Before Alan Ritchson was Jack Reacher, he was Kevin “Thad” Castle, the Blue Mountain State football team captain in the cult TV comedy series. I’m not at all familiar with the series, but according to Deadline, Blue Mountain State is eyeing a comeback as a sequel series is being shopped.
Alan Ritchson would reprise his role for the Blue Mountain State sequel series, with Darin Brooks and Chris Romano also expected to return as Alex Moran and Sammy Cacciatore, respectively. The original series premiered on Spike TV (remember that?) in 2010 and aired for three seasons before it was cancelled. It followed three incoming freshmen attending Midwestern college football powerhouse Blue Mountain State who must quickly adapt to college life and juggle football, girls, classes, and nonstop hazing. Over the years, the series has gathered a cult following, even spawning a Kickstarter-funded follow-up movie, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland.
Alan Ritchson would reprise his role for the Blue Mountain State sequel series, with Darin Brooks and Chris Romano also expected to return as Alex Moran and Sammy Cacciatore, respectively. The original series premiered on Spike TV (remember that?) in 2010 and aired for three seasons before it was cancelled. It followed three incoming freshmen attending Midwestern college football powerhouse Blue Mountain State who must quickly adapt to college life and juggle football, girls, classes, and nonstop hazing. Over the years, the series has gathered a cult following, even spawning a Kickstarter-funded follow-up movie, Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland.
- 2/24/2024
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Reacher star Alan Ritchson and Here Comes the Boom actor Kevin James must learn how to play nice with each other for the forthcoming action-comedy Playdate. The duo brings dad jokes and action chops to the new project with Luke Greenfield directing from a script by Neil Goldman.
According to Deadline, Playdate revolves around “a down-on-his luck man, Brian (James), who was just fired from his job and becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son. On his first day, he accepts a playdate invitation from Jeff (Ritchson), another stay-at-home dad, who turns out to be an unexpected loose cannon. The two fathers and their sons spend the day on the run, facing a deadly conspiracy.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to see such an incredible team come together for Playdate. Alan and Kevin are such a great duo and their chemistry in such a short time is...
According to Deadline, Playdate revolves around “a down-on-his luck man, Brian (James), who was just fired from his job and becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son. On his first day, he accepts a playdate invitation from Jeff (Ritchson), another stay-at-home dad, who turns out to be an unexpected loose cannon. The two fathers and their sons spend the day on the run, facing a deadly conspiracy.”
“I couldn’t be more excited to see such an incredible team come together for Playdate. Alan and Kevin are such a great duo and their chemistry in such a short time is...
- 2/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Kevin James (The King of Queens) and Alan Ritchson (Reacher) have been set to lead action-comedy Playdate, which will be directed by Luke Greenfield (The Girl Next Door) from a script written by Neil Goldman (Shrinking).
The film follows a down-on-his luck man, Brian (James), who was just fired from his job and becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son. On his first day, he accepts a playdate invitation from Jeff (Ritchson), another stay-at-home dad, who turns out to be an unexpected loose cannon. The two fathers and their sons spend the day on the run, facing a deadly conspiracy.
Greenfield’s WideAwake Pictures’ and Jason Benoit will produce with Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard and Sean Patrick O’Reilly.
Executive producers are James, Jeff Sussman, Ritchson, Goldman, Dan Spilo of Industry Entertainment, Matthew Alex Goldberg of Nickel City, Michelle Myers of Arcana Studios and Josh Harris,...
The film follows a down-on-his luck man, Brian (James), who was just fired from his job and becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son. On his first day, he accepts a playdate invitation from Jeff (Ritchson), another stay-at-home dad, who turns out to be an unexpected loose cannon. The two fathers and their sons spend the day on the run, facing a deadly conspiracy.
Greenfield’s WideAwake Pictures’ and Jason Benoit will produce with Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures, Jeffrey Greenstein of A Higher Standard and Sean Patrick O’Reilly.
Executive producers are James, Jeff Sussman, Ritchson, Goldman, Dan Spilo of Industry Entertainment, Matthew Alex Goldberg of Nickel City, Michelle Myers of Arcana Studios and Josh Harris,...
- 2/21/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Kevin James, Alan Ritchson will star in the previously announced action comedy Playdate for Nickel City Pictures and A Higher Standard, which is set to commence shooting on March 11 in Vancouver.
The story centres on down-on-his luck Brian (James), who becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son after he gets fired from his job.
On his first day he accepts a playdate invitation from another stay-at-home dad, Jeff (Ritchson), who turns out to be a loose cannon, resulting in the two men and their sons going on the run after they get involved in a deadly conspiracy.
Luke Greenfield...
The story centres on down-on-his luck Brian (James), who becomes an unexpected stay-at-home dad to his 10-year-old son after he gets fired from his job.
On his first day he accepts a playdate invitation from another stay-at-home dad, Jeff (Ritchson), who turns out to be a loose cannon, resulting in the two men and their sons going on the run after they get involved in a deadly conspiracy.
Luke Greenfield...
- 2/21/2024
- ScreenDaily
Millennium Media President Jeffrey Greenstein has made it official: He’s leaving Avi Lerner’s company after 14 years and launching his own production and sales outfit, A Higher Standard.
Greenstein unveiled his new company in Berlin as the European Film Market kicked off. His first feature under the new label will be the action-comedy Playdate, which Greenstein will co-finance and co-produce with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano.
In the boilerplate for the new shingle, Greenstein said A Higher Standard will “develop and co-finance a robust slate of films and television projects that engage and entertain a global audience with high-concept action, comedies and elevated genre.” As is the case with Millennium, the company will also have a sales unit.
Greenstein’s split with Millennium is believed to be amicable. Millennium co-President Jonathan Yunger has been appointed President.
