Fox has unveiled premiere dates for its fall schedule, including new and returning scripted, unscripted and animation series.
The 2024-2025 television season kicks off with the series premiere of the new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader. Universal Basic Guys will make its time-period premiere as part of Fox’s Animation Domination block below.
“This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories,” said Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn. “We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Fox’s Animation Domination block premieres Sunday, Sept. 29, with new seasons of The Simpsons (8-8:30 pm Et/Pt), the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history,...
The 2024-2025 television season kicks off with the series premiere of the new animated comedy Universal Basic Guys on Sunday, Sept. 8, immediately following the Fox NFL doubleheader. Universal Basic Guys will make its time-period premiere as part of Fox’s Animation Domination block below.
“This year, we created a terrific collection of originals that deepens our network’s legacy of delivering unexpected, unforgettable characters and stories,” said Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn. “We’re bullish about the future and optimistic about the fun and engaging entertainment in store for our viewers everywhere.”
Fox’s Animation Domination block premieres Sunday, Sept. 29, with new seasons of The Simpsons (8-8:30 pm Et/Pt), the longest-running primetime scripted show in television history,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Denise Petski and Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Fresh off the success of last weekend’s “Longlegs,” Neon announced Tuesday that it has acquired worldwide rights to the “Shelby Oaks,” which was written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann. It marks Stuckmann’s feature directorial debut. The film is described as a documentary-found footage crossover. It will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday. Neon will release the film theatrically in the U.S. and handle international sales.
“Shelby Oaks” stars Camille Sullivan (“Hunter Hunter”), Brendan Sexton III (“Don’t Breathe 2”) and Sarah Durn (“Where the Crawdads Sing”). It follows a woman named Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, “Paranormal Paranoids.” Stuckmann’s film benefitted from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign, which raised $1.4 million for the film in under a month, making it the most-funded horror film in the service’s history.
“Shelby Oaks” stars Camille Sullivan (“Hunter Hunter”), Brendan Sexton III (“Don’t Breathe 2”) and Sarah Durn (“Where the Crawdads Sing”). It follows a woman named Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, “Paranormal Paranoids.” Stuckmann’s film benefitted from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign, which raised $1.4 million for the film in under a month, making it the most-funded horror film in the service’s history.
- 7/16/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Fresh off its stellar box office for Osgood Perkins horror Longlegs, Neon has acquired worldwide rights to the upcoming documentary-found footage crossover Shelby Oaks, written and directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Chris Stuckmann.
Stuckmann’s debut film will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday.
Launched from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign which raised $1.39M for the film in under a month – the most-funded horror film ever on Kickstarter – Shelby Oaks follows Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, ‘Paranormal Paranoids’.
The film stars Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2) and Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing). Producers are Stuckmann, Aaron B. Koontz, Ashleigh Snead, and Cameron Burns for Paper Street Pictures.
Executive producers are Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka for Intrepid Pictures with Mike Flanagan, Adam F. Goldberg, Paul Holbrook,...
Stuckmann’s debut film will have its world premiere at Fantasia Festival on Saturday.
Launched from a 2022 Kickstarter campaign which raised $1.39M for the film in under a month – the most-funded horror film ever on Kickstarter – Shelby Oaks follows Mia (Sullivan) as she frantically searches for her sister Riley (Durn), who ominously disappeared in the last tape of her investigative series, ‘Paranormal Paranoids’.
The film stars Camille Sullivan (Hunter Hunter), Brendan Sexton III (Don’t Breathe 2) and Sarah Durn (Where the Crawdads Sing). Producers are Stuckmann, Aaron B. Koontz, Ashleigh Snead, and Cameron Burns for Paper Street Pictures.
Executive producers are Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka for Intrepid Pictures with Mike Flanagan, Adam F. Goldberg, Paul Holbrook,...
- 7/16/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, who died on Thursday after a long illness and a celebrated Hollywood film and TV career, revealed why he never sought dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship by acquiring an American passport.
“Because we don’t have the same sense of humor. It’s true. We don’t. I’m a Canadian through and through,” Sutherland told the CBC radio show Q with Tom Power in March during one of his last media interviews.
Sutherland, who had been living in recent years in Quebec, around 12 miles from the U.S. border, recalled giving that answer to an American border guard who asked why the Canadian actor, who already had a green card to work stateside, didn’t get an American passport to more quickly cross the border to complete errands.
“Anyway, I love the country. I’m very, very proud that they gave me a stamp,...
“Because we don’t have the same sense of humor. It’s true. We don’t. I’m a Canadian through and through,” Sutherland told the CBC radio show Q with Tom Power in March during one of his last media interviews.
Sutherland, who had been living in recent years in Quebec, around 12 miles from the U.S. border, recalled giving that answer to an American border guard who asked why the Canadian actor, who already had a green card to work stateside, didn’t get an American passport to more quickly cross the border to complete errands.
“Anyway, I love the country. I’m very, very proud that they gave me a stamp,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Donald Sutherland was a decorated Canadian actor with an impressive career spanning several decades. While he never received an Academy Award nomination, he received two Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy for his work. Sadly, he died in June 2024 at 88 years old. Here’s what to know about his wife, Francine Racette, who survives him, as well as his past wives and five children.
Who is Donald Sutherland’s wife, Francine Racette? Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette at ‘The Hunger Games’ premiere in 2012 | Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Donald Sutherland was married three times. He married his third wife, Francine Racette, in 1972 after meeting her on the set of Alien Thunder, a Canadian drama.
Racette was born in Quebec and worked as an actor. She appeared in American and French films throughout her career. Racette graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1966 and became known for her performances in Au revoir les enfants,...
Who is Donald Sutherland’s wife, Francine Racette? Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette at ‘The Hunger Games’ premiere in 2012 | Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
Donald Sutherland was married three times. He married his third wife, Francine Racette, in 1972 after meeting her on the set of Alien Thunder, a Canadian drama.
Racette was born in Quebec and worked as an actor. She appeared in American and French films throughout her career. Racette graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1966 and became known for her performances in Au revoir les enfants,...
- 6/20/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We're very sad to report that Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness.
Sutherland appeared in countless movies and TV shows over the course of his six-decade career, taking on a wide range of roles. Early standouts include Pvt. Vernon Pinkley in The Dirty Dozen (1967), Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce in M*A*S*H (1970), hippie tank commander Sgt. Oddball in Kelly’s Heroes (1970), and the titular private eye in Alan J. Pakula’s Klute (1971).
Though he often played heroic characters, Sutherland also brought life to his share of villains, including a ruthless Nazi spy in Eye of the Needle (1981), and President Snow in the Hunger Games movies. He is also known for his devastating turn as a grieving father in Nicholas Roeg's sinister horror/thriller Don't Look Now (1973), which featured an infamously graphic (for its time) sex scene with Julie Christie.
The prolific actor's résumé also includes:...
Sutherland appeared in countless movies and TV shows over the course of his six-decade career, taking on a wide range of roles. Early standouts include Pvt. Vernon Pinkley in The Dirty Dozen (1967), Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce in M*A*S*H (1970), hippie tank commander Sgt. Oddball in Kelly’s Heroes (1970), and the titular private eye in Alan J. Pakula’s Klute (1971).
Though he often played heroic characters, Sutherland also brought life to his share of villains, including a ruthless Nazi spy in Eye of the Needle (1981), and President Snow in the Hunger Games movies. He is also known for his devastating turn as a grieving father in Nicholas Roeg's sinister horror/thriller Don't Look Now (1973), which featured an infamously graphic (for its time) sex scene with Julie Christie.
The prolific actor's résumé also includes:...
