Chris Gauthier, a Canadian actor best known for his TV roles in Once Upon a Time, Eureka and Smallville, died on Feb. 23 at the age of 48.
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, his manager Elena Kirschner shared that Gauthier died “suddenly and unexpectedly following a short illness.”
“He was a kind, witty, passionate and empathetic man and we will all miss him dearly,” Kirschner added. “Our hearts go out to his family that he spoke of with such love and pride and we ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin also issued a statement on Facebook, according to various reports. “When I first entered the talent repping business almost nine years ago this month, it was at the behest of one certain actor. But I knew I needed more clients to start with if any event was going to take my entry into the business seriously,...
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, his manager Elena Kirschner shared that Gauthier died “suddenly and unexpectedly following a short illness.”
“He was a kind, witty, passionate and empathetic man and we will all miss him dearly,” Kirschner added. “Our hearts go out to his family that he spoke of with such love and pride and we ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time.”
TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin also issued a statement on Facebook, according to various reports. “When I first entered the talent repping business almost nine years ago this month, it was at the behest of one certain actor. But I knew I needed more clients to start with if any event was going to take my entry into the business seriously,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Gauthier, the actor known for playing William Smee in Once Upon a Time and Vincent in Eureka, has died. He was 48 years old. The Canadian-based actor’s death following a brief unspecified illness was announced in a statement made by TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent. “We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48. As a beloved character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Colin O’Donoghue (@colinodonoghue1) So sad to hear of the passing of Chris Gauthier. Such a kind, sweet, and talented person. You will be missed. pic.twitter.com/sqoTmkFxur — Adam Horowitz (@AdamHorowitzLA) February 25, 2024 “His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally,...
- 2/25/2024
- TV Insider
Chris Gauthier, a Canadian actor known for “Once Upon a Time,” “Smallville” and “Eureka,” died on Feb. 23 from an unspecified short illness, according to his management. He was 48.
In a statement posted to Facebook, TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin confirmed the news: “When his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.”
“Chris was the literal textbook definition of a character actor. You may not have known his name but you knew his face, you knew his voice, and you knew that if he was onscreen, you were in for a helluva ride. Whether he was standing toe-to-toe against Clark Kent on ‘Smallville’ as the Toyman (pictured), tormenting Dean on ‘Supernatural,’ on deck with Hook as Smee in ‘Once Upon A Time’ or in guest roles in...
In a statement posted to Facebook, TriStar Appearances’ Chad Colvin confirmed the news: “When his wife reached out to me yesterday with the news, I wept tears of disbelief for hours. It’s taken me til now to fully mentally and emotionally steel myself to write this.”
“Chris was the literal textbook definition of a character actor. You may not have known his name but you knew his face, you knew his voice, and you knew that if he was onscreen, you were in for a helluva ride. Whether he was standing toe-to-toe against Clark Kent on ‘Smallville’ as the Toyman (pictured), tormenting Dean on ‘Supernatural,’ on deck with Hook as Smee in ‘Once Upon A Time’ or in guest roles in...
- 2/25/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Gauthier, an English-born Canadian actor whose TV credits included Once Upon a Time and Eureka, died on Feb. 23 at age 48. His management said he died from an unspecified short illness.
“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” said a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent. “His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally. On behalf of his family, we do ask for privacy during this time so that they are able to grieve properly.”
“Rest in Peace Chris! Heartbroken!” said an Instagram post by Colin O’Donoghue, aka Once Upon a Time‘s Hook, who played Gauthier’s William Smee character’s captain on the show. “My love and thoughts go out to [wife] Erin and the boys! You will be missed brother!
“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” said a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent. “His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally. On behalf of his family, we do ask for privacy during this time so that they are able to grieve properly.”
“Rest in Peace Chris! Heartbroken!” said an Instagram post by Colin O’Donoghue, aka Once Upon a Time‘s Hook, who played Gauthier’s William Smee character’s captain on the show. “My love and thoughts go out to [wife] Erin and the boys! You will be missed brother!
- 2/25/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Chris Gauthier, an English-born Canadian actor whose wide variety of TV credits included Once Upon a Time (as Smee) and Eureka, died on Feb. 23, at age 48.
“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” reads a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent to TVLine. “As a beloved Vancouver-based character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film. His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally.
“We can confirm that our dear friend and client, Chris Gauthier, passed away on Friday morning, February 23, at the age of 48,” reads a statement from TriStar Appearances/Event Horizon Talent to TVLine. “As a beloved Vancouver-based character actor, Chris shared his talents with so many of us both on television and in film. His loss is felt not just by his fans but by those of us who were lucky enough to know him more personally.
- 2/25/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
When I think back on the ABC fairytale series Once Upon a Time, I first and foremost picture the “requel” season’s Cinderella 2.0 on a motorcycle.
Just kidding; no I don’t. And I’d argue that no Ouat fan does. And yet that is the hero/landing page image that Hulu chose to trumpet Ouat‘s return to the platform, which now shares custody of the series with sister streamer Disney+.
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Just kidding; no I don’t. And I’d argue that no Ouat fan does. And yet that is the hero/landing page image that Hulu chose to trumpet Ouat‘s return to the platform, which now shares custody of the series with sister streamer Disney+.
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- 9/1/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Ahead of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, rumors erupted that a secret David Lynch project would be heading to the event. While such gossip may not have borne any fruit whatsoever (and was actually shot down by Lynch himself), The Hollywood Reporter can confirm that the legendary filmmaker will be having some involvement in the 2023 edition of the festival.
The David Lynch Foundation is set to host a panel discussion about film music at the American Pavilion, having teamed up with Irish entertainment and tech start-up Xavatar and Planet X Studios.
Entitled “The Art of Movie Music,” the hour-long talk — to take place on May 21 and followed by a two-hour cocktail party and fundraiser for the Foundation — will feature a panel made up of ’60s music icon Donovan, with virtual appearances by Lynch and rapper-actor Redman. Framed in the style of Xavatar’s soon-to-launch animated TV series The Sync Report (Tsr...
The David Lynch Foundation is set to host a panel discussion about film music at the American Pavilion, having teamed up with Irish entertainment and tech start-up Xavatar and Planet X Studios.
Entitled “The Art of Movie Music,” the hour-long talk — to take place on May 21 and followed by a two-hour cocktail party and fundraiser for the Foundation — will feature a panel made up of ’60s music icon Donovan, with virtual appearances by Lynch and rapper-actor Redman. Framed in the style of Xavatar’s soon-to-launch animated TV series The Sync Report (Tsr...
