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17 items from 2011
TV Review: ABC’s Latest ‘Charlie’s Angels’ Reboot Fails to Take Flight
21 September 2011 5:25 PM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – Out of all the franchises recently resurrected on the small screen, “Charlie’s Angels” is perhaps the least necessary. Does the world really need yet another rehash of the hit ’70s show that has been hailed for its female empowerment but was mainly popular because of its scantily clad female ensemble? There’s a very good reason why the show was referred to as “Jiggle TV,” and the reason was Farrah Fawcett.
Yet Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films seems determined to make the dated schlock relevant for a new generation. The company produced two “Angels” films in the early 2000s that were trashy fun at best, audience-insulting dreck at worst. Now Flower Films has teamed up with “Smallville” creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar to launch the latest incarnation of “Angels” on the 35th anniversary of its original debut. Too bad the ladies’ clipped wings already appear primed for cancellation. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
Gale Anne Hurd To Develop Series Based On ‘Eleventh Commandment’ Book
19 September 2011 11:27 AM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
The Walking Dead executive producer Gale Anne Hurd and her Valhalla Entertainment have teamed with Canada’s New Franchise Media to develop The Eleventh Commandment, a series adaptation of UK author Jeffrey Archer’s 1998 novel. The action thriller centers on Connor Fitzgerald, the CIA’s most deadly assassin. Only days from his retirement from the Agency, Connor is framed by the Director of the CIA for a phony assassination on a Russian presidential candidate that could inadvertently trigger World War III. “Jeffrey Archer’s storytelling is compelling, character driven and perfect for television-full of fast- paced, high-stakes danger,” Hurd said of the project, which was brought to Valhalla by executive Ben Roberts. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
CBS Films Celebrates Hellfest; The Walking Dead’s Gale Anne Hurd to Produce
21 July 2011 10:15 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
CBS Films has acquired a horror script entitled Hellfest from William Penick and Chris Sey. The screenplay is set in a Halloween theme park and features a costumed killer who begins killing patrons while unsuspecting, non-murdered customers assume it's part of the show (silly customers). Per Heat Vision, The Walking Dead executive producer Gale Anne Hurd will produce Hellfest under her Valhalla Entertainment label. Penick and Sey developed their script based upon an original concept from Valhalla's Ben Roberts who will executive produce the film. The co-scribes previously penned Secrets in the Walls, a television horror title that aired on Lifetime. »
- Jason Barr
CBS Films Picks Up Horror Script 'Hellfest'
21 July 2011 10:00 AM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
CBS Films has picked up "Hellfest," an original horror screenplay about a costumed killer. Set in a theme park on Halloween night, the movie will center on a murderer's systematic slaughter of unsuspecting visitors, who think the killings are just part of the show. First-time feature film writers William Penick and Chris Sey co-wrote the script. Gale Anne Hurd ("Aliens," "The Terminator") developed the project and will produce through her company Valhalla Entertainment. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla creative executive Ben Roberts, who will serve as executive producer. “Chris »
- Brent Lang
It's a Hellfest for Gale Anne Hurd and CBS Films
21 July 2011 9:55 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
CBS Films has acquired Hellfest, a script by William Penick and Chris Sey, for "The Walking Dead" executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, who will produce the picture under her Valhalla Entertainment banner.
The story is about what happens at a Halloween theme park when one of the costumed characters is actually killing the patrons, who think it's all part of the show. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla's Ben Roberts, who'll be executive producer.
This is yet another deal for Hurd (pictured below with "The Walking Dead" star Andrew Lincoln), who recently joined forces with Aspen Comics on Dead Man's Run, a series that will be written by Greg Pak. In it Hell is an underground prison for the reanimated deal, and a man enlists a team of the damned to escape and save his innocent sister's soul.