- 6/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Mega
"The Hunger Games" actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88.
Sutherland gained significant recognition in the 1960s and 1970s with standout roles in films such as "The Dirty Dozen" (1967), "Mas*H" (1970), and "Kelly's Heroes" (1970).
He also starred in "Don't Look Now" (1973), "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978), "Ordinary People" (1980), "JFK" (1991), "A Time to Kill" (1996), and "The Hunger Games" series (2012-2015), where he played the role of President Snow.
A cause of death for Donald Sutherland was not made public.
Rest In Peace, Donald Sutherland Mega
Donald Sutherland has received numerous awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in the television film "Citizen X" (1995).
He was also awarded an honorary Oscar in 2017 for his contributions to cinema.
The actor is the father of actors Kiefer Sutherland and Rossif Sutherland. Kiefer is also well-known for his role in the...
"The Hunger Games" actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88.
Sutherland gained significant recognition in the 1960s and 1970s with standout roles in films such as "The Dirty Dozen" (1967), "Mas*H" (1970), and "Kelly's Heroes" (1970).
He also starred in "Don't Look Now" (1973), "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978), "Ordinary People" (1980), "JFK" (1991), "A Time to Kill" (1996), and "The Hunger Games" series (2012-2015), where he played the role of President Snow.
A cause of death for Donald Sutherland was not made public.
Rest In Peace, Donald Sutherland Mega
Donald Sutherland has received numerous awards throughout his career, including a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award for his role in the television film "Citizen X" (1995).
He was also awarded an honorary Oscar in 2017 for his contributions to cinema.
The actor is the father of actors Kiefer Sutherland and Rossif Sutherland. Kiefer is also well-known for his role in the...
- 6/20/2024
- by Kelly Coffey-Behrens
- The Blast
Canadian dramas like Saving Hope, Broadchurch, or Burden of Truth often have a certain flair.
Fox acquired the US rights to Murder in Small Town, which looks intriguing. It stars Kristen Kruek and Rossif Sutherland.
Many of us grew up watching Kruek on TV, and she's played several types of roles.
However, since she played Joanna Chang in Burden of Truth, it appears she's ideal for crime-solving in small towns.
Check out everything we know so far about Murder in a Small Town.
Related: Grace Ryder's Shocking Departure: How 9-1-1: Lone Star Might Write Her Out
What is Murder in a Small Town About?
Murder in Small Town is a psychological thriller that follows a weary detective who escapes to a coastal town, hoping for some respite.
But Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) doesn't get the break he'd be hoping for from crime because the gentle coastal town has its share of secrets,...
Fox acquired the US rights to Murder in Small Town, which looks intriguing. It stars Kristen Kruek and Rossif Sutherland.
Many of us grew up watching Kruek on TV, and she's played several types of roles.
However, since she played Joanna Chang in Burden of Truth, it appears she's ideal for crime-solving in small towns.
Check out everything we know so far about Murder in a Small Town.
Related: Grace Ryder's Shocking Departure: How 9-1-1: Lone Star Might Write Her Out
What is Murder in a Small Town About?
Murder in Small Town is a psychological thriller that follows a weary detective who escapes to a coastal town, hoping for some respite.
But Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland) doesn't get the break he'd be hoping for from crime because the gentle coastal town has its share of secrets,...
- 6/18/2024
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Former NBCU exec Frances Manfredi, who most recently was president of content acquisition and strategy at Peacock, has joined indie TV studio Future Shack Entertainment as partner and head of distribution and content strategy. The hire was announced Monday by Future Shack Ent. founders Jeff Wachtel, Sam Michaels and Yusik Choi.
Manfredi has already been working with Future Shack, helping secure distribution for the shingle’s shows “Murder in a Small Town” to Fox and “Good Cop/Bad Cop” at The CW, Roku and Australian outlet Stan.
“Good Cop/Bad Cop” set to premiere in 2025, is a comedy crime procedural starring Leighton Meester, Clancy Brown and Luke Cook. The show, by writer John Quaintance, is a co-production from Future Shack and Jungle Entertainment. “Murder in a Small Town,” starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. this fall on Fox.
“It’s a pleasure and a privilege to...
Manfredi has already been working with Future Shack, helping secure distribution for the shingle’s shows “Murder in a Small Town” to Fox and “Good Cop/Bad Cop” at The CW, Roku and Australian outlet Stan.
“Good Cop/Bad Cop” set to premiere in 2025, is a comedy crime procedural starring Leighton Meester, Clancy Brown and Luke Cook. The show, by writer John Quaintance, is a co-production from Future Shack and Jungle Entertainment. “Murder in a Small Town,” starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, will air Tuesdays at 9 p.m. this fall on Fox.
“It’s a pleasure and a privilege to...
- 6/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
UK-based Range Studios International has launched a development fund to create UK and European horror films for a global audience.
The sister of US-based management firm Range Media Partners and Range Select plans to commission five to 10 English-language feature scripts in the first year based on concept and treatment submissions.
The goal is to move into production in the UK or Europe in 2025, with net budgets on each project expected to fall in the £3-5m range ($3.8-6.4m).
Range’s UK-based team – comprised of co-presidents Oliver Riddle and Thomas Daley, head of international development Noah Reich, and executive Ellie...
The sister of US-based management firm Range Media Partners and Range Select plans to commission five to 10 English-language feature scripts in the first year based on concept and treatment submissions.
The goal is to move into production in the UK or Europe in 2025, with net budgets on each project expected to fall in the £3-5m range ($3.8-6.4m).
Range’s UK-based team – comprised of co-presidents Oliver Riddle and Thomas Daley, head of international development Noah Reich, and executive Ellie...
- 6/5/2024
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Neon has prebought North American rights to Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value, the latest project from the Norwegian director that stars Renate Reinsve.
It marks the second collaboration for Neon, Trier and Reinsve after 2021’s The Worst Person In The World, which was nominated for a Best International Feature Oscar in 2022 as well as Best Original Screenplay. That project also played in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival the year prior, where it earned Reinsve the Best Actress Award.
Eskil Vogt and Trier wrote the screenplay of Sentimental Value, which is described as a family drama about two sisters forced to deal with their estranged father following the death of their mother. Neon is planning a 2025 theatrical release for the title.
The film is produced by Maria Ekerhovd for Mer Film, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar for Eye Eye Pictures, Lizette Jonjic and Sisse Graum for Denmark/Sweden’s Zentropa, Juliette Schrameck for Agat Films,...
It marks the second collaboration for Neon, Trier and Reinsve after 2021’s The Worst Person In The World, which was nominated for a Best International Feature Oscar in 2022 as well as Best Original Screenplay. That project also played in Competition at the Cannes Film Festival the year prior, where it earned Reinsve the Best Actress Award.
Eskil Vogt and Trier wrote the screenplay of Sentimental Value, which is described as a family drama about two sisters forced to deal with their estranged father following the death of their mother. Neon is planning a 2025 theatrical release for the title.
The film is produced by Maria Ekerhovd for Mer Film, Andrea Berentsen Ottmar for Eye Eye Pictures, Lizette Jonjic and Sisse Graum for Denmark/Sweden’s Zentropa, Juliette Schrameck for Agat Films,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
Neon has acquired the North American rights to “The Seed of the Sacred Fig,” directed by Mohammad Rasoulof. The thriller is set to premiere In Competition in Cannes on May 24, and marks Rasoulof’s first return to the Cannes Film Festival, after being barred from traveling. Neon is planning a North American theatrical release later this year.
