Pennywise and the Losers' Club return for a rematch in the ambitious but deeply flawed It Chapter Two.
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We are in a new age of Stephen King adaptations, with dozens of novels and stories from the legendary author being developed for the screen as either movies, limited series or ongoing TV shows. One of the best to come out of the gate so far was director/co-writer Andy Muschietti’s 2017 adaptation of King’s mammoth It -- or rather, half of King’s 1,100-page doorstop. The book deals with a group of misfit friends who confront an ancient, evil creature in the town of Derry, Maine, both as 12-year-old children and then, 27 years later, as adults, with King’s book relating the two stories parallel to each other.
Like the first half of the well-regarded two-part 1990 TV miniseries, the movie focused exclusively on the so-called Losers' Club as kids,...
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We are in a new age of Stephen King adaptations, with dozens of novels and stories from the legendary author being developed for the screen as either movies, limited series or ongoing TV shows. One of the best to come out of the gate so far was director/co-writer Andy Muschietti’s 2017 adaptation of King’s mammoth It -- or rather, half of King’s 1,100-page doorstop. The book deals with a group of misfit friends who confront an ancient, evil creature in the town of Derry, Maine, both as 12-year-old children and then, 27 years later, as adults, with King’s book relating the two stories parallel to each other.
Like the first half of the well-regarded two-part 1990 TV miniseries, the movie focused exclusively on the so-called Losers' Club as kids,...
- 9/2/2019
- Den of Geek
Authentic Entertainment co-founder and CEO Lauren Lexton, an Emmy Award-winning reality TV and documentary producer, is set to leave the production company she co-founded 18 years ago. The move comes eight years after Endemol acquired Authentic; the company is now a division of Endemol Shine North America.
Authentic’s former head of development, Helga Eike, will take over for Lexton, returning to the company as its new President. Eike, who most recently launched Red Bandit Media with ITV America, previously spent 10 years at Authentic Entertainment as Svp, Development.
Lexton, who has fulfilled her obligation of staying on for at least five years after selling the company, is expected to take a break after her 18-year run at Authentic and handpicked her successor. Over the years, Lexton has worked on thousands of hours of programming that spans more than 80 shows for more than 20 different networks. She has overseen the creation and production...
Authentic’s former head of development, Helga Eike, will take over for Lexton, returning to the company as its new President. Eike, who most recently launched Red Bandit Media with ITV America, previously spent 10 years at Authentic Entertainment as Svp, Development.
Lexton, who has fulfilled her obligation of staying on for at least five years after selling the company, is expected to take a break after her 18-year run at Authentic and handpicked her successor. Over the years, Lexton has worked on thousands of hours of programming that spans more than 80 shows for more than 20 different networks. She has overseen the creation and production...
- 7/17/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Authentic Entertainment co-founder and CEO Lauren Lexton will exit the company after 18 years.
Authentic’s former head of development, Helga Eike, will take over for Lexton, returning as the Endemol Shine North America-owned company’s president. Eike most recently launched Red Bandit Media with ITV America. She previously spent 10 years at Authentic Entertainment as senior vice president of development. An individual with knowledge of the situation said that Lexton hand picked Eike as her replacement.
“Lauren has developed and produced some of the most iconic unscripted series of the last two decades and helped build Authentic Entertainment into one of the leading production companies in our industry,” said Endemol Shine North America CEO Cris Abrego. “We are all truly thankful for her many contributions. And while we say a fond farewell to Lauren, we are happy to welcome Helga back to the studio that she helped lead to tremendous success,...
Authentic’s former head of development, Helga Eike, will take over for Lexton, returning as the Endemol Shine North America-owned company’s president. Eike most recently launched Red Bandit Media with ITV America. She previously spent 10 years at Authentic Entertainment as senior vice president of development. An individual with knowledge of the situation said that Lexton hand picked Eike as her replacement.
“Lauren has developed and produced some of the most iconic unscripted series of the last two decades and helped build Authentic Entertainment into one of the leading production companies in our industry,” said Endemol Shine North America CEO Cris Abrego. “We are all truly thankful for her many contributions. And while we say a fond farewell to Lauren, we are happy to welcome Helga back to the studio that she helped lead to tremendous success,...
- 7/17/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The entire Losers’ Club combine for new It: Chapter Two set pics, which officially signal the start of production. For real this time.
New Line’s horror sequel has been teetering on the verge of its shoot now for what feels like months, as the Powers That Be began cobbling together their adult Losers. Not that we can say it hasn’t been worth the wait, mind you, given Chapter Two has cast such big-name A-listers as Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader and James McAvoy, who’s about to play the adult Bill Denbrough – stammer and all.
McAvoy has been pretty vocal about his involvement, too, and even let slip that It: Chapter Two was to commence principal photography a full seven days ahead of schedule. But it seems the cameras are officially rolling on what is undoubtedly one of 2019’s biggest movies, and below you’ll find the latest update...
