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Assassin’S Creed Set for May 22, 2015; Ridley Scott’s Moses Epic Exodus Lands December 12, 2014; Jason Reitman’s Labor Day Arrives December 25th
18 May 2013 9:52 AM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
We’ve got a few release dates to share today. Briefly: Labor Day – Writer/director Jason Reitman’s drama starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin will hit theaters in limited release on December 25th of this year (just in time for awards season, natch), before expanding wide on January 31st. Exodus – Director Ridley Scott’s Biblical epic about the life of Moses has been dated for a prime holiday release of December 12, 2014, confirming that this will indeed be Scott’s next project. Christian Bale may star. Assassin’s Creed – The feature film adaptation of the popular video game series has been dated for Memorial Day weekend of 2015, with a firm May 22, 2015 release date. Michael Fassbender is producing the film and will also star. Hit the jump for much more on all of the aforementioned projects. All release dates come courtesy of Box Office Mojo. Juno and Up in the Air »
- Adam Chitwood
Family Tools: Season One Ratings
17 May 2013 1:02 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
ABC held Family Tools until the end of the season which typically means they have little confidence in it. Will the sitcom surprise them and become a big ratings hit? Will it be quickly cancelled instead? We'll need to follow the numbers.
The first season of Family Tools typically airs Wednesday nights at 8:30pm and there are 10 episodes (cut from 13). The sitcom's cast includes Kyle Bornheimer, J.K. Simmons, Johnny Pemberton, Edi Gathegi, Danielle Nicolet, and Leah Remini.
Below are the TV show's ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Family Tools is going to be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
Episode 01-03: Wednesday, 05/15/13
1.2 in the demo (0% »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Watch a 3 Geezers movie clips with J.K. Simmons & Randy Couture
14 May 2013 8:53 PM, PDT | Upcoming-Movies.com | See recent Upcoming-Movies.com news »
Watch a new film clip from the 3 Geezers comedy on J.K. Simmons and Randy Couture. Michelle Schumacher directs the Gravitas Ventures comedy which opens on May 22nd, 2013 and also includes Basil Hoffman, Lou Beatty Jr., Anthony Cummings, Tim Allen, Mike O’Malley, Kevin Pollak, Scott Caan, Sam Raimi, Breckin Meyer and Fernanda Romero. Follow actor J Kimball (Simmons of Juno, Spider-man, Up In The Air) as he researches what it's like to be old for a role in an upcoming movie. When he meets the residents at The Coconuts Convalescent Home, he quickly discovers that his perceptions of the elderly may be off from reality. After being on the wrong end of some pranks, J enlists the help of his Hollywood friends (Allen, Caan, Meyer, Couture, Pollak) to turn the tides. Mayhem ensues. »
'Whiplash': Sundance-winning short to become full-length feature -- Breaking
14 May 2013 4:07 PM, PDT | EW - Inside Movies | See recent EW.com - Inside Movies news »
The savage Sundance-winning short Whiplash, about a young drummer facing down a brutally antagonizing music instructor, is about to become a feature film.
Writer and director Damien Chazelle adapted the 18-minute short from several scenes in the full-length script with the hope that it would attract investors for the complete version.
Now Bold Films, the production company behind Drive and the upcoming Only God Forgives, has stepped forward to fill out the undisclosed budget. The company will make Whiplash as a joint production with Right of Way Films and Blumhouse Productions, who teamed up to create the short.
In the video above, »
- Lindsey Bahr
Cannes: Bold, Blumhouse, Right Of Way Strike Up Band For Feature Version Of Sundance Short ‘Whiplash’
14 May 2013 3:49 PM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
Exclusive: Bold Films, Blumhouse Productions and Right of Way Films are teaming up to bring Damien Chazelle‘s Sundance Prize-winning short Whiplash to the screen as a feature. Bold Films will fully finance the film. Chazelle was basically dared by Right of Way and Blumhouse to direct a short based on his Black List script about a talented young drummer who strives for perfection under the instruction of a ruthless band conductor. That short was produced by Reitman’s partner Helen Estabrook and Blumhouse Evp Couper Samuelson, along with Nicholas Britell and was awarded the 2013 Sundance short film jury prize. J.K. Simmons will reprise his role from the short and star in the feature. Wme Global is repping domestic rights and Sierra/Affinity is selling offshore territories. Jason Blum will produce the feature for Blumhouse and Estabrook will produce for Right of Way. Michel Litvak and David Lancaster will produce on behalf of Bold. »
- MIKE FLEMING JR
Fall TV 2013: 'About a Boy,' Michael J. Fox, Sean Hayes and more NBC comedy snap judgments
13 May 2013 12:53 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
It's out with the old and in with the new when it comes to NBC comedy next season. The network renewed only two comedies this year -- "Parks and Recreation," which will be back in the fall with a full season, and "Community," which returns for another 13 episode arc at some point Tbd.
