Exclusive: Vince Vaughn (Bad Monkey) will topline Nonnas, an original comedy that Stephen Chbosky (Wonder) has been tapped to direct for Fifth Season (80 for Brady), 1Community (Just Mercy) and Madison Wells (The Eyes of Tammy Faye).
Among those joining Vaughn in the film, which wrapped production last month in New Jersey, are Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Blue Beetle) and Academy Award nominees Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Talia Shire (Megalopolis) and Brenda Vaccaro (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Others in the cast include Emmy nominee Linda Cardellini (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Emmy winner Drea De Matteo (The Sopranos), Joe Manganiello (The Kill Room), Michael Rispoli (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Campbell Scott (Jurassic World Dominion).
Written by Liz Maccie, Nonnas is based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella (Vaughn), who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted...
Among those joining Vaughn in the film, which wrapped production last month in New Jersey, are Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (Blue Beetle) and Academy Award nominees Lorraine Bracco (Goodfellas), Talia Shire (Megalopolis) and Brenda Vaccaro (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood). Others in the cast include Emmy nominee Linda Cardellini (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Emmy winner Drea De Matteo (The Sopranos), Joe Manganiello (The Kill Room), Michael Rispoli (Power Book III: Raising Kanan) and Campbell Scott (Jurassic World Dominion).
Written by Liz Maccie, Nonnas is based on the true story of Brooklyn native Joe Scaravella (Vaughn), who, after losing his beloved mother, realizes he’s wasted...
- 7/10/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to classic rock musicians hitting No. 1 on the charts, no group outclasses The Beatles. The Fab Four had 20 No. 1 hits in the United States. For all their popularity, The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, and Michael Jackson don’t even come close. K-Pop superstars BTS matched The Beatles by having six No. 1 songs in a year, but they’re still writing their legacy. Several legendary classic rock bands never had a No. 1 hit on the Billboard singles chart. Here are 10 of them.
(clockwise from top left) Tom Petty; Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Brooks Kraft LLC/Sygma via Getty Images; Chris Morphet/Redferns 1. The Who Number of top-10 hits: 1 Number of top-100 songs: 26
The Who’s greatest hits stand alongside some of classic rock’s best. “Magic Bus,” “My Generation,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Pinball Wizard” are just a smattering of the band’s best tunes.
(clockwise from top left) Tom Petty; Bruce Springsteen, Jimi Hendrix | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images; Brooks Kraft LLC/Sygma via Getty Images; Chris Morphet/Redferns 1. The Who Number of top-10 hits: 1 Number of top-100 songs: 26
The Who’s greatest hits stand alongside some of classic rock’s best. “Magic Bus,” “My Generation,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again,” and “Pinball Wizard” are just a smattering of the band’s best tunes.
- 6/2/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Universal’s live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon has found its human riders.
Mason Thames, who starred in Universal’s horror hit The Black Phone, and Nico Parker, the rising actress who was last seen in HBO’s The Last of Us, are set to star as Hiccup and Astrid in the feature being directed by Dean DeBlois.
Universal has dated the feature for a March 14, 2025, release and is planning on a film shoot this summer.
Using the books by Cressida Cowell as a jumping-off point, How to Train Your Dragon focused on the special friendship between a young and unheroic Viking boy named Hiccup and Toothless, an injured dragon he nurses back to health. The movies chronicled Hiccup and Toothless’ quest to combat humanity’s prejudice against dragons, the ache of overcoming the loss of a parent, and first love.
The character of Astrid...
Mason Thames, who starred in Universal’s horror hit The Black Phone, and Nico Parker, the rising actress who was last seen in HBO’s The Last of Us, are set to star as Hiccup and Astrid in the feature being directed by Dean DeBlois.
Universal has dated the feature for a March 14, 2025, release and is planning on a film shoot this summer.
Using the books by Cressida Cowell as a jumping-off point, How to Train Your Dragon focused on the special friendship between a young and unheroic Viking boy named Hiccup and Toothless, an injured dragon he nurses back to health. The movies chronicled Hiccup and Toothless’ quest to combat humanity’s prejudice against dragons, the ache of overcoming the loss of a parent, and first love.
