Apple TV+ has revealed the first teaser-trailer for “Presumed Innocent” starring Jake Gyllenhaal, from Emmy-winning creator David E. Kelley.
Gyllenhaal narrates the trailer as Rusty Sabich, a man seemingly consumed by his love for a woman named Carolyn (Renate Reinsve). “She woke something up inside me,” he says as the footage cuts between his time with her and images of cars and courtrooms and arguments — clearly invoking a darker twist in this alleged romance. Carolyn, it turns out, has been murdered and, given their history, Rusty is the prime suspect.
What the trailer leaves out is extra juicy: Rusty and Carolyn were coworkers and prosecutors, and the suspected crime sends waves through the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office as they mourn a colleague, reel from an affair, and pursue a murder investigation — to say nothing of how it affects Rusty’s marriage and home life.
The rest of the cast includes Ruth Negga,...
Gyllenhaal narrates the trailer as Rusty Sabich, a man seemingly consumed by his love for a woman named Carolyn (Renate Reinsve). “She woke something up inside me,” he says as the footage cuts between his time with her and images of cars and courtrooms and arguments — clearly invoking a darker twist in this alleged romance. Carolyn, it turns out, has been murdered and, given their history, Rusty is the prime suspect.
What the trailer leaves out is extra juicy: Rusty and Carolyn were coworkers and prosecutors, and the suspected crime sends waves through the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office as they mourn a colleague, reel from an affair, and pursue a murder investigation — to say nothing of how it affects Rusty’s marriage and home life.
The rest of the cast includes Ruth Negga,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
In 2006, Stephen King's "Lisey's Story" won the Bram Stoker Award for its meticulous exploration of the art of writing, entwined with how repressed memories burst to the surface and begin to define who we are. King's novel examines what it means to be an author, where a mythical pool is likened to a wellspring of creativity, with the ability to both agonize and heal. Compared to most of King's works, "Lisey's Story" is a tad harder to breeze through — however, the halting nature of the story perfectly encapsulates the complexities of writing about something personal, along with the myriad emotions it evokes. This story in particular also holds deep personal meaning for King, contributing to the fact that it is still one of his favorite works.
The novel's focus is Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Scott Landon, but the vignettes of his life are recounted through the eyes of Lisey, Scott's wife,...
The novel's focus is Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Scott Landon, but the vignettes of his life are recounted through the eyes of Lisey, Scott's wife,...
- 3/30/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
Chief Productions Sets Kashmiri Beekeeping Doc ‘Pot of Gold’
Chief Productions, the UK-based indie, today announced the production of a new documentary titled Pot of Gold in partnership with global humanitarian relief and development charity Human Appeal. The film marks the first fully foreign film to be shot in the mountainous region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The film follows beekeeper Shakeel Khan who has committed his life to learn about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. The film is produced by Billy Offland and directed by Olivier Richomme. Colin Offland is Exec Producer, and Alan Hamilton is the writer. Colin Offland, CEO and executive producer at Chief Productions described the story as “poignant and distinctive.” He said: “It has been an eye-opening and fulfilling experience to be welcomed...
Chief Productions, the UK-based indie, today announced the production of a new documentary titled Pot of Gold in partnership with global humanitarian relief and development charity Human Appeal. The film marks the first fully foreign film to be shot in the mountainous region of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The film follows beekeeper Shakeel Khan who has committed his life to learn about the nature of bees and their delicate work. However, his story takes a turn following the impact of the most destructive earthquake the region has ever seen. The film is produced by Billy Offland and directed by Olivier Richomme. Colin Offland is Exec Producer, and Alan Hamilton is the writer. Colin Offland, CEO and executive producer at Chief Productions described the story as “poignant and distinctive.” He said: “It has been an eye-opening and fulfilling experience to be welcomed...
- 1/25/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV Studios-backed Poison Pen Studios, founded by former Bad Robot exec Ben Stephenson, has expanded its London team with a raft of new hires.
Luke Woellhaf joins as director of development, Fern McCauley joins as head of IP acquisitions and Oluchi Ezeh has been appointed development director.
In September, Stephenson tapped Preethi Mavahalli as the new creative director for the L.A. and London label.
Woellhaf, who joins from Left Bank, will work alongside Mavahalli and Stephenson, building out Poison Pen’s slate of international premium drama. He has previously developed projects including “Without Sin,” which he also assistant produced.
McCauley, who joins from Hachette, where she was head of media development, will lead strategy for sourcing prime IP from the worlds of publishing, podcasts and gaming.
Ezeh joins from Heyday TV, where she was development assistant. She previously worked at talent agency Troika and at B-Side Management.
“It...
Luke Woellhaf joins as director of development, Fern McCauley joins as head of IP acquisitions and Oluchi Ezeh has been appointed development director.
In September, Stephenson tapped Preethi Mavahalli as the new creative director for the L.A. and London label.
Woellhaf, who joins from Left Bank, will work alongside Mavahalli and Stephenson, building out Poison Pen’s slate of international premium drama. He has previously developed projects including “Without Sin,” which he also assistant produced.
McCauley, who joins from Hachette, where she was head of media development, will lead strategy for sourcing prime IP from the worlds of publishing, podcasts and gaming.
Ezeh joins from Heyday TV, where she was development assistant. She previously worked at talent agency Troika and at B-Side Management.
“It...
- 1/25/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Katherine Butler and Adrian Sturges join drama team led by UK & Ireland chief Meghan Lyvers.
Sky Studios, the production arm of European pay-tv giant Sky, have added The Ink Factory’s former creative director and the producer of Netflix’s The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself as it ramps up its drama team under UK & Ireland chief Meghan Lyvers.
Katherine Butler has joined the studio as director of drama commissioning for Uk&i, while Adrian Sturges joins as executive producer. Butler effectively replaces Gabriel Silver, who departed in September, and will join in the new year. Sturges takes up his role this month.
Sky Studios, the production arm of European pay-tv giant Sky, have added The Ink Factory’s former creative director and the producer of Netflix’s The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself as it ramps up its drama team under UK & Ireland chief Meghan Lyvers.
Katherine Butler has joined the studio as director of drama commissioning for Uk&i, while Adrian Sturges joins as executive producer. Butler effectively replaces Gabriel Silver, who departed in September, and will join in the new year. Sturges takes up his role this month.
- 12/7/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
HBO series ‘Westworld’ has been cancelled after four seasons, the network announced on Friday. The news comes barely within three months after the series aired its Season 4 finale.
Variety is told that a multitude of factors went into the decision to end the sci-drama, including the production’s hefty price tag, combined with dwindling viewership and an ongoing evaluation of programming across the board at HBO’s new parent, Warner Bros Discovery, reports Variety.
The David Zaslav-run company has been paring back spending as part of a plan to institute 3.5 billion in cost-saving synergies, which the business has promised to find over the next three years post-April merger.
However, even on the heels of a rough third-quarter earnings report, Zaslav has continued to underline the importance of healthy content spend, and HBO has several high-profile, big-budget dramas that make it clear the premium cabler isn’t cutting back overall,...
Variety is told that a multitude of factors went into the decision to end the sci-drama, including the production’s hefty price tag, combined with dwindling viewership and an ongoing evaluation of programming across the board at HBO’s new parent, Warner Bros Discovery, reports Variety.
The David Zaslav-run company has been paring back spending as part of a plan to institute 3.5 billion in cost-saving synergies, which the business has promised to find over the next three years post-April merger.
