Chris Chesser, the producer known for his work on the sports comedy “Major League,” has died. He was 74.
Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 while at his Los Angeles home, brothers Alan and Steve Chesser announced Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
In 1974, the producer took his first steps into the entertainment industry as an executive in international sales at Columbia Pictures. Two years later, Chesser became general manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Between 1980 and 1983, Chesser helmed two production companies: he served as vice president of production at Marble Arch Productions and functioned as head of production for Filmways, until the company was acquired by Orion Pictures.
Films Chesser supervised as a production executive include “Sharkey’s Machine,” “The Great Santini,” “Caddyshack,” “Wolfen,” “Arthur,” “Excalibur” and “On Golden Pond.” He also assisted in developing the features “Spinal Tap” and “Absence of Malice.”
The late filmmaker...
Chesser died suddenly Feb. 2 while at his Los Angeles home, brothers Alan and Steve Chesser announced Tuesday. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
In 1974, the producer took his first steps into the entertainment industry as an executive in international sales at Columbia Pictures. Two years later, Chesser became general manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. Between 1980 and 1983, Chesser helmed two production companies: he served as vice president of production at Marble Arch Productions and functioned as head of production for Filmways, until the company was acquired by Orion Pictures.
Films Chesser supervised as a production executive include “Sharkey’s Machine,” “The Great Santini,” “Caddyshack,” “Wolfen,” “Arthur,” “Excalibur” and “On Golden Pond.” He also assisted in developing the features “Spinal Tap” and “Absence of Malice.”
The late filmmaker...
- 2/21/2023
- by Katie Reul
- Variety Film + TV
Chris Chesser, the independent film and documentary producer whose credits include the hit Charlie Sheen 1989 comedy Major League, died suddenly at his home in Los Angeles on February 2. He was 74.
His death was announced today by his brothers Alan and Steve Chesser. A cause of death was not disclosed.
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Chesser began his film career in New York in 1974 as an executive in international sales for Columbia Pictures. He became General Manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles in 1976.
In 1978 he became executive assistant at the newly formed Orion Pictures to co-founder Mike Medavoy, and from 1980 to 1983 he served as Vice President of Production for Marble Arch Productions and...
His death was announced today by his brothers Alan and Steve Chesser. A cause of death was not disclosed.
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Chesser began his film career in New York in 1974 as an executive in international sales for Columbia Pictures. He became General Manager of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles in 1976.
In 1978 he became executive assistant at the newly formed Orion Pictures to co-founder Mike Medavoy, and from 1980 to 1983 he served as Vice President of Production for Marble Arch Productions and...
- 2/21/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Ralph Ahn, the actor behind New Girl‘s beloved character Tran has died at age 95.
On Sunday, the president of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles shared the news of his passing on Facebook. “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of the late Ralph Ahn,” he wrote in Korean, calling him “the greatest spiritual leader of our time.” (Ahn’s father was Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, an activist for Korean independence, who led the settlement of Korean people in the U.S. in the early 1900s.
On Sunday, the president of the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles shared the news of his passing on Facebook. “I am deeply shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of the late Ralph Ahn,” he wrote in Korean, calling him “the greatest spiritual leader of our time.” (Ahn’s father was Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, an activist for Korean independence, who led the settlement of Korean people in the U.S. in the early 1900s.
- 3/1/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Ralph Ahn, who played the fan-favorite “New Girl” character Tran, died on Feb. 26, the Korean American Federation of Los Angeles reported. He was 95.
Ahn appeared in seven episodes of the sitcom alongside Jake Johnson, who played Nick Miller. A man of very few words, Tran serves as a friend and grandfather figure. Through facial expressions and body language, he helps Nick sort out his problems. His only two speaking lines in the show are “You are a huge baby” and “Drive.”
Johnson took to Instagram to honor Ahn, writing, “Rip. So much fun to work with. He gave so much with literally no lines. I loved when he was on set. I was always expecting to somehow work with him again. Condolences to his family/friends.”
“New Girl” star Zooey Deschanel also mourned the loss, commenting, “Noooooo” with a crying emoji.
In a 2014 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “New Girl...
Ahn appeared in seven episodes of the sitcom alongside Jake Johnson, who played Nick Miller. A man of very few words, Tran serves as a friend and grandfather figure. Through facial expressions and body language, he helps Nick sort out his problems. His only two speaking lines in the show are “You are a huge baby” and “Drive.”