The character of Astrid...
- 5/30/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mason Thames and Nico Parker are set to star as Hiccup and Astrid in Universal’s new live-action adaptation of DreamWorks Animation’s How To Train Your Dragon. Dean DeBlois is directing the pic with the film set to bow on March, 14, 2025.
The new live-action adaptation will draw audiences deep into DreamWorks Animation’s imaginative lore. Working from a single narrative tapestry, the astonishing adventures of Hiccup and Toothless have captivated fans across three blockbuster films, which have grossed more than $1.6 billion.
The original DreamWorks Animation’s animated epic was first introduced, fans have been captivated by the unlikely friendship of an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon and the astonishing adventures of Hiccup and Toothless. The franchise has been lauded with four Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award for the second filmed chapter. The franchise is based on the best-selling books series by Cressida Cowell...
The new live-action adaptation will draw audiences deep into DreamWorks Animation’s imaginative lore. Working from a single narrative tapestry, the astonishing adventures of Hiccup and Toothless have captivated fans across three blockbuster films, which have grossed more than $1.6 billion.
The original DreamWorks Animation’s animated epic was first introduced, fans have been captivated by the unlikely friendship of an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon and the astonishing adventures of Hiccup and Toothless. The franchise has been lauded with four Academy Award nominations and a Golden Globe Award for the second filmed chapter. The franchise is based on the best-selling books series by Cressida Cowell...
- 5/30/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
“Air” music supervisor Andrea von Foerster received a music playlist from Ben Affleck titled 1984. “It was literally my childhood,” she says of the song collection that featured classic ’80s hits including “Africa” by Toto, “Candy Girl” by New Edition and “Jump” by Van Halen.
The Affleck-helmed film, set in that same year, navigates Nike’s bid to land NBA player Michael Jordan and explores his groundbreaking sponsorship deal with the company.
That playlist from the director and star of the film was the springboard for the 23 needle drops and 18 score cues “Air” features. In curating the film’s needle drops, von Foerster wasn’t just using music to play against what was on screen — “the music was used as a showcase to tell a story,” she says.
Her goal was to use music from the year authentically, visually and musically where the lyrics would often match what was being seen on-screen.
The Affleck-helmed film, set in that same year, navigates Nike’s bid to land NBA player Michael Jordan and explores his groundbreaking sponsorship deal with the company.
That playlist from the director and star of the film was the springboard for the 23 needle drops and 18 score cues “Air” features. In curating the film’s needle drops, von Foerster wasn’t just using music to play against what was on screen — “the music was used as a showcase to tell a story,” she says.
Her goal was to use music from the year authentically, visually and musically where the lyrics would often match what was being seen on-screen.
- 4/11/2023
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Season 3 of Outer Banks doesn’t ignore the fact that Big John Rutledge (Charles Halford) is alive. Aside from Big John’s storyline in new episodes of the Netflix series, the actor also appears in flashbacks John B. (Chase Stokes) has from his childhood. As a result, many fans wonder who plays the young version of John B. Find out where else you’ve seen the actor besides Outer Banks.
Chase Stokes as John B, Charles Halford as Big John | Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix Nico Tirozzi plays Young John B. in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 flashbacks
Young John B. pops up frequently in flashbacks in Outer Banks Season 3. Actor Nico Tirozzi brings the character to life. Before his role in the Netflix series, Tirozzi played 8-year-old Clint in Apple TV+’s Spirited and Andrew Rancourt in the 2021 horror flick A Savannah Haunting.
At publication, the actor also has a few projects in post-production.
Chase Stokes as John B, Charles Halford as Big John | Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix Nico Tirozzi plays Young John B. in ‘Outer Banks’ Season 3 flashbacks
Young John B. pops up frequently in flashbacks in Outer Banks Season 3. Actor Nico Tirozzi brings the character to life. Before his role in the Netflix series, Tirozzi played 8-year-old Clint in Apple TV+’s Spirited and Andrew Rancourt in the 2021 horror flick A Savannah Haunting.
At publication, the actor also has a few projects in post-production.