Look for more on both projects soon! »
- Uncle Creepy
CBS Films, 'Walking Dead' producer go to 'Hell' on horror film
21 July 2011 9:49 AM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
CBS Films have nabbed the rights to William Penick and Chris Sey’s original horror screenplay, "Hellfest," being produced by Gale Anne Hurd ("The Walking Dead") through her Valhalla Entertainment. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla’s Ben Roberts, who will also act as executive producer on the film. "Hellfest" takes place at a huge amusement park on Halloween night where an actual costumed killer starts killing the patrons who initially think the murderer is just a haunted house act. “Chris and William have written a terrific script,” said Hurd in a release. “I am beyond excited to »
- HitFix Staff
'Walking Dead' Producer Behind Slasher 'Hellfest'
21 July 2011 8:40 AM, PDT | bloody-disgusting.com | See recent Bloody-Disgusting.com news »
CBS Films is going to Hellfest, snapping up feature rights to William Penick and Chris Sey's horror screenplay and setting it up with Gale Anne Hurd at her Valhalla Entertainment banner, Variety reports. Hurd ("The Walking Dead," The Terminator) developed the project. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla's Ben Roberts, who will exec producer. "Story centers on a Halloween night of fun turning deadly at America's premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it's all part of the show." Vice President of Production Mark Ross and Creative Executive Alex Ginno are overseeing the project for CBS Films. CBS Films has released five pics since entering the distribution business last year. »
Gale Anne Hurd Finds A Hellfest
21 July 2011 7:00 AM, PDT | EmpireOnline | See recent EmpireOnline news »
Even as she helps usher a fresh (probably the wrong word given the subject matter, but still…) batch of zombies on to the small screen while overseeing shooting on the second season of The Walking Dead, producer Gale Anne Hurd is not shying away from other horror projects. She’s attached to Hellfest for CBS Films.William Penick and Chris Sey wrote the script, which is set at a Halloween theme park. The patrons all think they’re there to enjoy a safe but scary time, only to discover that one of the costumed characters is bent on slaughtering them. Demon in disguise? Disgruntled worker gone mad? We’ll have to wait and see.The original idea sprang from the clearly warped noggin of Ben Roberts, who works at Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment company and will be an executive producer on the film.In related Hurd news, she’s also »
Masked Killer Stalks Theme Park in Hellfest
21 July 2011 | shocktillyoudrop.com | See recent shocktillyoudrop news »
CBS Films announced today that they have secured the rights to William Penick and Chris Sey's original screenplay, Hellfest . Gale Anne Hurd ( The Walking Dead , Aliens , The Terminator ) developed the project and will produce through her Valhalla Entertainment. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla's Ben Roberts, who will serve as executive producer. In Hellfest , a Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America's premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it's all part of the show. "Chris and William have written a terrific script," said Hurd. "I am beyond excited to work with CBS Films, who have the same vision for the project as we have." »
Sdcc: CBS Films Acquires Hellfest
21 July 2011 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
CBS Films announced today that they have secured the rights to William Penick and Chris Sey's original screenplay, Hellfest . Gale Anne Hurd ("The Walking Dead," Aliens , The Terminator ) developed the project and will produce through her Valhalla Entertainment. Penick and Sey wrote the script from a concept by Valhalla's Ben Roberts, who will serve as executive producer. In Hellfest , a Halloween night of fun turns deadly at America's premier theme park when an actual costumed killer begins slaying unsuspecting patrons who believe it's all part of the show. "Chris and William have written a terrific script," said Hurd. "I am beyond excited to work with CBS Films, who have the same vision for the project as we have." Vice President of »
Hurd Sets Sail For "Port Royal"
3 April 2011 11:30 PM, PDT | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
Gk-tv, a division of Gk Films, and Gale Anne Hurd’s Valhalla Entertainment have partnered to develop/produce a one-hour dramatic television series titled "Port Royal".
Set in the late 17th century on the island of Jamaica, the series will chronicle the namesake port’s notorious rise as "...the richest and wickedest city in the new world" and as a self-governing safe haven for cutthroat pirates, corrupt politicians, and ruthless merchants.
"I have been obsessed with pirates and Port Royal for years, and have a library of books on the subject," said Hurd.
"The real story of privateers and the politics of the era has never been explored on screen, and I’m excited to bring that world to life with the terrific team at Gk-tv".
"In keeping with our focus on cinematic television with a global perspective, we see Gale and her team at Valhalla as a phenomenal partner »
- Michael Stevens
Port Royal Docks at Gk-tv
3 April 2011 1:10 PM, PDT | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Gk-tv, a division of Gk Films, and Gale Anne Hurd's Valhalla Entertainment have partnered to develop and produce a one-hour television series titled Port Royal. Based on an original idea by Hurd, Valhalla brought the project to Gk-tv. The two companies will immediately begin developing the project.
Set in the late 17th century on the island of Jamaica, the series will chronicle the namesake port's notorious rise as the "richest and wickedest city" in the new world, and as a self-governing safe haven for cutthroat pirates, corrupt politicians, and ruthless merchants.
"I have been obsessed with pirates and Port Royal for years, and have a library of books on the subject. The real story of privateers and the politics of the era has never been explored on screen, and I'm excited to bring that world to life with the terrific team at Gk-tv," said Gale Anne Hurd.
