“People have their own definition of what toxic is,” Future told veteran journalist Elliott Wilson in a widely circulated GQ cover story that boldly proclaimed the 38-year-old Atlanta artist as “The Best Rapper Alive.” “[These women] all were toxic to me. They just don’t want to admit it.” That latter quote – a response to controversy over his troubling behavior towards his ex-lovers – enthralled the Future Hive, which gleefully anticipated the cascade of “toxic masculinity” that his new album, I Never Liked You, would bring. The campaign looked like a self-own for...
- 4/29/2022
- by Mosi Reeves
- Rollingstone.com
KollywoodIn a rare television interview, Vijay spoke to director Nelson about many topics ranging from his relationship with his father, Sa Chandrasekhar, to his choice of films, directors he has collaborated with in recent years, and more.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Sun TVPutting an end to the long wait, actor Vijay’s first television interview in 10 years aired on Sun TV on Sunday, April 10. Vijay sat down for a 45-minute-long, rare interview with Beast director Nelson, and spoke about several topics ranging from his choice of films and the filmmakers he works with to personal subjects such as his relationship with his son, and spirituality. Nelson, who has directed the Kollywood star’s upcoming film Beast, started the interview by asking Vijay, or ‘Thalapathy’ as he is known by fans, about his 10-year-long break from media interactions: “Why don’t you give media interviews? Is your schedule packed?” “No, I have free...
- 4/11/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Queen of the South co-producer and Queen Sugar producer Tina Mabry has signed on to direct and co-write Pretty Big at Warner Bros. and HBO Max, a project which Mike Jackson of Get Lifted Film Co., Poppy Hanks and Jelani Johnson of Macro and Kristina Sorensen will produce.
Pretty Big is based on the true life story of Akira Armstrong and the origin of her Pretty Big Movement dance company. In the movie, a young plus-sized woman takes matters into her own hands when she keeps getting rejected from dance companies, despite her obvious talent. When she starts her own company for bodies of all shapes, sizes, and colors, she sets out to win a prestigious competition and prove to the dance community that anyone can dance at an elite level. This was a competitive package bid on by several studios. Dan Steele is co-writing.
EPs...
Pretty Big is based on the true life story of Akira Armstrong and the origin of her Pretty Big Movement dance company. In the movie, a young plus-sized woman takes matters into her own hands when she keeps getting rejected from dance companies, despite her obvious talent. When she starts her own company for bodies of all shapes, sizes, and colors, she sets out to win a prestigious competition and prove to the dance community that anyone can dance at an elite level. This was a competitive package bid on by several studios. Dan Steele is co-writing.
EPs...
- 1/19/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Akira Armstrong’s Pretty Big Movement dance company set out to destroy stereotypes in the dance world — and now that story is getting the Hollywood treatment in a new film.
Set at Warner Bros. for HBO Max, “Pretty Big” is based on the true life story and the origin of Armstrong’s dance company, which is inclusive of bodies of all shapes, sizes and colors. Tina Mabry has signed on to direct the project, co-writing the screenplay with Dan Steele.
The movie follows Armstrong, a young, plus-sized woman who takes matters into her own hands after being rejected from other dance companies, despite her obvious talent. After starting her own company, she sets out to win a prestigious competition and prove to the dance community that anyone can dance at an elite level.
Warner Bros. nabbed the competitive package, bid on by multiple studios, for HBO Max. Get Lifted Film Co.
Set at Warner Bros. for HBO Max, “Pretty Big” is based on the true life story and the origin of Armstrong’s dance company, which is inclusive of bodies of all shapes, sizes and colors. Tina Mabry has signed on to direct the project, co-writing the screenplay with Dan Steele.
The movie follows Armstrong, a young, plus-sized woman who takes matters into her own hands after being rejected from other dance companies, despite her obvious talent. After starting her own company, she sets out to win a prestigious competition and prove to the dance community that anyone can dance at an elite level.
Warner Bros. nabbed the competitive package, bid on by multiple studios, for HBO Max. Get Lifted Film Co.
- 1/19/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Snowfall fans can expect a richer, meaner and more endangered Franklin when the FX drama’s fifth season kicks off — and we just learned when that will be.
