Minnie Driver and Amandla Jahava are set to play the lead roles in FX’s “Peep Show” pilot, Variety has learned. In addition, Yana Gorskaya (“What We Do in the Shadows”) has come onboard to direct the pilot.
The pilot, a reboot of the British comedy series of the same name, was originally commissioned at FX in December 2022. It hails from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Stefani Robinson.
The official logline states, “Taking inspiration from the original UK series ‘Peep Show’ and its unique narrative format, the pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
The role marks a return to FX for Driver, who previously starred in the series “The Riches” at the cable network. She is best known for her feature work, including her Oscar-nominated role in “Good Will Hunting.” Her other feature credits include “Circle of Friends,...
The pilot, a reboot of the British comedy series of the same name, was originally commissioned at FX in December 2022. It hails from writer, executive producer, and showrunner Stefani Robinson.
The official logline states, “Taking inspiration from the original UK series ‘Peep Show’ and its unique narrative format, the pilot follows the relationship between a long-suffering assistant (Jahava) and her boss (Driver), an emotionally unstable tech entrepreneur.”
The role marks a return to FX for Driver, who previously starred in the series “The Riches” at the cable network. She is best known for her feature work, including her Oscar-nominated role in “Good Will Hunting.” Her other feature credits include “Circle of Friends,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“Sweetwater” is a biopic about Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, the Black power forward who broke the color barrier of the NBA in 1950, three years after Jackie Robinson accomplished the same feat in baseball. It’s telling that Robinson remains one of the most celebrated heroes in sports history, while Clifton is still a somewhat obscure figure.
There’s a biting irony to that contrast. It relates to how the integration of basketball totally changed the game, even more than the integration of baseball changed baseball. “Sweetwater,” written and directed by Martin Guigui, is a straight-down-the-middle inspirational sports movie — and, one regrets to say, a kind of benign sketchbook version of the form. Yet it also tells the tale of the Harlem Globetrotters, the fabled team of barnstorming trickster prodigies who Clifton started off as a member of. There were several levels to the Globetrotters’ athletic magic, and the film captures how...
There’s a biting irony to that contrast. It relates to how the integration of basketball totally changed the game, even more than the integration of baseball changed baseball. “Sweetwater,” written and directed by Martin Guigui, is a straight-down-the-middle inspirational sports movie — and, one regrets to say, a kind of benign sketchbook version of the form. Yet it also tells the tale of the Harlem Globetrotters, the fabled team of barnstorming trickster prodigies who Clifton started off as a member of. There were several levels to the Globetrotters’ athletic magic, and the film captures how...
- 4/13/2023
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
Ever since 25-year-old Shanquella Robinson died in unexplained circumstances on a group vacation to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, in October, her family has demanded a thorough investigation as to what happened. But on Wednesday, U.S. federal authorities told them that they don’t have the evidence to pursue criminal charges in the case.
Robinson, a hair stylist from North Carolina and graduate of Winston-Salem State University, died of “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation,” according to her official death certificate. Initially, Mexican law enforcement and the six friends...
Robinson, a hair stylist from North Carolina and graduate of Winston-Salem State University, died of “severe spinal cord injury and atlas luxation,” according to her official death certificate. Initially, Mexican law enforcement and the six friends...
- 4/13/2023
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has announced a new solo album, Sweetzerland Manifesto Mkii, the follow-up to the first Sweetzerland Manifesto released back in 2018.
Ahead of the new album’s May 26th release date, Perry also shared the lead single “Fortunate One” featuring The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. The rollicking blues rocker is tangental to Robinson’s longtime band and solo work, and he sounds right at home over Perry’s licks and solos. Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert Deleo also plays on “Fortunate One,” continuing the Sweetzerland Manifesto tradition of Perry bringing in guest singers and musicians.
“I’m really excited to get this song out — it hadn’t been written when the first version of Sweetzerland Manifesto was released,” Perry commented via a press release. “My old friend Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes sang on it, he knocked it outta the park! We started it in L.A.
