Months after his death, actor Treat Williams was memorialized by the FX series he shot shortly before he died.
Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans remembered Williams with a title card at the end of Wednesday’s episode. It read: “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023.” The actor played media mogul William Paley in Season 2 of the anthology series, which chronicles author Truman Capote’s betrayal of his close female friends — who happened to be members of high society — in the 1970s.
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Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans remembered Williams with a title card at the end of Wednesday’s episode. It read: “In Memory of Treat Williams 1951-2023.” The actor played media mogul William Paley in Season 2 of the anthology series, which chronicles author Truman Capote’s betrayal of his close female friends — who happened to be members of high society — in the 1970s.
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- 2/15/2024
- by Kimberly Roots
- TVLine.com
Music Box Films has acquired U.S. distribution rights to Richie Adams’ “The Road Dance,” the Scottish adaptation of John McKay’s 2002 bestselling novel.
In the film, Kirsty MacLeod (Hermione Corfield) dreams of a better life away from the isolation that suffocates her in a small village on an island in the Outer Scottish Hebrides. Suppressing these aspirations, she sees her lover Murdo (Will Fletcher) conscripted for service in WWI, soon to set off and fight alongside the other young men from the village. A road dance is held in their honor the evening before they depart, and it’s on this fateful evening that Kirsty’s life takes a dramatic and tragic turn.
The film premiered at the 2021 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where it won the audience award for best film, followed by the jury prize for best feature at the Manchester International Film Festival. It has since played...
In the film, Kirsty MacLeod (Hermione Corfield) dreams of a better life away from the isolation that suffocates her in a small village on an island in the Outer Scottish Hebrides. Suppressing these aspirations, she sees her lover Murdo (Will Fletcher) conscripted for service in WWI, soon to set off and fight alongside the other young men from the village. A road dance is held in their honor the evening before they depart, and it’s on this fateful evening that Kirsty’s life takes a dramatic and tragic turn.
The film premiered at the 2021 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where it won the audience award for best film, followed by the jury prize for best feature at the Manchester International Film Festival. It has since played...
- 6/30/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Music Box Films has picked up U.S. rights to director Richie Adams’ well-reviewed drama The Road Dance, starring Hermione Corfield.
The Road Dance centers on Kirsty MacLeod (Corfield) who dreams of a better life away from the isolation that suffocates her in a small village on an island in the Outer Scottish Hebrides. Suppressing these aspirations, she sees her lover Murdo (Will Fletcher) conscripted for service in the First World War, soon to set off and fight alongside the other young men from the village. A road dance is held in their honor the evening before they depart, but it’s on that night that Kirsty’s life takes a dramatic and tragic turn.
The Scottish adaptation of John McKay’s 2002 novel premiered at the 2021 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for Best Film, followed by the Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Manchester International Film Festival.
The Road Dance centers on Kirsty MacLeod (Corfield) who dreams of a better life away from the isolation that suffocates her in a small village on an island in the Outer Scottish Hebrides. Suppressing these aspirations, she sees her lover Murdo (Will Fletcher) conscripted for service in the First World War, soon to set off and fight alongside the other young men from the village. A road dance is held in their honor the evening before they depart, but it’s on that night that Kirsty’s life takes a dramatic and tragic turn.
The Scottish adaptation of John McKay’s 2002 novel premiered at the 2021 Edinburgh International Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award for Best Film, followed by the Jury Prize for Best Feature at the Manchester International Film Festival.
- 6/30/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Taylor Kinney Honors Late Chicago Fire Costar Treat Williams: ‘I’ll Always Relish Our Conversations’
Chicago Fire‘s Taylor Kinney has added his voice to the sea of former costars mourning the loss of actor Treat Williams, who died Monday from injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident. Kinney had previously been off the grid since mid-January after taking a leave of absence from his role to deal with a personal matter.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Treat’s family,” said Kinney in a statement to People. “He played my father on Chicago Fire, and was a father figure to everyone on set. I’ll always relish our conversations and his uncanny ability to light up a room.
“My thoughts and prayers are with Treat’s family,” said Kinney in a statement to People. “He played my father on Chicago Fire, and was a father figure to everyone on set. I’ll always relish our conversations and his uncanny ability to light up a room.
- 6/14/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
As the world mourns the sudden death of “Hair” and “Everwood” actor Treat Williams, new details of his fatal motorcycle accident are surfacing.
Williams, 71, died Monday at Albany Medical Center in New York after being airlifted away in a helicopter from the collision in Vermont, according to Vermont State Police Department Pio Adam Silverman and Lt. Steve Coote, who held a virtual press conference covering the incident.
