Tim Allen ABC Comedy Pilot ‘Shifting Gears’ Casts Froy Gutierrez, Daryl ‘Chill’ Mitchell (Exclusive)
The ABC comedy pilot “Shifting Gears” has cast Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Froy Gutierrez, Variety has learned exclusively.
The pair join previously announced series leads Tim Allen and Kat Dennings in the multi-cam comedy, which was originally ordered to pilot at ABC back in March.
In the show, “Matt (Allen) is the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins,” per the official logline.
Mitchell will star as Ed, described as “a former Marine. He’s a mechanic at the shop and ‘work husband’ of Frankie.” The role of Frankie has yet to be cast. Gutierrez will star as Nick, said to be “Matt’s son and Riley’s younger brother. He’s a game coder but put his life on hold to come home and help his father at the shop.
The pair join previously announced series leads Tim Allen and Kat Dennings in the multi-cam comedy, which was originally ordered to pilot at ABC back in March.
In the show, “Matt (Allen) is the stubborn, widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop. When Matt’s estranged daughter Riley (Dennings) and her teenage kids move into his house, the real restoration begins,” per the official logline.
Mitchell will star as Ed, described as “a former Marine. He’s a mechanic at the shop and ‘work husband’ of Frankie.” The role of Frankie has yet to be cast. Gutierrez will star as Nick, said to be “Matt’s son and Riley’s younger brother. He’s a game coder but put his life on hold to come home and help his father at the shop.
- 5/8/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Reach for the sky cause Mario Van Peebles has returned to the old West! In 1993, Mario Van Peebles dabbled in the Western genre with Posse, which he had written, directed, and starred in. Now, Peebles has gotten back into the director’s chair for a new feature he wrote called Outlaw Posse. The trailer has now been released courtesy of Quiver Distribution and features Mario Van Peebles acting alongside his son, Mandela, who also plays his son in the movie. This keeps the tradition of the Van Peebles filmmaking lineage rolling along as Mario was also heavily involved with his father, Melvin Van Peebles’ film career. Mario would even make a biopic where he portrayed his own father with the film Baadasssss!, which is a play on the title of Melvin’s famous movie Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song.
One thing this film shares with the 1993 film, Posse, is the star-studded cast,...
One thing this film shares with the 1993 film, Posse, is the star-studded cast,...
- 1/18/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
All titles below begin streaming for free on January 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Action
Prepare To Die
– 1/13-
A young man trains in the ways of martial arts to seek vengeance on the corrupt landowner who murdered his family.
Documentary
Vice News Presents: Epstein Didn’T Kill Himself
-1/17-
How the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s life and death gave rise to a conspiracy theory that will never die.
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
-1/26-
Recount the achievements – some personal, some professional, and many halted – of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
TMZ No Bs: Hollywood’S Dumbest Moments
-1/31-
Join TMZ as they examine baffling & cringe worthy celebrity moments – Hollywood stars aren’t always the sharpest tools in the shed.
Horror
Where The Devil Roams
-1/5-
A family of murderous sideshow performers traverse the harsh conditions of Depression-era America in a bloody deal with the Devil.
Originals
Action
Prepare To Die
– 1/13-
A young man trains in the ways of martial arts to seek vengeance on the corrupt landowner who murdered his family.
Documentary
Vice News Presents: Epstein Didn’T Kill Himself
-1/17-
How the mysteries surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s life and death gave rise to a conspiracy theory that will never die.
Gone Before His Time: Kobe Bryant
-1/26-
Recount the achievements – some personal, some professional, and many halted – of an NBA legend before his untimely death.
TMZ No Bs: Hollywood’S Dumbest Moments
-1/31-
Join TMZ as they examine baffling & cringe worthy celebrity moments – Hollywood stars aren’t always the sharpest tools in the shed.
Horror
Where The Devil Roams
-1/5-
A family of murderous sideshow performers traverse the harsh conditions of Depression-era America in a bloody deal with the Devil.
- 1/12/2024
- by Stephen Nepa
- Age of the Nerd
Neel Nanda, a stand-up comedian of Indian descent, who appeared on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ and ‘Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party’, has died at the age of 32. “I (am) deeply shocked and saddened by this,” Nanda’s manager Greg Weiss said in a December 24 statement to Deadline.
“He was a wonderful comic, but a better person. He had the world in front of him.”
A cause of death has yet to be shared publicly.
As news of Nanda’s passing emerged, many fans, friends and fellow stars took to social media to pay tribute.
“Rip Neel Nanda,” Matt Rife wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“You were one of the nicest, hardest working comedians I’ve ever called a friend and i hope you can be at peace brother.”
Fellow comedian Mario Adrion, who recently performed alongside Nanda, also penned a gut-wrenching message to his friend.
“I...
“He was a wonderful comic, but a better person. He had the world in front of him.”
A cause of death has yet to be shared publicly.
As news of Nanda’s passing emerged, many fans, friends and fellow stars took to social media to pay tribute.
“Rip Neel Nanda,” Matt Rife wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“You were one of the nicest, hardest working comedians I’ve ever called a friend and i hope you can be at peace brother.”
Fellow comedian Mario Adrion, who recently performed alongside Nanda, also penned a gut-wrenching message to his friend.
“I...
- 12/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
"You think I'll mess it up, mess it up, mess it up all for you; You think I'm really, really, really gonna really make your dreams come true..." There's a new music video out that is worth a watch. If you haven't heard already, The Rolling Stones have released a brand new album this year called "Hackney Diamonds" - the first album of original material by the Rolling Stones since 2005's "A Bigger Bang." The music video is for the track known as "Mess It Up" and it's directed by the talented filmmaker Calmatic, also known for directing the recent House Party and White Men Can't Jump remakes. It features actor Nicholas Hoult getting angry at his relationship and running out her, thinking she messed it up, only to dance around and realize that he messed it up. It's actually pretty cool - always nice to see a good narrative...
- 12/24/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Neel Nanda, a stand-up comedian perhaps best known for his appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, has died, his manager Greg Weiss confirmed to Deadline. The cause of death is not immediately known. He was 34.
“I [am] deeply shocked and saddened by this. He was a wonderful comic, but a better person,” Weiss said in a statement. “He had the world in front of him,” Weiss added, noting he was fully booked with appearances throughout January and February.
The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore was among the first to pay tribute to Nanda on social media.
“It is with a very heavy heart we say goodbye to comedy great, Neel Nanda,” reps for The Port Comedy Club posted Saturday on Instagram. “Absolutely shocked by the news. Such a positive force for comedy and a huge loss to our community. Rest in Peace Neel,...
“I [am] deeply shocked and saddened by this. He was a wonderful comic, but a better person,” Weiss said in a statement. “He had the world in front of him,” Weiss added, noting he was fully booked with appearances throughout January and February.
The Port Comedy Club in Baltimore was among the first to pay tribute to Nanda on social media.
“It is with a very heavy heart we say goodbye to comedy great, Neel Nanda,” reps for The Port Comedy Club posted Saturday on Instagram. “Absolutely shocked by the news. Such a positive force for comedy and a huge loss to our community. Rest in Peace Neel,...
- 12/24/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Rapper/actor Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi can currently be seen on the big screen in the latest John Woo action film Silent Night, and now Deadline has reported that Mescudi has lined up his next acting project: he will be starring in and producing the animated monster movie Slime.
Slime will mark the feature directorial debut of animator / Baby Demon creator Jeron Braxton, who’s working from a screenplay written by The Boondocks‘ Brian Ash. The project is said to be “a classic monster movie decked out in fashion-forward video game skins that are wickedly satirical, scary as hell and trippy Af.” With this movie, Braxton is aiming to “build a sonic/visual experience that marries his distinct style with a trippy, elevating original soundtrack.”
