It can be extremely disappointing to get into a show only to have it canceled. But the more competition there is among TV networks, streaming platforms and production companies, the harder they are on shows that don't seem to bring in nearly enough viewers to be considered profitable.
Unfortunately, many great TV shows are overlooked today simply because they're cut too early. So, if you are willing to brace yourself and deal with the fact that you may never know the true finale, here are 8 amazing series that are worth every minute spent in front of the TV.
Firefly (2002-2003)
It's hard to say that the cancellation was unjustified, as Firefly premiered to very low ratings. However, it wasn't even given a chance to intrigue viewers, as the show was misadvertised and the network decided to air episodes out of order, making it difficult for viewers to get into the story.
Unfortunately, many great TV shows are overlooked today simply because they're cut too early. So, if you are willing to brace yourself and deal with the fact that you may never know the true finale, here are 8 amazing series that are worth every minute spent in front of the TV.
Firefly (2002-2003)
It's hard to say that the cancellation was unjustified, as Firefly premiered to very low ratings. However, it wasn't even given a chance to intrigue viewers, as the show was misadvertised and the network decided to air episodes out of order, making it difficult for viewers to get into the story.
- 5/18/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Fantasia is back this summer with its 28th edition! And, of course, its first wave is an impressive, eclectic mix of genre titles you won't want to miss. The first wave announcement is in its entirety below and you can learn more about attending the fest at: https://fantasiafestival.com/en
The Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but in the meantime, Fantasia is excited to reveal a select first wave of premiere titles, along with a first look at its 2024 poster art.
The festival’s 2024 poster art, created by Montreal visual artist Donald Caron,...
The Fantasia International Film Festival will celebrate its upcoming 28th edition with an electrifying program of screenings, workshops, and launch events running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but in the meantime, Fantasia is excited to reveal a select first wave of premiere titles, along with a first look at its 2024 poster art.
The festival’s 2024 poster art, created by Montreal visual artist Donald Caron,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
The Fantasia International Film Festival will be celebrating its 28th edition with another densely packed slate of events and programming running from July 18 through August 4, 2024, returning yet again at the Concordia Hall and J.A. de Sève cinemas, with additional screens and events at Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise and Cinéma du Musée.
The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but in the meantime, Fantasia 2024 has revealed a select first wave of premiere titles. With premieres for Chuck Russell’s Witchboard remake, the Mike Flanagan-presented found footage Shelby Oaks, the latest from La Llorona filmmaker Jayro Bustamante and more, Fantasia’s shaping up to have another can’t miss slate of films.
The first wave of select titles, from the press release:
Witchboard
From A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the beloved1988 remake of The Blob to The Mask, Eraser, and The Scorpion King,...
The festival’s full lineup will be announced on July 3, but in the meantime, Fantasia 2024 has revealed a select first wave of premiere titles. With premieres for Chuck Russell’s Witchboard remake, the Mike Flanagan-presented found footage Shelby Oaks, the latest from La Llorona filmmaker Jayro Bustamante and more, Fantasia’s shaping up to have another can’t miss slate of films.
The first wave of select titles, from the press release:
Witchboard
From A Nightmare On Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and the beloved1988 remake of The Blob to The Mask, Eraser, and The Scorpion King,...
- 5/9/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Plot: Five women participate in a hiking retreat but only four come out the other side. Federal agents Aaron Falk and Carmen Cooper head into the mountains hoping to find their informant still alive.
Review: We reviewed the Australian mystery drama The Dry a couple of years ago. We enjoyed Eric Bana’s first Australian film after moving to Hollywood and found director Robert Connolly’s adaptation of Jane Harper’s novel to be refreshing. That film told the story of a federal investigator who returns home to investigate the murder of a childhood friend, which bears a distinct connection to a crime he himself was accused of decades prior. Bana and Connolly have reunited for the second novel in the Aaron Falk trilogy, Force of Nature. Carrying the subtitle that indicates it as a sequel to The Dry, Force of Nature is a substantially different story. Shifting from a...
Review: We reviewed the Australian mystery drama The Dry a couple of years ago. We enjoyed Eric Bana’s first Australian film after moving to Hollywood and found director Robert Connolly’s adaptation of Jane Harper’s novel to be refreshing. That film told the story of a federal investigator who returns home to investigate the murder of a childhood friend, which bears a distinct connection to a crime he himself was accused of decades prior. Bana and Connolly have reunited for the second novel in the Aaron Falk trilogy, Force of Nature. Carrying the subtitle that indicates it as a sequel to The Dry, Force of Nature is a substantially different story. Shifting from a...
- 5/8/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Plot: The series will follow Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor, and family man who — one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago — is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
Review: Earlier this year, AppleTV+ debuted a series about alternate realities and dueling versions of characters in Constellation. That series carried a heavy science fiction focus that showed how parallel universes can carry paranoid variations on the lives of characters shifting between worlds. Dark Matter mines similar territory but in a far more grounded manner. Using the conceits of the thriller genre, Dark Matter adapts...
Review: Earlier this year, AppleTV+ debuted a series about alternate realities and dueling versions of characters in Constellation. That series carried a heavy science fiction focus that showed how parallel universes can carry paranoid variations on the lives of characters shifting between worlds. Dark Matter mines similar territory but in a far more grounded manner. Using the conceits of the thriller genre, Dark Matter adapts...
- 5/2/2024
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
‘Sugar’ Emmys FYC red carpet: Watch interviews with Colin Farrell and executive producer Audrey Chon
On Sunday, April 28, Apple TV+ held a special Emmys FYC event for the new drama series “Sugar.” Gold Derby associate editor Latasha Ford was there to chat with the show’s Oscar-nominated star Colin Farrell as well as executive producer Audrey Chon. The invite-only event was held at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Hollywood. Watch the exclusive red carpet interviews above.
In the eight-episode series, Farrell portrays American private investigator John Sugar, a man assigned to look into the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
In the eight-episode series, Farrell portrays American private investigator John Sugar, a man assigned to look into the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter...
- 4/29/2024
- by Latasha Ford and Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
A newly released poster for Mindhunter Season 3 ramped up hype for its supposed release, although some wonder whether it is even real.
Based on John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker's 1995 book titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, the Netflix series (directed by David Fincher) garnered critical praise during its 2017-2019 run.
Centered on the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, which analyzed the minds of America's most notorious serial killers, fans have clamored for the story to continue since its most recent episodes aired five years ago.
Read full article on The Direct.
Based on John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker's 1995 book titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI's Elite Serial Crime Unit, the Netflix series (directed by David Fincher) garnered critical praise during its 2017-2019 run.
Centered on the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit, which analyzed the minds of America's most notorious serial killers, fans have clamored for the story to continue since its most recent episodes aired five years ago.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 4/26/2024
- by Richard Nebens
- The Direct
The success of Netflix’s Baby Reindeer rekindled people’s interest in the genre of thriller limited series, managing to pin you to the screen quick enough, as quick as they come to an end.
Here are 5 of the most worth-watching thriller shows with less than 20 episodes, which can make you get lost in time binge-watching them.
