C’mon get happy! In the 1970s TV series The Partridge Family, a group of musical siblings shoot to fame thanks to a catchy single and head out on the road with their mom. The show, which aired from 1970–74, was a pop culture phenomenon and made stars out of its young cast, including David Cassidy and Susan Dey.
Sadly, life after The Partridge Family wasn’t so kind to all the show’s actors. While some had successful post-show careers in Hollywood, others struggled with personal issues. Others dropped out of the spotlight altogether. Here’s a look at The Partridge Family cast and which stars are still alive.
Shirley Jones starred in ‘The Partridge Family’ Shirley Jones | ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM
Actor and singer Shirley Jones starred in hit movie musicals such as Oklahoma! and won an...
Sadly, life after The Partridge Family wasn’t so kind to all the show’s actors. While some had successful post-show careers in Hollywood, others struggled with personal issues. Others dropped out of the spotlight altogether. Here’s a look at The Partridge Family cast and which stars are still alive.
Shirley Jones starred in ‘The Partridge Family’ Shirley Jones | ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images; Presley Ann/Getty Images for TCM
Actor and singer Shirley Jones starred in hit movie musicals such as Oklahoma! and won an...
- 12/27/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Sitcoms are among some of the most beloved TV shows ever made. Unlike respected premium drama series like "The Wire," "Breaking Bad," or "True Detective," which regularly top lists of the greatest TV shows ever made, shows like "Friends," "Seinfeld," "Cheers," and "The Office" are beloved in a way that feels a lot more personal. Sitcoms are feel-good experiences, even when they're shows about nothing, and are the exact opposite of David Fincher's intense thrillers.
Which is why I can't shake the feeling that the auteur is making fun of himself with his latest effort. As /Film's Chris Evangelista wrote in his review of "The Killer," "I'm not saying Fincher is on the same level as a cold-blooded killer, but he clearly sees a lot of himself (and his approach to his work) in his latest protagonist." But if the director was trying to draw this parallel between the...
Which is why I can't shake the feeling that the auteur is making fun of himself with his latest effort. As /Film's Chris Evangelista wrote in his review of "The Killer," "I'm not saying Fincher is on the same level as a cold-blooded killer, but he clearly sees a lot of himself (and his approach to his work) in his latest protagonist." But if the director was trying to draw this parallel between the...
- 11/25/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Doug Bradley may be best known for playing Pinhead in the Hellraiser franchise, but now he will take on the villain who set one of DC’s greatest heroes on his path — Joe Chill. Doug Bradley will play the character in episode six of Gotham Knights on The CW. Joe Chill has spent fifty years rotting on death row, but with his execution finally scheduled, the notorious “Patron Saint of Bad Guys” isn’t about to let his secrets die with him.
“When casting the iconic role of Joe Chill, arguably the man who created Batman, there was only one name we considered … Doug Bradley,” reads a statement from Gotham Knights producers Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux. “We needed an actor with the kind of gravitas that would do justice to such a seminal character in DC Comics canon. And who better to embody the role of the...
“When casting the iconic role of Joe Chill, arguably the man who created Batman, there was only one name we considered … Doug Bradley,” reads a statement from Gotham Knights producers Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux. “We needed an actor with the kind of gravitas that would do justice to such a seminal character in DC Comics canon. And who better to embody the role of the...
- 3/2/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Doug Bradley (“Hellraiser”) has been added to the cast of The CW’s “Gotham Knights” series, the network announced on Wednesday.
Bradley will appear in Episode 6 of Gotham Knights as Joe Chill, one of DC Comics’ most notorious villains known for cruelly killing Bruce Wayne’s parents. After fifty years of rotting on death row, Joe Chill is scheduled to be executed. However, Gotham’s infamous “Patron Saint of Bad Guys” isn’t about to let his secrets die with him.
“When casting the iconic role of Joe Chill, arguably the man who created Batman, there was only one name we considered – Doug Bradley. We needed an actor with the kind of gravitas that would do justice to such a seminal character in DC Comics canon,” said series co-creators Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams in a statement. “And who better to embody the role of the classic Gotham...
Bradley will appear in Episode 6 of Gotham Knights as Joe Chill, one of DC Comics’ most notorious villains known for cruelly killing Bruce Wayne’s parents. After fifty years of rotting on death row, Joe Chill is scheduled to be executed. However, Gotham’s infamous “Patron Saint of Bad Guys” isn’t about to let his secrets die with him.
“When casting the iconic role of Joe Chill, arguably the man who created Batman, there was only one name we considered – Doug Bradley. We needed an actor with the kind of gravitas that would do justice to such a seminal character in DC Comics canon,” said series co-creators Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams in a statement. “And who better to embody the role of the classic Gotham...
- 3/1/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Veronica Cartwright is set to guest star in The CW‘s upcoming series Gotham Knights.
Cartwright will play Eunice Harmon. She will make her debut in Episode 4 and recur in Episode 7.
According to her character description, at first glance, Eunice Harmon may seem every bit the sweet old lady living out her twilight years in a nursing home. But that grandmotherly exterior masks a much darker side, one that harbors sinister secrets and has ties to an evil that has plagued Gotham for over a century.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Veronica as a part of Gotham Knights. A veteran of some of the most frightening movies ever made – Alien, 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Hitchcock’s The Birds – Veronica brings to the role of Eunice Harmon a uniquely chilling sense of danger in an otherwise unassuming package. The character of Eunice was originally supposed to be a one-off,...
Cartwright will play Eunice Harmon. She will make her debut in Episode 4 and recur in Episode 7.
According to her character description, at first glance, Eunice Harmon may seem every bit the sweet old lady living out her twilight years in a nursing home. But that grandmotherly exterior masks a much darker side, one that harbors sinister secrets and has ties to an evil that has plagued Gotham for over a century.
“We are absolutely thrilled to have Veronica as a part of Gotham Knights. A veteran of some of the most frightening movies ever made – Alien, 1978’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Hitchcock’s The Birds – Veronica brings to the role of Eunice Harmon a uniquely chilling sense of danger in an otherwise unassuming package. The character of Eunice was originally supposed to be a one-off,...
- 2/16/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
Anthony Anderson is attached to star in a comedy series in development at Amazon titled “Miraculous,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Per the official logline, the single-camera show would center “on a happily amoral car salesman (Anderson) who one day, for no particular good reason, walks on water. A miracle of God might just be the worst thing to happen to him in his life.”
The project hails from writer and executive producer Blake Masters, with Anderson set to executive produce in addition to starring. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman of Berlanti Productions will also executive produce, as will David Madden and E. Brian Dobbins. The series will be produced by Warner Bros. Television and Amazon Studios, with Berlanti Productions currently under an overall deal at Wbtv.
This marks the first potential comedy series starring role for Anderson since”Black-ish” ended at ABC after eight seasons in 2022. Anderson...
Per the official logline, the single-camera show would center “on a happily amoral car salesman (Anderson) who one day, for no particular good reason, walks on water. A miracle of God might just be the worst thing to happen to him in his life.”
The project hails from writer and executive producer Blake Masters, with Anderson set to executive produce in addition to starring. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Leigh London Redman of Berlanti Productions will also executive produce, as will David Madden and E. Brian Dobbins. The series will be produced by Warner Bros. Television and Amazon Studios, with Berlanti Productions currently under an overall deal at Wbtv.
This marks the first potential comedy series starring role for Anderson since”Black-ish” ended at ABC after eight seasons in 2022. Anderson...
- 2/1/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Superman & Lois likely will continue “for one or two more seasons,” according to DC Studios bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran.
Gunn and Safran spoke about the Greg Berlanti-produced CW series during a press event Monday. “It’s a show everybody likes, so it’s going to keep going for a little bit,” said Gunn when asked about the show.