Here’s the synopsis: In a not-too-distant, but all-too-dystopian future, Muna, an optimistic, but broke young woman, signs up for a paid medical trial. Hope...
Slime will mark the feature directorial debut of animator / Baby Demon creator Jeron Braxton, who’s working from a screenplay written by The Boondocks‘ Brian Ash. The project is said to be “a classic monster movie decked out in fashion-forward video game skins that are wickedly satirical, scary as hell and trippy Af.” With this movie, Braxton is aiming to “build a sonic/visual experience that marries his distinct style with a trippy, elevating original soundtrack.”
Here’s the synopsis: In a not-too-distant, but all-too-dystopian future, Muna, an optimistic, but broke young woman, signs up for a paid medical trial. Hope...
- 12/6/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Plot: Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol, and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
Review: Eddie Murphy’s career has changed dramatically over the decades. Once the most popular comedian and actor in Hollywood, Murphy’s focus shifted from edgy and mature comedies to more family-friendly fare in the late 1990s. With some recent turns invigorating his dramatic chops, Murphy has proven he still...
Review: Eddie Murphy’s career has changed dramatically over the decades. Once the most popular comedian and actor in Hollywood, Murphy’s focus shifted from edgy and mature comedies to more family-friendly fare in the late 1990s. With some recent turns invigorating his dramatic chops, Murphy has proven he still...
- 11/30/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
With HBO Max turning into Max, Warner Bros. Discovery is introducing a higher-priced plan — $19.99 per month — with an expanded bouquet of 4K Ultra HD content aimed at pushing customers to the pricier package.
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
On Monday, the company announced that the 4K tier will feature more than 1,000 films and episodes in 4K Uhd, an increase of nearly eightfold over what has been available in HBO Max.
The 4K Uhd content on Max will include “Game of Thrones,” “The House of the Dragon,” “The Last of Us,” the Harry Potter films, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Dark Knight trilogy, the Matrix films and more. Additionally, all Warner Bros. movies released this year and going forward will be available in 4K Uhd when they arrive on Max following their theatrical windows.
Max’s new Ultimate Ad-Free tier also will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and Dolby Atmos and...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery, continuing its newfound status as entertainment ecosystem disruptor, announced several theatrical release date changes this week, with DC Comics sequel “Shazam!: Fury of the Gods” moving its Christmas 2022 date to March 17, 2o23. It replaces “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which will now open on December 25, 2023.
“Shazam” director David F. Sandberg tweeted that the reason his film’s delay wasn’t the studio; it was “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which gobbled up the IMAX screens in December. (Wbd didn’t see that coming?) All in, it’s probably a win for “Aquaman;” the FX could probably use the extra nine months and it gets a higher-profile new date.
For now, however, the release calendar lost what would probably have been the second-highest grossing film released in December. It also suggests a problem for all releases calendars of Christmas future: More films require more IMAX screens.
Christmas...
“Shazam” director David F. Sandberg tweeted that the reason his film’s delay wasn’t the studio; it was “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which gobbled up the IMAX screens in December. (Wbd didn’t see that coming?) All in, it’s probably a win for “Aquaman;” the FX could probably use the extra nine months and it gets a higher-profile new date.
For now, however, the release calendar lost what would probably have been the second-highest grossing film released in December. It also suggests a problem for all releases calendars of Christmas future: More films require more IMAX screens.
Christmas...
- 8/27/2022
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
In the course of 12 tweets Thursday, Batgirl actress Ivory Aquino, who plays Alysia Yeoh, Barbara Gordon’s roommate and the first major trans character in a live-action DC movie, expressed her grief to Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav over the studio’s cancellation of the film, and pleaded with him to “Consider releasing Batgirl.”
However, despite news of rumored screenings on the Warner Bros lot, which some close to the film are baffled by, we hear that a decision to revive Batgirl is unlikely. Warner Bros Discovery has already written the production, budgeted at roughly 80 million, off its books, and for the studio to turn around and sink more millions into it is impossible from all accounting maneuvers.
In speaking with those close to the film about those on-the-lot screenings, some were jarred: They didn’t get an invite, not to mention the film has no VFX, no music track.
However, despite news of rumored screenings on the Warner Bros lot, which some close to the film are baffled by, we hear that a decision to revive Batgirl is unlikely. Warner Bros Discovery has already written the production, budgeted at roughly 80 million, off its books, and for the studio to turn around and sink more millions into it is impossible from all accounting maneuvers.
In speaking with those close to the film about those on-the-lot screenings, some were jarred: They didn’t get an invite, not to mention the film has no VFX, no music track.
- 8/25/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
As of late, the fate of the DC Extended Universe (among many other things) has been in peril thanks to Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav. However, the latest news is relatively tame considering what has happened to projects like "Batgirl," "Batman: Caped Crusader," and "Aquaman: King of Atlantis."
According to Deadline, James Wan's "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" requires additional time in post-production, likely due to the recent reshoots, so the highly anticipated sequel's release date has been pushed back yet again to a December 25, 2023 release date, after previously being set for a March 2023 release. Christmas has proven to be profitable for the monarch of the seven seas as the character's 2018 solo outing starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II collected 335.1 million at the domestic box office and became one of two DC films to gross 1 billion worldwide.
With the "Aquaman" riding the wave into 2023, a...
According to Deadline, James Wan's "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" requires additional time in post-production, likely due to the recent reshoots, so the highly anticipated sequel's release date has been pushed back yet again to a December 25, 2023 release date, after previously being set for a March 2023 release. Christmas has proven to be profitable for the monarch of the seven seas as the character's 2018 solo outing starring Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II collected 335.1 million at the domestic box office and became one of two DC films to gross 1 billion worldwide.
With the "Aquaman" riding the wave into 2023, a...
- 8/24/2022
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
Warner Bros. is mixing up the DC release calendar once again.
After the “Aquaman” sequel was pushed back from December 16, 2022 to March 17, 2023, the DC installment is getting shifted once more to December 25, 2023. That’s the same release window as its initial December 2022 premiere date, following the 2018 holiday debut of the first film.
Now in the DC shuffle, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” will take over the vacant “Aquaman 2” premiere date, this time delayed until March 17, 2023, after being first announced to open on December 16 of this year (the original “Aquaman” sequel date).
In addition to the DC game of musical chairs, two HBO Max titles are now getting theatrical premieres: “House Party” is set for December 9, 2022, while “Evil Dead Rise” will open on April 21, 2023. Upcoming Warner Bros. titles also now include “The Nun 2,” as part of “The Conjuring” franchise, set for September 8, 2023, along with Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot...
After the “Aquaman” sequel was pushed back from December 16, 2022 to March 17, 2023, the DC installment is getting shifted once more to December 25, 2023. That’s the same release window as its initial December 2022 premiere date, following the 2018 holiday debut of the first film.
Now in the DC shuffle, “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” will take over the vacant “Aquaman 2” premiere date, this time delayed until March 17, 2023, after being first announced to open on December 16 of this year (the original “Aquaman” sequel date).
In addition to the DC game of musical chairs, two HBO Max titles are now getting theatrical premieres: “House Party” is set for December 9, 2022, while “Evil Dead Rise” will open on April 21, 2023. Upcoming Warner Bros. titles also now include “The Nun 2,” as part of “The Conjuring” franchise, set for September 8, 2023, along with Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot...
- 8/24/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
It looks like it will be over a year before Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) returns to Atlantis. Deadline has reported that Warner Bros. has pushed the release of Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom back by quite a bit. The Aquaman sequel was originally slated to hit theaters on March 17, 2023, but has now been moved to December 25, 2023.
