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Will Arnett to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - Jun 1, 2022

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home) and recurring guest star Neve Campbell (Scream 5, Clouds). 

Neve Campbell Set to Recur as Guest Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - May 20, 2022

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie, alongside Thomas Haden Church (Sideways, Divorce, Spider-Man: No Way Home). 

Thomas Haden Church Set to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - May 19, 2022

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is also starring and executive producing. Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) to co-star opposite Mackie. Will Arnett and Marc Forman from Electric Avenue (Murderville) secured the rights to the material and helped put the project together from PlayStation Productions.

VIDEO: Netflix Shares SPIDERHEAD Trailer With Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller & Jurnee Smollett
by Michael Major - May 17, 2022

Based on The New Yorker short story by George Saunders, SPIDERHEAD is a genre-bending and darkly funny psychological thriller directed by Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy, Top Gun: Maverick) and written by Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool, Zombieland). The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, Jurnee Smollett, Mark Paguio, and Tess Haubrich.

Stephanie Beatriz Set to Star in New Peacock Comedy Series TWISTER METAL
by Michael Major - May 13, 2022

Peacock announced today that Stephanie Beatriz (Encanto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine) will star in the new action-comedy series TWISTED METAL, a live-action adaptation of the global video game phenomenon. Kitao Sakurai (The Eric Andre Show, Bad Trip) will executive produce and direct multiple episodes of the series. 

Peacock Announces New Comedy Series TWISTED METAL
by Michael Major - Feb 28, 2022

Anthony Mackie (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) is starring and executive producing. Mackie plays John Doe, a smart-ass milkman who talks as fast as he drives. With no memory of his past, John gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make his wish of finding community come true, but only if he can survive an onslaught of savage vehicular combat.

Scarlett Johansson & Chris Evans to Star in Apple's GHOSTED
by Michael Major - Aug 30, 2021

The film will be penned by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, writers of the Deadpool films and Zombieland. This will be Johansson and Evans' sixth film together, having previously starred in three Avengers films, as well as Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War.

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett Cast in Netflix's SPIDERHEAD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2020

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Jurnee Smollett have been cast in Netflix's upcoming film Spiderhead, based on George Saunders' short story.

Pirates of the Caribbean Reboot Gets New Writers
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2019

According to Spark Chronicles, the upcoming reboot of Pirates of the Caribbean has found new writers. Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick has departed the team.

ZOMBIELAND Writers Could See the Film on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Oct 26, 2019

The writers of the film Zombieland 2 chatted with Deadline recently, where they talked about what could be next for the franchise.

VIDEO: Sony Pictures Releases the ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP Red Band Trailer
by Kaitlin Milligan - Oct 7, 2019

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jul 25, 2019

A decade after Zombieland became a hit film and a cult classic, the lead cast (Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Abigail Breslin, and Emma Stone) have reunited with director Ruben Fleischer (Venom) and the original writers Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick (Deadpool) for Zombieland: Double Tap.

ZOMBIELAND Sequel Adds Luke Wilson To Cast
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 22, 2019

According to Variety, Luke Wilson has joined the cast of the upcoming sequel to ZOMBIELAND.  Wilson joins original stars Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin as well as newcomer Zoey Deutch in the Sony Pictures sequel.

Rosario Dawson Joins Cast of ZOMBIELAND 2
by Kaitlin Milligan - Jan 30, 2019

Rosario Dawson will join the cast of Zombieland 2, which stars original cast members Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, and Abigail Breslin, according to Variety.  Zoey Deutch will also co-star in the Sony Pictures sequel.

Avan Jogia Joins the Cast of the ZOMBIELAND Sequel
by Kaitlin Milligan - Nov 30, 2018

Avan Jogia has joined the cast of 'Zombieland 2,' according to Deadline.

Zoey Deutch Will Star in ZOMBIELAND Sequel
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 27, 2018

Variety reports that 'The Set Up' actress Zoey Deutch will lead 'Zombieland 2' for Sony Pictures.

VIDEO: YouTube Releases Official Teaser Trailer for WAYNE
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 21, 2018

From YouTube Originals comes the first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated action comedy series, WAYNE, which will hold its world premiere at Tribeca TV Festival on Sunday, September 23. The series will launch on YouTube Premium in January 2019.

YouTube Debuts Teaser Trailer for WAYNE New Action Comedy Series
by Tori Hartshorn - Sep 21, 2018

From YouTube Originals comes the first teaser trailer for the highly-anticipated action comedy series, WAYNE, which will hold its world premiere at Tribeca TV Festival on Sunday, September 23. The series will launch on YouTube Premium in January 2019.

VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for the 2018 Tribeca TV Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018

The Tribeca TV Festival presents the trailer for the 2018 festival. The Tribeca TV Festival's lineup includes recently announced additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.

The Tribeca TV Festival Adds RHONY Event, EMPIRE Premiere, Laverne Cox, Mira Sorvino, and More
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018

The Tribeca TV Festival is bringing fans even more special moments with new additions to its 2018 line-up. The Festival will celebrate 10 years of Bravo's The Real Housewives of New York City with a one-time-only conversation for fans between Executive Producers Andy Cohen and Lisa Shannon along with cast members Sonja Morgan, Dorinda Medley, and Tinsley Mortimer. The program will also expand with the 5th season premiere of FOX's Empire, followed by a conversation with star Jussie Smollett. The Tribeca TV Festival will take place September 20-23 at Spring Studios in New York City.

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