Netflix Announces ‘The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea’ Premiere Date (TV News Roundup)
Netflix announced “The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea” will premiere Oct. 22.
The three-part docuseries follows Yoo Young-chul, a notorious serial killer who came to light as a psychopath to the Korean public in 2004. From 2003-2004, Young-chul killed a total of 20 people in various parts of Seoul, targeting wealthy elderly people and sex workers.
“The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea” will examine the events through never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with the people directly involved in the case, including the victims’ family members; the officer in charge of the case; other detectives and investigators; prosecutors; lawyers; and profilers Kwon Il-yong, Korea’s first profiler who interacted directly with Young-chul, Lee Soo-jung and Bae Sang-hoon.
The series is directed by John Choi and Beach House Pictures head of factual, Rob Sixsmith — who worked with a diverse Korean and Singaporean team for the project.
Producing the series is Beach House Pictures,...
The three-part docuseries follows Yoo Young-chul, a notorious serial killer who came to light as a psychopath to the Korean public in 2004. From 2003-2004, Young-chul killed a total of 20 people in various parts of Seoul, targeting wealthy elderly people and sex workers.
“The Raincoat Killer: Chasing a Predator in Korea” will examine the events through never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with the people directly involved in the case, including the victims’ family members; the officer in charge of the case; other detectives and investigators; prosecutors; lawyers; and profilers Kwon Il-yong, Korea’s first profiler who interacted directly with Young-chul, Lee Soo-jung and Bae Sang-hoon.
The series is directed by John Choi and Beach House Pictures head of factual, Rob Sixsmith — who worked with a diverse Korean and Singaporean team for the project.
Producing the series is Beach House Pictures,...
- 9/24/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma and Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
Never mind the fact that Netflix original films traffic quite heavily in well-worn tropes — the streaming service has launched the first trailer for a new comedy special called “Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” that finds celebrities discussing, dissecting, and having fun with familiar plot beats in your favorite movies. Hosted by Rob Lowe, the one-off special features a wide range of celebrities weighing in on everything from the Meet-Cute to the Ticking Time Bomb to the Jump Scare, using iconic films like “Forrest Gump” and “Out of the Past” as examples.
“Stock characters, familiar story beats, and convenient plot devices have crept in over time,” Lowe says in the trailer. “Tonight, we celebrate the clichés that have made cinema what it is today,” Lowe adds, as Netflix is pegging the special as something between a comedy special and a celebration of cinema history. It’s not quite the full-on roasting...
“Stock characters, familiar story beats, and convenient plot devices have crept in over time,” Lowe says in the trailer. “Tonight, we celebrate the clichés that have made cinema what it is today,” Lowe adds, as Netflix is pegging the special as something between a comedy special and a celebration of cinema history. It’s not quite the full-on roasting...
- 9/24/2021
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
On Tuesday, Netflix offered a first look at Attack Of The Hollywood Clichés!, a one-off comedy special hosted by Rob Lowe, announcing that it will debut globally on September 28.
In the special, featuring some of the most famous films in cinematic history, along with a plethora of Hollywood A-listers, screenwriters, academics and critics, Lowe invites viewers to examine the funny, weird and controversial Hollywood clichés filmmakers can’t help but use, time and time again.
With the help of experts, Lowe will analyze the origins and evolutions of everything from ‘Walking Away from an Explosion,’ to the ‘Meet-Cute’ and ‘Females Running in Stilettos.’ Naturally, the special will also present a ‘Wilhelm Scream’ montage for real movie buffs.
Attack Of The Hollywood Clichés! was produced by Broke and Bones and Sean Doherty, who also serves as director, along with Alice Mathias and Ricky Kelehar. The special’s executive producers are Rob Lowe,...
In the special, featuring some of the most famous films in cinematic history, along with a plethora of Hollywood A-listers, screenwriters, academics and critics, Lowe invites viewers to examine the funny, weird and controversial Hollywood clichés filmmakers can’t help but use, time and time again.
With the help of experts, Lowe will analyze the origins and evolutions of everything from ‘Walking Away from an Explosion,’ to the ‘Meet-Cute’ and ‘Females Running in Stilettos.’ Naturally, the special will also present a ‘Wilhelm Scream’ montage for real movie buffs.
Attack Of The Hollywood Clichés! was produced by Broke and Bones and Sean Doherty, who also serves as director, along with Alice Mathias and Ricky Kelehar. The special’s executive producers are Rob Lowe,...
- 8/24/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix released a trailer for Season 6 of “Nailed It!,” which premieres Sept. 15.
In the new season, the bakers face even tougher challenges than ever before, including making paranormal pastries, celebrating Black history by creating edible versions of historical icons, and recreating chocolate masterpieces inspired by judge and chocolatier Jacques Torres.
The trailer, which you can watch below, begins with host Nicole Byer playing with edible versions of herself, Torres and assistant director Weston Bahr as she gears up to have the contestants create pastries in their likeness for a competition.
“I just love seeing the misfortune of others,” says actor Jack McBrayer, who appears as a contestant this season. Naturally, this line of dialogue is followed by him making a mistake of his own while baking.
While McBrayer is the only celebrity contestant this season, celebrity judge in Season 6 include Wayne Brady, Sam Richardson, Reggie Watts, Big Freedia, June Diane Raphael and Sasheer Zamata.
In the new season, the bakers face even tougher challenges than ever before, including making paranormal pastries, celebrating Black history by creating edible versions of historical icons, and recreating chocolate masterpieces inspired by judge and chocolatier Jacques Torres.
