Once considered one of the power couples in Hollywood, Beyoncé and Jay-Z now find their relationship entangled in complexities, overshadowed by persistent cheating rumors and the hip-hop mogul’s public admission of infidelity.
While the two have continued to be together, their dynamic has once again become a topic of conversation, boosted by the singer’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene under her new album Cowboy Carter.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z | credits: Wikimedia Commons
Jay-Z’s Public Confession About Cheating on Beyoncé
Following the release of their individual albums, Lemonade and 4:44, with deeply personal and confessional tracks alluding to Jay-Z’s infidelity, the rapper shared a candid and heartfelt revelation about the pain of infidelity and its impact on their marriage.
Jay-Z in the music video, Do It Again
In an interview with T Magazine, the rapper candidly admitted to infidelity in his marriage to the Hold Up singer...
While the two have continued to be together, their dynamic has once again become a topic of conversation, boosted by the singer’s cover of Dolly Parton’s Jolene under her new album Cowboy Carter.
Beyoncé and Jay-Z | credits: Wikimedia Commons
Jay-Z’s Public Confession About Cheating on Beyoncé
Following the release of their individual albums, Lemonade and 4:44, with deeply personal and confessional tracks alluding to Jay-Z’s infidelity, the rapper shared a candid and heartfelt revelation about the pain of infidelity and its impact on their marriage.
Jay-Z in the music video, Do It Again
In an interview with T Magazine, the rapper candidly admitted to infidelity in his marriage to the Hold Up singer...
- 3/30/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
New Heights, hosted by Jason and Travis Kelce, took home the prize of podcast of the year at iHeartMedia’s 2024 iHeartPodcast Awards.
The awards show, held Monday night in Austin, Texas at the Fairmont Hotel, also saw top prizes awarded to Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast for best emerging podcast, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay for best sports podcast, Paul Scheer’s How Did This Get Made? for best TV and film podcast and best comedy podcast to Adam Devine and Blake Anderson’s This Is Important.
The Kelces, whose podcast launched in September 2022 and covers football as well as pop culture and their own lives, accepted the award via video and thanked their fan base – the 92 percenters – as well as Taylor Swift fans, given that Travis is dating the pop star.
“Listen, this is an incredible honor, especially for two jabronis like us, to receive an award...
The awards show, held Monday night in Austin, Texas at the Fairmont Hotel, also saw top prizes awarded to Bobbi Althoff’s Really Good Podcast for best emerging podcast, Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay for best sports podcast, Paul Scheer’s How Did This Get Made? for best TV and film podcast and best comedy podcast to Adam Devine and Blake Anderson’s This Is Important.
The Kelces, whose podcast launched in September 2022 and covers football as well as pop culture and their own lives, accepted the award via video and thanked their fan base – the 92 percenters – as well as Taylor Swift fans, given that Travis is dating the pop star.
“Listen, this is an incredible honor, especially for two jabronis like us, to receive an award...
- 3/12/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Jessica Marie Garcia has signed with CAA for representation.
Garcia currently recurs on the NBC comedy series Lopez Vs. Lopez opposite George and Mayan Lopez, as cousin ‘Yesika’. Before that, she starred on Netflix’s “Most-Binged Original” hit series On My Block as the spitfire ‘Jasmine Flores’, a role that earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Best Summer TV Actress and an MTV Movie & TV Award nomination.
She also appeared in Gina Rodriguez’s Disney+ series Diary of a Female President as ‘Camila,’ as well as recurring on Shonda Rhimes’ How To Get Away With Murder playing ‘Rhonda’ opposite Viola Davis. Additionally, she starred in all four seasons of the Disney Channel original series Liv and Maddie as ‘Willow Cruz.’
Her feature film Avenge the Crows, in which she plays ‘Peaches,’ a tough inner-city gang member, starring alongside Danny Trejo and Lou Diamond Phillips,...
Garcia currently recurs on the NBC comedy series Lopez Vs. Lopez opposite George and Mayan Lopez, as cousin ‘Yesika’. Before that, she starred on Netflix’s “Most-Binged Original” hit series On My Block as the spitfire ‘Jasmine Flores’, a role that earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Best Summer TV Actress and an MTV Movie & TV Award nomination.
She also appeared in Gina Rodriguez’s Disney+ series Diary of a Female President as ‘Camila,’ as well as recurring on Shonda Rhimes’ How To Get Away With Murder playing ‘Rhonda’ opposite Viola Davis. Additionally, she starred in all four seasons of the Disney Channel original series Liv and Maddie as ‘Willow Cruz.’
Her feature film Avenge the Crows, in which she plays ‘Peaches,’ a tough inner-city gang member, starring alongside Danny Trejo and Lou Diamond Phillips,...
- 3/7/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Production and sales group Yale Entertainment is to collaborate with New York theatre company Djdl Productions on a slate of feature films.
The companies said the features, to be made under a Yale Entertainment Select Projects, or Yes Projects banner, will be “character driven films that empower unique and diverse cinematic voices.” International sales on the projects will be handled by Yale’s sales operation Great Escape.
The first two projects to be revealed under the arrangement are neo-noir suspense thriller Just Over Broken and sci-fi/political thriller Mars.
Written by Mickey Solis, who also wrote Yale’s 2021 action thriller Rogue Hostage,...
The companies said the features, to be made under a Yale Entertainment Select Projects, or Yes Projects banner, will be “character driven films that empower unique and diverse cinematic voices.” International sales on the projects will be handled by Yale’s sales operation Great Escape.
The first two projects to be revealed under the arrangement are neo-noir suspense thriller Just Over Broken and sci-fi/political thriller Mars.
Written by Mickey Solis, who also wrote Yale’s 2021 action thriller Rogue Hostage,...
- 2/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Stars: Ava Cantrell, Hermione Lynch, Karimah Westbrook, Tren Reed-Brown, Trace Talbot | Written by Gunnar Garrett | Directed by Melissa Vitello
In 1976 Abigail and her mother Eve arrive in East Nowhere Alabama. Eve tells their new neighbours Donna and her son Lucas (Tren Reed-Brown) that they moved there from California because it was time for a change.
Despite a rather rough first meeting, Abigail and Lucas become friends, and it becomes obvious that both of them are troubled but have taken different paths to dealing with their issues. It’s not long before she’s taking on Daniel and his buddies who’ve been bullying Lucas. But it soon becomes clear she’s got a dark side and is willing to take things way too far…
Director Melissa Vitello and writer Gunnar Garrett get Abigail off to an attention-grabbing start. In a scene that recalls The Town That Dreaded Sundown, a couple...
In 1976 Abigail and her mother Eve arrive in East Nowhere Alabama. Eve tells their new neighbours Donna and her son Lucas (Tren Reed-Brown) that they moved there from California because it was time for a change.
Despite a rather rough first meeting, Abigail and Lucas become friends, and it becomes obvious that both of them are troubled but have taken different paths to dealing with their issues. It’s not long before she’s taking on Daniel and his buddies who’ve been bullying Lucas. But it soon becomes clear she’s got a dark side and is willing to take things way too far…
Director Melissa Vitello and writer Gunnar Garrett get Abigail off to an attention-grabbing start. In a scene that recalls The Town That Dreaded Sundown, a couple...
