After winning the Oscar for Oppenheimer and being nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his work on The Sympathizer, Robert Downey Jr. is all set to conquer another performance avenue with his Broadway debut McNeal. The AI-themed play debuted at the Lincoln Center on September 30 and has been attended by Matt Damon, Steven Spielberg, and more.
After an eleven-year stint with the MCU as Iron Man, Downey Jr. left the franchise after Avengers: Endgame, with his character arc coming to an end. He has explored multiple facets of his talent with his Academy Award-winning performance in Oppenheimer and now McNeal. He will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Broadway Debut Sees Many Stars In Attendance Robert Downey Jr. in McNeal | Credits: YouTube/LincolnCenterTheater
Ever since Robert Downey Jr. departed from his role as Iron Man in the MCU, he has been on...
After an eleven-year stint with the MCU as Iron Man, Downey Jr. left the franchise after Avengers: Endgame, with his character arc coming to an end. He has explored multiple facets of his talent with his Academy Award-winning performance in Oppenheimer and now McNeal. He will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.
Robert Downey Jr.’s Broadway Debut Sees Many Stars In Attendance Robert Downey Jr. in McNeal | Credits: YouTube/LincolnCenterTheater
Ever since Robert Downey Jr. departed from his role as Iron Man in the MCU, he has been on...
- 10/9/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Robert Downey Jr. is officially on Broadway and a lot of his celeb friends showed up to support him on opening night!
The Oscar-winning actor was joined by wife Susan Downey on the red carpet at the McNeal opening night performance on Monday (September 30) at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City.
Jason Bateman, Justin Theroux, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd, and Matt Damon posed for photos together while stepping out for the performance.
Also in attendance were Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw, Oscar Isaac and wife Elvira Lind, Matthew Rhys, and F. Murray Abraham, as well as Justin‘s fiancee Nicole Brydon Bloom.
Robert was joined on the carpet by his co-stars: Tony winners Andrea Martin and Ruthie Ann Miles, as well as Melora Hardin, Rafi Gavron, Brittany Bellizeare, and Saisha Talwar.
Here’s a synopsis: “Jacob McNeal (Downey Jr.) is a great writer, one of our greatest, a...
The Oscar-winning actor was joined by wife Susan Downey on the red carpet at the McNeal opening night performance on Monday (September 30) at Lincoln Center Theater in New York City.
Jason Bateman, Justin Theroux, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd, and Matt Damon posed for photos together while stepping out for the performance.
Also in attendance were Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw, Oscar Isaac and wife Elvira Lind, Matthew Rhys, and F. Murray Abraham, as well as Justin‘s fiancee Nicole Brydon Bloom.
Robert was joined on the carpet by his co-stars: Tony winners Andrea Martin and Ruthie Ann Miles, as well as Melora Hardin, Rafi Gavron, Brittany Bellizeare, and Saisha Talwar.
Here’s a synopsis: “Jacob McNeal (Downey Jr.) is a great writer, one of our greatest, a...
- 10/1/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Robert Downey Jr. is officially a Broadway star and we have the first photos from his new play McNeal!
The Oscar-winning actor is making his Broadway debut in the brand new play, which is being produced by Lincoln Center Theater in assocation with Team Downey.
Here’s a synopsis: “Jacob McNeal (Downey Jr.) is a great writer, one of our greatest, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. But McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence.”
Also starring in the play are Tony winners Andrea Martin and Ruthie Ann Miles, as well as Melora Hardin, Rafi Gavron, Brittany Bellizeare, and Saisha Talwar.
McNeal was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar and features direction by Bartlett Sher. The limited engagement is running through November 24 at Lincoln Center Theater. Get tickets now, while you still can!
The Oscar-winning actor is making his Broadway debut in the brand new play, which is being produced by Lincoln Center Theater in assocation with Team Downey.
Here’s a synopsis: “Jacob McNeal (Downey Jr.) is a great writer, one of our greatest, a perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature. But McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind and an unhealthy fascination with Artificial Intelligence.”
Also starring in the play are Tony winners Andrea Martin and Ruthie Ann Miles, as well as Melora Hardin, Rafi Gavron, Brittany Bellizeare, and Saisha Talwar.
McNeal was written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar and features direction by Bartlett Sher. The limited engagement is running through November 24 at Lincoln Center Theater. Get tickets now, while you still can!
- 9/28/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The Broadway debut of Robert Downey Jr. got off to an excellent start last week, with McNeal selling out all four previews at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater and grossing a whopping $746,230.
Ayad Akhtar’s play, directed by Bartlett Sher, staged its first preview last Thursday, September 5, and stars Downey as a revered but perpetual Pulitzer runner-up author who develops what the synopsis tells us is “an unhealthy fascination” with Artificial Intelligence. The production also stars Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Saisha Talwar, and opens Monday, September 30.
The production’s strong box office last week – average ticket price was $170.37, an especially impressive number for the subscription-heavy Lincoln Center Theater – put the new play on the same turf as the week’s other sell-outs: The Roommate, starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, at the Booth; Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola’s runaway...
Ayad Akhtar’s play, directed by Bartlett Sher, staged its first preview last Thursday, September 5, and stars Downey as a revered but perpetual Pulitzer runner-up author who develops what the synopsis tells us is “an unhealthy fascination” with Artificial Intelligence. The production also stars Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, Melora Hardin, Andrea Martin, Ruthie Ann Miles, and Saisha Talwar, and opens Monday, September 30.
The production’s strong box office last week – average ticket price was $170.37, an especially impressive number for the subscription-heavy Lincoln Center Theater – put the new play on the same turf as the week’s other sell-outs: The Roommate, starring Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone, at the Booth; Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola’s runaway...
- 9/10/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a crime drama series created by Shaye Ogbonna. Based on the 2020 podcast of the same name by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts, the Peacock series is set in the year 1970 and it revolves around Gordon “Chicken Man” Williams as his ambition becomes the reason he is later pursued by some of the ruthless gangsters in the U.S. after their money is stolen on the night of Muhammad Ali’s return to boxing. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist stars Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Dexter Darden, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Chloe Bailey, Lori Harvey, and Sinqua Walls. So, if you loved the intense story, compelling characters, and tons of chaos in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist is a crime drama series created by Shaye Ogbonna. Based on the 2020 podcast of the same name by Jeff Keating and Jim Roberts, the Peacock series is set in the year 1970 and it revolves around Gordon “Chicken Man” Williams as his ambition becomes the reason he is later pursued by some of the ruthless gangsters in the U.S. after their money is stolen on the night of Muhammad Ali’s return to boxing. Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist stars Kevin Hart, Samuel L. Jackson, Terrence Howard, Dexter Darden, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Chloe Bailey, Lori Harvey, and Sinqua Walls. So, if you loved the intense story, compelling characters, and tons of chaos in Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist here are some similar shows you should check out next.
