June 6, 2024, marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of the beaches of Normandy, France. Code-named Operation Overlord, it marked the largest amphibious invasion in military history and resulted in the defeat of German Nazi forces at Reims.
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
Some films portray the soldiers who set foot on the shores of Normandy, portrayed by actors including John Wayne, Tom Hanks, Mark Hamill, Lee Marvin, Matt Damon, Vin Diesel, Tom Sizemore, Ted Danson, Paul Giamatti and more. Others focus on Winston Churchill, who made the call for Britain to join the invasion. Two Churchill biopics, starring Brian Cox and Gary Oldman, came out in 2017 and depict the strenuous decision the prime minister made.
For those looking for TV shows about the operation, Band of Brothers starring Scott Grimes, Damian Lewis, Ron Livingston is a must-watch. HBO’s miniseries about Easy Company also features Andrew Scott, James McAvoy, Colin Hanks, Simon Pegg,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Dessi Gomez
- Deadline Film + TV
The Bloody Disgusting-powered Screambox is home to a variety of unique horror content, from originals and exclusives to cult classics and documentaries. With such a rapidly-growing library, there are many hidden gems waiting to be discovered.
Here are five recommendations you can stream on Screambox right now.
King of the Ants
While Stuart Gordon cemented himself as a master of horror with early works like Re-Animator and From Beyond, his later output is also worthy of exploration. 2003’s King of the Ants kicked off a trio of intense thrillers (alongside Edmond and Stuck) that would end up being Gordon’s final features. It was also one of the first productions from The Asylum, who would go on to create Sharknado, Z Nation, and Black Summer.
Based on the 1992 novel by Charlie Higson, who also wrote the screenplay, the film’s unusual structure makes it unpredictable. Struggling to make ends meet,...
Here are five recommendations you can stream on Screambox right now.
King of the Ants
While Stuart Gordon cemented himself as a master of horror with early works like Re-Animator and From Beyond, his later output is also worthy of exploration. 2003’s King of the Ants kicked off a trio of intense thrillers (alongside Edmond and Stuck) that would end up being Gordon’s final features. It was also one of the first productions from The Asylum, who would go on to create Sharknado, Z Nation, and Black Summer.
Based on the 1992 novel by Charlie Higson, who also wrote the screenplay, the film’s unusual structure makes it unpredictable. Struggling to make ends meet,...
- 6/4/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Steven Spielberg arranged a military boot camp for his Band of Brothers actors just like he did with Saving Private Ryan and his brutal ‘Method’ tactics paid off. By the end of their training under Vietnam veteran Captain Dale Dye, the small group of actors formed a close bond like their real-life counterparts, the Easy Company’s paratroopers. However, they went through a lot of misery before Spielberg achieved what he wanted.
Steven Spielberg (Credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Band of Brothers was created by Spielberg and Tom Hanks for BBC Two, and Erik Jendresen served as the showrunner. It came three years after Spielberg and Hanks’s successful collaboration in Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers Boot Camp Put Actors Through Hell Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers | HBO
Steven Spielberg‘s story for Band of Brothers revolved around the history of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion,...
Steven Spielberg (Credits: Gage Skidmore | Wikimedia Commons)
Band of Brothers was created by Spielberg and Tom Hanks for BBC Two, and Erik Jendresen served as the showrunner. It came three years after Spielberg and Hanks’s successful collaboration in Saving Private Ryan.
Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers Boot Camp Put Actors Through Hell Steven Spielberg’s Band of Brothers | HBO
Steven Spielberg‘s story for Band of Brothers revolved around the history of Easy Company, 2nd Battalion,...
- 5/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Embarking on a journey back to a pivotal moment in TV history, it’s hard to believe that over two decades have passed since Band of Brothers deeply engraved its narrative in the heart of popular culture. When it debuted back in 2001, the war drama miniseries—created by Steven Spielberg & Tom Hanks—became a tremendous commercial and critical hit.
The gripping story of the ‘Easy’ Company’s World War II involvement cemented HBO’s standing as a major force in television. Even though the show debuted more than 20 years ago, viewers still find it compelling. Why?
Tom Hanks’ Band of Brothers | HBO Entertainment
In a 2021 interview with Deadline, Hanks spoke about why, even after several years, the Emmy-winning series keeps enticing viewers. As he revealed, there was a time when the series seemed destined to be shrouded in uncertainty, its future hanging by a thread after a real-life tragedy (9/11 terrorist attacks) shook the world.
The gripping story of the ‘Easy’ Company’s World War II involvement cemented HBO’s standing as a major force in television. Even though the show debuted more than 20 years ago, viewers still find it compelling. Why?
Tom Hanks’ Band of Brothers | HBO Entertainment
In a 2021 interview with Deadline, Hanks spoke about why, even after several years, the Emmy-winning series keeps enticing viewers. As he revealed, there was a time when the series seemed destined to be shrouded in uncertainty, its future hanging by a thread after a real-life tragedy (9/11 terrorist attacks) shook the world.
- 5/23/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Liam Neeson has signed on to star in the action thriller Hotel Tehran with Rocket Science launching Cannes sales.
Guy Moshe will direct and co-wrote the screenplay with Mark Bacci based on an original idea by former CIA operative Bazzel Baz. Plot details remain under wraps.
Production is due to commence in late summer.
Neeson joins previously announced Zachary Levi on the project, on which Rocket Science, Oakhurst Entertainment, Astral Future and Dreamtime Films handle global distribution.
Astral Future’s Matthew G. Zamias, Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic, Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films, and Moshe are producing.
Baz serves as executive...
Guy Moshe will direct and co-wrote the screenplay with Mark Bacci based on an original idea by former CIA operative Bazzel Baz. Plot details remain under wraps.
Production is due to commence in late summer.
Neeson joins previously announced Zachary Levi on the project, on which Rocket Science, Oakhurst Entertainment, Astral Future and Dreamtime Films handle global distribution.
Astral Future’s Matthew G. Zamias, Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic, Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films, and Moshe are producing.
Baz serves as executive...
- 5/14/2024
- ScreenDaily
Liam Neeson is checking into “Hotel Tehran.”
The Oscar-nominee turned on-screen avenging angel is joining the previously announced Zachary Levi in the new action-thriller from Guy Moshe. Cameras will start rolling in late summer. The rest of the ensemble will be cast in the coming weeks.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to ‘Hotel Tehran,'” Moshe said. “He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry, is complex, irreverent, and inspired by real people. I know his fans around the world will relish seeing him inhabit this distinct role and I can’t wait to be there to capture it.”
Neeson was initially best known for his work in serious-minded dramas such as “Schindler’s List” and “Kinsey,” but he’s become an action icon since “Taken” took the box office by storm in 2008. His work in the genre includes roles in “The Grey” and “Non-Stop.
The Oscar-nominee turned on-screen avenging angel is joining the previously announced Zachary Levi in the new action-thriller from Guy Moshe. Cameras will start rolling in late summer. The rest of the ensemble will be cast in the coming weeks.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to ‘Hotel Tehran,'” Moshe said. “He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry, is complex, irreverent, and inspired by real people. I know his fans around the world will relish seeing him inhabit this distinct role and I can’t wait to be there to capture it.”
Neeson was initially best known for his work in serious-minded dramas such as “Schindler’s List” and “Kinsey,” but he’s become an action icon since “Taken” took the box office by storm in 2008. His work in the genre includes roles in “The Grey” and “Non-Stop.