Season 5 will premiere Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10/9c with the first two episodes, the cabler announced on Tuesday. Plus, a new teaser trailer will drop Christmas Day on ESPN and ABC during the two networks’ slate of NBA games.
More from TVLineAnatomy of an Emmy-Worthy Scene: Snowfall's Amin Joseph and Director Carl Seaton Break Down Jerome's 'Beast Mode' MomentDavid Makes Man's Kwame Patterson Talks Leaving Snowfall, Weighs in on The Wire...
Season 5 will premiere Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 10/9c with the first two episodes, the cabler announced on Tuesday. Plus, a new teaser trailer will drop Christmas Day on ESPN and ABC during the two networks’ slate of NBA games.
More from TVLineAnatomy of an Emmy-Worthy Scene: Snowfall's Amin Joseph and Director Carl Seaton Break Down Jerome's 'Beast Mode' MomentDavid Makes Man's Kwame Patterson Talks Leaving Snowfall, Weighs in on The Wire...
- 12/22/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
The CW is developing a spinoff of “All American” starring Geffri Maya.
The potential new series is titled “All American: Homecoming” and will see Maya reprise her role as Simone Hicks from the mothership series.
“All American: Homecoming” is described as a young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the Hbcu experience. The show follows a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills and an elite baseball player from Chicago as they contend with the high stakes of college sports, while also navigating the highs, lows and sexiness of unsupervised early adulthood at a prestigious Historically Black College.
The CW will air a backdoor pilot for the show as an episode of the current third season of “All American.” Nkechi Okoro Carroll, who is the showrunner on “All American, will write and executive produce. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, and Robbie Rogers will also executive produce, with Michael Schultz attached to direct.
The potential new series is titled “All American: Homecoming” and will see Maya reprise her role as Simone Hicks from the mothership series.
“All American: Homecoming” is described as a young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the Hbcu experience. The show follows a young tennis hopeful from Beverly Hills and an elite baseball player from Chicago as they contend with the high stakes of college sports, while also navigating the highs, lows and sexiness of unsupervised early adulthood at a prestigious Historically Black College.
The CW will air a backdoor pilot for the show as an episode of the current third season of “All American.” Nkechi Okoro Carroll, who is the showrunner on “All American, will write and executive produce. Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, David Madden, and Robbie Rogers will also executive produce, with Michael Schultz attached to direct.
- 2/1/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: C. Thomas Howell, James Duval, Leslie Easterbrook, Robert Costanzo, James Hong, Douglas Bennett, Daz Crawford, Ray Wise, Constance Brenneman, Carrie Finklea, Teddy Margas, Allana Matheis, Suzanne Quast | Written by Chris W. Freeman, Spain Willingham, Drew Fortune | Directed by Chris W. Freeman, Spain Willingham
When Breen Nash (Howell) accidentally kills his only client and meal ticket, he turns to an ancient herbal extract with the hope that it will resurrect both his client and his career, but soon learns this elixir brings out the worst in those who imbibe… turning them into bloodthirsty, shape-shifting beasts! Leaving Breen no recourse but to stop the creatures himself before his own inner beast consumes him.
Less of a horror film and more of a diatribe on the horrors of Hollywood, Beast Mode is a fun, funny, horror comedy that is not afraid to poke fun at the Hollywood system – from filmmakers to financing...
When Breen Nash (Howell) accidentally kills his only client and meal ticket, he turns to an ancient herbal extract with the hope that it will resurrect both his client and his career, but soon learns this elixir brings out the worst in those who imbibe… turning them into bloodthirsty, shape-shifting beasts! Leaving Breen no recourse but to stop the creatures himself before his own inner beast consumes him.
Less of a horror film and more of a diatribe on the horrors of Hollywood, Beast Mode is a fun, funny, horror comedy that is not afraid to poke fun at the Hollywood system – from filmmakers to financing...
- 2/1/2021
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Exclusive: ABC’s Women of the Movement has assembled a team of four accomplished Black female directors for the first installment of the potential anthology that celebrates the women of the civil rights movement. Tina Mabry (Mississippi Damned), Julie Dash (Daughters of the Dust) and Kasi Lemmons (Harriet) will join Gina Prince-Bythewood (Love & Basketball), as directors on the limited series, from creator-writer Marissa Jo Cerar and a producing team that includes Jay-Z, Will Smith and Aaron Kaplan.