1. The Night Of (2016)
Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu
First comes the series, created by Steven Zaillian, who gained much recognition with the recent success of Andrew Scott’s Ripley. The eight-part crime drama miniseries follows a college student Naz, who wakes up after a night of partying to find his one-night stand girl stabbed to death, later becoming accused of her murder.
2. The Fall (2013 - 2016)
Where to watch: Netflix, Apple TV+
The 17-episode series features a strong-willed detective Stella Gibson, played by the brilliant Gillian Anderson, on her way to solve the case of a serial killer,...
Here are 5 of the most worth-watching thriller shows with less than 20 episodes, which can make you get lost in time binge-watching them.
1. The Night Of (2016)
Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu
First comes the series, created by Steven Zaillian, who gained much recognition with the recent success of Andrew Scott’s Ripley. The eight-part crime drama miniseries follows a college student Naz, who wakes up after a night of partying to find his one-night stand girl stabbed to death, later becoming accused of her murder.
2. The Fall (2013 - 2016)
Where to watch: Netflix, Apple TV+
The 17-episode series features a strong-willed detective Stella Gibson, played by the brilliant Gillian Anderson, on her way to solve the case of a serial killer,...
- 4/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Ava Raxa)
- STartefacts.com
Director Zack Snyder is busy promoting the second installment in his ambitious Rebel Moon universe, which is set to hit Netflix this week. However, while promoting the film, Snyder opened up about the future of the ever-evolving franchise. The director revealed that he had several more installments in mind and planned for at least six more films.
A still from Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver
While Snyder seems optimistic about the future of the Rebel Moon universe, there is a disturbing trend about Netflix’s original slate that might worry some fans. Given Netflix’s past history and treatment of some popular franchises, it is likely that Rebel Moon might meet an untimely end. Here is what Snyder said about his future plans for Rebel Moon and why they might never happen.
Zack Snyder Reveals Plans to Expand Rebel Moon Universe With At Least 6 More Movies Zack Snyder (Image...
A still from Rebel Moon – Part 2: The Scargiver
While Snyder seems optimistic about the future of the Rebel Moon universe, there is a disturbing trend about Netflix’s original slate that might worry some fans. Given Netflix’s past history and treatment of some popular franchises, it is likely that Rebel Moon might meet an untimely end. Here is what Snyder said about his future plans for Rebel Moon and why they might never happen.
Zack Snyder Reveals Plans to Expand Rebel Moon Universe With At Least 6 More Movies Zack Snyder (Image...
- 4/18/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
"Isn't that Wörmer's signature?" Shudder has revealed the official US trailer for the Danish horror mystery sequel Nightwatch 2, known as Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, from the same Danish filmmaker Ole Bornedal. Not to be confused with the two Russian movies Night Watch and Day Watch, this is not related - it's a new sequel to Bornedal's 1994 movie Nightwatch, which was remade into Nightwatch in 1997 with Ewan McGregor. The original also starred Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who has become considerably more famous after "Game of Thrones". In this sequel, Martin's daughter, Emma, takes up a night watch job to find out what happened to her parents almost thirty years ago. A meeting with Wörmer in his cell pulls the serial killer out of his coma and sets in motion a chain of fateful events. Starring Fanny Leander Bornedal, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Kim Bodnia, Sonja Richter, Ulf Pilgaard, Casper Kjær Jensen, Paprika Steen, and Nina Rask.
- 4/17/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
I am always on the lookout for TV shows that not only entertain but also offer a peek into real-world mysteries! There’s something undeniably captivating about crime dramas based on true events – they hit closer to home, making us question the thin line between fact and fiction. So, get ready to dive headfirst into the thrilling world of crime dramas that draw inspiration from real-life cases. Trust me, this is a rollercoaster ride you won’t want to miss.
1. “Mindhunter” (2017-2019)
Peering into the Minds of Serial Killers
Few series have delved as deeply into the psychology of serial killers as “Mindhunter.” Based on real-life FBI agents who revolutionized criminal profiling, this show takes us on a chilling journey through interviews with infamous murderers. It’s a gripping exploration of the minds that defy comprehension.
Personal Note: The uncanny portrayal of notorious criminals in “Mindhunter” had me questioning the...
1. “Mindhunter” (2017-2019)
Peering into the Minds of Serial Killers
Few series have delved as deeply into the psychology of serial killers as “Mindhunter.” Based on real-life FBI agents who revolutionized criminal profiling, this show takes us on a chilling journey through interviews with infamous murderers. It’s a gripping exploration of the minds that defy comprehension.
Personal Note: The uncanny portrayal of notorious criminals in “Mindhunter” had me questioning the...
- 4/13/2024
- by Pia Vermaak
- buddytv.com
Spain’s film & TV giant The Mediapro Studio is joining forces with Catalan pubcaster 3Cat and its online platform to co-produce “El Mal” (“Quiet”), a thriller series based on a true story, on a serial killer prowling the streets of locked-down Barcelona in March-April 2020.
Presented April 8 at MipTV, the eight-part series will topline two Goya Awards-winning actor David Verdaguer and double Goya nominee actress Ángela Cervantes.
The series is set to premiere initially on 3Cat while The Mediapro Studio Distribution owns the worldwide commercial rights.
Created and lead written by Lluís Alcarazo – creator of Oriol Paulo’s crime thriller “Night and Day” and doc feature “Special Case “Quiet” – tells the story of an investigation to uncover the identity of a serial killer who chooses their victims from among the most vulnerable members of the society: the homeless.
The plot unfolds at the end of April 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown.
Presented April 8 at MipTV, the eight-part series will topline two Goya Awards-winning actor David Verdaguer and double Goya nominee actress Ángela Cervantes.
The series is set to premiere initially on 3Cat while The Mediapro Studio Distribution owns the worldwide commercial rights.
Created and lead written by Lluís Alcarazo – creator of Oriol Paulo’s crime thriller “Night and Day” and doc feature “Special Case “Quiet” – tells the story of an investigation to uncover the identity of a serial killer who chooses their victims from among the most vulnerable members of the society: the homeless.
The plot unfolds at the end of April 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown.
- 4/8/2024
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
Good crime dramas are supposed to be gripping—ones you cannot take your eyes off even for a minute. Several crime dramas are straightforward and do not take much time to set up the premise. Narcos, Bodyguard, Ozark, Mindhunter, Money Heist, Iron Reign, and Peaky Blinders are some of the original Netflix shows that explored various facets of the crime drama genre and presented great stories through them.
Crooks is a new addition to this genre on the streaming platform that talks about the workings of various criminal gangs around certain countries in Europe and how they are interconnected. Created by Marvin Krey, Crooks is a German Netflix original, released on April 4, 2024.
Crooks is eight episodes long, with each having a runtime of forty minutes to one hour. The show is all about a prized historical coin that was stolen from a museum in Berlin by the Al-Walid crime ring of the city.
Crooks is a new addition to this genre on the streaming platform that talks about the workings of various criminal gangs around certain countries in Europe and how they are interconnected. Created by Marvin Krey, Crooks is a German Netflix original, released on April 4, 2024.
Crooks is eight episodes long, with each having a runtime of forty minutes to one hour. The show is all about a prized historical coin that was stolen from a museum in Berlin by the Al-Walid crime ring of the city.