- 2/24/2023
- by Lauren Anderson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Russell Crowe will play a former homicide detective tasked with re-examining a brutal murder case from his past in “Sleeping Dogs.” The Nickel City Pictures film marks the directorial debut of Adam Cooper, who wrote the script with Bill Collage.
The film is an adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s acclaimed novel, “The Book of Mirrors.” Cooper and Collage previously penned the scripts for “Assassins Creed” and “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”
Crowe played Roy Freeman, who is undergoing a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. He is forced to grapple with the impact of an investigation from his former life after a death row inmate that Freeman arrested 10 years prior starts to proclaim his innocence. Intrigued and fighting to regain his memory, Freeman enlists his former partner to help him revive the case and discover the truth. Together, they set off to unravel a tangled web of secrets, forcing Freeman to make some horrific discoveries.
The film is an adaptation of E.O. Chirovici’s acclaimed novel, “The Book of Mirrors.” Cooper and Collage previously penned the scripts for “Assassins Creed” and “Exodus: Gods and Kings.”
Crowe played Roy Freeman, who is undergoing a cutting-edge Alzheimer’s treatment. He is forced to grapple with the impact of an investigation from his former life after a death row inmate that Freeman arrested 10 years prior starts to proclaim his innocence. Intrigued and fighting to regain his memory, Freeman enlists his former partner to help him revive the case and discover the truth. Together, they set off to unravel a tangled web of secrets, forcing Freeman to make some horrific discoveries.
- 8/31/2022
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
‘The Spiderwick Chronicles’: Lyon Daniels & Noah Cottrell To Star As Jared & Simon In Disney+ Series
Exclusive: Lyon Daniels (We Can Be Heroes) and Noah Cottrell (Gordita Chronicles) have been cast as the young leads, twin brothers Jared and Simon, in Disney+’s live-action series The Spiderwick Chronicles.
Based on the popular series of bestselling books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. Upon leaving New York and moving to Michigan and into their run-down ancestral home—The Spiderwick Estate—with their mother, twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell) Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate, fantastical world.
Daniels’ Jared is the adventurous, clever, and impulsive twin brother, who has been troubled by anger issues. Cottrell is the thoughtful, more rational twin Simon, who is an animal lover – Jared’s antithesis in everything. The twins have been...
Based on the popular series of bestselling books by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black, The Spiderwick Chronicles is a contemporary American gothic coming-of-age story that addresses kids and families dealing with mental health issues among other relevant topics. Upon leaving New York and moving to Michigan and into their run-down ancestral home—The Spiderwick Estate—with their mother, twin brothers Jared (Daniels) and Simon (Cottrell) Grace, along with their sister Mallory, find themselves pulled into an alternate, fantastical world.
Daniels’ Jared is the adventurous, clever, and impulsive twin brother, who has been troubled by anger issues. Cottrell is the thoughtful, more rational twin Simon, who is an animal lover – Jared’s antithesis in everything. The twins have been...
- 8/24/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Matthew Goldberg has joined the bicoastal production company Nickel City Pictures as Vice President of Film and Television. In the new role, he will report to President Mark Fasano and oversee development of the company’s slate, which is focused on commercial film and television content across all genres. Goldberg was previously a manager at The Gotham Group representing film and television rights.
“Matthew’s impeccable taste and eye for spotting valuable and relevant commercial material, combined with his passion for telling great stories with strong themes makes him a real force,” said Nickel City Pictures’ Fasano. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matthew to the team, we’re lucky to have him.”
“I am truly excited to join Nickel City Pictures and collaborate with Mark to continue growing both the company’s feature film and television business,” added Goldberg. “Mark has delivered some incredible films over the years and...
“Matthew’s impeccable taste and eye for spotting valuable and relevant commercial material, combined with his passion for telling great stories with strong themes makes him a real force,” said Nickel City Pictures’ Fasano. “I’m thrilled to welcome Matthew to the team, we’re lucky to have him.”
“I am truly excited to join Nickel City Pictures and collaborate with Mark to continue growing both the company’s feature film and television business,” added Goldberg. “Mark has delivered some incredible films over the years and...
