In today’s TV news roundup, NBC announces a concert special commemorating Dolly Parton’s 50th anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry, and Netflix reveals the premiere date of and first look at “Prank Encounters.”
Casting
Fivel Stewart, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier and Millicent Simmonds have been cast in Freeform’s new series, “Close Up.” The drama’s hails from executive producers Pete Nowalk and Mary Rohlich.
Colin Woodell (“The Originals”) has been cast as a series regular in HBO Max’s forthcoming “The Flight Attendant.” He will play Buckley, who is described as “an out of work actor and whiskey connoisseur,” in the black comedy thriller that also stars Kaley Cuoco and Michiel Huisman.
Dates
Netflix announced “Prank Encounters” will premiere Oct. 25. Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), the series is a hidden-camera prank show that combines with of hilarity and terror.
Casting
Fivel Stewart, Anthony Keyvan, Karin Konoval, Yaani King Mondschein, Sean Blakemore, Jennifer Spence, Megan Charpentier and Millicent Simmonds have been cast in Freeform’s new series, “Close Up.” The drama’s hails from executive producers Pete Nowalk and Mary Rohlich.
Colin Woodell (“The Originals”) has been cast as a series regular in HBO Max’s forthcoming “The Flight Attendant.” He will play Buckley, who is described as “an out of work actor and whiskey connoisseur,” in the black comedy thriller that also stars Kaley Cuoco and Michiel Huisman.
Dates
Netflix announced “Prank Encounters” will premiere Oct. 25. Hosted by Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), the series is a hidden-camera prank show that combines with of hilarity and terror.
- 10/10/2019
- by LaTesha Harris
- Variety Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix releases a trailer for the third season of “Dear White People,” and Disney casts Billy Campbell and Kathy Najimy in upcoming Disney Junior series, “The Rocketeer.”
Casting
Billy Campbell and Kathy Najimy have joined the cast of forthcoming animated series “The Rocketeer.” The seasoned actors will voice character Kitana Secord’s (Kitana Turnbull) parents, Dave and Sareena Secord in the Disney Junior series that follows Kit’s journey as she protects her town of Hughesville from danger.
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for the third season of “Dear White People,“ which will launch on the streamer on Aug. 2. This season sees college-radio host, Sam White (Logan Browning), quitting her show and leaving the broadcasting to her close friend Joelle Brooks (Ashley Blaine Featherson). Meanwhile, a secret society makes plans to shake things up on campus, and Yvette Nicole Brown, Blair Underwood and Laverne Cox guest star.
Casting
Billy Campbell and Kathy Najimy have joined the cast of forthcoming animated series “The Rocketeer.” The seasoned actors will voice character Kitana Secord’s (Kitana Turnbull) parents, Dave and Sareena Secord in the Disney Junior series that follows Kit’s journey as she protects her town of Hughesville from danger.
First Looks
Netflix released a trailer for the third season of “Dear White People,“ which will launch on the streamer on Aug. 2. This season sees college-radio host, Sam White (Logan Browning), quitting her show and leaving the broadcasting to her close friend Joelle Brooks (Ashley Blaine Featherson). Meanwhile, a secret society makes plans to shake things up on campus, and Yvette Nicole Brown, Blair Underwood and Laverne Cox guest star.
- 7/19/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Lifetime’s straight-to-series drama American Princess has rounded out its recurring cast, adding Matt Peters (Orange Is the New Black), Lucas Hazlett, Lex King (Troy: Fall of a City), Steve Agee, Kitana Turnbull (A Series of Unfortunate Events), Mike Lane (Nobodies), Juan Alfonso (Young & Hungry), Sophie Von Haselberg, Sas Goldberg (Ocean’s Eight) and Patrick Gallagher (Siren). They join previously announced series lead Georgia Flood, Lucas Neff, Seana Kofoed, Rory O’Malley and Mary Hollis Inboden in the series from Jenji Kohen, Jamie Denbo and Tara Hermann.
Created, written and executive produced by Denbo (Ronna & Beverly), American Princess follows Amanda (Flood), an Upper East Side socialite who runs away from her own dream wedding when she realizes that the life she thought she wanted, wasn’t actually right after all. When she stumbles upon a Renaissance Faire,...
Created, written and executive produced by Denbo (Ronna & Beverly), American Princess follows Amanda (Flood), an Upper East Side socialite who runs away from her own dream wedding when she realizes that the life she thought she wanted, wasn’t actually right after all. When she stumbles upon a Renaissance Faire,...
- 7/24/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix has made its first acquisition of the 2018 Cannes Film Festival in the form of a $30 million deal for animated robot movie “Next Gen.” The acquisition is for international rights, excluding China. “Next Gen” is the first feature for directors Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander and will feature the voices of Michael Pena, Jason Sudeikis, David Cross, Kitana Turnbull, and Constance Wu. The deal was made at the Cannes market.
