Hugo Weaving’s iconic way of speaking has become synonymous with villainous roles, but the actor is no stranger to playing positive characters, with one notable example being Elron Half-elven. Appearing in all three The Lord of the Rings entries, Weaving played the character to perfection and was lauded by fans and critics for bringing the character’s archaic style of speech to life.
But despite garnering critical acclaim for his portrayal of the noble ruler, Weaving had no interest in stepping into Elrond’s shoes ever again, as he isn’t particularly a fan of the character.
Hugo Weaving Didn’t Find Elrond Satisfying to Play
A Still of Hugo Weaving from Lord of the Rings | New Line Cinema
Following his commanding presence as the noble Elven ruler and his intense love for his daughter, Elrond won over fans. But while most love the eloquently spoken character, the man...
But despite garnering critical acclaim for his portrayal of the noble ruler, Weaving had no interest in stepping into Elrond’s shoes ever again, as he isn’t particularly a fan of the character.
Hugo Weaving Didn’t Find Elrond Satisfying to Play
A Still of Hugo Weaving from Lord of the Rings | New Line Cinema
Following his commanding presence as the noble Elven ruler and his intense love for his daughter, Elrond won over fans. But while most love the eloquently spoken character, the man...
- 5/14/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
10. John and Jane Smith from Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
We don’t typically consider married couples to be menacing, but there’s an exception to every rule — and John and Jane Smith are definitely one. From trying to kill each other at their house to dispatching countless assassins sent after them while working together, the Smiths are a force to be reckoned with — or, better, not even touched.
9. Chris Wolff from The Accountant (2016)
They often say that the most dangerous people are the ones who patiently try to avoid the fight, and Chris Wolff is the ultimate proof of that. He’s not excited about killing people, but when dookie hits the fan, he does what has to be done to succeed. The scariest part about Wolff is that he’s always over-prepared for any scenario.
8. Jules Winnfield from Pulp Fiction (1994)
Following up on “the most dangerous people are,” we have Jules Winnfield.
- 4/26/2024
- by dean-black@startefacts.com (Dean Black)
- STartefacts.com
GTA 5 is still one of the most successful and well-made open-world sandbox games of all time. Even before its launch, there was no doubt about it: this game was destined to be such a phenomenal success. Then came GTA Online, an Mmo like no other; it was just what fans wanted—a GTA game, but online, that they could play with their friends.
As online mode became a success, Rockstar Games started putting more and more resources into making add-on missions for it. As these expansions started piling up, rumors started coming in of canceled single-player DLCs. Over the years, there has been no official statement regarding those DLCs, but recently, a very reliable source came out with his side of the story.
GTA Online became the reason for the cancelation of GTA 5’s story Dlc A still from GTA 5 showing the three protagonists
The original GTA 5 featured three distinctive protagonists.
As online mode became a success, Rockstar Games started putting more and more resources into making add-on missions for it. As these expansions started piling up, rumors started coming in of canceled single-player DLCs. Over the years, there has been no official statement regarding those DLCs, but recently, a very reliable source came out with his side of the story.
GTA Online became the reason for the cancelation of GTA 5’s story Dlc A still from GTA 5 showing the three protagonists
The original GTA 5 featured three distinctive protagonists.
- 4/24/2024
- by Rohit Sejwal
- FandomWire
Video games are more than just merely sources of entertainment. Players have been emotionally attached to video games in ways one could have rarely imagined. And it’s fair enough given the content, elements, characters, lores as well as the experiences that the games offer. This ensures players not only invest their time but also an emotional as well as mental part of themselves.
The death of a character, the betrayal, the unfortunate events, all of these have the ability to break hearts. Similarly, canceled games are something that has bothered gamers for years. After being announced and even trailer releases, there are multiple games that have failed to see the light of the day, crushing the excitement of fans.
Cancelled Video Games
Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills (P.T.)
Star Wars 1313
Rockstar’s Agent
Scalebound
Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun
Prince of Persia: Redemption
Prey 2
The Avengers
What cancelled...
The death of a character, the betrayal, the unfortunate events, all of these have the ability to break hearts. Similarly, canceled games are something that has bothered gamers for years. After being announced and even trailer releases, there are multiple games that have failed to see the light of the day, crushing the excitement of fans.
Cancelled Video Games
Hideo Kojima’s Silent Hills (P.T.)
Star Wars 1313
Rockstar’s Agent
Scalebound
Legacy of Kain: Dead Sun
Prince of Persia: Redemption
Prey 2
The Avengers
What cancelled...
- 4/15/2024
- by Amarylisa Gonsalves
- FandomWire
Exclusive: David Krumholtz (Oppenheimer) has signed on to star in Forelock, a dark comedy marking the solo feature directorial debut of Caleb Alexander Smith (NCIS).
The filmmaker also stars in the pic, which he scripted. Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian), Alimi Ballard (Queen of the South) and Chloe Farnworth (MaXXXine) round out the cast.
Forelock centers on a naive fitness enthusiast (Smith) seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, watching as he collides with a Hollywood Boulevard grifter (Krumholtz) who exploits his uncanny resemblance to the world’s most famous superhero.