- 4/17/2023
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Luck was on director Peggy Holmes‘ side when the film Luck landed in her lap, a project about a young woman in the foster-care system looking for her happy ending.
Holmes spoke about all the layers that went into creating the world in which protagonist Sam Greenfield (Eva Noblezada) exists during a panel at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles awards-season event, and what attracted her to the animated film that found a home at Apple.
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“I was asked to take a look at this project and there were two things that I was really drawn to, and one was the idea that Sam was growing up in the foster-care system. I thought it could be a great opportunity to create an emotional story about someone with no family finding a forever family,” Holmes said.
“And then also, there was a leprechaun.
Holmes spoke about all the layers that went into creating the world in which protagonist Sam Greenfield (Eva Noblezada) exists during a panel at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles awards-season event, and what attracted her to the animated film that found a home at Apple.
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“I was asked to take a look at this project and there were two things that I was really drawn to, and one was the idea that Sam was growing up in the foster-care system. I thought it could be a great opportunity to create an emotional story about someone with no family finding a forever family,” Holmes said.
“And then also, there was a leprechaun.
- 11/20/2022
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Luck Review — Luck (2022) Film Review, a movie directed by Peggy Holmes, written by Kiel Murray and starring Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Colin O’Donoghue, Lil Rel Howery, Flula Borg, John Ratzenberger, Adelynn Spoon, Grey Griffin, Suzy Nakamura, Kari Wahlgren, Kwaku Fortune, Chris Edgerly, Maurice J. Irvin, Nick Thurston and [...]
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- 8/16/2022
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Bullet Train, Easter Sunday, Prey and A League of Their Own.
Bullet Train Los Angeles premiere
Sony’s Bullet Train stopped in Los Angeles on Monday, where stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Zazie Beetz and Logan Lerman walked the red carpet.
Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tyree Henry, Bad Bunny, Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Zazie Beetz, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Andrea Muñoz Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Tony Vinciquerra and Brad Pitt
Easter Sunday premiere
Jo Koy debuted his family comedy Easter Sunday on Tuesday at the Tcl Chinese Theatre alongside costars Jimmy O. Yang and Tiffany Haddish, producer Dan Lin and director Jay Chandrasekhar.
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Bullet Train, Easter Sunday, Prey and A League of Their Own.
Bullet Train Los Angeles premiere
Sony’s Bullet Train stopped in Los Angeles on Monday, where stars Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Joey King, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio (Bad Bunny), Zazie Beetz and Logan Lerman walked the red carpet.
Logan Lerman, Masi Oka, Hiroyuki Sanada, Brian Tyree Henry, Bad Bunny, Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Zazie Beetz, David Leitch, Kelly McCormick and Andrea Muñoz Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Tony Vinciquerra and Brad Pitt
Easter Sunday premiere
Jo Koy debuted his family comedy Easter Sunday on Tuesday at the Tcl Chinese Theatre alongside costars Jimmy O. Yang and Tiffany Haddish, producer Dan Lin and director Jay Chandrasekhar.
- 8/5/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s your lucky day! AppleTV’s newest animated film, “Luck,” comes out Friday, Aug. 5.
With voice acting from Whoopi Goldberg and Jane Fonda, the fantasy comedy will explore what happens when the unluckiest person stumbles into the Land of Luck.
If you’re feeling lucky, here’s how to watch “Luck” ahead of its release date.
Will “Luck” be in theaters?
No, the animated flick will not have a theatrical release and will only be available to stream.
Is “Luck” streaming?
Yes, “Luck” will debut exclusively on Apple TV+.
What is “Luck” about?
The comedy follows Sam Greenfield (Eva Noblezada), the unluckiest person in the world, as she attempts to change her fate. When she unintentionally discovers the Land of Luck, she teams up with magical creatures to turn her luck around.
Who is in the “Luck” cast?
Eva Noblezada voices Sam alongside veterans Goldberg and Fonda, who play The Captain,...
With voice acting from Whoopi Goldberg and Jane Fonda, the fantasy comedy will explore what happens when the unluckiest person stumbles into the Land of Luck.
If you’re feeling lucky, here’s how to watch “Luck” ahead of its release date.
Will “Luck” be in theaters?
No, the animated flick will not have a theatrical release and will only be available to stream.
Is “Luck” streaming?
Yes, “Luck” will debut exclusively on Apple TV+.
What is “Luck” about?
The comedy follows Sam Greenfield (Eva Noblezada), the unluckiest person in the world, as she attempts to change her fate. When she unintentionally discovers the Land of Luck, she teams up with magical creatures to turn her luck around.
Who is in the “Luck” cast?
Eva Noblezada voices Sam alongside veterans Goldberg and Fonda, who play The Captain,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the new animated feature "Luck",directed by Peggy Holmes, starring Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon. streaming August 5, 2022 on Apple TV+ :
"...'Sam Greenfield', the unluckiest girl in the world, stumbles into the never-before-seen 'Land of Luck', then sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend.
"But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it..."
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"...'Sam Greenfield', the unluckiest girl in the world, stumbles into the never-before-seen 'Land of Luck', then sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend.
"But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it..."
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- 7/12/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
See Where Good Luck Is Born In The Trailer For The Animated Film Luck – Debuts On Apple TV+ August 5
From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it. Luck is produced by Skydance Animation.
Apple Original Films’ “Luck” features the voice talents of stars Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon. The animated feature is directed by Peggy Holmes from a screenplay by Kiel Murray, with John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Eisenmann producing for Skydance Animation.
Luck is streaming August 5, exclusively on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_Luck
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Apple Original Films’ “Luck” features the voice talents of stars Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon. The animated feature is directed by Peggy Holmes from a screenplay by Kiel Murray, with John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Eisenmann producing for Skydance Animation.
Luck is streaming August 5, exclusively on Apple TV+ https://apple.co/_Luck
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- 7/7/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for the new animated feature ‘Luck,’ produced by Skydance Animation.
From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
The film features the voice talents of stars Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon. The animated feature is directed by Peggy Holmes from a screenplay by Kiel Murray, with John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Eisenmann producing for Skydance Animation.
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From Apple Original Films comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
The film features the voice talents of stars Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon. The animated feature is directed by Peggy Holmes from a screenplay by Kiel Murray, with John Lasseter, David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and David Eisenmann producing for Skydance Animation.
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- 7/7/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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The trailer for Luck follows Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. The first trailer dropped Wednesday and shows off the animated feature, which is from Apple Original Films and is the first produced by Skydance Animation.
