Robert De Niro to Join Robert Pattinson in Olivier Assayas' IDOL'S EYEMay 27, 2014Benaroya Pictures has announced today that they are now on board to produce and finance director Olivier Assayas' IDOL'S EYE, with a confirmed cast that includes Robert Pattinson and Robert De Niro. Charles Gillibert developed and produced the project with CG Cinema, Bluegrass Films' Scott Stuber, Film 360's Scott Lambert, Alexandra Milchan and Michael Benaroya, with Ben Sachs executive producing for Benaroya Pictures. The film is scheduled to begin principal photography in October in Chicago and Toronto.
Charlie Cox to Lead Netflix's DAREDEVIL?May 27, 2014As previously reported, LOST's Drew Goddard has depared the series, with BUFFY's Steven S. DeKnight now showrunning, directing, and writing the pilot.
HBO's THE NORMAL HEART Premieres to 1.4 Million ViewersMay 27, 2014According to The Hollywood Reporter, HBO's THE NORMAL HEART premiered to over 1.4 million viewers on Sunday, May 25, with the first airing drawing nearly 1 million, and 434,000 tuning in for the second later that night.
HGTV Orders Additional Episodes of FIXER UPPERMay 27, 2014Fixer Upper, the hot new HGTV series that follows the husband and wife home-remodeling team Chip and Joanna Gaines as they balance their successful renovation, restoration and remodeling business with parenting four young children, has viewers taking notice and network brass pulling the trigger on 13 additional episodes with High Noon Entertainment.
Nicholas Sparks to Executive Produce Lifetime's DELIVERANCE CREEKMay 27, 2014Best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, Safe Haven) makes his television debut as executive producer of the two-hour programming event Deliverance Creek (#DeliveranceCreek), premiering Saturday, September 13, at 8pm ET/PT on Lifetime. From executive producer/writer Melissa Carter (Jane By Design, Little Black Book) and starring Emmy(R) nominee/SAG Award winner Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Deliverance Creek is a revenge drama centering on a widow and mother of three who is determined to protect her family and land at any cost during the Civil War. Deliverance Creek also stars Wes Ramsey (CSI: Miami), Yaani King (Mad Men), Caitlin Custer (Teen Wolf), Christopher Backus (Elevator), Riley Smith (90210), Katherine Willis (Friday Night Lights) and Christopher Baker (Sanctum). Skeet Ulrich (Jericho, Scream), Barry Tubb (Revolution) and Joel Johnstone (The Newsroom) guest star.
Fifth Season of COMMUNITY Set for DVD Release on 8/5May 27, 2014Our favorite study group is back at Greendale Community College Aug. 5 when Sony Pictures Home Entertainment releases COMMUNITY: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON on DVD. The fifth season reunites popular creator Dan Harmon with his funny and quick-witted ensemble cast. Led by Joel McHale (TV's “The Soup”), Community also stars Gillian Jacobs (TV's “The Good Wife”), Danny Pudi (TV's “Greek”), Yvette Nicole Brown (TV's “Rules of Engagement”), Alison Brie (TV's “Mad Men”), Donald Glover (TV's “Girls”), Ken Jeong (The Hangover Part III) and Academy Award® winner Jim Rash (Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay; The Descendants, 2011). In the fifth season, Greendale College is in a stage of transition with the addition of new teachers and new students. Paired with the original gang, the result is more off-kilter hijinks for every Community fan to enjoy.
Noticias Telemundo to Air EN LA SOMBRA DEL NARCO, 5/26May 23, 2014Noticias Telemundo presents “En la Sombra del Narco,” a special program airing on Telemundo Monday, May 26 at 7PM/6C and on mun2 Tuesday, May 27 at 8PM/7C. Led by “Noticiero Telemundo” anchors María Celeste Arrarás and José Díaz-Balart, the in-depth report explores the routes Mexican cartels use to transport illegal drugs from their points of origin to the streets of US cities and suburbs.
truTV's THE CARBONARO EFFECT Up 40% in Young AdultsMay 23, 2014truTV's brand new series The Carbonaro Effect, starring Michael Carbonaro, scored tremendous demo growth in its second week. Last night's episode garnered 458,000 adults 18-34, a +40% jump over last week's premiere telecast. It also scored 699,000 adults 18-49, an increase of +11% over the premiere. In addition, The Carbonaro Effect ranked as one of basic cable's Top 5 programs in the 10 p.m. half hour among adults 18-34.
Director Edgar Wright Exits Marvel's ANT-MANMay 23, 2014The studio confirmed the news today, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Wright co-wrote the script with Joe Cornish, and has been with the project since its initial development in 2006.
GODZILLA Director Gareth Edwards to Helm Upcoming STAR WARS Spinoff FilmMay 22, 2014Which film Edwards will tackle has yet to be announced, though many have speculated the planned spinoffs might follow Boba Fett, Yoda, or a young Han Solo.
Disney and Lucasfilm have just announced that Godzilla director Gareth Edwards has been tapped to helm one of the upcoming STAR WARS spinoff films. Gary Whitta will pen the untitled project's script. The studio has already confirmed three are in development, alongside J.J. Abrams' upcoming 'EPISODE VII.'
Electus to Handle International Format Sales for The CW's JANE THE VIRGINMay 22, 2014Multimedia entertainment studio Electus, an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced that the CW has greenlit the U.S. version of the Venezuelan series Jane the Virgin which is set to premiere on the CW this fall. Electus Intertnational, the global distribution arm of Electus, will handle the international format sales.
TLC to Premiere BUYING NAKED on 6/28May 22, 2014Grill masters and sunbathers beware. TLC gets a little 'cheeky' this summer: literally. In a community where 'in the flesh' takes on a whole new meaning, clothing-optional clients shop the real-estate market with the help of expert realtor Jackie Youngblood. Pasco County, Fla., boasts the largest concentration of nudist communities in the nation, and happily holds the title of 'Nudist Capital of America.' Now, TLC follows Jackie and her team as they help 'in the buff' homebuyers find their dream house in the all-new series BUYING NAKED, premiering Saturday, June 28 at 10PM (ET/PT).