James Spader, an actor of remarkable versatility, has traversed the cinematic landscape with roles that cut across various genres. His foray into horror has not gone unnoticed, providing performances that often blend complexity with a chilling presence. As we delve into the top horror film appearances by James Spader, we’ll explore the nuances and depth he brings to each character, counting down from noteworthy mentions to his most iconic role in the genre. 10. The Pentagon Papers (2003) While not strictly a horror film, ‘The Pentagon Papers’ (2003) showcased Spader’s ability to portray real-life figures with an intense gravitas. His...
- 2/9/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Rod Holcomb, the Emmy-winning ER director, who also helmed episodes of Lost, China Beach, Wolf and The Six Million Dollar Man, has died. He was 80.
Holcomb passed away on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles, after battling a long illness, the Directors Guild of America shared on Friday.
“The DGA deeply mourns the passing of Rod Holcomb — a visionary director whose impact on television direction and the creative rights of television directors cannot be overstated,” DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter said in a lengthy statement. “Rod’s influence as a pilot director on shows like China Beach and ER among many others, resonated deeply with directors and audiences alike, leaving a cultural imprint. His pioneering use of Steadicam and other techniques brought a more cinematic style to television, helping establish a visual aesthetic that continues today.
She continued, “Yet his legacy stretches far beyond the lens. By dedicating himself to guild service...
Holcomb passed away on Jan. 24 in Los Angeles, after battling a long illness, the Directors Guild of America shared on Friday.
“The DGA deeply mourns the passing of Rod Holcomb — a visionary director whose impact on television direction and the creative rights of television directors cannot be overstated,” DGA president Lesli Linka Glatter said in a lengthy statement. “Rod’s influence as a pilot director on shows like China Beach and ER among many others, resonated deeply with directors and audiences alike, leaving a cultural imprint. His pioneering use of Steadicam and other techniques brought a more cinematic style to television, helping establish a visual aesthetic that continues today.
She continued, “Yet his legacy stretches far beyond the lens. By dedicating himself to guild service...
- 1/26/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rod Holcomb, an Emmy-winning TV director of “ER,” “Lost” and other series, died Wednesday in Los Angeles. He was 80.
Holcomb was best known for directing both the pilot and the series finale of “ER,” winning an Emmy for that farewell episode in 2009. He was nominated four four Primetime Emmys over his career, and also nominated for three DGA awards — winning one in 1995 for the “ER” pilot. Holcomb directed 21 pilots over his career, with the remarkable track record of 15 going to series.
“Every good director will elevate the material on the page. His job is to elevate it visually, to give it the weight of an art form,” Holcomb told Variety in 2011. “In a way, it’s easier to determine with a show that you know very well as a viewer, and if you know the contours and the voice of the show, then you can more easily answer some key questions.
Holcomb was best known for directing both the pilot and the series finale of “ER,” winning an Emmy for that farewell episode in 2009. He was nominated four four Primetime Emmys over his career, and also nominated for three DGA awards — winning one in 1995 for the “ER” pilot. Holcomb directed 21 pilots over his career, with the remarkable track record of 15 going to series.
“Every good director will elevate the material on the page. His job is to elevate it visually, to give it the weight of an art form,” Holcomb told Variety in 2011. “In a way, it’s easier to determine with a show that you know very well as a viewer, and if you know the contours and the voice of the show, then you can more easily answer some key questions.
- 1/26/2024
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Rod Holcomb, an Emmy-winning ER director who also helmed Battlestar Galactica, The Six Million Dollar Man, China Beach and dozens of other shows and was a longtime Directors Guild negotiating committee menber, has died. He was 80.
The DGA said Holcomb died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness.
“The DGA deeply mourns the passing of Rod Holcomb — a visionary director whose impact on television direction and the creative rights of television directors cannot be overstated,” DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter said in a statement. “Rod’s influence as a pilot director on shows like China Beach and ER among many others, resonated deeply with directors and audiences alike, leaving a cultural imprint. His pioneering use of Steadicam and other techniques brought a more cinematic style to television, helping establish a visual aesthetic that continues today.”
Holcomb helmed hundreds of TV episodes during his 40-year career, scoring four career Emmy...
The DGA said Holcomb died Wednesday in Los Angeles after a long illness.
“The DGA deeply mourns the passing of Rod Holcomb — a visionary director whose impact on television direction and the creative rights of television directors cannot be overstated,” DGA President Lesli Linka Glatter said in a statement. “Rod’s influence as a pilot director on shows like China Beach and ER among many others, resonated deeply with directors and audiences alike, leaving a cultural imprint. His pioneering use of Steadicam and other techniques brought a more cinematic style to television, helping establish a visual aesthetic that continues today.”
Holcomb helmed hundreds of TV episodes during his 40-year career, scoring four career Emmy...
- 1/26/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hollywood lost another legend with the death of Alan Arkin. Arkin is an Academy Award and Tony Award-winning actor most recently known for his role in The Kominsky Method, but many fans know him for his unforgettable role as the grandfather in Little Miss Sunshine. So, what was Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death? Here’s what to know.
Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death
Actor Alan Arkin left behind a serious legacy at 89 years old — and that legacy came with plenty of cash. Alan Arkin’s net worth was reportedly $10 million at the time of his death.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 11 years old. In 1979, he told People that the reason he didn’t live in LA was because of his childhood experiences there. He then went...
Alan Arkin’s net worth at the time of his death
Actor Alan Arkin left behind a serious legacy at 89 years old — and that legacy came with plenty of cash. Alan Arkin’s net worth was reportedly $10 million at the time of his death.
Arkin was born in Brooklyn, New York, and his family moved to Los Angeles when he was 11 years old. In 1979, he told People that the reason he didn’t live in LA was because of his childhood experiences there. He then went...
- 6/30/2023
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Actor Alan Arkin, who passed away yesterday at age 89, had a 60-plus year career onstage, on TV and in films. His decades-long résumé earned him an Oscar (Little Miss Sunshine), a Tony (Enter Laughing) and three Emmy nominations (The Pentagon Papers & The Kominsky Method). Arkin could play comedy (Little Miss Sunshine), pathos-infused drama (Glengarry Glen Ross) and everything in between (Argo).
Scroll through the photos below to see a selection of moments from Arkin’s illustrious career.
Scroll through the photos below to see a selection of moments from Arkin’s illustrious career.
- 6/30/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Alan Arkin, the longtime celebrated actor, who won an Oscar for his performance in “Little Miss Sunshine” and earned two Emmy nominations for “The Kominsky Method”, has died. He was 89.
Arkin’s death was confirmed to People by his sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a statement, saying, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
A man who wore many hats, Arkin was an actor, director and screenwriter whose career spanned over six decades.
While primarily known for his screen work, he first broke out on Broadway in New York City. He received a Tony Award for his second performance in 1963’s Enter Laughing. A decade later, he was nominated for another Tony Award, this time for directing the 1973 play The Sunshine Boys.
During that time,...
