Apple TV+ renews acclaimed comedy “The Big Door Prize”

Apple TV+ renews acclaimed comedy “The Big Door Prize,” starring Chris O’Dowd and hailing from Emmy Award-winning creator David West Read

On the heels of last week’s critically acclaimed and celebrated global premiere of “The Big Door Prize,” Apple TV+ today announced an early season two renewal for the new character driven comedy from Emmy Award-winning creator David West Read. Starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd, the 10-episode half-hour comedy is now streaming on Apple TV+, and new episodes of “The Big Door Prize” premiere weekly, every Wednesday. Produced by Skydance Television, the second season of “The Big Door Prize” is now in production.

An official SXSW selection, “The Big Door Prize” quickly rose to Rotten Tomatoes Certified Fresh status following its global premiere to rave reviews on Apple TV+, and has been hailed as “thought-provoking,” “hilarious,” and “one of the best comedy debuts in years.”

“We are so grateful to the audiences around the world who have already embraced the weird little hopes and dreams of our Deerfield residents, and we could not be more excited about where we plan to take them in season two,” said creator David West Read. “Thanks to our partners at Apple TV+ and Skydance, we have an incredible opportunity to keep building the magic and mysteries of ‘The Big Door Prize’ with this truly remarkable ensemble cast.”

The fourth episode of “The Big Door Prize,” premieres today on Apple TV+. In this week’s new episode, titled “Father Reuben,” a Morpho-inspired wedding leads to celebration, while Father Rueben (played by Damon Gupton), struggles with the machine’s growing influence,

Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, “The Big Door Prize” tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears in the general store, promising to reveal each resident’s true life potential. Dusty Hubbard (O’Dowd), a seemingly content, cheerful family man and high school teacher, watches everyone around him reevaluate their life choices and ambitions — based on the machine’s printouts — and is forced to question whether he is truly as happy as he once thought. While he remains skeptical of the machine, his wife, Cass (Gabrielle Dennis), indulges in the dream that there’s something bigger out there for her. Like many of Deerfield's residents, the couple has lived a relatively safe, uncomplicated life, until the arrival of the Morpho machine. However, all of that is about to change when the community is forced to reconcile with their unfulfilled achievements in pursuit of a better future. In addition to O’Dowd, the series stars includes Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara and Sammy Fourlas

“The Big Door Prize” is produced by Skydance Television and CJ ENM/Studio Dragon. Read serves as showrunner and executive producer. David Ellison and Dana Goldberg serve as executive producers for Skydance Television; Miky Lee, Young Kyu Kim and Hyun Park executive produce for CJ ENM/Studio Dragon; with Bill Bost and Sarah Walker. Anu Valia, Molly McGlynn, Todd Biermann, Jenée LaMarque and Declan Lowney direct the series in season one.

In addition to “The Big Door Prize,” Apple Originals produced by Skydance Television include the recently announced Apple TV+ comedy series starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, also from creator David West Read; and, the global hit epic saga “Foundation,” set to premiere its second season this summer.

The series joins a a growing offering of hit and award-winning comedy series on Apple TV+ including Emmy Award-winner “Ted Lasso,” “Shrinking,” “Schmigadoon!,” “The Afterparty,” “Bad Sisters,” “Trying,” “Mythic Quest" and more.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have earned 348 wins and 1,436 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $6.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.* For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

ADVANCE SCREENING: Spinning Gold (Austin, TX - Wed., 3/22)

GENERAL ADMISSION PASSES

(Have your pass ready to show at the door)

DATE AND TIME:

Wednesday

March 22, 2023

7:00pm

LOCATION:

Regal Gateway Stadium 16 & IMAX

9700 Stonelake Blvd.

Austin, TX 78759

Only in Theaters on March 31, 2023 

Instagram: @spinninggoldmovie

Twitter: @SpinningGold

Facebook: @SpinningGoldMovie

#SpinningGold

What do Donna Summer, Parliament, Gladys Knight, The Isley Brothers, The Village People, and Bill Withers all have in common with the rock band KISS?  They all rose to their musical heights under the watchful ear of the music industry's most colorful and brilliant music producer, Neil Bogart, founder of Casablanca Records, the most successful independent record company of all time.  Along with a rag tag team of young music lovers, Neil and Casablanca Records would rewrite history and change the music industry forever.   Their mix of creative insanity, a total belief in each other and the music they were creating, shaped our culture and ultimately defined a generation.  In a story so unbelievable that it can only be true, comes the motion picture event of the musical journey of Neil Bogart and how his Casablanca Records created the greatest soundtrack of our lives.