- 12/6/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
"I can't be a part of this!" "You already are." Dark Star Pictures has revealed an official trailer for an indie revenge horror thriller called Abigail, not to be confused with the other horror revenge thriller Becky and its sequel this year The Wrath of Becky. Similar ideas but not really the same... Set in 1976, a troubled teen befriends her bullied neighbor, seeking revenge on his tormentors, but her obsession turns deadly. Abigail takes a liking to the lonely boy next door and helps him fight back. As she takes him under her wing, the secrets of her past begin to surface. Starring Ava Cantrell, Tren Reed-Brown, Hermione Lynch, Gene Farber, and Karimah Westbrook. So is the twist in this that she is some kind of badass serial killer or something? A strange film, the footage does not look good. Makes sense they're dumping it on VOD this fall. // Continue...
- 11/17/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Kevin James announced on Tuesday that his new stand-up special Irregardless — his third in total, and first for Prime Video — will debut on the streamer this winter.
News of his new hour’s destination comes as James prepares to head out on his “Owls Don’t Walk” comedy tour, beginning February 29th, 2024. Artist presale kicks off November 15 at 10 a.m. local time with code Kjtour, with general on sale launching at the same time on November 17th. All tour dates are available for review now.
In the family-friendly Irregardless, James delivers his unfiltered take on parenting, marriage, and getting older. Specific topics he takes on range from motivating children to put down their video games, to why he doesn’t trust technology, and how many Tater Tots he can fit in his mouth.
Kevin James: Irregardless is produced by Amazon Studios and Positive Image Video. In addition to James,...
News of his new hour’s destination comes as James prepares to head out on his “Owls Don’t Walk” comedy tour, beginning February 29th, 2024. Artist presale kicks off November 15 at 10 a.m. local time with code Kjtour, with general on sale launching at the same time on November 17th. All tour dates are available for review now.
In the family-friendly Irregardless, James delivers his unfiltered take on parenting, marriage, and getting older. Specific topics he takes on range from motivating children to put down their video games, to why he doesn’t trust technology, and how many Tater Tots he can fit in his mouth.
Kevin James: Irregardless is produced by Amazon Studios and Positive Image Video. In addition to James,...
- 11/14/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Francesca Eastwood (Old, Awake) and Milo Gibson (Hacksaw Ridge, The Outpost) lead the cast of the upcoming Clawfoot, directed and produced by Michael Day (As They Made Us) and written by April Wolfe (Black Christmas). Clawfoot will be having its World Premiere at Newport Beach Film Fest this weekend. Director Michael Day will be in-person along with cast-members Francesca Eastwood, Milo Gibson and Olivia Culpo.
While you wait, check out the exclusive poster reveal (along with imagery) below.
From the producers of the smash hit Becky and written by April Wolfe, Clawfoot is said to be “a clever thrill ride brimming with darkly vicious humor and pulse-racing tension.”
In this wild thriller, an upper-class suburban housewife, Francesca Eastwood (M. Night Shyamalan’s Old), is psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor, Milo Gibson (The Outpost) remodeling her bathroom… until she partners with her Bff to turn the tables and a twisted...
While you wait, check out the exclusive poster reveal (along with imagery) below.
From the producers of the smash hit Becky and written by April Wolfe, Clawfoot is said to be “a clever thrill ride brimming with darkly vicious humor and pulse-racing tension.”
In this wild thriller, an upper-class suburban housewife, Francesca Eastwood (M. Night Shyamalan’s Old), is psychologically terrorized by a manipulative contractor, Milo Gibson (The Outpost) remodeling her bathroom… until she partners with her Bff to turn the tables and a twisted...
- 10/13/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
At the conclusion of the third season of "Star Trek: Picard," after the villains had been defeated, showrunner Terry Matalas had properly and carefully set up another "Star Trek" spinoff series, should Paramount+ have wanted it. Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan) had received a posthumous recommendation for a captaincy from her late commanding officer Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwick) and was put in command of the U.S.S. Titan-a, now newly rechristened the U.S.S. Enterprise-g. One can perhaps assume that the rechristening was a special favor for the aging Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) now over 100 and happy to have a legacy.
Also serving on the Enterprise-g were a raft of characters seen throughout "Picard," most notably Seven's ex-girlfriend Raffi (Michelle Hurd), who would serve as her first officer. Picard's adult son Jack (Ed Speleers) was hastened through Starfleet Academy and was already serving as an ensign. Also...
Also serving on the Enterprise-g were a raft of characters seen throughout "Picard," most notably Seven's ex-girlfriend Raffi (Michelle Hurd), who would serve as her first officer. Picard's adult son Jack (Ed Speleers) was hastened through Starfleet Academy and was already serving as an ensign. Also...
- 10/2/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Stars: Lulu Wilson, Swann William Scott, Denise Burse, Jill Larson, Michael Sirow | Written by Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote, Nick Morris | Directed by Matt Angel, Suzanne Coote
Co-directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, The Wrath of Becky is a sequel to Becky, a twisted home invasion horror that quickly gained cult appeal when it was released in 2020. With original co-directing duo Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion on board as executive producers, it’s a satisfying follow-up that ticks all the right sequel boxes.
The story picks up three years after the events of the first film, with a now 16-year-old Becky (Lulu Wilson) living with kindly elderly lady Elena (Denise Burse) and working as a diner waitress. However, when Becky pours coffee in the lap of an obnoxious customer, he and his friends follow her home, killing Elena and stealing Becky’s beloved dog, Diego. Vowing to retrieve Diego and avenge Elena’s death,...
Co-directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, The Wrath of Becky is a sequel to Becky, a twisted home invasion horror that quickly gained cult appeal when it was released in 2020. With original co-directing duo Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion on board as executive producers, it’s a satisfying follow-up that ticks all the right sequel boxes.
The story picks up three years after the events of the first film, with a now 16-year-old Becky (Lulu Wilson) living with kindly elderly lady Elena (Denise Burse) and working as a diner waitress. However, when Becky pours coffee in the lap of an obnoxious customer, he and his friends follow her home, killing Elena and stealing Becky’s beloved dog, Diego. Vowing to retrieve Diego and avenge Elena’s death,...
- 9/4/2023
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
The Ouija: Origin of Evil episode of The Black Sheep was Written and Narrated by Andrew Hatfield, Edited by Brandon Nally, Produced by Lance Vlcek and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
The Ouija board, and that’s weejee board not weeja board with all due respect to Joe Bob Briggs, has been a constant source of fascination since it’s inception in 1890. Ghostly movements and other supernatural appearances went back further than that and there were crude inceptions before 1890 but that’s when the board as we know it came about. It was commercialized sometime later and of course; it’s showed up as a device in horror movies ever since. The Witchboard series that started in 1986 is probably the most popular series that features the spirit communicator but another, more straightforward series called Ouija is also out there. While the first one that came out in...
