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The Bold and The Beautiful recap for Friday, October 25 reveals a business pitch, a mother’s shock, and a brother’s lunch.

Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) continues his business pitch, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) is shocked, and Will Spencer (Crew Morrow) catches up with Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) over lunch.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recaps – Carter Walton’s Pitch, Steffy Forrester’s Objections

Carter is determined to help Forrester achieve its full potential, but Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) believes it might cost too much.

Brooke and Eric Forrester (John McCook) arrive just as Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) mentions Carter’s vision for the future.

Carter shares his plan to acquire small luxury brands to broaden their reach and believes they can choose which brands to take on and lead in the luxury market.

Ridge looks pleased, but Steffy appears concerned- Carter continues to promote his idea, suggesting...

“Show, don’t tell” is always great advice to filmmakers, but it usually refers to just what’s onscreen. It’s good advice for filmmakers during the pitching stage as well, as producers are looking for ever more details about the projects they’ll be investing in. Visualizing your film or TV project as much as you can in advance, giving as close an approximation as possible to what will be onscreen, has never been more important. And IndieWire has you covered with our “Pitch Your Project: Why Producers Now Expect More” panel at the Future of Filmmaking Summit in Los Angeles November 2.

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These days, all of the major streamers are looking to cash in on the popularity NFL.

And Hulu is taking a novel approach by offering fans more than just the action on the field.

Deadline reported today that the streamer is developing a scripted series set in the world of professional football.

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The project will be the third Hulu series with Dan Fogelman attached as executive producer.

The untitled show is described by Deadline as “a multi-generational family drama.”

Details are scarce at the moment, but it seems that the “sprawling” storyline will center primarily on the NFL.

Fogelman has reportedly worked out a deal to collaborate with the league.

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He took a similar approach for the beloved but short-lived 2016 Fox baseball drama Pitch.

Fogelman is already an EP on Only Murders in the Building, which is currently...

This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman’s upcoming series sounds like a touchdown.

Hulu has ordered a family drama series from Fogelman that will be set inside the NFL, TVLine has confirmed. Exact plot details for the as-yet-untitled series are being kept under wraps, but it is said to have a generational family component, per a source with knowledge on the project.

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Dan Fogelman is adding another Hulu series to his portfolio, this one set in the high-stakes world in the NFL.

Hulu has given a series pickup to the untitled project, which is from 20th Television and Skydance Sports. Details are sparse, though it is said to involve a generational family dynamic, in addition to its setting in the NFL.

Skydance Sports, it is worth noting, is a joint venture between David Ellison’s Skydance and the NFL. The league is notoriously careful about its brand, but told The Hollywood Reporter last year that it wants to develop more scripted fare via the Skydance Jv.

Fogelman is serving as writer and executive producer alongside Jess Rosenthal with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed serving as EPs for Skydance Sports.

Fogelman, of course, is the creator behind the hit NBC family drama This Is Us, with feature credits like Cars,...

Dan Fogelman has extended his creative partnership with Hulu with a new drama series centered on the NFL, TheWrap has learned.

The new show, which is currently untitled, has received a series order from Hulu, with the “This Is Us” creator serving as a writer and executive producer. Details about the plot are being kept under wraps, though the series will take place within the world of the NFL and will involve a generational family component, an individual with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.

Produced by 20th Television and Skydance Sports, the new series will be executive produced by Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal, as well as David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold and Jason T. Reed for Skydance Sports. Fogelman is currently under an overall deal at 20th Television.

Fogelman is also at the helm of another upcoming Hulu series, titled “Paradise,” which stars “This Is Us” star Sterling K. Brown...

Dan Fogelman is staying in business with Hulu, with the streamer ordering a drama series set within the NFL from the celebrated TV producer.

Exact plot details on the untitled series are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact it takes place in the NFL and has a generational family component, per an individual with knowledge of the project.

Fogelman serves as writer and executive producer on the series. Jess Rosenthal also executive produces via his and Fogleman’s Rhode Island Ave. Productions along with David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, and Jason T. Reed for Skydance Sports. 20th Television and Skydance Sports will produce. Fogelman is currently under an overall deal at 20th TV.

This is now the second series order Fogelman has landed at Hulu. He is also the creator of the upcoming drama series “Paradise” starring Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden, which does not have a premiere...

Dan Fogelman is expanding his footprint on Hulu with a third series. The streamer has handed a series order to an hourlong project written and executive produced by the This Is Us creator.

Like was the case with Fogelman’s previous creation for Hulu, a series starring This Is Us’ Sterling K. Brown that eventually was named Paradise, the new project does not have a title or official premise. It is believed to be a sprawling drama set inside the world of the NFL with a generational family component.

