Exclusive: Nathan Fillion is expanding his producing role, announcing the launch of his production company Collision33, which has inked a first-look deal with Lionsgate. Collision33 was formed by Fillion and his longtime manager and producing partner Michelle Chapman.
Industry veteran Josh Levy is set to head up development for the company and will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Collision33. Before joining Fillion and Chapman, Levy held positions at Far Field Productions, Boom Studios and The Jackal Group. He most recently served as executive producer on Disney+’s Turner and Hooch and CBS’ True Lies while leading development for Matt Nix’s Flying Glass of Milk Productions.
Lionsgate, which acquired the global content platform eOne in December, said it looks forward to collaborating with Fillion, whose “career has been marked by outstanding performances in television, film, animation and video games.” It added, “Fillion brings a wealth of...
Industry veteran Josh Levy is set to head up development for the company and will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of Collision33. Before joining Fillion and Chapman, Levy held positions at Far Field Productions, Boom Studios and The Jackal Group. He most recently served as executive producer on Disney+’s Turner and Hooch and CBS’ True Lies while leading development for Matt Nix’s Flying Glass of Milk Productions.
Lionsgate, which acquired the global content platform eOne in December, said it looks forward to collaborating with Fillion, whose “career has been marked by outstanding performances in television, film, animation and video games.” It added, “Fillion brings a wealth of...
- 2/1/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS has canceled both the police procedural “East New York” and “True Lies” after just one season.
According to sources, the decision to cancel the series came down to CBS haggling with the series’ studio Warner Bros. Television over the show’s budget, which included CBS asking that the cast of the show not get the customary pay increases going into the second season. It has previously been reported that CBS has renewed other shows on its lineup, like the comedy “Bob Hearts Abishola,” after asking the cast to take pay cuts or by shifting series regulars to recurring status.
The drama series starred Amanda Warren as deputy inspector Regina Haywood, the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct in East New York, a working-class neighborhood on the edge of Brooklyn in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood...
According to sources, the decision to cancel the series came down to CBS haggling with the series’ studio Warner Bros. Television over the show’s budget, which included CBS asking that the cast of the show not get the customary pay increases going into the second season. It has previously been reported that CBS has renewed other shows on its lineup, like the comedy “Bob Hearts Abishola,” after asking the cast to take pay cuts or by shifting series regulars to recurring status.
The drama series starred Amanda Warren as deputy inspector Regina Haywood, the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct in East New York, a working-class neighborhood on the edge of Brooklyn in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood...
- 5/9/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
There will be no second season for CBS’ True Lies. The network has canceled the reboot of James Cameron’s hit 1994 action comedy movie after one season. The news comes ahead of the show’s Season 1 finale on May 17.
The decision is not surprising. True Lies has not been able to find an audience, ranking as CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series of the season. Its ratings remained relatively steady, indicating a loyal core audience, but they stayed low.
Related: ‘East New York’ Canceled By CBS After One Season
CBS today made renewal decisions on its three remaining bubble series, reversing the Friday cancellation of S.W.A.T. with a 13-episode order for a seventh and final season, and canceling freshman East New York. All three dramas come from outside studios.
True Lies, from Matt Nix, McG, Cameron and 20th Television, stars Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in the roles made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger...
The decision is not surprising. True Lies has not been able to find an audience, ranking as CBS’ lowest-rated scripted series of the season. Its ratings remained relatively steady, indicating a loyal core audience, but they stayed low.
Related: ‘East New York’ Canceled By CBS After One Season
CBS today made renewal decisions on its three remaining bubble series, reversing the Friday cancellation of S.W.A.T. with a 13-episode order for a seventh and final season, and canceling freshman East New York. All three dramas come from outside studios.
True Lies, from Matt Nix, McG, Cameron and 20th Television, stars Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in the roles made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger...
- 5/9/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
WME has promoted sports media agent Josh Levy to partner in the non-scripted TV department.
In his elevated role, Levy will continue representing talent in roles such as studio host, reporter, play-by-play commentator, analyst and more.
Levy has worked with current and retired athletes as they find media opportunities off the field hosting, launching production companies, in sports broadcasting, and other endeavors.
Based on New York City, Levy has been with WME for 12 years, joining the agency after graduating from Syracuse University.
Here, Levy speaks with Variety about the sports betting industry and mega media rights deals for sports.
What is the future of sports betting?
The sports betting space is one that we as a company were really smart to be mindful of the acceleration in it. Just knowing that Paspa was going to be repealed and that widespread legalization was going to happen. I remember 7-8 years ago,...