Johnson took to Instagram to honor Ahn, writing, “Rip. So much fun to work with. He gave so much with literally no lines. I loved when he was on set. I was always expecting to somehow work with him again. Condolences to his family/friends.”
“New Girl” star Zooey Deschanel also mourned the loss, commenting, “Noooooo” with a crying emoji.
In a 2014 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, “New Girl...
- 2/28/2022
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Coda wins best film ensemble.
Will Smith and Jessica Chastain did their Oscar hopes a favour by winning top lead acting film honours at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday night (Feb 27).
Smith earned plaudits for his lead role in Warner Bros’ King Richard as Richard Williams, the self-styled tennis coach to now legendary daughters Serena and Venus, while Chastain was honoured for her role as televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in Searchlight Pictures’ The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.
In the supporting categories Ariana DeBose won for her portrayal of Anita...
Will Smith and Jessica Chastain did their Oscar hopes a favour by winning top lead acting film honours at the 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Sunday night (Feb 27).
Smith earned plaudits for his lead role in Warner Bros’ King Richard as Richard Williams, the self-styled tennis coach to now legendary daughters Serena and Venus, while Chastain was honoured for her role as televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker in Searchlight Pictures’ The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.
In the supporting categories Ariana DeBose won for her portrayal of Anita...
- 2/28/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Although there are no plans (as of right now) to televise the 79th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which are scheduled fro Sunday, January 9, 2022, that did not stop the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) from announcing the nominations for the Awards.
So, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the organization, please find below a list of the announced 2022 Golden Globe nominations in all film categories.
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Golden Globes Film Nominees for 2022
Best Motion Picture — Drama
Belfast Coda Dune King Richard The Power of the Dog
Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
Licorice Pizza Belfast The Power of the Dog Don’t Look Up Being the Ricardos
Best Director – Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter Steven Spielberg, West Side Story Denis Villeneuve, Dune
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter Nicole Kidman,...
So, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the organization, please find below a list of the announced 2022 Golden Globe nominations in all film categories.
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Golden Globes Film Nominees for 2022
Best Motion Picture — Drama
Belfast Coda Dune King Richard The Power of the Dog
Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
Licorice Pizza Belfast The Power of the Dog Don’t Look Up Being the Ricardos
Best Director – Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog Maggie Gyllenhaal, The Lost Daughter Steven Spielberg, West Side Story Denis Villeneuve, Dune
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Jessica Chastain, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Olivia Colman, The Lost Daughter Nicole Kidman,...
- 12/13/2021
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
At Sunday’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles event, The Tender Bar star Ben Affleck and the two young actors — Tye Sheridan and Daniel Ranieri — who share the role of the older and younger J.R. Moehringer in George Clooney’s film version of Moehringer’s memoir, joined me virtually as part of the Amazon Studios presentation.
Clooney’s follow-up to his Netflix sci-fi pic The Midnight Sky is an adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner Moehringer’s bestselling personal coming-of-age story, with the screenplay by Oscar winner William Monahan.
It tells the story of J.R. (Sheridan and Ranieri), a boy growing up in Long Island who seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle Charlie’s (Affleck) bar. As his mother (Lily Rabe) struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and to leave the rundown home of her father (Christopher Lloyd) — J.
Clooney’s follow-up to his Netflix sci-fi pic The Midnight Sky is an adaptation of Pulitzer Prize winner Moehringer’s bestselling personal coming-of-age story, with the screenplay by Oscar winner William Monahan.
It tells the story of J.R. (Sheridan and Ranieri), a boy growing up in Long Island who seeks out father figures among the patrons at his uncle Charlie’s (Affleck) bar. As his mother (Lily Rabe) struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and to leave the rundown home of her father (Christopher Lloyd) — J.
- 11/14/2021
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
There are few surefire successes in television. It just so happens that with its new releases for May 2020, Hulu almost certainly found itself one. May 8 sees the debut of all eight episodes of Solar Opposites, the latest sci-fi animated effort from Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. This is a brand new story featuring a family of aliens crashing to Earth and learning to live amongst the rest of us weirdos. But the animation style and sci-fi themes hew so closely to Rick and Morty that there’s no way this won’t be a hit.