After Hulu’s murder mystery comedy Only Murders In the Building, which he executive produces, and the upcoming thriller Paradise, which he created and executive produces, Fogelman is returning to the multi-generational family drama genre that was at the heart of This Is Us. But while the NFL was an occasional backdrop for This Is Us — with the Pittsburgh natives Pearsons...

The Bold and the Beautiful spoilers for the week of October 14, 2024, are here! Next week, fans can expect Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor) to make a pitch to Forrester Creations on behalf of Hope For the Future.

Steffy Forrester Finnegan (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) catches Carter and Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) together. Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) makes a heartfelt video tribute for Hope.

Also, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) demands the truth from Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig). Keep reading to find out what is coming up in the CBS soap opera.

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers – Monday, October 14: Brooke Logan Spies

B&b spoilers for Monday, October 14 reveal that Brooke will continue to watch Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) and Taylor with the chakra healer.

Meanwhile, Steffy and Hope get into another heated debate. As the tension increases, Carter attempts to mediate.

B&b Spoilers – Tuesday, October 15

On Tuesday, October 15, Brooke finally...

Milica Tomovic’s Serbian project Big Women headed the winners at Sarajevo Film Festival’s CineLink industry platform for 2024, taking the €20,000 Eurimages co-production development award.

Produced by Dragana Jovovic and Jelena Radenkovic, the film will follow two friends who embark on an unplanned trip to the Montenegrin coast, where they uncover long-buried secrets.

Scroll down for the full list of CineLink 2024 winners

Tomovic’s debut feature Celts premiered in Panorama at the 2021 Berlinale, before winning the best director prize at Sarajevo later that year.

The awards were distributed during a ceremony at Sarajevo’s new Festival Garden on Thursday,...

“Reasonable Doubt” Season 2 is headed back into the courtroom, and the cast, as well as the slew of new additions are ready to put it in session.

It’s been a minute since Season 1 of “Reasonable Doubt,” and between Jax getting kidnapped by a deranged client-turned-lover and her bestie Shanelle (Shannon Kane) seemingly murdering her husband, there’s no telling what’s about to go down in Season 2. But the series brought in veteran actor Morris Chestnut, who will star as defense attorney Corey Cash, to help lift the load.

Other newcomers to the series include Essence Atkins, who will star as a domestic violence expert named Dr. Brandy Michaels; Melissa Ponzio, who plays a new District Attorney named Lucy Wargo; Vaughn W. Hebron, who will star as an ex-NFL player and Jt’s (Shannon’s now-dead husband) mentee named Adrian Hunter; and Kandi Burris, who will play Eboni Phillips,...

Euphoria famed actor Hunter Schafer has gained a lot of fans because of her mature and relatable performance in the show. The HBO show is popular among the youth for its explicit representation of modern-day problems and scenarios. It has a plethora of mature themes and elements rarely explored in regular Television shows.

Hunter Schafer in Euphoria | HBO

Lead actors from the show have gained immense recognition and a large fan-base due to their stellar performance. The problem arises when high-scale popularity leads to actors being recognised for the characters they play and not because of their skill. This creates a problem of being typecast for certain roles in the industry which hampers their career growth.

Schafer on being typecast as the ‘trans actor’

Hunter Schafer has made huge waves as Jules Vaughn in Euphoria, representing the complex dynamics of being a transgender teen. Fans have praised her emotional performance,...

Have you ever dared to dream big and shoot for the moon, only to land among the stars? Roll up your sleeves, saddle up your horses, and hold onto your cowboy hats, because we’ve got to embark on the trailblazing journey of Taylor Sheridan, a once under-the-radar actor who played his cards with a high-stakes gamble and rode into success with the blockbuster TV series, Yellowstone.

Well, that’s precisely the riveting tale of Sheridan, who, after his stint as Deputy David Hale on Sons of Anarchy, bid adieu to acting in pursuit of a new frontier—scriptwriting and producing. With no roadmap but a mightier pen, Sheridan galloped into Hollywood’s exclusive circle, armed with nothing but raw talent and a sheer determination that would even make John Wayne tip his hat.

Forrie J. Smith in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network

His audacious pitch for his acclaimed...

Several documentaries in production are leaving Sunny Side of the Doc – the world’s biggest nonfiction film marketplace – with renewed momentum and exposure.

Sunny Side wrapped Thursday with an awards ceremony announcing winners of the Pitch Sessions in multiple categories. Winning Best History Pitch was Our Sister Angela: Black Power in the Gdr, a film from directors Jascha Hannover and Katharina Warda, produced by Florianfilm GmbH (Germany), Dare Pictures (U.K.), and La Lutta (United States). It tells a story little known outside the former East Germany – how Angela Davis, the American Black Power activist and Marxist thinker, became a sensation in the Gdr (German Democratic Republic), a client state of the Ussr.

