In early 2021, Megan Ellison emerged from a self-imposed Hollywood exile and did something she hadn’t done in over a year: She signed on to back a movie, Nimona. There was a time when this would not have been remarkable, when Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures was producing five films a year and she was considered the industry’s own Medici, the premier patron of prestige cinema. But Ellison had backed away from Hollywood in 2019 after a series of missteps and become elusive even to some of her own executives. When her former distribution chief, Erik Lomis, asked her whether she wanted to look at some reels of Nimona, which was about to get axed in Disney’s closure of Blue Sky Animation, “I wasn’t really engaging in new film projects at the time,” Ellison said, answering THR’s questions by email. “But being curious, I said yes.”
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- 3/6/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Echo 3" is a new live-action, 'black ops' political thriller TV series, created by Oscar winning screenwriter Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty"), based on "When Heroes Fly" by Omri Givon, starring Jessica Ann Collins, Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Elizabeth Anweis, now streaming on Apple TV+ :
"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
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"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
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- 12/5/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
The Engineer is an action drama film based on a true story. Directed by Danny A. Abeckaser from a screenplay by Kosta Kondilopoulos. The Engineer follows the most extensive manhunt in the history of Israel to find Yahya Ayyash, the mastermind behind suicide bombings in Israel in the 1990s. The film stars Emile Hirsch, Danny A. Abeckaser, Tsahi Halevi, and Angel Bonanni. So, if you loved The Engineer here are some similar movies you could check out next.
Zero Dark Thirty (Prime Video Add-On & Starz) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal for the story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man.
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Zero Dark Thirty (Prime Video Add-On & Starz) Credit – Sony Pictures
Synopsis: For a decade, an elite team of intelligence and military operatives, working in secret across the globe, devoted themselves to a single goal: to find and eliminate Osama bin Laden. Zero Dark Thirty reunites the Oscar-winning team of director-producer Kathryn Bigelow and writer-producer Mark Boal for the story of history’s greatest manhunt for the world’s most dangerous man.
Sicario...
- 8/19/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Oscars rewind: A look back at Jennifer Lawrence’s road to Best Actress for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’
Recently Gold Derby revisited each of Jennifer Lawrence‘s four Oscar nominations to coincide with the release of her new movie, “No Hard Feelings.” Today we’ll go more in depth on her road to winning Best Actress for “Silver Linings Playbook” back in 2012. That win made her the second youngest Best Actress (at age 22) in Oscar history, only behind Marlee Matlin, who was 21 when she prevailed for “Children of a Lesser God” in 1986.
SEERevisiting ‘Cleopatra’: The epic love story of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
In this film adaptation of Matthew Quick‘s 2008 novel of the same name, Lawrence plays Tiffany, a young widow who meets Pat Solitano Jr. (Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder, leading to an unlikely romance. The movie was written and directed by David O. Russell, who was coming off of receiving his first Oscar nom for helming 2010’s “The Fighter,” which won...
SEERevisiting ‘Cleopatra’: The epic love story of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
In this film adaptation of Matthew Quick‘s 2008 novel of the same name, Lawrence plays Tiffany, a young widow who meets Pat Solitano Jr. (Bradley Cooper), a man with bipolar disorder, leading to an unlikely romance. The movie was written and directed by David O. Russell, who was coming off of receiving his first Oscar nom for helming 2010’s “The Fighter,” which won...
- 6/24/2023
- by Jeffrey Kare
- Gold Derby
Starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins, “Echo 3” is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
To celebrate the Apple TV+ drama series, watch our special “Making of” roundtable discussion with the cast. Together they are joined by Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson for a memorable Q&a. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Interviews with 2023 Emmy contenders
“We felt very much looked after and we had a walking fountain of knowledge (showrunner Mark Boal) when it came to how this situation would...
To celebrate the Apple TV+ drama series, watch our special “Making of” roundtable discussion with the cast. Together they are joined by Gold Derby senior editor Denton Davidson for a memorable Q&a. Watch our exclusive video interview above.
See Interviews with 2023 Emmy contenders
“We felt very much looked after and we had a walking fountain of knowledge (showrunner Mark Boal) when it came to how this situation would...
- 6/12/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Kathryn Bigelow won an Oscar for directing “The Hurt Locker,” based on Mark Boal’s screenplay. Boal, a journalist, was embedded in Iraq with a bomb squad for two weeks in 2004. The film, streaming on Plex June 1, is a portrait of men in combat, the Iraq War, and the adrenaline that drives some soldiers to succeed at war, but fail at peace. “The Hurt Locker,” shot in a pseudo-documentary style, won additional Oscars for writing, editing, sound editing, and sound. Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty, Evangeline Lilly, Ralph Fiennes, David Morse, and Guy Pearce star.
Watch the trailer for “The Hurt Locker”:
Also coming to the streamer in June is “Drowning Mona,” starring Bette Midler as a hateful woman despised by her entire town. When her car ends up in the river, the police chief (Danny DeVito) immediately suspects foul play. The only problem? Everyone is a suspect as Jamie Lee Curtis,...
Watch the trailer for “The Hurt Locker”:
Also coming to the streamer in June is “Drowning Mona,” starring Bette Midler as a hateful woman despised by her entire town. When her car ends up in the river, the police chief (Danny DeVito) immediately suspects foul play. The only problem? Everyone is a suspect as Jamie Lee Curtis,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Exclusive: Former DreamWorks exec Mark Sourian has been appointed as President of Production for the Angel Studios Original The Chosen, with plans to build out an entertainment “universe” from the hit faith-based series.
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The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, Dallas Jenkins’ The Chosen is an episodic drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Jonathan Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples. The crowdfunded show available via Angel Studios’ website and app, as well as its own dedicated app, has been translated into more than 50 languages, garnering over 510M views across 175 countries. The show licensed by Angel Studios to the likes of Netflix, Prime Video,...
Related Story ‘The Chosen’ Distributor Angel Studios Launches Theatrical Division Related Story 'BTS: Yet To Come' Sings Green On Screen – Specialty Box Office Related Story Jordan Walker Ross Says His Disability Took His Character On 'The Chosen' To New Level
The largest fan-supported entertainment project of all time, Dallas Jenkins’ The Chosen is an episodic drama series about the life of Jesus Christ (Jonathan Roumie) and the calling of his initial disciples. The crowdfunded show available via Angel Studios’ website and app, as well as its own dedicated app, has been translated into more than 50 languages, garnering over 510M views across 175 countries. The show licensed by Angel Studios to the likes of Netflix, Prime Video,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Two decades on from the beginning of the war, a handful of films have tried various ways to show the conflict with audiences mostly choosing to stay away
When The Hurt Locker, perhaps the most significant film about the Iraq war, won best picture, it also made a dubious kind of history, posting the worst box office of any previous winner. It had only made $11m at the time – and then several more millions after the Oscar bump – despite the pleadings of critics who insisted, correctly, that director Kathryn Bigelow and her screenwriter, Mark Boal, had made a studiously apolitical thriller about an army bomb squad that spends its days defusing improvised explosive devices. And what could be more exciting than that? How many hit movies and TV shows have been built around the tick-tick-ticking of bombs that are about to go off? Too many to count.