The Ouija board, and that’s weejee board not weeja board with all due respect to Joe Bob Briggs, has been a constant source of fascination since it’s inception in 1890. Ghostly movements and other supernatural appearances went back further than that and there were crude inceptions before 1890 but that’s when the board as we know it came about. It was commercialized sometime later and of course; it’s showed up as a device in horror movies ever since. The Witchboard series that started in 1986 is probably the most popular series that features the spirit communicator but another, more straightforward series called Ouija is also out there. While the first one that came out in...
- 7/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote and starring Lulu Wilson as Becky, a killing machine, “The Wrath of Becky” is a sequel to Becky (2020) that is much more enjoyable and action-packed.
This film does not have a single philosophical idea to discuss during our existentialist meetings. Since we stopped attending those meetings, our lives have been much better.
Plot
Two years after surviving a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky tries to rebuild her life while caring for an older woman, a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men breaks into her home, attacks them, and takes her beloved dog, Becky must take matters into her own hands to protect herself and her loved ones.
The Wrath of Becky Movie Review
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie with little plot, but lots of action, blood, and a blonde girl fighting,...
This film does not have a single philosophical idea to discuss during our existentialist meetings. Since we stopped attending those meetings, our lives have been much better.
Plot
Two years after surviving a violent attack on her family, 16-year-old Becky tries to rebuild her life while caring for an older woman, a kindred spirit named Elena. However, when a violent group known as the Noble Men breaks into her home, attacks them, and takes her beloved dog, Becky must take matters into her own hands to protect herself and her loved ones.
The Wrath of Becky Movie Review
Sit back, relax, and enjoy a movie with little plot, but lots of action, blood, and a blonde girl fighting,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, was given a theatrical release (courtesy of Quiver Distribution) last month. Now our friends at Bloody Disgusting have been able to confirm that the digital release of The Wrath of Becky is scheduled for this Friday, June 16th.
If you’re more interested in the physical media release, that is scheduled for August 8th, and copies of the DVD can already be pre-ordered on Amazon.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years,...
If you’re more interested in the physical media release, that is scheduled for August 8th, and copies of the DVD can already be pre-ordered on Amazon.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Released to theaters in the theatrical dog days of mid-2020, Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion’s “Becky” became a home-formats hit, its gleefully tasteless home-invasion thrills a guilty-pleasure tonic for Covid captives going a bit stir-crazy. Now Lulu Wilson is back as that title character, more or less the sole survivor of her prior screen outing. You can be sure in “The Wrath of Becky” that age hasn’t dulled her pissed-off homicidal verve, and that fate will surely provide another crop of ne’er-do-wells to tempt its exercise.
However, a different writing-directing duo is in charge this time, Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Their efforts generate rewards that are somewhat diminished, if still diverting. Quiver is releases this SXSW-premiered sequel to U.S. theaters, with home-formats dates as yet unannounced.
Three years ago, Becky was a 13-year-old hopping mad over not just her mother’s recent cancer demise, but...
However, a different writing-directing duo is in charge this time, Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Their efforts generate rewards that are somewhat diminished, if still diverting. Quiver is releases this SXSW-premiered sequel to U.S. theaters, with home-formats dates as yet unannounced.
Three years ago, Becky was a 13-year-old hopping mad over not just her mother’s recent cancer demise, but...
- 5/26/2023
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
During the height of the pandemic, very few new movies were coming out, and even fewer were actually getting the chance to shine in what few theaters were open. One movie that got its day in court, however, was "Becky," which featured a teenager (Lulu Wilson) getting bloody and taking out a group of escaped criminals led by a character played by Kevin James. The movie even topped the box office, mostly thanks to drive-in theaters. Now, as the industry is once again back on its feet, Wilson is back in a bloodier, crazier sequel, "The Wrath of Becky."
The film debuted earlier this year at SXSW (read our review here), and hails from writer/directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, who took over for the follow-up. Two years after Becky escaped a violent attack on her family, she is trying to rebuild her life in the care of an...
The film debuted earlier this year at SXSW (read our review here), and hails from writer/directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote, who took over for the follow-up. Two years after Becky escaped a violent attack on her family, she is trying to rebuild her life in the care of an...
- 5/24/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
By the mid-2010s, BondIt Media Capital was thriving, funding 50 projects a year, as well as producing its own slate through its Buffalo8 division. But its post-production pipeline was a chaotic tangle, employing an uncoordinated mix of talent working at facilities spread across the map.
Simply put, “it was unsustainable,” says BondIt CEO and co-founder Matthew Helderman.
Then, in 2017, an opportunity presented itself: a post-production house was exiting its lease on a 10,000-square-foot space in Hollywood, leaving both the building and an impressive amount of equipment and personnel up for grabs. Helderman and BondIt COO and co-founder Luke Taylor stepped in and Buffalo8 Post Production was born.
The facility has full picture and sound teams on staff, including picture editors, colorists and visual effects artists and supervisors, Adr artists, sound designers, editors and mixers.
“We built it for people who love movies, who want to find safe harbor in one...
Simply put, “it was unsustainable,” says BondIt CEO and co-founder Matthew Helderman.
Then, in 2017, an opportunity presented itself: a post-production house was exiting its lease on a 10,000-square-foot space in Hollywood, leaving both the building and an impressive amount of equipment and personnel up for grabs. Helderman and BondIt COO and co-founder Luke Taylor stepped in and Buffalo8 Post Production was born.
The facility has full picture and sound teams on staff, including picture editors, colorists and visual effects artists and supervisors, Adr artists, sound designers, editors and mixers.
“We built it for people who love movies, who want to find safe harbor in one...
- 5/10/2023
- by Todd Longwell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to Yale Entertainment’s action-thriller The Collective starring Lucas Till (MacGyver), Ruby Rose (The Meg), Tyrese Gibson (Fast And Furious), and Don Johnson (Django).
The Collective charts the story of a group of righteous assassins who take aim at a human trafficking ring backed by a network of untouchable billionaires. Below are two first look images from the movie.
The film is directed by Tom DeNucci (Johnny & Clyde) and penned by Matt Rogers (The Survivalist) and Jason James. Producers are Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Richard Switzer. Quiver plans to release the film on August 4, 2023.
International sales are being handled by Yale Entertainment’s sales banner, Great Escape, led by Nick Donnermeyer.
“This is an incredible cast that will take the audience on an absolutely action-packed ride,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “We are thrilled to be...
The Collective charts the story of a group of righteous assassins who take aim at a human trafficking ring backed by a network of untouchable billionaires. Below are two first look images from the movie.
The film is directed by Tom DeNucci (Johnny & Clyde) and penned by Matt Rogers (The Survivalist) and Jason James. Producers are Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman and Richard Switzer. Quiver plans to release the film on August 4, 2023.
International sales are being handled by Yale Entertainment’s sales banner, Great Escape, led by Nick Donnermeyer.
