Remembering Howard Bragman, Who Always Made Things Memorable

SoHoward Bragman has died. The last time I spoke with Howard was some months ago. This was a thing of wonder to a professional crisis manager like Bragman. Howard BragmanGetty Images Usually, you manage to makesomeonehappy. I didnt ask, so I cant tell you more. I was working forThe New York Times. And I think Howard, who had an impish streak, knew it would provoke me. Guber, whom I like a great deal, is pure Hollywood....

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 133 words · Joseph Miller

‘On Patrol: Live’ Lands 90-Episode Renewal At Reelz

Police seriesOn Patrol: Livewill remain on the air through January afterReelzhanded out a 90-episode renewal order. The renewal comes as producer Big Fish remains in alegal battlewith A+E Networks. A+E Networks responded last month with its own opposition to the defendants motion to dismiss. On Patrol: LiveReelz Watch on Deadline It is hosted by Dan Abrams alongside Sgt. Sean Sticks Larkin (ret.) and Deputy Sheriff Curtis. Dan Cesareo, John Zito, Lucilla DAgostino, Paul Gordon, Joe Venafro and Dan Abrams exec produce....

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 81 words · Jessica Chapman

‘Perry Mason’ And ‘Halo’ Director Jessica Lowrey Signs With Range Media Partners

EXCLUSIVE: Prolific TV director Jessica Lowrey has inked withRange Media Partnersformanagement. The rising director recently wrapped shooting blocks of HBOsPerry Masonand Paramount+sHalo, as well as Prime VideosNight Sky. Up next for Lowrey is a block of the eight-episode Netflix limited seriesThe Madness, starringEuphorias Colman Domingo. Jessica LowreyCourtesy of Allison Tolman She continues to be represented by WME.

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 57 words · Teresa Hernandez

‘Queen Charlotte’: ‘Bridgerton’ Prequel Sets Premiere Date; Drops Teaser Trailer & New Photos

A first look at the project can be seen in the teaser trailer above. TheBridgerton-verse prequel is centered on Queen Charlottes rise to prominence and power. Queen Charlottehails from showrunner, executive producer, and writer Shonda Rhimes. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. (L to R) Corey Mylchreest as Young King George, India Amarteifio as Young Queen Charlotte in episode 101 of Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Cr. Liam Daniel/Netflix© 2023Netflix Director Tom Verica also executive produces alongside Betsy Beers....

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 84 words · Robert Moran

‘Stone Cold Fox’ Series Adaptation In The Works From Rachel Koller Croft, Julie Plec & Universal TV

Stone Cold Foxis Crofts debut novel. She also was the co-creator and co-showrunner ofVampire Academy, which aired for one season on Peacock. Croft is represented at CAA and Yorn Levine, and 3Arts for publishing. Rachel Koller Croft, ‘Stone Cold Fox’ Book and Julie PlecKinsey Wilder/Ricky Middlesworth Plec is represented by Entertainment 360 and Felker Toczek Suddleson. Cummins is represented by Ziffren, Brittenheim.

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 62 words · Alexander Moore

‘Ted Lasso’ Teaser Sets Season 3 Premiere Date

Roy Kent (Brett Goldstein) succeeds Nate as Richmonds assistant coach, alongside Beard (Brendan Hunt). But viewers will be hard-pressed to find anyone who will give a definitive answer about the shows future. But theres also a way to crack open a door. Ted Lasso Season 3Appletv+ If were fortunate enough to do more, we can keep on going, she teased. Hunt, Kelly, and Bill Wrubel also executive produce, along with Doozers Jeff Ingold and Liza Katzer....

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 111 words · Christopher Graham

‘The Last Of Us’ Star Bella Ramsey Is Unfazed By Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Characters: “They’re Gonna Have To Get Used To It”

Bella Ramseyis the star ofHBOsThe Last of Uswhere she plays Ellie opposite Pedro Pascals Joel. I know people will think what they want to think. But theyre gonna have to get used to it. Liane Hentscher/HBO It isnt gonna make me afraid. I think that comes from a place of defiance, she added. HBO recentlyrenewedThe Last of Usfor a second seasonfollowing weeks of viewership highs for the premium cable connection.

