Magnolia Pictures has released a brand new trailer for "Thelma." This film may not be on your radar just yet, but after watching this trailer, it probably should be. Serving as the feature directorial debut of Josh Margolin, the big hook here is that Oscar-nominee June Squibb is getting to lead a revenge thriller at the age of 94. More than that, it marks the first time that Squibb has been given a leading role in a movie in her long, storied career. Check the trailer out for yourself above.
The trailer is impossibly charming, even though there is an insidious plot at the center of it all. Squibb's character gets scammed out of a bunch of money and, with no options left, she sets out on a path of revenge. It's not unrealistically action-packed or anything like that, but it comes off as quite delightful. Squibb is paired with the late Richard Roundtree,...
The trailer is impossibly charming, even though there is an insidious plot at the center of it all. Squibb's character gets scammed out of a bunch of money and, with no options left, she sets out on a path of revenge. It's not unrealistically action-packed or anything like that, but it comes off as quite delightful. Squibb is paired with the late Richard Roundtree,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
I think of director Barry Sonnenfeld's "The Addams Family" and "Addams Family Values" the same way I think of director Tim Burton's "Batman" and "Batman Returns." In each case, the first movie operates as more of a test run for what the filmmakers can do with the property they're adapting, whereas the sequels allow them to really let their darkly off-kilter creative sensibilities run wild.
To be sure, 1993's "Addams Family Values" is the zanier of Sonnenfeld's takes on the "Addams Family" franchise, which originated with Charles Addams' original comic panels for The New Yorker dating back to the '30s. While its predecessor has a fairly basic plot, "Values" pits the eponymous clan against a dastardly black widow -- played to camp perfection by Joan Cusack -- who's out to marry and then murder wealthy Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd). It's also the film that fully embraces the...
To be sure, 1993's "Addams Family Values" is the zanier of Sonnenfeld's takes on the "Addams Family" franchise, which originated with Charles Addams' original comic panels for The New Yorker dating back to the '30s. While its predecessor has a fairly basic plot, "Values" pits the eponymous clan against a dastardly black widow -- played to camp perfection by Joan Cusack -- who's out to marry and then murder wealthy Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd). It's also the film that fully embraces the...
- 5/6/2024
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
Los Angeles, April 21 (Ians) Remember ladies going gaga over Tom Selleck’s signature moustache in ‘Friends’? Well, one day, the 79-year-old actor decided to bid farewell to his signature facial hair for his role in the show ‘Blue Bloods’.
The actor revealed that he initially chose to shave off his moustache to embody the character of police commissioner Frank Reagan on the show, which is currently airing its final season, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Talking about the role, Tom told ‘People’: “At the time, they had him as the New York City police chief. That’s not the boss in New York, the way it’s structured. And I said, ‘Well, I don’t think they can have moustaches, so I’ll shave off my moustache’. And (executive producer) Leonard (Goldberg) said, ‘Let me check with CBS’. And they said no.”
Selleck said that he was often asked to get...
The actor revealed that he initially chose to shave off his moustache to embody the character of police commissioner Frank Reagan on the show, which is currently airing its final season, reports ‘People’ magazine.
Talking about the role, Tom told ‘People’: “At the time, they had him as the New York City police chief. That’s not the boss in New York, the way it’s structured. And I said, ‘Well, I don’t think they can have moustaches, so I’ll shave off my moustache’. And (executive producer) Leonard (Goldberg) said, ‘Let me check with CBS’. And they said no.”
Selleck said that he was often asked to get...
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Oscar-nominated actor June Squibb has joined the voice cast of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2.”
The 94-year-old Squibb last worked with the Disney-owned studio for 2020’s “Soul” and 2019’s “Toy Story 4,” and has lent her voice to other animated projects including “Solar Opposites,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “The Fungies.”
Squibb’s character details are unknown, but she joins an A-list voice cast in the sequel, which hits theaters June 14. Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black return as Joy, Sadness and Anger, respectively, while Tony Hale and Liza Lapira take over for Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling as Fear and Disgust after reported salary disputes.
The original “Inside Out” (2015) was set inside the mind of a little girl, Riley, whose life is uprooted when her family moves from the Midwest to San Francisco. The animated blockbuster personified emotions as they conflict on how to best navigate Riley through change.
The 94-year-old Squibb last worked with the Disney-owned studio for 2020’s “Soul” and 2019’s “Toy Story 4,” and has lent her voice to other animated projects including “Solar Opposites,” “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and “The Fungies.”
Squibb’s character details are unknown, but she joins an A-list voice cast in the sequel, which hits theaters June 14. Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith and Lewis Black return as Joy, Sadness and Anger, respectively, while Tony Hale and Liza Lapira take over for Bill Hader and Mindy Kaling as Fear and Disgust after reported salary disputes.
The original “Inside Out” (2015) was set inside the mind of a little girl, Riley, whose life is uprooted when her family moves from the Midwest to San Francisco. The animated blockbuster personified emotions as they conflict on how to best navigate Riley through change.
- 1/16/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
“May December,” the newest acclaimed drama film from Todd Haynes, is now available to stream on Netflix, and one of the film’s stars, Julianne Moore, is already an early favorite to receive a Best Supporting Actress Oscar nomination for her spellbinding performance. Let’s look back at her five Academy Award races and talk about why Moore finally won her first gold trophy in 2015 for “Still Alice” (2014).
Her first Oscar nomination came in 1998 in the Best Supporting Actress category for “Boogie Nights” (1997). Moore’s only Academy Award nom of the 1990s put her up against Joan Cusack for “In & Out,” Minnie Driver for “Good Will Hunting,” Gloria Stuart for “Titanic” and Kim Basinger for “L.A. Confidential.” Moore didn’t have a chance that first time around because Basinger dominated the category all season, her beloved film often showing up in the Best Picture and Best Director categories,...
Her first Oscar nomination came in 1998 in the Best Supporting Actress category for “Boogie Nights” (1997). Moore’s only Academy Award nom of the 1990s put her up against Joan Cusack for “In & Out,” Minnie Driver for “Good Will Hunting,” Gloria Stuart for “Titanic” and Kim Basinger for “L.A. Confidential.” Moore didn’t have a chance that first time around because Basinger dominated the category all season, her beloved film often showing up in the Best Picture and Best Director categories,...
- 12/12/2023
- by Brian Rowe
- Gold Derby
“The Help” is coming to Freevee on June 1. The top-notch cast includes Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, and Jessica Chastain. The plot focuses on two black maids who work in white homes in Jackson, Mississippi, in the 1960s. Stone plays a writer who wants to help the women chronicle the hardships they face, so their injustices are exposed nationwide. “The Help” chronicles real-life conditions in the Deep South, while celebrating female friendship and empowerment.
Watch the trailer for “The Help”:
Also streaming on June 1 is the hit dystopian thriller “The Hunger Games,” turned into a four-film franchise, starring Jennifer Lawrence. In the first, the nation of Panem pits one girl and one boy from 12 tribes to fight to the death each year in the games. There can be only one survivor. The story is written from the perspective of a 16-year-old girl, who takes her sister’s place...
Watch the trailer for “The Help”:
Also streaming on June 1 is the hit dystopian thriller “The Hunger Games,” turned into a four-film franchise, starring Jennifer Lawrence. In the first, the nation of Panem pits one girl and one boy from 12 tribes to fight to the death each year in the games. There can be only one survivor. The story is written from the perspective of a 16-year-old girl, who takes her sister’s place...
- 5/25/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Blue Bloods focuses on a family devoted to serving law enforcement in New York City. As in any demanding role, New York City Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) struggles to identify the right thing to do.
