Exclusive: The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge has created the first-ever disability loop group, launched with a recent Edfc workshop held on then Sony studio lot that included coaching, feedback and advice from animation executives. Sony Pictures Entertainment has been a key sponsor and host of Edfc for six years.
A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide background noise and audio clips that enrich the soundscape and lend a sense of authenticity in films, TV shows, video games and commercials.
The initiative follows the casting of Edfc founder and director Nic Novicki as Lego Spider-Man and longtime Film Challenge participant Danielle Perez as Sun-Spider in Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Both Perez and Novicki are actors with disabilities who were recommended for their roles in the film by writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
A loop group is a group of actors involved in recording audio for edited programming during post-production. Loop groups provide background noise and audio clips that enrich the soundscape and lend a sense of authenticity in films, TV shows, video games and commercials.
The initiative follows the casting of Edfc founder and director Nic Novicki as Lego Spider-Man and longtime Film Challenge participant Danielle Perez as Sun-Spider in Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar-nominated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. Both Perez and Novicki are actors with disabilities who were recommended for their roles in the film by writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Diversity” is undoubtedly a buzzword in Hollywood, but the inclusion of people with disabilities behind and in front of the camera remains an overlooked topic in the industry.
At Variety‘s inaugural Inclusion Gathering, presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation at West Hollywood’s London Hotel on Nov. 2, industry creatives and executives gathered for breakfast and a series of conversations centered around the topic of disabilities and inclusion in Hollywood.
The first conversation, “Disabilities in Storytelling,” was moderated by Tim Gray, executive vice president, Golden Globes, and featured Ashley Eakin, director of Disney’s “Growing Up” and Apple TV+’s “Best Foot Forward”; Angela Kang, showrunner and executive producer of “The Walking Dead”; David Renaud, co-executive producer of “The Good Doctor”; Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, executive producer, creator and showrunner of “The Witcher”; and Kaitlynn Yang, CEO, visual effects supervisor on “American Born Chinese.”
The guests delved into a myriad of topics,...
At Variety‘s inaugural Inclusion Gathering, presented by the Ruderman Family Foundation at West Hollywood’s London Hotel on Nov. 2, industry creatives and executives gathered for breakfast and a series of conversations centered around the topic of disabilities and inclusion in Hollywood.
The first conversation, “Disabilities in Storytelling,” was moderated by Tim Gray, executive vice president, Golden Globes, and featured Ashley Eakin, director of Disney’s “Growing Up” and Apple TV+’s “Best Foot Forward”; Angela Kang, showrunner and executive producer of “The Walking Dead”; David Renaud, co-executive producer of “The Good Doctor”; Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, executive producer, creator and showrunner of “The Witcher”; and Kaitlynn Yang, CEO, visual effects supervisor on “American Born Chinese.”
The guests delved into a myriad of topics,...
- 11/3/2023
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Though it received a Best Picture nomination at the 94th Academy Awards in 2022, Guillermo del Toro's re-adaptation of the William Lindsay Gresham novel "Nightmare Alley" hit theaters the same day as "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and was overshadowed by that movie's juggernaut success amid the pandemic. It makes the most of those shadows, though, filling them with smoke and "the poetry of disillusionment and existentialism," as del Toro has called it. This is a movie that lives at the carnival, where you're less likely to see any spider-men and more likely to see a woman with a spider's body warning children about the sins of lust and pride.
Co-written by Kim Morgan, the del Toro version of "Nightmare Alley" takes its cues from Gresham's book and was not intended as a remake of the black-and-white 1947 adaptation starring Tyrone Power. However, that movie is a classic and it's worth...
Co-written by Kim Morgan, the del Toro version of "Nightmare Alley" takes its cues from Gresham's book and was not intended as a remake of the black-and-white 1947 adaptation starring Tyrone Power. However, that movie is a classic and it's worth...
- 8/27/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
The 2022 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Awards announced presenters for this year’s ceremony, including “Special” creator Ryan O’Connell and “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The awards will be held on May 5 at Sony Pictures Studios’ Cary Grant Theater in Los Angeles.
Additional presenters include Paul Raci (“Sound of Metal”), Max Borenstein (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”), Blake Stadnik (“This is Us”) and “As We See It” actors Rick Glassman, Sue Ann Pien and Albert Rutecki.
Launched in 2014 and created by Nic Novicki, the film challenge gives filmmakers the chance to write, produce and complete short films that tell unique stories showcasing disability in many forms. Submissions can come from filmmakers with or without disabilities, and this year’s challenge saw a record-breaking submission of 95 films from around the world.
The finalists will be announced on April 29, with four competitors to move forward...
Additional presenters include Paul Raci (“Sound of Metal”), Max Borenstein (“Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”), Blake Stadnik (“This is Us”) and “As We See It” actors Rick Glassman, Sue Ann Pien and Albert Rutecki.
Launched in 2014 and created by Nic Novicki, the film challenge gives filmmakers the chance to write, produce and complete short films that tell unique stories showcasing disability in many forms. Submissions can come from filmmakers with or without disabilities, and this year’s challenge saw a record-breaking submission of 95 films from around the world.
The finalists will be announced on April 29, with four competitors to move forward...
- 4/28/2022
- by Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro returns with his first film since 2017’s “The Shape of Water” with a movie of a different sort. “Nightmare Alley” is an adaptation of the William Lindsey Gresham novel of the same name, and finds del Toro working without supernatural elements for the first time in his career. Production initially began in January 2020, but Covid shut down filming in March. Resuming filming in September 2020, the film finished up in December of 2020, and is now a bona fide Best Picture Oscar nominee.
Is “Nightmare Alley” Streaming?
Yes. “Nightmare Alley” started streaming on HBO Max and Hulu on Feb. 1.
Is “Nightmare Alley” in Theaters?
“Nightmare Alley” was released exclusively in movie theaters on Dec. 17 and is still playing in some theaters.
What Is “Nightmare Alley” About?
Stanton Carlisle, a carnival con-artist, develops a knack for “performing” psychic readings on strangers through sleight of hand and convincing technique.
Is “Nightmare Alley” Streaming?
Yes. “Nightmare Alley” started streaming on HBO Max and Hulu on Feb. 1.
Is “Nightmare Alley” in Theaters?
“Nightmare Alley” was released exclusively in movie theaters on Dec. 17 and is still playing in some theaters.
What Is “Nightmare Alley” About?
Stanton Carlisle, a carnival con-artist, develops a knack for “performing” psychic readings on strangers through sleight of hand and convincing technique.
- 2/9/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
This article contains spoilers for both versions of Nightmare Alley.
“Mister, I was made for it,” versus “Mister, I was born for it,” sums up the major psychological distinction between the 1947 Nightmare Alley and Guillermo del Toro’s 2021 remake. Neither line from the end of their respective movies is in the 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham. That book concludes just short of the revelation or confession (depending on the actor who says it). Bradley Cooper’s Stan Carlisle finds it downright hilarious that he is about to become a geek. Tyrone Power’s The Great Stanton only grants himself temporary clemency. The geek is their destiny. Chicken necks are their shared fate.
The first major difference between the two movies is the most obvious. One employs all the tricks of black and white filmmaking, the other shades its colors in a muted noir. The next immediately recognizable difference comes at feeding time.
