Devin Ratray, the actor best known for playing Kevin McCallister’s brother Buzz in Home Alone, has pleaded guilty to two charges of domestic violence stemming from a December 2021 arrest. According to court records obtained by People, Ratray pleaded guilty to one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and another count of domestic assault and battery. The plea deal will keep him from serving time in prison. Ratray was arrested in December 2021 after a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. According to the police report, the actor’s girlfriend claimed she and Ratray got into an argument at a bar, which later turned physical when they got back to their hotel. “Mr. Ratray threw her on the bed and started strangling her and used his other hand to cover her mouth so she could not breathe. She said she bit his hand and he punched her in the face.
- 2/23/2024
- TV Insider
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The McAllisters accidentally left their son Kevin all by himself — for the first time — more than 30 years ago. And then, they did it again.
Ever since its Nineties premiere, Home Alone has become a holiday classic to rewatch year after year. But the iconic franchise is just as popular as ever,...
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The McAllisters accidentally left their son Kevin all by himself — for the first time — more than 30 years ago. And then, they did it again.
Ever since its Nineties premiere, Home Alone has become a holiday classic to rewatch year after year. But the iconic franchise is just as popular as ever,...
- 12/14/2023
- by John Lonsdale
- Rollingstone.com
Eric Weinberg, a television writer and producer for shows like “Scrubs” and “Californication” who was arrested in July for “multiple” reports of sexual assaults, is accused by more than two dozen women — many speaking on the record — of luring them to his family home, where he brazenly sexually assaulted them, according to The Hollywood Reporter in a story published Thursday.
The exhaustive report details Weinberg’s pattern of approaching young women in public places, using his Hollywood credentials — along with scripted flattery and calculated assurances — to gain their trust and interest. Once at his home, Weinberg was repeatedly described as becoming immediately sexually and physically aggressive, pushing past spoken boundaries and often taking graphic pictures as he carried out the assaults.
There is evidence Weinberg has been engaged in this pattern for more than 20 years, and investigators suggest that the victims could number in the hundreds. THR said it spoke...
The exhaustive report details Weinberg’s pattern of approaching young women in public places, using his Hollywood credentials — along with scripted flattery and calculated assurances — to gain their trust and interest. Once at his home, Weinberg was repeatedly described as becoming immediately sexually and physically aggressive, pushing past spoken boundaries and often taking graphic pictures as he carried out the assaults.
There is evidence Weinberg has been engaged in this pattern for more than 20 years, and investigators suggest that the victims could number in the hundreds. THR said it spoke...
- 9/1/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
‘Home Alone’ actor Devin Ratray, who played Kevin’s older brother Buzz in the popular film franchise, is reportedly being investigated for allegedly raping a woman in New York.
Lisa Smith claims that the actor, who played Macaulay Culkin’s bullying older brother in the 1990 film, attacked her in his Manhattan apartment in 2017 after possibly spiking her drink, reports mirror.co.uk.
Ratray, who denies the allegation, currently faces domestic violence charges from an unrelated incident.
The report of his arrest in that case led Smith to contact prosecutors about a report she filed accusing the actor of rape. She wanted to know why it wasn’t pursued.
Smith said the authorities had wrongly believed she wanted to stay anonymous and didn’t want to press charges.
She told CNN and prosecutors she and Ratray had been friends for 15 years before the alleged incident. After drinks with her brother and a friend,...
Lisa Smith claims that the actor, who played Macaulay Culkin’s bullying older brother in the 1990 film, attacked her in his Manhattan apartment in 2017 after possibly spiking her drink, reports mirror.co.uk.
Ratray, who denies the allegation, currently faces domestic violence charges from an unrelated incident.
The report of his arrest in that case led Smith to contact prosecutors about a report she filed accusing the actor of rape. She wanted to know why it wasn’t pursued.
Smith said the authorities had wrongly believed she wanted to stay anonymous and didn’t want to press charges.
She told CNN and prosecutors she and Ratray had been friends for 15 years before the alleged incident. After drinks with her brother and a friend,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Shia Labeouf has opened up about experiencing suicidal thoughts, saying he became “nuclear” after abuse allegations were made against him.
In December 2020, Labeouf’s ex-girlfriend, the musician FKA twigs, sued him for “relentless abuse” including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.
Labeouf later denied causing twigs “any injury or loss”, saying that she was not “entitled to any relief or damages whatsoever”.
The trial date for twigs’s case against Labeouf has been set for 17 April 2023.
Filmmaker Olivia Wilde said in a recent interview that she fired Labeouf from her forthcoming film Don’t Worry Darling to make sure co-star Florence Pugh felt “safe”.
“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of [Labeouf’s] work,” she said. “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.”
In a new interview with Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’ Bishop Robert Barron, Labeouf described his experience with suicidal thoughts,...
In December 2020, Labeouf’s ex-girlfriend, the musician FKA twigs, sued him for “relentless abuse” including sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress.
Labeouf later denied causing twigs “any injury or loss”, saying that she was not “entitled to any relief or damages whatsoever”.
The trial date for twigs’s case against Labeouf has been set for 17 April 2023.
Filmmaker Olivia Wilde said in a recent interview that she fired Labeouf from her forthcoming film Don’t Worry Darling to make sure co-star Florence Pugh felt “safe”.
“I say this as someone who is such an admirer of [Labeouf’s] work,” she said. “His process was not conducive to the ethos that I demand in my productions.”
In a new interview with Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’ Bishop Robert Barron, Labeouf described his experience with suicidal thoughts,...
- 8/26/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Home Alone star Devin Ratray has been accused of rape by a friend, according to a report in the US.
Ratray played Buzz McCallister, the older brother of Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin, in the hit 1990 family film. He later appeared in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and the recent reboot Home Sweet Home Alone, as well as films such as Hustlers and Kimi.
Last December, Ratray was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend while in Oklahoma for a fan convention. He was later released on bond and pleaded not guilty.
According to a report by CNN, a woman named Lisa Smith, a former friend of Ratray, contacted proescutors after learning of Ratray’s arrest, inquiring about a police report she filed in 2017.
Smith claimed that she had been friends with Ratray for about 15 years before the alleged incident took place.
She alleged to CNN that on the night...
Ratray played Buzz McCallister, the older brother of Macaulay Culkin’s Kevin, in the hit 1990 family film. He later appeared in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and the recent reboot Home Sweet Home Alone, as well as films such as Hustlers and Kimi.
Last December, Ratray was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend while in Oklahoma for a fan convention. He was later released on bond and pleaded not guilty.
According to a report by CNN, a woman named Lisa Smith, a former friend of Ratray, contacted proescutors after learning of Ratray’s arrest, inquiring about a police report she filed in 2017.
Smith claimed that she had been friends with Ratray for about 15 years before the alleged incident took place.
She alleged to CNN that on the night...
