Exclusive: Staffers from two talent agencies that recently ceased operations — temporarily or permanently — are coming together. Matt Fletcher and Katie McGrath from Kmr Talent, which suspended its SAG-AFTRA franchise last month, have joined Arise Artists Agency, the company recently launched by former A3 Artists Agency President Brian Cho following A3’s shutdown.
Fletcher will be heading the Emerging Talent Division, and McGrath will focus on inclusion and actors with disabilities. Their clients include Cedric Joe, Mason Cotton, Jenna Davis, Carey Cox, and Lauren “Lolo” Spencer. Fletcher and McGrath join former A3 agents Ashley Partington, Abbie Waters and Nic Frascino, who joined Arise at its inception.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Matt, Katie, and their incredible talent to our growing team at Arise Artists Agency,” said agency’s CEO Cho. “Their experience, diverse perspectives, and unwavering passion for their talent align perfectly with our vision as we strive for continuous growth and success.
Fletcher will be heading the Emerging Talent Division, and McGrath will focus on inclusion and actors with disabilities. Their clients include Cedric Joe, Mason Cotton, Jenna Davis, Carey Cox, and Lauren “Lolo” Spencer. Fletcher and McGrath join former A3 agents Ashley Partington, Abbie Waters and Nic Frascino, who joined Arise at its inception.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Matt, Katie, and their incredible talent to our growing team at Arise Artists Agency,” said agency’s CEO Cho. “Their experience, diverse perspectives, and unwavering passion for their talent align perfectly with our vision as we strive for continuous growth and success.
- 4/11/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
While the recent Madame Web introduced Spider-Women in live-action, another Marvel character who has yet to get a live-action depiction is Miles Morales. The character is a fan favorite and has already starred in Sony’s Spider-verse films. In the MCU, the character has been acknowledged, with Donald Glover’s Aaron Davis mentioning him in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
While Miles Morale is yet to be cast in the MCU, Black-ish actor Miles Brown seems to be the perfect fit. The nineteen-year-old actor and rapper has the same first name and has similar Black and Latino parentage. He has been vocal about his dream of playing the character in the MCU and has also met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on the red carpet for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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Ever since the character of Miles Morales has gained traction among fans,...
While Miles Morale is yet to be cast in the MCU, Black-ish actor Miles Brown seems to be the perfect fit. The nineteen-year-old actor and rapper has the same first name and has similar Black and Latino parentage. He has been vocal about his dream of playing the character in the MCU and has also met Tom Holland and Kevin Feige on the red carpet for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
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Ever since the character of Miles Morales has gained traction among fans,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Antonio Fargas (“Starsky and Hutch”) and Stephanie Sigman (“Miss Bala”) have joined star Mike Colter in Tubi’s ‘Murder City,’ the second movie filmed under Village Roadshow Pictures’ Black Noir Cinema franchise, co-founded by NBA great Kevin Garnett.
Last December, Variety exclusively announced “Murder City” as one of the first films slated for Black Noir Cinema, a lineup of genre movies developed and produced by Village Roadshow and Tubi, which will exclusively debut on the Fox-owned free streaming platform.
Described as a “thrilling contemporary crime story,” the film follows Neil (Colter), a disgraced former cop, who after losing his job on the police force is forced to work with the city’s most notorious — and ruthless — kingpin, Ash (Sigman), to settle the debts of his estranged, deadbeat father, Graham (Fargas), and protect his wife and son.
Rounding out the film’s cast are Medina Senghore, Rhys Coiro, James Udom, Steven Prescod,...
Last December, Variety exclusively announced “Murder City” as one of the first films slated for Black Noir Cinema, a lineup of genre movies developed and produced by Village Roadshow and Tubi, which will exclusively debut on the Fox-owned free streaming platform.
Described as a “thrilling contemporary crime story,” the film follows Neil (Colter), a disgraced former cop, who after losing his job on the police force is forced to work with the city’s most notorious — and ruthless — kingpin, Ash (Sigman), to settle the debts of his estranged, deadbeat father, Graham (Fargas), and protect his wife and son.
Rounding out the film’s cast are Medina Senghore, Rhys Coiro, James Udom, Steven Prescod,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Network: ABC
Episodes: Six (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: January 6, 2022 -- January 20, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott.
TV show description:
A drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley.
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Episodes: Six (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: January 6, 2022 -- January 20, 2022
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott.
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A drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley.
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- 6/28/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“I look at it as a sonic conversation,” declares composer Kathryn Bostic on how a good score adds emotional depth and dimension to a series of film by shifting between light and shade. For our recent webchat about her haunting and heartfelt score for ABC’s “Women of the Movement,” she adds, “just like when you’re talking, there are times when they’re more intense, or the inflections are more noticeable, and then there’s times of silence, and it’s a back and forth exchange with those moments.” Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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ABC’s “Women of the Movement” was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, based on the books “Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement” by Devery S. Anderson and “Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America” by Mamie Till-Mobley and Christopher Benson.
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ABC’s “Women of the Movement” was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, based on the books “Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement” by Devery S. Anderson and “Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America” by Mamie Till-Mobley and Christopher Benson.
- 6/1/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
“This story was one I had to do,” admits Gina Prince-Bythewood about directing the pilot episode of ABC’s historical drama “Women of the Movement.” “That’s how I guide my decisions,” she declares, adding for our recent Q&a, “There’s so much stuff I want to do, but what do I have to do?” We talked with Prince-Bythewood as part of Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2022 Emmy Awards contenders. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
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ABC’s “Women of the Movement” was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, based on the books “Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement” by Devery S. Anderson and “Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America” by Mamie Till-Mobley and Christopher Benson. The historical drama centers on Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren...
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ABC’s “Women of the Movement” was created by Marissa Jo Cerar, based on the books “Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement” by Devery S. Anderson and “Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America” by Mamie Till-Mobley and Christopher Benson. The historical drama centers on Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren...