“Mister, I was made for it,” versus “Mister, I was born for it,” sums up the major psychological distinction between the 1947 Nightmare Alley and Guillermo del Toro’s 2021 remake. Neither line from the end of their respective movies is in the 1946 novel by William Lindsay Gresham. That book concludes just short of the revelation or confession (depending on the actor who says it). Bradley Cooper’s Stan Carlisle finds it downright hilarious that he is about to become a geek. Tyrone Power’s The Great Stanton only grants himself temporary clemency. The geek is their destiny. Chicken necks are their shared fate.
The first major difference between the two movies is the most obvious. One employs all the tricks of black and white filmmaking, the other shades its colors in a muted noir. The next immediately recognizable difference comes at feeding time.
- 2/5/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Nightmare Alley Review — Nightmare Alley (2021) Film Review, a movie directed by Guillermo del Toro and starring Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Willem Dafoe, Richard Jenkins, Rooney Mara, Ron Perlman, Mary Steenburgen, David Strathairn, Mark Povinelli, Peter MacNeill, Holt McCallany, Paul Anderson, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Jim Beaver, Clifton Collins Jr., Tim Blake [...]
Continue reading: Film Review: Nightmare Alley (2021): Director Guillermo del Toro Delivers an Intriguing Vision with Some Powerful Performances Throughout...
Continue reading: Film Review: Nightmare Alley (2021): Director Guillermo del Toro Delivers an Intriguing Vision with Some Powerful Performances Throughout...
- 12/20/2021
- by Thomas Duffy
- Film-Book
Searchlight Pictures has released the brand-new trailer for director Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley.
When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette) and her has-been mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a traveling carnival, he crafts a golden ticket to success, using this newly acquired knowledge to grift the wealthy elite of 1940s New York society. With the virtuous Molly (Rooney Mara) loyally by his side, Stanton plots to con a dangerous tycoon (Richard Jenkins) with the aid of a mysterious psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who might be his most formidable opponent yet.
Good night nurse, what a cast Del Toro has put together. The filmmaker is best known for Hellboy, Pacific Rim and Crimson Peak as well as his Academy Award-winning fantasy films Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. He won Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture in 2018 for The Shape of Water...
When charismatic but down-on-his-luck Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper) endears himself to clairvoyant Zeena (Toni Collette) and her has-been mentalist husband Pete (David Strathairn) at a traveling carnival, he crafts a golden ticket to success, using this newly acquired knowledge to grift the wealthy elite of 1940s New York society. With the virtuous Molly (Rooney Mara) loyally by his side, Stanton plots to con a dangerous tycoon (Richard Jenkins) with the aid of a mysterious psychiatrist (Cate Blanchett) who might be his most formidable opponent yet.
Good night nurse, what a cast Del Toro has put together. The filmmaker is best known for Hellboy, Pacific Rim and Crimson Peak as well as his Academy Award-winning fantasy films Pan’s Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. He won Oscars for Best Director and Best Picture in 2018 for The Shape of Water...
- 11/24/2021
- by Michelle Hannett
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The first trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s psychological thriller “Nightmare Alley” has arrived.
The film, in theaters on Dec. 17, follows Stan Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), an ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words, as he meets Dr. Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett), a psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
Rounding out the all-star cast are Willem Dafoe as Clem Hoately, Toni Collette as Zeena Krumbein, Richard Jenkins as Ezra Grindle, Ron Perlman as Bruno, Rooney Mara as Molly Cahill, Holt McCallany as Anderson, Tim Blake Nelson as Carny Boss, Mary Steenburgen as Miss Harrington, David Strathairn as Pete Krumbein, and Clifton Collins Jr.
Jim Beaver will play Sheriff Jedediah Judd, Mark Povinelli will portray The Major and David Hewlett will take on Dr. Elrood. Romina Power and Paul Anderson also appear in the movie.
Based on William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel of the same name,...
The film, in theaters on Dec. 17, follows Stan Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), an ambitious carny with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words, as he meets Dr. Lilith Ritter (Cate Blanchett), a psychiatrist who is even more dangerous than he is.
Rounding out the all-star cast are Willem Dafoe as Clem Hoately, Toni Collette as Zeena Krumbein, Richard Jenkins as Ezra Grindle, Ron Perlman as Bruno, Rooney Mara as Molly Cahill, Holt McCallany as Anderson, Tim Blake Nelson as Carny Boss, Mary Steenburgen as Miss Harrington, David Strathairn as Pete Krumbein, and Clifton Collins Jr.
Jim Beaver will play Sheriff Jedediah Judd, Mark Povinelli will portray The Major and David Hewlett will take on Dr. Elrood. Romina Power and Paul Anderson also appear in the movie.
Based on William Lindsay Gresham’s 1946 novel of the same name,...
- 9/16/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Willem Dafoe is set to join Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, and Rooney Mara in director Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film Nightmare Alley.
The movie is based on the 1946 novel which tells the story of an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
Dafoe will play “the head barker at a traveling carnival who gives Bradley Cooper’s character a job, ushering him into a world of show biz and grifting.” I love Dafoe, and it’s great to see him jump on board a Del Toro movie!
When previously talking about the movie, Del Toro described it as “just a straight, really dark story.” When asked if he could tease anything about the movie, the filmmaker...
The movie is based on the 1946 novel which tells the story of an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
Dafoe will play “the head barker at a traveling carnival who gives Bradley Cooper’s character a job, ushering him into a world of show biz and grifting.” I love Dafoe, and it’s great to see him jump on board a Del Toro movie!
When previously talking about the movie, Del Toro described it as “just a straight, really dark story.” When asked if he could tease anything about the movie, the filmmaker...
- 10/16/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Guillermo del Toro has been hard at work putting together his next film project Nightmare Alley, which has previously been described as a psychological horror thriller.
We also know that the film will be based on the 1946 novel about an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
Del Toro is known for playing around with supernatural elements in his films, but in a recent interview with Collider, the filmmaker said that this movie will not have any of that. He describes it as “Just a straight, really dark story.” When asked if he could tease anything about the movie, the filmmaker said:
“Well what it is is that book was given to me in 1992 by Ron Perlman...
We also know that the film will be based on the 1946 novel about an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
Del Toro is known for playing around with supernatural elements in his films, but in a recent interview with Collider, the filmmaker said that this movie will not have any of that. He describes it as “Just a straight, really dark story.” When asked if he could tease anything about the movie, the filmmaker said:
“Well what it is is that book was given to me in 1992 by Ron Perlman...
- 8/12/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
1973: The Doctors' Penny kissed Mike.
1984: Guiding Light's Alex and Beth were held hostage by Darcy.
1994: All My Children's Kendall crashed Mona's funeral.
1994: One Life to Live's Todd met Blair."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On radio soap opera Adopted Daughter, Jack and Uncle Charlie told Jonathan that he couldn't open the new swimming pool he's been advertising without their consent.
1966: On Dark Shadows, to protect David, Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) lied to Constable Jonas Carter (Michael Currie ) when she told him they...
1984: Guiding Light's Alex and Beth were held hostage by Darcy.
1994: All My Children's Kendall crashed Mona's funeral.
1994: One Life to Live's Todd met Blair."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On radio soap opera Adopted Daughter, Jack and Uncle Charlie told Jonathan that he couldn't open the new swimming pool he's been advertising without their consent.