The third season of Superman & Lois premieres March 14 on the CW, picking up weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston at the end of Season 2.
Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman & Lois is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns, and David Madden.
Gunn and Safran noted they have nothing in development with Berlanti, who recently inked a massive, new four-year overall deal...
Gunn and Safran spoke about the Greg Berlanti-produced CW series during a press event Monday. “It’s a show everybody likes, so it’s going to keep going for a little bit,” said Gunn when asked about the show.
The third season of Superman & Lois premieres March 14 on the CW, picking up weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston at the end of Season 2.
Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman & Lois is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns, and David Madden.
Gunn and Safran noted they have nothing in development with Berlanti, who recently inked a massive, new four-year overall deal...
- 1/31/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW has added real-life married couple Ethan Embry and Sunny Mabrey the upcoming DC series “Gotham Knights” cast in recurring roles.
“We were blown away by Sunny’s audition for ‘Gotham Knights,'” said executive producers and showrunners Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, and co-executive producer Natalie Abrams. “It was immediately clear she had the expansive emotional range needed to play this deeply polarizing character. And then we were delighted to discover that Sunny’s husband is an actor who has many fans among our cast, crew and writers. Ethan’s brought Arthur to life in such rich, delightfully disturbing ways. We hope to surprise fans of the mythos with where our story is going, though we’ll give you a clue… Quiz Bowl airs weeknights in Gotham.”
The couple will portray Arthur and Crystal Brown. Per the network, Arthur is “the meticulous and eccentric host of a Jeopardy-like game show,...
“We were blown away by Sunny’s audition for ‘Gotham Knights,'” said executive producers and showrunners Chad Fiveash and James Stoteraux, and co-executive producer Natalie Abrams. “It was immediately clear she had the expansive emotional range needed to play this deeply polarizing character. And then we were delighted to discover that Sunny’s husband is an actor who has many fans among our cast, crew and writers. Ethan’s brought Arthur to life in such rich, delightfully disturbing ways. We hope to surprise fans of the mythos with where our story is going, though we’ll give you a clue… Quiz Bowl airs weeknights in Gotham.”
The couple will portray Arthur and Crystal Brown. Per the network, Arthur is “the meticulous and eccentric host of a Jeopardy-like game show,...
- 1/25/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The CW’s Gotham Knights has cast a pair of key recurring roles, with Ethan Embry and Sunny Mabrey joining the DC Comics drama.
The real-life married couple will play husband and wife on the series as well, with Mabrey debuting as Crystal Brown in the show’s fifth episode and Embry first appearing in episode six as Arthur Brown. In the comics, Arthur Brown is the alter ego of Batman villain Cluemaster.
“We were blown away by Sunny’s audition for Gotham Knights. It was immediately clear she had the expansive emotional range needed to play this deeply polarizing character,” series creators Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams said in a statement. “And then we were delighted to discover that Sunny’s husband is an actor who has many fans among our cast, crew and writers. Ethan’s brought Arthur to life in such rich, delightfully disturbing ways.
The real-life married couple will play husband and wife on the series as well, with Mabrey debuting as Crystal Brown in the show’s fifth episode and Embry first appearing in episode six as Arthur Brown. In the comics, Arthur Brown is the alter ego of Batman villain Cluemaster.
“We were blown away by Sunny’s audition for Gotham Knights. It was immediately clear she had the expansive emotional range needed to play this deeply polarizing character,” series creators Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams said in a statement. “And then we were delighted to discover that Sunny’s husband is an actor who has many fans among our cast, crew and writers. Ethan’s brought Arthur to life in such rich, delightfully disturbing ways.
- 1/25/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Once Upon a Time stars Ethan Embry and Sunny Mabrey are set to recur in Season 1 of The CW‘s upcoming series Gotham Knights.
Mabrey will make her first appearance in Episode 5 as Crystal Brown. Elegant and eye-catching, as the wife of a local celebrity, Crystal exudes a natural, camera-ready charisma. However, to those closest to her, Crystal runs warm as sunshine one minute, and brutally ice cold the next, because she’s battling a secret addiction that could ruin the lives of her entire family.
Embry will debut in Episode 6 as Arthur Brown. The meticulous and eccentric host of a Jeopardy-like game show, Arthur is always the smartest person in the room — and he knows it. On the surface, he’s charming and perfectly coiffed, with high expectations for his daughter, the only person who comes close to matching his intellect. But a dark side lurks beneath the surface,...
Mabrey will make her first appearance in Episode 5 as Crystal Brown. Elegant and eye-catching, as the wife of a local celebrity, Crystal exudes a natural, camera-ready charisma. However, to those closest to her, Crystal runs warm as sunshine one minute, and brutally ice cold the next, because she’s battling a secret addiction that could ruin the lives of her entire family.
Embry will debut in Episode 6 as Arthur Brown. The meticulous and eccentric host of a Jeopardy-like game show, Arthur is always the smartest person in the room — and he knows it. On the surface, he’s charming and perfectly coiffed, with high expectations for his daughter, the only person who comes close to matching his intellect. But a dark side lurks beneath the surface,...
- 1/25/2023
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
The Walking Dead‘s Michael Cudlitz has been tapped to play a new version of Lex Luthor in the upcoming third season of CW’s Superman & Lois. The actor confirmed the news, first reported by EW, on Twitter.
Per the official character description: Lex is “known to the world as the visionary billionaire behind LexCorp, but secretly, the criminal underworld knows who Lex truly is: a brutal psychopath who terrorizes anyone he crosses paths with. When Lex debuts this season, it’s been years since he dropped out of the public eye and he’s re-emerging hellbent on correcting a personal injustice by enacting revenge on the two people he feels have wronged him — Superman (played by Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch).
The third season of Superman & Lois opens weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark (Hoechlin) and Lois (Tulloch) now are working at...
Per the official character description: Lex is “known to the world as the visionary billionaire behind LexCorp, but secretly, the criminal underworld knows who Lex truly is: a brutal psychopath who terrorizes anyone he crosses paths with. When Lex debuts this season, it’s been years since he dropped out of the public eye and he’s re-emerging hellbent on correcting a personal injustice by enacting revenge on the two people he feels have wronged him — Superman (played by Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch).
The third season of Superman & Lois opens weeks after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark (Hoechlin) and Lois (Tulloch) now are working at...
- 1/24/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Leading talent agency UTA has signed Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the fan-driven global entertainment and publishing arm of Webtoon and Wattpad, for representation in all areas.
The agreement is intended to help expand the studios’ business across film, television, animation and other areas.
Wattpad Webtoon was formed following the 2021 combination of Wattpad, the Canada-based online story platform, and Webtoon, an online cartoon company owned by Naver, the Korean tech giant.
In recent years, web stories and web cartons have fueled dozens of film and TV series adaptations. As media properties such digital IP is attractive as the stories and cartoon have built-in audiences and continuing fandom, while the platforms they are hosted on possess unique insight in user demographics, geographies and engagement.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the unit created to exploit that IP, is currently growing its footprint in Hollywood and international entertainment markets. It has seen the launch of a new...
The agreement is intended to help expand the studios’ business across film, television, animation and other areas.
Wattpad Webtoon was formed following the 2021 combination of Wattpad, the Canada-based online story platform, and Webtoon, an online cartoon company owned by Naver, the Korean tech giant.
In recent years, web stories and web cartons have fueled dozens of film and TV series adaptations. As media properties such digital IP is attractive as the stories and cartoon have built-in audiences and continuing fandom, while the platforms they are hosted on possess unique insight in user demographics, geographies and engagement.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the unit created to exploit that IP, is currently growing its footprint in Hollywood and international entertainment markets. It has seen the launch of a new...