- 5/14/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The Oscar nominated actor is set to board Guy Moshe’s action thriller Hotel Tehran opposite Zachary Levi, who Deadline first told you about. Also joining the Liam Neeson feature to handle worldwide distribution is Rocket Science alongside previously announced Oakhurst Entertainment, Astral Future and Dreamtime Films. The movie will start shooting later this summer.
Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter), from an original idea by Bazzel Baz (The Blacklist), a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Officer.
Producers are Astral Future’s Matthew G. Zamias (Boxing Day), Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic, Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films and Moshe. Bazzel Baz is an EP with Astral Future’s Harel Kodesh, Justin C. Oberman and Arbel Kodesh.
Moshe said, “I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to Hotel Tehran. He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry,...
Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter), from an original idea by Bazzel Baz (The Blacklist), a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Officer.
Producers are Astral Future’s Matthew G. Zamias (Boxing Day), Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic, Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films and Moshe. Bazzel Baz is an EP with Astral Future’s Harel Kodesh, Justin C. Oberman and Arbel Kodesh.
Moshe said, “I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to Hotel Tehran. He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Liam Neeson has checked into Guy Moshe’s Hotel Tehran action thriller alongside the earlier-announced lead Zachary Levi.
Moshe wrote and will direct the project set for a summer 2024 production from Rocket Science, Oakhurst Entertainment, Astral Future and Dreamtime Films, which will handle global distribution at the Cannes Film Festival.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to Hotel Tehran. He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry, is complex, irreverent and inspired by real people. I know his fans around the world will relish seeing him inhabit this distinct role and I can’t wait to be there to capture it,” Moshe said in a statement on Tuesday.
Neeson is also set to star in the The Naked Gun reboot set for a 2025 summer release. Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter) and from an original idea by Bazzel Baz,...
Moshe wrote and will direct the project set for a summer 2024 production from Rocket Science, Oakhurst Entertainment, Astral Future and Dreamtime Films, which will handle global distribution at the Cannes Film Festival.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Liam Neeson to Hotel Tehran. He is a true thespian and an icon in our industry. The character he plays, Larry, is complex, irreverent and inspired by real people. I know his fans around the world will relish seeing him inhabit this distinct role and I can’t wait to be there to capture it,” Moshe said in a statement on Tuesday.
Neeson is also set to star in the The Naked Gun reboot set for a 2025 summer release. Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter) and from an original idea by Bazzel Baz,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bodkin is a dark comedy crime-drama series created by Jez Scharf. The Netflix series is set in the fictional town of Bodkin in Ireland. It follows the story of an American podcaster Gilbert, a London-based investigative journalist Dove, and a researcher Emmy as they investigate a decades-old disappearance of three young people on the night of the Samhain festival. Bodkin stars Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara in the lead roles with David Wilmot, Chris Walley, Seán Óg, Peter Bankole, and Kerri McLean starring in supporting roles. If you loved the dark humor and thrills of a murder investigation in Bodkin here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
Only Murders in the Building (Hulu) Credit – Hulu
Only Murders in the Building is a murder mystery comedy-drama series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. The Hulu series follows a trio of strangers who share the love of...
- 5/9/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
What more could the heart want than a sweeping romantic drama dealing with grief, loss, love, and music? The Greatest Hits is a fantasy romantic drama film written and directed by Ned Benson, the Hulu film follows the story of a young woman Lucy who had a picture-perfect romance but an accident took him away from her. But she gets a second chance when she discovers that she can travel back in time through the music they love, but her excursions in her past are interfering with a new love interest. The Greatest Hits stars Lucy Boynton, David Corenswet, and Justin H. Min in the lead roles with Nelly Furtado, Andie Ju, Austin Crute, Tom Yi, Bryan Ferry, and Retta starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the sweeping love story and the time-traveling drama in The Greatest Hits, here are some similar films you could check out next.
- 4/25/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Alien Report: "The Alien Report follows "The Abductee" (Braxton Hale), an everyday American who finds himself hijacked by extraterrestrial beings and taken on a terrifying journey of self-preservation, running afoul of classic "grey aliens", disturbing human-et hybrids, and the U.S. government's shady Men in Black. Based on countless documented reports made by self-proclaimed abductees, The Alien Report is a meticulous, straight-faced look at what an real-life alien abduction would be like, from the perspective of first-person cameras.
The Alien Report has screened at festivals worldwide, winning awards in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil. Shot on iPhone and GoPro cameras as a non-traditional narrative composed of re-assembled found footage, the picture plays out as both a sci-fi thriller and first-person documentary. It is the intended first chapter in a trilogy of films about extraterrestrial abductions.
The Alien Report was directed by Patrick Donnelly and produced by Kevin Schroeder and Michael Sell.
The Alien Report has screened at festivals worldwide, winning awards in the U.S., UK, Australia, and Brazil. Shot on iPhone and GoPro cameras as a non-traditional narrative composed of re-assembled found footage, the picture plays out as both a sci-fi thriller and first-person documentary. It is the intended first chapter in a trilogy of films about extraterrestrial abductions.
The Alien Report was directed by Patrick Donnelly and produced by Kevin Schroeder and Michael Sell.
- 4/6/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It’s April and we’re bringing even more fun to Screambox, with new films including Stuart Gordon’s King of the Ants, the Lebanese found-footage horror What Is Buried Must Remain, and bonkers B-movie Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies.
What Is Buried Must Remain haunts Screambox on April 12. A modern ghost story with ancient roots, the timely Lebanese found-footage hybrid finds young filmmakers confronted by supernatural forces engaged in a war for the very soul of the land.
Screambox goes to war with Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies on April 12. Indie horror staple Bill Oberst Jr. (3 From Hell) stars as the President who emancipated the slaves, saved the Union, and slaughtered the undead.
Rise of the Zombies also takes a bite out of Screambox on April 12. Its all-star cast includes Mariel Hemingway (Manhattan), Ethan Suplee (Mallrats), LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Danny Trejo (From Dusk Till Dawn), and French Stewart...
What Is Buried Must Remain haunts Screambox on April 12. A modern ghost story with ancient roots, the timely Lebanese found-footage hybrid finds young filmmakers confronted by supernatural forces engaged in a war for the very soul of the land.
Screambox goes to war with Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies on April 12. Indie horror staple Bill Oberst Jr. (3 From Hell) stars as the President who emancipated the slaves, saved the Union, and slaughtered the undead.
Rise of the Zombies also takes a bite out of Screambox on April 12. Its all-star cast includes Mariel Hemingway (Manhattan), Ethan Suplee (Mallrats), LeVar Burton (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Danny Trejo (From Dusk Till Dawn), and French Stewart...
- 4/1/2024
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Christina Diamantas has been promoted to partner at Thruline Entertainment on her 15-year anniversary at the company, where she started in 2009 as an assistant and became a manager in 2015. She becomes Thruline’s ninth manager/partner.
Diamantas was based in Los Angeles before relocating to Philadelphia in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in New York. Her client list includes Valorie Curry (The Boys), Annabeth Gish (Pretty Little Liars), Giacomo Gianniotti (Wild Card), Aj Buckley (Seal Team), Dawn Olivieri (Yellowstone), Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs), Brian Michael Smith (911: Lone Star), and writer-director Caroline Lindy (Your Monster
“Christina has been a force of nature since day one at Thruline. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and, just as importantly, for her colleagues,” said Thruline founding partner Ron West. “We are so happy to acknowledge her work and commitment in this way.”