However, even on the heels of a rough third-quarter earnings report, Zaslav has continued to underline the importance of healthy content spend, and HBO has several high-profile, big-budget dramas that make it clear the premium cabler isn’t cutting back overall,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The live-action, science fiction TV series “Westworld” starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan, has been canceled after four Seasons on HBO Max:
Season Four was “…a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth…”
“Westworld” is from Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created the series.
The pair also serve as executive producers alongside Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
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Season Four was “…a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth…”
“Westworld” is from Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created the series.
The pair also serve as executive producers alongside Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
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- 11/5/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: The door to Westworld was slammed shut today as HBO confirmed that the dystopian sci-fi series will not get a fifth season. It was bad news for anyone associated with the show, led by creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who had been hoping and advocating for another chapter, but for the main cast, there was some silver lining. I hear they will be paid for Season 5 regardless of the fact that it will not be produced.
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According to sources, the core cast had pay-or-play deals for Season 5. I hear the actors’ options came up sometime last year, before Season 4 had aired (its production had been...
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According to sources, the core cast had pay-or-play deals for Season 5. I hear the actors’ options came up sometime last year, before Season 4 had aired (its production had been...
- 11/4/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO science-fiction series “Westworld” has been canceled by the network, IndieWire has confirmed. The news comes three months after the show’s fourth season aired its finale on August 14.
Based on the 1973 Michael Crichton film, “Westworld” focused on the staff, guests, and android residents of the eponymous wild-west themed amusement park, catering to the wealthy. Over the course of four seasons, as the Westworld “hosts” rebelled against their masters, the show expanded its scope to other theme parks run by the same company, and eventually the outside world. The show was created by husband-wife duo Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, and featured a large ensemble cast that included Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, Angela Sarafyan, James Marsden, Ariana DeBose, Aurora Perrineau, and Daniel Wu.
“Over the past four seasons, Lisa and Jonah have taken viewers on a mind-bending odyssey, raising the bar at every step,...
Based on the 1973 Michael Crichton film, “Westworld” focused on the staff, guests, and android residents of the eponymous wild-west themed amusement park, catering to the wealthy. Over the course of four seasons, as the Westworld “hosts” rebelled against their masters, the show expanded its scope to other theme parks run by the same company, and eventually the outside world. The show was created by husband-wife duo Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, and featured a large ensemble cast that included Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul, Angela Sarafyan, James Marsden, Ariana DeBose, Aurora Perrineau, and Daniel Wu.
“Over the past four seasons, Lisa and Jonah have taken viewers on a mind-bending odyssey, raising the bar at every step,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
It’s sunset for HBO-Bad Robot’s Westworld, the premium cabler announced this afternoon. The show ended its fourth season on August 14.
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The series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, an adaptation of the 1973 Michael Crichton film, boasted nine Primetime Emmy wins during its run and 54 noms, as well as a big-name cast that included Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and many others. Newton won the series’ sole acting Emmy, Supporting Actress in Drama Series in 2020 for her portrayal of Maeve, who...
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The series created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, an adaptation of the 1973 Michael Crichton film, boasted nine Primetime Emmy wins during its run and 54 noms, as well as a big-name cast that included Anthony Hopkins, Ed Harris, Thandie Newton, Tessa Thompson, Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and many others. Newton won the series’ sole acting Emmy, Supporting Actress in Drama Series in 2020 for her portrayal of Maeve, who...
- 11/4/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO has canceled “Westworld” after four seasons, the network announced Friday. The news comes just under three months after the series aired its Season 4 finale Aug. 14.
Variety is told a multitude of factors went into the decision to end the sci-drama, including the production’s hefty price tag, combined with dwindling viewership and an ongoing evaluation of programming across the board at HBO’s new parent, Warner Bros. Discovery.
The David Zaslav-run company has been paring back spending as part of a plan to institute 3.5 billion in cost-saving synergies, which the business has promised to find over the next three years post-April merger. However, even on the heels of a rough third-quarter earnings report, Zaslav has continued to underline the importance of healthy content spend, and HBO has several high-profile, big-budget dramas that make it clear the premium cabler isn’t cutting back overall, including “House of the Dragon,...
Variety is told a multitude of factors went into the decision to end the sci-drama, including the production’s hefty price tag, combined with dwindling viewership and an ongoing evaluation of programming across the board at HBO’s new parent, Warner Bros. Discovery.
The David Zaslav-run company has been paring back spending as part of a plan to institute 3.5 billion in cost-saving synergies, which the business has promised to find over the next three years post-April merger. However, even on the heels of a rough third-quarter earnings report, Zaslav has continued to underline the importance of healthy content spend, and HBO has several high-profile, big-budget dramas that make it clear the premium cabler isn’t cutting back overall, including “House of the Dragon,...
- 11/4/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
ITV Studios has acquired a majority stake in Australian producer Lingo Pictures — marking its first acquisition in the country.
ITV’s production and sales arm paid an undisclosed amount for the Sydney-based company, which is best known for Upright, the Sky and Foxtel Australia drama starring Tim Minchin and House of the Dragons‘ Milly Alcock. Deadline understands the deal value is in the eight-figure US dollars region.
The deal highlights the growing value international production groups are seeing in Australia, whose favorable tax breaks system is increasingly attractive, and Australian dramas, with Paramount+’s Last King of the Cross one of the most sought-after titles available at Mipcom last month.
Lingo owners Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens will continue to head up Lingo, which will now sit in ITV Studios’ international production arm, which Lisa Perrin leads as Managing Director.
Other international drama labels in the group include Ben Stephenson...
ITV’s production and sales arm paid an undisclosed amount for the Sydney-based company, which is best known for Upright, the Sky and Foxtel Australia drama starring Tim Minchin and House of the Dragons‘ Milly Alcock. Deadline understands the deal value is in the eight-figure US dollars region.
The deal highlights the growing value international production groups are seeing in Australia, whose favorable tax breaks system is increasingly attractive, and Australian dramas, with Paramount+’s Last King of the Cross one of the most sought-after titles available at Mipcom last month.
Lingo owners Helen Bowden and Jason Stephens will continue to head up Lingo, which will now sit in ITV Studios’ international production arm, which Lisa Perrin leads as Managing Director.
Other international drama labels in the group include Ben Stephenson...
- 11/2/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Burbank, CA (September 28, 2022) – The Emmy® winning HBO original drama series continues to captivate fans and critics alike with every season of Westworld certified fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Now, the dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth continues as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment gets set to release Westworld: Season 4 – The Choice on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray and DVD on November 29, 2022. Featuring all eight episodes plus an exclusive never-before-seen featurette. Westworld: Season 4 – The Choice is prices to own at 44.99 Srp for the 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, 34.99 Srp (39.99 in Canada) for the Blu-ray and 29.99 Srp (34.99 in Canada) for the DVD. Digital copies are included with the 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray sets in the US only. Westworld: Season 4 – The Choice is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.
The fourth season picks up over seven years after the protracted war between A.
The fourth season picks up over seven years after the protracted war between A.
- 9/30/2022
- by ComicMix Staff
- Comicmix.com
Drama commissioners Gabriel Silver and Liz Lewin and production head Amanda Wilkie-Sweeney are leaving.
Drama commissioners Gabriel Silver and Liz Lewin and production head Amanda Wilkie-Sweeney are leaving Sky Studios, Screen’s sister site Broadcast has learned.
It is believed all three have irons in the fire in terms of new roles, though the details are not known.
The trio follow Preethi Mavahalli out of the pay-tv provider’s drama department, who joined Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen earlier this week.
Lewin and Wilkie-Sweeney resigned over the summer, while Silver’s departure was communicated to staff earlier this week.
Sky Studio...