And yet, five years into the war,...
When The Hurt Locker, perhaps the most significant film about the Iraq war, won best picture, it also made a dubious kind of history, posting the worst box office of any previous winner. It had only made $11m at the time – and then several more millions after the Oscar bump – despite the pleadings of critics who insisted, correctly, that director Kathryn Bigelow and her screenwriter, Mark Boal, had made a studiously apolitical thriller about an army bomb squad that spends its days defusing improvised explosive devices. And what could be more exciting than that? How many hit movies and TV shows have been built around the tick-tick-ticking of bombs that are about to go off? Too many to count.
And yet, five years into the war,...
- 3/17/2023
- by Scott Tobias
- The Guardian - Film News
Sony Pictures has slated “Dumb Money” for theatrical release on October 20, 2023. The film, directed by Craig Gillespie, tells the true story of a Wall Street short squeeze that momentarily turned GameStop stock into the hottest investment in town.
The squeeze had initially been triggered by users of the subreddit r/wallsteetbets, an online forum, although some hedge funds also participated. The momentary skyrocketing of the video game store’s per-share value, from $17.25 in early January of 2021 to $500 just weeks later, turned the saga into a skewed David vs. Goliath story. The narrative of amateur traders and “fans” of the company driving up its stock price as a form of fandom/social protest against the stereotypical investor class proved irresistible as a juicy media story.
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By late March, it was back down to $120.34 per share and now,...
The squeeze had initially been triggered by users of the subreddit r/wallsteetbets, an online forum, although some hedge funds also participated. The momentary skyrocketing of the video game store’s per-share value, from $17.25 in early January of 2021 to $500 just weeks later, turned the saga into a skewed David vs. Goliath story. The narrative of amateur traders and “fans” of the company driving up its stock price as a form of fandom/social protest against the stereotypical investor class proved irresistible as a juicy media story.
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Why Nft Creators Are Up in Arms Over Royalties – and Rightly So | Pro Insight
By late March, it was back down to $120.34 per share and now,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Luke Evans is a Welsh actor and singer. He is best known for his roles in Dracula Untold, Beauty and the Beast and Echo 3.
Luke Evans Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979 (Luke Evans: Age 43) in Pontypool, Wales to Yvonne and David Evans. When Evans was 17 he left school and moved to Cardiff to study under the singing coach Louise Ryan. In 1997 he won a scholarship to London Studio Centre and graduated three years later.
Luke Evans Biography: Career
Evans started his career on the stage in productions of La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Avenue Q and Small Change. It was thanks to his role as Vincent in Small Change that got him nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
In 2009 Evans had his first role in a movie playing Apollo in Clash of the Titans. More of Evan’s movie roles include...
Luke Evans Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Luke Evans was born on April 15, 1979 (Luke Evans: Age 43) in Pontypool, Wales to Yvonne and David Evans. When Evans was 17 he left school and moved to Cardiff to study under the singing coach Louise Ryan. In 1997 he won a scholarship to London Studio Centre and graduated three years later.
Luke Evans Biography: Career
Evans started his career on the stage in productions of La Cava, Taboo, Rent, Avenue Q and Small Change. It was thanks to his role as Vincent in Small Change that got him nominated for the Evening Standard Award for Outstanding Newcomer.
In 2009 Evans had his first role in a movie playing Apollo in Clash of the Titans. More of Evan’s movie roles include...
- 3/3/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
Apple TV+ today announced that its international Emmy Award-winning global espionage thriller “Tehran” has been renewed for a third season, and that multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie is set to join the ensemble cast. Created by Moshe Zonder, Dana Eden and Maor Kohn, and directed by Daniel Syrkin, season three of “Tehran” is now in production.
After its global debut on Apple TV+ last summer, which featured Glenn Close, the second season of “Tehran” was hailed as “nail-biting,” “thrilling” and “one of the most suspenseful Israeli shows ever made.” Season three of “Tehran” will expand its cast with Hugh Laurie in the role of Eric Peterson, a South African nuclear inspector. Laurie will star alongside Niv Sultan, who will reprise her widely acclaimed role as Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan, as well as returning stars Shaun Toub and Shila Ommi, and new additions Sasson Gabai, Bahar Pars and Phoenix Raei.
Multi-Emmy...
After its global debut on Apple TV+ last summer, which featured Glenn Close, the second season of “Tehran” was hailed as “nail-biting,” “thrilling” and “one of the most suspenseful Israeli shows ever made.” Season three of “Tehran” will expand its cast with Hugh Laurie in the role of Eric Peterson, a South African nuclear inspector. Laurie will star alongside Niv Sultan, who will reprise her widely acclaimed role as Mossad agent Tamar Rabinyan, as well as returning stars Shaun Toub and Shila Ommi, and new additions Sasson Gabai, Bahar Pars and Phoenix Raei.
Multi-Emmy...
- 2/10/2023
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Apple TV+ has announced that its International Emmy Award-winning global espionage thriller “Tehran” has been renewed for a third season, and that multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie is set to join the ensemble cast. Created by Moshe Zonder, Dana Eden and Maor Kohn, and directed by Daniel Syrkin, season three of “Tehran” is now in production. After its global debut on Apple TV+ last summer, which featured Glenn Close, the second season of “Tehran” was hailed as “nail-biting,” “thrilling” and “one of the most suspenseful Israeli shows ever made.” Season three of “Tehran” will expand its cast with Hugh Laurie in the role of ‘Eric Peterson,’ a South African nuclear inspector. Laurie will star alongside Niv Sultan, who will reprise her widely acclaimed role as Mossad agent ‘Tamar Rabinyan,’ as well as returning stars Shaun Toub, and Shila Ommi, and new additions Sasson Gabai, Bahar Pars and Phoenix Raei. “Tehran...
- 2/9/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Released in 2013, “Lone Survivor” is an emotional tour de force based on the best-selling 2007 memoir by the same name. Directed by Peter Berg, this action-packed war movie follows a Navy Seal team on a mission to capture Taliban leader Ahmad Shah in Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region.
