter” as Charles Manson, whose cult was responsible for the horrific murder of actress Sharon Tate and four others in Tate’s Los Angeles home. He’s interviewed in prison by FBI investigators Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) years after he was jailed for his crimes. And it just so...
- 7/10/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
"You're lucky 'cause you have something you wanna be..." Lexicon Entertainment has released the official trailer for an indie drama titled Waterlily Jaguar, which is now available to watch this month on DVD or VOD. The film is the feature directorial debut of actress Melora Walters, and premiered originally in 2018; though her second feature, Drowning – which she made after this, ended up getting released before this film. Waterlily Jaguar stars James Le Gros as Bob, a famous novelist trying to write a more serious book, only to find himself tumbling down a spiral of obsession that could leave all his relationships in shambles, including his marriage. It also stars Mira Sorvino, Stacey Oristano, Christopher Backus, & Dominic Monaghan. And it's executive produced by none other than Paul Thomas Anderson. Take a look below. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Melora Walters' Waterlily Jaguar, direct from YouTube: Bob (James Le Gros), a famous novelist,...
- 5/25/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"But I don't know what I'm supposed to do!" A festival promo trailer has debuted for an indie drama titled Drowning, the second feature directed by actress Melora Walters. She writes, directs, and stars in the film, which is premiering at the Austin Film Festival later this month after first showing at the Rome Film Festival. Drowning tells the story of a mother trying to come to terms with the emotions and intense grief associated with her only son going off to war, directly inspired by Walters' own experience. The cast includes Mira Sorvino, Gil Bellows, Jay Mohr, Joanna Going, Christopher Backus, Steven Swadling, and Jim O'Heir. There's tons of emotion in all those intimate, close-up shots. Looks like a tough film to watch. Here's the first promo trailer (+ teaser poster) for Melora Walters' Drowning, originally from Variety: The film tells the story of a mother (Melora Walters) coming to...
- 10/10/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Melora Walters’ “Drowning,” which has its world premiere at the Rome Film Festival, has debuted its first trailer. The film stars Oscar winner Mira Sorvino, Emmy winners Gil Bellows and Jay Mohr, and Walters, whose acting credits include “Magnolia,” Boogie Nights” and “Dead Poets Society.”
The film tells the story of a mother coming to terms with the emotions as her only son is deployed to war, and is inspired by Walters’ own experience.
The film is written and directed by Walters. Other cast include Joanna Going, Christopher Backus, Steven Swadling, Sergio Rizzuto, Sarah Butler and Jim O’Heir.
It is produced by Sergio Rizzuto for Potato Eater Productions and Room in the Sky Films, in association with Hero L.A. and Eight Trick Pony. It is executive produced by Swadling. The other producers are Albert Chi, Walters, Rory Rooney and Jerry Ying. The cinematographer was Christopher Soos.
The film...
The film tells the story of a mother coming to terms with the emotions as her only son is deployed to war, and is inspired by Walters’ own experience.
The film is written and directed by Walters. Other cast include Joanna Going, Christopher Backus, Steven Swadling, Sergio Rizzuto, Sarah Butler and Jim O’Heir.
It is produced by Sergio Rizzuto for Potato Eater Productions and Room in the Sky Films, in association with Hero L.A. and Eight Trick Pony. It is executive produced by Swadling. The other producers are Albert Chi, Walters, Rory Rooney and Jerry Ying. The cinematographer was Christopher Soos.
The film...
- 10/10/2019
- by Leo Barraclough
- Variety Film + TV
"Jett" is the new action crime series created by Sebastian Gutierrez, starring Carla Gugino ("Watchmen") as 'Jett', Giancarlo Esposito as 'Charlie Baudelaire', Elena Anaya as 'Maria', Michael Aronov as 'Jackie Dillon', Gaite Jansen as 'Phoenix', Christopher Backus as 'Bennie'and Gil Bellows as 'Evans', premiering June 14, 2019 eclusively on Cinemax:
"...released from prison, professional thief 'Daisy Jett Kowalski' (Gugino) is forced back into doing what she does best...
"...by dangerous and eccentric criminals determined to exploit her skills for their own ends..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Jett"..."...
"...released from prison, professional thief 'Daisy Jett Kowalski' (Gugino) is forced back into doing what she does best...
"...by dangerous and eccentric criminals determined to exploit her skills for their own ends..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Jett"..."...
- 6/6/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
"I can't protect you while you're out there." Vertical Entertainment has released the official trailer for an indie thriller titled Beneath the Leaves, which hasn't played at many festivals and is just getting a small release next month. The film is about a cop who goes to get revenge on a psychopath who kidnapped the cop and other orphans when they were young kids. He's removed from the case due to impartiality leaving his partner and lover, Detective Shotwell, to try and find him after he escapes from prison. Fueled by rage and a chance of redemption, Detective Larson chases the steadfast psychopath on his own, only to fall back into the same trap he once escaped as a child. Kristoffer Polaha stars as Dt. Larson, along with Doug Jones, Mira Sorvino, Paul Sorvino, Lydia Hearst, Christopher Masterson, and Christopher Backus. These kind of indie thrillers are often hit or miss,...