The six-episode series, set to premiere in 2021, centers on Mamie Till-Mobley, played by Adrienne Warren, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till (Cedric Joe) following his brutal killing in the Jim Crow South.
As previously announced, Prince-Bythewood, who executive produces, will direct the first episode., Mabry will direct the second and third episodes, Dash will helm the fourth and fifth episodes and Lemmons will direct the sixth and final episode.
The six-episode series, set to premiere in 2021, centers on Mamie Till-Mobley, played by Adrienne Warren, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till (Cedric Joe) following his brutal killing in the Jim Crow South.
As previously announced, Prince-Bythewood, who executive produces, will direct the first episode., Mabry will direct the second and third episodes, Dash will helm the fourth and fifth episodes and Lemmons will direct the sixth and final episode.
- 1/13/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Tagline: "Fame is a Monster." A trailer for Beast Mode released earlier this year. Starring James Duval (Donnie Darko), this title focuses on an actor who turns to a herbal elixir - to jumpstart his career; the results are a bit hairier than expected. From Devilworks Pictures, Beast Mode also stars: C. Thomas Howell (The Amazing Spider Man), Leslie Esterbrook (The Devil's Rejects), Ray Wise (Robocop) amongst others. Just released this week, a look at Beast Mode's recent launch is available here. The story also mentions shape shifting creature. These ferocious monsters unleash their hunger on Los Angeles as Hollywood succumbs to animalistic attacks. Devilworks Pictures has released Beast Mode on DVD and Digital formats this past December 1st. Available in Canada and the U.S., Beast Mode looks like a fun film, set in an '80s horror, Hollywood story. Release Date: December 1st, 2020. Directors: Chris W. Freeman,...
- 12/2/2020
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Even though the holiday season is in full swing, that doesn’t mean the horror has to stop, as we have quite a few genre titles headed to VOD, Digital, and various streaming platforms throughout the month of December. Notable titles you’ll be able to watch at home this month include Tenet, Anything for Jackson, Archenemy, Minor Premise, Skylines, and a pair of holiday specials exclusive to Shudder: Joe Bob Saves Christmas and A Creepshow Holiday Special.
Mark your calendars and happy streaming, everyone!
Backwoods (Gravitas Ventures) – December 1st
High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to lynch male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her...
Mark your calendars and happy streaming, everyone!
Backwoods (Gravitas Ventures) – December 1st
High school cheerleader Molly woke bound and gagged in the trunk of her boyfriend's car. That was the high point of her night. After escaping and fleeing into the nearby forest, she comes face-to-face with the town urban legend: The Hangman, a deformed zealot said to lynch male trespassers and keep the women as "brides". Now, Molly, along with her...
- 12/1/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
December’s home media releases are off to a quiet start, as we only have a handful of titles headed home on Tuesday. Dave Franco’s directorial debut, The Rental, is being released on both Blu-ray & DVD this week, and if you’re looking to upgrade some of your vamp-related titles, both Blade and Underworld are getting a 4K Ultra HD overhaul.
Other releases for December 1st include Do Not Reply, Panic, Beast Mode, Backwoods and Amityville Witches.
Blade 4K
A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Hdr Presentation Of The Film
- English Dolby Atmos Audio Track
-...
Other releases for December 1st include Do Not Reply, Panic, Beast Mode, Backwoods and Amityville Witches.
Blade 4K
A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced vampires he is going after are in search of his special blood type needed to summon an evil god who plays a key role in their plan to execute the human race.
Special Features and Technical Specs:
- Hdr Presentation Of The Film
- English Dolby Atmos Audio Track
-...
- 11/30/2020
- by Heather Wixson
- DailyDead
In today's horror highlights, watch the short films Eternally and Rat, and read a Q&a from the creators of Beast Mode!
Watch the Short Film Eternally: "My name is Tim Montijo. I am a filmmaker and composer living in Los Angeles. I am a huge horror fan and spent the last 5 months in quarantine making my animated short "Eternally". It has Zombies, gore, and lots of horror references. But it also has alot of heart. It was a monumental amount of work. I hope you can take a moment to check it out, and let me know what you think!"
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Watch the Short Film Rat from Todd Strauss-Schulson: "Over the course of the 4 days leading up to the election, I went to SoHo with a few friends, in the middle of the night, to shoot something weird and sweet and melancholy to match our moods and try...
