The character of Adira Tal (Blu Del Barrio) was introduced in "Star Trek: Discovery" in the episode "People of Earth". In that episode, the U.S.S. Discovery had only recently arrived in the 32nd century after being sucked through a time hole from the 23rd century. The Discovery crew eventually found the distant future remnants of the Federation, and submitted themselves for inspection, hoping to learn more about the future. They found that power had changed dramatically in the past 930 years, mostly thanks to a galaxy-wide cataclysm called the Burn wherein all viable starships spontaneously exploded. The Discovery and its crew were to undergo a brand-new mission to restore the Federation and assure the galaxy that Starfleet was still around and eager to return to its utopian ways.
While the Discovery was undergoing inspection by a militant future organization called the United Earth Defense Force, Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) met the 16-year-old Adira Tal,...
While the Discovery was undergoing inspection by a militant future organization called the United Earth Defense Force, Paul Stamets (Anthony Rapp) met the 16-year-old Adira Tal,...
- 7/15/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Sony Pictures Television has extended comedy writer and showrunner Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz’s (Gordita Chronicles) overall deal, sources reveal to Deadline.
Under the new two-year pact, she will continue to develop scripted comedy series across cable and streaming as well as the possibility of exploring a drama which is where she began her career.
Most recently, she served as showrunner of The Gordita Chronicles, created by Claudia Forestieri, which you can currently stream on Hulu and Tubi. Before that, she was co-executive producer of the critically acclaimed comedy One Day at a Time for Sony Pictures Television and co-executive producer on the Max comedy anthology series Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper. She recently wrote and directed the short film Some of US Watch The Sunset, Too.
Muñoz-Liebowitz started her career as a writer on the Fox/NBC series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Her other TV credits include co-executive...
Under the new two-year pact, she will continue to develop scripted comedy series across cable and streaming as well as the possibility of exploring a drama which is where she began her career.
Most recently, she served as showrunner of The Gordita Chronicles, created by Claudia Forestieri, which you can currently stream on Hulu and Tubi. Before that, she was co-executive producer of the critically acclaimed comedy One Day at a Time for Sony Pictures Television and co-executive producer on the Max comedy anthology series Love Life, starring Anna Kendrick and William Jackson Harper. She recently wrote and directed the short film Some of US Watch The Sunset, Too.
Muñoz-Liebowitz started her career as a writer on the Fox/NBC series Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Her other TV credits include co-executive...
- 6/21/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
In a delayed but delightful arrival for the UK’s post-festive season release schedule, Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers emerges as this January’s perfect antidote for the winter blues. Offering a genial, gentle, and redemptive story about personal growth, friendship and sacrifice, Payne’s film skilfully navigates the human condition with the Sideway director’s characteristic precision.
The Holdovers reunites Payne with Sideways star Paul Giamatti and features exquisite turns from Da’Vine Joy Randolph and newcomer Dominic Sessa.
New England, 1970. Paul Hunham (Giamatti), a taciturn Classics teacher has worked at the same exclusive prep school for decades. Disliked by almost everyone at the school for his crotchety exterior and unwillingness to bend the rules, Hunham finds himself on the receiving end of a barely disguised revenge punishment by the school’s long-suffering principle. He is saddled with the task of babysitting a handful of students during the Christmas period,...
The Holdovers reunites Payne with Sideways star Paul Giamatti and features exquisite turns from Da’Vine Joy Randolph and newcomer Dominic Sessa.
New England, 1970. Paul Hunham (Giamatti), a taciturn Classics teacher has worked at the same exclusive prep school for decades. Disliked by almost everyone at the school for his crotchety exterior and unwillingness to bend the rules, Hunham finds himself on the receiving end of a barely disguised revenge punishment by the school’s long-suffering principle. He is saddled with the task of babysitting a handful of students during the Christmas period,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Linda Marric
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Back in the day, the ratings for TBS' original shows were low, but the cable channel was committed to airing its own scripted series. Oh, how times have changed. Which will be cancelled, and which will be renewed? Will TBS become a significant player again someday in the future? Stay tuned.
Scripted TBS shows listed: American Dad!, Angie Tribeca, Chad, Clipped, Cougar Town, The Detour, Final Space, Ground Floor, The Guest Book, The Last Og, Miracle Workers, People of Earth, Search Party, Sullivan & Son, Wrecked, and Your Family or Mine.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for American Dad!
There's lots of data that execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series. The ratings for initial airings don't play as large a role as they do on commercial stations but they are still an indication...
Scripted TBS shows listed: American Dad!, Angie Tribeca, Chad, Clipped, Cougar Town, The Detour, Final Space, Ground Floor, The Guest Book, The Last Og, Miracle Workers, People of Earth, Search Party, Sullivan & Son, Wrecked, and Your Family or Mine.
Last update: Most recent ratings added for American Dad!
There's lots of data that execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series. The ratings for initial airings don't play as large a role as they do on commercial stations but they are still an indication...
- 12/20/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
[Warning: The below contains Major spoilers for Our Flag Means Death Season 2, Episodes 1-8.] Our Flag Means Death is TV’s best feel-good comedy right now. For fans who just watched the entire second season including that shocking twist in the finale episode, this statement might not ring entirely true, but bear with me! Debuting on Max in 2022, this series was initially promoted as a pirate workplace comedy created by David Jenkins, the mind behind People of Earth. It stars Rhys Darby as infamous pirate Stede Bonnet, a man who leaves his cushy aristocratic lifestyle for piracy, abandoning his wife and young kids to sail on his ship, the Revenge, with a paid crew. The show gained further attention when it was announced Taika Waititi of What We Do in the Shadows and Jojo Rabbit fame joined as Blackbeard and the director of the pilot episode. But no one could have predicted the fanfare that would unravel...
- 10/29/2023
- TV Insider
Exclusive: Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment has hired longtime Turner casting executive Alexis Booth as head of casting. Her first day is today.
She will be working closely with the other department heads at Kapital: Traci Myman (BA), Michael Lohmann (Production) as well as Brian Morewitz and Melanie Frankel (Creative).
“We are so excited that Alexis chose to partner with Kapital,” Kaplan said. “She has an amazing eye for talent but also understands the nuances and the respect we must have for our creative partners when making deals in this multichannel universe. What a great way to start 2023!”
Booth began her career working as a production staff member on shows such as Scrubs and Desperate Housewives before segueing to television casting. She worked in Scott Genkinger & Deborah George’s office on Breakout Kings and Gigantic. Booth then moved to feature films with Roger Mussenden & Jeremy Rich to cast X-Men: First Class and Jack and Jill.
She will be working closely with the other department heads at Kapital: Traci Myman (BA), Michael Lohmann (Production) as well as Brian Morewitz and Melanie Frankel (Creative).
“We are so excited that Alexis chose to partner with Kapital,” Kaplan said. “She has an amazing eye for talent but also understands the nuances and the respect we must have for our creative partners when making deals in this multichannel universe. What a great way to start 2023!”
Booth began her career working as a production staff member on shows such as Scrubs and Desperate Housewives before segueing to television casting. She worked in Scott Genkinger & Deborah George’s office on Breakout Kings and Gigantic. Booth then moved to feature films with Roger Mussenden & Jeremy Rich to cast X-Men: First Class and Jack and Jill.