‘Our Sister Angela: Black Power in the Gdr’

“In East Germany, [Davis] was the biggest superstar ever,” Warda told Deadline after winning the pitch award. “There were statues built in her honor. There were paintings made of her.

Toledo, Spain — Less than a decade ago, the number of international premium series, beyond its telenovelas, coming out of Portugal each year could be counted on one hand. Following, 20 titles from Portugal being moved at this week’s Conecta Fiction & Entertainment where Portugal is one of its Focus Countries. Wide raging and ambitious, the titles confirm Portugal’s TV revolution.

“Aquarium,” (West Coast, Portugal)

From the Azores-based doc producer West Coast, driving into fiction from 2023, a social dramedy inspired by the 2003 best-seller “Tomorrow at the Same Time, Diary of a Portuguese Stripper).” Leila, 30, abandons days as a marine biologist for nights as the first Portuguese stripper at the prestigious Medusa Club. Written by Brazil’s Marina Schneider, “‘Aquarium’ questions what it is to be a woman today, through the critical and oneiric eyes of two young Brazilian authors,” say directors Stella Carneiro, writer of comedy “Golden Shower,” and Portugal’s Saul Neves and Virgílio Ferreira.

If you’re in the process of trying to get a short film off the ground, the Pitch Film Fund is now open for submissions. Details below.

Getting your start in filmmaking is tough, but if you’re looking for an opportunity, we’ve got one for you.

The Pitch Film Fund is accepting applications for 2025 entries. There’s £65 000 up for grabs, to be split between two pitches – one comedy and one drama short. Training is also offered to entrants and finalists.

Don’t get too hung up on the two genres mentioned above, there’s some flexibility here. You can mix comedy or drama with another subgenre if you fancy. The only guideline is that your story will need to be based on any story you can find in the Bible.

That’s right, that Bible! If you’re wondering why, the organisers have a very helpful webpage for...

Exclusive: The 2024 Inside Out 2Slgbtq+ Film Festival has revealed the award winners for the 34th edition of the festival, with $22,500 in prizes handed out to various 2Slgbtq+ filmmakers. Laurie Townshend’s A Mother Apart, received three awards including Best First Feature and Best Canadian Feature juried awards as well as Audience Award for Best Documentary. Susie Yankou’s Sisters received the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature, and Simon Gualtieri’s Friend of a Friend (Ami d’ami) won the Best Canadian Short Film.

The festival also announced Andrew Chappelle’s upcoming project, I’m Gonna Kill You, which won the annual “Pitch, Please!” contest. The “Pitch, Please!” competition took place in person on June 1 with competitors from across the globe presenting a short, two-minute pitch to a jury and audience. Prizes awarded to the winner include a cash production grant of $5,000 sponsored by Netflix.

The 34th edition of Inside...

We've all been there before.

You fall in love with a show. You fall in love with the characters. You fall in love with a Universe. And then, suddenly, without warning, your favorite show is canceled, and you feel a tremendous loss.

Television can be a comfort to many, and when you find that show or that perfect character that you connect with, it downright sucks to know you won't get to see them anymore.

Over the years, many shows have been cut short ahead of their time.

While others may have had a decent run, with years under their belt, the cancellation can still feel abrupt, especially when they don't get to end the series on their own terms.

We've seen fan campaigns change studios' minds and cancellations reversed at the last minute (S.W.A.T. says hi!), but unfortunately, most shows don't have that same luck.

Their cancellations sometimes led...

Shark Tank upset fans with its out-of-touch celebrity pitch. The ABC series features aspiring entrepreneurs. Fans got a bad taste in their mouth when the show allowed well-known names to share their pitch. Keep on reading to learn more.

Shark Tank – Slammed For Celebrity Contestants

Normally, Shark Tank features the average person who wants to become a successful entrepreneur. On the Friday, May 3 episode, the show featured Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger, who pitched their protein bar business, Mosh.

The mother and son duo asked the investors for $500,000 for a 2% stake in their company. They want to expand their business to create supplements for individuals to preserve their minds from Alzheimer’s Disease.

The product would help fun gender-based Alzheimer’s research at the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement at the Cleveland Clinic.

However, fans wondered why the show allowed celebrities to compete. They noticed that the ABC hit series...

The Bold And The Beautiful spoilers for Thursday, May 2, 2024, indicate that John “Finn” Finnegan (Tanner Novlan) and Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) have gotten Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) to the apartment.

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights

Sheila refuses to go to the hospital. Sheila is happy to be there with Finn and Deacon. Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) joins Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton) and Ivy Forrester (Ashleigh Brewer).

The Bold And The Beautiful Recap Highlights – Steffy Forrester Tries To Protect Liam Spencer

The Bold And The Beautiful Spoilers reveal that Steffy decides to give Ivy the third degree over her meeting with Liam. Steffy assumes that Ivy wants to get back with Liam.

