How To Date Billy Walsh is a teen romantic comedy directed by Alex Pillai. The Prime Video film follows the story of two high schoolers Amelia and Archie who have been friends since childhood. Archie is harboring secret feelings for Amelia but hasn’t told her and when he decides to do so, Amelia falls for the new transfer student Billy. Will Amelia end up choosing Billy or Archie? How To Date Billy Walsh stars Sebastian Croft, Charithra Chandran, and Tanner Buchanan in the lead roles with Daisy Jelley, Kunal Nayyar, Nick Frost, Lucy Punch, Guz Khan, and Charles Camrose starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the love triangle in How To Date Billy Walsh here are some similar films you should check out next.
The Kissing Booth (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
The Kissing Booth is the first film in a trilogy directed by Vince Marcello. Based on a...
The Kissing Booth (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
The Kissing Booth is the first film in a trilogy directed by Vince Marcello. Based on a...
- 4/8/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
If you’re looking for something new to watch on Netflix this month, you’ve come to the right place. February brings with it a bevy of love stories to be sure, but also charming family films, Oscar juggernauts and even an artful blockbuster. Below we’ve put together a curated list of some of the best movies newly streaming on Netflix in February to help whittle down your choices when paralyzed by the Netflix interface.
Behold our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in February 2024.
“Orion and the Dark” “Orion and the Dark” (Credit: Netflix)
Those of us whose childhoods were marked by anxiety and fear of the unknown can find solace in “Orion and the Dark,” from writers Charlie Kaufman and Lloyd Taylor and based on the book by Emma Yartlett. Directed by Sean Charmatz, the animated feature stars Jacob Tremblay as Orion and Paul Walter Hauser as Dark,...
Behold our picks for the best new movies on Netflix in February 2024.
“Orion and the Dark” “Orion and the Dark” (Credit: Netflix)
Those of us whose childhoods were marked by anxiety and fear of the unknown can find solace in “Orion and the Dark,” from writers Charlie Kaufman and Lloyd Taylor and based on the book by Emma Yartlett. Directed by Sean Charmatz, the animated feature stars Jacob Tremblay as Orion and Paul Walter Hauser as Dark,...
- 2/18/2024
- by Dessi Gomez, Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Mack, the sly protagonist of Netflix’s endearing new rom-com Players, always closes. The 33-year-old journalist has a back pocket stuffed with plays that rarely fail. Want to convince the stranger at the bar that you can offer her the world? Or bag your next-door neighbor? Mack and her friends can walk you through the moves, honed over 12 years, to force an interaction.
The plays work well because Mack, Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Brannagan (Augustus Prew) and Ryan aka “Little” (Joel Courtney) are committed to research. Establishing a play requires a careful assessment of the target, the situation and the context. The plays can always help you land a steamy bar make-out, a one-night stand or maybe even a date. What they can’t do, Mack learns, is get you into a relationship.
Players, directed by Trish Sie, is the kind of romantic comedy that wears the conventions of its genre proudly.
The plays work well because Mack, Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Brannagan (Augustus Prew) and Ryan aka “Little” (Joel Courtney) are committed to research. Establishing a play requires a careful assessment of the target, the situation and the context. The plays can always help you land a steamy bar make-out, a one-night stand or maybe even a date. What they can’t do, Mack learns, is get you into a relationship.
Players, directed by Trish Sie, is the kind of romantic comedy that wears the conventions of its genre proudly.
- 2/15/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Many romantic comedies utilize deception as a key plot point. However, for every film that incorporates an inciting fib with smarts and heart (from “While You Were Sleeping” to “You’ve Got Mail”), there are others that lack a similar savvy finesse (like “How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days” and “The Wedding Date”). “Players” competes in the latter league. Acting as a dumbed-down, gender-swapped kissing cousin to “Hitch,” it centers on a gal and her pals who know all the right moves to land hookups. Director Trish Sie’s middling and at times mawkish film not only makes us hate the game, but also its players.
Sports reporter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has been playing the field for a long time and she likes it that way. She and her conniving friends Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Sam (Augustus Prew) and his younger brother Little (Joel Courtney) routinely scheme and lie...
Sports reporter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has been playing the field for a long time and she likes it that way. She and her conniving friends Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.), Sam (Augustus Prew) and his younger brother Little (Joel Courtney) routinely scheme and lie...
- 2/14/2024
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Stephen Dorff (True Detective), John Rhys-Davies (The Lord Of The Rings) and Beau Bridges (Matlock) are attached to join true crime action-drama Fruit of the Poisonous Tree.
The trio join Scott Haze, Joel Courtney, Willa Fitzgerald, Dermot Mulroney, Wilson Cruz, Tait Fletcher, Courtney Gains and British singing Hrvy.
Edith Productions is behind the project, which is being lined up to shoot in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of DuBow Media Distribution, which will continuing to discuss the film with buyers at the EFM.
The film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring.
Kiersch wrote the screenplay. Producer is Hartigan and EP is Mark Myers.
The trio join Scott Haze, Joel Courtney, Willa Fitzgerald, Dermot Mulroney, Wilson Cruz, Tait Fletcher, Courtney Gains and British singing Hrvy.
Edith Productions is behind the project, which is being lined up to shoot in April in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of DuBow Media Distribution, which will continuing to discuss the film with buyers at the EFM.
The film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring.
Kiersch wrote the screenplay. Producer is Hartigan and EP is Mark Myers.
- 2/13/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Gina Rodriguez is stepping out for the premiere of her new Netflix movie!
The 39-year-old Emmy-winning actress attended the premiere of Players held on Thursday evening (February 8) at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Liza Koshy, and Augustus Prew.
Damon‘s wife Samara Saraiva was also in attendance.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the synopsis for Players: “A New York sports writer with a playbook of clever hookup schemes unexpectedly falls for a fling. Can she go from playing the field to playing for keeps?”
Players – which also stars Tom Ellis, Ego Nwodim, and Marin Hinkle – debuts on Netflix on Feb. 14.
Click through the gallery for 15+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
The 39-year-old Emmy-winning actress attended the premiere of Players held on Thursday evening (February 8) at The Egyptian Theatre Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Fellow cast members in attendance included Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Liza Koshy, and Augustus Prew.
Damon‘s wife Samara Saraiva was also in attendance.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s the synopsis for Players: “A New York sports writer with a playbook of clever hookup schemes unexpectedly falls for a fling. Can she go from playing the field to playing for keeps?”
Players – which also stars Tom Ellis, Ego Nwodim, and Marin Hinkle – debuts on Netflix on Feb. 14.
Click through the gallery for 15+ pictures of the stars at the premiere…...
- 2/9/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Bob Marley: One Love, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live and Lisa Frankenstein.