- 9/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Tulsa King is one of the most entertaining crime comedy-drama currently airing. Created by the brilliant Taylor Sheridan, the Paramount+ series follows the story of a New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi as he is released from prison after 25 years and is now exiled by his boss to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dwight realizes that his boss might not have his best interest at heart and he starts to build his own crew in Tulsa. Tulsa King stars the great Sylvester Stallone in the lead role with Dana Delany, Garrett Hedlund, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jay Will, and Max Casella starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the compelling characters, brilliant writing, and entertaining storylines in Tulsa King here are some similar shows you should check out next.
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Justified is a neo-Western crime thriller series created by Graham Yost. Based on the 2012 novel...
Justified (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – FX
Justified is a neo-Western crime thriller series created by Graham Yost. Based on the 2012 novel...
- 9/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
A new Broadway season has begun, and there are currently nine productions of plays set to open this fall. Could we see any of them contend at next year’s Tony Awards? Below, find the plot of each play as well as the awards histories of its author, cast and creative team, plus the opening and (where applicable) closing dates.
“The Roommate” (opens September 12; closes December 15)
In this new play by Jen Silverman, Sharon has never had a roommate before. But after her divorce she needs a housemate to pay the bills. That’s when Robyn arrives. The story follows an unexpected, life-changing friendship that’s both funny and deeply moving between two very different middle-aged women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality and the dream of reinvention.
The production stars Golden Globe winner Mia Farrow and three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone. It is directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien.
“The Roommate” (opens September 12; closes December 15)
In this new play by Jen Silverman, Sharon has never had a roommate before. But after her divorce she needs a housemate to pay the bills. That’s when Robyn arrives. The story follows an unexpected, life-changing friendship that’s both funny and deeply moving between two very different middle-aged women as they navigate the complexities of identity, morality and the dream of reinvention.
The production stars Golden Globe winner Mia Farrow and three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone. It is directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien.
- 9/5/2024
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Andrea Martin, Melora Hardin and Ruthie Ann Miles have joined the Broadway cast of McNeal, starring Robert Downey Jr.
On Monday, the production also announced that “a highly realistic Metahuman Digital Likeness” of Downey will be used within the production, appearing alongside Downey himself. The technology was developed by Agbo, Anthony and Joe Russo’s independent studio and Downey.
The play, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar and directed by Bartlett Sher, is scheduled to play the Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater starting Sept. 5, with an opening Sept. 30.
Additional cast members include Brittany Bellizeare (Flex), Rafi Gavron (A Star is Born) and Saisha Talwar.
The play sees Downey portraying a talented writer who grapples with a new novel, a broken family life and “an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.”
Downey’s production company, Team Downey, is producing, in association with Lincoln Center Theater. The play will mark Downey’s Broadway debut.
On Monday, the production also announced that “a highly realistic Metahuman Digital Likeness” of Downey will be used within the production, appearing alongside Downey himself. The technology was developed by Agbo, Anthony and Joe Russo’s independent studio and Downey.
The play, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar and directed by Bartlett Sher, is scheduled to play the Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater starting Sept. 5, with an opening Sept. 30.
Additional cast members include Brittany Bellizeare (Flex), Rafi Gavron (A Star is Born) and Saisha Talwar.
The play sees Downey portraying a talented writer who grapples with a new novel, a broken family life and “an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.”
Downey’s production company, Team Downey, is producing, in association with Lincoln Center Theater. The play will mark Downey’s Broadway debut.
- 7/29/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris Pratt has slowly worked up his way in the industry and is now an A-list movie star. His journey in the industry has been nothing but inspirational and he remains humble despite all the success he’s achieved throughout the years. From smaller projects to big-budget blockbusters, the Marvel star has done it all.
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World: Dominion | Universal Pictures
When he entered the industry, Pratt was just trying to find gigs that would pay him enough to support a decent living. However, he developed some goals as he climbed the ranks in the industry. Now, he is one of the highest-grossing movie stars and he might even dethrone his Marvel friends Robert Downey Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson in the future with the kind of business his films are doing.
As He Works On His Hollywood Aspirations, Chris Pratt Is Becoming The Most Bankable Star
Chris...
Chris Pratt in Jurassic World: Dominion | Universal Pictures
When he entered the industry, Pratt was just trying to find gigs that would pay him enough to support a decent living. However, he developed some goals as he climbed the ranks in the industry. Now, he is one of the highest-grossing movie stars and he might even dethrone his Marvel friends Robert Downey Jr. and Samuel L. Jackson in the future with the kind of business his films are doing.
As He Works On His Hollywood Aspirations, Chris Pratt Is Becoming The Most Bankable Star
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- 7/14/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Chris Pratt is now an A-list movie star starring in some of the biggest franchises and also having the star power to draw audiences to theaters. The actor has worked hard since the beginning of his career and deserves his current fame and success. However, the actor did not have the greatest life while he was growing up as a kid.
Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Marvel Studios
Pratt’s humility and relatability stem from his humble beginnings where he couldn’t afford everything he wanted. His family had very little money at the time and he couldn’t even buy comic books. This made him understand the value of money and the struggle to earn even a buck in real life.
Chris Pratt Was So Poor, He Couldn’t Afford To Buy Comic-Books When He Was A Kid
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Chris Pratt as Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Marvel Studios
Pratt’s humility and relatability stem from his humble beginnings where he couldn’t afford everything he wanted. His family had very little money at the time and he couldn’t even buy comic books. This made him understand the value of money and the struggle to earn even a buck in real life.
Chris Pratt Was So Poor, He Couldn’t Afford To Buy Comic-Books When He Was A Kid
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- 6/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
As the upcoming Ryan Gosling–Emily Blunt crowd-pleaser “The Fall Guy” shows, doing stuntwork in Hollywood can be risky business. That is why you are supposed to leave it to the professionals.
But Chris Pratt decided to get in the mix a little bit during the production of his next film, “Mercy,” and the result didn’t go so well.
As he shared on Instagram, the “Jurassic World” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor, after saluting his stunt team, admitted he “sometimes tr[ies] to get in there and do some of my own stuff. Today, daddy caught a metal post to the ankle. Should be interesting moving forward.” He included the “thinky guy” emoji and two photos—one of a bandaged foot, the other looking a bit scratched and puffy. It’s unclear to what degree this injury will delay shooting.
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But Chris Pratt decided to get in the mix a little bit during the production of his next film, “Mercy,” and the result didn’t go so well.
As he shared on Instagram, the “Jurassic World” and “Guardians of the Galaxy” actor, after saluting his stunt team, admitted he “sometimes tr[ies] to get in there and do some of my own stuff. Today, daddy caught a metal post to the ankle. Should be interesting moving forward.” He included the “thinky guy” emoji and two photos—one of a bandaged foot, the other looking a bit scratched and puffy. It’s unclear to what degree this injury will delay shooting.
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- 4/19/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Chris Pratt is off to a rough start on his latest film.
“Mercy filming day 4,” he wrote on Ig Thursday next to a photo of his elevated ankle wrapped in an ice pack. “I have such a great stunt team! And I sometimes try to get in there and do some of my own stuff. Today, daddy caught a metal post to the ankle. Should be interesting moving forward.”