Everything about Sam’s (voiced by Eva Noblezada) day goes wrong until she finds a lucky penny that turns things around — until she accidentally flushes it down the toilet. She realizes the lucky penny is connected to a mysterious black cat named Bob, voiced by Simon Pegg, whom she follows into the Land of Luck, which resembles a perfectly timed Rube Goldberg machine in which everything goes right — but humans are not allowed. At the bottom of the two-sided world is where all of the bad luck is sent.
“The tiniest amount of bad luck can shut down our entire operation,” warns the CEO of Good Luck,...
The trailer for Luck follows Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. The first trailer dropped Wednesday and shows off the animated feature, which is from Apple Original Films and is the first produced by Skydance Animation.
Everything about Sam’s (voiced by Eva Noblezada) day goes wrong until she finds a lucky penny that turns things around — until she accidentally flushes it down the toilet. She realizes the lucky penny is connected to a mysterious black cat named Bob, voiced by Simon Pegg, whom she follows into the Land of Luck, which resembles a perfectly timed Rube Goldberg machine in which everything goes right — but humans are not allowed. At the bottom of the two-sided world is where all of the bad luck is sent.
“The tiniest amount of bad luck can shut down our entire operation,” warns the CEO of Good Luck,...
- 7/7/2022
- by Carolyn Giardina
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Luck,” the first animated feature from Skydance and Apple TV+ has debuted its first trailer.
The film tells the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
The trailer begins with Sam (Eva Noblezada) blundering her way through a series of misfortunes: she wakes up a minute before she’s supposed to be somewhere, accidentally locks herself in a bathroom, and bonks her head on various objects. It seems like her luck is finally about to change when she finds a magical penny, “something that could finally turn my life around!”
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The film tells the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
The trailer begins with Sam (Eva Noblezada) blundering her way through a series of misfortunes: she wakes up a minute before she’s supposed to be somewhere, accidentally locks herself in a bathroom, and bonks her head on various objects. It seems like her luck is finally about to change when she finds a magical penny, “something that could finally turn my life around!”
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- 7/7/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
The teaser trailer for Luck has been released. The film stars Jane Fond and Whoopi Goldberg and will be in theaters in June 2022.
From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, exclusive first look footage of Luck will be revealed at the upcoming Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s Work in Progress sessions on June 14, 2022. Holmes, along with key members of the animation team, will share insights into the creative journey behind this highly anticipated, must-see family event.
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From Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation comes the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, exclusive first look footage of Luck will be revealed at the upcoming Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s Work in Progress sessions on June 14, 2022. Holmes, along with key members of the animation team, will share insights into the creative journey behind this highly anticipated, must-see family event.
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- 5/14/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation have unveiled the first teaser trailer for the new animated film “Luck” on, fittingly enough, Friday the 13th.
This is our first look at a new animated work from producer John Lasseter since the storied Pixar veteran left his post at the Disney-owned studio and set up shop at Skydance Animation, where he currently serves as Head of Animation.
Directed by Peggy Holmes (“Secret of the Wings”) and written by Kiel Murray (“Cars 3”), “Luck” tells the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
This teaser trailer is narrated by a black cat voiced by Simon Pegg,...
This is our first look at a new animated work from producer John Lasseter since the storied Pixar veteran left his post at the Disney-owned studio and set up shop at Skydance Animation, where he currently serves as Head of Animation.
Directed by Peggy Holmes (“Secret of the Wings”) and written by Kiel Murray (“Cars 3”), “Luck” tells the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is teaming up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
This teaser trailer is narrated by a black cat voiced by Simon Pegg,...
- 5/13/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation have unveiled the teaser trailer for the new animated feature ‘Luck.’
Sam Greenfield is the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is to team up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, exclusive first-look footage of the film will be revealed at the upcoming Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s Work in Progress sessions on June 14, 2022. Holmes, along with key members of the animation team, will share insights into the creative journey behind this highly anticipated, must-see family event.
The voice cast includes Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger, Adelynn Spoon.
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Sam Greenfield is the unluckiest person in the world, who when she stumbles into the never-before-seen Land of Luck, sets out on a quest to bring some good luck home for her best friend. But with humans not allowed, her only chance is to team up with the magical creatures who live there to do it.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, exclusive first-look footage of the film will be revealed at the upcoming Annecy International Animation Film Festival’s Work in Progress sessions on June 14, 2022. Holmes, along with key members of the animation team, will share insights into the creative journey behind this highly anticipated, must-see family event.
The voice cast includes Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger, Adelynn Spoon.
Also in trailers...
- 5/13/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
On the heels of landing historic SAG Award wins for the beloved film “Coda,” in addition to earning Oscar nominations and top AFI Honors among a growing list of awards for both “Coda” and the acclaimed drama “The Tragedy of Macbeth,” Apple today unveiled a glimpse at its burgeoning, highly anticipated slate of Apple Original Films set to premiere globally in theaters and on Apple TV+ over the next year.
In 2022, Apple Original Films will debut new films hailing from today’s most renowned, award-winning storytellers and stars, including Alfonso Cuaron, Antoine Fuqua, Dakota Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Bill Murray, Russell Crowe and many more.
“Cha Cha Real Smooth,” winner of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on June 17. In “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” writer-director Cooper Raiff also stars as a recent college graduate...
In 2022, Apple Original Films will debut new films hailing from today’s most renowned, award-winning storytellers and stars, including Alfonso Cuaron, Antoine Fuqua, Dakota Johnson, Oprah Winfrey, Will Smith, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Bill Murray, Russell Crowe and many more.
“Cha Cha Real Smooth,” winner of the 2022 Sundance Film Festival U.S. Dramatic Audience Award, will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on June 17. In “Cha Cha Real Smooth,” writer-director Cooper Raiff also stars as a recent college graduate...
- 3/10/2022
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Apple on Tuesday unveiled new details with regard to its upcoming movie slate, including premiere dates for its titles Cha Cha Real Smooth and Luck, along with a series of first-look photos from titles including Argylle, Raymond and Ray and The Greatest Beer Run Ever.
Writer-director Cooper Raif’s Sundance Dramatic Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on June 17, with Skydance’s animated feature Luck starring Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon set to premiere August 5. Also premiering this summer is Apple’s untitled documentary about the career and life of the late Sidney Poitier, exec produced by Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin.
In the fall, Apple will release titles including the feature doc Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong, produced under Apple’s first-look...