- 4/5/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Apple TV+ hasn’t dipped its toe too deeply into the detective genre as of yet, but that will change in a big way on Friday, April 5, when the new series “Sugar” premieres on the service. “Sugar” stars Colin Farrell as John Sugar, a private investigator hired to work an incredibly high-profile case. There are untold demons awaiting Sugar as he gets deeper into the investigation, many of which are carried within his own head. You can watch Sugar: Season 1 with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+.
How to Watch ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 5, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere
“Sugar” follows private eye John Sugar in his quest to solve the disappearance of Olivia Siegel. She’s the daughter of Jonathan Siegel, one of Hollywood’s biggest and most well-known producers,...
How to Watch ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere When: Friday, April 5, 2024 Where: Apple TV+ Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Apple TV+. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month apple.com About ‘Sugar’ Series Premiere
“Sugar” follows private eye John Sugar in his quest to solve the disappearance of Olivia Siegel. She’s the daughter of Jonathan Siegel, one of Hollywood’s biggest and most well-known producers,...
- 4/5/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Manhunter was Written and Narrated by Mike Holtz, Edited by Joseph Wilson, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
How cool would it be to wake up in an alternate universe where bizarre versions of your favorite movies existed and you could experience them all over again for the first time? That’s exactly what I can offer to The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon fans who have never experienced Manhunter (watch it Here). The forgotten and abandoned stepchild of the Hannibal Lecter film series. How in the fava bean f*$& does a movie that has the twisted murder weirdness and fascinating serial killer storytelling of a Silence of the Lambs or Mindhunter paired with the coolness of a movie like Heat and flair of a Nicolas Winding Refn film go this unnoticed?...
How cool would it be to wake up in an alternate universe where bizarre versions of your favorite movies existed and you could experience them all over again for the first time? That’s exactly what I can offer to The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon fans who have never experienced Manhunter (watch it Here). The forgotten and abandoned stepchild of the Hannibal Lecter film series. How in the fava bean f*$& does a movie that has the twisted murder weirdness and fascinating serial killer storytelling of a Silence of the Lambs or Mindhunter paired with the coolness of a movie like Heat and flair of a Nicolas Winding Refn film go this unnoticed?...
- 4/1/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
David Fincher is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s finest filmmakers and his impressive films throughout the years have shown his mastery towards his craft. He has made some of the best crime/psychological thrillers that have become era-defining films like Se7en, Fight Club, and Zodiac.
David Fincher most recently directed Netflix’s The Killer
The maverick director is among the auteur directors who have not ventured into big-budget filmmaking and superhero films. The director had a rather interesting reply when he was asked about stepping into the world of comic-book films.
David Fincher Will Make a Superhero Film Under One Condition
David Fincher is not tempted to make epic superhero films like Avengers: Endgame
David Fincher has made his name in the industry with many great films that explore the human psyche and address the socio-political conditions of society. He has a knack for tapping into the dark corners of...
David Fincher most recently directed Netflix’s The Killer
The maverick director is among the auteur directors who have not ventured into big-budget filmmaking and superhero films. The director had a rather interesting reply when he was asked about stepping into the world of comic-book films.
David Fincher Will Make a Superhero Film Under One Condition
David Fincher is not tempted to make epic superhero films like Avengers: Endgame
David Fincher has made his name in the industry with many great films that explore the human psyche and address the socio-political conditions of society. He has a knack for tapping into the dark corners of...
- 3/23/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
The first trailer for Doctor Who Season 14 is ready to invite Whovians on a thrilling adventure through time and space alongside the fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, and his mysterious companion, Ruby Sunday, played by Millie Gibson! Gatwa and Gibson debuted as the BBC’s latest gallivanters of the galaxy in the Doctor Who 60th-anniversary specials, introducing fans to a bold new era of timey-wimey goodness.
Russell T Davies, who spearheaded Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010, returns to the series for seasons 14 and 15 to showrun, write, and executive produce the new episodes, with co-production handled by Bad Wolf. When Doctor Who season 14 gets underway, Yasmin Finney (Heartstopper), singer Bonnie Langford, Jonathan Groff, and Indira Varma join Gatwa and Gibson for eight episodes of running from aliens, monsters, twisted historical figures, and more.
In today’s Doctor Who Season 14 trailer, Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday continue the journey,...
Russell T Davies, who spearheaded Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010, returns to the series for seasons 14 and 15 to showrun, write, and executive produce the new episodes, with co-production handled by Bad Wolf. When Doctor Who season 14 gets underway, Yasmin Finney (Heartstopper), singer Bonnie Langford, Jonathan Groff, and Indira Varma join Gatwa and Gibson for eight episodes of running from aliens, monsters, twisted historical figures, and more.
In today’s Doctor Who Season 14 trailer, Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday continue the journey,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Before Carrie Coon busted ghosts with a proton pack in the Ghostbusters franchise, she battled the ghostly figures of the Guilty Remnant with a garden hose on The Leftovers. Of course, both projects are wildly different in genre and tone, but they’re two of several examples where Coon has added a welcome complexity to mother characters that is not as common as it should be. In Gil Kenan’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, Coon picks up right where she left off in Jason Reitman’s 2021 franchise revival, Ghostbusters: Afterlife. Her Callie Spengler character, along with boyfriend Gary Grooberson (Paul Rudd) and her two teenage children, Phoebe (Mckenna Grace) and Trevor (Finn Wolfhard), are now full-fledged Ghostbusters, operating out of the famous firehouse in New York City.
“Callie feels like a very real mom who’s maybe not always great at the job, and makes mistakes and has to make repairs.
“Callie feels like a very real mom who’s maybe not always great at the job, and makes mistakes and has to make repairs.
- 3/20/2024
- by Brian Davids
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Five months of production has been completed on Jacob Elordi-starring drama series “The Narrow Road to the Deep North,” which is set in the “Euphoria” and “Saltburn” star’s native Australia.
An adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanaghan, the five-part series is a love story set against the backdrop of World War II. Elordi portrays Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans and co-stars with Odessa Young. Ciaran Hinds (“Belfast”) plays the older version of Evans.
The adapted screenplay was penned by Shaun Grant and the show is directed by Justin Kurzel.
Production is by Curio Pictures with Prime Video releasing the title in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. In other territories, it distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
Flanaghan’s novel, published in 2013, chronicles a century dominated by war, with forced labor on the Thai-Burma Railway and a brief love affair as its dramatic heart.
The story is told over...
An adaptation of the Booker Prize-winning novel by Richard Flanaghan, the five-part series is a love story set against the backdrop of World War II. Elordi portrays Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans and co-stars with Odessa Young. Ciaran Hinds (“Belfast”) plays the older version of Evans.
The adapted screenplay was penned by Shaun Grant and the show is directed by Justin Kurzel.
Production is by Curio Pictures with Prime Video releasing the title in Australia, New Zealand and Canada. In other territories, it distributed by Sony Pictures Television.
Flanaghan’s novel, published in 2013, chronicles a century dominated by war, with forced labor on the Thai-Burma Railway and a brief love affair as its dramatic heart.
The story is told over...