Watch the Short Film Eternally: "My name is Tim Montijo. I am a filmmaker and composer living in Los Angeles. I am a huge horror fan and spent the last 5 months in quarantine making my animated short "Eternally". It has Zombies, gore, and lots of horror references. But it also has alot of heart. It was a monumental amount of work. I hope you can take a moment to check it out, and let me know what you think!"
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Watch the Short Film Rat from Todd Strauss-Schulson: "Over the course of the 4 days leading up to the election, I went to SoHo with a few friends, in the middle of the night, to shoot something weird and sweet and melancholy to match our moods and try...
- 11/30/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
This December, go full Beast Mode — on DVD and Digital December 1 from Devilworks Pictures! The 80s throwback horror tells the story of a has-been Hollywood producer, who after accidentally killing his lead star, turns to an ancient herbal elixir, in the hope that it will save his career. He makes a dark deal …
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- 11/21/2020
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
In today's Horror Highlights: the I Spit On Your Grave Blu-ray box set is now available, Full Moon announces Miskatonic U: The Resonator, and we have the trailer and release details for Beast Mode!
I Spit On Your Grave Blu-ray Box Set: "Ronin Flix is pleased to commemorate one of the most controversial feature films of all time with a new 3 disc Collector’s Edition I Spit On Your Grave Blu-ray Box Set just in time for the holidays. This box set features a new 4K scan and restoration of director Meir Zarchi’s 35mm original camera negative of I Spit On Your Grave, along with a newly restored original mono soundtrack. Additionally, this box set includes I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu and, for the first time on Blu-ray in North America, Growing Up With I Spit On Your Grave, plus a collection of special features including a...
I Spit On Your Grave Blu-ray Box Set: "Ronin Flix is pleased to commemorate one of the most controversial feature films of all time with a new 3 disc Collector’s Edition I Spit On Your Grave Blu-ray Box Set just in time for the holidays. This box set features a new 4K scan and restoration of director Meir Zarchi’s 35mm original camera negative of I Spit On Your Grave, along with a newly restored original mono soundtrack. Additionally, this box set includes I Spit On Your Grave: Deja Vu and, for the first time on Blu-ray in North America, Growing Up With I Spit On Your Grave, plus a collection of special features including a...
- 11/12/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The first film to come out this month is UK supernatural horror ’Playhouse’.
Malta-based genre sales agent Devilworks has taken the leap into US distribution.
While continuing to represent horror pictures in the market, the company will also be participating in this week’s virtual AFM as a distributor, acquiring for North America. The company already has four titles scheduled for release in North America.
The first, which is receiving a VoD release in North America on November 17 and also features on Devilworks’ AFM sales slate, is Playhouse, a UK-made supernatural horror directed by Fionn Watts and Toby Watts and...
Malta-based genre sales agent Devilworks has taken the leap into US distribution.
While continuing to represent horror pictures in the market, the company will also be participating in this week’s virtual AFM as a distributor, acquiring for North America. The company already has four titles scheduled for release in North America.
The first, which is receiving a VoD release in North America on November 17 and also features on Devilworks’ AFM sales slate, is Playhouse, a UK-made supernatural horror directed by Fionn Watts and Toby Watts and...
- 11/9/2020
- by Geoffrey Macnab
- ScreenDaily
Canadian Comedy Jann Heads To Hulu
Hit Canadian comedy Jann is headed to the U.S. with streamer Hulu. From Andrew Barnsley, executive producer of Schitt’s Creek, the half-hour original comedy stars Canadian singer and broadcaster Jann Arden as a fictionalized version of herself. CTV, Project 10 Productions, and Seven24 Films are behind the series, which was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series in 2018-2019. The deal was struck by Project 10 Productions and Seven24 Films.
Borat London Stunt
Because…why not? From 2Pm GMT today a giant blowup Borat will be floating down London’s River Thames to mark the launch of Amazon’s Borat sequel starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Starting at London’s Tower Bridge, the blowup will travel to the London Eye and back again. It’s getting chilly out there. Luckily he is appropriately attired.
North America Deal For Horror Beast Mode
Exclusive: Devilworks Pictures will give...