The film — which stars Setareh Abdolmaleki, Zahra Rostami, Amineh Mazroei Arani and Niousha AkhshiVardoogh — follows Iman, an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, who grapples with mistrust and paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify and his gun mysteriously disappears. Suspecting the involvement of his wife Najmeh and his daughters Rezvan and Sana, he imposes drastic measures at home, causing tensions to rise.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s VP of Acquisitions Sarah Colvin with Films Boutique / Parallel 45’s Jean-Christophe Simon and Film Boutique’s Julien Razafindranaly on behalf of the filmmakers.
The film — which stars Setareh Abdolmaleki, Zahra Rostami, Amineh Mazroei Arani and Niousha AkhshiVardoogh — follows Iman, an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran, who grapples with mistrust and paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify and his gun mysteriously disappears. Suspecting the involvement of his wife Najmeh and his daughters Rezvan and Sana, he imposes drastic measures at home, causing tensions to rise.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s VP of Acquisitions Sarah Colvin with Films Boutique / Parallel 45’s Jean-Christophe Simon and Film Boutique’s Julien Razafindranaly on behalf of the filmmakers.
- 5/18/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
Neon has secured North American rights from Films Boutique to Mohammad Rasoulof’s The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, ahead of its world premiere in Competition at Cannes on May 24.
Neon is planning a North American theatrical release in 2024.
The story centres on an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, who grapples mistrust and paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify, leading to suspicion of his own family. The cast includes Setareh Abdolmaleki, Zahra Rostami, Amineh Mazroei Arani and Niousha Akhshi Vardoogh.
Production companies are Germany’s Run Way Pictures and France’s Parallel45. Films Boutique is handling worldwide sales rights to the film,...
Neon is planning a North American theatrical release in 2024.
The story centres on an investigating judge in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, who grapples mistrust and paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify, leading to suspicion of his own family. The cast includes Setareh Abdolmaleki, Zahra Rostami, Amineh Mazroei Arani and Niousha Akhshi Vardoogh.
Production companies are Germany’s Run Way Pictures and France’s Parallel45. Films Boutique is handling worldwide sales rights to the film,...
- 5/18/2024
- ScreenDaily
Neon has bought North American rights to “The Unknown” (“L’Inconnue”), the hotly anticipated next movie from “Anatomy of a Fall”’s Oscar-winning co-writer Arthur Harari.
As revealed by Variety earlier this week, the movie will star Léa Seydoux (“Dune 2”) and is being represented in international markets. Harari is rolling off of “Anatomy of a Fall” which he co-wrote with director Justine Triet, abd won an Oscar, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and the Palme d’Or at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s president of acquisitions and production Jeff Deutchman with producer Nicolas Anthomé on behalf of the filmmakers, and marks Neon’s second collaboration with Harari following last year’s “Anatomy of a Fall” which Neon acquired out of Cannes in 2023 before it won the Palme d’Or for that year. This deal further cements Neon’s commitment to bringing top-of-the-line international cinema to U.
As revealed by Variety earlier this week, the movie will star Léa Seydoux (“Dune 2”) and is being represented in international markets. Harari is rolling off of “Anatomy of a Fall” which he co-wrote with director Justine Triet, abd won an Oscar, two Golden Globes, a BAFTA and the Palme d’Or at last year’s Cannes Film Festival.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s president of acquisitions and production Jeff Deutchman with producer Nicolas Anthomé on behalf of the filmmakers, and marks Neon’s second collaboration with Harari following last year’s “Anatomy of a Fall” which Neon acquired out of Cannes in 2023 before it won the Palme d’Or for that year. This deal further cements Neon’s commitment to bringing top-of-the-line international cinema to U.
- 5/17/2024
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Neon has picked up North American rights to The Unknown, the next feature from Anatomy of a Fall writer Arthur Harari.
Léa Seydoux is set to star in the film, which Neon has said it will release in U.S. and Canadian theaters in 2026. Harari also serves as director on the pic, which will be produced by bathysphere, with Pathé co-producing and selling the film internationally in Cannes.
The Unknown is the third feature both written and directed by Harari. His previous feature as writer-director was 2021’s critically acclaimed Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle which opened Un Certain Regard at Cannes that year and went on to win the Best Original Screenplay César. He wrote the screenplay for Sibyl (2019), directed by Justine Triet, which was in the Official Competition at Cannes that year.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s President of Acquisitions & Production Jeff Deutchman with producer Nicolas Anthomé...
Léa Seydoux is set to star in the film, which Neon has said it will release in U.S. and Canadian theaters in 2026. Harari also serves as director on the pic, which will be produced by bathysphere, with Pathé co-producing and selling the film internationally in Cannes.
The Unknown is the third feature both written and directed by Harari. His previous feature as writer-director was 2021’s critically acclaimed Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle which opened Un Certain Regard at Cannes that year and went on to win the Best Original Screenplay César. He wrote the screenplay for Sibyl (2019), directed by Justine Triet, which was in the Official Competition at Cannes that year.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s President of Acquisitions & Production Jeff Deutchman with producer Nicolas Anthomé...
- 5/17/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Neon is plunging into the great unknown with Léa Seydoux and filmmaker Arthur Harari. The indie outfit has landed North American rights to The Unknown, and appropriate for its title, its logline is currently unknown.
But Harari’s pedigree may offer some clues. Harari earned acclaim as the screenwriter of Anatomy of a Fall, which Neon landed out of Cannes before it went on to win the Palme d’Or and later the original screenplay Oscar. Harari previously worked with Anatomy Director Justine Triet on the Cannes title Sibyl (2019). As a writer-director, he is also known for Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle, which opened Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2021 and went on to win the original screenplay César.
Seydoux is at Cannes with The Second Act and is coming off a role in Dune: Part 2, while Neon is at the fest with Red Rocket director Sean Baker’s latest feature,...
But Harari’s pedigree may offer some clues. Harari earned acclaim as the screenwriter of Anatomy of a Fall, which Neon landed out of Cannes before it went on to win the Palme d’Or and later the original screenplay Oscar. Harari previously worked with Anatomy Director Justine Triet on the Cannes title Sibyl (2019). As a writer-director, he is also known for Onoda: 10,000 Nights in the Jungle, which opened Un Certain Regard at Cannes in 2021 and went on to win the original screenplay César.
Seydoux is at Cannes with The Second Act and is coming off a role in Dune: Part 2, while Neon is at the fest with Red Rocket director Sean Baker’s latest feature,...
- 5/17/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Neon Promotes Elissa Federoff to Chief Distribution Officer, Ryan Friscia to Chief Financial Officer
Neon, the indie studio behind “Anatomy of a Fall” and “Parasite,” has made a pair of key promotions.
Elissa Federoff has been named chief distribution officer, having previously served as president of distribution, while Ryan Friscia has been upped to chief financial officer, having previously served as the company’s EVP of finance and business development.
Federoff has been with Neon since its inception in 2017. In her new role, she will continue to oversee the company’s release strategy across all its titles. Recent Neon releases include Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate,” starring Sydney Sweeney, which has grossed more than $16 million; Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days,” which earned an Oscar nomination for best international feature; and “Anatomy of a Fall,” which was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards and won the Oscar for original screenplay.
Friscia joined Neon in 2020, helping to guide the company’s financial and operational strategy, which...
Elissa Federoff has been named chief distribution officer, having previously served as president of distribution, while Ryan Friscia has been upped to chief financial officer, having previously served as the company’s EVP of finance and business development.
Federoff has been with Neon since its inception in 2017. In her new role, she will continue to oversee the company’s release strategy across all its titles. Recent Neon releases include Michael Mohan’s “Immaculate,” starring Sydney Sweeney, which has grossed more than $16 million; Wim Wenders’ “Perfect Days,” which earned an Oscar nomination for best international feature; and “Anatomy of a Fall,” which was nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards and won the Oscar for original screenplay.