- 1/17/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Season 4 of the Netflix thriller series You is going to be released in two parts, with the first batch of episodes scheduled to start streaming on February 9th. The second batch of episodes will be available to watch one month later, on March 9th. With the show’s premiere date creeping up on us, the official You Twitter account has been releasing multiple posters that feature Penn Badgley as psycho stalker Joe Goldberg, who is now going by the name of Jonathan Moore and teaching classes in London. The poster can be seen at the bottom of this article. They have also posted images of Joe interacting with the supporting cast, and here those are:
Prepare to be gobsmacked February 9. Cheerio! https://t.co/iGtW5gv8JJ pic.twitter.com/my0FOlBJU2
— You (@YouNetflix) December 6, 2022
New city, new identity, new crew. Let’s dig into Joe’s new subjects, shall we?...
Prepare to be gobsmacked February 9. Cheerio! https://t.co/iGtW5gv8JJ pic.twitter.com/my0FOlBJU2
— You (@YouNetflix) December 6, 2022
New city, new identity, new crew. Let’s dig into Joe’s new subjects, shall we?...
- 12/19/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
The CW Network has finally dropped premiere dates for Superman & Lois Season 3 and Gotham Knights.
Both shows will premiere on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
“The new season of The CW’s biggest show Superman & Lois alongside our most exciting new series Gotham Knights will make Tuesdays a can’t-miss night of action,” said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.
“With the iconic characters and gritty streets that everyone knows, fans will experience the best season yet of Superman & Lois and be introduced to a hunted group of crime fighters out for vengeance, following in Batman’s footsteps on Gotham Knights.”
In Gotham Knights, Batman is dead, and a powder keg has ignited Gotham City without the Dark Knight to protect it.
In the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder, his adopted son Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) is framed for killing the Caped Crusader, along with the children of...
Both shows will premiere on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
“The new season of The CW’s biggest show Superman & Lois alongside our most exciting new series Gotham Knights will make Tuesdays a can’t-miss night of action,” said Brad Schwartz, President, Entertainment, The CW Network.
“With the iconic characters and gritty streets that everyone knows, fans will experience the best season yet of Superman & Lois and be introduced to a hunted group of crime fighters out for vengeance, following in Batman’s footsteps on Gotham Knights.”
In Gotham Knights, Batman is dead, and a powder keg has ignited Gotham City without the Dark Knight to protect it.
In the wake of Bruce Wayne’s murder, his adopted son Turner Hayes (Oscar Morgan) is framed for killing the Caped Crusader, along with the children of...
- 12/15/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Superman & Lois” Season 3 will premiere on The CW on Tuesday, March 14, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt, followed by the series debut of “Gotham Knights.” “Superman & Lois” is the network’s most-watched show of 2022.
“The new season of The CW’s biggest show ‘Superman & Lois’ alongside our most exciting new series ‘Gotham Knights’ will make Tuesdays a can’t-miss night of action,” president of entertainment at The CW Network, Brad Schwartz, said. “With the iconic characters and gritty streets that everyone knows, fans will experience the best season yet of ‘Superman & Lois’ and be introduced to a hunted group of crime fighters out for vengeance, following in Batman’s footsteps on ‘Gotham Knights.'”
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Season 3 of “Superman & Lois” picks up after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) are...
“The new season of The CW’s biggest show ‘Superman & Lois’ alongside our most exciting new series ‘Gotham Knights’ will make Tuesdays a can’t-miss night of action,” president of entertainment at The CW Network, Brad Schwartz, said. “With the iconic characters and gritty streets that everyone knows, fans will experience the best season yet of ‘Superman & Lois’ and be introduced to a hunted group of crime fighters out for vengeance, following in Batman’s footsteps on ‘Gotham Knights.'”
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‘The Flash’ Season 9 Gets February Premiere Date at The CW
Season 3 of “Superman & Lois” picks up after Superman’s blowout defeat of Ally Allston. Clark (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois (Elizabeth Tulloch) are...
- 12/14/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
The CW has set premiere dates for the launch of its new DC superhero drama Gotham Knights and the Season 3 return of Superman & Lois.
The Gotham City-set rookie from Berlanti Productions will bow at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, right after the 8 p.m. S3 debut of Superman & Lois, starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.
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Here’s what to expect in Gotham Knights: Batman is dead, and a powder keg has ignited Gotham City...
The Gotham City-set rookie from Berlanti Productions will bow at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, right after the 8 p.m. S3 debut of Superman & Lois, starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.
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Here’s what to expect in Gotham Knights: Batman is dead, and a powder keg has ignited Gotham City...
- 12/14/2022
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Following the worldwide success of Netflix’s Spanish-language YA romance “A través de mi ventana” (“Through My Window”), Wattpad Webtoon Studios has announced the film adaptation of “Sigue mi voz,” author and influencer Adriana Godoy’s more recent Wattpad webnovel hit.
Directed and written by Inés Pintor and Pablo Santidrián, of Netflix’s Spanish TV series “El tiempo que te doy,” “Sigue mi voz” is the latest project from the Wattpad Webtoon Studios Development Fund that will be produced out of Spain.
“Sigue mi voz” has more than 25 million reads on Wattpad, and Godoy is one of the platform’s most successful authors, with more than two million followers and over 20 published webnovels in English and Spanish. Her works have accumulated a total of more than 850 million reads on the platform.
Godoy’s most personal story to date, the webnovel follows Klara and her search for love, identity and self-acceptance.
Directed and written by Inés Pintor and Pablo Santidrián, of Netflix’s Spanish TV series “El tiempo que te doy,” “Sigue mi voz” is the latest project from the Wattpad Webtoon Studios Development Fund that will be produced out of Spain.
“Sigue mi voz” has more than 25 million reads on Wattpad, and Godoy is one of the platform’s most successful authors, with more than two million followers and over 20 published webnovels in English and Spanish. Her works have accumulated a total of more than 850 million reads on the platform.
Godoy’s most personal story to date, the webnovel follows Klara and her search for love, identity and self-acceptance.
- 12/1/2022
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
David Madden has been a senior content executive in TV and film for top Hollywood’s top shops, from Fox Television Studios to AMC Networks, Fox Broadcasting Co., Paramount to Greg Berlanti Prods., and he’s been a successful independent producer. But he’s never had such a pool of material to choose from as he has in the months since he joined Wattpad Webtoon Studios as global head of entertainment.
On the latest episode of Variety podcast Strictly Business, Madden explains his new mandate to use data analytics, a little bit of math and a lot of instinct to help develop traditional TV and film projects from the millions of stories submitted in comic or graphic novel form across the two giant (both with 90 million-plus users strong) digital platforms run by Wattpad Webtoon.
Madden’s Los Angeles-based content development team is alerted whenever one of thousands of user-generated stories...
On the latest episode of Variety podcast Strictly Business, Madden explains his new mandate to use data analytics, a little bit of math and a lot of instinct to help develop traditional TV and film projects from the millions of stories submitted in comic or graphic novel form across the two giant (both with 90 million-plus users strong) digital platforms run by Wattpad Webtoon.
Madden’s Los Angeles-based content development team is alerted whenever one of thousands of user-generated stories...
- 11/27/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Nadie Es Perfecto, the Spanish production house founded by Kiko Martinez, has announced it is to produce smash hit Spanish-language young adult novel “Mala influencia,” written by Teensspirit for Wattpad Webtoon story telling platform. It will be produced with Mexico’s The42ndFilm and Wattpad Webtoon Studios.