- 5/29/2022
- by Rob Licuria
- Gold Derby
When “Women of the Movement” executive producer Gina Prince-Bythewood stepped behind the camera to direct the show’s first episode, she called on her frequent collaborators, editor Terilyn Shropshire and cinematographer Tami Reiker, to help establish the visuals for Emmett Till’s murder.
The six-part series, set in 1955, tracks Mamie Till-Mobley’s (Adrienne Warren) fight to make sure her son would not be forgotten, and how she played a key part in the civil rights movement.
Prince-Bythewood, Shropshire and Reiker talked about laying the foundations for the series in the pilot.
What did you know about Mamie’s fight and how much did you know about this story?
Gina Prince-Bytthewood: I’ve known the story for a very long time. It’s a story that influenced my show “Shots Fired.” It’s a horrifying story that’s still relevant today, and in doing a story like this, we knew the self-imposed pressure,...
The six-part series, set in 1955, tracks Mamie Till-Mobley’s (Adrienne Warren) fight to make sure her son would not be forgotten, and how she played a key part in the civil rights movement.
Prince-Bythewood, Shropshire and Reiker talked about laying the foundations for the series in the pilot.
What did you know about Mamie’s fight and how much did you know about this story?
Gina Prince-Bytthewood: I’ve known the story for a very long time. It’s a story that influenced my show “Shots Fired.” It’s a horrifying story that’s still relevant today, and in doing a story like this, we knew the self-imposed pressure,...
- 5/23/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Will we see another true story highlighted by the Women of the Movement TV show on ABC? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Women of the Movement is renewed for season two (possibly with a different story). Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of Women of the Movement here. Status Update Below.
An ABC drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after...
An ABC drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after...
- 5/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Airing on the ABC television network, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim...
Are there more true stories worth telling in this format? Could the Women of the Movement TV show be renewed for a second season on ABC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Women of the Movement, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the ABC television network, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim...
- 5/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
ABC has indicated that this story will come to a close after six episodes. But, if the ratings are good enough, could the network renew the Women of the Movement series for a second season, focusing on another true story? Stay tuned. Status Update Below.
A drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett's murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chose to bear her pain on the world's stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
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A drama series, the Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett's murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chose to bear her pain on the world's stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
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- 5/23/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Women of the Movement TV series is over, at least for now. Deadline reports that ABC has no plans for a second season of this civil rights anthology drama series.
The first season of Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett's murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chose to bear her pain on the world's stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today. Read More…...
The first season of Women of the Movement TV show is based on a true story and stars Adrienne Warren, Tonya Pinkins, Cedric Joe, Ray Fisher, Glynn Turman, Chris Coy, Carter Jenkins, and Julia McDermott. In 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren) risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett's murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chose to bear her pain on the world's stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today. Read More…...
- 5/21/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
As its title suggests, Women of the Movement was conceived as an anthology chronicling the civil rights movement as told by the women behind it. ABC in 2020 greenlighted a six-episode first installment that tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren), who risked her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) was brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South in 1955.
Following the limited series’ airing earlier this year, “we don’t have any current plans for [another season] right now,” ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich told Deadline in an interview tied to the network’s upfront presentation.
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Women Of the Movement‘s writer/executive producer Marissa Jo Cerar shared what a second installment could look like during Deadline’s Contenders TV event in April. Cerar, who said she has already written the bible for a potential season 2, revealed “It’s a jump in time,...
Following the limited series’ airing earlier this year, “we don’t have any current plans for [another season] right now,” ABC Entertainment President Craig Erwich told Deadline in an interview tied to the network’s upfront presentation.
ABC Upfront 2022: Deadline’s Complete Coverage
Women Of the Movement‘s writer/executive producer Marissa Jo Cerar shared what a second installment could look like during Deadline’s Contenders TV event in April. Cerar, who said she has already written the bible for a potential season 2, revealed “It’s a jump in time,...
- 5/17/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
In one of Contenders TV’s most emotional panels, Deadline TV reporter Alexandra Del Rosario spoke with creator/showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar and Tony-winning actress Adrienne Warren about the ABC limited series Women of the Movement.
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South.
When asked why she chose to tell the story from Mamie Till-Mobley’s point of view, Cerar said she wanted to add a fresh perspective to the tragedy. “Too often these stories are about the cops, and the lawyers, and we are dead bodies, not characters. We don’t actually explore what it’s like to lose your...
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South.
When asked why she chose to tell the story from Mamie Till-Mobley’s point of view, Cerar said she wanted to add a fresh perspective to the tragedy. “Too often these stories are about the cops, and the lawyers, and we are dead bodies, not characters. We don’t actually explore what it’s like to lose your...
- 4/11/2022
- by Valerie Complex and Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Whistling at a white woman in Mississippi. This is the crime 14-year-old Emmett Till supposedly committed when a group of white men snatched him out of his uncle’s home in Money, Mississippi in the middle of the night and tortured and murdered him.
ABC’s new limited series Women of the Movement attempted to recreate the horrific event in Thursday’s premiere and opened with Emmett’s breach birth. Doctors told his mother Mamie (Quantico’s Adrienne Warren) that little Emmett would suffer mentally because an umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck when he was born.
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ABC’s new limited series Women of the Movement attempted to recreate the horrific event in Thursday’s premiere and opened with Emmett’s breach birth. Doctors told his mother Mamie (Quantico’s Adrienne Warren) that little Emmett would suffer mentally because an umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck when he was born.
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- 1/7/2022
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
The further history gets from us, the easier it becomes to dismiss it as some far-flung past when, in fact, it remains all too relevant to our present. “Women of the Movement,” premiering Jan. 6 on ABC, directly aims to rectify that, putting a sharp focus on a story that, for too many, keeps fading into distant memory. Developed as an anthology series to highlight a different piece of American history every season, “Women of the Movement” first follows Mamie Till-Mobley, whose 14 year-old son Emmett became a national flashpoint upon his brutal murder in 1955. After his death, Till-Mobley became a prominent civil rights figure in her own right both by terrible accident and grim design. The image of a grieving Black mother put a powerful face to a type of crime that had gone unremarked upon for decades — and yet, it’s impossible to watch “Women of the Movement” and not...