Before joining Thruline, Diamantas worked at...
Diamantas was based in Los Angeles before relocating to Philadelphia in 2016 and has since established a strong presence in New York. Her client list includes Valorie Curry (The Boys), Annabeth Gish (Pretty Little Liars), Giacomo Gianniotti (Wild Card), Aj Buckley (Seal Team), Dawn Olivieri (Yellowstone), Sean Giambrone (The Goldbergs), Brian Michael Smith (911: Lone Star), and writer-director Caroline Lindy (Your Monster
“Christina has been a force of nature since day one at Thruline. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and, just as importantly, for her colleagues,” said Thruline founding partner Ron West. “We are so happy to acknowledge her work and commitment in this way.”
Before joining Thruline, Diamantas worked at...
- 3/15/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is the biggest streaming platform in the world and it can be easily said that it has the best content library when it comes to TV shows and movies. In this article, we are going to list the best of the best shows currently available on the streaming service. We avoided popular titles like Love is Blind and Too Hot To Handle as we are not going to include reality TV shows in this list. Check out the best TV shows you can watch right now on Netflix below.
Suits Credit – USA Network
Suits has easily become one of the most popular shows ever after coming out on Netflix. The USA Network series is a legal drama created by Aaron Korsh, and it follows the story of Mike Ross, an extremely intelligent slacker with a photographic memory who is given the chance to join a big-time Manhattan corporate law firm,...
Suits Credit – USA Network
Suits has easily become one of the most popular shows ever after coming out on Netflix. The USA Network series is a legal drama created by Aaron Korsh, and it follows the story of Mike Ross, an extremely intelligent slacker with a photographic memory who is given the chance to join a big-time Manhattan corporate law firm,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Here’s everything you need to know about the new Fairly OddParents animated series in the works at Nickelodeon – Just Jared Jr Here’s a surprising report to add to the Kate Middleton drama – Celebitchy Here’s the ultimate gift guide for the Swifties in your life – Popsugar Get the scoop on the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards – Just Jared Jr The cast of the beloved movie Office Space held a reunion at the new restaurant The Statesman in downtown Austin during SXSW. Mike Judge alongside cast members Ron Livingston, Stephen Root, David Herman, Ajay Naidu, and Todd Duffey celebrated the 25th anniversary together following a panel at the festival. See photos from the dinner in the gallery! Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the upcoming documentary Girls State, which premieres on the streaming service on April 5. A political coming-of-age story and a stirring reimagination of what it means to govern,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Mike Judge and his Office Space cast reunited at South by Southwest Film & TV Festival for a panel discussion March 9 sponsored by The Hollywood Reporter about the beloved and influential film — a title that arguably reinvented the workplace comedy for the modern age and popularized the concept of quiet quitting. While the panel discussion tackled several intriguing aspects about the film’s creation and reception (some highlights below), Judge revealed a few extra tidbits at the post-panel reception at Austin’s The Statesman restaurant.
Asked if there was anything he would change about the film (which was famously difficult to get made, with the writer-director fending off a blizzard of studio executive Tps reports, er, notes), Judge offhandedly noted he hasn’t seen his film since before it was released in 1999. Everybody in earshot of this (including star Ron Livingston) looked surprised, given the film initially flopped at the box...
Asked if there was anything he would change about the film (which was famously difficult to get made, with the writer-director fending off a blizzard of studio executive Tps reports, er, notes), Judge offhandedly noted he hasn’t seen his film since before it was released in 1999. Everybody in earshot of this (including star Ron Livingston) looked surprised, given the film initially flopped at the box...
- 3/12/2024
- by James Hibberd
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Office Space," Mike Judge's satirical take on white collar office culture, disappointed at the box office but soon became a cult favorite after it arrived in 1999. That was mostly thanks to home video sales and Comedy Central airing the film multiple times after its theatrical run. But "Office Space" thoroughly deserved whatever cult status it attained, because it always felt very much ahead of its time.
The film stars Ron Livingston as Peter Gibbons, a put-upon programmer who spends his days amid the bleakly oppressive environs of software company Initech. After being hypnotized to stop caring about his job, Peter takes a lackadaisical approach to work and surprisingly begins to climb his way up the corporate ladder. But when his colleagues Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu) and Michael Bolton (David Herman) are fired, Peter and his friends mastermind a plan to steal money from Initech via a software virus. The...
The film stars Ron Livingston as Peter Gibbons, a put-upon programmer who spends his days amid the bleakly oppressive environs of software company Initech. After being hypnotized to stop caring about his job, Peter takes a lackadaisical approach to work and surprisingly begins to climb his way up the corporate ladder. But when his colleagues Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu) and Michael Bolton (David Herman) are fired, Peter and his friends mastermind a plan to steal money from Initech via a software virus. The...
- 3/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Office Space is celebrating its 25th anniversary following its delayed path to success, although hopefully no one would get their ass kicked for saying something like that.
Released Feb. 19, 1999, director Mike Judge’s enduring and endlessly quotable workplace satire follows computer programmer Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston), who decides to stop caring about his day job and teams up with Initech co-workers Michael Bolton (David Herman) and Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu) to defraud the company. The Fox comedy — featuring such on-the-rise performers as Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinley, Gary Cole and Stephen Root — collected just $10 million at the time but became a cult favorite after finding a following through cable and home video.
Other standouts from the cast include Richard Riehle as engineer liaison Tom Smykowski, who defends his job (“I have people skills!”) to Paul Willson and McGinley as the two Bobs who are put in charge of layoffs. In...
Released Feb. 19, 1999, director Mike Judge’s enduring and endlessly quotable workplace satire follows computer programmer Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston), who decides to stop caring about his day job and teams up with Initech co-workers Michael Bolton (David Herman) and Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu) to defraud the company. The Fox comedy — featuring such on-the-rise performers as Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinley, Gary Cole and Stephen Root — collected just $10 million at the time but became a cult favorite after finding a following through cable and home video.
Other standouts from the cast include Richard Riehle as engineer liaison Tom Smykowski, who defends his job (“I have people skills!”) to Paul Willson and McGinley as the two Bobs who are put in charge of layoffs. In...
- 2/24/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Loudermilk” just got a whole lot louder.
In December 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, the Peter Farrelly comedy starring Ron Livingston (who plays the titular Loudermilk), Will Sasso, and Anja Savcic ranked 828th among all streaming shows, according to Reelgood. Now on Netflix, it’s ninth.
Even “Suits” could get jealous of that bump.
Each month, Reelgood measures what it calls 20 million “viewing decisions” on 25,000 shows across more than 200 streaming platforms. Check out the measurement app’s aptly titled “Rise from Obscurity” line graph for “Loudermilk,” as shared with IndieWire:
Chart courtesy of Reelgood
Before you wave off Reelgood’s methodology, let’s check in with Nielsen, the TV ratings giant.
In its first three weeks on Netflix, “Loudermilk” has made Nielsen’s Top 10 chart for acquired streaming programs each week: eighth twice and 10th once. As an Amazon Prime Video series, “Loudermilk” never charted — and it is safe that say it never came close.
In December 2023 on Amazon Prime Video, the Peter Farrelly comedy starring Ron Livingston (who plays the titular Loudermilk), Will Sasso, and Anja Savcic ranked 828th among all streaming shows, according to Reelgood. Now on Netflix, it’s ninth.
