Gregg Araki is set to direct Olivia Wilde in his next feature, Black Bear’s provocative thriller “I Want Your Sex.”
The film features an original script penned by Araki and Karley Sciortino which blithely explores desire, domination and fantasy.
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Arlie Day (“To Leslie”) and Mike Page (“The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry”) are casting the picture. The film will be produced by Seth Caplan, a past winner of the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, alongside Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler.
The film features an original script penned by Araki and Karley Sciortino which blithely explores desire, domination and fantasy.
When fresh-faced Elliot lands an exciting job for renowned artist, icon and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde), his fantasies come true as Erika taps him to become her sexual muse. But Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him on a journey more profound than he ever could have imagined, into a world of sex, obsession, power, betrayal and murder.
Arlie Day (“To Leslie”) and Mike Page (“The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry”) are casting the picture. The film will be produced by Seth Caplan, a past winner of the John Cassavetes Award at the Film Independent Spirit Awards, alongside Black Bear’s Teddy Schwarzman and Michael Heimler.
- 5/9/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety Film + TV
Gregg Araki will direct Olivia Wilde in I Want Your Sex, an erotic thriller set in the art world which Black Bear is launching in Cannes next week.
The feature is based on a screenplay co-written by Karley Sciortino and Araki and is scheduled to start production in Los Angeles. Casting is underway.
A story of desire, domination and fantasy set against the art world, I Want Your Sex follows Elliot, who lands a job for renowned artist and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde) as her sexual muse.
However Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him...
The feature is based on a screenplay co-written by Karley Sciortino and Araki and is scheduled to start production in Los Angeles. Casting is underway.
A story of desire, domination and fantasy set against the art world, I Want Your Sex follows Elliot, who lands a job for renowned artist and provocateur Erika Tracy (Wilde) as her sexual muse.
However Elliot soon finds himself out of his depth as Erika takes him...
- 5/9/2024
- ScreenDaily
Entertainment studio Topic Studios and New York-based production company Loveless have entered into an all-media first-look deal, partnering to develop scripted and unscripted projects across TV, film and podcasts.
Topic Studios, the entertainment studio from First Look Media, which recently produced the Golden Globe-nominated legal thriller “The Mauritanian,” and Loveless, the production company founded by Emmy-nominees Carly Hugo and Matt Parker, have come together for the new venture, with aims to curate a homegrown slate of new content. The new pact between has already produced an early development slate, which includes a scripted TV series, a docuseries and a feature film.
“Matt and Carly are two of the hardest-working and most innovative producers out there,” Maria Zuckerman, head of Topic Studios, said in a statement announcing the partnership. “With their prodigious relationships, endless creativity, and great eye, we at Topic Studios are excited to partner with Loveless and ignite many great new projects to come.
Topic Studios, the entertainment studio from First Look Media, which recently produced the Golden Globe-nominated legal thriller “The Mauritanian,” and Loveless, the production company founded by Emmy-nominees Carly Hugo and Matt Parker, have come together for the new venture, with aims to curate a homegrown slate of new content. The new pact between has already produced an early development slate, which includes a scripted TV series, a docuseries and a feature film.
“Matt and Carly are two of the hardest-working and most innovative producers out there,” Maria Zuckerman, head of Topic Studios, said in a statement announcing the partnership. “With their prodigious relationships, endless creativity, and great eye, we at Topic Studios are excited to partner with Loveless and ignite many great new projects to come.
- 2/23/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
ITV Studios executive Bea Hegedus is joining Vice Media Group as senior VP and global head of distribution.
The newly created role comes as Vice looks to maximize its IP internationally, and build new U.S. and international partnerships. Formed in 2017, global production outfit Vice Studios has 130 projects in production and development across all genres and formats.
At Vice, Hegedus — who most recently served as VP of global scripted content at ITV Studios — will report into Vice Studios president Kate Ward. She will be tasked with forging global distribution partnerships focusing on linear, Ott, SVOD and AVOD strategies. Her distribution pipeline includes all Vice IP, including programming from Vice TV and the recently announced Vice World News.
The new distribution arm covers documentary, lifestyle and news programming, with a library of more than 900 hours of Vice programming such as “Dark Side of the Ring,” the Emmy award-winning “Vice News Tonight,...
The newly created role comes as Vice looks to maximize its IP internationally, and build new U.S. and international partnerships. Formed in 2017, global production outfit Vice Studios has 130 projects in production and development across all genres and formats.
At Vice, Hegedus — who most recently served as VP of global scripted content at ITV Studios — will report into Vice Studios president Kate Ward. She will be tasked with forging global distribution partnerships focusing on linear, Ott, SVOD and AVOD strategies. Her distribution pipeline includes all Vice IP, including programming from Vice TV and the recently announced Vice World News.