Hit Canadian comedy Jann is headed to the U.S. with streamer Hulu. From Andrew Barnsley, executive producer of Schitt’s Creek, the half-hour original comedy stars Canadian singer and broadcaster Jann Arden as a fictionalized version of herself. CTV, Project 10 Productions, and Seven24 Films are behind the series, which was the most-watched new Canadian comedy series in 2018-2019. The deal was struck by Project 10 Productions and Seven24 Films.
Borat London Stunt
Because…why not? From 2Pm GMT today a giant blowup Borat will be floating down London’s River Thames to mark the launch of Amazon’s Borat sequel starring Sacha Baron Cohen. Starting at London’s Tower Bridge, the blowup will travel to the London Eye and back again. It’s getting chilly out there. Luckily he is appropriately attired.
North America Deal For Horror Beast Mode
Exclusive: Devilworks Pictures will give...
- 10/22/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman, Tom Grater and Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
It will sell ‘Playhouse’ and ‘Beast Mode’.
UK-based genre sales outfit Devilworks has added two new titles to its slate ahead of the online Marché du Film (June 22-26).
It has acquired worldwide rights to UK supernatural thriller Playhouse, directed, written, and produced by brothers Fionn and Toby Watts.
Shot in Scotland, the thriller centres on a notorious horror writer who moves into an ancient castle with his teenage daughter to work on his next play, only to face terrifying consequences when she falls prey to a supernatural evil lurking in the castle walls.
Grace Courtney, William Holstead, James Rottger,...
UK-based genre sales outfit Devilworks has added two new titles to its slate ahead of the online Marché du Film (June 22-26).
It has acquired worldwide rights to UK supernatural thriller Playhouse, directed, written, and produced by brothers Fionn and Toby Watts.
Shot in Scotland, the thriller centres on a notorious horror writer who moves into an ancient castle with his teenage daughter to work on his next play, only to face terrifying consequences when she falls prey to a supernatural evil lurking in the castle walls.
Grace Courtney, William Holstead, James Rottger,...
- 5/29/2020
- by 1101321¦Ben Dalton¦26¦
- ScreenDaily
Tagline: "We All Have a Little Beast Inside Us." Beast Mode is an upcoming horror comedy. From the corrupted minds of Chris W. Freeman (616: Paranormal Incident) and Spain Willingham, Beast Mode pokes fun at Hollywood celebrity. Turning one actor into a monster, vanity and greed lead one character into self-destruction. Beast Mode stars an eclectic cast: Leslie Easterbrook (Devil's Rejects), Ray Wise (Robocop), James Hong (Blade Runner) James Duval and C. Thomas Howell. A sales poster and trailer have recently been released for this indie feature. The trailer delivers more of the film's story. However, the synopsis mentions a dying star and one studio's attempt to keep their film production going. A herbal elixir is used to replicate their lead star. But, it also unleashes a horde of shape-shifting creatures on the people of Los Angeles. One source states that Beast Mode will have a U.S. release date,...
- 5/28/2020
- by noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
High Off Life is the first Future album since January 2019 — an eternity by his standards. It’s been a rare breather for the hardest-working rapper in the solar system, the Atlanta trap legend with a voice full of the Auto-Tune blues and a head full of astronaut status. Future was originally planning to call it Life Is Good, but he changed the title at the last minute in response to the global health crisis — a rare case of Future adjusting to the realities of any world outside his mind. High...
- 5/19/2020
- by Rob Sheffield
- Rollingstone.com
In a time when there are no sports to bet on due to the coronavirus pandemic, Bovada gamblers are wagering en masse on HBO’s “Westworld” Season 3, the popular online sports book told TheWrap.
“With the North American sports schedule coming to a halt, we are looking for some out of the box ideas to maintain engagement with our players,” Bovada’s head oddsmaker, Pat Morrow, told TheWrap. “One of the most popular betting markets in 2019 was the final season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ So it only made sense to make props on the show taking over its time spot, ‘Westworld.’ So far the response from our players has been great with the market of ‘Who is controlling Charlotte’ seeing the most action so far. This is a test run for us to see if there is interest in this particular TV show. If the current betting trend continues, we...