In a second photo, the ice pack is off to reveal a badly swollen and bruised ankle.
Over the last couple of days, Pratt has been snapped filming Mercy around Los Angeles doing his own stunts including him, dressed as an LAPD cop, chasing a guy in Malibu, with both of them ending up in the ocean.
Pratt stars opposite Rebecca Ferguson in Amazon MGM Studios’ sci-fi thriller Mercy directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a script by Marco van Belle. It...
“Mercy filming day 4,” he wrote on Ig Thursday next to a photo of his elevated ankle wrapped in an ice pack. “I have such a great stunt team! And I sometimes try to get in there and do some of my own stuff. Today, daddy caught a metal post to the ankle. Should be interesting moving forward.”
In a second photo, the ice pack is off to reveal a badly swollen and bruised ankle.
Over the last couple of days, Pratt has been snapped filming Mercy around Los Angeles doing his own stunts including him, dressed as an LAPD cop, chasing a guy in Malibu, with both of them ending up in the ocean.
Pratt stars opposite Rebecca Ferguson in Amazon MGM Studios’ sci-fi thriller Mercy directed by Timur Bekmambetov from a script by Marco van Belle. It...
- 4/19/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, sci-fi thriller Mercy is taking shape, with Kali Reis and Rafi Gavron among the actors joining its cast.
For the past few months, Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov has quietly assembled what could end up being one of the starriest sci-fi films of 2025. In January, Amazon MGM bought up the global theatrical rights for Mercy – which is unsurprising, given the package: it has Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson attached as its stars, and Hollywood veteran Charles Roven as its producer.
In the weeks since, more and more names have been added, including Annabelle Wallis (who starred in the gleefully twisted Malignant) and Kali Reis, who made a strong impression in the hit series True Detective: Night County. Most recently, Deadline reports that four more actors have been added to the roster: Rafi Garon (A Star Is Born), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Kenneth Choi (9-...
For the past few months, Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov has quietly assembled what could end up being one of the starriest sci-fi films of 2025. In January, Amazon MGM bought up the global theatrical rights for Mercy – which is unsurprising, given the package: it has Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson attached as its stars, and Hollywood veteran Charles Roven as its producer.
In the weeks since, more and more names have been added, including Annabelle Wallis (who starred in the gleefully twisted Malignant) and Kali Reis, who made a strong impression in the hit series True Detective: Night County. Most recently, Deadline reports that four more actors have been added to the roster: Rafi Garon (A Star Is Born), Chris Sullivan (This Is Us), Kenneth Choi (9-...
- 4/4/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Exclusive: The Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson sci-fi thriller Mercy is adding four with A Star Is Born‘s Rafi Gavron, Chris Sullivan, Kenneth Choi and Kylie Rogers.
Timur Bekmambetov directs the Amazon MGM Studios project, which was penned by Marco van Belle. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime, and must prove his innocence is a future where capital crime has swelled.
True Detective: Night Country‘s Kali Reis and Blinders’ Annabelle Wallis also star in the movie which is hitting theaters on Aug. 15, 2025.
Gersh, Affirmative Entertainment repped Gavron began his career with a breakout lead role in Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and Entering, for which he earned a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the British Independent Film Awards. In addition to A Star Is Born, he also starred in the limited series Ghosts of Beirut, two seasons of Godfather of Harlem for MGM+,...
Timur Bekmambetov directs the Amazon MGM Studios project, which was penned by Marco van Belle. It follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime, and must prove his innocence is a future where capital crime has swelled.
True Detective: Night Country‘s Kali Reis and Blinders’ Annabelle Wallis also star in the movie which is hitting theaters on Aug. 15, 2025.
Gersh, Affirmative Entertainment repped Gavron began his career with a breakout lead role in Anthony Minghella’s Breaking and Entering, for which he earned a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the British Independent Film Awards. In addition to A Star Is Born, he also starred in the limited series Ghosts of Beirut, two seasons of Godfather of Harlem for MGM+,...
- 4/3/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime has released an official trailer for Ghosts of Beirut, a four-part spy drama that revisits the true-life manhunt for the deadly Hezbollah mastermind Imad Mughniyeh, who killed more Americans than any other terrorist before 9/11 as he eluded the CIA and Mossad for over two decades.
“You push the button, and go to Paradise,” a voice-over in Arabic says at one point in the limited series trailer, as Mughniyeh, also known as the Ghost and played by Hisham Suleiman, sets up more deadly terrorist strikes.
The heart-pounding thriller comes from Fauda creators Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz and will stream on Showtime May 19 before making its on-air debut May 21. The trailer has a pulsing score and explosive action sequences as Ghosts of Beirut spans decades and weaves in first-hand, real-life interviews with officials from the CIA and Mossad to connect the turmoil of 1980s Beirut with the spy games of the modern Middle East.
“You push the button, and go to Paradise,” a voice-over in Arabic says at one point in the limited series trailer, as Mughniyeh, also known as the Ghost and played by Hisham Suleiman, sets up more deadly terrorist strikes.
The heart-pounding thriller comes from Fauda creators Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz and will stream on Showtime May 19 before making its on-air debut May 21. The trailer has a pulsing score and explosive action sequences as Ghosts of Beirut spans decades and weaves in first-hand, real-life interviews with officials from the CIA and Mossad to connect the turmoil of 1980s Beirut with the spy games of the modern Middle East.
- 4/19/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
The Big Door Prize has landed an early renewal at Apple TV+.
The news of the Season 2 pickup comes a week after its series premiere.
Starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O'Dowd, the 10-episode half-hour comedy is now streaming on Apple TV+, and new episodes of The Big Door Prize premiere weekly, every Wednesday.
"We are so grateful to the audiences around the world who have already embraced the weird little hopes and dreams of our Deerfield residents, and we could not be more excited about where we plan to take them in season two," said creator David West Read.
Showtime announced today it will air Ghosts of Beirut, a four-part spy drama based on one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who...
The Big Door Prize has landed an early renewal at Apple TV+.
The news of the Season 2 pickup comes a week after its series premiere.
Starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O'Dowd, the 10-episode half-hour comedy is now streaming on Apple TV+, and new episodes of The Big Door Prize premiere weekly, every Wednesday.
"We are so grateful to the audiences around the world who have already embraced the weird little hopes and dreams of our Deerfield residents, and we could not be more excited about where we plan to take them in season two," said creator David West Read.
Showtime announced today it will air Ghosts of Beirut, a four-part spy drama based on one of the greatest espionage stories of modern times: the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who...
- 4/5/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Showtime has announced its forthcoming spy drama, “Ghosts of Beirut,” will make its debut on Friday, May 19, on Showtime’s streaming site and will air on linear on May 21 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
The four-part limited series tells the origin story of 21-year old Mughniyeh (who is also referred to as “The Ghost”), an elusive Lebanese terrorist who evaded capture from the CIA and Mossad for two decades. He was responsible for more American deaths than any other individual prior to 9/11.