Ahead of the new album’s May 26th release date, Perry also shared the lead single “Fortunate One” featuring The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. The rollicking blues rocker is tangental to Robinson’s longtime band and solo work, and he sounds right at home over Perry’s licks and solos. Stone Temple Pilots bassist Robert Deleo also plays on “Fortunate One,” continuing the Sweetzerland Manifesto tradition of Perry bringing in guest singers and musicians.
“I’m really excited to get this song out — it hadn’t been written when the first version of Sweetzerland Manifesto was released,” Perry commented via a press release. “My old friend Chris Robinson from the Black Crowes sang on it, he knocked it outta the park! We started it in L.A.
- 4/11/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Blackadder’s Tony Robinson teases reunion special: ‘Everybody likes a 40th anniversary, don’t they?’
Blackadder star Tony Robinson has teased the show’s potential return for a special episode to mark its 40th anniversary.
Robinson played Baldrick in the BBC comedy series, which aired from 1983 to 1989.
The historical comedy was written by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson and starred Atkinson and Robinson in every series, with comic actors including Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson and Rik Mayall appearing intermittently in other series.
With the show marking its 40th anniversary this year, fans have questioned whether a reunion could be on the cards.
Appearing on Lorraine on Monday (10 April), Robinson was asked if the group were planning to get back together by guest host Christine Lampard.
“All I’m gonna say is, everybody likes to celebrate a 40th anniversary, don’t they?
“So there must be some fresh way we can celebrate our 40th birthday, wouldn’t you think?” he responded.
Last month,...
Robinson played Baldrick in the BBC comedy series, which aired from 1983 to 1989.
The historical comedy was written by Richard Curtis and Rowan Atkinson and starred Atkinson and Robinson in every series, with comic actors including Tim McInnerny, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Miranda Richardson and Rik Mayall appearing intermittently in other series.
With the show marking its 40th anniversary this year, fans have questioned whether a reunion could be on the cards.
Appearing on Lorraine on Monday (10 April), Robinson was asked if the group were planning to get back together by guest host Christine Lampard.
“All I’m gonna say is, everybody likes to celebrate a 40th anniversary, don’t they?
“So there must be some fresh way we can celebrate our 40th birthday, wouldn’t you think?” he responded.
Last month,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Isobel Lewis
- The Independent - TV
One of the highlights of this year’s Overlook Film Festival was attending the premiere of Renfield, with Nicolas Cage and director Chris McKay in attendance. Having seen the film, I can confidently say that horror fans are going to have a lot of fun with this one. This film has a great energy to it, with an equal mix of horror, comedy, and action that reminded me a lot of the tone of Ash vs. Evil Dead.
Not only did I have a chance to catch up with both Nicolas Cage and Chris McKay on the red carpet prior to the screening, but they took part in a post-screening Q&a. Highlights from both events are below and I’ve kept this spoiler free, only loosely referencing elements that have been shown in the trailer.
Nicolas Cage on Joining Universal Monsters:
“To be invited by Universal Studios to play...
Not only did I have a chance to catch up with both Nicolas Cage and Chris McKay on the red carpet prior to the screening, but they took part in a post-screening Q&a. Highlights from both events are below and I’ve kept this spoiler free, only loosely referencing elements that have been shown in the trailer.
Nicolas Cage on Joining Universal Monsters:
“To be invited by Universal Studios to play...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Have Call the Midwife fans seen the last of Lucille Robinson? The dedicated nurse, who is played by Leonie Elliott, left London for Jamaica in the most recent episode of the show, which aired on March 26 on PBS. Here’s what we know about whether Nurse Robinson will be returning to Nonnatus House in the future or if she’s left Call the Midwife for good.
[Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Call the Midwife Season 12.]
