Yara Shahidi will be honored with the Youth Empowerment Award during The Cameron Boyce Foundation’s The Cam for a Cause Gala this June in Los Angeles.
Shahidi, who currently stars in Grown-ish and recently appeared as Tinkerbell in Disney+’s Peter Pan & Wendy, will be celebrated for her activism surrounding Stem awareness, women’s rights, civil rights and her countless acts of kindness towards others, according to the foundation. She is slated to receive the first iteration of the award at the second annual gala on June 1.
The event, which was established last year by the late actor Cameron Boyce’s parents, raises funds and awareness for epilepsy. (Boyce died in 2019 at the age of 20 due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy following a seizure.)
“I met Cameron when we were 5 years old, and even then, his talent, his fearlessness and his belief in the power of his peers was evident,...
Shahidi, who currently stars in Grown-ish and recently appeared as Tinkerbell in Disney+’s Peter Pan & Wendy, will be celebrated for her activism surrounding Stem awareness, women’s rights, civil rights and her countless acts of kindness towards others, according to the foundation. She is slated to receive the first iteration of the award at the second annual gala on June 1.
The event, which was established last year by the late actor Cameron Boyce’s parents, raises funds and awareness for epilepsy. (Boyce died in 2019 at the age of 20 due to sudden unexpected death in epilepsy following a seizure.)
“I met Cameron when we were 5 years old, and even then, his talent, his fearlessness and his belief in the power of his peers was evident,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actors Sierra McCormick, Jade Pettyjohn, Brenna D’Amico, Gianni DeCenzo and Bentley Green have got on board to star in ‘Burnouts’, a supernatural thriller from writer-director Tim Donner. The film sees a group of grieving teens, hot off of quarantine, head off for a much-needed retreat to reconnect and mend their wounds. A seance subsequently leads […]...
- 4/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Sierra McCormick will lead the cast of an upcoming supernatural horror movie titled Burnouts, Deadline reports this afternoon. The film will be directed by Tim Donner. Sierra McCormick stars alongside Jade Pettyjohn (Big Sky), Brenna D’Amico (Descendants franchise), Gianni DeCenzo (Cobra Kai), Bentley Green (61st Street), Summer Parker (Saints & Sinners) and Connor Hammond (The […]
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- 4/11/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Sierra McCormick (American Horror Stories), Jade Pettyjohn (Big Sky), Brenna D’Amico (Descendants franchise), Gianni DeCenzo (Cobra Kai) and Bentley Green (61st Street) have signed on to star in Burnouts, a supernatural thriller from writer-director Tim Donner, which is heading into production in Atlanta this summer.
The film sees a group of grieving teens, hot off of quarantine, head off for a much needed retreat to reconnect and mend their wounds. A seance subsequently leads to an evening where anything can and does happen. Summer Parker (ABC’s Schooled pilot) and Connor Hammond (The Summer I Turned Pretty) will also star. Farrah West cast the film, which Kevin G. Lee and Kendrick Foxx of Tlk Filmworks are producing.
McCormick recently had an arc on FX on Hulu’s American Horror Stories, and can currently be seen in the horror film We Need to Do Something, which is streaming on Hulu.
The film sees a group of grieving teens, hot off of quarantine, head off for a much needed retreat to reconnect and mend their wounds. A seance subsequently leads to an evening where anything can and does happen. Summer Parker (ABC’s Schooled pilot) and Connor Hammond (The Summer I Turned Pretty) will also star. Farrah West cast the film, which Kevin G. Lee and Kendrick Foxx of Tlk Filmworks are producing.
McCormick recently had an arc on FX on Hulu’s American Horror Stories, and can currently be seen in the horror film We Need to Do Something, which is streaming on Hulu.
- 4/11/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Tubi has announced the casting and director for “Crushed,” a coming-of-age comedy set to premiere this April on Fox Entertainment’s ad-supported streaming service.
“Crushed” follows Kate (Bebe Wood), a romantic high schooler who has a huge crush on classmate Jason (Nicholas Alexander Chavez). But, as she unsuccessfully tries to get together with Jason during their senior class trip, things spiral out of control.
In addition to Wood and Chavez, “Crushed” also stars Brenna D’Amico (“Descendants: Wicked World”), Valerie Azlynn (“Sullivan & Son”), Kylee Russell (“Zombies: Addison’s Monster Mystery”), Lisa Yamada (“All of Us Are Dead”), Meg Wright (“Jeepers Creepers III”) and Bailey Stender (“Pop Music High”).
The Tubi original is directed by Niki Koss and written by Heidi Lux, in her screenwriting debut. “Crushed,” which hails from Cartel Pictures for Tubi, is produced by Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods.