- 1/6/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
Hell hath no fury like a mother grieving an unjustly slain son, and few had the lasting social impact of Mamie Till-Mobley. Airing over three Thursdays (continuing January 13 and 20), Women of the Movement is primarily Mamie’s story, about a woman who helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement after her sorrow hardens into a grim resolve to not let her murdered 14-year-old boy be forgotten. This is the sort of socially conscious, emotionally driven miniseries that used to be a staple of broadcast TV before the format drifted to cable and, more recently, to streaming. While Women isn’t particularly adventurous in its by-the-history-books storytelling, Tony winner Adrienne Warren (Tina Turner in Tina) grounds the series with a powerfully impassioned performance as Mamie, a doting single mother facing her worst nightmare after she lets her beloved Emmett travel from progressive Chicago to Mississippi to visit his uncle in August 1955. (Credit:...
- 1/5/2022
- TV Insider
Updated, 1:30 Pm: Michelle Obama and rapper-actor-producer Common will appear on Let the World See, a companion docuseries to ABC’s limited series Women of the Movement, ABC News announced Wednesday. Both natives of Chicago, Obama and Common each will add their personal insights into the life and legacy of Mamie Till-Mobley, according to the network.
Let The World See chronicles Till-Mobley’s quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder.
Previous, Dec. 2: ABC News today unveiled Let The World See, a limited docuseries produced in association with Shawn Carter’s Roc Nation, Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and Cobble Hill Films, which will premiere on ABC on January 6 at 10:01 p.m. Est. The companion piece to upcoming limited series Women of the Movement—also produced by Roc Nation, Westbrook Studios and Kapital Entertainment...
Let The World See chronicles Till-Mobley’s quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till’s brutal murder.
Previous, Dec. 2: ABC News today unveiled Let The World See, a limited docuseries produced in association with Shawn Carter’s Roc Nation, Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios, Aaron Kaplan’s Kapital Entertainment and Cobble Hill Films, which will premiere on ABC on January 6 at 10:01 p.m. Est. The companion piece to upcoming limited series Women of the Movement—also produced by Roc Nation, Westbrook Studios and Kapital Entertainment...
- 12/15/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Women of the Movement is ABC's upcoming six-episode anthology series based on Emmett Till's murder in 1955 and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, who subsequently became an activist as she demanded justice, helping ignite the civil rights movement. ABC recently shared a teaser trailer and behind-the-scenes look after setting a release date for the show.
"Today marks 65 years since the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. This limited series will shine a light on the determined pursuit of justice by Emmett's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley," Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, told Deadline last year. "Their story involves inconceivable heartbreak and brutality but also the enduring love of a mother and her son, galvanizing a movement that carved the path for today's racial justice movement. We are honored to be bringing their story to ABC backed by an all-star producing team."
What Is Women of the Movement About?
The ABC series will...
"Today marks 65 years since the tragic murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. This limited series will shine a light on the determined pursuit of justice by Emmett's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley," Karey Burke, president of ABC Entertainment, told Deadline last year. "Their story involves inconceivable heartbreak and brutality but also the enduring love of a mother and her son, galvanizing a movement that carved the path for today's racial justice movement. We are honored to be bringing their story to ABC backed by an all-star producing team."
What Is Women of the Movement About?
The ABC series will...
- 12/2/2021
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
Say his name. "His name is Emmett Till. I want people to know he is good boy," says mother and civil rights activist Mamie Till-Mobley (played by Tony winner Adrienne Warren) in a first look clip for ABC's new drama Women of the Movement. The six-episode historical drama, which will premiere on Jan. 6, is based on Mamie's real-life journey, in which she sought justice for her son Emmett (Cedric Joe). For those unfamiliar with the facts of the crime, Emmett was murdered in Mississippi on August 28, 1955 after allegedly offending a white grocery store cashier, named Carolyn Bryant. He was only 14. Glynn Turman, who plays Mose Wright in the upcoming series, points out in the clip that this will...
- 12/2/2021
- E! Online
Netflix announced the comedy event “Death to 2021” will premiere Dec. 27.
The special tells the story of yet another dreadful year through a documentary style, mixing archival footage gathered over the year with commentary from fictitious characters played by Hugh Grant, Lucy Liu, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Stockard Channing, Cristin Milioti, Diane Morgan, Nick Mohammed and more.
In a first-look clip from the special, which you can watch below, an “average British citizen,” played by Morgan, shares her experience with online dating during the pandemic. “I got on quite well with one of them,” says the character. “We even had a cuddle.” The scene then cuts to the pair on a virtual date over Zoom, awkwardly leaning towards their computers.
“Death to 2021” is executive produced by Annabel Jones and Ben Caudell. Nick Vaughan-Smith produces, and Jack Clough and Josh Ruben direct. The special was written by Caudell.
The special tells the story of yet another dreadful year through a documentary style, mixing archival footage gathered over the year with commentary from fictitious characters played by Hugh Grant, Lucy Liu, Tracey Ullman, Samson Kayo, Joe Keery, William Jackson Harper, Stockard Channing, Cristin Milioti, Diane Morgan, Nick Mohammed and more.
In a first-look clip from the special, which you can watch below, an “average British citizen,” played by Morgan, shares her experience with online dating during the pandemic. “I got on quite well with one of them,” says the character. “We even had a cuddle.” The scene then cuts to the pair on a virtual date over Zoom, awkwardly leaning towards their computers.
“Death to 2021” is executive produced by Annabel Jones and Ben Caudell. Nick Vaughan-Smith produces, and Jack Clough and Josh Ruben direct. The special was written by Caudell.
- 12/2/2021
- by Katie Song and Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
“The Bachelor” is back on Monday nights this winter, as the dating show enters a new era with a new host.