- 1/3/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The 134Th Tournament Of Roses Parade — Pictured: “The 134th Tournament of Roses Parade” Key Art — (Photo by: NBC) NBC will continue the tradition of ringing in the New Year with a live broadcast of the 134th Rose Parade Presented by Honda. The parade will also be livestreamed on Peacock. “Access Hollywood” and “Access Daily with Mario & Kit” co-host Mario Lopez and “American Auto” star Ana Gasteyer will take the reins for this year’s telecast from Pasadena, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 2 from 11:30-1 p.m. Et (8:30-10 a.m. Pt). Most NBC affiliates will also carry the optional coverage of the parade from 11-11:30 a.m. Et (8-8:30 a.m. Pt). NBC is celebrating its 96th year broadcasting the Rose Parade, beginning on radio in 1927 and then televising the annual event beginning in 1954. Headlining the annual event this year is former Arizona congresswoman and gun violence prevention advocate Gabby Giffords,...
- 12/22/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Exclusive: Amazon is developing a single-camera comedy set behind the scenes of a struggling national sports show.
Sidelined comes from comedians Emily Heller and Megan Gailey and Two Shakes Entertainment, the production company set up by Damon Wayans Jr. and Kameron Tarlow.
CBS Studios and Amazon Studios are producing.
The project is centered around the show as they decide to shake things up by pairing an unknown, passionate female sports fan with an irrelevant, former pro basketball “nice guy,” and what turns out to be their very complicated history.
Heller is a writer/producer on HBO’s Barry and has also worked on shows such as Search Party and People of Earth. She is under an overall deal at CBS Studios.
Gailey is a writer, actor, and stand-up comic, who has performed on Conan, had a half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central and made an appearance on The Tonight Show.
Sidelined comes from comedians Emily Heller and Megan Gailey and Two Shakes Entertainment, the production company set up by Damon Wayans Jr. and Kameron Tarlow.
CBS Studios and Amazon Studios are producing.
The project is centered around the show as they decide to shake things up by pairing an unknown, passionate female sports fan with an irrelevant, former pro basketball “nice guy,” and what turns out to be their very complicated history.
Heller is a writer/producer on HBO’s Barry and has also worked on shows such as Search Party and People of Earth. She is under an overall deal at CBS Studios.
Gailey is a writer, actor, and stand-up comic, who has performed on Conan, had a half hour stand-up special on Comedy Central and made an appearance on The Tonight Show.
- 7/29/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Saladin Ahmed (Miles Morales: Spider-Man) has partnered with filmmakers Shaka King (Judas and the Black Messiah) and Travon Free (Two Distant Strangers) to create Drac: Son of Dante—a new, 15-part webcomic series for Tapas Media and Endeavor Content, which is now free to read exclusively via the former company’s website and mobile app. The series’ first two episodes have already launched, with more to come weekly on Fridays.
Drac is said to introduce a new and contemporary mythology around the origins of the iconic goth villain Dracula that will resonate with multicultural and youth audiences alike. The narrative follows Dante, an eerie, flute-playing immortal who finds himself drawn to the human condition against the natural order and better judgment of his species. Dante follows this obsession no matter how much trouble it gets him into — but a conflict for the ages erupts when his monstrous son Drac chooses a human bride.
Drac is said to introduce a new and contemporary mythology around the origins of the iconic goth villain Dracula that will resonate with multicultural and youth audiences alike. The narrative follows Dante, an eerie, flute-playing immortal who finds himself drawn to the human condition against the natural order and better judgment of his species. Dante follows this obsession no matter how much trouble it gets him into — but a conflict for the ages erupts when his monstrous son Drac chooses a human bride.
- 6/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Brigitte Muñoz-Liebowitz, executive producer/showrunner of Gordita Chronicles, is extending her overall with Sony Pictures Television, the studio behind the coming-of-age HBO Max comedy series, which premieres today.
Under the new multi-year pact, Muñoz-Liebowitz will continue to develop scripted comedy series across cable and streaming as well as run Gordita Chronicles if the series, which is drawing solid early reviews, is renewed for a second season.
Muñoz-Liebowitz already has a number of projects in the works, including Birthright, which she is co-writing with Lindsay Golder.
Created by Claudia Forestieri, Gordita Chronicles is set in 1980s Miami and tells the story of the Castellis who move from the Dominican Republic in pursuit of the American dream. (You can watch a trailer below).
In shepherding Gordita Chronicles, which Muñoz-Liebowitz executive produces alongside Forestieri as well as Josh Berman, Jennifer Robinson and Chris King of Spt-based Osprey Productions, Eva Longoria, who directed the pilot,...
Under the new multi-year pact, Muñoz-Liebowitz will continue to develop scripted comedy series across cable and streaming as well as run Gordita Chronicles if the series, which is drawing solid early reviews, is renewed for a second season.
Muñoz-Liebowitz already has a number of projects in the works, including Birthright, which she is co-writing with Lindsay Golder.
Created by Claudia Forestieri, Gordita Chronicles is set in 1980s Miami and tells the story of the Castellis who move from the Dominican Republic in pursuit of the American dream. (You can watch a trailer below).
In shepherding Gordita Chronicles, which Muñoz-Liebowitz executive produces alongside Forestieri as well as Josh Berman, Jennifer Robinson and Chris King of Spt-based Osprey Productions, Eva Longoria, who directed the pilot,...
- 6/23/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s the end of an era for basic cable.
Our sister site Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. Discovery is halting scripted series development at TNT and TBS. The news comes just hours after Deadline confirmed that TBS had scrapped Damon Wayans Jr. comedy Kill the Orange-Faced Bear, which was previously ordered to series and set to commence production on its Season 1 order in a matter of weeks.
More from TVLineTracy Morgan's The Last O.G. Not Returning for Season 5 at TBSAnimal Kingdom Final Season Premiere Date Set at TNT -- Plus, See First TrailerSnowpiercer Adds Clark Gregg to...
Our sister site Variety is reporting that Warner Bros. Discovery is halting scripted series development at TNT and TBS. The news comes just hours after Deadline confirmed that TBS had scrapped Damon Wayans Jr. comedy Kill the Orange-Faced Bear, which was previously ordered to series and set to commence production on its Season 1 order in a matter of weeks.
More from TVLineTracy Morgan's The Last O.G. Not Returning for Season 5 at TBSAnimal Kingdom Final Season Premiere Date Set at TNT -- Plus, See First TrailerSnowpiercer Adds Clark Gregg to...
- 4/26/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Yes, your favorite bounty hunter has been dethroned. "The Book of Boba Fett" had held on to the top spot of "Most In-Demand New Series" for three weeks since its Disney+ premiere, but now has been overtaken by the HBO Max period romantic comedy, "Our Flag Means Death," as per a report by The Wrap. This new ranking has been measured by Parrot Analytics, wherein the definition of a breakout show is measured in terms of the most in-demand series that have premiered in the past 100 days since calculation.
Created by David Jenkins ("People of Earth") and executive produced...
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Created by David Jenkins ("People of Earth") and executive produced...
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- 3/31/2022
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
"Our Flag Means Death" isn't about the thrills of the pirate's life on the high seas. The underdog story is more about the moments in between the action, with a band of pirates trying to keep the ship and each other's spirits afloat. Creator David Jenkins' ("People of Earth") workplace comedy finds the hilarity in the mundane, not the adventure.
Above all else, it's the story of a very charming anti-hero, Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). Based on a real figure from history, Bonnet flees from his wife and kids to live out his dream as a pirate. For Jenkins, the facts from history sort...