Pic is the first for Midnight Chimes, the film and TV production company founded last year by sports journalist and broadcaster Lindsay McCormick and Smith. McCormick is producing, with Russ Hammonds exec producing alongside Krumholtz. The film is co-financed by Midnight Chimes LLC, with production currently underway in Los Angeles.
“It’s an honor to...
The filmmaker also stars in the pic, which he scripted. Emily Swallow (The Mandalorian), Alimi Ballard (Queen of the South) and Chloe Farnworth (MaXXXine) round out the cast.
Forelock centers on a naive fitness enthusiast (Smith) seeking a fresh start in Los Angeles, watching as he collides with a Hollywood Boulevard grifter (Krumholtz) who exploits his uncanny resemblance to the world’s most famous superhero.
Pic is the first for Midnight Chimes, the film and TV production company founded last year by sports journalist and broadcaster Lindsay McCormick and Smith. McCormick is producing, with Russ Hammonds exec producing alongside Krumholtz. The film is co-financed by Midnight Chimes LLC, with production currently underway in Los Angeles.
“It’s an honor to...
- 3/7/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Patrick J. Adams, star of Suits — the most watched series on Netflix and all streaming in 2023 — is returning to the platform with a new show, Lockerbie. He will star opposite Connor Swindells of Netflix’s Sex Education who has been cast as the lead in the BBC and Netflix six-part limited series. Merritt Wever, two-time Emmy winner, for Netflix’s Godless and Showtime’s Nurse Jackie, also stars in the BBC/Netflix series based on the real events surrounding the 1988 Lockerbie bombing and the joint Scots-u.S. investigation which sought to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The cast also includes Ozark alum Peter Mullan, Tony Curran (Mary & George), Downton Abbey‘s Phyllis Logan, Eddie Marsan (The Pact), Lauren Lyle (Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War), Parker Sawyers ( P-Valley), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment), Khalid Laith (Vigil), and Amanda Drew (Wolf).
On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from...
The cast also includes Ozark alum Peter Mullan, Tony Curran (Mary & George), Downton Abbey‘s Phyllis Logan, Eddie Marsan (The Pact), Lauren Lyle (Vigil), Andrew Rothney (The Undeclared War), Parker Sawyers ( P-Valley), James Harkness (The Sixth Commandment), Khalid Laith (Vigil), and Amanda Drew (Wolf).
On 21 December 1988, flight Pan Am 103 was en route from...
- 3/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Devil: The British Secret Agent Movie Review Rating:
Star Cast: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Samyuktha Menon, Edward Sonnenblick, Elnaaz Norouzi
Director: Abhishek Nama & Naveen Medaram
Devil: The British Secret Agent Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The film excels in its grand storytelling ambitions, creating an immersive narrative that blends murder mystery and espionage thriller. The execution of thrilling scenes, particularly the investigation phase, captures attention. The opulent setting, art design, and commendable performances, led by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Samyuktha Menon, contribute positively.
What’s Bad: The film’s overt reliance on dramatic elements and the descent into chaos in the second half might leave viewers yearning for a more cohesive plot. Unrealistic fight sequences, bordering on superhero feats, detract from the otherwise engaging storyline.
Loo Break: At approximately the 41-minute mark, an item song with Elnaaz Norouzi takes center stage. If you’re in need of a well-timed break,...
Star Cast: Nandamuri Kalyan Ram, Samyuktha Menon, Edward Sonnenblick, Elnaaz Norouzi
Director: Abhishek Nama & Naveen Medaram
Devil: The British Secret Agent Movie Review Is Out! (Picture Credit: IMDb)
What’s Good: The film excels in its grand storytelling ambitions, creating an immersive narrative that blends murder mystery and espionage thriller. The execution of thrilling scenes, particularly the investigation phase, captures attention. The opulent setting, art design, and commendable performances, led by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Samyuktha Menon, contribute positively.
What’s Bad: The film’s overt reliance on dramatic elements and the descent into chaos in the second half might leave viewers yearning for a more cohesive plot. Unrealistic fight sequences, bordering on superhero feats, detract from the otherwise engaging storyline.
Loo Break: At approximately the 41-minute mark, an item song with Elnaaz Norouzi takes center stage. If you’re in need of a well-timed break,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
In a new promo for Season 3 of CBS’ NCIS: Hawai’i, Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant (played by Vanessa Lachey) is still reeling a bit from her rogue, and traumatic, op in Venezuela. Can Los Angeles transplant Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) help Tennant get her mojo back?
When last we tuned in, Jane was in the course of escaping a pair of back-from-the-dead Adrian Creel’s henchmen when a sniper shot rang out from a nearby hill, felling the second of her and Whistler’s (Tori Anderson) pursuers. The shooter, Special Agent Sam Hanna, then rang Jane’s cell...
When last we tuned in, Jane was in the course of escaping a pair of back-from-the-dead Adrian Creel’s henchmen when a sniper shot rang out from a nearby hill, felling the second of her and Whistler’s (Tori Anderson) pursuers. The shooter, Special Agent Sam Hanna, then rang Jane’s cell...
- 1/16/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
All together now, Yellowstone fans: Oh, Jamie. On what could only have been what, his second day on the job as Livestock Commissioner, the series’ resident Meg Griffin so completely and totally botched it that he wound up bringing about a double murder. “How?” you ask. “How on Earth?” Read on, and I’ll do my best to explain without rattling my brain from shaking my head so hard.