- 6/27/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Mason Thames, who stars opposite Ethan Hawke in the upcoming Blumhouse/Universal film The Black Phone, has signed with WME for representation.
In the horror film from writer-director Scott Derrickson, Thames plays Finney, a 13-year-old boy who is abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement. Subsequently, he begins receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer’s past victims. Pic is set for worldwide release on June 24 and will become available for streaming on Peacock 45 days later.
Thames recently wrapped a lead role opposite Mel Gibson in David Henrie’s thriller Boys of Summer. The 15-year-old actor can also be seen on the Apple TV+ sci-fi series For All Mankind, and continues to be represented by Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.
In the horror film from writer-director Scott Derrickson, Thames plays Finney, a 13-year-old boy who is abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement. Subsequently, he begins receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer’s past victims. Pic is set for worldwide release on June 24 and will become available for streaming on Peacock 45 days later.
Thames recently wrapped a lead role opposite Mel Gibson in David Henrie’s thriller Boys of Summer. The 15-year-old actor can also be seen on the Apple TV+ sci-fi series For All Mankind, and continues to be represented by Goodman, Genow, Schenkman.
- 4/19/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Lorraine Bracco (The Sopranos), Nora Zehetner (Grey’s Anatomy), Julian Lerner (The Wonder Years), Abby James Witherspoon (Secret Headquarters) and Noah Cottrell (Punky Brewster) have joined the cast of Boys of Summer, the family adventure film from actor-director David Henrie that is now in production in North Carolina.
They will star alongside the previously announced Mel Gibson and Mason Thames.
In the film scripted by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), a local boy (Thames) whose best friend is mysteriously taken begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. Soon after seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), he discovers that he’s on the path of a witch who has recently retired to his island.
Mark Fasano, James Henrie, John Blanford and Dan McDonough are producing, with Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy,...
They will star alongside the previously announced Mel Gibson and Mason Thames.
In the film scripted by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), a local boy (Thames) whose best friend is mysteriously taken begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. Soon after seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), he discovers that he’s on the path of a witch who has recently retired to his island.
Mark Fasano, James Henrie, John Blanford and Dan McDonough are producing, with Darren Moorman, Scott Pomeroy,...
- 1/18/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Julian Lerner has quite an impressive career for a young teenager. In March of 2021, he was seen in the Netflix family film Yes Day. He’s in the animated series Alma’s Way for PBS, and he’s filming a new movie.
Lerner is currently starring as Brad Hitman on the ABC reboot of The Wonder Years. Brad is 12-year-old Dean’s best friend, who is intelligent and humorous.
On Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 11, Lerner had a major Brad-centric episode, called “Brad Mitzvah,” where Brad grew nervous about his Bar Mitzvah speech.
TV Fanatic chatted with Lerner about this special episode, working with Fred Savage, and the sequel of Netflix’s Yes Day.
Hi Julian. It’s great to chat with you again. How have you been?
Thank you! Great to chat with you too. Things are great!
Currently, you star as Brad Hitman in The Wonder Years reboot, which premiered on ABC in the fall.
Lerner is currently starring as Brad Hitman on the ABC reboot of The Wonder Years. Brad is 12-year-old Dean’s best friend, who is intelligent and humorous.
On Wonder Years Season 1 Episode 11, Lerner had a major Brad-centric episode, called “Brad Mitzvah,” where Brad grew nervous about his Bar Mitzvah speech.
TV Fanatic chatted with Lerner about this special episode, working with Fred Savage, and the sequel of Netflix’s Yes Day.
Hi Julian. It’s great to chat with you again. How have you been?
Thank you! Great to chat with you too. Things are great!
Currently, you star as Brad Hitman in The Wonder Years reboot, which premiered on ABC in the fall.
- 1/13/2022
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Siblings Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams hosted the fourth annual Dance Party to End Alz on Sunday, November 14 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon.
Apple Music’s Beats 1 “Today’s Country” radio host Kelleigh Bannen emceed the lively event, which raised nearly $300,000 for the Alzheimer's Association research grant program.