- 3/20/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem isn’t out yet, but showrunners Dan Benioff and Db Weiss have talked about their future plans for it. “We’d need three, maybe four seasons to tell the whole story.”
With a reported budget of about $160m, 3 Body Problem is a particularly pricey TV series from Netflix – a company that isn’t afraid to throw lots of money at certain projects. And while the future of the sci-fi show – based on the best-selling trilogy of books by Cixin Liu – depends on how the first eight episodes are received, showrunners Db Weiss and David Benioff certainly have big plans for it.
Speaking to Collider, the duo revealed that they already had the second season mapped out – “We’re much farther along with that plan than rough idea stages,” Weiss said – and are also thinking about how long the series could run for in total.
With a reported budget of about $160m, 3 Body Problem is a particularly pricey TV series from Netflix – a company that isn’t afraid to throw lots of money at certain projects. And while the future of the sci-fi show – based on the best-selling trilogy of books by Cixin Liu – depends on how the first eight episodes are received, showrunners Db Weiss and David Benioff certainly have big plans for it.
Speaking to Collider, the duo revealed that they already had the second season mapped out – “We’re much farther along with that plan than rough idea stages,” Weiss said – and are also thinking about how long the series could run for in total.
- 3/18/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Doctor Who‘s upcoming season premiere is bigger on the inside.
The adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor (played by Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) will begin streaming Friday, May 10 at 7 pm Edt — on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK).
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In the UK, the season will kick off Saturday, May 11 at 12 am GMT (on BBC iPlayer,...
The adventures of the Fifteenth Doctor (played by Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) will begin streaming Friday, May 10 at 7 pm Edt — on Disney+ in the U.S. and internationally (excluding the UK).
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In the UK, the season will kick off Saturday, May 11 at 12 am GMT (on BBC iPlayer,...
- 3/15/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Squid Game garnered international acclaim due to its unique concept with gritty elements that surprisingly managed to capture the psycho-social aspect of humanity. While Netflix has already greenlighted the show for another season, devastating news revolving around South Korean veteran actor, O Yeong-su is currently making headlines.
A still from Netflix’s Squid Game
The 79-year-old actor has been convicted of sexual misconduct, and given an eight-month prison sentence according to a statement by a local court in South Korea.
Squid Game Actor, O Yeong-su Convicted of Sexual Misconduct O Yeong-su in Squid Game
The Squid Game veteran actor, O Yeong-su was officially charged in 2022 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman twice on different occasions. The assaults happened in 2017 when Oh was staying in a rural area for a theatre performance during his two-month tour as per the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court via BBC.
Suggested“It doesn...
A still from Netflix’s Squid Game
The 79-year-old actor has been convicted of sexual misconduct, and given an eight-month prison sentence according to a statement by a local court in South Korea.
Squid Game Actor, O Yeong-su Convicted of Sexual Misconduct O Yeong-su in Squid Game
The Squid Game veteran actor, O Yeong-su was officially charged in 2022 for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman twice on different occasions. The assaults happened in 2017 when Oh was staying in a rural area for a theatre performance during his two-month tour as per the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court via BBC.
Suggested“It doesn...
- 3/15/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Oscar nominee Colin Farrell cruises the streets of LA in a Corvette with a dog as his passenger in the official trailer for Apple TV+’s Sugar. It’s a peaceful opening scene that quickly devolves into a brutal fight, even as Farrell declares he’s one of the good guys. “California Dreamin'” plays in the background as it’s revealed Farrell’s character is a private investigator who finds the missing.
Joining Farrell in the eight-episode season are Kirby (The Sandman), Amy Ryan (The Wire), James Cromwell (Succession), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Dennis Boutsikaris (Better Call Saul), Nate Corddry (Mindhunter), Sydney Chandler (Don’t Worry Darling), and Alex Hernandez (Invasion). Mark Protosevich created the series and serves as an executive producer along with Farrell, Sam Catlin, Scott Greenberg, Chip Vucelich, and Genre Films’ Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg.
Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and Adam Arkin (The Offer) direct, with Meirelles also executive producing.
Joining Farrell in the eight-episode season are Kirby (The Sandman), Amy Ryan (The Wire), James Cromwell (Succession), Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad), Dennis Boutsikaris (Better Call Saul), Nate Corddry (Mindhunter), Sydney Chandler (Don’t Worry Darling), and Alex Hernandez (Invasion). Mark Protosevich created the series and serves as an executive producer along with Farrell, Sam Catlin, Scott Greenberg, Chip Vucelich, and Genre Films’ Audrey Chon and Simon Kinberg.
Fernando Meirelles (City of God) and Adam Arkin (The Offer) direct, with Meirelles also executive producing.
- 3/5/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple TV+ this morning dropped the trailer for its sleek new detective drama “Sugar” starring Oscar nominee Colin Farrell (“The Banshees of Inisherin”) that premieres on April 5. Farrell portrays American private investigator John Sugar. In the eight-episode series, Sugar is assigned to look into the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As he tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried. Watch the official trailer above.
The first two epis0des will be available to stream over Apple on April 5, with a new episode premiering each Friday through May 17.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler (“Don’t Worry Darling”), and Alex Hernandez...
The first two epis0des will be available to stream over Apple on April 5, with a new episode premiering each Friday through May 17.
SEEColin Farrell movies: 19 greatest films ranked from worst to best
The series also stars Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler (“Don’t Worry Darling”), and Alex Hernandez...
- 3/5/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for its new Colin Farrell-led drama ‘Sugar,’ which will make its global debut with the first two episodes of its eight-episode season on Friday, April 5, 2024 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday.
The series is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
The series also stars Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler (“Don’t Worry Darling...
The series is a contemporary, unique take on one of the most popular and significant genres in literary, motion picture, and television history: the private detective story. Academy Award-nominee Colin Farrell stars as John Sugar, an American private investigator on the heels of the mysterious disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of legendary Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he will also unearth Siegel family secrets; some very recent, others long-buried.
The series also stars Kirby (“Sandman”), Amy Ryan (“The Wire”), James Cromwell (“Succession”), Anna Gunn (“Breaking Bad”), Dennis Boutsikaris (“Better Call Saul”), Nate Corddry (“Mindhunter”), Sydney Chandler (“Don’t Worry Darling...
- 3/5/2024
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Four new cast members join Kevin Bacon and Jennifer Nettles on Blumhouse TV’s “The Bondsman,” an action horror series for Amazon’s Prime Video. That includes actor Damon Herriman.
Variety reports that Herriman, Beth Grant, Maxwell Jenkins and Jolene Purdy have all joined the show in series regular roles.
The action horror series “centers on Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), a backwoods bounty hunter who comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.”
“The Bondsman” was created by Grainger David (The Chair), who will also executive produce. Erik Oleson will serve as showrunner and executive producer via CrimeThink.
Jennifer Nettles will play Hub Halloran’s ex-wife, Maryanne. Beth Grant will play Kitty, the mother of Hub Halloran. Herriman will appear as Lucky, who is described as “the...
Variety reports that Herriman, Beth Grant, Maxwell Jenkins and Jolene Purdy have all joined the show in series regular roles.