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Above all else, it's the story of a very charming anti-hero, Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby). Based on a real figure from history, Bonnet flees from his wife and kids to live out his dream as a pirate. For Jenkins, the facts from history sort...
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- 3/9/2022
- by Jack Giroux
- Slash Film
A few episodes into “Our Flag Means Death,” aristocrat turned pirate ship captain Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) admires his spoils with a frisson of glee. “Why can’t one be a gentleman and a pirate?” he muses aloud to no one in particular, before deciding to embrace that inherent contradiction as his new moniker. And lo, “The Gentleman Pirate” is born, and the logline of “Our Flag Means Death” stated as clearly as can be.
From creator David Jenkins and executive producer-director-actor Taika Waititi, the new pirate comedy sets sail on the high seas with impressively detailed production design and motley crew of ne’er do wells headed up by Darby’s Stede, who craves adventure as much as his creature comforts. Stede’s aversion to any real violence, real consideration for his crew’s safety, and penchant for ending each night with a bedtime story makes him an unusual...
From creator David Jenkins and executive producer-director-actor Taika Waititi, the new pirate comedy sets sail on the high seas with impressively detailed production design and motley crew of ne’er do wells headed up by Darby’s Stede, who craves adventure as much as his creature comforts. Stede’s aversion to any real violence, real consideration for his crew’s safety, and penchant for ending each night with a bedtime story makes him an unusual...
- 3/3/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
“Who doesn’t want to be a pirate?”
Rhys Darby certainly does, but not just any pirate. In the new HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death, the comedian immediately recognizable from Jumanji: The Next Level, What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of the Conchords, and so many more roles, assumes the mantle of real-life “gentleman pirate” Stede Bonnet.
Premiering March 3 with three episodes, Our Flag Means Death was created by David Jenkins (People of Earth), and co-created by Taika Waititi, who also co-stars as the dread pirate Blackbeard. More Muppets Treasure Island than Black Sails, the 10-episode first season is about a pirate out of his depth — something Darby says is like some of his other characters, such as Murray from Conchords.
And although the New Zealand actor says he isn’t fancy like the 18th-Century Stede was, he does think there is a relatability to the gentleman pirate.
Rhys Darby certainly does, but not just any pirate. In the new HBO Max series Our Flag Means Death, the comedian immediately recognizable from Jumanji: The Next Level, What We Do in the Shadows, Flight of the Conchords, and so many more roles, assumes the mantle of real-life “gentleman pirate” Stede Bonnet.
Premiering March 3 with three episodes, Our Flag Means Death was created by David Jenkins (People of Earth), and co-created by Taika Waititi, who also co-stars as the dread pirate Blackbeard. More Muppets Treasure Island than Black Sails, the 10-episode first season is about a pirate out of his depth — something Darby says is like some of his other characters, such as Murray from Conchords.
And although the New Zealand actor says he isn’t fancy like the 18th-Century Stede was, he does think there is a relatability to the gentleman pirate.
- 3/2/2022
- by Aaron Sagers
- Den of Geek
HBO Max is setting sail for a swashbuckling good time in its latest comedy series Our Flag Means Death, starring Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi. The real-life friends take on the roles of real-life pirates Stede Bonnet and Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard) for the half-hour show from creator David Jenkins (People of Earth). “There’s nothing more fun than working with Taika,” remarks Rhys Darby who portrays the “Gentleman Pirate,” lesser-depicted in history. “So if he’s going to be there, of course, I’m going to be there,” continues Darby. “I don’t care what it is at the end of the day. We trust each other. We have the same sense of humor and we are good for each other, so it just works.” (Credit: Courtesy of HBO Max) That sentiment could also apply to their onscreen bond which gets off to a bit of a...
- 3/1/2022
- TV Insider
Born in Barbados in 1688, Stede Bonnet was known as “The Gentleman Pirate.” Riding the waves in the early 18th century, history distinguished him because he owned land and had been born into a wealthy family before giving it all up to become a pillager and a plunderer. He reportedly even met and sailed with the notorious Blackbeard. David Jenkins (“People of Earth”), Taika Waititi, and Rhys Darby (“Flight of the Conchords”) take this bizarre chapter of history about an aristocrat-turned-pirate to comedic extremes in HBO Max’s “Our Flag Means Death,” delivering a farce with some amusing bits and guest stars surrounded by some inert pacing, lack of ambition, and flat joke delivery.
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- 2/25/2022
- by Brian Tallerico
- The Playlist
In "Our Flag Means Death," we're transported back to the days when pirates roamed the seas, where a gentleman born into wealth named Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby) flees his wife and children to pursue his dream of becoming as renowned as the pirate Blackbeard. The show is ostensibly based on the real-life Bonnet, reimagined as a comedy; a take on "The Office" if Michael Scott's employees complained about not murdering too infrequently.
Created by David Jenkins, who also created the TBS sci-fi comedy "People of Earth," "Our Flag Means Death" has another big name attached: Taika Waititi. Waititi...
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Created by David Jenkins, who also created the TBS sci-fi comedy "People of Earth," "Our Flag Means Death" has another big name attached: Taika Waititi. Waititi...
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- 2/24/2022
- by Vanessa Armstrong
- Slash Film
The real Stede Bonnet’s time as a pirate was short-lived. After abandoning his wife and three children, along with a sizable estate and enviable fortune, the retired British army major took to the sea to live as a pirate in 1717. He was hanged for his crimes the next year.
Dubbed “the worst midlife crisis on record,” Bonnet’s brief second occupation still produced plenty of curiosities. In the 18 or so months spent robbing commercial ships, he also sailed alongside the feared pirate Blackbeard — and then sought to kill him. His upper-class background and poor sailing skills even earned Bonnet a nickname: The Gentleman Pirate.
Discovering such a striking character, out of place in a dangerous world, must’ve felt like finding gold for comedy writers David Jenkins (“People of Earth”) and Taika Waititi (“What We Do in the Shadows”), the creator and executive producer (respectively) of HBO Max’s “Our Flag Means Death,...
Dubbed “the worst midlife crisis on record,” Bonnet’s brief second occupation still produced plenty of curiosities. In the 18 or so months spent robbing commercial ships, he also sailed alongside the feared pirate Blackbeard — and then sought to kill him. His upper-class background and poor sailing skills even earned Bonnet a nickname: The Gentleman Pirate.
Discovering such a striking character, out of place in a dangerous world, must’ve felt like finding gold for comedy writers David Jenkins (“People of Earth”) and Taika Waititi (“What We Do in the Shadows”), the creator and executive producer (respectively) of HBO Max’s “Our Flag Means Death,...
- 2/24/2022
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
"Pirating is not for everyone. It's a really dangerous lifestyle." All aboard! HBO Max has debuted the full-length official trailer for their new series Our Flag Means Death, created by David Jenkins, who also created the show "People of Earth". Behold - a pirate ship comedy! This is basically trying to be "What We Do in the Shadows" but with pirates, which seems fun? The year is 1717. A wealthy landowner has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet. Rhys Darby stars, with Taika Waititi as Blackbeard, plus an ensemble cast including Fred Armisen, Nat Faxon, Leslie Jones, Samba Schutte, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, and Joel Fry. I am hoping this series is as hilarious as this trailer, because it has potential! And we don't...