“Told from the American, Israeli and Lebanese perspectives, the series traces Mughniyeh’s origins from the Shiite slums of South Beirut to his masterminding of the concept of suicide bombers, a deadly tactic that led to his swift rise as the world’s most dangerous terrorist. Based on extensive research of still-classified events, the drama spans decades and weaves in first-hand, real-life interviews with prominent officials from the CIA and Mossad,...
The four-part limited series tells the origin story of 21-year old Mughniyeh (who is also referred to as “The Ghost”), an elusive Lebanese terrorist who evaded capture from the CIA and Mossad for two decades. He was responsible for more American deaths than any other individual prior to 9/11.
“Told from the American, Israeli and Lebanese perspectives, the series traces Mughniyeh’s origins from the Shiite slums of South Beirut to his masterminding of the concept of suicide bombers, a deadly tactic that led to his swift rise as the world’s most dangerous terrorist. Based on extensive research of still-classified events, the drama spans decades and weaves in first-hand, real-life interviews with prominent officials from the CIA and Mossad,...
- 4/5/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Showtime has set Ghosts Of Beirut, a four-part spy drama based on the real-life espionage story of the manhunt for Imad Mughniyeh, the elusive Lebanese terrorist who outwitted his adversaries in the CIA and Mossad for over two decades. The limited series, from Fauda creators Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz, features an international cast led by Dina Shihabi (Jack Ryan), Dermot Mulroney (My Best Friend’s Wedding), Garret Dillahunt (12 Years a Slave), Iddo Goldberg (Snowpiercer), Hisham Suleiman (Fauda), Amir Khoury (Image of Victory) and Rafi Gavron (A Star is Born).
Emmy winner Greg Barker (Manhunt: The Inside Story of the Hunt for Bin Laden), who directs all four episodes, and Daniel Dreifuss (All Quiet on the Western Front) executive produce Ghosts Of Beirut alongside Issacharoff and Raz. The series will debut on streaming and on demand May 19 for Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut on the network May 21.
Ghosts Of Beirut,...
Emmy winner Greg Barker (Manhunt: The Inside Story of the Hunt for Bin Laden), who directs all four episodes, and Daniel Dreifuss (All Quiet on the Western Front) executive produce Ghosts Of Beirut alongside Issacharoff and Raz. The series will debut on streaming and on demand May 19 for Showtime subscribers, before making its on-air debut on the network May 21.
Ghosts Of Beirut,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Bumpy Johnson’s wild ride through New York’s criminal underworld continues on August 8, when Godfather of Harlem returns for the back half of its second season.
In Epix’s crime drama created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker plays the infamous crime boss, who wars with the Italian mob to regain control of his home turf when he gets out of Alcatraz in the early 1960s, aligning himself at the same time with Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch).
In Season 2, the series continues to examine the connection between crime, politics and systemic racism in America, then and now. The intersection between these facets of American culture is explored in depth in the midseason finale, “The Ballot or the Bullet,” which was written by Brancato & Michael Panes and which you can read in full below.
The episode sees a sense of political consciousness awakening within Johnson, as...
In Epix’s crime drama created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, Oscar winner Forest Whitaker plays the infamous crime boss, who wars with the Italian mob to regain control of his home turf when he gets out of Alcatraz in the early 1960s, aligning himself at the same time with Malcolm X (Nigel Thatch).
In Season 2, the series continues to examine the connection between crime, politics and systemic racism in America, then and now. The intersection between these facets of American culture is explored in depth in the midseason finale, “The Ballot or the Bullet,” which was written by Brancato & Michael Panes and which you can read in full below.
The episode sees a sense of political consciousness awakening within Johnson, as...
- 6/23/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The made-for-tv movie was a programming staple for the broadcast networks in the 1970s and 1980s. While it fell out of favor in the 1990s and was even dropped as an Emmy Awards category for three years beginning in 2011, it has been on an upswing as of late. This year, 41 telefilms are in contention for the five nominations that will be revealed on July 13; last year only 28 TV movies were submitted.
All 22,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 28 to cast their 2021 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for their favorite TV movies. In the past, voters were limited in the number of telefilms that they could put forth. In 2017 that cap (which was usually 10 per category) was lifted. And, as opposed to the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
See 2021 Emmy nominations ballot: 1,865 performers vie for...
All 22,000 plus voting members of the TV academy have until June 28 to cast their 2021 Emmy Awards nominations ballots for their favorite TV movies. In the past, voters were limited in the number of telefilms that they could put forth. In 2017 that cap (which was usually 10 per category) was lifted. And, as opposed to the Oscars, voters for the Emmys do not rank their choices and nominees are determined by a simple tally.
See 2021 Emmy nominations ballot: 1,865 performers vie for...
- 6/23/2021
- by Matthew Stewart
- Gold Derby
Vulture Watch
Who will pay the price for Bumpy's decisions? Has the Godfather of Harlem TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Epix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Godfather of Harlem, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
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Airing on the Epix cable channel, the Godfather of Harlem TV show stars Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton. The series is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) who returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by...
Who will pay the price for Bumpy's decisions? Has the Godfather of Harlem TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Epix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Godfather of Harlem, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Epix cable channel, the Godfather of Harlem TV show stars Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton. The series is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) who returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by...
- 4/19/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Who will survive the second season of the Godfather of Harlem TV show on Epix? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Godfather of Harlem is cancelled or renewed for season three. Epix and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the second season episodes of Godfather of Harlem here.
An Epix crime drama, the Godfather of Harlem TV show stars Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton. The series is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) who returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.
An Epix crime drama, the Godfather of Harlem TV show stars Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton. The series is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) who returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles.
- 4/19/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Epix
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 29, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton.
TV show description:
A crime drama series, Godfather of Harlem TV show is inspired by the story of an infamous crime boss.
In the early 1960s, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
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Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 29, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton.
TV show description:
A crime drama series, Godfather of Harlem TV show is inspired by the story of an infamous crime boss.
In the early 1960s, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
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- 4/19/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Network: Epix
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 29, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton.
TV show description:
A crime drama series, The Godfather of Harlem TV show is inspired by the story of an infamous crime boss.
In the early 1960s, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
Read More…...
Episodes: Ongoing (hour)
Seasons: Ongoing
TV show dates: September 29, 2019 -- present
Series status: Has not been cancelled
Performers include: Forest Whitaker, Vincent D'Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch, Ilfenesh Hadera, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron, Antoinette Crowe-Legacy, Erik Laray Harvey, and Demi Singleton.
TV show description:
A crime drama series, The Godfather of Harlem TV show is inspired by the story of an infamous crime boss.
In the early 1960s, Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker) returned from 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
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- 4/19/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Paramount Plus set the release date for the seventh and final season of “Younger,” and Mindy Kaling has joined the cast of “Monsters At Work.”
Dates
Paramount Plus announced that the seventh and final season of “Younger” will premiere on April 15. The first four episodes will be available to stream at premiere, while the remaining eight episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. Additionally, the full season will air on TV Land later this year. “Younger” follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a talented editor navigating the highly competitive world of publishing — while juggling the complications of mixing business with pleasure and facing the lie she created about her age to land her dream job. In the final season, Liza’s personal life is on shaky ground as she tries to stay true to herself. After a setback at work, Kelsey (Hillary Duff) doubts her career...