- 1/15/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mira Sorvino says she had several “sleepless nights” after she came forward with her allegations of sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinstein.
The 51-year-old actress initially spoke out against the producer, 66, in October of last year for a New Yorker piece written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow in which multiple women accused Weinstein of sexual assault.
A spokesperson for Weinstein denied the allegations at the time, saying, “Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein.”
Sorvino tells People she’s “glad” she spoke to Farrow for the article that ignited the #MeToo movement.
“Although it’s been…...
The 51-year-old actress initially spoke out against the producer, 66, in October of last year for a New Yorker piece written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow in which multiple women accused Weinstein of sexual assault.
A spokesperson for Weinstein denied the allegations at the time, saying, “Any allegations of non-consensual sex are unequivocally denied by Mr. Weinstein.”
Sorvino tells People she’s “glad” she spoke to Farrow for the article that ignited the #MeToo movement.
“Although it’s been…...
- 10/12/2018
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Not every child of a Hollywood star cites their parent for their success, but Oscar winner Mira Sorvino gives credit where it's due. "Doing school plays when I was a little kid, my dad [Paul Sorvino, 79] would say, 'That was terrific! I just have a couple of notes,' and then sit me down for a two-hour breakdown of my performance," Mira, 50, exclusively told Closer Weekly, in the magazine's latest issue, on newsstands now. "I learned things that are crucial to this day." Now she passes along wisdom to her own kids about overcoming rejection, something she faced when studio head Harvey Weinstein allegedly blacklisted her after she rejected his advances in the 90s. "If I would give up and not pursue [acting] anymore, what kind of lesson would that be for them?" she has asked. As Mira celebrates her acclaimed new series, Condor, and her 14th anniversary with actor-husband Christopher Backus,...
- 7/21/2018
- by Closer Staff
- Closer Weekly
Watch @savannahguthrie’s full interview with @MiraSorvino about Harvey Weinstein, #MeToo, Sorvino’s latest project and more. pic.twitter.com/j75xQJ0As3
— Today (@TODAYshow) June 6, 2018
For Mira Sorvino, seeing Harvey Weinstein indicted and arrested last week on multiple charges of rape and criminal sexual act was nothing but a “really good first step.”
The 50-year-old actress — who was one of the many women who came out against Weinstein in the fall, saying that the movie mogul brought her to his hotel room where he massaged her shoulders and tried to make further physical advances by chasing her around the...
— Today (@TODAYshow) June 6, 2018
For Mira Sorvino, seeing Harvey Weinstein indicted and arrested last week on multiple charges of rape and criminal sexual act was nothing but a “really good first step.”
The 50-year-old actress — who was one of the many women who came out against Weinstein in the fall, saying that the movie mogul brought her to his hotel room where he massaged her shoulders and tried to make further physical advances by chasing her around the...
- 6/6/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
It’s that time of year, the crocus and daffodils are popping up, and ladies begin to look for the perfect hat to wear while sipping a cold mint julep as they watch the Kentucky Derby, held at the historic venue, Churchill Downs. Since 1875, this has been called America’s greatest race. The Unbridled Eve Gala, held annually the evening before the Derby, this year celebrates its seventh anniversary with a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, live musical performances, and a huge silent auction. Stars set to attend include Mira and Paul Sorvino, Ray Liotta, Christopher Backus, Victoria Justice, Lou Gossett, Jr., […]
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- 4/18/2018
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
Harvey Weinstein has responded to claims made by Peter Jackson that allege the producer blacklisted actresses Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino from auditioning for “The Lord of the Rings.” In an official statement released by his publicist, Weinstein said he has “nothing but the utmost respect for Peter Jackson” but that he was never involved in any way with the film’s casting.
Read More:Peter Jackson Reveals Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Ashely Judd and Mira Sorvino From ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Jackson revealed to the New Zealand news publication Stuff that he removed Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino’s names from “The Lord of the Rings” casting list after a meeting with Weinstein. Jackson was pitching his idea for the J. R. R. Tolkien adaptation to Miramax in 1998 and met with Bob and Harvey Weinstein, who told him both Sorvino and Judd were “a nightmare to work with.”
Sorvino...