Lisa Frankenstein premiere
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton joined writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams at the premiere of their new Focus Features film in Los Angeles on Monday.
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams
Bob Marley: One Love premiere
Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, executive producer Brad Pitt, producer Ziggy Marley and director Reinaldo Marcus Green reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday for the L.A. premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Reinaldo Marcus Green, James Norton and Robert Teitel
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere
Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln debuted their...
Lisa Frankenstein premiere
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton joined writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams at the premiere of their new Focus Features film in Los Angeles on Monday.
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams
Bob Marley: One Love premiere
Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, executive producer Brad Pitt, producer Ziggy Marley and director Reinaldo Marcus Green reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday for the L.A. premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Reinaldo Marcus Green, James Norton and Robert Teitel
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere
Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln debuted their...
- 2/9/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Players’ is a new ‘rom- com’ feature, directed by Trish Sie starring Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim and Marin Hinkle, releasing February 14, 2024 in theaters:
“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.
“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”
Click the images to enlarge...
“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.
“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/6/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Netflix is teasing their TV show and movie slate with a teaser video, and we’re highlighting some of the movies featured! You can see our full article about Netflix’s TV show slate for 2024 here.
The video features clips from various movies, and other original films have been given release dates that were just revealed!
Keep reading to find out more…
Some of the films teased in the video include Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz‘s Back in Action, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two the Scargiver, Eddie Murphy‘s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (out on July 3),
Scroll down for the entire 2024 film slate…
Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean,...
The video features clips from various movies, and other original films have been given release dates that were just revealed!
Keep reading to find out more…
Some of the films teased in the video include Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz‘s Back in Action, Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two the Scargiver, Eddie Murphy‘s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (out on July 3),
Scroll down for the entire 2024 film slate…
Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees, dogs, the ocean,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Netflix unveils their 2024 film line-up, the long list includes Beverly Hills Cop 4 and Rebel Moon 2
The Netflix streaming service has just unveiled their 2024 line-up of film and TV show releases – and the list is so long, we’ve had to split it into two separate articles. While the TV show line-up can be found in another article here on JoBlo.com, in this one we’re focusing on the films Netflix will be releasing, including the long-awaited fourth entry in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, a sequel to The Platform, a time travel slasher movie, Richard Linklater’s Hit Man, an animated film scripted by Charlie Kaufman, Zack Snyder’s second Rebel Moon movie, and much more.
Here we go, with thanks to Deadline:
Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees,...
Here we go, with thanks to Deadline:
Orion And The Dark (Feb 2)
Orion seems a lot like your average elementary school kid –– shy, unassuming, harboring a secret crush. But underneath his seemingly normal exterior, Orion is a ball of adolescent anxiety, completely consumed by irrational fears of bees,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Here, in all its glory, is Netflix’s long list of movies premiering on the streamer in 2024, and there’s quite a few gems. While Netflix tries to program an event film each quarter, there’s clearly more star-studded pics than that as that’s what gets subscribers to click.
Of note, dates have been announced for five features including the Eddie Murphy fourthquel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3), the animated Nickelodeon Latino title The Casagrandes Movie, (March 22), the cartoon movie Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (April 12), the Mark Waters-directed Brooke Shields and Miranda Cosgrove title Mother of the Bride (May 9), and the Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry action title The Union (August 16).
Also on deck is Amblin’s first movie under its Netflix deal, the Taron Egerton Tsa thriller Carry On, the Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz action movie Back in Action, franchise movies like Zack Snyder...
Of note, dates have been announced for five features including the Eddie Murphy fourthquel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (July 3), the animated Nickelodeon Latino title The Casagrandes Movie, (March 22), the cartoon movie Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp (April 12), the Mark Waters-directed Brooke Shields and Miranda Cosgrove title Mother of the Bride (May 9), and the Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry action title The Union (August 16).
Also on deck is Amblin’s first movie under its Netflix deal, the Taron Egerton Tsa thriller Carry On, the Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz action movie Back in Action, franchise movies like Zack Snyder...
- 2/1/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Released by a train crash, a mysterious creature rampages through a small Ohio town. The military is on its trail, the local authorities are overwhelmed, and a group of local kids… who planned to spend their summer making a zombie movie… take it upon themselves to figure out what’s going on. That’s the set-up for director J.J. Abrams’ 2011 film Super 8 (watch it Here) – and it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Like many aspiring filmmakers, J.J. Abrams started making movies at a young age, casting his friends and shooting on Super 8 film. As a teenager, he was able to participate in a young filmmakers’ festival in Los Angeles. Newspaper coverage of that festival caught the attention of one of Abrams’ heroes, another director who had gotten started making Super 8 movies when he was young: Steven Spielberg. Although Abrams and Spielberg didn’t meet at that time,...
Like many aspiring filmmakers, J.J. Abrams started making movies at a young age, casting his friends and shooting on Super 8 film. As a teenager, he was able to participate in a young filmmakers’ festival in Los Angeles. Newspaper coverage of that festival caught the attention of one of Abrams’ heroes, another director who had gotten started making Super 8 movies when he was young: Steven Spielberg. Although Abrams and Spielberg didn’t meet at that time,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
‘Players’ is a new ‘rom- com’ feature, directed by Trish Sie stars Gina Rodriguez, Ellis, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim and Marin Hinkle, releasing February 14, 2024 in theaters:
“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.
“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”
Click the images to enlarge...
“… New York female sportswriter ‘Mack’ has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend ‘Adam’ and their crew.
“While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
“When Mack unexpectedly falls for charming war correspondent ‘Nick’, she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps…”
Click the images to enlarge...
- 1/12/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Players trailer might give away just a little too much of the plot but, hey, at least it’s a fun two minutes. The romantic comedy is hitting the streaming service on February 14, 2024 for those who prefer to spend Valentine’s Day at home with Gina Rodriguez (Not Dead Yet), Damon Wayans Jr (The Harder They Fall), and Tom Ellis (Lucifer).
The cast of the rom-com also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Trish Sie directs from a screenplay by Whit Anderson.
Ross M. Dinerstein, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Ryan Christians serve as producers. Ross Girard, Sophia Lin, Gina Rodriguez, and Molly Breeskin executive produce.
Poster for ‘Players’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.
The cast of the rom-com also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel). Trish Sie directs from a screenplay by Whit Anderson.
Ross M. Dinerstein, Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, and Ryan Christians serve as producers. Ross Girard, Sophia Lin, Gina Rodriguez, and Molly Breeskin executive produce.
Poster for ‘Players’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)
“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.