Dates
Paramount Plus announced that the seventh and final season of “Younger” will premiere on April 15. The first four episodes will be available to stream at premiere, while the remaining eight episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays. Additionally, the full season will air on TV Land later this year. “Younger” follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a talented editor navigating the highly competitive world of publishing — while juggling the complications of mixing business with pleasure and facing the lie she created about her age to land her dream job. In the final season, Liza’s personal life is on shaky ground as she tries to stay true to herself. After a setback at work, Kelsey (Hillary Duff) doubts her career...
- 3/17/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Epix revealed the premiere date and teaser trailer for the second season of “Godfather of Harlem,” and Netflix announced the premiere date of Jamie Foxx’s “Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!”
Dates
Epix revealed that the second season of “Godfather of Harlem” will premiere on April 18. Set in 1964, the crime drama series explores the collision of the criminal underworld and civil rights movement. The second season will follow Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) battling the New York crime families for control of the French Connection, a pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. In addition to Whitaker as star and executive producer, the season will bring back Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. Cast members Erik Laray Harvey and Demi Singleton have been upped to series regulars. Watch a teaser below.
Netflix announced...
Dates
Epix revealed that the second season of “Godfather of Harlem” will premiere on April 18. Set in 1964, the crime drama series explores the collision of the criminal underworld and civil rights movement. The second season will follow Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) battling the New York crime families for control of the French Connection, a pipeline for heroin that runs from Marseilles to New York Harbor. In addition to Whitaker as star and executive producer, the season will bring back Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy. Cast members Erik Laray Harvey and Demi Singleton have been upped to series regulars. Watch a teaser below.
Netflix announced...
- 2/18/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
“Bumpy Johnson is gonna be dead by the end of the day.”
Can we get that in writing, please?
Epix has released the first teaser for Season 2 of its period crime drama Godfather of Harlem and set its premiere for Sunday, April 18. Have a look above.
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker executive produces the series and stars as crime boss Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, who returns to early-1960s Harlem after 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. Season 2 sees Bumpy continue his struggle to reclaim command over the town from the Italian mobsters by attempting to seed internal discord and sever their vital heroin pipeline. Meanwhile, Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) will be forced to choose between violent and nonviolent responses to the near-constant threats to his life, and his relationship with Bumpy will be severely tested.
Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy co-star,...
Can we get that in writing, please?
Epix has released the first teaser for Season 2 of its period crime drama Godfather of Harlem and set its premiere for Sunday, April 18. Have a look above.
Oscar winner Forest Whitaker executive produces the series and stars as crime boss Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, who returns to early-1960s Harlem after 11 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. Season 2 sees Bumpy continue his struggle to reclaim command over the town from the Italian mobsters by attempting to seed internal discord and sever their vital heroin pipeline. Meanwhile, Malcolm X (Nigél Thatch) will be forced to choose between violent and nonviolent responses to the near-constant threats to his life, and his relationship with Bumpy will be severely tested.
Vincent D’Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Rafi Gavron and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy co-star,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Godfather of Harlem is nearly ready for its return. The second season of the drama will land on Epix sometime in April 2021, and a teaser trailer has been released. Forest Whitaker stars in the cable series as 1960s NYC mob boss Bumpy Johnson. Vincent D'Onofrio, Ilfenesh Hadera, Nigél Thatch, Giancarlo Esposito, Lucy Fry, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Rafi Gavron, and Antoinette Crowe-Legacy also star in the drama.
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- 12/11/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
When it comes to low-budget horror movies, even the good ones tend to slip by unnoticed, which probably explains why “Salem” creators Brannon Braga and Adam Simon were drawn to a brand name like Clive Barker’s “Books of Blood” to package their otherwise generic Hulu horror anthology. Less a proper feature than the ersatz pilot for an open-ended number of future installments, this three-part scare-fest uses the flesh-flaying title chapter in Barker’s 1984 short-story omnibus, “The Book of Blood,” to frame two lesser entries with no relation to the beloved pulp collection — which has spawned such films as “Rawhead Red,” “Candyman” and “The Midnight Meat Train.”
The cleverest trick about Braga and Simon’s adaptation may be the way it uses a super schlocky red herring to throw audiences off the scent of the title, which Barker himself has cheekily described as “Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we’re opened,...
The cleverest trick about Braga and Simon’s adaptation may be the way it uses a super schlocky red herring to throw audiences off the scent of the title, which Barker himself has cheekily described as “Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we’re opened,...
- 10/8/2020
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Clive Barker’s horror is immediately recognizable. One of the most influential Gothic voices of the 1980s and ‘90s, his stories on the page and screen mingle body horror with kinky fatalism: pleasure and pain sprinkled with an undercurrent of happy self-annihilation. He wrote and directed the exceptionally perverse Hellraiser, and with his literary Books of Blood collection of horror short stories, he penned the origins for future movie cult classics like Candyman—as well as the less glowing adaptations of The Midnight Meat Train and Rawhide Rex.
I’d like to say Brannon Braga’s Hulu adaptation of several of those Books of Blood tales lands closer to the hypnotic thrall of Hellraiser or Candyman, but this messy and ultimately garish film goes down like ‘80s junk of the Rawhide variety. With an obvious ear for Barker’s sweet romantic whispers about oblivion, Braga attempts to recreate a specific type of Gothic doom,...
I’d like to say Brannon Braga’s Hulu adaptation of several of those Books of Blood tales lands closer to the hypnotic thrall of Hellraiser or Candyman, but this messy and ultimately garish film goes down like ‘80s junk of the Rawhide variety. With an obvious ear for Barker’s sweet romantic whispers about oblivion, Braga attempts to recreate a specific type of Gothic doom,...
- 10/7/2020
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
The arrival of Clive Barker’s Books of Blood in 1984 and 1985 was an earthshaking event in horror literature. No less an authority than Stephen King called Barker “the future of horror,” leading to a tsunami of acclaim for the six volumes of collected short stories. Barker’s vast imagination, his creation of new monsters that eclipsed standard fare like vampires and witches, and his visceral, blood-soaked prose were a jolt for the horror genre that probably influenced a generation of writers and filmmakers.
Speaking of the latter, a number of stories from the books were adapted for the screen, including the title tale itself (which acted as a framing device for all the stories), “The Midnight Meat Train,” “Dread,” and “The Forbidden,” the latter of which formed the basis of the soon-to-be-rebooted Candyman franchise. Barker himself directed Lord of Illusions, based on the Books of Blood story “The Last Illusion.
Speaking of the latter, a number of stories from the books were adapted for the screen, including the title tale itself (which acted as a framing device for all the stories), “The Midnight Meat Train,” “Dread,” and “The Forbidden,” the latter of which formed the basis of the soon-to-be-rebooted Candyman franchise. Barker himself directed Lord of Illusions, based on the Books of Blood story “The Last Illusion.