In his elevated role, Levy will continue representing talent in roles such as studio host, reporter, play-by-play commentator, analyst and more.
Levy has worked with current and retired athletes as they find media opportunities off the field hosting, launching production companies, in sports broadcasting, and other endeavors.
Based on New York City, Levy has been with WME for 12 years, joining the agency after graduating from Syracuse University.
Here, Levy speaks with Variety about the sports betting industry and mega media rights deals for sports.
What is the future of sports betting?
The sports betting space is one that we as a company were really smart to be mindful of the acceleration in it. Just knowing that Paspa was going to be repealed and that widespread legalization was going to happen. I remember 7-8 years ago,...
- 12/13/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has unveiled its midseason schedule – setting out plans to launch its True Lies series adaptation and RuPaul-hosted gameshow Lingo.
It comes after ABC, Fox and NBC revealed their midseason schedules last week.
True Lies, which comes from McG and stars Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga, will launch on Thursday February 23 at 9pm before moving to its regular slot of Wednesday at 10pm on March 1 following the two-hour premiere of season 44 of Survivor.
Lingo, which is based on a classic format, will launch on Wednesday January 11 at 9pm.
Tough As Nails, hosted by Phil Keoghan, returns for its fourth season with a two-hour special premiere on Wednesday January 4 at 9pm before moving to its regular timeslot of 10pm on Wednesday January 11.
Primetime episodes of The Price Is Right, hosted by Drew Carey, will air at 8pm from Wednesday January 4.
There’s no sign of musical talent show Superfan, which was set to air midseason,...
It comes after ABC, Fox and NBC revealed their midseason schedules last week.
True Lies, which comes from McG and stars Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga, will launch on Thursday February 23 at 9pm before moving to its regular slot of Wednesday at 10pm on March 1 following the two-hour premiere of season 44 of Survivor.
Lingo, which is based on a classic format, will launch on Wednesday January 11 at 9pm.
Tough As Nails, hosted by Phil Keoghan, returns for its fourth season with a two-hour special premiere on Wednesday January 4 at 9pm before moving to its regular timeslot of 10pm on Wednesday January 11.
Primetime episodes of The Price Is Right, hosted by Drew Carey, will air at 8pm from Wednesday January 4.
There’s no sign of musical talent show Superfan, which was set to air midseason,...
- 11/14/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Omar Miller (Ballers) Erica Hernandez (Mission Unstoppable) and Mike O’Gorman (Vice Principals) are set as series regulars opposite Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga in True Lies, the CBS drama pilot adaptation of James Cameron’s 1994 action comedy movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Written by Matt Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife (Gonzaga) is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Miller will play Gib, the logistics guy for the group. It’s his job to make sure everyone knows their duties and the missions go smoothly. Dry-witted but all business, he shows up...
Written by Matt Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife (Gonzaga) is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Miller will play Gib, the logistics guy for the group. It’s his job to make sure everyone knows their duties and the missions go smoothly. Dry-witted but all business, he shows up...
- 9/30/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The “True Lies” pilot at CBS is building out its supporting cast.
Omar Miller, Erica Hernandez, and Mike O’Gorman have all joined the drama pilot. Variety previously exclusively reported that Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga would star in the pilot, which is based on the film of the same name.
Like the film, main character Harry (Howey) appears to be a benign suburban dad and computer salesman on the surface, when in reality he is a world-class spy. His unfulfilled wife Helen (Gonzaga) is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Miller will star as Gib, the logistics guy for the group. It’s his job to make sure everyone knows their duties and the missions go smoothly. Dry-witted but all business, he shows up unexpectedly at a barbecue...
Omar Miller, Erica Hernandez, and Mike O’Gorman have all joined the drama pilot. Variety previously exclusively reported that Steve Howey and Ginger Gonzaga would star in the pilot, which is based on the film of the same name.
Like the film, main character Harry (Howey) appears to be a benign suburban dad and computer salesman on the surface, when in reality he is a world-class spy. His unfulfilled wife Helen (Gonzaga) is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Miller will star as Gib, the logistics guy for the group. It’s his job to make sure everyone knows their duties and the missions go smoothly. Dry-witted but all business, he shows up unexpectedly at a barbecue...
- 9/30/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ginger Gonzaga (Kidding) will join Shameless‘ Steve Howey for CBS’ drama pilot True Lies, based on James Cameron’s 1994 action comedy film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. The series hails from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, McG and Cameron.