Ivy tells Liam how great he is. Ivy wants another chance with Liam. Ivy is convinced she and Liam will be good for each other.

Steffy tells Liam that he needs to go see his daughter.

A good laugh a day keeps the doctor away & it does wonders for the soul!

Picture this: you’ve had a long day, and all you need is a hearty dose of laughter to chase away the stress. Well, my friend, you’re in for a treat. From epic mishaps to quirky characters, these movies have it all. So, get ready to embark on a laughter-filled adventure…

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1. “Superbad” (2007): Friendship and Hilarity

Few films capture the awkward and hilarious journey of teenage friendship quite like “Superbad.” This coming-of-age comedy follows two best friends on a quest to impress their crushes before their high school days come to an end. With relatable characters and uproarious escapades, it’s a surefire way to put a smile on your face.

Related: 10 Best Movies Like ‘Superbad’

Personal Note: “Superbad” perfectly encapsulates the chaos and camaraderie of youth, making it an instant classic in my book.

Controversial diet drug Ozempic is all the rage among the Hollywood elite. Recently, Pitch Perfect actor Rebel Wilson broke her silence on her experience with it. So, what did she have to say?

Rebel Wilson Was Known For Being Heavier In Hollywood

Rebel Wilson’s breakout acting role was as part of the Pitch Perfect franchise as Fat Amy. When that is the role you really become known for, that tells you something about her physical appearance at the time, as well as how viewers remember her most, even all these years later.

Just like other actors such as Melissa McCarthy and Jonah Hill, when you’re carrying a few extra pounds in Hollywood, you’re automatically lumped into comic relief roles. The sidekick to the good-looking leads, the Zach Galifianakis to Bradley Cooper in The Hangover films.

This is exactly what happened with Rebel Wilson. Her role as Fat...

Ben Platt will play a concert residency at the newly remodeled Palace Theatre on Broadway.

The three-week residency, which runs from May 28 through June 15, will feature selections from Platt’s upcoming album, Honeymind, as well as his prior two albums, Reverie and Sing to Me. Michael Arden, director of Parade on Broadway, which starred Platt, directs the residency.

This is the first announced event at the Palace Theatre since the Nederlander-owned Broadway house closed in 2018 for remodeling. The theater has been raised 30 feet in the air, to make space for retail on the ground and lower floors, as well as refurbished with a new lobby, marquee and backstage area. The next Broadway show to play the theater has not yet been announced; however, additional events may be announced in the coming months.

“It is far beyond my wildest imagination to play a residency of my own music in a house as storied as the Palace.

Two well-reviewed indies are taking a bow in limited release in the shadow of Dune, A24’s Problemista by Julio Torres, and Shayda from Sony Pictures Classics, the feature debut of Noora Niasari.

Torres, the comedian, actor and writer, in his directorial debut, stars with Tilda Swinton as Problemista gets its release at last after being bumped from August due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. He also penned the screenplay, and produced alongside Fruit Tree’s Dave McCary, Ali Herting and Emma Stone. Premiered at SXSW last year, see Deadline review, and sits at 91% with critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

This surreal comedy adventure amid the treacherous worlds of New York City and the U.S. Immigration system follows Torres’ Alejandro, an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador trying to land a spot at Hasbro’s incubator program. When he’s fired from the cryogenic center where he tends...

The Great Indian Kapil Show (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Television viewers will be the happiest today because their favorite comedy show is back! The Cherry on the top is that Kapil Sharma is reuniting with Sunil Grover, a dream collaboration fans had given up their hope on! But Netflix has made it possible all over again, and below are all the details you need to know about The Great Indian Kapil Show.

The Great Indian Kapil Show is a variety chat show set in the bustling confines of an airport and features prominent celebrity guests every week. The series will expand to global audiences, infusing Kapil Sharma’s signature wit with classic Indian humor.

The upcoming Netflix show will feature Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Archana Gautam, and others.

Trending MTV Splitsvilla: Divya Agarwal & Priyank Sharma To Varun Sood & Martina Thariyan – 5 Most Trending Jodis Of Past Seasons!

When Karan Kundrra...

After taking a look back at House II: The Second Story (a favorite of mine since childhood), House of 1000 Corpses (which celebrated its 20th anniversary last year), the awesomeness of Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight, the leg smashing in the Stephen King adaptation Misery, three separate moments from John Carpenter’s Big Trouble in Little China, the “Jason vs. Tina” battle in Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood, and the “all hell breaks loose” sequence from the start of Zack Snyder’s Dawn of the Dead remake,

Directed by David Twohy, who also crafted the screenplay with Jim Wheat and Ken Wheat, Pitch Black has the following synopsis: A deep space transporter crash-lands on a desolate planet circled by three suns. Among the survivors are pilot Carolyn Fry, mystic Abu `Imam’ al-Walid, cop William J Johns and convicted criminal Richard B Riddick, and their first...