Read More:Peter Jackson Reveals Harvey Weinstein Blacklisted Ashely Judd and Mira Sorvino From ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Jackson revealed to the New Zealand news publication Stuff that he removed Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino’s names from “The Lord of the Rings” casting list after a meeting with Weinstein. Jackson was pitching his idea for the J. R. R. Tolkien adaptation to Miramax in 1998 and met with Bob and Harvey Weinstein, who told him both Sorvino and Judd were “a nightmare to work with.”
Sorvino...
- 12/15/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Mira Sorvino and Christopher Backus' 11-year-old son just scored a big payday for suffering a traumatic dog attack when he was a young child. According to new legal docs ... Mira took her son, Johnny Backus, with her to a house she was looking to buy on a night in September 2013 when the owner's dog went after him, biting and lacerating his legs and knees. Johnny -- who was 7 at the time -- had to...
- 11/14/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
The HollyShorts Film Festival has today unveiled its official lineup of in-competition short films for its 13th edition. As La’s biggest shorts film festival, HollyShorts routinely screens exciting new work from big names, while also offering a glimpse at the short film stars of tomorrow, all with the added sweetener of being an Oscar-qualifying festival.
This year’s festival received an all-time record of 4,000 submissions from 65 countries. This year’s lineup include 400 shorts, which will compete for the Best Short Film Prize and Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, among other top categories. The 2017 official selections have been rolled out via posts on the HollyShorts official Instagram, and all of the 400 officially accepted short films that will screen at the festival can be found by visiting here.
Read More‘Full Metal Jacket’ Set for Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration at HollyShorts — Exclusive
Highlights from this year’s selection include films that offer...
This year’s festival received an all-time record of 4,000 submissions from 65 countries. This year’s lineup include 400 shorts, which will compete for the Best Short Film Prize and Grand Jury Prize, Best Director, among other top categories. The 2017 official selections have been rolled out via posts on the HollyShorts official Instagram, and all of the 400 officially accepted short films that will screen at the festival can be found by visiting here.
Read More‘Full Metal Jacket’ Set for Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration at HollyShorts — Exclusive
Highlights from this year’s selection include films that offer...
- 7/25/2017
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
Vulture WatchWhat fate awaits the Macon seven? Has the Underground TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Wgn America? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Underground season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you? What's This TV Show About?Airing on the Wgn America cable channel, Underground stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, and Christopher Meloni. The cast also includes Christopher Backus, Marc Blucas, Reed Diamond, James Lafferty, Amirah Vann, Bokeem Woodbine, Aisha Hinds, Jasika Nicole, Michael Trotter, Jesse Luken, Sadie Stratton, and Robert Christopher Riley. In the second season, John Legend will guest star as abolitionist Frederick Douglass. A historical drama, Underground follows the heroes of the Underground Railroad who harnessed...
- 6/9/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Back in December of 2016, Wgn America cancelled its fantasy drama, Salem, after three seasons. General Manager Matt Cherniss later said it had run its course and told the story it was meant to tell. Will the Underground TV show perform better or last as long or even longer? Cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned.Set in 1850s Georgia, Underground stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, and Christopher Meloni. The Wgn America cast also includes Christopher Backus, Marc Blucas, Reed Diamond, James Lafferty, Amirah Vann, Bokeem Woodbine, Aisha Hinds, Jasika Nicole, Michael Trotter, Jesse Luken, Sadie Stratton, and Robert Christopher Riley. In the second season, John Legend will guest star as abolitionist Frederick Douglass. A historical drama, Underground follows the heroes of the Underground Railroad who harnessed every bit of their wits, strength, and grit in order to escape slavery...
- 5/12/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Underground TV show on Wgn America may soon be cancelled. Sinclair Broadcast Group is acquiring Wgn parent-company, Tribune Media and its slew of television stations, and Wgn America is one of them. After the higher performing series Outsiders was cancelled last month, it started to look like Wgn America may no longer run original scripted programming. Sony is reportedly shopping the series around. Underground stars Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller, and Christopher Meloni. The Wgn cast also includes Christopher Backus, Marc Blucas, Reed Diamond, James Lafferty, Amirah Vann, Bokeem Woodbine, Aisha Hinds, Jasika Nicole, Michael Trotter, Jesse Luken, Sadie Stratton, and Robert Christopher Riley. The historical drama follows the heroes of the Underground Railroad. The Underground season two and possible TV series finale airs, tonight. Read More…...
- 5/10/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
If you like your time travel thrillers with a side of memory loss and taser fights, Kenneth Mader’s “Displacement” is the film for you.
The feature follows a young physics student who sets out to reverse a fatal quantum time anomaly that causes short-term lapses in memory and time slips. Oh, and on top of that, she’s also trying to solve the murder of her boyfriend. Just a totally normal day, right?
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Courtney Hope stars in the lead role, with Bruce Davison, Susan Blakely, Sarah Douglas, Lou Richards, and Christopher Backus filling out the rest of the cast.