‘All We Do Is Fish And Eat And Fish And Eat’ | As “Freight Trains and Monsters” got underway, Tate awakened at summer camp from his first good night’s sleep since his abduction,...
‘All We Do Is Fish And Eat And Fish And Eat’ | As “Freight Trains and Monsters” got underway, Tate awakened at summer camp from his first good night’s sleep since his abduction,...
- 1/15/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Nandamuri Kalyan Ram & Samyuktha Menon’s Devil: The British Secret Agent Is Ready To Release On Ott (Picture Credit: IMDb)
The festival of Makar Sankranti is here, and we have the perfect film for you to watch on the holiday. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Samyuktha Menon’s action drama Devil: The British Secret Agent is ready to release on Ott soon. The film, which is helmed by Abhishek Nama, was released in December 2022 and collected around 17 crore at the box office.
Originally in Telugu, it also stars Malvika Nair, Elnaaz Norouzi, Satya, and Srikanth Iyengar. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office despite getting good reviews from the audience. The mystery kept the audiences on their toes while the actors were praised for their brilliant performances. Now, the film is all set to drop on Ott.
Where & When To Watch Devil: The British Secret Agent
The film...
The festival of Makar Sankranti is here, and we have the perfect film for you to watch on the holiday. Nandamuri Kalyan Ram and Samyuktha Menon’s action drama Devil: The British Secret Agent is ready to release on Ott soon. The film, which is helmed by Abhishek Nama, was released in December 2022 and collected around 17 crore at the box office.
Originally in Telugu, it also stars Malvika Nair, Elnaaz Norouzi, Satya, and Srikanth Iyengar. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office despite getting good reviews from the audience. The mystery kept the audiences on their toes while the actors were praised for their brilliant performances. Now, the film is all set to drop on Ott.
Where & When To Watch Devil: The British Secret Agent
The film...
- 1/13/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2023, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists.
Last year was my first as an official resident of Madrid (where I’m wrapping up my Ma in Cultural Theory and Criticism) and I’m happy to report the most extraordinary thing occurred: I fell in love with going to the movies again. I left New York City before movie theaters reopened in 2021, and the brief, in-between, time I spent in Honduras (one of the most dangerous countries in the world) made me even more of a movie recluse (insert Leo on the couch meme). Just when I felt like a jaded noir detective who’d fully embraced screening links, Madrid’s cinephile offerings slowly seduced me.
I saw 2022 gems like Aftersun inside a repurposed porn theater complete with velvet tapestry and a dog who sat...
Last year was my first as an official resident of Madrid (where I’m wrapping up my Ma in Cultural Theory and Criticism) and I’m happy to report the most extraordinary thing occurred: I fell in love with going to the movies again. I left New York City before movie theaters reopened in 2021, and the brief, in-between, time I spent in Honduras (one of the most dangerous countries in the world) made me even more of a movie recluse (insert Leo on the couch meme). Just when I felt like a jaded noir detective who’d fully embraced screening links, Madrid’s cinephile offerings slowly seduced me.
I saw 2022 gems like Aftersun inside a repurposed porn theater complete with velvet tapestry and a dog who sat...
- 1/4/2024
- by Jose Solís
- The Film Stage
Before getting out of the business of producing scripted content, Cinemax's lineup of shows was truly phenomenal.
The network brought great shows like Strikeback, Warrior (now on Max), and Banshee to life.
These shows were well-written, with great characters and stories. The action was top-tier, making action buffs weak on the knees with every sequence.
Banshee's narrative, storyline, direction, and enigmatic characters stood out. The show is one of the most underrated shows from the 2010s.
After seeing its lead male actor's phenomenal skills in a currently airing show, I was compelled to check up on the cast and see what they've been up to in the years since the show ended.
Antony Starr -- Lucas Hood
Relatively unknown at the time, New Zealand actor Antony Starr embodied the role of Lucas Hood.
Fresh out of jail after a robbery, becoming a regular citizen was the least of...
The network brought great shows like Strikeback, Warrior (now on Max), and Banshee to life.
These shows were well-written, with great characters and stories. The action was top-tier, making action buffs weak on the knees with every sequence.
Banshee's narrative, storyline, direction, and enigmatic characters stood out. The show is one of the most underrated shows from the 2010s.
After seeing its lead male actor's phenomenal skills in a currently airing show, I was compelled to check up on the cast and see what they've been up to in the years since the show ended.
Antony Starr -- Lucas Hood
Relatively unknown at the time, New Zealand actor Antony Starr embodied the role of Lucas Hood.
Fresh out of jail after a robbery, becoming a regular citizen was the least of...
- 12/16/2023
- by Denis Kimathi
- TVfanatic
Last month, Samuel Haskell was arrested on suspicion of murder after a homeless man found a woman’s torso in a dumpster in Tarzana, California.
Law enforcement officials that processed the scene discovered evidence that led them to the residence where Haskell, 35, resided with his children and his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, as well as her parents, Gaoshan Li, 71, and Yanxiang Wang, 64.
Haskell has been charged with murdering and dismembering all three.
Last week, Haskell appeared at his first court hearing in L.A. shirtless, wearing a suicide-prevention belt and carrying a plastic bag with a mini milk carton in it.