Fabula-Fremantle’s “Hot Sur,” The Mediapro Studio’s “El Mal” and “Two Nights in Lisbon,” from Portugal’s Hop Films and the U.K’s Heroes Films, look like potential standouts at next week’s Content Americas Copro Pitch 2024, one of its industry centerpieces.

These series projects will be joined by crime mystery thriller “Delito,” from Barcelona’s Grup Focus TV & Films, behind banner Amazon Original “Reina Roja,” “Iron Woman,” a tumultuous political saga from Brazil-based Jarsom Wayans, two high concept doc series – Argentina’s “Climate Migrants” and Brazil’s “Mystery of the Megafauna” – and bio doc feature “Farraquito, a Flamenco Story,” profiling the famed flamenco bailaor.

Shaping up as one of the biggest new titles to be brought onto the market at Content Americas, “Hot Sur” marks the latest from a fruitful 2019 multi-year first-look deal between Fremantle and Fabula, headed by Pablo and Juan de Dios Larraín, which has already yielded “La Jauría,...

Sheron Dayoc, an alumnus of Sundance Institute, Asian Film Academy, and Next Masters Tokyo, honed his craft by directing documentaries including The Asian Pitch winner, A Weaver's Tale (2009). His debut narrative feature Halaw won awards at Berlinale and Asia Pacific Screen Awards, and The Crescent Rising won the Best Documentary at Busan. Women of the Weeping River (2016) won the Best Picture, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actor at QCinema and won the Best Picture, Best Direction, Best Supporting Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, and Best Editing at Gaward Urian Awards.

On the occasion of his presence at Qcinema and the screening of his latest work, “The Gospel of the Beast” screening in Tokyo, we speak with him about his collaboration with Arden Rod Condez and Sonny Calvento, the 7 years it took him to follow up on his previous film, how violence is created and the real events behind the story,...

The Italy-Slovak feature took the Screen International best pitch prize.

Sahraa Karimi’s Taliban drama Flight From Kabul has won the Screen International best pitch award from Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the industry platform of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Poff).

The project is inspired by Karimi’s own experience of the 2021 Taliban offensive that retook control of Afghanistan, and forced the filmmaker to flee her homeland. The Italy-Slovakia co-production tells the story of Zibaa, a successful Afghan filmmaker and anti-Taliban activist who has got engaged; only for her wedding plans to be destroyed when the Taliban seizes Kabul.

The...

The Italy-Slovak feature took the Screen International best pitch prize.

Sahraa Karimi’s Taliban drama Flight From Kabul has won the Screen International best pitch award from Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the industry platform of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Poff).

The project is inspired by Karimi’s own experience of the 2021 Taliban offensive that retook control Afghanistan, and forced the filmmaker to flee her homeland. The Italian-Slovak co-production tells the story of Zibaa, a successful Afghan filmmaker and anti-Taliban activist who has got engaged; only for her wedding plans to be destroyed when the Taliban seizes Kabul. The film...

The Italy-Slovak feature took the Screen International best pitch prize.

Sahraa Karimi’s Taliban drama Flight From Kabul has won the Screen International best pitch award from Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, the industry platform of Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (Poff).

The project is inspired by Karimi’s own experience of the 2021 Taliban offensive that retook control Afghanistan, and forced the filmmaker to flee her homeland. The Italian-Slovak co-production tells the story of Zibaa, a successful Afghan filmmaker and anti-Taliban activist who has got engaged; only for her wedding plans to be destroyed when the Taliban seizes Kabul. The film...

Vienna-based Autlook has boarded sales on the Danish docu project “Architecture as Invention” in which seasoned doc filmmaker Michael Madsen shares existential and creative conversations with U.S./Polish star architect Daniel Libeskind.

The IDFA Forum Pitch entry is Autlook Film Sales’ third Madsen doc pick-up after his multi-awarded “Into Eternity,” IDFA Green Screen Doc winner in 2010, and Sundance 2015 selected “The Visit.”

“Michael Madsen’s distinguished approach to themes and grand ideas creates films that endure; they are timeless and iconic, always speaking for humanity, much like the architecture of one of the greatest architects of our time, Daniel Libeskind,” said Autlook CEO Salma Abdalla.

A trained architect himself, Madsen has an intimate knowledge of the discipline, explored diversely in his earlier works “Into Eternity,” which delved into the construction of a nuclear waste bunker in Finland, and the 26-minute “Halden Prison,” part of the Wim Wenders-initiated “Cathedrals of Culture.