The thrilling cast and on-location filming create an intense viewing experience that highlights the bravery of the soldiers who fought alongside one another. With numerous awards and nominations under its belt, “Lone Survivor” provides a natural and powerful look at the life of a soldier in modern warfare.
The gripping movie, directed and penned by Peter Berg, featured Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana in pivotal roles.
With a budget of 40 million, Lone Survivor became a box-office success, grossing over 154 million worldwide. The film has also been met with positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
If you...
The thrilling cast and on-location filming create an intense viewing experience that highlights the bravery of the soldiers who fought alongside one another. With numerous awards and nominations under its belt, “Lone Survivor” provides a natural and powerful look at the life of a soldier in modern warfare.
The gripping movie, directed and penned by Peter Berg, featured Mark Wahlberg, Taylor Kitsch, Emile Hirsch, Ben Foster, and Eric Bana in pivotal roles.
With a budget of 40 million, Lone Survivor became a box-office success, grossing over 154 million worldwide. The film has also been met with positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.
If you...
- 1/26/2023
- by Israr
- buddytv.com
Mark Boal has focused much of his energy as a screenwriter on interpreting the geopolitical dramas of our times in the Middle East and Central Asia. For his new Apple TV+ series “Echo 3,” the two-time Oscar winner who wrote and produced 2008’s “The Hurt Locker” and 2011’s “Zero Dark Thirty” has turned his gaze to the United States’ neighbors to the south.
The drama series, adapted from the 2018 Israeli series “When Heroes Fly,” revolves around a kidnapping of an American research scientist (played by Jessica Ann Collins) near the Colombia-Venezuela border and the rescue effort that ensues, led by her brother (Luke Evans) and new husband (Michiel Huisman) — both of whom work for a U.S. Army elite combat unit, aka special forces. “Echo 3” bowed Nov. 23 with three episodes, followed by weekly installments premiering on Fridays through the Season 1 finale on Jan. 13.
“Echo 3” marks Boal’s first series production — and it was a doozy,...
The drama series, adapted from the 2018 Israeli series “When Heroes Fly,” revolves around a kidnapping of an American research scientist (played by Jessica Ann Collins) near the Colombia-Venezuela border and the rescue effort that ensues, led by her brother (Luke Evans) and new husband (Michiel Huisman) — both of whom work for a U.S. Army elite combat unit, aka special forces. “Echo 3” bowed Nov. 23 with three episodes, followed by weekly installments premiering on Fridays through the Season 1 finale on Jan. 13.
“Echo 3” marks Boal’s first series production — and it was a doozy,...
- 12/22/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
In Apple TV+’s “Echo 3,” created by Oscar-winner Mark Boal, Michiel Huisman — of “The Flight Attendant,” “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Game of Thrones” and much more — plays Prince, an elite soldier whose wife, Amber (Jessica Ann Collins), has been kidnapped in Colombia. With her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), a fellow Special Forces member and Prince’s estranged best friend, he goes on a mission to free her without, he hopes, causing an international incident.
How did the role of Prince come to you?
For a while after “The Flight Attendant,” we were looking for a project that would feel like another step up. This character is very different from anything I’d ever played before. And it would really allow me to flex my acting muscles, so to speak. So I had to fight a bit to land the role.
Why did you have to fight?
Oh my God!
How did the role of Prince come to you?
For a while after “The Flight Attendant,” we were looking for a project that would feel like another step up. This character is very different from anything I’d ever played before. And it would really allow me to flex my acting muscles, so to speak. So I had to fight a bit to land the role.
Why did you have to fight?
Oh my God!
- 12/9/2022
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Writer, director, and producer Kathryn Bigelow may be best known for her Oscar-winning action drama "The Hurt Locker," but her career is longer and more varied than many fans realize. Over the last 40 years, Bigelow has only released 10 feature films, but she has also worked in television and made a number of short films, resulting in a diverse and fascinating filmography. Despite early success with the surfer thriller "Point Break," Bigelow has maintained an independent filmmakers' sensibility, working in genres as diverse as horror and historical drama.
While Bigelow's visual style and thematic interests have shifted throughout her career, what unites all of Bigelow's films is an interest in masculinity and patriarchy, along with a mastery of action and suspense. With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, and many other accolades under her belt, Bigelow has cemented herself as one of the most respected directors in modern Hollywood, particularly when it comes to thrillers.
While Bigelow's visual style and thematic interests have shifted throughout her career, what unites all of Bigelow's films is an interest in masculinity and patriarchy, along with a mastery of action and suspense. With two Oscars, two BAFTAs, and many other accolades under her belt, Bigelow has cemented herself as one of the most respected directors in modern Hollywood, particularly when it comes to thrillers.
- 12/8/2022
- by Molly Turner
- Slash Film
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As the production of the new Apple TV+ series Echo 3 migrated from the heights of Bogotá, Colombia’s sprawling Andean capital, down to the lush tropical environs of Girardot, Luke Evans was savoring every moment. “It was a three-and-a-half-hour journey through these winding mountain roads — which at some points made you feel like you’re in Nepal — it was really extraordinary,” says the Welsh actor and singer over Zoom. The cast and crew also stopped in the port city of Cartagena and the white-sand Rosario Islands. Evans documented the experience to his 3.4 million followers, with videos of beachside workouts, shots of local fauna and expertly composed streetscapes. During filming, Evans’ Insta served as both a teaser for the show and as an unofficial ad for Colombia’s tourism industry.
“I’ve always loved traveling. So traveling for me is the biggest gift I...
As the production of the new Apple TV+ series Echo 3 migrated from the heights of Bogotá, Colombia’s sprawling Andean capital, down to the lush tropical environs of Girardot, Luke Evans was savoring every moment. “It was a three-and-a-half-hour journey through these winding mountain roads — which at some points made you feel like you’re in Nepal — it was really extraordinary,” says the Welsh actor and singer over Zoom. The cast and crew also stopped in the port city of Cartagena and the white-sand Rosario Islands. Evans documented the experience to his 3.4 million followers, with videos of beachside workouts, shots of local fauna and expertly composed streetscapes. During filming, Evans’ Insta served as both a teaser for the show and as an unofficial ad for Colombia’s tourism industry.
“I’ve always loved traveling. So traveling for me is the biggest gift I...
- 12/2/2022
- by Fawnia Soo Hoo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In today’s episode of Bingeworthy, our TV and streaming podcast, Editor-In-Chief Rodrigo Perez steps inside “Echo 3,” Apple TV+’s new ten-part drama mini-series from Academy Award-winner Mark Boal.
