Mitch Silpa and Ryan Gaul are joining Melissa McCarthy in STXfilms, Brian Henson-directed comedy, The Happytime Murder, which is set in the underbelly of a Los Angeles where puppets and humans co-exist. Two clashing detectives, one human (McCarthy) and one puppet, are forced to work together to figure out who is brutally murdering the former cast of a classic puppet show The Happytime Gang. Maya Rudolph, Elizabeth Banks, and Joel McHale co-star. Todd Berger, Robertson…...
- 10/5/2017
- Deadline
Production wraps on action comedy about arrogant hitman.
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to the action comedy Killing Gunther starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Taran Killam directed and stars alongside the former California governor, who plays a showboating hitman who becomes the target of a group of jealous fellow assassins.
Production just wrapped on the project financed by StarStream Media and Ingenious Media. Imr International handles international sales and Saban plans a theatrical release later this year.
Killing Gunther also stars Bobby Moynihan, Hannah Simone, Cobie Smulders, Paul Brittain, Amir Talai, Aaron Yoo, Ryan Gaul, Allison Tolman Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia, and Steve Squillante.
Schwarzenegger served as executive producer. Ness Saban and Bill Bromiley negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA.
Saban Films’ slate includes Ethan Hawke action thriller 24 Hours To Live, Simon West’s Gun Shy starring Antonio Banderas and Olga Kurylenko, and [link=nm...
Saban Films has picked up North American rights to the action comedy Killing Gunther starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Taran Killam directed and stars alongside the former California governor, who plays a showboating hitman who becomes the target of a group of jealous fellow assassins.
Production just wrapped on the project financed by StarStream Media and Ingenious Media. Imr International handles international sales and Saban plans a theatrical release later this year.
Killing Gunther also stars Bobby Moynihan, Hannah Simone, Cobie Smulders, Paul Brittain, Amir Talai, Aaron Yoo, Ryan Gaul, Allison Tolman Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia, and Steve Squillante.
Schwarzenegger served as executive producer. Ness Saban and Bill Bromiley negotiated the deal on behalf of Saban Films with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA.
Saban Films’ slate includes Ethan Hawke action thriller 24 Hours To Live, Simon West’s Gun Shy starring Antonio Banderas and Olga Kurylenko, and [link=nm...
- 7/7/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s “Killing Gunter” has been acquired by Saban Films, the company announced today. “SNL” alum Taran Killam directs and co-stars in action comedy. Bobby Moynihan, Hannah Simone, Cobie Smulders, Paul Brittain, Amir Talai, Aaron Yoo, Ryan Gaul, and Allison Tolman co-star. The action comedy is produced by Killam, Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia and Steve Squillante, executive produced by Schwarzenegger and financed by StarStream Media and Ingenious Media. Saban Films is planning a theatrical release later this year. Imr International is handling the foreign rights. “Killing Gunther” tells the story of Gunther (Schwarzenegger), the world’s greatest hitman. There are plenty of reasons.
- 7/7/2017
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
China's Bliss Media has acquired the rights to action comedy Why We're Killing Gunther, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, for the Middle Kingdom.
The film, about hit men trying to take out the world's top hit man, also stars Bobby Moynihan, Cobie Smulders, Paul Brittain, Ryan Gaul, Hannah Simone, Allison Tolman, Aaron Yoo, Amir Talai and Peter Kelamis. It is directed by Saturday Night Live alumn Taran Killam, who's making his directorial debut. He also wrote the script and stars in the film.
Imr International is handling international rights at Cannes. The comedy was financed by StarStream Media and is also produced by...
The film, about hit men trying to take out the world's top hit man, also stars Bobby Moynihan, Cobie Smulders, Paul Brittain, Ryan Gaul, Hannah Simone, Allison Tolman, Aaron Yoo, Amir Talai and Peter Kelamis. It is directed by Saturday Night Live alumn Taran Killam, who's making his directorial debut. He also wrote the script and stars in the film.
Imr International is handling international rights at Cannes. The comedy was financed by StarStream Media and is also produced by...
- 5/18/2017
- by Patrick Brzeski,Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TBS ordered Tracy Morgan's new comedy to series, back in October. This week, during their Upfront presentation, the Turner-owned cable network announced the series is entitled The Last Og, and that Cedric the Entertainer, Taylor Mosby, and Dante Hoagland are joining the cast. The Last Og features Morgan as an ex-con who can't believe how the world has changed while he was in prison. The TBS cast also includes Allen Maldonado, Ryan Gaul, and Tiffany Haddish. The scripted comedy was created by Jordan Peele and John Carcieri, who are executive producing with Morgan, Eric Tannebaum, Kim Tannenbaum, and Joel Zadak. Read More…...
