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BarBHouse Productions & Buffalo 8 Strike Three-Picture Deal, Unveil Slate Details

BarBHouse Productions & Buffalo 8 Strike Three-Picture Deal, Unveil Slate Details
Exclusive: Buffalo 8 has struck a 15-million deal with BarBHouse Productions for production, post and distribution on three features. News of the strategic partnership follows the recent Tribeca premiere of BarBHouse’s acclaimed horror feature, A Wounded Fawn. Films to be made under the deal include the horror Mr. Yokai, the psychological thriller Bait and Switch and the fantasy pic Watermark.

Mr. Yokai centers on the addict Ellie, who finds herself in rehab. When a demonic entity named Mr. Yokai begins to hunt down her and her fellow patients, she must fight against her inner demons in order to defeat him. Alex Merkin will direct from A Wounded Fawn scribe Nathan Faudree’s script.

In Bait and Switch, the reunion of a mentally unstable war vet and his childhood best friend erupts into a violent battle for survival, after a brutal psychotic snap. The screenplay was written by Zack Kahn, who penned the Christmas horror pic,
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Screen Media Acquires Catherine Tate Comedy ‘The Nan Movie’ Co-Written By ‘Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein

Screen Media Acquires Catherine Tate Comedy ‘The Nan Movie’ Co-Written By ‘Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein
Exclusive: Screen Media has acquired North American rights to the road-trip comedy The Nan Movie, written by Catherine Tate (The Office) and Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso), with plans for a day-and-date theatrical and on-demand release this July.

The film will serve as the origin story of Joannie Taylor aka Nan—the foul-mouthed grandmother character first introduced by Tate on her multi-award-winning BBC series, The Catherine Tate Show. It follows Nan as she goes on a wild road trip from London to Ireland with her long-suffering grandson Jamie (Mathew Horne) to make amends with her estranged and dying sister Nell (Katherine Parkinson). Through a series of flashbacks, we see the young sisters fall in love with the same handsome GI during World War 2 and how the consequences of this love triangle shaped Nan into the cantankerous old b*****d she is today. Militant vegan arsonists, Australian rugby teams, all-night raves and
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The First Lady: Season Two? Has the Showtime TV Series Been Cancelled or Renewed Yet?

The First Lady: Season Two? Has the Showtime TV Series Been Cancelled or Renewed Yet?
Vulture Watch

How much do we really know about these historical figures? Has The First Lady TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of The First Lady, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?

What's This TV Show About?

Airing on the Showtime cable channel, The First Lady TV show stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O. T. Fagbenle, Dakota Fanning, Lily Rabe, Regina Taylor, Kiefer Sutherland, and Aaron Eckhart. The series tells the story of American leadership, as told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. In the government’s East Wing, many of
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The First Lady: Season One Ratings

The First Lady: Season One Ratings
A behind-the-scenes series about historical figures played by well-known actors seems tailor-made for a pay-for-view cable channel like Showtime. But, is live and delayed viewership living up to the channel's expectations? Will The First Lady be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

An anthology drama series, The First Lady TV show stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O. T. Fagbenle, Dakota Fanning, Lily Rabe, Regina Taylor, Kiefer Sutherland, and Aaron Eckhart. The series tells the story of American leadership, as told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House. In the government's East Wing, many of history’s most impactful and world-changing decisions have been hidden from view, made by America's charismatic, complex and dynamic First Ladies. The first season tells the stories of former first ladies Michelle Obama (Davis), Betty Ford (Pfeiffer), and Eleanor Roosevelt
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The First Lady: Season One Viewer Votes

The First Lady: Season One Viewer Votes
What will be the biggest surprises in the first season of The First Lady TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like The First Lady is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustrated when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the first season episodes of The First Lady here.

A Showtime anthology drama series The First Lady TV show stars Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Gillian Anderson, O. T. Fagbenle, Dakota Fanning, Lily Rabe, Regina Taylor, Kiefer Sutherland, and Aaron Eckhart. The series tells the story of American leadership, as told through the lens of the women at the heart of the White House.
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‘Hoosiers’ & ‘Rudy’ Scribe Angelo Pizzo Eyes Sports Movie Triple Crown; Justin Escue To Direct His Film About Inaugural Running Of The Indy 500

‘Hoosiers’ & ‘Rudy’ Scribe Angelo Pizzo Eyes Sports Movie Triple Crown; Justin Escue To Direct His Film About Inaugural Running Of The Indy 500
Exclusive: Angelo Pizzo, the screenwriter behind such titles as Hoosiers and Rudy, is looking to complete a trifecta of iconic sports films with an upcoming title centered on automotive entrepreneur Carl Graham Fisher and the inaugural 1911 running of the Indianapolis 500, which Justin Escue will direct for Above The Line Productions, Diverse Media Group, T-Minus Productions and his company, My First Bike Productions.