To be directed by Catalan helmer Roger Gual, the script has been adapted for the big screen by Gual himself along with close collaborator, Spanish Mexico-based scriptwriter Antón Goenechea. It will be the first project produced by former Netflix exec and industry veteran Juan Mayne in his new position at Nadie Es Perfecto, which he began earlier this year.
A romantic thriller with Romeo and Juliette shades of a forbidden love between two star-crossed youths separated by a social chasm, the project will be set on Spain’s Costa del Sol and promises to take a glancing look at urban real estate corruption in the area.
To be directed by Catalan helmer Roger Gual, the script has been adapted for the big screen by Gual himself along with close collaborator, Spanish Mexico-based scriptwriter Antón Goenechea. It will be the first project produced by former Netflix exec and industry veteran Juan Mayne in his new position at Nadie Es Perfecto, which he began earlier this year.
A romantic thriller with Romeo and Juliette shades of a forbidden love between two star-crossed youths separated by a social chasm, the project will be set on Spain’s Costa del Sol and promises to take a glancing look at urban real estate corruption in the area.
- 11/10/2022
- by Douglas Wilson
- Variety Film + TV
Two more cast members have been added to the HBO Max series Dead Boy Detectives, which is based on characters Neil Gaiman created for DC Comics in the pages of The Sandman issue #25. Variety reports that Caitlin Reilly (Hacks) and Max Jenkins (Dead to Me) have been cast in the recurring roles of Litty and Kingham, who are “tiny foul-mouthed dandelion sprites. They are a rude annoyance to the Dead Boys.“
George Rexstrew, making his screen debut, and Jayden Revri of The Lodge play the title characters in Dead Boy Detectives. The third lead of the show will be Kassius Nelson of Last Night in Soho. The one-hour episodes of the series will follow
the Dead Boy Detectives — Charles Rowland (Revri) and Edwin Paine (Rexstrew) — who decided not to enter the afterlife in order to stay on earth and investigate crimes involving the supernatural. They are joined by Crystal Palace (Nelson), a living psychic medium.
George Rexstrew, making his screen debut, and Jayden Revri of The Lodge play the title characters in Dead Boy Detectives. The third lead of the show will be Kassius Nelson of Last Night in Soho. The one-hour episodes of the series will follow
the Dead Boy Detectives — Charles Rowland (Revri) and Edwin Paine (Rexstrew) — who decided not to enter the afterlife in order to stay on earth and investigate crimes involving the supernatural. They are joined by Crystal Palace (Nelson), a living psychic medium.
- 11/9/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Lauren Stamile (Complications) and Damon Dayoub (Stitchers) are set for heavily recurring roles in Gotham Knights, the CW’s DC Comics-based series slated for a midseason premiere.
Written by Batwoman trio of Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams, Gotham Knights picks up in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s murder, with his rebellious adopted son forging an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. As the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected of places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors known as the Gotham Knights.
Dayoub and Stamile portray Lincoln and Rebecca March,...
Written by Batwoman trio of Chad Fiveash, James Stoteraux and Natalie Abrams, Gotham Knights picks up in the aftermath of Bruce Wayne’s murder, with his rebellious adopted son forging an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman’s enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader. As the city’s most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names. But in a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it’s ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected of places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviors known as the Gotham Knights.
Dayoub and Stamile portray Lincoln and Rebecca March,...
- 11/8/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Neil Gaiman is on a roll these days, with his characters appearing in "Doom Patrol" on HBO Max and the Netflix adaptation of "The Sandman" both garnering audience and critical acclaim. News regarding the upcoming "Doom Patrol" spin-off "Dead Boy Detectives" just keeps on rolling, and it's high time that we finally put on our research caps to wrangle as much information as possible regarding the new series based on the comics of the same name from DC, as well as "The Sandman" universe.
Created by Gaiman and Matt Wagner, the titular Dead Boy Detectives first appeared in live-action during season 3 of "Doom Patrol," but now these supernatural sleuths are ready to take the reigns on their own story. We're still a ways away from actually getting to see "Dead Boy Detectives" on the small screen, but here's everything we know so far.
When And Where To Watch Dead Boy...
Created by Gaiman and Matt Wagner, the titular Dead Boy Detectives first appeared in live-action during season 3 of "Doom Patrol," but now these supernatural sleuths are ready to take the reigns on their own story. We're still a ways away from actually getting to see "Dead Boy Detectives" on the small screen, but here's everything we know so far.
When And Where To Watch Dead Boy...
- 11/2/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
The “Dead Boy Detectives” show at HBO Max has added Caitlin Reilly and Max Jenkins to its cast in recurring roles, Variety has learned exclusively.
The eight-episode series was ordered at HBO Max back in April. It is based on the DC comics of the same name as well as “The Sandman,” from characters created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The official series description states, “It’s a fresh take on a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), two dead British teenagers, and their very alive friend, Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson). So, it’s a lot like a vintage detective series — only darker and on acid.”
Reilly and Jenkins will play Litty and Kingham respectively. They are described as “tiny foul-mouthed dandelion sprites. They are a rude annoyance to the Dead Boys.”
Reilly previously...
The eight-episode series was ordered at HBO Max back in April. It is based on the DC comics of the same name as well as “The Sandman,” from characters created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The official series description states, “It’s a fresh take on a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), two dead British teenagers, and their very alive friend, Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson). So, it’s a lot like a vintage detective series — only darker and on acid.”
Reilly and Jenkins will play Litty and Kingham respectively. They are described as “tiny foul-mouthed dandelion sprites. They are a rude annoyance to the Dead Boys.”
Reilly previously...
- 11/1/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
In his first leading feature role, Drew Ray Tanner (“Riverdale”) will star in “Boot Camp,” a film adaptation of the hugely popular Wattpad story by Gina Musa of the same name.
The romantic comedy tells the body-empowerment story of notoriously unathletic Whitney Carmichael, played by Rachel Boudwin, who begins to fall for her off-limits personal trainer, Axel (Tanner), after signing up for an intense summer boot camp to reinvent herself. A deepening connection inspires her to let go of the others’ expectations and, instead, find the strength to embrace her true self.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios announced that production has wrapped on “Boot Camp” after filming began in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, earlier this month. The movie does not yet have distribution deals. “Boot Camp,” which currently has over 26 million reads on Wattpad, was developed with Great Pacific Media, December Films, Junction Hammer Productions and Channel Zero Studios.
In addition to Tanner and Boudwin,...
The romantic comedy tells the body-empowerment story of notoriously unathletic Whitney Carmichael, played by Rachel Boudwin, who begins to fall for her off-limits personal trainer, Axel (Tanner), after signing up for an intense summer boot camp to reinvent herself. A deepening connection inspires her to let go of the others’ expectations and, instead, find the strength to embrace her true self.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios announced that production has wrapped on “Boot Camp” after filming began in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, earlier this month. The movie does not yet have distribution deals. “Boot Camp,” which currently has over 26 million reads on Wattpad, was developed with Great Pacific Media, December Films, Junction Hammer Productions and Channel Zero Studios.
In addition to Tanner and Boudwin,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix gifted fans of You with some big news during its Tudum Global Fan event on Saturday.
The streaming service revealed that You Season 4 will get underway on February 10, 2023.
But there's a catch -- and a pretty big one at that.
The series will be adopting the split-season strategy.
The fourth season's second half will hit the air on March 10, 2023.
Netflix's Stranger Things adopted the split-season strategy with Stranger Things Season 4, and the excitement was off the charts.
Netflix also unveiled a teaser trailer during Tudum that introduces viewers to Professor Joe.
That's right.
Joe Goldberg is in London and living as a professor.
After the events of You Season 3, we're sure he won't be living much of a tranquil life for long.
The teaser also introduces us to those in Joe's orbit for You Season 4.