- 1/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
"It was never about the plays, it was about being with the people who 'get' you." Netflix has revealed an official trailer for a raunchy New York City romantic comedy film called Players, the latest from filmmaker Trish Sie. This is indeed about the "player" culture of super hot hookups and one-night-stands, where a woman helps guys with "plays" until he realizes he wants more than just one-night-stands. Of course, this is the same story they've been telling for decades. New York sportswriter Mack has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her friends, but when she unexpectedly falls for one of her high society targets, she must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to "playing for keeps." What a pitch. Gina Rodriguez stars as Mack, along with Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim, Marin Hinkle, and Tom Ellis. This is the...
- 1/11/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Netflix has released the first look photos for their upcoming Valentine’s Day rom-com Players!
Featured in the stills from the movie include Tom Ellis, Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr, who seemingly find themselves in a love triangle.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s a synopsis: New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play. When Mack unexpectedly falls for her latest target, charming war correspondent Nick (Ellis), she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.
Featured in the stills from the movie include Tom Ellis, Gina Rodriguez and Damon Wayans Jr, who seemingly find themselves in a love triangle.
Keep reading to find out more…
Here’s a synopsis: New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play. When Mack unexpectedly falls for her latest target, charming war correspondent Nick (Ellis), she begins to rethink the game entirely. As the lines between work, fun, friendship, and romance begin to blur, Mack must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.
- 1/4/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Gina Rodriguez as Mack and Tom Ellis as Nick in ‘Players’ (Photo Cr. K.C. Bailey/Netflix © 2023)
Gina Rodriguez (Not Dead Yet), Damon Wayans Jr (The Harder They Fall), and Tom Ellis (Lucifer) lead the cast of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players. The streaming service just released the first batch of photos from the rom-com that takes its name from a group of friends who refuse to become emotionally involved in relationships.
The cast also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can...
Gina Rodriguez (Not Dead Yet), Damon Wayans Jr (The Harder They Fall), and Tom Ellis (Lucifer) lead the cast of Netflix’s upcoming romantic comedy Players. The streaming service just released the first batch of photos from the rom-com that takes its name from a group of friends who refuse to become emotionally involved in relationships.
The cast also includes Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), Augustus Prew (The Morning Show), Liza Koshy (Work It), Ego Nwodim (Saturday Night Live), and Marin Hinkle (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel).
“New York sportswriter Mack (Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up ‘plays’ with best friend Adam (Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can...
- 1/4/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
The new year is here. Valentine’s Day is coming up, and Netflix has unveiled new details about their upcoming romantic comedy, Players, which also includes some first-look pictures. The cast of the new comedy features an ensemble that includes Gina Rodriguez, Damon Wayans Jr., Joel Courtney, Augustus Prew, Liza Koshy, Ego Nwodim, Marin Hinkle and Tom Ellis. The movie follows in the tradition of films like Wedding Crashers, where a group of friends have perfected the process of meeting strangers for one-night stands and the complications that can arise from that.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
The official synopsis from Netflix reads,
“New York sportswriter Mack (Gina Rodriguez) has spent years devising successful hook-up “plays” with best friend Adam (Damon Wayans Jr.) and their crew. While it has led to countless one-night stands over the years, following their playbook comes with a strict set of ground rules — chief among them: you can’t build a relationship from a play.
- 1/4/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Players. (L-r) Liza Koshy as Ashley, Joel Courtney as Little, Gina Rodriguez as Mack and Damon Wayans Jr. as Adam in Players. Cr. K.C. Bailey/Netflix ©2023.
Players is one of Netflix’s major upcoming romantic comedies that’s set to be released on Netflix for Valentine’s Day 2024 but was originally set to debut at one point in 2023. Here’s everything we currently know about Players.
The film is directed by Trish Sie and written by Whit Anderson.
Producer Marc Platt, known for creating some of Hollywood’s biggest hits like La La Land and Bridge of Spies, is involved in the project. Platt also served as an executive producer on the Netflix Original The Trial of the Chicago 7, which received six Academy Award nominations.
Campire, I Can & I Will Productions, and Marc Platt Productions are behind the movie.
Let’s delve into further details for the upcoming...
Players is one of Netflix’s major upcoming romantic comedies that’s set to be released on Netflix for Valentine’s Day 2024 but was originally set to debut at one point in 2023. Here’s everything we currently know about Players.
The film is directed by Trish Sie and written by Whit Anderson.
Producer Marc Platt, known for creating some of Hollywood’s biggest hits like La La Land and Bridge of Spies, is involved in the project. Platt also served as an executive producer on the Netflix Original The Trial of the Chicago 7, which received six Academy Award nominations.
Campire, I Can & I Will Productions, and Marc Platt Productions are behind the movie.
Let’s delve into further details for the upcoming...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Actor Jacob Elordi doesn’t look back fondly on the experience of working on ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy despite the trilogy launching his career. Jacob, 26, reflected on his 2018 breakout role in the first film of the teen romance trilogy for GQ’s Men of the Year issue, reports People magazine.
The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.
The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.
As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).
‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.
The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.
The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.
As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).
‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Jacob Elordi doesn’t look back fondly on the experience of working on ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy despite the trilogy launching his career. Jacob, 26, reflected on his 2018 breakout role in the first film of the teen romance trilogy for GQ’s Men of the Year issue, reports People magazine.
The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.
The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.
As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).
‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.
The actor said: “I didn’t want to make those movies before I made those movies. Those movies are ridiculous. They’re not universal. They’re an escape”.
The films were adapted from Beth Reekles’ 2012 novel of the same name.
As per People, he played bad boy football star Noah Flynn in the films, the love interest of leading lady Elle Evans (Joey King) and older brother of her best friend, Lee Flynn (Joel Courtney).
‘The Kissing Booth’ marked one of Jacob’s first films, but after signing on for the two sequels, the Australian actor felt dissatisfied to say the least.
- 11/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Exclusive: Production is gearing up on Fruit of the Poisonous Tree, a true crime action-drama set to star Scott Haze (Horizon: An American Saga), Willa Fitzgerald (The Fall Of The House of Usher), Joel Courtney (Kissing Booth), Tait Fletcher (The Mandalorian) and British singer Hrvy in his feature film debut.
New Mexico-based Edith Productions is behind the project, which has a SAG AFTRA interim agreement.
Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of Access Entertainment, which is handling sales at AFM.
According to the producers, the film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring. Filming is being lined up for early next year in New Mexico.
Harvey Leigh Cantwell, also known by his stage name Hrvy,...
New Mexico-based Edith Productions is behind the project, which has a SAG AFTRA interim agreement.
Veteran director Fritz Kiersch (the original Children of the Corn) and casting director-producer Shayne Hartigan (Slayers) are aboard for the movie which is being made in association with Ken DuBow and Jonathan DuBow of Access Entertainment, which is handling sales at AFM.