Selleck, of course, is an accomplished actor on stage and screen, with countless hit shows and movies behind him. The now-77-year-old once revealed what he considers one of the most significant faults of his Blue Bloods character.
Tom Selleck plays New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods | John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty Images
Before Blue Bloods, Selleck’s most high-profile TV role was the title character on Magnum, P.I. But the actor has also played popular roles on Friends, The Closer, Las Vegas, and the Jesse Stone series of TV movies. Meanwhile, his movie roles include Three Men and a Baby, Quigley Down Under,...
Selleck, of course, is an accomplished actor on stage and screen, with countless hit shows and movies behind him. The now-77-year-old once revealed what he considers one of the most significant faults of his Blue Bloods character.
Tom Selleck plays New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan Tom Selleck as Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods | John Paul Filo/CBS via Getty Images
Before Blue Bloods, Selleck’s most high-profile TV role was the title character on Magnum, P.I. But the actor has also played popular roles on Friends, The Closer, Las Vegas, and the Jesse Stone series of TV movies. Meanwhile, his movie roles include Three Men and a Baby, Quigley Down Under,...
- 2/4/2023
- by Robert Yaniz Jr.
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
June didn't work out exactly as we planned but we delivered most of what we promised (sorry Eleanor Parker -- we'll try to make up for it in July) and it sure ended on a high note with Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.
Here are a dozen of the highlights in case you missed 'em...
• Halfway Mark the best performances and films of the year thus far
• Almost There Emily Blunt - she's a perennial at "almost" snagging an Oscar nod so Cláudio talked The Devil Wears Prada
• Judy Garland @ 100 we covered nine movies from ending with her final film I Could Go On Singing
• Best Shot Fire Island this one was fun to really look at... and not just for thirst reasons
• Ranking International Feature Oscar winners - Juan Carlos has seen them all
• Emma Thompson in Good Luck To You Leo Grande - what a performance!
• Jurassic World Dominion...
Here are a dozen of the highlights in case you missed 'em...
• Halfway Mark the best performances and films of the year thus far
• Almost There Emily Blunt - she's a perennial at "almost" snagging an Oscar nod so Cláudio talked The Devil Wears Prada
• Judy Garland @ 100 we covered nine movies from ending with her final film I Could Go On Singing
• Best Shot Fire Island this one was fun to really look at... and not just for thirst reasons
• Ranking International Feature Oscar winners - Juan Carlos has seen them all
• Emma Thompson in Good Luck To You Leo Grande - what a performance!
• Jurassic World Dominion...
- 6/30/2022
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
A new season of “The Boys,” the latest “Bond” movie and the entire “Twilight” franchise are among the new streaming additions to Amazon Prime Video in June. The highly anticipated “The Boys” Season 3 is set to premiere on June 3 with the first three episodes of the season, followed by one new episode weekly.
The Jenny Han adaptation “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” a new YA series, premieres on June 17. And Daniel Craig’s final James Bond movie “No Time to Die” makes its streaming debut on Prime Video on June 10.
As far as noteworthy library titles go, this is also your new streaming home for the “Twilight” franchise, while “Shaun of the Dead,” “Galaxy Quest” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” will all be streaming starting June 1.
We’ve also included a complete list of what’s new on Freevee – formerly known as IMDbTV – in June, which will be hosting the entire...
The Jenny Han adaptation “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” a new YA series, premieres on June 17. And Daniel Craig’s final James Bond movie “No Time to Die” makes its streaming debut on Prime Video on June 10.
As far as noteworthy library titles go, this is also your new streaming home for the “Twilight” franchise, while “Shaun of the Dead,” “Galaxy Quest” and “Fantastic Mr. Fox” will all be streaming starting June 1.
We’ve also included a complete list of what’s new on Freevee – formerly known as IMDbTV – in June, which will be hosting the entire...
- 6/1/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Prime Video’s list of new releases for June 2022 features the one superhero show this season you’re not gonna want to miss.
That’s right: The Boys are (almost) back in town. The Boys season 3 premieres its first three episodes on June 3 and its cast and crew have promised spectacle beyond your wildest dreams. How will Homelander adapt to life after Stormfront? We’ll get to find out soon.
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Aside from that one very big hit, it’s a relatively light month for Prime Video originals of note. June 17 sees the arrival of two light and breezy summer projects. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a movie adapted from a trio of beloved YA novels. Meanwhile The Lake...
That’s right: The Boys are (almost) back in town. The Boys season 3 premieres its first three episodes on June 3 and its cast and crew have promised spectacle beyond your wildest dreams. How will Homelander adapt to life after Stormfront? We’ll get to find out soon.
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Aside from that one very big hit, it’s a relatively light month for Prime Video originals of note. June 17 sees the arrival of two light and breezy summer projects. The Summer I Turned Pretty is a movie adapted from a trio of beloved YA novels. Meanwhile The Lake...
- 6/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Chicago – The celebrity on the cover of the latest issue of People Magazine is Selma Blair. The actor has just released her memoir “Mean Baby” and talked about it at the Chicago Humanities Festival on May 14th, while photographed by Joe Arce for HollywoodChicago.com.
“Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up” has Selma Blair in her many roles, including the ingenue in “Cruel Intentions, the preppy ice queen in “Legally Blonde,” muse to Karl Lagerfeld and advocate for the multiple sclerosis community … a disease that also afflicts her. In a memoir that is funny and emotionally shattering, Blair tells the captivating story of growing up and finding her truth.
Selma Blair at Chicago Humanities Festival, May 14th, 2022
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Selma Blair was born in Michigan, and after high school she moved to New York City to attend NYU, but finished her...
“Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up” has Selma Blair in her many roles, including the ingenue in “Cruel Intentions, the preppy ice queen in “Legally Blonde,” muse to Karl Lagerfeld and advocate for the multiple sclerosis community … a disease that also afflicts her. In a memoir that is funny and emotionally shattering, Blair tells the captivating story of growing up and finding her truth.
Selma Blair at Chicago Humanities Festival, May 14th, 2022
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Selma Blair was born in Michigan, and after high school she moved to New York City to attend NYU, but finished her...
- 5/19/2022
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Six top TV casting directors will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2022 Emmy Awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Tuesday, May 17, at 4:00 p.m. Pt; 7:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Joyce Eng and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.
RSVP today to our entire ongoing Emmy contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.
This “Meet the Experts” panel welcomes the following 2022 contenders:
As We See It (Amazon Prime)
Synopsis: Three autistic roommates find a way to live together and strive for similar things in life.
Bio: Cami Patton is an Emmy winner for “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.” Other...
RSVP today to our entire ongoing Emmy contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.
This “Meet the Experts” panel welcomes the following 2022 contenders:
As We See It (Amazon Prime)
Synopsis: Three autistic roommates find a way to live together and strive for similar things in life.
Bio: Cami Patton is an Emmy winner for “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific.” Other...
- 5/11/2022
- by Chris Beachum and Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
It’s last call for a number of great movies leaving HBO and HBO Max in March. Fortunately, the month is also packed with new movies and shows, but if you were planning to revisit any of the films below, now’s your chance.
The good news is you won’t have to squeeze in any binge-watching – there are no series leaving HBO Max this month, just films. Expiring titles of note include Sam Raimi’s definitive horror films “The Evil Dead” and “Evil Dead 2,” Wes Anderson’s charming coming-of-age romance “Moonrise Kingdom,” the Charlize Theron-led dramedy “Tully,” Judd Apatow’s “The King of Staten Island” starring Pete Davidson, and the musical drama “Dreamgirls,” starring Jennifer Hudson in the role that earned her the Oscar.