“The Bachelor,” which will be hosted by Jesse Palmer, will premiere on Jan. 3 at 8 p.m., returning the flagship show to its normal and coveted time slot. The franchise has been airing on Tuesday nights this fall with the current season of “The Bachelorette,” as Bachelor Nation has gotten year-round programming in 2021 with two seasons of “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” this past summer. The new season marks the first season not led by longtime host Chris Harrison, who departed the franchise earlier this year.
Also on ABC’s midseason schedule is the farewell season of the Emmy-nominated and groundbreaking comedy “Black-ish,” which will sign off after eight seasons. The final, star-studded season will feature a guest appearance by former first lady Michelle Obama.
New series coming to ABC...
“The Bachelor,” which will be hosted by Jesse Palmer, will premiere on Jan. 3 at 8 p.m., returning the flagship show to its normal and coveted time slot. The franchise has been airing on Tuesday nights this fall with the current season of “The Bachelorette,” as Bachelor Nation has gotten year-round programming in 2021 with two seasons of “Bachelorette” and “Bachelor in Paradise” this past summer. The new season marks the first season not led by longtime host Chris Harrison, who departed the franchise earlier this year.
Also on ABC’s midseason schedule is the farewell season of the Emmy-nominated and groundbreaking comedy “Black-ish,” which will sign off after eight seasons. The final, star-studded season will feature a guest appearance by former first lady Michelle Obama.
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- 11/1/2021
- by Elizabeth Wagmeister
- Variety Film + TV
Women of the Movement is set to make its ABC debut in the new year.
ABC revealed that the limited series from creator-writer Marissa Jo Cerar will premiere Thursday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett’s murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chooses to bear her pain on the world stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
The series also features Glynn Turman, Chris Joy, Julia McDermott, Carter Jenkins, Tonya Pinkins, Ray Fisher and Timothy Hutton.
Women of the Movement...
ABC revealed that the limited series from creator-writer Marissa Jo Cerar will premiere Thursday, Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett’s murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chooses to bear her pain on the world stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
The series also features Glynn Turman, Chris Joy, Julia McDermott, Carter Jenkins, Tonya Pinkins, Ray Fisher and Timothy Hutton.
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- 10/21/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
ABC announced that “Women of the Movement,” the upcoming limited series based on the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley, will premiere on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. The six-episode series will air in three parts for three consecutive weeks.
Adrienne Warren stars as Mamie, the mother of Emmett Till (Cedric Joe), who was brutally lynched in 1955 in the Jim Crow South. The series sees Mamie risk her life seeking justice for Emmett, keeping his name and murder in the news and igniting the Civil Rights movement. Tonya Pinkins plays Mamie’s mother Alma Carthan; Ray Fisher plays Gene Mobley, Mamie’s husband who was a father figure to Emmett; Glynn Turman plays Mose Wright, Mamie’s uncle; Chris Coy and Carter Jenkins play Emmett’s murderers J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant, respectively, and Julia McDermott plays Carolyn Bryant, the white woman Emmett was falsely accused of sexually harassing.
“My son, he’s a good boy,...
Adrienne Warren stars as Mamie, the mother of Emmett Till (Cedric Joe), who was brutally lynched in 1955 in the Jim Crow South. The series sees Mamie risk her life seeking justice for Emmett, keeping his name and murder in the news and igniting the Civil Rights movement. Tonya Pinkins plays Mamie’s mother Alma Carthan; Ray Fisher plays Gene Mobley, Mamie’s husband who was a father figure to Emmett; Glynn Turman plays Mose Wright, Mamie’s uncle; Chris Coy and Carter Jenkins play Emmett’s murderers J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant, respectively, and Julia McDermott plays Carolyn Bryant, the white woman Emmett was falsely accused of sexually harassing.
“My son, he’s a good boy,...
- 10/21/2021
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
ABC will revisit a major piece of civil rights history as the new year gets underway.
Women of the Movement, the Alphabet Net’s limited series about Mamie Till-Mobley and her pursuit of justice for son Emmett Till, will premiere Thursday, Jan. 6, at 8/7c, the network announced Thursday. Spanning six total episodes, the miniseries will air in that time slot for three consecutive weeks.
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Women of the Movement, the Alphabet Net’s limited series about Mamie Till-Mobley and her pursuit of justice for son Emmett Till, will premiere Thursday, Jan. 6, at 8/7c, the network announced Thursday. Spanning six total episodes, the miniseries will air in that time slot for three consecutive weeks.
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- 10/21/2021
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
“Black Cake,” a family drama-murder mystery series from Oprah Winfrey and ABC’s “Women of the Movement” creator Marissa Jo Cerar, has been ordered to series at Hulu, TheWrap has learned.
The show, which is based on the upcoming book of the same name by Charmaine Wilkerson, will be written by Cerar, who will also serve as showrunner.
Here’s the official description for the “Black Cake” novel, courtesy of publisher Penguin Random House:
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child,...
The show, which is based on the upcoming book of the same name by Charmaine Wilkerson, will be written by Cerar, who will also serve as showrunner.
Here’s the official description for the “Black Cake” novel, courtesy of publisher Penguin Random House:
In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves behind a puzzling inheritance for her two children, Byron and Benny: a traditional Caribbean black cake, made from a family recipe with a long history, and a voice recording. In her message, Eleanor shares a tumultuous story about a headstrong young swimmer who escapes her island home under suspicion of murder. The heartbreaking journey Eleanor unfolds, the secrets she still holds back, and the mystery of a long-lost child,...
- 9/22/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Emmy nominee Timothy Hutton (American Crime) is set for a recurring role in ABC’s limited series Women of the Movement, from creator-writer Marissa Jo Cerar and a producing team that includes Jay-Z, Will Smith and Aaron Kaplan.
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett’s murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chooses to bear her pain on the world stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
Hutton will play Jesse J. Breland, lead defense council in the trial of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant...