The action horror series “centers on Hub Halloran (Kevin Bacon), a backwoods bounty hunter who comes back from the dead with an unexpected second chance at life, love, and a nearly-forgotten musical career — only to find that his old job now has a demonic new twist.”
“The Bondsman” was created by Grainger David (The Chair), who will also executive produce. Erik Oleson will serve as showrunner and executive producer via CrimeThink.
Jennifer Nettles will play Hub Halloran’s ex-wife, Maryanne. Beth Grant will play Kitty, the mother of Hub Halloran. Herriman will appear as Lucky, who is described as “the...
- 3/1/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
While David Fincher’s The Killer starring Michael Fassbender as the tile character was an entertaining watch for fans, it was a notable step down from his prior works. Although it possesses Fincher’s impeccable filmmaking chops, instead of being a complex narrative, full of twists and turns, which fans have come to expect from him, The Killer was more like a straight arrow.
And American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis was one of the many, who shared a similar sentiment about the film, stressing that the film didn’t have anything to say despite being brilliantly directed.
David Fincher’s The Killer
The Killer Has Nothing to Offer Narrativelty Apart From Great Visuals per Bret Easton Ellis
While visually impeccable as David Fincher doesn’t back down from displaying his skills behind the lens, Bret Easton Ellis expressed that the narrative of The Killer didn’t have much to offer.
And American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis was one of the many, who shared a similar sentiment about the film, stressing that the film didn’t have anything to say despite being brilliantly directed.
David Fincher’s The Killer
The Killer Has Nothing to Offer Narrativelty Apart From Great Visuals per Bret Easton Ellis
While visually impeccable as David Fincher doesn’t back down from displaying his skills behind the lens, Bret Easton Ellis expressed that the narrative of The Killer didn’t have much to offer.
- 2/29/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
The Jackson 5 have found their harmony once again for the upcoming biopic “Michael” from director Antoine Fuqua and Oscar-winning producer Graham King.
After a worldwide search led filmmakers to cast Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, fans have been eagerly waiting to see who would round out the rest of the Jackson family.
The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, is currently in production. Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo assumes the role of family patriarch Joe Jackson with Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, plus Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.
Now, the eight actors who will portray Jackson’s four brothers — who come together to form the massively popular singing group the Jackson 5 — have been revealed: Jamal R. Henderson plays Jermaine Jackson in the film’s later years, while Jayden Harville plays the younger version.
After a worldwide search led filmmakers to cast Jackson’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, as the King of Pop, with 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi as the younger Michael, fans have been eagerly waiting to see who would round out the rest of the Jackson family.
The film, which is scheduled to hit theaters on April 18, 2025, is currently in production. Oscar-nominee Colman Domingo assumes the role of family patriarch Joe Jackson with Nia Long as mother Katherine Jackson, plus Miles Teller as lawyer John Branca.
Now, the eight actors who will portray Jackson’s four brothers — who come together to form the massively popular singing group the Jackson 5 — have been revealed: Jamal R. Henderson plays Jermaine Jackson in the film’s later years, while Jayden Harville plays the younger version.
- 2/27/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
One of the most acclaimed movies of 2023 is coming home: A24 has announced that "The Iron Claw" will be available on Blu-ray and DVD next month. But for those who aren't committed to picking up a physical copy of the film, it is also available to rent on VOD from a variety of digital retailers right now. So there are plenty of options, with even more on the way in the coming months (we'll get to that in a moment).
A24's wrestling drama about the Von Erichs "The Iron Claw" (read /Film's review here) is currently available to rent from retailers such as Apple TV+, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube, among others. It is priced at $19.99 for a 48-hour rental, which is the standard premium VOD price that studios began running with a few years ago. That price typically drops several weeks after the initial Digital release date.
A24's wrestling drama about the Von Erichs "The Iron Claw" (read /Film's review here) is currently available to rent from retailers such as Apple TV+, Google Play, Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube, among others. It is priced at $19.99 for a 48-hour rental, which is the standard premium VOD price that studios began running with a few years ago. That price typically drops several weeks after the initial Digital release date.
- 2/27/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Underscoring the enduring popularity of crime drama, Abacus Media Rights (Amr), an Amcomri Entertainment company, has announced a slew of sales on two titles, led by Showmax Original “Catch Me a Killer,” a true crime drama with “Game of Thrones’” Charlotte Hope playing South Africa’s first and most famous serial killer profiler. Hope also headed “The Spanish Princess,” as Catherine of Aragon.
Amr has moreover closed further deals on fiction drama “Scrublands,” a scripted drama about the real reasons for a country town massacre. The sales comes as it is readying a screening of a third title, “The Boy That Never Was,” at this week’s London TV Screenings.
Scoring a coveted berth at next month’s Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival, “Catch Me a Killer” has sold, among major territories, to BritBox North America, Sbs Australia, UKTV’s Alibi channel and Axn’s Mystery Channel/Nhk Enterprises (Nep) in Japan.
Amr has moreover closed further deals on fiction drama “Scrublands,” a scripted drama about the real reasons for a country town massacre. The sales comes as it is readying a screening of a third title, “The Boy That Never Was,” at this week’s London TV Screenings.
Scoring a coveted berth at next month’s Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival, “Catch Me a Killer” has sold, among major territories, to BritBox North America, Sbs Australia, UKTV’s Alibi channel and Axn’s Mystery Channel/Nhk Enterprises (Nep) in Japan.
- 2/26/2024
- by John Hopewell
- Variety Film + TV
Copenhagen-based sales and financing outlet REinvent has inked major deals on the Danish/German thriller “Oxen”, ahead of its screening Feb. 19 as part of the Berlinale Series Market Selects label.
The show, produced by Scandi major Sf Studios with Germany’s Square One for TV2 Denmark and Zdf, has been acquired by Gsn Networks for the UK, AMC for Spain/Portugal as well as Orion Group for Poland.
An earlier pre-sale was closed with Lumière for Benelux: Further deals are pending for the U.S. and Latin America according to REinvent.
Powered by a stellar creative team including helmer Jannik Johansen, Emmy-award winning duo Mai Brostrøm and Peter Thorsboe, who wrote the screenplay based on Jens Henrik Jensen’s best-selling book series, “Oxen” was one of the biggest series on Danish television in 2023. Launched late October, it averaged 1.3 million consolidated viewers on TV2 Denmark.
Jacob Lohmann plays the title role as veteran Niels Oxen,...
The show, produced by Scandi major Sf Studios with Germany’s Square One for TV2 Denmark and Zdf, has been acquired by Gsn Networks for the UK, AMC for Spain/Portugal as well as Orion Group for Poland.
An earlier pre-sale was closed with Lumière for Benelux: Further deals are pending for the U.S. and Latin America according to REinvent.
Powered by a stellar creative team including helmer Jannik Johansen, Emmy-award winning duo Mai Brostrøm and Peter Thorsboe, who wrote the screenplay based on Jens Henrik Jensen’s best-selling book series, “Oxen” was one of the biggest series on Danish television in 2023. Launched late October, it averaged 1.3 million consolidated viewers on TV2 Denmark.