But NBC isn't cutting back on its commitment to comedy, they've simply ordered a slew of new shows including high-profile half-hours headlined by Emmy winners Michael J. Fox and Sean Hayes.
Here's a rundown of the six new comedies NBC presented to advertisers today (May 13) at its 2013 upfront at Radio City Music Hall in New York City:
"The Michael J. Fox Show" (Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Et)
One of the most anticipated fall comedies on any network, "The Michael J. Fox Show" brings Emmy-winning TV comedy legend Fox back to television as a stay-at-home dad who »
- editorial@zap2it.com
New 2013 TV Series Breakdown: NBC
13 May 2013 11:01 AM, PDT | Dark Horizons | See recent Dark Horizons news »
The Fall TV Season presentations for all the new network shows take place this week with the first announced today. Here's a full breakdown of which concepts have made the final list over on NBC.
The Peacock did not have a good year. Only one of its new shows, "Revolution," was a true hit. Another, "Chicago Fire," got renewed by the skin of its teeth whilst the fate of a third, "Hannibal," remains uncertain.
None of last year's new comedies survived, neither did two mid-season dramas, which leaves the network with some big holes to fill. Three dramas and three comedies will debut in the Fall ahead of three more dramas and two comedies mid-season. Two further dramas and a comedy are presently unscheduled.
Several other pilots didn't make the final cut and won't become series including the high-profile Charlize Theron-produced drama about the Hatfields and McCoys, the Bruckheimer-produced »
- Garth Franklin
NBC Reveals 2013-2014 Lineup – Catch Full Preview With Trailers And Clips
13 May 2013 10:45 AM, PDT | AreYouScreening.com | See recent AreYouScreening news »
The new fall season is closer than you think, and NBC has released their full schedule. Apart from reality favorites The Biggest Loser and The Voice, they are mixing things up quite a bit.
Take a look at a complete preview of the shows coming your way, and mark your calendars. It looks good for NBC this year, and while I’m not sure all of these look like winners, I think you’ll find at least a couple that you’re really going to like.
Blacklist – Fall
The Blacklist — (Photo by: NBC)
For decades, ex-government agent Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader) has been one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives. Brokering shadowy deals for criminals across the globe, Red was known by many as “The Concierge of Crime.”
Now, he’s mysteriously surrendered to the FBI with an explosive offer: he will help catch a long-thought-dead terrorist, Ranko Zamani, »
- Marc Eastman
Here's The 2013-14 NBC Primetime Schedule, Including New Shows With Michael J. Fox, John Malkovich and James Spader
13 May 2013 7:41 AM, PDT | Indiewire Television | See recent Indiewire Television news »
NBC has announced its 2013-14 schedule, which includes 12 new series in what is in general a considerable shakeup to the struggling network's lineup. Jon Favreau and Minnie Driver ("About a Boy"), J.K. Simmons ("The Family Guide," from which leading lady Parker Posey recently dropped out), Michael J. Fox ("The Michael J. Fox Show"), Sean Hayes ("Sean Saves The World"), Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams ("Believe"), James Spader and Joe Carnahan ("The Blacklist"), Dermot Mulroney and Gillian Anderson ("Crisis"), John Malkovich ("Crossbones"), Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("Dracula") are among the talent involved in NBC's ambitious new schedule. Read More: NBC Picks Up 'About A Boy' TV Series and Another J.J. Abrams Joint, 'Believe,' Written by Alfonso Cuarón "The Voice," "Parks and Recreation," "Chicago Fire," "Revolution," "Law & Order: Svu" and "Parenthood" are among the returning favorites, while "Community" has also been renewed but has not yet been scheduled. Full. »
- Peter Knegt
Here's The 2013-14 NBC Primetime Schedule, Including New Shows With Michael J. Fox, John Malkovich and James Spader
