Pop star Katy Perry, who you will know for one of the best pop albums of the 21st century with 2010’s Teenage Dream, has been chasing that high without replicating it ever since. In the past 14 years, Perry has been having trouble finding relevance in a pop space where she was once dominant, and that could not be more…
This summer just got much hotter as news about Euphoria Season 3 arrives to crank up the heat! After an extremely long wait between seasons and exhausting back-and-forth about the show’s fate, Euphoria heads into production in January, with principal cast members Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Hunter Schafer returning.
“I am thrilled that we are ready to begin production on Euphoria in January,” said Francesca Orsi, executive VP of HBO programming and head of HBO drama series and films. “We could not be happier with our creative partnership with Sam [Levinson] and this incredible cast. We look forward to bringing this new season of Euphoria to life for the fans.”
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Apple TV+ is so thrilled with the performance of its new legal drama Presumed Innocent that it is renewing the Jake Gyllenhaal-led thriller for another season. Some creative forces behind the first season, David E. Kelly, J.J. Abrams, and Gyllenhaal, return as executive producers for Presumed Innocent Season 2, with author Scott Turow co-executive producing. Wait. Isn’t Presumed Innocent a one-and-done story? Not when money is waiting in the wings, my friends!
Presumed Innocent debuted on Apple TV+ one month ago and has been tearing up the charts since then. It’s the most-viewed drama ever on Apple TV+, with the final two episodes arriving on July 17 and July 24. While the story of Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabich and Ruth Negga’s Barbara Sabitch is concluded, Presumed Innocent Season 2 will revolve “around a suspenseful, brand new case.” Apple won’t reveal casting for some time, though it’s possible characters from the first season will appear in the sequel season.
Presumed Innocent fans likely know of Turow’s follow-up novel, The Burdon of Proof, set in the same Illinois locale and focusing on Sandy Stern, a character introduced in Presumed Innocent and played by Raul Julia in the original film. It’s unlikely that Season 2 of the show will follow Stern’s lead, considering that he’s not part of Apple’s hit series. Gabby Bean’s Mya fills the role of the defense attorney, so make of that what you will.
It’s worth noting that Gyllenhaal’s Rusty Sabitch is not a recurring character in Turow’s books, so it’s unlikely he’ll return. However, Presumed Innocent does have a direct sequel in 2011’s Innocent, pairing Rusty and Tommy Molto (played by Peter Sarsgaard in Apple’s series), 20 years after the death of Rusty’s wife. There’s also a chance Kelley will hit audiences with a shocking twist during the Presumed Innocent finale, leaving elements of the story open for Season 2.
Here’s the official synopsis for Presumed Innocent:
“Gyllenhaal is set to star as Rusty Sabich, a prosecutor whose world is upended when a close colleague is murdered — and the evidence begins to point to Rusty himself. The role would be his first ongoing part in a TV series. Presumed Innocent was previously adapted for a 1990 feature film that starred Harrison Ford as Sabich, along with Bonnie Bedelia and Raul Julia. Kelley’s version will be a reimagining of Turow’s novel that will explore, per the show’s logline, ‘obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love, as the accused fights to hold his family and marriage together.”
Inspired by the Alan J. Pakula-directed thriller of the same name, the original film starred Harrison Ford, Raul Julia, and Greta Scacchi. The newest version of Presumed Innocent comes from primetime TV veterans David E. Kelley (The Lincoln Lawyer, Big Shot, Goliath) and J.J. Abrams (Lost, Super 8, Star Trek). Presumed Innocent revolves around a vicious murder that sends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorneys’ office reeling when one of their representatives becomes a suspect in the crime. Kelley’s version is said to investigate themes of obsession, sex, politics, and the power and limits of love as the accused fights to keep aspects of their life from falling apart.