According to the producers, the film will delve into the Operation Powerstroke police file, a detective’s multi-year investigation into a police-protected crime ring. Filming is being lined up for early next year in New Mexico.
Harvey Leigh Cantwell, also known by his stage name Hrvy,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Jacob Elordi's résumé is impressive, given the actor's relatively short career. Born and raised in Brisbane, Australia, Elordi always knew he wanted to be an actor. According to a 2022 GQ cover story, he idolized actors like Marlon Brando and Heath Ledger, which sparked his interest in performing. At the age of 12, he started acting in school plays, and by the time he was 17, he landed his first film gig as an extra in "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" (2017), per Just Jared. The following year, he starred in "Swinging Safari" and Netflix's "The Kissing Booth," which launched him into stardom in an instant and opened many doors for him to star in other works, including the acclaimed HBO series by Sam Levinson, "Euphoria," which will return for a third season in 2025.
For an overnight celebrity like Elordi, the perks of being famous can easily take...
For an overnight celebrity like Elordi, the perks of being famous can easily take...
- 11/3/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
Exclusive: William H. Macy (Shameless), John Corbett (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Joel Courtney (The Kissing Booth), DeVon Franklin (Jesus Revolution), and Stephanie Szostak (A Million Little Things) are among those set to star in On Fire, another new film from Sean McNamara (Reagan) that has landed a SAG-AFTRA Interim Agreement and will begin production in St. Louis November 6.
News of the project comes following McNamara’s recent commitment to direct the indie One Man’s Castle, penned by producer John Zaring, for Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment, Virtuosity Media, and his own banner Brookwell McNamara Entertainment. Rounding out the cast of today’s film, based on the bestseller by inspirational speaker John O’Leary, are Masey McLain (I Am Not Ashamed), Natalie Buck (Marry Me), and James McCracken (Christmas Again).
Believed to be the first feature to take advantage of Missouri’s new production tax credit, On Fire was adapted for the...
News of the project comes following McNamara’s recent commitment to direct the indie One Man’s Castle, penned by producer John Zaring, for Zaring/Cioffi Entertainment, Virtuosity Media, and his own banner Brookwell McNamara Entertainment. Rounding out the cast of today’s film, based on the bestseller by inspirational speaker John O’Leary, are Masey McLain (I Am Not Ashamed), Natalie Buck (Marry Me), and James McCracken (Christmas Again).
Believed to be the first feature to take advantage of Missouri’s new production tax credit, On Fire was adapted for the...
- 10/26/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Other Zoey is a romantic comedy film directed by Sara Zandieh from a screenplay by Matt Tabak. The Prime Video film follows the story of a brilliant college girl Zoey, who wants to date someone smart and sensible but her life gets turned upside down when she causes the accident of a popular boy from college. The boy gets amnesia and starts to believe that Zoey is his girlfriend but more drama is on its way as Zoey starts to like the guy’s cousin. The Other Zoey stars Josephine Langford, Drew Starkey, Archie Renaux, Andie MacDowell, and Heather Graham. So, if you loved the Prime Video film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Overboard (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – MGM
Synopsis: In a splashy new twist, Overboard focuses on “Leonardo” (Eugenio Derbez), a selfish, spoiled, rich playboy from Mexico’s richest family and “Kate” (Anna Faris...
Overboard (Rent on Prime Video) Credit – MGM
Synopsis: In a splashy new twist, Overboard focuses on “Leonardo” (Eugenio Derbez), a selfish, spoiled, rich playboy from Mexico’s richest family and “Kate” (Anna Faris...
- 10/21/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Choose Love is a rom-com interactive film directed by Stuart McDonald with a screenplay by Josann McGibbon. The Netflix film follows Cami, a young woman who starts to doubt her relationship with her partner Paul when two other men enter her life. Choose Love stars Laura Marano, Avan Jogia, Scott Michael Foster, and Jordi Webber. While Choose Love is an interactive film we are only able to recommend romantic comedies as there are not many rom-com interactive films in existence. So, if you loved Choose Love here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Look Both Ways (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s [Lili Reinhart] life diverges into parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown, and another in which she does not and moves to Los Angeles. In both journeys, Natalie experiences life-changing love, pursues her dream career as an artist,...
Look Both Ways (Netflix) Credit – Netflix
Synopsis: On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie’s [Lili Reinhart] life diverges into parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and remains in her hometown, and another in which she does not and moves to Los Angeles. In both journeys, Natalie experiences life-changing love, pursues her dream career as an artist,...
- 9/6/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Exclusive: UTA has signed Jonathan Roumie, the actor-producer best known for starring in the faith-based hits The Chosen and Jesus Revolution.
The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, The Chosen is a drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples.
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The show from Dallas Jenkins, boasting a seven-series commitment, which is entering its fourth season in April, most recently took a trio of Season 3 episodes, along with the holiday special Christmas with The Chosen to movie theaters. While the show is also available online via Angel Studios’ website and dedicated app, and has been licensed by assorted major streaming platforms, the combined grosses of the theatrical releases put on with...
The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, The Chosen is a drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples.
Related Story Buchwald Signs TikTok Star & Original Hype House Member Jack Wright Related Story UTA, Partner Klutch Sports Open Atlanta Office Related Story Longtime UTA Agent Bec Smith Joins Anonymous Content
The show from Dallas Jenkins, boasting a seven-series commitment, which is entering its fourth season in April, most recently took a trio of Season 3 episodes, along with the holiday special Christmas with The Chosen to movie theaters. While the show is also available online via Angel Studios’ website and dedicated app, and has been licensed by assorted major streaming platforms, the combined grosses of the theatrical releases put on with...
- 3/23/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The “After” movie series is an American romantic teen drama based on Anna Todd’s authored After novels. The series has captivated viewers worldwide and has become a global phenomenon.
In this series, Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin team up to tell the story of an inexperienced young woman who embarks on a passionate romance with a mysterious student in her first semester at college. The series was popular among viewers for its gripping story and romantic tension.
If you enjoyed “After,” you might want to check out these romance movies with a similar tone and focus.
Great Movies Like “After” for Young People “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018) “Love, Simon” (2018) “The Kissing Booth” (2018) “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011) “The Notebook” (2004) “Endless Love” (2014) “Blue Lagoon: The Awakening” (2012) “Alex Strangelove” (2018) “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018)
Susan Johnson helms this delightful 2018 American teen romantic comedy, with Sofia Alvarez providing the clever script.
In this series, Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin team up to tell the story of an inexperienced young woman who embarks on a passionate romance with a mysterious student in her first semester at college. The series was popular among viewers for its gripping story and romantic tension.
If you enjoyed “After,” you might want to check out these romance movies with a similar tone and focus.