What happened to Nurse Lucille Robinson on ‘Call the Midwife’? Leonie Elliott as Nurse Lucille Robinson in ‘Call the Midwife’ | Courtesy of Neal Street Productions
Lucille has been having a difficult time in recent episodes of Call the Midwife. The newlywed nurse experienced a miscarriage in season 11 and has been unable to get pregnant again. That, combined with severe homesickness, led her to fall into a serious depression. Lucille, who is from Jamaica, was also deeply troubled by rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Britain,...
[Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Call the Midwife Season 12.]
What happened to Nurse Lucille Robinson on ‘Call the Midwife’? Leonie Elliott as Nurse Lucille Robinson in ‘Call the Midwife’ | Courtesy of Neal Street Productions
Lucille has been having a difficult time in recent episodes of Call the Midwife. The newlywed nurse experienced a miscarriage in season 11 and has been unable to get pregnant again. That, combined with severe homesickness, led her to fall into a serious depression. Lucille, who is from Jamaica, was also deeply troubled by rising anti-immigrant sentiment in Britain,...
- 4/1/2023
- by Megan Elliott
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Those of us still mourning the demise of part-works and model manufacturer Eaglemoss back in July 2022, should take note of this last chance to complete our collection of high-quality Stargate Sg-1 vessels.
UK-based store Master Replicas has acquired the liquidated stock of Eaglemoss and will be releasing models to its shop every two weeks. According to GateWorld, the Ha’tak-class Goa’uld mothership and the Goa’uld Death Glider will be available in limited numbers from April 7th, 2023 so keep checking the store.
Eaglemoss' 7.5cm tall Ha’tak-class Goa’uld mothership and the 6.5cm tall Goa’uld Death Glider models.
Ben Robinson, who managed the Hero Collector line for Eaglemoss, has confirmed they will ship worldwide – but it might not be cheap. He also hinted that there’s a slim chance they might uncover some of the previously sold-out Daedalus models.
Eaglemoss’s epic Daedalus BC-304 battlecruiser sold out rapidly.
UK-based store Master Replicas has acquired the liquidated stock of Eaglemoss and will be releasing models to its shop every two weeks. According to GateWorld, the Ha’tak-class Goa’uld mothership and the Goa’uld Death Glider will be available in limited numbers from April 7th, 2023 so keep checking the store.
Eaglemoss' 7.5cm tall Ha’tak-class Goa’uld mothership and the 6.5cm tall Goa’uld Death Glider models.
Ben Robinson, who managed the Hero Collector line for Eaglemoss, has confirmed they will ship worldwide – but it might not be cheap. He also hinted that there’s a slim chance they might uncover some of the previously sold-out Daedalus models.
Eaglemoss’s epic Daedalus BC-304 battlecruiser sold out rapidly.
- 3/31/2023
- by James Hoare
- The Companion
London, March 30 (Ians) Fast bowler Ollie Robinson believes the way England have been on a huge upswing in playing Test cricket since last year, they can fancy their chances of winning the Ashes comfortably at home.
Head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have led England to 10 wins in 12 Tests since taking over early last year on the back of an aggressive style playing the longest format of the game.
However, England’s next big assignment in Tests will be playing in the Ashes, starting from June 16 at Edgbaston, with a bright chance of regaining the urn for the first time since 2015.
“I think the cricket we’re playing at the moment makes it such an exciting time to play them. We’ve been dominating teams in all conditions for 12 months now. In England we dominated, in Pakistan we dominated and in New Zealand we played most of the...
Head coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes have led England to 10 wins in 12 Tests since taking over early last year on the back of an aggressive style playing the longest format of the game.
However, England’s next big assignment in Tests will be playing in the Ashes, starting from June 16 at Edgbaston, with a bright chance of regaining the urn for the first time since 2015.
“I think the cricket we’re playing at the moment makes it such an exciting time to play them. We’ve been dominating teams in all conditions for 12 months now. In England we dominated, in Pakistan we dominated and in New Zealand we played most of the...
- 3/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Fund’s structure includes support for local productions and eligible international features.