This year’s Indy 500 is scheduled to take place this Sunday, May 29. The race sits alongside the Monaco Grand Prix and the 24 Hour of Le Mans as part of the Triple Crown of Motorsport—maintaining a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious motorsport events.

Fisher, the protagonist of the as-yet-untitled feature, is an enigmatic, and until now mostly forgotten, true American anti-hero, responsible for not only the greatest spectacle in racing, but the building and creation of Miami Beach, Montauk Island, America’s first highways and byways,
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Director Renny Harlin’s The Bricklayer Starring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev Acquired By Screen Media

Director Renny Harlin’s The Bricklayer Starring Aaron Eckhart and Nina Dobrev Acquired By Screen Media
Screen Media announced today the acquisition of all North American rights to the action film The Bricklayer.

Directed by Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger, Die Hard 2) and written by Matt Johnson (Into The Blue) and Hanna Weg (Septembers of Shiraz) based on a novel by Noah Boyd, the film stars Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight, Olympus Has Fallen, Thank You for Smoking), Nina Dobrev (xXx: Return of Xander Cage, Let’s Be Cops), Clifton Collins Jr. (“Westworld,” Jockey) Tim Blake Nelson (Nightmare Alley, Naked Singularity), and Ilfenesh Hadera (Baywatch).

Screen Media is planning a day-and-date theatrical and on demand release summer 2023.

In The Bricklayer. someone is blackmailing the CIA – assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the US, the CIA must lure its most brilliant – and rebellious – operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy.
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Screen Media Acquires Renny Harlin’s Action Pic ‘The Bricklayer’ Starring Aaron Eckhart & Nina Dobrev – First Look

Screen Media Acquires Renny Harlin’s Action Pic ‘The Bricklayer’ Starring Aaron Eckhart & Nina Dobrev – First Look
Exclusive: Screen Media has acquired North American rights to Renny Harlin’s actioner The Bricklayer from Millennium Films, slating the pic for release in theaters and on VOD next summer. The Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company has also unveiled a new still from the film, starring Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) and Nina Dobrev (xXx: Return of Xander Cage), which can be found below.

In The Bricklayer, someone is blackmailing the CIA—assassinating foreign journalists and making it look like the agency is responsible. As the world begins to unite against the U.S., the CIA must lure its most brilliant—and rebellious—operative out of retirement, forcing him to confront his checkered past while unraveling an international conspiracy. Clifton Collins Jr. (Westworld), Tim Blake Nelson (Nightmare Alley) and Ilfenesh Hadera (Paramount’s Baywatch) also star.

The Bricklayer is the second title in Screen Media’s output deal with Millennium Films,
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Highland Film Group closes key Cannes sales on ‘Ambush’, production underway (exclusive)

Highland Film Group closes key Cannes sales on ‘Ambush’, production underway (exclusive)
Deals close in UK, Australia, France, Germany, South Korea, Middle East.

Highland Film Group has closed multiple territory sales on Aaron Eckhart Vietnam War action thriller Ambush which has been filming in Colombia and relocates to southern California at the end of the month.

Saban Films is set to release Ambush in North America and Highland has licensed rights in the UK (Signature), France and French-speaking Switzerland (Crome Films), Germany, Benelux and German-speaking Switzerland (Splendid Film), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto Distribution), Italy (Notorious Pictures), Scandinavia (Mis.Label) and South Korea (Jane & U).

Further deals have closed in Taiwan (Cai
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Portraying the President is a sure-fire way to win an Emmy

Portraying the President is a sure-fire way to win an Emmy
Throughout the seven-decade history of the Primetime Emmys, voters have shown favor toward portrayals of many historical figures, but almost none more so than those of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The 32nd commander in chief, who notably led the U.S. through both the Great Depression and World War II, has been played by five different men whose work warranted Emmy nominations. This year, that total could rise to six if Kiefer Sutherland is recognized for his take on Roosevelt on Showtime’s “The First Lady.”

Since 1964, portrayals of 17 real U.S. presidents have led to 35 Emmy bids, six of which resulted in wins. Take a look through our photo gallery of past Presidents Emmy winners and nominees presented in order from most to least recent.

“The First Lady” also features performances by Aaron Eckhart and O-t Fagbenle as Presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama, respectively. Both men could also
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Portraying Presidents: Emmy Winners and Nominees

  • 20 May 2022
  • by Matthew Stewart and Paul Sheehan
  • Gold Derby
Portraying Presidents: Emmy Winners and Nominees
Throughout the seven-decade history of the Primetime Emmys, voters have shown favor toward portrayals of many historical figures, but almost none more so than those of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The 32nd commander in chief, who notably led the U.S. through both the Great Depression and World War II, has been played by five different men whose work warranted Emmy nominations. This year, that total could rise to six if Kiefer Sutherland is recognized for his take on Roosevelt on Showtime’s “The First Lady.”