"In keeping »
- MovieWeb
"Charlie's Angels" : The Return Of Jiggle TV
17 March 2011 7:53 PM, PDT | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
From Sony Pictures TV and Drew Barrymore's Flower Films, Sneak Peek an image from the new ABC pilot reboot of the classic 1976 'Jiggle TV' series "Charlie's Angels", created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts.
The 3 new female leads are :
Annie Ilonzeh ("General Hospital");
Minka Kelly ("Friday Night Lights");
Rachael Taylor ("Transformers").
The pilot script, directed by Marcos Siega ("The Vampire Diaries") is written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar ("Smallville"), who also executive produce along with Nancy Juvonen and original "Charlie's Angels" TV producer Leonard Goldberg.
Premise of the new show will remain the same as the original series, with three women who work as private investigators for a mysterious, unseen man named 'Charlie Townsend' (Robert Wagner), who only communicates with them through a speaker box.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek the original "Charlie's Angels"...
»
- Michael Stevens
“Monday Nights With Oscar” Celebrates White Heat In NYC
3 March 2011 5:12 AM, PST | WeAreMovieGeeks.com | See recent WeAreMovieGeeks.com news »
Beverly Hills, CA . The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. .Monday Nights with Oscar®. series will celebrate film noir with a screening of .White Heat. (1949) on Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City. Academy Writers Branch member Richard Lagravenese (.The Fisher King,. .Water for Elephants.) will introduce the screening.
Directed by Raoul Walsh, .White Heat. marked the return of James Cagney to the gangster genre that made him a star. Cagney portrays Cody Jarrett, a mother-obsessed escaped convict and leader of a ruthless gang of thieves. While plotting the biggest heist of his life, Jarrett unwittingly befriends an undercover cop (Edmond O.Brien) and sets the stage for his own downfall. Virginia Moll rounds out the cast as the gangster.s wife.
The screenplay by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts features such memorable lines as .Made it, Ma! Top of the world! »
- Michelle McCue
The Pilot Pirate: "Charlie's Angels," "Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea"
17 February 2011 11:00 AM, PST | AfterEllen.com | See recent AfterEllen.com news »
Welcome back to The Pilot Pirate, where we preview the latest scripts looking for a home on the 2011-12 primetime TV schedule. Each week, we read and preview some of the projects interest to the AfterEllen.com community, breaking down scripts to help you, the optimistic TV fan anxiously awaiting the next Modern Family or Glee, keep up with the onslaught of pilots in contention.
A reminder: These are early stage scripts that are likely to be revised and, in some cases, drastically change before filming, and only some of which will make it to the airwaves.
Pilot: Charlie's Angels (drama)
Writers: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar (Smallville). Based on the original TV series created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts
Network: ABC
Logline: The remake of the 1970s series, described as a modern take on the Angels set in Miami.
Cast: Minka Kelly (Friday Night Lights), Rachael Taylor (Transformers »
- Lesley Goldberg
"Vampire Diaries" Director Takes On "Charlie's Angels"
30 January 2011 7:22 AM, PST | SneakPeek | See recent SneakPeek news »
From Sony Pictures TV and Drew Barrymore's Flower Films, the new ABC pilot reboot of the classic 1976 'Jiggle TV' series "Charlie's Angels", created by Ivan Goff and Ben Roberts, has now cast their 3 'sexy sleuth' leads :
Annie Ilonzeh ("General Hospital");
Minka Kelly ("Friday Night Lights");
Rachael Taylor ("Transformers").
Script is written by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar ("Smallville"), who also executive produce along with Nancy Juvonen and original "Charlie's Angels" TV producer Leonard Goldberg. The pilot will be directed by Marcos Siega ("The Vampire Diaries").
The premise of the show will remain the same as the original series, with three women who work as private investigators for a mysterious, unseen man named 'Charlie Townsend' (Robert Wagner), who only communicates with them through a speaker box.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Charlie's Angels"...
»
- Michael Stevens
Kate Middleton's Royal Wedding Touches
14 January 2011 1:30 PM, PST | PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news »
Every bride knows the adage-turned-checklist for her big day: Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. But for Kate Middleton there's a whole other set of traditional rules - the royal ones. There are several storied, well-preserved British royal traditions that the princess-to-be may incorporate on April 29. Among them? • The Myrtle MUSTEver since Queen Victoria wed in 1840, a sprig of myrtle, the proverbial "herb of love" has been added to royal bride's bouquets - Both Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana included a bit of the aromatic evergreen plant. "It is a long running tradition and we would »
- Monique Jessen
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