Arkin’s death was confirmed to People by his sons, Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a statement, saying, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
A man who wore many hats, Arkin was an actor, director and screenwriter whose career spanned over six decades.
While primarily known for his screen work, he first broke out on Broadway in New York City. He received a Tony Award for his second performance in 1963’s Enter Laughing. A decade later, he was nominated for another Tony Award, this time for directing the 1973 play The Sunshine Boys.
During that time,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Alan Arkin, who won an Oscar for Little Miss Sunshine, was nominated for Argo and two other films, scored six Emmy noms and won a Tony Award, died Thursday at his home in San Marcos, CA. He was 89.
The news was announced Friday morning by his sons, actors Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a joint statement. Matthew Arkin told The New York Times that his father had suffered from heart ailments.
The statement read: “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
In addition to his Oscar-winning film work, Arkin won a Tony Award for acting in Enter Laughing) and was Tony-nominated for directing The Sunshine Boys. He also was nominated for a half-dozen Emmy Awards spanning 53 years,...
The news was announced Friday morning by his sons, actors Adam, Matthew and Anthony, in a joint statement. Matthew Arkin told The New York Times that his father had suffered from heart ailments.
The statement read: “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Related: Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2023: Photo Gallery & Obituaries
In addition to his Oscar-winning film work, Arkin won a Tony Award for acting in Enter Laughing) and was Tony-nominated for directing The Sunshine Boys. He also was nominated for a half-dozen Emmy Awards spanning 53 years,...
- 6/30/2023
- by Zac Ntim and Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Acting legend Alan Arkin is dead at age 89.
The Oscar, Tony, Emmy, BAFTA, SAG, and Golden Globe winner passed away at his home.
Perhaps best known for his roles in “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, Arkin began his acting career in 1957 — and ended up with a body of work of startling range. Arkin was an early member of the Second City comedy troupe and starred on Broadway with his Tony-winning turn in 1963’s “Enter Laughing.”
His film breakout was via comedy as well: in his first major onscreen role in Norman Jewison’s 1967 Cold War caper “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” he plays the “political officer” on a Soviet submarine that runs aground on a small New England island of only 200 residents. The sub’s captain, too embarrassed to radio the motherland for help, sends...
The Oscar, Tony, Emmy, BAFTA, SAG, and Golden Globe winner passed away at his home.
Perhaps best known for his roles in “Glengarry Glen Ross” and “Little Miss Sunshine,” for which he won a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, Arkin began his acting career in 1957 — and ended up with a body of work of startling range. Arkin was an early member of the Second City comedy troupe and starred on Broadway with his Tony-winning turn in 1963’s “Enter Laughing.”
His film breakout was via comedy as well: in his first major onscreen role in Norman Jewison’s 1967 Cold War caper “The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming” he plays the “political officer” on a Soviet submarine that runs aground on a small New England island of only 200 residents. The sub’s captain, too embarrassed to radio the motherland for help, sends...
- 6/30/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson and Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Alan Arkin, an Oscar-winning actor for “Little Miss Sunshine” with a body of work that spans seven decades of stage and screen acting, died June 29 at his home in Carlsbad, Calif, Variety has confirmed. He was 89.
Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony said in a joint statement, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Arkin, who was known for projecting a characteristically dry wit but could play tragedy with equal efficacy, won his Oscar for his supporting performance in the indie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2007; he scored an encore nomination for his punchy and profane turn in Ben Affleck’s best picture winner “Argo.” Arkin picked up two earlier nominations in his film career, for “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming...
Arkin’s sons Adam, Matthew and Anthony said in a joint statement, “Our father was a uniquely talented force of nature, both as an artist and a man. A loving husband, father, grand and great grandfather, he was adored and will be deeply missed.”
Arkin, who was known for projecting a characteristically dry wit but could play tragedy with equal efficacy, won his Oscar for his supporting performance in the indie comedy “Little Miss Sunshine” in 2007; he scored an encore nomination for his punchy and profane turn in Ben Affleck’s best picture winner “Argo.” Arkin picked up two earlier nominations in his film career, for “The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming...
- 6/30/2023
- by Carmel Dagan and J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Daniel Ellsberg, a onetime advisor to Nixon Defense Secretary Robert S. McNamara and Rand Corp. analyst who leaked the 7,000-word secret history of the Vietnam War known as the Pentagon Papers to the New York Times and Washington Post, has died. That, according to multiple reports. He was 92.
Ellsberg’s decision to provide top secret report, officially known as the Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force, and the newspapers’ decisions to publish it proved a turning point in the public’s attitude toward the war, President Richard Nixon and trust in the government.
It was also a landmark moment for a free press in America, as the resulting Supreme Court decision upheld the right of the Times and Post to publish the documents.
The events attending the leak, publication and court clash over the papers have been the subject of multiple film and TV projects,...
Ellsberg’s decision to provide top secret report, officially known as the Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force, and the newspapers’ decisions to publish it proved a turning point in the public’s attitude toward the war, President Richard Nixon and trust in the government.
It was also a landmark moment for a free press in America, as the resulting Supreme Court decision upheld the right of the Times and Post to publish the documents.
The events attending the leak, publication and court clash over the papers have been the subject of multiple film and TV projects,...
- 6/16/2023
- by Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Canadian actor George R. Robertson passed away in Toronto on February 3, 2023. He was 89.
Robertson is perhaps best known for playing the role of Chief, then Commissioner Henry Hurst in the first six "Police Academy" movies, released yearly from 1984 to 1989. The "Police Academy" series, while not well-reviewed, were massively successful, providing a generation with a cop-themed, National Lampoon-style snobs-vs.-slobs cinematic bedrock. According to the 2010 book "George Lucas's Blockbusting: A Decade-by-Decade Survey of Timeless Movies Including Untold Secrets of Their Financial and Cultural Success" by Alex Ben Block and Lucy Autrey Wilson, the first "Police Academy" film made nearly 150 million on a 4 million budget.
The premise of the series was simple: due to a shortage of police officers in an unnamed American city, the local police department has been ordered to accept anyone who applies for the job. This leads to a comedy of errors wherein every weirdo,...
Robertson is perhaps best known for playing the role of Chief, then Commissioner Henry Hurst in the first six "Police Academy" movies, released yearly from 1984 to 1989. The "Police Academy" series, while not well-reviewed, were massively successful, providing a generation with a cop-themed, National Lampoon-style snobs-vs.-slobs cinematic bedrock. According to the 2010 book "George Lucas's Blockbusting: A Decade-by-Decade Survey of Timeless Movies Including Untold Secrets of Their Financial and Cultural Success" by Alex Ben Block and Lucy Autrey Wilson, the first "Police Academy" film made nearly 150 million on a 4 million budget.
The premise of the series was simple: due to a shortage of police officers in an unnamed American city, the local police department has been ordered to accept anyone who applies for the job. This leads to a comedy of errors wherein every weirdo,...