“Displacement” opens in Los Angeles on April 28, with other cities to follow. Check out our taser-filled exclusive clip below.
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The feature follows a young physics student who sets out to reverse a fatal quantum time anomaly that causes short-term lapses in memory and time slips. Oh, and on top of that, she’s also trying to solve the murder of her boyfriend. Just a totally normal day, right?
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Courtney Hope stars in the lead role, with Bruce Davison, Susan Blakely, Sarah Douglas, Lou Richards, and Christopher Backus filling out the rest of the cast.
“Displacement” opens in Los Angeles on April 28, with other cities to follow. Check out our taser-filled exclusive clip below.
Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news!
- 4/18/2017
- by Allison Picurro
- Indiewire
April is shaping up to be a great month for horror and sci-fi VOD releases, as we have over a dozen great titles making their way home this month. Things kick off with Universal’s release of M. Night Shyamalan’s Split and the Sasquatch-themed The Bigfoot Project on April 4th. Then, on April 7th, we have a pair of stellar indie horrors coming our way—The Void and Bethany—with The Bye Bye Man making its VOD bow just a few days later.
April’s digital genre offerings continue throughout the month, with the releases of The Dark Tapes on April 18th, Detour on April 25th, and both Rupture and A Dark Song rounding out the month’s VOD titles with their April 28th releases. Read on for our full breakdown of all the genre VOD releases for April 2017.
The Bigfoot Project (Gravitas Ventures) – April 4th
A bush-league group...
April’s digital genre offerings continue throughout the month, with the releases of The Dark Tapes on April 18th, Detour on April 25th, and both Rupture and A Dark Song rounding out the month’s VOD titles with their April 28th releases. Read on for our full breakdown of all the genre VOD releases for April 2017.
The Bigfoot Project (Gravitas Ventures) – April 4th
A bush-league group...
- 4/3/2017
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Date night!
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Nina Agdal, enjoyed a quiet dinner at Zuma in New York City on Wednesday. The cute couple dined alongside Sean Penn and rapper Q-Tip, sharing sushi plates of Zuma’s Robata grilled fare and rounds of cocktails.
While DiCaprio and crew grabbed a bite in the Big Apple, the happily uncoupled Jennie Garth and her ex-husband, Peter Facinelli, brought their significant others along for a family vacation at the recently opened Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The tropical getaway was Garth and Facinelli’s first vacay together since their 2013 divorce, alongside their daughters, Lola, 14, and Fiona, 10.
They all enjoyed the resort's Unlimited Luxury amenities, including pampering at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia, riding down the resor's awesome water slides ,parasailing, gourmet dining at on-site restaurant Gaucho and plenty of ice cream. The group had a great time lounging poolside and fitting in some long overdue quality...
Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Nina Agdal, enjoyed a quiet dinner at Zuma in New York City on Wednesday. The cute couple dined alongside Sean Penn and rapper Q-Tip, sharing sushi plates of Zuma’s Robata grilled fare and rounds of cocktails.
While DiCaprio and crew grabbed a bite in the Big Apple, the happily uncoupled Jennie Garth and her ex-husband, Peter Facinelli, brought their significant others along for a family vacation at the recently opened Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Cancun, Mexico. The tropical getaway was Garth and Facinelli’s first vacay together since their 2013 divorce, alongside their daughters, Lola, 14, and Fiona, 10.
They all enjoyed the resort's Unlimited Luxury amenities, including pampering at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia, riding down the resor's awesome water slides ,parasailing, gourmet dining at on-site restaurant Gaucho and plenty of ice cream. The group had a great time lounging poolside and fitting in some long overdue quality...
- 3/31/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It’s a High School Reunion reunion.
Fans attending a special screening of Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion in Los Angeles got a major kick this past weekend when star Mira Sorvino made a surprise appearance to mark the film’s 20th anniversary.
The Oscar-winning actress, who played slacker Romy in the cult-favorite 1997 film opposite Lisa Kudrow as Michele, was joined at Cinespia‘s screening at the Palace Theatre by the film’s screenwriter, Robin Schiff.
It was also a family affair for Sorvino, who brought along her husband, Christopher Backus, and their children to the screening.
Speaking to the crowd,...
Fans attending a special screening of Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion in Los Angeles got a major kick this past weekend when star Mira Sorvino made a surprise appearance to mark the film’s 20th anniversary.
The Oscar-winning actress, who played slacker Romy in the cult-favorite 1997 film opposite Lisa Kudrow as Michele, was joined at Cinespia‘s screening at the Palace Theatre by the film’s screenwriter, Robin Schiff.
It was also a family affair for Sorvino, who brought along her husband, Christopher Backus, and their children to the screening.
Speaking to the crowd,...
- 3/27/2017
- by Alexis L. Loinaz
- PEOPLE.com
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