Great Movies Like “After” for Young People “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018) “Love, Simon” (2018) “The Kissing Booth” (2018) “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011) “The Notebook” (2004) “Endless Love” (2014) “Blue Lagoon: The Awakening” (2012) “Alex Strangelove” (2018) “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018)
Susan Johnson helms this delightful 2018 American teen romantic comedy, with Sofia Alvarez providing the clever script.
- 3/4/2023
- by Israr Ahmed
- buddytv.com
While studios have generally tried to avoid the second weekend of Marvel movies in recent years, this weekend proved beneficial for the two studios that dared to do so.
SEEAnnie Awards: ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ wins 5 including Best Studio Animated Feature
Although Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was thought to be the movie that could give the box office a kick-start for the year, that didn’t last very long. This weekend, it took a massive 70% drop – the worst second weekend drop for any Marvel Studios movie ever – though it remained in first place with an estimated $32.2 million. It has grossed $167.3 million in North America so far, which isn’t bad for 10 days. It has already passed the domestic total for the 2021 Marvel movie “Eternals,” and it’s nearing the $180 million that the first “Ant-Man” movie made over the summer of 2015. It has grossed another $196 million overseas with $46 million just from this weekend.
SEEAnnie Awards: ‘Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio’ wins 5 including Best Studio Animated Feature
Although Marvel’s “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” was thought to be the movie that could give the box office a kick-start for the year, that didn’t last very long. This weekend, it took a massive 70% drop – the worst second weekend drop for any Marvel Studios movie ever – though it remained in first place with an estimated $32.2 million. It has grossed $167.3 million in North America so far, which isn’t bad for 10 days. It has already passed the domestic total for the 2021 Marvel movie “Eternals,” and it’s nearing the $180 million that the first “Ant-Man” movie made over the summer of 2015. It has grossed another $196 million overseas with $46 million just from this weekend.
- 2/26/2023
- by Edward Douglas
- Gold Derby
The box office can be an institution of simple pleasures. Hollywood releases the story of a rampaging bear drugged out of its mind and — what do you know? — the people roll out.
“Cocaine Bear” drew a solid $8.6 million opening day gross from 3,534 theaters, a figure that includes $2 million in Thursday previews. That places the Universal release ahead of projections heading into the weekend, which had the gory comedy pegged at a debut between $15 million and $17 million. A fun marketing campaign and a killer premise have given the film a strong position, with a debut north of $21 million now in the cards.
That would mark an auspicious kick-off for “Cocaine Bear,” which carries a production budget of $35 million. Reviews have been a bit all over the place; the film carries a 51% approval rating from top critics on review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences are also a bit lukewarm, as the film...
“Cocaine Bear” drew a solid $8.6 million opening day gross from 3,534 theaters, a figure that includes $2 million in Thursday previews. That places the Universal release ahead of projections heading into the weekend, which had the gory comedy pegged at a debut between $15 million and $17 million. A fun marketing campaign and a killer premise have given the film a strong position, with a debut north of $21 million now in the cards.
That would mark an auspicious kick-off for “Cocaine Bear,” which carries a production budget of $35 million. Reviews have been a bit all over the place; the film carries a 51% approval rating from top critics on review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences are also a bit lukewarm, as the film...
- 2/25/2023
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Kelsey Grammer as Chuck Smith in Jesus Revolution. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson In the based-on-a-true-story film Jesus Revolution, Joel Courtney plays a youth minister who is mentored by a pastor during the Jesus Movement of the 1960s and ’70s. The pastor is played by Kelsey Grammer, an actor who Courtney has long admired, and he talked to us about what it was like to work with one of his heroes.(Click on the media bar below to hear Joel Courtney) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Joel_Coutney_Kely_Grammer_Jesues_.mp3 Jesus Revolution is now playing in theaters.
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- 2/24/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“Cocaine Bear” roared its way to the top of the Thursday box office with $2 million in previews.
Universal’s comedy-thriller will play in 3,534 North American theaters starting Friday. It’s slated to open somewhere in the mid-teens, with the possibility of hitting $20 million in ticket sales this weekend. For a comparison, the Christmas action comedy “Violent Night” made $1.1 million in Thursday preview showings to kick off a $13 million opening weekend.
Directed by Elizabeth Banks, Jimmy Warden’s stranger-than-fiction screenplay tells the story of Cokey the Bear, a Black bear who in 1985 consumed a large amount of cocaine a drug runner had dropped into a Georgia forest. In real life, the bear died shortly thereafter, but in this wild retelling it goes on a murderous rampage while on the prowl for more blow.
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Universal’s comedy-thriller will play in 3,534 North American theaters starting Friday. It’s slated to open somewhere in the mid-teens, with the possibility of hitting $20 million in ticket sales this weekend. For a comparison, the Christmas action comedy “Violent Night” made $1.1 million in Thursday preview showings to kick off a $13 million opening weekend.
Directed by Elizabeth Banks, Jimmy Warden’s stranger-than-fiction screenplay tells the story of Cokey the Bear, a Black bear who in 1985 consumed a large amount of cocaine a drug runner had dropped into a Georgia forest. In real life, the bear died shortly thereafter, but in this wild retelling it goes on a murderous rampage while on the prowl for more blow.
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‘Cocaine Bear’ Star O’Shea Jackson Wears Nepo Baby Privilege With Pride: ‘Damn Right I Am’ Ice...
- 2/24/2023
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
Jesus Revolution Review — Jesus Revolution (2023) Film Review, a movie directed by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkie, written by Jon Gunn and Jon Erwin and starring Kelsey Grammer, Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Joel Courtney, Mina Sundwall, Julia Campbell, Ally Ioannides, Anna Grace Barlow, Nic Bishop, Jackson Robert Scott, Jolie Jenkins, Charlie Morgan Patton, [...]
Continue reading: Film Review: Jesus Revolution (2023): Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie are Superb in Overlong but Interesting Christian Film...
Continue reading: Film Review: Jesus Revolution (2023): Kelsey Grammer and Jonathan Roumie are Superb in Overlong but Interesting Christian Film...
- 2/24/2023
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Jesus Revolution is the retelling of Pastor Greg Laurie‘s time in California during the 70s’ Jesus Movement. Joel Courtney plays Greg Laurie, Kelsey Grammer plays Chuck Smith and Anna Grace Barlow plays Kathy Laurie.
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Courtney and Barlow reveal what it was like working with Grammer.
“I think every moment is a moment that you remember working with Kelsey,” Courtney began. “He is a legend like there are no two ways about it. He is so talented, he has been working so consistently, I mean, and just like a mind-boggling amount of time at such a high caliber of excellence that, I mean, working with him, it was kind of like unbelievable. It was unreal and like every day like going in just knowing like that was probably going to be some of my best work because he was on the other side of that scene with me was,...