Writer-director Cooper Raif’s Sundance Dramatic Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on June 17, with Skydance’s animated feature Luck starring Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon set to premiere August 5. Also premiering this summer is Apple’s untitled documentary about the career and life of the late Sidney Poitier, exec produced by Oprah Winfrey and directed by Reginald Hudlin.
In the fall, Apple will release titles including the feature doc Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong, produced under Apple’s first-look...
- 3/8/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation’s Luck will debut on AppleTV+ around the world on Friday, Aug. 5.
Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon join the cast, starring alongside Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg
Luck centers around the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around. Noblezada will provide the voice for the character of Sam. When she ages out of foster care, Sam discovers the Land of Luck and embarks on a quest that could change her luck forever.
Pegg will provide the voice for Bob, a lucky black cat from the Land of Luck, where The Captain, voiced by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Goldberg,...
Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon join the cast, starring alongside Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg
Luck centers around the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world. When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around. Noblezada will provide the voice for the character of Sam. When she ages out of foster care, Sam discovers the Land of Luck and embarks on a quest that could change her luck forever.
Pegg will provide the voice for Bob, a lucky black cat from the Land of Luck, where The Captain, voiced by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner Goldberg,...
- 1/26/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Turns out luck is a lady… one who certainly needs a four-leaf clover right about now.
In upcoming star-studded adventure film “Luck,” Broadway star Eva Noblezada voices Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world who discovers the magical Land of Luck after aging out of foster care — and becomes determined to harness its power to fix her life. The only catch? She must unite the magical creatures in the Land of Luck, who have wily minds of their own. Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation unveiled the details behind the
Among those magical creatures is a lucky black cat named Bob (Simon Pegg), who teams up with Sam in a quest to find a lucky penny to preserve his own perfect life. Along the way they encounter the Head of Security for the Land of Luck (Egot winner Whoopi Goldberg); facilities engineer Jeff the Unicorn (Flula Borg), who maintains...
In upcoming star-studded adventure film “Luck,” Broadway star Eva Noblezada voices Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest person in the world who discovers the magical Land of Luck after aging out of foster care — and becomes determined to harness its power to fix her life. The only catch? She must unite the magical creatures in the Land of Luck, who have wily minds of their own. Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation unveiled the details behind the
Among those magical creatures is a lucky black cat named Bob (Simon Pegg), who teams up with Sam in a quest to find a lucky penny to preserve his own perfect life. Along the way they encounter the Head of Security for the Land of Luck (Egot winner Whoopi Goldberg); facilities engineer Jeff the Unicorn (Flula Borg), who maintains...
- 1/26/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Apple Animated Film ‘Luck’ Sets August Release Date, Adds Eva Noblezada and Simon Pegg to Voice Cast
“Luck,” an upcoming animated adventure film from Skydance Animation and Apple Original Films, will premiere on Apple TV Plus on Aug. 5. The studios announced the release date on Wednesday morning, alongside additions to the film’s voice cast.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, “Luck” follows the story of Sam Greenfield, ostensibly the unluckiest person alive. After aging out of foster care, Greenfield embarks on a journey to the Land of Luck, working with a group of magical creatures to change the course of her life.
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation have announced that Eva Noblezada will star in the film as the voice of Sam. Simon Pegg also joins the project in the prominent supporting voice role of Bob, a lucky black cat that accompanies Sam along her journey. Apple and Skydance also announced Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon as additions to the voice cast.
Directed by Peggy Holmes, “Luck” follows the story of Sam Greenfield, ostensibly the unluckiest person alive. After aging out of foster care, Greenfield embarks on a journey to the Land of Luck, working with a group of magical creatures to change the course of her life.
Apple Original Films and Skydance Animation have announced that Eva Noblezada will star in the film as the voice of Sam. Simon Pegg also joins the project in the prominent supporting voice role of Bob, a lucky black cat that accompanies Sam along her journey. Apple and Skydance also announced Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, Colin O’Donoghue, John Ratzenberger and Adelynn Spoon as additions to the voice cast.
- 1/26/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
“Luck,” the debut feature from Skydance Animation and AppleTV+, finally has a release date. The animated original, which was previously scheduled for a February 18 bow, has a new date: August 5. (It will be released globally on AppleTV+.) Additionally, new details about the movie’s story and cast (including a role for a Pixar favorite) have been revealed.
According to the new synopsis, the film centers around Sam Greenfield, “the unluckiest person in the world.” “When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.” Eva Noblezada voices Sam, alongside Simon Pegg (as lucky black cat Bob), Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Jane Fonda, and Lil Rel Howery (as a flower shop owner where Sam gets her first job). Additional cast members include Colin O’Donoghue, and Adelynn Spoon.
Perhaps most notable is the inclusion of John Ratzenberger as Rootie, the mayor of Bad Luck,...
According to the new synopsis, the film centers around Sam Greenfield, “the unluckiest person in the world.” “When she discovers the never-before-seen Land of Luck, Sam must unite with the magical creatures there to turn her luck around.” Eva Noblezada voices Sam, alongside Simon Pegg (as lucky black cat Bob), Whoopi Goldberg, Flula Borg, Jane Fonda, and Lil Rel Howery (as a flower shop owner where Sam gets her first job). Additional cast members include Colin O’Donoghue, and Adelynn Spoon.
Perhaps most notable is the inclusion of John Ratzenberger as Rootie, the mayor of Bad Luck,...
- 1/26/2022
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
ABC decided Wednesday not to move forward with “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis’s fairy tale pilot “Epic,” TheWrap has learned.
The now-scrapped project, which is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience,” stars Brittany O’Grady as cynical princess Lune, Sarah Hyland as princess Rose, Eleanor Fanyinka as the mysterious character The Seer and “Game of Thrones” alum Toby Sebastian as Prince Philippe.
Horowitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producers on the “Epic” pilot. Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” wrote the pilot script and is also an executive producer.
The pilot hailed from Disney’s studio ABC Signature.
Horowitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
The now-scrapped project, which is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience,” stars Brittany O’Grady as cynical princess Lune, Sarah Hyland as princess Rose, Eleanor Fanyinka as the mysterious character The Seer and “Game of Thrones” alum Toby Sebastian as Prince Philippe.
Horowitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producers on the “Epic” pilot. Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” wrote the pilot script and is also an executive producer.
The pilot hailed from Disney’s studio ABC Signature.
Horowitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
- 8/11/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
How much of the journey is worth it when you’re scratching your head at the destination? That’s the question one must confront in Guillermo del Toro’s Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans.