Written by Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Gonzaga will play Helen, Harry’s (Howey) supportive wife, mother of two teenage kids and a linguistics professor who is getting annoyed by Harry’s constant business trips away from home. Increasingly angered, she feels as if she’s...
Written by Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Gonzaga will play Helen, Harry’s (Howey) supportive wife, mother of two teenage kids and a linguistics professor who is getting annoyed by Harry’s constant business trips away from home. Increasingly angered, she feels as if she’s...
- 9/30/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Ginger Gonzaga will star opposite Steve Howey in the “True Lies” pilot at CBS, Variety has learned exclusively.
Gonzaga will star as Helen, the role played in the “True Lies” film by Jamie Lee Curtis. Variety previously exclusively reported that Howey would star as Harry, who was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film.
Helen is described as Harry’s supportive wife, mother of two teenage kids and a linguistics professor who is getting annoyed by Harry’s constant business trips away from home. Increasingly angered, she feels as if she’s been robbed of the life she once envisioned for herself. Thrilled when Harry invites her along for a trip to Paris, Helen is in for a rude shock when she sees a very different side to her husband, learning that he is in fact a world-class spy.
Gonzaga is set to recur in Season 2 of the single-cam comedy “Kenan” at NBC.
Gonzaga will star as Helen, the role played in the “True Lies” film by Jamie Lee Curtis. Variety previously exclusively reported that Howey would star as Harry, who was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film.
Helen is described as Harry’s supportive wife, mother of two teenage kids and a linguistics professor who is getting annoyed by Harry’s constant business trips away from home. Increasingly angered, she feels as if she’s been robbed of the life she once envisioned for herself. Thrilled when Harry invites her along for a trip to Paris, Helen is in for a rude shock when she sees a very different side to her husband, learning that he is in fact a world-class spy.
Gonzaga is set to recur in Season 2 of the single-cam comedy “Kenan” at NBC.
- 9/29/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Steve Howey has landed the male lead in True Lies, the CBS drama pilot adaptation of James Cameron’s 1994 action comedy movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. The casting of the Schwarzenegger role restarts the project after the network hit pause on the 20th Television-produced pilot in March, rolling it to off-cycle.
Written by Matt Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Howey, who played Gallagher family friend Kevin Ball in all 11 seasons of Showtime’s Shameless, will play Harry, the benign, play-it-safe computer salesman and devoted...
Written by Matt Nix and to be directed by Anthony Hemingway, the pilot’s plot is true to its movie roots: Shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband (Howey) is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
Howey, who played Gallagher family friend Kevin Ball in all 11 seasons of Showtime’s Shameless, will play Harry, the benign, play-it-safe computer salesman and devoted...
- 9/8/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Steve Howey has been cast in one of the lead roles in the CBS drama pilot based on the movie “True Lies,” Variety has learned exclusively.
Howey will star as Harry, the role played in the film by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The character is described as a benign, play-it-safe, seemingly risk-averse computer salesman and devoted family man, married with two kids. But in reality, Harry is an undercover operative, a first-class spy working for a covert U.S. Intelligence organization.
Like the film, Harry’s unfulfilled suburban wife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage. The wife role, which was played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the film, has yet to be cast.
Howey most recently starred in the hit Showtime series “Shameless,” playing the role of Kevin throughout...
Howey will star as Harry, the role played in the film by Arnold Schwarzenegger. The character is described as a benign, play-it-safe, seemingly risk-averse computer salesman and devoted family man, married with two kids. But in reality, Harry is an undercover operative, a first-class spy working for a covert U.S. Intelligence organization.
Like the film, Harry’s unfulfilled suburban wife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage. The wife role, which was played by Jamie Lee Curtis in the film, has yet to be cast.
Howey most recently starred in the hit Showtime series “Shameless,” playing the role of Kevin throughout...
- 9/8/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Disney+ gives a fresh take on the 1989 film, “Turner & Hooch,” starring Tom Hanks as Detective Turner, by continuing Hooch’s legacy within Turner’s son, U.S. Marshal Scott Turner. In this version, Hanks’ character has since died and left his son an unruly and slobbery dog named Hooch that he insisted was a reincarnation of the original Hooch.
In a trailer for the streamer’s upcoming series, “Drake and Josh” star Josh Peck plays Scott, an overwhelmed newcomer to the federal agency who is determined to focus on his career. But when his sister makes a surprise delivery of Hooch, Scott’s life turns upside down as he attempts to balance this pooch with his professional life.
After wrecking havoc in his home and career, Hooch earns some points when he leads Scott to success at work and in romance. Despite the chaos created by this untrained dog,...