- 8/25/2022
- by Louis Chilton
- The Independent - Film
Actor Devin Ratray, best known for playing older brother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in “Home Alone”, is being investigated for an alleged rape.
CNN reports that Ratray, who portrayed Buzz in the 1990 holiday classic and its sequel, is being accused by Lisa Smith of raping her in 2017.
According to CNN, Smith publicly accused Ratray after he was charged with domestic violence in December 2021 due to an incident in Oklahoma that involved his then-girlfriend.
“Seeing that he was accused of assaulting someone else made me realize that I needed to do whatever I could to prevent him from hurting even more women,” Smith said.
Smith claims that she and Ratray had been platonic friends for 15 years when, one night in September 2017, she recalled feeling drowsy after consuming a drink Ratray gave her. She believes she was drugged and then raped.
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CNN reports that Ratray, who portrayed Buzz in the 1990 holiday classic and its sequel, is being accused by Lisa Smith of raping her in 2017.
According to CNN, Smith publicly accused Ratray after he was charged with domestic violence in December 2021 due to an incident in Oklahoma that involved his then-girlfriend.
“Seeing that he was accused of assaulting someone else made me realize that I needed to do whatever I could to prevent him from hurting even more women,” Smith said.
Smith claims that she and Ratray had been platonic friends for 15 years when, one night in September 2017, she recalled feeling drowsy after consuming a drink Ratray gave her. She believes she was drugged and then raped.
Read More: ‘Home Alone’ Star Devin Ratray Accused Of Trying...
- 8/24/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
“Home Alone” and “Better Call Saul” actor Devin Ratray, who is already facing domestic assault charges in Oklahoma, has been accused of raping a woman in his New York City apartment in 2017.
According to CNN, a woman named Lisa Smith has come forward with the accusation — and to complain that New York Police Department detectives spent time gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses five years ago — and then abandoned the case without action or explanation.
The NYPD repeatedly declined to comment to TheWrap on whether there is an active investigation into Ratray.
Ratray, who played Macaulay Culkin’s “bully” older brother in the first two “Home Alone” movies, has never been charged in the New York case. He did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment, but denied the rape allegation in a phone call to CNN.
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According to CNN, a woman named Lisa Smith has come forward with the accusation — and to complain that New York Police Department detectives spent time gathering evidence and interviewing potential witnesses five years ago — and then abandoned the case without action or explanation.
The NYPD repeatedly declined to comment to TheWrap on whether there is an active investigation into Ratray.
Ratray, who played Macaulay Culkin’s “bully” older brother in the first two “Home Alone” movies, has never been charged in the New York case. He did not immediately respond to TheWrap’s request for comment, but denied the rape allegation in a phone call to CNN.
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- 8/24/2022
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
The New York Police Department is reportedly investigating actor Devin Ratray — who played the older brother Buzz in the Home Alone films — for a rape that allegedly occurred in 2017.
According to CNN, Lisa Smith publicly came forward with the accusation against Ratray after the actor was charged with domestic violence in Dec. 2021 following an incident in Oklahoma involving his then-girlfriend.
“Seeing that he was accused of assaulting someone else made me realize that I needed to do whatever I could to prevent him from hurting even more women,” Smith said.
According to CNN, Lisa Smith publicly came forward with the accusation against Ratray after the actor was charged with domestic violence in Dec. 2021 following an incident in Oklahoma involving his then-girlfriend.
“Seeing that he was accused of assaulting someone else made me realize that I needed to do whatever I could to prevent him from hurting even more women,” Smith said.
- 8/24/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Eagle-eyed “Better Call Saul” fans who are also fans of a certain beloved 1990s film franchise might’ve caught an unexpected cameo: Devin Ratray, who starred as Kevin McCallister’s (Macaulay Culkin) older brother Buzz in “Home Alone,” appears in Season 6, Episode 11 of Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould’s series, now in its final season.
The episode, cannily titled “Breaking Bad,” was also noteworthy for finally introducing the long-awaited appearance of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), officially merging the timelines of the AMC original series and this prequel one. But as first caught by Decider, Ratray makes his own appearance as an insufferable man named Alfred Hawthorne Hill, who meets Gene (Jimmy/Saul Goodman in his post-“Breaking Bad” persona in the time-jumping episode) at a karaoke bar. Gene here is sliding back into his old scheming ways and with the help of a cab driver...
The episode, cannily titled “Breaking Bad,” was also noteworthy for finally introducing the long-awaited appearance of Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), officially merging the timelines of the AMC original series and this prequel one. But as first caught by Decider, Ratray makes his own appearance as an insufferable man named Alfred Hawthorne Hill, who meets Gene (Jimmy/Saul Goodman in his post-“Breaking Bad” persona in the time-jumping episode) at a karaoke bar. Gene here is sliding back into his old scheming ways and with the help of a cab driver...
- 8/3/2022
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly and Steven Soderbergh just gotta keep on making films, which he does with his 33rd feature narrative title, Kimi, in which the central character’s intense agoraphobia very neatly overlaps with the all-enveloping presence of Covid. It’s a piece that feels like it was quickly made in the heat of the moment and creatively benefits from that edge. The film is also bolstered by the unsettling disruptions of norms, the feeling that the continuation of everyday existence is extremely tenuous. It’s a tight, taut little thriller—the third film Soderbergh has made under Covid conditions–that defines our times as the moment when communication via electric devices has superseded personal one-on-one contact. In this regard, the film clearly represents the time and place it was made.
Shot under restrictive circumstances that feel all-too familiar, the film was written by David Koepp, whose...
Shot under restrictive circumstances that feel all-too familiar, the film was written by David Koepp, whose...
- 2/13/2022
- by Todd McCarthy
- Deadline Film + TV
A new Steven Soderbergh movie is on the horizon, but it’s being released a little under the radar. The filmmaker behind “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Magic Mike” and “Traffic” tackles the thriller genre with a story set during the Covid-19 pandemic in “Kimi,” which serves as a performance vehicle for Zoë Kravitz. The film marks the first collaboration between Soderbergh and “Panic Room” and “Spider-Man” writer David Koepp, and is already drawing notice for being a lean, mean thriller that compels from beginning to end.
So how and where do you watch “Kimi?” And what is the film about? Your burning questions answered below.
Where Is “Kimi” Streaming?
“Kimi” is an HBO Max original film and is streaming exclusively on HBO Max starting on Feb. 10. Since it’s an HBO Max original, it will always be available on the streaming service.
Is “Kimi” in Theaters?
No, “Kimi” is not getting a theatrical release.
So how and where do you watch “Kimi?” And what is the film about? Your burning questions answered below.
Where Is “Kimi” Streaming?
“Kimi” is an HBO Max original film and is streaming exclusively on HBO Max starting on Feb. 10. Since it’s an HBO Max original, it will always be available on the streaming service.
