Woody Harrelson & Owen Wilson Set to Star in Crime Thriller LIPS LIKE SUGAR
Harrelson produces the film as well, along with Post Film’s Russ Posternak, Freestyle Picture Company’s Kevin Chinoy and Francesca Silvestri, 7 Deuce’s Jeremy Plager, Greg Lauritano, Subtractive’s Kyle Schember, and Zac Adams. Academy-Award nominee Will Butler (Arcade Fire) is set to compose the score.
FOX Announces Spring Premiere Dates for MASKED SINGER & More
FOX is announcing premiere dates for The Masked Singer (March 9), Domino Masters (March 9), Masterchef Junior (March 17) and Name That Tune (March 29), as well as for the spring return of hit drama 9-1-1 (March 21). Additionally, Animation Domination returns with all-new episodes Feb. 27. Others include Welcome to Flatch, 911: Lone Star, and more.
New FOX Comedy WELCOME TO FLATCH Sets Premiere Date
Inspired by BBC Studios’ “This Country,” Welcome to Flatch is a half-hour comedy written and executive-produced by Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner Jenny Bicks (“Sex and the City,” “The Greatest Showman”) and directed and executive-produced by DGA Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Paul Feig (“The Office,” “Bridesmaids”), who wrote two episodes.
FOX Makes New Series Commitment on THIS COUNTRY
FOX has made its first new series commitment for the 2021-22 season with the formal pick-up of the docu-com THIS COUNTRY, from writer Jenny Bicks ('Sex and the City,' 'The Big C,' 'The Greatest Showman') and director Paul Feig ('Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist,' 'A Simple Favor,' 'Last Christmas,' 'Love Life').
Ken Jeong Joins CBS Comedy From CRAZY RICH ASIANS Author
According to Variety, actor/comedian Ken Jeong has signed on to star on the forthcoming CBS comedy THE EMPEROR OF MALIBU. The new comedy comes from Kevin Kwan, who is known for writing the acclaimed CRAZY RICH ASIANS. Jeong will play the lead role of the character named Gerry.
Fantastic Fest's Second Wave Lineup Features the Premiere of Jamie Lee Curtis' HALLOWEEN
Blasting off the festival in its 14th year will be the U.S. Premiere of David Gordon Green's razor-sharp new contribution to the HALLOWEEN canon with legendary actor Jamie Lee Curtis—along with HALLOWEEN producers Malek Akkad, Jason Blum and Bill Block in attendance! Curtis returns to her iconic role as Laurie Strode, who comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.
New Stand Up Special From Ken Jeong Coming To Netflix
According to Deadline, Netflix will be the home to a new comedy special from comedian Ken Jeong. He will film the special at Ice House Comedy Club in Pasadena, California this fall, with a premiere date to be determined.