With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom being pushed back, its original release date will be filled by Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The David F. Sandberg movie was supposed to hit theaters on December 21st, but will now fill Aquaman‘s old date of March 17, 2023. This shift will move the Shazam sequel away from the release of Avatar: The Way of Water and allow it to have access to the IMAX screens that were going to be taken up by the James Cameron movie.
Related Warner Bros. has a ten-year plan for the DC Universe...
With Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom being pushed back, its original release date will be filled by Shazam: Fury of the Gods. The David F. Sandberg movie was supposed to hit theaters on December 21st, but will now fill Aquaman‘s old date of March 17, 2023. This shift will move the Shazam sequel away from the release of Avatar: The Way of Water and allow it to have access to the IMAX screens that were going to be taken up by the James Cameron movie.
Related Warner Bros. has a ten-year plan for the DC Universe...
- 8/24/2022
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
“Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” and “Shazam!: Fury of the Gods” will land in theaters later than planned.
Warner Bros. announced a slew of release date changes on Wednesday, pushing the “Aquaman” follow-up from March 17, 2023 to Dec. 25, 2023. The “Shazam!” sequel will open on the date previously occupied by Jason Momoa’s hulking King of Atlantis. The story about Zachary Levi’s Billy Batson was originally set for Dec. 21, 2022.
On its new date, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will debut a few days after Disney’s “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue Squadron”. Meanwhile, “Shazam!: Fury of the Gods,” which was initially set to face off against James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” now has free rein over its new opening weekend. Plus, a March release date worked well for Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader adventure “The Batman” (770 million globally), another DC Comics film.
As part of the calendar shuffle,...
Warner Bros. announced a slew of release date changes on Wednesday, pushing the “Aquaman” follow-up from March 17, 2023 to Dec. 25, 2023. The “Shazam!” sequel will open on the date previously occupied by Jason Momoa’s hulking King of Atlantis. The story about Zachary Levi’s Billy Batson was originally set for Dec. 21, 2022.
On its new date, “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom” will debut a few days after Disney’s “Star Wars” spinoff “Rogue Squadron”. Meanwhile, “Shazam!: Fury of the Gods,” which was initially set to face off against James Cameron’s “Avatar: The Way of Water,” now has free rein over its new opening weekend. Plus, a March release date worked well for Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader adventure “The Batman” (770 million globally), another DC Comics film.
As part of the calendar shuffle,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
In a blow to the fall box office calendar, Warner Bros. announced that the DC blockbuster “Shazam: Fury of the Gods” will be pushed back from a December 2022 release to March 2023, taking a slot that once belonged to “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,” which will be pushed back to Christmas Day 2023.
Warner Bros. also announced that “House Party” and “Evil Dead Rise,” initially greenlit as HBO Max releases, will now be theatrical releases that hits the big screen in December 9, 2022 and April 21, 2023 respectively. On the New Line horror front, the “Conjuring” film “The Nun 2” has been slated for a release on Labor Day weekend next year, while the Stephen King adaptation “Salem’s Lot” has been pulled from the slate while postproduction continues.
Earlier this year, Warner had swapped the release date spots for “Shazam 2” and “Aquaman 2,” with insiders telling TheWrap at the time that “Shazam 2” had...
Warner Bros. also announced that “House Party” and “Evil Dead Rise,” initially greenlit as HBO Max releases, will now be theatrical releases that hits the big screen in December 9, 2022 and April 21, 2023 respectively. On the New Line horror front, the “Conjuring” film “The Nun 2” has been slated for a release on Labor Day weekend next year, while the Stephen King adaptation “Salem’s Lot” has been pulled from the slate while postproduction continues.
Earlier this year, Warner had swapped the release date spots for “Shazam 2” and “Aquaman 2,” with insiders telling TheWrap at the time that “Shazam 2” had...
- 8/24/2022
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The staggering decision to scrap “Batgirl” leads a growing list of HBO Max titles audiences may never see thanks to the Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
On Monday, Deadline broke the news that six more movies and series would not go forward at the streaming service, notably including “Batman: Caped Crusader” from Matt Reeves, who despite the change just cut a multi-year film deal with Warner Bros.
The animated DC series is expected to continue production and possibly stream elsewhere, per Borys Kit for The Hollywood Reporter. But not all of the impacted projects can be so lucky.
“The movie is practically finished and turned out beautifully,” lamented “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt” co-writer Tony Cervone in an Instagram post made when the film’s cancellation was first announced along with “Batgirl” in early August. “I am heartbroken,” he continued.
“Why cancel a 95 finished holiday movie this close to fall?” tweeted co-writer Paul Dini.
On Monday, Deadline broke the news that six more movies and series would not go forward at the streaming service, notably including “Batman: Caped Crusader” from Matt Reeves, who despite the change just cut a multi-year film deal with Warner Bros.
The animated DC series is expected to continue production and possibly stream elsewhere, per Borys Kit for The Hollywood Reporter. But not all of the impacted projects can be so lucky.
“The movie is practically finished and turned out beautifully,” lamented “Scoob!: Holiday Haunt” co-writer Tony Cervone in an Instagram post made when the film’s cancellation was first announced along with “Batgirl” in early August. “I am heartbroken,” he continued.
“Why cancel a 95 finished holiday movie this close to fall?” tweeted co-writer Paul Dini.
- 8/24/2022
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
‘Sidney’ Trailer: The Legendary Sidney Poitier Is Honored In A New Apple TV+ Doc Coming in September
Tis the season to fete legends of cinema. First, Ethan Hawke celebrates the life of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward in his excellent six-part doc series, “The Last Movie Stars,” and now acclaimed veteran director and producer Reginald Hudlin, known for producing “Django Unchained” and directing “House Party,” is all set to honor the life and legendary career of the great Sidney Poitier, a trailblazing actor who broke down so many barriers for Black actors in the United States.
Continue reading ‘Sidney’ Trailer: The Legendary Sidney Poitier Is Honored In A New Apple TV+ Doc Coming in September at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Sidney’ Trailer: The Legendary Sidney Poitier Is Honored In A New Apple TV+ Doc Coming in September at The Playlist.
- 8/16/2022
- by Edward Davis
- The Playlist
Joker 2: Folie A Deux set for October 2024 release, Lady Gaga confirmed to play Harley Quinn Road House reboot greenlit with Jake Gyllenhaal in Patrick Swayze's Role and Mma's Conor McGregor joins in his acting debut Batgirl has been shelved by Warner Bros. for tax purposes LeBron James' House Party remake was also shelved by Warner Bros. The Flash at CW series will be ending with a short season 9 (13 episodes)...
- 8/4/2022
- by luperhaas@cinemovie.tv (Lupe R Haas)
- CineMovie
Another day, another DC drama.
Warner Bros. Discovery has killed its 78 million Batgirl movie six months after it wrapped production. Adding insult to injury, the film’s cast members didn’t receive a heads up and were “blindsided,” sources say.
The DC Extended Universe film that stars In the Heights’ Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, was poised to stream on HBO Max or receive a theatrical release. In a shocking turn of events, it will get neither and is being shelved altogether.
But why the abrupt move?...
Warner Bros. Discovery has killed its 78 million Batgirl movie six months after it wrapped production. Adding insult to injury, the film’s cast members didn’t receive a heads up and were “blindsided,” sources say.
The DC Extended Universe film that stars In the Heights’ Leslie Grace as Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl, was poised to stream on HBO Max or receive a theatrical release. In a shocking turn of events, it will get neither and is being shelved altogether.
But why the abrupt move?...