“With the North American sports schedule coming to a halt, we are looking for some out of the box ideas to maintain engagement with our players,” Bovada’s head oddsmaker, Pat Morrow, told TheWrap. “One of the most popular betting markets in 2019 was the final season of ‘Game of Thrones.’ So it only made sense to make props on the show taking over its time spot, ‘Westworld.’ So far the response from our players has been great with the market of ‘Who is controlling Charlotte’ seeing the most action so far. This is a test run for us to see if there is interest in this particular TV show. If the current betting trend continues, we...
- 3/18/2020
- by Tony Maglio and Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
In today’s TV News Roundup, Anika Noni Rose is set to star in TNT’s upcoming drama “Beast Mode,” and Fxx announced the premiere date for the last season of “You’re the Worst.”
Dates
Ion Television is kicking off its tenth holiday movie season Nov. 25 with the premiere of “Christmas Cupid’s Arrow,” followed by more film screenings each weekend leading up to Christmas day. The lineup, which includes the premieres of “A Wedding for Christmas,” “Rent-an-Elf,” “A Snow White Christmas,” “Country Christmas Album” and “A Christmas in Royal Fashion,” will also feature more than 25 returning favorites in an effort to repeat last year’s record breaking ratings – 2017 viewership averaged more than 887,000 in primetime, ranking Ion as the second most watched network airing holiday movies.
The fifth and final season of “You’re the Worst” is set to premiere Jan. 9 at at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Fxx.
Dates
Ion Television is kicking off its tenth holiday movie season Nov. 25 with the premiere of “Christmas Cupid’s Arrow,” followed by more film screenings each weekend leading up to Christmas day. The lineup, which includes the premieres of “A Wedding for Christmas,” “Rent-an-Elf,” “A Snow White Christmas,” “Country Christmas Album” and “A Christmas in Royal Fashion,” will also feature more than 25 returning favorites in an effort to repeat last year’s record breaking ratings – 2017 viewership averaged more than 887,000 in primetime, ranking Ion as the second most watched network airing holiday movies.
The fifth and final season of “You’re the Worst” is set to premiere Jan. 9 at at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on Fxx.
- 11/5/2018
- by Nate Nickolai
- Variety Film + TV
Anika Noni Rose is stepping into the ring at TNT.
The Good Wife and Power alumna has landed the lead role in Beast Mode, the cable net’s drama pilot inspired by the life of legendary boxer Ann Wolfe.
Rose will star as Marsha Blackstone, a feisty, brilliant-yet-damaged woman with a “kill or be killed” mentality. While these qualities make her an excellent boxing trainer, they tend to cause problems in the rest of her life.
The actress’ TV credits also include The Quad, Bates Motel and Private Practice.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* MTV is developing a reboot of Undressed,...
The Good Wife and Power alumna has landed the lead role in Beast Mode, the cable net’s drama pilot inspired by the life of legendary boxer Ann Wolfe.
Rose will star as Marsha Blackstone, a feisty, brilliant-yet-damaged woman with a “kill or be killed” mentality. While these qualities make her an excellent boxing trainer, they tend to cause problems in the rest of her life.
The actress’ TV credits also include The Quad, Bates Motel and Private Practice.
Ready for more of today’s newsy nuggets? Well…
* MTV is developing a reboot of Undressed,...
- 11/5/2018
- TVLine.com
Anika Noni Rose has been cast as the lead in TNT’s drama pilot, Beast Mode (working title), inspired by the life of legendary boxing trainer Ann Wolfe.
Tina Mabry (Pose) is attached to direct the pilot, written and executive produced by David Schneiderman and produced by Ann Wolfe and MacRo in association with Studio T.
Pulling herself and her two daughters up from poverty, abuse, homelessness, and criminality, Marsha Blackstone (Rose) reached the pinnacle of boxing as a fighter and has become equally as successful a trainer known for unconventional methods and a fiercely combative style. Driven by the belief that any step backward is a slippery slope to her former life, when the boxer Marsha trained to a world title fires her, this complex and inspiring woman is determined to find a new fighter to eclipse the one she lost, but her emotional baggage and militant style could...
Tina Mabry (Pose) is attached to direct the pilot, written and executive produced by David Schneiderman and produced by Ann Wolfe and MacRo in association with Studio T.