Cannes and Netflix have had a rocky relationship in 2018. The streaming giant removed all of its films from consideration for the festival after Cannes implemented a rule banning films without French theatrical distribution from competing for the Palme d’Or. The rule made Netflix-backed features ineligible to premiere in the Competition lineup, but it would’ve still allowed Netflix to debut titles like Orson Welles’ finished “The Other Side of the Wind” out of competition. The company didn’t budge and skipped Cannes entirely.
Cannes and Netflix have had a rocky relationship in 2018. The streaming giant removed all of its films from consideration for the festival after Cannes implemented a rule banning films without French theatrical distribution from competing for the Palme d’Or. The rule made Netflix-backed features ineligible to premiere in the Competition lineup, but it would’ve still allowed Netflix to debut titles like Orson Welles’ finished “The Other Side of the Wind” out of competition. The company didn’t budge and skipped Cannes entirely.
- 5/11/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Netflix has acquired the animated movie “Next Gen” for $30 million out of this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The deal is for worldwide rights to the film from first-time feature directors Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander about two boys who become friends in a society populated by robots.
“Next Gen” will feature voice performances by Jason Sudeikis, Michael Pena, David Cross, Kitana Turnbull and Constance Wu.
CAA negotiated the sale, which was first reported by Deadline.
The deal is for worldwide rights to the film from first-time feature directors Kevin R. Adams and Joe Ksander about two boys who become friends in a society populated by robots.
“Next Gen” will feature voice performances by Jason Sudeikis, Michael Pena, David Cross, Kitana Turnbull and Constance Wu.
CAA negotiated the sale, which was first reported by Deadline.
- 5/11/2018
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
Based on the internationally best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) and starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events recounts the tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans – Violet, Klaus, and Sunny – whose evil guardian Count Olaf will stop at nothing to get his hands on their inheritance. The siblings must outsmart Olaf at every turn, foiling his many devious plans and disguises, in order to discover clues to their parents’ mysterious death.
The extraordinary Baudelaire orphans face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf in their fateful quest to unlock long-held family secrets.
With the second season of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events set to premiere on March 30th – with Kitana Turnbull, Nathan Fillion, Tony Hale, Lucy Punch, Sara Rue and Roger Bart joining the cast – Netflix has released new artwork and a new trailer for the show.
The extraordinary Baudelaire orphans face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf in their fateful quest to unlock long-held family secrets.
With the second season of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events set to premiere on March 30th – with Kitana Turnbull, Nathan Fillion, Tony Hale, Lucy Punch, Sara Rue and Roger Bart joining the cast – Netflix has released new artwork and a new trailer for the show.
- 3/8/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Joseph Baxter Alec Bojalad Jul 19, 2019
Disney’s dormant film franchise, The Rocketeer, will be revived as an animated series, starring a female hero, on Disney Junior.
The Rocketeer franchise is ready for another liftoff more than a quarter of a century after it was grounded. While rumblings in recent years have teased a reboot movie and even a straight sequel to the original 1991 film, Disney’s family-friendly genre-mixing action brand will soon manifest as an animated series on the Mouse’s youth-aimed cable platform, Disney Junior.
Disney has announced that production on The Rocketeer animated series has already commenced. The franchise-reviving cartoon will – apropos to its platform – be aimed at young children and families, targeting a release in 2019. The story will draw inspiration from The Rocketeer comic book series of Dave Stevens, which adhered to the original film. However, the series will follow the rocket pack-powered exploits of a young female hero.
Disney’s dormant film franchise, The Rocketeer, will be revived as an animated series, starring a female hero, on Disney Junior.
The Rocketeer franchise is ready for another liftoff more than a quarter of a century after it was grounded. While rumblings in recent years have teased a reboot movie and even a straight sequel to the original 1991 film, Disney’s family-friendly genre-mixing action brand will soon manifest as an animated series on the Mouse’s youth-aimed cable platform, Disney Junior.
Disney has announced that production on The Rocketeer animated series has already commenced. The franchise-reviving cartoon will – apropos to its platform – be aimed at young children and families, targeting a release in 2019. The story will draw inspiration from The Rocketeer comic book series of Dave Stevens, which adhered to the original film. However, the series will follow the rocket pack-powered exploits of a young female hero.
- 2/27/2018
- Den of Geek
Based on the internationally best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) and starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Neil Patrick Harris, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events recounts the tragic tale of the Baudelaire orphans – Violet, Klaus, and Sunny – whose evil guardian Count Olaf will stop at nothing to get his hands on their inheritance. The siblings must outsmart Olaf at every turn, foiling his many devious plans and disguises, in order to discover clues to their parents’ mysterious death.
The extraordinary Baudelaire orphans face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf in their fateful quest to unlock long-held family secrets.
With the second season of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events set to premiere on March 30th – with Kitana Turnbull, Nathan Fillion, Tony Hale, Lucy Punch, Sara Rue and Roger Bart joining the cast – Netflix has released the first promo for the...