- 2/16/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Every pirate captain captains pirates differently." What do we have here, mateys? HBO Max has unveiled a teaser trailer for an upcoming series arriving in March titled Our Flag Means Death, created by David Jenkins, who also created the show "People of Earth" previously. This time he's taking on pirates! The year is 1717. Wealthy landowner Stede Bonnet has a midlife crisis and decides to blow up his cushy life to become a pirate. It does not go well. Loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet. Rhys Darby stars, with Taika Waititi as Blackbeard, with an ensemble cast including Fred Armisen, Nat Faxon, Leslie Jones, Samba Schutte, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Vico Ortiz, Ewen Bremner, and Joel Fry. This ship shall be setting sail in March! Ohh yeah this looks ridiculous in a fun way! Hilarious. Can't wait to see more. Here's the first teaser trailer for HBO Max's series Our Flag Means Death,...
- 1/18/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains major spoilers for Season 4, Episode 7.
Some of the cliches about Star Trek are totally true. When haters try to say that the most common Star Trek episodes are all about space diplomacy or long-drawn-out debates about science fiction ethics, true believers know that’s actually a huge compliment. And in this way, the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 — “…But to Connect” — is one of the best examples of a Star Trek episode, ever. Not only do we get big, galaxy-defining space politics, but also a unique debate about the nature of sentience and what to do when it’s in a form we’ve never seen before.
Along the way, this episode references a ton of Trekkie hits, from The Next Generation to Discovery’s own recent history, and the very first rogue Trek AI, ever, this one checks all the boxes.
Some of the cliches about Star Trek are totally true. When haters try to say that the most common Star Trek episodes are all about space diplomacy or long-drawn-out debates about science fiction ethics, true believers know that’s actually a huge compliment. And in this way, the seventh episode of Star Trek: Discovery Season 4 — “…But to Connect” — is one of the best examples of a Star Trek episode, ever. Not only do we get big, galaxy-defining space politics, but also a unique debate about the nature of sentience and what to do when it’s in a form we’ve never seen before.
Along the way, this episode references a ton of Trekkie hits, from The Next Generation to Discovery’s own recent history, and the very first rogue Trek AI, ever, this one checks all the boxes.
- 12/30/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers for Season 4, Episode 6.
With “Stormy Weather,” Star Trek: Discovery celebrates the Trek tradition of getting some excellent musical standards into the bold voyages in the final frontier. With Picard, it was a call back to “Blue Skies,” but now, we’ve got a new version of the song made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, “Stormy Weather.” This version is sung by actress Annabelle Wallis, who has voiced “Zora” the intelligent Disco computer since 2018’s Short Treks episode, “Calypso.” The newest Discovery episode obviously references that story a lot but what else? From galactic barriers to an old Scotty trick with the transporter, here’s every Easter egg and shout-out we spotted in Discovery Season 4, Episode 6, “Stormy Weather.”
Burnham’s family tree
In the opening moments of the episode, we see Burnham putting together a family tree, inspired by the Lalogi orb from the previous episode,...
With “Stormy Weather,” Star Trek: Discovery celebrates the Trek tradition of getting some excellent musical standards into the bold voyages in the final frontier. With Picard, it was a call back to “Blue Skies,” but now, we’ve got a new version of the song made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, “Stormy Weather.” This version is sung by actress Annabelle Wallis, who has voiced “Zora” the intelligent Disco computer since 2018’s Short Treks episode, “Calypso.” The newest Discovery episode obviously references that story a lot but what else? From galactic barriers to an old Scotty trick with the transporter, here’s every Easter egg and shout-out we spotted in Discovery Season 4, Episode 6, “Stormy Weather.”
Burnham’s family tree
In the opening moments of the episode, we see Burnham putting together a family tree, inspired by the Lalogi orb from the previous episode,...
- 12/23/2021
- by Kayti Burt
- Den of Geek
Okieriete Onaodowan's stunning exit from Station 19 played out earlier this month, and the beloved actor has already lined up his next role.
According to Deadline, Onaodowan has landed a series regular role on Prime Video's Jack Ryan Season 4.
The star is set to play Adebayo “Ade” Osoji on the high-octane drama.
Viewers will have a long wait for the fourth season because the third has yet to premiere.
New additions for Jack Ryan Season 4 also include Zuleikha Robinson (The Exorcist), Louis Ozawa (Hunters), Derek Cecil (House of Cards), and Nancy Lenehan (People of Earth).
Production on the fourth season is set to get underway soon.
Onaodowan played Dean Miller on the Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 for five seasons, but the series said goodbye to the character earlier this month in one of the most shocking deaths to date.
“It’s been a pleasure being Dean. I have Shonda Rhimes,...
According to Deadline, Onaodowan has landed a series regular role on Prime Video's Jack Ryan Season 4.
The star is set to play Adebayo “Ade” Osoji on the high-octane drama.
Viewers will have a long wait for the fourth season because the third has yet to premiere.
New additions for Jack Ryan Season 4 also include Zuleikha Robinson (The Exorcist), Louis Ozawa (Hunters), Derek Cecil (House of Cards), and Nancy Lenehan (People of Earth).
Production on the fourth season is set to get underway soon.
Onaodowan played Dean Miller on the Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 for five seasons, but the series said goodbye to the character earlier this month in one of the most shocking deaths to date.
“It’s been a pleasure being Dean. I have Shonda Rhimes,...
- 11/24/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Station 19‘s loss is Jack Ryan‘s gain. Okieriete Onaodowan, who recently wrapped his five-season run as Dean Miller on the ABC firefighter drama, is joining Prime Video’s Tom Clancy thriller in its fourth season as a new series regular, our sister site Deadline reports.
All we know about Onaodowan’s character is that his name is Adebayo “Ade” Osoji. The actor is one of three new series regulars, along with Zuleikha Robinson (The Exorcist) as Zeyara and Louis Ozawa (Hunters) as Chao Fah. Derek Cecil (House of Cards) and Nancy Lenehan (People of Earth) will also recur in...
All we know about Onaodowan’s character is that his name is Adebayo “Ade” Osoji. The actor is one of three new series regulars, along with Zuleikha Robinson (The Exorcist) as Zeyara and Louis Ozawa (Hunters) as Chao Fah. Derek Cecil (House of Cards) and Nancy Lenehan (People of Earth) will also recur in...
- 11/23/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Nat Faxon, Kevin Dunn, Marquise Vilsón, Marinda Anderson, Don Fanelli and Nancy Lenehan are set for major recurring roles opposite lead Abbi Jacobson in Amazon’s A League of Their Own, a reimagining of Penny Marshall’s 1992 film, from co-creators Jacobson (Broad City) and Will Graham (Mozart in the Jungle) and Sony Pictures TV.
The hourlong series, described as a fresh approach to Marshall’s classic about the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, will follow new characters who embody the spirit of a generation of women who dreamed to play professional baseball. “The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it,” according to the streamer.
Faxon will play Marshall, the Rockford Peaches’ team manager who works for league owner...
The hourlong series, described as a fresh approach to Marshall’s classic about the real-life All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, will follow new characters who embody the spirit of a generation of women who dreamed to play professional baseball. “The show takes a deeper look at race and sexuality, following the journey of a whole new ensemble of characters as they carve their own paths towards the field, both in the league and outside of it,” according to the streamer.
Faxon will play Marshall, the Rockford Peaches’ team manager who works for league owner...
- 11/8/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The first James Bond film, ‘Dr. No,” starring Sean Connery, Ursula Andress, Jack Lord and Joseph Wiseman, opened in England on Oct. 2, 1962. But the 007 classic didn’t open in New York and Los Angeles until May 29, 1963. Let’s travel back almost six decades to look at the top events, movie, TV series, books and other cultural events of that year in James Bond history, which was punctuated by the tragic assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas, Texas on Nov. 22.