1966: On Dark Shadows, to protect David, Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) lied to Constable Jonas Carter (Michael Currie ) when she told him they...
- 8/9/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
There may be no director more embedded in Film Twitter than Guillermo del Toro, who expresses his adoration for cinema–from gems both beloved and lost to history, to championing modern directors from all of the world. So, it should be no surprise, that word has it he’s staging a reunion of the stars from one of Film Twitter’s most enduring favorites, Todd Haynes’ Carol.
With Bradley Cooper set to lead the director’s reimagining of the William Lindsay Gresham-penned Nightmare Alley (which Edmund Goulding turned into a 1947 film) as con man Stanton ‘Stan’ Carlisle, Cate Blanchett has now come on board the film, according to Variety. Collider then broke the news of the impressive supporting cast he’s eying to lock down, including Blanchett’s Carol co-star Rooney Mara, as well as Toni Collette, Richard Jenkins, Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, Ron Perlman, and Mark Povinelli.
Production...
With Bradley Cooper set to lead the director’s reimagining of the William Lindsay Gresham-penned Nightmare Alley (which Edmund Goulding turned into a 1947 film) as con man Stanton ‘Stan’ Carlisle, Cate Blanchett has now come on board the film, according to Variety. Collider then broke the news of the impressive supporting cast he’s eying to lock down, including Blanchett’s Carol co-star Rooney Mara, as well as Toni Collette, Richard Jenkins, Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, Ron Perlman, and Mark Povinelli.
Production...
- 8/4/2019
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
The next film project that Guillermo del Toro is directing is a new thriller called Nightmare Alley and he’s looking to fill it up with an all-star cast of actors!
Bradley Cooper was already cast in the film in the lead role and he will most likely be joined by Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Povinelli. According to Collider, all these actors are currently in talks. What an incredible cast that would be!
The film will be an adaptation of the 1946 novel about an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
This is the synopsis from the book:
Nightmare Alley begins with an extraordinary description...
Bradley Cooper was already cast in the film in the lead role and he will most likely be joined by Cate Blanchett, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Povinelli. According to Collider, all these actors are currently in talks. What an incredible cast that would be!
The film will be an adaptation of the 1946 novel about an “ambitious young con-man who hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more corrupt than he is. At first, they enjoy success fleecing people with their mentalist act, but then she turns the table on him, out-manipulating the manipulator.”
This is the synopsis from the book:
Nightmare Alley begins with an extraordinary description...
- 8/2/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
We were just talking about how Guillermo del Toro was knocking it out of the park with his first two stars that are reportedly involved with his upcoming film, “Nightmare Alley.” But now, it appears that even more incredible talents are also being looked at for potential roles in the follow-up to the filmmaker’s Oscar-winning “The Shape of Water.”
According to Collider, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara, Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, and Mark Povinelli are all being looked at by del Toro as people he wants to co-star in his period film “Nightmare Alley.”
Read More: Cate Blanchett Eyed To Star Opposite Bradley Cooper In Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’
The film is said to be based on the novel of the same name by author William Lindsay Gresham and the report says the film “follows roustabout Stanton ‘Stan’ Carlisle, who joins a traveling carnival...
According to Collider, Toni Collette, Rooney Mara, Willem Dafoe, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, Ron Perlman, and Mark Povinelli are all being looked at by del Toro as people he wants to co-star in his period film “Nightmare Alley.”
Read More: Cate Blanchett Eyed To Star Opposite Bradley Cooper In Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Nightmare Alley’
The film is said to be based on the novel of the same name by author William Lindsay Gresham and the report says the film “follows roustabout Stanton ‘Stan’ Carlisle, who joins a traveling carnival...
- 8/2/2019
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Awards season is upon us once again and as has appropriately been the case for the past few years, it will be dominated by talk of diversity. We have made great strides in this arena, and yet I feel one group seems to have been conspicuously left behind — the disability community. Although 20% of our population identifies as disabled, with over a billion dollars in spending power, we are noticeably under-represented on screen. Perhaps this invisibility is why a film like “My Dinner With Hervé” has resonated so deeply within my community.
Since the film’s release, as president of Little People of America, the largest support organization for people with dwarfism in the world, I have been overwhelmed by the positive reactions to the film. It has been satisfying to hear from so many that one of our stories is finally being told with a real voice.
Believe me, as a community,...
Since the film’s release, as president of Little People of America, the largest support organization for people with dwarfism in the world, I have been overwhelmed by the positive reactions to the film. It has been satisfying to hear from so many that one of our stories is finally being told with a real voice.
Believe me, as a community,...
- 11/30/2018
- by Mark Povinelli
- Variety Film + TV
Peter Dinklage remembers when Hervé Villechaize’s star began to rise in Hollywood.
“I felt like everybody did — especially somebody of my size — to be honest, as a young, angry gentleman, I was in judgment of the man. Why would he take these roles that sort of seem to be side-kicky and demeaning?” Dinklage told Variety on Thursday at the premiere of HBO’s new biopic “My Dinner With Hervé.” “Then when you get to know who he was … there’s more to the story.”
The “Game of Thrones” Emmy winner stars in “My Dinner With Hervé” as the late actor in a story inspired by the time director Sacha Gervasi was a journalist sent to interview Villechaize, 25 years ago for the “Mail on Sunday.” The journalist (named Danny Tate in the film) is played by Jamie Dornan.
“I walked [into the interview] with so many judgements about who Hervé was. I thought ‘Oh,...
“I felt like everybody did — especially somebody of my size — to be honest, as a young, angry gentleman, I was in judgment of the man. Why would he take these roles that sort of seem to be side-kicky and demeaning?” Dinklage told Variety on Thursday at the premiere of HBO’s new biopic “My Dinner With Hervé.” “Then when you get to know who he was … there’s more to the story.”
The “Game of Thrones” Emmy winner stars in “My Dinner With Hervé” as the late actor in a story inspired by the time director Sacha Gervasi was a journalist sent to interview Villechaize, 25 years ago for the “Mail on Sunday.” The journalist (named Danny Tate in the film) is played by Jamie Dornan.
“I walked [into the interview] with so many judgements about who Hervé was. I thought ‘Oh,...
- 10/5/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
1973: The Doctors' Penny kissed Mike.
1984: Guiding Light's Alex and Beth were held hostage by Darcy.
1994: All My Children's Kendall crashed Mona's funeral.
1994: One Life to Live's Todd met Blair."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On radio soap opera Adopted Daughter, Jack and Uncle Charlie told Jonathan that he couldn't open the new swimming pool he's been advertising without their consent.
1966: On Dark Shadows, to protect David, Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) lied to Constable Jonas Carter (Michael Currie ) when she told him they had discovered the bleeder valve fell off by itself.
1973: On The Doctors,...
1984: Guiding Light's Alex and Beth were held hostage by Darcy.
1994: All My Children's Kendall crashed Mona's funeral.
1994: One Life to Live's Todd met Blair."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1939: On radio soap opera Adopted Daughter, Jack and Uncle Charlie told Jonathan that he couldn't open the new swimming pool he's been advertising without their consent.
1966: On Dark Shadows, to protect David, Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) lied to Constable Jonas Carter (Michael Currie ) when she told him they had discovered the bleeder valve fell off by itself.