The new distribution arm covers documentary, lifestyle and news programming, with a library of more than 900 hours of Vice programming such as “Dark Side of the Ring,” the Emmy award-winning “Vice News Tonight,...
- 7/27/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Starz has canceled “Now Apocalypse” after just one season.
The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Friday. “’Now Apocalypse’ is a great show, as we all know it’s been a really good experiment, but we have made the decision not to bring it back,” said Starz COO Jeffrey Hirsch.
The series, created by Gregg Araki, was described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses (Avan Jogia) and his friends Carly (Kelli Berglund), Ford (Beau Mirchoff), and Severine (Roxane Mesquida), who are on various quests pursing love, sex and fame in Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses’ foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?
Araki co-wrote each episode with Karley Sciortino, creator and host of “Slutever” on Viceland. Araki also executive produced...
The announcement was made at the Television Critics Association summer press tour on Friday. “’Now Apocalypse’ is a great show, as we all know it’s been a really good experiment, but we have made the decision not to bring it back,” said Starz COO Jeffrey Hirsch.
The series, created by Gregg Araki, was described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses (Avan Jogia) and his friends Carly (Kelli Berglund), Ford (Beau Mirchoff), and Severine (Roxane Mesquida), who are on various quests pursing love, sex and fame in Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses’ foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?
Araki co-wrote each episode with Karley Sciortino, creator and host of “Slutever” on Viceland. Araki also executive produced...
- 7/26/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Berman Mar 21, 2019
At SXSW 2019, we sat down with the cast and creators of Now Apocalypse to learn why the new show is a “ray of light” in dark times.
Now Apocalypse spares no expense to craft a multifarious millennial experience. The Starz series follows four 20-somethings in Los Angeles each pursuing the realization of their own dreams, but it's also packed to the brim with sex, weed, and paranormal conspiracy.
For the primary “hero” (and massive stoner) Ulysses (Avan Jogia) that dream is true love. For his roommate Ford, played by Beau Mirchoff, an acceptable endgame is a fruitful writing career. Ford’s partner, the mystifying Severine (Roxane Mesquida), bends relationship expectations while hunting for scientific success. The trio’s uninhibited friend Carly (Kelli Berglund), like countless others in Los Angeles, simply wants to be a well-known actor.
Director and writer Gregg Araki’s TV foray draws upon his successes in indie filmmaking,...
At SXSW 2019, we sat down with the cast and creators of Now Apocalypse to learn why the new show is a “ray of light” in dark times.
Now Apocalypse spares no expense to craft a multifarious millennial experience. The Starz series follows four 20-somethings in Los Angeles each pursuing the realization of their own dreams, but it's also packed to the brim with sex, weed, and paranormal conspiracy.
For the primary “hero” (and massive stoner) Ulysses (Avan Jogia) that dream is true love. For his roommate Ford, played by Beau Mirchoff, an acceptable endgame is a fruitful writing career. Ford’s partner, the mystifying Severine (Roxane Mesquida), bends relationship expectations while hunting for scientific success. The trio’s uninhibited friend Carly (Kelli Berglund), like countless others in Los Angeles, simply wants to be a well-known actor.
Director and writer Gregg Araki’s TV foray draws upon his successes in indie filmmaking,...
- 3/22/2019
- Den of Geek
In one episode of the endearingly peculiar and energetic new Starz comedy Now Apocalypse (debuting on March 10th), the show’s directionless hero Ulysses (Avan Jogia), has sex with a hot delivery guy, then asks if his life is some “never-ending porno.” The delivery guy suggests this was an anomaly for him, but it’s not for Ulysses and the show’s other characters, whose lives can at times seem barely distinguishable from adult films.
Ulysses’ friend Carly (Kelli Berglund) is an aspiring actress whose gifts assert themselves more strongly...
Ulysses’ friend Carly (Kelli Berglund) is an aspiring actress whose gifts assert themselves more strongly...
- 3/4/2019
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
How is it March already? With the Oscars fully in the rearview mirror, now is the chance for TV to take back its share of cultural attention. With Emmy season right on the horizon, that means plenty of new series vying for a spot among the most talked-about titles in the TV universe. That means plenty of offerings on the upcoming calendar across streaming, broadcast, and cable. There are shows about mysterious deaths, shows about the coming end of the world, and shows that feature Tim Tebow possibly giving someone a million dollars.
Below we’ve gathered 14 such series — if you’re looking for the Netflix list, that one’s here.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February.)
“The Widow”
If you’re happily married on an Amazon Prime Show,...
Below we’ve gathered 14 such series — if you’re looking for the Netflix list, that one’s here.
(We do this roundup of new shows pretty much every month — if you missed any of those previous picks, here are some notable TV premieres from February.)
“The Widow”
If you’re happily married on an Amazon Prime Show,...