Friscia joined Neon in 2020, helping to guide the company’s financial and operational strategy, which...
- 5/15/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Neon has acquired the North American rights to award-winning filmmaker Julia Ducournau’s (Titane, Raw) genre-defying film Alpha.
Leading the cast are Golshifteh Farahani (The Patience Stone, Paterson) and Tahar Rahim (The Mauritanian, A Prophet), with principal photography on the film commencing next fall.
Producers are Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film and Eric & Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, with Frakas Productions co-producing.
Charades and FilmNation Entertainment are handling sales in the rest of the world during the Cannes Film Festival and market.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s president of acquisitions & production Jeff Deutchman with Charades’ Carole Baraton and FilmNation Entertainment’s CEO Glen Basner on behalf of the filmmakers.
The deal marks Neon’s second collaboration with Ducournau following Titane, which the studio picked up ahead of its premiere in Cannes in 2021 and went on to win the Palme d’Or.
Neon also...
Leading the cast are Golshifteh Farahani (The Patience Stone, Paterson) and Tahar Rahim (The Mauritanian, A Prophet), with principal photography on the film commencing next fall.
Producers are Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film and Eric & Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, with Frakas Productions co-producing.
Charades and FilmNation Entertainment are handling sales in the rest of the world during the Cannes Film Festival and market.
The deal was negotiated by Neon’s president of acquisitions & production Jeff Deutchman with Charades’ Carole Baraton and FilmNation Entertainment’s CEO Glen Basner on behalf of the filmmakers.
The deal marks Neon’s second collaboration with Ducournau following Titane, which the studio picked up ahead of its premiere in Cannes in 2021 and went on to win the Palme d’Or.
Neon also...
- 5/15/2024
- by Lily Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While working to win over ad buyers during the 2024 upfronts, broadcasters and streamers alike are releasing first looks at their upcoming content.
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 producers Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
Upfronts 2024: Complete Coverage
“House of the Dragon” Season 2 producers Tina Pehme and Kim Roberts
Set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones” and based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” “House of the Dragon” tells the story of House Targaryen.
“Doctor Odyssey”
From Ryan Murphy, “Doctor Odyssey” stars Joshua Jackson as Max, the new on-board doctor for a luxury cruise ship, and his medical team as they navigate unique medical crises and each other miles from shore. Don Johnson and Phillipa Soo also star.
“High Potential”
Based on the popular French series “Haut Potentiel Intellectuel,” “High Potential” is a crime procedural from Drew Goddard that follows Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a single mom whose unconventional knack for solving crimes leads to an unusual partnership with a by-the-book seasoned detective.
“Murder in a Small Town...
- 5/14/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Thriving U.S. indie producer-distributor Neon is no stranger to the Cannes Film Festival with the Tom Quinn-founded banner having acquired a historic four consecutive Palme d’Or wins, thus earning them the nickname “the Palme d’Or whisperers”. This year, while the company has Sean Baker’s new rom-com Anora playing in Competition, it’s also descending upon the Croisette in a new capacity with its recently-launched international sales strand, led by seasoned sales exec and Sierra/Affinity veteran Kristen Figeroid.
International buyers will be hard pressed not to notice the new Neon banner right on the Croisette this year, as the company launches sales on Osgood Perkins’ next genre movie Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland. Neon is already set to distribute the title in the U.S. (Elevation...
International buyers will be hard pressed not to notice the new Neon banner right on the Croisette this year, as the company launches sales on Osgood Perkins’ next genre movie Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland. Neon is already set to distribute the title in the U.S. (Elevation...
- 5/14/2024
- by Diana Lodderhose
- Deadline Film + TV
After serving as the U.S. distributor for Julia Ducournau’s Palme d’Or-winning 2021 body horror Titane, Neon is getting back into business with the filmmaker as the North American distributor for her next genre-bending feature, Alpha.
Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson) and Tahar Rahim (The Mauritanian) are set to star, with production on the film to kick off next fall. Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps.
Producers are Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film and Eric & Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, with Frakas Productions co-producing. Charades and FilmNation Entertainment are handling sales in the rest of the world during the Cannes Film Festival.
Picking up Ducournau’s last feature ahead of its launch at Cannes, Neon most recently acquired worldwide rights to Longlegs helmer Osgood Perkins’ next film Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, and Steven Soderbergh’s Presence. In Cannes,...
Golshifteh Farahani (Paterson) and Tahar Rahim (The Mauritanian) are set to star, with production on the film to kick off next fall. Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps.
Producers are Jean des Forêts and Amelie Jacquis of Petit Film and Eric & Nicolas Altmayer of Mandarin & Compagnie, with Frakas Productions co-producing. Charades and FilmNation Entertainment are handling sales in the rest of the world during the Cannes Film Festival.
Picking up Ducournau’s last feature ahead of its launch at Cannes, Neon most recently acquired worldwide rights to Longlegs helmer Osgood Perkins’ next film Keeper, starring Tatiana Maslany and Rossif Sutherland, and Steven Soderbergh’s Presence. In Cannes,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox released its fall schedule earlier today, and now we’ve got our first look at the new series.
We've got your first look at the upcoming dramas, including Rescue: Hi Surf, Murder in a Small Town, and Doc.
Take a look now!
Rescue: Hi-Surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
John Wells and Matt Kester helm the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
It follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The trailer gives traditional first responder vibes, and it also hints as to why Fox was willing to give up 9-1-1. They have high hopes for this one.
Murder in a Small Town...
We've got your first look at the upcoming dramas, including Rescue: Hi Surf, Murder in a Small Town, and Doc.
Take a look now!
Rescue: Hi-Surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
John Wells and Matt Kester helm the pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf.
It follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Each episode will feature these dedicated, heroic, and adrenaline-seeking first responders saving lives in the difficult and often life-threatening conditions of Hawaii’s Seven Mile Miracle.
The trailer gives traditional first responder vibes, and it also hints as to why Fox was willing to give up 9-1-1. They have high hopes for this one.
Murder in a Small Town...
- 5/13/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Fox has released trailers for several of its new series for the 2024-25 broadcast season — dramas Rescue: Hi-Surf, Murder In A Small Town and Doc, and animated comedy series Universal Basic Guys. You can read about each and watch below.
Rescue: Hi-surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
From executive producer/director John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester, pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Murder In A Small Town
Based on the Edgar Award-winning book series, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets,...
Rescue: Hi-surf Tina Pehme Kim Roberts
From executive producer/director John Wells and executive producer/writer Matt Kester, pulse-pounding Hawaii lifeguard drama Rescue: Hi-Surf follows the personal and professional lives of the heavy-water lifeguards who patrol and protect the North Shore of O’ahu—the most famous and dangerous stretch of coastline in the world.
Murder In A Small Town
Based on the Edgar Award-winning book series, Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Rossif Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Considering how much build-up Longlegs has had – with the stream of teasers, posters and symbols – the horror film had a lot to live up to, at least how it was being marketed. Fortunately for the involved parties, Longlegs looks to be one of the horror flicks to see so far this year, with most praising it for being an unnerving work that features stellar performances and channels The Silence of the Lambs.
Check out some of the early reviews of Longlegs below:
I was so lucky to see #Longlegs, and no exaggeration: it could be the best horror film of ‘24. Oz Perkins can really get under my skin; this is his masterpiece. Monroe gives a fabulously unique lead performance, and Cage? Nightmarish. Maybe the scariest 1st 10 mins, ever. pic.twitter.com/ImMEDDxGXi
— Bill Bria (@billbria) May 9, 2024
Get ready y’all because Longlegs is the real deal. Absolutely rancid, cursed vibes...