- 8/3/2022
- by Tatiana Siegel
- Rollingstone.com
HBO Max has pulled six original films from its library amid the ongoing Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and more cuts are on the horizon. Among the casualties of these cuts are the original films Moonshot starring Cole Sprouse and Lana Condor, Superintelligence featuring Melissa McCarthy, 2020’s The Witches with Anne Hathaway and Octavia Spencer, American Pickle starring Seth Rogen, Locked Down with Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Charm City Kings. Moonshot (Credit: Bob Mahoney /© HBO Max /Courtesy Everett Collection) Along with those released titles, LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s House Party reboot has also been shelved after missing its slated July 28 premiere. According to IndieWire, these pulls from the platform are part of a long list of films and shows that will be removed from HBO Max and Discovery+ as Warner Bros. Discovery executives get ready to turn two streaming services into one. Content being targeted for removal are titles that...
- 8/3/2022
- TV Insider
The fallout from the surprise shelving of DC’s “Batgirl” continues, as at least six different movies billed as Max Original films have been quietly removed from HBO Max in recent days.
Some eagle-eyed Reddit viewers were first to notice the absence of the titles, all of which were exclusively released for streaming and skipped theaters. Those movies include the Anne Hathaway films “The Witches” and “Locked Down,” the Melissa McCarthy comedy “Superintelligence,” the Seth Rogen comedy “An American Pickle,” the Dylan Sprouse sci-fi romance “Moonshot” and the Sundance drama “Charm City Kings.”
Additionally, a remake of “House Party” from LeBron James’ Springhill Entertainment that was originally meant to debut on HBO Max on July 28 did not launch and was scrubbed from the release calendar.
Reps for HBO Max did not respond to a request for comment.
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Fans Rage Over Decision to Shelve ‘Batgirl’ Film: ‘After All the...
Some eagle-eyed Reddit viewers were first to notice the absence of the titles, all of which were exclusively released for streaming and skipped theaters. Those movies include the Anne Hathaway films “The Witches” and “Locked Down,” the Melissa McCarthy comedy “Superintelligence,” the Seth Rogen comedy “An American Pickle,” the Dylan Sprouse sci-fi romance “Moonshot” and the Sundance drama “Charm City Kings.”
Additionally, a remake of “House Party” from LeBron James’ Springhill Entertainment that was originally meant to debut on HBO Max on July 28 did not launch and was scrubbed from the release calendar.
Reps for HBO Max did not respond to a request for comment.
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Fans Rage Over Decision to Shelve ‘Batgirl’ Film: ‘After All the...
- 8/3/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Discovery has been quietly culling content from HBO Max — including several Warner Bros. movies that were exclusively streaming on the service — in what appears to be an effort to cut costs.
Within the past few weeks, at least six Warner Bros. movies have been removed from HBO Max: “Moonshot,” a sci-fi rom-com starring Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse; artificial-intelligence dystopia comedy “Superintelligence,” starring Melissa McCarthy; Robert Zemeckis’ 2020 remake of “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci and Chris Rock; comedy “An American Pickle,” starring Seth Rogen as an immigrant who wakes up after being pickled for 100 years; Doug Liman heist pic “Locked Down” with Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor; and drama “Charm City Kings” from director Angel Manuel Soto.
All six of the films were labeled as “Max Originals.” The removals were noted by users on Reddit in a discussion of the Warner Bros. decision to...
Within the past few weeks, at least six Warner Bros. movies have been removed from HBO Max: “Moonshot,” a sci-fi rom-com starring Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse; artificial-intelligence dystopia comedy “Superintelligence,” starring Melissa McCarthy; Robert Zemeckis’ 2020 remake of “The Witches,” starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer, Stanley Tucci and Chris Rock; comedy “An American Pickle,” starring Seth Rogen as an immigrant who wakes up after being pickled for 100 years; Doug Liman heist pic “Locked Down” with Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor; and drama “Charm City Kings” from director Angel Manuel Soto.
All six of the films were labeled as “Max Originals.” The removals were noted by users on Reddit in a discussion of the Warner Bros. decision to...
- 8/3/2022
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: APA has signed comedian and actress Tamera “Tee” Kissen for representation in all areas.
Kissen most recently joined the cast of Calmatic’s remake of the 1992 comedy White Men Can’t Jump for 20th Century Studios. While few details about her role have been disclosed, she’s part of an ensemble led by Jack Harlow, which also includes Sinqua Walls, Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Myles Bullock, Vince Staples and Zak Steiner. Kenya Barris scripted the pic with Doug Hall and is producing via his Khalabo Ink Society banner. Blake Griffin, Ryan Kalil and Noah Weinstein are exec producing through their Mortal Media banner, alongside Doug Hall and E. Brian Dobbins.
Kissen also recently wrapped a role alongside Jacob Latimore and Allen Maldonado in Calmatic’s House Party reboot for New Line, which is set to premiere this summer. Additionally, she will soon be seen starring opposite Michael Jai White...
Kissen most recently joined the cast of Calmatic’s remake of the 1992 comedy White Men Can’t Jump for 20th Century Studios. While few details about her role have been disclosed, she’s part of an ensemble led by Jack Harlow, which also includes Sinqua Walls, Lance Reddick, Teyana Taylor, Laura Harrier, Myles Bullock, Vince Staples and Zak Steiner. Kenya Barris scripted the pic with Doug Hall and is producing via his Khalabo Ink Society banner. Blake Griffin, Ryan Kalil and Noah Weinstein are exec producing through their Mortal Media banner, alongside Doug Hall and E. Brian Dobbins.
Kissen also recently wrapped a role alongside Jacob Latimore and Allen Maldonado in Calmatic’s House Party reboot for New Line, which is set to premiere this summer. Additionally, she will soon be seen starring opposite Michael Jai White...
- 7/19/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Eddie Murphy is set to star in and produce “Candy Cane Lane,” a new holiday comedy for Prime Video.
Reginald Hudlin will direct the film, produced by Amazon Studios, Imagine Entertainment and Eddie Murphy Productions, from a spec script written by Kelly Younger and inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences. Murphy is on board as a producer, serving alongside Imagine’s Brian Grazer and the company’s president of features, Karen Lunder, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster. With Hudlin at the helm, the new movie reunites the team behind the hit romantic comedy “Boomerang” and marks the seventh feature collaboration for Grazer and Murphy. Plot details are being kept under wraps, and production will begin this winter in Los Angeles.
“The holiday season is my favorite time of year — just ask my family about my nine-hour Christmas playlist!” stated Hudlin. “I‘m excited to be working again with Eddie Murphy, Brian Grazer,...
Reginald Hudlin will direct the film, produced by Amazon Studios, Imagine Entertainment and Eddie Murphy Productions, from a spec script written by Kelly Younger and inspired by Younger’s childhood holiday experiences. Murphy is on board as a producer, serving alongside Imagine’s Brian Grazer and the company’s president of features, Karen Lunder, and Charisse Hewitt-Webster. With Hudlin at the helm, the new movie reunites the team behind the hit romantic comedy “Boomerang” and marks the seventh feature collaboration for Grazer and Murphy. Plot details are being kept under wraps, and production will begin this winter in Los Angeles.
“The holiday season is my favorite time of year — just ask my family about my nine-hour Christmas playlist!” stated Hudlin. “I‘m excited to be working again with Eddie Murphy, Brian Grazer,...
- 7/19/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Kevin Daniels (The Big Leap), Academy Award-nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), and Vivica A. Fox (Independence Day) has signed on to star in the spoof-comedy Not Another Church Movie from Monty the Dog Productions. Others set for the film include Kyla Pratt (Call Me Kat), Lamorne Morris (New Girl), Tisha Campbell (House Party) and Jasmine Guy (Harlem).
Not Another Church Movie is billed as a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (Daniels), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn’t know is that the Devil (Rourke) has plans of his own.