The new Jamaica Screen Fund has launched with an initial $6.5m (Jmd $1bn) pledged to finance film and television development and production over two years on the Caribbean island nation.
The Fund’s structure includes support for local productions and eligible international features shooting in Jamaica. Half will be allocated for the 2023/24 cycle and the balance will go into 2024/25.
Resources will be accessed in stages from the ministry of finance and the public service once the ministry of industry, investment and commerce approves eligible projects.
Jamaica’s film,...
The new Jamaica Screen Fund has launched with an initial $6.5m (Jmd $1bn) pledged to finance film and television development and production over two years on the Caribbean island nation.
The Fund’s structure includes support for local productions and eligible international features shooting in Jamaica. Half will be allocated for the 2023/24 cycle and the balance will go into 2024/25.
Resources will be accessed in stages from the ministry of finance and the public service once the ministry of industry, investment and commerce approves eligible projects.
Jamaica’s film,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
The recently renamed Universal Destinations & Experiences (previously Parks & Resorts) has named two executives to key roles at its growing creative division.
In a memo to staff today, Destinations’ chairman-ceo Mark Woodbury said Brian Robinson has been named to the role of EVP, Chief Creative Officer and will lead the division’s Creative Studio, including Ati (Advanced Technology Initiatives), Media, Architecture and Planning, and Attraction Development. Currently EVP, Brand Strategy & Creative at Universal Products & Experiences, he will transition out of that role with a planned move to Orlando later this year.
Eric Parr has been promoted to the new role of SVP, Creative Studio, reporting to Robinson and taking on expanded leadership of creative design on new attractions, destinations and experiences worldwide.
“Universal Destinations & Experiences has an exciting future with a powerful aspiration, phenomenal product, a differentiated brand purpose, and an extraordinarily talented team. This inspires my confidence in where we...
In a memo to staff today, Destinations’ chairman-ceo Mark Woodbury said Brian Robinson has been named to the role of EVP, Chief Creative Officer and will lead the division’s Creative Studio, including Ati (Advanced Technology Initiatives), Media, Architecture and Planning, and Attraction Development. Currently EVP, Brand Strategy & Creative at Universal Products & Experiences, he will transition out of that role with a planned move to Orlando later this year.
Eric Parr has been promoted to the new role of SVP, Creative Studio, reporting to Robinson and taking on expanded leadership of creative design on new attractions, destinations and experiences worldwide.
“Universal Destinations & Experiences has an exciting future with a powerful aspiration, phenomenal product, a differentiated brand purpose, and an extraordinarily talented team. This inspires my confidence in where we...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Crime dramas are rarely revolutionary – we often watch them because they’re comfortingly formulaic – but every so often you get a gem that changes the game. We saw it with Line of Duty, Happy Valley, and Luther – and now Blue Lights is here to make you sit up, stop scrolling and get invested.
What the detectives from the above shows all have in common is experience, but Blue Lights focusses on three fresh-faced officers on probation in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s most dangerous city. Annie (Katherine Devlin) is scrappy and impetuous, Tommy (Nathan Braniff) is bookish and a terrible shot, and Grace (played by Trying’s Sian Brooke) is naively optimistic about making a difference despite having joined the force in her forties after a career as a social worker.
The good news is that what they lack in policing potential, they make up for in instant likeability, and this...
What the detectives from the above shows all have in common is experience, but Blue Lights focusses on three fresh-faced officers on probation in Belfast, Northern Ireland’s most dangerous city. Annie (Katherine Devlin) is scrappy and impetuous, Tommy (Nathan Braniff) is bookish and a terrible shot, and Grace (played by Trying’s Sian Brooke) is naively optimistic about making a difference despite having joined the force in her forties after a career as a social worker.
The good news is that what they lack in policing potential, they make up for in instant likeability, and this...