Since 1964, portrayals of 17 real U.S. presidents have led to 35 Emmy bids, six of which resulted in wins. Take a look through our photo gallery of past Presidents Emmy winners and nominees presented in order from most to least recent.

“The First Lady” also features performances by Aaron Eckhart and O-t Fagbenle as Presidents Gerald Ford and Barack Obama, respectively. Both men could also
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Ben Younger To Direct & Exec Produce ‘The Company You Keep’ ABC Drama Pilot

Ben Younger To Direct & Exec Produce ‘The Company You Keep’ ABC Drama Pilot
Exclusive: Ben Younger (Snowfall) has been tapped to direct and executive produce ABC drama pilot The Company You Keep, starring Milo Ventimiglia and Catherine Haena Kim, from 20th Television.

The project, which is based on Korean format My Fellow Citizens that ran for more than 30 episodes on KBS2, follows con man Charlie (Ventimiglia) and undercover CIA officer Emma (Kim). A night of passion leads to love between the pair, who unknowingly are on a collision course professionally. While Charlie ramps up the “family business” so he can get out for good, Emma’s closing in on the vengeful criminal who holds Charlie’s family debts in-hand — forcing them to reckon with the lies they’ve told so they can save themselves and their families from disastrous consequences.

William Fichtner also stars.

The Company You Keep is being written and exec produced by Julia Cohen. Ventimiglia will exec produce via his
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Emmy spotlight: Michelle Pfeiffer is first class on ‘The First Lady’

Emmy spotlight: Michelle Pfeiffer is first class on ‘The First Lady’
A trio of powerhouse actors inhabit the lives of three powerhouse political women on Showtime’s “The First Lady.” Emmy winner Gillian Anderson plays Eleanor Roosevelt; Oscar, Emmy and Tony winner Viola Davis plays Michelle Obama; and Golden Globe winner Michelle Pfeiffer plays Betty Ford. Pfeiffer is the only one of the three main stars to not have an Emmy, though she did earn a nomination for 2017’s “The Wizard of Lies.” However, that could change once Emmy voters get a look at Pfeiffer giving a career-best performance.

Pfeiffer arguably has the most difficult job in the series as Ford might be considered the least well-known of the three first ladies. After all, Michelle Obama’s tenure in the White House only ended in the past decade and she continues to maintain a high public profile. Meanwhile, Eleanor Roosevelt, the nation’s longest serving first lady, is still revered as
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Dakota Fanning (‘The First Lady’) on playing a first daughter and reuniting with Michelle Pfeiffer [Exclusive Video Interview]

Dakota Fanning (‘The First Lady’) on playing a first daughter and reuniting with Michelle Pfeiffer [Exclusive Video Interview]
“You can lose sight of the human elements of these people,” declares Dakota Fanning about Showtime’s “The First Lady.” The 10-episode limited series examines the lives of three first ladies — Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson), Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer) and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis) — as they adjust to life in the White House. Fanning plays Susan Ford, the only daughter of Betty and President Gerald Ford (Aaron Eckhart). Watch our exclusive video interview above.

“The First Lady” marked a reunion for Fanning and Pfeiffer; both actresses starred in Fanning’s first film success, “I Am Sam” from 2001. For Fanning, who was only seven years old during the making of that movie, the chance to work with Pfeiffer again was almost too good to pass up. “She’s such a presence in my life just because that movie and that experience is so pivotal to who I am and my career,
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Johnny Depp and Amber Heard: "The Rum Diary"

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard:
Sneak Peek the 2011 feature "The Rum Diary", starring actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard:

Based on the novel of the same name by author Hunter S. Thompson, "The Rum Diary" is directed by Bruce Robinson.

"...'Paul Kemp' (Depp) is an itinerant journalist who tires of New York and America under the Eisenhower administration and travels to Puerto Rico to write for 'The San Juan Star'.

"Kemp begins the habit of drinking rum and becomes obsessed with the woman' Chenault' (Heard)..."

Also appearing in the film are Aaron Eckhart, Giovanni Ribisi, Richard Jenkins, Bill Smitrovich, Michael Rispoli, Julian Holloway, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Bell, Karen Austin and Jason Smith.

'Gonzo' journalist Thompson wrote "The Rum Diary" in 1961, but the novel was not published until 1998.