The extraordinary Baudelaire orphans face trials, tribulations and the evil Count Olaf in their fateful quest to unlock long-held family secrets.
With the second season of Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events set to premiere on March 30th – with Kitana Turnbull, Nathan Fillion, Tony Hale, Lucy Punch, Sara Rue and Roger Bart joining the cast – Netflix has released the first promo for the...
- 1/2/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Take a look @ more new footage from the upcoming "Supergirl" episode "Falling", written by Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller and directed by Larry Teng, airing March 14, 2016 on CBS:
"...'Kara' turns on her friends and the citizens of 'National City' after being exposed to 'Red Kryptonite', making her malicious and dangerous.
"Then 'Cat' appears on 'The Talk' to discuss the phenomenon of 'Supergirl'..."
Episode guest stars include Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Kitana Turnbull as 'Costumed Girl', Kylierae Condon as 'Mean Girl' and Dan Warner as 'Fire Captain'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Supergirl: Falling...
"...'Kara' turns on her friends and the citizens of 'National City' after being exposed to 'Red Kryptonite', making her malicious and dangerous.
"Then 'Cat' appears on 'The Talk' to discuss the phenomenon of 'Supergirl'..."
Episode guest stars include Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Kitana Turnbull as 'Costumed Girl', Kylierae Condon as 'Mean Girl' and Dan Warner as 'Fire Captain'.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Supergirl: Falling...
- 3/12/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“Falling” – Kara turns on her friends and the citizens of National City after being exposed to Red Kryptonite makes her malicious and dangerous. Also, Cat appears on The Talk to discuss Supergirl, on Supergirl, Monday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt) on the CBS Television Network. The hosts of CBS Daytime’s “The Talk” guest star. Guest stars: Aisha Tyler as Herself, Julie Chen as Herself, Sara Gilbert as Herself. Sharon Osbourne as Herself, Sheryl Underwood as Herself, Kitana Turnbull as Costumed Girl, Kylierae Condon as Mean Girl, Dan Warner as Fire Captain. Written by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller. Directed by Larry Teng. Supergirl Season 1, Episode 16 “Falling” airs Monday, March 14th at 8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt.
- 3/8/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
"Falling" – Kara turns on her friends and the citizens of National City after being exposed to Red Kryptonite makes her malicious and dangerous. Also, Cat appears on The Talk to discuss Supergirl, on Supergirl, Monday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt) on the CBS Television Network. The hosts of CBS Daytime’s “The Talk” guest star. Guest stars: Aisha Tyler as Herself, Julie Chen as Herself, Sara Gilbert as Herself. Sharon Osbourne as Herself, Sheryl Underwood as Herself, Kitana Turnbull as Costumed Girl, Kylierae Condon as Mean Girl, Dan Warner as Fire Captain. Written by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller. Directed by Larry Teng. Last day of flying for season 1 #supergirl @supergirlofficial A photo posted by Melissa Benoist (@melissabenoist) on Mar 7, 2016 at 8:12pm Pst...
- 3/8/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
Take a look @ new images from the upcoming "Supergirl" episode "Falling", written by Robert Rovner, Jessica Queller and directed by Larry Teng, airing March 14, 2016 on CBS:
"...'Kara' turns on her friends and the citizens of 'National City' after being exposed to 'Red Kryptonite', making her malicious and dangerous.
"Then 'Cat' appears on 'The Talk' to discuss the phenomenon of 'Supergirl'..."
Episode guest stars include Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Kitana Turnbull as 'Costumed Girl', Kylierae Condon as 'Mean Girl' and Dan Warner as 'Fire Captain'.
Click the images to enlarge...
"...'Kara' turns on her friends and the citizens of 'National City' after being exposed to 'Red Kryptonite', making her malicious and dangerous.
"Then 'Cat' appears on 'The Talk' to discuss the phenomenon of 'Supergirl'..."
Episode guest stars include Aisha Tyler, Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Kitana Turnbull as 'Costumed Girl', Kylierae Condon as 'Mean Girl' and Dan Warner as 'Fire Captain'.
Click the images to enlarge...
- 2/25/2016
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
“Falling” – Kara turns on her friends and the citizens of National City after being exposed to Red Kryptonite makes her malicious and dangerous. Also, Cat appears on The Talk to discuss Supergirl, on Supergirl, Monday, March 14 (8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt) on the CBS Television Network. The hosts of CBS Daytime’s “The Talk” guest star. Guest stars: Aisha Tyler as Herself, Julie Chen as Herself, Sara Gilbert as Herself. Sharon Osbourne as Herself, Sheryl Underwood as Herself, Kitana Turnbull as Costumed Girl, Kylierae Condon as Mean Girl, Dan Warner as Fire Captain. Written by Robert Rovner & Jessica Queller. Directed by Larry Teng. Supergirl Season 1, Episode 16 “Falling” airs Monday, March 14th at 8:00-9:00 Pm, Et/Pt.
- 2/24/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
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