The trailer, which you can watch below, begins with host Nicole Byer playing with edible versions of herself, Torres and assistant director Weston Bahr as she gears up to have the contestants create pastries in their likeness for a competition.
“I just love seeing the misfortune of others,” says actor Jack McBrayer, who appears as a contestant this season. Naturally, this line of dialogue is followed by him making a mistake of his own while baking.
While McBrayer is the only celebrity contestant this season, celebrity judge in Season 6 include Wayne Brady, Sam Richardson, Reggie Watts, Big Freedia, June Diane Raphael and Sasheer Zamata.
- 8/24/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma
- Variety Film + TV
“Black Mirror” creator Charlie Brooker and his collaborator Annabel Jones have set their next Netflix project: a comedy special about Hollywood clichés, hosted by Rob Lowe.
Launching on the streaming service on Sept. 28, “Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” is described as “a one-off special featuring some of the most famous films in cinematic history along with a plethora of Hollywood A-Listers, Screenwriters, Academics and Critics as they guide us through the funny, weird and controversial clichés which appear on our cinema screens.”
“Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” will be led by former Brat Pack member, movie star and “handsome devil” Lowe, who will be wearing a “classic crisp suit” while inviting “viewers to examine the Hollywood clichés filmmakers can’t help but use, time and time again.”
Lowe will have the “help of the experts” to analyze the “origins and evolutions of everything from ‘Walking Away from an Explosion,’ to the ‘Meet-Cute,...
Launching on the streaming service on Sept. 28, “Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” is described as “a one-off special featuring some of the most famous films in cinematic history along with a plethora of Hollywood A-Listers, Screenwriters, Academics and Critics as they guide us through the funny, weird and controversial clichés which appear on our cinema screens.”
“Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!” will be led by former Brat Pack member, movie star and “handsome devil” Lowe, who will be wearing a “classic crisp suit” while inviting “viewers to examine the Hollywood clichés filmmakers can’t help but use, time and time again.”
Lowe will have the “help of the experts” to analyze the “origins and evolutions of everything from ‘Walking Away from an Explosion,’ to the ‘Meet-Cute,...
- 8/24/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
George McTeague has been appointed senior vice president of development for Optomen Productions, an All3Media company, Variety has learned exclusively.
In his new role, McTeague will report directly to Optomen’s president, Maria Silver. He will be based out of the New York office and work alongside Los Angeles-based senior vice president Ricky Kelehar, who relocated earlier this year to establish a West coast office for Optomen and help oversee the launch of Optomen Entertainment. The new division is focused on formats and game shows for domestic production and global distribution.
“George is a well-respected developer with a track record for successful programming with strong and unique voices,” said Silver. “With his finger always on the pulse, he’s the perfect addition to our New York team as we continue to prioritize premium cable programming on the east coast.”
In his new role, McTeague will be tasked with generating...
In his new role, McTeague will report directly to Optomen’s president, Maria Silver. He will be based out of the New York office and work alongside Los Angeles-based senior vice president Ricky Kelehar, who relocated earlier this year to establish a West coast office for Optomen and help oversee the launch of Optomen Entertainment. The new division is focused on formats and game shows for domestic production and global distribution.
“George is a well-respected developer with a track record for successful programming with strong and unique voices,” said Silver. “With his finger always on the pulse, he’s the perfect addition to our New York team as we continue to prioritize premium cable programming on the east coast.”
In his new role, McTeague will be tasked with generating...
- 10/23/2018
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
All3Media’s Optomen Productions has launched Optomen Entertainment, a Los Angeles-based entertainment division, and has hired veteran format creator and former Armoza Formats executive Elwin De Groot (The Four) as Svp of Entertainment.
De Groot will report directly to President Maria Silver, working alongside Ricky Kelehar, Senior Vice President of Development. Both Kelehar and De Groot will relocate to Los Angeles to focus on the new label, with Kelehar continuing to work closely with the Optomen development team based in New York.
In his new role, De Groot will be charged with creating and developing original formats for broadcast networks and Ott channels. The move signifies Optomen’s commitment to prioritize entertainment formats and game shows for domestic production and global distribution.
Previously, De Groot served as Senior Creative Director at Armoza Formats where he developed and produced original and third party content, creating and co-creating over 13 international formats airing in over 30 countries.
De Groot will report directly to President Maria Silver, working alongside Ricky Kelehar, Senior Vice President of Development. Both Kelehar and De Groot will relocate to Los Angeles to focus on the new label, with Kelehar continuing to work closely with the Optomen development team based in New York.
In his new role, De Groot will be charged with creating and developing original formats for broadcast networks and Ott channels. The move signifies Optomen’s commitment to prioritize entertainment formats and game shows for domestic production and global distribution.
Previously, De Groot served as Senior Creative Director at Armoza Formats where he developed and produced original and third party content, creating and co-creating over 13 international formats airing in over 30 countries.
- 4/3/2018
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
New York – February 12, 2014 – BBC America has appointed Ricky Kelehar as VP, Unscripted Programming, overseeing the channel’s original shows such as Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan and the development of new unscripted formats. Based in New York, he will report to Perry Simon, General Manager, Channels, BBC Worldwide North America, and will work closely with Richard De Croce, Svp Programming, to develop new original content for BBC America. Kelehar is expected to take up his new post next month. Kelehar joins from Iwc Media where he was Head of Factual Entertainment and Us Formats. He recently created the Channel Four series Gadget Man for North One Television and previously worked for the BBC in New York as Executive Editor of Factual Entertainment, where he oversaw production on TLC’s Honey We’re Killing the Kids. Perry Simon said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Ricky to the BBC America team.
- 2/12/2014
- by NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor
- Deadline TV
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