1973: On The Doctors,...
- 8/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Mark Povinelli and Helena Mattsson have been cast opposite Peter Dinklage in My Dinner With Hervé, Sacha Gervasi's HBO movie. Directed and written by Gervasi based on a story he wrote with Sean Macaulay, My Dinner With Hervé centers on an unlikely friendship that evolves over one wild night in L.A. between struggling journalist Danny Tate (Jamie Dornan) and actor Hervé Villechaize (Dinklage), the world's most famous gun-toting dwarf, resulting in life-changing…...
- 7/28/2017
- Deadline TV
The Us version of the Mad Dogs TV show was cancelled in February of 2016, after one season on Amazon Prime. Now the complete series is available on DVD, through Amazon/CreateSpace. Check it out, here.A dark comedy, Mad Dogs features the reunion of friends, now in their 40s. The Amazon series stars Steve Zahn, Michael Imperioli, Romany Malco, Ben Chaplin, and Michael Imperioli. Recurring are Billy Zane, Mark Povinelli, Rachael Holmes, Maria Botto, Coby Bell, Allison Tolman, Ted Levine, and Sutton Foster.Read More…...
- 2/25/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Susan ("Desperately Seeking Susan") Seidelman has spent her Aarp-eligible years making movies for that oft-ignored corner of the filmgoing public -- her Aarp-eligible peers. She tries her best to give a little R-rated edge to an audience that is too often served warmed-over mush.
So "Boynton Beach Club" was a retirement community romantic comedy that was as frank about sex as any movie Dyan Cannon made in the '70s. And Seidelman's latest, "The Hot Flashes," squeezes in a sex scene and plenty of ribald remarks in between heaping helpings of formulaic sports comedy cheese.
It's a "Best of Times" about menopausal ex-high school basketball players who take on the current crop of state champ teens in their small Texas town, all in the name of saving the local mammogram-mobile. And the movie is a golden opportunity for actresses who have hit Hollywood's "hard-to-employ" age to try their hands at Southern-fried wisecracks.
So "Boynton Beach Club" was a retirement community romantic comedy that was as frank about sex as any movie Dyan Cannon made in the '70s. And Seidelman's latest, "The Hot Flashes," squeezes in a sex scene and plenty of ribald remarks in between heaping helpings of formulaic sports comedy cheese.
It's a "Best of Times" about menopausal ex-high school basketball players who take on the current crop of state champ teens in their small Texas town, all in the name of saving the local mammogram-mobile. And the movie is a golden opportunity for actresses who have hit Hollywood's "hard-to-employ" age to try their hands at Southern-fried wisecracks.
- 7/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The cast of the film The Hot Flashes - Brooke Shields, Wanda Sykes, Virginia Madsen, Camryn Manheim and Mark Povinelli - joined the American Cancer Society for a .Blow Out Cancer. bash to celebrate their movement to create a world with More Birthdays for Everyone. The four women were excited to reunite again after becoming such great friends on set; they caught up like old friends who hadn't seen each other in ages while getting ready for the PSA Shoot. The Hot Flashes plot centers around women.s empowerment and originates from five friends trying to raise money for breast cancer early detection programs by holding a charity basketball game. The film has partnered with the American Cancer...
- 6/21/2012
- by April MacIntyre
- Monsters and Critics
Network: NBC
Episodes: 12 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: January 11, 2012 -- March 28, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Laura Prepon, Lenny Clarke, Lauren Lapkus, Jake McDorman, Mark Povinelli, Ali Wong, and Chelsea Handler.
TV show description:
This sitcom follows the life of twenty-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon), an opinionated and unapologetic cocktail waitress. Her life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey. She's surrounded by a unique group of friends and co-workers like Rick (Jake McDorman) the handsome bartender, fellow waitress Olivia (Ali Wong), and quick-witted Todd (Mark Povinelli).
Chelsea and best friend Olivia recently moved in with sweet Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus), Chelsea's polar opposite. Chelsea's dad (Lenny Clarke) has both a big personality and a big mouth, and her sister (Chelsea Handler) is a conservative new mom.
Episodes: 12 (half-hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: January 11, 2012 -- March 28, 2012
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Laura Prepon, Lenny Clarke, Lauren Lapkus, Jake McDorman, Mark Povinelli, Ali Wong, and Chelsea Handler.
TV show description:
This sitcom follows the life of twenty-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon), an opinionated and unapologetic cocktail waitress. Her life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey. She's surrounded by a unique group of friends and co-workers like Rick (Jake McDorman) the handsome bartender, fellow waitress Olivia (Ali Wong), and quick-witted Todd (Mark Povinelli).
Chelsea and best friend Olivia recently moved in with sweet Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus), Chelsea's polar opposite. Chelsea's dad (Lenny Clarke) has both a big personality and a big mouth, and her sister (Chelsea Handler) is a conservative new mom.
- 5/23/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
It's closing time for Chelsea and her pals. NBC has decided to cancel the low-rated sitcom Are You There, Chelsea? after 12 episodes and one season.
Based on a book by Chelsea Handler, Are You There, Chelsea? follows the life of an opinionated and unapologetic young woman (Laura Prepon) who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress. She's many things to many people -- friend, daughter, sister, and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker." Others in the cast include Lenny Clarke, Lauren Lapkus, Jake McDorman, Mark Povinelli, Ali Wong, and (occasionally) Chelsea Handler.
The sitcom had a decent start -- registering a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.18 million viewers -- but things went downhill from there.
Subsequent episodes of Chelsea saw big drops in the ratings and, over the course of the season, went as low as...
Based on a book by Chelsea Handler, Are You There, Chelsea? follows the life of an opinionated and unapologetic young woman (Laura Prepon) who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress. She's many things to many people -- friend, daughter, sister, and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker." Others in the cast include Lenny Clarke, Lauren Lapkus, Jake McDorman, Mark Povinelli, Ali Wong, and (occasionally) Chelsea Handler.
The sitcom had a decent start -- registering a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.18 million viewers -- but things went downhill from there.
Subsequent episodes of Chelsea saw big drops in the ratings and, over the course of the season, went as low as...
- 5/13/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Catch up with the last seven days in the world of film
The big story
Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has accused Mel Gibson of anti-semitism after the actor and director, along with studio Warner Brothers, rejected his script about a famous Jewish military victory. In a letter published by American film blog The Wrap, Eszterhaus alleged that Gibson has used anti-semitic slurs around him on numerous occasions and has acted aggressively towards the screenwriter and his family.
"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one. You hate Jews," said Eszterhaus, best known in Hollywood for writing Basic Instinct. He also said that Gibson only planned to make the film, which would track the 167Bc revolt of the Judean state against the Seleucid empire, to deflect "continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you, charges which have crippled your career".
Gibson...
The big story
Hollywood screenwriter Joe Eszterhas has accused Mel Gibson of anti-semitism after the actor and director, along with studio Warner Brothers, rejected his script about a famous Jewish military victory. In a letter published by American film blog The Wrap, Eszterhaus alleged that Gibson has used anti-semitic slurs around him on numerous occasions and has acted aggressively towards the screenwriter and his family.