Donned in iconic fashion from the ‘80s, country artists took to the stage performing throwback hits from the decade. Accompanied by Wildhorse Saloon’s Three Lane, performances included:
Brad Paisley's renditions of “Hot for Teacher,” “Boys of Summer” and “Walk of Life,” Darius Rucker's powerful take on “Purple Rain,” Kelleigh Bannen’s electric rendition of “9 to 5,” Ashley Campbell’s spin on “Faith,” Melinda Doolittle’s rocking version of “Old Time Rock ’n Roll,”
Charles Esten's energetic adaptations of “Love Shack” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” Jamie O’Neal’s powerhouse rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing,...
Apple Music’s Beats 1 “Today’s Country” radio host Kelleigh Bannen emceed the lively event, which raised nearly $300,000 for the Alzheimer's Association research grant program.
Donned in iconic fashion from the ‘80s, country artists took to the stage performing throwback hits from the decade. Accompanied by Wildhorse Saloon’s Three Lane, performances included:
Brad Paisley's renditions of “Hot for Teacher,” “Boys of Summer” and “Walk of Life,” Darius Rucker's powerful take on “Purple Rain,” Kelleigh Bannen’s electric rendition of “9 to 5,” Ashley Campbell’s spin on “Faith,” Melinda Doolittle’s rocking version of “Old Time Rock ’n Roll,”
Charles Esten's energetic adaptations of “Love Shack” and “You Give Love a Bad Name,” Jamie O’Neal’s powerhouse rendition of “Don’t Stop Believing,...
- 11/24/2021
- Look to the Stars
Mel Gibson has come onboard to star in the fantasy-adventure Boys of Summer, written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz. Mason Thames is also on board. David Henrie will direct.
The film is being produced by Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures and James Henrie of Novo Media Group and will be financed and executive produced by John Blandford and Dan McDonough of Pastime Pictures. Tobias Weymar and Annie Mahoney of Nickel City, and Lorenzo Henrie and Amanda Devine of Novo Media Group will also exec produce.
The story follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. After seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), they soon discover they’re on the path of a witch who has recently retired to their island.
Production is set to begin this December in Wilmington,...
The film is being produced by Mark Fasano of Nickel City Pictures and James Henrie of Novo Media Group and will be financed and executive produced by John Blandford and Dan McDonough of Pastime Pictures. Tobias Weymar and Annie Mahoney of Nickel City, and Lorenzo Henrie and Amanda Devine of Novo Media Group will also exec produce.
The story follows a local boy, who after his best friend is mysteriously taken, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. After seeking the help of an aging detective (Gibson), they soon discover they’re on the path of a witch who has recently retired to their island.
Production is set to begin this December in Wilmington,...
- 11/4/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Mel Gibson will star alongside Mason Thames, the rising actor who leads upcoming horror thriller The Black Phone, in Boys of Summer, an indie fantasy adventure thriller.
David Henrie, best known for his work as an actor on such shows as Wizards of Waverly Place, will direct the project, which hails from Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures.
Written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), the script centers on a local boy (Thames) who, after his best friend mysteriously disappears, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. He seeks the help ...
David Henrie, best known for his work as an actor on such shows as Wizards of Waverly Place, will direct the project, which hails from Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures.
Written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), the script centers on a local boy (Thames) who, after his best friend mysteriously disappears, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. He seeks the help ...
- 11/4/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Mel Gibson will star alongside Mason Thames, the rising actor who leads upcoming horror thriller The Black Phone, in Boys of Summer, an indie fantasy adventure thriller.
David Henrie, best known for his work as an actor on such shows as Wizards of Waverly Place, will direct the project which hails from Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures.
Written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), the script centers on a local boy (Thames) who, after his best friend mysteriously disappears, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. He seeks the help ...
David Henrie, best known for his work as an actor on such shows as Wizards of Waverly Place, will direct the project which hails from Nickel City Pictures, Novo Media Group and Pastime Pictures.
Written by Cornelius Uliano and Bryan Schulz (The Peanuts Movie), the script centers on a local boy (Thames) who, after his best friend mysteriously disappears, begins to suspect that a supernatural entity may be hunting the children of Martha’s Vineyard. He seeks the help ...
- 11/4/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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