Even “Suits” could get jealous of that bump.
Each month, Reelgood measures what it calls 20 million “viewing decisions” on 25,000 shows across more than 200 streaming platforms. Check out the measurement app’s aptly titled “Rise from Obscurity” line graph for “Loudermilk,” as shared with IndieWire:
Chart courtesy of Reelgood
Before you wave off Reelgood’s methodology, let’s check in with Nielsen, the TV ratings giant.
In its first three weeks on Netflix, “Loudermilk” has made Nielsen’s Top 10 chart for acquired streaming programs each week: eighth twice and 10th once. As an Amazon Prime Video series, “Loudermilk” never charted — and it is safe that say it never came close.
- 2/23/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
(Welcome to Tales from the Box Office, our column that examines box office miracles, disasters, and everything in between, as well as what we can learn from them.)
"I believe you have my stapler." Odds are, the majority of people who enjoy comedy films would be able to tell you that quote is from "Office Space." Directed by "Beavis and Butthead" creator Mike Judge, it was his first live-action feature and would probably rank near the top of any list of things he's made if one were to conduct an informal survey of his fans. That's the way it is now. In 1999 when the film first hit theaters? Not so much. "Office Space" majorly disappointed against high expectations and, at least at first, seemed like it was going to be forgotten to time. Then a straight-up cult developed around the workplace comedy and it's now a part of the fabric of popular culture.
"I believe you have my stapler." Odds are, the majority of people who enjoy comedy films would be able to tell you that quote is from "Office Space." Directed by "Beavis and Butthead" creator Mike Judge, it was his first live-action feature and would probably rank near the top of any list of things he's made if one were to conduct an informal survey of his fans. That's the way it is now. In 1999 when the film first hit theaters? Not so much. "Office Space" majorly disappointed against high expectations and, at least at first, seemed like it was going to be forgotten to time. Then a straight-up cult developed around the workplace comedy and it's now a part of the fabric of popular culture.
- 2/17/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
What was old was extremely new on Netflix in January and even into this month.
Specifically, the Peter Farrelly-created dramedy series about addiction, Loudermilk, which was barely found in its original run on the now-unplugged AT&T Audience Network, became a must-see show on the streamer six-plus years after its original airing.
In Nielsen’s Top 10 for Streaming Originals (January 8-14), Loudermilk ranked No. 8 with 846 million viewing minutes.
But even before that list was published, Loudermilk was showing signs of life across the streamer’s own Top 10 charts. Loudermilk Season 1 was in the Netflix Top 10 most-viewed shows in the U.S. for four weeks with a peak rank of No. 4 during the week of January 15-21. Season 2 of Loudermilk ranked in the Netflix top 10 stateside during the week of July 28.
But that’s not all. Loudermilk hit the top 10 throughout the month of January in Australia,...
Specifically, the Peter Farrelly-created dramedy series about addiction, Loudermilk, which was barely found in its original run on the now-unplugged AT&T Audience Network, became a must-see show on the streamer six-plus years after its original airing.
In Nielsen’s Top 10 for Streaming Originals (January 8-14), Loudermilk ranked No. 8 with 846 million viewing minutes.
But even before that list was published, Loudermilk was showing signs of life across the streamer’s own Top 10 charts. Loudermilk Season 1 was in the Netflix Top 10 most-viewed shows in the U.S. for four weeks with a peak rank of No. 4 during the week of January 15-21. Season 2 of Loudermilk ranked in the Netflix top 10 stateside during the week of July 28.
But that’s not all. Loudermilk hit the top 10 throughout the month of January in Australia,...
- 2/15/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Out with the old, in with the new! Hulu is ushering in the new month with plenty to add to your to-watch list but not before it says farewell to dozens of its current movies and shows available for streaming. Its first loss will come on the first of the month with the critically acclaimed “Lucky,” starring the late Harry Dean Stanton, but the streamer will remove titles all month long, from the “Pusher” trilogy to “Magic Mike.”
Don’t miss out—- find out everything leaving Hulu in February, including The Streamable’s picks for the top of your watch list!
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Accomplished character actor Harry Dean Stanton stars in the drama, one of his final on-screen roles before his death at the age of 91, as, fittingly, a 90-year-old on...
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Accomplished character actor Harry Dean Stanton stars in the drama, one of his final on-screen roles before his death at the age of 91, as, fittingly, a 90-year-old on...
- 2/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
As “Masters of the Air” nears its end, one surviving member of the Air Force’s “Bloody Hundredth” bombing group finds himself standing next to a fireplace, sipping on whiskey, and quoting the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. “Whoever fights monsters should take care not to become a monster himself,” he paraphrases for his fellow flyer, as they prepare to leave the war behind and return to their families. “Because if you gaze into the abyss, the abyss gazes right back at you.”
In the moment, the sentiment is sound enough. Both men have experienced war, up close and personal, and both have been shaped by the harrowing combat all around them. It’s only natural to wonder what they’ll be like when they’re home, when they’re grounded, when the bombs are no longer dropping from the sky. Can they go back to their families, their wives, their kids,...
In the moment, the sentiment is sound enough. Both men have experienced war, up close and personal, and both have been shaped by the harrowing combat all around them. It’s only natural to wonder what they’ll be like when they’re home, when they’re grounded, when the bombs are no longer dropping from the sky. Can they go back to their families, their wives, their kids,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
James Brolin, Lizzy Greene (“A Million Little Things”), and Eoin Macken (“La Brea”) are set to join Netflix’s upcoming romantic drama “Ransom Canyon,” Variety has confirmed.
They join previously announced leads Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Kelly will portray Quinn, a character who “has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve out a new path for herself.”
Duhamel is set to play Staten Kirkland, the “steadfast and stoic” owner of the Double K Ranch. Staten “leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves,” reads the description.
Based on the books by Jodi Thomas, the series is described as a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western that “charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set...
They join previously announced leads Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly. Kelly will portray Quinn, a character who “has often found herself in the shadow of others, but after a stint in New York pursuing her career as a concert pianist, she has returned to Ransom Canyon to carve out a new path for herself.”
Duhamel is set to play Staten Kirkland, the “steadfast and stoic” owner of the Double K Ranch. Staten “leads the charge to resist outside forces threatening his way of life and the land that he loves,” reads the description.
Based on the books by Jodi Thomas, the series is described as a romance-fueled family drama and contemporary Western that “charts the intersecting lives of three ranching families, all set...
- 1/18/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Pictures: Netflix / Warner Bros. Pictures / Lionsgate / Sony Pictures
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
As 2023 is put into the history books, it’s time your comprehensive look at what’s coming to Netflix in the United States throughout January 2024. Below, we’ll be looking through all the licensed and Netflix Original movies, series, and games on the way.
Want to see more of what’s on the way throughout 2024? We’ve got you covered with the current calendar of every known Netflix Original confirmed for 2024.
As always, you’ll want to watch anything set to expire throughout January, too – you can keep track of all the movies and series leaving Netflix US here.
Note: This list is a work in progress. It’ll continue to be updated throughout January 2024 as we learn of new titles coming to the service. All release dates are subject to change.
Full List of New Releases Coming to Netflix US in...
- 1/11/2024
- by Kasey Moore
- Whats-on-Netflix
Anja Savcic is turning heads thanks to her work in Loudermilk.
The Bosnian actress plays Claire Wilkes in the series, the unlikely roommate of the former music critic and recovering addict the show takes its name from, Sam Loudermilk (played by Ron Livingston).