Drama commissioners Gabriel Silver and Liz Lewin and production head Amanda Wilkie-Sweeney are leaving Sky Studios, Screen’s sister site Broadcast has learned.
It is believed all three have irons in the fire in terms of new roles, though the details are not known.
The trio follow Preethi Mavahalli out of the pay-tv provider’s drama department, who joined Ben Stephenson’s Poison Pen earlier this week.
Lewin and Wilkie-Sweeney resigned over the summer, while Silver’s departure was communicated to staff earlier this week.
Sky Studio...
- 9/23/2022
- by Alex Farber Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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Poison Pen Studios, the upcoming ITV Studios scripted label from former BBC and Bad Robot exec Ben Stephenson, has named Preethi Mavahalli as creative director.
Mavahalli, who will move from Sky Studios, where she has been creative director of in-house drama, will join Poison Pen — which will be based in London and Los Angeles and focus on high-end premium TV — when it officially launches in the new year, working across both teams with Stephenson to develop a range of U.K. and U.S. dramas.
Prior to Sky Studios, Mavahalli was director of drama at the award-winning, fellow ITV Studios indie Mammoth Screen, where she developed and executive produced a number of series, including the critically acclaimed The Serpent, Noughts + Crosses and The City & the City. Other credits include The War of the Worlds, McDonald & Dodds, Nw and Next of Kin. Before Mammoth Screen,...
Poison Pen Studios, the upcoming ITV Studios scripted label from former BBC and Bad Robot exec Ben Stephenson, has named Preethi Mavahalli as creative director.
Mavahalli, who will move from Sky Studios, where she has been creative director of in-house drama, will join Poison Pen — which will be based in London and Los Angeles and focus on high-end premium TV — when it officially launches in the new year, working across both teams with Stephenson to develop a range of U.K. and U.S. dramas.
Prior to Sky Studios, Mavahalli was director of drama at the award-winning, fellow ITV Studios indie Mammoth Screen, where she developed and executive produced a number of series, including the critically acclaimed The Serpent, Noughts + Crosses and The City & the City. Other credits include The War of the Worlds, McDonald & Dodds, Nw and Next of Kin. Before Mammoth Screen,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Alex Ritman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ben Stephenson’s new transatlantic scripted label Poison Pen Studios has tapped Sky Studios exec Preethi Mavahalli as its new creative director.
Before joining Sky, Mavahalli was at indie Mammoth Screen, where she as director of drama she developed and executive produced hits including “The Serpent,” “Noughts + Crosses” and “The War of the Worlds.” She has also worked at Film4 and Film London.
Poison Pen was launched under the ITV Studios banner by Stephenson, formerly Bad Robot’s head of television, in July. The studio is based between London and L.A. and will focus on high-end premium drama. Mavahalli will work across both locations alongside Stephenson.
“When I decided to start my own company there was only one person I wanted by my side,” said Stephenson. “I’m so grateful she agreed! Preethi is an exceptionally talented and lovely person with great taste and a fantastic track record. I cannot wait to get started,...
Before joining Sky, Mavahalli was at indie Mammoth Screen, where she as director of drama she developed and executive produced hits including “The Serpent,” “Noughts + Crosses” and “The War of the Worlds.” She has also worked at Film4 and Film London.
Poison Pen was launched under the ITV Studios banner by Stephenson, formerly Bad Robot’s head of television, in July. The studio is based between London and L.A. and will focus on high-end premium drama. Mavahalli will work across both locations alongside Stephenson.
“When I decided to start my own company there was only one person I wanted by my side,” said Stephenson. “I’m so grateful she agreed! Preethi is an exceptionally talented and lovely person with great taste and a fantastic track record. I cannot wait to get started,...
- 9/22/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Sky Studios In-House Drama Director Preethi Mavahalli has joined Ben Stephenson’s transatlantic ITV Studios-backed indie, which will be called Poison Pen Studios.
Stephenson, a former BBC Drama boss and Head of TV at JJ Abram’s Bad Robot, has signed up former ITV Studios-backed Mammoth Screen Drama Director Mavahalli from the new year as Creative Director.
He announced he was leaving Bad Robot in July to form the ITV Studios-backed shingle, which will forge high-end premium drama TV on both sides of the pond.
“When I decided to start my own company there was only one person I wanted by my side,” he said. “Preethi is an exceptionally talented and lovely person with great taste and a fantastic track record. I cannot wait to get started, have fun and make some great drama with her.”
Mavahalli has spent the past year as In-House Drama Director at Sky Studios,...
Stephenson, a former BBC Drama boss and Head of TV at JJ Abram’s Bad Robot, has signed up former ITV Studios-backed Mammoth Screen Drama Director Mavahalli from the new year as Creative Director.
He announced he was leaving Bad Robot in July to form the ITV Studios-backed shingle, which will forge high-end premium drama TV on both sides of the pond.
“When I decided to start my own company there was only one person I wanted by my side,” he said. “Preethi is an exceptionally talented and lovely person with great taste and a fantastic track record. I cannot wait to get started, have fun and make some great drama with her.”
Mavahalli has spent the past year as In-House Drama Director at Sky Studios,...
- 9/22/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
ITV bosses have talked up the Plimsoll Productions and Ben Stephenson deals as “ticking the box on genre and geography” and detailed how soon-to-launch streamer Itvx will attract bigger audiences.
Over the past weeks, ITV Studios has closed huge deals to acquire a majority stake in Hostile Planet and Tiny World producer Plimsoll for £103M (126M) and set up a transatlantic talent label within the production arm for former Bad Robot exec and BBC Drama Controller Stephenson.
Speaking to the press after the unveiling of ITV’s half-year results, CEO Carolyn McCall said the pair of landmark deals “tick the box on genre and geography,” allowing the production/distribution arm to move into a new space, natural history, and helping with the push to make more high-end scripted hours and work more regularly with U.S. streaming platforms.
She praised Plimsoll for being a “rare asset in the world of production,...
Over the past weeks, ITV Studios has closed huge deals to acquire a majority stake in Hostile Planet and Tiny World producer Plimsoll for £103M (126M) and set up a transatlantic talent label within the production arm for former Bad Robot exec and BBC Drama Controller Stephenson.
Speaking to the press after the unveiling of ITV’s half-year results, CEO Carolyn McCall said the pair of landmark deals “tick the box on genre and geography,” allowing the production/distribution arm to move into a new space, natural history, and helping with the push to make more high-end scripted hours and work more regularly with U.S. streaming platforms.
She praised Plimsoll for being a “rare asset in the world of production,...
- 7/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Profits at ITV fell slightly in the first half of this year as the network gears up for the Itvx rollout, while total group revenue hit £1.9B (2.3B), ITV Studios’ scripted hours almost doubled in the line with the five-year masterplan and the production arm was making more shows for streamers than ever.
The half-year results, unveiled in the past few minutes, saw Ebita fall 3 to £318M (387M), with a far steeper fall in ITV network’s Media & Entertainment division, which encompasses commissioning and advertising, of 16 to £194M (236M). Producer/distributor ITV Studios grew Ebita by an impressive 31 to £124M (151M).
Having seen profits increase by more than 40 for the full-year last year, ITV put the slight profits decrease down to a boost in content spend of £58M and another £20M in data and technology for Itvx, the streaming service that will launch in Q4 and see shows made available...
The half-year results, unveiled in the past few minutes, saw Ebita fall 3 to £318M (387M), with a far steeper fall in ITV network’s Media & Entertainment division, which encompasses commissioning and advertising, of 16 to £194M (236M). Producer/distributor ITV Studios grew Ebita by an impressive 31 to £124M (151M).