Johnny Mack (Wild ‘N Out) and City on a Hill actor James Michael Cummings are directing from Mack’s script. Cummings, Jim Cardwell, and Paul Saleba are producing, with Valerie McCaffrey serving as executive producer.
Not Another Church Movie is billed as a wild ride through the fabulous world of Taylor Pherry (Daniels), an ambitious young man given a holy mission from God Himself: to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community. His only concern? His family and community. What he doesn’t know is that the Devil (Rourke) has plans of his own.
Johnny Mack (Wild ‘N Out) and City on a Hill actor James Michael Cummings are directing from Mack’s script. Cummings, Jim Cardwell, and Paul Saleba are producing, with Valerie McCaffrey serving as executive producer.
- 7/18/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
On March 8, 1991, Mario Van Peebles’ feature directorial debut “New Jack City” premiered at the Mann Village Theatre in Westwood. On Saturday, a little more than 30 years later, Van Peebles walked the red carpet outside the very same cinema — now renamed the Regency Village Theatre — for a special screening of his classic crime thriller, hosted by the American Cinematheque.
Van Peebles was joined for the special event by “New Jack City” star Vanessa Estelle Williams, plus his children — Mandela and Makaylo, who joined their dad onstage to record his introduction to the movie, as well as Marley and Maya.
As Van Peebles reflected on the full-circle moment, he called out one of the gangster movie’s most famous (and Bible-borrowed) lines, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and the massive crowd yelled back, “Yes I am.” The call and response is a reference to the iconic scene where (spoiler alert...
Van Peebles was joined for the special event by “New Jack City” star Vanessa Estelle Williams, plus his children — Mandela and Makaylo, who joined their dad onstage to record his introduction to the movie, as well as Marley and Maya.
As Van Peebles reflected on the full-circle moment, he called out one of the gangster movie’s most famous (and Bible-borrowed) lines, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” and the massive crowd yelled back, “Yes I am.” The call and response is a reference to the iconic scene where (spoiler alert...
- 4/14/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Sinqua Walls (Nanny) has been tapped for a lead role opposite rapper Jack Harlow in 20th Century Studios’ reboot of White Men Can’t Jump.
The film will offer a new take on Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy, starring Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez, which saw Black and white basketball hustlers join forces to double their chances of winning money on the street courts and in a basketball tournament. Harlow is stepping into the role originated by Harrelson, with Walls taking on Snipes’.
White Men Can’t Jump recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at the 94th Academy Awards, with Harrelson, Snipes and Perez in attendance. Veteran music video director Calmatic, who helmed the upcoming House Party remake for New Line, is mounting the reboot. Kenya Barris wrote the script with Doug Hall and is producing via his Khalabo Ink Society banner. Blake Griffin, Ryan Khalil and Noah Weinstein are...
The film will offer a new take on Ron Shelton’s 1992 sports comedy, starring Woody Harrelson, Wesley Snipes and Rosie Perez, which saw Black and white basketball hustlers join forces to double their chances of winning money on the street courts and in a basketball tournament. Harlow is stepping into the role originated by Harrelson, with Walls taking on Snipes’.
White Men Can’t Jump recently celebrated its 30th anniversary at the 94th Academy Awards, with Harrelson, Snipes and Perez in attendance. Veteran music video director Calmatic, who helmed the upcoming House Party remake for New Line, is mounting the reboot. Kenya Barris wrote the script with Doug Hall and is producing via his Khalabo Ink Society banner. Blake Griffin, Ryan Khalil and Noah Weinstein are...
- 4/13/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Amin Joseph, Karen Obilom and Kimiko Singer have joined the cast of “Send Help,” Allblk’s upcoming dark comedy series from Jean Elie and Mike Gauyo.
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
“Send Help” follows Fritz Jean-Baptiste (Elie), who is riding high as the star of the fictional hit TV show “This Can’t Be Us.” Convinced that the good times will roll on forever, he thwarts all other career advancing opportunities as he plays the field with multiple women, instead of tackling a family tragedy that is beginning to unravel his entire life.
Joseph plays Sebastian “Simp” Gauyo, whose presence serves as a guide for Fritz, helping him navigate the difficult and often comical scenarios in his life. Obilom and Singer play Ashley Young and Erica James, respectively, two women that Fritz finds himself caught between amidst his ongoing personal and professional struggles. They join previously announced cast members Karina Bonnefil, Catfish Jean, Courtney Taylor and Ana Bowen,...
- 3/23/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Resident Evil Netflix Series: "Year 2036 – 14 years after a deadly virus caused a global apocalypse, Jade Wesker fights for survival in a world overrun by the blood-thirsty infected and insane creatures. In this absolute carnage, Jade is haunted by her past in New Raccoon City, by her father’s chilling connections to the Umbrella Corporation but mostly by what happened to her sister, Billie."
Series Launch Date: July 14
Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer: Andrew Dabb (Supernatural)
Executive Producer / Writer: Mary Leah Sutton
Executive Producers: Robert Kulzer and Oliver Berben of Constantin Film
Producer: Constantin Film CEO Martin Moszkowicz
Studio: Constantin Film
Format: 8 x 1 Hour episodes
Cast:
Lance Reddick (he/him) as Albert Wesker
Ella Balinska (she/her)
Tamara Smart (she/her)
Siena Agudong (she/her)
Adeline Rudolph (she/her)
Paola Nuñez (she/her)
Ahad Raza Mir (he/him)
Connor Gossatti (he/him)
Turlough Convery (he/him)
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Scare Package II: Rad Chad: "Shudder,...
Series Launch Date: July 14
Showrunner/Executive Producer/Writer: Andrew Dabb (Supernatural)
Executive Producer / Writer: Mary Leah Sutton
Executive Producers: Robert Kulzer and Oliver Berben of Constantin Film
Producer: Constantin Film CEO Martin Moszkowicz
Studio: Constantin Film
Format: 8 x 1 Hour episodes
Cast:
Lance Reddick (he/him) as Albert Wesker
Ella Balinska (she/her)
Tamara Smart (she/her)
Siena Agudong (she/her)
Adeline Rudolph (she/her)
Paola Nuñez (she/her)
Ahad Raza Mir (he/him)
Connor Gossatti (he/him)
Turlough Convery (he/him)
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Scare Package II: Rad Chad: "Shudder,...
- 3/21/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Exclusive: The SpringHill Company, which recently received a minority investment valuing it at $725 million, has announced a key promotion and two senior exec hires as part of an ongoing expansion.
Devin Johnson, who has been SpringHill’s chief operating officer, has been promoted to president. Elise Ben-Yair, who has held exec positions at BuzzFeed and Yahoo, has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer. Endi Piper, an alum of BuzzFeed, Complex and TV One, has been named General Counsel. Ben-Yair and Pier began working this month.
Johnson previously was president of Uninterrupted, the SpringHill entity focused on athlete empowerment. His new purview encompasses P&l responsibility, steering the Uninterrupted and SpringHill brands and overseeing the parent company’s international expansion. Prior to his run at Uninterrupted, he held senior digital exec posts at Tribune Media and NBCUniversal.
All three execs report to Carter, the company’s CEO.
Last October, the company sold...
Devin Johnson, who has been SpringHill’s chief operating officer, has been promoted to president. Elise Ben-Yair, who has held exec positions at BuzzFeed and Yahoo, has been appointed Chief People & Culture Officer. Endi Piper, an alum of BuzzFeed, Complex and TV One, has been named General Counsel. Ben-Yair and Pier began working this month.
Johnson previously was president of Uninterrupted, the SpringHill entity focused on athlete empowerment. His new purview encompasses P&l responsibility, steering the Uninterrupted and SpringHill brands and overseeing the parent company’s international expansion. Prior to his run at Uninterrupted, he held senior digital exec posts at Tribune Media and NBCUniversal.