“This is an incredible cast that will take the audience on an absolutely action-packed ride,” said Quiver Distribution Co-Presidents Berry Meyerowitz and Jeff Sackman. “We are thrilled to be...
- 5/9/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, will be receiving a theatrical release on May 26th, courtesy of Quiver Distribution. Will that date just a few weeks away, a poster for the film has been unveiled, and you can check it out at the bottom of this article.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.
The Wrath of Becky...
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.
The Wrath of Becky...
- 5/5/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
While we wait for Lulu Wilson’s return as a teenage Nazi-slayer in The Wrath of Becky, Deadline reports today that Wilson will also be starring in the upcoming film Xeno.
Omari Hardwick (Power) and Trae Romano (Stargirl) are also on board. Matthew Loren Oates (Farewell Bender) wrote the script and is directing Xeno.
In the film, “a teenage girl befriends a terrifying alien that crash-lands in the desert near her home. As government agents close in, the girl protects her dangerous new companion while also dealing with her depressed mother and the mother’s abusive boyfriend.”
Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley and Luke Kelly-Clyne will produce for Hartbeat, alongside Oates and Shana Marie, with Thai Randolph, Kevin Healey and Ty Walker exec producing for Hartbeat.
Deadline also notes that The Henson Company will build the film’s alien creature!
Lulu Wilson got her own John Wick with the Becky franchise...
Omari Hardwick (Power) and Trae Romano (Stargirl) are also on board. Matthew Loren Oates (Farewell Bender) wrote the script and is directing Xeno.
In the film, “a teenage girl befriends a terrifying alien that crash-lands in the desert near her home. As government agents close in, the girl protects her dangerous new companion while also dealing with her depressed mother and the mother’s abusive boyfriend.”
Kevin Hart, Bryan Smiley and Luke Kelly-Clyne will produce for Hartbeat, alongside Oates and Shana Marie, with Thai Randolph, Kevin Healey and Ty Walker exec producing for Hartbeat.
Deadline also notes that The Henson Company will build the film’s alien creature!
Lulu Wilson got her own John Wick with the Becky franchise...
- 4/28/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Lulu Wilson (The Wrath of Becky), Omari Hardwick (Power) and Trae Romano (Stargirl) are set to star in Xeno, a new film that writer, director and VFX Artist Matthew Loren Oates (Farewell Bender) will direct for Kevin Hart‘s Hartbeat, from his own script.
In the film poised to enter production in Albuquerque on May 8th, a teenage girl befriends a terrifying alien that crash-lands in the desert near her home. As government agents close in, the girl protects her dangerous new companion while also dealing with her depressed mother and the mother’s abusive boyfriend.
The Xeno announcement follows news that Hartbeat is developing the comedy The Backup, produced by and starring Keke Palmer, for Universal Pictures, as well as a feature adaptation of Danielle Nicolet’s short Black Karen, which emerged from Nicolet’s time as part of Hartbeat’s Women Write Now screenwriting fellowship.
Kevin Hart,...
In the film poised to enter production in Albuquerque on May 8th, a teenage girl befriends a terrifying alien that crash-lands in the desert near her home. As government agents close in, the girl protects her dangerous new companion while also dealing with her depressed mother and the mother’s abusive boyfriend.
The Xeno announcement follows news that Hartbeat is developing the comedy The Backup, produced by and starring Keke Palmer, for Universal Pictures, as well as a feature adaptation of Danielle Nicolet’s short Black Karen, which emerged from Nicolet’s time as part of Hartbeat’s Women Write Now screenwriting fellowship.
Kevin Hart,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s home invasion action-thriller Becky (read Meagan’s review) was released in 2020, and the sequel is coming to theaters next month.
The Wrath of Becky will release exclusively in theaters on May 26, 2023.
Watch the bloody Red Band Trailer below, via Rotten Tomatoes today!
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) wrote and directed Becky...
The Wrath of Becky will release exclusively in theaters on May 26, 2023.
Watch the bloody Red Band Trailer below, via Rotten Tomatoes today!
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) wrote and directed Becky...
- 4/27/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
"You took my dog." Quiver Distr. has revealed an official trailer for The Wrath of Becky, a gnarly horror action movie from filmmakers Matt Angel & Suzanne Coote. It recently premiered at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival a month ago, earning mostly positive reviews from everyone at the fest. This is a sequel to the 2020 film Becky (described as a "drive-in sensation" when it opened in 2020), and actress Lulu Wilson returns to star as the titular character. Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman - a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the "Noble Men" break in, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones. Also starring Seann William Scott, Denise Burse, Jill Larson, Courtney Gains, Michael Sirow, Aaron Dalla Villa,...
- 4/27/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
After waiting for almost two entire seasons, we’re finally going to get some answers in the final two episodes of “Sweet Tooth” season 2. How did the virus get out, and was Birdie at fault? At the end of episode 6, the family is finally reunited, but Becky is still waiting to join the good guys again. How will Jepp and the kids take the news of Aimee’s illness? Will she be forced to take the cure made by killing one of her kids? Let’s find out in episode 7 of “Sweet Tooth” Season 2.
Spoilers Ahead
The Origin Of It All
In order for the board to fund their little experiment, Gillian needs a viable culture from the dozens of eggs she has injected. Birdie is the one to discover that one of the eggs has a heartbeat, and now she feels responsible for keeping that heartbeat alive! That’s how she became Gus’ mom.
Spoilers Ahead
The Origin Of It All
In order for the board to fund their little experiment, Gillian needs a viable culture from the dozens of eggs she has injected. Birdie is the one to discover that one of the eggs has a heartbeat, and now she feels responsible for keeping that heartbeat alive! That’s how she became Gus’ mom.
- 4/27/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, made its world premiere at the SXSW Film Festival last month, and now Quiver Distribution has announced that they will be giving the film a theatrical release on May 26th! To help you decide whether or not you’ll want to see The Wrath of Becky on the big screen next month, we have the teaser trailer embedded above.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl,...
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl,...
- 4/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s home invasion action-thriller Becky (read Meagan’s review) was released in 2020, and the sequel is coming to theaters next month.
The Wrath of Becky will release exclusively in theaters on May 26, 2023.
Watch the previously released teaser trailer below.
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) wrote and directed Becky 2.
Angel and Coote said in a statement,...
The Wrath of Becky will release exclusively in theaters on May 26, 2023.
Watch the previously released teaser trailer below.
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) wrote and directed Becky 2.
Angel and Coote said in a statement,...
- 4/18/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Amazon Studios has begun setting the supporting cast for its Paul Feig-helmed action-comedy Grand Death Lotto, with Ayden Mayeri (Somebody I Used to Know), Seann William Scott (Welcome to Flatch), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness) and Donald Elise Watkins (Project Artemis) signing on for roles.
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John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu lead the ensemble of the pic now in production, as previously announced.
The Amazon Original Movie is set in a very near future, in which a Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The only catch? You’ll need to kill the winner before sundown in...
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John Cena, Awkwafina and Simu Liu lead the ensemble of the pic now in production, as previously announced.