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Courtney and Barlow reveal what it was like working with Grammer.
“I think every moment is a moment that you remember working with Kelsey,” Courtney began. “He is a legend like there are no two ways about it. He is so talented, he has been working so consistently, I mean, and just like a mind-boggling amount of time at such a high caliber of excellence that, I mean, working with him, it was kind of like unbelievable. It was unreal and like every day like going in just knowing like that was probably going to be some of my best work because he was on the other side of that scene with me was,...
- 2/23/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
I had a great time talking to the cast of the faith-based and reality-based drama “Jesus Revolution” taken from the novel of the same name by Greg Laurie about his experience in the Jesus movement in California during the 1970s. Joel Courtney stars as Greg Laurie, Anna Grace Barlow is his girlfriend (and eventual
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- 2/23/2023
- by manny
- Manny the Movie Guy
Half a century ago Hollywood was frantically trying to figure out the newly-dominant “youth market.” Since some of that market had recently found Jesus, there was a brief spate of related films: Zefferelli’s hippie-fied St. Francis biopic “Brother Sun, Sister Moon,” adapted stage musicals “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Godspell,” the Billy Graham-produced “A Time to Run” chief among them. But as the “Jesus Movement” got absorbed into more mainstream institutions, the brief vogue flickered out.
For a moment there, however, counterculture and Christ had a groovy thing going on, one that promised both salvation for those who’d gone overboard on sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, as well as a healthy shakeup of churches that had lost touch with younger generations. Dramatizing that moment is “Jesus Revolution,” an engaging, upbeat new effort from co-directors Jon Erwin (“I Can Only Imagine”) and Brent McCorkle (“Unconditional”), adapted from Greg Laurie’s memoir.
For a moment there, however, counterculture and Christ had a groovy thing going on, one that promised both salvation for those who’d gone overboard on sex, drugs and rock ’n’ roll, as well as a healthy shakeup of churches that had lost touch with younger generations. Dramatizing that moment is “Jesus Revolution,” an engaging, upbeat new effort from co-directors Jon Erwin (“I Can Only Imagine”) and Brent McCorkle (“Unconditional”), adapted from Greg Laurie’s memoir.
- 2/23/2023
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
It is not often these days that you get a Hollywood studio release born out of the late-’60s and ’70s hippie movement, but in blending a true-life faith-based story with the uninhibited counterculture of the time, you have Jesus Revolution. It’s the latest spiritual exercise from the Erwin Brothers’ Kingdom Story Company virtual factory of inspirational faith-based films that really took hold with their 2018 smash hit I Can Only Imagine and more recently included the Kurt Warner football story American Underdog.
Unlike many films in the genre, which find their greatest box office success in the South and Midwest, the Erwins don’t dwell on pounding the message into their movies (thank God for that), but there is no question that belief in God when you might be at the lowest point of your life, questioning everything, is a key component, and clearly they look to real life for their inspiration.
Unlike many films in the genre, which find their greatest box office success in the South and Midwest, the Erwins don’t dwell on pounding the message into their movies (thank God for that), but there is no question that belief in God when you might be at the lowest point of your life, questioning everything, is a key component, and clearly they look to real life for their inspiration.
- 2/22/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Joel Courtney as Greg Laurie and Anna Grace Barlow as Cathe in Jesus Revolution. Photo Credit: Dan Anderson The Jesus movement, which started on the West Coast in the late ’60s, was the movement that birthed the term “Jesus freaks.” Now, there’s a movie — based on the book co-written by one of the movement’s eventual leaders, Pastor Greg Laurie — about its rise throughout the ’70s. Joel Courtney plays Laurie in the film, and he talked to us about why the movement gained so much traction back in those days. (Click on the media bar below to hear Joel Courtney) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Joel_Courtney_Jesus_movie_.mp3 Jesus Revolution opens in theaters on Friday.
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- 2/20/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Actor Kelsey Grammer will soon return to the big screen in Jesus Revolution. He plays a fictional version of a real-life pastor named Chuck Smith, who participated in the national spiritual awakening of the ’70s. Taking place in Southern California, the Evangelical revival incorporated rock and roll and the hippie spirit.
Given that the movie focuses on Christianity, audiences are wondering about Grammer’s beliefs and whether he is a Christian. So, how closely does the former Frasier star’s life align with the religion?
What is ‘Jesus Revolution’ about?
Jesus Revolution takes place in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Southern California. It follows a young man named Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) as well as pastors Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie) and Chuck Smith. Together, they help start the Jesus Revolution, a movement of hippies who combine rock ‘n’ roll, love, and spirituality to change the world.
“The movie...
Given that the movie focuses on Christianity, audiences are wondering about Grammer’s beliefs and whether he is a Christian. So, how closely does the former Frasier star’s life align with the religion?
What is ‘Jesus Revolution’ about?
Jesus Revolution takes place in the late 1960s and early 1970s in Southern California. It follows a young man named Greg Laurie (Joel Courtney) as well as pastors Lonnie Frisbee (Jonathan Roumie) and Chuck Smith. Together, they help start the Jesus Revolution, a movement of hippies who combine rock ‘n’ roll, love, and spirituality to change the world.
“The movie...
- 2/18/2023
- by Tram Anh Ton Nu
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Outer Banks, Snowfall, Hello Tomorrow and Super Bowl festivities.
The Consultant premiere
Prime Video held a special screening event in L.A. on Monday for its new series, starring Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady and Aimee Carrero.
Andrew Mittman, Steve Stark, Brittany O’Grady, Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Aimee Carrero, Tony Basgallop and Matt Shakman
Hello Tomorrow premiere
Billy Crudup debuted his new Apple+ series in NYC on Wednesday, alongside costars Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Dewshane Williams, Hank Azaria and Nicholas Podany, as well as partner Naomi Watts.
Matthew Maher, Dewshane Williams, Haneefah Wood, Nicholas Podany, Billy Crudup, Amit Bhalla, Lucas Jansen, Annie McNamara, Hank Azaria and Michael J. Harney Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Snowfall premiere
The sixth and final season of Snowfall premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday,...
The Consultant premiere
Prime Video held a special screening event in L.A. on Monday for its new series, starring Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Brittany O’Grady and Aimee Carrero.
Andrew Mittman, Steve Stark, Brittany O’Grady, Christoph Waltz, Nat Wolff, Aimee Carrero, Tony Basgallop and Matt Shakman
Hello Tomorrow premiere
Billy Crudup debuted his new Apple+ series in NYC on Wednesday, alongside costars Haneefah Wood, Alison Pill, Dewshane Williams, Hank Azaria and Nicholas Podany, as well as partner Naomi Watts.