13 May 2013 7:41 AM, PDT | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
NBC has announced its 2013-14 schedule, which includes 12 new series in what is in general a considerable shakeup to the struggling network's lineup. Jon Favreau and Minnie Driver ("About a Boy"), J.K. Simmons ("The Family Guide," from which leading lady Parker Posey recently dropped out), Michael J. Fox ("The Michael J. Fox Show"), Sean Hayes ("Sean Saves The World"), Alfonso Cuarón and J.J. Abrams ("Believe"), James Spader and Joe Carnahan ("The Blacklist"), Dermot Mulroney and Gillian Anderson ("Crisis"), John Malkovich ("Crossbones"), Jonathan Rhys Meyers ("Dracula") are among the talent involved in NBC's ambitious new schedule. Read More: NBC Picks Up 'About A Boy' TV Series and Another J.J. Abrams Joint, 'Believe,' Written by Alfonso Cuarón "The Voice," "Parks and Recreation," "Chicago Fire," "Revolution," "Law & Order: Svu" and "Parenthood" are among the returning favorites, while "Community" has also been renewed but has not yet been scheduled. Full. »
- Peter Knegt
ABC Renews 'The Neighbors,' Cancels 'Family Tools'
11 May 2013 8:26 PM, PDT | The Wrap | See recent The Wrap news »
ABC has given a second season to the freshman comedy "The Neighbors," but has canceled the comedy "Family Tools," which debuted earlier this month as the network's lowest-rated comedy premiere ever. The May 1 premiere of "Family Tools" drew a 1.5 rating/4 share in the advertiser-sought 18-49 demographic, a network low for comedy premieres. "The Neighbors" premiered in September with a 3.3/9, benefiting from a lead-in of the network's hit comedy "Modern Family." J.K. Simmons, who starred in "Family Tools," has signed on for the NBC pilot "The Family Guide." »
- Tim Kenneally
Family Tools
11 May 2013 8:11 AM, PDT | TVSeriesFinale.com | See recent TVSeriesFinale news »
Network: ABC
Episodes: 10 (half-hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: May 1, 2013 -- Tbd
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Kyle Bornheimer, J.K. Simmons, Edi Gathegi, Danielle Nicolet, Leah Remini, and Johnny Pemberton.
TV show description:
This sitcom follows Jack Shea (Kyle Bornheimer), a man who's had an incredibly streak of bad luck -- from enlisting in the Army to flunking out of seminary, three times. When he returns home, his father Tony (J.K. Simmons) suffers a heart attack and Jack must take over his dad's beloved handyman business.
Jack is eager to finally step up and make his father proud but his past career efforts have been less than stellar. Asa result, everyone seems to be waiting for him to fail. His new job isn't made any easier by Tony's rebellious, troublemaking assistant, Darren Poynton »
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Parker Posey exits NBC's 'Family Guide' after bad pilot experience
10 May 2013 5:32 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
A day after NBC picked up "Family Guide," a single-camera comedy about a family going through a divorce, they've lost their lead actress. Parker Posey, who was set to play J.K. Simmons' ex-wife, has exited the series.
The Hollywood Reporter says that Posey "did not have a good experience" filming the pilot, though NBC declined to comment. The role will be recast; the studio and producers are currently on the hunt for a replacement.
For more pilot casting news, check out our gallery of familiar faces headed to your screen in the 2013-2014 season. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
Parker Posey Departs NBC's The Family Guide
10 May 2013 12:54 PM, PDT | TVLine.com | See recent TVLine.com news »
The Family Guide is in the market for a new mom.
Parker Posey has left the newly greenlit NBC comedy, sources confirm to TVLine.
The single-camera project — from writer/Ep DJ Nash (Bent) — centers on a son who idolizes his blind father (played by J.K. Simmons, The Closer, Family Tools) and enjoys his mom’s newfound adolescence after his folks divorce and ultimately grow closer.
Posey played the boy’s mother in the series’ pilot; the part will be recast.