The Amazon Original Movie is set in a very near future, in which a Grand Lottery has been established in economically challenged California. The only catch? You’ll need to kill the winner before sundown in...
- 3/22/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The sequel to 2020’s home invasion action-thriller Becky, The Wrath of Becky, goes bigger and bloodier (read my review here).
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson reprises her role as the killer teen, with writers/directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) taking the reigns for this sequel.
Bloody Disgusting chatted with Wilson, Angel, and Coote after The Wrath of Becky’s world premiere at SXSW, where they spoke about the tonal shift toward humor and softening Becky just a bit. For starters, star Lulu...
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson reprises her role as the killer teen, with writers/directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote (The Open House) taking the reigns for this sequel.
Bloody Disgusting chatted with Wilson, Angel, and Coote after The Wrath of Becky’s world premiere at SXSW, where they spoke about the tonal shift toward humor and softening Becky just a bit. For starters, star Lulu...
- 3/16/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
This past weekend, The Wrath of Becky celebrated its world premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival. A brutally fun follow-up to 2020’s Becky, the sequel directed by Suzanne Coote and Matt Angel follows the titular character (played by Lulu Wilson), who is tasked with taking down a group of neo-Nazis who end up pissing off the teen, thus unleashing Becky’s formidable rage.
Recently, Daily Dead had the opportunity to speak with the crew from The Wrath of Becky about the sequel, and during our interview, the directing duo of Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote chatted about their approach to the script and the challenges of balancing tone, Lulu Wilson discussed how thrilled she was to return to the eponymous character, and Seann William Scott explained the collaborative experience he had in crafting his character with Coote and Angel.
Look for more on The Wrath of Becky closer to the film’s release,...
Recently, Daily Dead had the opportunity to speak with the crew from The Wrath of Becky about the sequel, and during our interview, the directing duo of Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote chatted about their approach to the script and the challenges of balancing tone, Lulu Wilson discussed how thrilled she was to return to the eponymous character, and Seann William Scott explained the collaborative experience he had in crafting his character with Coote and Angel.
Look for more on The Wrath of Becky closer to the film’s release,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
Where 2020's "Becky" is an underage child's fight for survival based on primal instincts, Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote's sequel "The Wrath of Becky" plays more like a comic book panel massacre. That's not a bad thing if you're into watching a Girl Scout assassin brutalize Proud Boys lookalikes with a smile on her face. Violence emphasizes excessive gore, real bad dudes get what's coming, and the action hero mold is flipped on its head with Becky front and center. Angel and Coote brighten the mood versus "Becky" and embrace the B-movie nature of Becky's somewhat unstoppable spree. Still, this time, there's less suspenseful impact by trading feral ferocity for this almost superhero nature that leans into Becky's franchise potential.
Lulu Wilson returns as a now older, now deadlier Becky, the survivor of an attack that left her father dead (Rip Joel McHale) and the Neo-Nazis responsible. After an...
Lulu Wilson returns as a now older, now deadlier Becky, the survivor of an attack that left her father dead (Rip Joel McHale) and the Neo-Nazis responsible. After an...
- 3/13/2023
- by Matt Donato
- Slash Film
Three years ago, the action thriller "Becky" introduced drive-in theater goers to a 13-year-old whose defensive measures against home invaders would put Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone" to shame. Let's just say the eponymous Becky, played by Lulu Wilson, improvises some unorthodox uses for colored pencils as a group of convicts besieges her family's lake house. She's got a blood-covered face and an attack dog named Diego, and you'll see both of those in the sequel, "The Wrath of Becky."
Over the weekend, "The Wrath of Becky," premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival, where /Film was on hand to interview Wilson and co-directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Discussion turned to the possibility of a "Becky" threequel, and while nothing's official yet, there's certainly been talk of one.
"I'm so down, literally, for like, whenever, wherever," Wilson told us. "It doesn't matter what it is, I'll do it,...
Over the weekend, "The Wrath of Becky," premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival, where /Film was on hand to interview Wilson and co-directors Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Discussion turned to the possibility of a "Becky" threequel, and while nothing's official yet, there's certainly been talk of one.
"I'm so down, literally, for like, whenever, wherever," Wilson told us. "It doesn't matter what it is, I'll do it,...
- 3/12/2023
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
Editor’s note: This review was originally published at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival. Quiver Distribution releases the film in theaters on Friday, May 26.
When we last left “Becky” (starring an extraordinary Lulu Wilson), she’d managed to off an entire cell of neo-Nazis, ingeniously and gruesomely plotting their deaths after she and her ill-fated dad ran afoul of the baddies during the world’s worst family vacation. Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion’s icky “Becky” didn’t do much more than deliver on the promise of turning a teenage girl into a righteous murderer — and, again, what luck to have cast the plucky and spunky Wilson in the title role — but it did feel as if there was more ground to cover (and more blood to spill).
Thus: Sequel! “The Wrath of Becky,” which arrives just three years after Milott and Murnion’s indie hit, certainly offers more — it’s also more of the same.
When we last left “Becky” (starring an extraordinary Lulu Wilson), she’d managed to off an entire cell of neo-Nazis, ingeniously and gruesomely plotting their deaths after she and her ill-fated dad ran afoul of the baddies during the world’s worst family vacation. Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion’s icky “Becky” didn’t do much more than deliver on the promise of turning a teenage girl into a righteous murderer — and, again, what luck to have cast the plucky and spunky Wilson in the title role — but it did feel as if there was more ground to cover (and more blood to spill).
Thus: Sequel! “The Wrath of Becky,” which arrives just three years after Milott and Murnion’s indie hit, certainly offers more — it’s also more of the same.
- 3/12/2023
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
The search for Gloria Nanmac’s killer is heating up on Alaska Daily, and Eileen and Roz have a juicy new lead.
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at this Thursday’s episode (ABC, 10/9c), as Eileen — still recovering from that hostage situation with Concerned Citizen — and Roz chat with a fellow journalist named Max about Gloria’s former pastor Reed Gallahorn. Max knows exactly who they’re talking about: He remembers a boy who died under Gallahorn’s watch. Though the death was ultimately ruled an accident, Max still thinks Gallahorn was responsible… because the boy was a source...
TVLine has an exclusive sneak peek at this Thursday’s episode (ABC, 10/9c), as Eileen — still recovering from that hostage situation with Concerned Citizen — and Roz chat with a fellow journalist named Max about Gloria’s former pastor Reed Gallahorn. Max knows exactly who they’re talking about: He remembers a boy who died under Gallahorn’s watch. Though the death was ultimately ruled an accident, Max still thinks Gallahorn was responsible… because the boy was a source...
- 3/9/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman - a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones. Bad guys will never learn, will they. Lulu Wilson returns to reprise the role of Becky, one pissed off and deadly young woman. The Wrath of Becky, sequel to the 2020 film, Becky, is having its world premiere at SXSW on March 11th. The teaser trailer and a small gallery of teaser posters were dished out today. Wilson...