Jacob Lohmann plays the title role as veteran Niels Oxen,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Annika Pham
- Variety Film + TV
David Fincher is an obsessive filmmaker. He's become somewhat infamous for his perfectionism, shooting multiple — some would say exhausting — takes to get what he needs. There's a method to this madness: Fincher is looking for something raw and honest. "I hate earnestness in performance," the filmmaker once half-jokingly said. "Usually by Take 17 the earnestness is gone." It's fitting, then, that Fincher's best film is about obsession. "Zodiac," which hit theaters in 2007 and promptly failed at the box office, is the best work of art the filmmaker has created so far; a brilliant, captivating film that grabs you by the throat from the first frame and doesn't let up. Like the characters who inhabit the movie, we grow obsessed with the story; with the mystery; with the truth that can never really be learned.
Fincher knows a thing or two about serial killers. His thriller "Seven" (or "Se7en" if you want...
Fincher knows a thing or two about serial killers. His thriller "Seven" (or "Se7en" if you want...
- 2/15/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Taron Egerton crime-thriller She Rides Shotgun quietly got underway last month with supporting cast set as Ana Sophia Heger (Life In Pieces), Rob Yang (Succession), John Carroll Lynch (Mindhunter), Odessa A’zion (Fresh Kills) and David Lyons (Truth Be Told).
Based on the novel by Jordan Harper and directed by Nick Rowland (Calm With Horses), pic is written by Harper with revisions by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (The Night House) and Rowland. Filming is expected to wrap later this month.
The production synopsis reads: “After years in prison, Nate (Egerton) has made some dangerous enemies, including the powerful criminal gang he worked for on the inside. Desperate for a fresh start, Nate cuts ties with his old crew on his release from prison, but the gang retaliates by putting a hit on his family. Nate picks up Polly, the shy eleven-year-old daughter he hardly knows and goes on the...
Based on the novel by Jordan Harper and directed by Nick Rowland (Calm With Horses), pic is written by Harper with revisions by Ben Collins and Luke Piotrowski (The Night House) and Rowland. Filming is expected to wrap later this month.
The production synopsis reads: “After years in prison, Nate (Egerton) has made some dangerous enemies, including the powerful criminal gang he worked for on the inside. Desperate for a fresh start, Nate cuts ties with his old crew on his release from prison, but the gang retaliates by putting a hit on his family. Nate picks up Polly, the shy eleven-year-old daughter he hardly knows and goes on the...
- 2/8/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
An awful accident resulting in the death of a crew member has hit the production of the Marvel Studios series Wonder Man. According to Deadline, a rigger working at CBS Redford Studios fell off the rafters this morning and sadly passed away. The individual was not filming then, and an investigation is forthcoming.
A Marvel spokesperson for the Wonder Man production shared a statement on the studio’s behalf: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.”
Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man. Lauren Glazier, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Stella Meghie also star.
Wonder Man is one of Marvel’s oldest characters, dating back to 1964 in the pages of Avengers #9. He began his comic book career as a villain but got reintroduced as a hero in the late 1970s.
A Marvel spokesperson for the Wonder Man production shared a statement on the studio’s behalf: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with his family and friends, and our support is behind the investigation into the circumstances of this accident.”
Wonder Man stars Yahya Abdul Mateen II as Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man. Lauren Glazier, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Stella Meghie also star.
Wonder Man is one of Marvel’s oldest characters, dating back to 1964 in the pages of Avengers #9. He began his comic book career as a villain but got reintroduced as a hero in the late 1970s.
- 2/6/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Francis Ford Coppola‘s 1974 masterpiece “The Conversation” will be remade as a TV series, with “Margin Call” and “All Is Lost” filmmaker J.C. Chandor attached to both write and direct the series, IndieWire has confirmed.
Chandor will direct via his CounterNarrative Films banner alongside Temple Hill, producer Adam Fishbach, and executive produced by Coppola’s American Zoetrope. Erin Levy, known for her work on “Mad Men” and “Mindhunter,” will be the showrunner on “The Conversation” remake.
MRC is the studio behind the series, and the company optioned the TV remake rights directly from the Coppola estate.
Despite a rumor that Aubrey Plaza was attached to star, no cast is involved at this stage, as a source close to the project tells IndieWire. Other media reports suggested it would be a limited series and that it was set up at a network, but it is being envisioned as an ongoing series,...
Chandor will direct via his CounterNarrative Films banner alongside Temple Hill, producer Adam Fishbach, and executive produced by Coppola’s American Zoetrope. Erin Levy, known for her work on “Mad Men” and “Mindhunter,” will be the showrunner on “The Conversation” remake.
MRC is the studio behind the series, and the company optioned the TV remake rights directly from the Coppola estate.
Despite a rumor that Aubrey Plaza was attached to star, no cast is involved at this stage, as a source close to the project tells IndieWire. Other media reports suggested it would be a limited series and that it was set up at a network, but it is being envisioned as an ongoing series,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Crime drama Mindhunter was “very expensive” and Netlflix wanted to make it more broad, says director David Fincher – which is partly why series 3 never happened.
David Fincher may have renewed his contract with Netflix for another three years, but unfortunately, it doesn’t sound as though a third season of Mindhunter will be on his list of upcoming projects for the firm.
As translated by The Fincher Analyst on Twitter/X, France’s Premiere magazine – the same outlet that revealed Fincher’s contract had been renewed – asked the director about the subject of experimentation and risk. Fincher then talked about his work for Netflix, and brought up the subject of Mindhunter – an expensive period piece about the formation of the FBI’s criminal profiling unit. Compared to House Of Cards – the hit political drama that helped make Netflix the streaming giant it is today – the more austere Mindhunter was a far more risky proposition.
David Fincher may have renewed his contract with Netflix for another three years, but unfortunately, it doesn’t sound as though a third season of Mindhunter will be on his list of upcoming projects for the firm.
As translated by The Fincher Analyst on Twitter/X, France’s Premiere magazine – the same outlet that revealed Fincher’s contract had been renewed – asked the director about the subject of experimentation and risk. Fincher then talked about his work for Netflix, and brought up the subject of Mindhunter – an expensive period piece about the formation of the FBI’s criminal profiling unit. Compared to House Of Cards – the hit political drama that helped make Netflix the streaming giant it is today – the more austere Mindhunter was a far more risky proposition.
- 1/23/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
David Fincher seems happy with no cinema screens but all of the creative control as he reveals he has extended his deal with the streaming giant Netflix.
David Fincher has renewed his deal with Netflix for another three years, it’s been revealed.
Fincher has been involved with the streaming company in one way or another since it first dipped its toe into creating original programming and films. The Se7en director produced House Of Cards, the Netflix show which revolutionised the way the company operated and saw it shift from licensing films and shows to instead become a production powerhouse in its own right.
That was a decade ago – back in 2013 – and David Fincher has only strengthened his working relationship with Netflix in the years since, producing TV shows such as Mindhunter and Love, Death And Robots for the company.
In fact, Fincher hasn’t worked on a project...
David Fincher has renewed his deal with Netflix for another three years, it’s been revealed.
Fincher has been involved with the streaming company in one way or another since it first dipped its toe into creating original programming and films. The Se7en director produced House Of Cards, the Netflix show which revolutionised the way the company operated and saw it shift from licensing films and shows to instead become a production powerhouse in its own right.