- 3/28/2023
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
‘That’s My Jam’: John Stamos Serenades Taraji P. Henson, Quinta Brunson & More in First Look (Video)
The latest episode of NBC‘s That’s My Jam is getting a visit from one of TV’s most beloved uncles, as Full House alum John Stamos joins host Jimmy Fallon and fellow competitors Quinta Brunson, Craig Robinson, and Taraji P. Henson for the musical game show. In an exclusive first look above, he’s stepping into the spotlight for a round of Nonsense Karaoke, which takes a classic song and presents the performer with a completely different set of lyrics. This time, the song randomly selected is Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.,” which Stamos approaches with plenty of confidence. (Credit: Trae Patton/NBC) Standing on the sidelines, Stamos’ teammate Quinta Brunson cheers him on as their opponents Robinson and Henson also look on. Meanwhile, Fallon can’t help but get swept up in the familiar song, despite the major shift in lyrics as he joins Stamos front and center on the stage.
- 3/27/2023
- TV Insider
Michael Fishman will not return as series regulars in the upcoming fifth season of “The Connors,” TheWrap has learned.
Fishman’s name is not on the Season 5 lead sheet. In the show he portrays D.J. Conner, the younger brother of Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Becky (Lecy Goranson).
Fishman has directed five episodes of the ABC comedy. In Season 1 of “The Conners,” Maya Lynne Robinson portrayed D.J.’s wife Geena, but Robinson left the spinoff after its first season. She made a returning appearance in the Season 3 finale, but did not come back in Season 4.
Also Read:
‘The Conners’ Season 4 to Open With Live Premiere Episode
“The Conners” spins off from ABC’s “Roseanne” sitcom, which starred Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Connor and John Goodman as Dan Conner. Laurie Metcalf played Jackie Harris, Fishman played D.J., Gilber played Darlene and Goranson played Becky.
After 20 years of “Roseanne” came Emmy-award winning follow-up “The Conners,...
Fishman’s name is not on the Season 5 lead sheet. In the show he portrays D.J. Conner, the younger brother of Darlene (Sara Gilbert) and Becky (Lecy Goranson).
Fishman has directed five episodes of the ABC comedy. In Season 1 of “The Conners,” Maya Lynne Robinson portrayed D.J.’s wife Geena, but Robinson left the spinoff after its first season. She made a returning appearance in the Season 3 finale, but did not come back in Season 4.
Also Read:
‘The Conners’ Season 4 to Open With Live Premiere Episode
“The Conners” spins off from ABC’s “Roseanne” sitcom, which starred Roseanne Barr as Roseanne Connor and John Goodman as Dan Conner. Laurie Metcalf played Jackie Harris, Fishman played D.J., Gilber played Darlene and Goranson played Becky.
After 20 years of “Roseanne” came Emmy-award winning follow-up “The Conners,...
- 8/29/2022
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
A brand new animated, fun-filled family adventure called The Wild Life arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital) and On Demand November 29 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.
From the producers that brought audiences Shaun the Sheep Movie, Paddington and A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures, The Wild Life arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and On Demand November 29 from nWave Pictures, Studiocanal and Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. The Wild Life will also be available on Digital HD on November 22. The perfect film for families to watch together over the holidays, this wildly adventurous animated comedy begins as Mak the parrot and his friends discover a mysterious visitor washed up on their island’s shore.
Embark on a tropical misadventure with a group of quirky animals and their human castaway, Robinson Crusoe. When savage cats invade their paradise,...
From the producers that brought audiences Shaun the Sheep Movie, Paddington and A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures, The Wild Life arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD (plus Digital), and On Demand November 29 from nWave Pictures, Studiocanal and Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. The Wild Life will also be available on Digital HD on November 22. The perfect film for families to watch together over the holidays, this wildly adventurous animated comedy begins as Mak the parrot and his friends discover a mysterious visitor washed up on their island’s shore.
Embark on a tropical misadventure with a group of quirky animals and their human castaway, Robinson Crusoe. When savage cats invade their paradise,...
- 11/9/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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