On the off chance Solar Opposites doesn’t set the world ablaze, Hulu has some other intriguing content lottery tickets for May. The Great premieres on May 15 and is a comedic period piece about Catherine the Great starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. You can’t accuse Hulu of not taking big swings this month!
On the off chance Solar Opposites doesn’t set the world ablaze, Hulu has some other intriguing content lottery tickets for May. The Great premieres on May 15 and is a comedic period piece about Catherine the Great starring Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. You can’t accuse Hulu of not taking big swings this month!
- 4/30/2020
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Hulu is out with its list of new additions coming in May, and everything that will be leaving the streaming service at the end of the months.
Highlights include Season 2 of “Ramy,” from Muslim American comedian Ramy Youssef, a new episode of “Into the Dark” called “Delivered,” in which a pregnant woman’s life is thrown into jeopardy when she realizes someone close to her has dark plans for her and the baby, and the series premiere of Hulu original series “The Great” about Catherine the Great, the famous Empress of Russia.
Leaving at the end of the month is “Good Will Hunting,” all three “Free Willy” films, 2006’s “Night of the Living Dead” and 2012’s “Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection,” “Zombieland,” 2002’s “Spider-Man,” and more.
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Here is the full list of everything coming and going...
Highlights include Season 2 of “Ramy,” from Muslim American comedian Ramy Youssef, a new episode of “Into the Dark” called “Delivered,” in which a pregnant woman’s life is thrown into jeopardy when she realizes someone close to her has dark plans for her and the baby, and the series premiere of Hulu original series “The Great” about Catherine the Great, the famous Empress of Russia.
Leaving at the end of the month is “Good Will Hunting,” all three “Free Willy” films, 2006’s “Night of the Living Dead” and 2012’s “Night of the Living Dead: Resurrection,” “Zombieland,” 2002’s “Spider-Man,” and more.
Also Read: Julia Child Documentary From 'Rbg' Directors Acquired by Sony Pictures Classics
Here is the full list of everything coming and going...
- 4/17/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Hulu is out with its list of everything new coming and going in March, and the new additions include the three-episode series premiere of “Little Fires Everywhere” starring Kerry Washington and Reese Witherspoon, and the premiere of the Hillary Clinton documentary “Hillary.”
Those two shows premiere March 18 and March 6, respectively. Other highlights include “Into the Dark: Crawlers,” about body-switching aliens and also out on March 6; the complete second season of “Love Island: Australia” coming March 13, and the two-episode series premiere of “Devs” starring Nick Offerman on March 6.
Movies leaving the site on March 31 include “When Harry Met Sally…,” “Precious” and “Big Fish.”
Also Read: Hulu's 'Into the Dark' Sets Body-Switching Aliens Thriller 'Crawlers' as March Movie (Exclusive)
Here’s everything coming and going to and from Hulu in March:
Arriving March 1
Ok K.O, Let’s Be Heroes!: Complete Season 3 (Cartoon Network)
50/50 (2011)
Abduction (2011)
Blue City (1986)
Cantinflas (2014)
Charlotte’s Web...
Those two shows premiere March 18 and March 6, respectively. Other highlights include “Into the Dark: Crawlers,” about body-switching aliens and also out on March 6; the complete second season of “Love Island: Australia” coming March 13, and the two-episode series premiere of “Devs” starring Nick Offerman on March 6.
Movies leaving the site on March 31 include “When Harry Met Sally…,” “Precious” and “Big Fish.”
Also Read: Hulu's 'Into the Dark' Sets Body-Switching Aliens Thriller 'Crawlers' as March Movie (Exclusive)
Here’s everything coming and going to and from Hulu in March:
Arriving March 1
Ok K.O, Let’s Be Heroes!: Complete Season 3 (Cartoon Network)
50/50 (2011)
Abduction (2011)
Blue City (1986)
Cantinflas (2014)
Charlotte’s Web...
- 3/1/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn made their mark together as the hosts of the reality competition TV series “Project Runway.” The Emmy-winning pair left that show to preside over another hunt for the next hot designer, “Making the Cut.” This globe-trotting series, which debuts in March on Amazon Prime Video, takes contestants to the design capitals of the world as they compete to stay in the competition.
Amazon Prime Video has also cornered the market on the remakes of Agatha Christie‘s classic mystery novels. The adaptation of her one-off novel, “The Pale Horse,” starts to stream on Amazon Prime mid month after debuting on the BBC at Christmas.