All three execs report to Carter, the company’s CEO.
Last October, the company sold...
- 3/21/2022
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Women in Film, Los Angeles has announced the three teams of women filmmakers that have been selected as inaugural fellows of the Wif Shorts Lab, supported by Google. The teams will be paired with mentors including producers Kira Carstensen and Alexandra Perez and line producer Martha Cronin and receive grants to complete their films.
The projects are “Choices,” from writer-director Kameishia Wooten, producer Robin J. Hayes and line producer Meagann Pallares; “Please in Spanish” from writer-director Patricia Seely and producer Alexandra Clayton and “Silverlake Cleaners,” from writer-director Katarina Zhu.
The projects were selected by a jury including Stephanie Allain, Lake Bell, Margie Moreno, and Talitha Watkins.
American Cinematheque Announces ‘New Jack City’ Special Screening Event
The American Cinematheque has announced a “New Jack City” Special Screening Event on April 9 followed by a Q&a with director Mario Van Peebles.
“New Jack City’ getting shut down in Westwood in 1991 is indicative...
The projects are “Choices,” from writer-director Kameishia Wooten, producer Robin J. Hayes and line producer Meagann Pallares; “Please in Spanish” from writer-director Patricia Seely and producer Alexandra Clayton and “Silverlake Cleaners,” from writer-director Katarina Zhu.
The projects were selected by a jury including Stephanie Allain, Lake Bell, Margie Moreno, and Talitha Watkins.
American Cinematheque Announces ‘New Jack City’ Special Screening Event
The American Cinematheque has announced a “New Jack City” Special Screening Event on April 9 followed by a Q&a with director Mario Van Peebles.
“New Jack City’ getting shut down in Westwood in 1991 is indicative...
- 3/17/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix released a teaser trailer for Adam Sandler’s basketball movie “Hustle,” premiering on the streamer on June 10.
Produced by LeBron James, the film follows a washed up basketball scout (Sandler) as he discovers a star athlete (Juancho Hernangómez) with a rocky past on the street ball courts of Spain. Back in the U.S., the pair struggle against all odds to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
“Hustle” also stars Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Maria Botto, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall. Hernangómez, a Spanish-born NBA player on the Utah Jazz, makes his acting debut.
“We the Animals” director Jeremiah Zagar helms, while Taylor Materne and Will Fetters wrote the script.
Producers include Sandler and Allen Covert through Happy Madison Productions; Joe Roth, Zack Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum through Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; and James...
Produced by LeBron James, the film follows a washed up basketball scout (Sandler) as he discovers a star athlete (Juancho Hernangómez) with a rocky past on the street ball courts of Spain. Back in the U.S., the pair struggle against all odds to prove that they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.
“Hustle” also stars Queen Latifah, Ben Foster, Kenny Smith, Ainhoa Pillet, Raul Castillo, Jordan Elizabeth Hull, Maria Botto, Heidi Gardner and Robert Duvall. Hernangómez, a Spanish-born NBA player on the Utah Jazz, makes his acting debut.
“We the Animals” director Jeremiah Zagar helms, while Taylor Materne and Will Fetters wrote the script.
Producers include Sandler and Allen Covert through Happy Madison Productions; Joe Roth, Zack Roth and Jeffrey Kirschenbaum through Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; and James...
- 2/18/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
HBO Max has set premiere dates for three movies: Moonshot, Father of the Bride and the New Line reboot of 1990s comedy House Party.
Moonshot shifts its drop date on the service from March 24 to March 31. The pic from director Christopher Winterbauer, is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two very different college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others. Written by Max Taxe, the movie stars Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor, Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd, and Zach Braff. Producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jill McElroy, Jenna Sarkin. EPs are Mike McGrath, Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, Paulina Sussman, Dana Fox, Michelle Morrissey.
The Gaz Alazraki reboot of Father of the Bride is set for June 16 this year.
Moonshot shifts its drop date on the service from March 24 to March 31. The pic from director Christopher Winterbauer, is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist, set in a future where Mars is terraformed and colonized by the best humanity has to offer. Two very different college students wind up joining forces and sneak onboard a space shuttle to the red planet in order to be united with their significant others. Written by Max Taxe, the movie stars Cole Sprouse, Lana Condor, Mason Gooding, Emily Rudd, and Zach Braff. Producers are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Jill McElroy, Jenna Sarkin. EPs are Mike McGrath, Richard Brener, Nikki Ramey, Paulina Sussman, Dana Fox, Michelle Morrissey.
The Gaz Alazraki reboot of Father of the Bride is set for June 16 this year.
- 2/15/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated: The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office issued its report today on the death of Anthony Johnson. The document indicates that the Friday and House Party actor died from “chronic ethanol use.” In other words, chronic drinking. The report also reveals that Johnson died in the hospital and had no other significant conditions.
Previously on September 20: Anthony Johnson, the actor and comedian who appeared in the movies Friday and House Party, died Sept. 6 at the age of 55.
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his rep LyNea Bell, owner and president of Bh Talent.
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again,” said Bell in a statement. “Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold.
Previously on September 20: Anthony Johnson, the actor and comedian who appeared in the movies Friday and House Party, died Sept. 6 at the age of 55.
His death was confirmed to Deadline by his rep LyNea Bell, owner and president of Bh Talent.
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again,” said Bell in a statement. “Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold.
- 2/9/2022
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
A documentary about the career and life of the late Sidney Poitier is in development at Apple, a source close to the production has confirmed to Variety. Oprah Winfrey is attached as executive producer for the Apple Original Films release.
Apple and Winfrey have been developing the documentary for more than a year. Poitier’s family is participating in the production.
The documentary comes from Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Reggie Hudlin will serve as director. Hudlin’s previous directorial credits include 90’s films like “House Party” and “Boomerang,” as well as episodes of TV series like “The Last O.G.” and “Black Monday.” He is also a prolific producer across film and television, serving as a regular executive producer for the NAACP Image Awards since 2013. Hudlin directed the 2019 documentary “The Black Godfather,” which examines the life of music producer Clarence Avant.
Hudlin is also already executive producing two other projects for Apple TV Plus.
Apple and Winfrey have been developing the documentary for more than a year. Poitier’s family is participating in the production.
The documentary comes from Harpo Productions and Network Entertainment. Reggie Hudlin will serve as director. Hudlin’s previous directorial credits include 90’s films like “House Party” and “Boomerang,” as well as episodes of TV series like “The Last O.G.” and “Black Monday.” He is also a prolific producer across film and television, serving as a regular executive producer for the NAACP Image Awards since 2013. Hudlin directed the 2019 documentary “The Black Godfather,” which examines the life of music producer Clarence Avant.
Hudlin is also already executive producing two other projects for Apple TV Plus.
- 1/8/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
A new year has finally arrived and HBO Max is set to open it with a bang. With its list of new releases for January 2022, HBO Max is rolling out some intriguing original series and an absolutely packed slate of library titles.
The real highlight this month comes on Jan. 13 with the release of Peacemaker. Developed by James Gunn, this series spins off John Cena’s titular character from last years’ The Suicide Squad. The show will delve into the pathology of a superhero who will achieve peace regardless of how many people need to be killed to attain it.
Also of note this month are second seasons for two major HBO series. Euphoria season 2 and The Righteous Gemstones season 2 both premiere on Jan. 9, making for quite the odd double feature. Meanwhile, the fifth and final season of superb comedy Search Party arrives on Jan. 7.
January 2022 is light as far as original movies go.