"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one. You hate Jews," said Eszterhaus, best known in Hollywood for writing Basic Instinct. He also said that Gibson only planned to make the film, which would track the 167Bc revolt of the Judean state against the Seleucid empire, to deflect "continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you, charges which have crippled your career".
Gibson...
- 4/12/2012
- The Guardian - Film News
He may be the star of the new Snow White adaptation, but Povinelli's dwarfism means he's fighting for varied roles
In his hotel room in New Orleans, Mark Povinelli is reflecting upon the sort of scripts he receives. "They're usually obnoxious. I flick through to what page I'm going to be on and … 'Oh look! Biting someone on the ankle! Or punching someone in the balls!' … The trick is to be one step ahead of them. You can't just say, 'I don't like this', you have to come up with an idea that is better. And that's the real challenge – an extra added task that a lot of average actors don't have to deal with. Not only do you have to be a good performer, but you have to come up with better material than you're given a lot of times, to allow yourself to sleep at night."
Povinelli...
In his hotel room in New Orleans, Mark Povinelli is reflecting upon the sort of scripts he receives. "They're usually obnoxious. I flick through to what page I'm going to be on and … 'Oh look! Biting someone on the ankle! Or punching someone in the balls!' … The trick is to be one step ahead of them. You can't just say, 'I don't like this', you have to come up with an idea that is better. And that's the real challenge – an extra added task that a lot of average actors don't have to deal with. Not only do you have to be a good performer, but you have to come up with better material than you're given a lot of times, to allow yourself to sleep at night."
Povinelli...
- 4/6/2012
- by Stephen Kelly
- The Guardian - Film News
New Mirror Mirror movie delivered kidlike fun,storyline seemed very flat & more. Relativity Media released their half-baked Snow White flick "Mirror Mirror" into theaters this weekend. I just checked it out,and,in my personal opinion,it was very,very flat. However, I think that it is good for the kids. I think that's what they were shooting for. If it wasn't,they really messed up. I can't believed this movie was ever being compared to the upcoming "Snow White and the Huntsman" flick with Kristen Stewart. It won't even compare,plus it's for a more adult audience. Mirror Mirror stars: Lily Collins, Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Robert Emms, Mare Winningham, Michael Lerner, Mark Povinelli, Jordan Prentice, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Ronald Lee Clark, Martin Klebba, Joey Gnoffo,and Sean Bean. In the flick,the evil queen (Julia Roberts) took over the kingdom,once Snow White's (Lily Collins) father went missing,...
- 4/1/2012
- by Andre
- OnTheFlix
Genre: Fantasy
Director: Tarsem Singh
Writers: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (original story), Melissa Wallack and Jason Keller (screenplay)
Cast: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, Ronald Lee Clark
MPAA Rating: PG
Synopsis: An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
Runtime: 106 min.
View the trailer Here
If your eyes could eat, you’d think you had landed in a visual bakery of expertly crafted delicacies with Mirror Mirror. Relativity Media begins the battle of the Snow White films with their family-friendly version, directed by Tarsem Singh. Singh’s reputation for creating stunning, jaw-dropping visuals is most definitely present throughout this film.
Mirror Mirror begins with the setting of the stage with Julia Roberts’ evil Queens telling the story of how Snow White was born,...
Director: Tarsem Singh
Writers: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm (original story), Melissa Wallack and Jason Keller (screenplay)
Cast: Julia Roberts, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, Ronald Lee Clark
MPAA Rating: PG
Synopsis: An evil queen steals control of a kingdom and an exiled princess enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright.
Runtime: 106 min.
View the trailer Here
If your eyes could eat, you’d think you had landed in a visual bakery of expertly crafted delicacies with Mirror Mirror. Relativity Media begins the battle of the Snow White films with their family-friendly version, directed by Tarsem Singh. Singh’s reputation for creating stunning, jaw-dropping visuals is most definitely present throughout this film.
Mirror Mirror begins with the setting of the stage with Julia Roberts’ evil Queens telling the story of how Snow White was born,...
- 3/31/2012
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
I find it absolutely impossible not to be drawn in by Tarsem Singh's visuals. The guy knows how to paint an optical feast and on the heels of Immortals, The Fall and The Cell, his kid-targeted Snow White tale, Mirror Mirror, is no different. And as far as general audiences are concerned, it may to be his most accessible feature yet.
Accompanying all its scenic splendor, Mirror Mirror is an innocent, farcical take on the story of Snow White without devolving into annoying slapstick. As far as I can tell it seems to hit most of the typical plot points of an evil queen attempting to kill the "fairer" princess who eventually falls in love with the dashing prince, enter the seven dwarfs and yadda, yadda, yadda... the end. When it comes to the story, you're already lockstep and in line. Having never read the classic Grimm brothers' fairy...
Accompanying all its scenic splendor, Mirror Mirror is an innocent, farcical take on the story of Snow White without devolving into annoying slapstick. As far as I can tell it seems to hit most of the typical plot points of an evil queen attempting to kill the "fairer" princess who eventually falls in love with the dashing prince, enter the seven dwarfs and yadda, yadda, yadda... the end. When it comes to the story, you're already lockstep and in line. Having never read the classic Grimm brothers' fairy...
- 3/30/2012
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
Title: Mirror Mirror Directed By: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Robert, Lily Collins, Armie Hammer, Nathan Lane, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, Ronald Lee Clark In Tarsem Singh I still trust. No, his films may not be the best of the best, but you can always count on Singh to wholly embrace whatever he’s working on, push the limits and, in turn, make it his own. In the vain of the beloved fairytale, Mirror Mirror tells the story of Snow White (Lily Collins). After losing her father, the King, she’s got no choice, but to live with her stepmother, the Queen (Julia Robert), who, [ Read More ]...
- 3/29/2012
- by Perri Nemiroff
- ShockYa
"Mirror Mirror" is the latest in a long line of Snow White stories -- "Once Upon A Time" on ABC is ongoing, as is the saga of Snow White and her Fabletown cohorts in the graphic novel series "Fables," with the film "Snow White and the Huntsman" not far behind. The Tarsem Singh-directed film, however, is the most kid-friendly of the bunch, with the evil queen character played for laughs by Julia Roberts. Even if this film only has a touch of the dark side, its stars Lily Collins and Armie Hammer insist "Mirror Mirror" is more modern, because Snow White learns to fight for herself, her prince, and her people. "Our Snow White has no huntsman," Hammer noted, "but it's an over-the-top family comedy. We're not trying to make 'Grapes of Wrath' here." And because it's a Singh film, the visuals are everything, as the two leads and...
- 3/26/2012
- by Jen Vineyard
- The Playlist
Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film with our unique social giveaway technology, we have 40 admit-two movie passes up for grabs to the advance screening of the highly anticipated new Snow White film “Mirror Mirror” starring Julia Roberts (as The Queen) and Lily Collins (as Snow White)!
“Mirror Mirror” also stars Nathan Lane, Sean Bean, Armie Hammer, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, Ronald Lee Clark, Robert Emms and Mare Winningham from director Tarsem Singh and writers Melissa Wallack and Jason Keller based on the original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.
To win your free passes to the advance Chicago screening of “Mirror Mirror” courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, get interactive with our new Hookup technology directly below. That’s it! This advance screening is on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete below, the higher yours odds of winning!