New Line’s horror sequel has been teetering on the verge of its shoot now for what feels like months, as the Powers That Be began cobbling together their adult Losers. Not that we can say it hasn’t been worth the wait, mind you, given Chapter Two has cast such big-name A-listers as Jessica Chastain, Bill Hader and James McAvoy, who’s about to play the adult Bill Denbrough – stammer and all.
McAvoy has been pretty vocal about his involvement, too, and even let slip that It: Chapter Two was to commence principal photography a full seven days ahead of schedule. But it seems the cameras are officially rolling on what is undoubtedly one of 2019’s biggest movies, and below you’ll find the latest update...
- 6/28/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Two new cast members have joined the cast of It: Chapter 2. Xavier Dolan and Will Beinbrink will take on supporting roles in director Andy Muschietti's film.
Dolan will be taking on the role of Adrian Mellon. In the book, Mellon was a gay man living in Derry who was attacked by bullies. Beinbrink will play a character named Tom Rogan who was Beverly’s abusive lover in the book and the 1990s miniseries.
This casting confirms that one disturbing scene from the novel will be in the film, and that is the brutal murder of Adrian Mellon's character, before the Losers Club returns to Derry, Maine after 27 years. I assume that Mellon's murder will be used to show that Pennywise has finally resurfaced and will be what brings The Losers Club back together.
The movie recently started production with a great cast that includes James McAvoy as Bill, Jessica Chastain as Beverly,...
Dolan will be taking on the role of Adrian Mellon. In the book, Mellon was a gay man living in Derry who was attacked by bullies. Beinbrink will play a character named Tom Rogan who was Beverly’s abusive lover in the book and the 1990s miniseries.
This casting confirms that one disturbing scene from the novel will be in the film, and that is the brutal murder of Adrian Mellon's character, before the Losers Club returns to Derry, Maine after 27 years. I assume that Mellon's murder will be used to show that Pennywise has finally resurfaced and will be what brings The Losers Club back together.
The movie recently started production with a great cast that includes James McAvoy as Bill, Jessica Chastain as Beverly,...
- 6/22/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Not so fast, folks.
While it’s been widely reported that It: Chapter Two had commenced production (you can thank James McAvoy’s social feed for that), Deadline brings word that the New Line horror sequel is yet to begin filming, as Andy Muschietti and his team aren’t expected to get the Losers Club back together until next month.
Be that as it may, we still have an exciting, if somewhat unsettling update for you today, and it involves the recent addition of Xavier Dolan and Will Beinbrink (Free State of Jones). They’ll play Adrian Mellon and Tom Rogan, respectively, the former of whom was a gay man living in Derry, Maine. He doesn’t last very long in Stephen King’s novel, mind you, as a vicious attack by the town’s bullies leaves him at the mercy of Pennywise, who slithers out from beneath a bridge to feast on his prey.
While it’s been widely reported that It: Chapter Two had commenced production (you can thank James McAvoy’s social feed for that), Deadline brings word that the New Line horror sequel is yet to begin filming, as Andy Muschietti and his team aren’t expected to get the Losers Club back together until next month.
Be that as it may, we still have an exciting, if somewhat unsettling update for you today, and it involves the recent addition of Xavier Dolan and Will Beinbrink (Free State of Jones). They’ll play Adrian Mellon and Tom Rogan, respectively, the former of whom was a gay man living in Derry, Maine. He doesn’t last very long in Stephen King’s novel, mind you, as a vicious attack by the town’s bullies leaves him at the mercy of Pennywise, who slithers out from beneath a bridge to feast on his prey.
- 6/21/2018
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Once 2017’s glimpse into the humble lives of Derry’s residents proved to be a box office juggernaut, it only made sense that studios scramble to get the next adaptation of a story penned by Stephen King up on the big screen, chief among which will be It: Chapter Two. After all, it’s more than understandable that Pennywise continue leading the way as the horror keeps flowing.
And with production on the highly anticipated sequel commencing shortly (Deadline says recent reports stating filming has already begun were erroneous), key pieces of the puzzle are already falling into place, what with Andy Muschietti returning to direct, the kids from the first flick coming back in some capacity, along with the likes of Isaiah Mustafa, Andy Bean, Jay Ryan and James Ransone having signed up to play some of their adult counterparts.
It: Chapter Two Star Jessica Chastain Shares A Photo...
And with production on the highly anticipated sequel commencing shortly (Deadline says recent reports stating filming has already begun were erroneous), key pieces of the puzzle are already falling into place, what with Andy Muschietti returning to direct, the kids from the first flick coming back in some capacity, along with the likes of Isaiah Mustafa, Andy Bean, Jay Ryan and James Ransone having signed up to play some of their adult counterparts.
It: Chapter Two Star Jessica Chastain Shares A Photo...
- 6/21/2018
- by Eric Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Production kicked off this week on Andy Muschietti’s It: Chapter 2, which means more casting news is coming in. Deadline today brings us word that two characters from Stephen King’s novel have been cast, with I Killed My Mother director Xavier Dolan (pictured above) playing the role of Adrian Mellon and Will Beinbrink (Free State of Jones) as Tom Rogan. […]...