An action-packed thriller set in South America, “Echo 3” is essentially a family drama, a military espionage actioner, and a kidnapping drama with political intrigue.
Continue reading Mark Boal Talks’ Echo 3,’ Kathryn Bigelow, ‘Triple Frontier’ & His Still Unmade Showtime 2016 Election Series’ Intelligence’ [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
An action-packed thriller set in South America, “Echo 3” is essentially a family drama, a military espionage actioner, and a kidnapping drama with political intrigue.
Continue reading Mark Boal Talks’ Echo 3,’ Kathryn Bigelow, ‘Triple Frontier’ & His Still Unmade Showtime 2016 Election Series’ Intelligence’ [Bingeworthy Podcast] at The Playlist.
- 11/30/2022
- by Rodrigo Perez
- The Playlist
Screenwriter Mark Boal has received worldwide acclaim for his highly detailed screenplays of military operations in the Kathryn Bigelow films, “The Hurt Locker” (for which Boal won the Oscar) and “Zero Dark Thirty.” He brings a journalist’s mind for detail—he was one for Rolling Stone, Playboy, and others—to his projects, and one can feel the veracity of his life’s work in his latest project, mostly in its elaborate action set pieces, usually long, dialogue-free sequences of soldiers meticulously trying to complete their missions.
Continue reading ‘Echo 3’ Review: ‘The Hurt Locker’s Mark Boal Brings His Visceral Style To A Military Family Kidnapping Thriller at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘Echo 3’ Review: ‘The Hurt Locker’s Mark Boal Brings His Visceral Style To A Military Family Kidnapping Thriller at The Playlist.
- 11/28/2022
- by Brian Tallerico
- The Playlist
Mark Boal has been an impressive force for a few years now. His producing and writing credits for Zero Dark Thirty and The Hurt Locker both brought him early acclaim. And now, he brings his talents to the small screen with a new series called Echo 3. The Apple TV Plus series features an impressive cast, one that includes Michiel Huisman, Luke Evans, and Jessica Ann Collins. If you are at all aware of Mr. Boal’s work, you may want to be prepared for a thrilling opening to this 10 episodic drama. It’s a smart and engaging thriller, and from what I had the chance to witness, things could get very interesting.
We recently had the great pleasure of sitting down with Mark, Luke, Michiel, and Jessica. First up, Mr. Boal discussed taking his vision to the small screen. As creator of the series, he had a lot of insight...
We recently had the great pleasure of sitting down with Mark, Luke, Michiel, and Jessica. First up, Mr. Boal discussed taking his vision to the small screen. As creator of the series, he had a lot of insight...
- 11/24/2022
- by JimmyO
- JoBlo.com
Luke Evans in “Echo 3,” now streaming on Apple TV+. Two-time Oscar-winning writer/producer Mark Boal is the creator and producer behind the new series Echo 3, a new action drama series that is set (and was shot) in Colombia. Luke Evans is one of the show’s stars, and he told us that the combination of Boam’s vision and shooting on location made “Echo 3” an unforgettable experience for him. (Click on the media bar below to hear Luke Evans) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Luke-Evans_Echo_3_.mp3 Echo 3 is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
The post ‘Echo 3’ Was A Win-Win For Star Luke Evans appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
The post ‘Echo 3’ Was A Win-Win For Star Luke Evans appeared first on Hollywood Outbreak.
- 11/24/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
"Echo 3" is a new 'black ops' political thriller TV series, created by Oscar winning screenwriter Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty"), based on "When Heroes Fly" by Omri Givon, starring Jessica Ann Collins, Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Elizabeth Anweis, now streaming on Apple TV+ :
"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
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"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 11/24/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Echo 3, a new series from Zero Dark Thirty‘s Mark Boal, follows the story of the disappearance of Amber Chesborough and her brother and husband’s quest to find her while navigating a secret war.
Jessica Ann Collins, who plays Amber, Michiel Huisman, who plays Prince, and Luke Evans, who plays Bambi, recently sat for a conversation with uInterview founder Erik Meers about the project.
The actors described their research process for the series.
“For myself, I was just focused on sort of making sure I was primed for the moment of performance,” Collins said.
“I think by having [director] Mark [Boal] around though, Mark wouldn’t allow us to do anything without us having a real picture drawn from his experience and his knowledge, so we didn’t really need to know anything until the day we were actually there and preparing for the production,” Evans revealed. “Mark was there and...
Jessica Ann Collins, who plays Amber, Michiel Huisman, who plays Prince, and Luke Evans, who plays Bambi, recently sat for a conversation with uInterview founder Erik Meers about the project.
The actors described their research process for the series.
“For myself, I was just focused on sort of making sure I was primed for the moment of performance,” Collins said.
“I think by having [director] Mark [Boal] around though, Mark wouldn’t allow us to do anything without us having a real picture drawn from his experience and his knowledge, so we didn’t really need to know anything until the day we were actually there and preparing for the production,” Evans revealed. “Mark was there and...
- 11/23/2022
- by Rose Carter
- Uinterview
“This isn’t Jason Bourne,” the kidnap victim tells her overzealous South American rebel captors. It’s an understandable assumption, considering how many echoes of past thrillers resonate throughout Echo 3. What this Apple TV+ action series, from Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker writer Mark Boal, may lack in originality it more than compensates for with its grim intensity. The action begins when newlywed scientist Amber (Jessica Ann Collins) is abducted by revolutionaries in Colombia while studying plant life to find new cures for addiction. The guerrillas think she’s up to more than research when a sophisticated tracking device is found buried in her backpack. (Credit: Apple TV+) They’re partly right but also on the wrong track. And as in many a kidnap story, they’re chosen the wrong hostage to toy with. Amber, who’s hiding a few significant secrets, is tougher than she looks, and the loved ones...
- 11/22/2022
- TV Insider
There isn't a lot we can talk about when it comes to the thrilling new series, Echo 3, premiering on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, November 23.
Not only is most of the information embargoed, to spoil even a sliver of it would ruin your viewing experience.
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Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), and her husband, Prince (Michiel Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
Not only is most of the information embargoed, to spoil even a sliver of it would ruin your viewing experience.
At TV Fanatic, we take pride in allowing you the opportunity to discover and explore the best content has to offer without spoilers.
Here's what we can discuss straight from Apple TV+.
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), and her husband, Prince (Michiel Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
- 11/21/2022
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
To coincide with the release of Echo 3, the new thriller series from Apple TV+, we sat down with some of the stars to find out more.
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), and her husband, Prince (Michiel Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. “Echo 3” also stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,” a prominent political columnist.