- 3/1/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Starz’s ‘Now Apocalypse’ Had No ‘Time or Budget’ for Intimacy Coordinators, Creator Gregg Araki Says
Despite the number of sex scenes in Gregg Araki’s upcoming Starz drama “Now Apocalypse,” the filmmaker said the show had neither the time nor the budget to have intimacy coordinators on set. But the cast and director said it was nonetheless a top priority for everyone on set that actors felt comfortable at all times.
“I’ve done a lot of movies with a lot of sex scenes,” Araki told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday. “It’s really important that you create an environment where the actors feel safe, where they feel protected. I always tell them to pull me aside and we can have a private conversation if they feel weird about something.”
A stylized look at the romantic, sexual and dating lives of 20-somethings in Los Angeles in the dating app era, “Now Apocalypse” doesn’t shy away from the more adventurous aspects of sex,...
“I’ve done a lot of movies with a lot of sex scenes,” Araki told reporters at the Television Critics Association press tour on Tuesday. “It’s really important that you create an environment where the actors feel safe, where they feel protected. I always tell them to pull me aside and we can have a private conversation if they feel weird about something.”
A stylized look at the romantic, sexual and dating lives of 20-somethings in Los Angeles in the dating app era, “Now Apocalypse” doesn’t shy away from the more adventurous aspects of sex,...
- 2/12/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Starz has released its first trailer for their new original series ‘Now Apocalypse’ from the minds of filmmaking icon Gregg Araki along with Steven Soderbergh and Gregory Jacobs.
‘Now Apocalypse’ explores identity, sexuality and artistry while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy is going on, or if he is just smoking too much weed?
Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida and Tyler Posey co-star.
Araki co-wrote and directed all 10 half-hour episodes of the sexy, vibrant and fast-moving series that has a flipside of mythic, dreamlike creepiness. Karley Sciortino, Vogue.com sex columnist, and creator and host of ‘Slutever’ on Viceland co-wrote the series with Araki and serves as a consulting producer.
Also in trailers – Juliette Binoche and Robert Pattinson star in U.
‘Now Apocalypse’ explores identity, sexuality and artistry while navigating the strange and oftentimes bewildering city of Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy is going on, or if he is just smoking too much weed?
Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff, Roxane Mesquida and Tyler Posey co-star.
Araki co-wrote and directed all 10 half-hour episodes of the sexy, vibrant and fast-moving series that has a flipside of mythic, dreamlike creepiness. Karley Sciortino, Vogue.com sex columnist, and creator and host of ‘Slutever’ on Viceland co-wrote the series with Araki and serves as a consulting producer.
Also in trailers – Juliette Binoche and Robert Pattinson star in U.
- 1/17/2019
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Most days, it feels like the world may end at any moment. In the world of “Now Apocalypse,” visions of that imminent future come with eye-catching bright greens and pinks. Gregg Araki’s ten-part series, coming to Starz later this year, shows a side of Los Angeles that’s dealing just as much with how to navigate daily life as it is with what’s on the horizon.
A new trailer for the show follows Ulysses (Avan Jogia) as he tries to get himself removed from his own personal La rut. His daily dose of weed escapism is eventually leading him to seeing the potential end of the world, a premonition that may or may not have something to do with what he’s smoking. Either way, he’s not alone in his quest to make sense of his present, as friends Ford (Beau Mirchoff), Severine (Roxane Mesquida), and Carly...
A new trailer for the show follows Ulysses (Avan Jogia) as he tries to get himself removed from his own personal La rut. His daily dose of weed escapism is eventually leading him to seeing the potential end of the world, a premonition that may or may not have something to do with what he’s smoking. Either way, he’s not alone in his quest to make sense of his present, as friends Ford (Beau Mirchoff), Severine (Roxane Mesquida), and Carly...
- 1/16/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
In today’s roundup, BBC America announced writers and directors for the 11th season of “Doctor Who,” and HBO released a trailer for the documentary “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.”
Acquisitions
Scripps has paid $55 million to acquire ABC-affiliated TV stations — Kxxv and Krhd — under Raycom Media. The Texas and Florida news stations mark the 16th and 17th ABC affiliates owned by Scripps. The stations are market No. 86 (Kxxv/Krhd) and market No. 108 (Wtxl).
Behind The Scenes
BBC America has revealed a list of writers and directors for the much anticipated 11th season of “Doctor Who,” starring Jodie Whittaker and set to premiere this fall. Season 11 writers include Malorie Blackman, Ed Hime, Vinay Patel, Pete McTighe, and Joy Wilkinson, while Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott, and Mark Tonderai are among the directors.
Hulu has shared an exclusive featurette from the set of “The Handmaid’s Tale” with Variety. The...