Check out some of the early reviews of Longlegs below:
I was so lucky to see #Longlegs, and no exaggeration: it could be the best horror film of ‘24. Oz Perkins can really get under my skin; this is his masterpiece. Monroe gives a fabulously unique lead performance, and Cage? Nightmarish. Maybe the scariest 1st 10 mins, ever. pic.twitter.com/ImMEDDxGXi
— Bill Bria (@billbria) May 9, 2024
Get ready y’all because Longlegs is the real deal. Absolutely rancid, cursed vibes...
- 5/10/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
While we wait for the serial killer thriller Longlegs, director Osgood Perkins has already set up his Next movie. It’s titled Keeper.
Deadline reports tonight that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland (Possessor) will star in Keeper, and Neon has acquired the rights to the project.
Deadline notes, “Neon will distribute in the U.S. and handle international sales rights to the film in Cannes, with Elevation Pictures set to distribute in Canada.”
“Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.”
Perkins will direct from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard.
First up, Neon will release Longlegs in theaters on July 12.
The post ‘Keeper’ – Tatiana Maslany Starring in Next Horror Movie from...
Deadline reports tonight that Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland (Possessor) will star in Keeper, and Neon has acquired the rights to the project.
Deadline notes, “Neon will distribute in the U.S. and handle international sales rights to the film in Cannes, with Elevation Pictures set to distribute in Canada.”
“Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.”
Perkins will direct from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard.
First up, Neon will release Longlegs in theaters on July 12.
The post ‘Keeper’ – Tatiana Maslany Starring in Next Horror Movie from...
- 5/9/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: In a pre-emptive deal, Neon has acquired rights to Osgood Perkins’ (Longlegs) next genre movie Keeper, which will star Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Rossif Sutherland (Possessor).
Neon will distribute in the U.S. and handle international sales rights to the film in Cannes, with Elevation Pictures set to distribute in Canada. Perkins directs from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard. Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath of Oddfellows will produce.
Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.
Executive producers include Tatiana Maslany; Marlaina Mah for Oddfellows; Noah Segal and Laurie May for Elevation Pictures; Brian Kavanaugh Jones; Fred Berger and Peter Micelli on behalf of Range Media Partners; John Hegeman and Vince Totino...
Neon will distribute in the U.S. and handle international sales rights to the film in Cannes, with Elevation Pictures set to distribute in Canada. Perkins directs from a screenplay written by Nick Lepard. Chris Ferguson and Jesse Savath of Oddfellows will produce.
Keeper follows a couple as they escape for a romantic anniversary weekend at a secluded cabin. When Malcolm (Sutherland) suddenly returns to the city, Liz (Maslany) finds herself isolated and in the presence of an unspeakable evil that unveils the cabin’s horrifying secrets.
Executive producers include Tatiana Maslany; Marlaina Mah for Oddfellows; Noah Segal and Laurie May for Elevation Pictures; Brian Kavanaugh Jones; Fred Berger and Peter Micelli on behalf of Range Media Partners; John Hegeman and Vince Totino...
- 5/9/2024
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Sports icons Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe are getting in the game as TV producers.
Bird and Rapinoe’s production banner, A Touch More, has teamed up with independent TV studio Future Shack Entertainment to develop “Cleat Cute,” the bestselling novel from author Meryl Wilsner.
“Cleat Cute” is a contemporary queer romance that follows a young soccer player as she juggles being the new rookie, her goals of making the national team, and a budding romance with her team captain.
“Sports is a universal language and breeding ground for world class storytelling,” said Future Shack CEO Jeff Wachtel in a statement. “As women’s sports captivate audiences around the globe, we’re proud to partner with two of the most iconic athletes of our time, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, to bring Meryl Wilsner’s delightful world to life in a bold, sexy and fun ensemble show.”
Bird, Rapinoe and...
Bird and Rapinoe’s production banner, A Touch More, has teamed up with independent TV studio Future Shack Entertainment to develop “Cleat Cute,” the bestselling novel from author Meryl Wilsner.
“Cleat Cute” is a contemporary queer romance that follows a young soccer player as she juggles being the new rookie, her goals of making the national team, and a budding romance with her team captain.
“Sports is a universal language and breeding ground for world class storytelling,” said Future Shack CEO Jeff Wachtel in a statement. “As women’s sports captivate audiences around the globe, we’re proud to partner with two of the most iconic athletes of our time, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird, to bring Meryl Wilsner’s delightful world to life in a bold, sexy and fun ensemble show.”
Bird, Rapinoe and...
- 4/17/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Set a date night: The big-screen romantic comedy Anyone But You, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, will be available to stream on Netflix beginning Tuesday, April 23, the streamer announced on Twitter.
In the movie, “Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold – until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple,” reads the official description.
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In the movie, “Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Powell) look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery hot attraction ice cold – until they find themselves unexpectedly thrust together at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple,” reads the official description.
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- 3/19/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Fox Drama Series ‘Murder in a Small Town’ Adds Six to Cast, Including James Cromwell and Stana Katic
Fox is rounding out the cast of its international drama series “Murder in a Small Town.”
James Cromwell, Stana Katic, Mya Lowe, Savonna Spracklin, Aaron Douglas, and Fritzy-Klevans Destine have all joined the series. Cromwell and Katic will appear in guest star roles, while the other four will be recurring guest stars.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The new cast members joins previously announced series leads Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in the show, which is based on the nine-book Karl Alberg novel series by L.R. Wright. The show, to which Fox has acquired the U.S. rights, is slated to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season and will be shot in British Columbia. It marks Fox’s first scripted series co-produced with an international studio.
Per the official description, the show follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), “who moves to a quiet Pacific Northwest coastal town to soothe a...
James Cromwell, Stana Katic, Mya Lowe, Savonna Spracklin, Aaron Douglas, and Fritzy-Klevans Destine have all joined the series. Cromwell and Katic will appear in guest star roles, while the other four will be recurring guest stars.
Full character descriptions can be found below.
The new cast members joins previously announced series leads Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in the show, which is based on the nine-book Karl Alberg novel series by L.R. Wright. The show, to which Fox has acquired the U.S. rights, is slated to premiere during the 2024-2025 broadcast season and will be shot in British Columbia. It marks Fox’s first scripted series co-produced with an international studio.
Per the official description, the show follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), “who moves to a quiet Pacific Northwest coastal town to soothe a...
- 3/19/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Stars: Christopher Abbott, Andrea Riseborough, Rossif Sutherland, Tuppence Middleton, Sean Bean, Jennifer Jason Leigh | Written and Directed by Brandon Cronenberg
Writer-director Brandon Cronenberg proves a proper chip off the old block with his second feature, Possessor, a brilliantly directed and startlingly original sci-fi horror that’s worthy of instant classic status. In fact, it’s fully deserving of a place alongside his father’s very best films, it’s that good.
Opening with an immediately unsettling stabbing sequence, the film centres on Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough), a seasoned assassin who’s able to “possess” unsuspecting strangers and use their bodies to commit murder-for-hire, thanks to brain-implant technology developed by her employers. However, repeated exposure to the procedure has taken a cumulative psychological toll on Vos and she’s beginning to have trouble separating her own psyche from that of her unsuspecting hosts after a job.
Despite the concerns of her supervisor,...
Writer-director Brandon Cronenberg proves a proper chip off the old block with his second feature, Possessor, a brilliantly directed and startlingly original sci-fi horror that’s worthy of instant classic status. In fact, it’s fully deserving of a place alongside his father’s very best films, it’s that good.