The latest feature from David Fincher, a big-budget drama series from Steven Knight and Shawn Levy, and an Oscar hopeful starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster are among the standout new additions hitting Netflix in November.

With The Killer, Fincher reteams with Seven writer Andrew Kevin Walker to adapt the graphic novel written by Alexis Nolent. The film, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival this year and debuts on Netflix on Nov. 10, stars Michael Fassbender as a shadowy unnamed assassin and features a cast that includes Arliss Howard, Charles Parnell, Gabriel Polanco, Kerry O’Malley, Emiliano Pernía, Sala Baker, Sophie Charlotte and Tilda Swinton.

The Hollywood Reporter‘s review of The Killer described the film as “a satisfyingly retro, location-hopping genre exercise with fisticuffs, gadgets (albeit ones bought from Amazon) and smooth-talking antagonists that all plays like a tongue-in-cheek spoof of James Bond movies.”

All the Light We Cannot See...

The Atx TV Festival has opened submissions for its annual “The Pitch Competition Presented by Canva,” offering undiscovered TV writers the chance to have their original concepts and scripts considered by acclaimed writers, producers and executives in television.

The early bird submission deadline is Dec. 1, the regular submission deadline is Jan. 12 and the late submission deadline is Jan. 19. Semi-finalists will be announced on March 8 and finalists on April 12. By April 26, finalists must confirm attendance for the Pitch Competition Live Finale, which takes place from May 30-June 2 at Season 13 of the Atx TV Festival.

Atx TV and Canva are hosting a workshop for prospective applicants with the 2023 Pitch Competition winner Reid Pope, called “How Canva Can Empower You Through the Atx TV Festival Pitch Competition,” to take place virtually on Oct. 24 at 5:00 p.m. Pt. Pope will discuss their winning pitch and visuals from last year’s competition and offer advice to attendees.

As earning significant profile for shows in a packed marketplace has become one of Europe’s most pressing industry concerns, a new and ambitious TV series festival is launching in Cadiz, southern Spain, as an initiative of Mediaset España and backed by shows from other key players on the Spanish TV scene, such as The Mediapro Studio and Movistar Plus+.

Speakers from the Spanish-speaking world take in writer-director-producer Armando Bo (“El Presidente”), an Oscar winning scribe for “Birdman, or the Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance,” and Daniel Écija, an executive producer on key hits in the last decade in Spain such as the multi-genre free-to-air series “Estoy Vivo,” and “Locked Up” “(Vis a vis,” a key into its lift-off into premium drama selling worldwide.

Some titles screening at Cadiz are already celebrated, such as Russell T. Davies’ “Nolly,” starring Helena Bonham-Carter.

Also in the Coming Next section is Norwegian political satire “Power Play,...

Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar was a teen heartthrob on the NBC sitcom Saved by the Bell. While it’s been more than a few years since Gosselaar’s day on the show, the character still follows him around today. In recent years, Gosselaar has spoken out about some of the regrets he still harbors regarding some of the show’s more questionable scenes.

Despite his reservations, Gosselaar should show himself a little grace, as should his fans, given that he was just 15 years old when the first episode of Saved by the Bell aired. Here’s a look at the ’90s teen sitcom and Gosselaar’s love-hate relationship with some of the show’s storylines.

‘Saved By the Bell’ isn’t the first ’90s sitcom with questionable storylines.

The teen sitcom Saved by the Bell first premiered on NBC primetime on August 20, 1989. The show was an instant hit, running for four seasons,...

On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 11:00 Pm on Showcase, viewers can tune in for the next episode of “Dreaming Whilst Black.” This episode, titled “The Pitch,” follows the journey of Kwabena as he faces a significant challenge in his development scheme.

In “The Pitch,” Kwabena finds himself in a challenging situation as he attempts to impress the jurors with his development project. The episode explores the hurdles and obstacles he encounters while trying to make a compelling case for his scheme.

“Dreaming Whilst Black” provides a neutral and factual look at the experiences and struggles of Kwabena as he navigates the complexities of his professional life. Viewers can expect a straightforward and relatable storyline that sheds light on the challenges individuals may face in pursuing their dreams and ambitions.

Tune in to “The Pitch” to witness Kwabena’s journey and gain insight into the world of entrepreneurship and project development.

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Mark-Paul Gosselaar admitted at ’90s Con Tampa (via Entertainment Weekly) that he brought his work home with him in a negative way while filming the short-lived Fox drama series “Pitch.” The “Saved by the Bell” alum starred in the show as a veteran baseball player who butts heads with and befriends a young teammate who happens to be the first woman to play in the MLB. Gosselaar said after filming episodes he’d go home and his “really aggressive baseball player” would stay with him.