Is “Kimi” in Theaters?
No, “Kimi” is not getting a theatrical release.
- 2/10/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Former Home Alone actor Devin Ratray was arrested on Wednesday for alleged domestic violence. Oklahoma City police issued a warrant for his arrest Tuesday following an alleged assault on Dec. 8. According to online court records, Ratray is charged with one count of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and another count of domestic assault and […]
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- 12/24/2021
- by Camryn Bolkin
- Uinterview
Update: Devin Ratray was arrested on Wednesday, Dec. 22, an official with the Midwest City Jail tells E! News. The official said the Home Alone actor was booked on Wednesday, Dec. 22, for domestic assault and battery by strangulation, which is a felony, as well as misdemeanor domestic assault and battery. He posed for a mug shot and was released in less than 15 minutes. Ratray made his $25,000 bond, according to the Oklahoma County District Court records. E! News reached out to his rep for comment and has not heard back. He does not yet have an attorney listed for this case. _____ Oklahoma police have cited Devin Ratray, who played Buzz McCallister in the Home...
- 12/23/2021
- E! Online
The actor who played Buzz McCallister, the older brother of Macaulay Culkin’s character in Home Alone and Home Alone 2, was arrested while in Oklahoma for a fan convention this month, according to local news reports.
Devin Ratray, 44, was in Oklahoma City in early December for an appearance at Okc Pop Christmas Con, a two-day event where he was billed as one of the main attractions.
According to reports, the actor and his girlfriend were out drinking when they were approached by two women asking for his autograph. Ratray’s girlfriend reportedly gave the women autographed cards for free. That decision later became a point of contention between the two.
Their disagreement allegedly turned violent once the couple returned to their hotel room, with Ratray accused of choking the woman there.
“[The] victim had trouble breathing while she was being strangled and while the defendant’s hand was over her mouth,...
Devin Ratray, 44, was in Oklahoma City in early December for an appearance at Okc Pop Christmas Con, a two-day event where he was billed as one of the main attractions.
According to reports, the actor and his girlfriend were out drinking when they were approached by two women asking for his autograph. Ratray’s girlfriend reportedly gave the women autographed cards for free. That decision later became a point of contention between the two.
Their disagreement allegedly turned violent once the couple returned to their hotel room, with Ratray accused of choking the woman there.
“[The] victim had trouble breathing while she was being strangled and while the defendant’s hand was over her mouth,...
- 12/23/2021
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
The owners of this Chicago home are making dreams come true. This holiday season, fans of Home Alone can enjoy a once in a lifetime sleepover real-life McAllister residence, which will soon be available for bookings through Airbnb for one night on Dec. 12. Four guests can stay in the Winnetka, Ill. home and dine in the very kitchen where pizzas were enjoyed and milk was spilled 30 years ago in the beloved film starring Macaulay Culkin. In addition, you can enjoy a night of games and '90s junk food alongside Kevin McAllister's brother, Buzz (Devin Ratray) for the reasonable price of $25. To top things off, the group will enjoy the ultimate watch party for the movie Home...
- 12/1/2021
- E! Online
Stars: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Devin Ratray, Kenan Thompson, Timothy Simons, Ally Maki, Pete Holmes, Chris Parnell | Written by Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell | Directed by Dan Mazer
Nerdly readers, the punishment I take for you, so you don’t have to knows no bounds. If you are on the fence about watching the newest film in the Home Alone franchise, I hope this review can sway you to watch something, anything(!) else than this clunker of a movie. If you still decide to watch the film, please proceed with caution.
Believe it or not, this is the sixth film in the Home Alone franchise and the first one since 2012’s Home Alone: The Holiday Heist, which I’m sure is as forgettable as it sounds. This time, youngster Max (Archie Yates) has just moved to Chicago with his mother Carol (Aisling Bea), his father Mike (Andy...
Nerdly readers, the punishment I take for you, so you don’t have to knows no bounds. If you are on the fence about watching the newest film in the Home Alone franchise, I hope this review can sway you to watch something, anything(!) else than this clunker of a movie. If you still decide to watch the film, please proceed with caution.
Believe it or not, this is the sixth film in the Home Alone franchise and the first one since 2012’s Home Alone: The Holiday Heist, which I’m sure is as forgettable as it sounds. This time, youngster Max (Archie Yates) has just moved to Chicago with his mother Carol (Aisling Bea), his father Mike (Andy...
- 11/23/2021
- by Jason Brigger
- Nerdly
Stars: Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Devin Ratray, Kenan Thompson, Timothy Simons, Ally Maki, Pete Holmes, Chris Parnell | Written by Mikey Day, Streeter Seidell | Directed by Dan Mazer
With the introduction of Disney+ and therefore the need for new shows and movies it is no surprise at all that the most well known of Christmas movies got a sequel on the streaming platform. The original Home Alone (and that first sequel) is one of my favourite movies ever and any modern day sequel was going to have a tough time being anywhere near as good as the first two films. That said, with a talented cast, I was looking forward to seeing how Home Sweet Home Alone turned out.
Apart from a child being left home alone, the story is changed up a little bit. This time, the crooks aren’t really crooks but a married couple...
With the introduction of Disney+ and therefore the need for new shows and movies it is no surprise at all that the most well known of Christmas movies got a sequel on the streaming platform. The original Home Alone (and that first sequel) is one of my favourite movies ever and any modern day sequel was going to have a tough time being anywhere near as good as the first two films. That said, with a talented cast, I was looking forward to seeing how Home Sweet Home Alone turned out.
Apart from a child being left home alone, the story is changed up a little bit. This time, the crooks aren’t really crooks but a married couple...
- 11/18/2021
- by Alain Elliott
- Nerdly
As Christmas is fast approaching, the top of most peoples viewing lists is the classic holiday movie Home Alone. Thanks to today’s release of Home Sweet Home Alone on Disney+, a new addition is added to the family franchise.
The reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise follows Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays.
So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers…and he will do whatever it takes to keep them out. Hilarious hijinks of epic proportions ensue, but despite the absolute chaos, Max comes to realise that there really is no place like home sweet home.
Directed by Dan Mazer, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea,...
The reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise follows Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays.
So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers…and he will do whatever it takes to keep them out. Hilarious hijinks of epic proportions ensue, but despite the absolute chaos, Max comes to realise that there really is no place like home sweet home.
Directed by Dan Mazer, Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea,...
- 11/12/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
“Home Sweet Home Alone” takes everything audiences loved about the Chris Columbus-directed, John Hughes-penned original and turns it around on them. Holiday sentimentality co-mingling with slapstick violence hits differently when the filmmakers not only swap the roles of the empathetic protagonist and dastardly antagonists, but also take a both-sides approach to rooting interest. While this might seem like an ingenious way to reinvigorate a long-run-into-the-ground franchise where a child faces off against bumbling burglars, this Disney Plus offering maddeningly fails to lean into the aspects it so desperately and ambitiously seeks to change. Mean-spirited, downright sloppy and awkwardly unfunny, this rote feature reboot lacks holiday cheer.