- 10/7/2020
- by Don Kaye
- Den of Geek
Hulu has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming horror ‘Books of Blood.
Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology book series, the film follows a journey into uncharted territory through three tales tangled in space and time.
Brannon Braga directed the film and served as an executive producer along with Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, Adam Simon and Barker himself. Jason Clark and Joe Micucci produced the film, which was co-executive produced by Mark Miller.
The film stars Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Yul Vazquez and Freda Foh Shen.
Also in trailers – Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci star in emotional trailer for ‘Supernova’
The film hits Hulu October 7th
The post Blood curdling trailer lands for ‘Books of Blood’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology book series, the film follows a journey into uncharted territory through three tales tangled in space and time.
Brannon Braga directed the film and served as an executive producer along with Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, Adam Simon and Barker himself. Jason Clark and Joe Micucci produced the film, which was co-executive produced by Mark Miller.
The film stars Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Yul Vazquez and Freda Foh Shen.
Also in trailers – Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci star in emotional trailer for ‘Supernova’
The film hits Hulu October 7th
The post Blood curdling trailer lands for ‘Books of Blood’ appeared first on HeyUGuys.
- 9/23/2020
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Books of Blood trailer is out now.
Hulu unveiled the first official trailer for Brannon Braga’s upcoming horror flick, Books of Blood, just in time for Halloween.
Based on Clive Barker's acclaimed and influential horror anthology book series, Books of Blood aims to take audiences on a journey into uncharted territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.
Consisting of six books published between 1984-85, Books of Blood merges the supernatural with the occasional fantasy element mixed in, in the process building the psychological horror.
The anthology received rave reviews from critics and readers alike, with legend Stephen King calling Barker the “future of horror.”
The film was initially in talks to be depicted as a series for Hulu, but was later shifted to the movie concept.
Brannon Braga directed the film and served as an executive producer along with Seth MacFarlane, Alana Kleiman, Erica Huggins,...
Hulu unveiled the first official trailer for Brannon Braga’s upcoming horror flick, Books of Blood, just in time for Halloween.
Based on Clive Barker's acclaimed and influential horror anthology book series, Books of Blood aims to take audiences on a journey into uncharted territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.
Consisting of six books published between 1984-85, Books of Blood merges the supernatural with the occasional fantasy element mixed in, in the process building the psychological horror.
The anthology received rave reviews from critics and readers alike, with legend Stephen King calling Barker the “future of horror.”
The film was initially in talks to be depicted as a series for Hulu, but was later shifted to the movie concept.
Brannon Braga directed the film and served as an executive producer along with Seth MacFarlane, Alana Kleiman, Erica Huggins,...
- 9/23/2020
- by Omkar Padte
- GlamSham
One of the most important and haunting collections of horror writing released in our time, Clive Barker's Books of Blood (comprising six volumes in total) are the inspiration for a new movie coming to Hulu this fall, and following the film's teaser trailer earlier this month, the full-length trailer has now been unveiled, giving us a deeper look into the nightmares from the mind of the Great Imaginer.
Below, you can watch the official, Nsfw trailer for Books of Blood, which exclusively premiered on Entertainment Weekly.
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will be released on Hulu on October 7th, and it will also screen as the opening night drive-in film at Screamfest on October 6th:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology Books Of Blood, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden...
Below, you can watch the official, Nsfw trailer for Books of Blood, which exclusively premiered on Entertainment Weekly.
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will be released on Hulu on October 7th, and it will also screen as the opening night drive-in film at Screamfest on October 6th:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology Books Of Blood, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden...
- 9/22/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Screamfest is celebrating its 20th anniversary of screening the latest and greatest genre cinema and they've announced their lineup of features and shorts for this year's fest. The drive-in-based edition of the festival will take place from October 6th through October 15th and will open with Books of Blood!
"The 20th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival today announced their lineup of features and shorts, kicking off with a drive-in screening of Hulu’s Books of Blood. The festival, which will run from October 6-15, 2020, is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. This year the festival will move entirely to drive-in screenings with a lineup of ten back-to-back nights of fright, each showcasing a feature film paired with a number of shorts. Tickets can be purchased here: https://screamfestla.com/
Screamfest LA will kick off on October 6 with the Opening Night screening of Books of Blood,...
"The 20th annual Screamfest Horror Film Festival today announced their lineup of features and shorts, kicking off with a drive-in screening of Hulu’s Books of Blood. The festival, which will run from October 6-15, 2020, is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. This year the festival will move entirely to drive-in screenings with a lineup of ten back-to-back nights of fright, each showcasing a feature film paired with a number of shorts. Tickets can be purchased here: https://screamfestla.com/
Screamfest LA will kick off on October 6 with the Opening Night screening of Books of Blood,...
- 9/22/2020
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Screamfest Horror Film Festival has unveiled the lineup of films that will be featured at the 20th annual drive-in edition. Kicking off the fest, which runs from October 6-15, is Books of Blood, the Hulu original film based on Clive Barker’s horror anthology.
From director Brannon Braga and executive producer Seth MacFarlane, Books of Blood is slated to premiere on the streamer on October 7. Starring Britt Robertson, Anna Friel, Rafi Gavron, and Yul Vazquez, the pic takes a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time.
Also among the list of screenings are Thirst, the first-ever Icelandic gay splatter vampire flick, psychological horror Sweet River (making its North American debut), and social media teen slasher Initiation from Screamfest alum John Berardo, which was recently acquired by Saban Films
“2020 has been challenging for everyone and certainly not how we planned on celebrating Screamfest’s 20th edition,...
From director Brannon Braga and executive producer Seth MacFarlane, Books of Blood is slated to premiere on the streamer on October 7. Starring Britt Robertson, Anna Friel, Rafi Gavron, and Yul Vazquez, the pic takes a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time.
Also among the list of screenings are Thirst, the first-ever Icelandic gay splatter vampire flick, psychological horror Sweet River (making its North American debut), and social media teen slasher Initiation from Screamfest alum John Berardo, which was recently acquired by Saban Films
“2020 has been challenging for everyone and certainly not how we planned on celebrating Screamfest’s 20th edition,...
- 9/21/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
One of the most important and haunting collections of horror writing released in our time, Clive Barker's Books of Blood (comprising six volumes in total) are the inspiration for a new movie coming to Hulu this fall, and you can now watch its first teaser trailer ahead of its forthcoming release.
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will premiere on Hulu on October 7th:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology Books Of Blood, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.
The film stars Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Yul Vazquez and Freda Foh Shen.
Directed by Brannon Braga, the film is executive produced by Braga, Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, Clive Barker and Adam Simon.
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will premiere on Hulu on October 7th:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology Books Of Blood, this feature takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time.
The film stars Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, Anna Friel, Yul Vazquez and Freda Foh Shen.
Directed by Brannon Braga, the film is executive produced by Braga, Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, Alana Kleiman, Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, Clive Barker and Adam Simon.
- 9/10/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
One of the most important and haunting collections of horror writing released in our time, Clive Barker's Books of Blood (comprising six volumes in total) are the inspiration for a new movie coming to Hulu this fall, and a chilling poster promises that "all stories end here" in October.