Pulling herself and her two daughters up from poverty, abuse, homelessness, and criminality, Marsha Blackstone (Rose) reached the pinnacle of boxing as a fighter and has become equally as successful a trainer known for unconventional methods and a fiercely combative style. Driven by the belief that any step backward is a slippery slope to her former life, when the boxer Marsha trained to a world title fires her, this complex and inspiring woman is determined to find a new fighter to eclipse the one she lost, but her emotional baggage and militant style could...
- 11/5/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
On today’s television roundup, TNT orders two new scripted drama shows and HBO’s “2 Dope Queens” will return next year for a second season.
Casting
Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick and Michael Epps have been upped from guest stars to series regulars for the second season of “The Chi.” The hit Showtime drama series is currently in production in Chicago and will return to the network in 2019.
Renewals
HBO announced “2 Dope Queens,” featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, will return next year for a second series of four hour-long specials. Based on the hit comedy Wnyc podcast of the same name, the show debuted on the network to critical acclaim last February with four shows directed by Tig Notaro and featuring special guests Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Stewart.
Dates
Sony Crackle announced the sophomore season of its scripted original drama, “Snatch,” starring...
Casting
Shamon Brown Jr., Barton Fitzpatrick and Michael Epps have been upped from guest stars to series regulars for the second season of “The Chi.” The hit Showtime drama series is currently in production in Chicago and will return to the network in 2019.
Renewals
HBO announced “2 Dope Queens,” featuring Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson, will return next year for a second series of four hour-long specials. Based on the hit comedy Wnyc podcast of the same name, the show debuted on the network to critical acclaim last February with four shows directed by Tig Notaro and featuring special guests Uzo Aduba, Tituss Burgess, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Stewart.
Dates
Sony Crackle announced the sophomore season of its scripted original drama, “Snatch,” starring...
- 7/23/2018
- by Ellis Clopton
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: In its first day of release, Drake’s “Scorpion” shattered Spotify’s one-day global record for album streams, according to data on SpotifyCharts.com. According to those figures, the album’s individual track totaled 132,450,203 streams, more than 50,000,000 greater than the previous record, set just weeks ago by Post Malone’s “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” which was streamed 78,744,748 times globally on its first day of release.
A rep for Apple Music confirmed that the album shattered its single-day record as well, with more than 170 million streams. Drake’s 2017 mixtape “More Life” held the previous record, with 89.9 million streams on its first day.
A rep for Spotify confirmed that the record had been broken by a large measure, but did not confirm the numbers officually, noting that its SpotifyCharts page may not be fully accurate. The numbers currently on that site were slightly different than the ones first reported by Music Business Worldwide early Saturday.
A rep for Apple Music confirmed that the album shattered its single-day record as well, with more than 170 million streams. Drake’s 2017 mixtape “More Life” held the previous record, with 89.9 million streams on its first day.
A rep for Spotify confirmed that the record had been broken by a large measure, but did not confirm the numbers officually, noting that its SpotifyCharts page may not be fully accurate. The numbers currently on that site were slightly different than the ones first reported by Music Business Worldwide early Saturday.
- 6/30/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Updated: Sixteen hours after its release, Drake’s new 25-song double-album “Scorpion” is averaging 10 million streams per hour on Spotify, according to an announcement from the company, and looks well on its way toward breaking a number of streaming records — it might even become the first album to pass 1 billion streams in the U.S. in its first week of release.
Even if it doesn’t, “Scorpion” seems guaranteed to break the Spotify records set just weeks ago by Post Malone’s “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” which was streamed 47,930,039 times in the U.S. and 78,744,748 times globally on its first day of release — and 236,500,546 times in the U.S. and 411,816,710 globally in its first week. Guess whose record that last number broke? Drake’s, for last year’s 22-track mixtape “More Life,” which set the record with 385 million streams.
“Scorpion” became the No. 1 album on the Apple Music charts in 92 countries almost instantly upon release,...
Even if it doesn’t, “Scorpion” seems guaranteed to break the Spotify records set just weeks ago by Post Malone’s “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” which was streamed 47,930,039 times in the U.S. and 78,744,748 times globally on its first day of release — and 236,500,546 times in the U.S. and 411,816,710 globally in its first week. Guess whose record that last number broke? Drake’s, for last year’s 22-track mixtape “More Life,” which set the record with 385 million streams.
“Scorpion” became the No. 1 album on the Apple Music charts in 92 countries almost instantly upon release,...
- 6/29/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
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