- 2/3/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
George R. Robertson, the Canadian actor who portrayed the police chief and later police commissioner Henry Hurst in the first six Police Academy films, has died. He was 89.
Robertson died Sunday at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, his family announced.
Robertson also showed up in small roles in three films that were nominated for the best picture Oscar — Airport (1970), Norma Rae (1979) and JFK (1991) — and portrayed vice president Dick Cheney in the 2006 ABC miniseries The Path to 9/11.
Robertson appeared as Hurst in 1994 in the first Police Academy movie, directed by Hugh Wilson, and stuck around through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). His character grows more tolerant of the wacky recruits led by Commandant Lassard (George Gaynes) as the franchise moves along.
The actor did not make the trip to Moscow for the 1994 installment but was on one episode of the 1997-98 Police Academy series at CTV.
George Ross Robertson...
Robertson died Sunday at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, his family announced.
Robertson also showed up in small roles in three films that were nominated for the best picture Oscar — Airport (1970), Norma Rae (1979) and JFK (1991) — and portrayed vice president Dick Cheney in the 2006 ABC miniseries The Path to 9/11.
Robertson appeared as Hurst in 1994 in the first Police Academy movie, directed by Hugh Wilson, and stuck around through Police Academy 6: City Under Siege (1989). His character grows more tolerant of the wacky recruits led by Commandant Lassard (George Gaynes) as the franchise moves along.
The actor did not make the trip to Moscow for the 1994 installment but was on one episode of the 1997-98 Police Academy series at CTV.
George Ross Robertson...
- 2/3/2023
- by Mike Barnes and Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
For the fifth year in a row, there could be new member of the Triple Crown of Acting club. Alan Arkin is just an Emmy short of the Triple Crown, but he may just get it in Best Comedy Supporting Actor for “The Kominsky Method.”
Arkin would be the 25th performer and 10th man to win the top three acting prizes — Oscar, Emmy and Tony — in the biz. The elite group has ballooned in recent years; this decade alone has seen the addition of six new faces. Christopher Plummer completed his set in 2012 with his Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for “Beginners.” Helen Mirren (Tony for “The Audience”) and Frances McDormand (Emmy for “Olive Kitteridge”) joined in 2015, followed by Jessica Lange in 2016 (Tony for “Long Day’s Journey into Night”), Viola Davis in 2017 (Oscar for “Fences”) and Glenda Jackson in 2018 (Tony for “Three Tall Women”).
Glenn Close would’ve been...
Arkin would be the 25th performer and 10th man to win the top three acting prizes — Oscar, Emmy and Tony — in the biz. The elite group has ballooned in recent years; this decade alone has seen the addition of six new faces. Christopher Plummer completed his set in 2012 with his Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for “Beginners.” Helen Mirren (Tony for “The Audience”) and Frances McDormand (Emmy for “Olive Kitteridge”) joined in 2015, followed by Jessica Lange in 2016 (Tony for “Long Day’s Journey into Night”), Viola Davis in 2017 (Oscar for “Fences”) and Glenda Jackson in 2018 (Tony for “Three Tall Women”).
Glenn Close would’ve been...
- 8/6/2019
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
There were two reasons I was moved to turn on “The Kominsky Method,” about an acting teacher and his longtime agent, for the first time. Namely, Oscar owners Michael Douglas, 74, and Alan Arkin, 85. Their marvelous edgy rapport and mastery of their art kept me bingeing as their characters yearn for the old days while fighting the ravages of aging. It was similar to what happened when Jane Fonda, 81, and Lily Tomlin, 79, had me devouring “Grace & Frankie.” The fact that legendary stars of this caliber are streaming through the universe and onto screens of all shapes and sizes seems to be a small miracle. Don’t think that the makers of HBO’s “Big Little Lies” didn’t know they had to top the first season’s killer combo of Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern and Reese Witherspoon by reeling in the starriest catch of them all for its second season, Meryl Streep,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Susan Wloszczyna
- Gold Derby
While Glenn Close did not join the Triple Crown of Acting club as expected after her Oscar loss for “The Wife,” we may still get a new member for the fifth year in a row. Alan Arkin just needs an Emmy to go with his Oscar and Tony, and what do you know? He’s currently the favorite in our early odds to win Best Comedy Supporting Actor for “The Kominsky Method.”
Arkin, who received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations for the Netflix series, would be the 25th performer to achieve the premier acting trifecta. Fifteen women and nine men have accomplished it, and Arkin would be the first man to do so since Christopher Plummer completed his sweep in 2012 with his Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for “Beginners.”
See Golden Globe TV winners: ‘The Kominsky Method,’ ‘The Americans,’ ‘Versace’ are big champs
Five women have since...
Arkin, who received Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations for the Netflix series, would be the 25th performer to achieve the premier acting trifecta. Fifteen women and nine men have accomplished it, and Arkin would be the first man to do so since Christopher Plummer completed his sweep in 2012 with his Best Supporting Actor Oscar win for “Beginners.”
See Golden Globe TV winners: ‘The Kominsky Method,’ ‘The Americans,’ ‘Versace’ are big champs
Five women have since...
- 3/29/2019
- by Joyce Eng
- Gold Derby
Sneak Peek Season 4 of "Billions", the episodic New York City set legal drama starring Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers"), Damian Lewis ("Band of Brothers") and Maggie Siff ("Sons of Anarchy"), returning March 17, 2019 on Showtime:
"...Giamatti plays 'Chuck Rhoades, Jr.', a ruthless 'Us Attorney' for the 'Southern District of New York' with a distaste for corrupt politicans who cover-up, obstruct and try to buy their way out of justice.
"Despite his significant power, Rhoades struggles not to be overshadowed by his wife 'Wendy' and rich father.
"In private, he and his wife engage in 'Bdsm' role play, with Chuck as Wendy's 'slave', loosely based on Preet Bharara, the fired, former Us Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
"Lewis plays 'Bobby Axelrod', an ambitious billionaire manager of hedge fund 'Axe Capital' who worked his way up from humble beginnings. He was a survivor of the September 11 attacks...
"...Giamatti plays 'Chuck Rhoades, Jr.', a ruthless 'Us Attorney' for the 'Southern District of New York' with a distaste for corrupt politicans who cover-up, obstruct and try to buy their way out of justice.
"Despite his significant power, Rhoades struggles not to be overshadowed by his wife 'Wendy' and rich father.
"In private, he and his wife engage in 'Bdsm' role play, with Chuck as Wendy's 'slave', loosely based on Preet Bharara, the fired, former Us Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
"Lewis plays 'Bobby Axelrod', an ambitious billionaire manager of hedge fund 'Axe Capital' who worked his way up from humble beginnings. He was a survivor of the September 11 attacks...
- 2/18/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Steven Spielberg’s excellent Pentagon Papers exposé thriller comes straight from the facts. If the project wasn’t begun in 2014 we’d think it was a direct response to today’s attacks on the news media. We’ll take it as that anyway. It’s a fine performing showcase for Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks, and the direction creates exciting drama without a single car chase, assassination attempt or superhero.