Speaking with the ensemble of Evans, Collins, and Huisman, we chat about the draw of the show – including showrunner Mark Boal -, the lure of working on television and long-form series and what challenges and rewards they can offer,...
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Jessica Ann Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Luke Evans), and her husband, Prince (Michiel Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. “Echo 3” also stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,” a prominent political columnist.
Speaking with the ensemble of Evans, Collins, and Huisman, we chat about the draw of the show – including showrunner Mark Boal -, the lure of working on television and long-form series and what challenges and rewards they can offer,...
- 11/21/2022
- by Scott Davis
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
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If the apparent success of Amazon’s The Terminal List proved anything, it’s that there’s an audience out there for fast-moving militaristic revenge stories with more interest in a steadily escalating body count than anything deeper.
Mark Boal’s new Apple TV+ drama Echo 3 will put to the test whether viewers are willing to stick with their militaristic revenge stories if they come packaged with some nuance and characterization. Based on the Israeli format When Heroes Fly, Echo 3 has all the fetishistic shots of weapons and arbitrarily featured American flags one could ever want, and the body count rises steadily. But those things are accompanied by artier touches, whether it’s blades of grass swaying in the wind, attempts to delve superficially into the political realities of contemporary South America or just action scenes that unfold with a deliberate — right on the edge of “slow” — pace.
If the apparent success of Amazon’s The Terminal List proved anything, it’s that there’s an audience out there for fast-moving militaristic revenge stories with more interest in a steadily escalating body count than anything deeper.
Mark Boal’s new Apple TV+ drama Echo 3 will put to the test whether viewers are willing to stick with their militaristic revenge stories if they come packaged with some nuance and characterization. Based on the Israeli format When Heroes Fly, Echo 3 has all the fetishistic shots of weapons and arbitrarily featured American flags one could ever want, and the body count rises steadily. But those things are accompanied by artier touches, whether it’s blades of grass swaying in the wind, attempts to delve superficially into the political realities of contemporary South America or just action scenes that unfold with a deliberate — right on the edge of “slow” — pace.
- 11/21/2022
- by Daniel Fienberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: When brilliant scientist Amber Chesborough vanishes along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother and her husband—both elite U.S. Army commandos—struggle to find her amid a guerilla war, discovering that the woman they love might have a secret.
Review: Mark Boal has made a career out of telling military stories. From those grounded in true stories (Zero Dark Thirty) to those inspired by reality (The Hurt Locker), Boal has also transitioned to action-oriented blockbusters like Triple Frontier. His latest project is Echo 3, an international espionage thriller full of gritty action and military tactics that attempts to tell a sociopolitical drama full of heavy stuntwork and complicated storytelling. Despite some truly pulse-pounding firefights that rival any of his big-screen efforts, Mark Boal’s characters cannot rise to the same level of complexity as the action sequences. Echo 3 is decent but far from as good as it should, or could, be.
Review: Mark Boal has made a career out of telling military stories. From those grounded in true stories (Zero Dark Thirty) to those inspired by reality (The Hurt Locker), Boal has also transitioned to action-oriented blockbusters like Triple Frontier. His latest project is Echo 3, an international espionage thriller full of gritty action and military tactics that attempts to tell a sociopolitical drama full of heavy stuntwork and complicated storytelling. Despite some truly pulse-pounding firefights that rival any of his big-screen efforts, Mark Boal’s characters cannot rise to the same level of complexity as the action sequences. Echo 3 is decent but far from as good as it should, or could, be.
- 11/20/2022
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
"Echo 3" is a new 'black ops' political thriller TV series, created by Oscar winning screenwriter Mark Boal (Zero Dark Thirty"), based on "When Heroes Fly" by Omri Givon, starring Jessica Ann Collins, Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Elizabeth Anweis, streaming November 23, 2022 on Apple TV+ :
"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
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"...shot in English and Spanish, 'Echo 3' is set in Colombia, and filmed entirely on location, following 'Amber Chesborough', a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
"When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border her brother, 'Bambi' and her husband, 'Prince' — two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war..."
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- 11/10/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for ‘Echo 3,’ the highly anticipated 10-episode, action-packed thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal.
The series stars riller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins
Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, the story follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
It also stars Martina Gusmán as “Violeta,” a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, Juan Pablo Raba and special guest star, Bradley Whitford. “Echo 3” is also based on the award-winning series “When Heroes Fly,...
The series stars riller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins
Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, the story follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
It also stars Martina Gusmán as “Violeta,” a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, Juan Pablo Raba and special guest star, Bradley Whitford. “Echo 3” is also based on the award-winning series “When Heroes Fly,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Hulu has released the official trailer for “Welcome to Chippendales,” starring Kumail Nanjiani as Somen “Steve” Banjeree, an Indian immigrant who became the unlikely founder of the famous male-stripping empire, and quickly learns how unglamorous the live entertainment world can be.
Also starring in the series alongside Nanjiani are Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Stevens, Juliette Lewis with Nicola Peltz appearing in a guest starring role.
The show comes from creator Robert Siegel, whose previous credits include “The Founder” and “The Wrestler.” Marvel Studios’ “Fantastic Four” director Matt Shakman directs the series. It is inspired by the events portrayed in the book “Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders,” by authors K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca.
The series is set to premiere on the streamer on November 22. Check out the trailer below.
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Also starring in the series alongside Nanjiani are Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, Dan Stevens, Juliette Lewis with Nicola Peltz appearing in a guest starring role.
The show comes from creator Robert Siegel, whose previous credits include “The Founder” and “The Wrestler.” Marvel Studios’ “Fantastic Four” director Matt Shakman directs the series. It is inspired by the events portrayed in the book “Deadly Dance: The Chippendales Murders,” by authors K. Scot Macdonald and Patrick MontesDeOca.
The series is set to premiere on the streamer on November 22. Check out the trailer below.
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HBO Max has announced the new Original documentary series “Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty.
- 10/19/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Apple TV+ just dropped the official trailer for Echo 3, a new action series from two-time Oscar winner Mark Boal. The trailer sets up the search for a missing scientist being conducted by her brother and her husband – two men who are especially well-equipped to do what it takes to retrieve her.
Jessica Ann Collins stars as the scientist, Luke Evans plays her brother, and Michiel Huisman is the husband. The series’ cast also includes Martina Gusmán, James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, and Juan Pablo Raba. Bradley Whitford appears as a special guest star.
Mark Boal guides the action series, based on Omri Givon’s When Heroes Fly, as showrunner and executive producer. Givon’s series, inspired by Amir Gutfreund’s novel, aired in 2018 and was nominated for six Israeli Television Academy awards, winning one.