Having seen profits increase by more than 40 for the full-year last year, ITV put the slight profits decrease down to a boost in content spend of £58M and another £20M in data and technology for Itvx, the streaming service that will launch in Q4 and see shows made available...
- 7/28/2022
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
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U.K. TV giant ITV reported better-than-expected first-half 2022 revenue on Thursday, including a gain of 6 percent in total external revenue and a 5 percent improvement in advertising revenue, but the latter declined in the second quarter amid difficult comparisons with the year-ago period.
Management emphasized that it was “mindful” of macro-economic clouds and was keeping a close eye on them, but said during an earnings call with reporters that the company has not seen an impact on its advertising business so far. ITV also has not seen slowing streaming subscriber momentum akin to Netflix at its BritBox service or a slowdown in production work ordered by the streaming giant, CEO Carolyn McCall emphasized.
“We haven’t seen that at BritBox actually, either in the U.K. or internationally,” she said when questioned about any weakening in sub trends. “But that doesn’t mean to say...
U.K. TV giant ITV reported better-than-expected first-half 2022 revenue on Thursday, including a gain of 6 percent in total external revenue and a 5 percent improvement in advertising revenue, but the latter declined in the second quarter amid difficult comparisons with the year-ago period.
Management emphasized that it was “mindful” of macro-economic clouds and was keeping a close eye on them, but said during an earnings call with reporters that the company has not seen an impact on its advertising business so far. ITV also has not seen slowing streaming subscriber momentum akin to Netflix at its BritBox service or a slowdown in production work ordered by the streaming giant, CEO Carolyn McCall emphasized.
“We haven’t seen that at BritBox actually, either in the U.K. or internationally,” she said when questioned about any weakening in sub trends. “But that doesn’t mean to say...
- 7/28/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Ben Stephenson is leaving as head of Bad Robot TV to launch a transatlantic scripted label within ITV Studios.
Stephenson’s new label will be based in London and Los Angeles, and will focus on high-end premium drama. With his departure, Rachel Rusch Rich is promoted from executive vp to her new role as president of Bad Robot TV.
“We wish Ben the very best in his new endeavor and appreciate all he has brought to Bad Robot … Rachel and her team will continue to oversee our robust slate of projects, working with our incredible creative partner,” J.J. Abrams, co-ceo of Bad Robot, said in a statement.
In 2015, Stephenson joined Bad Robot as head of television at Abrams’ film and TV production banner Bad Robot Productions. He oversaw development and executive produced the TV slate.
His Bad Robot TV credits included Westworld and LoveCraft Country for HBO,...
Ben Stephenson is leaving as head of Bad Robot TV to launch a transatlantic scripted label within ITV Studios.
Stephenson’s new label will be based in London and Los Angeles, and will focus on high-end premium drama. With his departure, Rachel Rusch Rich is promoted from executive vp to her new role as president of Bad Robot TV.
“We wish Ben the very best in his new endeavor and appreciate all he has brought to Bad Robot … Rachel and her team will continue to oversee our robust slate of projects, working with our incredible creative partner,” J.J. Abrams, co-ceo of Bad Robot, said in a statement.
In 2015, Stephenson joined Bad Robot as head of television at Abrams’ film and TV production banner Bad Robot Productions. He oversaw development and executive produced the TV slate.
His Bad Robot TV credits included Westworld and LoveCraft Country for HBO,...
- 7/12/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former BBC drama boss leaves JJ Abram’s Bad Robot after seven years.
Ben Stephenson is leaving JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot to launch a transatlantic drama label with ITV Studios.
The company will have bases in London and Los Angeles, and the former BBC controller of drama commissioning will split his time between the two. Distribution for the new label will be led by ITV Studios.
Stephenson has been head of television at Bad Robot since 2015, where he was responsible for developing and executive producing titles including HBO’s Westworld and LoveCraft Country and Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story and Little Voice at Apple.
Ben Stephenson is leaving JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot to launch a transatlantic drama label with ITV Studios.
The company will have bases in London and Los Angeles, and the former BBC controller of drama commissioning will split his time between the two. Distribution for the new label will be led by ITV Studios.
Stephenson has been head of television at Bad Robot since 2015, where he was responsible for developing and executive producing titles including HBO’s Westworld and LoveCraft Country and Stephen King’s Lisey’s Story and Little Voice at Apple.
- 7/12/2022
- by Heather Fallon Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
Ben Stephenson is leaving Bad Robot to set up a new production company with ITV.
Stephenson, who has been head of TV at JJ Abrams’ company since 2015, will exit to start up his own drama firm within ITV Studios. He will be replaced by Rachel Rusch Rich.
Former BBC drama boss Stephenson has worked on series including Westworld, Lovecraft Country, Lisey’s Story, Little Voice and UFO as well as upcoming series My Glory Was That I had Such Friends and Presumed Innocent at Apple.
The label will have teams based in both the UK and the U.S., with Stephenson splitting his time between the two.
Former Fox exec Rusch Rich has been at Abrams’ company since 2018 as EVP, Television.
Stephenson said, “I have had the most amazing time at Bad Robot and will be forever grateful to JJ, Katie and Brian and the whole team at Bad Robot, as...
Stephenson, who has been head of TV at JJ Abrams’ company since 2015, will exit to start up his own drama firm within ITV Studios. He will be replaced by Rachel Rusch Rich.
Former BBC drama boss Stephenson has worked on series including Westworld, Lovecraft Country, Lisey’s Story, Little Voice and UFO as well as upcoming series My Glory Was That I had Such Friends and Presumed Innocent at Apple.
The label will have teams based in both the UK and the U.S., with Stephenson splitting his time between the two.
Former Fox exec Rusch Rich has been at Abrams’ company since 2018 as EVP, Television.
Stephenson said, “I have had the most amazing time at Bad Robot and will be forever grateful to JJ, Katie and Brian and the whole team at Bad Robot, as...
- 7/12/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bad Robot’s head of television Ben Stephenson is leaving the company to launch his own as yet-unnamed transatlantic scripted label at ITV Studios.
Rachel Rusch Rich will step in as president at Bad Robot, promoted from her role as EVP.
Stephenson’s label, which will focus on high-end premium drama, will be based in London and Los Angeles with Stephenson working between both locations. ITV Studios will distribute for the new label.
In L.A., Stephenson will benefit from the ITV Studios U.S. infrastructure, which is headed by Philippe Maigret.
Stephenson has been head of television at Bad Robot since 2015, where he has developed and exec produced shows including “Westword,” “LoveCraft Country” and “Challenger,” among other shows. Before joining Bad Robot he spent nine years at the BBC as controller of drama commissioning. Among shows he oversaw at the BBC were “Luther,” “Sherlock” and “The Fall.”
“We wish...
Rachel Rusch Rich will step in as president at Bad Robot, promoted from her role as EVP.
Stephenson’s label, which will focus on high-end premium drama, will be based in London and Los Angeles with Stephenson working between both locations. ITV Studios will distribute for the new label.
In L.A., Stephenson will benefit from the ITV Studios U.S. infrastructure, which is headed by Philippe Maigret.
Stephenson has been head of television at Bad Robot since 2015, where he has developed and exec produced shows including “Westword,” “LoveCraft Country” and “Challenger,” among other shows. Before joining Bad Robot he spent nine years at the BBC as controller of drama commissioning. Among shows he oversaw at the BBC were “Luther,” “Sherlock” and “The Fall.”
“We wish...
- 7/12/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Please remain seated, strapped in and keep all arms and legs inside the thrill-ride that is sure to be “Westworld” Season 4. Premiering June 26, the HBO sci-fi thriller will, according to its new trailer, venture into a new theme park reminiscent of the gangster era.