Originating from the book series created by del Toro and Daniel Kaus, 2016 series Trollhunters kicked off Tales of Arcadia as part of Netflix’s quest to produce original animation for children. You don’t go into Trollhunters and its two series successors, 3Below and Wizards, expecting form-breaking storytelling for Western children’s cartoons, but each series had plenty to offer: Del Toro’s colorful realms with their own mythology, slapstick one-liners in the midst of swordplay, and colorful creatures from lovable Aaarrrgghh (Fred Tatasciore) to the paternal Blinky (Kelsey Grammar) with his teacher bravado.
All set in the sleepy town of Arcadia, Trollhunters explored the mounting responsibilities of a Chosen-One mantle held by a human boy...
Originating from the book series created by del Toro and Daniel Kaus, 2016 series Trollhunters kicked off Tales of Arcadia as part of Netflix’s quest to produce original animation for children. You don’t go into Trollhunters and its two series successors, 3Below and Wizards, expecting form-breaking storytelling for Western children’s cartoons, but each series had plenty to offer: Del Toro’s colorful realms with their own mythology, slapstick one-liners in the midst of swordplay, and colorful creatures from lovable Aaarrrgghh (Fred Tatasciore) to the paternal Blinky (Kelsey Grammar) with his teacher bravado.
All set in the sleepy town of Arcadia, Trollhunters explored the mounting responsibilities of a Chosen-One mantle held by a human boy...
- 7/20/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and executive producer of the multiple Emmy® Award-winning Tales of Arcadia series Guillermo del Toro, shared the first few minutes of Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, the epic feature film finale of the saga premiering July 21 on Netflix globally.
In the clip, as Douxie (Colin O’Donoghue) attempts to hide Nari (Angel Lin) from the evil Bellroc (Kay Bess) and Skrael (Piotr Michael), a war between magic and mankind is unleashed.
Following the events of the Tales of Arcadia trilogy, the heroes of Arcadia from the hit series Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards must band together in their most epic adventure yet to protect humanity from the evil Arcane Order, who wield their dark and uncontrollable magic to summon ancient titans that threaten to destroy the world. On the surface, Arcadia appears to be a slice of timeless Americana, but it is no ordinary town. It lies at...
In the clip, as Douxie (Colin O’Donoghue) attempts to hide Nari (Angel Lin) from the evil Bellroc (Kay Bess) and Skrael (Piotr Michael), a war between magic and mankind is unleashed.
Following the events of the Tales of Arcadia trilogy, the heroes of Arcadia from the hit series Trollhunters, 3Below, and Wizards must band together in their most epic adventure yet to protect humanity from the evil Arcane Order, who wield their dark and uncontrollable magic to summon ancient titans that threaten to destroy the world. On the surface, Arcadia appears to be a slice of timeless Americana, but it is no ordinary town. It lies at...
- 7/14/2021
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
"We're facing the end of the world..." "So what do we do?" Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for the animated movie Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans, a full-length feature film continuing the popular animated series "Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia". Made by DreamWorks Animation, and executive produced / co-written by Guillermo del Toro, who has been directly involved from the start in creating "Trollhunters" (originally premiered in 2016 based on a novel by GdT and Daniel Kraus). The heroes from the Trollhunters series team-up on an epic adventure to fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all. This movie features an epic voice cast including: Emile Hirsch, Lexi Medrano, Charlie Saxton, Kelsey Grammer, Alfred Molina, Steven Yeun, Nick Frost, Colin O'Donoghue, Diego Luna, Tatiana Maslany, Cole Sand, Nick Offerman, Fred Tatasciore, Brian Blessed, and Cheryl Hines. This all seems especially entertaining because it looks like the...
- 6/15/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Here’s the first full trailer for the Guillermo del Toro-executive produced and co-written Trollhunters: Rise Of The Titans. As previously revealed by del Toro, the Netflix/DreamWorks Animation movie will be released on the service July 21. Check out the trailer above, and scroll below for new images.
The movie is set in the world created by del Toro in his epic Emmy-winning Tales Of Arcadia trilogy. In the animated fantasy adventure, Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now, the heroes from the Trollhunters series team up in their most epic adventure yet, where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all.
The trailer release comes as del Toro, executive producer Chad Hammes,...
The movie is set in the world created by del Toro in his epic Emmy-winning Tales Of Arcadia trilogy. In the animated fantasy adventure, Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now, the heroes from the Trollhunters series team up in their most epic adventure yet, where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all.
The trailer release comes as del Toro, executive producer Chad Hammes,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Two-time The Shape of Water Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro handed out a special treat Tuesday on Twitter, revealing the release date and first teaser for his Netflix-DreamWorks Animation movie Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans. Executive produced by del Toro, the pic will hit the service July 21.
The movie is set in the world created by del Toro in his epic Tales of Arcadia trilogy. Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now the heroes from the Trollhunters series team up in their most epic adventure yet where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all.
The movie features the voices of Emile Hirsch, Lexi Medrano, Charlie Saxton, Kelsey Grammer, Alfred Molina, Steven Yeun,...
The movie is set in the world created by del Toro in his epic Tales of Arcadia trilogy. Arcadia may look like an ordinary town but it lies at the center of magical and mystical lines that makes it a nexus for many battles among otherworldly creatures including trolls, aliens and wizards. Now the heroes from the Trollhunters series team up in their most epic adventure yet where they must fight the Arcane Order for control over the magic that binds them all.
The movie features the voices of Emile Hirsch, Lexi Medrano, Charlie Saxton, Kelsey Grammer, Alfred Molina, Steven Yeun,...
- 4/27/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has grounded its scripted original series, The Right Stuff.
Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, and Micah Stock starred as America’s first astronauts in the series, which was an eight-episode take on Tom Wolfe’s book about the early days of the U.S. space program.
The good news for fans is that the series could continue at a new destination.
While Disney+ doesn't release ratings, it is thought the series was a moderate performer. Unfortunately, it didn't have much buzz, which could also hinder future seasons.
Warner Bros. Television is already shopping the series, with Deadline noting that TNT and HBO Max should be considered logical targets.
Helping matters is that the series, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, was awarded $13.7 million to move production from Florida to California.
That's a big incentive, but without knowing the first season's financials,...
Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, and Micah Stock starred as America’s first astronauts in the series, which was an eight-episode take on Tom Wolfe’s book about the early days of the U.S. space program.
The good news for fans is that the series could continue at a new destination.
While Disney+ doesn't release ratings, it is thought the series was a moderate performer. Unfortunately, it didn't have much buzz, which could also hinder future seasons.