The crash happened around 5 p.m. Monday on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near the southwestern Vermont town of Dorset. The accident involved Williams’ motorcycle and a 2008 Honda SUV. Investigators believe the driver of the car was turning left into a parking lot and didn’t see the motorcycle. The driver had his turn signal on, according to police.
“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany,...
Williams, 71, died Monday at Albany Medical Center in New York after being airlifted away in a helicopter from the collision in Vermont, according to Vermont State Police Department Pio Adam Silverman and Lt. Steve Coote, who held a virtual press conference covering the incident.
The crash happened around 5 p.m. Monday on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near the southwestern Vermont town of Dorset. The accident involved Williams’ motorcycle and a 2008 Honda SUV. Investigators believe the driver of the car was turning left into a parking lot and didn’t see the motorcycle. The driver had his turn signal on, according to police.
“Williams was unable to avoid a collision and was thrown from his motorcycle. He suffered critical injuries and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center in Albany,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Melissa Romualdi
- ET Canada
Treat Williams, star of “Hair” and “Everwood”, has died after being involved in a motorcycle accident, Et confirmed. He was 71.
Williams’ agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson, released the news in a statement to People, telling the outlet that the actor died Monday following the fatal crash.
“He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off,” McPherson told People. “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
The statement continued, “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He’s been so happy with the work that I got him. He’s had a balanced career.”
Though local authorities have not yet confirmed his identity, Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont, told People that...
Williams’ agent of 15 years, Barry McPherson, released the news in a statement to People, telling the outlet that the actor died Monday following the fatal crash.
“He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off,” McPherson told People. “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.”
The statement continued, “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He’s been so happy with the work that I got him. He’s had a balanced career.”
Though local authorities have not yet confirmed his identity, Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont, told People that...
- 6/13/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Veteran actor Treat Williams, who starred in the WB drama Everwood, among many other roles, has died following a motorcycle accident at the age of 71, People magazine reports.
Williams’ agent Barry McPherson confirmed that Williams was killed on Monday afternoon when a car cut him off as he was making a turn on his motorcycle. “I’m just devastated,” McPherson said in a statement to People. “He was the nicest guy. He was so talented. He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s.”
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Williams’ agent Barry McPherson confirmed that Williams was killed on Monday afternoon when a car cut him off as he was making a turn on his motorcycle. “I’m just devastated,” McPherson said in a statement to People. “He was the nicest guy. He was so talented. He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of Hollywood since the late 1970s.”
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- 6/13/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Parkland Pictures has picked up worldwide sales rights to Shepherd, Russell Owen’s supernatural horror. Sister company Parkland Entertainment has also acquired UK distribution through its new imprint, the genre-focused Darkland Distribution.
The movie stars Tom Hughes (Victoria), Greta Scacchi (The Player), Kate Dickie (The Witch) and Gaia Weiss (Vikings) in the story of a widower who attempts suicide after the suspicious death of his adulterous wife. He’s distracted by a bizarre advertisement for a shepherd, working alone on a remote island off the west coast of Scotland. He grabs the chance to run away from his troubles and reflect. But the island has other ideas.
Russell Owen said, “Although not my first feature, I see Shepherd as my debut, using my own style and voice in long-form for the first time. A simple narrative structure of one man, one island, one secret, it lent myself, the cast...
The movie stars Tom Hughes (Victoria), Greta Scacchi (The Player), Kate Dickie (The Witch) and Gaia Weiss (Vikings) in the story of a widower who attempts suicide after the suspicious death of his adulterous wife. He’s distracted by a bizarre advertisement for a shepherd, working alone on a remote island off the west coast of Scotland. He grabs the chance to run away from his troubles and reflect. But the island has other ideas.
Russell Owen said, “Although not my first feature, I see Shepherd as my debut, using my own style and voice in long-form for the first time. A simple narrative structure of one man, one island, one secret, it lent myself, the cast...
- 6/7/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Ahead of its premiere at SXSW later this month, Saban Films announced that they've acquired North American rights to Tone-Deaf, from Excision, Suburban Gothic, and Trash Fire director Richard Bates Jr.
Los Angeles – Saban Films announced today that they have acquired North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s horror thriller Tone-Deaf. The film stars Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew, and is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen. Tone-Deaf will make its World Premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.
Tone-Deaf follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who's struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies.