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“Crushed” follows Kate (Bebe Wood), a romantic high schooler who has a huge crush on classmate Jason (Nicholas Alexander Chavez). But, as she unsuccessfully tries to get together with Jason during their senior class trip, things spiral out of control.
In addition to Wood and Chavez, “Crushed” also stars Brenna D’Amico (“Descendants: Wicked World”), Valerie Azlynn (“Sullivan & Son”), Kylee Russell (“Zombies: Addison’s Monster Mystery”), Lisa Yamada (“All of Us Are Dead”), Meg Wright (“Jeepers Creepers III”) and Bailey Stender (“Pop Music High”).
The Tubi original is directed by Niki Koss and written by Heidi Lux, in her screenwriting debut. “Crushed,” which hails from Cartel Pictures for Tubi, is produced by Stan Spry and Eric Scott Woods.
Also in today’s TV News Roundup:
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- 3/9/2022
- by Wilson Chapman, Sasha Urban and Wyatte Grantham-Philips
- Variety Film + TV
Directed by Niki Koss, Night Night will be release on November 16th. We've previously shown Daily Dead readers the trailer, but we're back with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie.
"April Davis was a rising star in her first job out of college. When her parents are killed in an accident, she is forced to return to her hometown and serve as legal guardian to her younger brother Jax, whose irresponsible behavior contributed to the deaths of her parents. As usual, April was making the best of the situation. Thriving in her career and role as executor of the family estate. However, a tragic automobile accident turns her entire life upside down as an innocent family is killed, and April is left in a coma.
When April awakes from a coma, she finds that a man, who’s relationship she considered “casual dating” had been by her bedside the entire time.
"April Davis was a rising star in her first job out of college. When her parents are killed in an accident, she is forced to return to her hometown and serve as legal guardian to her younger brother Jax, whose irresponsible behavior contributed to the deaths of her parents. As usual, April was making the best of the situation. Thriving in her career and role as executor of the family estate. However, a tragic automobile accident turns her entire life upside down as an innocent family is killed, and April is left in a coma.
When April awakes from a coma, she finds that a man, who’s relationship she considered “casual dating” had been by her bedside the entire time.
- 11/8/2021
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
"I'm just feeling very vulnerable, and confused right now." K Factor Films has released an official trailer for an indie thriller titled Night Night, marking the feature directorial debut of actress / filmmaker Niki Koss. This film hasn't played at any festivals, but will be opening in November for anyone interested. After waking up from a horrific car accident, April must find a way to work through her trauma and a will to survive a recovery from hell. Koss introduces it: "A one of a kind aesthetic, coupled with a fierce female lead is the formula that I believe makes Night Night so special." The film stars Brenna D'Amico as April, with Deric Augustine, Matty Cardarople, Eric Roberts, and featuring Tony Todd. Night Night is a "refreshing new take on a female driven psychological thriller that the world is more than ready for." This looks like it becomes extra creepy once the story really gets going,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The National Women’s History Museum (Nwhm) will host its eighth Annual Women Making History Awards on International Women’s Day.
Each year, the event honors a select group of people who have made a significant contribution to their field and serve as an inspiration to women everywhere. The awards will be sponsored by American Airlines, Ecos, Morgan Stanley, Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, and L’Oréal.
Among those expected to attend are honorees Andie MacDowell, Logan Browning, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, and Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly, Presenters Rainey Qualley and Camille Winbush, Special Guests Maria Bello, Brianna Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Laura Bell Bundy, Angelique Cabral, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Brenna D’Amico, India de Beaufort, Torrey DeVitto, Frances Fisher, Edy Ganem, Anna Hopkins, Sharon Lawrence, Mercedes Mason, Aj Michalka, Aly Michalka, Angel Parker, Sara Rue, Keala Settle, Jade Tailor, Anneliese Van der Pol, Shantel VanSanten, and many more!
Founded in 1996, the...
Each year, the event honors a select group of people who have made a significant contribution to their field and serve as an inspiration to women everywhere. The awards will be sponsored by American Airlines, Ecos, Morgan Stanley, Mount Saint Mary’s University Los Angeles, and L’Oréal.
Among those expected to attend are honorees Andie MacDowell, Logan Browning, Kelly Vlahakis-Hanks, and Dr. Nancy D. O’Reilly, Presenters Rainey Qualley and Camille Winbush, Special Guests Maria Bello, Brianna Brown, Yvette Nicole Brown, Laura Bell Bundy, Angelique Cabral, Gloria Calderon Kellett, Brenna D’Amico, India de Beaufort, Torrey DeVitto, Frances Fisher, Edy Ganem, Anna Hopkins, Sharon Lawrence, Mercedes Mason, Aj Michalka, Aly Michalka, Angel Parker, Sara Rue, Keala Settle, Jade Tailor, Anneliese Van der Pol, Shantel VanSanten, and many more!
