Peter Bart: The Tough Hollywood Lessons In Buzzy Hits ‘Adolescence’ And ‘The Studio’

The two shows represent a blast of contrast:Adolescenceis gritty and minimalist.The Studiois noisily over the top. Yet both are dominating the conversation among critics and cinephiles and are impacting viewers worldwide. Created and directed by a British actorStephen Graham, the four-part series is reminiscent of 60s-era documentary filmmaking. (L-R) Owen Cooper in ‘Adolescence’ and Seth Rogen in ‘The Studio’Everett OK, its a stretch. His innocent questions were always softened by stoner jokes....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Katherine Ballard

Richard Linklater’s ‘Breathless’ Homage ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Boarded By Goodfellas For Sales Ahead Of Cannes Competition Launch

ARP Selection produces and distributes in France. Screenwriters include Holly Gent, Vince Palmo, Michele Halberstadt and Laetitia Masson. Five-time Oscar nominee Linklater has previously played at Cannes withFast Food NationandA Scanner Darkly. Jean Paul Belmondo and Jean Seberg in ‘Breathless,’ Richard LinklaterLes Films Imperia/Michael Buckner for Deadline TheBoyhoodandBefore Midnightfilmmaker recently debuted musical dramaBlue Moonat this years Berlin Film Festival. Goodfellas will have a typically robust Cannes festival and market slate....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 83 words · Michael Thomas

Samuel L. Jackson To Star, Tim Story To Direct Paramount Pictures’ ‘Man Of War’

Using battle-honed strategy and combat skills, hell wage all-out war against the town and the billionaire exploiting it. Sheldon Turner penned the screenplay. Turner was Oscar nominated in the Adapted Screenplay category for Jason ReitmansUp in the Air. (L-R) Samuel L. Jackson and Tim StoryArt Streiber/The Collins Jackson Agency Story has directed 10 major studio feature films, and eight of them have debuted at No. He is currently in pre-production on Netflixs72 Hoursstarring Kevin Hart....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 157 words · James Jackson

Sarah Michelle Gellar To Star In ‘Bad Summer People’ TV Series Based On Book In Works At A+E Studios

Also executive producing are Riva Marker and Deanna Barillari with Linden Productions, and JoAnne Colonna. The series will be centered on frenemies and master manipulators, Jen Weinstein and Lauren Parker. This is the kind of bold, premium storytelling were proud to champion at A+E Studios. Sarah Michelle GellarGetty/Flatiron Books She is repped by CAA, Linden Entertainment and Yorn Levine Barnes. DiPaolo was most recently a co-executive producer on the Netflix seriesNo Good Deed....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 119 words · Joshua Fisher

Sherry Cola & Isabella Gomez Join Apple Comedy Series ‘Shrinking’ For Season 3

Ashley Nicole Black and Bill Posley serve as executive producers on Season 3. Most recently, Cola can be seen starring in NetflixsNobody Wants Thisalongside Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. Additional TV credits include Prime Videos I Love Dick and TNTs Claws. Sherry Cola and Isabella GomezBonnie Nichoalds, Shandon Youngclaus She is repped by CAA, manager Colin Stark, and Ginsburg Daniels Kallis. Gomez recently embraced her theater roots with a starring role in Gloria Calderon Kelletts One of the Good Ones....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 80 words · Christopher Hopkins

Spike Lee’s ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ To Debut Out Of Competition At Cannes

Spike posted the news on his Instagram account: Bon Jour. AND DATS DA BOTTLES OF TRUTH,RUTH. The film stars Denzel Washington in his fifth collaboration with Lee. Spike Lee at the Red Sea International Film FestivalArnold Jerocki/Getty Images The duo previously worked together onMo Better Blues,Malcolm X,He Got Game,andInside Man. In Kurosawas film, Toshiro Mifune is a shoemaker, said Lee. So, this is the fifth film with the dynamic duo....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 90 words · Carolyn Stone

Steve Guttenberg To Play Real-Life Serial Killer In Lifetime Movie Opposite Jana Kramer & Rachel Stubington

After her uncles arrest, Heather learns the shocking truth about her birth mothers disappearance. Kramer portrays an investigator working on the case. Lee Gabiana directs from a script written by Shawn Linden and Pamela Gray. Steve Guttenberg, Jana Kramer and Rachel StubingtonSophie Elgort/Greg Thomason Photography/Doreen Stone He has hosted NBCsSaturday Night Liveand has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. His most recent book wasTime to Thank,which wasreleased in 2024....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 167 words · Natalie Greer

Sunrise Films Sets Theatrical Release For Freddy Macdonald Thriller ‘Sew Torn’

The movie made its world premiere at SXSW last year. A New York City and Los Angeles launch is planned, followed by a nationwide release. InSew Torn, Barbara Duggen, The Mobile Seamstress, is struggling to keep her fabric shop alive. ‘Sew Torn’ key artVertigo Releasing Faced with two downed motorcyclists, guns, and a briefcase, Barbara is completely torn. Using thread to free herself, Barbara stops at nothing to save her store....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Anna Perez

UK Production Veterans Jimmy Mulville & Peter Fincham To Launch ‘Insiders: The TV Podcast’

Two of the UKs most well-known names in TV production arm making a podcast about the biz. Finchams indie, Expectation, and Mulvilles Hat Trick Productions are making the show. In the U.S., he launchedWhose Line is it Anywayon ABC in 1997. Peter Fincham and Jimmy MulvilleCourtesy In short, were going to get to together once a week to gossip! They say there are two things you dont want to see being made sausages and television, added Mulville....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Kayla Smith

Weezer Bassist’s Wife Shot By LAPD During Search & Arrested For Attempted Murder, Police Say

Shriner then pointed the handgun at the officers, prompting at least one to open fire. Shriner was struck by gunfire and fled into her residence, police said. Police said the responding officers believed that she was shooting at them and returned fire. Getty Images Jillian Shriner, 51, was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and no officers were hurt. LAPD said a 9mm handgun was recovered from the Shriners home. Her bail was set at $1 million; it was unclear whether she remains in custody....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 117 words · Andrea Gutierrez

‘Carrie’ TV Series From Mike Flanagan Officially Greenlighted By Prime Video

Trevor Macy also executive produces. The series came together quickly, with Flanaganopening a writers room in late fall. Watch on Deadline The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios. Mike Flanagan, ‘Carrie’ by Stephen KingSila Shiloni The list includesLegally Blonde, Tomb Raider,PoltergeistandBarber Shop. The 1976 Brian De Palma movieCarriestarred Sissy Spacek.

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 51 words · Cody Wallace

‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ Series In Works At Amazon From Jason Ning, Ron Moore & Sony TV

The film is part of Sonys library as it was produced and distributed by the studio. Moore came on board last year after returning to Sony TV with a new overall deal. Ying Lou is co-executive producing. Chang Chen and Zhang Ziyi in ‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’; (Inset) Jason Ning and Ronald MooreChan Kam Chuen / Sony Pictures Classics / Courtesy Everett Collection / Michael Kovac / Getty Images Ning is repped by UTA, Gotham Group and Yorn Levine....

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Hannah Gonzalez

‘Hacks’ Season 4 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Season 4 premieres Thursday, April 10. How many episodes are inHacksSeason 4? Watch on Deadline Season 4 will unfold in 10 episodes. L-R: Hannah Einbinder and Jean Smart in ‘Hacks’Max Do new episodes ofHacksSeason 4 come out weekly or all at once? The fourth season will premiere with two episodes, then one episode a week for four weeks . The season finale arrives on May 29. Who is inHacksSeason 4?...

April 10, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Elizabeth Anderson