Keshet Studios’ Peter Traugott, Jason Horwitch, Omri Givon, Eitan Mansuri, Jonathan Doweck, Mark Sourian,...
Jessica Ann Collins stars as the scientist, Luke Evans plays her brother, and Michiel Huisman is the husband. The series’ cast also includes Martina Gusmán, James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, and Juan Pablo Raba. Bradley Whitford appears as a special guest star.
Mark Boal guides the action series, based on Omri Givon’s When Heroes Fly, as showrunner and executive producer. Givon’s series, inspired by Amir Gutfreund’s novel, aired in 2018 and was nominated for six Israeli Television Academy awards, winning one.
Keshet Studios’ Peter Traugott, Jason Horwitch, Omri Givon, Eitan Mansuri, Jonathan Doweck, Mark Sourian,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Echo 3,” the highly anticipated 10-episode, action-packed thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins. “Echo 3” will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, “Echo 3” follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. “Echo 3” also stars Martina Gusmán as “Violeta,” a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Mark Boal, the writer of Academy Award-winning films The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, provides us with a new action thriller from AppleTV+. The new series, Echo 3, stars Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, Jessica Ann Collins, and James Udom. AppleTV+ has just released the new trailer for the action series, which is set to premiere next month.
The official AppleTV+ synopsis reads,
“Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. Echo 3 also stars Martina Gusman as Violetta, a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom,...
The official AppleTV+ synopsis reads,
“Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war. Echo 3 also stars Martina Gusman as Violetta, a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom,...
- 10/18/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Echo 3 Trailer: Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman Search for a Loved One in High-Octane Apple TV+ Drama
Apple TV+ is adding another exciting series to its already impressive line-up.
The streaming service on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for Echo 3, the highly anticipated 10-episode, action-packed thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, and Jessica Ann Collins.
Echo 3 will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.
Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, Echo 3 follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
The series also stars Martina Gusmán as “Violeta," a prominent political columnist.
The streaming service on Tuesday unveiled the trailer for Echo 3, the highly anticipated 10-episode, action-packed thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, and Jessica Ann Collins.
Echo 3 will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, on Apple TV+, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday.
Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, Echo 3 follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family.
When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war.
The series also stars Martina Gusmán as “Violeta," a prominent political columnist.
- 10/18/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
With credits like “The Hurt Locker” and “Zero Dark Thirty,” it’s clear that writer Mark Boal knows how to craft an exciting military thriller. Considering that pedigree, you have every right to be excited about his new TV series, “Echo 3.”
As seen in the trailer for “Echo 3,” the series follows the story of a young scientist who is kidnapped by baddies in Venezuela.
Continue reading ‘Echo 3’ Trailer: ‘The Hurt Locker’ Writer Mark Boal Returns With A New Apple TV+ Action Series at The Playlist.
As seen in the trailer for “Echo 3,” the series follows the story of a young scientist who is kidnapped by baddies in Venezuela.
Continue reading ‘Echo 3’ Trailer: ‘The Hurt Locker’ Writer Mark Boal Returns With A New Apple TV+ Action Series at The Playlist.
- 10/18/2022
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
A high-stakes special ops mission — complete with covert raids, fiery explosions and what seems to be an intense game of international political chess — is the subject of Apple TV+’s “Echo 3,” the upcoming action-thriller series from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal and which premiered its first trailer on Tuesday.
The 10-episode show stars Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman (“The Flight Attendant”) and Jessica Ann Collins (Netflix’s “Clickbait”).
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Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, “Echo 3” follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small U.S. family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) —two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama,...
The 10-episode show stars Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman (“The Flight Attendant”) and Jessica Ann Collins (Netflix’s “Clickbait”).
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Set in South America with English and Spanish dialogue, “Echo 3” follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small U.S. family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) —two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts — struggle to find her in a layered personal drama,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Apple announced the premiere date and shared a first look (pictured above) of “Echo 3,” the 10-episode action-thriller from Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman, alongside Jessica Ann Collins. The show will premiere with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through January 13, 2023.
The action series, filmed in Colombia with English and Spanish dialogue, follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When she goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her against the backdrop of a secret war.
Additional cast includes Martina Gusman as Violetta, a prominent political columnist, James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, Juan Pablo Raba and special guest star Bradley Whitford. The show’s narrative is...
The action series, filmed in Colombia with English and Spanish dialogue, follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When she goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her against the backdrop of a secret war.
Additional cast includes Martina Gusman as Violetta, a prominent political columnist, James Udom, Maria Del Rosario, Alejandro Furth, Juan Pablo Raba and special guest star Bradley Whitford. The show’s narrative is...
- 10/1/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
Michiel Huisman and Luke Evans in ‘Echo 3’ (Photo Courtesy of Apple TV+)
Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, and Jessica Ann Collins star in Apple TV+’s new action thriller, Echo 3, premiering on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The series, which comes from Oscar winner Mark Boal, involves the search for a missing scientist, played by Collins.
“I’m honored to collaborate with the team at AppleTV+ who gave me the opportunity to make the series I wanted to make – one that feels big and purposeful and refuses to stay in any lane,” stated Boal. “This is a black-ops thriller and tale of international intrigue, set in Colombia, a country I had known only from afar and immediately fell in love with.”
Mark Boal shot the series in Columbia and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Keshet Studios’ Peter Traugott, Jason Horwitch, Omri Givon, Eitan Mansuri, Jonathan Doweck, Mark Sourian, Avi Nir,...
Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, and Jessica Ann Collins star in Apple TV+’s new action thriller, Echo 3, premiering on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. The series, which comes from Oscar winner Mark Boal, involves the search for a missing scientist, played by Collins.
“I’m honored to collaborate with the team at AppleTV+ who gave me the opportunity to make the series I wanted to make – one that feels big and purposeful and refuses to stay in any lane,” stated Boal. “This is a black-ops thriller and tale of international intrigue, set in Colombia, a country I had known only from afar and immediately fell in love with.”
Mark Boal shot the series in Columbia and serves as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Keshet Studios’ Peter Traugott, Jason Horwitch, Omri Givon, Eitan Mansuri, Jonathan Doweck, Mark Sourian, Avi Nir,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Rachel Nichols is taking her talents to Showtime: The veteran NBA reporter is leaving ESPN to join Showtime as a host and producer for the network’s basketball coverage.
Nichols “will contribute to multiple programs and projects from Showtime Basketball across multiple platforms,” per the network. She also appeared on the video podcast All the Smoke With Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to announce the move.
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Nichols “will contribute to multiple programs and projects from Showtime Basketball across multiple platforms,” per the network. She also appeared on the video podcast All the Smoke With Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to announce the move.