Matthew Maher, Dewshane Williams, Haneefah Wood, Nicholas Podany, Billy Crudup, Amit Bhalla, Lucas Jansen, Annie McNamara, Hank Azaria and Michael J. Harney Billy Crudup and Naomi Watts
Snowfall premiere
The sixth and final season of Snowfall premiered in Los Angeles on Wednesday,...
- 2/17/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A new Christian movie called Jesus Revolution is about to hit theaters. The film tells the true story of the Jesus Revolution, a movement that took place in the ’60s and ’70s across the world.
‘Jesus Revolution’ star Kelsey Grammer | Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation ‘Jesus Revolution’ tells the true story of one man’s conversion to Christianity
Jesus Revolution tells the story of Greg Laurie, who was one of the real-life people involved in the movement. He converted to Christianity in the ’60s after crossing paths with pastor Chuck Smith, one of the leaders of the Jesus Revolution.
The movie also deals with the cultural clash that happened during the Jesus Revolution movement. Hippies and young people began attending church alongside more conservative older people, and both parties disagreed with the other’s views on life and religion.
The cast includes Frasier star Kelsey Grammer...
‘Jesus Revolution’ star Kelsey Grammer | Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation ‘Jesus Revolution’ tells the true story of one man’s conversion to Christianity
Jesus Revolution tells the story of Greg Laurie, who was one of the real-life people involved in the movement. He converted to Christianity in the ’60s after crossing paths with pastor Chuck Smith, one of the leaders of the Jesus Revolution.
The movie also deals with the cultural clash that happened during the Jesus Revolution movement. Hippies and young people began attending church alongside more conservative older people, and both parties disagreed with the other’s views on life and religion.
The cast includes Frasier star Kelsey Grammer...
- 2/10/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
If Covid doesn’t kill you, the tall guy with the hunting knife probably will. That’s the hook in John Hyams’ “Sick,” which makes clever work of an ongoing health scare, and especially the way that college-age kids dealt with CDC restrictions — often by ignoring them — adding a few disposable undergrads to the pandemic’s otherwise tragic body count. That’s what’s so compelling about this quick-turnaround collaboration from Kevin Williamson and “Scream” assistant-turned-co-writer Katelyn Crabb, now streaming on Peacock: You’re never really sure whether you should be rooting for its inconsiderate young coeds or counting on a slasher to teach them a lesson.
Playing on our lingering paranoia, “Sick” kicks off with a scene that recalls the early, uncertain days of the pandemic. A college kid named Tyler (Joel Courtney) wanders an apocalyptic-looking grocery store whose shelves have been emptied of Tp and other essentials. He...
Playing on our lingering paranoia, “Sick” kicks off with a scene that recalls the early, uncertain days of the pandemic. A college kid named Tyler (Joel Courtney) wanders an apocalyptic-looking grocery store whose shelves have been emptied of Tp and other essentials. He...
- 1/13/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Give Kevin Williamson credit: The screenwriter behind the Scream series isn’t afraid to recycle his greatest hits. His new addition to the slasher-film canon opens on a young man named Tyler (Joel Courtney) wandering the aisles of a cleaned-out supermarket. It’s April 3rd, 2020. Covid-19 cases are exponentially rising. Most of the country is in full lockdown mode. Everyone is masked. Forget about finding toilet paper.
While he’s browsing for some shelter-in-place essentials, Tyler gets a text: “Wanna party?” He has no idea who’s asking. Later, while he’s checking out,...
While he’s browsing for some shelter-in-place essentials, Tyler gets a text: “Wanna party?” He has no idea who’s asking. Later, while he’s checking out,...
- 1/13/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
A brisk, well-structured horror from Scream writer Kevin Williamson finds shock and gore in the early days of Covid lockdown
One of the early surprises of Sick, a tight and serviceable slasher flick from the Scream writer Kevin Williamson, is not the numerous jump scares nor stalker set-up but how triggering it is to hear Anderson Cooper’s voice describe 98 of the US population in lockdown. The pandemic never really ended, but there’s a specific era of early Covid that has distinctly passed and remains, for most people, locked in a memory box somewhere – a time of fear, uncertainty, contempt, callousness, Clorox-ing groceries, and inescapable (and incredulous) news reports, also known as April 2020.
Sick, directed by John Hyams and now streaming on Peacock, explicitly takes the horror of pre-vaccine, first-wave Covid shutdown – 273,880 cases and rising on 3 April, according to an intro slide – as its starting point. A college-age single...
One of the early surprises of Sick, a tight and serviceable slasher flick from the Scream writer Kevin Williamson, is not the numerous jump scares nor stalker set-up but how triggering it is to hear Anderson Cooper’s voice describe 98 of the US population in lockdown. The pandemic never really ended, but there’s a specific era of early Covid that has distinctly passed and remains, for most people, locked in a memory box somewhere – a time of fear, uncertainty, contempt, callousness, Clorox-ing groceries, and inescapable (and incredulous) news reports, also known as April 2020.
Sick, directed by John Hyams and now streaming on Peacock, explicitly takes the horror of pre-vaccine, first-wave Covid shutdown – 273,880 cases and rising on 3 April, according to an intro slide – as its starting point. A college-age single...
- 1/12/2023
- by Adrian Horton
- The Guardian - Film News
Exclusive: Half Baked 2, the sequel to the 1998 cult comedy, has finished production in Baton Rouge, LA with Rachel True reprising her role as Mary Jane in the Universal 1440 Entertainment title. Also joining the cast is Maze Runner‘s Dexter Darden, as well as Moses Storm, Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever), Ash Santos (True Story), Joel Courtney, and David Koechner and his best friends Miles (Storm) and Cori (Young) as they search for the money to bury their other best friend Bruce (Courtney), who died from smoking the most powerful joint in the world. Michael Tiddes directs off a script by Justin Hires. Pic is produced by Griff Furst.
“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “The sequel features a talented young cast alongside Rachel True reprising her role as the fan-favorite ‘Mary Jane.’ We can’t wait to show audiences where the story goes from here.”
Half Baked 2 will debut on non-theatrical platforms worldwide next year from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The original 1998 movie, which also starred Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, grossed 17.4M at the domestic box office.
“We are thrilled to announce the next chapter in Half Baked, with new characters and a hilarious story that is sure to satisfy followers of the original film while attracting a whole new generation of fans,” said Glenn Ross, General Manager and Executive Vice President, Universal 1440 Entertainment. “The sequel features a talented young cast alongside Rachel True reprising her role as the fan-favorite ‘Mary Jane.’ We can’t wait to show audiences where the story goes from here.”
