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VIDEO: Charlie Hunnam & Morena Baccarin in LAST LOOKS Film Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 14, 2022


Charlie Waldo (Charlie Hunnam) is an ex-LAPD superstar who left the force and now lives a life of simplicity and solitude deep in the woods. Alistair Pinch (Mel Gibson) is an eccentric actor who spends his days drunk on the set of his TV show. When Pinch’s wife is found dead, he is the prime suspect and has to come out of retirement to investigate.

Bernadette Peters Joins Patricia Arquette in New Apple TV+ Series
by Michael Major - Nov 2, 2021


The series follows Peggy (Arquette), an addict, who decides to pursue becoming a private investigator after the death of her beloved mother (Peters), with whom she resided in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California, causes her to start a new life.

Lindsey Kasabian Named Senior Vice President, Casting, Freeform
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 15, 2021


Said Kasabian, “I’ve been so impressed with Tara’s vision for Freeform, so the chance to be a part of it was incredibly exciting. There is an energy to the network of risk-taking and enthusiasm that is palpable and invigorating. I am so grateful to my longtime mentor, Sharon Klein, for this opportunity and to Tara for inviting me to join her on this ride.”

Disney Plus Announces Cast for OBI-WAN KENOBI
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 29, 2021


“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow, director of two critically acclaimed episodes of “The Mandalorian,” Season 1.

VIDEO: DREAM CORP LLC Season Three Welcomes You Back Oct. 25
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 12, 2020


Dive deep into your subconscious as Dream Corp LLC returns for season three premiering Sunday, October 25 at 12:30 a.m. ET/PT on Adult Swim.

Photo Flash: London's Old Royal Naval College Hosts Filming Of THE CROWN, LES MISERABLES & More!
by Marianka Swain - Nov 28, 2019


The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich, the iconic Sir Christopher Wren-designed complex on the River Thames, has been used as a filming site for fan-favourite blockbusters - including, recently Netflix's hit show The Crown (2017-). See photographs!

Gimlet Podcast Announces Fall Slate Featuring Ali Stroker, Alan Cumming, Noah Galvin, Daphne Rubin Vega, & More!
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2019


Gimlet has announced their fall slate of new and returning fiction podcasts has been released by Gimlet, featuring Broadway stars such as Ali Stroker, Alan Cumming, Noah Galvin, Daphne Rubin Vega, and Ari'el Stachel.

Rupert Friend To Star in WALDO
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Aug 22, 2019


Deadline reports that Homeland's Rupert Friend will star in Tim Kirby's upcoming film 'Waldo,' based on Howard Michael Gould's novel 'Last Looks.'

Scoop: Coming Up on Sundance Now This May and June
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 29, 2019


Below please find the full list of titles that will be begin streaming on Sundance Now starting in May and June. Should you need more information, or screeners to review, please let us know.

CBS All Access to Premiere Season Two of STRANGE ANGEL on June 13
by Kaitlin Milligan - Apr 18, 2019


Get ready for more sex, magick and rocket science. CBS All Access today debuted a teaser trailer for the second season of its original series STRANGE ANGEL, and announced the series will return on Thursday, June 13. The period drama explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America's rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals as a devotee to Aleister Crowley's religion, Thelema.

Angus Macfadyen Joins Second Season Of CBS All Access Series STRANGE ANGEL
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 27, 2019


According to Deadline, Angus Macfadyen is set to join the second season of CBS All Access' series STRANGE ANGEL. He is set to portray the role of Aleister Crowley.