Below is the full schedule of everything that is coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2020. Unlike Netflix, Amazon does not disclose the shows and movies leaving the service in any given month.
See Netflix schedule: Here’s what is coming...
Amazon Prime Video has also cornered the market on the remakes of Agatha Christie‘s classic mystery novels. The adaptation of her one-off novel, “The Pale Horse,” starts to stream on Amazon Prime mid month after debuting on the BBC at Christmas.
Below is the full schedule of everything that is coming to Amazon Prime Video in March 2020. Unlike Netflix, Amazon does not disclose the shows and movies leaving the service in any given month.
See Netflix schedule: Here’s what is coming...
- 3/1/2020
- by Paul Sheehan
- Gold Derby
Alec Bojalad Feb 19, 2020
Here's everything coming to Amazon Prime instant video in March 2020!
For its new releases in March 2020, Amazon Prime is enlisting help from some horror friends.
Yes, horror is the name of the game this month with Night of the Living Dead (albeit the 2007 version), The Crazies, and The Descent all arriving on March 1. And if that weren't enough, Pet Sematary comes a little later on on May 19. Look at Church the cat in that thumbnail image. How could you not want to watch his spooky adventures?
The Amazon original offerings are typically sparse for March 2020 but still pack some punch. Italian import ZeroZeroZero stars Gabriel Byrne and arrives on May 6. Then British import Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse comes a little later on March 13.
For what it's worth, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot debuts on March 13 so it's not all horror and all European TV all the time.
Here's everything coming to Amazon Prime instant video in March 2020!
For its new releases in March 2020, Amazon Prime is enlisting help from some horror friends.
Yes, horror is the name of the game this month with Night of the Living Dead (albeit the 2007 version), The Crazies, and The Descent all arriving on March 1. And if that weren't enough, Pet Sematary comes a little later on on May 19. Look at Church the cat in that thumbnail image. How could you not want to watch his spooky adventures?
The Amazon original offerings are typically sparse for March 2020 but still pack some punch. Italian import ZeroZeroZero stars Gabriel Byrne and arrives on May 6. Then British import Agatha Christie's The Pale Horse comes a little later on March 13.
For what it's worth, Jay and Silent Bob Reboot debuts on March 13 so it's not all horror and all European TV all the time.
- 2/20/2020
- Den of Geek
We’ve already touched base on the Netflix titles heading our way next month, but what about Amazon Prime?
Though the former is widely considered to be the undisputed heavyweight of the online streaming world, it didn’t take long for Prime to become a tantalizing prospect, no thanks to kick-ass original series like The Expanse, The Boys and The Man in the High Castle.
The real issue for the end consumer is juggling all those subscriptions, particularly now that Disney+ is live across North America (March 24th for those in the UK). Be that as it may, as February nears its end, Amazon has detailed all of the content bound for Prime in March 2020.
Among the new additions are a host of big-name horror films, including Neil Marshall’s The Descent and its creepy sequel. Best of all? Pet Sematary, the reimagining of Stephen King’s literary developed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer.
Though the former is widely considered to be the undisputed heavyweight of the online streaming world, it didn’t take long for Prime to become a tantalizing prospect, no thanks to kick-ass original series like The Expanse, The Boys and The Man in the High Castle.
The real issue for the end consumer is juggling all those subscriptions, particularly now that Disney+ is live across North America (March 24th for those in the UK). Be that as it may, as February nears its end, Amazon has detailed all of the content bound for Prime in March 2020.
Among the new additions are a host of big-name horror films, including Neil Marshall’s The Descent and its creepy sequel. Best of all? Pet Sematary, the reimagining of Stephen King’s literary developed by Kevin Kolsch and Dennis Widmyer.
- 2/19/2020
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Amazon Prime Video is out with its list of everything new coming to the streaming service in March, and the highlights include new fashion-competition series “Making the Cut,” hosted by “Project Runway” alums Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn. That’s out March 27.
Other Amazon originals include “Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse,” a mystery coming March 13, crime series “ZeroZeroZero” and crime film “Blow the Man Down,” coming March 6 and March 20 respectively.
Prime members will also be able to stream scary movies like “Night of the Living Dead,” “The Decent” and “Pet Sematary” next month.
Also Read: 'Lord of the Rings' on Amazon Casts 13 Series Regulars
Here is the full list of everything arriving on Amazon in March.