Tati Gabrielle returns as Marienne Bellamy, while the other series regulars include Lukas Gage as Adam,...
The streaming service revealed that You Season 4 will get underway on February 10, 2023.
But there's a catch -- and a pretty big one at that.
The series will be adopting the split-season strategy.
The fourth season's second half will hit the air on March 10, 2023.
Netflix's Stranger Things adopted the split-season strategy with Stranger Things Season 4, and the excitement was off the charts.
Netflix also unveiled a teaser trailer during Tudum that introduces viewers to Professor Joe.
That's right.
Joe Goldberg is in London and living as a professor.
After the events of You Season 3, we're sure he won't be living much of a tranquil life for long.
The teaser also introduces us to those in Joe's orbit for You Season 4.
Tati Gabrielle returns as Marienne Bellamy, while the other series regulars include Lukas Gage as Adam,...
- 9/24/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Last November, it was announced that Alexander Calvert (Supernatural) would be playing Thomas the Cat King in the pilot for the HBO Max series based on Dead Boy Detectives, characters Neil Gaiman created for DC Comics in the pages of The Sandman issue #25. Back in April, HBO Max ordered eight episodes of the series. But today, Variety has broken the news that we won’t be seeing Calvert as Thomas the Cat King when the series reaches the streaming service. Calvert has been replaced by Lukas Gage, whose previous credits include Euphoria, The White Lotus, Into the Dark: Midnight Kiss, and Love, Victor.
Thomas the Cat King will be a series regular on Dead Boy Detectives. The character has the following description: “When Thomas doesn’t hold the appearance of a handsome man full of entitlement or holding court with his subjects he can be seen strutting around town as an attractive Siamese cat.
Thomas the Cat King will be a series regular on Dead Boy Detectives. The character has the following description: “When Thomas doesn’t hold the appearance of a handsome man full of entitlement or holding court with his subjects he can be seen strutting around town as an attractive Siamese cat.
- 9/23/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Lukas Gage has joined the cast of the “Dead Boy Detectives” series at HBO Max, Variety has learned.
The eight-episode series was ordered at HBO Max back in April. It is based on the DC comics of the same name as well as “The Sandman,” from characters created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The official series description states, “It’s a fresh take on a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), two dead British teenagers, and their very alive friend, Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson). So, it’s a lot like a vintage detective series — only darker and on acid.”
Gage will play the recurring role of the Cat King, described as a charming trickster and itinerant cat spirit, who takes keen interest in Edwin.” Gage takes over the role from Alexander Calvert.
Gage broke...
The eight-episode series was ordered at HBO Max back in April. It is based on the DC comics of the same name as well as “The Sandman,” from characters created by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The official series description states, “It’s a fresh take on a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), two dead British teenagers, and their very alive friend, Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson). So, it’s a lot like a vintage detective series — only darker and on acid.”
Gage will play the recurring role of the Cat King, described as a charming trickster and itinerant cat spirit, who takes keen interest in Edwin.” Gage takes over the role from Alexander Calvert.
Gage broke...
- 9/22/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The CW has found its Jonathan Kent. Australian actor Michael Bishop has been tapped to play the role in the upcoming third season of the CW’s Superman & Lois in a recasting. He replaces Jordan Elsass, who played Jonathan in the first two seasons and revealed he would not be returning for Season 3. Jonathan Kent is the son of Clark/Superman (Tyler Hoechlin) and Lois’ (Elizabeth Tulloch).
Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman & Lois is developed by Greg Berlanti and Todd Helbing, who serve as executive producers, with Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns and David Madden. Todd Helbing wrote the teleplay for the first episode, based on a story by Berlanti and Helbing. Lee Toland Krieger executive produced and directed the first episode. Superman & Lois is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Superman & Lois revolves around superhero Superman...
Based on the characters from DC created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman & Lois is developed by Greg Berlanti and Todd Helbing, who serve as executive producers, with Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns and David Madden. Todd Helbing wrote the teleplay for the first episode, based on a story by Berlanti and Helbing. Lee Toland Krieger executive produced and directed the first episode. Superman & Lois is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.
Superman & Lois revolves around superhero Superman...
- 9/7/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Wattpad Webtoon Studios has made a number of hires including a global head of television and launched an animation division.
It comes after the company, which was formed by a merger of social storytelling platform Wattpad and digital comic platform Webtoon, hired David Madden as head of global entertainment.
Sera Tabb has joined as Head of Global Television. Tabb was previously SVP, Development at Picture Perfect Federation and has worked on projets such as Oscar-winner Coda. She has also previously worked at Global Road, Skydance Media, Sony Pictures Television and UTA.
She will oversee all aspects of development across the studio’s growing slate of series adaptations from Webtoon’s global IP catalog and Wattpad webnovels.
Separately, the company has launched a new animation division with Taylor Grant set as Head of Global Animation. Grant, who was previously head of Webtoon Studios, will oversee IP development on all animated film and television projects,...
It comes after the company, which was formed by a merger of social storytelling platform Wattpad and digital comic platform Webtoon, hired David Madden as head of global entertainment.
Sera Tabb has joined as Head of Global Television. Tabb was previously SVP, Development at Picture Perfect Federation and has worked on projets such as Oscar-winner Coda. She has also previously worked at Global Road, Skydance Media, Sony Pictures Television and UTA.
She will oversee all aspects of development across the studio’s growing slate of series adaptations from Webtoon’s global IP catalog and Wattpad webnovels.
Separately, the company has launched a new animation division with Taylor Grant set as Head of Global Animation. Grant, who was previously head of Webtoon Studios, will oversee IP development on all animated film and television projects,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In a time of reboots, remakes and sequels, Wattpad Webtoon is aiming to bring more original stories to Hollywood and counter that franchise bloat. As Wattpad Webtoon Studios president Aron Levitz tells Variety, the goal is to show production banners and media platforms that loyal webcomic and series fans will tune in to their TV adaptations of those titles. And so far, it’s working.
The Webtoon-adapted K-drama “Sweet Home” and Wattpad-originated young adult film series “The Kissing Booth,” both on Netflix, has given the company an early boost in making Hollywood inroads. And now, the recent hire of former Fox Entertainment and AMC Entertainment president David Madden as head of global entertainment is another example of the company’s move to further ramp up its entertainment industry presence.
“We’re better and stronger with two massive IP libraries, united with tons of stories and over 166 million people around the world coming to create,...
The Webtoon-adapted K-drama “Sweet Home” and Wattpad-originated young adult film series “The Kissing Booth,” both on Netflix, has given the company an early boost in making Hollywood inroads. And now, the recent hire of former Fox Entertainment and AMC Entertainment president David Madden as head of global entertainment is another example of the company’s move to further ramp up its entertainment industry presence.
“We’re better and stronger with two massive IP libraries, united with tons of stories and over 166 million people around the world coming to create,...
- 8/1/2022
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Legacies alum Ben Levin and Kim Rhodes (Supernatural) have joined the upcoming third season of CW’s Kung Fu in heavily recurring roles.
Levin will play Bo, a barista/vigilante who lives across the Bay in Oakland. He’s cool, smart, and strong with a jack-of-all-trades fighting style. His extracurricular crime fighting leads to a collision with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and her siblings. New in town and far from home, Bo’s eager to pitch in with the Shen family’s adventures, and to fight by Nicky’s side.
Rhodes will portray Carrie, a blunt, funny professional who works as a representative for a large restaurant investment group. When Carrie’s company takes an interest in Harmony Dumplings, Mei-Li (Kheng Hua Tan) is quick to decline their overtures, but when an unexpected friendship blooms between her and Carrie, Mei-Li opens herself up to a possible alliance.
Season 2 of the...