Jeff and Pam McKenzie (Rob Delaney and Ellie Kemper) are begrudgingly selling their home as they can no longer make their mortgage payments. Tech wiz Jeff has been unemployed for months and Pam’s teacher’s salary is dwindling. The cash-strapped couple is...
Jeff and Pam McKenzie (Rob Delaney and Ellie Kemper) are begrudgingly selling their home as they can no longer make their mortgage payments. Tech wiz Jeff has been unemployed for months and Pam’s teacher’s salary is dwindling. The cash-strapped couple is...
- 11/11/2021
- by Courtney Howard
- Variety Film + TV
"Not your typical kid. Not your typical burglars." 20th Century Studios has debuted a second 60-second promo trailer for Home Sweet Home Alone, the new Home Alone remake. Described as a "reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise." The first trailer was out last month, and this opens in a few weeks on Disney+. Stay away, this looks bad. A couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid who just so happens to be home alone while his family is away on a trip. Archie Yates (from Jojo Rabbit and on "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory") stars as Max, with a cast including Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, and Chris Parnell. This sitll looks as dumb as any movie can, which is a real shame because if they wanted to live up to the original classic,...
- 11/3/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"You really think I'm that stupid?" 20th Century Studios has unveiled an official trailer for a new reboot of Home Alone titled officially Home Sweet Home Alone. This is sort of a remake, but not really, described as a "reimagining of the beloved holiday film franchise." Ugh. A married couple tries to steal back a valuable heirloom from a troublesome kid who just so happens to be home alone while his family is away on a trip. Archie Yates (from Jojo Rabbit and on "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory") stars as Max, with a cast including Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, and Chris Parnell. No surprise, this looks awful. They took the original Home Alone, which is indeed a classic, and just made it dumber in every single way. Why?! This just ain't worth it. Here's the official trailer...
- 10/12/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“Home Alone” is back, ya filthy animals.
The rebooted “Home Sweet Home Alone,” featuring young “Jojo Rabbit” breakout star Archie Yates, is coming exclusively to Disney Plus on November 12, just in time for the holiday season.
Yates will star as Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom sets their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers, and he will do whatever it takes to keep them out. The reboot promises hilarious hijinks of epic proportions, and despite the absolute chaos, Max eventually comes to realize that there really is no place like home sweet home.
The cast includes Ellie Kemper (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2”), Aisling Bea (“Living with Yourself”), Kenan Thompson...
The rebooted “Home Sweet Home Alone,” featuring young “Jojo Rabbit” breakout star Archie Yates, is coming exclusively to Disney Plus on November 12, just in time for the holiday season.
Yates will star as Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom sets their sights on the Mercer family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers, and he will do whatever it takes to keep them out. The reboot promises hilarious hijinks of epic proportions, and despite the absolute chaos, Max eventually comes to realize that there really is no place like home sweet home.
The cast includes Ellie Kemper (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), Rob Delaney (“Deadpool 2”), Aisling Bea (“Living with Yourself”), Kenan Thompson...
- 8/12/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ said Thursday that 20th Century Studios’ Home Sweet Home Alone, the revival of the Home Alone holiday film franchise, will premiere exclusively on the streamer November 12. Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney and Archie Yates topline the Dan Mazer-directed film, which is the first in line of planned Disney refreshes of Fox titles post-merger.
Yates plays Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers.
Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, Chris Parnell also star in the screenplay by Mikey Day & Streeter Seidell, based on John Hughes’ original screenplay. Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson are producers, and Jeremiah Samuels is executive producer.
Yates plays Max Mercer, a mischievous and resourceful young boy who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights on the family’s home, it is up to Max to protect it from the trespassers.
Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki, Chris Parnell also star in the screenplay by Mikey Day & Streeter Seidell, based on John Hughes’ original screenplay. Hutch Parker and Dan Wilson are producers, and Jeremiah Samuels is executive producer.
- 8/12/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
A new film is coming to Disney+ in the “Home Alone” franchise, a holiday, family and action comedy titled “Home Sweet Home Alone.”
Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki and Chris Parnell star in the new film, which will be directed by Dan Mazer (“Dirty Grandpa”).
“Home Sweet Home Alone” will begin streaming on Disney+ through 20th Century Studios on November 12.
“Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day co-wrote the screenplay for the new film with “SNL” writer Streeter Seidell, with a story by Day, Seidell and John Hughes based on Hughes’ original screenplay for the 1990 comedy classic.
“Home Sweet Home Alone” follows the mischievous and resourceful young boy Max Mercer who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights...
Ellie Kemper, Rob Delaney, Archie Yates, Aisling Bea, Kenan Thompson, Tim Simons, Pete Holmes, Devin Ratray, Ally Maki and Chris Parnell star in the new film, which will be directed by Dan Mazer (“Dirty Grandpa”).
“Home Sweet Home Alone” will begin streaming on Disney+ through 20th Century Studios on November 12.
“Saturday Night Live” star Mikey Day co-wrote the screenplay for the new film with “SNL” writer Streeter Seidell, with a story by Day, Seidell and John Hughes based on Hughes’ original screenplay for the 1990 comedy classic.
“Home Sweet Home Alone” follows the mischievous and resourceful young boy Max Mercer who has been left behind while his family is in Japan for the holidays. So when a married couple attempting to retrieve a priceless heirloom set their sights...
- 8/12/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Ann Willis Ratray, who appeared on Broadway and TV before becoming a drama coach for young people including her son, Home Alone‘s Devin Ratray, died June 9 at her home in New York following a lengthy illness. She was 81.
Her death was announced by her husband of nearly 55 years, the actor Peter Ratray, known for his roles on Another World, Ryan’s Hope and in other television series.
Among Ann Ratray’s many former students were Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Kaitlyn Nichol (black-ish), YaYa DaCosta (Chicago Med) and David Alvarez, who will appear in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming West Side Story.
“Ann Ratray is the reason I am an actor,” tweeted Catch-22 star Graham Patrick Martin. “Forever grateful.”
Born Ann Willis in Cranston, Rhode Island, Ratray was named “Miss Congeniality” in the 1958 Miss America Pageant, and used the prize money, in part, on training at New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Her death was announced by her husband of nearly 55 years, the actor Peter Ratray, known for his roles on Another World, Ryan’s Hope and in other television series.
Among Ann Ratray’s many former students were Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Kaitlyn Nichol (black-ish), YaYa DaCosta (Chicago Med) and David Alvarez, who will appear in Steven Spielberg’s upcoming West Side Story.
“Ann Ratray is the reason I am an actor,” tweeted Catch-22 star Graham Patrick Martin. “Forever grateful.”
