Fresh out of its world premiere at TIFF, the Anna Kendrick-directed thriller Woman of the Hour has been sold to Netflix for a staggering eight figures, Variety reports this week.
Variety details, “The streamer is paying in the $11 million range for the ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, making it the first major sale of the festival. The deal covers the U.S. and several international territories including France, Italy, Japan and South Korea.”
Meagan Navarro explains in her four-star review for Bloody Disgusting, “Anna Kendrick takes aim at the true crime serial killer story in her feature directorial debut, Woman of the Hour. A charming, kitschy ’70s set exploration of gender dynamics quickly gives way to an unnerving, suspenseful stranger-than-fiction tale of serial killer and rapist Rodney Alcala and his bizarre appearance as a bachelor on “The Dating Game.” Kendrick’s incisive vision, blending horror and humor with nonlinear storytelling, makes for an unshakable debut.
Variety details, “The streamer is paying in the $11 million range for the ripped-from-the-headlines thriller, making it the first major sale of the festival. The deal covers the U.S. and several international territories including France, Italy, Japan and South Korea.”
Meagan Navarro explains in her four-star review for Bloody Disgusting, “Anna Kendrick takes aim at the true crime serial killer story in her feature directorial debut, Woman of the Hour. A charming, kitschy ’70s set exploration of gender dynamics quickly gives way to an unnerving, suspenseful stranger-than-fiction tale of serial killer and rapist Rodney Alcala and his bizarre appearance as a bachelor on “The Dating Game.” Kendrick’s incisive vision, blending horror and humor with nonlinear storytelling, makes for an unshakable debut.
- 9/12/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Anna Kendrick takes aim at the true crime serial killer story in her feature directorial debut, Woman of the Hour. A charming, kitschy ’70s set exploration of gender dynamics quickly gives way to an unnerving, suspenseful stranger-than-fiction tale of serial killer and rapist Rodney Alcala and his bizarre appearance as a bachelor on “The Dating Game.” Kendrick’s incisive vision, blending horror and humor with nonlinear storytelling, makes for an unshakable debut.
Kendrick pulls double duty for her debut, also starring as Cheryl Bradshaw, a struggling actress trying to carve out a career in California. Cheryl’s failed attempts to win over casting directors and gently rebuff her pushy neighbor put her at her wit’s end. That’s when her agent decides to land her a spot as the bachelorette on the popular live TV show “The Dating Game.” But it’s not just the typical stressors and anxieties...
Kendrick pulls double duty for her debut, also starring as Cheryl Bradshaw, a struggling actress trying to carve out a career in California. Cheryl’s failed attempts to win over casting directors and gently rebuff her pushy neighbor put her at her wit’s end. That’s when her agent decides to land her a spot as the bachelorette on the popular live TV show “The Dating Game.” But it’s not just the typical stressors and anxieties...
- 9/10/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
For her directorial debut, Anna Kendrick chose a particularly daunting task in tackling the story of the notorious serial killer Rodney Alcala, who staged a terrifying murder spree in the ’70s in which he is thought to have killed upwards of 130 people. The center of Kendrick’s movie, Woman of the Hour, focuses on his appearance in plain sight on a 1978 episode of ABC’s The Dating Game, in which he was the bachelor that contestant Cheryl Bradshaw wound up choosing to go on a date with, not knowing that this was a period in the middle of his murderous spree.
ABC’s 20/20 devoted a full hour in May 2021 to the story of the cold-blooded killer who died in incarceration, but Kendrick’s film version has more on its mind that just the facts. It had its world premiere Friday as a Special Presentation at the Toronto Film Festival.
ABC’s 20/20 devoted a full hour in May 2021 to the story of the cold-blooded killer who died in incarceration, but Kendrick’s film version has more on its mind that just the facts. It had its world premiere Friday as a Special Presentation at the Toronto Film Festival.
- 9/9/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Tony Hale will appear in Anna Kendrick’s feature directorial debut, “The Dating Game.”
Details of the “Veep” alum’s character remain under wraps. He joins previously announced cast members Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle and Autumn Best.
While character descriptions for most of the cast have been kept quiet, Variety has learned Robinson (“One Night in Miami”) is expected to play one of the lead roles of Laura, a genuine and insightful young woman who cares deeply for her friends and family. After experiencing the death of a close friend, she rebuilds her life and settles into a new loving relationship. But the unimaginable comes to confront when she attends a popular game show and suddenly finds herself face to face with her friend’s potential murderer.
According to the film’s logline, “The Dating Game” follows the unsettling true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala,...
Details of the “Veep” alum’s character remain under wraps. He joins previously announced cast members Kendrick, Daniel Zovatto, Nicolette Robinson, Kathryn Gallagher, Kelley Jakle and Autumn Best.
While character descriptions for most of the cast have been kept quiet, Variety has learned Robinson (“One Night in Miami”) is expected to play one of the lead roles of Laura, a genuine and insightful young woman who cares deeply for her friends and family. After experiencing the death of a close friend, she rebuilds her life and settles into a new loving relationship. But the unimaginable comes to confront when she attends a popular game show and suddenly finds herself face to face with her friend’s potential murderer.