Adapted from “Jurassic Park” writer Michael Crichton’s 1973 film of the same name, the series stars Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan. Season 4 will also see James Marsden’s return (the actor was in Season 1 and had a recurring role in Season 2). New cast members for the fourth installment include Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Aurora Perrineau and Daniel Wu.
Details are scant surrounding the new season, as the show’s EPs and cast remain tight-lipped about what viewers can expect. The trailer doesn’t give much away, except for spooky and dystopian vibes.
Also...
Adapted from “Jurassic Park” writer Michael Crichton’s 1973 film of the same name, the series stars Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan. Season 4 will also see James Marsden’s return (the actor was in Season 1 and had a recurring role in Season 2). New cast members for the fourth installment include Oscar winner Ariana DeBose, Aurora Perrineau and Daniel Wu.
Details are scant surrounding the new season, as the show’s EPs and cast remain tight-lipped about what viewers can expect. The trailer doesn’t give much away, except for spooky and dystopian vibes.
Also...
- 6/16/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Updated, 11:20 Am: HBO has dropped the official trailer for Season 4 of Westworld, giving us a much fuller picture of the upcoming season, following release of the teaser trailer last month. The trailer opens with new character Christina, played by Evan Rachel Wood, following the death of her original character Dolores last season. The trailer also features other main players, including Ed Harris’ Man In Black, Thandiwe Newton’s Maeve, along with others, and way too many flies. Check out the new trailer above and the original teaser below.
Previous, May 9: Released first as an Easter egg for rabid Westworld fans, HBO made it official and opened up the Season 4 for everyone.
Everything seems to look calm and inviting in the sci-fi epic — until the Man in Black shows up. Watch it above.
The drama is returning for its eight-episode fourth season on June 26. Evan Rachel Wood will be back,...
Previous, May 9: Released first as an Easter egg for rabid Westworld fans, HBO made it official and opened up the Season 4 for everyone.
Everything seems to look calm and inviting in the sci-fi epic — until the Man in Black shows up. Watch it above.
The drama is returning for its eight-episode fourth season on June 26. Evan Rachel Wood will be back,...
- 6/16/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO is officially not moving forward with J.J. Abrams’ ambitious HBO sci-fi drama series Demimonde. The decision comes after weeks of discussions with Abrams, his Bad Robot production company and Warner Bros. Television which were focused on the show’s budget. As Deadline reported last month, the studios on the project, Warner Bros. Television and HBO, had been trying to rein in costs, but Bad Robot kept firm on their proposed budget, said to be in the mid-200 million range, and would not agree to a reduction.
The final stages of the Demimonde conversations were held against the background of a larger reevaluation of the massive deal Abrams’ Bad Robot has at Warner Bros for film, TV, gaming and digital content as the new Warner Bros. Discovery is scrutinizing every aspect of the assets they took over when the merger was completed in April.
Bought by HBO four years ago with a straight-to-series order,...
The final stages of the Demimonde conversations were held against the background of a larger reevaluation of the massive deal Abrams’ Bad Robot has at Warner Bros for film, TV, gaming and digital content as the new Warner Bros. Discovery is scrutinizing every aspect of the assets they took over when the merger was completed in April.
Bought by HBO four years ago with a straight-to-series order,...
- 6/8/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
J.J. Abrams’ science fiction drama series “Demimonde” will no longer move forward at HBO.
This is the end of a long road for the project, which was ordered to series at HBO in Feb. 2018 after a bidding war with Apple. The series order came over a year before Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath first set a major overall deal for their production company Bad Robot at WarnerMedia.
Rumored to have an impressively high budget, “Demimonde” looked to be a major project until recently. In 2020, “The Handmaid’s Tale” executive producer Kira Snyder and “Life” executive producers Rand Ravich and Far Shariat were set as showrunners, and casting announcements were underway as recently as April 2022, when Danielle Deadwyler was learned to be leading the series.
But progress took a turn in May, when the status of “Demimonde” reportedly came into jeopardy as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav began to...
This is the end of a long road for the project, which was ordered to series at HBO in Feb. 2018 after a bidding war with Apple. The series order came over a year before Abrams and his wife Katie McGrath first set a major overall deal for their production company Bad Robot at WarnerMedia.
Rumored to have an impressively high budget, “Demimonde” looked to be a major project until recently. In 2020, “The Handmaid’s Tale” executive producer Kira Snyder and “Life” executive producers Rand Ravich and Far Shariat were set as showrunners, and casting announcements were underway as recently as April 2022, when Danielle Deadwyler was learned to be leading the series.
But progress took a turn in May, when the status of “Demimonde” reportedly came into jeopardy as Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav began to...
- 6/8/2022
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
James Marsden’s “Westworld” character Teddy Flood is dead but not forgotten. Scratch that – apparently he’s not dead either.
During HBO show’s Atx TV Festival panel Saturday in Austin, Texas, Marsden surprised fans when he joined fellow cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Angela Sarafyan and Aurora Perrineau, along with co-creator and executive producer Lisa Joy.
If you remember back to 2018 and the end Season 2 of “Westwood,” a distraught Teddy adjusted his programming and killed himself in front of Dolores (Wood). Of course, no one leaked the news of Teddy’s return — or anything else for that matter.
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‘Westworld’ Season 4 Recruits Ariana DeBose, Sets June Premiere Date
What we do know is that “West Side Story” Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is joining the cast in a, you guessed it, super-secretive recurring role.
Saturday’s panel also revealed the Season 4 logline: “A dark odyssey...
During HBO show’s Atx TV Festival panel Saturday in Austin, Texas, Marsden surprised fans when he joined fellow cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Angela Sarafyan and Aurora Perrineau, along with co-creator and executive producer Lisa Joy.
If you remember back to 2018 and the end Season 2 of “Westwood,” a distraught Teddy adjusted his programming and killed himself in front of Dolores (Wood). Of course, no one leaked the news of Teddy’s return — or anything else for that matter.
Also Read:
‘Westworld’ Season 4 Recruits Ariana DeBose, Sets June Premiere Date
What we do know is that “West Side Story” Oscar winner Ariana DeBose is joining the cast in a, you guessed it, super-secretive recurring role.
Saturday’s panel also revealed the Season 4 logline: “A dark odyssey...
- 6/5/2022
- by Rosemary Rossi
- The Wrap
James Marsden, who starred in the first season of HBO’s “Westworld” and recurred in its second season, is coming back. The network announced the news on Saturday at the Atx Television Festival in Austin, where Marsden made a surprise appearance during a panel promoting the show’s Season 4.
Also as part of the panel, HBO released key art for the new season, which returns Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. Et.
Panelists included Lisa Joy, Alison Schapker (Writer and Executive Producer), and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Angela Sarafyan and Aurora Perrineau.
On “Westworld,” Marsden originally played Teddy Flood, “the new marksman in town.” As tradition, Joy and the producers were mum on how Marsden’s return will play out on the show, and Marsden didn’t give any hints.
Among the few tidbits that were shared, Joy notes that Wood’s Delores is dead, but she...
Also as part of the panel, HBO released key art for the new season, which returns Sunday, June 26 at 9 p.m. Et.
Panelists included Lisa Joy, Alison Schapker (Writer and Executive Producer), and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, Angela Sarafyan and Aurora Perrineau.
On “Westworld,” Marsden originally played Teddy Flood, “the new marksman in town.” As tradition, Joy and the producers were mum on how Marsden’s return will play out on the show, and Marsden didn’t give any hints.