Opening with an immediately unsettling stabbing sequence, the film centres on Tasya Vos (Andrea Riseborough), a seasoned assassin who’s able to “possess” unsuspecting strangers and use their bodies to commit murder-for-hire, thanks to brain-implant technology developed by her employers. However, repeated exposure to the procedure has taken a cumulative psychological toll on Vos and she’s beginning to have trouble separating her own psyche from that of her unsuspecting hosts after a job.
Despite the concerns of her supervisor,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Matthew Turner
- Nerdly
Exclusive: The Kumars are plotting a return — this time on American television. Fox has ordered a presentation for multi-camera comedy Meet The Kumars, a followup to the award-winning 2001 BBC series The Kumars At No. 42. Most of the original cast is back for the U.S.-flavored revival of the family sitcom/talk show.
Fox also has come in as a partner on The Donut (working title), a single-camera family business comedy in development at Canada’s CBC from Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg, stars of CBC/Netflix’s popular comedy Workin’ Moms, which Reitman created.
The two commissions are part of Fox’s international content expansion, which involves developing and producing scripted series with local creators and studios in English-language territories, currently Canada and the UK and ultimately Australia as well.
Fox’s live-action comedy night ambitions
Meet the Kumars and The Donut also are part of a new...
Fox also has come in as a partner on The Donut (working title), a single-camera family business comedy in development at Canada’s CBC from Catherine Reitman and Philip Sternberg, stars of CBC/Netflix’s popular comedy Workin’ Moms, which Reitman created.
The two commissions are part of Fox’s international content expansion, which involves developing and producing scripted series with local creators and studios in English-language territories, currently Canada and the UK and ultimately Australia as well.
Fox’s live-action comedy night ambitions
Meet the Kumars and The Donut also are part of a new...
- 2/23/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Murder in a Small Town is headed to Fox next season. The network has ordered the crime drama from executive producer/writer Ian Weir. The series is based on the Alberg and Cassandra mysteries novels by L.R. Wright.
Starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, the series will follow Karl Alberg (Sutherland) after he moves to a small town to escape police work in the big city. He soon learns he'll have just as much detective work to do in his new small-town home. Karl also meets Cassandra (Kreuk), a local librarian, who becomes his love interest and foil.
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Starring Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk, the series will follow Karl Alberg (Sutherland) after he moves to a small town to escape police work in the big city. He soon learns he'll have just as much detective work to do in his new small-town home. Karl also meets Cassandra (Kreuk), a local librarian, who becomes his love interest and foil.
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- 12/15/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk in ‘Murder in a Small Town’ (Photo Credit: Fox)
Beauty and the Beast‘s Kristin Kreuk and Catastrophe‘s Rossif Sutherland are on board to star in Murder in a Small Town, a crime drama based on L.R. Wright’s award-winning “Karl Alberg” book series. The series is an international co-production with Canada’s Sepia Films and will shoot in British Columbia.
Fox is targeting a 2024-2025 primetime season premiere for the psychological drama.
“Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore,...
Beauty and the Beast‘s Kristin Kreuk and Catastrophe‘s Rossif Sutherland are on board to star in Murder in a Small Town, a crime drama based on L.R. Wright’s award-winning “Karl Alberg” book series. The series is an international co-production with Canada’s Sepia Films and will shoot in British Columbia.
Fox is targeting a 2024-2025 primetime season premiere for the psychological drama.
“Murder in a Small Town follows Karl Alberg (Sutherland), who moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. But this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
In recent years, Fox has been switching things up.
When the network became an independent broadcaster, it was inevitable there would be changes.
The network's reliance on a wider variety of programming has led to mixed results, and the latest strategy shift could become the norm for all of the networks after initially being adopted by The CW.
On Thursday, Fox officially picked up the new drama series Murder in a Small Town, starring Rossif Sutherland (The Handmaid's Tale) and Kristin Kreuk (Beauty and the Beast).
It is the first pickup of a scripted series on the network to be co-produced with an international studio.
Co-producing shows come with fewer risks because it allows shows to be made more cost-effectively by splitting the budget.
The series is being developed for the 2024-25 TV season, which makes sense when you consider the delayed premiere dates of the network's returning series due...
When the network became an independent broadcaster, it was inevitable there would be changes.
The network's reliance on a wider variety of programming has led to mixed results, and the latest strategy shift could become the norm for all of the networks after initially being adopted by The CW.
On Thursday, Fox officially picked up the new drama series Murder in a Small Town, starring Rossif Sutherland (The Handmaid's Tale) and Kristin Kreuk (Beauty and the Beast).
It is the first pickup of a scripted series on the network to be co-produced with an international studio.
Co-producing shows come with fewer risks because it allows shows to be made more cost-effectively by splitting the budget.
The series is being developed for the 2024-25 TV season, which makes sense when you consider the delayed premiere dates of the network's returning series due...
- 12/14/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Fox has identified the subject of so many true-crime podcasts — murder in a small town — and turned it into a drama series with that very title.
Marking its first international co-production on a scripted show, Fox has acquired all U.S. rights to the series, which hails from Canada’s Sepia Films and will film in British Columbia. The series is slated for Fox’s 2024-25 season.
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Based on...
Marking its first international co-production on a scripted show, Fox has acquired all U.S. rights to the series, which hails from Canada’s Sepia Films and will film in British Columbia. The series is slated for Fox’s 2024-25 season.
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Based on...
- 12/14/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Fox has picked up psychological crime drama Murder in a Small Town, starring Rossif Sutherland (The Handmaid’s Tale) and Kristin Kreuk (Smallville), for the 2024-25 season. The network has acquired U.S. rights to the series, based on the “Karl Alberg” books by L.R. Wright,, which hails from head writer Ian Weir (Edgemont), director Milan Cheylov (The Cleaning Lady) and Canada’s Sepia Films in association with Fox Entertainment and Future Shack Entertainment, the company of former USA Network President Jeff Wachtel.
This marks Fox’s first green light to a scripted series co-produced with an international studio.
Michael Thorn
“Murder In a Small Town illustrates our ongoing strategy to identify and commission impactful global content in a smart and effective manner with proven creative partners,” said Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s President, Scripted Programming.
Looking abroad is a natural extension to Fox’s current development model, put in...
This marks Fox’s first green light to a scripted series co-produced with an international studio.
Michael Thorn
“Murder In a Small Town illustrates our ongoing strategy to identify and commission impactful global content in a smart and effective manner with proven creative partners,” said Michael Thorn, Fox Entertainment’s President, Scripted Programming.
Looking abroad is a natural extension to Fox’s current development model, put in...
- 12/14/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
As the saying goes, "You can't help who you love."
But it's always difficult to process or fully understand loving someone so much that it results in scandal and tragedy.
While Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story is based on that scandalous Bonnie & Clyde, starcrossed lovers romance between a correctional officer and a convicted felon, at the very heart of the film, it was about this woman who felt displaced and swallowed up whole by life.
Vicky's story is sad, well before her untimely death by suicide.
While it's not Wendi McLendon-Covey's first foray into a more dramatic role, it's always a jolt to the system to see her play such a serious role.
The transformation of this lively actress into this exceedingly drab but wry middle-aged woman with not much to lose is fascinating in its own right.
And Rossif Sutherland, yes, brother to Kiefer Sutherland, does a...
But it's always difficult to process or fully understand loving someone so much that it results in scandal and tragedy.
While Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story is based on that scandalous Bonnie & Clyde, starcrossed lovers romance between a correctional officer and a convicted felon, at the very heart of the film, it was about this woman who felt displaced and swallowed up whole by life.
Vicky's story is sad, well before her untimely death by suicide.