Haskell did not enter a plea and changed his attorney before the hearing.
Haskell was known to have an obsession with guns, samurai swords and martial arts.
Mei was not a fan of Haskell’s fixation with weapons, particularly in the presence of their three sons, all below the...
Law enforcement officials that processed the scene discovered evidence that led them to the residence where Haskell, 35, resided with his children and his wife, Mei Li Haskell, 37, as well as her parents, Gaoshan Li, 71, and Yanxiang Wang, 64.
Haskell has been charged with murdering and dismembering all three.
Last week, Haskell appeared at his first court hearing in L.A. shirtless, wearing a suicide-prevention belt and carrying a plastic bag with a mini milk carton in it.
Haskell did not enter a plea and changed his attorney before the hearing.
Haskell was known to have an obsession with guns, samurai swords and martial arts.
Mei was not a fan of Haskell’s fixation with weapons, particularly in the presence of their three sons, all below the...
- 12/15/2023
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Noomi Rapace stars in ‘Constellation’ (Photo Credit: Apple TV+)
Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul) star in Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller Constellation, created by Peter Harness (Wallander). The streaming service just released the first two photos from what’s described as a conspiracy-based psychological thriller, set to premiere on February 21, 2024.
Three episodes of the eight-episode season debut on February 21st, with new episodes arriving on Wednesdays.
In addition to Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, Constellation stars James D’Arcy (Agent Carter), Julian Looman (Emily in Paris), William Catlett (A Thousand and One), Barbara Sukowa (Voyager), Rosie Coleman, and Davina Coleman. Harness wrote the thriller and two-time Emmy Award winner Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad), Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall), and Joseph Cedar (Footnote) directed.
“Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space — only to discover that key...
Noomi Rapace (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) and Jonathan Banks (Better Call Saul) star in Apple TV+’s upcoming thriller Constellation, created by Peter Harness (Wallander). The streaming service just released the first two photos from what’s described as a conspiracy-based psychological thriller, set to premiere on February 21, 2024.
Three episodes of the eight-episode season debut on February 21st, with new episodes arriving on Wednesdays.
In addition to Noomi Rapace and Jonathan Banks, Constellation stars James D’Arcy (Agent Carter), Julian Looman (Emily in Paris), William Catlett (A Thousand and One), Barbara Sukowa (Voyager), Rosie Coleman, and Davina Coleman. Harness wrote the thriller and two-time Emmy Award winner Michelle MacLaren (Breaking Bad), Oliver Hirschbiegel (Downfall), and Joseph Cedar (Footnote) directed.
“Constellation stars Rapace as Jo – an astronaut who returns to Earth after a disaster in space — only to discover that key...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
“Reverence,” an upcoming thriller from writer-director Kyle Kauwika Harris (“Out of Exile”), has started production in Oklahoma.
The film began principal photography this week, with a logline reading: “‘Reverence’ is a dark and moody missing person’s thriller about a traumatized father coming to terms with his violent military past, while searching for his missing daughter in a small, rural town. As police investigate, the circumstances around the case spiral out of control.”
“Reverence” stars Adam Hampton (“Out of Exile”), Whit Kunschick (“Country Gold”), Gattlin Griffith (“The Boys”), Connie Franklin (“Agent Jade Black”) and Ryan Francis (“Hook”). Jacob Ryan Snovel produces for SafeHouse Films with Kenny Pitts, Gared Reinke and Nicholas Clement. (Clement is a Variety contributor.) Jeremy Charles produces under Pursuit Films; Vahid Farzaneh and Kelley Gann produce under Freestyle Creative.
Harris, who is of Hawaiian descent and is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation, is known for...
The film began principal photography this week, with a logline reading: “‘Reverence’ is a dark and moody missing person’s thriller about a traumatized father coming to terms with his violent military past, while searching for his missing daughter in a small, rural town. As police investigate, the circumstances around the case spiral out of control.”
“Reverence” stars Adam Hampton (“Out of Exile”), Whit Kunschick (“Country Gold”), Gattlin Griffith (“The Boys”), Connie Franklin (“Agent Jade Black”) and Ryan Francis (“Hook”). Jacob Ryan Snovel produces for SafeHouse Films with Kenny Pitts, Gared Reinke and Nicholas Clement. (Clement is a Variety contributor.) Jeremy Charles produces under Pursuit Films; Vahid Farzaneh and Kelley Gann produce under Freestyle Creative.
Harris, who is of Hawaiian descent and is an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation, is known for...
- 12/1/2023
- by Valerie Wu
- Variety Film + TV
The esteemed professor and archeologist Henry Jones Jr., known to many as Indiana Jones, has embarked on his final adventure, and Harrison Ford has been candid with his emotions throughout the lead-up to the Dial of Destiny release. The day has finally arrived, and the numbers are coming in for the Thursday night previews. According to Deadline, Disney and Lucasfilm are looking at an estimated $6 million to $7.5 million in early screening ticket totals (Update – the total came in at $7.2 million).
The $6 million to $7 million range is comparable to other Thursday preview totals for films that feature legacy action characters, such as Daniel Craig’s last outing as Agent 007, James Bond in No Time to Die, which brought in $6.3 million with a 4 p.m. Thursday start time, and Tom Cruise’s last Ethan Hunt adventure, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which ushered in $6 million on the Thursday before it took in a...