Acquisitions
Scripps has paid $55 million to acquire ABC-affiliated TV stations — Kxxv and Krhd — under Raycom Media. The Texas and Florida news stations mark the 16th and 17th ABC affiliates owned by Scripps. The stations are market No. 86 (Kxxv/Krhd) and market No. 108 (Wtxl).
Behind The Scenes
BBC America has revealed a list of writers and directors for the much anticipated 11th season of “Doctor Who,” starring Jodie Whittaker and set to premiere this fall. Season 11 writers include Malorie Blackman, Ed Hime, Vinay Patel, Pete McTighe, and Joy Wilkinson, while Sallie Aprahamian, Jamie Childs, Jennifer Perrott, and Mark Tonderai are among the directors.
Hulu has shared an exclusive featurette from the set of “The Handmaid’s Tale” with Variety. The...
- 8/20/2018
- by Christi Carras
- Variety Film + TV
Viceland has ordered a 20-episode third season of Grammy winner 2 Chainz’s Most Expensivest as well as a second season of Slutever with Karley Sciortino. In addition, the network is rebooting is ts James Beard Award-nominated cannabis culinary show Bong Appétit, all for premiere in 2019.
Bong Appétit returns with a new competitive format and new host Cypress Hill frontman/marijuana entreprenuer B Real, joining returning expert-turned judge Vanessa Lavorato with chef/restaurateur Miguel Trinidad Each episode follows three contestants as they face off in a series of cannabis cooking challenges; with one will be crowned winner.
The Most Expensivist, currently airing its second season, follows 2 Chainz as he crisscrosses the country to delve into the highest end versions of everything from the obvious indulgences to the extraordinary and ridiculous. He’s joined by Lush-life loving cohorts Rick Ross, Jesse Williams, Wale, Hannibal Burress and T.I.
Slutever returns for its...
Bong Appétit returns with a new competitive format and new host Cypress Hill frontman/marijuana entreprenuer B Real, joining returning expert-turned judge Vanessa Lavorato with chef/restaurateur Miguel Trinidad Each episode follows three contestants as they face off in a series of cannabis cooking challenges; with one will be crowned winner.
The Most Expensivist, currently airing its second season, follows 2 Chainz as he crisscrosses the country to delve into the highest end versions of everything from the obvious indulgences to the extraordinary and ridiculous. He’s joined by Lush-life loving cohorts Rick Ross, Jesse Williams, Wale, Hannibal Burress and T.I.
Slutever returns for its...
- 8/20/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Posey has signed on for a recurring role in the upcoming Starz comedy series “Now Apocalypse.”
The series is described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursing love, sex and fame in Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?
Posey will appear as Gabriel, described as an incredibly charismatic and mysterious guy that Ulysses matches with on a dating app. During their highly-anticipated first date, they can hardly contain themselves.
The series stars Avan Jogia, Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff and Roxane Mesquida.
Posey played the lead character on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” which aired its 100th and final episode in September 2017. Currently, he recurs...
The series is described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursing love, sex and fame in Los Angeles. Between sexual and romantic dating app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy going on, or is he just smoking too much weed?
Posey will appear as Gabriel, described as an incredibly charismatic and mysterious guy that Ulysses matches with on a dating app. During their highly-anticipated first date, they can hardly contain themselves.
The series stars Avan Jogia, Kelli Berglund, Beau Mirchoff and Roxane Mesquida.
Posey played the lead character on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” which aired its 100th and final episode in September 2017. Currently, he recurs...
- 6/14/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Evan Hart has been cast in the upcoming Starz comedy series “Now Apocalypse,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Hart will play a scientist named Lars. The role will see him appear alongside his real-life brother Taylor Hart, who will play Lars’ brother Klaus.
Hart is known for his role on the Showtime series “House of Lies,” in which Taylor also appeared. Hart is also known for his roles in the mini-series “The Bronx Is Burning” and the film “Law Abiding Citizen.” He is also the co-creator of the drama series “The Transplant” currently in development at Sony Crackle.
He is repped by CAA and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler & Feldman
“Now Apocalypse” will be created and executive produced by Gregg Araki, with Steven Soderbergh also set to executive produce. The series is described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursing love,...
Hart will play a scientist named Lars. The role will see him appear alongside his real-life brother Taylor Hart, who will play Lars’ brother Klaus.
Hart is known for his role on the Showtime series “House of Lies,” in which Taylor also appeared. Hart is also known for his roles in the mini-series “The Bronx Is Burning” and the film “Law Abiding Citizen.” He is also the co-creator of the drama series “The Transplant” currently in development at Sony Crackle.
He is repped by CAA and Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler & Feldman
“Now Apocalypse” will be created and executive produced by Gregg Araki, with Steven Soderbergh also set to executive produce. The series is described as a surreal, coming-of-age comedy that follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford and Severine, who are on various quests pursing love,...
- 6/13/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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