In a trailer for the streamer’s upcoming series, “Drake and Josh” star Josh Peck plays Scott, an overwhelmed newcomer to the federal agency who is determined to focus on his career. But when his sister makes a surprise delivery of Hooch, Scott’s life turns upside down as he attempts to balance this pooch with his professional life.
After wrecking havoc in his home and career, Hooch earns some points when he leads Scott to success at work and in romance. Despite the chaos created by this untrained dog,...
- 6/23/2021
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
True Lies, a TV series adaptation of James Cameron’s hit 1994 action comedy movie, has hit the pause button. CBS, which ordered a pilot for the project last month, is rolling the pilot to off-cycle. It now is targeting a summer shoot.
This was the only new drama pilot CBS ordered this pilot season, and the pickup came relatively late, on February 10. The network has two drama pilots from the 2020 cycle that had been rolled and were filmed this season, Good Sam and Ways & Means.
The True Lies pilot was written by Matt Nix and will be directed by McG. In it, shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
This was the only new drama pilot CBS ordered this pilot season, and the pickup came relatively late, on February 10. The network has two drama pilots from the 2020 cycle that had been rolled and were filmed this season, Good Sam and Ways & Means.
The True Lies pilot was written by Matt Nix and will be directed by McG. In it, shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband is a skilled international spy, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
- 3/20/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
One of only three new pilots CBS has ordered this year, “True Lies,” which was given a pilot order last month, is moving off cycle to give producers more time to produce and film the pilot this summer.
The series is an adaptation of the 1994 film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, and Grant Heslov.
CBS has a total of nine pilots, two-thirds of which are holdovers from the previous season, which was swiftly knocked off course by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix is penning the “True Lies” pilot; he is also executive producing via Flying Glass of Milk Productions. McG will direct the pilot and executive produce via Wonderland Sound and Vision. James Cameron, the director of the original film, will executive produce through Lightstorm Entertainment alongside Rae Sanchini. Executive producing are...
The series is an adaptation of the 1994 film of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, and Grant Heslov.
CBS has a total of nine pilots, two-thirds of which are holdovers from the previous season, which was swiftly knocked off course by the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix is penning the “True Lies” pilot; he is also executive producing via Flying Glass of Milk Productions. McG will direct the pilot and executive produce via Wonderland Sound and Vision. James Cameron, the director of the original film, will executive produce through Lightstorm Entertainment alongside Rae Sanchini. Executive producing are...
- 3/20/2021
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: New Turner, new Hooch, same David Sutton. Reginald VelJohnson, who co-starred in the 1989 film Turner & Hooch, will reprise his role as David Sutton — now a mayor — on the upcoming Turner & Hooch sequel series for Disney+.
On the show, from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, when an ambitious, buttoned-up US Marshal (Josh Peck) inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. Turner & Hooch stars Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film.
VelJohnson will recur on the series as Mayor David Sutton. Back in ’89 David Sutton was Scott Turner Sr.’s (Hanks) partner and helped him and the original Hooch solve the biggest case in Cypress Beach History. Thirty years later, David is now mayor of Cypress Beach and a close family friend to his old partner’s kids,...
On the show, from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, when an ambitious, buttoned-up US Marshal (Josh Peck) inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. Turner & Hooch stars Peck as Scott Turner, son of Detective Scott Turner portrayed by Tom Hanks in the 1989 film.
VelJohnson will recur on the series as Mayor David Sutton. Back in ’89 David Sutton was Scott Turner Sr.’s (Hanks) partner and helped him and the original Hooch solve the biggest case in Cypress Beach History. Thirty years later, David is now mayor of Cypress Beach and a close family friend to his old partner’s kids,...
- 3/4/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has set spring and summer premiere dates for and released first-look photos for new series Turner & Hooch, The Mysterious Benedict Society and Chip ‘N Dale: Park Life and the second season of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.
Here are the premiere dates in chronological order, with series descriptions and first-look photos:
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 2
In Season 2, the East High Wildcats, who are preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast as their spring musical, face off against rival school North High to win a prestigious and cutthroat student theater competition. Wigs are snatched, loyalties are tested, and ballads are belted. The season also features new solos written by Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett.
Disney+ Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ And Marvel Studios’ ‘Loki’
The series stars Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Larry Saperstein,...
Here are the premiere dates in chronological order, with series descriptions and first-look photos:
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: Season 2
In Season 2, the East High Wildcats, who are preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast as their spring musical, face off against rival school North High to win a prestigious and cutthroat student theater competition. Wigs are snatched, loyalties are tested, and ballads are belted. The season also features new solos written by Olivia Rodrigo and Joshua Bassett.