The $6 million to $7 million range is comparable to other Thursday preview totals for films that feature legacy action characters, such as Daniel Craig’s last outing as Agent 007, James Bond in No Time to Die, which brought in $6.3 million with a 4 p.m. Thursday start time, and Tom Cruise’s last Ethan Hunt adventure, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, which ushered in $6 million on the Thursday before it took in a...
- 6/30/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Mumbai, June 16 (Ians) Actor Dino Morea, best known for his roles in films such as ‘Kandukondain Kandukondain’, ‘Raaz’ and ‘Solo’, recently found himself in a difficult spot when he was stranded at the Mumbai Airport with no battery in his phone.
The actor was rescued at the last moment by the paparazzi, when one of the media photographers handed Dino his phone and helped him get in touch with the actor’s driver.
Thanking the media for their assistance, Dino took to his social media and said: “Thank you for the phone.”
Known to have a typically friendly demeanour and a good relationship with the media and paparazzi, his post began doing rounds on social media, and quickly gained traction, receiving an outpour of likes, comments, and shares from his fans and followers.Most recently, Dino Morea was seen in the Telugu spy action flick ‘Agent’ and is currently scheduled...
The actor was rescued at the last moment by the paparazzi, when one of the media photographers handed Dino his phone and helped him get in touch with the actor’s driver.
Thanking the media for their assistance, Dino took to his social media and said: “Thank you for the phone.”
Known to have a typically friendly demeanour and a good relationship with the media and paparazzi, his post began doing rounds on social media, and quickly gained traction, receiving an outpour of likes, comments, and shares from his fans and followers.Most recently, Dino Morea was seen in the Telugu spy action flick ‘Agent’ and is currently scheduled...
- 6/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Are you ready to head down under for the next chapter in the NCIS franchise?
The beloved CBS franchise is headed to Sydney with the appropriately titled NCIS: Sydney.
While the series was confirmed quite a while ago, we're only now learning who will be on the cast.
The series is in the works for Paramount+ and Network 10 and includes familiar faces for U.S. audiences.
Olivia Swann (DC's Legends of Tomorrow) is set to lead the series as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, alongside Todd Lasance as Sergeant Jim "Jd" Dempsey.
The cast is rounded out by Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent, DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer, Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as Afp Forensic Scientist, Bluebird' Blue' Gleeson, and William McInnes as Afp Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Roy Penrose.
"We are thrilled to be expanding the NCIS franchise, one of our most powerful and iconic television IPs,...
The beloved CBS franchise is headed to Sydney with the appropriately titled NCIS: Sydney.
While the series was confirmed quite a while ago, we're only now learning who will be on the cast.
The series is in the works for Paramount+ and Network 10 and includes familiar faces for U.S. audiences.
Olivia Swann (DC's Legends of Tomorrow) is set to lead the series as NCIS Special Agent Michelle Mackey, alongside Todd Lasance as Sergeant Jim "Jd" Dempsey.
The cast is rounded out by Sean Sagar as NCIS Special Agent, DeShawn Jackson, Tuuli Narkle as Afp Liaison Officer, Constable Evie Cooper, Mavournee Hazel as Afp Forensic Scientist, Bluebird' Blue' Gleeson, and William McInnes as Afp Forensic Pathologist, Dr. Roy Penrose.
"We are thrilled to be expanding the NCIS franchise, one of our most powerful and iconic television IPs,...
- 6/13/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Mediawan has been shaking the foundations of the film and TV world in France and Europe since it was launched in 2015 by producer Pierre-Antoine Capton, billionaire entrepreneur Xavier Niel and financier Matthieu Pigasse.
Raising an initial $342 million (300 million euros) by listing shares on the Euronext Paris stock exchange in 2016, the Paris-based group has since gathered some 70 film and TV production labels under its umbrella as well as secured the backing of U.S. investment firms Kkr and Atwater Capitol.
High-profile acquisitions have included the television division of Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp; Lagardère Studios and its 25 labels, including Spain’s Boomerang Group; French production houses Chapter 2, Chi-Fou-Mi, Radar Films and Call My Agent creator Mon Voisin Productions as well as Italian producer Palomar.
Elisabeth d’Arvieu
In 2021, it took a majority stake in the U.K.’s Drama Republic, while on the eve of Cannes, it bought Submarine, the Amsterdam and...
Raising an initial $342 million (300 million euros) by listing shares on the Euronext Paris stock exchange in 2016, the Paris-based group has since gathered some 70 film and TV production labels under its umbrella as well as secured the backing of U.S. investment firms Kkr and Atwater Capitol.
High-profile acquisitions have included the television division of Luc Besson’s EuropaCorp; Lagardère Studios and its 25 labels, including Spain’s Boomerang Group; French production houses Chapter 2, Chi-Fou-Mi, Radar Films and Call My Agent creator Mon Voisin Productions as well as Italian producer Palomar.
Elisabeth d’Arvieu
In 2021, it took a majority stake in the U.K.’s Drama Republic, while on the eve of Cannes, it bought Submarine, the Amsterdam and...