Producer Jordan Yale Levine Announced as New Mentor for the Spring 2019 ScreenCraft Film Fund in Partnership with BondIt Media Capital
by Tori Hartshorn - Jan 9, 2019


ScreenCraft and BondIt Media Capital have announced that Jordan Yale Levine is joining the ScreenCraft Film Fund Spring 2019 application cycle as a mentor and advisor. Named as one of Variety's 10 Producers to Watch in 2016, a member of the Producers Guild of America, and the founder and partner of Yale Productions, Jordan Yale Levine brings a wealth of entertainment industry experience to this year's program. His credits as a producer and executive include such recent independent films as AFTER EVERYTHING starring Jeremy Allen White, Maika Monroe and Marisa Tomei, KING COBRA starring James Franco and Christian Slater, and upcoming releases including CRYPTO starring Kurt Russel, Luke Hemsworth and Alexis Bledel, and William Brent Bell's SEPARATION starring Rupert Friend, Madeline Brewer and Brian Cox.

CBS All Access Renews STRANGE ANGEL for Season Two
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 29, 2018


CBS All Access today announced the second season renewal of its original series STRANGE ANGEL. The period drama explores the bizarre true story of Jack Parsons, a man who straddled the worlds of science and the occult, pioneering America's rocketry program while simultaneously practicing sex magick rituals and living by the creed “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.”

Rupert Friend to Star in William Brent Bell's SEPARATION
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 23, 2018


Rupert Friend will star in Separation, directed by William Brent Bell and written by Nick Amadeus and Joshua Braun.  The film is produced by Bell together with Yale Productions' Jordan Yale Levine, Jordan Beckerman, Russ Posternak and Jesse Korman, and RainMaker's Clay Pecorin and Russell Geyser.   Executive producers are Seth Posternak and Dennis Rice.  Yale Productions' Jon Keeyes serves as a Co-Producer.

HATE BABY, HEDGEHOG YEARS, and HORSE LATITUDE Win Inaugural James Stevenson Prize For Comedic Short Plays
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2018


Playing On Air announced today the three winners of the inaugural James Stevenson Prize for comedic short plays. First Prize ($7,500, plus a Playing On Air recording for radio and podcast distribution) has been awarded to Hate Baby by Gracie Gardner. (Gardner is also the winner of the 2017 Relentless Award and author of the New York Times Critic's Pick Athena.) Second Prize ($2,000) has been awarded to Hedgehog Years by Lily Akerman. Third Prize ($1,000) has been awarded to Horse Latitudes (Who Wants to be an Equine Extra?) by Elizabeth Logun.

Houston Cinema Arts Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 15, 2018


The Houston Cinema Arts Society is pleased to announce the full lineup of films, guest artists, live performances, and interactive elements that will populate the 2018 Houston Cinema Arts Festival – as it celebrates its milestone 10th anniversary – from November 8 – 12 at Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Rice Cinema, White Oak Music Hall, Cafe? Brasil, and additional partner venues across the City of Houston.

DREAM CORP LLC Returns to Adult Swim for Second Season
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 13, 2018


DREAM CORP LLC returns for season 2 Sunday, October 21st at midnight on Adult Swim. Network greenlights Season 3 prior to new season premiere.

Michelle Williams and Rupert Friend Star In John Patrick Shanley Audio Drama For Playing On Air
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 13, 2018


Golden Globe winner Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea, My Week with Marilyn, Blue Valentine) and Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Pride and Prejudice, 'Homeland,' The Young Victoria) are the latest film & stage stars to perform on the Playing on Air podcast. Released this weekend, John Patrick Shanley's LAST NIGHT IN THE GARDEN I SAW YOU features Williams and Friend in an explosive audio play, directed by Shanley.

VIDEO: Watch Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Annaleigh Ashford in "The Pitch" from A SIMPLE FAVOR
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018


Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, and Director Paul Feig try to pitch A Simple Favor to movie execs Thomas Lennon and Annaleigh Ashford and things get complicated. A Simple Favor, in theaters September 14, stars Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively, Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Linda Cardellini, Jean Smart, and Rupert Friend.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for Upcoming Mystery Thriller A SIMPLE FAVOR Starring Blake Lively & Anna Kendrick
by Macon Prickett - Jul 13, 2018


A Simple Favor arrives in theaters September 14. Watch the newly released trailer below!

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