Warner Bros. Television is already shopping the series, with Deadline noting that TNT and HBO Max should be considered logical targets.
Helping matters is that the series, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way, was awarded $13.7 million to move production from Florida to California.
That's a big incentive, but without knowing the first season's financials,...
- 4/3/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
"The eagle has..." been grounded, at least for now. Disney+ has cancelled The Right Stuff TV series. It's the first cancellation by the streaming service but season two is being shopped elsewhere.
A drama series based on the bestselling book by Tom Wolfe, The Right Stuff stars Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, Micah Stock, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, Nora Zehetner, Shannon Lucio, and Eloise Mumford.
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A drama series based on the bestselling book by Tom Wolfe, The Right Stuff stars Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter, Micah Stock, Patrick Fischler, Eric Ladin, Nora Zehetner, Shannon Lucio, and Eloise Mumford.
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- 4/3/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Disney+ has made its first scripted series cancellation with the National Geographic series “The Right Stuff” getting the ax after one season at the streamer, TheWrap has learned.
Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter and Micah Stock starred as America’s first astronauts in the series, an eight-episode take on Tom Wolfe’s book about the early days of the U.S. space program.
Warner Bros. Television has started shopping the series to other outlets, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. The cancellation is said to be related to recent restructuring at Nat Geo. Should the series move forward with a different network, it could either be with the original cast in a different time period or with a new cast entirely.
According to the individual, the majority of the cast have extended their contracts while Wbtv shops a potential second season,...
Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O’Donoghue, James Lafferty, Aaron Staton, Michael Trotter and Micah Stock starred as America’s first astronauts in the series, an eight-episode take on Tom Wolfe’s book about the early days of the U.S. space program.
Warner Bros. Television has started shopping the series to other outlets, an individual with knowledge of the situation told TheWrap. The cancellation is said to be related to recent restructuring at Nat Geo. Should the series move forward with a different network, it could either be with the original cast in a different time period or with a new cast entirely.
According to the individual, the majority of the cast have extended their contracts while Wbtv shops a potential second season,...
- 4/3/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
The Right Stuff‘s astronauts have been grounded by mission control: Disney+ has cancelled the space drama after just one season, according to our sister site Deadline. Producers Warner Bros. Television are reportedly shopping the series to other networks, though, with TNT and HBO Max said to be in the mix.
An adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s 1979 book, the Nat Geo-produced series chronicles the early days of the United States’ NASA program and the lives of America’s first astronauts, who became known as the Mercury Seven. The first season starred Patrick J. Adams (Suits) as John Glenn, Jake McDorman...
An adaptation of Tom Wolfe’s 1979 book, the Nat Geo-produced series chronicles the early days of the United States’ NASA program and the lives of America’s first astronauts, who became known as the Mercury Seven. The first season starred Patrick J. Adams (Suits) as John Glenn, Jake McDorman...
- 4/3/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Disney+ has opted not to order a second season of space race series The Right Stuff. The Mercury 7 period drama, starring Patrick J. Adams and Jake McDorman, originated at National Geographic before launching as a Disney+ original last October. It is Disney+’s first scripted series cancellation.
Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind The Right Stuff, is shopping it to other outlets, with WarnerMedia siblings TNT and HBO Max considered logical potential targets. I hear the options on the cast expire tomorrow, and Wbtv has asked for a two-week extension while the efforts to find a new home continue.
There is a major incentive for Wbtv and parent WarnerMedia to try and keep The Right Stuff going — in November, the series, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way, was given $13.7 million to move from Florida to California for Season 2, the fourth-highest relocating incentive ever awarded under the Cfc program.
Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind The Right Stuff, is shopping it to other outlets, with WarnerMedia siblings TNT and HBO Max considered logical potential targets. I hear the options on the cast expire tomorrow, and Wbtv has asked for a two-week extension while the efforts to find a new home continue.
There is a major incentive for Wbtv and parent WarnerMedia to try and keep The Right Stuff going — in November, the series, produced by Leonardo DiCaprio’s Appian Way, was given $13.7 million to move from Florida to California for Season 2, the fourth-highest relocating incentive ever awarded under the Cfc program.
- 4/3/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Eleanor Fanyinka has been cast in a leading role on ABC’s pilot “Epic,” marking the first actor to sign on to the project from “Once Upon a Time” creators Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis.
The potential show is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.” Fanyinka has joined the pilot in the role of The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Hororwitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producing “Epic.” Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” is writing the pilot and executive producing as well.
The project is being produced by ABC Signature.
Hororwitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
The potential show is described as “a romantic anthology series that reinvents fairy tales for a new audience.” Fanyinka has joined the pilot in the role of The Seer, a mysterious and playful figure who can lead you down the path of true love.
Hororwitz and Kitsis, who most recently reteamed to reboot Steven Spielberg’s “Amazing Stories” at Apple TV+, are executive producing “Epic.” Brigitte Hales, a veteran of “Once Upon a Time” and Hulu’s “11.22.63,” is writing the pilot and executive producing as well.
The project is being produced by ABC Signature.
Hororwitz and Kitsis’ “Once Upon a Time” ran on ABC for seven seasons, from 2011 to 2018. The show, which centered around...
- 3/22/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
San Diego Comic-Con is officially taking another year off. The pop culture event has, once again, been postponed following last year’s cancellation as a result of the global coronavirus outbreak.
“While we are buoyed by the rollout of the vaccine and the growing number of individuals being inoculated, it appears that July will still be too early to safely hold an in-person event of the magnitude of Comic-Con,” the organization said in a statement. “For this reason, we have made the challenging decision to postpone Comic-Con 2021 as an in-person gathering until our 2022 dates, and once again hold this year...
“While we are buoyed by the rollout of the vaccine and the growing number of individuals being inoculated, it appears that July will still be too early to safely hold an in-person event of the magnitude of Comic-Con,” the organization said in a statement. “For this reason, we have made the challenging decision to postpone Comic-Con 2021 as an in-person gathering until our 2022 dates, and once again hold this year...
- 3/1/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
The Right Stuff has selected its first three astronauts to take flight, and unfortunately for Mercury Seven hopeful Scott Carpenter, he wasn’t among the chosen trio in this past Friday’s episode of the Disney+ drama.
With Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom and John Glenn picked to head into space, in that order, it “absolutely” changes Scott’s trajectory, his portrayer James Lafferty tells TVLine. “I think all of the astronauts were hoping that they would be first, or at least that they would be in that top three. And so for Scott, specifically, I think once those first three are chosen,...