35th Annual Academy Awards
Best Picture: “Lawrence of Arabia”
Best Director: David Lean, “Lawrence of Arabia”
Best Actor: Gregory Peck, “To Kill a Mockingbird
Best Actress: Anne Bancroft, “The Miracle Worker”
Best Supporting Actor: Ed Begley, “Sweet Bird of Youth”
Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke, “The Miracle Worker”
Top 10 highest grossing films
“Cleopatra”
“How the West Was Won”
“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”
“Tom Jones”
“Irma La Douce...
35th Annual Academy Awards
Best Picture: “Lawrence of Arabia”
Best Director: David Lean, “Lawrence of Arabia”
Best Actor: Gregory Peck, “To Kill a Mockingbird
Best Actress: Anne Bancroft, “The Miracle Worker”
Best Supporting Actor: Ed Begley, “Sweet Bird of Youth”
Best Supporting Actress: Patty Duke, “The Miracle Worker”
Top 10 highest grossing films
“Cleopatra”
“How the West Was Won”
“It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World”
“Tom Jones”
“Irma La Douce...
- 10/8/2021
- by Susan King
- Gold Derby
Shaka King has signed a first-look deal at FX.
Under the deal, King will develop new TV projects for FX through his newly launched production company, I’d Watch That. Along with King, the company’s president and co-founder is Brandon Harris.
King most recently directed, co-wrote, and produced the Oscar-winning feature film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which told the story of Illinois Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton and how the U.S government conspired to imprison and ultimately murder him. The film starred Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton, with Kaluuya winning the Oscar for best supporting actor. It also starred Lakeith Stanfield as Bill O’Neal, who informed on Hampton to the FBI.
King was part of the team for “Judas and the Black Messiah’s” Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best picture as well.
“We at FX have long been fans of Shaka King’s work...
Under the deal, King will develop new TV projects for FX through his newly launched production company, I’d Watch That. Along with King, the company’s president and co-founder is Brandon Harris.
King most recently directed, co-wrote, and produced the Oscar-winning feature film “Judas and the Black Messiah,” which told the story of Illinois Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton and how the U.S government conspired to imprison and ultimately murder him. The film starred Daniel Kaluuya as Hampton, with Kaluuya winning the Oscar for best supporting actor. It also starred Lakeith Stanfield as Bill O’Neal, who informed on Hampton to the FBI.
King was part of the team for “Judas and the Black Messiah’s” Oscar nominations for best original screenplay and best picture as well.
“We at FX have long been fans of Shaka King’s work...
- 10/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The premiere of Serbian drama series “Bad Blood” Wednesday night at the Sarajevo Film Festival was more than just the usual red-carpet event. An ambitious, decades-spanning period drama that chronicles the waning years of the Ottoman Empire, it was the first series from the festival’s CineLink Drama co-financing forum to go into production since its launch in 2016.
“We have now closed the full circle for TV series in the festival,” says Sarajevo’s long-time industry head Jovan Marjanović, who recently became the festival’s co-director alongside founder and director Mirsad Purivatra.
Five years after Sarajevo added a TV strand to its CineLink industry platform, drama has become an ever-larger part of the festival’s program. In addition to CineLink Drama, the co-production market which presents six high-end drama series in development from Southeastern Europe, there’s Avant Premiere, which this week introduced “Bad Blood” and four other anticipated Balkan...
“We have now closed the full circle for TV series in the festival,” says Sarajevo’s long-time industry head Jovan Marjanović, who recently became the festival’s co-director alongside founder and director Mirsad Purivatra.
Five years after Sarajevo added a TV strand to its CineLink industry platform, drama has become an ever-larger part of the festival’s program. In addition to CineLink Drama, the co-production market which presents six high-end drama series in development from Southeastern Europe, there’s Avant Premiere, which this week introduced “Bad Blood” and four other anticipated Balkan...
- 8/19/2021
- by Christopher Vourlias
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Melissa Fumero (Brooklyn Nine-Nine), Rachel Bloom (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Luka Jones (Shrill), and Julian Gant (Call Me Kat) will star in Bar Fight, a comedy from writer/director Jim Mahoney (Klaus), which wrapped production this week in Los Angeles.
Bar Fight follows exes Nina (Fumero) and Allen (Jones), who split everything in their lives 50/50 after their break-up to avoid any drama—everything, that is, except for their favorite local bar. Nina and Allen must compete in a ridiculous, tavern-style custody battle for their prized watering hole, in which lines will be drawn, sides will be chosen, and beers will be drunken.
The film is presented by Particular Crowd and Ingenious Media. Sarah Gabriel and Mark Goldberg of Signature Films produced with James Harris and Mark Lane of Tea Shop Productions. Particular Crowd’s Tomás Yankelevich, Peter Bevan, and Mariana Sanjurjo exec produced, alongside Simon Williams and Jamie Jessop of Ingenious Media.
Bar Fight follows exes Nina (Fumero) and Allen (Jones), who split everything in their lives 50/50 after their break-up to avoid any drama—everything, that is, except for their favorite local bar. Nina and Allen must compete in a ridiculous, tavern-style custody battle for their prized watering hole, in which lines will be drawn, sides will be chosen, and beers will be drunken.
The film is presented by Particular Crowd and Ingenious Media. Sarah Gabriel and Mark Goldberg of Signature Films produced with James Harris and Mark Lane of Tea Shop Productions. Particular Crowd’s Tomás Yankelevich, Peter Bevan, and Mariana Sanjurjo exec produced, alongside Simon Williams and Jamie Jessop of Ingenious Media.
- 8/17/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian, producer and writer Wyatt Cenac (“Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas”) has sealed a new multi-year exclusive overall deal spanning across both Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios.
Cenac, who got his start in animation as a writer on “King of the Hill,” will develop and produce original animated programming at both shingles for preschool, kids, adult and family. Cenac already has two projects in active development at the studios – an animated longform movie and adult animated series.
“It is a huge win to have someone as funny, insightful, and unique as Wyatt join us at the studios,” said Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios. “His creative voice further expands the variety of stories we can tell, and I look forward to a great partnership.”
As part of the deal, Cenac will also assist on other series development at the studio. It’s the...
Cenac, who got his start in animation as a writer on “King of the Hill,” will develop and produce original animated programming at both shingles for preschool, kids, adult and family. Cenac already has two projects in active development at the studios – an animated longform movie and adult animated series.
“It is a huge win to have someone as funny, insightful, and unique as Wyatt join us at the studios,” said Sam Register, president of Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios. “His creative voice further expands the variety of stories we can tell, and I look forward to a great partnership.”
As part of the deal, Cenac will also assist on other series development at the studio. It’s the...
- 8/16/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Wyatt Cenac is expanding his relationship with Warner Bros Animation and Cartoon Network Studios with an exclusive, multiyear cross-studio overall deal. Under the pact, the Emmy-winning producer, writer and performer will develop and produce original animated programming at both Wba and Cns for a variety of audiences including preschool, kids, adult and family/co-viewing across all WarnerMedia platforms, as well as external outlets and services.
Currently, Cenac has two projects in active development at the studios — an animated longform movie and an adult animated series – in addition to assisting on other various series development. The deal also marks a return to the medium for Cenac, who began his career in animation writing for four seasons on King of the Hill beginning in 2002.