That was a decade ago – back in 2013 – and David Fincher has only strengthened his working relationship with Netflix in the years since, producing TV shows such as Mindhunter and Love, Death And Robots for the company.
In fact, Fincher hasn’t worked on a project...
- 1/23/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
Doctor Who is heading for a significant shakeup as Millie Gibson, who plays the Doctor’s newest companion, Ruby Sunday, prepares to exit the series after one season. The BBC introduced Gibson as Ruby Sunday in the latest Doctor Who Special “Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Street,” alongside Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor. Replacing Gibson in Season 15 of the long-running series is Varara Sethu.
Gibson will return as Ruby Sunday for season 14 of the series, which is set to drop in May on the BBC in the U.K. and Disney+ internationally. Season 15 is currently shooting in Wales, where Gatwa and Sethu will likely learn how much running is involved in the Doctor Who filming process. No reason has been given as to why Gibson is exiting the show.
Russell T Davies returns to the series for seasons 14 and 15 to showrun, write, and executive produce the new episodes, with co-production handled by Bad Wolf.
Gibson will return as Ruby Sunday for season 14 of the series, which is set to drop in May on the BBC in the U.K. and Disney+ internationally. Season 15 is currently shooting in Wales, where Gatwa and Sethu will likely learn how much running is involved in the Doctor Who filming process. No reason has been given as to why Gibson is exiting the show.
Russell T Davies returns to the series for seasons 14 and 15 to showrun, write, and executive produce the new episodes, with co-production handled by Bad Wolf.
- 1/22/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The psychological crime thriller series Mindhunter captivated audiences with its deep dive into the minds of serial killers and the pioneering work of FBI profilers. At the helm was the acclaimed director David Fincher, whose meticulous attention to detail and dark, cerebral style set a high bar for the show’s narrative and visual excellence. As whispers of a potential revival stir among fans, one can’t help but wonder: if Fincher were to pass the baton, who could match his prowess and steer Mindhunter into a new chapter? Let’s explore ten directors who might be ready to take on this challenge.
- 1/18/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Many folks discovered actor Holt McCallany in his brawny breakout role as FBI analyst Bill Tench in David Fincher’s serial killer series “Mindhunter” (Netflix). McCallany, who is 60, brought an old-fashioned robust masculinity over three decades to countless smaller roles, from Fincher’s “Alien 3” and “Fight Club” to Guillermo del Toro’s “Nightmare Alley.”
“Del Toro is one of the kindest, smartest and most gifted filmmakers,” said McCallany over Zoom. “The only thing is, he wouldn’t let me do my own stunts. ‘Guillermo. I can do it! Believe in me!’ I get run over by a car by Bradley Cooper. They let me do the part where I get smashed in the face by the bumper, but he wouldn’t let me roll over.”
Now he pops out of the ensemble in Sean Durkin’s holiday hit “Iron Claw” (A24) as Fritz Von Erich, the controlling patriarch to...
“Del Toro is one of the kindest, smartest and most gifted filmmakers,” said McCallany over Zoom. “The only thing is, he wouldn’t let me do my own stunts. ‘Guillermo. I can do it! Believe in me!’ I get run over by a car by Bradley Cooper. They let me do the part where I get smashed in the face by the bumper, but he wouldn’t let me roll over.”
Now he pops out of the ensemble in Sean Durkin’s holiday hit “Iron Claw” (A24) as Fritz Von Erich, the controlling patriarch to...
- 1/17/2024
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Though prestige television has dominated the critical discourse since "The Sopranos" premiered on HBO in 1999, the majority of American viewers far prefer episodic network television. They love sitcoms, and they're always down for a juicy nighttime soap, but, judging from the Nielsen ratings over the past 20 years or so, what they really want are procedurals. Whether they're set in police stations, courtrooms, hospitals, or military bases, the average television consumer just wants to unwind from a long day of work and watch law enforcement officials solve a crime in an hour's time (with commercials). The formula is familiar and the cast begins to feel like family.
You know what you're going to get, and you know you're not going to have to think too hard while you get it. And while I'd love for more people to try on something a tad more dense and challenging like "The Wire," "Mad Men" or "Mindhunter,...
You know what you're going to get, and you know you're not going to have to think too hard while you get it. And while I'd love for more people to try on something a tad more dense and challenging like "The Wire," "Mad Men" or "Mindhunter,...
- 1/14/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The official trailer for the third and final season of Starz’s Hightown promises the lies will come to an end and the case will come to a close (hopefully in a satisfactory manner). Season three of the critically acclaimed crime drama will premiere on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 12am Et on the Starz app, streaming and on-demand platforms, and at 9pm Et/Pt on Starz linear.
Season three stars Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), James Badge Dale (The Departed), Riley Voelkel, Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Atkins Estimond (The Resident), and Dohn Norwood (Mindhunter). Recurring final season cast members include Imani Lewis (Eighth Grade), Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy), and Mike Pniewski (Madam Secretary).
Ana Nogueira (The Vampire Diaries), Taja V. Simpson (The Oval), Michael Drayer (Mr. Robot), Garret Dillahunt (12 Years a Slave), Jeanine Serralles (Inside Llewyn Davis), and Kate Miller (The Trial of the Chicago 7) guest star.
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Season three stars Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), James Badge Dale (The Departed), Riley Voelkel, Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break), Atkins Estimond (The Resident), and Dohn Norwood (Mindhunter). Recurring final season cast members include Imani Lewis (Eighth Grade), Mark Boone Junior (Sons of Anarchy), and Mike Pniewski (Madam Secretary).
Ana Nogueira (The Vampire Diaries), Taja V. Simpson (The Oval), Michael Drayer (Mr. Robot), Garret Dillahunt (12 Years a Slave), Jeanine Serralles (Inside Llewyn Davis), and Kate Miller (The Trial of the Chicago 7) guest star.
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- 1/12/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Holt McCallany is enjoying a career renaissance right now thanks to “The Iron Claw,” but let’s not pretend this hasn’t been going on for a while now. McCallany’s recognition is well-deserved, with top-notch performances over the past decade in “Blackhat,” “Nightmare Alley,” and “Wrath Of Man,” among others. But his most memorable and accalimed role may be in David Fincher‘s shortlived but much beloved Netflix series “Mindhunter” as FBI agent Bill Tench.
Continue reading Holt McCallany Remains “Hopeful” For Another Season Of ‘Mindhunter’: “If It Comes Back, I’m Coming Back With It” at The Playlist.
Continue reading Holt McCallany Remains “Hopeful” For Another Season Of ‘Mindhunter’: “If It Comes Back, I’m Coming Back With It” at The Playlist.
- 1/5/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Ever since the second and final season of Netflix crime drama Mindhunter concluded in late 2019, the world has been a safer, more brightly lit place. And it sucks.
Mindhunter was a modest miracle of a TV show. Created by Joe Penhall and run by visionary director David Fincher, Mindhunter visually looked like nothing else in the streaming world: dark and dreary yet dynamic and direct. Combining that aesthetic with the compelling real life story of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit and their serial killer studies was almost cheating! And reality seemed to think it was. The show was canceled after season 2 since it was too expensive to continue on and Fincher was simply in too high demand with his day job as a generational filmmaker.
