6 items from 2013
22 February 2013 7:45 PM, PST | Deadline TV | See recent Deadline TV news »
Esai Morales is has joined the cast of CBS‘ legal drama pilot The Advocates. Written by Bruno Heller and directed by David Nutter, Advocates centers on lawyer Shannon Carter and ex-con Henry Bird who team up as “victim advocates,” going to the very edge of the law to right wrongs and fight for the underdog. Morales will play Rafael “Raffa” Cortez, an ambitious and somewhat Machiavellian district attorney. He joins recently cast Cch Pounder. Morales, repped by Innovative and Klwgn, is recurring on the upcoming second season of Starz’s Magic City. Tyler Labine is set to co-star opposite Rupert Grint in Super Clyde, Greg Garcia’s single-camera pilot for CBS. The project, from CBS TV Studios, centers on Clyde (Grint), a meek, unassuming fast food worker who decides to become a super hero. Mike Fresco is directing. Labine, repped by CAA and manager Tyman Stewart, will play Duke, Clyde’s older brother. »
- NELLIE ANDREEVA
8 February 2013 9:13 PM, PST | ShockYa | See recent ShockYa news »
Magnolia Pictures has acquired the North American rights to ‘Best Man Down,’ the upcoming comedy-drama from writer-director Ted Koland. The film stars Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O’Connor. Magnolia plans to release the film through their Ultra VOD program over the summer, debuting the comedy on all VOD platforms a month before its theatrical release. ‘Best Man Down’ follows a bride and groom-Kristin, played by Weixler, and Scott, portrayed by Long-whose obnoxious best man, Lumpy, played by Labine, unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix. The couple is forced to cancel their wedding and fly home to the Midwest to plan his funeral. But [ Read More ]
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- Karen Benardello
6 February 2013 4:45 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Magnolia Pictures announced today that they have acquired the comedy Best Man Down, with a summer 2013 release slated through their Ultra VOD program. The studio has debuted three photos from this wedding comedy, focusing on a couple (Justin Long and Jess Weixler) forced to cancel their honeymoon when the best man (Tyler Labine) dies at their destination wedding. Take a look at these photos featuring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, and Tyler Labine, then read the press release for more information.
The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnolia Pictures announced today that they've acquired North American rights to Best Man Down, a warmly funny new comedy from writer/director Ted Koland, starring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O'Connor. The film was produced by David Abbitt, Jen Roskind and Sharyn Steele.
When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Tyler Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, »
- MovieWeb
6 February 2013 12:14 PM, PST | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
Magnolia Pictures has acquired North American rights to "Best Man Down," a new comedy from writer/director Ted Koland starring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O'Connor. Newlyweds Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon when their best man, Lumpy (Labine), suddenly dies at their destination wedding. Upon their return to the Midwest for Lumpy's funeral preperations they come to learn a lot more about their seemingly obnoxious best man. Writer/Director Ted Koland said, "It's incredibly exciting to partner with Magnolia on my first film, a company that's made a brand for itself by bringing unique, compelling stories to the screen." Magnolia will release the film this summer through their Ultra VOD program, debuting it on all VOD platforms a month prior to their theatrical release. »
- Cristina A. Gonzalez
6 February 2013 11:31 AM, PST | Thompson on Hollywood | See recent Thompson on Hollywood news »
Magnolia Pictures has nabbed North American rights to Ted Koland's comedy "Best Man Down" (aka "Lumpy"), starring Justin Long ("Movie 43," "Live Free of Die Hard") and Jess Weixler ("Teeth"). Tyler Labine ("Tucker and Davil vs Evil"), Addison Timlin ("Afterschool") and Frances O'Connor ("The Hunter") co-star. Check out the trailer below. Magnolia plans a summer VOD release, debuting the film on all digital platforms a month prior to its theatrical release. When their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye. »
- Beth Hanna
6 February 2013 | Comingsoon.net | See recent Comingsoon.net news »
The Wagner/Cuban Company's Magnolia Pictures announced today that they've acquired North American rights to Best Man Down , a warmly funny new comedy from writer/director Ted Koland, starring Justin Long, Jess Weixler, Tyler Labine, Addison Timlin and Frances O'Connor. The film was produced by David Abbitt, Jen Roskind and Sharyn Steele. In the film, when their obnoxious and over-served best man, Lumpy (Labine) unexpectedly dies at their destination wedding in Phoenix, bride and groom Kristin (Weixler) and Scott (Long) are forced to cancel their honeymoon and fly home to the snowy Midwest to arrange for his funeral. But when they arrive they realize that there was a lot more to their friend than met the eye. "We are pleased to be handling 'Best Man Down,' a charming film »
6 items from 2013
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