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S. Anderson, the six-episode limited series is set in 1955. It centers on Mamie Till-Mobley (Adrienne Warren), who risks her life to find justice after her son Emmett (Cedric Joe) is brutally murdered in the Jim Crow South. Unwilling to let Emmett’s murder disappear from the headlines, Mamie chooses to bear her pain on the world stage, emerging as an activist for justice and igniting the Civil Rights movement as we know it today.
Hutton will play Jesse J. Breland, lead defense council in the trial of J.W. Milam and Roy Bryant...
- 8/20/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Under Childhood is a column on children’s cinema—movies about and for kids.Buried beneath Looney Tunes slapstick and Warner Bros. advertisements passed as homage, the main conflict of Space Jam: A New Legacy (between a father and son who don’t share the same dreams) is a formative and necessary one. Space Jam (1996) opens with a reenactment of the 1993 press conference where Jordan announced his retirement from basketball and concludes with his return to the Chicago Bulls. But the more family-oriented Space Jam: A New Legacy is more about LeBron James as a father than as a basketball player. The successes of “King James” (the player’s nickname and Instagram handle) act as the film’s backdrop. The opening credits show James’ rise from a high school superstar growing up in poverty with a single mother to a legendary NBA player. We see his happy family of three...
- 8/2/2021
- MUBI
Within just a few years, Cedric Joe has gone from an unknown young actor to one of the most talked-about rising stars in the industry. In 2021, Cedric became an overnight celebrity thanks to his role in the film Space Jam: A New Legacy. In the movie, he played LeBron James’ son, Dom, and he showed the world that he has what it takes to put on a stellar performance. Even though he’s still riding the high from Space Jam, Cedric is already thinking two steps ahead. He is in the process of working on his next project, a TV
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- 7/30/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
Stars: LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green, Ceyair J Wright, Khris Davis, Harper Leigh Alexander, Xosha Roquemore, Sarah Silverman, Steven Yeun, Ernie Johnson, Lil Rey Howery | Written by Juel Taylor, Tony Rettenmaier, Keenan Coogler, Terence Nance, Jesse Gordon, Celeste Ballard | Directed by Malcolm D. Lee
There’s not much that can be said in the way of complements for Space Jam: A New Legacy, in fact I can’t think of a single thing the film has going in its favour.
25 years since its first instalment the Looney Tunes are back playing basketball. This time around artificial intelligence (played by Don Cheadle) kidnaps Dom James (Cedric Joe), the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
It’s never nice to sit through a film and know as soon as it ends you’ll have to...
There’s not much that can be said in the way of complements for Space Jam: A New Legacy, in fact I can’t think of a single thing the film has going in its favour.
25 years since its first instalment the Looney Tunes are back playing basketball. This time around artificial intelligence (played by Don Cheadle) kidnaps Dom James (Cedric Joe), the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
It’s never nice to sit through a film and know as soon as it ends you’ll have to...
- 7/23/2021
- by Alex Ginnelly
- Nerdly
Space Jam was one of the most iconic movies of the '90s, and now diehard fans of the original movie have been blessed with a sequel, Space Jam: A New Legacy, which was released on July 16. Basketball legend Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes gang were central to the original movie, and for the reboot, NBA star LeBron James has taken up the mantle as intergalactic sports star.
In Space Jam: A New Legacy, James - and an impressive cast including Cassandra Starr, Kyrie Irving, Zendaya, and Don Cheadle - and his son Dom battle an evil artificial-intelligence system that has trapped them in a game. To make it back home, they have to enlist the help of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Looney Tunes gang. Although his onscreen family play a major role in the film, viewers have been wondering if the movie's stars are actually related to James in real life.
In Space Jam: A New Legacy, James - and an impressive cast including Cassandra Starr, Kyrie Irving, Zendaya, and Don Cheadle - and his son Dom battle an evil artificial-intelligence system that has trapped them in a game. To make it back home, they have to enlist the help of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Looney Tunes gang. Although his onscreen family play a major role in the film, viewers have been wondering if the movie's stars are actually related to James in real life.
- 7/20/2021
- by Kelly Douglas
- Popsugar.com
Here’s Kev with a video review of Space Jam 2, aka Space Jam: A New Legacy which is in UK cinemas right now.
A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, Space Jam 2 stars LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green and Ceyair J Wright.
A rogue artificial intelligence kidnaps the son of famed basketball player LeBron James, who then has to work with Bugs Bunny to win a basketball game.
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee, Space Jam 2 stars LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Sonequa Martin-Green and Ceyair J Wright.
- 7/20/2021
- by Kevin Haldon
- Nerdly
The gang’s all here. Not just LeBron James and a cadre of actors and athletes ranging from Don Cheadle and Steven Yeun and Sarah Silverman and Lil Rel Howery (with a little voice acting action by way of Rosario Dawson) to Nneka Ogwumike and Damian Lillard and Chiney Ogwumike and Kyrie Irving — though that, in itself, is quite a gang.
How to Watch ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Online: Stream the Sequel Free on HBO Max
But they’re outdone by the vast range of IP that Space Jam: A New Legacy...
How to Watch ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ Online: Stream the Sequel Free on HBO Max
But they’re outdone by the vast range of IP that Space Jam: A New Legacy...
- 7/16/2021
- by K. Austin Collins
- Rollingstone.com
Come on and slam! The sequel to the nostalgic (and looney) 1996 original film, Space Jam, is finally here. Twenty-five years after Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes gang bested an alien invasion on the court, Space Jam: A New Legacy is finally available to watch in theaters and streaming on HBO Max.
Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy
The updated, Tron-like continuation will star Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James, as well as a rogue computer played by Don Cheadle, who forces James to team with (who else?) the...
Review of Space Jam: A New Legacy
The updated, Tron-like continuation will star Los Angeles Lakers great LeBron James, as well as a rogue computer played by Don Cheadle, who forces James to team with (who else?) the...