- 5/17/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Ryan Gaul (Bajillion Dollar Propertie$) has landed a series regular role opposite Tracy Morgan in Morgan's straight-to-series comedy at TBS. In the untitled series executive produced by Jordan Peele, after being released on good behavior from a 15-year prison stint, Tray (Morgan) is shocked to see just how much the world has changed in his absence. Returning to his newly-gentrified Brooklyn neighborhood, Tray discovers that his former girlfriend has married an affable…...
- 4/13/2017
- Deadline TV
It's about to get real... estate. Watch the official trailer for the second season of the Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ TV show, from Seeso. The half-hour, semi-scripted comedy set at a luxury, cut throat La real estate firm stars Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz, Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, Drew Tarver, and Paul F. Tompkins.This season, Zach Galifianakis, Nick Kroll, Busy Philipps, Casey Wilson, Jack McBrayer, Patton Oswalt, Paul Rust, Randall Park, Dave Foley, Weird Al Yankovic, and Madison Hildebrand guest star. Bajillion Dollar Propertie$ is created and executive produced by Kulap Vilaysack. Tom Lennon, Ben Garant, Scott Aukerman, and David Jargowsky also executive produce. Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, season two, premieres on Seeso, Thursday, October 13, 2016.Read More…...
- 9/30/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The second season of the Bajillion Dollar Properties TV show premieres on Seeso, Thursday October 13, 2016. The semi-scripted high-end real estate spoof comedy series stars Dan Ahdoot, Tim Baltz, Ryan Gaul, Mandell Maughan, Tawny Newsome, Drew Tarver, and Paul F. Tompkins.Guest stars in Bajillion Dollar Properties, season two, include: Zach Galifianakis, Nick Kroll, Busy Philipps, Casey Wilson, Jack McBrayer, Patton Oswalt, Paul Rust, Randall Park, Dave Foley, Weird Al Yankovic, and Madison Hildebrand, from Bravo's Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles. Watch a short and get the details from this press release. Read More…...
- 9/8/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to topline the ensemble comedy "Why We're Killing Gunther" at MadRiver Pictures and StarStream Media.
SNL regular Taran Killam has penned the script and will make his directorial debut on the film. He'll also star alongside his wife Cobie Smulders and actors like Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park, Ryan Gaul and his SNL co-star Bobby Moynihan.
The story focuses on a group of eccentric international assassins who become fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman who also happens to be an arrogant show-off, and decide to kill him. Their master plan becomes a series of embarrassing encounters as Gunther always appears one step ahead.
Killam, Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia and Steve Squillante will produce and filming is slated to begin in June.
Source: Heat Vision...
SNL regular Taran Killam has penned the script and will make his directorial debut on the film. He'll also star alongside his wife Cobie Smulders and actors like Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park, Ryan Gaul and his SNL co-star Bobby Moynihan.
The story focuses on a group of eccentric international assassins who become fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman who also happens to be an arrogant show-off, and decide to kill him. Their master plan becomes a series of embarrassing encounters as Gunther always appears one step ahead.
Killam, Kim Leadford, Ash Sarohia and Steve Squillante will produce and filming is slated to begin in June.
Source: Heat Vision...
- 5/4/2016
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Now that the future is less than certain for Paramount’s ambitious, rebooted Terminator franchise – in this timeline, at least – and Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables have been put on ice, Arnold Schwarzenegger is beginning to snap up roles that aren’t simply designed for fan service.
Case in point: Why We’re Killing Gunther, a new action-comedy hailing from Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam. Poised to make his directorial debut, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Killam has set sights on Schwarzenegger to headline the light-hearted affair, joining Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Silicon Valley‘s Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul.
Directing from his own script, the core premise of Why We’re Killing Gunther centers on a squad of international assassins who come together in order to hitch a plan to bump off Gunther, the world’s greatest hitman who, despite his skills, is inherently unlikeable due to his infuriating arrogance.
Case in point: Why We’re Killing Gunther, a new action-comedy hailing from Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam. Poised to make his directorial debut, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed that Killam has set sights on Schwarzenegger to headline the light-hearted affair, joining Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Silicon Valley‘s Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul.
Directing from his own script, the core premise of Why We’re Killing Gunther centers on a squad of international assassins who come together in order to hitch a plan to bump off Gunther, the world’s greatest hitman who, despite his skills, is inherently unlikeable due to his infuriating arrogance.
- 5/4/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in the action/comedy film, “Why We’Re Killing Gunther.” The film will be directed by Saturday Night Live star Taran Killam who also wrote the screenplay.