- 5/21/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Frankie Muniz, best known for his days as a child actor starring in the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle and films like My Dog Skip, Agent Cody Banks, and Big Fat Liar, has signed on to star in the sci-fi thriller Renner alongside Violett Beane, whose credits include The Flash, God Friended Me, Flay, and Truth or Dare. Deadline notes that filming will take place at the newly formed Ascent Studios in Spring Hope, North Carolina this summer.
Robert Rippberger (Those Who Walk Away), who is a founding partner at Ascent Studios, will be directing Renner from a screenplay written by Martin Medina and David Largman Murray (who were working from a story crafted by Luke Medina). The film will center on a computer genius named Renner and played by Muniz as he looks to court his neighbor Jamie (Beane) with the help of an A.I. he develops named Salenus — only to realize,...
Robert Rippberger (Those Who Walk Away), who is a founding partner at Ascent Studios, will be directing Renner from a screenplay written by Martin Medina and David Largman Murray (who were working from a story crafted by Luke Medina). The film will center on a computer genius named Renner and played by Muniz as he looks to court his neighbor Jamie (Beane) with the help of an A.I. he develops named Salenus — only to realize,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Frankie Muniz (Malcolm in the Middle) and Violett Beane (The Flash) have signed on to star in Renner, a new sci-fi thriller from filmmaker Robert Rippberger (Those Who Walk Away). Production will kick off this summer at the newly formed Ascent Studios in Spring Hope, Nc, where Rippberger is a founding partner.
Written by Martin Medina and David Largman Murray, from a story by Luke Medina, Renner follows a computer genius of the same name, played by Muniz, as he looks to court his neighbor Jamie (Beane) with the help of an AI he develops named Salenus — only to realize, a bit too late, that he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into it.
Rippberger will produce alongside Martin Medina, KT Kent, Devin Keaton, and Jay Burnley of Slated. Exec producers are Greg Gertmenian, Ali Baghdadi, Kyle Pritchard, Stan Hahnel, LeaAnne Hahnel, Anita Konka, Laura Winstead, Nathan Edwards, and Neuman Vong.
Written by Martin Medina and David Largman Murray, from a story by Luke Medina, Renner follows a computer genius of the same name, played by Muniz, as he looks to court his neighbor Jamie (Beane) with the help of an AI he develops named Salenus — only to realize, a bit too late, that he accidentally programmed his manipulative mother into it.
Rippberger will produce alongside Martin Medina, KT Kent, Devin Keaton, and Jay Burnley of Slated. Exec producers are Greg Gertmenian, Ali Baghdadi, Kyle Pritchard, Stan Hahnel, LeaAnne Hahnel, Anita Konka, Laura Winstead, Nathan Edwards, and Neuman Vong.
- 5/11/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Get ready for a showdown, NCIS fans! Michael Weatherly, the actor behind Special Agent Anthony Dinozzo, has been teasing his return to the hit crime drama for years. But now he is playing hardball with the show’s executives in his bid to make a comeback.
With his demands getting more and more excessive, it’s unclear if Weatherly will be able to pull off a return. One of the major sticking points is Weatherly’s desire to bring back another NCIS fan favorite.
Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Image Michael Weatherly reportedly playing hardball with ‘NCIS’ executives
NCIS fans are on edge as Weatherly negotiates a potential comeback on the show. However, Weatherly’s tough stance with executives could put his chances of returning in jeopardy.
The actor has been teasing his return ever since his departure from NCIS in 2016. Now that his other series,...
With his demands getting more and more excessive, it’s unclear if Weatherly will be able to pull off a return. One of the major sticking points is Weatherly’s desire to bring back another NCIS fan favorite.
Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Image Michael Weatherly reportedly playing hardball with ‘NCIS’ executives
NCIS fans are on edge as Weatherly negotiates a potential comeback on the show. However, Weatherly’s tough stance with executives could put his chances of returning in jeopardy.
The actor has been teasing his return ever since his departure from NCIS in 2016. Now that his other series,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Perry Carpenter
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) From playing a gangster in Telugu action-comedy film ‘Paisa Vasool’ to portraying a character which demanded a lot of physical strength in his upcoming release ‘Agent’, Vikramjeet Virk has been putting all his efforts to give his best as an actor.
He shared how he prepared for his role in ‘Agent’ and how it is different from previous work.
Vikramjeet shared his experience of playing both the roles and how different they were from each other. “Bob Marley was a ruthless gangster, and to play him, I had to understand his psyche and his way of functioning. I had to get into his headspace and bring out his persona on screen. It was a challenging role, and I had to be very careful while playing it.”
He added: “On the other hand, playing a role in ‘Agent’ was entirely different. I had to be sharp, quick-witted, and...
He shared how he prepared for his role in ‘Agent’ and how it is different from previous work.
Vikramjeet shared his experience of playing both the roles and how different they were from each other. “Bob Marley was a ruthless gangster, and to play him, I had to understand his psyche and his way of functioning. I had to get into his headspace and bring out his persona on screen. It was a challenging role, and I had to be very careful while playing it.”
He added: “On the other hand, playing a role in ‘Agent’ was entirely different. I had to be sharp, quick-witted, and...
- 4/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Dino Morea, who is known for his work in ‘Tandav’ and ‘The Empire’, will be seen playing an anti-hero in the larger-than-life Malayalam drama ‘Bandra’.