March 1
Abduction (2011)
Cantinflas (2014)
Chilly Dogs (2001)
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2007)
Deck The Halls (2011)
Destiny Turns On The Radio (1995)
Eyes Of An Angel (1994)
Going The Distance (2010)
Good Morning, Killer (2011)
Henry’s Crime (2010)
Hide (2011)
Hornets Nest...
Other Amazon originals include “Agatha Christie’s The Pale Horse,” a mystery coming March 13, crime series “ZeroZeroZero” and crime film “Blow the Man Down,” coming March 6 and March 20 respectively.
Prime members will also be able to stream scary movies like “Night of the Living Dead,” “The Decent” and “Pet Sematary” next month.
Also Read: 'Lord of the Rings' on Amazon Casts 13 Series Regulars
Here is the full list of everything arriving on Amazon in March.
March 1
Abduction (2011)
Cantinflas (2014)
Chilly Dogs (2001)
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2007)
Deck The Halls (2011)
Destiny Turns On The Radio (1995)
Eyes Of An Angel (1994)
Going The Distance (2010)
Good Morning, Killer (2011)
Henry’s Crime (2010)
Hide (2011)
Hornets Nest...
- 2/19/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Alec Bojalad Feb 18, 2020
We have a list of the new Hulu movies and shows arriving in March 2020.
March sees the beginning of one of TV's more interesting experiment in 2020. Hulu's new releases for March 2020 are highlighted by the launch of the torturously-named "FX on Hulu" in which certain FX shows will premiere exclusively on Hulu.
Yes, when Disney set out up the entertainment industry, it gained more brands than it knew what to do with. And that's how you get stuff like FX on Hulu. The streaming/cable hybrid begins in earnest in March with two series, Alex Garland's sci-fi Devs and the weird Lil Dickey comedy Dave. More FX on Hulu is set to arrive in April as well.
Hulu's only $5.99/month now, grab the deal here!
In addition to FX's offerings, Hulu has some intriguing originals of its own for March 2020. Hillary Clinton docuseries, Hillary, premieres on...
We have a list of the new Hulu movies and shows arriving in March 2020.
March sees the beginning of one of TV's more interesting experiment in 2020. Hulu's new releases for March 2020 are highlighted by the launch of the torturously-named "FX on Hulu" in which certain FX shows will premiere exclusively on Hulu.
Yes, when Disney set out up the entertainment industry, it gained more brands than it knew what to do with. And that's how you get stuff like FX on Hulu. The streaming/cable hybrid begins in earnest in March with two series, Alex Garland's sci-fi Devs and the weird Lil Dickey comedy Dave. More FX on Hulu is set to arrive in April as well.
Hulu's only $5.99/month now, grab the deal here!
In addition to FX's offerings, Hulu has some intriguing originals of its own for March 2020. Hillary Clinton docuseries, Hillary, premieres on...
- 2/18/2020
- Den of Geek
In the grand tradition of the grilled cheese sandwich with the face of the Virgin Mary that sold for $28,000 dollars, we present to you today another strange case from the mixed-up files called eBay …
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, the acting foes who once battled each other for supremacy in "Face/Off" and who may well square off again in "Expendables 2," have already made a very pre-mature reteaming … in the past. According to Gawker, a man selling a Civil War-era photograph of a fella named Jack Mord is really a time-hopping Nic Cage, and damned if there isn't a resemblance. That cowlick and mustache ain't foolin' nobody.
Now, thanks to an old ambrotype, it seems another big-time national treasure has been outed as a time-travelologist: Mr. John Travolta. While the old-timey Cage photo is selling for a cool million on eBay, the 1850 Travolta is a steal at $50,000.
With those eyes...
Nicolas Cage and John Travolta, the acting foes who once battled each other for supremacy in "Face/Off" and who may well square off again in "Expendables 2," have already made a very pre-mature reteaming … in the past. According to Gawker, a man selling a Civil War-era photograph of a fella named Jack Mord is really a time-hopping Nic Cage, and damned if there isn't a resemblance. That cowlick and mustache ain't foolin' nobody.
Now, thanks to an old ambrotype, it seems another big-time national treasure has been outed as a time-travelologist: Mr. John Travolta. While the old-timey Cage photo is selling for a cool million on eBay, the 1850 Travolta is a steal at $50,000.
With those eyes...
- 9/29/2011
- by Max Evry
- NextMovie
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