There are also several comedy favorites expiring in March, including both “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey,...
The good news is you won’t have to squeeze in any binge-watching – there are no series leaving HBO Max this month, just films. Expiring titles of note include Sam Raimi’s definitive horror films “The Evil Dead” and “Evil Dead 2,” Wes Anderson’s charming coming-of-age romance “Moonrise Kingdom,” the Charlize Theron-led dramedy “Tully,” Judd Apatow’s “The King of Staten Island” starring Pete Davidson, and the musical drama “Dreamgirls,” starring Jennifer Hudson in the role that earned her the Oscar.
There are also several comedy favorites expiring in March, including both “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure” and “Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey,...
- 2/28/2022
- by Haleigh Foutch
- The Wrap
Apple has ordered a thriller series that hails from Alfonso Cuarón with Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline set to star, Variety has learned.
The show is titled “Disclaimer” and is based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight. Blanchett stars as Catherine Ravenscroft, a successful and respected television documentary journalist whose work has been built on revealing the concealed transgressions of long-respected institutions. When an intriguing novel written by a widower (Kline) appears on her bedside table, she is horrified to realize she is a key character in a story that she had hoped was long buried in the past.
Cuarón is writing the adaptation and will also direct and executive produce under his Esperanto Filmoj banner along with Gabriela Rodriguez. Blanchett will executive produce in addition to starring. Anonymous Content’s David Levine, Dawn Olmstead and Steve Golin also executive produce. Academy Award-winner Emmanuel Lubezki will...
The show is titled “Disclaimer” and is based on the novel of the same name by Renee Knight. Blanchett stars as Catherine Ravenscroft, a successful and respected television documentary journalist whose work has been built on revealing the concealed transgressions of long-respected institutions. When an intriguing novel written by a widower (Kline) appears on her bedside table, she is horrified to realize she is a key character in a story that she had hoped was long buried in the past.
Cuarón is writing the adaptation and will also direct and executive produce under his Esperanto Filmoj banner along with Gabriela Rodriguez. Blanchett will executive produce in addition to starring. Anonymous Content’s David Levine, Dawn Olmstead and Steve Golin also executive produce. Academy Award-winner Emmanuel Lubezki will...
- 12/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
A new year has arrived but Amazon Prime is looking to the past.
That’s not a bad thing mind you, as for its list of new releases in January 2021, Amazon is bringing back some classic movies and TV shows for its host of subscribers. We’ll get to the Amazon originals in a moment but for now, feast your eyes on January’s impressive library additions for the streamer.
Jan. 1 marks the arrival of all eight seasons of Dexter…roughly four and a half of which are great! Dexter will be receiving its own Michael C. Hall-approved revival later this year and thanks to Amazon you can catch up with the first run again. Speaking of show’s with disappointing conclusions, all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother will come to Amazon on Jan. 19. Some movies of note arriving on Jan. 1 include Dr. Strangelove, The Truman Show,...
That’s not a bad thing mind you, as for its list of new releases in January 2021, Amazon is bringing back some classic movies and TV shows for its host of subscribers. We’ll get to the Amazon originals in a moment but for now, feast your eyes on January’s impressive library additions for the streamer.
Jan. 1 marks the arrival of all eight seasons of Dexter…roughly four and a half of which are great! Dexter will be receiving its own Michael C. Hall-approved revival later this year and thanks to Amazon you can catch up with the first run again. Speaking of show’s with disappointing conclusions, all nine seasons of How I Met Your Mother will come to Amazon on Jan. 19. Some movies of note arriving on Jan. 1 include Dr. Strangelove, The Truman Show,...
- 1/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
A new year means a new start. But in its list of new year releases for January 2021, Hulu is sending a message of…eh, we’ll get the year started in February. Not to be overly rude to the usually sturdy streaming service, but there’s not much going on for Hulu in 2021’s first month.
Perhaps the biggest release of note is something that already enjoyed a successful release for ITV in the U.K. The Sister is the lates thriller from Neil Cross (Luther) and it makes its U.S. debut on Hulu on Jan. 22. 2020 comedies Save Yourselves and Like a Boss both arrive on Jan. 1. Hulu original film The Ultimate Playlist of Noise premieres on Jan. 15 and TV series Everyone is Doing Great arrives on Jan. 13.
Thankfully Hulu’s library titles are a bit livelier this month. Jan. 1 sees the arrival of Blade Runner: The Final Cut,...
Perhaps the biggest release of note is something that already enjoyed a successful release for ITV in the U.K. The Sister is the lates thriller from Neil Cross (Luther) and it makes its U.S. debut on Hulu on Jan. 22. 2020 comedies Save Yourselves and Like a Boss both arrive on Jan. 1. Hulu original film The Ultimate Playlist of Noise premieres on Jan. 15 and TV series Everyone is Doing Great arrives on Jan. 13.
Thankfully Hulu’s library titles are a bit livelier this month. Jan. 1 sees the arrival of Blade Runner: The Final Cut,...
- 1/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
It’s 2021 in just a couple of weeks, so now’s the time for out with the old and in with the new. And in streaming terms, that means get ready for a load of fresh titles to celebrate the New Year in style.
We’ve already covered what’s coming to Netflix, Disney Plus and Hulu in January, so let’s take a look at everything that’s on the way on Amazon Prime Video next month, too. As you’d expect, New Year’s Day is the biggest drop of the month when it comes to fresh releases, but a few notable movies and TV shows are scattered throughout the remaining days as well.
In total, there are over 70 titles coming to Prime on the 1st, including countless classics of all shapes and sizes for subscribers to enjoy. In the mood for some genuine cinematic masterpieces? Then check out Stanley Kubrick’s Dr.
We’ve already covered what’s coming to Netflix, Disney Plus and Hulu in January, so let’s take a look at everything that’s on the way on Amazon Prime Video next month, too. As you’d expect, New Year’s Day is the biggest drop of the month when it comes to fresh releases, but a few notable movies and TV shows are scattered throughout the remaining days as well.
In total, there are over 70 titles coming to Prime on the 1st, including countless classics of all shapes and sizes for subscribers to enjoy. In the mood for some genuine cinematic masterpieces? Then check out Stanley Kubrick’s Dr.
- 12/18/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Hulu is kicking off the new year in style next month, with January set to deliver a ton of fresh titles to the Disney-owned streaming service. There’s a bunch of original content landing throughout the first few weeks of 2021, but probably the highlight is the incredible number of classic movies that are going up on the site on New Year’s Day. Whether you’re in the mood for iconic comedies, dramas, animated efforts or sci-fi flicks, there’s something for you on the way.
There are well over 100 films being added to Hulu’s library on January 1st, so let’s just pick out a few notable titles. The full Austin Powers trilogy is among them, and if you can’t get enough of Mike Myers, the first Shrek likewise becomes available. For dramas, there’s Robert Downey Jr. biopic Chaplin, Johnny Depp vehicle Donnie Brasco and Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show.
There are well over 100 films being added to Hulu’s library on January 1st, so let’s just pick out a few notable titles. The full Austin Powers trilogy is among them, and if you can’t get enough of Mike Myers, the first Shrek likewise becomes available. For dramas, there’s Robert Downey Jr. biopic Chaplin, Johnny Depp vehicle Donnie Brasco and Jim Carrey’s The Truman Show.
- 12/16/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Hulu has landed rights to “Derek DelGaudio’s In & Of Itself,” the movie version of illusionist’s one-man stage show that ran Off-Broadway.