Levin will play Bo, a barista/vigilante who lives across the Bay in Oakland. He’s cool, smart, and strong with a jack-of-all-trades fighting style. His extracurricular crime fighting leads to a collision with Nicky (Olivia Liang) and her siblings. New in town and far from home, Bo’s eager to pitch in with the Shen family’s adventures, and to fight by Nicky’s side.
Rhodes will portray Carrie, a blunt, funny professional who works as a representative for a large restaurant investment group. When Carrie’s company takes an interest in Harmony Dumplings, Mei-Li (Kheng Hua Tan) is quick to decline their overtures, but when an unexpected friendship blooms between her and Carrie, Mei-Li opens herself up to a possible alliance.
Season 2 of the...
- 7/27/2022
- by Sofia Behzadi
- Deadline Film + TV
Burbank, CA – Ahead of the recently announced third season, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is set to release Superman & Lois: The Complete Second Season on Blu-rayTM and DVD September 27, 2022. Featuring all 15 action-packed episodes from the exciting second season plus brand-new bonus features, Superman & Lois: The Complete Second Season is priced to own at 19.99 Srp for the DVD (24.99 in Canada) and 24.99 for the Blu-ray (29.99 in Canada), which includes a digital copy (U.S. only). The show is also available to own on Digital via purchase from all major digital retailers and is streaming on HBO Max.
Season two of Superman & Lois opens with the dust still settling in Smallville following the shocking outcome of last season’s confrontation between Morgan Edge and Superman. With Smallville on the national map for the first time in the town’s history, Lois Lane faces fresh challenges in her latest journalistic endeavors, while Jordan and...
Season two of Superman & Lois opens with the dust still settling in Smallville following the shocking outcome of last season’s confrontation between Morgan Edge and Superman. With Smallville on the national map for the first time in the town’s history, Lois Lane faces fresh challenges in her latest journalistic endeavors, while Jordan and...
- 7/24/2022
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
He’s seen a lot. At Berlanti Prods., veteran programming executive David Madden served as executive producer of HBO Max hit “The Flight Attendant” as well as stalker romance “You.” As president at Fox Entertainment he helped launch “The Shield;” while overseeing programming at AMC Networks, his oversight included “The Walking Dead,” “Better Call Saul,” and “Killing Eve.” He even won an Emmy as executive producer for HBO’s 2004 TV movie “Something the Lord Made.” And so for his next act… he’s running an internet studio that believes that stories posted online by anyone could be made into the next hit.
It sounds like the sales pitch for a sketchy screenwriting contest, except for the part where it’s totally true. Before Netflix had a hit teen rom-com franchise in “The Kissing Booth,” and star Jacob Elordi became the “Euphoria” rogue and a James Bond candidate, it all began...
It sounds like the sales pitch for a sketchy screenwriting contest, except for the part where it’s totally true. Before Netflix had a hit teen rom-com franchise in “The Kissing Booth,” and star Jacob Elordi became the “Euphoria” rogue and a James Bond candidate, it all began...
- 7/21/2022
- by Chris Lindahl
- Indiewire
The first season of CW’s All American: Homecoming is currently streaming on Netflix, not HBO Max as was previously announced.
The June streaming schedule for HBO Max initially listed June 22 as the launch date for the first season of the All American spinoff, but it never appeared. It is available for streaming on Netflix, which also is the home for all seasons of mothership series All American.
All American: Homecoming is the first CW show to go to Netflix following the 2019 expiration of the network’s deal to have the full seasons of every series automatically land at the streamer. After the deal ended, it was assumed that CW shows coming from the CBS half of CW would head to Paramount+, while Warner Bros TV-produced shows would launch on HBO Max.
All American is one of the most popular acquired titles on Netflix, and the top performing CW series.
The June streaming schedule for HBO Max initially listed June 22 as the launch date for the first season of the All American spinoff, but it never appeared. It is available for streaming on Netflix, which also is the home for all seasons of mothership series All American.
All American: Homecoming is the first CW show to go to Netflix following the 2019 expiration of the network’s deal to have the full seasons of every series automatically land at the streamer. After the deal ended, it was assumed that CW shows coming from the CBS half of CW would head to Paramount+, while Warner Bros TV-produced shows would launch on HBO Max.
All American is one of the most popular acquired titles on Netflix, and the top performing CW series.
- 7/12/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Leigh London Redman has been hired as president of Berlanti Productions, Variety has confirmed.
London Redman takes over the role from David Madden, who departed the company in April. She will report to Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter in her new role, which will see her heading up television operations for the company. She was most recently executive vice president of drama development for Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is based.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new President of Television,” Berlanti and Schechter said. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others. She is smart, talented, kind and respected by talent and executives alike. Her story sense and intelligence is first rate. We are...
London Redman takes over the role from David Madden, who departed the company in April. She will report to Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter in her new role, which will see her heading up television operations for the company. She was most recently executive vice president of drama development for Warner Bros. Television, where Berlanti Productions is based.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Leigh Redman to Berlanti Productions as our new President of Television,” Berlanti and Schechter said. “We have had the great fortune to work with Leigh throughout her tenure at Warner Brothers Television and Warner Horizon. Leigh was instrumental in developing ‘You’ and ‘The Flight Attendant’ among many others. She is smart, talented, kind and respected by talent and executives alike. Her story sense and intelligence is first rate. We are...
- 7/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Warner Bros. TV’s Leigh London Redman, has been appointed as President of Berlanti Productions.
London Redman, who was who was EVP, Drama Development at the studio, succeeds David Madden, who Deadline revealed in April was stepping down after two years at the prolific production company.
She will oversee the company’s television operation, which for the last few years has been behind a staggering 15 shows including The CW’s The Flash, Riverdale and All American, Netflix’s You and HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant as well as upcoming series such as The Girls on the Bus, Green Lantern, Landing, Found, Strange Adventures, More, Providence, Dead Boy Detectives, a limited series about the life of screen icon Doris Day, and Anon Pls a drama series adaptation of the book written by Instagram celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi for HBO Max.
She reports to partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter...
London Redman, who was who was EVP, Drama Development at the studio, succeeds David Madden, who Deadline revealed in April was stepping down after two years at the prolific production company.
She will oversee the company’s television operation, which for the last few years has been behind a staggering 15 shows including The CW’s The Flash, Riverdale and All American, Netflix’s You and HBO Max’s The Flight Attendant as well as upcoming series such as The Girls on the Bus, Green Lantern, Landing, Found, Strange Adventures, More, Providence, Dead Boy Detectives, a limited series about the life of screen icon Doris Day, and Anon Pls a drama series adaptation of the book written by Instagram celebrity gossip account DeuxMoi for HBO Max.
She reports to partners Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter...
- 7/7/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Company is the joint studios division of Korean-owned Wattpad and Webtoon.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios has appointed veteran producer and television executive David Madden as its head of global entertainment.
Reporting to Wattpad Webtoon president Aron Levitz, Madden will oversee development, production and sales for the company’s TV, feature and animation businesses.
Wattpad Webtoon is the fan-driven joint studio division of Canada-based storytelling platform Wattpad, known for the After film series, and digital comic platform Webtoon, both now owned by South Korean conglomerate Naver.
Madden has served as a top programming executive at companies including AMC Networks, Fox Television Studios and Berlanti Productions.
Wattpad Webtoon Studios has appointed veteran producer and television executive David Madden as its head of global entertainment.
Reporting to Wattpad Webtoon president Aron Levitz, Madden will oversee development, production and sales for the company’s TV, feature and animation businesses.
Wattpad Webtoon is the fan-driven joint studio division of Canada-based storytelling platform Wattpad, known for the After film series, and digital comic platform Webtoon, both now owned by South Korean conglomerate Naver.