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- Kimberly Roots
Parker Posey Exits New NBC Series ‘The Family Guide’
10 May 2013 12:30 PM, PDT | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
There will be a recasting on NBC‘s newly picked up comedy series The Family Guide, from DJ Nash. Parker Posey, who played the female lead in the pilot, won’t continue on the series. The project, written/exec produced by Nash, is about a son who idolizes his blind father (J.K. Simmons) and is bemused by his mother’s newfound adolescence who watches his family come closer together post-divorce. Posey played the mother. Technically, The Family Guide also doesn’t have a male lead at the moment as Simmons co-stars on the ABC series Family Tools. He is expected to be released soon as Family Tools will be cancelled. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
Parker Posey Exits NBC Series 'Family Guide'
10 May 2013 12:30 PM, PDT | The Hollywood Reporter | See recent The Hollywood Reporter news »
A day after NBC ordered comedy The Family Guide to series, the show is losing its leading lady. Parker Posey has parted ways with the single-camera comedy in which she was poised to co-star, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Photos: NBC's 2013-14 Season: 'About a Boy,' 'Ironside,' 'Believe,' 'Crisis' Family Guide revolves around a family that's brought together by divorce, with Posey playing the ex-wife opposite J.K. Simmons. Sources tell THR that the actress did not have a good experience on the pilot. NBC and studio Universal Television declined comment. The role will
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- Lesley Goldberg
First Look: 'Believe,' 'About a Boy' and other new NBC shows
9 May 2013 3:14 PM, PDT | Hitfix | See recent Hitfix news »
The television up fronts are next week, and NBC has released sneak peeks of five new shows. The titles include the J.J. Abrams-Alfonso Cuaron collaboration "Believe"; Rand Ravich's drama "Crisis," starring Dermot Mulroney and Gillian Anderson; a new take on Nick Hornby's "About a Boy"; Parker Posey and J.K. Simmons in "The Family Guide"; and "Sean Saves the World," featuring the return of Sean Hayes to network TV. Be sure to check back next week for more detailed information about the networks' upcoming Fall schedule. Take a look at the new NBC shows here: »
- Daniel Fienberg and Dave Lewis
NBC Orders Two New Dramas, Four New Comedies
9 May 2013 12:20 PM, PDT | TVfanatic | See recent TVfanatic news »
In advance of its Upfront presentation next week, NBC has announced the pick-ups of siz new shows, a pair of dramas and four comedies.
Check out their rundowns below and then also take a look at the programs Fox has greelighted for 2013-2014...
Believe (Drama)
Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Johnny Sequoyah, Jake McLaughlin, Delroy Lindo, Jamie Chung, Sienna Guillory, Arian Moayed
Synopsis: Follows an unlikely relationship between a gifted young girl and a man sprung from prison who has been tasked with protecting her from the evil elements that hunt her power.
Crisis (Drama)
Cast: Gillian Anderson, Dermot Mulroney, Rachael Taylor, Michael Beach, James Lafferty, Lance Gross, Halston Sage, Max Martini, Max Schneider, Joshua Erenberg
Synopsis: Examines what happens when an unlikely puppeteer pulls Washington’s elite — including the President of the United States — into an international conspiracy.
About a Boy (Comedy)
Cast: David Walton, Minnie Driver, Anjelah N. Johnson, Benjamin Stockham , Leslie Bibb, »
- matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal)
'About a Boy,' 'Sean Saves the World,' J.J. Abrams' 'Believe,' 'Crisis' and more picked up by NBC [Updated]
9 May 2013 12:18 PM, PDT | Zap2It - From Inside the Box | See recent Zap2It - From Inside the Box news »
Update 2:15 p.m. Et: The network has also added "Family Guide," a comedy from writer DJ Nash ("'Til Death," "Bent") that stars J.K. Simmons, Parker Posey and Eli Baker.
NBC has started giving series orders to its pilots for the 2013-14 season, and two dramas and two comedies are the first to get good news.
The dramas are "Believe," a J.J. Abrams- and Alfonso Cuaron-produced show about a young girl with a special gift and the ex-con tasked with protecting her; and "Crisis," about a Secret Service agent who becomes involved in an international incident in his first day on the job. It comes from creator Rand Ravich, who was behind NBC's "Life" a few years ago.
"Believe" stars young actress Johnny Sequoyah and Jake McLaughlin ("Savages," the "Crash" series) in the two lead roles, along with Delroy Lindo, Jamie Chung, Sienna Guillory and Kyle MacLachlan. »
- editorial@zap2it.com
NBC Orders 3 Comedies and 2 Dramas for 2013-14 Season
9 May 2013 10:40 AM, PDT | Variety - TV News | See recent Variety - TV News news »
The series order flood has begun at NBC.
“About A Boy” will make its silver screen to small screen transition, with Jon Favreau at the helm. Single-cam laffer based on Nick Hornby’s novel and 2002 pic “About A Boy” stars Minnie Driver and David Walton. Jason Katims penned the pilot and is exec producing. Also getting the nod is the multi-cam laffer toplined by Sean Hayes, “Sean Saves the World” and comedy “The Family Guide,” from scribe D.J. Nash.
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NBC is also investing in J.J. Abrams-produced pilot “Believe.” Warner Bros. TV series will center on a girl with emerging powers (Johnny Sequoyah) and a man sprung from prison to protect her (Jake McLaughlin).
Rand Ravich’s drama “Crisis” has also received a series order this morning. The D.C.-based thriller from 20th Century Fox TV centers on a »
- AJ Marechal
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