- 7/16/2021
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
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“Space Jam: A New Legacy” bounced into movie theaters on Friday, but if you want to watch from the comforts of home, you can stream the film exclusively on HBO Max. LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Kris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, newcomer Cedric Joe, and Zendaya (as the voice of Lola Bunny) star in the part live-action, part-animated film featuring beloved “Looney Tunes” characters including Bugs Bunny (Jeff Bergman), Tweety (Bob Bergen), Tasmanian Devil (Fred Tatasciore), Granny (Candi Milo), and Porky Pig (Eric Bauza).
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee and produced by Ryan Coogler and James’s business partner, Maverick Carter, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” revolves around an epic basketball tournament that kicks off...
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” bounced into movie theaters on Friday, but if you want to watch from the comforts of home, you can stream the film exclusively on HBO Max. LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Kris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, newcomer Cedric Joe, and Zendaya (as the voice of Lola Bunny) star in the part live-action, part-animated film featuring beloved “Looney Tunes” characters including Bugs Bunny (Jeff Bergman), Tweety (Bob Bergen), Tasmanian Devil (Fred Tatasciore), Granny (Candi Milo), and Porky Pig (Eric Bauza).
Directed by Malcolm D. Lee and produced by Ryan Coogler and James’s business partner, Maverick Carter, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” revolves around an epic basketball tournament that kicks off...
- 7/16/2021
- by Latifah Muhammad
- Indiewire
As a huge fan of Space Jam, a cult-classic '90s film with an amazing soundtrack, I can't wait for Space Jam: A New Legacy to transport us back into the NBA-meets-Looney Tunes world. Between the basketball star power, the Looney Tunes shenanigans, and the almost-real animation style, this movie is set to be a summer standout. But one thing that would make this sequel perfect? If the basketball legend of my childhood, Michael Jordan, appeared in the movie. I did some digging, and here's what I found out. (Warning: spoilers for Space Jam: A New Legacy ahead!)
Space Jam: A New Legacy stars NBA legend LeBron James, as well as Cassandra Starr, Kyrie Irving, Zendaya, Don Cheadle, Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Ceyair J. Wright, and others. In the movie, a rogue artificial intelligence traps LeBron James and his son Dom, who are forced to team up with Bugs Bunny,...
Space Jam: A New Legacy stars NBA legend LeBron James, as well as Cassandra Starr, Kyrie Irving, Zendaya, Don Cheadle, Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Ceyair J. Wright, and others. In the movie, a rogue artificial intelligence traps LeBron James and his son Dom, who are forced to team up with Bugs Bunny,...
- 7/16/2021
- by Sydni Ellis
- Popsugar.com
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com appears on “The Morning Mess” with Scott Thompson on Wbgr-fm on July 15th, 2021, reviewing the reboot of the popular “Space Jam: A New Legacy” in theaters and streaming on HBO Max beginning July 16th.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
LeBron “King” James replaces Michael Jordan from 1996 for this go-around, as King and the Looney Tunes characters – including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Lola Bunny and more – have to suit up again to play basketball against another set of the challenging villains … this time trapped in the internet rather than outer space. The leader of the villain team is Al-g-Rhythm (Don Cheadle), who kidnaps LeBron’s fictional son Dom (Cedric Joe) as enticement.
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” opens in theaters and streams on HBO Max on July 16th. Featuring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Lil Rei Howery, Sarah Silverman and Zendaya. Screenplay by Juel Taylor and five more.
Rating: 3.5/5.0
LeBron “King” James replaces Michael Jordan from 1996 for this go-around, as King and the Looney Tunes characters – including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Lola Bunny and more – have to suit up again to play basketball against another set of the challenging villains … this time trapped in the internet rather than outer space. The leader of the villain team is Al-g-Rhythm (Don Cheadle), who kidnaps LeBron’s fictional son Dom (Cedric Joe) as enticement.
“Space Jam: A New Legacy” opens in theaters and streams on HBO Max on July 16th. Featuring LeBron James, Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Lil Rei Howery, Sarah Silverman and Zendaya. Screenplay by Juel Taylor and five more.
- 7/16/2021
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Space Jam: A New Legacy, the much-belated sequel to the 1996 pseudo-classic has many boxes it has to check. First and foremost, it must work as children’s entertainment that introduces the Looney Tunes to a new generation of kids; it also needs to satisfy aging millennials’ nostalgia for the Michael Jordan-led original; and finally, it must serve as an extension of the brand of basketball superstar LeBron James, and thereby also inevitably contribute to the ongoing, never-ending debate over who is better between Jordan and James. If that wasn’t enough, Warner Bros. decided that the new film must also serve as a commercial for their IP catalog. Easy enough, right?
Unsurprisingly, not quite. Space Jam: A New Legacy cannot help but be bogged down by corporate mandates and needless CGI excess despite featuring a story that’s both thematically richer and more poignant than the original. The new Jam...
Unsurprisingly, not quite. Space Jam: A New Legacy cannot help but be bogged down by corporate mandates and needless CGI excess despite featuring a story that’s both thematically richer and more poignant than the original. The new Jam...
- 7/14/2021
- by Nick Harley
- Den of Geek
Although the debate will undoubtedly continue among basketball fans as to which player is the greatest in history when comparing LeBron James and Michael Jordan, the same cannot be said of the two “Space Jam” films that each NBA superstar has subsequently starred in at the height of their respective popularity. While it succeeds as being an entertaining animation hybrid with enough eye candy to make your head spin—or at least keep it occupied for a but—the hollow center of Space Jam: A New Legacy repeatedly blocks the film’s attempts to offer anything more than a slightly entertaining diversion, rendering it little more than a second chapter that perhaps was never really needed in the first place.
A sequel of sorts to the 1996 film Space Jam, which pitted the Looney Tunes gang alongside retired basketball great Michael Jordan against a team of monsters embowed with the stolen...
A sequel of sorts to the 1996 film Space Jam, which pitted the Looney Tunes gang alongside retired basketball great Michael Jordan against a team of monsters embowed with the stolen...