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- 9/30/2022
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Apple TV+ is giving action fans a look at Echo 3, a new 10-episode thriller from Mark Boal. Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman, and Jessica Ann Collins star in the anticipated thrill ride produced by Keshet Studios, making its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. One new episode follows weekly, every Friday through January 13, 2023.
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war,” says the official description. Echo 3 also stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,” a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom, Maria Del Rosario,...
Echo 3 is an action-packed thriller set in South America that follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war,” says the official description. Echo 3 also stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,” a prominent political columnist. The series features James Udom, Maria Del Rosario,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
“Echo 3,” the action thriller series from “Hurt Locker” producer Mark Boal and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins, will premiere this November on Apple TV+.
The upcoming Apple TV+ drama will debut with three episodes on Wednesday, Nov. 23, with new episodes dropping every Friday through Jan. 13.
Set in South America, the series follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war,” per the logline from Apple.
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The streamer also dropped several first look images on Friday.
“Echo 3” co-stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,...
The upcoming Apple TV+ drama will debut with three episodes on Wednesday, Nov. 23, with new episodes dropping every Friday through Jan. 13.
Set in South America, the series follows Amber Chesborough (Collins), a brilliant young scientist who is the emotional heart of a small American family. When Amber goes missing along the Colombia-Venezuela border, her brother, Bambi (Evans), and her husband, Prince (Huisman) – two men with deep military experience and complicated pasts – struggle to find her in a layered personal drama, set against the explosive backdrop of a secret war,” per the logline from Apple.
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The streamer also dropped several first look images on Friday.
“Echo 3” co-stars Martina Gusman as “Violetta,...
- 9/30/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
A round-up of European drama deals and appointments.
Blackport snares international broadcasters
Icelandic drama Blackport has reeled in its first international broadcast deals following its launch at MipTV earlier this year.
Buyers for the quirky drama include Topic in the US and Canada, Sbs in Australia, AMC Networks International Southern Europe in Spain and Portugal, Rts in Switzerland and TG4 in Ireland.
Blackport had been previously pre-sold to Dr in Denmark, Nrk in Norway, Svt in Sweden, and Yle in Finland. It won the Series Mania grand prize in 2021.
The eight-parter is produced by Vesturport and Turbine Studios for Arte...
Blackport snares international broadcasters
Icelandic drama Blackport has reeled in its first international broadcast deals following its launch at MipTV earlier this year.
Buyers for the quirky drama include Topic in the US and Canada, Sbs in Australia, AMC Networks International Southern Europe in Spain and Portugal, Rts in Switzerland and TG4 in Ireland.
Blackport had been previously pre-sold to Dr in Denmark, Nrk in Norway, Svt in Sweden, and Yle in Finland. It won the Series Mania grand prize in 2021.
The eight-parter is produced by Vesturport and Turbine Studios for Arte...
- 9/15/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
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Keshet International CEO Alon Shrtruzman will be leaving the global content producer and distributor owned by Keshet Media Group at the end of 2022.
Shtruzman has led the Keshet division since its launch in 2012 when Keshet expanded outside of Israel to export its formats and IP around the world. A milestone in reaching into Hollywood came when Keshet’s Prisoners of War series was adapted by Showtime for U.S. audiences as Homeland.
“I am grateful to Keshet and Avi Nir for the faith and support, to Ki’s management and the entire team for conquering so many peaks and taking our content across the world, and to the buyers, producers and creators who were part of this exciting journey,” Shtruzman said in a statement.
Keshet series and formats have been picked up by HBO, NBC and BBC, in addition to streamers like Netflix,...
Keshet International CEO Alon Shrtruzman will be leaving the global content producer and distributor owned by Keshet Media Group at the end of 2022.
Shtruzman has led the Keshet division since its launch in 2012 when Keshet expanded outside of Israel to export its formats and IP around the world. A milestone in reaching into Hollywood came when Keshet’s Prisoners of War series was adapted by Showtime for U.S. audiences as Homeland.
“I am grateful to Keshet and Avi Nir for the faith and support, to Ki’s management and the entire team for conquering so many peaks and taking our content across the world, and to the buyers, producers and creators who were part of this exciting journey,” Shtruzman said in a statement.
Keshet series and formats have been picked up by HBO, NBC and BBC, in addition to streamers like Netflix,...
- 9/14/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Based on an Israeli TV show, Echo 3 is scheduled to premiere on Apple TV+ later this year, with an impressive lineup of cast members to breathe air into the show’s compelling storyline. Echo 3 is inspired by the TV show When Heroes Fly as well as the novel of the same name written by Amir Gufreund. Echo 3 is written by journalist Mark Boal, who is most famous for writing and producing the Academy-Award-winning movie The Hurt Locker. The show’s premise is as follows, according to Deadline: “Echo 3 is set in South America and follows Amber Chesborough, a brilliant young scientist, who is
Meet The Cast Of “Echo 3”...
Meet The Cast Of “Echo 3”...
- 6/24/2022
- by A.E. Oats
- TVovermind.com
Production slated for September start in New Jersey.
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Production slated for September start in New Jersey.
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
Luke Evans will star in the upcoming crime thriller 5lbs Of Pressure which 13 Films has introduced to Cannes buyers this week.
Additional casting is underway ahead of an anticipated September production start in New Jersey on the story of a man on a quest for redemption who returns to his old neighbourhood to put his inner demons to rest while the brother of the man he killed seeks revenge.
Phil Allocco will direct from his screenplay and the producers are Zac Weinstein of Paint Night Productions and Tempest, Isen Robbins, Aimee Schoof of Intrinsic Value Film & TV,...
- 5/19/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Katherine Hughes (Echo 3) and Josh Plasse (iCarly) have signed on to star alongside Frank Grillo and Jaime King in the horror-thriller Man’s Son, which Remy Grillo is directing for XYZ Films.
The story surrounds a young couple (Hughes and Plasse) hoping to create an aesthetically pleasing audition tape for an up-and-coming Charles Manson film. But when they choose an eclectic desert Airbnb as the perfect backdrop, the dark events of the audition material slowly slip into their reality… Eventually, they find themselves intertwined in an occult, sinister plot led by King and Grillo’s characters.
Plasse and Brev Moss wrote the script, which is inspired by modern occult activity in the California Desrt. King’s Hooligan Dreamers Productions is producing in partnership with Dare Angel, Mi Nene and Margate House Films. Plasse, Shakira Barrera, Conor Allyn, Johnny James Fiore, Benjamin Anderson, Jake Allyn, Fabio Lo Fria, King and Emma Comley are producing,...