The Post
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital
20th Fox
2017 / Color /1:85 widescreen / 116 min. / Street Date April 17, 2018 / 34.99
Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg.
Cinematography: Janusz Kaminsky
Film Editors: Michael Kahn, Sarah Broshar
Original Music: John Williams
Written by Liz Hannah, Josh Singer
Produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, Amy Pascal, Steven Spielberg
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Imagine that — a new movie with almost no characters under thirty years of age.
The Post
Blu-ray + DVD + Digital
20th Fox
2017 / Color /1:85 widescreen / 116 min. / Street Date April 17, 2018 / 34.99
Starring: Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Tracy Letts, Bradley Whitford, Bruce Greenwood, Matthew Rhys, Alison Brie, Carrie Coon, Jesse Plemons, Michael Stuhlbarg.
Cinematography: Janusz Kaminsky
Film Editors: Michael Kahn, Sarah Broshar
Original Music: John Williams
Written by Liz Hannah, Josh Singer
Produced by Kristie Macosko Krieger, Amy Pascal, Steven Spielberg
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Imagine that — a new movie with almost no characters under thirty years of age.
- 5/3/2018
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Sneak Peek footage, plus images from Season 3 of the TV drama series "Billions", starring Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers") and Damian Lewis ("Band of Brothers"), premiering March 25, 2018 on Showtime:
"...the series follows the activities of a federal prosecutor of financial crimes and his legal battles with a 'hedge fund' manager.
"Season 2, also incorporates cases involving 'Treasury' bond auction market manipulation..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Billions"...
"...the series follows the activities of a federal prosecutor of financial crimes and his legal battles with a 'hedge fund' manager.
"Season 2, also incorporates cases involving 'Treasury' bond auction market manipulation..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Billions"...
- 1/26/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
This weekend finally brings The Post to theaters everywhere after being in limited release in select theaters since just before Christmas. Critics and audiences in Los Angeles and New York have been ranting and raving about Steven Spielberg‘s historical drama about the publication of The Pentagon Papers, so 20th Century Fox has offered a closer […]
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- 1/9/2018
- by Ethan Anderton
- Slash Film
‘The Post’: Director Steven Spielberg Turned His Journalism Thriller into a Film Production Metaphor
The convergence of the micro and macro worlds of politics and journalism in “The Post” most appealed to two-time Oscar-winning production designer Carter (“Lincoln,” “Avatar”). The entry point of Liz Hannah’s script was Katharine Graham (Meryl Streep) finding her voice at 54 as the new publisher of The Washington Post with the landmark publication of “The Pentagon Papers” in 1971. Director Steven Spielberg added the social context of journalists having a vital voice in search of the truth with the help of Hannah and scribe Josh Singer (“Spotlight”).
“I think that when Liz grasped the idea of Kay’s rite of passage as a road map for the rest of her life beyond raising children that she was onto something that certainly was significant,” said Carter. “So then, for me, there’s the intimate side of Juliet and Romeo being the Kay Graham and Ben Bradlee [Tom Hanks] platonic love story, where their...
“I think that when Liz grasped the idea of Kay’s rite of passage as a road map for the rest of her life beyond raising children that she was onto something that certainly was significant,” said Carter. “So then, for me, there’s the intimate side of Juliet and Romeo being the Kay Graham and Ben Bradlee [Tom Hanks] platonic love story, where their...
- 12/15/2017
- by Bill Desowitz
- Indiewire
Plot: The Washington Post publisher Katherine Graham (Meryl Streep) and executive editor Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) do battle with the Nixon White House when they opt to publish “The Pentagon Papers”, a damning, leaked history of the United States’ involvement in the Vietnam War. Review: The Post comes along at an ideal moment. In a time when many citizens are casting a... Read More...
- 12/6/2017
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
When Terry George embarked on the filming of his Armenian genocide drama “The Promise” starring Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, following nearby with his own crew was director Joe Berlinger.
Read More: ‘The Post’ Trailer: Steven Speilberg Releases The Pentagon Papers
Known for his documentaries such as the “Paradise Lost” trilogy and “Metallica: Some Kind of Monster,” the filmmaker used the production of “The Promise” to make “Intent To Destroy,” his own cinematic exploration of the tangled web of responsibility that has driven a century of denial by the Turkish government and its strategic allies.
Continue reading ‘Intent To Destroy’ Clip: The Horrors Of The Death March [Exclusive] at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘The Post’ Trailer: Steven Speilberg Releases The Pentagon Papers
Known for his documentaries such as the “Paradise Lost” trilogy and “Metallica: Some Kind of Monster,” the filmmaker used the production of “The Promise” to make “Intent To Destroy,” his own cinematic exploration of the tangled web of responsibility that has driven a century of denial by the Turkish government and its strategic allies.
Continue reading ‘Intent To Destroy’ Clip: The Horrors Of The Death March [Exclusive] at The Playlist.
- 11/9/2017
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
Even if audiences didn’t embrace “The Bfg,” any new movie from Steven Spielberg is an event, and his latest, “The Post,” is shaping up to be a major Oscar contender. America’s top newspapers are in the midst of a renaissance and “The Post” portrays the Washington Post during its golden era, just prior to Watergate, as the paper battled the federal government for the right to publish the Pentagon Papers, the collection leaked by Daniel Ellsberg which revealed the extent to which the government had lied about the Vietnam War.
Continue reading ‘The Post’ Trailer: Steven Spielberg Releases The Pentagon Papers at The Playlist.
Continue reading ‘The Post’ Trailer: Steven Spielberg Releases The Pentagon Papers at The Playlist.
- 11/8/2017
- by Joe Blessing
- The Playlist
Meryl Streep has debuted her take on former Washington Post publisher Katharine "Kay" Graham for her role in Steven Spielberg's upcoming film The Papers, courtesy of a photo that has emerged of Streep on set.
The movie, expected to be released later this year, tells the story of Graham's and Post editor Ben Bradlee’s (Tom Hanks) infamous decision to publish a series of leaked articles entitled “The Pentagon Papers” in 1971, the papers containing classified information regarding the Defense Department’s plans for the Vietnam War. The Papers marks the first time that Streep and Hanks have shared the big screen.
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The movie, expected to be released later this year, tells the story of Graham's and Post editor Ben Bradlee’s (Tom Hanks) infamous decision to publish a series of leaked articles entitled “The Pentagon Papers” in 1971, the papers containing classified information regarding the Defense Department’s plans for the Vietnam War. The Papers marks the first time that Streep and Hanks have shared the big screen.
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- 7/25/2017
- by Rebecca Cohen
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Slashfilm is reporting that filming is underway for Steven Spielberg's latest, titled The Papers. Centering around the release of the Pentagon Papers to newspapers from military contractor Daniel Ellsberg, the film focuses around the fight that Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, who will be played by Tom Hanks, and Washington Post publisher Kay Graham, who will be played by Meryl Streep, had with the Nixon Administration in order to release the papers to the public.