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- 3/8/2023
- Screen Anarchy
Released with little fanfare in 2020 (though I thought it was great), “Becky” is an over-the-top, uber-violent take on the “Home Alone”-style film, as a young girl has to protect herself from intruders. It’s just a lot of fun. Now, three years later, a sequel is coming, titled “Wrath of Becky,” and as the new teaser shows, this is going to be just as bloody as its predecessor.
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- 3/8/2023
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Becky is back! Although there isn’t any release information on The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to the very cool “ultra violent Home Alone” thriller Becky, which was released in 2020, the folks at IGN managed to get the exclusive first look at a teaser trailer for the film. You can watch the teaser trailer for The Wrath of Becky in the embed above.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.
While the first Becky was directed by Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion from a screenplay by Nick Morris, Ruckus Skye, and Lane Skye, The Wrath of Becky has been written and directed by Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote. Angel and Coote previously directed the Netflix thrillers The Open House and Hypnotic. The sequel has the following synopsis: After living off the grid for two years, Becky finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl, the leader of a fascist organization, on the eve of an organized attack.
- 3/7/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Jonathan Milott and Cary Murnion‘s home invasion action-thriller Becky (read Meagan’s review) was released in 2020, and the sequel will be World Premiering at the SXSW Film Festival this year. The sequel is titled The Wrath of Becky, and the first teaser has arrived.
Watch the teaser trailer below, debuted by IGN this morning!
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote...
Watch the teaser trailer below, debuted by IGN this morning!
In the film, “Two years after she escaped a violent attack on her family, Becky attempts to rebuild her life in the care of an older woman – a kindred spirit named Elena. But when a group known as the “Noble Men” break into their home, attack them, and take her beloved dog, Diego, Becky must return to her old ways to protect herself and her loved ones.”
Lulu Wilson stars alongside Seann William Scott, Matt Angel, Courtney Gains, Aaron Dalla Villa, Michael Sirow, Denise Burse-Fernandez, Jill Larson, and Kate Siegel.
Matt Angel and Suzanne Coote...
- 3/7/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Indie director-producer Chadd Harbold has been appointed as Head of Production at Post Film, the burgeoning independent film production and finance company led by Russ Posternak.
Harbold’s new role will have him overseeing all aspects of production for the company’s upcoming slate of films, while developing new projects for it to produce and/or finance.
Harbold’s feature producing credits include Ana Asensio’s Most Beautiful Island, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award; Shout! Studios’ upcoming sci-fi drama Linoleum, starring Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn; and the crime drama South of Heaven, starring Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly, as well as Post Film’s The Wrath of Becky, the sequel to its 2020 box office-topping indie action-thriller Becky, which is set to premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.
Titles directed by Harbold include the thriller Private Property, starring Ashley Benson and Shiloh Fernandez, which...
Harbold’s new role will have him overseeing all aspects of production for the company’s upcoming slate of films, while developing new projects for it to produce and/or finance.
Harbold’s feature producing credits include Ana Asensio’s Most Beautiful Island, for which he was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award; Shout! Studios’ upcoming sci-fi drama Linoleum, starring Jim Gaffigan and Rhea Seehorn; and the crime drama South of Heaven, starring Jason Sudeikis and Evangeline Lilly, as well as Post Film’s The Wrath of Becky, the sequel to its 2020 box office-topping indie action-thriller Becky, which is set to premiere at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.
Titles directed by Harbold include the thriller Private Property, starring Ashley Benson and Shiloh Fernandez, which...
- 2/7/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Holy hell this year’s SXSW Film Festival really isn’t messing around.
The previous announcement unveiled a stacked horror lineup that includes headiners Evil Dead Rise and opener Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
In addition, they revealed several prominent horror titles that will premiere as part of the Midnighters program, including the Sundance hit Talk to Me and the surprise sequel to Becky, The Wrath of Becky.
It turns out, the programming team isn’t finished!
SXSW announced another wave of film programming today, including an eighth Midnighter.
“Midnighters don’t need to be exclusively horror films, they just need to perk you up and get your blood pumping,” said Peter Hall, Film & TV Festival Programmer. “That’s why this year’s SXSW Midnighters class is a mix of horror, bone-crunching action, and mind-melting genre hybrids. Some of them introduce new, terrifying lore to the canon of suburban horror movies,...
The previous announcement unveiled a stacked horror lineup that includes headiners Evil Dead Rise and opener Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.
In addition, they revealed several prominent horror titles that will premiere as part of the Midnighters program, including the Sundance hit Talk to Me and the surprise sequel to Becky, The Wrath of Becky.
It turns out, the programming team isn’t finished!
SXSW announced another wave of film programming today, including an eighth Midnighter.
“Midnighters don’t need to be exclusively horror films, they just need to perk you up and get your blood pumping,” said Peter Hall, Film & TV Festival Programmer. “That’s why this year’s SXSW Midnighters class is a mix of horror, bone-crunching action, and mind-melting genre hybrids. Some of them introduce new, terrifying lore to the canon of suburban horror movies,...
- 2/1/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last week, Barbarian (watch it Here) writer/director Zach Cregger secured an eight figure deal to make his next genre project – something called Weapons – for New Line Cinema. Weapons will be produced by BoulderLight Pictures, the same company that was behind Barbarian… and soon after news of the Cregger deal came to the surface, it has also been announced that BoulderLight Pictures has signed on a first look deal with New Line Cinema. As part of this deal, BoulderLight will develop high-concept, filmmaker-driven genre stories for New Line.
The Hollywood Reporter offers some background on BoulderLight. The company was founded by J.D. Lifshitz, 30, and Raphael Margules, 31. The two men, who are observant Orthodox Jews who met at Hebrew school (they don’t work on The Sabbath), bonded over their love of horror (Lifshitz was an avid reader of Fangoria and saw Scream 3 in theaters at the age of 7). After...
The Hollywood Reporter offers some background on BoulderLight. The company was founded by J.D. Lifshitz, 30, and Raphael Margules, 31. The two men, who are observant Orthodox Jews who met at Hebrew school (they don’t work on The Sabbath), bonded over their love of horror (Lifshitz was an avid reader of Fangoria and saw Scream 3 in theaters at the age of 7). After...
- 1/31/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
New Line Cinema has entered into a multiyear first-look deal with BoulderLight Pictures, the production company behind 2022’s breakout horror hit “Barbarian,” New Line president and chief creative officer Richard Brener said Monday.
BoulderLight was founded by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
Specializing in high-concept, filmmaker-driven genre stories, the BoulderLight team will reunite with acclaimed filmmaker Zach Cregger following their successful collaboration on the latter’s solo writing/directing debut – “Barbarian.”
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New Line Nabs ‘Barbarian’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ After Intense Multi-Studio Bidding War
“J.D. and Rafi share a passion for cinema that puts the audience first,” Brener said in a statement. “They have a proven ability to identify and champion stories and filmmakers that transcend genre, and no one works harder or faster as evidenced by the fact they set up a go movie with us before even moving into their offices. We couldn’t...
BoulderLight was founded by J.D. Lifshitz and Raphael Margules.