With Alan Shepard, Gus Grissom and John Glenn picked to head into space, in that order, it “absolutely” changes Scott’s trajectory, his portrayer James Lafferty tells TVLine. “I think all of the astronauts were hoping that they would be first, or at least that they would be in that top three. And so for Scott, specifically, I think once those first three are chosen,...
- 11/1/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Oscar Isaac of the third Star Wars trilogy is in talks to suit up as Moon Knight for Disney+‘s upcoming Marvel hero series, our sister site Variety reports.
“In talks” may be the operative words, though. As recently as a few days ago, both Daveed Diggs (Snowpiercer) and Nick Kroll (The League) were rumored to be in contention for the plum gig. And Tatiana Maslany recently refuted similar, seemingly solid reports that she had landed the lead in Disney+’s She-Hulk series.
More from TVLineThe Right Stuff's Colin O'Donoghue Talks Gordo's Marital Lie, Going From Pirate to Astronaut to.
“In talks” may be the operative words, though. As recently as a few days ago, both Daveed Diggs (Snowpiercer) and Nick Kroll (The League) were rumored to be in contention for the plum gig. And Tatiana Maslany recently refuted similar, seemingly solid reports that she had landed the lead in Disney+’s She-Hulk series.
More from TVLineThe Right Stuff's Colin O'Donoghue Talks Gordo's Marital Lie, Going From Pirate to Astronaut to.
- 10/26/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Eight years ago this week, long before he “spacesuited up” as The Right Stuff‘s Gordo Cooper, Colin O’Donoghue made his debut as Once Upon a Time‘s Captain Hook. But before he did, he nearly got a helping “hand” from Dustin Hoffman‘s own, big-screen take on Peter Pan’s pirate nemesis.
Reminded by TVLine of his Once-iversay during a recent interview, O’Donoghue shared, “One of the things that stands out from early on was that I actually tried to use the hook from Dustin Hoffman’s movie [with Robin Williams]. We were considering using that hook, but the...
Reminded by TVLine of his Once-iversay during a recent interview, O’Donoghue shared, “One of the things that stands out from early on was that I actually tried to use the hook from Dustin Hoffman’s movie [with Robin Williams]. We were considering using that hook, but the...
- 10/24/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
If you thought the “Right Stuff” storyline where Alan Shepard’s wife Louise changed her niece’s name to “Martha” seemed a bit far-fetched — even for a TV show — then you might want to sit down for this one.
In Episode 4, titled “Advent,” Shepard (played by Jake McDorman in the Disney+ series) and his wife Louise (Shannon Lucio) have her niece, Judith, come to live with them in December 1959 after Louise’s sister passes away. When Shepard comes home at Christmas and is talking about the new addition to the family, Louise corrects him on the use of “Judith,” saying they are going to rename her Martha, because Judith “sounds too much” like Julie, the name of one of their daughters.
Later, Alan’s parents come over for Christmas dinner, and his father, Alan Sr., a stern Army man, is having none of this renaming stuff. He mocks his son...
In Episode 4, titled “Advent,” Shepard (played by Jake McDorman in the Disney+ series) and his wife Louise (Shannon Lucio) have her niece, Judith, come to live with them in December 1959 after Louise’s sister passes away. When Shepard comes home at Christmas and is talking about the new addition to the family, Louise corrects him on the use of “Judith,” saying they are going to rename her Martha, because Judith “sounds too much” like Julie, the name of one of their daughters.
Later, Alan’s parents come over for Christmas dinner, and his father, Alan Sr., a stern Army man, is having none of this renaming stuff. He mocks his son...
- 10/24/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Colin O’Donoghue‘s first major series gig after wrapping Once Upon a Time couldn’t be more different than the roguish pirate Captain Hook that he brought to life for six seasons.
Going from the fairytale character to taking on The Right Stuff‘s Gordon “Gordo” Cooper was an “opportunity to play somebody who was a real person and was a test pilot and then went on to be an astronaut,” O’Donoghue enthuses to TVLine, “and he’s got quite some clout. Just the idea of getting to play somebody like that was a dream for me.”
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Going from the fairytale character to taking on The Right Stuff‘s Gordon “Gordo” Cooper was an “opportunity to play somebody who was a real person and was a test pilot and then went on to be an astronaut,” O’Donoghue enthuses to TVLine, “and he’s got quite some clout. Just the idea of getting to play somebody like that was a dream for me.”
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- 10/22/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Disney+ will merge Cinderella with both hip-hop and sneaker culture in Sneakeralla, a movie musical starring Chosen Jacobs (Castle Rock) and Lexi Underwood (Little Fires Everywhere).
Set in “the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City” and now in production (with an eye on a 2021 release), Sneakerella stars Jacobs as El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother.
More from TVLineThe Right Stuff's Colin O'Donoghue Talks Gordo's Marital Lie, Going From Pirate to Astronaut to... Jedi?Willow Sequel Series a Go at Disney+, Warwick Davis...
Set in “the avant-garde street-sneaker subculture of New York City” and now in production (with an eye on a 2021 release), Sneakerella stars Jacobs as El, an aspiring sneaker designer from Queens who works as a stock boy in the shoe store that once belonged to his late mother.
More from TVLineThe Right Stuff's Colin O'Donoghue Talks Gordo's Marital Lie, Going From Pirate to Astronaut to... Jedi?Willow Sequel Series a Go at Disney+, Warwick Davis...
- 10/21/2020
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
What’s worse than wearing white to a wedding? Well, if you’re one of the Mercury 7 wives, wearing a bold floral print to a photoshoot where all the other women have agreed to dress plainly.
That’s what happens in Episode 3 of Disney+ series “The Right Stuff,” when Scott Carpenter’s wife, Rene Carpenter (played by Jade Albany Pietrantonio), shows up the other gals. Imagine the side-eye just before the flash.
But did it really happen? Yes, the platinum blonde Mrs. Carpenter arrived at the wives’ Mercury space capsule photoshoot wearing a sleeveless red floral dress, breaking the dress-code rules, as the other women were dressed in their assigned solid colors: pink, yellow, blue and white.
Readers can see the original photo from the shoot in question, which was done by Life magazine, here.
Rene Carpenter, who later divorced Scott Carpenter (played by James Lafferty in the Disney+ series...
That’s what happens in Episode 3 of Disney+ series “The Right Stuff,” when Scott Carpenter’s wife, Rene Carpenter (played by Jade Albany Pietrantonio), shows up the other gals. Imagine the side-eye just before the flash.