- 6/21/2018
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
When “It: Chapter Two” arrives in theaters next September (yes, you’re going to have to go a whole other Halloween season without some fresh Stephen King-created blood), it will come complete with a brand-new cast of now-adult Losers. The film will jump ahead 27 years — as is the wont of dimension-hopping demonic villain It, who likes to reappear in good ol’ Derry, Maine on a 27-year cycle — casting the cute kiddos who made the first film so memorable as jaded adults hellbent on finally killing the hellbeast that made their tween years such a nightmare. (For fans of the talented kids who starred in last year’s horror hit, never fear, as director Andy Muschietti has already promised that the younger Losers will be back for some flashback scenes that help bridge the first film with the second.)
As has long been rumored, Jessica Chastain is the first cast member on deck,...
As has long been rumored, Jessica Chastain is the first cast member on deck,...
- 2/20/2018
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
John Saavedra Sep 1, 2019
Everything we know about Stephen King's It Chapter Two, including latest news, release date, cast, and much more!
The new film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, as you may already know, has been split into two films. The first, which tells the story of the Losers' Club when they were kids, arrived to rave reviews and record-breaking box office numbers. Andres Muschietti directed It, and he’s on board for the second film, too.
It Chapter Tworequires a whole new cast since the story focuses on the adult Losers, but we're still seeing the little Losers' Club in the sequel via flashbacks, which director Andy Muschietti discussed with us right here. Which might explain that it will have a monumental two hour and 45 minute running time!
Here's everything else we know about Pennywise's return...
It Chapter Two Cast
Jessica Chastain is Beverly Marsh, who...
Everything we know about Stephen King's It Chapter Two, including latest news, release date, cast, and much more!
The new film adaptation of Stephen King’s It, as you may already know, has been split into two films. The first, which tells the story of the Losers' Club when they were kids, arrived to rave reviews and record-breaking box office numbers. Andres Muschietti directed It, and he’s on board for the second film, too.
It Chapter Tworequires a whole new cast since the story focuses on the adult Losers, but we're still seeing the little Losers' Club in the sequel via flashbacks, which director Andy Muschietti discussed with us right here. Which might explain that it will have a monumental two hour and 45 minute running time!
Here's everything else we know about Pennywise's return...
It Chapter Two Cast
Jessica Chastain is Beverly Marsh, who...
- 7/20/2017
- Den of Geek
Following the death of TV series creator and host John McLaughlin, at the age of 89, The McLaughlin Group TV show is winding to a close, after 34 years on the air. The weekly syndicated half-hour public affairs roundtable ran mostly on PBS stations in the Us. Regular panelists include Pat Buchanan, Eleanor Clift, Clarence Page, and Tom Rogan. Paul Glastris, Mort Zuckerman, and David Rennie were frequent guests. Past contributors include: Lawrence O'Donnell, Chris Matthews, Katty Kay, and Al Hunt.Variety reports that while the show was well-established enough that it could have withstood a a new host, it was McLaughlin who decided -- five years ago -- that the show should end when he was finished with it. According to the report, he missed his very first episode, due to health problems, last week. The final episode will air this week. Check...
- 8/19/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
John McLaughlin’s “The McLaughlin Group” will come to an end this week following the host’s death on Tuesday, TheWrap has learned. McLaughlin served as host, creator and executive producer on the program, which aired on multiple PBS stations across the country. The program, which first launched in 1982, has featured a panel of hosts, which most recently included McLaughlin, Pat Buchanan, Eleanor Clift, Clarence Page and Tom Rogan. The remaining panelists will tape one final episode before the show comes to an end. Also Read: John McLaughlin, Host of 'The McLaughlin Group,' Dies at 89 McLaughlin died on...
- 8/18/2016
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
John McLaughlin this weekend missed his first hosting of The McLaughlin Group in more than 34 years, since the syndicated public affairs program made its debut on Jan. 1, 1982.
“I am under the weather,” McLaughlin explained in a note that prefaced this week’s telecast. His distinct, once-bellowing voice, heard in pre-taped intros, is “weaker than usual,” McLaughlin acknowledged. “Yet my spirit is strong and my dedication to the show remains absolute!”
Stepping in as this week’s host, Pat Buchanan noted the absence of the panel’s “distinguished leader” and, speaking on behalf of himself, Eleanor Clift, Clarence Page and Tom Rogan,...
“I am under the weather,” McLaughlin explained in a note that prefaced this week’s telecast. His distinct, once-bellowing voice, heard in pre-taped intros, is “weaker than usual,” McLaughlin acknowledged. “Yet my spirit is strong and my dedication to the show remains absolute!”
Stepping in as this week’s host, Pat Buchanan noted the absence of the panel’s “distinguished leader” and, speaking on behalf of himself, Eleanor Clift, Clarence Page and Tom Rogan,...
- 8/14/2016
- TVLine.com
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