The Frank Oz-directed film will debut on Hulu on Jan. 22, 2021.
“In & Of Itself” was filmed live in an intimate New York City theater. The show, exploring themes of identity and illusion, is intentionally described in a vague nature. Oz maintains that audiences need to watch the film to understand.
“One of the things I love about ‘In & Of Itself’ is that it can’t be explained. It has to be seen. And now it can be — on Hulu,” Oz said. “And I can’t wait to hear people’s reaction to it.”
In a review for IndieWire, critic Eric Kohn called the 90-minute feature a mix of “stage trickery and alluring autobiographical asides.” He wrote, “DelGaudio transforms the usual shock-and-awe routine into a powerful meditation on...
The Frank Oz-directed film will debut on Hulu on Jan. 22, 2021.
“In & Of Itself” was filmed live in an intimate New York City theater. The show, exploring themes of identity and illusion, is intentionally described in a vague nature. Oz maintains that audiences need to watch the film to understand.
“One of the things I love about ‘In & Of Itself’ is that it can’t be explained. It has to be seen. And now it can be — on Hulu,” Oz said. “And I can’t wait to hear people’s reaction to it.”
In a review for IndieWire, critic Eric Kohn called the 90-minute feature a mix of “stage trickery and alluring autobiographical asides.” He wrote, “DelGaudio transforms the usual shock-and-awe routine into a powerful meditation on...
- 10/22/2020
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Wilford Brimley, the unlikely character actor who brought both curmudgeonry and geniality to films like Cocoon, The China Syndrome, The Natural and Tender Mercies, has died at the age of 85.
Brimley’s agent Lynda Bensky confirmed to the New York Times that the actor had been sick for two months with kidney ailments; the actor — a longtime spokesperson for Liberty Medical — had been diabetic since the Seventies. Brimley died Saturday at a hospital near St. George, Utah, where the actor resided.
“Wilford Brimley was a man you could trust. He...
Brimley’s agent Lynda Bensky confirmed to the New York Times that the actor had been sick for two months with kidney ailments; the actor — a longtime spokesperson for Liberty Medical — had been diabetic since the Seventies. Brimley died Saturday at a hospital near St. George, Utah, where the actor resided.
“Wilford Brimley was a man you could trust. He...
- 8/2/2020
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Wilford Brimley, best known for his roles in “The Natural,” the 1982 remake of “The Thing,” “The Firm” and “Cocoon,” died on Saturday. He was 85.
His agent, Lynda Bensky, told The New York Times that he had been sick with a kidney problem for two months.
Brimley was also famous for the series of commercials for Quaker Oats in which he appeared.
Pauline Kael ably summed up his appeal in a few words. Reviewing “Cocoon” for the New Yorker in 1985, she said, “Wilford Brimley, with his walrus mustache and friendly belly, brings an ornery impudence to his role.”
Brimley, who seemed to enter old age several decades ago, appeared perfectly at home in the Ron Howard-directed movie about senior citizens unintentionally rejuvenated by an alien life force in the pool where they do water aerobics even though he was only 51 at the time. Brimley’s Ben Luckett doing cannonballs in...
His agent, Lynda Bensky, told The New York Times that he had been sick with a kidney problem for two months.
Brimley was also famous for the series of commercials for Quaker Oats in which he appeared.
Pauline Kael ably summed up his appeal in a few words. Reviewing “Cocoon” for the New Yorker in 1985, she said, “Wilford Brimley, with his walrus mustache and friendly belly, brings an ornery impudence to his role.”
Brimley, who seemed to enter old age several decades ago, appeared perfectly at home in the Ron Howard-directed movie about senior citizens unintentionally rejuvenated by an alien life force in the pool where they do water aerobics even though he was only 51 at the time. Brimley’s Ben Luckett doing cannonballs in...
- 8/2/2020
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Wilford Brimley, the beloved character actor who starred in such film as “Cocoon” and “The Natural,” died Saturday at age 85.
He had been sick for two months with a kidney ailment, his agent told the New York Times.
The Utah native found his breakthrough role as a recurring character in the 1970s period drama “The Waltons.” Soon, he played a range of often crotchety characters on the big screen, including a nuclear power plant engineer in 1979’s “The China Syndrome,” a tenacious district attorney in 1981’s “Absence of Malice,” a country music manager in 1983’s “Tender Mercies” and the manager of a perpetually losing baseball team in 1984’s “The Natural.”
His biggest role may have come in Ron Howard’s 1985 hit “Cocoon” as the leader of a group of outcast senior citizens who discover a swimming pool that magically restores their youth — a character that was significantly older than his...
He had been sick for two months with a kidney ailment, his agent told the New York Times.
The Utah native found his breakthrough role as a recurring character in the 1970s period drama “The Waltons.” Soon, he played a range of often crotchety characters on the big screen, including a nuclear power plant engineer in 1979’s “The China Syndrome,” a tenacious district attorney in 1981’s “Absence of Malice,” a country music manager in 1983’s “Tender Mercies” and the manager of a perpetually losing baseball team in 1984’s “The Natural.”
His biggest role may have come in Ron Howard’s 1985 hit “Cocoon” as the leader of a group of outcast senior citizens who discover a swimming pool that magically restores their youth — a character that was significantly older than his...
- 8/2/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
HBO has set Coastal Elites, a comic satire special centered around five characters from New York to Los Angeles coping with politics and the pandemic. Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever (Unbelievable), Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek), Sarah Paulson and Issa Rae (Insecure) star in the special from Paul Rudnick and Jay Roach. It’s slated for premiere in September.
Produced entirely under quarantine, the special, written by Rudnick and directed by Roach, “tells stories of breaking down and breaking through in the summer of 2020 that are funny, searing, poignant and now,” according to HBO.
Exploring our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection during a pandemic, Coastal Elites features a series of confessionals from five main characters, played by Midler,...
Produced entirely under quarantine, the special, written by Rudnick and directed by Roach, “tells stories of breaking down and breaking through in the summer of 2020 that are funny, searing, poignant and now,” according to HBO.
Exploring our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection during a pandemic, Coastal Elites features a series of confessionals from five main characters, played by Midler,...
- 6/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO is gathering a starry cast together for a quarantine special about politics and the coronavirus pandemic.
The special, titled “Coastal Elites,” will star Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson and Issa Rae as a group of characters who will each deliver a confessional. “Coastal Elites” was produced entirely under quarantine, is slated to air in Sept., and explores “our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection.”
The special hails from playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick, whose previous entertainment credits include “Addams Family Values” and the 1997 Kevin Kline film “In & Out,” and “Bombshell” director Jay Roach. Both will serve as executive producers with Rudnick writing and Roach directing.
“Paul Rudnick and Jay Roach bring their razor-sharp perspective and wit to HBO,” said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming. “We are thrilled to partner with them in telling this story, which is uniquely resonant for these times.
The special, titled “Coastal Elites,” will star Bette Midler, Kaitlyn Dever, Dan Levy, Sarah Paulson and Issa Rae as a group of characters who will each deliver a confessional. “Coastal Elites” was produced entirely under quarantine, is slated to air in Sept., and explores “our current world of deeply divided politics and the universal pursuit of human connection.”
The special hails from playwright and screenwriter Paul Rudnick, whose previous entertainment credits include “Addams Family Values” and the 1997 Kevin Kline film “In & Out,” and “Bombshell” director Jay Roach. Both will serve as executive producers with Rudnick writing and Roach directing.