Specializing in high-concept, filmmaker-driven genre stories, the BoulderLight team will reunite with acclaimed filmmaker Zach Cregger following their successful collaboration on the latter’s solo writing/directing debut – “Barbarian.”
Also Read:
New Line Nabs ‘Barbarian’ Filmmaker Zach Cregger’s ‘Weapons’ After Intense Multi-Studio Bidding War
“J.D. and Rafi share a passion for cinema that puts the audience first,” Brener said in a statement. “They have a proven ability to identify and champion stories and filmmakers that transcend genre, and no one works harder or faster as evidenced by the fact they set up a go movie with us before even moving into their offices. We couldn’t...
- 1/30/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Amanda Brugel (The Handmaid’s Tale) is set for a key recurring role opposite Giancarlo Esposito and Skeet Ulrich in The Driver, AMC’s remake of the British drama series that is set to launch next year on AMC and AMC+.
The U.S. series comes from creators Danny Brocklehurst and Sunu Gonera and showrunner Theo Travers. It stars Esposito as Vince, a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to chauffer the New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster “The Horse” (Zackary Momoh), a man notorious for exploiting undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports.
Brugel will recur as Sister Anne. Unlike any nun we’ve ever seen before – she’s tatted up. While her appearance is different, she is completely devoted to God and her Order. Her past with Vince (Esposito) is mysterious and she continues to be his confidant when life gets tough.
Paula Malcomson and Bonnie Mbuli also star.
The U.S. series comes from creators Danny Brocklehurst and Sunu Gonera and showrunner Theo Travers. It stars Esposito as Vince, a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to chauffer the New Orleans-based Zimbabwean gangster “The Horse” (Zackary Momoh), a man notorious for exploiting undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports.
Brugel will recur as Sister Anne. Unlike any nun we’ve ever seen before – she’s tatted up. While her appearance is different, she is completely devoted to God and her Order. Her past with Vince (Esposito) is mysterious and she continues to be his confidant when life gets tough.
Paula Malcomson and Bonnie Mbuli also star.
- 9/14/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Anna Kendrick is set to make her directorial debut with the true crime thriller The Dating Game from Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios.
Kendrick will also produce and star in the flick, which is from a Black List script by Ian MacAllister McDonald and is based on the stranger-than-fiction true story of Cheryl Bradshaw, who was a bachelorette on the hit 70s TV matchmaking show The Dating Game and chose handsome and funny bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala. But behind Alcala’s charming façade was a deadly secret: he was a psychopathic serial killer
“I’ve loved this script from the moment I read it,” Kendrick said. “And while I was obviously thrilled to be playing the character of Sheryl, I felt so connected to the story, the tone, and the themes around gender and intimacy, that when the opportunity came up to direct the film, I jumped at it.
Kendrick will also produce and star in the flick, which is from a Black List script by Ian MacAllister McDonald and is based on the stranger-than-fiction true story of Cheryl Bradshaw, who was a bachelorette on the hit 70s TV matchmaking show The Dating Game and chose handsome and funny bachelor number one, Rodney Alcala. But behind Alcala’s charming façade was a deadly secret: he was a psychopathic serial killer
“I’ve loved this script from the moment I read it,” Kendrick said. “And while I was obviously thrilled to be playing the character of Sheryl, I felt so connected to the story, the tone, and the themes around gender and intimacy, that when the opportunity came up to direct the film, I jumped at it.
- 9/7/2022
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Quiver Distribution has acquired North American rights to “Bitch Ass,” a horror movie that premiered at this year’s SXSW where it won the Midnighter’s Audience Award and earned praise for its sly reinvention of the slasher genre.
The film stars Teon Kelley (“Tyler”), Tunde Laleye (“Black as Night”), Me’lisa Sellers (“Split”), Tony Todd (“Candyman”), and Sheaun McKinney (“The Neighborhood”) and was written and directed by Bill Posley (“Cobra Kai”). Quiver Distribution is planning an October 14, 2022 release.
Quiver says the film blends comedy, horror and social commentary, while telling the story of a gang initiation gone wrong when a group of four recruits break into a house of horror and are forced by Bitch Ass (Laleye) to play deadly games for their lives. Win and you live – lose and you die.
Reviewers liked the movie with Bloody Disgusting praising its “gleeful sense of fun and creativity” and The Austin...
The film stars Teon Kelley (“Tyler”), Tunde Laleye (“Black as Night”), Me’lisa Sellers (“Split”), Tony Todd (“Candyman”), and Sheaun McKinney (“The Neighborhood”) and was written and directed by Bill Posley (“Cobra Kai”). Quiver Distribution is planning an October 14, 2022 release.
Quiver says the film blends comedy, horror and social commentary, while telling the story of a gang initiation gone wrong when a group of four recruits break into a house of horror and are forced by Bitch Ass (Laleye) to play deadly games for their lives. Win and you live – lose and you die.
Reviewers liked the movie with Bloody Disgusting praising its “gleeful sense of fun and creativity” and The Austin...
- 6/29/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Courtney Eaton (Yellowjackets) and Thomas Mann (Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) will lead actor Brittany Snow’s feature directorial debut, September 17th, for Yale Entertainment. Gina Rodriguez (Jane the Virgin) and Joel McHale (Community) are also set, joining the previously announced Scott Mescudi (aka Kid Cudi) as part of the supporting cast.
The recently-wrapped September 17th centers around Riley (Eaton), who has recently been released from rehab after struggling with her addictions to food and body image. She soon meets Ethan (Mann) and finds herself navigating the line between unconditional love and a new addiction. Francesca Reale (Stranger Things), Jennifer Westfeldt (Younger), Ekaterina Baker (The Card Counter) and Kathryn Gallagher (You) round out the cast of the pic based on an original story by Snow, who wrote the script alongside Becca Gleason.
Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman are producing under their Yale Entertainment banner, alongside Lizzie Shapiro...
The recently-wrapped September 17th centers around Riley (Eaton), who has recently been released from rehab after struggling with her addictions to food and body image. She soon meets Ethan (Mann) and finds herself navigating the line between unconditional love and a new addiction. Francesca Reale (Stranger Things), Jennifer Westfeldt (Younger), Ekaterina Baker (The Card Counter) and Kathryn Gallagher (You) round out the cast of the pic based on an original story by Snow, who wrote the script alongside Becca Gleason.
Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman are producing under their Yale Entertainment banner, alongside Lizzie Shapiro...
- 6/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Lulu Wilson (Modern Love) is set to return for Becky 2: The Wrath of Becky, a sequel to Quiver Distribution’s 2020 horror-thriller Becky, which will also star Seann William Scott (Welcome To Flatch).
In the original film, the spunky and rebellious teenager Becky (Wilson) tries to reconnect with her father (Joel McHale) during a weekend getaway at a lakefront house. But the trip soon takes a turn for the worse when convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (Kevin James), suddenly invade the home. The feature found success, in spite of the fact that it was released at the height of the Covid pandemic, topping the June 5 weekend box office and earning the biggest opening weekend since mid-March of 2020.