While it's not Wendi McLendon-Covey's first foray into a more dramatic role, it's always a jolt to the system to see her play such a serious role.
The transformation of this lively actress into this exceedingly drab but wry middle-aged woman with not much to lose is fascinating in its own right.
And Rossif Sutherland, yes, brother to Kiefer Sutherland, does a...
- 10/22/2023
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Here is a wrap-up of all the news you need to know from Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for its highly-anticipated series, Beacon 23.
The sci-fi drama will debut on Sunday, November 12, on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt with the first two of eight episodes.
Zak Penn created the series and executive produced along with Glen Mazzara.
It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by High Powey.
"Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers," according to the logline.
"Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan,...
MGM+ has unveiled the official trailer for its highly-anticipated series, Beacon 23.
The sci-fi drama will debut on Sunday, November 12, on MGM+ at 9:00 p.m. Et/Pt with the first two of eight episodes.
Zak Penn created the series and executive produced along with Glen Mazzara.
It is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by High Powey.
"Beacon 23 takes place in the farthest reaches of the Milky Way and follows Aster (Lena Headey), a government agent, and Halan (Stephan James), a stoic ex-military man, whose fates become entangled after they find themselves trapped together inside one of many Beacons that serve as a lighthouse for intergalactic travelers," according to the logline.
"Every Beacon is run by one highly trained human and a specialized Artificial Intelligence. Aster mysteriously finds her way to the lonely Beacon-keeper Halan,...
- 10/18/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Cannes — A group of television industry veterans have teamed up to create new sales company Leading Distribution Partners, which will debut at next week’s Mipcom TV confab on the French Riviera.
Howard Braunstein, Alexandre Coscas, Michael R. Goldstein and Ben C. Silverman are partnering for the new venture that will license both their own and third party content to a full spectrum of global distribution platforms, including TV movies, series and feature films.
Gavin Tyler Reardon has been appointed president of global distribution at Ldp, with Braunstein, Coscas, Goldstein and Ben C. Silverman serving as partners.
Prior to joining Ldp, Reardon was in charge of sales and co-productions for Incendo, the Canadian production and distribution company known for the Netflix series “Versailles.”
In his 40-year career, Reardon has also held president positions at Im Global Television and Grb Entertainment, among others.
“Through the formation of Ldp, the partners have...
Howard Braunstein, Alexandre Coscas, Michael R. Goldstein and Ben C. Silverman are partnering for the new venture that will license both their own and third party content to a full spectrum of global distribution platforms, including TV movies, series and feature films.
Gavin Tyler Reardon has been appointed president of global distribution at Ldp, with Braunstein, Coscas, Goldstein and Ben C. Silverman serving as partners.
Prior to joining Ldp, Reardon was in charge of sales and co-productions for Incendo, the Canadian production and distribution company known for the Netflix series “Versailles.”
In his 40-year career, Reardon has also held president positions at Im Global Television and Grb Entertainment, among others.
“Through the formation of Ldp, the partners have...
- 10/12/2023
- by Liza Foreman
- Variety Film + TV
Lifetime has revealed its ripped from the headlines slate of movies for the fall that it has dubbed the “Truly Unbelievable Movie Event.” The seven flicks are inspired or based on true events – all of which were filmed prior to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Included in the slate is the network’s 500th original flick called Murdaugh Murders: The Movie that stars Bill Pullman and will air Oct 14-15. Other new titles include Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard with Emily Osmet (Sept 23); Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story, from EP and star Luke McFarlane with Kristen Vangness (Sept 30); Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story, from EP and star Wendi McLendon-Covey (Oct 21); Would You Kill for Me: The Mary Bailey Story, from EP and star Melissa Joan Hart with tiktok star Celina “Spooky BooBoo” Myers (Oct. 28); the previously announced How She Caught a Killer, from EP and star Sarah Drew...
Included in the slate is the network’s 500th original flick called Murdaugh Murders: The Movie that stars Bill Pullman and will air Oct 14-15. Other new titles include Stolen Baby: The Murder of Heidi Broussard with Emily Osmet (Sept 23); Amish Stud: The Eli Weaver Story, from EP and star Luke McFarlane with Kristen Vangness (Sept 30); Bad Romance: The Vicky White Story, from EP and star Wendi McLendon-Covey (Oct 21); Would You Kill for Me: The Mary Bailey Story, from EP and star Melissa Joan Hart with tiktok star Celina “Spooky BooBoo” Myers (Oct. 28); the previously announced How She Caught a Killer, from EP and star Sarah Drew...
- 9/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Three Pines will not be returning to Prime Video for a second season. The streaming service has cancelled the murder mystery drama series starring Alfred Molina. The eight-episode first season wrapped on December 23rd.
Also starring Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, and Sarah Booth, the series is based on the book series by Louise Penny. The story follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache (Molina) as he investigates crimes in Three Pines, an idyllic village in the Eastern townships of Québec.
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Also starring Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, and Sarah Booth, the series is based on the book series by Louise Penny. The story follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache (Molina) as he investigates crimes in Three Pines, an idyllic village in the Eastern townships of Québec.
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- 3/14/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Less than 24 hours after one of Hollywood’s most significant celebrations of the year, Prime Video announced Three Pines is canceled. The Canadian-set series starring Alfred Molina, inspired by Canadian author Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series of novels, lasted for one entire season, consisting of eight episodes.
“We are proud of the work done on the series and the opportunity to work with great partners,” a representative for Prime Video told Variety in an email.
During the eight-episode run, Three Pines shared four murder mysteries set in and around a fictional Quebec village called Three Pines. Alfred Molina plays Inspector Armand Gamache, Rossif Sutherland plays Jean-Guy Beauvoir, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as Isabelle Lacoste, Sarah Booth as Yvette Nichol, Anna Tierney as Clara Morrow, Julian Bailey as Peter Morrow, Tanto Cardinal as Bea Mayer, and Marie-France Lambert as Reine-Marie, among others.
Unfortunately, the series ends on a cliffhanger, with Molina’s...
“We are proud of the work done on the series and the opportunity to work with great partners,” a representative for Prime Video told Variety in an email.
During the eight-episode run, Three Pines shared four murder mysteries set in and around a fictional Quebec village called Three Pines. Alfred Molina plays Inspector Armand Gamache, Rossif Sutherland plays Jean-Guy Beauvoir, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers as Isabelle Lacoste, Sarah Booth as Yvette Nichol, Anna Tierney as Clara Morrow, Julian Bailey as Peter Morrow, Tanto Cardinal as Bea Mayer, and Marie-France Lambert as Reine-Marie, among others.
Unfortunately, the series ends on a cliffhanger, with Molina’s...
- 3/13/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Amazon Prime Video has canceled The Crown producer Left Bank’s Three Pines after just one season.
The news was confirmed by showrunner Emilia di Giorlamo, source material writer Louise Penny and star Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers on Instagram.
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Tailfeathers described the cancellation as “difficult to process” and said that as an Indigenous actor she “never thought I’d have the opportunity to be the leading woman on a show like this.” Three Pines had come in for praise for its nuanced portrayal of Indigenous people and issues.
Related: The Royals And Politicians Of ‘The Crown’ And The Actors Who Play Them — Photo Gallery
Penny, who wrote the book series that Three Pines was based on,...
The news was confirmed by showrunner Emilia di Giorlamo, source material writer Louise Penny and star Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers on Instagram.