Are you excited to hear that Presumed Innocent Season 2 is happening? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Released last week, The First Descendant is a new sci-fi third-person looter shooter from Nexon that feels like a mix between Warframe, Destiny, and The Division. Yet despite mixed reviews and controversy involving icons and in-game purchases, The First Descendant has reached over 10 million players in just seven…
Released last week, The First Descendant is a new sci-fi third-person looter shooter from Nexon that feels like a mix between Warframe, Destiny, and The Division. Yet despite mixed reviews and controversy involving icons and in-game purchases, The First Descendant has reached over 10 million players in just seven…
Best known for playing Leatherface in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and its prequel The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning, Andrew Bryniarski has a screen acting career that stretches back more than thirty years, and his forty-plus non-Chainsaw credits include playing Butterfinger in Hudson Hawk, Wyatt Beaudry in Necessary Roughness, Chip in Batman Returns, Steve Lattimer in The Program, Zangief in Street Fighter, Knocko in Higher Learning, Patrick ‘Madman’ Kelly in Any Given Sunday, Joe the Boxer in Pearl Harbor, Halloran in Rollerball, and Count Dracula in Dracula’s Guest. Unfortunately, it’s been a few years since Bryniarski has had a prominent acting role and he has fallen on some hard times – so he’s seeking help from his fans through a GoFundMe campaign.
Bryniarski explains the situation he’s currently in: “Recently, wildfires forced me to evacuate my home in California, leaving me displaced and uncertain about the future. To compound matters, the house I was renting tried to illegally evict me and stole all my valuable belongings including those crucial to my livelihood, exacerbating my already dire situation. Now I have lawyer and attorney fees to deal with. Additionally, the motorcycle I rely on for transportation and work has unexpectedly blown its engine, adding another layer of difficulty. As if that isn’t enough, I have three separate surgeries that I need to schedule sooner than later and my insurance is minimal. The stress of these circumstances, including the mold for my new mask breaking and challenges in contacting my appearance agent, has significantly impacted my income. Navigating these setbacks alone has been overwhelming. I have a few good friends who I’ve leaned on too hard already and for the first time in my life, I’m now turning to you, my community, for support. Your generosity can make a tremendous difference as I work to rebuild and stabilize my life. Funds raised will go towards essential needs like temporary housing, covering basic living expenses, and repairing or replacing the motorcycle engine. Your contribution, no matter the size, will provide crucial relief and help me regain stability. I deeply appreciate any support you can offer, whether through a donation or simply by sharing this campaign with others who may be able to help.“
Bryniarski has set a $25,000 goal for his GoFundMe campaign, and as of this writing has raised $1,206.
Are you a fan of Andrew Bryniarski, and will you be lending a hand by contributing to his GoFundMe campaign? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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After crafting short films for a decade, director Beth de Araujo made her feature debut with the one-take thriller Soft & Quiet in 2022. Now SFGate reports that she has wrapped production on her second feature, Josephine, which shot under the radar in San Francisco from April through June. They were also able to unearth the information that Josephine, which stars Channing Tatum (21 Jump Street) and Gemma Chan (Eternals) was inspired by a childhood experience of de Araujo’s that she recounted at a The Moth storytelling event in 2019.
According to SFGate, “When she was 8 years old, de Araujo and her father drove to a remote part of the park to play baseball. When her father turned off the car, they heard screams for help. Her father chased off the assailant, leaving de Araujo alone in the car. Eventually, she got scared, went looking for her father and came face to face with a sobbing woman. When she and her father got home, they didn’t discuss what had transpired. De Araujo recalled becoming hypervigilant in the ensuing months, then years, requiring friends to stand outside the bathroom, and being unable to sleep without her father in the house.“
Only one scene from Josephine is said to mirror this childhood memory, with the story going off in a different direction from there. Here’s the synopsis: After witnessing a brutal attack in Golden Gate Park, eight-year-old Josephine is plunged into a maelstrom of fear and paranoia. She acts out with increasing violence looking for any way to regain control of her own safety.
Tatum and Chan play Josephine’s parents, while the title character is played by newcomer Mason Reeves.
Josephine is a project de Araujo has been hoping to get into production for about a decade, with Chan having been attached to star in the film for several years. Since Soft & Quiet was much smaller, de Araujo was able to get that one off the ground first – and it’s good to hear that the positive response to that film finally enabled her to make Josephine.
Have you seen Soft & Quiet, and does Josephine sound interesting to you? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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I was working in the lab one night when my eyes beheld an eerie sight. The Creature Commandos began to rise, and suddenly, to my surprise, a new look at the upcoming DC Universe animation attacked my eyes. Ahead of the show’s presence at San Diego Comic-Con, DC is giving fans a new and frighteningly fantastic look at Creature Commandos, the first television series in the rebooted DC Universe from DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn.