“Paul Rudnick and Jay Roach bring their razor-sharp perspective and wit to HBO,” said Casey Bloys, president of HBO programming. “We are thrilled to partner with them in telling this story, which is uniquely resonant for these times.
- 6/17/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Joan Cusack (In & Out) and Mary Holland (Veep) are set for recurring roles on the second season of Amazon’s psychological thriller drama series Homecoming, from Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail.
Homecoming‘s second season will deviate from the popular Gimlet Media’s podcast which Season 1 was based on and will introduce new characters.
Cusack will portray Francine Bunda, an Army officer with an unconventional approach to the job. Holland will play Wendy, an ambitious executive in Geist’s R&d department.
Created by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, Homecoming is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Ucp. The season is directed and executive produced by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, executive produced by Sam Esmail through his production company Esmail Corp; as well as Mr. Robot executive producer Chad Hamilton of Anonymous Content; Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg; Kyle Alvarez; and Chris Giliberti, Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber of Gimlet Media. Julia Roberts...
Homecoming‘s second season will deviate from the popular Gimlet Media’s podcast which Season 1 was based on and will introduce new characters.
Cusack will portray Francine Bunda, an Army officer with an unconventional approach to the job. Holland will play Wendy, an ambitious executive in Geist’s R&d department.
Created by Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg, Homecoming is co-produced by Amazon Studios and Ucp. The season is directed and executive produced by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, executive produced by Sam Esmail through his production company Esmail Corp; as well as Mr. Robot executive producer Chad Hamilton of Anonymous Content; Eli Horowitz and Micah Bloomberg; Kyle Alvarez; and Chris Giliberti, Alex Blumberg and Matt Lieber of Gimlet Media. Julia Roberts...
- 12/17/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Kristin Chenoweth is headed to Disney+.
The actress is set to star in and executive produce a comedy series called The Biggest Star in Appleton that is in the early stages of development at the streaming platform.
The single-camera effort comes from 20th Century Fox TV, part of Disney Television Studios, and creator Paul Rudnick (In & Out, Addams Family Values). The potential series centers on Carol Dannhauser (Chenoweth), a mother, wife and waitress in Appleton, Wisconsin, who gets her deepest satisfaction from small-town stardom at her community theater. Her status is threatened, however, when a struggling New York ...
The actress is set to star in and executive produce a comedy series called The Biggest Star in Appleton that is in the early stages of development at the streaming platform.
The single-camera effort comes from 20th Century Fox TV, part of Disney Television Studios, and creator Paul Rudnick (In & Out, Addams Family Values). The potential series centers on Carol Dannhauser (Chenoweth), a mother, wife and waitress in Appleton, Wisconsin, who gets her deepest satisfaction from small-town stardom at her community theater. Her status is threatened, however, when a struggling New York ...
- 12/3/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Joan Cusack is cooking something up with HBO Max: The actress is in talks to play legendary TV chef Julia Child in a drama series for the upcoming streamer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The untitled scripted series is nearing a pilot order at HBO Max, with Cusack joined in the cast by Emmy-winning Frasier alum David Hyde Pierce. Daniel Goldfarb (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) is onboard as a writer as well.
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The untitled scripted series is nearing a pilot order at HBO Max, with Cusack joined in the cast by Emmy-winning Frasier alum David Hyde Pierce. Daniel Goldfarb (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) is onboard as a writer as well.
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- 9/6/2019
- TVLine.com
Billy Eichner will write and star in a gay romantic comedy from Judd Apatow’s production company for Universal Pictures. “Neighbors” and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” director Nick Stoller is set to direct and co-produce under his banner with Apatow Productions, Global Solutions. The as yet untitled project will be the first major studio movie with an Lgbtq lead since last year’s “Love, Simon,” and the first such project geared towards adult audiences since Paramount’s “In & Out,” which was released in 1997.
“Excited, terrified, completely in shock and Proud as hell to announce this movie,” Eichner wrote on Twitter announcing the project. “We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!”
Excited, terrified, completely in shock and Proud as hell to announce this movie. We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!! https://t.co/JO8qk5jKvL
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 5, 2019
The movie...
“Excited, terrified, completely in shock and Proud as hell to announce this movie,” Eichner wrote on Twitter announcing the project. “We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!!”
Excited, terrified, completely in shock and Proud as hell to announce this movie. We’re making a big, new romantic comedy for Universal!!!! Ahhhhhhh!!! https://t.co/JO8qk5jKvL
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) February 5, 2019
The movie...
- 2/5/2019
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Count Kevin Kline among the people who was totally fine with Kevin Hart hosting the Oscars, because he thinks it's time to cut him, and all comedians, some slack for jokes from the past. The Academy Award-winning actor was leaving Michael's restaurant in NYC Thursday when we asked what he thought about Kh landing the gig. This was several hours before Hart backed out of hosting -- but Kk defended him against the backlash over old,...
- 12/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Amazon Prime Video has confirmed that several of its original series will be debuting new episodes on the streaming service in August, including the first season of “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.” John Krasinski, who is red-hot following the success of his winter hit “A Quiet Place,” takes on the role of the CIA spy that has been played on the big screen by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck and Chris Pine.
Likewise, there will be plenty of movies making their first appearances on Amazon Prime Video including the action comedy “Gringo,” which stars David Oyelowo as a businessman who unwittingly becomes involved with a Mexican drug cartel.
Unlike Netflix, Amazon does not disclose the shows and movies leaving the service in any given month. We’ve done some digging and unearthed a few titles that will be exiting Amazon Prime Video in the first week of August. News...
Likewise, there will be plenty of movies making their first appearances on Amazon Prime Video including the action comedy “Gringo,” which stars David Oyelowo as a businessman who unwittingly becomes involved with a Mexican drug cartel.
Unlike Netflix, Amazon does not disclose the shows and movies leaving the service in any given month. We’ve done some digging and unearthed a few titles that will be exiting Amazon Prime Video in the first week of August. News...
- 7/31/2018
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Documentary fans, get ready to queue up Hulu next month with the arrival of two originals on the streamer.
“Minding the Gap” (pictured above) will drop on Aug.17, a documentary that compiles more than 12 years of footage in Rockford, Illinois, filmmaker Bing Liu looks at the correlation between skateboarders’ upbringings and the complex nature of modern masculinity.
“Crime and Punishment” will follow, dropping on Aug. 24. Stephen Maing directed, produced and filmed this documentary that goes behind the scenes of discriminatory policing practices and corruption in the New York Police Department.
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Additionally, Hulu users can enjoy “10 Things I Hate About You” starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles on Aug. 1 (at least the ones who have the Showtime add-on), 2004’s “Hidalgo,” 2008’s “The Hurt Locker” and more throughout the month.
See the complete list of what’s coming to and leaving Hulu below.
“Minding the Gap” (pictured above) will drop on Aug.17, a documentary that compiles more than 12 years of footage in Rockford, Illinois, filmmaker Bing Liu looks at the correlation between skateboarders’ upbringings and the complex nature of modern masculinity.
“Crime and Punishment” will follow, dropping on Aug. 24. Stephen Maing directed, produced and filmed this documentary that goes behind the scenes of discriminatory policing practices and corruption in the New York Police Department.
Also Read: Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' TV Series Heads to Hulu
Additionally, Hulu users can enjoy “10 Things I Hate About You” starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles on Aug. 1 (at least the ones who have the Showtime add-on), 2004’s “Hidalgo,” 2008’s “The Hurt Locker” and more throughout the month.
See the complete list of what’s coming to and leaving Hulu below.
- 7/18/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Your wait for Jack Ryan is almost over.