After originally airing on the AT&T Audience Network in 2017, the gripping dramedy was acquired by Netflix, making its debut on the streamer in the U.S. in January 2024.
Read full article on The Direct.
The Bosnian actress plays Claire Wilkes in the series, the unlikely roommate of the former music critic and recovering addict the show takes its name from, Sam Loudermilk (played by Ron Livingston).
After originally airing on the AT&T Audience Network in 2017, the gripping dramedy was acquired by Netflix, making its debut on the streamer in the U.S. in January 2024.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 1/9/2024
- by Klein Felt
- The Direct
Exclusive: Zachary Levi (Shazam!) is set to topline Hotel Tehran, a new action thriller marking the fourth feature from writer-director Guy Moshe (Bunraku).
In the film heading into production in May, Levi plays Tucker, who leads a unit of disgraced, war-torn ex-CIA operators into the heart of Tehran to take down a life-changing score.
Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter), from an original idea by Bazzel Baz (The Blacklist), a former CIA special operations group officer. Oakhurst Entertainment is financing. Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic is producing alongside Matthew G. Zamias (Boxing Day), co-founder of the new financing and production company Astral Future, as well as Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films. Astral Future’s Harel Kodesh and Arbel Kodesh are exec producing alongside Moshe, Baz, Justin C. Oberman, and William Doyle (The Killer). Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee (Spotlight) are handling casting.
In a statement to Deadline,...
In the film heading into production in May, Levi plays Tucker, who leads a unit of disgraced, war-torn ex-CIA operators into the heart of Tehran to take down a life-changing score.
Moshe wrote the script with Mark Bacci (Prisoner’s Daughter), from an original idea by Bazzel Baz (The Blacklist), a former CIA special operations group officer. Oakhurst Entertainment is financing. Oakhurst’s Marina Grasic is producing alongside Matthew G. Zamias (Boxing Day), co-founder of the new financing and production company Astral Future, as well as Wendy Sweetmore of Dreamtime Films. Astral Future’s Harel Kodesh and Arbel Kodesh are exec producing alongside Moshe, Baz, Justin C. Oberman, and William Doyle (The Killer). Kerry Barden and Paul Schnee (Spotlight) are handling casting.
In a statement to Deadline,...
- 1/9/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Happy New Year! There isn’t a better way to start the New Year than binging on dozens of brand-new movies and TV shows that were just added to the Netflix UK library.
First of all, here are the week’s top highlights:
Fool Me Once (Limited Series) N
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, Emmett J Scanlan
Michelle Keagen marks her Netflix debut in the long-awaited and anticipated adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2016 novel Fool Me Once. The series landed on Netflix on New Year’s Day, and we expect it to be featured extensively in the weekly top ten reports on Netflix UK for the next few weeks.
A grieving widow’s life is thrown into even more turmoil when her murdered husband appears on her secret nanny camera, leading her to uncover a shocking and deadly conspiracy.
First of all, here are the week’s top highlights:
Fool Me Once (Limited Series) N
Seasons: 1 | Episodes: 8
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery | Runtime: 50 Minutes
Cast: Michelle Keegan, Adeel Akhtar, Richard Armitage, Joanna Lumley, Emmett J Scanlan
Michelle Keagen marks her Netflix debut in the long-awaited and anticipated adaptation of Harlan Coben’s 2016 novel Fool Me Once. The series landed on Netflix on New Year’s Day, and we expect it to be featured extensively in the weekly top ten reports on Netflix UK for the next few weeks.
A grieving widow’s life is thrown into even more turmoil when her murdered husband appears on her secret nanny camera, leading her to uncover a shocking and deadly conspiracy.
- 1/5/2024
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Picture credits: Sony Picture / Netflix
Before long, we’ll be welcoming a new year on Netflix UK. Subscribers can be excited about what’s coming as January 2024 is already shaping up to be a great month of new arrivals, and we’ll be keeping track of everything coming to the streaming service throughout the month.
Throughout the month, you can find our weekly recaps of everything new on the library in our Netflix UK hub.
As we enter the New Year we’ll continue to keep track of all of the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix UK.
Full List of What’s Coming to Netflix United Kingdom in January 2024
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What’s Coming to Netflix UK January 1st Bitconned (2024) Netflix Original Film – Crime...
Before long, we’ll be welcoming a new year on Netflix UK. Subscribers can be excited about what’s coming as January 2024 is already shaping up to be a great month of new arrivals, and we’ll be keeping track of everything coming to the streaming service throughout the month.
Throughout the month, you can find our weekly recaps of everything new on the library in our Netflix UK hub.
As we enter the New Year we’ll continue to keep track of all of the movies and TV shows leaving Netflix UK.
Full List of What’s Coming to Netflix United Kingdom in January 2024
Polite notice: if you’re using this list for your own outlet – please credit and link to us. We’re looking at you RadioTimes and Economic Times!
What’s Coming to Netflix UK January 1st Bitconned (2024) Netflix Original Film – Crime...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jacob Robinson
- Whats-on-Netflix
Exclusive: Taylor Bright, known in the industry for her knack for discovering young talent, has joined Thruline Entertainment as a talent manager.
Having previously been a manager at Entertainment Lab, and more recently at Stagecoach Entertainment, Bright begin her career in casting.
Among the clients joining Bright at Thruline are: Sadie Stanley (Cruel Summer), Lisette Olivera (National Treasure: Edge of History), Milly Shapiro (Hereditary), Zack Nelson (Wolf Pack), Jacob Ward (Somewhere in Queens), Daria Johns.
“We are so pleased to welcome Taylor to Thruline,” said Thruline partner Jb Roberts. “Her roster of young artists is impressive, as is the energy she brings to the company. Her eye for talent is remarkable and her entrepreneurial approach to representation makes her a perfect fit for our culture.”
Thruline Entertainment’s client roster includes actors Allison Janney, Eric Stonestreet, Michael Cera, Ron Livingston, John Hawkes and Blair Underwood, and writers Annie Mumolo,...
Having previously been a manager at Entertainment Lab, and more recently at Stagecoach Entertainment, Bright begin her career in casting.
Among the clients joining Bright at Thruline are: Sadie Stanley (Cruel Summer), Lisette Olivera (National Treasure: Edge of History), Milly Shapiro (Hereditary), Zack Nelson (Wolf Pack), Jacob Ward (Somewhere in Queens), Daria Johns.
“We are so pleased to welcome Taylor to Thruline,” said Thruline partner Jb Roberts. “Her roster of young artists is impressive, as is the energy she brings to the company. Her eye for talent is remarkable and her entrepreneurial approach to representation makes her a perfect fit for our culture.”
Thruline Entertainment’s client roster includes actors Allison Janney, Eric Stonestreet, Michael Cera, Ron Livingston, John Hawkes and Blair Underwood, and writers Annie Mumolo,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Director Eif Rivera is set to make his feature debut with the promising-looking period thriller Killing Castro, starring Al Pacino.
Romulus Entertainment has announced Killing Castro, an exciting-sounding project that boasts an intriguing cast.
The period thriller is set to feature a bevy of exciting names including Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Mariduena, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green and Titus Welliver.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960 and ‘begins when Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations after having won the Cuban revolution. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X, who invites him to stay at the famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover FBI agent originally assigned to investigate Malcolm X suddenly becomes the FBI’s most...