Despite Fincher himself declaring in early 2023 that Mindhunter was over over, we Mindhunter-ites can’t help but scour the internet for any morsel...
Mindhunter was a modest miracle of a TV show. Created by Joe Penhall and run by visionary director David Fincher, Mindhunter visually looked like nothing else in the streaming world: dark and dreary yet dynamic and direct. Combining that aesthetic with the compelling real life story of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit and their serial killer studies was almost cheating! And reality seemed to think it was. The show was canceled after season 2 since it was too expensive to continue on and Fincher was simply in too high demand with his day job as a generational filmmaker.
Despite Fincher himself declaring in early 2023 that Mindhunter was over over, we Mindhunter-ites can’t help but scour the internet for any morsel...
- 1/4/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
A new year is upon us, which means there’s a fresh batch of wishful thinking to keep fans busy as they attempt to remember to scribble the correct date on essential documents. Stoking the fire of idealism about a return for David Fincher’s Mindhunter series is Holt McCallany, who says Fincher has thought about bringing back his disturbing episodic thriller. McCallany plays Bill Tench, an FBI agent who co-founded the Behavioral Science Unit, in Fincher’s unnerving thriller.
Mindhunter has the following synopsis: Catching a criminal often requires the authorities to get inside the villain’s mind to figure out how he thinks. That’s the job of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench. They attempt to understand and catch serial killers by studying their damaged psyches. Along the way, the agents pioneer the development of modern serial-killer profiling.
Speaking with AwardsDaily about his new film The Iron Claw,...
Mindhunter has the following synopsis: Catching a criminal often requires the authorities to get inside the villain’s mind to figure out how he thinks. That’s the job of FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench. They attempt to understand and catch serial killers by studying their damaged psyches. Along the way, the agents pioneer the development of modern serial-killer profiling.
Speaking with AwardsDaily about his new film The Iron Claw,...
- 1/3/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
David Fincher‘s “The Killer” and Michael Mann‘s “Ferrari” are two of the most visually sophisticated films of the fall season, though their approaches are as different as those two directors’ sensibilities. “The Killer” is icy and deglamorized where “Ferrari” is smoking hot and visceral; Fincher puts his character under a microscope for the audience to study like a microbe, while Mann wants the audience in the driver’s seat with his passionate and committed characters. What the two films have in common is an attention to light, color, and framing as expressive tools that is exceptional in its precision; few movies in recent memory have guided the viewer’s eye in such an intentional and affecting manner. That’s because of something else these movies share: cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt.
Just seven years ago, Messerschmidt was a respected gaffer on series like “Mad Men” and “Bones.” That changed when,...
Just seven years ago, Messerschmidt was a respected gaffer on series like “Mad Men” and “Bones.” That changed when,...
- 12/28/2023
- by Jim Hemphill
- Indiewire
The Von Erichs were the first family of Lone Star professional wrestling in the late 1970s and 1980s, a dynasty of Dallas-based all-stars who took on all comers throughout the North Texas circuit. First there was Fritz Von Erich, the patriarch who’d begun his career in the 1950s and eventually became president of the World Class Championship Wrestling organization. Then came Kevin, the second oldest of the Von Erich brood of sons (the oldest, Jack, had died as a child) who was being groomed to be the world heavyweight champion.
- 12/20/2023
- by David Fear
- Rollingstone.com
Netflix is making announcement after announcement recently, and we have more renewal and cancellation to bring you!
Fans are going to be thrilled by some of these announcements – however…there is some upsetting news, too.
We’re gathered up all the biggest announcements made this year in an easy, month-by-month breakdown. Plus, we finally have news about Mindhunter, the David Fincher drama that hasn’t aired since 2019.
Keep reading to see which TV shows are renewed and which are cancelled by Netflix in 2023…...
Fans are going to be thrilled by some of these announcements – however…there is some upsetting news, too.
We’re gathered up all the biggest announcements made this year in an easy, month-by-month breakdown. Plus, we finally have news about Mindhunter, the David Fincher drama that hasn’t aired since 2019.
Keep reading to see which TV shows are renewed and which are cancelled by Netflix in 2023…...
- 12/19/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The episode of Wtf Happened to This Horror Movie? covering Black Christmas (2006) was Written and Narrated by Adam Walton, Edited by Juan Jimenez, Produced by Andrew Hatfield and John Fallon, and Executive Produced by Berge Garabedian.
The weather has turned, all of your local stores will now be well stocked up with Christmas tat, and parents will be frantically searching for new and inventive naughty shenanigans for that fucking elf to get up to, and for kids to jump out of bed and probably forget they had a ‘magic’ elf that’s probably riding around on the pet cat. That’s right gore-hounds, Christmas is upon us, so you know what that means? Christmas carnage! Yes, there’s nothing we like more here in the haunted JoBlo dungeons than revisiting some classic festive bloodshed. Of course, this time of year always brings us repeats of the usual Christmas staples like It’s A Wonderful Life,...
The weather has turned, all of your local stores will now be well stocked up with Christmas tat, and parents will be frantically searching for new and inventive naughty shenanigans for that fucking elf to get up to, and for kids to jump out of bed and probably forget they had a ‘magic’ elf that’s probably riding around on the pet cat. That’s right gore-hounds, Christmas is upon us, so you know what that means? Christmas carnage! Yes, there’s nothing we like more here in the haunted JoBlo dungeons than revisiting some classic festive bloodshed. Of course, this time of year always brings us repeats of the usual Christmas staples like It’s A Wonderful Life,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Adam Walton
- JoBlo.com
Danielle Brooks is having one of the most significant moments in her career, playing Sofia in “The Color Purple.” It’s a role that she portrayed on Broadway and received her first Tony nomination — but it wasn’t easy for the critically-acclaimed performer to get here.
As the spirited and no-nonsense wife to Harpo (Corey Hawkins), Brooks’ Sofia is positioned as the hopeful and joyous anchor in a narrative that, at times, carries a thematic weight, craving moments of levity. Brooks achieves this with aplomb in sequences like “Hell No,” reminiscent of the impactful “Cell Block Tango” from the best picture-winning musical “Chicago,” which showcased the goods of future supporting actress winner Catherine Zeta-Jones.
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Brooks talks about landing the role once portrayed by Oprah Winfrey in the 1985 version. She also talks about the lessons she learned after not being cast...
As the spirited and no-nonsense wife to Harpo (Corey Hawkins), Brooks’ Sofia is positioned as the hopeful and joyous anchor in a narrative that, at times, carries a thematic weight, craving moments of levity. Brooks achieves this with aplomb in sequences like “Hell No,” reminiscent of the impactful “Cell Block Tango” from the best picture-winning musical “Chicago,” which showcased the goods of future supporting actress winner Catherine Zeta-Jones.
On this episode of the award-winning Variety Awards Circuit Podcast, Brooks talks about landing the role once portrayed by Oprah Winfrey in the 1985 version. She also talks about the lessons she learned after not being cast...
- 12/14/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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