Among the few tidbits that were shared, Joy notes that Wood’s Delores is dead, but she...
- 6/5/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
J.J. Abrams’ ambitious HBO sci-fi drama series Demimonde has hit a major roadblock in its long journey to the screen. The issues, related to the show’s price, come amid talk of a potential reevaluation of the massive deal Abrams’ Bad Robot has at Warner Bros for film, TV, gaming and digital content as the new Warner Bros. Discovery is scrutinizing every aspect of the assets they took over.
Bought by the network four years ago with a straight-to-series order, Demimonde is still in early pre-production, but major budget issues are threatening to derail it. According to sources, the studios on the project, Warner Bros. Television and HBO, have been trying to rein in costs, but Bad Robot has kept firm on their proposed budget, said to be in the mid-200 million range, and would not agree to a reduction below that.
While current talks between Warner Bros. and Abrams are focused on Demimonde,...
Bought by the network four years ago with a straight-to-series order, Demimonde is still in early pre-production, but major budget issues are threatening to derail it. According to sources, the studios on the project, Warner Bros. Television and HBO, have been trying to rein in costs, but Bad Robot has kept firm on their proposed budget, said to be in the mid-200 million range, and would not agree to a reduction below that.
While current talks between Warner Bros. and Abrams are focused on Demimonde,...
- 5/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva and Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
The Atx TV Festival will close June 4 with a panel featuring the executive producers and stars of HBO’s Westworld.
Participants will include Lisa Joy, the co-creator, writer and executive producer, as well as Alison Schapker, and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, and Angela Sarafyan. Westworld will return for its fourth season on June 26.
It was announced Tuesday that Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) is joining the cast of Westworld as a recurring guest star for the upcoming eight-episode season. She joins returning main cast members Wood, Wright, Hemsworth, Sarafyan, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Tessa Thompson and Aaron Paul.
Westworld was created for TV by Jonathan Nolan and Joy, who are executive producers with Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
HBO and HBO Max are sponsors of the festival. Previously announced HBO and HBO Max programming...
Participants will include Lisa Joy, the co-creator, writer and executive producer, as well as Alison Schapker, and stars Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Luke Hemsworth, and Angela Sarafyan. Westworld will return for its fourth season on June 26.
It was announced Tuesday that Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) is joining the cast of Westworld as a recurring guest star for the upcoming eight-episode season. She joins returning main cast members Wood, Wright, Hemsworth, Sarafyan, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Tessa Thompson and Aaron Paul.
Westworld was created for TV by Jonathan Nolan and Joy, who are executive producers with Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
HBO and HBO Max are sponsors of the festival. Previously announced HBO and HBO Max programming...
- 5/11/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Two years after its Season 3 finale, HBO’s inscrutable science-fiction series “Westworld” is back. On Monday, HBO revealed a mysterious new trailer for the show ahead of its return on June 26.
Here’s the logline, which – in keeping with the tone of the series – is appropriately secretive: “A dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.”
The trailer shows off the starry “Westworld” cast, including Evan Rache Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, and Aaron Paul. Additionally, Season 4 will feature Oscar-winning “West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose in a guest role.
Last year, co-creator Lisa Joy told Deadline that fans could expect to see “some new worlds that I think are really fun” in the new run of episodes.
“Westworld” was created for television by Joy and Jonathan Nolan, who are executive producers with Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis,...
Here’s the logline, which – in keeping with the tone of the series – is appropriately secretive: “A dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.”
The trailer shows off the starry “Westworld” cast, including Evan Rache Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, and Aaron Paul. Additionally, Season 4 will feature Oscar-winning “West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose in a guest role.
Last year, co-creator Lisa Joy told Deadline that fans could expect to see “some new worlds that I think are really fun” in the new run of episodes.
“Westworld” was created for television by Joy and Jonathan Nolan, who are executive producers with Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis,...
- 5/10/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Gold Derby
“Westworld” is adding a new face to its Season 4 cast — “West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose.
The actress, who picked up the Supporting Actress Oscar earlier this year, has joined the HBO show as a recurring guest star. No details were immediately available about her character.
She’ll join returning cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
HBO also announced that the show will return on June 26. Season 4 has mysteriously been described as “a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.”
A new teaser, set to Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” also dropped.
DeBose is represented by CAA, AC Management, The Lede Company, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
“Westworld” was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who also serve as executive producers. Other EPs include Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis,...
The actress, who picked up the Supporting Actress Oscar earlier this year, has joined the HBO show as a recurring guest star. No details were immediately available about her character.
She’ll join returning cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
HBO also announced that the show will return on June 26. Season 4 has mysteriously been described as “a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth.”
A new teaser, set to Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” also dropped.
DeBose is represented by CAA, AC Management, The Lede Company, and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
“Westworld” was created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who also serve as executive producers. Other EPs include Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis,...
- 5/10/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Newly minted Oscar winner Ariana DeBose (West Side Story) joins the cast of HBO’s Westworld as a recurring guest star for the upcoming eight-episode fourth season, which premieres June 26 and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
She joins returning main cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Emmy winner Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
Westworld, a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth, was created for television by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, who are executive producers with Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson. Production companies: Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television; based on the film written by Michael Crichton.
DeBose is repped by CAA, AC Management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
She joins returning main cast members Evan Rachel Wood, Emmy winner Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
Westworld, a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on Earth, was created for television by Jonathan Nolan & Lisa Joy, who are executive producers with Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson. Production companies: Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television; based on the film written by Michael Crichton.
DeBose is repped by CAA, AC Management and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
- 5/10/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Ariana DeBose continues to go west. The “West Side Story” star has joined HBO’s “Westworld” in a recurring guest role for the science-fiction series’ upcoming fourth season.
The nature of DeBose’s role remains a closely guarded secret, as do most of the details surrounding the plot of the new season. DeBose joins a cast of returning players that includes Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
With “Westworld,” DeBose continues her momentum after launching into the spotlight for her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Since the musical’s holiday release, DeBose has joined the cast of Sony’s upcoming comic book adaptation “Kraven the Hunter.” Additionally, the theatrically trained actress will host this year’s Tony Awards ceremony.
HBO released the first teaser for the fourth season of “Westworld” on Monday...
The nature of DeBose’s role remains a closely guarded secret, as do most of the details surrounding the plot of the new season. DeBose joins a cast of returning players that includes Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan.
With “Westworld,” DeBose continues her momentum after launching into the spotlight for her Oscar-winning turn as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s “West Side Story.” Since the musical’s holiday release, DeBose has joined the cast of Sony’s upcoming comic book adaptation “Kraven the Hunter.” Additionally, the theatrically trained actress will host this year’s Tony Awards ceremony.
HBO released the first teaser for the fourth season of “Westworld” on Monday...
- 5/10/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Take a look at new footage from “Westworld” Season Four, starring Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan, premiering the first of 8 new episodes June 26, 2022 on HBO Max:
The new season will be “…a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth…”
“Westworld” is from Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created the series.
The pair also serve as executive producers alongside Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
Click the images to enlarge…...
The new season will be “…a dark odyssey about the fate of sentient life on earth…”
“Westworld” is from Kilter Films and Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy created the series.
The pair also serve as executive producers alongside Alison Schapker, Denise Thé, J.J. Abrams, Athena Wickham, Richard J. Lewis and Ben Stephenson.
Click the images to enlarge…...
- 5/10/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
HBO has released the first teaser for the upcoming fourth season of “Westworld,” revealing footage of the next installment to the science-fiction series.
HBO planned the release of the trailer as an easter egg for fans to uncover. The teaser surfaced online to all on Monday evening.