The real highlight this month comes on Jan. 13 with the release of Peacemaker. Developed by James Gunn, this series spins off John Cena’s titular character from last years’ The Suicide Squad. The show will delve into the pathology of a superhero who will achieve peace regardless of how many people need to be killed to attain it.
Also of note this month are second seasons for two major HBO series. Euphoria season 2 and The Righteous Gemstones season 2 both premiere on Jan. 9, making for quite the odd double feature. Meanwhile, the fifth and final season of superb comedy Search Party arrives on Jan. 7.
January 2022 is light as far as original movies go.
- 1/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
HBO Max on Wednesday unwrapped a sneak peek sizzle real to highlight its programming in 2022, with anticipated titles in the mix including the Game of Thrones prequel series House of Dragon and returning series like Season 4 of Westworld, Season 2 of The Flight Attendant, and new incarnations of the long-away Barry, The Righteous Gemstones, His Dark Materials The Black Lady Sketch Show and Euphoria.
Also in the highlight package were upcoming originals like the Los Angeles Lakers series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, the John Cena-starring Peacemaker, The Gilded Age and the limited series The White House Plumbers.
The promo also spotlighted Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the reunion special featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint that got a trailer earlier this week. Other debut looks to debut in 2022: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Julia, Love & Death, The Time Traveler’s Wife,...
Also in the highlight package were upcoming originals like the Los Angeles Lakers series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty, the John Cena-starring Peacemaker, The Gilded Age and the limited series The White House Plumbers.
The promo also spotlighted Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the reunion special featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint that got a trailer earlier this week. Other debut looks to debut in 2022: Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin, Julia, Love & Death, The Time Traveler’s Wife,...
- 12/22/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max has revealed some new looks at a mountain of TV shows coming in 2022 in a new sizzle reel.
Some of the shows included in the short video include the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” the “Suicide Squad” spinoff “Peacemaker,” Season 4 of “Westworld,” Season 3 of “Barry,” Season 2 of “The Flight Attendant,” Season 2 of “Euphoria,” the “Harry Potter” reunion special and much more.
Due to production delays during the Covid-19 pandemic, fans haven’t seen some of these shows in years. No release dates are given, but HBO Max promises that the titles will hit the streaming service some time in 2022.
The rest of the shows that debuted in the sizzle reel include: “The Gilded Age,” starring Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon in 1880s New York City; an adaptation of “The Time Traveler’s Wife;” the Watergate series called “The White House Plumbers;” crime drama “We Own This City...
Some of the shows included in the short video include the “Game of Thrones” spinoff “House of the Dragon,” the “Suicide Squad” spinoff “Peacemaker,” Season 4 of “Westworld,” Season 3 of “Barry,” Season 2 of “The Flight Attendant,” Season 2 of “Euphoria,” the “Harry Potter” reunion special and much more.
Due to production delays during the Covid-19 pandemic, fans haven’t seen some of these shows in years. No release dates are given, but HBO Max promises that the titles will hit the streaming service some time in 2022.
The rest of the shows that debuted in the sizzle reel include: “The Gilded Age,” starring Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon in 1880s New York City; an adaptation of “The Time Traveler’s Wife;” the Watergate series called “The White House Plumbers;” crime drama “We Own This City...
- 12/22/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Search Party writer Sabrina Jalees has landed a single-camera comedy, set in New York City, at Peacock.
The streamer is developing Landing, which comes from Greg Berlanti’s company Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
Jalees, who created the series, will write and exec produce with Berlanti exec producing alongside his partners David Madden and Sarah Schechter.
Landing is an ensemble comedy that follows a family of queer friends in their mid-20s living in Brooklyn trying to get somewhere and be someone before they’re priced out of their apartments and their dreams. Inspired by Jalees’ life, the comedy is about a group of young people all vying to make their mark — but for now, they’ll settle for making eye contact with the hot bartender.
Jalees, who wrote and served as an executive story editor on HBO Max’s millennial dramedy Search Party, has also co-produced Netflix’s Human Resources,...
The streamer is developing Landing, which comes from Greg Berlanti’s company Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television.
Jalees, who created the series, will write and exec produce with Berlanti exec producing alongside his partners David Madden and Sarah Schechter.
Landing is an ensemble comedy that follows a family of queer friends in their mid-20s living in Brooklyn trying to get somewhere and be someone before they’re priced out of their apartments and their dreams. Inspired by Jalees’ life, the comedy is about a group of young people all vying to make their mark — but for now, they’ll settle for making eye contact with the hot bartender.
Jalees, who wrote and served as an executive story editor on HBO Max’s millennial dramedy Search Party, has also co-produced Netflix’s Human Resources,...
- 12/10/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
I genuinely didn't have "greenlighting a remake of a classic 1992 sports comedy" on my 2021 bingo card, but at this point, so much weird junk has happened I might as well throw my card in the trash. 20th Century Studios announced today that filmmaker Calmatic will be in the director's seat. He recently wrapped production on New Line's reboot of "House Party" and gained worldwide acclaim after directing the Grammy award-winning video for "Old Town Road" from Lil Nas X featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. The new script for "White Men Can't Jump" comes from Kenya Barris who has been working on the project for years,...
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- 12/1/2021
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Calmatic, who most recently wrapped production directing the House Party reboot for New Line, has been tapped to direct a reboot of White Men Can’t Jump for 20th Century. Kenya Barris and Doug Hall co-wrote the script, with Barris also producing. Blake Griffin, Ryan Kalil and Noah Weinstein are executive producing through their Mortal Media banner. E. Brian Dobbins will also exec produce.
White Men Can’t Jump, the classic 1992 sports comedy that helped launch Woody Harrelson’s movie career as Cheers was winding down and made Wesley Snipes an even bigger star then he already was, follows two street basketball hustlers who at first try to hustle each other, then team up for a bigger score. How this story line will be updated is unknown, but is expected to follow the same idea as the original.
Calmatic cut his teeth as a rising star in the music video world,...
White Men Can’t Jump, the classic 1992 sports comedy that helped launch Woody Harrelson’s movie career as Cheers was winding down and made Wesley Snipes an even bigger star then he already was, follows two street basketball hustlers who at first try to hustle each other, then team up for a bigger score. How this story line will be updated is unknown, but is expected to follow the same idea as the original.
Calmatic cut his teeth as a rising star in the music video world,...
- 11/30/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max will be the exclusive home to the sequel of a successful Warner Bros. property.
According to Deadline, the Magic Mike franchise is getting a third chapter, with Channing Tatum set to return for Magic Mike's Last Dance.
Tatum played Mike Lane in the first two movies, and given the title of the new flick, it sounds like the movie will conclude the franchise.
Then again, it could lead to a TV show or spinoff movies on the streaming service.
In fact, an unscripted series titled Finding Magic Mike is set to bow on the streamer on December 16.
Streaming services have been reaching into the back catalogs of the media conglomerates that own them in an effort to drive subscriber numbers.
Steven Soderbergh and writer Reid Carolin are also set to return for the next chapter.
The first two films amassed nearly $300 million worldwide, so there is a desire for the movies.
According to Deadline, the Magic Mike franchise is getting a third chapter, with Channing Tatum set to return for Magic Mike's Last Dance.
Tatum played Mike Lane in the first two movies, and given the title of the new flick, it sounds like the movie will conclude the franchise.
Then again, it could lead to a TV show or spinoff movies on the streaming service.
In fact, an unscripted series titled Finding Magic Mike is set to bow on the streamer on December 16.
Streaming services have been reaching into the back catalogs of the media conglomerates that own them in an effort to drive subscriber numbers.
Steven Soderbergh and writer Reid Carolin are also set to return for the next chapter.
The first two films amassed nearly $300 million worldwide, so there is a desire for the movies.