Credit: David Nakamura
Washington Post News Meeting with Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg in attendance.
The story itself was a fascinating time in our history. The Pentagon Papers showed explicitly that the Johnson Administration had lied, and lied often, in regards to details surrounding the Vietnam War. At the time of their release, President Nixon could have easily let the papers hit the public. The papers could have been used to lambast Democrats at the time,...
Credit: David Nakamura
Washington Post News Meeting with Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg in attendance.
The story itself was a fascinating time in our history. The Pentagon Papers showed explicitly that the Johnson Administration had lied, and lied often, in regards to details surrounding the Vietnam War. At the time of their release, President Nixon could have easily let the papers hit the public. The papers could have been used to lambast Democrats at the time,...
- 6/7/2017
- by Tim Jousma
- LRMonline.com
Steven Spielberg’s political thriller The Papers, starring Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep, has quite an impressive cast. Variety recently reported that Spielberg has added the talents of Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk, Matthew Rhys and Bradley Whitford to an already stunning cast. Also joining the cast are Carrie Coon, Jesse Plemons, David Cross, Alison Brie, Bruce Greenwood, Tracy Letts, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Zach Woods.
The film tells the true story of the Washington Post’s decision to publish the classified Pentagon Papers in 1971. The report goes on to say:
The Pentagon Papers made headlines prior to publication when the Post’s editor Ben Bradlee and publisher Kay Graham challenged the federal government over their right to publish them.Together, the two formed an unlikely team, as they were forced to come together and make the bold decision to support The New York Times and fight the Nixon Adminstration’s unprecedented...
The film tells the true story of the Washington Post’s decision to publish the classified Pentagon Papers in 1971. The report goes on to say:
The Pentagon Papers made headlines prior to publication when the Post’s editor Ben Bradlee and publisher Kay Graham challenged the federal government over their right to publish them.Together, the two formed an unlikely team, as they were forced to come together and make the bold decision to support The New York Times and fight the Nixon Adminstration’s unprecedented...
- 6/7/2017
- by Billy Fisher
- GeekTyrant
Steven Spielberg Does What He Wants: 6 Things Every Fan Must Know About Hollywood’s Biggest Director
We all know that Steven Spielberg floats at the top of the Hollywood food chain. He’s Hollywood’s most reliable director brand, and can get movies made that would never get a greenlight anywhere else — like Oscar-winning historical drama “Lincoln.” His next move? A high-profile Pentagon Papers film rumored to star Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep that Variety reports will open on December 22, and will inevitably be an Oscar contender.
How does he keep his enviable status, even at age 70?
1. Steven does what Steven wants.
Spielberg is a moving target, even for those at Amblin Entertainment who work closely with him every day. While he’s worth some $3 billion and likes to make money, his directing choices are driven by a complicated set of variables. He seeks to avoid any risk of failure. It all depends on where his confidence — and artistic drive — takes him. Is he ready to...
How does he keep his enviable status, even at age 70?
1. Steven does what Steven wants.
Spielberg is a moving target, even for those at Amblin Entertainment who work closely with him every day. While he’s worth some $3 billion and likes to make money, his directing choices are driven by a complicated set of variables. He seeks to avoid any risk of failure. It all depends on where his confidence — and artistic drive — takes him. Is he ready to...
- 3/31/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Thompson on Hollywood
Steven Spielberg Does What He Wants: 6 Things Every Fan Must Know About Hollywood’s Biggest Director
We all know that Steven Spielberg floats at the top of the Hollywood food chain. He’s Hollywood’s most reliable director brand, and can get movies made that would never get a greenlight anywhere else — like Oscar-winning historical drama “Lincoln.”
How does he keep his enviable status, even at age 70?
1. Steven does what Steven wants.
Spielberg is a moving target, even for those at Amblin Entertainment who work closely with him every day. While he’s worth some $3 billion and likes to make money, his directing choices are driven by a complicated set of variables. He seeks to avoid any risk of failure. It all depends on where his confidence — and artistic drive — takes him. Is he ready to direct a commercial sequel (Disney’s “Indiana Jones 5” brings back Harrison Ford for one last bout in the title role for 2019) or a tentpole packed with innovative VFX (Warner Bros....
How does he keep his enviable status, even at age 70?
1. Steven does what Steven wants.
Spielberg is a moving target, even for those at Amblin Entertainment who work closely with him every day. While he’s worth some $3 billion and likes to make money, his directing choices are driven by a complicated set of variables. He seeks to avoid any risk of failure. It all depends on where his confidence — and artistic drive — takes him. Is he ready to direct a commercial sequel (Disney’s “Indiana Jones 5” brings back Harrison Ford for one last bout in the title role for 2019) or a tentpole packed with innovative VFX (Warner Bros....
- 3/31/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
I've sort of just sat back in muted horror all week as a lot of entertainment journalists have finally gotten their moment in the sun, to act like the Fourth Estate in the wake of the Sony hack, to act as if bitchy emails and spreadsheets documenting famous people's salaries somehow equate to The Pentagon Papers. I've read my computer screen, mouth agape, as writers have tried to explain it away as an unprecedented gray area, when all I see is fundamental black and white. The ethical ickiness has been shrill and it's been shrieking. It seems "The Newsroom" creator Aaron Sorkin (no stranger to hot button issues, he) feels similarly. Sorkin wrote the script for an upcoming Steve Jobs biopic that made for much of the early fodder in this mess as it was chewed over in private emails between producer Scott Rudin and Sony co-chair Amy Pascal. Taking...
- 12/15/2014
- by Kristopher Tapley
- Hitfix
Ben Bradlee movies: From 'All the President's Men' to 'Born Yesterday' (photo: Jason Robards as 'The Washington Post' executive editor Ben Bradlee in 'All the President's Men') Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee aka Benjamin C. Bradlee, best known for his key role in the Watergate scandal that destroyed the Richard Nixon presidency, and who was later played by Best Supporting Actor Oscar winner Jason Robards in Alan J. Pakula's film version of All the President's Men, died of "natural causes" last October 21, 2014, at his home in Washington, D.C. Bradlee, who had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease, was 93. The Washington Post of the 21st century may look increasingly like a more pedantic version of the Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid New York Post, but things weren't always like that. Back in the days when the American media — at least some of the time — actually bothered reporting news...
- 11/7/2014
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Exclusive: Oliver Stone has set his sights on Joseph Gordon-Levitt to play asylum-seeking CIA leaker Edward Snowden in the movie that Stone and his producing partner Moritz Borman intend to shoot beginning in December in Munich. It becomes the latest intriguing role for Gordon-Levitt, who wrapped playing Philippe Petit in the Robert Zemeckis-directed The Walk for Tom Rothman‘s TriStar and is now shooting Xmas with Seth Rogen at Sony. It hasn’t happened yet, but stay tuned.