Romulus Entertainment has announced Killing Castro, an exciting-sounding project that boasts an intriguing cast.
The period thriller is set to feature a bevy of exciting names including Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Mariduena, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall-Green and Titus Welliver.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960 and ‘begins when Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations after having won the Cuban revolution. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X, who invites him to stay at the famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover FBI agent originally assigned to investigate Malcolm X suddenly becomes the FBI’s most...
- 12/5/2023
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Al Pacino, Diego Boneta, Xolo Maridueña, KiKi Layne, Alexander Ludwig, Ron Livingston, Kendrick Sampson, Nicole Beharie, Logan Marshall Green and Titus Welliver will star in Killing Castro. Eif Rivera will direct the movie from a script by Leon Hendrix, Thomas DeGrezia and Colin Bateman. This will be Rivera’s first feature film.
Killing Castro will be produced by Romulus Entertainment’s Brad Feinstein, along with Christina Weiss Lurie of Fourth and Twenty-Eight Films. Romulus will also finance. Principal photography will take place in Newark, NJ.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960. Shortly after winning the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X who invites him to stay at famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover...
Killing Castro will be produced by Romulus Entertainment’s Brad Feinstein, along with Christina Weiss Lurie of Fourth and Twenty-Eight Films. Romulus will also finance. Principal photography will take place in Newark, NJ.
Based on true events, the film is set in 1960. Shortly after winning the Cuban revolution, Fidel Castro travels to New York City to deliver his first speech to the United Nations. When met with hostility at his original hotel, Castro meets Malcolm X who invites him to stay at famed Hotel Theresa in Harlem. With the eyes of the world watching, a rookie undercover...
- 12/4/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
If you followed indie film in the 90s, Vince Vaughn was at the center of a legendary tale. As the story goes, in order to get permission to use the theme from Jaws in the film Swingers, Doug Liman screened the film for Steven Spielberg’s approval. Not only did Stevie Boy allow them to use the scary shark tune but the legendary director knew he had to work with whoever was playing Trent Walker. And, he did just that when he cast Vince Vaughn in his Jurassic Park sequel, The Lost World. Spielberg instantly knew that Vince Vaughn was superstar material and he was correctomundo. Over the last nearly 30 years, he has given us some of the best comedic performances mixed in with some bone chilling anti-heroes. But it seems in the past few years Vaughn has slowed down his output to focus on smaller roles in more meaningful projects.
- 11/10/2023
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Like the Boston Bruins in overtime during Game 7 of the 2013 Eastern Conference Quarterfinals, A Million Little Things might not be as done as we think it is.
DJ Nash, creator of the now-cancelled series, hinted at as much in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. While replying to someone who asked whether the show was still airing, Nash wrote: “It’s over. For now.”
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DJ Nash, creator of the now-cancelled series, hinted at as much in a recent X (formerly Twitter) post. While replying to someone who asked whether the show was still airing, Nash wrote: “It’s over. For now.”
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- 10/17/2023
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Only Murders in the Building may be done for now — after Ben Glenroy’s (Paul Rudd) murder was solved in the third season finale. But binge-worthy whodunnits with elusive killers pursued by troubled detectives or amateur sleuths are everywhere.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter plucks 10 murder mysteries to keep viewers sharp and solving crime puzzles until the Hulu murder mystery comedy returns — with the intrepid trio played by Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez — for an even deadlier fourth season (following that cliffhanger).
Get set for more more mutilated victims left at the bottom of staircases, more clues left behind, more dark and evil killers, and more prime suspects in their own webs of lies and deceit to be played by mega Hollywood stars, all to keep you guessing and engaged from the safety of your living room couch.
The Afterparty (Apple TV+) Tiffany Haddish in The Afterparty
Only Murders in the Building...
Below, The Hollywood Reporter plucks 10 murder mysteries to keep viewers sharp and solving crime puzzles until the Hulu murder mystery comedy returns — with the intrepid trio played by Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez — for an even deadlier fourth season (following that cliffhanger).
Get set for more more mutilated victims left at the bottom of staircases, more clues left behind, more dark and evil killers, and more prime suspects in their own webs of lies and deceit to be played by mega Hollywood stars, all to keep you guessing and engaged from the safety of your living room couch.
The Afterparty (Apple TV+) Tiffany Haddish in The Afterparty
Only Murders in the Building...
- 10/16/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It's been 22 years since "Band of Brothers" captivated television audiences with its gripping 10-episode tale of a United States paratrooper company's daring, civilization-saving exploits in the European Theater of World War II. And according to its placement on Netflix's top charts, it is as relevant and watchable as ever.
Whether the streamer's subscribers are revisiting the classic miniseries or discovering it for the first time, it's encouraging to know that people are still moved by the heroism of the young soldiers who put their lives on the line to turn back Adolf Hitler's genocidal grab for world domination -- especially as we watch the American Republican party and the country's law enforcement get overrun by the types of white supremacists who contributed to the rise of the Third Reich. We live in perilous times, so it's important to remember how many brave individuals fought and died to eliminate...
Whether the streamer's subscribers are revisiting the classic miniseries or discovering it for the first time, it's encouraging to know that people are still moved by the heroism of the young soldiers who put their lives on the line to turn back Adolf Hitler's genocidal grab for world domination -- especially as we watch the American Republican party and the country's law enforcement get overrun by the types of white supremacists who contributed to the rise of the Third Reich. We live in perilous times, so it's important to remember how many brave individuals fought and died to eliminate...
- 9/23/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
An Emmy-nominated documentary cinematographer with credits including “Procession” and “All the Beauty and the Bloodshed,” Robert Kolodny puts his expert eye for shooting nonfiction to playful narrative use in his feature directing debut “The Featherweight.” A meticulously designed, gutsily played biopic of world champion featherweight boxer Guglielmo Papaleo, better known as Willie Pep — covering not his 1940s glory days but his faltering attempt at a comeback two decades later — the film is convincingly fashioned as a candid all-access documentary, a promotional puff piece curdling before our eyes into an unintended study of mental breakdown.
So convincingly, in fact, that uninformed viewers chancing upon “The Featherweight” on the festival circuit may wonder exactly what it is they’re watching, not least if — in a realization of Pep’s own glumly stated fears — they have no idea who this once-celebrated sportsman was. Kolodny puts nary a foot wrong in his precise replication...
So convincingly, in fact, that uninformed viewers chancing upon “The Featherweight” on the festival circuit may wonder exactly what it is they’re watching, not least if — in a realization of Pep’s own glumly stated fears — they have no idea who this once-celebrated sportsman was. Kolodny puts nary a foot wrong in his precise replication...
- 9/20/2023
- by Guy Lodge
- Variety Film + TV
The Union Solidarity Coalition — founded over the summer by a group of writer-directors moved to support crewmembers amid the strike — launched an eBay auction last week with lots so unique, it seems they were dreamed up in a writers room. And the bids have been rolling in fast and thick.
A sampling of the offerings and current bids (as of publication time) include dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross ($10,200); the cast of Bob’s Burgers singing a custom song ($7,200); Natasha Lyonne helping solve the New York Times Sunday crossword via Zoom ($6,100); Lena Dunham painting a mural in your home ($5,100); John Lithgow painting a watercolor portrait of your dog ($4,450); a pottery class with Busy Philipps in New York ($3,500); Adam Scott walking your dog in L.A. for one hour ($2,500); a Zoom with Barry Jenkins and Nicholas Britell ($1,250); and a relationship advice squabble over Zoom with Rosemarie Dewitt and Ron Livingston ($1,136).