“That’s a role though, that I don’t make light of it, but I had to go therapy with my wife,” he revealed. “I’d come in through that front door and like my wife said in therapy sessions, ‘That’s not the guy I married.’ And you’re playing this guy and then the next day, you have to jump right into that.

It’s been six years since Fox canceled Pitch after one season, but Mark Paul Gosselaar can’t forget about how it almost made him want to give up on Hollywood.

During a Saved by the Bell panel at ’90s Con Tampa Sunday, Gosselaar recalled how he felt when Fox axed the Kylie Bunbury starrer that revolved around the first woman to play (and pitch!) for the majors.

“I wanted to quit the industry after that ended,” Gosselaar, who played catcher Mike Lawson in the drama from Dan Fogelman, Rick Singer and Kevin Falls. “That’s one of those, you feel like in your lifetime you’re not going to be handed opportunities like that, so for that to pass in the fashion that it did it was sort of a gut punch. That’s a role though, that I don’t make light of it, but I had to go therapy with my wife.

Sights and sounds of the battlefield are brought to life when News and Documentary Emmy® Award-winning “WWII in HD” and “Vietnam in HD” arrive on DVD on October 17 from Lionsgate. Viewers embark on an epic journey alongside courageous soldiers in “Brothers in Arms: WWII & Vietnam War in HD,” which features voiceovers from Academy Award® nominee Gary Sinise, Primetime Emmy® nominee Michael C. Hall, Primetime Emmy® nominee Rob Lowe, Justin Bartha, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Edward Burns and more. “Brothers in Arms: WWII & Vietnam War in HD” will be available on DVD for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

Official Synopsis

See the epic battles of the 20th century through the eyes of the brave soldiers who fought two of

the most pivotal wars in world history with these two acclaimed docuseries from The History® Channel. Award-winning WWII in HD and Vietnam in HD provide stunning narratives of these seminal moments in time...

Pitch Perfect’s Shelley Regner, The Last American Virgin’s Diane Franklin, An American Werewolf In London’s David Naughton, and The Lost Boys’ Jamison Newlander star in Waking Nightmare, a spine-chilling rollercoaster of fear out now on VOD from Terror Films.

Synopsis:

Jordan suffered manic episodes after the loss of her friend. Her mother has a family doctor prescribe her Ambien to help with her sleepwalking. As time goes on, Jordan has issues remembering what happened.

Yan Birch (The People Under The Stairs), Stephen Wu (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), and Every Heart (Return to Me) co-star.

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Ask a writer how they paid the bills before the Writers Guild of America went on strike, a work stoppage that Wednesday passed the 100-day mark, and the answers might vary from “developing a television show” to “finishing a feature rewrite.” These days, however, as the writers strike halts film and TV productions for fairer compensation, contracts and working conditions for its 11,000 plus members, even established writers are taking to Etsy to help pay the bills or teaching to keep storytelling skills sharp (and in so doing, ironically, they’re trying to help aspiring writers get a leg up in their careers). These four established writers — who are in complete support of the WGA — have each taken leaps as entrepreneurs, reshaping their skill sets into viable side hustle businesses, in light of the risk of no guaranteed income in the foreseeable future.

Leila Cohan

As the writers strike passes 100 days,...

In the captivating BBC mystery thriller Wolf, we meet the central character, Jack Caffrey. He’s a detective investigator grappling with his own psychological turmoil as he investigates two unsettling cases simultaneously. The first centers around his own brother’s disappearance nearly three decades ago, casting a long shadow over Jack’s peace of mind. The second revolves around a misjudged murder case from five years prior involving the Donkey Pitch Killer, who brutally took the lives of two innocent teenagers in the vicinity, managing to evade capture. As Jack delves deeper into the investigations, his dedication goes beyond the norm as he strives to unearth the real culprits. In the process, we gain deep insights into Jack’s complex personality, uncovering layers that paint a vivid portrait of his character throughout Wolf.

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The interplay of Guilt and Trauma in Jack Caffrey’s Mind

Guilt is a dreadful...

Adapted from Mo Hayder’s Wolf, the BBC presents a mystery thriller series by the same title, designed to give the viewers a nail-biting experience while keeping them on the edge of their seat. Wolf Season 1 follows the story of Jack Caffrey, a troubled detective investigator haunted by a vision of his neighbor, whom he suspects of being responsible for his brother’s mysterious disappearance three decades ago. Simultaneously, a five-year-old unsolved murder case resurfaces in the Donkey Pitch area. This prompts Jack to question whether the wrong person was imprisoned, leading him to believe that the true culprits are still at large, determined to eliminate anyone obstructing their path.

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What Happens In The Series?

The detective investigator Jack Caffrey carried the weight of a painful loss— that of his missing brother. He strongly believed that Ivan Penderecki, his next-door neighbor, might have something to do with his brother’s disappearance.