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will premiere on Hulu on October 7th.
The movie will include three stories that have yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more information (including a trailer) is unveiled.
In the meantime, you can check out the official details and poster (via MacFarlane's Twitter account and Hulu's Facebook page) below:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology, Books of Blood takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny...
Directed by Brannon Braga, with Barker and Seth MacFarlane among its executive producers, Books of Blood will premiere on Hulu on October 7th.
The movie will include three stories that have yet to be revealed, but we'll be sure to keep Daily Dead readers updated as more information (including a trailer) is unveiled.
In the meantime, you can check out the official details and poster (via MacFarlane's Twitter account and Hulu's Facebook page) below:
"Based on Clive Barker’s acclaimed and influential horror anthology, Books of Blood takes audiences on a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three uncanny...
- 8/10/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Hulu unveiled a number of advertising plans at its annual NewFronts presentations and slipped in a few details about forthcoming originals.
The Disney-backed digital platform unveiled more details about its upcoming Steve Martin and Martin Short comedy as well as its next Huluween projects and two new FX on Hulu titles.
In January, Hulu handed the Martin and Short half-hour project, which comes from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and 20th Century Fox TV, a straight-to-series order. It’s now confirmed that the show is titled Only Murders In The Building.
The series follows three New Yorkers who find they have a mutual interest in solving true crime – but limit their amateur sleuthing to only murders in their building. “I’m so proud to say that this show is already one of the highlights of my career,” said Short. Martin joked, “I’m proud to say it’s a...
The Disney-backed digital platform unveiled more details about its upcoming Steve Martin and Martin Short comedy as well as its next Huluween projects and two new FX on Hulu titles.
In January, Hulu handed the Martin and Short half-hour project, which comes from This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and 20th Century Fox TV, a straight-to-series order. It’s now confirmed that the show is titled Only Murders In The Building.
The series follows three New Yorkers who find they have a mutual interest in solving true crime – but limit their amateur sleuthing to only murders in their building. “I’m so proud to say that this show is already one of the highlights of my career,” said Short. Martin joked, “I’m proud to say it’s a...
- 6/22/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for Disney Television Studios. For this season, the company has returning hits “Black-ish”, “The Good Doctor” (Freddie Highmore), “Grey’s Anatomy” (Ellen Pompeo), “Homeland” (Claire Danes), “How to Get Away with Murder” (Viola Davis), “Modern Family” (Ty Burrell), “Pose” (Billy Porter) and “This Is Us” (Mandy Moore) among their slate.
Below, the list of the studio’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series and other genres. These programs air across many networks, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and Showtime. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“9-1-1”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Peter Krause
Drama Actress – Angela Bassett
Drama Supporting Actor – Kenneth Choi, Rockmund Dunbar,...
Below, the list of the studio’s lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas, limited series and other genres. These programs air across many networks, including ABC, Fox, FX, Hulu, NBC, Netflix and Showtime. More names might be added by the company on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
“9-1-1”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Peter Krause
Drama Actress – Angela Bassett
Drama Supporting Actor – Kenneth Choi, Rockmund Dunbar,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Epix has renewed “Godfather of Harlem” for a second season. Forest Whitaker executive produces and stars as Bumpy Johnson on the ABC Signature Studios series.
The 10-episode sophomore season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, will begin production in New York later this year.
“‘Godfather of Harlem’ season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Michael Wright, president of Epix. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
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“Godfather of Harlem” tells a story inspired by crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from 11 years in prison...
The 10-episode sophomore season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, will begin production in New York later this year.
“‘Godfather of Harlem’ season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Michael Wright, president of Epix. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
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“Godfather of Harlem” tells a story inspired by crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from 11 years in prison...
- 2/12/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
“Godfather of Harlem,” starring Forest Whitaker, has been renewed for a second season at Epix.
Production on the 10-episode second season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, will begin production in New York later in 2020.
“’Godfather of Harlem’ season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Epix president Michael Wright. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
The series centers around a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
In addition to Whitaker, who is also an executive producer,...
Production on the 10-episode second season, created by Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein, will begin production in New York later in 2020.
“’Godfather of Harlem’ season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Epix president Michael Wright. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
The series centers around a story inspired by infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from eleven years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control.
In addition to Whitaker, who is also an executive producer,...
- 2/12/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Forest Whitaker-led Godfather of Harlem is coming back for another go-round. Epix has renewed the drama series, from ABC Signature, for a 10-episode second season. Production on season 2 will begin in New York later this year.
While Epix does not release viewership data, Godfather of Harlem, boosted by strong word of mouth, has been a breakout hit, becoming the network’s top series. Epix President Michael Wright revealed some ratings data in announcing the drama’s renewal.
“Godfather of Harlem season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Wright. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
While never in doubt, the Season 2 renewal for Godfather of Harlem comes more than two months after Season 1 ended its run on the network.
While Epix does not release viewership data, Godfather of Harlem, boosted by strong word of mouth, has been a breakout hit, becoming the network’s top series. Epix President Michael Wright revealed some ratings data in announcing the drama’s renewal.
“Godfather of Harlem season one was a remarkable success, tripling previous viewership numbers for the network and earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike,” said Wright. “We couldn’t wait to reunite with Chris, Paul, Forest and the team at ABC Signature to continue telling this compelling and extremely relevant story.”
While never in doubt, the Season 2 renewal for Godfather of Harlem comes more than two months after Season 1 ended its run on the network.
- 2/12/2020
- by Denise Petski and Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Andy McQueen (Fahrenheit 451), Freda Foh Shen (Ad Astra) and Nicholas Campbell (Da Vinci’s Inquest) have joined the cast of Hulu’s Books of Blood, an original film based on Clive Barker’s horror anthology. The film is from The Orville duo of Brannon Braga, who is co-writing, executive producing and will direct in his feature helming debut; and Seth MacFarlane, who is exec producing. It hails from Fox 21 Television Studios and MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions, and is slated for premiere in fall 2020.
Written by Braga and Adam Simon based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material, Books of Blood takes a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time. The cast already includes Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron and Yul Vazquez.
McQueen plays Steve, a dim hit man who’s partnered with Vazquez’s Bennett.
Written by Braga and Adam Simon based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material, Books of Blood takes a journey into uncharted and forbidden territory through three tales tangled in space and time. The cast already includes Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron and Yul Vazquez.
McQueen plays Steve, a dim hit man who’s partnered with Vazquez’s Bennett.
- 11/13/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joseph Baxter Nov 1, 2019
Hulu is adapting Clive Barker’s story collection, Books of Blood, as a movie, adding Star Trek director Brannon Braga and a stacked cast.
Books of Blood, the 1984-1985 six-volume short story collection that first brought maestro of macabre Clive Barker to prominence, is getting a feature film treatment. However, don’t expect to find said film at theaters, VOD, or, for that matter, even Netflix. – It’s coming to Hulu!