Cryptically titled “It doesn’t look like anything to me,” the teaser unfolds to the rhythm of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” perhaps ironically hinting at a not-so-perfect ordeal for its cast of existentially challenged androids. The teaser offers glimpses at what characters played by Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan will be up to in the upcoming season.
The teaser features no dialogue, instead unfolding as a series of typically oblique, heady sci-fi images, depicting a dystopian version of New York City, smoke-emitting contraptions, people waltzing in the streets and flies.
HBO planned the release of the trailer as an easter egg for fans to uncover. The teaser surfaced online to all on Monday evening.
Cryptically titled “It doesn’t look like anything to me,” the teaser unfolds to the rhythm of Lou Reed’s “Perfect Day,” perhaps ironically hinting at a not-so-perfect ordeal for its cast of existentially challenged androids. The teaser offers glimpses at what characters played by Evan Rachel Wood, Thandiwe Newton, Ed Harris, Jeffrey Wright, Tessa Thompson, Luke Hemsworth, Aaron Paul and Angela Sarafyan will be up to in the upcoming season.
The teaser features no dialogue, instead unfolding as a series of typically oblique, heady sci-fi images, depicting a dystopian version of New York City, smoke-emitting contraptions, people waltzing in the streets and flies.
- 5/10/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Danielle Deadwyler, known for her roles in The Haves and the Have Nots and Station Eleven, has been tapped as the lead for J.J. Abrams‘ upcoming HBO series Demimonde. According to Variety, Deadwyler plays Olive Reed, a woman who is ripped away from her husband and daughter in a brutal scientific accident. The series follows Reed as she sets about unraveling a conspiracy to reunite with her family, who are now lost to a dark and distant other world. Demimonde has been in development since 2018 and is currently in early pre-production. Abrams will write, direct, and executive produce the series through his Bad Robot Productions. Kira Snyder, Rand Ravich, and Far Shariat serve as co-showrunners and executive producers. Bad Robot’s Ben Stephenson and Rachel Rusch Rich are also on board as exec producers. Deadwyler is no stranger to HBO, having recently played Miranda Carroll in HBO Max’s miniseries Station Eleven.
- 4/27/2022
- TV Insider
Danielle Deadwyler is set as the lead in Demimonde, HBO’s sci-fi drama series, written, executive produced and to be directed by J.J. Abrams.
In Demimonde, produced by Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and HBO, when a woman, Olive Reed (Deadwyler), is torn away from her husband and daughter in a brutal scientific accident, she is forced to unravel a conspiracy to reunite with her family, now lost to a dark, distant other world.
Like with all their projects, Bad Robot has been methodical with Demimonde, which was sold to HBO with straight-to-series order in 2018. The drama is now now in early pre-production.
Kira Snyder, Rand Ravich & Far Shariat serve as showrunners. They executive produce with Bad Robot’s Abrams and Ben Stephenson. Rachel Rusch Rich is co-executive producer.
Deadwyler recently recurred on HBO Max’s limited series Station Eleven and starred in the Netflix film The Harder We Fall.
In Demimonde, produced by Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and HBO, when a woman, Olive Reed (Deadwyler), is torn away from her husband and daughter in a brutal scientific accident, she is forced to unravel a conspiracy to reunite with her family, now lost to a dark, distant other world.
Like with all their projects, Bad Robot has been methodical with Demimonde, which was sold to HBO with straight-to-series order in 2018. The drama is now now in early pre-production.
Kira Snyder, Rand Ravich & Far Shariat serve as showrunners. They executive produce with Bad Robot’s Abrams and Ben Stephenson. Rachel Rusch Rich is co-executive producer.
Deadwyler recently recurred on HBO Max’s limited series Station Eleven and starred in the Netflix film The Harder We Fall.
- 4/26/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Danielle Deadwyler has been cast in the lead role of the J.J. Abrams HBO series “Demimonde,” Variety has learned.
The show was first reported to be in development back in 2018, though few details were available at the time. Now, it is known that the series focuses on Olive Reed (Deadwyler), a woman who is torn away from her husband and daughter in a brutal scientific accident. She is forced to unravel a conspiracy to reunite with her family, now lost to a dark, distant other world.
This is not the first time Deadwyler has been in an HBO or HBO Max series. She most recently appeared in HBO Max’s “Station Eleven” and also had a role in the hit HBO limited series “Watchmen.” Her other TV roles include “Atlanta,” “P-Valley,” and “The Haves and the Have Nots.” On the film side, Deadwyler turned in a standout performance in the...
The show was first reported to be in development back in 2018, though few details were available at the time. Now, it is known that the series focuses on Olive Reed (Deadwyler), a woman who is torn away from her husband and daughter in a brutal scientific accident. She is forced to unravel a conspiracy to reunite with her family, now lost to a dark, distant other world.
This is not the first time Deadwyler has been in an HBO or HBO Max series. She most recently appeared in HBO Max’s “Station Eleven” and also had a role in the hit HBO limited series “Watchmen.” Her other TV roles include “Atlanta,” “P-Valley,” and “The Haves and the Have Nots.” On the film side, Deadwyler turned in a standout performance in the...
- 4/26/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ has ordered an eight-episode limited series adaptation of Presumed Innocent from David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams. Based on the acclaimed book of the same name by Scott Turow, the story will be reimagined for the screen by showrunner Kelley, who executive produces the project alongside Abrams, Dustin Thomason, and Ben Stephenson. Kelley’s no stranger to courtroom thrillers with credits like The Undoing, L.A. Law, Boston Legal, and Netflix‘s upcoming Lincoln Lawyer, making him the perfect candidate to helm the project. Bonnie Bedelia and Harrison Ford in Presumed Innocent (Credit: Courtesy of Everett Collection) Presumed Innocent is a story about a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s Office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Through this reimagining, Presumed Innocent will explore obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love as the accused individual fights to keep...
- 2/3/2022
- TV Insider
Take stock of your whatchamacallits, because a new Presumed Innocent adaptation is coming to your screens.
Apple TV+ has greenlit an eight-episode limited series based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow, to be “reimagined” by Emmy-winning veteran TV scribe David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers).
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Apple TV+ has greenlit an eight-episode limited series based on the novel of the same name by Scott Turow, to be “reimagined” by Emmy-winning veteran TV scribe David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers).
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- 2/3/2022
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
David E. Kelley and J.J. Abrams are teaming up for a limited series adaptation of courtroom thriller Presumed Innocent for Apple.
The streamer has ordered an eight-part series based on Scott Turow’s book.
It marks the first Apple series order for Kelley, who will serve as showrunner on the project and will exec produce alongside Castle Rock showrunner Dustin Thomason, Abrams and Bad Robot’s Head of Television Ben Stephenson.
Presumed Innocent was published in 1987 and was turned into a feature film starring Harrison Ford in 1990. It tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime.
The book told the story through the eyes of the accused Rusty Sabich, played by Ford in the movie, who was charged with the murder of his colleague Carolyn Polhemus.
2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
The series will explore obsession,...
The streamer has ordered an eight-part series based on Scott Turow’s book.
It marks the first Apple series order for Kelley, who will serve as showrunner on the project and will exec produce alongside Castle Rock showrunner Dustin Thomason, Abrams and Bad Robot’s Head of Television Ben Stephenson.
Presumed Innocent was published in 1987 and was turned into a feature film starring Harrison Ford in 1990. It tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime.
The book told the story through the eyes of the accused Rusty Sabich, played by Ford in the movie, who was charged with the murder of his colleague Carolyn Polhemus.
2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders
The series will explore obsession,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple has given a series order to the drama “Presumed Innocent” from David E. Kelley, J.J. Abrams, and Dustin Thomason.