- 7/14/2021
- by Mike Tyrkus
- CinemaNerdz
It was hard to walk past a downtown Toronto McDonald’s and not feel some twinge of melancholy seeing the tie-in for Space Jam: A New Legacy advertised on its glass window. After all, it seems more than ever that the future you were promised as an adult has, if anything, just become a worse imitation of the past. Though let’s not get too heavily into the ghosts of this writer’s life, but rather the corporate stakes at hand with this long-gap sequel––necessary when Malcolm D. Lee’s latest film serves as something like a state of the union for Warner Bros., who will likely be referenced throughout this review as if they’re a character.
In what seems to strangely mirror a story from early 2020 that the studio would use AI to greenlight movies, we find lurking in the Warner Bros. archive (or rather ServerVerse) Al G.
In what seems to strangely mirror a story from early 2020 that the studio would use AI to greenlight movies, we find lurking in the Warner Bros. archive (or rather ServerVerse) Al G.
- 7/14/2021
- by Ethan Vestby
- The Film Stage
Professional basketball players are a marvel seemingly created by an animator’s pen: elongated arms, mountainous shoulders, whirlwind speed and an ability to leap over defenders in a single bound. Even among other athletes, they’re unique physical outliers incapable of blending into a crowd — let alone a movie — unless playing themselves. Or unless their scene partner is also able to contort into a rocket and blast off into space., i.e., is a cartoon.
That was the setup of 1996’s “Space Jam,” which challenged the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan to team up with Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd to win a basketball game that would secure the Looney Tunes’ freedom from an evil corporate overlord. That “Space Jam” itself was a product of corporate overlords teaming up like the Harlem Globetrotters to ball-hog children’s attention spans was an irony missed, or forgiven, by its target audience,...
That was the setup of 1996’s “Space Jam,” which challenged the Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan to team up with Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd to win a basketball game that would secure the Looney Tunes’ freedom from an evil corporate overlord. That “Space Jam” itself was a product of corporate overlords teaming up like the Harlem Globetrotters to ball-hog children’s attention spans was an irony missed, or forgiven, by its target audience,...
- 7/14/2021
- by Amy Nicholson
- Variety Film + TV
The stakes of the original 1996 “Space Jam” were always silly: To keep the beloved Looney Tunes out of the clutches of an uninspired alien businessman who wanted to use their visage to trump up his failing amusement park, the tribe enlisted Michael Jordan to play a space-set basketball game to earn their freedom. That concept is strange enough (though not strange enough to keep the film from making over $250 million at the box office and capturing the hearts and minds of an entire generation of kids); even stranger was that this blatantly commercial film was about the dangers of, well, commercialization. Free the Tunes from a life of corporate servitude by sticking them inside a ridiculous blockbuster designed to sell merchandise for a major entertainment conglomerate and one of the biggest sports franchises in the world? Oh, the irony.
That it took 25 years for Warner Bros. to cook up a...
That it took 25 years for Warner Bros. to cook up a...
- 7/14/2021
- by Kate Erbland
- Indiewire
For many of us born before 1985, the ongoing love and nostalgia that some younger adults have for the original “Space Jam” feels like an elaborate internet prank. The 1996 hybrid of live-action and animation, based on a series of popular TV commercials, paired Michael Jordan and Bugs Bunny in an endeavor that wasn’t a career highpoint for either icon.
But somehow, we’re doing it all over again with “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Unlike Jordan, LeBron James steps onto this court with some big-screen experience under his belt, having provided a hilarious extended cameo in “Trainwreck.” This time, however, he doesn’t have Amy Schumer writing for him, and instead of Bill Hader as a scene partner, he spends most of the movie interacting with blank space — not just the green screens and visual effects, mind you, but the void that is this sequel.
With seasoned pros like Malcolm...
But somehow, we’re doing it all over again with “Space Jam: A New Legacy.” Unlike Jordan, LeBron James steps onto this court with some big-screen experience under his belt, having provided a hilarious extended cameo in “Trainwreck.” This time, however, he doesn’t have Amy Schumer writing for him, and instead of Bill Hader as a scene partner, he spends most of the movie interacting with blank space — not just the green screens and visual effects, mind you, but the void that is this sequel.
With seasoned pros like Malcolm...
- 7/14/2021
- by Alonso Duralde
- The Wrap
It seems that LeBron James and the cast of Space Jam: A New Legacy really took "come on and slam, and welcome to the jam" to heart for the film's LA premiere on July 12. While Zendaya stole the show with her Lola Bunny-inspired look on the purple carpet, LeBron adorably showed off wife Savannah and daughter Zhuri as his plus-ones. The basketball star also took a moment to spend time with his onscreen Space Jam family - Sonequa Martin-Green, Cedric Joe, Ceyair J. Wright, and Harper Leigh Alexander - before managing to get in a hug with Don Cheadle. And yes, both Bugs and Lola Bunny made an in-person appearance, proving that you don't need Al-g Rhythm and the serververse to get Looney Tunes. You can catch LeBron and crew in action when the film premieres in theaters and on HBO Max on July 16. See more pictures from the premiere ahead.
- 7/13/2021
- by Grayson Gilcrease
- Popsugar.com
Gary Basaraba has a busy few months ahead. The Irishman alum is reuniting with Martin Scorsese on the Scorsese-directed Apple Original Films thriller Flowers of the Killer Moon, the adaptation of David Grann’s book, in a supporting role. Basaraba also has booked a key role on ABC’s limited series Women of the Movement.
Set in 1920s Oklahoma, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro, depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror.
Basaraba plays William J. Burns, a private investigator looking into the Osage killings.
In ABC’s limited series Women of the Movement, Basaraba portrays Sheriff Clarence Strider, the sheriff of Tallahatchie County Mississippi and a wealthy plantation owner.
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S.
Set in 1920s Oklahoma, Killers of the Flower Moon, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert DeNiro, depicts the serial murder of members of the oil-wealthy Osage Nation, a string of brutal crimes that came to be known as the Reign of Terror.
Basaraba plays William J. Burns, a private investigator looking into the Osage killings.