“Mirror Mirror” also stars Nathan Lane, Sean Bean, Armie Hammer, Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, Ronald Lee Clark, Robert Emms and Mare Winningham from director Tarsem Singh and writers Melissa Wallack and Jason Keller based on the original story by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm.
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- 3/24/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
"Look into my eyes... you will buy the new iPad."
Relativity Media today released a sneak peek of the seven dwarves that appear in its upcoming adaptation of the Snow White story, Mirror Mirror. You can watch it below.
Mirror Mirror is a new family-friendly twist on the classic fairy tale. The featurette includes new footage from the film and the seven actors discussing their roles as the rebel “bandits” training Snow White to face the Evil Queen and reclaim her kingdom.
The diminutive heroes are played by Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, and Ronald Lee Clark. The film also stars Oscar-winner Julia Roberts, Lily Collins (The Blind Side), Armie Hammer (The Social Network), Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) and Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King).
Mirror Mirror is released in theaters on March 30th.
Relativity Media today released a sneak peek of the seven dwarves that appear in its upcoming adaptation of the Snow White story, Mirror Mirror. You can watch it below.
Mirror Mirror is a new family-friendly twist on the classic fairy tale. The featurette includes new footage from the film and the seven actors discussing their roles as the rebel “bandits” training Snow White to face the Evil Queen and reclaim her kingdom.
The diminutive heroes are played by Jordan Prentice, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Danny Woodburn, Sebastian Saraceno, Martin Klebba, and Ronald Lee Clark. The film also stars Oscar-winner Julia Roberts, Lily Collins (The Blind Side), Armie Hammer (The Social Network), Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) and Sean Bean (Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King).
Mirror Mirror is released in theaters on March 30th.
- 3/23/2012
- by Michael Simpson
- CinemaSpy
Only a week away now from the premiere of Relativity’s family-friendly take on Snow White. Last week, we brought you a playful featurette promoting Mirror Mirror with a look at Julia Robert’s evil queen’s social media experience. Now, take a look at the film from a different perspective – the seven dwarves! Check out this featurette with clips from the film with these sometime-giant bandits.
The seven dwarves are: Jordan Prentice as Napoleon, Mark Povinelli as Half Pint, Joe Gnoffo as Grub, Danny Woodburn as Grimm, Sebastian Saraceno as Wolf, Martin Klebba as Butcher and Ronald Lee Clark as Chuckles.
Featurette: Snow’s Seven Dwarves
Synopsis:
Relativity’s Mirror Mirror is a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Oscar winner Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins as Snow White, Armie Hammer as Prince Alcott, Sean Bean as the King and Nathan Lane as the Queen’s hapless and bungling servant,...
The seven dwarves are: Jordan Prentice as Napoleon, Mark Povinelli as Half Pint, Joe Gnoffo as Grub, Danny Woodburn as Grimm, Sebastian Saraceno as Wolf, Martin Klebba as Butcher and Ronald Lee Clark as Chuckles.
Featurette: Snow’s Seven Dwarves
Synopsis:
Relativity’s Mirror Mirror is a spectacular reimagining of the classic fairy tale starring Oscar winner Julia Roberts as the Queen, Lily Collins as Snow White, Armie Hammer as Prince Alcott, Sean Bean as the King and Nathan Lane as the Queen’s hapless and bungling servant,...
- 3/23/2012
- by Lillian 'zenbitch' Standefer
- ScifiMafia
Relativity Media has released the second TV spot for Mirror Mirror, director Tarsem Singh‘s upcoming Snow White tale starring Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins, Nathan Lane, Robert Emms, Mark Povinelli, Jordan Prentice, Danny Woodburn. Here’s the synopsis for the film: Wicked enchantress (Julia Roberts) schemes and scrambles for control of a spirited orphan’s (Lily [...]
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- 2/20/2012
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
The best roles on television for people of short stature are those in which dwarfism takes a back seat. In the new show, Are You There, Chelsea? Mark Povinelli plays Todd, a supporting character on the show who works at a sports bar. I've watched only two episodes, but, compared to portrayals in popular culture that objectify little people because of their physical appearance, Todd appears to be one of the better roles for people of short stature. Like the rest of the cast, Todd is in search of a laugh, a good time and some comfort. He just happens to be a dwarf. He understated presence of dwarfism on Are You There, Chelsea? underscores the irony of Chelsea Handler's Feb. 8 appearance on The Rosie Show. Characters such as Povinelli's and Peter Dinklage's recent honors on the Emmys and Golden Globes have delivered a message that people with dwarfism,...
- 2/17/2012
- by Gary Arnold
- Aol TV.
Elementary
"Elementary" the contemporary New York set take on Sherlock Holmes at CBS, has cast "Eli Stone" and "Dexter" actor Jonny Lee Miller as the new Holmes.
Miller co-starred in Danny Boyle’s stage version of "Frankenstein" in London with Benedict Cumberbatch, the star of the BBC's "Sherlock", a highly acclaimed contemporary London set take. [Source: Deadline]
Old Days
Michael Rosenbaum ("Smallville") will star in, write and direct the feature "Old Days" which begins shooting March 5th.
Rosenbaum plays a discouraged actor who returns home to Indiana for his high school reunion. There he gets into mischief with his friends and falls for his high school sweetheart (Homeland's Morena Baccarin). [Source: Deadline]
The Hot Flashes
Eric Roberts and Mark Povinelli have signed on as the male leads in the Susan Seidelman-helmed basketball comedy "The Hot Flashes" which also stars Brooke Shields, Daryl Hannah, Melanie Griffith, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim.
The story centers...
"Elementary" the contemporary New York set take on Sherlock Holmes at CBS, has cast "Eli Stone" and "Dexter" actor Jonny Lee Miller as the new Holmes.
Miller co-starred in Danny Boyle’s stage version of "Frankenstein" in London with Benedict Cumberbatch, the star of the BBC's "Sherlock", a highly acclaimed contemporary London set take. [Source: Deadline]
Old Days
Michael Rosenbaum ("Smallville") will star in, write and direct the feature "Old Days" which begins shooting March 5th.
Rosenbaum plays a discouraged actor who returns home to Indiana for his high school reunion. There he gets into mischief with his friends and falls for his high school sweetheart (Homeland's Morena Baccarin). [Source: Deadline]
The Hot Flashes
Eric Roberts and Mark Povinelli have signed on as the male leads in the Susan Seidelman-helmed basketball comedy "The Hot Flashes" which also stars Brooke Shields, Daryl Hannah, Melanie Griffith, Wanda Sykes and Camryn Manheim.
The story centers...
- 2/15/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
"Are You There, Chelsea?" is the new NBC comedy series, created by Dottie Zicklin and Julie Ann Larson, based on author Chelsea Handler's 2008 best-selling book "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea" :
"...outspoken 'Chelsea Newman' and her circle of working-class twenty-something friends in New Jersey are observed through the narration of Newman, based on the life of TV host Chelsea Handler, when she was in her twenties..."
Debuting January 2012, cast includes Laura Prepon, Jake McDorman, Lauren Lapkus, Lenny Clarke, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli and Chelsea Handler.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Are You There Chelsea ?"...
"...outspoken 'Chelsea Newman' and her circle of working-class twenty-something friends in New Jersey are observed through the narration of Newman, based on the life of TV host Chelsea Handler, when she was in her twenties..."
