THE ARTFUL DODGER Series With Tim Minchin & More Coming to Hulu
The Artful Dodger, a new Australian series based on the iconic Oliver Twist character, will premiere on Hulu. Billed as a sequel series to the classic story, the series explores the adult double life of Charles Dickens’ Dodger. It stars Matilda the Musical's Tim Minchin, alongside an extensive lineup of Australian talent.
HBO Sets THE TOURIST Premiere Date
Jamie Dornan stars as a British man who finds himself in the glowing red heart of the Australian outback being pursued by a vast tank truck trying to drive him off the road. The new series also features Danielle Macdonald, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Damon Herriman, Alex Dimitriades, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, and Kamil Ellis. Watch the new trailer now!
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
Amazon Prime Video announced today that the highly anticipated Amazon Original limited series The Underground Railroad, from Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins, will premiere on May 14 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
Short+Sweet Launches Historic 19th Season
The biggest little theatre festival in the world breezes into the Sydney summer scene with its 19th big year of the popular 10x10 minute format. And it all takes place Thursday to Sunday at the Tom Mann Theatre in Surry Hills from 13 Feb.
UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Adds Damon Herriman; Catherine Haena Kim Joins BALLERS
Deadline reports that Damon Herriman has joined Barry Jenkins' (Moonlight) adaptation of Colson Whitehead's novel 'Underground Railroad.' The story centers on young Cora, a slave on a cotton plantation in Georgia. Life is hell for all the slaves, but especially bad for Cora; an outcast even among her fellow Africans, she is coming into womanhood—where even greater pain awaits. When Caesar, a recent arrival from Virginia, tells her about the Underground Railroad, they decide to take a terrifying risk and escape.
Amazon Acquires Vice Studios' THE REPORT
Following another all-night negotiation at Sundance, Amazon Studios has acquired worldwide rights to VICE Studios' political thriller The Report. Amazon is targeting a fall release later this year during the awards corridor.
Danny Gabai Promoted to Head of Vice Studios
Danny Gabai, who has been acting as Executive Creative Director of VICE Studios from its inception, has been elevated to Head of Vice Studios U.S., EVP overseeing the burgeoning production arm of VICE Media. It was announced today by VICE CEO Nancy Dubuc.
Sundance Film Festival Announces 2019 Film Lineup
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the showcase of new independent feature films selected across all categories for the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. The Festival hosts screenings in Park City, Salt Lake City and at Sundance Mountain Resort, from January 24 - February 3, 2019.
Epix's OUR LADY, LTD Begins Production
Premium television network EPIX® announced today that production has commenced on its original modern noir drama series Our Lady, LTD, with Damon Herriman (100 Bloody Acres), Chris Conrad (Patriot), Terry O'Quinn (Patriot, Castle Rock) and Hana Mae Lee (Pitch Perfect). The newly announced cast joins previously announced Academy Award® winner Sir Ben Kingsley, two-time Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, Jimmi Simpson, Luis Guzman, and Kurtwood Smith. Steve Conrad (Wonder, Patriot) and Bruce Terris (Patriot) serve as executive producers and showrunners, with Conrad directing six episodes. The series, slated for a 2019 premiere on EPIX, is produced by MGM Television and internationally distributed by MGM.