In 2007, producer Graham King acquired rights to the property and sought to film the adaptation under Warner Independent Pictures, with Depp, who previously starred in
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Viola Davis Responds to The First Lady Critics: “They Serve Absolutely No Purpose”

Viola Davis Responds to The First Lady Critics: “They Serve Absolutely No Purpose”
Viola Davis is speaking out about online critics of her performance as Michelle Obama in Showtime's The First Lady.

The star said that negative feedback on her work can be "incredibly hurtful" and that her job as an actor is to "make bold choices."

Davis opened up in an interview with BBC News and reiterated that she "doesn't have any personal contact" with Obama, so she has no idea how the former first lady feels about her performance.

The former How to Get Away with Murder star said that it is “incredibly hurtful when people say negative things about your work.”

“How do you move on from the hurt, from failure?” she wondered.

“But you have to. Not everything is going to be an awards-worthy performance.”

The star said that "critics absolutely serve no purpose," adding that she wasn't "saying that to be nasty."

"They always feel like they’re
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Viola Davis responds to online snark over ‘The First Lady’: ‘Critics absolutely serve no purpose’

Viola Davis responds to online snark over ‘The First Lady’: ‘Critics absolutely serve no purpose’
Viola Davis already knows that she’s good. The actress has an Oscar (and three additional nominations), an Emmy, two Tonys, and three Drama Desk awards. So if some are coming in with criticism for her portrayal of Michelle Obama in the new Showtime series “The First Lady,” she’s not letting it get to her.

“Critics absolutely serve no purpose,” she said in an interview with the BBC’s “Today” show. “I’m not saying that to be nasty,” she added. “They always feel like they’re telling you something that you don’t know. Somehow that you’re living a life that you’re surrounded by people who lie to you and ‘I’m going to be the person that leans in and tells you the truth’. So it gives them an opportunity to be cruel to you.”

Davis said it is “incredibly hurtful when people say negative things about your work,
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‘The First Lady’ Review: Showtime Anthology Puts the Spotlight on the Women Behind the Men

‘The First Lady’ Review: Showtime Anthology Puts the Spotlight on the Women Behind the Men
Is there a more thankless job in all of Washington, D.C. than first lady? The position is subject to an unreal amount of media scrutiny (second only to the president), requires a ridiculous number of wardrobe changes and demands the patience of a saint — all for the annual salary of… nothing.

Yet despite all outward appearances, being first lady isn’t a job. It’s a “circumstance,” says Eleanor Roosevelt (Gillian Anderson) in Showtime’s “The First Lady,” an anthology drama series that explores how she, Betty Ford (Michelle Pfeiffer), and Michelle Obama (Viola Davis) ended up in such a high-profile, influential, and often fraught circumstance.

Executive produced by Susanne Bier, who also directs all 10 episodes, “The First Lady” doesn’t move chronologically or profile each woman individually; rather, the show works to find parallels between arguably three of the most popular (and influential) first ladies ever.

The first
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‘The First Lady’ EP Teases Commonalities Between Three Very Different Women

‘The First Lady’ EP Teases Commonalities Between Three Very Different Women
It takes a power trio to play a power trio in The First Lady. For the 10-episode first season of its anthology on formidable FLOTUSes, Showtime enlisted Michelle Pfeiffer to play Betty Ford, Viola Davis for the role of Michelle Obama, and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt. (Credit: Ramona Rosales/Showtime) “What [these first ladies] had in common that fascinates,” executive producer Cathy Schulman says, “is that none of them wanted to be there. Eleanor wanted to be president — she didn’t want to be first lady. Betty went into the White House kicking and screaming, and Michelle was absolutely terrified for the lives of herself and her family.” See their East Wing success stories unfold and, oh yeah, actors Aaron Eckhart, O-t Fagbenle, and Kiefer Sutherland as Presidents Ford, Obama, and Roosevelt. The First Lady, Series premiere 9/8c, Showtime
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‘The First Lady’ world premiere: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson discuss portraying iconic women of the White House

‘The First Lady’ world premiere: Viola Davis, Michelle Pfeiffer and Gillian Anderson discuss portraying iconic women of the White House
Stars hit the red carpet for the world premiere of Showtime’s new series “The First Lady” on Thursday, April 14 at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles. The screening of the pilot episode was followed by a Q&a with star and executive producer Viola Davis, stars Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer, director and executive producer Susanne Bier and showrunner and executive producer Cathy Schulman. The panel was moderated by Jazz Tangcay, senior editor at Variety.

Starring Davis as Michelle Obama, Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt, this series delves deep into the Ladies’ personal and political lives. Exploring everything from their journeys to Washington, family life, and world-changing political contributions, the impact of the White House’s women is no longer hidden from view.

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“I just wanted to honor her
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