February 14, 2023 · 1 min · 70 words · Jason Wolfe

Austin Majors Dies: Former ‘NYPD Blue’ Child Actor Was 27

The statement continues, Austin took great joy and pride in his acting career. He loved his dog, Sunny, and the horse he grew up riding, Balla. He graduated Salutatorian in High School while being an active Eagle Scout and member of the community. Dennis Franz, Austin Majors, ‘NYPD Blue’ (1999)Everett Collection He went on to graduate from USCs School of Cinematic Arts with a passion of directing and music producing....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Jennifer Anderson

Blockbuster Video Runs An Ad On Super Bowl Sunday

Get out your membership cards. The last Blockbuster store in the US is planning to run an ad during theSuper Bowl. No, a bunch of late fees didnt suddenly appear in its bank account. World’s Last Blockbuster StoreAP The store, located in Bend, Oregon, wont be buying a seven-milliion-dollar TV spot. Instead, its streaming on Instagram. See you on 2/12, the post reads. A show about the last Blockbuster store in America was canceled by Netflix after one season....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 92 words · Toni Hartman

Emma Roberts & Laurence Fishburne Set For Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Astronaut’ From ‘A Quiet Place’ Producer Brad Fuller — EFM

When disturbing occurrences begin happening around the property, Walker fears something extraterrestrial has followed her back to Earth. Also producing are Eric B. Fleischman (Sleight) and Cameron Fuller (The Girl in the Woods). CAA Media Finance and the UTA Independent Film Group are co-repping domestic rights. Emma Roberts and Laurence FishburneGetty Images I couldnt be more excited for audiences to fasten their seatbelts and go on this thrilling ride with us!...

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 87 words · Dana Jones

Kimberly Harrison Joins Hulu’s Sammy Davis Jr. Limited Series As Showrunner

Harrison serves as showrunner. She executive produces with Daniels, who will direct the first two episodes, and Westfall. Marc Toberoff and Pam Williams also executive produce. Kimberly Harrison, Elijah Kelley and Sammy Davis Jr.D. Luna Photography/Beast Williams/ Getty Haygood and Kelley produce. 20th Television is the studio. This marks a reunion for Harrison with Lee and Kelley. She is repped by Verve, Nacelle and attorney Jared Levine at Yorn Levine Barnes....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 71 words · Derek Barrett

Lionsgate Lands Domestic On Guy Ritchie’s WWII Pic ‘Ministry’; Prime Video Splashes On Key Int’l Markets For Pic From Jerry Bruckheimer & Black Bear As Filming Begins

Ritchie is eyeing the project as a franchise. Tamasy and Johnson initiated the project and sold it as a pitch to Bruckheimer and Paramount in 2015. Executive producers include Scott Lastaiti, Olga Filipuk, Lewis, and Tamasy and Johnson. (L-R) Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Guy Ritchie and Jerry BruckheimerKristina Bumphrey/Getty/Courtesy Eda Kowan, John Biondo and Christopher Davis oversaw the acquisition and negotiation on behalf of Lionsgate.

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 65 words · James Jones MD

Netflix Picks Up ‘Seismic’ From ‘Mortal Kombat’s Greg Russo; Shawn Levy’s 21 Laps Producing

EXCLUSIVE:We hear thatNetflixhas preemptively picked up scribe Greg Russos spec scriptSeismicfor six figures. Max Gains is overseeing for 21 Laps. and Patrick White is overseeing for Lit. Greg RussoTricia Russo The pic went on to make about $84M worldwide. Other recent work includes theDeath Notesequel at Netflix, which Vertigo and Masi Oka are producing. He was hired on the newResident Evilwith Wan attached to produce, as well asSpace Invadersat New Line....

February 13, 2023 · 1 min · 101 words · Andrew Oliver