Inspired by the Scott Turow novel of the same name, the courtroom thriller series tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Apple has given the limited series an eight-episode order.
Kelley is adapting the novel for the screen and will serve as executive producer and showrunner via David E. Kelley Productions. J.J. Abrams and Ben Stephenson will executive produce for Bad Robot. Dustin Thomason also executive produces along with Matthew Tinker of David E. Kelley Productions. Turow and Bad Robot’s Rachel Rusch Rich will serve as co-executive producers. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. Bad Robot is currently under an overall deal at WB.
The show marks the second collaboration between Thomason and Abrams,...
Inspired by the Scott Turow novel of the same name, the courtroom thriller series tells the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Apple has given the limited series an eight-episode order.
Kelley is adapting the novel for the screen and will serve as executive producer and showrunner via David E. Kelley Productions. J.J. Abrams and Ben Stephenson will executive produce for Bad Robot. Dustin Thomason also executive produces along with Matthew Tinker of David E. Kelley Productions. Turow and Bad Robot’s Rachel Rusch Rich will serve as co-executive producers. Warner Bros. Television is the studio. Bad Robot is currently under an overall deal at WB.
The show marks the second collaboration between Thomason and Abrams,...
- 2/3/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ is adapting Scott Turow’s 1987 book “Presumed Innocent” as a limited series from J.J. Abrams and David E. Kelley.
Kelley will serve as showrunner for the eight-episode limited series. Abrams, Dustin Thomason and Bad Robot’s Ben Stephenson will also executive produce.
Here is the logline from Apple: Inspired by Scott Turow’s courtroom thriller, “Presumed Innocent” is the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Multi-Emmy Award winner Kelley reimagines “Presumed Innocent,” exploring obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
The book was previously adapted into a feature film in 1990 with Harrison Ford that was directed by Alan J. Palka, who wrote the script with Frank Pierson. Ford played the lead role of Rusty Sabich, the lawyer...
Kelley will serve as showrunner for the eight-episode limited series. Abrams, Dustin Thomason and Bad Robot’s Ben Stephenson will also executive produce.
Here is the logline from Apple: Inspired by Scott Turow’s courtroom thriller, “Presumed Innocent” is the story of a horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office when one of its own is suspected of the crime. Multi-Emmy Award winner Kelley reimagines “Presumed Innocent,” exploring obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.
The book was previously adapted into a feature film in 1990 with Harrison Ford that was directed by Alan J. Palka, who wrote the script with Frank Pierson. Ford played the lead role of Rusty Sabich, the lawyer...
- 2/3/2022
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jennifer Garner is set to headline and executive produce The Last Thing He Told Me, the Apple TV+ limited series. Based on the New York Times No. 1 bestseller, the series is produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, who optioned the book from author Laura Dave and serves as the studio on the project with 20th Television.
Garner replaces Julia Roberts, who was originally set to star but had to pull out over a scheduling issue.
Created by Dave and co-created by Oscar winner Josh Singer (Spotlight), the The Last Thing He Told Me adaptation follows a woman (Garner) who forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.
The Last Thing He Told Me is executive produced by Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, as well as Garner and married duo Dave and Singer.
This marks...
Garner replaces Julia Roberts, who was originally set to star but had to pull out over a scheduling issue.
Created by Dave and co-created by Oscar winner Josh Singer (Spotlight), the The Last Thing He Told Me adaptation follows a woman (Garner) who forms an unexpected relationship with her 16-year-old stepdaughter while searching for the truth about why her husband has mysteriously disappeared.
The Last Thing He Told Me is executive produced by Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, as well as Garner and married duo Dave and Singer.
This marks...
- 11/12/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Lovecraft Country claimed its first Emmy for Sound Editing on Saturday, leading Sound Supervisor Tim Kimmel to honor cast member Michael K. Williams during the Creative Arts ceremony at L.A. Live.
“As the one who did get to work [directly] with him, I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was such a great part of the show, and many other shows as well,” Kimmel said backstage. “[He was] a great person to work with, really a professional of his craft, so I was really sad to hear of his passing.”
Williams died at his Brooklyn home on Monday at the age of 54. A cause of death was not disclosed.
A five-time Emmy nominee also known for turns in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and more, Williams’ most recent Supporting Actor nomination came for his portrayal of Lovecraft Country‘s Montrose Freeman. He’s considered a frontrunner in his category of...
“As the one who did get to work [directly] with him, I was very sad to hear of his passing. He was such a great part of the show, and many other shows as well,” Kimmel said backstage. “[He was] a great person to work with, really a professional of his craft, so I was really sad to hear of his passing.”
Williams died at his Brooklyn home on Monday at the age of 54. A cause of death was not disclosed.
A five-time Emmy nominee also known for turns in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire and more, Williams’ most recent Supporting Actor nomination came for his portrayal of Lovecraft Country‘s Montrose Freeman. He’s considered a frontrunner in his category of...
- 9/12/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
"UFO", directed by Mark Monroe and Paul Crowder, is a new four-part doc-series that looks at the phenomenon of mysterious objects in the sky and "...what clandestine influence the American government, lucrative private companies and the military may have in shielding the truth behind extraterrestrial phenomena to further their own agendas...” now airing on Showtime:
"...the series will explore unsettling theories of a subject that recently reached national headlines...
"... and has historically been the focus of powerful politicians and CEOs, while average citizens pursuing the very same truth have been ridiculed and ostracized.
"The series examines the history of the phenomenon through cultural and political touchpoints, including shocking testimony from eyewitnesses across the country. As the conversation grows more bizarre and reaches the mainstream by virtue of credible investigations into alien encounters, ‘UFO’ confronts the most enigmatic questions of all: what is the elusive truth beyond this decades long mystery?...
"...the series will explore unsettling theories of a subject that recently reached national headlines...
"... and has historically been the focus of powerful politicians and CEOs, while average citizens pursuing the very same truth have been ridiculed and ostracized.
"The series examines the history of the phenomenon through cultural and political touchpoints, including shocking testimony from eyewitnesses across the country. As the conversation grows more bizarre and reaches the mainstream by virtue of credible investigations into alien encounters, ‘UFO’ confronts the most enigmatic questions of all: what is the elusive truth beyond this decades long mystery?...
- 9/1/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Network: Apple TV+
Episodes: Nine (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: July 10, 2020 -- August 21, 2020
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Brittany O'Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina, Kevin Valdez, and Phillip Johnson Richardson.
TV show description:
A romantic comedy-drama series, the Little Voice TV show is a coming-of-age story set in the diverse musicality of New York. The show explores the universal journey of finding your authentic voice in your early 20s -- and the courage to use it.
Bess Alice King (O'Grady) is a uniquely talented performer who struggles to fulfill her dreams while handling rejection, dating drama, and family issues.
Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, J.J. Abrams, and Ben Stephenson serve as executive producers on the series.
Episodes: Nine (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: July 10, 2020 -- August 21, 2020
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Brittany O'Grady, Sean Teale, Colton Ryan, Shalini Bathina, Kevin Valdez, and Phillip Johnson Richardson.
TV show description:
A romantic comedy-drama series, the Little Voice TV show is a coming-of-age story set in the diverse musicality of New York. The show explores the universal journey of finding your authentic voice in your early 20s -- and the courage to use it.
Bess Alice King (O'Grady) is a uniquely talented performer who struggles to fulfill her dreams while handling rejection, dating drama, and family issues.
Sara Bareilles, Jessie Nelson, J.J. Abrams, and Ben Stephenson serve as executive producers on the series.
- 8/8/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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