According to the film’s logline, “The Dating Game” follows the unsettling true story of serial killer Rodney Alcala,...
- 12/16/2022
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Network: The CW
Episodes: 13 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: October 25, 2021 -- February 14, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best.
TV show description:
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show was created by Anna Fricke and Ariana Jackson. It is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07) on USA Network.
Over the last century at least four thousand four hundred people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet.
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Episodes: 13 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: October 25, 2021 -- February 14, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best.
TV show description:
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show was created by Anna Fricke and Ariana Jackson. It is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07) on USA Network.
Over the last century at least four thousand four hundred people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet.
Read More…...
- 5/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What mysteries will be solved in the first season of the 4400 TV show on The CW? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like 4400 is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of 4400 here. *Status update below.
A CW science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07). This version stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were...
A CW science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07). This version stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were...
- 5/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the 4400 TV show is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07). This version stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off...
Will this reboot run longer than the original? Has the 4400 TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of 4400, season two. 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 CW television network, the 4400 TV show is a reboot of The 4400 which ran for four seasons (2004-07). This version stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off...
- 5/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
History is repeating itself and the 4400 mysteries will remain unanswered. In 2007, The 4400 TV show was cancelled after four years on USA Network. Now, The CW has cancelled the 4400 reboot so it won't even reach a second season. The final episode aired in February.
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. One night, they are all returned to a location in Detroit not having aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to understand the...
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. One night, they are all returned to a location in Detroit not having aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to understand the...
- 5/13/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The 4400‘s superpowered days are over: The CW has cancelled the reboot after just one season, TVLine has learned.
The network also axed Legacies, Dynasty, Charmed, Naomi, In the Dark and Roswell, New Mexico on Thursday. They join the previously cancelled dramas Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow.
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The CW’s atypical “bloodbath” of cancellations this season (at least...
The network also axed Legacies, Dynasty, Charmed, Naomi, In the Dark and Roswell, New Mexico on Thursday. They join the previously cancelled dramas Batwoman and Legends of Tomorrow.
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The CW’s atypical “bloodbath” of cancellations this season (at least...
- 5/12/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The 4400 TV show ran on USA Network for four seasons and was cancelled before it could get a proper conclusion. Now, 14 years later, The CW has rebooted the series. Will this version last any longer or, have a proper ending? Will 4400 be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. One night, they are all returned to a location in Detroit not having aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to understand the phenomenon, analyze...
A science-fiction mystery drama series, the 4400 TV show stars Brittany Adebumola, Joseph David-Jones, Ireon Roach, Tl Thompson, Jaye Ladymore, Derrick A. King, Khailah Johnson, Cory Jeacoma, Amarr, and Autumn Best. Over the last century at least 4,400 people who were overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized vanished without a trace off the face of the planet. One night, they are all returned to a location in Detroit not having aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them. As the government races to understand the phenomenon, analyze...
- 2/16/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
What a ride! Where do we go from here?
On 4400 Season 1 Episode 13 we got a showdown at the Bois Blanc and a glimpse into the future — at least, one possible future.
It was an action-packed finale that answered some questions but raised many more.
4400 has had some pacing issues in the past, but there was none of that here. Everything moved along briskly, and no time was wasted.
I don't know how you top a giant iguana dancing to Dua Lipa, but full props to whoever came up with that one. We can say with absolute certainty that that is the first time that has ever happened on television.
It was absurd and ridiculous but a sequence of pure fun that had Ladonna written all over it.
For all the major issues this show packs in, it can be incredibly silly sometimes, which doesn't always work, but at least keeps the surprises fresh.
On 4400 Season 1 Episode 13 we got a showdown at the Bois Blanc and a glimpse into the future — at least, one possible future.
It was an action-packed finale that answered some questions but raised many more.
4400 has had some pacing issues in the past, but there was none of that here. Everything moved along briskly, and no time was wasted.
I don't know how you top a giant iguana dancing to Dua Lipa, but full props to whoever came up with that one. We can say with absolute certainty that that is the first time that has ever happened on television.
It was absurd and ridiculous but a sequence of pure fun that had Ladonna written all over it.
For all the major issues this show packs in, it can be incredibly silly sometimes, which doesn't always work, but at least keeps the surprises fresh.
- 2/15/2022
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Content warning: mention of sexual abuse.
An intense penultimate episode -- directed by Scott Peters, co-creator of the original The 4400 series -- leaves us with plenty to look forward to for the season finale.
On 4400 Season 1 Episode 12, the Rev’s fate remains a mystery, and dark forces threaten our characters at every turn.
But, as always, there were also moments of light. A central theme of this episode was sibling relationships -- love, loyalty, and betrayal.
The focus on Mildred’s past brought to light her relationship with her sister, Millicent, and the life from which they both were taken.
Abandoned by their mother at a young age, the two Millies were left to be raised in a commune with a creepy leader.