Born Ann Willis in Cranston, Rhode Island, Ratray was named “Miss Congeniality” in the 1958 Miss America Pageant, and used the prize money, in part, on training at New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
- 6/20/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome Dan, aka Comic Concierge, back to Nerdly with his new YouTube channel dedicated to all things comics. From weekly new releases to graphic novels. Comics are for everyone but the key is finding the right one. Comic Concierge is here to help with that journey, with a range of videos discussing everything from weekly pick-ups, dollar-bin dives, comic book theory, analysis and more!
Comics and Cinema: Kill or Be Killed and Blue Ruin – How They Approach Vigilantes Over Their Head
Welcome to a new series! When comparing comics and movies the conversation tends to be mostly focused on how they adapt the same material. This series is going to be doing something different. Digging a little deeper to pick a movie and comic that share something else in common. For this first installment, we are looking at the comic Kill or Be Killed and the movie Blue Ruin and...
Comics and Cinema: Kill or Be Killed and Blue Ruin – How They Approach Vigilantes Over Their Head
Welcome to a new series! When comparing comics and movies the conversation tends to be mostly focused on how they adapt the same material. This series is going to be doing something different. Digging a little deeper to pick a movie and comic that share something else in common. For this first installment, we are looking at the comic Kill or Be Killed and the movie Blue Ruin and...
- 5/4/2021
- by Dan Clark
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Devin Ratray has joined the ensemble cast of Steven Soderbergh’s next film, the New Line Max Original feature Kimi, with Zoë Kravitz on board to star. Byron Bowers, Jaime Camil and Jacob Vargas are also on board. The film will premiere exclusively on HBO Max. David Koepp penned the script and will produce with Michael Polaire.
Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The film would mark the second collaboration between Warner Bros Pictures Group, HBO Max and Soderbergh since the recent restructuring of the studio, and the third between Soderbergh and HBO Max. It follows No Sudden Move, the upcoming starry Max Original ensemble crime thriller from Warner Bros Pictures that features Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser, Noah Jupe, Bill Duke, Frankie Shaw and Julia Fox.
Soderbergh’s most recent pic, Let Them All Talk,...
Plot details are being kept under wraps.
The film would mark the second collaboration between Warner Bros Pictures Group, HBO Max and Soderbergh since the recent restructuring of the studio, and the third between Soderbergh and HBO Max. It follows No Sudden Move, the upcoming starry Max Original ensemble crime thriller from Warner Bros Pictures that features Don Cheadle, Benicio Del Toro, David Harbour, Amy Seimetz, Jon Hamm, Ray Liotta, Kieran Culkin, Brendan Fraser, Noah Jupe, Bill Duke, Frankie Shaw and Julia Fox.
Soderbergh’s most recent pic, Let Them All Talk,...
- 4/20/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
There are Christmas films and then there’s Home Alone.
Released back in 1990, no one really knew what to expect from this low-budget family comedy about a boy forced to defend his house from a pair of bungling burglars after being accidentally left behind from a family holiday.
Yet Home Alone is one of those rare examples of all the stars aligning in Hollywood to create something special. It’s a truly unique Christmas film, both feel-good and immensely funny, rivalled only in that respect by Will Ferrell’s Elf.
There are countless reasons why it remains a festive classic; John Hughes’s script, Chris Columbus’s deft direction, the work of cinematographer Kevin Macat and John Williams’s score are just a few examples.
One that often gets overlooked, however, is Devin Ratray’s Buzz McCallister.
Few actors have succeeded so well in bringing to life all the painfully...
Released back in 1990, no one really knew what to expect from this low-budget family comedy about a boy forced to defend his house from a pair of bungling burglars after being accidentally left behind from a family holiday.
Yet Home Alone is one of those rare examples of all the stars aligning in Hollywood to create something special. It’s a truly unique Christmas film, both feel-good and immensely funny, rivalled only in that respect by Will Ferrell’s Elf.
There are countless reasons why it remains a festive classic; John Hughes’s script, Chris Columbus’s deft direction, the work of cinematographer Kevin Macat and John Williams’s score are just a few examples.
One that often gets overlooked, however, is Devin Ratray’s Buzz McCallister.
Few actors have succeeded so well in bringing to life all the painfully...
- 12/22/2020
- by Rosie Fletcher
- Den of Geek
Christmas has come early! Yesterday, Disney Plus added the Home Alone trilogy back to its library as a surprise festive treat for subscribers. The iconic holiday comedy movies were available on D+ at launch last year, but they were removed soon after due to a pre-existing license. That’s now been taken care of, though, so viewers can enjoy the adventures of Kevin McAllister and company once again this Xmas season.
“Surprise, ya filthy animals!” the Disney Plus Twitter account tweeted this Friday. “The Home Alone Collection is Now streaming on #DisneyPlus—it’s our early gift to you.”
Surprise, ya filthy animals! The Home Alone Collection is Now streaming on #DisneyPlus—it’s our early gift to you. pic.twitter.com/AJaitu1at5
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) November 13, 2020
1990’s Home Alone is beloved by generations – it wasn’t the highest-grossing Christmas movie for nearly three decades for nothing. Director Chris Columbus,...
“Surprise, ya filthy animals!” the Disney Plus Twitter account tweeted this Friday. “The Home Alone Collection is Now streaming on #DisneyPlus—it’s our early gift to you.”
Surprise, ya filthy animals! The Home Alone Collection is Now streaming on #DisneyPlus—it’s our early gift to you. pic.twitter.com/AJaitu1at5
— Disney+ (@disneyplus) November 13, 2020
1990’s Home Alone is beloved by generations – it wasn’t the highest-grossing Christmas movie for nearly three decades for nothing. Director Chris Columbus,...
- 11/14/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Vulture Watch
What happened to Olivia Lake? Is the Mosaic TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on HBO? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mosaic, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the HBO premium channel, Mosaic stars Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, Maya Kazan, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Zandy Hartig, Michael Cerveris, Bridey Elliott, Brandon Ray Olive, Trey Burvant, Peter D’Alessio, Jacob Vargas, Loudon Wainwright III, and Allison Tolman. The drama centers on children’s author and illustrator, Olivia Lake (Stone), who gets involved with people whose motives are suspect, then goes missing...
What happened to Olivia Lake? Is the Mosaic TV show cancelled or renewed for a second season on HBO? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Mosaic, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the HBO premium channel, Mosaic stars Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, Maya Kazan, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Zandy Hartig, Michael Cerveris, Bridey Elliott, Brandon Ray Olive, Trey Burvant, Peter D’Alessio, Jacob Vargas, Loudon Wainwright III, and Allison Tolman. The drama centers on children’s author and illustrator, Olivia Lake (Stone), who gets involved with people whose motives are suspect, then goes missing...