The film, which also stars Dileep and Tamannah Bhatia, showcases a tragic love story that’s guaranteed to leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
While details are under wraps at the moment, the actor is said to play a slick and ruthless businessman who stops at nothing to get what he wants.
Talking about his role in Bandra, the actor said, “It’s as challenging as it is exhilarating to play the anti-hero, so a lot of excitement around this one. I play a very vicious and dark character that gave me a lot to work with in terms of performance and I can’t wait to see how audiences react to it”.
Meanwhile, he also has the Telugu film ‘Agent’ and...
The film, which also stars Dileep and Tamannah Bhatia, showcases a tragic love story that’s guaranteed to leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
While details are under wraps at the moment, the actor is said to play a slick and ruthless businessman who stops at nothing to get what he wants.
Talking about his role in Bandra, the actor said, “It’s as challenging as it is exhilarating to play the anti-hero, so a lot of excitement around this one. I play a very vicious and dark character that gave me a lot to work with in terms of performance and I can’t wait to see how audiences react to it”.
Meanwhile, he also has the Telugu film ‘Agent’ and...
- 3/14/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Paul Simon and LL Cool J are successful artists in their respective music genres. While Simon is a folk-rock legend, LL is a hip-hop icon. In the decades since emerging on the scene, each has built an impressive discography. But the two musicians famously hung out on one unforgettable day in 1987. Here’s a look at how their unlikely visit came about and how the folk-rocker shocked the rapper.
2 different musicians, 1 hometown Paul Simon and LL Cool J in 1987 | Frederic Meylan/Sygma and Paul Natkin via Getty Images
LL Cool J and Simon are two of the most influential musicians. Both have long and storied careers, but their approaches to music-making are very different. Simon is famous for his folky, laid-back sound, while LL Cool J is known for his hard-hitting rap lyrics. The former’s style is subtler and more introspective, while the latter’s is more aggressive and direct.
2 different musicians, 1 hometown Paul Simon and LL Cool J in 1987 | Frederic Meylan/Sygma and Paul Natkin via Getty Images
LL Cool J and Simon are two of the most influential musicians. Both have long and storied careers, but their approaches to music-making are very different. Simon is famous for his folky, laid-back sound, while LL Cool J is known for his hard-hitting rap lyrics. The former’s style is subtler and more introspective, while the latter’s is more aggressive and direct.
- 3/13/2023
- by Produced by Digital Editors
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tollywood star Nagarjuna’s younger son Akhil Akkineni’s pan-India project ‘Agent’ is getting ready for its theatrical release on April 28. The movie producers are aiming to cash in the holiday season.
The makers made the release date announcement through a wild action glimpse in which Akhil is tied to a chair and his head is covered with a mask. When he’s asked about the agency he’s working for, he replies, “Osama Bin Laden, Gaddafi and Hitler.” He then goes on to call himself a wild saale and he does looks wild with blood all over his face.
The release date glimpse is brutal and shows the wild side of Akhil’s character. The actor underwent a stylish makeover and will be seen sporting six-pack abs, unit sources said.
Producer Surender Reddy has made this movie completely different from other spy thrillers, they added.
Sakshi Vaidya played Akhil’s love interest,...
The makers made the release date announcement through a wild action glimpse in which Akhil is tied to a chair and his head is covered with a mask. When he’s asked about the agency he’s working for, he replies, “Osama Bin Laden, Gaddafi and Hitler.” He then goes on to call himself a wild saale and he does looks wild with blood all over his face.
The release date glimpse is brutal and shows the wild side of Akhil’s character. The actor underwent a stylish makeover and will be seen sporting six-pack abs, unit sources said.
Producer Surender Reddy has made this movie completely different from other spy thrillers, they added.
Sakshi Vaidya played Akhil’s love interest,...
- 2/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Dino Morea, who is an avid fitness and sports enthusiast, recently took to his Instagram to post a reel as he was having a fun time playing football with a group of friends. He captioned the reel saying: “Sport is, in my opinion, the best form of exercise and staying fit. Not only does it keep your body and heart strong but also helps you mentally.”
He also shared what being involved with sports means to him. He further mentioned in the caption, “Playing a sport is meditation for me, it’s the focus, it’s discipline, it’s fighting, it’s teamwork, it’s pushing yourself to your limit. Am grateful these habits were instilled in me by my parents very early in life. Go out and play #dinomoreafitness #dinomorea #healthyliving #healthychoices #healthylife #instahealth”.
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On the work front,...
He also shared what being involved with sports means to him. He further mentioned in the caption, “Playing a sport is meditation for me, it’s the focus, it’s discipline, it’s fighting, it’s teamwork, it’s pushing yourself to your limit. Am grateful these habits were instilled in me by my parents very early in life. Go out and play #dinomoreafitness #dinomorea #healthyliving #healthychoices #healthylife #instahealth”.
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On the work front,...
- 2/3/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Netflix‘s Physical 100 has people talking as it is a Korean unscripted series where 100 of the most athletic contestants battle to see who is the best. One of the contestants that has fans swooning on the series is Agent H. He is only one of a handful of contestants with an intense military background. But Physical 100’s Agent H has a connection to a contestant from another Netflix series, Jin-young from Single’s Inferno Season 2.