Founded in 1996, the...
- 2/27/2020
- Look to the Stars
Niki Koss, best known for co-starring on the Freeform series Famous in Love, will make her feature directorial debut with Night, Night, a psychological thriller about a woman who wakes up from a horrific car accident and must find a way to survive a recovery from hell. Descendants actress Brenna D’Amico is attached to star in the film which was written by Robert Johnson. Additional cast includes Tony Todd, Eric Roberts, Brooke Anne Smith, Adam Budron, Nick Marini, Matty Cardarople, and Neels Visser. Filming will commence this month in Corsicana, Texas. Koss, Johnson, Austin Seltzer, and Ryan DeLaney are producing while Amber McNutt will serve as executive producer. Koss is repped by Abrams Artists and Mckeon Myones.
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Producer and Green Book actor Mike Hatton has secured a seven-figure revolving fund for his production shingle, Ton of Hats, Inc., through The Magnolia Financial Group, LLC. The fund will go towards the...
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Producer and Green Book actor Mike Hatton has secured a seven-figure revolving fund for his production shingle, Ton of Hats, Inc., through The Magnolia Financial Group, LLC. The fund will go towards the...
- 1/9/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
"Team Dally & Spanky!" From the "I can't believe this is really real" collection. Sony Pictures has debuted a trailer for an adorable, campy movie titled Adventures of Dally & Spanky, the feature debut of director Camille Stochitch. The "family-friendly film" tells the story of the friendship between Dally and Spanky, a miniature horse and a miniature Jack Russell Terrier. Yes, of course, this is actually based on the real-life friendship between these two. There is not much of a plot, but they do eventually bring this dog and horse combo to Hollywood in hopes of winning a live TV talent show. The film stars Brenna D'Amico, Reylynn Caster, Elaine Hendrix, Timothy Hornor, Trace Adkins, Brielle Barbusca, Kylee Russell, Jake Busey, Alexie Gilmore, and Denise Richards. This looks pretty awful, but I can't help share it anyway. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Camille Stochitch's Adventures of Dally & Spanky, on...
- 8/16/2019
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Mirror, mirror on the wall: Who's the baddest of them all? Just moments ago, during the premiere of the Disney Channel Original Movie Freaky Friday, fans got a sneak peek at Under the Sea: A Descendants Story, debuting this fall on the network. New and returning actors to the franchise include Cameron Boyce as Carlos, Dove Cameron as Mal, Sofia Carson as Evie, Anna Cathcart as Dizzy, Christian Convrey as Squeaky, Brenna D'Amico as Jane, Thomas Doherty as Harry, Zachary Gibson as Doug, Jedidiah Goodacre as Chad, Mitchell Hope as Ben, Cheyenne Jackson as Hades, Sarah Jeffery as Audrey, Jadah Marie as Celia, Judith Maxie as Queen Leah, China Anne McClain as Uma, Melanie Paxson as Fairy Godmother, Dan Payne as Beast,...
- 8/11/2018
- E! Online
Sneak Peek Disney's "Descendants", a Disney Channel Original Movie exploring the teenage lives of the children of some of Disney’s greatest villain characters, starring Mitchell Hope, Sarah Jeffery, Jedidiah Goodacre, Dianne Doan, Brenna D'Amico, Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce and Sofia Carson:
"...in a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen ('Beast' and 'Belle') is poised to take the throne. His first proclamation: offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of 'Cruella De Vil', 'Maleficent', 'The Evil Queen' and 'Jafar' who have been imprisoned on a forbidden island with all the other villains, sidekicks, evil step-mothers and step-sisters.
"These villainous descendants are allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the offspring of iconic Disney heroes. However, the evil teens face a dilemma. Should they follow in their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power...
"...in a present day idyllic kingdom, the benevolent teenaged son of the King and Queen ('Beast' and 'Belle') is poised to take the throne. His first proclamation: offer a chance at redemption to the trouble-making offspring of 'Cruella De Vil', 'Maleficent', 'The Evil Queen' and 'Jafar' who have been imprisoned on a forbidden island with all the other villains, sidekicks, evil step-mothers and step-sisters.
"These villainous descendants are allowed into the kingdom to attend prep school alongside the offspring of iconic Disney heroes. However, the evil teens face a dilemma. Should they follow in their nefarious parents’ footsteps and help all the villains regain power...
- 5/1/2015
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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