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” premieres on Amazon Aug. 31, starring John Krasinski as a CIA analyst who’s thrust into a dangerous field assignment. Another new Prime Original series, “All or Nothing: Manchester City” will premiere next month, though the specific date is yet to be announced. It follows Pep Guardiola, the legendary coach and the team’s 2017/2018 season.
Other titles coming to Amazon in August include 2004’s “A Cinderella Story” and 2008’s “Hurt Locker” on Aug. 1. “Mother!,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, will be available on Aug. 26.
Also Read: Emmys and #MeToo: 'Transparent' Shut Out of Nominations
See the complete list below.
August 1
Series
#MeToo: Now What?, Season 1
Movies
A Cinderella Story (2004)
American Gigolo (1980)
American Ninja (1985)
American Ninja III: Blood Hunt (1989)
Be Cool (2005)
Black Mask (1996)
Black Rain (1989)
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
Boomerang (1992)
Cold War (2012)
Csny/Déjà Vu...
“Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” premieres on Amazon Aug. 31, starring John Krasinski as a CIA analyst who’s thrust into a dangerous field assignment. Another new Prime Original series, “All or Nothing: Manchester City” will premiere next month, though the specific date is yet to be announced. It follows Pep Guardiola, the legendary coach and the team’s 2017/2018 season.
Other titles coming to Amazon in August include 2004’s “A Cinderella Story” and 2008’s “Hurt Locker” on Aug. 1. “Mother!,” starring Jennifer Lawrence and Javier Bardem, will be available on Aug. 26.
Also Read: Emmys and #MeToo: 'Transparent' Shut Out of Nominations
See the complete list below.
August 1
Series
#MeToo: Now What?, Season 1
Movies
A Cinderella Story (2004)
American Gigolo (1980)
American Ninja (1985)
American Ninja III: Blood Hunt (1989)
Be Cool (2005)
Black Mask (1996)
Black Rain (1989)
Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 (2000)
Boomerang (1992)
Cold War (2012)
Csny/Déjà Vu...
- 7/16/2018
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
It’s virtually impossible to limit year-end lists to 10 or 20 shows, so it’s literally impossible to include all the great performances from 2017 on one list. But IndieWire has done our best, wading through the hundreds of award-worthy turns from veteran actors and TV newbies to find the best performances this year.
These actors accomplished something special: They elevated their shows even when it seemed like the series couldn’t go any higher. They found surprising depths within the writers’ words and surprised directors with keen insights into their characters. They made us laugh, cry, jump for joy, and scream in frustration. Their precision in understanding who they played helped evoke passion in the audience watching.
We will not soon forget, and if you haven’t yet seen some of these fine thespians go to work, make sure to make the time. There may be a lot of television out there,...
These actors accomplished something special: They elevated their shows even when it seemed like the series couldn’t go any higher. They found surprising depths within the writers’ words and surprised directors with keen insights into their characters. They made us laugh, cry, jump for joy, and scream in frustration. Their precision in understanding who they played helped evoke passion in the audience watching.
We will not soon forget, and if you haven’t yet seen some of these fine thespians go to work, make sure to make the time. There may be a lot of television out there,...
- 12/14/2017
- by Hanh Nguyen, Liz Shannon Miller, Ben Travers and Steve Greene
- Indiewire
For some who grow up in rural Arkansas there’s limited options: you can either be a meth dealer or a cop chasing meth dealers. Set in a close-knit community of Faulkner County, near Conway, native sons of the region Craig and Brent Renaud have crafted a harrowing look at a community that has no easy answers with Meth Storm. Following two families impacted by the drug trade, on one side is Johnny, a sympathetic DEA agent who has locked up his fair share of classmates, children of classmates, and friends for their involvement in the meth trade. What was once a network of mom-and-pop operations cooking meth locally had been put to an end thanks to laws that require you to show an ID when purchasing Sudafed. The addicts in the region now present an opportunity for the Mexican cartels to peddle high-grade crystallized meth, called Ice, into these poor communities,...
- 11/25/2017
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
Okay film fans, back to the bar. No, we’re not going to meet at the local pub after the multiplex (although many may want to run there after the big holiday meal). I’m referring to the setting of many a drama and even a few comedies (My Cousin Vinny for example), the courtroom. In and out of that “hallowed ground” , the role of attorney can be a showcase for actors as they deal literally with matters of life and death (Raymond Burr achieved iconic status for his TV law superstar Perry Mason). The trial based thrillers of John Grisham have given several such roles for many, while several veteran thespians have earned acclaim (Paul Newman in The Verdict) with cross-examinations and closing statements. Now another of today’s most celebrated actors approaches the bench as Roman J. Israel, Esq., a most unusual “legal eagle”.
We meet Mr. Israel...
We meet Mr. Israel...
- 11/22/2017
- by Jim Batts
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
This morning brought about a Nintendo Direct focused entirely on next month's Xenblade Chronicles 2 and gave eager fans new details on the story and gameplay, while outlining future Dlc plans. Come inside to learn more!
If you're looking forward to the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks, this morning brought some new details on the game, including insight into the new world we'll be exploring and how combat has changed:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is next in the series following the original acclaimed RPG that launched for Wii in 2012. This sequel features new characters and worlds, with an expanded battle system that will still feel familiar to fans of the first game. In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are artificial lifeforms that bond with Drivers to lend them their weapons and powers in battle. Main character Rex is a Driver and Pyra is a Blade.
In and out of battle,...
If you're looking forward to the launch of Xenoblade Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch in just a few weeks, this morning brought some new details on the game, including insight into the new world we'll be exploring and how combat has changed:
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is next in the series following the original acclaimed RPG that launched for Wii in 2012. This sequel features new characters and worlds, with an expanded battle system that will still feel familiar to fans of the first game. In Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Blades are artificial lifeforms that bond with Drivers to lend them their weapons and powers in battle. Main character Rex is a Driver and Pyra is a Blade.
In and out of battle,...
- 11/7/2017
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
You may not encounter any dragons or need to fight off sword-wielding attackers in your daily life, but you can still train for it with this Game of Thrones-themed workout.
The next time you settle in for an hour (or ten hours if you’re binging, no judgment) of feuding families, fit in a little leg burn with this cone-based circuit workout that trainer Luis Badillo Jr. put together for Reebok.
“If you’re sitting on the couch for hours you’re not doing anything to improve yourself,” Badillo tells Reebok. “I’m always active, on my feet, up and about and doing something.
The next time you settle in for an hour (or ten hours if you’re binging, no judgment) of feuding families, fit in a little leg burn with this cone-based circuit workout that trainer Luis Badillo Jr. put together for Reebok.
“If you’re sitting on the couch for hours you’re not doing anything to improve yourself,” Badillo tells Reebok. “I’m always active, on my feet, up and about and doing something.
- 7/19/2017
- by Julie Mazziotta
- PEOPLE.com
By Liz Baessler
'Preacher' goes to New Orleans and Hell (again).
The article ‘Preacher’ Puts Women In and Out of Distress appeared first on Film School Rejects.
'Preacher' goes to New Orleans and Hell (again).
The article ‘Preacher’ Puts Women In and Out of Distress appeared first on Film School Rejects.
- 7/4/2017
- by Liz Baessler
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Exclusive: Film starring Louise Bourgoin and Stéphane De Groodt scores deals in multiple territories.
Paris-based Other Angle Pictures is racking up sales on its body-swap comedy In And Out, about lovers who wake up to a surprise after a night of passion.
The film has sold to Switzerland (Jmh), Russia (Capella), Latin America (Alebrija Entertainment), former Yugoslavia (2i Film), Taiwan (Creative Century), and Poland (Monolith Films) with negotiations underway for Italy, Spain and Germany.