In addition to David Harbour as Frankenstein, the cast of Creature Commandos includes Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr., Indira Varma as The Bride, Maria Bakalova as Princess Ilana Rostovic, Alan Tudyk as Dr. Phosphorus, Zoe Chao as Nina Mazursky, Steve Agee as John Economos, Sean Gunn as Weasel, and James Gunn as the mechanical soldier G.I. Robot.
New look at DC Studios 'CREATURE COMMANDOS'
The Max series is set to appear December 2024 pic.twitter.com/OpYdbi9njC
— DC Film News (@DCFilmNews) July 11, 2024
Plot details for Creature Commandos remain a mystery. Still, we know the series events occur after Peacemaker, which is moving into a second season as part of the upcoming DC Universe slate. Viola Davis is also featured in Creature Commandos as the formidable Amanda Waller. Waller keeps her distance while pulling the Creature Commandos’ strings after the disastrous results of her failed Task Force X project. Instead of risking human lives, Waller instructs the group of monsters to continue pushing her agenda from the shadows.
The first chapter of the DCU is titled Gods and Monsters. On the slate, co-head of DC Studios Peter Safran noted in 2023, “As we craft the plan for DC Studios, we are thrilled to share with fans the first 10 stories they can expect from the unified DC Universe featuring some of our most well-known characters as well as the next generation of marquee characters.” He added: “Chapter 1 tells cohesive stories that highlight love, compassion, and the innate goodness of the human spirit, all designed to minimize audience confusion and maximize audience engagement across platforms.” Creature Commandos shambles onto Max in December.
Are you excited about Creature Commandos? Do you think DC plans to share a preview of the show at San Diego Comic-Con? If you want a taste of Creature Commando action, I recommend reading Frankenstein, Agent of S.H.A.D.E. (2011-2013) by Jeff Lemire. The comic series doesn’t feature the same team as Gunn’s upcoming animation, but it has a similar concept and vibe.
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Relativity Media has picked up the North American distribution rights to director Warren Skeels’ true crime thriller The Man in the White Van from Garrison Film and Legion M, Deadline reports, and their plan is to give the film a wide theatrical release on October 11th. With that plan in place, it shouldn’t be long before they release a trailer for the film – but in the meantime, they have unveiled a first look image, which you can check out at the top of this article. Deadline also notes that the filmmakers are going to host a curated panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, with cast members in attendance.
Inspired by a series of crimes that shook the nation in the 1970s, The Man in the White Van was written by Skeels (who makes his narrative feature directorial debut here) and Sharon Y. Cobb. The story is said to delve into the harrowing experiences of Annie Williams, a spirited family girl, whose carefree existence is turned upside down as she finds herself stalked by an ominous man in a white van. Prone to exaggeration, her parents’ disbelief in her tales of being followed leads to a terrifying Halloween nightmare.
Madison Wolfe (The Conjuring 2) plays Annie Williams. Wolfe is joined in the cast by Sean Astin (Stranger Things), Ali Larter (The Rookie), Brec Bassinger (Stargirl), Gavin Warren (Night Swim), Skai Jackson (Jessie), and Julianne Arrieta (Freelance).
Skeels produced the film with Terri Lubaroff, Anne Marie Gillen, Michael Nole, and Paul Scanlan, while Astin and Larter served as executive producers alongside Gary Kompothecras, Lawrence Najem, Jeff Annison, David Baxter, Michael Arrieta, Marc Danon, Lex Miron, and David Robbins.
Arrieta, Chief Operating Officer at Relativity Media, provided the following statement: “The Man in the White Van is a flat-out frightening story with an incredible ensemble cast, and the teams behind it have produced a film that’s both visceral and topical. Watching this in a crowded theater is truly the best way for viewers to experience this tension-packed thrill ride as realized by Warren and his talented crew.“
Legion M’s co-founder and CEO Scanlan added: “We are beyond excited to team up with Relativity to bring this film to theaters nationwide, where every suspense-filled moment and heart-pounding scare is magnified by the collective experience. Our Legion M community craves theatrical experiences and this film delivers on all fronts.“
The Man in the White Van sounds interesting to me and it has a great cast, so I look forward to checking this one out.
Does The Man in the White Van sound like a movie you’d like to catch on the big screen this October? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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Xbox Game Pass may have received a substantial (and terrible) update this week, but that hasn’t stopped the service from adding bangers to its revolving catalog. Neon White, one of the most insanely inventive and cringe-inducing games I’ve ever played, is the latest and greatest addition, and you owe it to yourself to…