‘Single’s Inferno’ Season 2 Jin-young with ‘Physical 100’ Agent H | via Netflix Agent H is a top-tier Korean soldier alongside other contestants on ‘Physical 100’
What better way to test if years of dedication in the gym, sports, and more have developed the perfect physique than a survival series? Physical 100 brings together 100 contestants to see if their chiseled and muscular bodies can fight the best of the best to see who reigns supreme. The contestants are an array of athletes from Olympic fencers,...
‘Single’s Inferno’ Season 2 Jin-young with ‘Physical 100’ Agent H | via Netflix Agent H is a top-tier Korean soldier alongside other contestants on ‘Physical 100’
What better way to test if years of dedication in the gym, sports, and more have developed the perfect physique than a survival series? Physical 100 brings together 100 contestants to see if their chiseled and muscular bodies can fight the best of the best to see who reigns supreme. The contestants are an array of athletes from Olympic fencers,...
- 1/30/2023
- by Gabriela Silva
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Padma Lakshmi is breathing a sigh of relief for ex-husband Salman Rushdie.
On Friday, the Midnight’s Children author was stabbed multiple times in an on-stage attack while speaking at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York.
Read More: Salman Rushdie Stabbing Suspect Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge, Pleads Not Guilty
It was reported the next day that Rushdie had been taken off a ventilator and is in recovery, after suffering serious injuries.
Sunday morning on Twitter, the writer’s ex-wife, Padma Lakshmi, shared that she was “relieved” to learn Rushdie is “pulling through after Friday’s nightmare.”
Relieved @SalmanRushdie is pulling through after Friday’s nightmare. Worried and wordless, can finally exhale. Now hoping for swift healing.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) August 14, 2022
Lakshmi and Rushdie got married in 2004, after having lived together for several years. They filed for divorce in 2007.
New statement to NBC News from son of Salman Rushdie on his father’s condition.
On Friday, the Midnight’s Children author was stabbed multiple times in an on-stage attack while speaking at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, New York.
Read More: Salman Rushdie Stabbing Suspect Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge, Pleads Not Guilty
It was reported the next day that Rushdie had been taken off a ventilator and is in recovery, after suffering serious injuries.
Sunday morning on Twitter, the writer’s ex-wife, Padma Lakshmi, shared that she was “relieved” to learn Rushdie is “pulling through after Friday’s nightmare.”
Relieved @SalmanRushdie is pulling through after Friday’s nightmare. Worried and wordless, can finally exhale. Now hoping for swift healing.
— Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) August 14, 2022
Lakshmi and Rushdie got married in 2004, after having lived together for several years. They filed for divorce in 2007.
New statement to NBC News from son of Salman Rushdie on his father’s condition.
- 8/14/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Canal+ is teaming with African streamer Showmax for its latest drama from Africa, an action drama about the dangerous South African motor sport spinning. Production on Spinners began in Cape Town on the eight-part series this week, with Gaia director Jaco Bouwer attached.
Shot in English, Kaaps and Afrikaans, it is produced by Joachim Landau and Raphaël Rocher for French indie Empreinte Digitale and co-produced by Locarno, Amiens and Fespaco winner Ramadan Suleman and his full service film and TV production outfit Natives at Large. Canal+-owned Studiocanal has international distribution rights.
Landau co-created the show with Benjamin Hoffman. Director is Bouwer, whose horror Gaia won the Zeiss Cinematography Award last year at SXSW, and Matthew Jankes, Sean Steinberg, Gillian Breslin, Daniel Zimbler, Byron Abrahams and Zoë Laband comprising the writing team.
The motor sport on which the series is based sees cars driven at high speed with drivers performing...
Shot in English, Kaaps and Afrikaans, it is produced by Joachim Landau and Raphaël Rocher for French indie Empreinte Digitale and co-produced by Locarno, Amiens and Fespaco winner Ramadan Suleman and his full service film and TV production outfit Natives at Large. Canal+-owned Studiocanal has international distribution rights.
Landau co-created the show with Benjamin Hoffman. Director is Bouwer, whose horror Gaia won the Zeiss Cinematography Award last year at SXSW, and Matthew Jankes, Sean Steinberg, Gillian Breslin, Daniel Zimbler, Byron Abrahams and Zoë Laband comprising the writing team.
The motor sport on which the series is based sees cars driven at high speed with drivers performing...
- 8/10/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
No one can accuse NCIS of resting on its laurels as TV’s most watched scripted hour. The CBS smash is set to close out its eighth season with a dramatic serial killer plot that will span several episodes and (presumably) claim multiple lives.
A NCIS rep confirms to TVLine exclusively that the arc, which revolves around a murdering psychopath dubbed the Port-to-Port Killer, is slated to kick off in the April 5 episode and continue through May Sweeps.
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A NCIS rep confirms to TVLine exclusively that the arc, which revolves around a murdering psychopath dubbed the Port-to-Port Killer, is slated to kick off in the April 5 episode and continue through May Sweeps.
More from TVLineLaw & Order: Organized Crime Nears Move to Peacock for Season 5The Equalizer Renewed for Season 5 at CBSBridgerton's Jonathan Bailey and...
- 3/4/2011
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
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