The...
A sampling of the offerings and current bids (as of publication time) include dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross ($10,200); the cast of Bob’s Burgers singing a custom song ($7,200); Natasha Lyonne helping solve the New York Times Sunday crossword via Zoom ($6,100); Lena Dunham painting a mural in your home ($5,100); John Lithgow painting a watercolor portrait of your dog ($4,450); a pottery class with Busy Philipps in New York ($3,500); Adam Scott walking your dog in L.A. for one hour ($2,500); a Zoom with Barry Jenkins and Nicholas Britell ($1,250); and a relationship advice squabble over Zoom with Rosemarie Dewitt and Ron Livingston ($1,136).
The...
- 9/19/2023
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes are stalling productions across Hollywood, actors and filmmakers are getting to work in a different way to financially support the unions.
A viral eBay auction featuring a slew of once-in-a-lifetime events, custom memorabilia, and never-released parts of film history has all net proceeds supporting non-profit Free the Work, which is a “global community of underrepresented creators changing the lens through which we look at [diversity and inclusion] and production.”
From a custom “Bob’s Burgers” song to dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, or even a special one-on-one dog walk with Adam Scott, the auction offerings range from the unique to the um, very unique. Lena Dunham has two listings, one to paint a whimsical mural over the course of five hours in a private residence, and another partnered with Spike Jonze to discuss the basics of storytelling for aspiring screenwriters.
The “Bones,” “White Collar,” and “New Girl...
A viral eBay auction featuring a slew of once-in-a-lifetime events, custom memorabilia, and never-released parts of film history has all net proceeds supporting non-profit Free the Work, which is a “global community of underrepresented creators changing the lens through which we look at [diversity and inclusion] and production.”
From a custom “Bob’s Burgers” song to dinner with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, or even a special one-on-one dog walk with Adam Scott, the auction offerings range from the unique to the um, very unique. Lena Dunham has two listings, one to paint a whimsical mural over the course of five hours in a private residence, and another partnered with Spike Jonze to discuss the basics of storytelling for aspiring screenwriters.
The “Bones,” “White Collar,” and “New Girl...
- 9/16/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson and Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Premiering on Sept. 9, 2001, World War II miniseries Band of Brothers is one of the most impressive shows in HBO‘s already-impressive TV canon. Based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose’s 1992 non-fiction book of the same name and produced by cinematic titans Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers offers an unflinching look at the horrors of war and the American heroes of Easy Company that would endure them to help bring down the Third Reich.
The 10 episodes presented in the show’s sole season are pitch-perfect television and now they’re about to be made available to an even wider audience. Alongside its spiritual cousin The Pacific (which follows the Pacific Theater of WWII), Band of Brothers is available to stream on Netflix as of Sept. 15. This comes as part of a Warner Bros. initiative to expand the availability of some of its classic television titles. Previous HBO series...
The 10 episodes presented in the show’s sole season are pitch-perfect television and now they’re about to be made available to an even wider audience. Alongside its spiritual cousin The Pacific (which follows the Pacific Theater of WWII), Band of Brothers is available to stream on Netflix as of Sept. 15. This comes as part of a Warner Bros. initiative to expand the availability of some of its classic television titles. Previous HBO series...
- 9/15/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Stars: Beck Bennett, Joel McHale, Alyson Hannigan, Tywayne Wheatt, Geoffrey Arend, Katlyn Carlson, Kelsey Grammer, J.B. Smoove, Kylie Bunbury | Written by Jared Lapidus, James McCarthy | Directed by Jared Lapidus
In a slight change of pace from my recent viewing pleasures I decided to check out Office Race. A movie that by all accounts was to be a laugh-out-loud comedy about a work-shy losers quest to train for a marathon and beat his asshole boss.
I think we have all gone through this particular event in our lives, right? No? Just me then? To be completely honest, I needed to close my brain off for a little while and have a bit of a laugh so this was as good a time as any to check Office Race out.
Pat (Beck Bennett) is stuck in his dead-end job, but to be fair he actually kind of likes things that way because...
In a slight change of pace from my recent viewing pleasures I decided to check out Office Race. A movie that by all accounts was to be a laugh-out-loud comedy about a work-shy losers quest to train for a marathon and beat his asshole boss.
I think we have all gone through this particular event in our lives, right? No? Just me then? To be completely honest, I needed to close my brain off for a little while and have a bit of a laugh so this was as good a time as any to check Office Race out.
Pat (Beck Bennett) is stuck in his dead-end job, but to be fair he actually kind of likes things that way because...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
Jeremy Allen White’s apron from “The Bear,” signed by the cast and crew, has passed $2,000 in an eBay auction.
The item highlights the sale of a large group of Hollywood memorabilia and experiences to benefit film and TV crew members who have lost their healthcare coverage or are facing the risk of losing it amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
After an initial successful fundraising effort that garnered $315,000 earlier this summer, The Union Solidarity Coalition is now focusing its fundraising efforts on eBay auctions, featuring exclusive items and extraordinary in-person experiences for those who place the highest bids.
Along with “The Bear” apron, other film, TV, and music memorabilia include the Hawaiian shirt from the Roku film “Weird,” signed by Weird Al Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Wait’s iconic fedora with his signature, and a Parker Posey package comprised of personal items from “Dazed and Confused” and “Party Girl,...
The item highlights the sale of a large group of Hollywood memorabilia and experiences to benefit film and TV crew members who have lost their healthcare coverage or are facing the risk of losing it amid the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
After an initial successful fundraising effort that garnered $315,000 earlier this summer, The Union Solidarity Coalition is now focusing its fundraising efforts on eBay auctions, featuring exclusive items and extraordinary in-person experiences for those who place the highest bids.
Along with “The Bear” apron, other film, TV, and music memorabilia include the Hawaiian shirt from the Roku film “Weird,” signed by Weird Al Yankovic and Daniel Radcliffe, Tom Wait’s iconic fedora with his signature, and a Parker Posey package comprised of personal items from “Dazed and Confused” and “Party Girl,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to take a pottery class with Busy Phillips? Or have dinner straight out of "Mr. Show" with Bob Odenkirk And David Cross? Perhaps you'd like some help on the New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle with "Poker Face" star Natasha Lyonne? Maybe, just maybe, you're the kind of person who dreams of Adam Scott walking your dog, or of admiring a watercolor painting of your dog created by six-time Emmy-winner John Lithgow. If any of these oddly specific situations have you screaming out, "Yes! That's me! I am the person who dreams of these things!", I've got some unbelievably great news for you.
The Union Solidarity Coalition is a collection of writers and directors on strike who are raising funds for crew healthcare. The majority of the entertainment industry has been effectively shut down for over 100 days now following the AMPTP's...
The Union Solidarity Coalition is a collection of writers and directors on strike who are raising funds for crew healthcare. The majority of the entertainment industry has been effectively shut down for over 100 days now following the AMPTP's...
- 9/13/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
To celebrate the release of The Flash which arrives on 4K Uhd, Blu-Ray and DVD from 18th September 2023 we have 2 Blu-Rays to give away!
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
The film...