Disney+ Sets Premiere Dates For ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch’ And Marvel Studios’ ‘Loki’
The series stars Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Larry Saperstein,...
- 2/24/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
A “True Lies” series adaptation has scored a pilot order at CBS, Variety has learned.
Like the film of the same, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband is a skilled international spy. She is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
This is the second attempt to adapt “True Lies” into a series. Fox previously gave a series version of the project a put pilot commitment back in 2017. The “True Lies” film was released in 1994 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, and Grant Heslov. It was a box office success, grossing over $378 million worldwide.
The CBS pilot will be written by Matt Nix, with Nix also executive producing...
Like the film of the same, an unfulfilled suburban housewife is shocked to discover that her bland and unremarkable computer consultant husband is a skilled international spy. She is propelled into a life of danger and adventure when she’s recruited to work alongside him to save the world as they try to revitalize their passionless marriage.
This is the second attempt to adapt “True Lies” into a series. Fox previously gave a series version of the project a put pilot commitment back in 2017. The “True Lies” film was released in 1994 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, Tia Carrere, Art Malik, Eliza Dushku, and Grant Heslov. It was a box office success, grossing over $378 million worldwide.
The CBS pilot will be written by Matt Nix, with Nix also executive producing...
- 2/11/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
CBS has given a pilot order to James Cameron’s TV series adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger action film “True Lies,” the network announced Wednesday.
“Burn Notice” and “The Gifted” creator Matt Nix will serve as writer and executive producer on the project, with McG attached to direct.
An adaptation of Cameron’s 1994 film starring Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, the pilot centers on an “unfulfilled suburban housewife” whose life is turned upside down when she discovers that she’s married to a skilled international spy and is recruited to work alongside him to save the world.
Cameron will executive produce the 20th Television pilot via his Lightstorm Entertainment banner alongside Rae Sanchini and Mary Viola of McG’s Wonderland Sound & Vision. Josh Levy of Flying Glass of Milk Productions and Wonderland’s Corey Marsh co-executive produce.
A previous version of the adaptation, with “Arrow” creator Marc Guggenheim attached to write,...
“Burn Notice” and “The Gifted” creator Matt Nix will serve as writer and executive producer on the project, with McG attached to direct.
An adaptation of Cameron’s 1994 film starring Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, the pilot centers on an “unfulfilled suburban housewife” whose life is turned upside down when she discovers that she’s married to a skilled international spy and is recruited to work alongside him to save the world.
Cameron will executive produce the 20th Television pilot via his Lightstorm Entertainment banner alongside Rae Sanchini and Mary Viola of McG’s Wonderland Sound & Vision. Josh Levy of Flying Glass of Milk Productions and Wonderland’s Corey Marsh co-executive produce.
A previous version of the adaptation, with “Arrow” creator Marc Guggenheim attached to write,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Matt Hamilton (The Actress Diaries), Paul Campbell (Battlestar Galactica) and Cristina Rosato (Little Italy) are set for recurring roles in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Matt Nix and 20th TV.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Josh Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the film. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big, unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want might be the partner he needs.
The series also stars as Carra Patterson as Jessica Baxter, Scott’s brave, street-smart partner; Brandon Jay McLaren as Xavier Wilson, a cool, enigmatic Marine-turned-marshal; Anthony Ruivivar as Chief James Mendez, Scott’s boss with a secret soft spot for Scott’s new dog, Hooch; Lyndsy Fonseca as Laura Turner,...
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Josh Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the film. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big, unruly dog, he soon realizes the dog he didn’t want might be the partner he needs.
The series also stars as Carra Patterson as Jessica Baxter, Scott’s brave, street-smart partner; Brandon Jay McLaren as Xavier Wilson, a cool, enigmatic Marine-turned-marshal; Anthony Ruivivar as Chief James Mendez, Scott’s boss with a secret soft spot for Scott’s new dog, Hooch; Lyndsy Fonseca as Laura Turner,...
- 1/22/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
McG has officially signed up to direct the pilot episode of Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Matt Nix and 20th TV. McG also will serve as an executive producer on the series, which is now in production.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner, played by Josh Peck, who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
In addition to Peck, the series also stars Carra Patterson, Brandon Jay McLaren, Anthony Ruivivar, Lyndsy Fonseca, Jeremy Maguire and Vanessa Lengies. Five French Mastiffs also star as Hooch, Scott’s slobbery, loveable French Mastiff, Arnie, Hammer, Obi, Cyd and Mya.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner, played by Josh Peck, who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
In addition to Peck, the series also stars Carra Patterson, Brandon Jay McLaren, Anthony Ruivivar, Lyndsy Fonseca, Jeremy Maguire and Vanessa Lengies. Five French Mastiffs also star as Hooch, Scott’s slobbery, loveable French Mastiff, Arnie, Hammer, Obi, Cyd and Mya.