But did it really happen? Yes, the platinum blonde Mrs. Carpenter arrived at the wives’ Mercury space capsule photoshoot wearing a sleeveless red floral dress, breaking the dress-code rules, as the other women were dressed in their assigned solid colors: pink, yellow, blue and white.
Readers can see the original photo from the shoot in question, which was done by Life magazine, here.
Rene Carpenter, who later divorced Scott Carpenter (played by James Lafferty in the Disney+ series...
- 10/17/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
You may remember Jake McDorman’s abs from a post-shower scene in CBS series “Limitless,” but just how strong is the dude’s stomach?
TheWrap asked McDorman, who portrays Alan Shepard on Disney+ series “The Right Stuff,” the only question that should really matter to fans after watching Friday’s third episode: Did you puke?
Jake gave us the long answer, and we were happy to jot it down for readers.
McDorman and the other actors portraying the Mercury 7 astronauts had a pretty lengthy “wish list” out of the show’s training, he said, but they “weren’t allowed to do most of it.”
“We didn’t get to go up in the Vomit Comet, we didn’t get our eyeballs pushed back into our skulls in an F-16, even though we wanted to and there was a time in pre-production where it looked like we were about to,” McDorman said.
TheWrap asked McDorman, who portrays Alan Shepard on Disney+ series “The Right Stuff,” the only question that should really matter to fans after watching Friday’s third episode: Did you puke?
Jake gave us the long answer, and we were happy to jot it down for readers.
McDorman and the other actors portraying the Mercury 7 astronauts had a pretty lengthy “wish list” out of the show’s training, he said, but they “weren’t allowed to do most of it.”
“We didn’t get to go up in the Vomit Comet, we didn’t get our eyeballs pushed back into our skulls in an F-16, even though we wanted to and there was a time in pre-production where it looked like we were about to,” McDorman said.
- 10/16/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
New series The Right Stuff, now streaming on Disney+, tells the incredible tale of
America's first astronauts
. Called the Mercury 7, the seven astronauts and their families became instant celebrities as they took part in the historic Project Mercury, each competing to become the first man in space. Launched into both fame and danger, the Mercury 7 would go down in history as fighters, go-getters, and risk-takers, all eventually flying into space. However, in the end, their destinies turned out to be very different.
Why Did NASA Start Project Mercury?
In 1958, during one of the most intense moments of the Cold War, the newly formed NASA was forced to go big or go home when it came to the space race. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, shocking the world with the idea of American technological inferiority. And although NASA was the first to launch a nonhuman...
America's first astronauts
. Called the Mercury 7, the seven astronauts and their families became instant celebrities as they took part in the historic Project Mercury, each competing to become the first man in space. Launched into both fame and danger, the Mercury 7 would go down in history as fighters, go-getters, and risk-takers, all eventually flying into space. However, in the end, their destinies turned out to be very different.
Why Did NASA Start Project Mercury?
In 1958, during one of the most intense moments of the Cold War, the newly formed NASA was forced to go big or go home when it came to the space race. In 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1, the first artificial Earth satellite, shocking the world with the idea of American technological inferiority. And although NASA was the first to launch a nonhuman...
- 10/12/2020
- by Camila Barbeito
- Popsugar.com
Disney+ blasted off into space — or at least prepared to — with Friday’s premiere of the Mercury Seven series The Right Stuff. But are you along for the flight?
Before you chime in with your thoughts, a brief recap of the first half of the two-episode premiere and its major players: The drama begins with a tension-filled scene on May 5, 1961, aka the day the first American man would be launched into space. Astronaut Alan Shepard (played by Limitless‘ Jake McDorman) accuses his Mercury Seven teammate John Glenn (Suits‘ Patrick J. Adams) of going behind his back.
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Before you chime in with your thoughts, a brief recap of the first half of the two-episode premiere and its major players: The drama begins with a tension-filled scene on May 5, 1961, aka the day the first American man would be launched into space. Astronaut Alan Shepard (played by Limitless‘ Jake McDorman) accuses his Mercury Seven teammate John Glenn (Suits‘ Patrick J. Adams) of going behind his back.
More from TVLineThe Right Stuff's Patrick J.
- 10/10/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Space and space exploration are having a moment in the pop culture zeitgeist. Just in the past year, we’ve seen Netflix alone trot out “Space Force,” “Away,” and “Over The Moon.” It’s with that in mind that the streaming space race takes flight with Disney+’s “The Right Stuff” debuting on the streamer roughly a year since it launched in November 2019.
“The Right Stuff,” which states that it is not only based on Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name, but additionally Philip Kaufman’s 1983 adaptation for the screen, is Disney+’s first attempt at a more mature series since both “High Fidelity” and “Love, Victor” were ported over to Hulu for fear that the content wouldn’t sit well alongside Disney’s more family-friendly fare. Including the screenplay in the credits is notable because the specter of the 1983 film iteration haunts every moment of the series,...
“The Right Stuff,” which states that it is not only based on Tom Wolfe’s novel of the same name, but additionally Philip Kaufman’s 1983 adaptation for the screen, is Disney+’s first attempt at a more mature series since both “High Fidelity” and “Love, Victor” were ported over to Hulu for fear that the content wouldn’t sit well alongside Disney’s more family-friendly fare. Including the screenplay in the credits is notable because the specter of the 1983 film iteration haunts every moment of the series,...
- 10/9/2020
- by Leonardo Adrian Garcia
- Indiewire
In Disney+’s limited series “The Right Stuff,” NASA pulls in the very best test pilots from each branch of the armed forces in the late 1950s in an effort to select who will be the first American to go into outer space. Eventually, the upstart program narrows down its list to seven men, a group that would be dubbed the Mercury 7. The search started with a hell of a lot more than seven, however — and they all had one thing in common.
In Episode 1, titled “Sierra Hotel,” we follow Gordon Cooper to a lobby desk at a hotel near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. There, he checks in under a pseudonym, “Bill Baker.”
“Not only do you all have the same name, you all look the same too,” the front desk clerk says, producing a sign-in book full of “Bill Baker” signatures.
We then see all the...
In Episode 1, titled “Sierra Hotel,” we follow Gordon Cooper to a lobby desk at a hotel near Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia. There, he checks in under a pseudonym, “Bill Baker.”
“Not only do you all have the same name, you all look the same too,” the front desk clerk says, producing a sign-in book full of “Bill Baker” signatures.
We then see all the...
- 10/9/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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