- 11/29/2021
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Allen Maldonado and Shadow of the Tomb Raider video game franchise alum Earl Baylon have joined the voice cast of Netflix and Legendary’s Tomb Raider anime series. It is based on the Square Enix action-adventure video game that has spawned comic books and three feature films, with a fourth on the way. Maldonado and Baylon join previously announced Hayley Atwell, who voices iconic adventurer Lara Croft. The announcement comes as part of Square Enix, Crystal Dynamics, and Eidos-Montréal Tomb Raider 25th anniversary celebration today.
The series will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss.
The series will pick up after the video game reboot trilogy and follow the heroine 25 years after her first game appeared as she explores new territory. Tomb Raider will be written by Tasha Huo, who is executive producing with dj2 Entertainment founder and CEO Dmitri M. Johnson (Sonic the Hedgehog), Stephan Bugaj and Howard Bliss.
- 10/28/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
MGM’s Orion Pictures’ film “Till,” starring Danielle Deadwyler, Whoopi Goldberg and Jalyn Hall as Emmett Till, has rounded out its cast.
Frankie Faison, Jayme Lawson, Tosin Cole, Kevin Carroll, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson and Roger Guenveur Smith have boarded the project, directed by Chinonye Chukwu. “Till” is currently filming in Atlanta, with the full cast pictured above.
“Till” tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Deadwyler), chronicling her decision to have an open casket at Emmett’s funeral and allowing Jet magazine to publish David Jackson’s funeral photos in order to ensure people everywhere saw the true horrors of her son’s murder. The decision from the grieving mother was a galvanizing moment that led to the creation of the civil rights movement. Goldberg is set to portray Till’s grandmother, Alma Carthan.
Chuwku also wrote the screenplay for the film, about a mother’s pursuit of justice,...
Frankie Faison, Jayme Lawson, Tosin Cole, Kevin Carroll, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson and Roger Guenveur Smith have boarded the project, directed by Chinonye Chukwu. “Till” is currently filming in Atlanta, with the full cast pictured above.
“Till” tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Deadwyler), chronicling her decision to have an open casket at Emmett’s funeral and allowing Jet magazine to publish David Jackson’s funeral photos in order to ensure people everywhere saw the true horrors of her son’s murder. The decision from the grieving mother was a galvanizing moment that led to the creation of the civil rights movement. Goldberg is set to portray Till’s grandmother, Alma Carthan.
Chuwku also wrote the screenplay for the film, about a mother’s pursuit of justice,...
- 10/11/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Spoiler Alert: Do not read ahead if you have not watched “The Masked Singer” Season 6, Episode 4, “House Party,” which aired October 6 on Fox.
“The Masked Singer” has sent the Baby into timeout. Performing under the toddler mask was comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who was sent packing at the end of the fourth episode of Season 6, “House Party.”
Once again, none of the show’s panelists got it right. Ken Jeong named Gordon Ramsay as his pick. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg guessed Bruce Willis. Nicole Scherzinger guessed James Corden. Robin Thicke said it was Chuck Norris, but with a chuckle.
“I knew they wouldn’t guess me,” Larry the Cable Guy told Variety. “I knew they would be completely stumped because it’s totally something that they’ve never seen me do. And definitely, they’d never heard me in a different voice. I have a certain sound to my voice,...
“The Masked Singer” has sent the Baby into timeout. Performing under the toddler mask was comedian Larry the Cable Guy, who was sent packing at the end of the fourth episode of Season 6, “House Party.”
Once again, none of the show’s panelists got it right. Ken Jeong named Gordon Ramsay as his pick. Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg guessed Bruce Willis. Nicole Scherzinger guessed James Corden. Robin Thicke said it was Chuck Norris, but with a chuckle.
“I knew they wouldn’t guess me,” Larry the Cable Guy told Variety. “I knew they would be completely stumped because it’s totally something that they’ve never seen me do. And definitely, they’d never heard me in a different voice. I have a certain sound to my voice,...
- 10/7/2021
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Group A returned to “The Masked Singer” stage on Wednesday night after temporarily sitting out last week so Group B could perform. At the start of this week’s “House Party” episode, Bull and Skunk were the only original celebs from Group A still in the competition, and they were joined by two wildcards from last time (Hamster and Baby), plus one spicy new wildcard (Pepper). So who ended up receiving the lowest number of votes and having to unmask in front of America?
See ‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 6, Episode 4, titled “House Party,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think...
See ‘The Masked Singer’ reveals for all seasons: Celebrities and costumes through the years
Below, read our minute-by-minute “The Masked Singer” recap of Season 6, Episode 4, titled “House Party,” to find out what happened Wednesday, October 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comments section about your favorite costumed characters on Fox’s reality TV show and who you think...
- 10/7/2021
- by Denton Davidson and Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Comedian Anthony “Aj” Johnson was remembered Monday by the writers of his movie “Friday,” Ice Cube and DJ Pooh.
Shortly after news of Johnson’s death broke, Ice Cube called the late actor a “naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time.” He added that he wished he could have brought back Johnson’s “Friday” character, Ezal, for the upcoming sequel film “Last Friday.”
Writer DJ Pooh said in a tweet, “Rest easy Aj,” while also sharing a Gif of Johnson running down the street with stolen merch in his arms, as seen in “Friday.”
Other stars also paid their respects to the late comedian, who, according to his reps, died earlier this month. No cause of death was revealed.
In addition to appearing in “Friday” in 1995, Johnson got his big break with the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’s “House Party.” His other notable...
Shortly after news of Johnson’s death broke, Ice Cube called the late actor a “naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time.” He added that he wished he could have brought back Johnson’s “Friday” character, Ezal, for the upcoming sequel film “Last Friday.”
Writer DJ Pooh said in a tweet, “Rest easy Aj,” while also sharing a Gif of Johnson running down the street with stolen merch in his arms, as seen in “Friday.”
Other stars also paid their respects to the late comedian, who, according to his reps, died earlier this month. No cause of death was revealed.
In addition to appearing in “Friday” in 1995, Johnson got his big break with the role of E.Z.E. in 1990’s “House Party.” His other notable...
- 9/20/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Anthony “A.J.” Johnson, a comedian and actor who appeared in films such as “Friday” and “House Party,” has died, his representative confirmed to Variety. He was 55.
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again. Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” said representative LyNea Bell in a statement to Variety. “He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold. We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward ‘Peanut’ Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
No cause of death or other information regarding his death has been announced.
Johnson’s career kicked off in the ’90s,...
“The world of comedy has truly been shaken, again. Our Bh Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” said representative LyNea Bell in a statement to Variety. “He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold. We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward ‘Peanut’ Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
No cause of death or other information regarding his death has been announced.
Johnson’s career kicked off in the ’90s,...
- 9/20/2021
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
Anthony “Aj” Johnson, a comedian and actor best known for his parts in “Friday” and “House Party,” has died, representatives for Johnson confirmed to TheWrap Monday. He was 55.
According to Johnson’s reps, the actor — who played addict and thief Ezal in “Friday” and E.Z.E. in “House Party” — died earlier this month. His cause of death has not yet been released.
“Our Bh Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” Johnson’s spokespeople said in a statement to TheWrap. “We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved Wife, Children, Siblings and Manager. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
Per TMZ, Johnson’s nephew said the actor “was...
According to Johnson’s reps, the actor — who played addict and thief Ezal in “Friday” and E.Z.E. in “House Party” — died earlier this month. His cause of death has not yet been released.
“Our Bh Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony ‘Aj’ Johnson,” Johnson’s spokespeople said in a statement to TheWrap. “We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved Wife, Children, Siblings and Manager. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”
Per TMZ, Johnson’s nephew said the actor “was...
- 9/20/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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