- 1/19/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Meet the new Hooch. During Disney’s Investor Day, the company shared a first look at the dog sharing top billing in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s upcoming series reboot of the classic 1989 comedy feature, from 20th Television.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner, played by Josh Peck, who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, Hooch, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
In the movie, Hooch was portrayed by Beasley the Dog, a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), who died in 1992 at age 14. In the 12-episode series from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, the role is played by five different dogs of the same breed: Arnie, Hammer, Obi, Cyd and Mya. (It is Hammer in character above.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner, played by Josh Peck, who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, Hooch, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
In the movie, Hooch was portrayed by Beasley the Dog, a Dogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff), who died in 1992 at age 14. In the 12-episode series from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix, the role is played by five different dogs of the same breed: Arnie, Hammer, Obi, Cyd and Mya. (It is Hammer in character above.
- 12/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Anthony Ruivivar (The Haunting of Hill House), Brandon Jay McLaren (The Twilight Zone), and Jeremy Maguire (Modern Family) are set as series regulars and Becca Tobin (Glee) will recur in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Matt Nix and 20th TV. The four join previously cast Josh Peck, Lyndsy Fonseca, Carra Patterson and Vanessa Lengies.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Ruivivar will play US Marshall Chief James Clark, Scott Turner’s boss. Chief Clark respects Scott, but is very uncomfortable around Scott’s new dog,...
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Ruivivar will play US Marshall Chief James Clark, Scott Turner’s boss. Chief Clark respects Scott, but is very uncomfortable around Scott’s new dog,...
- 9/22/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Hong Kong-based sales agency Asian Shadow has picked up international rights to migrant drama film, “Along The Sea.” Directed by Fujimoto Akio, it will get its world premiere in the New Directors competition at San Sebastian later this month.
The film follows three young Vietnamese women who find menial work in Japan, but abscond, turning themselves into illegal immigrants.
It is that are thing, a Japan-Vietnam co-production and involves Japan’s E.x.N K.K. and Vetnam’s ever rolling films. The film is produced by Kazutaka Watanabe, Josh Levy and Nguyen Le Hang.
“Along The Sea” is the third collaboration between the producer Watanabe and Fujimoto after Fujimoto’s debut feature “Passage of Life” and short film “Bleached Bones Avenue.”
Based between Japan and Myanmar, Fujimoto makes drama-films that are inspired by true stories of immigrants living and working in Japan, whose life conditions are reason for concerns.
The film follows three young Vietnamese women who find menial work in Japan, but abscond, turning themselves into illegal immigrants.
It is that are thing, a Japan-Vietnam co-production and involves Japan’s E.x.N K.K. and Vetnam’s ever rolling films. The film is produced by Kazutaka Watanabe, Josh Levy and Nguyen Le Hang.
“Along The Sea” is the third collaboration between the producer Watanabe and Fujimoto after Fujimoto’s debut feature “Passage of Life” and short film “Bleached Bones Avenue.”
Based between Japan and Myanmar, Fujimoto makes drama-films that are inspired by true stories of immigrants living and working in Japan, whose life conditions are reason for concerns.
- 9/10/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Glee alumna Vanessa Lengies has been cast as a series regular opposite Josh Peck in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Lengies will play Erica, the chief trainer at the Us Marshal K-9 facility. When she’s with a dog, her cute awkwardness disappears and she is a natural leader. Erica is less comfortable with people, especially cute guys like Scott Turner (Peck), who is oblivious to Erica’s interest in him.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Lengies will play Erica, the chief trainer at the Us Marshal K-9 facility. When she’s with a dog, her cute awkwardness disappears and she is a natural leader. Erica is less comfortable with people, especially cute guys like Scott Turner (Peck), who is oblivious to Erica’s interest in him.
- 3/6/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has cast its two female leads for its upcoming “Turner & Hooch” reboot, adding Lyndsy Fonseca and Carra Patterson.
The 12-episode series features “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck in the lead role as U.S. Marshall Scott Turner. The series is based on the 1989 film of the same name, which starred Tom Hanks.
Here is the official logline from Disney+: “When an ambitious, buttoned-up Us Marshall inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.”