Worlds collide in “The Flash” when Barry uses his superpowers to travel back in time in order to change the events of the past. But when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, Barry becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation, and there are no Super Heroes to turn to. That is, unless Barry can coax a very different Batman out of retirement and rescue an imprisoned Kryptonian… albeit not the one he’s looking for. Ultimately, to save the world that he is in and return to the future that he knows, Barry’s only hope is to race for his life. But will making the ultimate sacrifice be enough to reset the universe?
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- 9/10/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Sights and sounds of the battlefield are brought to life when News and Documentary Emmy® Award-winning “WWII in HD” and “Vietnam in HD” arrive on DVD on October 17 from Lionsgate. Viewers embark on an epic journey alongside courageous soldiers in “Brothers in Arms: WWII & Vietnam War in HD,” which features voiceovers from Academy Award® nominee Gary Sinise, Primetime Emmy® nominee Michael C. Hall, Primetime Emmy® nominee Rob Lowe, Justin Bartha, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Edward Burns and more. “Brothers in Arms: WWII & Vietnam War in HD” will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.
Official Synopsis
See the epic battles of the 20th century through the eyes of the brave soldiers who fought two of
the most pivotal wars in world history with these two acclaimed docuseries from The History® Channel. Award-winning WWII in HD and Vietnam in HD provide stunning narratives of these seminal moments in time...
Official Synopsis
See the epic battles of the 20th century through the eyes of the brave soldiers who fought two of
the most pivotal wars in world history with these two acclaimed docuseries from The History® Channel. Award-winning WWII in HD and Vietnam in HD provide stunning narratives of these seminal moments in time...
- 9/10/2023
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Sitting in Bars with Cake is a comedy-drama film directed by Trish Sie from a screenplay by Audrey Shulman. The Prime Video film is inspired by true events and it follows two best friends Jane (Yara Shahidi) and Corrine (Odessa A’zion) living in Los Angeles. Corrine is an extrovert and Jane is an introvert. In order to get Jane to meet more people Corrine gets her to bake cakes for a year and take them to a bar. But when Corrine gets a life-altering diagnosis, both Jane and Corrine’s friendship is put to the test. Sitting in Bars with Cake also stars Bette Midler, Ron Livingston, and Maia Mitchell in supporting roles. So, if you loved the Prime Video film here are some similar movies you could watch next.
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Prime Video Add-On & Hulu Add-On) Credit – Searchlight Pictures
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- 9/9/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on September 7th, 2023, reviewing “Sitting in Bars with Cake,” an adaptation of a cookbook memoir by Audrey Shulman. In theaters on September 8th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Jane (Yaro Shahidi) is a mousey gal who loves to bake. Her roommate Corinne (Odessa A’zion) loves to party. So they combine the two talents and make a plan to visit 50 bars with 50 cakes all over LA-La Land. What they didn’t expect is that Corinne would start to have headaches, that turns out to be cancer. Despite pleas from her parents (Ron Livingston and Martha Kelly) to come home to Arizona, Corrine stays in L.A. and is cared for by Jane and her group of friends. Even as she gets more ill, the cakes and the bars they go to are still in the mix.
”Sitting in Bars with Cake...
Rating: 3.5/5.0
Jane (Yaro Shahidi) is a mousey gal who loves to bake. Her roommate Corinne (Odessa A’zion) loves to party. So they combine the two talents and make a plan to visit 50 bars with 50 cakes all over LA-La Land. What they didn’t expect is that Corinne would start to have headaches, that turns out to be cancer. Despite pleas from her parents (Ron Livingston and Martha Kelly) to come home to Arizona, Corrine stays in L.A. and is cared for by Jane and her group of friends. Even as she gets more ill, the cakes and the bars they go to are still in the mix.
”Sitting in Bars with Cake...
- 9/9/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Amazon Prime Video is giving viewers the perfect new drama-comedy to enjoy this weekend. Based on a true story, “Sitting in Bars with Cake” follows two friends in their twenties as they embark on a unique adventure of bringing cake into various bars. It’s a heartwarming story of friendship, heartbreak, and everything in between. “Sitting in Bars with Cake” drops exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, Sept. 8. You can watch Sitting in Bars with Cake with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video.
How to Watch ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake’ When: Friday, September 8, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake’
“Sitting in Bars with Cake” stars Yara Shahidi as Jane and Odessa A’zion as Corinne. In the film, the two have been best friends since elementary school, but they are drastically different,...
How to Watch ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake’ When: Friday, September 8, 2023 Where: Amazon Prime Video Stream: Watch with a 30-Day Free Trial of Amazon Prime Video. 30-Day Free Trial$8.99 / month amazon.com About ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake’
“Sitting in Bars with Cake” stars Yara Shahidi as Jane and Odessa A’zion as Corinne. In the film, the two have been best friends since elementary school, but they are drastically different,...
- 9/8/2023
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
This article contains spoilers for "The Nun II."
The events of "The Nun II" pick up four years after "The Nun," with Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) called once again to assist with taking down the demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons) following a string of priest murders throughout Europe. Unfortunately, Sister Irene doesn't know what audiences who saw the previous film already do, which is that Valak has been using Maurice "Frenchie" Theriault's (Jonas Bloquet) body as a vessel, as proven by the inverted cross embedded in his skin. When we catch up with Frenchie, he's started working at a girl's boarding school as a handyman, and in a will-they/won't-they relationship with one of the teachers, Kate (Anna Popplewell). He's become somewhat of a father figure to her daughter, Sophie (Katelyn Rose Downey), and has built a wonderful life for himself. Alas, Valak refuses to stay contained for long, and Sister...
The events of "The Nun II" pick up four years after "The Nun," with Sister Irene (Taissa Farmiga) called once again to assist with taking down the demon Valak (Bonnie Aarons) following a string of priest murders throughout Europe. Unfortunately, Sister Irene doesn't know what audiences who saw the previous film already do, which is that Valak has been using Maurice "Frenchie" Theriault's (Jonas Bloquet) body as a vessel, as proven by the inverted cross embedded in his skin. When we catch up with Frenchie, he's started working at a girl's boarding school as a handyman, and in a will-they/won't-they relationship with one of the teachers, Kate (Anna Popplewell). He's become somewhat of a father figure to her daughter, Sophie (Katelyn Rose Downey), and has built a wonderful life for himself. Alas, Valak refuses to stay contained for long, and Sister...
- 9/8/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
There’s a story that Willie Pep, the protagonist of Robert Kolodny’s feature debut The Featherweight, likes to tell. It’s about a match with a kid, who, so awed by the boxing champion, asks for an autograph. The request flummoxes Willie. “I say, ‘Kid, get away from me, we’re boxing tonight. What are people going to think?’” The crowd came to see a fight, he reminds the junior. They need to put on a show.
As Willie (played by James Madio) talks about this moment, he gesticulates and pulls his audience — a small group of friends — to play supporting roles. It’s clear why the boxer likes to recount this tale. Nostalgia tempts him. It directs his moods, prompts his long monologues and drives Willie, at age 42, to stage a comeback.
The Featherweight is a fictionalized account of the real-life two-time featherweight champion’s attempts to get back in the ring.
As Willie (played by James Madio) talks about this moment, he gesticulates and pulls his audience — a small group of friends — to play supporting roles. It’s clear why the boxer likes to recount this tale. Nostalgia tempts him. It directs his moods, prompts his long monologues and drives Willie, at age 42, to stage a comeback.
The Featherweight is a fictionalized account of the real-life two-time featherweight champion’s attempts to get back in the ring.
- 9/3/2023
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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