As Deadline has reported, Stone and Borman have a deal with Snowden’s Russian lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, for film rights to his novel Time Of The Octopus. That is the basis for the story of an American whistle blower who heads to Russia and the back and forth between the leaker and his lawyer as he waits while that country considers his request for asylum. Stone and Borman also bought the...
As Deadline has reported, Stone and Borman have a deal with Snowden’s Russian lawyer, Anatoly Kucherena, for film rights to his novel Time Of The Octopus. That is the basis for the story of an American whistle blower who heads to Russia and the back and forth between the leaker and his lawyer as he waits while that country considers his request for asylum. Stone and Borman also bought the...
- 9/21/2014
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline
Take another look @ more spoiler set images of actor Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers") as the 'Rhino' and Andrew Garfield as 'Spider-Man' on the New York set of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"...
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Amazing Spider-Man 2"...
- 12/25/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take another look at footage and spoiler images from a stunt scene involving actor Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers") as Marvel Comics' the 'Rhino' and Andrew Garfield ("The Social Network") as 'Spider-Man' on the New York set of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek...
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek...
- 12/3/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take another look at spoiler set images of an action sequence involving actor Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers") as Marvel Comics' the 'Rhino' and Andrew Garfield ("The Social Network") as 'Spider-Man' on the New York set of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 10/16/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Sneak Peek the following press release from Marvel Studios, confirming that actor James Spader ("The Pentagon Papers") will play 'Ultron' in "The Avengers 2", aka "The Avengers: Age Of Ultron":
"...James Spader will face off against 'Earth’s Mightiest Heroes' as the villain in 'Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron', the sequel to 2012’s record-breaking 'Marvel’s The Avengers'.
"The Emmy Award-winning actor will play 'Ultron' in the Avengers’ much anticipated return to the big screen from writer/director Joss Whedon. The film comes to theaters on May 1, 2015.
"Spader earned three Emmy Awards for his role as Alan Shore on 'Boston Legal' and 'The Practice', and will return to television this fall in NBC’s highly anticipated series 'The Blacklist'. Most recently Spader was seen in the critically-acclaimed film 'Lincoln' directed by Steven Spielberg and has previously worked with a long list of accomplished film directors including David Cronenberg,...
"...James Spader will face off against 'Earth’s Mightiest Heroes' as the villain in 'Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron', the sequel to 2012’s record-breaking 'Marvel’s The Avengers'.
"The Emmy Award-winning actor will play 'Ultron' in the Avengers’ much anticipated return to the big screen from writer/director Joss Whedon. The film comes to theaters on May 1, 2015.
"Spader earned three Emmy Awards for his role as Alan Shore on 'Boston Legal' and 'The Practice', and will return to television this fall in NBC’s highly anticipated series 'The Blacklist'. Most recently Spader was seen in the critically-acclaimed film 'Lincoln' directed by Steven Spielberg and has previously worked with a long list of accomplished film directors including David Cronenberg,...
- 8/30/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take another look at spoiler images of a stunt scene involving actor Paul Giamatti ("The Pentagon Papers") as Marvel Comics' the 'Rhino' and Andrew Garfield ("The Social Network") as 'Spider-Man' on the New York set of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
The new film is directed by Marc Webb.
"...for 'Peter Parker' (Garfield), life is busy...
"Between taking out the bad guys as 'Spider-Man' and spending time with the person he loves, 'Gwen' (Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough.
"Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away...
"But that’s a promise he just can’t keep.
"Things will change for Peter when a new villain, 'Electro' (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, 'Harry Osborn' (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past..."
Click the images to enlarge...
- 8/26/2013
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
There’s a great interview with Grant Morrison on the website of Rolling Stone magazine. The reason I bring it up is that I’ve been thinking about last week’s column. The more I thought about Action Comics #1, written by Morrison, the more I really liked it.
But I’m an adult.
I’ve been a fan of Grant’s since his debut on this side of the pond as the writer of Animal Man back in the 80s. It was a book that I adored. But Animal Man was under the Vertigo imprint, whose aim was to bring a sophisticated, i.e. adult, audience and slant into the comics industry – at which it incredibly succeeded, of course. In fact, if I remember right, the “hook” for the entire line of Vertigo books was sophisticated horror.
But I’m an adult.
And the Vertigo books aren’t for kids.
But I’m an adult.
I’ve been a fan of Grant’s since his debut on this side of the pond as the writer of Animal Man back in the 80s. It was a book that I adored. But Animal Man was under the Vertigo imprint, whose aim was to bring a sophisticated, i.e. adult, audience and slant into the comics industry – at which it incredibly succeeded, of course. In fact, if I remember right, the “hook” for the entire line of Vertigo books was sophisticated horror.
But I’m an adult.
And the Vertigo books aren’t for kids.
- 9/19/2011
- by Glenn Hauman
- Comicmix.com
The nominations have been announced for the 2011 Emmy Awards. HBO's miniseries "Mildred Pierce" leads all programs with 21 nominations, followed by "Mad Men" with 19. "Boardwalk Empire" received 18 nods and "Modern Family" got 17.
In its final season, "Friday Night Lights" finally scored some nominations, while newcomer "Game of Thrones" also earned some nods.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
"The Big Bang Theory," Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
"The Big Bang Theory," Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
"Episodes," Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc
"Louie," Louie C.K. as Louie
"The Office," Steve Carell as Michael Scott
"30 Rock," Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
"Boardwalk Empire," Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson
"Dexter," Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan
"Friday Night Lights," Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor
"House," Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House
"Justified," Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens
"Mad Men,...
In its final season, "Friday Night Lights" finally scored some nominations, while newcomer "Game of Thrones" also earned some nods.
Here is the full list of nominees:
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series
"The Big Bang Theory," Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper
"The Big Bang Theory," Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
"Episodes," Matt LeBlanc as Matt LeBlanc
"Louie," Louie C.K. as Louie
"The Office," Steve Carell as Michael Scott
"30 Rock," Alec Baldwin as Jack Donaghy
Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series
"Boardwalk Empire," Steve Buscemi as Nucky Thompson
"Dexter," Michael C. Hall as Dexter Morgan
"Friday Night Lights," Kyle Chandler as Coach Eric Taylor
"House," Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House
"Justified," Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens
"Mad Men,...
- 7/14/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Universal Pictures has picked up a documentary from Oscar-winning director Alex Gibney about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The film will be the first project involving Marc Shmuger since he left the chairman post at Universal. Shmuger and Gibney are producing. Shmuger is expected to reemerge as a producer at Universal.
Gibney has directed such films as Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, and Casino Jack and the United States of Money. Gibney typically uses input from his subjects of his documentaries. This sparks the question of whether or not Assange will be cooperating?
Universal confirmed the deal but did not go into details on the project. As you can expect, there are a number of book and picture deals surrounding the WikiLeaks founder. This deal comes right on the heels of a deal announced yesterday by feature producers who optioned an upcoming book.
Gibney has directed such films as Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, and Casino Jack and the United States of Money. Gibney typically uses input from his subjects of his documentaries. This sparks the question of whether or not Assange will be cooperating?