- 9/5/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s film news roundup, Tom Arnold and Paige Howard star in an indie comedy, “Call Her Ganda” is getting an Oscar campaign, and Epic Level has hired a “Charlie Says” executive producer.
Castings
Tom Arnold, Paige Howard, Devin Ratray, Brian Krause, and Cody Kasch are starring in the just-completed independent comedy “Hollywood.con.”
The film is a father-daughter collaboration with Benjamin Boorem producing and Mika Boorem starring and directing. Mika Boorem, whose credits include “Blue Crush” as Kate Bosworth’s sister, “Good Day for It,” and “Hearts in Atlantis,” makes her feature directing debut. The cast members have all acted with her in prior projects.
The script is written by the Boorems, Cshediiz Coleman, Benjamin Lockman, and Michael Lindley. Mika Boorem portrays a struggling actress who accidentally steals the identity of a big-time producer, portrayed by Howard, and gets thrown into a Mayan movie in Guatemala. She’s...
Castings
Tom Arnold, Paige Howard, Devin Ratray, Brian Krause, and Cody Kasch are starring in the just-completed independent comedy “Hollywood.con.”
The film is a father-daughter collaboration with Benjamin Boorem producing and Mika Boorem starring and directing. Mika Boorem, whose credits include “Blue Crush” as Kate Bosworth’s sister, “Good Day for It,” and “Hearts in Atlantis,” makes her feature directing debut. The cast members have all acted with her in prior projects.
The script is written by the Boorems, Cshediiz Coleman, Benjamin Lockman, and Michael Lindley. Mika Boorem portrays a struggling actress who accidentally steals the identity of a big-time producer, portrayed by Howard, and gets thrown into a Mayan movie in Guatemala. She’s...
- 9/1/2018
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
When Steven Soderbergh set out to make Mosaic—a murder mystery surrounding a magnetic, commanding and complex female character—he had in mind one particular actress who can expertly convey all those traits with barely a blink: Sharon Stone. And in playing the doomed Olivia Lake, Stone enthusiastically dug deep into a character that was “messy and flawed and vulnerable and warts and all.” Which is not surprising, given Stone’s penchant for authenticity as her career has progressed, and her refusal to cave to the stereotypical roles on offer for older women.
This role was essentially written for you. What were the conversations between you, Soderbergh and the writer Ed Solomon like beforehand?
Well, I didn’t know a lot about it in advance. Steven called me and told me that it was a big piece, that we would each just get our own section—the script is 500 pages...
This role was essentially written for you. What were the conversations between you, Soderbergh and the writer Ed Solomon like beforehand?
Well, I didn’t know a lot about it in advance. Steven called me and told me that it was a big piece, that we would each just get our own section—the script is 500 pages...
- 6/15/2018
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for HBO. While the premium network does not have three-time comedy champ “Veep” eligible for this cycle, they do have drama winner “Game of Thrones” back, returning drama nominee “Westworld”, returning comedy nominee “Silicon Valley” (Thomas Middleditch), the relaunch of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Larry David) and TV movies “Paterno” (Al Pacino) and “The Tale” (Laura Dern) among their 2018 contenders.
SEE2018 Emmys: Which drama will have the most nominations? ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Stranger Things’ … [Poll]
Below, the list of HBO lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series, TV movies plus other genres. More names might be added by the network before final Emmy paperwork deadlines. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“Ballers”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Dwayne Johnson
Comedy Supporting Actress – Emayatzy Corinealdi,...
SEE2018 Emmys: Which drama will have the most nominations? ‘Game of Thrones,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Stranger Things’ … [Poll]
Below, the list of HBO lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series, TV movies plus other genres. More names might be added by the network before final Emmy paperwork deadlines. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“Ballers”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Dwayne Johnson
Comedy Supporting Actress – Emayatzy Corinealdi,...
- 4/23/2018
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Sharon Stone Praises HBO’s ‘Mosaic’ As Perfect Vehicle For Hollywood Comeback – The Contenders Emmys
After a brief hiatus from acting, Sharon Stone found the perfect project for her Hollywood return in the HBO miniseries, “Mosaic.”
“It is a great role and I feel very blessed because I took time out from my career, and to come back to this type of intriguing work… I found it very, very wonderful,” Stone said Sunday after taking the stage at Deadline’s The Contenders Emmys event.
The veteran actress plays Olivia Lake in director Steven Soderbergh’s murder mystery about an investigation into the murder of children’s author, Lake.
For Stone, the series offered an opportunity to work with Soderbergh, whose previous projects including the Oscar-winning Traffic, as well as Erin Brockovich and The Knick have made him one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors.
“It’s really a dream come true for me. I think he’s one of the most remarkable and really forward thinking directors,...
“It is a great role and I feel very blessed because I took time out from my career, and to come back to this type of intriguing work… I found it very, very wonderful,” Stone said Sunday after taking the stage at Deadline’s The Contenders Emmys event.
The veteran actress plays Olivia Lake in director Steven Soderbergh’s murder mystery about an investigation into the murder of children’s author, Lake.
For Stone, the series offered an opportunity to work with Soderbergh, whose previous projects including the Oscar-winning Traffic, as well as Erin Brockovich and The Knick have made him one of Hollywood’s most prolific directors.
“It’s really a dream come true for me. I think he’s one of the most remarkable and really forward thinking directors,...
- 4/15/2018
- by Anita Bennett
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO introduced Big Little Lies as mini-series last year, but it was so popular, they eventually renewed it for a second season. Now, here comes the Mosaic TV show. Like Big Little Lies it has a pretty big star taking the lead. What's more, Steven Soderbergh directed it, and alternative view points of the series are available via a new, interactive iOS/Android mobile app. That seems like a pretty big investment for a six-episode series. Could it be the next anthology? Will Mosaic be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. An HBO murder mystery Mosaic stars Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, Maya Kazan, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Zandy Hartig, Michael Cerveris, Bridey Elliott, Brandon Ray Olive, Trey Burvant, Peter D’Alessio, Jacob Vargas, Loudon Wainwright III, and Allison Tolman.
- 1/26/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
A lot of us wouldn’t know who Devin Ratray is unless we were shown his picture next to the character of Buzz from Home Alone. The actor is now starring in a show called Mosaic on HBO, and he’s come a long way since the days in which he used to taunt and torment little Kevin McAllister. Ratray continued to act after the Home Alone movies but was still a very big unknown that some people managed to recognize from time to time. The truth however is that he was still given recognition because of his time as Buzz McAllister
Devin Ratray Aka Buzz From Home Alone Now Starring in Mosaic...
Devin Ratray Aka Buzz From Home Alone Now Starring in Mosaic...