Related Story TV Series Fading To Black In 2023 & Beyond: Photo Gallery Of Canceled Shows Related Story Olivia Wilde-Directed Amazon Prime Ad Debuts During Oscars Related Story Oscars: How To Watch All Of The Year's Best Picture Nominees
Tailfeathers described the cancellation as “difficult to process” and said that as an Indigenous actor she “never thought I’d have the opportunity to be the leading woman on a show like this.” Three Pines had come in for praise for its nuanced portrayal of Indigenous people and issues.
Related: The Royals And Politicians Of ‘The Crown’ And The Actors Who Play Them — Photo Gallery
Penny, who wrote the book series that Three Pines was based on,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Max Goldbart
- Deadline Film + TV
Canada-set mystery series “Three Pines” has been by canceled by Prime Video after just one season.
The streamer confirmed to Variety that it has opted not to bring the Alfred Molina-starring show back for another run following an eight-episode first season that wrapped on Dec. 23.
“We are proud of the work done on the series and the opportunity to work with great partners,” a representative for Prime told Variety via email.
“Three Pines” was produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Left Bank Pictures and aired exclusively on Prime Video in Canada, U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Greenland. The series is based on Canadian author Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series of novels, which take place in and around a remote, fictional Quebec village called Three Pines.
The first season spanned four murder mysteries inspired by the books, with two episodes dedicated to each case.
The streamer confirmed to Variety that it has opted not to bring the Alfred Molina-starring show back for another run following an eight-episode first season that wrapped on Dec. 23.
“We are proud of the work done on the series and the opportunity to work with great partners,” a representative for Prime told Variety via email.
“Three Pines” was produced by Sony Pictures Television-owned Left Bank Pictures and aired exclusively on Prime Video in Canada, U.S., U.K., Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Greenland. The series is based on Canadian author Louise Penny’s Inspector Gamache series of novels, which take place in and around a remote, fictional Quebec village called Three Pines.
The first season spanned four murder mysteries inspired by the books, with two episodes dedicated to each case.
- 3/13/2023
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
Orphan
Stars: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabella Fuhrman, Cch Pounder, Jimmy Bennett, Margo Martindale, Karel Roden, Aryana Engineer, Rosemary Dunsmore, Genelle Williams | Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Devastated by the loss of their unborn baby, Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) decide to adopt a child. At the orphanage, both feel drawn to a little girl (Isabelle Fuhrman) named Esther, and soon the couple take their new daughter home. But when a dangerous series of events unfolds, Kate begins to suspect that there is something evil lurking behind the child’s angelic exterior.
Although the horror genre is by far my favorite film genre nowadays, the same thing cannot be said for when I was young. As a matter of fact, I was scared to death of practically every horror movie. I remember still to this day, seeing some sort of Chucky parody on some...
Stars: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabella Fuhrman, Cch Pounder, Jimmy Bennett, Margo Martindale, Karel Roden, Aryana Engineer, Rosemary Dunsmore, Genelle Williams | Written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick | Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra
Devastated by the loss of their unborn baby, Kate (Vera Farmiga) and John (Peter Sarsgaard) decide to adopt a child. At the orphanage, both feel drawn to a little girl (Isabelle Fuhrman) named Esther, and soon the couple take their new daughter home. But when a dangerous series of events unfolds, Kate begins to suspect that there is something evil lurking behind the child’s angelic exterior.
Although the horror genre is by far my favorite film genre nowadays, the same thing cannot be said for when I was young. As a matter of fact, I was scared to death of practically every horror movie. I remember still to this day, seeing some sort of Chucky parody on some...
- 11/10/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
"Your kindness is your greatest strength." Prime Video has debuted the main official trailer for a murder mystery series titled Three Pines, arriving for streaming this fall thanks to Amazon. It's a Canadian series based on a set of books by Louise Penny, which sort of sound like riffs on Agatha Christie and her Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. In this one, Alfred Molina stars as Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. He arrives to investigate murders in Three Pines, a seemingly idyllic village in Quebec's Eastern Townships. He sees things others do not: the light between the cracks, the mythic in the mundane, and discovers long-buried secrets in the small town. Also stars Rossif Sutherland, Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers, Tantoo Cardinal, Clare Coulter, Sarah Booth, and Anna Tierney. This looks like if Poirot was in Fargo, which should be the perfect pitch for audiences nowadays. "If you don't belong here, Three Pines will chase...
- 11/1/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Alfred Molina is starring in the upcoming Prime Video series "Three Pines." It's an adaptation of the beloved and best-selling mystery novel series by Louise Penny, focused on Chief Inspector Armand Gamache. There are eight episodes in the season, though the novel series is 17 books long. That's a lot of story to mine from. It's set in Canada, and the production was filmed in both Montreal and rural Quebec.
This is the first Canada-based production for Left Bank, which is the production company behind the Netflix series "The Crown," about the royal family of the United Kingdom. Production began on the Canadian Amazon Original drama series in September 2021. If you haven't heard of Armande Gamache, it's time to start reading, and watching when the series premieres. The Washington Post named Gamache the most beloved fictional detective in a 2021 reader survey. That puts him ahead of both Hercule Poirot from Agatha...
This is the first Canada-based production for Left Bank, which is the production company behind the Netflix series "The Crown," about the royal family of the United Kingdom. Production began on the Canadian Amazon Original drama series in September 2021. If you haven't heard of Armande Gamache, it's time to start reading, and watching when the series premieres. The Washington Post named Gamache the most beloved fictional detective in a 2021 reader survey. That puts him ahead of both Hercule Poirot from Agatha...
- 10/13/2022
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Available Now In Theatres, On Digital and Streaming on Paramount+ Blu-ray & DVD Available October 18, 2022 Release Date: October 18, 2022 on Blu-ray and DVD Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Rossif Sutherland and Julia Stiles Directed By: William Brent Bell Screenplay By: David Coggeshall Story By: David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Alex Mace Synopsis: Esther’s …
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- 9/19/2022
- by Adrian Halen
- Horror News
The Very Final Last Girls: "After outlasting a zombie attack, a teenage girl (Megan) finds herself in a secret government rehabilitation program for survivors of horrific anomalies. But when something — or someone — starts the slaughter anew, our heroine and her emotionally damaged cohorts must fight back – or die trying."
Writer: Josh Eiserike Artists: Z. Crockett & Andres Barrero Cover Artist: Siya Oum
To learn more and purchase, visit: https://darby-pop-publishing.square.site/product/the-very-final-last-girls/140?cs=true&cst=custom
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Orphan: First Kill arrives on Blu-ray/DVD October 18th: "Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.
Writer: Josh Eiserike Artists: Z. Crockett & Andres Barrero Cover Artist: Siya Oum
To learn more and purchase, visit: https://darby-pop-publishing.square.site/product/the-very-final-last-girls/140?cs=true&cst=custom
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Orphan: First Kill arrives on Blu-ray/DVD October 18th: "Esther’s terrifying saga continues in this thrilling prequel to the original and shocking horror hit, Orphan. After orchestrating a brilliant escape from an Estonian psychiatric facility, Esther travels to America by impersonating the missing daughter of a wealthy family. Yet, an unexpected twist arises that pits her against a mother who will protect her family from the murderous “child” at any cost.
- 9/17/2022
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Orphan: First Kill — the nutty, enjoyable prequel to 2009’s Orphan — begins and ends with bloodbaths. As is only fair. In the 2009 movie, an orphaned girl named Esther (played by Isabelle Fuhrman) is taken in by a family that doesn’t know (yet) that she is in fact a 30-year-old escaped criminal from Estonia, not the 9-year-old they thought she was. Esther’s said to be afflicted with hypopituitarism, a hormone disorder that stunts her growth. But that’s not why she kills people; it doesn’t explain being a stabby...
- 8/24/2022
- by K. Austin Collins
- Rollingstone.com
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