Greenstein joined Millennium Media in 2010 and has produced more than 60 films at the company,...
Greenstein unveiled his new company in Berlin as the European Film Market kicked off. His first feature under the new label will be the action-comedy Playdate, which Greenstein will co-finance and co-produce with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano.
In the boilerplate for the new shingle, Greenstein said A Higher Standard will “develop and co-finance a robust slate of films and television projects that engage and entertain a global audience with high-concept action, comedies and elevated genre.” As is the case with Millennium, the company will also have a sales unit.
Greenstein’s split with Millennium is believed to be amicable. Millennium co-President Jonathan Yunger has been appointed President.
Greenstein joined Millennium Media in 2010 and has produced more than 60 films at the company,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Millennium Media president Jeffrey Greenstein is launching production and sales company A Higher Standard and has kicked off talks at EFM on the action comedy Playdate.
Greenstein, whose departure from Millennium after 14 years was announced this week, will develop and co-finance a robust slate of high-concept action, comedies and elevated genre film and TV projects for the global market
The executive is co-financing and co-producing Playdate with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano. Further details on the project are expected soon.
“Empower. Inspire. Create. That is the simple mission of A Higher Standard, and I am excited to make that my daily focus,...
Greenstein, whose departure from Millennium after 14 years was announced this week, will develop and co-finance a robust slate of high-concept action, comedies and elevated genre film and TV projects for the global market
The executive is co-financing and co-producing Playdate with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano. Further details on the project are expected soon.
“Empower. Inspire. Create. That is the simple mission of A Higher Standard, and I am excited to make that my daily focus,...
- 2/16/2024
- ScreenDaily
Having recently left Millennium Media after a 14-year run, Jeffrey Greenstein is launching production and sales company, A Higher Standard.
Greenstein is at the EFM in Berlin to launch the company, whose first project will be the action-comedy feature, Playdate, which he is co-financing and co-producing with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano.
The idea is for the company to develop and co-finance a slate of films and TV projects with commercial appeal, including action, comedies and elevated genre.
Greenstein joined Millennium Media in 2010, handling more than sixty films during his tenure at the company, including The Expendables franchise, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Angel Has Fallen, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Mechanic: Resurrection, and Jolt with Kate Beckinsale and Stanley Tucci. In 2016, he became President of Millennium Media, managing all aspects of the independent studio.
Greenstein said his new outfit “has a simple focus: building winning teams and supporting talented people.
Greenstein is at the EFM in Berlin to launch the company, whose first project will be the action-comedy feature, Playdate, which he is co-financing and co-producing with Nickel City’s Mark Fasano.
The idea is for the company to develop and co-finance a slate of films and TV projects with commercial appeal, including action, comedies and elevated genre.
Greenstein joined Millennium Media in 2010, handling more than sixty films during his tenure at the company, including The Expendables franchise, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Angel Has Fallen, The Hitman’s Bodyguard, Mechanic: Resurrection, and Jolt with Kate Beckinsale and Stanley Tucci. In 2016, he became President of Millennium Media, managing all aspects of the independent studio.
Greenstein said his new outfit “has a simple focus: building winning teams and supporting talented people.
- 2/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Melanie Martinez’s fan-favorite albums Cry Baby and K-12 are back from the dead. On Thursday, the singer announced that she will be embarking on an arena tour, titled the Trilogy Tour, that will celebrate her trio of LPs, including 2023’s Portals.
Martinez announced the tour dates on her Instagram, sharing a tour poster showing her Cry Baby character laying alongside the pink-skinned, four-eyed fairy creature she’s been performing during her tour to promote Portals.
“The cycle of life – from the beginning of crybaby’s story to the end ,” Martinez wrote on Instagram.
Martinez announced the tour dates on her Instagram, sharing a tour poster showing her Cry Baby character laying alongside the pink-skinned, four-eyed fairy creature she’s been performing during her tour to promote Portals.
“The cycle of life – from the beginning of crybaby’s story to the end ,” Martinez wrote on Instagram.
- 11/9/2023
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Former Disney+ executive Johanna Devereaux is joining AppleTV+’s development team in Europe led by creative director Jay Hunt, known for greenlighting series including “Slow Horses,” “Hijack” and “Bad Sisters.”
Devereaux, who will be based in London, most recently served as vice president of scripted content and diversity, equity and inclusion strategy for Disney+’s Europe, Middle East and Africa division.
She has been a driving force behind the launch of 34 originals on the streamer, with more than 40 further titles greenlit, including “Wedding Season,” “Extraordinary,” “Culprits,” “Playdate,” “Renegade Nell,” and “The Good Mothers.”
Before joining the Disney+ Emea team, Devereaux served as ABC Studios International’s director of development, where she established the studio’s first scripted strategy outside of North America and built a slate across the Emea and Asia-Pacific regions, spearheading series including “Harrow” and “The Gloaming.” Prior to Disney, she worked in intellectual property at Curtis Brown...
Devereaux, who will be based in London, most recently served as vice president of scripted content and diversity, equity and inclusion strategy for Disney+’s Europe, Middle East and Africa division.
She has been a driving force behind the launch of 34 originals on the streamer, with more than 40 further titles greenlit, including “Wedding Season,” “Extraordinary,” “Culprits,” “Playdate,” “Renegade Nell,” and “The Good Mothers.”
Before joining the Disney+ Emea team, Devereaux served as ABC Studios International’s director of development, where she established the studio’s first scripted strategy outside of North America and built a slate across the Emea and Asia-Pacific regions, spearheading series including “Harrow” and “The Gloaming.” Prior to Disney, she worked in intellectual property at Curtis Brown...
- 9/29/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
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