Cenac joins Looney Tunes Cartoons executive producer and showrunner Pete Browngardt as the second overall cross-studio deal at Wba and Cns.
“It is a huge win to have someone as funny,...
Currently, Cenac has two projects in active development at the studios — an animated longform movie and an adult animated series – in addition to assisting on other various series development. The deal also marks a return to the medium for Cenac, who began his career in animation writing for four seasons on King of the Hill beginning in 2002.
Cenac joins Looney Tunes Cartoons executive producer and showrunner Pete Browngardt as the second overall cross-studio deal at Wba and Cns.
“It is a huge win to have someone as funny,...
- 8/16/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Wyatt Cenac has signed a multiyear, cross-studio overall deal with Warner Bros. Animation and Cartoon Network Studios, the WarnerMedia-owned companies said Monday.
Under this pact, producer, writer, and performer Cenac will develop and produce original animated programming at both Wba and Cns. The programming is intended for a variety of audiences, including preschool, kids, adult and family/co-viewing across all WarnerMedia platforms, as well as external outlets and services, per the studios.
Cenac, who began his career in animation writing for four seasons on “King of the Hill,” has his first two projects in active development at the studios: an animated longform movie and an adult animated series. He is also assisting on other various series development.
Cenac is the second creator to sign an overall cross-studio deal with Wba and Cns, following the pact “Looney Tunes Cartoons” executive producer and showrunner Pete Browngard made with the WarnerMedia entities.
Under this pact, producer, writer, and performer Cenac will develop and produce original animated programming at both Wba and Cns. The programming is intended for a variety of audiences, including preschool, kids, adult and family/co-viewing across all WarnerMedia platforms, as well as external outlets and services, per the studios.
Cenac, who began his career in animation writing for four seasons on “King of the Hill,” has his first two projects in active development at the studios: an animated longform movie and an adult animated series. He is also assisting on other various series development.
Cenac is the second creator to sign an overall cross-studio deal with Wba and Cns, following the pact “Looney Tunes Cartoons” executive producer and showrunner Pete Browngard made with the WarnerMedia entities.
- 8/16/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Trainspotting alum Ewen Bremner, David Fane, Joel Fry, Guz Khan and Matt Maher have joined the cast of HBO Max’s period comedy Our Flag Means Death. They join stars Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi in the series from writer David Jenkins (People of Earth), Garrett Basch (What We Do in the Shadows) and Dan Halsted.
Created by Jenkins, who also serves as showrunner, Our Flag Means Death is based loosely on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
Bremner plays Buttons. Fane portrays Fang. Fry is Frenchie. Khan plays Ivan. Maher is Black Pete.
2020-21 HBO Max Pilots & Series Orders
The ensemble cast also includes Kristian Nairn, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Rory Kinnear, Con O’Neill and Vico Ortiz.
Created by Jenkins, who also serves as showrunner, Our Flag Means Death is based loosely on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
Bremner plays Buttons. Fane portrays Fang. Fry is Frenchie. Khan plays Ivan. Maher is Black Pete.
2020-21 HBO Max Pilots & Series Orders
The ensemble cast also includes Kristian Nairn, Nathan Foad, Samson Kayo, Rory Kinnear, Con O’Neill and Vico Ortiz.
- 7/1/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Emily Heller has signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, Variety has learned exclusively.
Under the deal, Heller will focus on developing comedy projects. This will come naturally to Heller, who has racked up an impressive resume in the comedy world in recent years.
She has worked as a writer and producer on a number of popular shows, including the hit HBO dark comedy “Barry.” The show has won six Emmy Awards to date, with Heller having received multiple nominations for her contributions behind the camera. She has received Writers’ Guild, Golden Globe, and Producers’ Guild Award nominations for the series as well.
Her other TV writing credits include shows such as “Medical Police,” “Search Party,” “People of Earth,” and “Crowded.” As an actress, she has been on shows like “Maron,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “You’re the Worst,” “Grace and Frankie,” “Ground Floor,” and the animated series “BoJack Horseman.”
Heller is...
Under the deal, Heller will focus on developing comedy projects. This will come naturally to Heller, who has racked up an impressive resume in the comedy world in recent years.
She has worked as a writer and producer on a number of popular shows, including the hit HBO dark comedy “Barry.” The show has won six Emmy Awards to date, with Heller having received multiple nominations for her contributions behind the camera. She has received Writers’ Guild, Golden Globe, and Producers’ Guild Award nominations for the series as well.
Her other TV writing credits include shows such as “Medical Police,” “Search Party,” “People of Earth,” and “Crowded.” As an actress, she has been on shows like “Maron,” “Inside Amy Schumer,” “You’re the Worst,” “Grace and Frankie,” “Ground Floor,” and the animated series “BoJack Horseman.”
Heller is...
- 6/23/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Sarajevo Introduces TV Award
The Sarajevo Film Festival is upping the visibility of TV at its event this year with the introduction of a Heart of Sarajevo prize specifically for series. The Heart of Sarajevo is the fest’s major award and is usually given to the film competition’s winner, with honorary Hearts awarded to filmmakers. The series awards will cover several categories: Best Drama Series, Best Comedy, Best Series Creator(s), Best Actress, Best Actor, and Rising Star. TV dramas and comedies that have premiered between September 1, 2019 and May 31, 2021 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Slovenia, will be eligible for the awards, which will be selected by online voting. Sarajevo has been highlighting regional TV series through its industry-focused CineLink program for years, while its Avant Premiere program has presented first eps from the likes of Besa, Black Sun, The Group, The Paper,...
The Sarajevo Film Festival is upping the visibility of TV at its event this year with the introduction of a Heart of Sarajevo prize specifically for series. The Heart of Sarajevo is the fest’s major award and is usually given to the film competition’s winner, with honorary Hearts awarded to filmmakers. The series awards will cover several categories: Best Drama Series, Best Comedy, Best Series Creator(s), Best Actress, Best Actor, and Rising Star. TV dramas and comedies that have premiered between September 1, 2019 and May 31, 2021 from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Slovenia, will be eligible for the awards, which will be selected by online voting. Sarajevo has been highlighting regional TV series through its industry-focused CineLink program for years, while its Avant Premiere program has presented first eps from the likes of Besa, Black Sun, The Group, The Paper,...
- 6/2/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Jojo Rabbit Oscar winner Taika Waititi is taking on yet another role in the HBO Max period comedy Our Flag Means Death. In addition to serving as executive producer and pilot director, Waititi will star opposite Rhys Darby in the series from writer David Jenkins (People of Earth), Garrett Basch (What We Do in the Shadows) and Dan Halsted.
Created by Jenkins, who also serves as showrunner, Our Flag Means Death is based loosely on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
Waititi will play Blackbeard, history’s most feared and revered pirate.
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul and quite possibly insane,” said Jenkins. “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the beard.
Created by Jenkins, who also serves as showrunner, Our Flag Means Death is based loosely on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet (Darby), a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.
Waititi will play Blackbeard, history’s most feared and revered pirate.
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul and quite possibly insane,” said Jenkins. “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the beard.
- 4/30/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Oscar winner Taika Waititi will play a demented pirate in a new HBO Max series.
The Thor: Ragnarok and Mandalorian director-actor will play the feared pirate Blackbeard in Our Flag Means Death. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.”
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul, and quite possibly insane,” says showrunner David Jenkins (People of Earth). “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the ...