- 1/23/2018
- by Wake
- TVovermind.com
Network: HBO. Episodes: Ongoing (50 mins). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: January 22, 2018 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, Maya Kazan, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Zandy Hartig, Michael Cerveris, Bridey Elliott, Brandon Ray Olive, Trey Burvant, Peter D'Alessio, Jacob Vargas, Loudon Wainwright III, and Allison Tolman. TV show description: From director Steven Soderbergh, writer Ed Solomon, and producer Casey Silver, the Mosaic TV show is a mystery drama. It is also available via an interactive iOS/Android mobile app. While viewers cannot choose the ultimate ending to the story, using the app, they can choose from which character's point of view to watch the story. Different information is available...
- 1/23/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Alec Bojalad Jan 8, 2018
HBO has revealed the release date and a new trailer for Steven Soderbergh's innovative, multi-platform murder series...
'Innovation' is a word that gets tossed around rather lightly in the hyperbolic TV-writing world. Steven Soderbergh's upcoming murder mystery series for HBO, however, seems like it will be truly worthy of the title.
Mosaic will be a seemingly straight-forward murder mystery in which small town cops must solve the murder of children's book illustrator Olivia Lake (Sharon Stone). But veteran film director Soderbergh is going to add an interesting wrinkle for the next step in his burgeoning TV career (Soderbergh recently produced quality shows like The Girlfriend Experience and The Knick).
The catch is that many viewers will have already seen Mosaic before it debuts - from many different perspectives. The Mosaic app has been available on Apple and Google stores for a month now and it allows...
HBO has revealed the release date and a new trailer for Steven Soderbergh's innovative, multi-platform murder series...
'Innovation' is a word that gets tossed around rather lightly in the hyperbolic TV-writing world. Steven Soderbergh's upcoming murder mystery series for HBO, however, seems like it will be truly worthy of the title.
Mosaic will be a seemingly straight-forward murder mystery in which small town cops must solve the murder of children's book illustrator Olivia Lake (Sharon Stone). But veteran film director Soderbergh is going to add an interesting wrinkle for the next step in his burgeoning TV career (Soderbergh recently produced quality shows like The Girlfriend Experience and The Knick).
The catch is that many viewers will have already seen Mosaic before it debuts - from many different perspectives. The Mosaic app has been available on Apple and Google stores for a month now and it allows...
- 1/7/2018
- Den of Geek
Two years removed from “The Knick,” Steven Soderbergh is once again behind the director’s chair for a TV series. This time it’s the outré-sounding “Mosaic,” a murder mystery told from several different characters’ perspectives premiering on HBO later this month. Sharon Stone, Paul Reubens, and Garrett Hedlund star in the show, which was first released as an interactive smartphone app. Watch the new trailer below.
Read More:‘Mosaic’: Steven Soderbergh’s Murder Mystery App is Now Available to Download for Free — Watch
Here’s the synopsis:
“Set against the backdrop of a mountain resort town, ‘Mosaic’ follows popular children’s book author and illustrator Olivia Lake (Sharon Stone), whose literary success makes her a local celebrity in the tight-knit community. At the annual fundraiser, where she is accompanied by trusted friend and confidante Jc (Paul Reubens), she sets her sights on a handsome, young newcomer in town,...
Read More:‘Mosaic’: Steven Soderbergh’s Murder Mystery App is Now Available to Download for Free — Watch
Here’s the synopsis:
“Set against the backdrop of a mountain resort town, ‘Mosaic’ follows popular children’s book author and illustrator Olivia Lake (Sharon Stone), whose literary success makes her a local celebrity in the tight-knit community. At the annual fundraiser, where she is accompanied by trusted friend and confidante Jc (Paul Reubens), she sets her sights on a handsome, young newcomer in town,...
- 1/5/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
Steven Soderbergh attempted to push everyone into the future last fall with his interactive app based narrative “Mosaic.” However, it doesn’t seem like many people took the plunge, so if you prefer your murder mysteries laid out in a more linear fashion, you’ll get just that with the series version of the show.
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Starring Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Michael Cerveris and Maya Kazan, the story follows popular children’s book author and illustrator Olivia Lake, whose literary success makes her a local celebrity in the tight-knit community.
Continue reading ‘Mosaic’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s Mystery Asks ‘Who Killed Olivia Lake?’ at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Expected To Arrive In 2019
Starring Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Jennifer Ferrin, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Devin Ratray, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb, Michael Cerveris and Maya Kazan, the story follows popular children’s book author and illustrator Olivia Lake, whose literary success makes her a local celebrity in the tight-knit community.
Continue reading ‘Mosaic’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s Mystery Asks ‘Who Killed Olivia Lake?’ at The Playlist.
- 1/5/2018
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
HBO has released a new trailer for Steven Soderbergh's upcoming film Mosaic, which allows its viewers to choose the direction of the story. It's an experimental form of filmmaking it looks like it will be a fun, entertaining, and innovative experience! It's like a live-action "Choose Your Own Adventure" book. I'm sure you all remember those.
When talking about the technology that allows this more immersive movie experience to exist, Soderbergh said:
“It’s a branching narrative piece. Branching narratives have been around forever, but technology now allows, I hope, for a more elegant, intuitive form of engagement than used to be possible. We spent a lot of time on how you touch this thing. I wanted to make sure that it was beautiful and simple, so that when the opportunity arises for you to decide whose perspective you want to follow, it feels organic and not like an...
When talking about the technology that allows this more immersive movie experience to exist, Soderbergh said:
“It’s a branching narrative piece. Branching narratives have been around forever, but technology now allows, I hope, for a more elegant, intuitive form of engagement than used to be possible. We spent a lot of time on how you touch this thing. I wanted to make sure that it was beautiful and simple, so that when the opportunity arises for you to decide whose perspective you want to follow, it feels organic and not like an...
- 11/9/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
I love it when writer and director Steven Soderbergh experiments and takes risks with his projects. The guy is an innovator and he's got a new project coming out from HBO that looks and sounds like it could be a ton of fun.
This is a film project is called Mosaic and what makes it so cool and innovative is that fact that it's a "choose your own adventure" experience! Yeah, these types of stories have been around for a long time, but with the technology we have now, it's more immersive. Soderbergh says:
“It’s a branching narrative piece. Branching narratives have been around forever, but technology now allows, I hope, for a more elegant, intuitive form of engagement than used to be possible. We spent a lot of time on how you touch this thing. I wanted to make sure that it was beautiful and simple, so that...
This is a film project is called Mosaic and what makes it so cool and innovative is that fact that it's a "choose your own adventure" experience! Yeah, these types of stories have been around for a long time, but with the technology we have now, it's more immersive. Soderbergh says:
“It’s a branching narrative piece. Branching narratives have been around forever, but technology now allows, I hope, for a more elegant, intuitive form of engagement than used to be possible. We spent a lot of time on how you touch this thing. I wanted to make sure that it was beautiful and simple, so that...