Debuting January 2012, cast includes Laura Prepon, Jake McDorman, Lauren Lapkus, Lenny Clarke, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli and Chelsea Handler.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Are You There Chelsea ?"...
- 2/6/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
We wouldn't be the first to admit that the first trailer for Relativity Media's Mirror Mirror was a little disappointing. More of a comedic adventure than its live-action Snow White rival, Universal's Snow White and the Huntsman, the jokes in Mirror Mirror's trailer seemed mostly stale and uninspired and the movie lacked the visual feast usually associated with director Tarsem Singh (Immortals).
After releasing a sneak peak featurette only days ago (and pushing the release date back two weeks), Relativity is looking to improve on its previous effort with a new international trailer, which focuses more on the adventure aspect of the movie as Snow White (Lily Collins) learns some fighting techniques from the seven dwarves (Mark Povinelli, Jordan Prentice, Danny Woodburn, Martin Klebba, Sebastian Saraceno, Ronald Lee Clark, and Joey Gnoffo) in order to battle the Evil Queen (Julia Roberts).
Next Showing: Mirror Mirror opens on March...
After releasing a sneak peak featurette only days ago (and pushing the release date back two weeks), Relativity is looking to improve on its previous effort with a new international trailer, which focuses more on the adventure aspect of the movie as Snow White (Lily Collins) learns some fighting techniques from the seven dwarves (Mark Povinelli, Jordan Prentice, Danny Woodburn, Martin Klebba, Sebastian Saraceno, Ronald Lee Clark, and Joey Gnoffo) in order to battle the Evil Queen (Julia Roberts).
Next Showing: Mirror Mirror opens on March...
- 1/29/2012
- by Ryan Gowland
- Reelzchannel.com
NBC hasn't been having much luck with their new shows this season. Will their latest sitcom, Are You There, Chelsea?, be the exception or is it also destined to be cancelled?
Are You There, Chelsea? follows the life of twenty-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon), an opinionated and unapologetic cocktail waitress. Her life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey. She's surrounded by a unique group of friends and co-workers like Rick (Jake McDorman) the handsome bartender, fellow waitress Olivia (Ali Wong), and quick-witted Todd (Mark Povinelli).
Chelsea and best friend Olivia recently moved in with sweet Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus), Chelsea's polar opposite. Chelsea's dad (Lenny Clarke) has both a big personality and a big mouth, and her sister (Chelsea Handler) is a conservative new mom.
The series got off to a stellar start (by NBC standards...
Are You There, Chelsea? follows the life of twenty-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon), an opinionated and unapologetic cocktail waitress. Her life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey. She's surrounded by a unique group of friends and co-workers like Rick (Jake McDorman) the handsome bartender, fellow waitress Olivia (Ali Wong), and quick-witted Todd (Mark Povinelli).
Chelsea and best friend Olivia recently moved in with sweet Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus), Chelsea's polar opposite. Chelsea's dad (Lenny Clarke) has both a big personality and a big mouth, and her sister (Chelsea Handler) is a conservative new mom.
The series got off to a stellar start (by NBC standards...
- 1/27/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Sneak Peek a new international trailer supporting Relativity Media's upcoming "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" fantasy feature, titled "Mirror, Mirror".
Currently in post, the new film will be competing in 2012 against another 'Snow White' picture, "Snow White and the Huntsman".
In "Mirror, Mirror", Oscar winner Julia Roberts plays the 'Evil Queen', with actress Lily Collins co-starring as princess 'Snow White'.
Also starring is Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") as 'Prince Andrew Alcott' :
"...in a dark twist on the classic fairy tale, 'Snow White' and the 'Seven Dwarfs' look to reclaim their destroyed kingdom..."
Directed by Tarsem Singh, based on the original story by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the film also stars Sean Bean, Nathan Lane and Mare Winningham.
Also appearing are Michael Lerner, Robert Emms, Martin Klebba, Danny Woodburn, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Jordan Prentice, Sebastian Saraceno and Ronald Lee Clark.
Opening March 30, 2012, "Mirror,...
Currently in post, the new film will be competing in 2012 against another 'Snow White' picture, "Snow White and the Huntsman".
In "Mirror, Mirror", Oscar winner Julia Roberts plays the 'Evil Queen', with actress Lily Collins co-starring as princess 'Snow White'.
Also starring is Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") as 'Prince Andrew Alcott' :
"...in a dark twist on the classic fairy tale, 'Snow White' and the 'Seven Dwarfs' look to reclaim their destroyed kingdom..."
Directed by Tarsem Singh, based on the original story by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the film also stars Sean Bean, Nathan Lane and Mare Winningham.
Also appearing are Michael Lerner, Robert Emms, Martin Klebba, Danny Woodburn, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Jordan Prentice, Sebastian Saraceno and Ronald Lee Clark.
Opening March 30, 2012, "Mirror,...
- 1/27/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
It seemed like Tarsem Singh would have been the perfect director to bring the story of Snow White to life as a live action film. Unfortunately I don't think his film Mirror Mirror looks very good at all. Lily Collins may look great as the character Snow White, but this comedic version of the tale simply just isn't interesting to me.
Collins had this to say about her character,
She is modernized and doesn't stay a victim. She can take control of her destiny and is the princess saving the prince.
The story follows the exiled princess who enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright and Julia Roberts as an evil Queen who steals control of a kingdom, in a magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the imagination of audiences the world over. The film also stars Armie Hammer...
Collins had this to say about her character,
She is modernized and doesn't stay a victim. She can take control of her destiny and is the princess saving the prince.
The story follows the exiled princess who enlists the help of seven resourceful rebels to win back her birthright and Julia Roberts as an evil Queen who steals control of a kingdom, in a magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the imagination of audiences the world over. The film also stars Armie Hammer...
- 1/13/2012
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
Based on one of Chelsea Handler's bestselling humor books, this new sitcom was originally called Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea. Last summer, three actors were dropped from the series and it got a whole new name (which kinda kills the joke) -- Are You There, Chelsea?. Handler, who has her own talk show, was supposedly too busy to play the title role in the sitcom but has a recurring role as her sister, Sloane.
Laura Prepon (who you may remember from That '70s Show and October Road) plays Chelsea, an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest. She works as a cocktail waitress at a sports bar in New Jersey and is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and members of her family. Others in the cast include Jake McDorman, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli, Lauren Lapkus, and Lenny Clarke.
Laura Prepon (who you may remember from That '70s Show and October Road) plays Chelsea, an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest. She works as a cocktail waitress at a sports bar in New Jersey and is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and members of her family. Others in the cast include Jake McDorman, Ali Wong, Mark Povinelli, Lauren Lapkus, and Lenny Clarke.
- 1/12/2012
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Chicago – NBC’s “Whitney” has become an online punching bag this season as Whitney Cummings’ mediocre sitcom dared invade the space occupied by programs like critical darlings “Community,” “30 Rock,” and “The Office.” It was like an icky girl trying to join a pre-teen boy’s club in a treehouse and bringing nothing but cooties. Well, the girl has a friend now.