The premise for the film:
"Focuses on a group of eccentric international assassins who become fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman who also happens to be an arrogant show-off, and decide to kill him. Their master plan, however, quickly turns into a series of embarrassing encounters as Gunther always appears one step ahead."
The cast includes Killam, Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park, and Ryan Gaul. Schwarzenegger recently starred in “Terminator: Genysis” and the Zombie Drama, “Maggie.” Killam’s filmography includes Steve McQueen’s “12 Years A Slave” and Paul Feig’s “The Heat.”
Production is set to begin in June.
The premise for the film:
"Focuses on a group of eccentric international assassins who become fed up with Gunther, the world's greatest hitman who also happens to be an arrogant show-off, and decide to kill him. Their master plan, however, quickly turns into a series of embarrassing encounters as Gunther always appears one step ahead."
The cast includes Killam, Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park, and Ryan Gaul. Schwarzenegger recently starred in “Terminator: Genysis” and the Zombie Drama, “Maggie.” Killam’s filmography includes Steve McQueen’s “12 Years A Slave” and Paul Feig’s “The Heat.”
Production is set to begin in June.
- 5/4/2016
- by J.B. Casas
- LRMonline.com
Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in Taran Killam‘s directorial debut “Why We’re Killing Gunther,” an action-comedy set in the world of international assassins that MadRiver Pictures will begin shopping to foreign buyers at the Cannes Film Market, TheWrap has learned. Killam has enlisted his wife Cobie Smulders and “SNL” co-stars Bobby Moynihan and Paul Brittain to play supporting roles along with Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul. Schwarzenegger will play the title character of Gunther, the world’s greatest hitman whose arrogance prompts his assassin colleagues to try to kill him, though he always manages to stay one step ahead.
- 5/4/2016
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Arnold Schwarzenegger will play an arrogant hitman who gets targeted by rivals in the action comedy from MadRiver Pictures.
New partner and head of international Kim Fox will kick off pre-sales on the Croisette on the project from writer-director and SNL cast member Taran Killam, who also stars.
Principal photography on Why We’re Killing Gunther is scheduled to start in June and the cast includes Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul.
Kim Leadford, Taran Killam, Ash Sarohia and Steve Squillante will produce, and StarStream Media will finance. UTA represents North American rights.
New partner and head of international Kim Fox will kick off pre-sales on the Croisette on the project from writer-director and SNL cast member Taran Killam, who also stars.
Principal photography on Why We’re Killing Gunther is scheduled to start in June and the cast includes Cobie Smulders, Bobby Moynihan, Paul Brittain, Kumail Nanjiani, Randall Park and Ryan Gaul.
Kim Leadford, Taran Killam, Ash Sarohia and Steve Squillante will produce, and StarStream Media will finance. UTA represents North American rights.
- 5/3/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
After two seasons, the chemistry between the four stars on Showtime's comedy House of Lies has been well-documented. But that chemistry will be put to the test in a new special airing on Tuesday at 10/9c.
House of Lies Live! features the series' four stars, Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Josh Lawson and Ben Schwartz, along with upcoming guest stars and comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. They all performed long-form improv in front of a...
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House of Lies Live! features the series' four stars, Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Josh Lawson and Ben Schwartz, along with upcoming guest stars and comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. They all performed long-form improv in front of a...
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- 12/31/2013
- by Kate Stanhope
- TVGuide - Breaking News
One day before if premieres on Showtime, the "House of Lies Live" comedy special has debuted online. The half-hour program puts the Season 3 cast of "House of Lies" in the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in Los Angeles to perform improvisational comedy in front of a live audience.
The main four cast members (Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson) are joined by new series additions Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero to act out situations based on audience suggestion. Cheadle and Bell may be new to improvisation, but they take to it like naturals. Likewise, Schwartz and Lawson, both veterans of improv comedy, shine.
"House of Lies Live" debuts on Showtime Tuesday (Dec. 31), while Season 3 of "House of Lies" premieres Jan. 12.
The main four cast members (Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson) are joined by new series additions Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero to act out situations based on audience suggestion. Cheadle and Bell may be new to improvisation, but they take to it like naturals. Likewise, Schwartz and Lawson, both veterans of improv comedy, shine.
"House of Lies Live" debuts on Showtime Tuesday (Dec. 31), while Season 3 of "House of Lies" premieres Jan. 12.
- 12/30/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Traditional long-form improv, like that which happens at improvOlympic and Upright Citizens Brigade, has consistently struggled to find a home on TV. So, House of Lies Live might be the only time you'll see it for a while. Executive produced by Ben Schwartz, the half-hour program joins improv newbies Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell with make-'em-up veterans Schwartz, Josh Lawson, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul, and Eugene Cordero (all seven appear in House 0f Lies season three). It's scheduled to air on Showtime tomorrow night at 10 p.m. Don't worry if you have New Year's Eve plans, as you can watch it in full below. Also, don't worry if you don't have New Year's plans, guys, something super cool will come up. We promise. This is no house of lies.