- 10/9/2017
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Quietly in the works for the past few years, there has been more rumor than fact when it comes to Steven Soderbergh‘s “Mosaic.” The director has bristled when his technology driven, ground-breaking project has been described as a Choose Your Own Adventure style project, which allows viewers and users of his unique type, to engage with the story. But now, he’s finally revealing what it’s all about.
Starring Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Jennifer Ferrin, Devin Ratray, Michael Cerveris, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb and Maya Kazan, “Mosaic” will be both an interactive storytelling experience, available as a free download in November, and a six-part limited series of the same name that will air on HBO in January 2018.
Continue reading ‘Mosaic’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s Interactive Series Revealed at The Playlist.
Starring Sharon Stone, Garrett Hedlund, Frederick Weller, Beau Bridges, Paul Reubens, Jennifer Ferrin, Devin Ratray, Michael Cerveris, James Ransone, Jeremy Bobb and Maya Kazan, “Mosaic” will be both an interactive storytelling experience, available as a free download in November, and a six-part limited series of the same name that will air on HBO in January 2018.
Continue reading ‘Mosaic’ Trailer: Steven Soderbergh’s Interactive Series Revealed at The Playlist.
- 10/6/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
October is upon us. The leaves are changing. Sweaters are becoming more abundant. Awards contenders are popping up in theaters nationwide. But those are far from the only films opening throughout the coming weeks. Below, you’ll find every planned theatrical release for the month of October, separated out into films with wide runs and limited ones. (Synopses are provided by festivals and distributors.)
Each week, we’ll give you an update with more specific information on where these films are playing. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Stay warm and happy watching!
Week of October 7 Wide
The Birth of a Nation
Director: Nate Parker
Cast: Aja Naomi King, Armie Hammer, Gabrielle Union, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Junior, Nate Parker
Synopsis: Set against the antebellum South and based on a true story, “The Birth...
Each week, we’ll give you an update with more specific information on where these films are playing. In the meantime, be sure to check our calendar page, where we’ll update releases for the rest of the year. Stay warm and happy watching!
Week of October 7 Wide
The Birth of a Nation
Director: Nate Parker
Cast: Aja Naomi King, Armie Hammer, Gabrielle Union, Jackie Earle Haley, Mark Boone Junior, Nate Parker
Synopsis: Set against the antebellum South and based on a true story, “The Birth...
- 10/6/2016
- by Steve Greene and Zipporah Smith
- Indiewire
"It's going to be chaos on the streets outside." A trailer has debuted for a feature film called The Lennon Report, about the fateful night where John Lennon was shot and killed in New York City in 1980. Similar to the assassination film Bobby, this focuses on the people (and the hospital) that instantly became involved in the event. The film profiles a number of people, including an ambitious young news producer, the staff at the emergency department at the Roosevelt Hospital, and the police investigating the shooting. Starring Gregory Barr as John Lennon, Karen Tsen Lee as Yoko Ono, as well as Evan Jonigkeit, David Zayas, Richard Kind, Stef Dawson, Devin Ratray, Adrienne C. Moore and Stephen Spinella. Take a look. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Jeremy Profe's The Lennon Report, direct from YouTube: The unheard true story of the moments after John Lennon was shot as...
- 9/7/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"How hard can it be? You load up a truck, and you drive away." Relativity has debuted a new 2016 trailer for the comedy Masterminds, from the director of Napoleon Dynamite - Jared Hess. Most will remember hearing about this before, as it was originally scheduled to be released last year, and we even ran two trailers for it (which were removed) before Relativity pulled it from the schedule. It's now set to open in theaters this fall - though I'm not sure if any new marketing will help. Zach Galifianakis & Kristen Wiig star as a couple who plan a heist that goes right, and they end up with $17 million with their friends Owen Wilson, Ken Marino and Devin Ratray. But once they get the money, things start to fall apart. Jason Sudeikis, Leslie Jones & Kate McKinnon also star. This is supposed to be funny in a stupid way, but it looks dull.
- 7/29/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Relativity Studios has just released a brand new trailer and some new photos from their upcoming action-comedy, Masterminds, and believe it or not this is Inspired by true events.
The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Ken Marino, and Jason Sudeikis, Devin Ratray, Jon Daly, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.
Masterminds is directed by Jared Hess from a screenplay written by Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey.
In this action comedy inspired by true events, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who...
The film stars Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Ken Marino, and Jason Sudeikis, Devin Ratray, Jon Daly, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Kate McKinnon, and Leslie Jones.
Masterminds is directed by Jared Hess from a screenplay written by Chris Bowman & Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey.
In this action comedy inspired by true events, directed by Jared Hess (Napoleon Dynamite; Nacho Libre), David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) discovers the true meaning of adventure far beyond his wildest dreams. He is an uncomplicated man stuck in a monotonous life. Day in and day out he drives an armored vehicle, transporting millions of other people's money with no escape in sight. The only glimmer of excitement is his flirtatious work crush Kelly Campbell (Kristen Wiig) who...
- 7/28/2016
- by Kellvin Chavez
- LRMonline.com
Zach Galifianakis is discovering the true meaning of adventure that’s far beyond his wildest dreams in the new official trailer and images from his upcoming action crime film, ‘Masterminds.’ The clip and photos from the comedy were released by Relativity Studios, which is set to distribute the movie in theaters on September 30. ‘Masterminds’ is the latest comedy from director Jared Hess, who also helmed the 2004 critically acclaimed and box office smash, ‘Napoleon Dynamite.’ The upcoming film was written by Chris Bowman, Hubbel Palmer and Emily Spivey. In addition to Galifianakis, ‘Masterminds’ also stars Owen Wilson, Kristen Wiig, Ken Marino, Jason Sudeikis, Devin Ratray, Jon Daly, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, [ Read More ]
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- 7/28/2016
- by Karen Benardello
- ShockYa
After the uneven Don Verdean, Jared Hess is returning to adventure comedy with more of an action tinge in the new trailer for the long-delayed Masterminds. Sad-sack night guard for an armored car company David Ghantt (Zach Galifianakis) is getting married to Jandice (Kate McKinnon), who comes in a package with her mother. He aspires to be something more, believing he is destined for adventure. Enter Kelly (Kristen Wiig), a new employee with a plan to rob the bank with her cohorts (including Owen Wilson), all the while special agent Scanlon (Ghostbusters star Leslie Jones) is hot on their tail.
Throw in a crazed hitman played by the always-game Jason Sudeikis, Hess’ oddball stylings, and the guaranteed constant improv from the cast, and what you get is the makings of a goofy, potentially dark action-comedy to kick off the fall. Here’s hoping it doesn’t get too bogged down...
Throw in a crazed hitman played by the always-game Jason Sudeikis, Hess’ oddball stylings, and the guaranteed constant improv from the cast, and what you get is the makings of a goofy, potentially dark action-comedy to kick off the fall. Here’s hoping it doesn’t get too bogged down...
- 7/28/2016
- by Mike Mazzanti
- The Film Stage
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