Madden has served as a top programming executive at companies including AMC Networks, Fox Television Studios and Berlanti Productions.
- 7/7/2022
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
TV industry veteran David Madden, who most recently served as President of Berlanti Productions, has been named Head of Global Entertainment at Wattpad Webtoon Studios, the global entertainment and publishing arm for Webtoon and Wattpad.
Following the 2021 acquisition of social storytelling platform Wattpad by Naver, the South Korean Internet conglom combined Wattpad’s studio operations with those for its digital comics platform Webtoon to create Wattpad Webtoon Studios, committing 100M to the new entity for development and production financing.
Madden, who will report to Wattpad Webtoon Studios’ President Aron Levitz, will oversee development, production, and sales for the company’s growing global TV, feature film, and animation businesses.
“David instantly understood our vision to transform entertainment by listening to fans,” said Levitz. “David has shaped hit projects across every genre, and his experience and expertise are second to none. He’s is the perfect fit for Wattpad Webtoon Studios and...
Following the 2021 acquisition of social storytelling platform Wattpad by Naver, the South Korean Internet conglom combined Wattpad’s studio operations with those for its digital comics platform Webtoon to create Wattpad Webtoon Studios, committing 100M to the new entity for development and production financing.
Madden, who will report to Wattpad Webtoon Studios’ President Aron Levitz, will oversee development, production, and sales for the company’s growing global TV, feature film, and animation businesses.
“David instantly understood our vision to transform entertainment by listening to fans,” said Levitz. “David has shaped hit projects across every genre, and his experience and expertise are second to none. He’s is the perfect fit for Wattpad Webtoon Studios and...
- 7/6/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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David Madden has lined up his next act.
The former AMC and Fox TV Studios president has joined Wattpad Webtoon Studios as global head of entertainment following his departure from Berlanti Productions, where he had served as head of television.
In his new role, Madden will oversee development, production and sales for the company’s global TV, feature film and animation business. He’ll report to Wattpad Webtoon Studios president Aron Levitz. Webtoon, the largest digital comics platform, merged its studio division with multiplatform entertainment company Wattpad last summer. Both companies are overseen by South Korean internet company Naver, which has committed 100 million toward the combined studio’s development and production financing.
“When you’re seeking the most exciting collaborators in the industry, you want the ability to bring them exciting material, and this company offers a virtual gold mine of great stories,...
David Madden has lined up his next act.
The former AMC and Fox TV Studios president has joined Wattpad Webtoon Studios as global head of entertainment following his departure from Berlanti Productions, where he had served as head of television.
In his new role, Madden will oversee development, production and sales for the company’s global TV, feature film and animation business. He’ll report to Wattpad Webtoon Studios president Aron Levitz. Webtoon, the largest digital comics platform, merged its studio division with multiplatform entertainment company Wattpad last summer. Both companies are overseen by South Korean internet company Naver, which has committed 100 million toward the combined studio’s development and production financing.
“When you’re seeking the most exciting collaborators in the industry, you want the ability to bring them exciting material, and this company offers a virtual gold mine of great stories,...
- 7/6/2022
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
David Madden has lined up his next job, with the veteran TV exec joining Wattpad Webtoon Studios as head of global entertainment.
In his new role, Madden will report to the studio’s president, Aron Levitz. He will oversee development, production, and sales for the company’s TV, feature film, and animation businesses.
“David instantly understood our vision to transform entertainment by listening to fans,” said Levitz. “David has shaped hit projects across every genre, and his experience and expertise are second to none. He’s is the perfect fit for Wattpad Webtoon Studios and we’re thrilled to have him join our team as we bring the world’s biggest comic creators and webnovelists to new audiences.”
Madden most recently served as president of the prolific production company Berlanti Productions, exiting that role after two years back in April. In his time at the Warner Bros. Television-based pod, he...
In his new role, Madden will report to the studio’s president, Aron Levitz. He will oversee development, production, and sales for the company’s TV, feature film, and animation businesses.
“David instantly understood our vision to transform entertainment by listening to fans,” said Levitz. “David has shaped hit projects across every genre, and his experience and expertise are second to none. He’s is the perfect fit for Wattpad Webtoon Studios and we’re thrilled to have him join our team as we bring the world’s biggest comic creators and webnovelists to new audiences.”
Madden most recently served as president of the prolific production company Berlanti Productions, exiting that role after two years back in April. In his time at the Warner Bros. Television-based pod, he...
- 7/6/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Rhoyle Ivy King, who played nonbinary character Nathaniel Hardin in 10 out of 13 episodes in the first season of “All American: Homecoming,” has been upped to series regular for Season 2, The CW confirmed to TheWrap on Tuesday.
The “All American” spinoff, which stars Geffri Maya and Peyton Alex Smith, is set at fictional historically Black college Bringston. Nathaniel — a prelaw student and stylist on the series— uses she/her pronouns, while King uses he/him/they.
“Promoting Rhoyle to a series regular this season was an absolute no brainer. He stole our hearts with his talent and joie de vivre the minute he stepped into that audition,” said executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll. “Bringston would not be the same without Nathaniel.”
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‘All American: Homecoming’ Renewed for Season 2 at The CW
Ahead of the series premiere in February, Carroll, said Nathaniel, whom King helped her create, “is one of my...
The “All American” spinoff, which stars Geffri Maya and Peyton Alex Smith, is set at fictional historically Black college Bringston. Nathaniel — a prelaw student and stylist on the series— uses she/her pronouns, while King uses he/him/they.
“Promoting Rhoyle to a series regular this season was an absolute no brainer. He stole our hearts with his talent and joie de vivre the minute he stepped into that audition,” said executive producer Nkechi Okoro Carroll. “Bringston would not be the same without Nathaniel.”
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‘All American: Homecoming’ Renewed for Season 2 at The CW
Ahead of the series premiere in February, Carroll, said Nathaniel, whom King helped her create, “is one of my...
- 6/21/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: We’ll be seeing more of Nathaniel Hardin in the second season of All American: Homecoming. Rhoyle Ivy King, who heavily recurred as the character in Season 1, has been promoted to series regular for the upcoming season.
A spinoff of CW’s All American, written by Nkechi “Nk” Okoro, Season 2 will continue to delve into the lives of students and athletes at a distinguished Hbcu, and the struggles these young adults face while trying to find their footing.
King’s Nathaniel is the non-binary, gender-fluid personification of fly Af. Equally masculine and feminine, Nate brings another kind of hustle to Bringston that isn’t found on a field or court – she’s a pre-law student, a thriving stylist and loyal above all. Her friends are her world, particularly her besties Simone (Geffri Maya )and Keisha (Netta Walker). The series also stars Mitchell Edwards (Cam Watkins), Peyton ‘Alex’ Smith (Damon...
A spinoff of CW’s All American, written by Nkechi “Nk” Okoro, Season 2 will continue to delve into the lives of students and athletes at a distinguished Hbcu, and the struggles these young adults face while trying to find their footing.
King’s Nathaniel is the non-binary, gender-fluid personification of fly Af. Equally masculine and feminine, Nate brings another kind of hustle to Bringston that isn’t found on a field or court – she’s a pre-law student, a thriving stylist and loyal above all. Her friends are her world, particularly her besties Simone (Geffri Maya )and Keisha (Netta Walker). The series also stars Mitchell Edwards (Cam Watkins), Peyton ‘Alex’ Smith (Damon...
- 6/21/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The “Dead Boy Detectives” series at HBO Max has brought on Beth Schwartz to serve as co-showrunner and executive producer, Variety has learned exclusively.