- 12/30/2013
- by Jesse David Fox
- Vulture
"House of Lies" cast members Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson are veterans of the Los Angeles improv scene -- co-stars Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell, not so much. But in the unusual special below, the four ditched their characters to join comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero, who also appear in the upcoming third season of the management consultant series, for some long-form improv at L.A.'s Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. "House of Lies Live!" airs on Showtime tomorrow, December 31st at 10pm, but you can watch it in full online below. Season three of "House of Lies" kicks off January 12th.
- 12/30/2013
- by Alison Willmore
- Indiewire
Showtime has brought online the "House of Lies Live" special and you can watch it below! With help from improv veterans and series stars, Emmy winner Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson, Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell leave their characters behind to try their hand at long-form improv, along with season three guest stars, comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. Taped at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, "House of Lies Live!" is the first ever Showtime original production to premiere online. The third season of "House of Lies" will premiere on Sunday, January 12th at 10 p.m. Et/Pt.
- 12/30/2013
- Comingsoon.net
Before the highly-anticipated third season premiere of House Of Lies, on Sunday, January 12th at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, the show's fans will have a chance to see the cast like they've never seen them before - unscripted and in front of a live audience. With help from series stars Don Cheadle, Ben Schwartz, Josh Lawson, and Kristen Bell leave their characters behind to try their hand at long-form improv, along with season three guest stars, comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. Taped at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, House Of Lies Live! will premiere online on December 30th, the first ever Showtime original production to premiere...
- 12/24/2013
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
If you can't wait until Jan. 12 to see the "House of Lies" cast reunited, Showtime has a special treat for you. "House of Lies Live" is an improvisational comedy special featuring Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson, along with Season 3 guest stars Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. It's like NBC's "The Sound of Music Live," but funny on purpose.
The special features the actors taking suggestions with the audience and creating comedic sketches on the fly. In the preview released by Showtime, men can get pregnant with kittens, which shows about how logical things are going to be.
"House of Lies Live" will premiere online, a Showtime first, on Monday, Dec. 30. It will then air on Showtime at 10 p.m. Et Dec. 31.
The special features the actors taking suggestions with the audience and creating comedic sketches on the fly. In the preview released by Showtime, men can get pregnant with kittens, which shows about how logical things are going to be.
"House of Lies Live" will premiere online, a Showtime first, on Monday, Dec. 30. It will then air on Showtime at 10 p.m. Et Dec. 31.
- 12/24/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
The A team at Galweather & Stearn returns for Season 3 on January 12, but Showtime is offering up an appetizer of sorts. The bawdy comedy’s core four cast members — Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson – recently taped a longform improv with comics Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero and this season’s House Of Lies guest stars. The special will premiere online December 30, marking Showtime’s first original production to bow on that platform, and air on Showtime at 10 Pm New Year’s Eve. Here’s a sneak peek at House Of Lies Live! — taped before a live audience at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles:...
- 12/23/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
The stars of Showtime’s “House of Lies” will perform improv in front of a live audience in a special that, in a Showtime first, will debut online. “House of Lies Live” will find Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell joining their co-stars — and improv veterans — Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. Comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero, who are season 3 guest stars, will also take part. Also read: TCA: Robin Williams Talks Anthony Weiner, Improv Comedy at ‘The Crazy Ones’ Panel The show will premiere online on Monday, Dec. 30,...
- 12/23/2013
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Ahead of its third season premiere, Showtime is showing off the comedic skills of its cast. Taped at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, House of Lies Live will feature improv veterans Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson joined by Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell trying their hands at the unscripted longform format for the first time. The House of Lies cast will be joined by season three guest stars/comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. Photos: THR's Cover Shoot With the Stars of Showtime The special, which was taped in front of a live
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- 12/23/2013
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Before the third season premiere of "House of Lies" on Sunday, January 12th at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, the show's fans will have a chance to see the cast like they've never seen them before . hilariously unscripted and in front of a live audience. With help from improv veterans and series stars, Emmy winner Ben Schwartz and Josh Lawson, Golden Globe winner Don Cheadle and Kristen Bell leave their characters behind to try their hand at long-form improv, along with season three guest stars, comedians Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul and Eugene Cordero. Taped at the famed Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, "House of Lies Live!" will premiere online on December 30th, the first ever Showtime original production to premiere online. The special will then air on...
- 12/23/2013
- Comingsoon.net
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