Louise Bourgoin (pictured) and Stéphane De Groodt star as the body-swap lovers and Universal Pictures International will open In And Out in France on September 20.
Other titles proving popular on Other Angle’s feel-good, comedy-skewed slate include Don’t Tell Her, about a group of girlfriends whose web of little white lies catches up with them.
Other Angle was a producer and the film has gone to Canada (Axia), Spain (Vercine), Poland (Canal+), Switzerland (Jmh), Turkey (Fabula), and Austria (Thym Film).
The company...
Paris-based Other Angle Pictures is racking up sales on its body-swap comedy In And Out, about lovers who wake up to a surprise after a night of passion.
The film has sold to Switzerland (Jmh), Russia (Capella), Latin America (Alebrija Entertainment), former Yugoslavia (2i Film), Taiwan (Creative Century), and Poland (Monolith Films) with negotiations underway for Italy, Spain and Germany.
Louise Bourgoin (pictured) and Stéphane De Groodt star as the body-swap lovers and Universal Pictures International will open In And Out in France on September 20.
Other titles proving popular on Other Angle’s feel-good, comedy-skewed slate include Don’t Tell Her, about a group of girlfriends whose web of little white lies catches up with them.
Other Angle was a producer and the film has gone to Canada (Axia), Spain (Vercine), Poland (Canal+), Switzerland (Jmh), Turkey (Fabula), and Austria (Thym Film).
The company...
- 5/23/2017
- ScreenDaily
Things are really heating up on the Today show!
Tom Selleck joined Kathie Lee Gifford on the NBC morning show Wednesday, where the two reminisced about their lip-locking moment on Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee 20 years ago.
"Regis got into me kissing Kevin Kline," the 72-year-old actor shared, referencing his lip-lock with the actor in the 1997 film, In and Out. "Regis wouldn't quit and you kind of saved me, you said, 'What the hell?' and you planted one on me."
Watch: Kathie Lee Gifford Finally Meets Hoda Kotb's Daughter Haley Joy
"That shut Regis up, which is, as you know, almost impossible," he joked. "Remember, I sent you flowers?"
"It was a good kiss," Gifford agreed, suggesting, "Let's do it again!"
"It was a good," Gifford agreed, suggesting, "Let's do it again!"
Watch the video below to see the funny moment.
Exclusive: Kathie Lee Gifford Wants Regis Philbin to Replace Billy Bush on The...
Tom Selleck joined Kathie Lee Gifford on the NBC morning show Wednesday, where the two reminisced about their lip-locking moment on Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee 20 years ago.
"Regis got into me kissing Kevin Kline," the 72-year-old actor shared, referencing his lip-lock with the actor in the 1997 film, In and Out. "Regis wouldn't quit and you kind of saved me, you said, 'What the hell?' and you planted one on me."
Watch: Kathie Lee Gifford Finally Meets Hoda Kotb's Daughter Haley Joy
"That shut Regis up, which is, as you know, almost impossible," he joked. "Remember, I sent you flowers?"
"It was a good kiss," Gifford agreed, suggesting, "Let's do it again!"
"It was a good," Gifford agreed, suggesting, "Let's do it again!"
Watch the video below to see the funny moment.
Exclusive: Kathie Lee Gifford Wants Regis Philbin to Replace Billy Bush on The...
- 3/30/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Frank Oz may not be a household name, but some of his closest friends are. The puppeteer and filmmaker, who brought life to such beloved Muppets as Miss Piggy and Fozzie Bear, is at South by Southwest with his documentary “Muppet Guys Talking: Secrets Behind the Show the Whole World Watched.” In a new Variety interview, Oz talks about his love of the Muppets — and why he only watched 15 minutes of the quickly canceled TV show that premiered in the fall of 2015.
Read More: Terrence Malick Makes a Rare Appearance at SXSW 2017 and Digs Deep On His Process
“I felt the show wasn’t true to the characters,” he says of ABC’s sitcom, which ran for 16 episodes. “There was a purity in each character that was vital. I felt that purity was being moved around to areas that didn’t feel right.” Though he feels that everyone involved “did the very best they could,...
Read More: Terrence Malick Makes a Rare Appearance at SXSW 2017 and Digs Deep On His Process
“I felt the show wasn’t true to the characters,” he says of ABC’s sitcom, which ran for 16 episodes. “There was a purity in each character that was vital. I felt that purity was being moved around to areas that didn’t feel right.” Though he feels that everyone involved “did the very best they could,...
- 3/12/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Marc Zinga stars in war drama.
Paris-based sales agent Other Angle has boarded Gabriel Le Bomin’s Second World War drama Our Patriots about real-life Senegalese resistance fighter Addi Bâ.
Marc Zinga plays Bâ, who was nicknamed “der schwarze terrorist” (the black terrorist) by the Germans for his role in a French resistance division operating in the Vosges in eastern France.
Louane Emera, who shot to fame in the role of the talented musical daughter Paula Belier in box office hit La Famille Belier, and Alexandra Lamy are also in the cast as the women who helped hide Bâ from the Germans. Further cast members include Pierre Deladonchamps.
Other Angle chief Olivier Albou says the film is in a similar vein to Rachid Bouchareb’s Days Of Glory.
“There aren’t that many films looking at the role Africans played in fighting the Germans and none, as far as I know, about black resistance...
Paris-based sales agent Other Angle has boarded Gabriel Le Bomin’s Second World War drama Our Patriots about real-life Senegalese resistance fighter Addi Bâ.
Marc Zinga plays Bâ, who was nicknamed “der schwarze terrorist” (the black terrorist) by the Germans for his role in a French resistance division operating in the Vosges in eastern France.
Louane Emera, who shot to fame in the role of the talented musical daughter Paula Belier in box office hit La Famille Belier, and Alexandra Lamy are also in the cast as the women who helped hide Bâ from the Germans. Further cast members include Pierre Deladonchamps.
Other Angle chief Olivier Albou says the film is in a similar vein to Rachid Bouchareb’s Days Of Glory.
“There aren’t that many films looking at the role Africans played in fighting the Germans and none, as far as I know, about black resistance...
- 2/11/2017
- ScreenDaily
Chicago – The year 2016 was a dangerous one to be a famous person. In the past twelve months, one dozen of my former photo subjects passed away, celebrities who at one time or another famously posed for my lens. However, on a positive note, at least photos are forever. Or to quote the immortal words of Pee Wee Herman – “Why don’t you take a picture, it will last longer!”
The ranking of the portraits are based on a combination of the star power wattage of the subjects, the artistic results and the difficulty of landing the quarry…for those budding smart-phone-celebrity-stalkers who may wish to play along at home. So without further adieu, I present my top 20 celebrity portraits of 2016.
20. Peter Bogdanovich
Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Here’s to Peter Bogdanovich, who apart from Woody Allen is one of my all-time favorite directors.
The ranking of the portraits are based on a combination of the star power wattage of the subjects, the artistic results and the difficulty of landing the quarry…for those budding smart-phone-celebrity-stalkers who may wish to play along at home. So without further adieu, I present my top 20 celebrity portraits of 2016.
20. Peter Bogdanovich
Filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
Here’s to Peter Bogdanovich, who apart from Woody Allen is one of my all-time favorite directors.
- 1/13/2017
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Bryce Rogerson’s dream of joining the New York Rangers hockey team recently came true when the 11-year-old was brought on as an honorary coach.