Also Read: 'Turner and Hooch' Gets Series Order at Disney+, Josh Peck to Star
Fonseca will play Laura, Turner’s (Peck) sister and the mother of 7-year-old Matthew. Like the rest of her family, Laura is still coming to terms with the death of their father. A dog lover, who currently owns special needs dogs, Laura (with Matthew) brings over their father’s legacy to Scott,...
The 12-episode series features “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck in the lead role as U.S. Marshall Scott Turner. The series is based on the 1989 film of the same name, which starred Tom Hanks.
Here is the official logline from Disney+: “When an ambitious, buttoned-up Us Marshall inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.”
Also Read: 'Turner and Hooch' Gets Series Order at Disney+, Josh Peck to Star
Fonseca will play Laura, Turner’s (Peck) sister and the mother of 7-year-old Matthew. Like the rest of her family, Laura is still coming to terms with the death of their father. A dog lover, who currently owns special needs dogs, Laura (with Matthew) brings over their father’s legacy to Scott,...
- 2/26/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Nikita alumna Lyndsy Fonseca and Carra Patterson (The Arrangement) have been cast as female leads opposite Josh Peck in Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s reboot of the classic 1989 buddy-cop comedy feature. The TV series, which has a 12-episode order, comes from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV.
Additionally, Fonseca has been tapped for a season-long arc on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star, playing Liv Tyler’s sister. Both series are produced by 20th TV, and she will be filming them concurrently.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Fonseca will play Laura, Scott’s sister and the mother of 7-year-old Matthew.
Additionally, Fonseca has been tapped for a season-long arc on Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star, playing Liv Tyler’s sister. Both series are produced by 20th TV, and she will be filming them concurrently.
Like the movie, the hourlong series centers on Scott Turner (Peck), who now is a U.S. marshal — versus the police detective played by Tom Hanks in the movie. When the ambitious, buttoned-up marshal inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Fonseca will play Laura, Scott’s sister and the mother of 7-year-old Matthew.
- 2/26/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ has officially given a 12-episode series order to its “Turner & Hooch” series, which is now set to star “Drake & Josh” star Josh Peck.
The series is based on the 1989 film of the same name, which starred Tom Hanks.
The project, which comes from “Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV — where Nix has an overall deal — was put into development in December. It will be a television adaptation of the original 1980s-era buddy cop movie.
Also Read: How Disney+ and Other Streamers Stack Up Against Netflix in the Us | Chart
Peck will play Hanks’ original role of Us Marshall Scott Turner.
Here is the official logline from Disney+: “When an ambitious, buttoned-up Us Marshall inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.”
Post “Drake & Josh,” Peck has appeared in coming-of-age...
The series is based on the 1989 film of the same name, which starred Tom Hanks.
The project, which comes from “Burn Notice” creator Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV — where Nix has an overall deal — was put into development in December. It will be a television adaptation of the original 1980s-era buddy cop movie.
Also Read: How Disney+ and Other Streamers Stack Up Against Netflix in the Us | Chart
Peck will play Hanks’ original role of Us Marshall Scott Turner.
Here is the official logline from Disney+: “When an ambitious, buttoned-up Us Marshall inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.”
Post “Drake & Josh,” Peck has appeared in coming-of-age...
- 2/10/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Disney Plus has ordered an hour-long series based on the Tom Hanks Disney comedy film “Turner & Hooch,” Variety has learned.
It was originally reported the show was in development in December. Josh Peck will star in the series as Scott Turner, described as an ambitious, buttoned-up U.S. Marshall who inherits a big unruly dog. He soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. The series has received a 12-episode order. Matt Nix is writing and executive producing the series, with Josh Levy co-executive producing.
“Turner & Hooch” was first released in 1989. Along with Hanks, the cast also included Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, and Reginald VelJohnson. Roger Spottiswoode directed. It went on to gross over $70 million at the box office on a reported budget of $13 million.
Peck first broke out as one of the two stars of the Nickelodeon series “Drake & Josh.
It was originally reported the show was in development in December. Josh Peck will star in the series as Scott Turner, described as an ambitious, buttoned-up U.S. Marshall who inherits a big unruly dog. He soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs. The series has received a 12-episode order. Matt Nix is writing and executive producing the series, with Josh Levy co-executive producing.
“Turner & Hooch” was first released in 1989. Along with Hanks, the cast also included Mare Winningham, Craig T. Nelson, and Reginald VelJohnson. Roger Spottiswoode directed. It went on to gross over $70 million at the box office on a reported budget of $13 million.