Some of today’s hottest music stars are playing the icons who inspired them and singing their most popular songs including Grammy and Golden Globe nominee Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton, Jason Derulo as Ron Isley of the Isley Brothers, Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers, Grammy Award nominee Tayla Parx as Donna Summer and multi-Grammy winner Ledisi as Gladys Knight.  

Spinning Gold features an all-star cast including Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan (Newsies, Bonnie & Clyde), Michelle Monaghan (Mission: Impossible franchise, Gone Baby Gone), Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Bad Hair), Tony Award winner Dan Fogler (The Walking Dead, The Goldbergs), Jason Issacs (The Harry Potter franchise, The Death of Stalin, The Patriot), Lyndsy Fonseca (Kick-Ass, Hot Tub Time Machine), Chris Redd (Saturday Night Live), Casey Likes (Almost Famous on Broadway),  and comedian/actor Sebastian Maniscalco (The Irishman).

Spinning Gold is written, directed, and produced by Timothy Scott Bogart and produced by Jessica Martins, and Laurence Mark, and Chris Torto.    Grammy Winning Music producers Evan “Kidd” Bogart and  Harvey Mason, Jr. and Atlantic Records president Kevin Weaver are executive producers on the film and Atlantic Records will be releasing the soundtrack.

 

CAST

Jeremy Jordan

Michelle Monaghan

Jay Pharoah

Lyndsy Fonseca

Dan Fogler

Peyton List

James Wolk

Michael Ian Black

Chris Redd

Vincent Pastore

Nick Sandow

with Sebastian Maniscalco

and Jason Isaacs

Featuring

Sam Harris as Paul Stanley

and Casey Likes as Gene Simmons

With Performances by

Ledisi as Gladys Knight

lex Gaskarth as Peter Criss

Pink Sweat$ as Bill Withers

Wiz Khalifa as George Clinton

and

Jason Derulo as Ron Isley

and introducing

Tayla Parx as Donna Summer

Apple TV+ Sets Premiere Date for New Comedy “The Big Door Prize”

Apple TV+ announced that “The Big Door Prize,” the character driven comedy created by Emmy Award-winner David West Read (“Schitt’s Creek”) is set to make its global debut on Wednesday, March 29. The new 10-episode half-hour comedy starring an ensemble cast led by Chris O’Dowd and includes Gabrielle Dennis, Ally Maki, Josh Segarra, Damon Gupton, Crystal Fox, Djouliet Amara and Sammy Fourlas, will debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, March 29, followed by one new episode weekly every Wednesday through May 17.  

Based on M.O. Walsh’s novel of the same name, “The Big Door Prize” tells the story of a small town that is forever changed when a mysterious machine appears in the general store, promising to reveal each resident’s true life potential. Dusty Hubbard (O’Dowd), a seemingly content, cheerful family man and high school teacher, watches everyone around him reevaluate their life choices and ambitions — based on the machine’s printouts — and is forced to question whether he is truly as happy as he once thought. While he remains skeptical of the machine, his wife, Cass (Dennis), indulges in the dream that there’s something bigger out there for her. Like many of Deerfield's residents, the couple has lived a relatively safe, uncomplicated life, until the arrival of the Morpho machine. However, all of that is about to change when the community is forced to reconcile with their unfulfilled achievements in pursuit of a better future. 

“The Big Door Prize” is produced by Skydance Television and CJ ENM/Studio Dragon. Read serves as showrunner and executive producer. David Ellison and Dana Goldberg serve as executive producers for Skydance Television; Miky Lee, Young Kyu Kim and Hyun Park executive produce for CJ ENM/Studio Dragon; with Bill Bost and Sarah Walker. Anu Valia, Molly McGlynn, Todd Biermann, Jenée LaMarque and Declan Lowney direct the series.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have earned 322 wins and 1,398 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL, and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $6.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.* For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices. 

Scream VI 3D FAN EVENT| Big Game Spot (2023 Movie)

HOLLYWOOD, CA (February 8th, 2023) __ Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group (“Spyglass”) today announced a Scream VI 3D Fan Event Screening to be held on Thursday, March 9th celebrating the release of the film’s opening exclusively in theatres nationwide on March 10th.