In ABC’s limited series Women of the Movement, Basaraba portrays Sheriff Clarence Strider, the sheriff of Tallahatchie County Mississippi and a wealthy plantation owner.
Inspired by the book Emmett Till: The Murder That Shocked the World and Propelled the Civil Rights Movement by Devery S.
- 6/17/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been 25 years since the iconic and cult animation live-action hybrid ‘Space Jam’ was first released so expanding on its universe in ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’ has been a long time coming. Where legendary Basketball player Michael Jordan and his love for all things Nike lead the way in the original, its follow-up has had a 21st century revamp with the injection of the energy of its new lead, and yet another Basketball icon LeBron James, and again, along with the loony tunes, both kids and adults alike are more than familiar with, Nike has jumped back on board to unveil a whole new range of products to tie in with the film.
In the film, LeBron James plays the role of a concerned Father when his son has been sucked into n a digital space by a rogue A.I. LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs,...
In the film, LeBron James plays the role of a concerned Father when his son has been sucked into n a digital space by a rogue A.I. LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs,...
- 6/15/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Warner Bros. UK has released a new trailer and a new poster for “Space Jam: A New Legacy”.
This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King...
This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny and the whole gang of notoriously undisciplined Looney Tunes to victory over the A.I.’s digitized champions on the court: a powered-up roster of professional basketball stars as you’ve never seen them before. It’s Tunes versus Goons in the highest-stakes challenge of his life, that will redefine LeBron’s bond with his son and shine a light on the power of being yourself. The ready-for-action Tunes destroy convention, supercharge their unique talents and surprise even “King...
- 6/10/2021
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
"C'mon guys, the Tune Squad doesn't give up!" Warner Bros has debuted the second official trailer for the long-awaited sequel Space Jam 2, also known as Space Jam: A New Legacy, directed by Malcolm D. Lee. We just featured a fun mock "30 for 30" promo this week, and the first trailer dropped back in April. In this sequel, NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes crew to play basketball in order to escape a virtual space run by a rogue algorithm that won't let him and his family out unless he plays a game. This also stars Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green, plus lots of real NBA stars; along with voice-actors Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Kath Soucie, Bob Bergen, and Gabriel Iglesias making up the animated cast. This actually looks like the right amount of absurd fun with ...
- 6/9/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"Lebron teams up with Bugs Bunny? Sounds like a fairy tale. Sometimes... fairy tales get dark." Warner Bros has debuted a fun mock "ESPN 30 for 30" short film segment to promote Space Jam 2, also known as Space Jam: A New Legacy, directed by Malcolm D. Lee. We've already got one a trailer a few months ago, but this is a really creative and amusing way to promote this wacky sequel to sports audiences. I'm glad that everyone seems to be in on the joke as every interview in this is hilarious. This time, NBA superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the rest of the Looney Tunes crew to escape a virtual space run by an algorithm that won't let him out unless he plays basketball. The cast includes Don Cheadle, Cedric Joe, Khris Davis, Sonequa Martin-Green; along with voice-actors Eric Bauza, Jeff Bergman, Kath Soucie, Bob ...
- 6/7/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Christine Ko (Dave), Malcolm Barrett (Genius: Aretha), Sally Pressman (Good Girls), Cedric Joe (Women of the Movement), Riki Lindhome (Another Period) and Tim Heidecker (Moonbase 8) are among 17 cast in Disney+’s Just Beyond, a supernatural anthology series from writer Seth Grahame-Smith and 20th Television, part of Disney TV Studios.
Gabriel Bateman (The Mosquito Coast), Cyrus Arnold (8-bit Christmas), Arjun Athalye (Are You Afraid of the Dark: Curse of the Shadows), Jack Gore (Things Heard and Seen), newcomer Logan Gray, Elisha Henig (Ramy), Rachel Marsh (NCIS: Los Angeles), Jy Prishkulnik (Escala), Megan Stott (Little Fires Everywhere), Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Bly Manor) and Izabela Vidovic (Wonder) round out the cast of the series based on the bestselling Boom! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (Goosebumps). They join previously announced series leads Mckenna Grace and Lexi Underwood.
2020-21 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
Written by Grahame-Smith,...
Gabriel Bateman (The Mosquito Coast), Cyrus Arnold (8-bit Christmas), Arjun Athalye (Are You Afraid of the Dark: Curse of the Shadows), Jack Gore (Things Heard and Seen), newcomer Logan Gray, Elisha Henig (Ramy), Rachel Marsh (NCIS: Los Angeles), Jy Prishkulnik (Escala), Megan Stott (Little Fires Everywhere), Henry Thomas (The Haunting of Bly Manor) and Izabela Vidovic (Wonder) round out the cast of the series based on the bestselling Boom! Studios graphic novel series from iconic children’s writer R.L. Stine (Goosebumps). They join previously announced series leads Mckenna Grace and Lexi Underwood.
2020-21 Disney+ Pilots & Series Orders
Written by Grahame-Smith,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max’s “Generation” will return with new episodes starting June 17.
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
Rounding out Part 2 of Season 1, the series will launch three episodes on June 17, two on June 24 and two on July 1, with the finale premiering on July 8.
The half-hour dramedy series follows a diverse group of high school students exploring themselves and their sexuality in a conservative community.
The ensemble cast includes Nathanya Alexander, Chloe East, Nava Mau, Lukita Maxwell, Haley Sanchez, Uly Schlesinger, Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Chase Sui Wonders, Justice Smith and Martha Plimpton, with recurring guest stars J. August Richards, Mary Birdsong, Alicia Coppola, Patricia De Leon, Diego Josef, Anthony Kevyan, Sydney Mae Diaz, John Ross Bowie, Marwan Salama, Marisela Zumbado and Sam Trammell.
“Generation” is created by Zelda Barnz and Daniel Barnz, who executive produce with Ben Barnz for We’re Not Brothers Productions, Lena Dunham for Good Thing Going Productions, Sharr White and John Melfi. Sono Patel co-executive produces,...
- 5/26/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
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