Author: Madiha Ahmed

Jason Mendez/Invision/AP Bobby Cannavale is set as a series regular opposite Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in Hulu’s tentpole limited series Nine Perfect Strangers. Based on Big Little Lies author Liane Moriarty’s latest book, the project is from David E. Kelley, Bruna Papandrea’s Made Up Stories, Kidman’s Blossom Films and Endeavor Content. Co-written by Kelley, John Henry Butterworth and Samantha Strauss … Continue reading Bobby Cannavale Joins ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ Hulu Limited Series Continue Reading →

AntebellumLionsgate Lionsgate film chief Joe Drake said the decision to skip theaters and make horror movie Antebellum a premium video-on-demand release does not mean theaters are fading from the scene. “I would love to see every one of our movies released theatrically,” the motion picture group chairman said during Lionsgate’s quarterly earnings call with Wall Street analysts. Antebellum, which stars Janelle Monae and … Continue reading ‘Antebellum’: Lionsgate Film Boss Joe Drake On PVOD Outlook: “Economics Look Strong,” But Theaters Still Key Continue Reading →

Brent CarverAP Photo/Aaron Harris Brent Carver, a stage and screen actor who won the 1993 Tony Award for his performance in Broadway’s The Kiss of the Spider Woman, died Tuesday at his home in Cranbrook, British Columbia, his family has reported. He was 68. A cause of death was not specified. “Our family is sharing news of Brent … Continue reading Brent Carver Dies: Tony Award-Winning ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’ Actor Was 68 Continue Reading →

Showtime Coming off windfall global licensing sales of Mad Men last month, Lionsgate is now digging a little deeper into its library to bring Weeds to market later this year. “We’re readying our next big property Weeds for syndication in the fall,” Jon Feltheimer said Thursday after the company’s latest earnings report was released. Seeding the sales ground again, the CEO’s statement picks up on … Continue reading Lionsgate Digs In On ‘Weeds’ Syndication Offering For The Fall; Reboot Of Mary-Louise Parker Pot Drama Budding At Starz Continue Reading →

Kanye West makes his first presidential campaign appearance, Sunday, July 19, 2020 in North Charleston, S.C. Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, delivered a lengthy monologue Sunday touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals. Whether he’s actually seeking the nation’s highest office … Continue reading Kanye West Doesn’t Dispute That He May Be A Spoiler In 2020 Race Amid Reports Of Republican Help Continue Reading →

AP Photo/Matt Rourke On today’s earnings call for the No. 1 financially challenged exhibitor AMC, CEO Adam Aron took the high road in not damning Disney for their recent seisimic-shifting choice to take Mulan to Disney+ instead of theaters where the streaming service is available. “You might thing I’m disappointed that Mulan is moving, but AMC has no bigger friend than Disney. … Continue reading AMC Boss Adam Aron Talks ‘Mulan’ Madness; Doesn’t See Cannibalization From Universal PVOD Deal Continue Reading →

Michael Becker/Fox EXCLUSIVE: Fox’s I Can See Your Voice, the mystery singing game show based on a Korean format, has resumed production. It is Fox’s first major non-scripted series to resume after filming was hit by the COVID-19 production shutdown in March. The show, which is produced by Fox Alternative Entertainment, had filmed one episode before the … Continue reading Fox’s Mystery Singing Game Show ‘I Can See Your Voice’ Restarts Production With Health & Safety Protocols Continue Reading →

Benjamin CrumpCourtesy of Marcus Crump The Hideaway Entertainment, INDE Companies and Brooklyn Media is teaming with civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump for the upcoming feature Freedom Ride. The film is set to begin production in summer 2021 with plans to shoot in Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, Alabama. The news appropriately aligns with the 55th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act … Continue reading ‘Freedom Ride’: Hideaway Entertainment, INDE Companies And Brooklyn Media Team With Advocate Benjamin Crump For Civil Rights Pic Continue Reading →

Courtesy of The Nacelle Company EXCLUSIVE: AMC Studios is developing Stay Tuned, a TV series adaptation of the 1992 cult classic which starred John Ritter and Pam Dawber. The project hails from Fear The Walking Dead co-showrunner/executive producer Ian Goldberg & writer/producer Richard Naing, who will write the series, part of Goldberg’s overall deal at AMC Studios. Morgan Creek Entertainment, which produced the … Continue reading ‘Stay Tuned’ TV Series Based On 1992 Film In The Works At AMC Studios From Ian Goldberg & Richard Naing Continue Reading →

Courtesy of MaryV EXCLUSIVE: Actor, model and activist Chella Man (Titans) has boarded Trans In Trumpland as executive producer. He joins Trace Lysette (Transparent, Hustlers) as EP in the four-part docuseries from director Tony Zosherafatain and producer Jamie DiNicola. The series is told through a road trip lens, as it travels across remote parts of Trump’s America, chronicling the experiences of four transgender … Continue reading ‘Trans In Trumpland’ Adds Chella Man As Executive Producer Continue Reading →