“Medusa Deluxe” is a British murder mystery film directed by Thomas Hardiman, starring Clare Perkins, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Kae Alexander, Harriet Webb, Darrell D’Silva, Luke Pasqualino and Heider Ali.

Synopsis

Set in a competitive hairdressing competition, where one of the contestants is found murdered and the remaining contestants must then try to uncover the killer, as rivalries and mistrust build among them.

This whodunit thriller set in a hairdressing competition, was initially released a the Locarno Festival in the summer of 2022, and has since been released in the U.K. Soon you will be able to enjoy this gripping, and by all accounts stylish murder mystery in a theater near you.

Anita-Joy Uwajeh in Medusa Deluxe (2022) Reviews

“It all adds up to something not so unlike one of the competing hair-dos: ornate, effortful and niche, but oddly hard to take your eyes off.” – Danny Leigh, Financial Times

“An arresting and visually stunning achievement,...

Mr. Vin Diesel has made a name for himself playing monotone bruisers; big guys who look like they want to smash your skull in if you get in your way. But he's also a family man when it comes to the "Fast and Furious" films. He's also been a talking tree, a sci-fi warrior, a mobster, a military grunt in a Steven Spielberg movie, and more. While Diesel seems solely committed to playing Dom in the "Furious" saga these days, we shouldn't forget about his other work, some of which is quite good (and others ... not).

To get to the bottom of what Diesel's best role is, we here at /Film asked our readers to weigh in. Then we compiled the results in a special, massive supercomputer. The results may actually surprise you. They kind of surprised me! So let's take a look at Vin Diesel's best roles, starting at the bottom.

AMC Networks Central Europe (Amcni Cne) and Oble Studios are set to co-produce a new revenge period drama set in Hungary titled “Fata Morgana.”

Set in Hungary in the early twentieth century, “Fata Morgana” is based on a legend – believed to be a true story – about an anti-heroine who disguises herself as a man in order to go on a killing spree avenging oppressed women.

The show – which has undertones of “Killing Eve” – centers around Victoria, who is frustrated with the physical abuse she witnesses perpetually inflicted on women by men. Vowing to get revenge, she takes on the identity of vigilante “Piperman” – blurring the lines between a feminist superhero and contemptable murderer.

Gabor Harmi has been confirmed as the showrunner on the series, which will see each episode utilize a distinct artistic approach to the story, while Zsofi Ruttkay, Gyorgy Palfi, and Gabor Papp are co-writers. Creative producers are...

The 16th edition of Beldocs Intl. Documentary Film Festival has awarded its top prizes to “ThIIIrd,” from Lebanese helmer Karim Kassim, in the International Competition Program, and Tijana Petrović’s “A Field Guide to Coastal Fortifications” in the Serbian competition program.

“ThIIIrd” is set in an auto repair shop in Lebanon, which is a haven for people to express their growing despair amidst the economic collapse that surrounds them.

Fest was generally applauded for strong competition selections that, according to the event’s programmer Igor Stanojević, put a special focus on visually striking films and fresh expressions by new authors with around 100 films across 12 programs, including nine world premieres, and a notable presence of female directors.

In the Serbian Competition, Luka Papić and Srđa Vučo’s doc “Invoked” scooped the award for best editing while “Aurora’s Dream” from director Dragana Jovanović picked up the prize for best cinematography.

In the International Competition,...

The global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform Authentic Brands Group has today announced its expansion with the launch of Authentic Studios, a full-service production studio that will develop and produce film, TV and commercial content drawing on Authentic’s portfolio of more than 40 world-renowned brands.

The formation of Authentic Studios marks the next phase of growth of the Entertainment division at Authentic, which counts such entertainment and sports superstars as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali, Shaquille O’Neal and David Beckham amongst its portfolio, along with brands like Sports Illustrated, Reebok, Juicy Couture, Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Forever 21.

Authentic Studios will be based in Beverly Hills, where Authentic recently expanded with a new 15,000 square-foot West Coast headquarters, looking to maximize the value of the company’s owned brands while developing new IP.

Authentic Studios currently comprises four labels: Shaquille O’Neal’s Jersey Legends, David Beckham’s Studio 99,...

The new industry-wide body, Open Assembly of the Documentary Film Council (Dfc), will launch at the festival

Award-winning UK filmmaker Kevin Macdonald will mentor six up-and-coming filmmakers challenged with creating a micro-budget documentary in one day as part of the industry programme at next month’s 30th anniversary edition of the Sheffield DocFest (June 14-19) in the UK.

The industry programme will also see the launch of the Open Assembly of the Documentary Film Council (Dfc), a new sector-wide body for the UK documentary film industry.

Further highlights include a ‘meet the broadcasters’ session with BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5,...