Prior to the events of the recently-wrapped new chapter, Becky has been living off the grid for two years. She then finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl...
In the original film, the spunky and rebellious teenager Becky (Wilson) tries to reconnect with her father (Joel McHale) during a weekend getaway at a lakefront house. But the trip soon takes a turn for the worse when convicts on the run, led by the merciless Dominick (Kevin James), suddenly invade the home. The feature found success, in spite of the fact that it was released at the height of the Covid pandemic, topping the June 5 weekend box office and earning the biggest opening weekend since mid-March of 2020.
Prior to the events of the recently-wrapped new chapter, Becky has been living off the grid for two years. She then finds herself going toe to toe against Darryl...
- 6/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
How I Met Your Father‘s two-part finale kicks off with the unexpected return of not one but two fan-favorite recurring characters from CBS’ How I Met Your Mother.
The Hulu spinoff’s penultimate Season 1 episode enlists Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Bell Bundy to reprise their recurring roles as Zoey’s ex-husband The Captain and his third wife (and Robin’s former Metro News 1 co-anchor) “Boats! Boats! Boats!” Becky.
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The Hulu spinoff’s penultimate Season 1 episode enlists Kyle MacLachlan and Laura Bell Bundy to reprise their recurring roles as Zoey’s ex-husband The Captain and his third wife (and Robin’s former Metro News 1 co-anchor) “Boats! Boats! Boats!” Becky.
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- 3/8/2022
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Sales head Nick Donnermeyer introducing drama project to buyers.
Brittany Snow, the Pitch Perfect franchise star whose acting credits include Hairpspray, will make her feature directorial debut on the drama September 17th for Yale Productions, whose newly minted sales stablemate Great Escape is kicking off talks with EFM buyers.
The project is based on an original story by Snow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Becca Gleason about Riley, who has recently been discharged from rehab after struggling with food and body image issues. Riley soon meets Ethan and finds herself navigating the line between unconditional love and a new addiction.
Brittany Snow, the Pitch Perfect franchise star whose acting credits include Hairpspray, will make her feature directorial debut on the drama September 17th for Yale Productions, whose newly minted sales stablemate Great Escape is kicking off talks with EFM buyers.
The project is based on an original story by Snow, who co-wrote the screenplay with Becca Gleason about Riley, who has recently been discharged from rehab after struggling with food and body image issues. Riley soon meets Ethan and finds herself navigating the line between unconditional love and a new addiction.
- 2/4/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
2021 was a great year for comedies on TV.
Some new shows broke through to keep viewers laughing, while others imploded.
It's time to take a look at the best and worst comedies on TV in 2021.
Did your favorite (or worst!) show make the cut?
Scroll down to find out.
The Conners - Worst
It's just getting worse. Sure, it's still nostalgically curious to watch the beloved characters, but producer Sara Gilbert continues her risky yet uninteresting television mogul moves by presenting unfunny drivel.
Laughs are growing fewer and further between, except for Alicia Goranson's Becky, the only character who gets any laughs anymore. It's more clear than ever that Roseanne was the magic glue to make this vessel float. And now it's drowning.
We can't help but feel bad for icons Metcalf and Goodman.
Never Have I Ever - Best
Fans of the series who wondered if the second...
Some new shows broke through to keep viewers laughing, while others imploded.
It's time to take a look at the best and worst comedies on TV in 2021.
Did your favorite (or worst!) show make the cut?
Scroll down to find out.
The Conners - Worst
It's just getting worse. Sure, it's still nostalgically curious to watch the beloved characters, but producer Sara Gilbert continues her risky yet uninteresting television mogul moves by presenting unfunny drivel.
Laughs are growing fewer and further between, except for Alicia Goranson's Becky, the only character who gets any laughs anymore. It's more clear than ever that Roseanne was the magic glue to make this vessel float. And now it's drowning.
We can't help but feel bad for icons Metcalf and Goodman.
Never Have I Ever - Best
Fans of the series who wondered if the second...
- 12/31/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Yale Productions has signed producer Anne Clements of Idiot Savant Pictures to an overall deal, Deadline has learned.
Clements’ deal with the company led by partners Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman will see her shepherding the development and production of several new films in the coming year.
Her first feature, Quinceañera—helmed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland—won several major awards including the Sundance Film Festival’s coveted Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize, a Humanitas Prize and Film Independent’s John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature. She’s also worked on films including the Lili Taylor drama Paper Spiders and the comedy Stage Mother, starring Jacki Weaver, Lucy Liu and Adrian Grenier, along with such series as Fox’s Fantasy Island and Starz’s Bmf.
Past projects Clements has produced with Yale Productions include Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman; Mayim Bialik’s directorial debut, As Sick as They Made Us,...
Clements’ deal with the company led by partners Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman will see her shepherding the development and production of several new films in the coming year.
Her first feature, Quinceañera—helmed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland—won several major awards including the Sundance Film Festival’s coveted Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize, a Humanitas Prize and Film Independent’s John Cassavetes Award for Best Feature. She’s also worked on films including the Lili Taylor drama Paper Spiders and the comedy Stage Mother, starring Jacki Weaver, Lucy Liu and Adrian Grenier, along with such series as Fox’s Fantasy Island and Starz’s Bmf.
Past projects Clements has produced with Yale Productions include Chick Fight, starring Malin Akerman; Mayim Bialik’s directorial debut, As Sick as They Made Us,...
- 12/6/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Winona Ryder is starring alongside Dermot Mulroney, John Gallagher Jr., Owen Teague and Brianne Tju in The Cow, a mystery thriller that marks the feature directing debut of Eli Horowitz, co-creator of Amazon’s anthology series Homecoming. Plot details are under wraps in the script co-penned by Horowitz and Matthew Derby. Production has just wrapped.
CAA Media Finance is repping U.S. sales on the pic, which is produced by Raphael Margules and Jd Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures with Shaun Sanghani of Sss Entertainment and Russ Posternak of Post Film. Anthony Eu of Singapore-based mm2 Asia is executive producer, and BoulderLight’s Tracy Rosenblum is co-producer.
It marks the latest in the team-up of BoulderLight Pictures and mm2; they previously produced the TIFF horror pic The Vigil and this year’s Sundance drama Wild Indian starring Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Eisenberg and Kate Bosworth. BoulderLight also was behind the genre hit Becky starring Kevin James.
CAA Media Finance is repping U.S. sales on the pic, which is produced by Raphael Margules and Jd Lifshitz of BoulderLight Pictures with Shaun Sanghani of Sss Entertainment and Russ Posternak of Post Film. Anthony Eu of Singapore-based mm2 Asia is executive producer, and BoulderLight’s Tracy Rosenblum is co-producer.
It marks the latest in the team-up of BoulderLight Pictures and mm2; they previously produced the TIFF horror pic The Vigil and this year’s Sundance drama Wild Indian starring Michael Greyeyes, Jesse Eisenberg and Kate Bosworth. BoulderLight also was behind the genre hit Becky starring Kevin James.
- 9/14/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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