The Thor: Ragnarok and Mandalorian director-actor will play the feared pirate Blackbeard in Our Flag Means Death. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.”
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul, and quite possibly insane,” says showrunner David Jenkins (People of Earth). “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the ...
- 4/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Oscar winner Taika Waititi will play a demented pirate in a new HBO Max series.
The Thor: Ragnarok and Mandalorian director-actor will play the feared pirate Blackbeard in Our Flag Means Death. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.”
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul, and quite possibly insane,” says showrunner David Jenkins (People of Earth). “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the ...
The Thor: Ragnarok and Mandalorian director-actor will play the feared pirate Blackbeard in Our Flag Means Death. The story is loosely based on the true adventures of Stede Bonnet, “a pampered aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate.”
“Our Blackbeard is a legend, a lover, a fighter, a tactical genius, a poetic soul, and quite possibly insane,” says showrunner David Jenkins (People of Earth). “Only one man could play this role, and that is the great Taika Waititi. We’re thrilled beyond measure he’s decided to don the ...
- 4/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney+ has found the star for Seth Grahame-Smith’s supernatural anthology series Just Beyond in Mckenna Grace and Lexi Underwood. The series is based on the bestselling Boom! Studios graphic novel from Goosebumps author R.L. Stine.
Just Beyond is an eight-episode anthology series for Disney+ that tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. Each episode introduces viewers to a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes. Grace and Underwood will lead their respective-stand-alone episode, both directed by Marc Webb.
Chad star and co- creator Nasim Pedrad will guest star in the Disney+ series.
Just Beyond is executive produced by Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg and Aaron Schmidt via KatzSmith Productions. David Walpert and Marc Webb also serve as executive producers alongside Ross Richie, Stephen Christy and Mark Ambrose of Boom!
Just Beyond is an eight-episode anthology series for Disney+ that tells astonishing and thought-provoking stories of a reality just beyond the one we know. Each episode introduces viewers to a new cast of characters who must go on a surprising journey of self-discovery in a supernatural world of witches, aliens, ghosts and parallel universes. Grace and Underwood will lead their respective-stand-alone episode, both directed by Marc Webb.
Chad star and co- creator Nasim Pedrad will guest star in the Disney+ series.
Just Beyond is executive produced by Grahame-Smith, David Katzenberg and Aaron Schmidt via KatzSmith Productions. David Walpert and Marc Webb also serve as executive producers alongside Ross Richie, Stephen Christy and Mark Ambrose of Boom!
- 4/13/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist is (finally) seeking professional help: The Office vet Oscar Nunez will appear in multiple episodes of the NBC musical dramedy as Zoey’s therapist Dr. Tesoro, TVLine has learned exclusively.
Nunez’s character is described as a warm yet slightly sarcastic man who will help Zoey navigate her grief, powers and relationships. And for once, Zoey is able to tell someone about her special abilities without any consequences.
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Nunez’s character is described as a warm yet slightly sarcastic man who will help Zoey navigate her grief, powers and relationships. And for once, Zoey is able to tell someone about her special abilities without any consequences.
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- 4/12/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The Sun Valley Film Festival has announced its film slate and honorees, who will include Ethan Hawke, Shaka King and Gal Gadot.
As Svff Vision Award Recipients, Hawke and Gadot are recognized for their contributions to the art of cinema. Over his three decades in the industry, Hawke has earned four Academy Award nominations, acted in numerous beloved movies like “Dead Poets Society” and the “Before” trilogy and most recently made his TV debut with Showtime’s “The Good Lord Bird.” Gadot has similarly left a mark on pop culture, particularly in becoming synonymous with Wonder Woman. Outside of her superhero role, she executive produced the National Geographic documentary series “Impact” and will star in Fox’s remake of “Death on the Nile.”
King will be honored with the Pioneer Award, presented by Variety, for his work as an industry innovator and embodying the trailblazing spirit. His studio feature directorial debut,...
As Svff Vision Award Recipients, Hawke and Gadot are recognized for their contributions to the art of cinema. Over his three decades in the industry, Hawke has earned four Academy Award nominations, acted in numerous beloved movies like “Dead Poets Society” and the “Before” trilogy and most recently made his TV debut with Showtime’s “The Good Lord Bird.” Gadot has similarly left a mark on pop culture, particularly in becoming synonymous with Wonder Woman. Outside of her superhero role, she executive produced the National Geographic documentary series “Impact” and will star in Fox’s remake of “Death on the Nile.”
King will be honored with the Pioneer Award, presented by Variety, for his work as an industry innovator and embodying the trailblazing spirit. His studio feature directorial debut,...
- 4/5/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
By Lee Pfeiffer
Actress Jessica Walter has died peacefully in her sleep at her home in New York City. She was 80 years old. Walter enjoyed a distinguished career that included an Emmy win and three other nominations. She made her big screen debut in "Lilith" in 1964 and two years later joined other female stars-in-making for director Sidney Lumet's "The Group". She went on to appear in "Grand Prix", Lumet's comedy "Bye, Bye Braverman" and opposite Charlton Heston in "Number One". However, her star-making role was as the female lead opposite Clint Eastwood in the 1971 thriller "Play Misty for Me", which marked Eastwood's debut as a director. In the film, Eastwood has what he believes is a one-night stand with Walter, who makes it clear she expects them to be in a traditional, monogamous relationship. When Eastwood spurns her, she unveils psychotic and murderous tendencies. Walter's performance was so powerful,...
Actress Jessica Walter has died peacefully in her sleep at her home in New York City. She was 80 years old. Walter enjoyed a distinguished career that included an Emmy win and three other nominations. She made her big screen debut in "Lilith" in 1964 and two years later joined other female stars-in-making for director Sidney Lumet's "The Group". She went on to appear in "Grand Prix", Lumet's comedy "Bye, Bye Braverman" and opposite Charlton Heston in "Number One". However, her star-making role was as the female lead opposite Clint Eastwood in the 1971 thriller "Play Misty for Me", which marked Eastwood's debut as a director. In the film, Eastwood has what he believes is a one-night stand with Walter, who makes it clear she expects them to be in a traditional, monogamous relationship. When Eastwood spurns her, she unveils psychotic and murderous tendencies. Walter's performance was so powerful,...
- 3/26/2021
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
Jessica Walter, the beloved actress whose career spanned five decades, has died.
She was 80.
Per Deadline, Walter passed away in her sleep at home in New York City on March 24.
Walter's expansive career included roles in movies such as Play Misty for Me, The Flamingo Kid, Grand Prix, The Group, Trapper John M..D., and Streets of San Francisco.
The actress was also well known for her role as Lucille Bluth in Arrested Development, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and two SAG nominations.
Walter won an Emmy for playing the title role on Amy Prentiss, the police drama that aired on NBC from 1974-75.
Amy was a relatively young investigator on the series who became the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department.
Prentiss faced opposition from the other police officers and their wives.
Walter also lent her voice to Fxx's Archer,...
She was 80.
Per Deadline, Walter passed away in her sleep at home in New York City on March 24.
Walter's expansive career included roles in movies such as Play Misty for Me, The Flamingo Kid, Grand Prix, The Group, Trapper John M..D., and Streets of San Francisco.
The actress was also well known for her role as Lucille Bluth in Arrested Development, a role that earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and two SAG nominations.
Walter won an Emmy for playing the title role on Amy Prentiss, the police drama that aired on NBC from 1974-75.