The fifth-grader, who was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, “coached” his favorite sports team through Madison Square Garden’s Garden of Dreams Foundation during their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 29.
“I had the best day ever,” Bryce, who also dropped the puck at center ice before the game, tells People. “Like I can’t play many sports because of my condition, but I was part of the team.”
Bryce, who had three...
The fifth-grader, who was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, “coached” his favorite sports team through Madison Square Garden’s Garden of Dreams Foundation during their game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Nov. 29.
“I had the best day ever,” Bryce, who also dropped the puck at center ice before the game, tells People. “Like I can’t play many sports because of my condition, but I was part of the team.”
Bryce, who had three...
- 12/7/2016
- by roseminutaglio
- PEOPLE.com
One of the biggest disservices a biopic can do to its audience is to rubber-stamp public perceptions of historical events. These films often revolve around that person’s defining moment, the first line in their obituary. In trying to squeeze a half-dozen life stories into its running time, “Hands of Stone,” the new film about legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán, magnifies that disappointing mistake.
Durán, played here by Édgar Ramírez, rose to prominence in the late 1960s, after his fighting ability caught the attention of patrons within the country and trainers from without. From Durán’s childhood days through the heights of his professional career, “Hands of Stone” drags in a bevy of supporting players meant to buttress the boxer’s complicated arc, but instead pull focus at each successive turn.
Both friend and foil to Durán, down-and-out trainer Ray Arcel (Robert DeNiro) is painted as a sage dispenser of pugilistic truths.
Durán, played here by Édgar Ramírez, rose to prominence in the late 1960s, after his fighting ability caught the attention of patrons within the country and trainers from without. From Durán’s childhood days through the heights of his professional career, “Hands of Stone” drags in a bevy of supporting players meant to buttress the boxer’s complicated arc, but instead pull focus at each successive turn.
Both friend and foil to Durán, down-and-out trainer Ray Arcel (Robert DeNiro) is painted as a sage dispenser of pugilistic truths.
- 8/25/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
[CUSTOM_PLAYER_BRIGHTCOVE "5088659179001"] After selling everything they own to pay for medical care for their daughter who has several life-threatening illnesses, a Michigan couple has now moved their family of five into a trailer so that they can all be together. "People might think we have nothing, but that's not true," Margaret VanTongeren, 33, of Cedar Springs, tells People. "We have each other. Yes, we're facing a huge challenge, but we still have hope and a lot to be thankful for." Margaret and her domestic partner, T.J. Bunker, 33, are the parents of Daron, 11, Tommy, 2, and Ruby Pearl, 1, who was recently discharged from DeVos...
- 8/18/2016
- by Cathy Free, @cathyjfree
- PEOPLE.com
Zenescope Entertainment's "Robyn Hood" Annual #1, available May 25, 2016 is written by Patrick Shand and illustrated by Larry Watts, with covers by Roberta Ingranata, Larry Watts, Maria Laura Sanago and Robert Atkins:
"...in the lands of 'Myst' a tryant rules the city of 'Bree' with an iron fist leaving its citizens living in fear and terror. But all hope is not lost when one man takes the first steps to finding the one person who might save them all.
"Meanwhile on earth, 'Robyn' has had a troubled life for many years since her mother's death. In and out of foster homes Robyn now finds herself transferred to a high class high school filled with the rich and over privileged.
"But when Robyn crosses one of the popular kids she will learn first hand the extent they are willing to go to against those who transgressed against them.
"In 'Hard-Hearted', a special epilogue issue,...
"...in the lands of 'Myst' a tryant rules the city of 'Bree' with an iron fist leaving its citizens living in fear and terror. But all hope is not lost when one man takes the first steps to finding the one person who might save them all.
"Meanwhile on earth, 'Robyn' has had a troubled life for many years since her mother's death. In and out of foster homes Robyn now finds herself transferred to a high class high school filled with the rich and over privileged.
"But when Robyn crosses one of the popular kids she will learn first hand the extent they are willing to go to against those who transgressed against them.
"In 'Hard-Hearted', a special epilogue issue,...
- 5/26/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Elgato, one of the world's foremost companies in video game capture/streaming technology have announced their latest product, Game Capture HD60 S, revealing it's full specs and when gamers can get their hands on it. Come inside to check it out!
If you've been wanting to get in on the video game streaming craze, or merely looking to upgrade your current setup, then you may want to get your hands on the new hotness from Elgato. Today, they've announced the Capture HD60 S and a bevvy of impressive things it can do:
Elgato Gaming today unveiled Game Capture HD60 S (http://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd60-s), a revolutionary capture device that brings the ability to create professional-quality live streams to every broadcaster on Twitch and YouTube. Combining Usb 3.0 hardware and superior low-latency technology, Game Capture HD60 S is the most versatile tool for everyone who wants to stand...
If you've been wanting to get in on the video game streaming craze, or merely looking to upgrade your current setup, then you may want to get your hands on the new hotness from Elgato. Today, they've announced the Capture HD60 S and a bevvy of impressive things it can do:
Elgato Gaming today unveiled Game Capture HD60 S (http://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/game-capture-hd60-s), a revolutionary capture device that brings the ability to create professional-quality live streams to every broadcaster on Twitch and YouTube. Combining Usb 3.0 hardware and superior low-latency technology, Game Capture HD60 S is the most versatile tool for everyone who wants to stand...
- 4/5/2016
- by feeds@cinelinx.com (Jordan Maison)
- Cinelinx
Close-Up is a column that spotlights films now playing on Mubi. Possession is playing March 12 - April 11, 2016 in the United States.In and out, my mind goesIn and out, he goesTo show me it’s cruelMy trust in youBerlin is drowning me— “Drowning in Berlin,” MobilesIt begins on foot, and ends in the heavens. On 13 February 2014, I took a night off from watching films at the Berlin Film Festival and rode the U-Bahn to Moritzplatz. Between 1961 and 1990, when the German capital was divided, Moritzplatz was one of several stations known as the last in West Berlin: after passing through it, trains proceeded through a succession of ‘ghost stations’ located within (and under) Gdr terrain, not stopping again until the line re-emerged on the ‘more democratic’ side of the Berlin Wall.Above ground, it’s less than 300 feet from Moritzplatz to the corner of Sebastianstrasse and Luckauer Strasse: location of...
- 3/11/2016
- by Michael Pattison
- MUBI
A pair of ruthless upstarts, Reggie and Ronnie Kray, both played by Tom Hardy (Mad Max: Fury Road, The Revenant) have the time of their lives, ruling over London in the middle of the Swinging ’60s in Legend, available on Blu-ray™, DVD and On Demand on March 1, 2016, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
In an amazing double-barreled performance, Hardy is mesmerizing as the gangster twins, dominating the East End of London for years, until a police investigation, Ronnie’s self-destructive tendencies, and the disintegration of Reggie’s marriage threaten to destroy the empire they built. An edgy and action-packed true story, Legend on Blu-ray™ and DVD also comes with filmmaker commentary and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this instant classic.
From Academy Award® winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Man on Fire) comes the true story of London’s most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray (Tom Hardy,...
In an amazing double-barreled performance, Hardy is mesmerizing as the gangster twins, dominating the East End of London for years, until a police investigation, Ronnie’s self-destructive tendencies, and the disintegration of Reggie’s marriage threaten to destroy the empire they built. An edgy and action-packed true story, Legend on Blu-ray™ and DVD also comes with filmmaker commentary and a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this instant classic.
From Academy Award® winner Brian Helgeland (L.A. Confidential, Man on Fire) comes the true story of London’s most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray (Tom Hardy,...
- 1/6/2016
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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