Brannon Braga, the veteran writer and producer of the Star Trek franchise, will be the driving force behind Hulu’s Books of Blood in a move that will certainly delight Trekkies… well, the ones who can appreciate hellishly twisted creatures and ambulatory flayed people. The project will be the feature directorial debut for Braga, who’s also serving as executive producer, set to co-write with Adam Simon, who worked with him on Wgn America series Salem.
Hulu is adapting Clive Barker’s story collection, Books of Blood, as a movie, adding Star Trek director Brannon Braga and a stacked cast.
Books of Blood, the 1984-1985 six-volume short story collection that first brought maestro of macabre Clive Barker to prominence, is getting a feature film treatment. However, don’t expect to find said film at theaters, VOD, or, for that matter, even Netflix. – It’s coming to Hulu!
Brannon Braga, the veteran writer and producer of the Star Trek franchise, will be the driving force behind Hulu’s Books of Blood in a move that will certainly delight Trekkies… well, the ones who can appreciate hellishly twisted creatures and ambulatory flayed people. The project will be the feature directorial debut for Braga, who’s also serving as executive producer, set to co-write with Adam Simon, who worked with him on Wgn America series Salem.
- 11/1/2019
- Den of Geek
Brannon Braga has set up a film adaptation of Clive Barker’s horror anthology “Books of Blood” at Hulu, Variety has learned.
Braga will co-write, executive produce, and direct in his feature directorial debut. The film is described as a journey through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time. Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, and Yul Vazquez will star. Official descriptions for their characters can be found below. The film is expected to debut in fall 2020.
Adam Simon, who co-created the Wgn America series “Salem” with Braga, will also co-write, with the film based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material. Both will executive produce along with Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Alana Kleiman of Fuzzy Door Productions along with Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, and Barker. Mark Miller will serve as co-executive producer, with Joe Micucci, Fuzzy Door’s Jason Clark, and Michael Mahoney producing.
Braga will co-write, executive produce, and direct in his feature directorial debut. The film is described as a journey through three uncanny tales tangled in space and time. Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron, and Yul Vazquez will star. Official descriptions for their characters can be found below. The film is expected to debut in fall 2020.
Adam Simon, who co-created the Wgn America series “Salem” with Braga, will also co-write, with the film based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material. Both will executive produce along with Seth MacFarlane, Erica Huggins, and Alana Kleiman of Fuzzy Door Productions along with Brian Witten, Jeff Kwatinetz, Josh Barry, and Barker. Mark Miller will serve as co-executive producer, with Joe Micucci, Fuzzy Door’s Jason Clark, and Michael Mahoney producing.
- 10/31/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Just in time for Halloween, Hulu is finalizing deals on Books of Blood, an original film based on Clive Barker’s horror anthology, from The Orville duo of Brannon Braga, who is co-writing, executive producing and will direct in his feature directorial debut, and Seth MacFarlane, who is exec producing. Anna Friel (Marcella) stars in the moving alongside Britt Robertson (For the People), Rafi Gavron (A Star Is Born) and Yul Vazquez. The film, which hails from Fox 21 Television Studios and MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door Productions, is slated for premiere in fall 2020.
The project had been in the works at Hulu for over a year, long before the streamer became The Orville‘s new home this past summer.
Written by Braga and Adam Simon based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material, Books of Blood takes a journey into...
The project had been in the works at Hulu for over a year, long before the streamer became The Orville‘s new home this past summer.
Written by Braga and Adam Simon based on a short story by Barker with contributing original material, Books of Blood takes a journey into...
- 10/31/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu is going deeper into the original movie game with a feature adaptation of Clive Barker's Books of Blood.
The film will tell three tales from horror author Barker's multi-volume series of short stories. Brannon Braga (The Orville, several Star Trek series) will make his feature directing debut with the project and is co-writing with Adam Simon; the two previously co-created the TV series Salem for Wgn America.
The pic's cast includes Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron and Yul Vazquez.
Books of Blood, which has been in the works for months, is part of a relatively new area of business for ...
The film will tell three tales from horror author Barker's multi-volume series of short stories. Brannon Braga (The Orville, several Star Trek series) will make his feature directing debut with the project and is co-writing with Adam Simon; the two previously co-created the TV series Salem for Wgn America.
The pic's cast includes Anna Friel, Britt Robertson, Rafi Gavron and Yul Vazquez.
Books of Blood, which has been in the works for months, is part of a relatively new area of business for ...
- 10/31/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Forest Whitaker is the sort of star seemingly built to make the leap to television: He’s a decorated leading man whose subtlety of approach and whose commitment to delicate, unusual acting choices would seem to potentially play even better on the small screen. After stints on various network shows, Whitaker finally gets his showcase in “Godfather of Harlem,” a new Epix hourlong series set in the political ferment of the early 1960s. And, through his recessive and quiet charisma, he provides the strongest case for the series.
Like others of Epix’s recent series, including “Pennyworth” and “Perpetual Grace, Ltd.”, “Godfather of Harlem” has a strong popcorn element: It’s aiming more for extreme watchability than for prestige. Which makes it a compelling fit for Whitaker, who, as the career criminal Bumpy Johnson, recently freed from prison, returns to Harlem to rule his domain with quiet, seething power. The...
Like others of Epix’s recent series, including “Pennyworth” and “Perpetual Grace, Ltd.”, “Godfather of Harlem” has a strong popcorn element: It’s aiming more for extreme watchability than for prestige. Which makes it a compelling fit for Whitaker, who, as the career criminal Bumpy Johnson, recently freed from prison, returns to Harlem to rule his domain with quiet, seething power. The...
- 9/9/2019
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
Network: Hulu.
Episodes: Six (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: May 16, 2019.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Giancarlo Giannini, Austin Stowell, Gerran Howell, Pico Alexander, Jay Paulson, Julie Ann Emery, Jon Rudnitsky, Graham Patrick Martin, Daniel David Stewart, Rafi Gavron, Lewis Pullman, Grant Heslov, Tessa Ferrer, Grant Heslov and Harrison Osterfield.
TV show description:
From writers Luke Davies and David Michôd, the Catch-22 TV show is a mini-series based on the Joseph Heller novel of the same name. The military bureaucracy satire centers on John Yossarian (Abbott), a Us bombardier in World War II. Read More…...
Episodes: Six (hour).
Seasons: One.
TV show dates: May 16, 2019.
Series status: Ended.
Performers include: Christopher Abbott, Kyle Chandler, George Clooney, Hugh Laurie, Giancarlo Giannini, Austin Stowell, Gerran Howell, Pico Alexander, Jay Paulson, Julie Ann Emery, Jon Rudnitsky, Graham Patrick Martin, Daniel David Stewart, Rafi Gavron, Lewis Pullman, Grant Heslov, Tessa Ferrer, Grant Heslov and Harrison Osterfield.
TV show description:
From writers Luke Davies and David Michôd, the Catch-22 TV show is a mini-series based on the Joseph Heller novel of the same name. The military bureaucracy satire centers on John Yossarian (Abbott), a Us bombardier in World War II. Read More…...
- 5/17/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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