Many fans of Ginny & Georgia can likely agree that the friend group known as Mang wouldn’t be the same without Abby, played by Katie Douglas. However, Douglas herself didn’t feel that way when she was first cast in the role. In an interview following the release of Ginny & Georgia Season 2 on Netflix, Douglas revealed that she auditioned for other roles before she became Abby. Then, she wasn’t sure Abby was the right character for her. Here’s why.
Antonia Gentry as Ginny and Katie Douglas as Abby in ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 2 | Netflix Katie Douglas auditioned for another role in ‘Ginny & Georgia’
In Ginny & Georgia, Abby is one of the four friends that make up Wellsbury High School’s Mang — the others are Max (Sara Waisglass), Norah (Chelsea Clark), and newcomer Ginny (Antonia Gentry).
When Ginny moves to town and befriends Max, Abby...
Antonia Gentry as Ginny and Katie Douglas as Abby in ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 2 | Netflix Katie Douglas auditioned for another role in ‘Ginny & Georgia’
In Ginny & Georgia, Abby is one of the four friends that make up Wellsbury High School’s Mang — the others are Max (Sara Waisglass), Norah (Chelsea Clark), and newcomer Ginny (Antonia Gentry).
When Ginny moves to town and befriends Max, Abby...
- 2/5/2023
- by Elise Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Aircraft Pictures is teaming up with Dolphin Entertainment to produce a new feature adaptation of the 1986 sports drama, Youngblood, with rising filmmaker Charles Officer (Akilla’s Escape) on board to direct. The film is slated to begin principal photography in early 2023.
Youngblood follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and discovers he must face off against toxic behavior on the ice and within himself, to fulfill his dream of being drafted into the National Hockey League. The original film, distributed by MGM, starred Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in his feature debut, and has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
Josh Epstein & Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron and Officer penned the script for the new film, which will be distributed in Canada by Photon Films — being made with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund, as well as Ontario Creates and the Shaw Rocket Fund.
Youngblood follows hockey prodigy Dean Youngblood, who joins the Hamilton Bulldogs and discovers he must face off against toxic behavior on the ice and within himself, to fulfill his dream of being drafted into the National Hockey League. The original film, distributed by MGM, starred Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze and Keanu Reeves in his feature debut, and has since become a cult classic among hockey fans.
Josh Epstein & Kyle Rideout, Seneca Aaron and Officer penned the script for the new film, which will be distributed in Canada by Photon Films — being made with the financial participation of Telefilm Canada and the Talent Fund, as well as Ontario Creates and the Shaw Rocket Fund.
- 9/7/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Beverly Hills 90210 opened our eyes to issues facing teens in the 90s. We fell so in love with the characters, we felt like they were our friends.
When the series ended in 2000, we had invested 10 years with these kids.
It's now 18 years later. What have they been up to and where are they now?
Read on to find out.
1. Jason Priestly - Brandon Walsh Jason Priestly was teen heartthrob, Brandon Walsh, and was plastered all over teen girl's bedrooms in the 90s. We were heartbroken when left before the series ended! Since Beverly Hills 90210, he's been busy playing in various movies and television over the years. Most recently, he plays Matt Shade, a hockey player turned private investigator in Private Eyes. Jason also played lead roles in TV's Call Me Fitz and Raising Expectations. 2. Shannen Doherty - Brenda Walsh Shannen Doherty played Brandon's twin sister Brenda until 1994 when she was written off the show.
When the series ended in 2000, we had invested 10 years with these kids.
It's now 18 years later. What have they been up to and where are they now?
Read on to find out.
1. Jason Priestly - Brandon Walsh Jason Priestly was teen heartthrob, Brandon Walsh, and was plastered all over teen girl's bedrooms in the 90s. We were heartbroken when left before the series ended! Since Beverly Hills 90210, he's been busy playing in various movies and television over the years. Most recently, he plays Matt Shade, a hockey player turned private investigator in Private Eyes. Jason also played lead roles in TV's Call Me Fitz and Raising Expectations. 2. Shannen Doherty - Brenda Walsh Shannen Doherty played Brandon's twin sister Brenda until 1994 when she was written off the show.
- 6/26/2018
- by Kim Russell
- TVfanatic
Cottonwood Media, Federation Kids & Family’s production arm behind hit children’s programs such as “The Ollie and Moon Show,” has joined forces with seasoned Canadian creative producer Sarah Haasz.
Haasz will oversee Cottonwood’s growing North American slate of live-action series and animation, while giving Cottonwood a first refusal on her own TV creations.
“We have known and enjoyed working with Sarah as a broadcaster for over a decade. She has brilliant creative instincts, very much in line with our goal as a company: to produce unique, high end live-action and animation content,” said Cottonwood’s David Michel, Zoé Carrera and Cécile Lauritano in a statement.
“David’s history of creating premium content for pre-school and family audiences will enable me to pursue unique, high quality co-productions to add to Cottonwood’s already robust development slate,” Haasz said.
Haasz’s experience in kids’ media spans both the broadcast and production sides of the industry.
Haasz will oversee Cottonwood’s growing North American slate of live-action series and animation, while giving Cottonwood a first refusal on her own TV creations.
“We have known and enjoyed working with Sarah as a broadcaster for over a decade. She has brilliant creative instincts, very much in line with our goal as a company: to produce unique, high end live-action and animation content,” said Cottonwood’s David Michel, Zoé Carrera and Cécile Lauritano in a statement.
“David’s history of creating premium content for pre-school and family audiences will enable me to pursue unique, high quality co-productions to add to Cottonwood’s already robust development slate,” Haasz said.
Haasz’s experience in kids’ media spans both the broadcast and production sides of the industry.
- 6/26/2018
- by Emiliano De Pablos
- Variety Film + TV
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