Universal confirmed the deal but did not go into details on the project. As you can expect, there are a number of book and picture deals surrounding the WikiLeaks founder. This deal comes right on the heels of a deal announced yesterday by feature producers who optioned an upcoming book.
- 1/22/2011
- by Tiberius
- GeekTyrant
Exclusive: Oscar-winning documentary director Alex Gibney has found his next hot-button film subject. Universal Pictures has just acquired a documentary that Gibney will direct about WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The film will be the first project involving Marc Shmuger since he left the chairman post at Universal. Shmuger and Gibney are producing. Whether it’s Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer, or the Jack Abramoff documentary Casino Jack and the United States of Money, Gibney usually tells his stories with input from his subjects. Will Assange cooperate? I'm told it's inconclusive. Universal confirmed the deal but wouldn't elaborate. The WikiLeaks docu follows a deal announced yesterday by feature producers who optioned an upcoming book about Assange. There are plenty of those in the works, including a memoir Assange is writing to defray his massive legal fees. The Gibney/Shmuger documentary...
- 1/21/2011
- by MIKE FLEMING
- Deadline
Filed under: Contests and Giveaways, Fall TV
The newest offering from AMC is 'Rubicon' -- created by Jason Horwitch ('Medical Investigation,' 'The Pentagon Papers') and starring James Badge Dale ('The Pacific,' '24') -- which is currently in its first season (Sundays 9P/8C).
The conspiracy thriller-type series has a lot to live up to, with critically-acclaimed shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' on the same network, but looks to hold its own.
And we've got a fun, espionage-themed giveaway for new fans of the show. Check out the prizes below, then see how you can enter for a chance to win.
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The newest offering from AMC is 'Rubicon' -- created by Jason Horwitch ('Medical Investigation,' 'The Pentagon Papers') and starring James Badge Dale ('The Pacific,' '24') -- which is currently in its first season (Sundays 9P/8C).
The conspiracy thriller-type series has a lot to live up to, with critically-acclaimed shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' on the same network, but looks to hold its own.
And we've got a fun, espionage-themed giveaway for new fans of the show. Check out the prizes below, then see how you can enter for a chance to win.
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- 10/14/2010
- by TV Squad Editors
- Aol TV.
The Hamptons International Film Festival had scheduled the screening of the Oscar nominated documentary, The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers, the second in its SummerDocs Series in East Hampton for Saturday August 7, well before Wikileaks made Daniel Ellsberg a hot item-again, 40 years after he leaked The Pentagon Papers. Now, swamped with media requests, Ellsberg will fly east from his home in Oakland, California to attend the Guild Hall screening and join actor Alec Baldwin and Carl Bernstein, the journalist with whom Bob Woodward broke Watergate, for a conversation that is sure to engage his anti-war passions, even though, as he asserted in a recent phone interview, "I am not a pacifist. Self defense is justified." Q: Do you think the comparison between The Pentagon Papers and Wikileaks is apt? The comparison is inevitable....
- 8/5/2010
- by Regina Weinreich
- Huffington Post
Filed under: Features, Celebrity Interviews
How do you follow up two of the most acclaimed television series in cable history? If you're AMC, whose 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' have both pushed the boundaries of small screen drama, you veer off into another direction entirely.
'Rubicon,' which has its two-hour premiere on August 1 (a sneak preview followed 'Breaking Bad's' season finale last month and 'Mad Men's' premiere last night), may seem familiar to anyone who's enjoyed '70s-era paranoid conspiracy thrillers à la 'The Parallax View,' or 'The Conversation.' Yet the 13-episode series -- created by Jason Horwitch ('Medical Investigation,' 'The Pentagon Papers') and starring James Badge Dale ('The Pacific,' '24') -- reflects a moody, modern, post 9/11 sensibility and, not incidentally, continues AMC's tradition of slow-building, intricately detailed story-telling.
TV Squad recently visited 'Rubicon's' main New York City set.
How do you follow up two of the most acclaimed television series in cable history? If you're AMC, whose 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad' have both pushed the boundaries of small screen drama, you veer off into another direction entirely.
'Rubicon,' which has its two-hour premiere on August 1 (a sneak preview followed 'Breaking Bad's' season finale last month and 'Mad Men's' premiere last night), may seem familiar to anyone who's enjoyed '70s-era paranoid conspiracy thrillers à la 'The Parallax View,' or 'The Conversation.' Yet the 13-episode series -- created by Jason Horwitch ('Medical Investigation,' 'The Pentagon Papers') and starring James Badge Dale ('The Pacific,' '24') -- reflects a moody, modern, post 9/11 sensibility and, not incidentally, continues AMC's tradition of slow-building, intricately detailed story-telling.
TV Squad recently visited 'Rubicon's' main New York City set.
- 7/26/2010
- by Marina Zogbi
- Aol TV.
The National Board of Review have announced their winners. Their ceremony will be held on.
Film: Up In The Air
Director: Clint Eastwood, Invictus
Actor (tie): Morgan Freeman, Invictus and George Clooney, Up In The Air
This is Clooney's 3rd personal Nbr prize in 7 years. The situation with Clint Eastwood is yet more extreme. This is Clint's 4th personal Nbr prize in 10 years. Every film he's made since 2003 has found a home in their top ten list -- all seven of them, even Flags of Our Fathers -- and in two of those year's his films hogged 20% of their top ten list. In addition to Clint's 4 prizes, 2 of his films have won their Best Picture prize. Actress: Carey Mulligan, An Education
Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Is this an awards season meme we didn't see coming ("time to honor Woody!") or a minor wave that will subside before Oscars hit shore?...
Film: Up In The Air
Director: Clint Eastwood, Invictus
Actor (tie): Morgan Freeman, Invictus and George Clooney, Up In The Air
This is Clooney's 3rd personal Nbr prize in 7 years. The situation with Clint Eastwood is yet more extreme. This is Clint's 4th personal Nbr prize in 10 years. Every film he's made since 2003 has found a home in their top ten list -- all seven of them, even Flags of Our Fathers -- and in two of those year's his films hogged 20% of their top ten list. In addition to Clint's 4 prizes, 2 of his films have won their Best Picture prize. Actress: Carey Mulligan, An Education
Supporting Actor: Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Is this an awards season meme we didn't see coming ("time to honor Woody!") or a minor wave that will subside before Oscars hit shore?...
- 12/5/2009
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Hey there, my prediction came true, and perhaps this gut feeling I have about Jason Reitman's Up In the Air is accurate as the National Board of Review just named the Paramount pic the best film of 2009.
Continuing its reign, George Clooney also won Best Actor in a shared prize with Morgan Freeman who stars in Invictus as Nelson Mandela, and my current pic to win the Oscar Best Actress, Carey Mulligan, took top honors in the Best Actress category for An Education.
Anna Kendrick continued the Up In the Air love with a Best Supporting Actress win and Reitman was also recognized for Best Adapted Screenplay.