The story surrounds a young couple (Hughes and Plasse) hoping to create an aesthetically pleasing audition tape for an up-and-coming Charles Manson film. But when they choose an eclectic desert Airbnb as the perfect backdrop, the dark events of the audition material slowly slip into their reality… Eventually, they find themselves intertwined in an occult, sinister plot led by King and Grillo’s characters.
Plasse and Brev Moss wrote the script, which is inspired by modern occult activity in the California Desrt. King’s Hooligan Dreamers Productions is producing in partnership with Dare Angel, Mi Nene and Margate House Films. Plasse, Shakira Barrera, Conor Allyn, Johnny James Fiore, Benjamin Anderson, Jake Allyn, Fabio Lo Fria, King and Emma Comley are producing,...
- 4/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Not so long ago, it looked as if the movies had firmly embraced topicality. Digital technology had radically shortened the production cycle. Ferociously reportorial writers and/or directors like Mark Boal, Aaron Sorkin and Oliver Stone were speeding toward the screen with timely, “ripped-from-the-headlines” films like Zero Dark Thirty, The Social Network and Snowden even while their real-life characters and plot lines were still unfolding. It was pretty heady stuff, all caught up in Congressional scrutiny, court transcripts and debate about ongoing government surveillance of just about everyone.
The news-movie mash-up helped us to figure things out. Some of it was even great cinema.
Which makes this year’s longlist for the BAFTA best film award—a pretty fair compendium of the most compelling motion pictures currently available—something of a puzzlement. The list has drama. It has music. It even has a few laughs.
But missing are the things we worry about most, right now—that is, topicality of a sort that once seemed to have become a core piece of the awards architecture.
Day after day, we are wrestling—as a culture, as a society—with Covid, lockdowns and a profound debate about personal freedom and the power of government and business to control behavior in pursuit of the perceived general good. But I don’t see much of that in BAFTA’s top 15 films (unless it’s lurking deep within the science fiction folds of Dune).
Alongside the virus, small matters like urban decay, street crime, smash-and-grabs, inflation, abortion, partisan rancor, supposed insurrection and breakdown at the border are upending us. But the closest you’ll come to any of that on the BAFTA list is a way backward look at Catholic-Protestant violence in Belfast.
Even Don’t Look Up, an apocalyptic satire purportedly about climate change, isn’t precisely topical. Rather, it is a story about our refusal to put environmental destruction—an enduring concern among progressives—at the top of the news queue. The film frets not about what worries us, but what doesn’t worry us enough.
Fourteen months ago, I speculated that the movies—unable to keep up with a rapidly accelerating, crisis-a-day news cycle—would be pushed into a much smaller, more intimate, more detached space.
In one sense, I was wrong: We’ve been stuck with the big story, Covid, for almost two years. So there was plenty of time for a prize-worthy pandemic film, or two, or three.
But, in fact, the movies have withdrawn from the news. Sorkin, having once exposed the dark side of Facebook almost in real time, is now cocooned with the Ricardos. Paul Thomas Anderson, who tackled The Master at a time when Hollywood’s favorite cult was a hot issue, has retreated into light-hearted Valley nostalgia.
House of Gucci, King Richard, No Time to Die, The French Dispatch and The Lost Daughter—all on the BAFTA longlist—have their virtues.
But none of those pictures, not one, manages to probe the strange, threatening, news-afflicted world we live in, right now.
The news-movie mash-up helped us to figure things out. Some of it was even great cinema.
Which makes this year’s longlist for the BAFTA best film award—a pretty fair compendium of the most compelling motion pictures currently available—something of a puzzlement. The list has drama. It has music. It even has a few laughs.
But missing are the things we worry about most, right now—that is, topicality of a sort that once seemed to have become a core piece of the awards architecture.
Day after day, we are wrestling—as a culture, as a society—with Covid, lockdowns and a profound debate about personal freedom and the power of government and business to control behavior in pursuit of the perceived general good. But I don’t see much of that in BAFTA’s top 15 films (unless it’s lurking deep within the science fiction folds of Dune).
Alongside the virus, small matters like urban decay, street crime, smash-and-grabs, inflation, abortion, partisan rancor, supposed insurrection and breakdown at the border are upending us. But the closest you’ll come to any of that on the BAFTA list is a way backward look at Catholic-Protestant violence in Belfast.
Even Don’t Look Up, an apocalyptic satire purportedly about climate change, isn’t precisely topical. Rather, it is a story about our refusal to put environmental destruction—an enduring concern among progressives—at the top of the news queue. The film frets not about what worries us, but what doesn’t worry us enough.
Fourteen months ago, I speculated that the movies—unable to keep up with a rapidly accelerating, crisis-a-day news cycle—would be pushed into a much smaller, more intimate, more detached space.
In one sense, I was wrong: We’ve been stuck with the big story, Covid, for almost two years. So there was plenty of time for a prize-worthy pandemic film, or two, or three.
But, in fact, the movies have withdrawn from the news. Sorkin, having once exposed the dark side of Facebook almost in real time, is now cocooned with the Ricardos. Paul Thomas Anderson, who tackled The Master at a time when Hollywood’s favorite cult was a hot issue, has retreated into light-hearted Valley nostalgia.
House of Gucci, King Richard, No Time to Die, The French Dispatch and The Lost Daughter—all on the BAFTA longlist—have their virtues.
But none of those pictures, not one, manages to probe the strange, threatening, news-afflicted world we live in, right now.
- 1/13/2022
- by Michael Cieply
- Deadline Film + TV
Since launching in 2015, Keshet Studios, the U.S. division of Keshet International (Ki), has proved a model worth copying for international content producers looking to make it big in Hollywood. The company now develops and produces content for all the biggest broadcasters and streamers in several languages for both U.S. and international audiences. Led by president Peter Traugott, the outfit leans on Ki’s existing international catalog while also acquiring third party IP and developing new originals. Below, 10 Keshet Studio titles currently in development or production.
“La Brea” Ordered by NBC at the beginning of 2021, this original series was created by David Applebaum (“The Mentalist”) and Keshet Studios, which co-produces alongside Universal Television. Already picked up for a second season, it was this fall’s top-rated series among audiences 18-49 in the U.S., with more than 47 million viewers tuning in to the L.A.-based disaster thriller.
“The Missing...
“La Brea” Ordered by NBC at the beginning of 2021, this original series was created by David Applebaum (“The Mentalist”) and Keshet Studios, which co-produces alongside Universal Television. Already picked up for a second season, it was this fall’s top-rated series among audiences 18-49 in the U.S., with more than 47 million viewers tuning in to the L.A.-based disaster thriller.
“The Missing...
- 12/15/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
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