Schwartz will now co-showrun the series with Steve Yockey. This is not the first time Schwartz has been at the helm of a show based on a DC property, as she served as the showrunner on the final two seasons of “Arrow” at The CW. She is also known for developing the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth,” on which she was the co-showrunner for the show’s first season.
She is repped by UTA and Felker Toczek.
“Dead Boy Detectives” was ordered to series at HBO Max back in April with an eight-episode order. It is based on characters created for DC by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The show is described as a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland,...
Schwartz will now co-showrun the series with Steve Yockey. This is not the first time Schwartz has been at the helm of a show based on a DC property, as she served as the showrunner on the final two seasons of “Arrow” at The CW. She is also known for developing the Netflix series “Sweet Tooth,” on which she was the co-showrunner for the show’s first season.
She is repped by UTA and Felker Toczek.
“Dead Boy Detectives” was ordered to series at HBO Max back in April with an eight-episode order. It is based on characters created for DC by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner.
The show is described as a ghost story that explores loss, grief, and death through the lens of Edwin Payne and Charles Rowland,...
- 6/9/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The CW’s live-action adaptation of The Powerpuff Girls just cast its first villain.
Nicholas Podany (Hart of Dixie) will play Joseph “Jojo” Mondel Jr., presumably the son of the animated series’ iconic baddie Mojo Jojo, our sister publication Variety reports.
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As a “nerdy, power-hungry, insecure” kid, Jojo was apparently obsessed with Townsville’s pint-sized superheroes, despite his father being their sworn enemy. Now that he’s older,...
Nicholas Podany (Hart of Dixie) will play Joseph “Jojo” Mondel Jr., presumably the son of the animated series’ iconic baddie Mojo Jojo, our sister publication Variety reports.
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As a “nerdy, power-hungry, insecure” kid, Jojo was apparently obsessed with Townsville’s pint-sized superheroes, despite his father being their sworn enemy. Now that he’s older,...
- 4/1/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Greg Berlanti, the prolific founder of Berlanti Productions, has promoted Sarah Schechter to the newly created role of chairwoman and partner, where she will continue to oversee both television and film at the company. And David Madden, the former AMC and Fox executive, will be Berlanti Productions’ new president, reporting to Berlanti and Schechter, overseeing the company’s television operations.
Of Schechter, Berlanti said: “Sarah is simply the best at what she does. I am inspired by her leadership, passion, smarts and vision every day. I’m grateful for everything she has done for this company and I’m beyond thrilled all of our shows, and everyone who works so hard on them, will continue to benefit from her immense talent for years to come.”
And about Madden, he said: “I’ve admired Dave since we first worked together for his creative insight and his warm and beloved leadership style.
Of Schechter, Berlanti said: “Sarah is simply the best at what she does. I am inspired by her leadership, passion, smarts and vision every day. I’m grateful for everything she has done for this company and I’m beyond thrilled all of our shows, and everyone who works so hard on them, will continue to benefit from her immense talent for years to come.”
And about Madden, he said: “I’ve admired Dave since we first worked together for his creative insight and his warm and beloved leadership style.
- 2/19/2020
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
With his eighth straight win on Monday, “Jeopardy!” contestant James Holzhauer now holds the highest total winnings of any player since Ken Jennings.
Holzhauer’s victory pushed him up to a total of $460,479, surpassing Dave Madden’s total of $430,400 over 19 games in 2005. An aggressive wager strategy helped propel Holzhauer into the second-place spot in less than half as many games, while setting a new record for single-day winnings along the way: $110,914.
“When I watch at home, I always root for the contestants to bet big on Daily Doubles. They get them right most of the time, and it can give them a big leg up on the competition,” Holzhauer said. “I’m proud of myself for sticking to that attitude when it was my money on the line.”
Also Read: 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Destroys Show's Single-Day Cash Winnings Record
But Holzhauer still has a long way to go if he wants to top “Jeopardy!
Holzhauer’s victory pushed him up to a total of $460,479, surpassing Dave Madden’s total of $430,400 over 19 games in 2005. An aggressive wager strategy helped propel Holzhauer into the second-place spot in less than half as many games, while setting a new record for single-day winnings along the way: $110,914.
“When I watch at home, I always root for the contestants to bet big on Daily Doubles. They get them right most of the time, and it can give them a big leg up on the competition,” Holzhauer said. “I’m proud of myself for sticking to that attitude when it was my money on the line.”
Also Read: 'Jeopardy!' Contestant Destroys Show's Single-Day Cash Winnings Record
But Holzhauer still has a long way to go if he wants to top “Jeopardy!
- 4/15/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
It’s probably too soon to start planning his victory parade, but congratulations are definitely in order for Jeopardy! contestant James Holzhauer, who is now the second-highest earner in the game’s history. After winning his eighth consecutive episode on Monday, the 34-year-old professional sports gambler’s total earnings reached $460,479.
At this point, the only contestant to earn more than Holzhauer was Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings, who took home an incredible $2,520,700 from his 74-game winning streak. (Like we said, it’s probably too early to start planning a parade.) Prior to Holzhauer becoming the show’s No. 2 earner, that title went to Dave Madden,...
At this point, the only contestant to earn more than Holzhauer was Jeopardy! legend Ken Jennings, who took home an incredible $2,520,700 from his 74-game winning streak. (Like we said, it’s probably too early to start planning a parade.) Prior to Holzhauer becoming the show’s No. 2 earner, that title went to Dave Madden,...
- 4/15/2019
- TVLine.com
Actor and singer David Cassidy, who rose to fame as Keith Partridge in the classic ’70s series The Partridge Family, has died of organ failure. He was 67 years old.
He passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his family, his publicist JoAnn Geffen confirmed to Variety: “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for...
He passed away on Tuesday surrounded by his family, his publicist JoAnn Geffen confirmed to Variety: “On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy. David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long. Thank you for...
- 11/22/2017
- TVLine.com
Fox is looking to restart the clock on 24, albeit with a few significant tweaks.
The network is developing a new incarnation of the iconic franchise that would shift the focus from terrorism to criminal justice. What’s more, the potential series would feature a female lead.
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According to Deadline, the new 24 “centers on a female prosecutor who uncovers a legal conspiracy and has to work against the clock to save a death row inmate facing imminent execution whom she had helped prosecute but may be innocent.
The network is developing a new incarnation of the iconic franchise that would shift the focus from terrorism to criminal justice. What’s more, the potential series would feature a female lead.
RelatedThe X-Files: The Real Story Behind Season 11’s Big Mulder/Skinner Brawl
According to Deadline, the new 24 “centers on a female prosecutor who uncovers a legal conspiracy and has to work against the clock to save a death row inmate facing imminent execution whom she had helped prosecute but may be innocent.
- 11/1/2017
- TVLine.com
They’ve been investigating the paranormal for over 20 years, but Agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) still haven’t discovered every answer. And that’s good news for fans of “The X-Files” looking forward to the return of the Emmy-winning drama series in 2018, many of which bore witness to new footage of Season 11 during the show’s New York Comic-Con panel on Sunday.
Season 10 promised fans of the series that “the truth was still out there,” but, thanks to the episode’s cliffhanger finale, that truth proved elusive, given that Mulder was near death’s door and Scully was scrambling to find the cure for the disease killing him.
And in this new sneak peek available now, it’s clear that their troubles are far from over. A large part of the season premiere, then-Fox president David Madden told reporters in August, would be the pair...
Season 10 promised fans of the series that “the truth was still out there,” but, thanks to the episode’s cliffhanger finale, that truth proved elusive, given that Mulder was near death’s door and Scully was scrambling to find the cure for the disease killing him.
And in this new sneak peek available now, it’s clear that their troubles are far from over. A large part of the season premiere, then-Fox president David Madden told reporters in August, would be the pair...
- 10/8/2017
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
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