Amy was a relatively young investigator on the series who became the first female Chief of Detectives for the San Francisco Police Department.
Prentiss faced opposition from the other police officers and their wives.
Walter also lent her voice to Fxx's Archer,...
- 3/25/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Jessica Walter, a fan-favorite actress who is best known for her iconic roles on the TV series “Arrested Development” and “Archer,” has died. She was 80.
Walter passed away Wednesday at her home in New York. Walter’s publicist confirmed her passing to TheWrap.
Brooke Bowman, Walter’s daughter who is a senior vice president of drama programming at Fox Entertainment, also released a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.”
Walter is best known for her Emmy-nominated turn as Bluth family matriarch Lucille Bluth on “Arrested Development.” She played the...
Walter passed away Wednesday at her home in New York. Walter’s publicist confirmed her passing to TheWrap.
Brooke Bowman, Walter’s daughter who is a senior vice president of drama programming at Fox Entertainment, also released a statement: “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of my beloved mom Jessica. A working actor for over six decades, her greatest pleasure was bringing joy to others through her storytelling both on screen and off. While her legacy will live on through her body of work, she will also be remembered by many for her wit, class and overall joie de vivre.”
Walter is best known for her Emmy-nominated turn as Bluth family matriarch Lucille Bluth on “Arrested Development.” She played the...
- 3/25/2021
- by Tim Baysinger and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Colin Davis, the former comedy chief at shortform service Quibi, has joined Roku.
Davis joins his former non-scripted colleague Brian Tannenbaum at the technology company to work on scripted content for the Roku Channel.
As with Tannenbaum, the priority is for Davis, who was responsible for bringing in shows such as the Reno 911! revival and Cody Heller’s Dummy, to help Roku manage the load of Quibi shows after Roku acquired the library.
Other projects that Davis had a hand in at Quibi were Darren Criss musical series Royalties; Funny or Die’s offbeat workplace comedy Agua Donkeys from MP Cunningham and Jeremy Jackson; and Kevin Hart action-comedy series Die Hart, which had been renewed for a second season before Quibi folded.
Similar to Tannenbaum, Davis spent two years at Quibi.
Before joining the shortform service, David spent four years at Turner, where he rose to senior director of comedy programming and development,...
Davis joins his former non-scripted colleague Brian Tannenbaum at the technology company to work on scripted content for the Roku Channel.
As with Tannenbaum, the priority is for Davis, who was responsible for bringing in shows such as the Reno 911! revival and Cody Heller’s Dummy, to help Roku manage the load of Quibi shows after Roku acquired the library.
Other projects that Davis had a hand in at Quibi were Darren Criss musical series Royalties; Funny or Die’s offbeat workplace comedy Agua Donkeys from MP Cunningham and Jeremy Jackson; and Kevin Hart action-comedy series Die Hart, which had been renewed for a second season before Quibi folded.
Similar to Tannenbaum, Davis spent two years at Quibi.
Before joining the shortform service, David spent four years at Turner, where he rose to senior director of comedy programming and development,...
- 3/12/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s Global Bulletin, Women In Motion launches a special International Women’s Day podcast featuring Jane Fonda and Jameela Jamil, Amazon Prime Video announces a new women-fronting original series in India, BritBox heads to Amazon Prime Channels in the U.K., Keshet International acquires three new titles ahead of the London TV Screenings, BBC One unveils new casting for “The Responder,” Young Films Foundation beefs up its writing talent scheme and Paramount Plus goes all in on promoting its service in Latin America.
Podcast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kering and Pomellato have released a new special edition of the “Women In Motion” podcast featuring a conversation with Jane Fonda and “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil.
The new podcast is part of Pomellato for Women, an initiative focusing on female leadership which Jane Fonda has contributed to for the past four years. Fonda was also...
Podcast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kering and Pomellato have released a new special edition of the “Women In Motion” podcast featuring a conversation with Jane Fonda and “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil.
The new podcast is part of Pomellato for Women, an initiative focusing on female leadership which Jane Fonda has contributed to for the past four years. Fonda was also...
- 3/8/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Seven years ago, writer, director and producer Shaka King accepted the Film Independent Someone to Watch Award for his quirky comedic debut, Newlyweeds. After years directing shorts and episodes of TV shows Shrill, High Maintenance and People of Earth, the 40-year-old filmmaker returns to the big screen with Judas and the Black Messiah. Collaborating with producers Ryan Coogler and Charles D. King, he tackles the compelling story of how FBI informant William O’Neal (Lakeith Stanfield) infiltrated the Black Panther party and befriended Fred Hampton (Daniel Kaluuya), leading to the deputy chairman’s death in a police raid in 1969. If nominated for Best Picture, the film would be the first in the category in Academy history with all credited producers who are Black.
Deadline: It’s been over 50 years since Fred Hampton was killed, and previous attempts to tell his story have stalled in the past. What did it mean for...
Deadline: It’s been over 50 years since Fred Hampton was killed, and previous attempts to tell his story have stalled in the past. What did it mean for...
- 2/12/2021
- by Nadia Neophytou
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the most striking things about Judas and the Black Messiah, Shaka King’s new Molotov Cocktail of a film, is how it really isn’t Fred Hampton’s story. The movie is obviously about Hampton, the charismatic Black Panther Party leader who’s given sweltering life here by Daniel Kaluuya in the performance of his career. Yet like the title suggests, the Black Messiah of this narrative is observed from afar—and from the vantage of the man who doomed him.
It’s a familiar tact for stories about greatness cut short, and figures too large for a movie’s runtime to grasp. That’s how Lin-Manuel Miranda accounted for Alexander Hamilton via the envy of Aaron Burr, and why Jesus Christ Superstar told the its parable through the prism of the silver-tongued apostle. But in Judas and the Black Messiah, this narrative technique has never been more uncomfortable or slippery.
It’s a familiar tact for stories about greatness cut short, and figures too large for a movie’s runtime to grasp. That’s how Lin-Manuel Miranda accounted for Alexander Hamilton via the envy of Aaron Burr, and why Jesus Christ Superstar told the its parable through the prism of the silver-tongued apostle. But in Judas and the Black Messiah, this narrative technique has never been more uncomfortable or slippery.
- 2/6/2021
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Fred Hampton was 21 years old when he was assassinated by the FBI, who coerced a petty criminal named William O’Neal to help them silence him and the Black Panther Party. But 50 years later, Hampton’s words about revolution still echo, maybe louder than ever. Shaka King’s “Judas and the Black Messiah” aims to tell his story.
Produced by Ryan Coogler, King’s second feature is unlike his first in terms of scope and scale, as he makes the leap from indie stoner comedy “Newlyweeds” to his first studio picture. But King’s original idea for the film was even more ambitious. The touchstone for him was Gillo Pontecorvo’s 1966 masterpiece “The Battle of Algiers,” telling a story that would’ve been broader, encompassing almost the entire Black Panther Party narrative.
“It would’ve had to be a TV series if we went that route, because it was just was too much and we tried,...
Produced by Ryan Coogler, King’s second feature is unlike his first in terms of scope and scale, as he makes the leap from indie stoner comedy “Newlyweeds” to his first studio picture. But King’s original idea for the film was even more ambitious. The touchstone for him was Gillo Pontecorvo’s 1966 masterpiece “The Battle of Algiers,” telling a story that would’ve been broader, encompassing almost the entire Black Panther Party narrative.
“It would’ve had to be a TV series if we went that route, because it was just was too much and we tried,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
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