Los Angeles – Saban Films announced today that they have acquired North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s horror thriller Tone-Deaf. The film stars Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew, and is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen. Tone-Deaf will make its World Premiere at this year’s SXSW Film Festival.
Tone-Deaf follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who's struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies.
- 3/1/2019
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Saban Films has acquired North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s horror thriller “Tone-Deaf,” starring Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew, ahead of its South by Southwest premiere.
The film is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn, and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen.
Crew portrays a millennial who, after losing her job and ending her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents a country house from Patrick’s character — an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. The two generations soon collide in a home-invasion horror film that critiques today’s cultural and political climate.
Saban Films negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. Lightning Entertainment’s James C. Walker and Andrew Brown, and Hindsight Media’s James Swarbrick executive produced,...
The film is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn, and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen.
Crew portrays a millennial who, after losing her job and ending her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents a country house from Patrick’s character — an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. The two generations soon collide in a home-invasion horror film that critiques today’s cultural and political climate.
Saban Films negotiated the deal on behalf of the filmmakers. Lightning Entertainment’s James C. Walker and Andrew Brown, and Hindsight Media’s James Swarbrick executive produced,...
- 3/1/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Saban Films has picked up domestic rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s horror thriller Tone-Deaf which stars Terminator 2‘s Robert Patrick and Silicon Valley‘s Amanda Crew. Tone-Deaf will make its world premiere at SXSW on March 10 at 11:55pm at the Alamo Ritz in Austin, Texas.
Tone-Deaf follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies — and the two collide.
Tone-Deaf is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen. Saban Films negotiated the deal along with Steve Break on behalf of the filmmakers. Lightning Entertainment’s...
Tone-Deaf follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies — and the two collide.
Tone-Deaf is produced by Circle of Confusion’s Lawrence Mattis, Brad Mendelsohn and Matt Smith, and Best Medicine Productions’ Brion Hambel and Paul Jensen. Saban Films negotiated the deal along with Steve Break on behalf of the filmmakers. Lightning Entertainment’s...
- 3/1/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Saban Films announced on Friday that it has acquired North American rights to the horror-thriller, “Tone-Deaf,” ahead of its world premiere at the 2019 SXSW Film Festival.
The film, directed by Richard Bates Jr., stars Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) and Amanda Crew (“Silicon Valley”).
“Tone-Deaf” follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. Soon two generations collide with terrifying results in this home invasion horror film that is also a darkly comedic critique of the bizarre cultural and political climate that currently exists.
The...
The film, directed by Richard Bates Jr., stars Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) and Amanda Crew (“Silicon Valley”).
“Tone-Deaf” follows millennial Olive (Crew) who, after losing her job and imploding her latest dysfunctional relationship, leaves the city for a weekend of peace in the country, only to discover the shockingly dark underbelly of rural America. She rents an eccentric, ornate country house from Harvey (Patrick), an old-fashioned widower who’s struggling to hide his psychopathic tendencies. Soon two generations collide with terrifying results in this home invasion horror film that is also a darkly comedic critique of the bizarre cultural and political climate that currently exists.
The...
- 3/1/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in inter-generational cultural critique.
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s home invasion thriller Tone-Deaf ahead of its world premiere at SXSW this month.
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in the darkly comic critique of the culture climate that centres on a millennial who, after losing her job and reeling from her latest dysfunctional relationship, takes off for a weekend in the country.
There she discovers the dark underbelly of rural America as the rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who happens to be a psychopath.
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s home invasion thriller Tone-Deaf ahead of its world premiere at SXSW this month.
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in the darkly comic critique of the culture climate that centres on a millennial who, after losing her job and reeling from her latest dysfunctional relationship, takes off for a weekend in the country.
There she discovers the dark underbelly of rural America as the rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who happens to be a psychopath.
- 3/1/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in inter-generational cultural critique.
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s home invasion thriller Tone-Deaf ahead of its world premiere at SXSW this month.
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in the darkly comic critique of the culture climate that centres on a millennial who, after losing her job and reeling from her latest dysfunctional relationship, takes off for a weekend in the country.
There she discovers the dark underbelly of rural America as the rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who happens to be a psychopath.
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to Richard Bates Jr.’s home invasion thriller Tone-Deaf ahead of its world premiere at SXSW this month.
Robert Patrick and Amanda Crew star in the darkly comic critique of the culture climate that centres on a millennial who, after losing her job and reeling from her latest dysfunctional relationship, takes off for a weekend in the country.
There she discovers the dark underbelly of rural America as the rents a country house from an old-fashioned widower who happens to be a psychopath.
- 3/1/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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