Peck first broke out as one of the two stars of the Nickelodeon series “Drake & Josh.
- 2/10/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Josh Peck has been cast as the lead of Turner & Hooch, Disney+’s adaptation of the classic 1989 buddy cop comedy feature, which has received a formal 12-episode series order.
Peck will play U.S. Marshal Scott Turner, a version of the character portrayed by Tom Hanks in the movie. The TV series reboot comes from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV, where Nix is under an overall deal.
Like the movie, the hourlong series revolves around Scott Turner, who is now a U.S. marshal vs. a police detective in the movie, and his dog. When an ambitious, buttoned-up U.S. marshal (Peck) inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Nix is the Turner & Hooch series writer/executive producer. Josh Levy (Bones) is co-executive producer. 20th Century Fox TV, part of Disney TV Studios,...
Peck will play U.S. Marshal Scott Turner, a version of the character portrayed by Tom Hanks in the movie. The TV series reboot comes from Burn Notice creator Matt Nix and 20th Century Fox TV, where Nix is under an overall deal.
Like the movie, the hourlong series revolves around Scott Turner, who is now a U.S. marshal vs. a police detective in the movie, and his dog. When an ambitious, buttoned-up U.S. marshal (Peck) inherits a big unruly dog, he soon realizes the pet he didn’t want may be the partner he needs.
Nix is the Turner & Hooch series writer/executive producer. Josh Levy (Bones) is co-executive producer. 20th Century Fox TV, part of Disney TV Studios,...
- 2/10/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Josh Peck‘s career has officially gone to the dogs: The Drake & Josh vet has signed on to star in a TV adaptation of Turner & Hooch, which has snagged a 12-episode straight-to-series order at Disney+.
Following in the footsteps of Tom Hanks, who headlined the 1989 buddy comedy about a compulsively neat cop and his four-legged sidekick, Peck will play Scott Turner, an ambitious and buttoned-up detective (or in this case a Us Marshall) who realizes that the unruly dog he just inherited may be the partner he needs. The film version, which also starred Mare Winningham and Craig T. Nelson,...
Following in the footsteps of Tom Hanks, who headlined the 1989 buddy comedy about a compulsively neat cop and his four-legged sidekick, Peck will play Scott Turner, an ambitious and buttoned-up detective (or in this case a Us Marshall) who realizes that the unruly dog he just inherited may be the partner he needs. The film version, which also starred Mare Winningham and Craig T. Nelson,...
- 2/10/2020
- TVLine.com
In advance of New York Comi Con, Fox 21 has picked up the rights to the Boom! Studios graphic novel series “Polarity” for a television adaptation, The Wrap has exclusively learned. The “Polarity” pilot is to be co-written by Max Winkler and writing partner Matt Spicer, who were recently tapped by The Walt Disney Company to write the reboot of “The Rocketeer.” Winkler will direct the pilot. Ross Richie and Stephen Christy will executive produce for Boom! with Jason Carden executive producing for Winkler’s Walcott Entertainment and Josh Levy (“Backstrom”) co-executive producing for Boom!. Also Read: 'Munchkin' Writer Will Widger to Adapt 'Lumberjanes'.
- 10/5/2016
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
If you’ve been missing your weekly fix of Rainn Wilson ever since the conclusion of NBC’s immensely popular The Office last May, Fox has got you covered. The network just picked up thirteen episodes of Backstrom, a one-hour drama from Bones creator Hart Hanson and 20th Century Fox TV, which will star Wilson as the offensive, hot-tempered Det. Everett Backstrom, whose increasingly self-destructive decisions begin to interfere with his career as he leads the Serious Crimes Unit through Portland’s most sensitive cases.
Backstrom may be a drastic departure from the egomaniacal wackiness of Wilson’s Office character Dwight Schrute, but Fox is optimistic that audiences will connect with the character. Kevin Reilly, Fox Chairman of Entertainment, said the following in a statement:
Hart Hanson and Rainn Wilson are the perfect combination of creative vision and on-screen talent to bring this one-of-a-kind character and story like Backstrom to Fox.
Backstrom may be a drastic departure from the egomaniacal wackiness of Wilson’s Office character Dwight Schrute, but Fox is optimistic that audiences will connect with the character. Kevin Reilly, Fox Chairman of Entertainment, said the following in a statement:
Hart Hanson and Rainn Wilson are the perfect combination of creative vision and on-screen talent to bring this one-of-a-kind character and story like Backstrom to Fox.
- 1/8/2014
- by Isaac Feldberg
- We Got This Covered
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