Plot: This topical series focuses on the fallout of the Waco disaster: the trials of the surviving members of the Brand Davidian sect, which forces them to explore their own complicity in supporting a young Vernon Howell’s ascent to become their prophet David Koresh; the birth of the militia movement and more specifically a critical look at what happens when a marginalized population, disenfranchised by the federal government gives rise to homegrown terrorist, Timothy McVeigh.
Review: Back in 2018, Showtime’s six-episode series Waco recreated the tragic siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Texas by the FBI. With a stellar cast led by Michael Shannon as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and Taylor Kitsch as Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh, Waco was met with positive yet mixed reviews. Many felt the workmanlike drama was too sympathetic towards Koresh and his followers but praised Kitsch’s performance and that of the ensemble cast.
Review: Back in 2018, Showtime’s six-episode series Waco recreated the tragic siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Texas by the FBI. With a stellar cast led by Michael Shannon as FBI negotiator Gary Noesner and Taylor Kitsch as Branch Davidian cult leader David Koresh, Waco was met with positive yet mixed reviews. Many felt the workmanlike drama was too sympathetic towards Koresh and his followers but praised Kitsch’s performance and that of the ensemble cast.
- 4/10/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
ViacomCBS is preparing to relaunch its streaming service as Paramount+ next month, and the company just unveiled a slew of new projects from brands like Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Showtime and CBS News.
From a new “Yellowstone” series from creator Taylor Sheridan to a new studio division to produce content within the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” here is everything the company just announced, all in one place:
Courtesy of CBS / Paramount+
“60 Minutes+”
CBS News will be among the ViacomCBS brands producing new original content for Paramount+, starting with its flagship newsmagazine series “60 Minutes.” The super-sized “60 Minutes+” episodes will start rolling out next week, led by correspondents Enrique Acevedo, Seth Doane, Wesley Lowery and Laurie Segall.
Series adaptations of Paramount library films
Paramount+ will mine the studio’s library of classic films for new streaming series, with adaptations of “Love Story,” “The Italian Job,” “Fatal Attraction” and “The Parallax View...
From a new “Yellowstone” series from creator Taylor Sheridan to a new studio division to produce content within the world of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” here is everything the company just announced, all in one place:
Courtesy of CBS / Paramount+
“60 Minutes+”
CBS News will be among the ViacomCBS brands producing new original content for Paramount+, starting with its flagship newsmagazine series “60 Minutes.” The super-sized “60 Minutes+” episodes will start rolling out next week, led by correspondents Enrique Acevedo, Seth Doane, Wesley Lowery and Laurie Segall.
Series adaptations of Paramount library films
Paramount+ will mine the studio’s library of classic films for new streaming series, with adaptations of “Love Story,” “The Italian Job,” “Fatal Attraction” and “The Parallax View...
- 2/25/2021
- by Reid Nakamura and Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Paramount+ is building on its scripted mini-series Waco with a new anthology series.
The streamer is launching American Tragedy, which will tackle complicated moments in true crime.
Waco, which aired in 2018 on the Paramount Network, was a six-part series that dramatized the 1993 standoff between the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf) and the Branch Davidians in Texas.
It starred Taylor Kitsch, Michael Shannon, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Sparks, Rory Culkin, Julia Garner and Melissa Benoist.
Paramount+/ViacomCBS Streaming Event: Deadline’s Complete Coverage...
The streamer is launching American Tragedy, which will tackle complicated moments in true crime.
Waco, which aired in 2018 on the Paramount Network, was a six-part series that dramatized the 1993 standoff between the FBI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (Atf) and the Branch Davidians in Texas.
It starred Taylor Kitsch, Michael Shannon, Andrea Riseborough, Paul Sparks, Rory Culkin, Julia Garner and Melissa Benoist.
Paramount+/ViacomCBS Streaming Event: Deadline’s Complete Coverage...
- 2/24/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ has ordered true-crime anthology series “American Tragedy” as a followup to Paramount Network’s miniseries “Waco,” the upcoming streaming service announced during parent company ViacomCBS’ streaming-centric investor day Wednesday.
Per Paramount+, “each season of a new anthology series, ‘American Tragedy,’ will tackle complicated moments in true crime.” The company did not announce the subject matter for the second season.
“Waco,” which premiered in January 2018 on Paramount Network, starred Taylor Kitsch as preacher and cult leader David Koresh. The miniseries followed the story of the deadly 1993 FBI raid of Koresh’s compound, a 51-day standoff that ended in the deaths of 76 men, women and children, including Koresh himself.
The show also starred Michael Shannon, John Leguizamo, Andrea Riseborough, Rory Culkin, Melissa Benoist, Paul Sparks, Shea Whigham, Camryn Manheim and Julia Garner.
The series, based on two nonfiction books on the case, was executive produced by the now-defunct Weinstein Television. It...
Per Paramount+, “each season of a new anthology series, ‘American Tragedy,’ will tackle complicated moments in true crime.” The company did not announce the subject matter for the second season.
“Waco,” which premiered in January 2018 on Paramount Network, starred Taylor Kitsch as preacher and cult leader David Koresh. The miniseries followed the story of the deadly 1993 FBI raid of Koresh’s compound, a 51-day standoff that ended in the deaths of 76 men, women and children, including Koresh himself.
The show also starred Michael Shannon, John Leguizamo, Andrea Riseborough, Rory Culkin, Melissa Benoist, Paul Sparks, Shea Whigham, Camryn Manheim and Julia Garner.
The series, based on two nonfiction books on the case, was executive produced by the now-defunct Weinstein Television. It...
- 2/24/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
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