Television Rating: 2.0/5.0
“Whitney” haters will have a new target with the premiere tonight of the just-as-mediocre “Are You There, Chelsea?,” another comedy that’s far from the worst thing on TV but doesn’t come anywhere near the best either. But, more importantly, doesn’t fit on NBC with its broad humor (no pun intended), laugh track, and stressed punchlines. The reason so many people hate “Whitney” and will hate “Chelsea” is not that they’re horrible — they’re not — but because they’re Nothing like the show that...
Television Rating: 2.0/5.0
“Whitney” haters will have a new target with the premiere tonight of the just-as-mediocre “Are You There, Chelsea?,” another comedy that’s far from the worst thing on TV but doesn’t come anywhere near the best either. But, more importantly, doesn’t fit on NBC with its broad humor (no pun intended), laugh track, and stressed punchlines. The reason so many people hate “Whitney” and will hate “Chelsea” is not that they’re horrible — they’re not — but because they’re Nothing like the show that...
- 1/11/2012
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Are You There, Chelsea? clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos. NBC's upcoming series which premieres on January 11th at 8:30 p.m. is inspired by the best-selling books from actress/comedian Chelsea Handler. Follow the exploits of the 20-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon, "That ‘70s Show"), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker." Chelsea's life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey, where she is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and co-workers, including: Rick (Jake McDorman, "Greek"), the handsome bartender; Olivia (Ali Wong, "Breaking In"), a fellow cocktail waitress and Chelsea's best friend since childhood; and, Todd (Mark Povinelli, "Water for Elephants"), the bar back who is always ready with a quick comeback. Chelsea and Olivia have recently moved in with Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, "The Middle")...
- 1/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Are You There, Chelsea? clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos. NBC's upcoming series which premieres on January 11th at 8:30 p.m. is inspired by the best-selling books from actress/comedian Chelsea Handler. Follow the exploits of the 20-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon, "That ‘70s Show"), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker." Chelsea's life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey, where she is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and co-workers, including: Rick (Jake McDorman, "Greek"), the handsome bartender; Olivia (Ali Wong, "Breaking In"), a fellow cocktail waitress and Chelsea's best friend since childhood; and, Todd (Mark Povinelli, "Water for Elephants"), the bar back who is always ready with a quick comeback. Chelsea and Olivia have recently moved in with Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, "The Middle")...
- 1/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Are You There, Chelsea? clips, interviews, behind-the-scenes videos. NBC's upcoming series which premieres on January 11th at 8:30 p.m. is inspired by the best-selling books from actress/comedian Chelsea Handler. Follow the exploits of the 20-something Chelsea (Laura Prepon, "That ‘70s Show"), an opinionated and unapologetic young woman who lives life to the fullest as a cocktail waitress, friend, daughter, sister and sexually dynamic "advanced drinker." Chelsea's life revolves around her work at Jerry's Ultimate Sports Bar in New Jersey, where she is surrounded by an eclectic group of friends and co-workers, including: Rick (Jake McDorman, "Greek"), the handsome bartender; Olivia (Ali Wong, "Breaking In"), a fellow cocktail waitress and Chelsea's best friend since childhood; and, Todd (Mark Povinelli, "Water for Elephants"), the bar back who is always ready with a quick comeback. Chelsea and Olivia have recently moved in with Dee Dee (Lauren Lapkus, "The Middle")...
- 1/2/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Did you know Julia Roberts stars in Tarsem Singh’s Snow White movie, Mirror, Mirror? If not, I’m sure the new posters will clue you in on that tiny detail. The question is, does Roberts mind having her face associated with this fairy tale turd?
Maybe it’s a contract thing because I would want to distance myself from this spectacular mess as much as possible. Did you see the trailer? I know this isn’t supposed to rival Snow White and the Huntsman but come on. I’ve seen animated shows that look more realistic than this thing.
Lily Collins, who plays Snow White, actually gets a little face time in one of the new promos but the studio obviously wants to push this as a Julia Roberts vehicle. My, how far has the former Pretty Woman fallen?
I guess it’s possible the movie might actually surprise me…...
Maybe it’s a contract thing because I would want to distance myself from this spectacular mess as much as possible. Did you see the trailer? I know this isn’t supposed to rival Snow White and the Huntsman but come on. I’ve seen animated shows that look more realistic than this thing.
Lily Collins, who plays Snow White, actually gets a little face time in one of the new promos but the studio obviously wants to push this as a Julia Roberts vehicle. My, how far has the former Pretty Woman fallen?
I guess it’s possible the movie might actually surprise me…...
- 12/20/2011
- by Marty Shaw
- Movie Cultists
Sneak Peek Relativity Media's new posters supporting the upcoming 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' fantasy feature, "Mirror, Mirror".
Currently in post-production, the new film will be competing in 2012 against another 'Snow White' picture, "Snow White and the Huntsman".
In "Mirror, Mirror", Oscar winner Julia Roberts plays the 'Evil Queen', with actress Lily Collins co-starring as princess 'Snow White'.
Also starring is Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") as 'Prince Andrew Alcott', in "...a dark twist on the classic fairy tale, in which 'Snow White' and the 'Seven Dwarfs' look to reclaim their destroyed kingdom..."div>
Directed by Tarsem Singh, based on the original story by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the film also stars Sean Bean, Nathan Lane and Mare Winningham.
Also appearing are Michael Lerner, Robert Emms, Martin Klebba, Danny Woodburn, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Jordan Prentice, Sebastian Saraceno and Ronald Lee Clark.
Currently in post-production, the new film will be competing in 2012 against another 'Snow White' picture, "Snow White and the Huntsman".
In "Mirror, Mirror", Oscar winner Julia Roberts plays the 'Evil Queen', with actress Lily Collins co-starring as princess 'Snow White'.
Also starring is Armie Hammer ("The Social Network") as 'Prince Andrew Alcott', in "...a dark twist on the classic fairy tale, in which 'Snow White' and the 'Seven Dwarfs' look to reclaim their destroyed kingdom..."div>
Directed by Tarsem Singh, based on the original story by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the film also stars Sean Bean, Nathan Lane and Mare Winningham.
Also appearing are Michael Lerner, Robert Emms, Martin Klebba, Danny Woodburn, Mark Povinelli, Joe Gnoffo, Jordan Prentice, Sebastian Saraceno and Ronald Lee Clark.
- 12/20/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Unfortunately the Tarsem Singh directed Snow White film Mirror Mirror looks like crap. At least that's my opinion, maybe there are some of you out there that actually think the movie looks good, but for me it just comes off as being rushed and cheap. I've seen better fantasy films on the SyFy channel. If you haven't seen the trailer for the movie yet, check it out below so you can decide for yourself.
Relativity Media has released these first two posters for the film that really don't do anything for me. There is nothing cool about them. They were basically created to sell the fact that Julia Roberts is the film's star, but I'm not sure how much star power Roberts even has anymore these days. I've always liked watching Roberts in her films, but it seems like her star is beginning to fade as well. This film just doesn't look good,...
Relativity Media has released these first two posters for the film that really don't do anything for me. There is nothing cool about them. They were basically created to sell the fact that Julia Roberts is the film's star, but I'm not sure how much star power Roberts even has anymore these days. I've always liked watching Roberts in her films, but it seems like her star is beginning to fade as well. This film just doesn't look good,...
- 12/20/2011
- by Venkman
- GeekTyrant
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