As Caleb, Flueger has that gentle hippie vibe down, with a pervy, power-hungry undertone that makes him utterly hateable.
To protect her little sister, Millicent agrees to stay,...
An intense penultimate episode -- directed by Scott Peters, co-creator of the original The 4400 series -- leaves us with plenty to look forward to for the season finale.
On 4400 Season 1 Episode 12, the Rev’s fate remains a mystery, and dark forces threaten our characters at every turn.
But, as always, there were also moments of light. A central theme of this episode was sibling relationships -- love, loyalty, and betrayal.
The focus on Mildred’s past brought to light her relationship with her sister, Millicent, and the life from which they both were taken.
Abandoned by their mother at a young age, the two Millies were left to be raised in a commune with a creepy leader.
As Caleb, Flueger has that gentle hippie vibe down, with a pervy, power-hungry undertone that makes him utterly hateable.
To protect her little sister, Millicent agrees to stay,...
- 2/8/2022
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Autumn Best is a young, up-and-coming actor who has lots of passion for her craft. Now she's carving out a place for herself in the film and television industry.
Autumn spoke to us about how she got started, what inspires her, working on 4400, and what she hopes to achieve with her work as a person with a disability.
Check out our in-depth discussion below!
Mary Littlejohn: Tell us how you came to be part of 4400!
Autumn Best: It came to me through my agent. When I read the character and saw that they were looking for a disabled person, I got really excited -- especially the fact that [Mildred] was a disabled person with superpowers in a sci-fi story because that's super unique! I hadn't seen that anywhere before.
It was also exciting because [they indicated] that this role would be tailored for the actress, so they didn't have a specific disability in...
Autumn spoke to us about how she got started, what inspires her, working on 4400, and what she hopes to achieve with her work as a person with a disability.
Check out our in-depth discussion below!
Mary Littlejohn: Tell us how you came to be part of 4400!
Autumn Best: It came to me through my agent. When I read the character and saw that they were looking for a disabled person, I got really excited -- especially the fact that [Mildred] was a disabled person with superpowers in a sci-fi story because that's super unique! I hadn't seen that anywhere before.
It was also exciting because [they indicated] that this role would be tailored for the actress, so they didn't have a specific disability in...
- 12/5/2021
- by Mary Littlejohn
- TVfanatic
Are you ready for a new take on The 4400?
The CW has released a full, 90-second trailer for the forthcoming reboot, and it looks like a compelling new drama.
The series follows 4,400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years and are all returned in an instant, having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them.
“As the government races to analyze the potential threat and contain the story, the 4400 themselves must grapple with the fact that they’ve been returned with a few… upgrades,” the project's description reads.
“And the increasing likelihood that they were all brought back now for a specific reason.”
The script was written by executive producer Ariana Jackson.
The robust cast includes Joseph David-Jones (Arrow), Brittany Adebumola (Grand Army), Jaye Ladymore (Chicago P.D.), Amarr (American Housewife), and Cory Jeacoma (Power Book II: Ghost...
The CW has released a full, 90-second trailer for the forthcoming reboot, and it looks like a compelling new drama.
The series follows 4,400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years and are all returned in an instant, having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them.
“As the government races to analyze the potential threat and contain the story, the 4400 themselves must grapple with the fact that they’ve been returned with a few… upgrades,” the project's description reads.
“And the increasing likelihood that they were all brought back now for a specific reason.”
The script was written by executive producer Ariana Jackson.
The robust cast includes Joseph David-Jones (Arrow), Brittany Adebumola (Grand Army), Jaye Ladymore (Chicago P.D.), Amarr (American Housewife), and Cory Jeacoma (Power Book II: Ghost...
- 9/15/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
When 4400 missing persons suddenly reappear with no explanation, extraterrestrials become the prime suspect for what’s behind it all in TVLine’s exclusive trailer for The CW’s reboot of the former USA Network series.
It’s a natural theory, seeing as how one of the vanished is suddenly sucked out of her car by a strange force in 2005, while another resurfaces in 2021 with healing abilities. But even if aliens are responsible, the returnees have a more pressing problem: They’re being held as prisoners by the authorities.
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It’s a natural theory, seeing as how one of the vanished is suddenly sucked out of her car by a strange force in 2005, while another resurfaces in 2021 with healing abilities. But even if aliens are responsible, the returnees have a more pressing problem: They’re being held as prisoners by the authorities.
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- 9/14/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The CW has revealed three of its 4400 abductees in a trio of newly released teasers for the upcoming reboot of the former USA Network sci-fi series.
Penned by executive producer Ariana Jackson (Riverdale, UnREAL), the update follows 4,400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years and are all returned in an instant, having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them.
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Penned by executive producer Ariana Jackson (Riverdale, UnREAL), the update follows 4,400 overlooked, undervalued, or otherwise marginalized people who vanished without a trace over the last hundred years and are all returned in an instant, having not aged a day and with no memory of what happened to them.
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- 7/20/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
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