Half Baked 2 will debut on non-theatrical platforms worldwide next year from Universal 1440 Entertainment, a production arm of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. The original 1998 movie, which also starred Dave Chappelle and Jim Breuer, grossed 17.4M at the domestic box office.
- 11/11/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Nasim Cambron has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Worldwide Publicity for Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group. She will assume the post on November 7, reporting to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group’s Co-President of Marketing, Keri Moore.
Cambron comes to Lionsgate from STXfilms, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President of Publicity. She will now oversee a team coordinating earned media on a slate that includes John Wick: Chapter 4; The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the prequel to the studio’s nearly 3 billion franchise; Now You See Me 3, to be directed by Ruben Fleischer; Expendables 4; the reimagining of the beloved classic Dirty Dancing, starring and executive produced by Jennifer Grey; the John Wick offshoot Ballerina, starring Knives Out‘s Ana de Armas; and a new continuation of the billion-dollar Saw franchise starring Tobin Bell.
Other slate highlights include Are You There God? It’s Me,...
Cambron comes to Lionsgate from STXfilms, where she most recently served as Executive Vice President of Publicity. She will now oversee a team coordinating earned media on a slate that includes John Wick: Chapter 4; The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the prequel to the studio’s nearly 3 billion franchise; Now You See Me 3, to be directed by Ruben Fleischer; Expendables 4; the reimagining of the beloved classic Dirty Dancing, starring and executive produced by Jennifer Grey; the John Wick offshoot Ballerina, starring Knives Out‘s Ana de Armas; and a new continuation of the billion-dollar Saw franchise starring Tobin Bell.
Other slate highlights include Are You There God? It’s Me,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Actresses Michaela McManus (The Orville) and Andi Matichak (Halloween franchise) have signed with Silver Lining Entertaining for management.
McManus is best known for her work on the TV side, having recurred on Seth MacFarlane’s Hulu sci-fi comedy The Orville, CBS’ Seal Team, Netflix’s You, NBC’s The Village, Aquarius, Awake and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, USA Network’s Necessary Roughness, and The CW’s The Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill. Since embarking on her screen career around 2006, the actress has also booked guest parts on The Magicians, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, Castle and CSI: NY. Her film credits include the indies The Block Island Sound, 13 Cameras, Into the Grizzly Maze, Funeral Kings, Café and About Fifty.
Matichak has starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in all three of David Gordon Green’s recent Halloween films for Miramax, Blumhouse and Universal — including Halloween Ends,...
McManus is best known for her work on the TV side, having recurred on Seth MacFarlane’s Hulu sci-fi comedy The Orville, CBS’ Seal Team, Netflix’s You, NBC’s The Village, Aquarius, Awake and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, USA Network’s Necessary Roughness, and The CW’s The Vampire Diaries and One Tree Hill. Since embarking on her screen career around 2006, the actress has also booked guest parts on The Magicians, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Hawaii Five-0, CSI: Miami, Castle and CSI: NY. Her film credits include the indies The Block Island Sound, 13 Cameras, Into the Grizzly Maze, Funeral Kings, Café and About Fifty.
Matichak has starred alongside Jamie Lee Curtis in all three of David Gordon Green’s recent Halloween films for Miramax, Blumhouse and Universal — including Halloween Ends,...
- 10/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. and AppleTV+ marketing vet Jp Richards and STX marketing exec Keri Moore are joining Lionsgate’s motion picture group respectively as President and Co-President of Worldwide Theatrical Marketing. They start Nov. 1.
The duo will work directly with Adam Fogelson, Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group to oversee the upcoming feature slate which includes the Keanu Reeves sequel, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Now You See Me 3, Expendables 4, the reimagining of Dirty Dancing, John Wick spinoff Ballerina with Ana de Armas, a Saw sequel, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Gerard Butler’s Plane, White Bird: A Wonder Story, which builds on the themes of the 2017 global hit Wonder; feature adaptation of videogame Borderlands; About My Father, starring standup sensation Sebastian Maniscalco opposite Robert De Niro; Shadow Force, starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy; the Graham King...
The duo will work directly with Adam Fogelson, Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group to oversee the upcoming feature slate which includes the Keanu Reeves sequel, John Wick: Chapter 4, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Now You See Me 3, Expendables 4, the reimagining of Dirty Dancing, John Wick spinoff Ballerina with Ana de Armas, a Saw sequel, Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, Gerard Butler’s Plane, White Bird: A Wonder Story, which builds on the themes of the 2017 global hit Wonder; feature adaptation of videogame Borderlands; About My Father, starring standup sensation Sebastian Maniscalco opposite Robert De Niro; Shadow Force, starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy; the Graham King...
- 10/27/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Kelsey Grammer leads “Jesus Revolution,” a film based on the true story of pastor Chuck Smith, who opened the doors of his congregation to welcome the 1970s youths and “hippie” generation. It’s co-directed by Jon Erwin and Brent McCorkle from a script co-written by Jon Gunn and Jon Erwin.
“When God walks in here and brings me a hippie, I’ll ask him what it’s all about because I do not understand,” Grammer says in the trailer.
“Jesus Revolution” premieres February 24, 2023, in theaters, with a special preview event February 22.
Per the official synopsis, “Jesus Revolution,” inspired by an actual movement, tells the story of young Greg Laurie (“The Kissing Booth” breakout Joel Courtney) being raised by his struggling mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), in the 1970s. Laurie and a sea of young people descend on sunny Southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Everything changes when...
“When God walks in here and brings me a hippie, I’ll ask him what it’s all about because I do not understand,” Grammer says in the trailer.
“Jesus Revolution” premieres February 24, 2023, in theaters, with a special preview event February 22.
Per the official synopsis, “Jesus Revolution,” inspired by an actual movement, tells the story of young Greg Laurie (“The Kissing Booth” breakout Joel Courtney) being raised by his struggling mother, Charlene (Kimberly Williams-Paisley), in the 1970s. Laurie and a sea of young people descend on sunny Southern California to redefine truth through all means of liberation. Everything changes when...
- 10/22/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
"There is an entire generation searching… just in all the wrong places." Lionsgate has revealed an official trailer for an indie film titled Jesus Revolution, set in the 1970s based on real events. This is opening in theaters nationwide in February, which means they're hopeful it will find a big audience. The film tells the true story of a national spiritual awakening in the late 60s / early 70s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies from Southern California. This is about a divided moment in US history when people came together by checking their preconceptions at the door – and formed a movement by listening to each other, looking beyond their own beliefs. This revival of radical and newfound love led to what Time Magazine, in 1971, dubbed a "Jesus Revolution." Has it all been forgotten since then? The film stars Joel Courtney as Greg, Anna Grace Barlow, Jonathan Roumie,...
- 10/21/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
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