"Abigail" star Alisha Weir was keen to perform as many of her own stunts as possible for the movie, in which she plays the titular ballerina vampire who is kidnapped by an ill-fated crew of criminals. Though stunt double Rachelle Beinart took over for the most dangerous and complex sequences, Weir's dance training made her a natural fit for learning combat choreography and flying through the air on wires. But one type of dance that she hadn't specifically trained in before was ballet -- which created a challenge, since "ballerina vampire" is the movie's hook, and the script opens with Abigail dancing to "Swan Lake."
Not just any dancing: Abigail is en pointe, an advanced ballet technique that requires the dancer to point their feet straight down and dance on their toes. Though some people are able to stand en pointe with bare feet for a few seconds (a party...
Not just any dancing: Abigail is en pointe, an advanced ballet technique that requires the dancer to point their feet straight down and dance on their toes. Though some people are able to stand en pointe with bare feet for a few seconds (a party...
- 4/5/2024
- by Hannah Shaw-Williams
- Slash Film
If you're a parent, chances are you have an intimate knowledge of all things "Bluey," "Daniel Tiger," "Sesame Street," "Paw Patrol," "Arthur," "Peppa Pig," and the nightmarish curse known as "CoComelon." Pre-school programming is in a sincere heyday, and despite involuntarily flinching whenever you hear the "Hot Dog!" song from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," children's programming is the best it's been in years. As with all genres of entertainment, kiddie shows have also seen a resurgence in nostalgia. Millennials lost their collective minds when Steve returned for a "Blue's Clues" cameo, and all cried like toddlers once again when he gave us hopeful messages during quarantine.
There's been some reassessment as of late regarding public opinions of beloved children's figures like "Barney the Dinosaur," but few could have predicted the return of one of the most polarizing figures in children's entertainment history. I'm talking about "Teletubbies."
For those that were too...
There's been some reassessment as of late regarding public opinions of beloved children's figures like "Barney the Dinosaur," but few could have predicted the return of one of the most polarizing figures in children's entertainment history. I'm talking about "Teletubbies."
For those that were too...
- 11/2/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Some of television’s most beloved (and reviled) children’s characters are headed to streaming. The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming “Teletubbies” revival series has been released, promising a return to the long-running franchise’s bizarre world.
First created in 1997 by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, “Teletubbies” is a British children’s show aimed at toddlers. Named after the main characters — a bizarre quartet of multi-colored, toddler-like creatures with antennae on their heads and television screens on their bellies — the show follows them exploring and playing in the grassy landscape they call home. The original show ran for five seasons and over 300 episodes and developed a global following thanks to syndication in over 120 countries. Even outside of its target demographic, the show quickly became famous for its surreal tone and character designs, and attracted sometimes bizarre controversy — such as when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused one of the Teletubbies, Tinky Winky,...
First created in 1997 by Anne Wood and Andrew Davenport, “Teletubbies” is a British children’s show aimed at toddlers. Named after the main characters — a bizarre quartet of multi-colored, toddler-like creatures with antennae on their heads and television screens on their bellies — the show follows them exploring and playing in the grassy landscape they call home. The original show ran for five seasons and over 300 episodes and developed a global following thanks to syndication in over 120 countries. Even outside of its target demographic, the show quickly became famous for its surreal tone and character designs, and attracted sometimes bizarre controversy — such as when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused one of the Teletubbies, Tinky Winky,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Teletubbies are making a return. A new, animated incarnation of the popular British kids series, narrated by Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), will premiere on Netflix Nov. 14. The project was announced as part of the streamer’s fall preschool slate, which also includes Princess Power, a new animated series based on the New York Times bestselling book series Princesses Wear Pants by Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie and Allison Oppenheim, as well as the previously announced Spirit Rangers, inspired by stories from Native American tribes and landscapes of American national parks.
Returning series on the roster include CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Waffles + Mochi.
Teletubbies became a global phenomenon when it first aired from 1997-2001 and was later rebooted for a 2015-1018 run.
Here are details about Netflix’s new preschool series
Teletubbies (premieres November 14)
Synopsis: Join colorful friends Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po on wonder-filled adventures as they learn and...
Returning series on the roster include CoComelon, Gabby’s Dollhouse and Waffles + Mochi.
Teletubbies became a global phenomenon when it first aired from 1997-2001 and was later rebooted for a 2015-1018 run.
Here are details about Netflix’s new preschool series
Teletubbies (premieres November 14)
Synopsis: Join colorful friends Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po on wonder-filled adventures as they learn and...
- 9/7/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Were there any surprises at this year's SAG Awards?
Check out all of the winners in the TV categories, below, and tell us if you're surprised by those chosen to take home a statue.
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown / Eleven
Cara Buono / Karen Wheeler
Joe Chrest / Ted Wheeler
Natalia Dyer / Nancy Wheeler
David Harbour / Jim Hopper
Charlie Heaton / Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery / Steve Harrington
Gaten Matarazzo / Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin / Lucas Sinclair
Matthew Modine / Dr. Martin Brenner
Rob Morgan / Officer Powell
John Paul Reynolds / Officer Callahan
Winona Ryder / Joyce Byers
Noah Schnapp / Will Byers
Mark Steger / The Monster
Finn Wolfhard / Mike Wheeler
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Claire Foy / Queen Elizabeth II – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
John Lithgow / Winston Churchill – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by...
Check out all of the winners in the TV categories, below, and tell us if you're surprised by those chosen to take home a statue.
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
Stranger Things (Netflix)
Millie Bobby Brown / Eleven
Cara Buono / Karen Wheeler
Joe Chrest / Ted Wheeler
Natalia Dyer / Nancy Wheeler
David Harbour / Jim Hopper
Charlie Heaton / Jonathan Byers
Joe Keery / Steve Harrington
Gaten Matarazzo / Dustin Henderson
Caleb McLaughlin / Lucas Sinclair
Matthew Modine / Dr. Martin Brenner
Rob Morgan / Officer Powell
John Paul Reynolds / Officer Callahan
Winona Ryder / Joyce Byers
Noah Schnapp / Will Byers
Mark Steger / The Monster
Finn Wolfhard / Mike Wheeler
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Claire Foy / Queen Elizabeth II – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
John Lithgow / Winston Churchill – “The Crown” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by...
- 1/30/2017
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Universal’s war drama Lone Survivor and HBO’s fantasy series Game Of Thrones won Outstanding Action Performances by Film and Television Stunt Ensembles honors at the SAG Awards today ahead of the main ceremony, which kicks off in a little more than an hour at the Shrine Auditorium in La (Deadline’s team will be live-blogging it). The stunt awards honor work within the stunt community during 2013 and recognize performers and coordinators. Here are the full list of winners from the two productions: Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture Lone Survivor (Universal Pictures) Daniel Arroyo Jeff Bramstedt Laurence Chavez Scott Cosgrove J.J. Dashnaw Zack Duhame Ed Duran Al Goto Sean Graham Mitchell Hall Johnny Hoffman Brian Howe David Lane David Perry Kevin Scott Ryan Staats Tim Trella Keith Woulard Nico Woulard Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series Game Of Thrones...
- 1/18/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
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