However, Eastwood maintained his Nbr presence with a Best Director win as well as seeing Invictus get listed as one of the top ten films of the year alongside the likes of Star Trek, Where the Wild Things Are, Inglourious Basterds and 500 Days of Summer.
Continuing its reign, George Clooney also won Best Actor in a shared prize with Morgan Freeman who stars in Invictus as Nelson Mandela, and my current pic to win the Oscar Best Actress, Carey Mulligan, took top honors in the Best Actress category for An Education.
Anna Kendrick continued the Up In the Air love with a Best Supporting Actress win and Reitman was also recognized for Best Adapted Screenplay.
However, Eastwood maintained his Nbr presence with a Best Director win as well as seeing Invictus get listed as one of the top ten films of the year alongside the likes of Star Trek, Where the Wild Things Are, Inglourious Basterds and 500 Days of Summer.
- 12/3/2009
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
In a surprising snub, Michael Moore’s Capitalism: A Love Story heads a list of high profile non-fiction features ignored in the long-list vying for a Best Documentary Academy Award Nomination.
The rotund polemicist had previously won the award for Bowling Columbine and pushed for his Palme D’Or winning follow-up Fahrenheit 9/11 to contend in the Best Picture category. The snub is quite astonishing although it may well relate to his controversial acceptance speech in 2002 where he used the Academy stage to badmouth then incumbent president George W. Bush.
Capitalism: A Love Story is joined, rather incredibly, by James Toback’s insightful Tyson biopic and one of the years best films Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Moore was also not the only former winner to fail to gain a nomination either. David Guggenheim, director of An Inconvenient Truth, and his film It Might Get Loud also constitute a notable omission.
The rotund polemicist had previously won the award for Bowling Columbine and pushed for his Palme D’Or winning follow-up Fahrenheit 9/11 to contend in the Best Picture category. The snub is quite astonishing although it may well relate to his controversial acceptance speech in 2002 where he used the Academy stage to badmouth then incumbent president George W. Bush.
Capitalism: A Love Story is joined, rather incredibly, by James Toback’s insightful Tyson biopic and one of the years best films Anvil! The Story of Anvil. Moore was also not the only former winner to fail to gain a nomination either. David Guggenheim, director of An Inconvenient Truth, and his film It Might Get Loud also constitute a notable omission.
- 11/19/2009
- by Kieron
- ReelLoop.com
AMC is looking to extend its red-hot drama series streak with a political thriller from Jason Horwitch.
The cable channel has handed out a pilot order to the untitled project that revolves around a secret society that pulls the strings on the world political stage and an analyst at a national think tank who discovers that his employers are not who they seem to be.
AMC has been selective in its pilot orders, with the Horwitch project marking its third pickup. Its first two, "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad," went to series and netted a record-breaking 20 Emmy noms for AMC: 16 for "Mad Men," including best drama series, and four for "Breaking Bad."
In the past year, AMC has been actively developing a successor to the period ad agency series "Mad Men" and the chemistry teacher-turned-crystal meth chef drama "Breaking Bad." The untitled Horwitch project was one of several drama prospects on a development slate announced by the cable channel a year ago.
"This is a world you have not seen on television before -- it's not your typical spy thriller," AMC brass said of the project at the time.
AMC has since put more projects in development -- including "Fort Smith," from "24" co-creator Bob Cochran, and a psychological thriller from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky -- and is planning to pick up two pilots by fall.
In addition to writing, Horwitch is executive producing the pilot with Joshua D. Maurer.
The two worked together on another political thriller, the FX telefilm "The Pentagon Papers," which Horwitch wrote and Maurer exec produced.
Production is eyed to start in October.
AMC's flagship series, "Mad Men," is now in its second season, with "Breaking Bad" also renewed for a second cycle. Additionally, AMC is prepping a remake of the 1960s sci-fi series "The Prisoner." The miniseries, AMC's second after the hit "Broken Trail," stars Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen.
Horwitch, who created and exec produced NBC's "Medical Investigation," is repped by Icm. Maurer is with Endeavor.
The cable channel has handed out a pilot order to the untitled project that revolves around a secret society that pulls the strings on the world political stage and an analyst at a national think tank who discovers that his employers are not who they seem to be.
AMC has been selective in its pilot orders, with the Horwitch project marking its third pickup. Its first two, "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad," went to series and netted a record-breaking 20 Emmy noms for AMC: 16 for "Mad Men," including best drama series, and four for "Breaking Bad."
In the past year, AMC has been actively developing a successor to the period ad agency series "Mad Men" and the chemistry teacher-turned-crystal meth chef drama "Breaking Bad." The untitled Horwitch project was one of several drama prospects on a development slate announced by the cable channel a year ago.
"This is a world you have not seen on television before -- it's not your typical spy thriller," AMC brass said of the project at the time.
AMC has since put more projects in development -- including "Fort Smith," from "24" co-creator Bob Cochran, and a psychological thriller from filmmaker Darren Aronofsky -- and is planning to pick up two pilots by fall.
In addition to writing, Horwitch is executive producing the pilot with Joshua D. Maurer.
The two worked together on another political thriller, the FX telefilm "The Pentagon Papers," which Horwitch wrote and Maurer exec produced.
Production is eyed to start in October.
AMC's flagship series, "Mad Men," is now in its second season, with "Breaking Bad" also renewed for a second cycle. Additionally, AMC is prepping a remake of the 1960s sci-fi series "The Prisoner." The miniseries, AMC's second after the hit "Broken Trail," stars Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen.
Horwitch, who created and exec produced NBC's "Medical Investigation," is repped by Icm. Maurer is with Endeavor.
- 8/5/2008
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Gerard Bocaccio has signed a new two-year deal to stay with FX as the head of longform development and production. Bocaccio, senior vp entertainment, also will continue to develop some series programming for the channel. Bocaccio has been with FX since 2001 and has played a part in developing FX's Emmy-winning drama The Shield and the drama series pilot Thief, which stars Andre Braugher. FX telepics produced during Bocaccio's tenure include Sins of the Father, The Pentagon Papers and 44 Minutes, which ranks as the most-watched program in FX's 11-year history.
- 9/28/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In the latest round of drama pilot pickups Tuesday, NBC gave a cast-contingent go-ahead to an untitled medical mystery project from NBC Studios and Bob Cooper's Landscape Entertainment; Fox firmed up its commitment to an untitled Kathryn Bigelow/Kessler brothers project from 20th Century Fox TV and Imagine TV; and UPN gave the green light to three Warner Bros. TV pilots: Beck and Call, Nikki and Nora and Veronica Mars. NBC's medical mystery procedural show was written by Jason Horwitch (FX's The Pentagon Papers), who is executive producing with Cooper and Scott Vila, head of Landscape's television unit. The project is part of the pilot deal Landscape inked with NBC in October that called for the production company to develop as many as three scripts and shoot at least one pilot targeted for fall 2004 (HR 10/15).
- 1/21/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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