Fans will be the first to see the film in 3D at the 3D Fan Event Screening on Thursday, March 9th at 5:00PM local time. The event celebrates the theatrical release of the film’s opening exclusively in theatres with one special show in 3D prior to the film’s wide release at participating theatres across the country including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, and other premium large format theatres.  Ticketholders at this Scream VI screening will also see special content curated for this event, plus will receive a limited-edition collector’s print designed by UK artist Doaly, to be given away at their local theatre on the date of the event—while supplies last.

Tickets for the Scream VI 3D Fan Event and general Scream VI tickets are on sale today.

To purchase tickets for the SCREAM VI 3D Fan Event Screening and for participating theatre listings in your area, go to www.screammovie.com/seeitfirst. General tickets are also on sale at ScreamMovie.com. Tickets for all shows are also on sale at exhibitors’ websites & mobile apps, and at participating theatre box offices nationwide.

“Scream fans are among the most loyal and passionate out there, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring them this latest terrifying chapter like never before, in a visceral 3D format,” said Paramount Pictures President of Domestic Distribution Chris Aronson. “In this iteration, the Screamuniverse moves beyond Woodsboro and into New York City, and the Big Apple called for even bigger scares, surprises, and frightening turns. We can’t wait for fans to see what Ghostface has in store for them this time.” 

Following the latest Ghostface killings, the four survivors leave Woodsboro behind and start a fresh chapter. In Scream VI, Melissa Barrera (“Sam Carpenter”), Jasmin Savoy Brown (“Mindy

Meeks-Martin”), Mason Gooding (“Chad Meeks-Martin”), Jenna Ortega (“Tara Carpenter”), Hayden Panettiere (“Kirby Reed”) and Courteney Cox (“Gale Weathers”) return to their roles in the franchise alongside Jack Champion, Henry Czerny, Liana Liberato, Dermot Mulroney, Devyn Nekoda, Tony Revolori, Josh Segarra, and Samara Weaving.

Scream VI is a Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group Presentation; a Project X Entertainment Productions; A Radio Silence Film. The film is directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin & Tyler Gillett; written by James Vanderbilt & Guy Busick; based on Characters Created by Kevin Williamson; produced by William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Paul Neinstein; executive producers are Kevin Williamson, Chad Villella, Gary Barber, Peter Oillataguerre, Courteney Cox, Ron Lynch, Cathy Konrad, Marianne Maddalena.

Plane Advance Screening Passes (Grapevine, TX)

DFW grab your free General Admission passes (first come, first serve) to an advance screening of Mike Colter's new film, "Plane," co-starring Gerard Butler! 

AMC Grapevine Mills 30
January 11, 2023
7:00 PM
Click HERE

"Plane" officially hits theaters January 13, 2023. 
Tickets are now on sale!

Check out the trailer that just dropped. 

RELEASE DATE: January 13, 2023

GENRE: Action, Thriller

RATING: The film is rated R for violence and language.

CAST & FILMMAKERS: Gerard Butler, Mike Colter, Yoson An, Daniella Pineda, Paul Ben-Victor, Remi Adeleke, Joey Slotnick, Evan Dane Taylor, Claro de los Reyes, and Tony Goldwyn

SYNOPSIS: In the white-knuckle action movie PLANE, pilot Brodie Torrance (Gerard Butler) saves his passengers from a lightning strike by making a risky landing on a war-torn island - only to find that surviving the landing was just the beginning. When most of the passengers are taken hostage by dangerous rebels, the only person Torrance can count on for help is Louis Gaspare (Mike Colter), an accused murderer who was being transported by the FBI. In order to rescue the passengers, Torrance will need Gaspare’s help, and will learn there’s more to Gaspare than meets the eye.

Hulu's "Wu-Tang: An American Saga:” Season 3 Announcement

The Hulu Original series "Wu-Tang: An American Saga" returns for its third and final season with three episodes on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. New episodes will follow every Wu-Wednesday, with the finale dropping on April 5, 2023.

SYNOPSIS: Off the release of their debut album and their continued rise to fame, we follow the Wu-Tang Clan over the course of their five-year plan as they face and overcome different challenges. While each of the members go on separate journeys to figure out where they fit in the music world, RZA struggles to stay on top of things in order to fulfill the promise he made to his Wu brothers. As money, fame, ego, and business threaten to tear the group apart, they must find a way to come together and cement their legacy.

CAST: Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Siddiq Saunderson, Julian Elijah Martinez, Marcus Callender, Zolee Griggs, T.J. Atoms, Dave East, Johnell Young, Uyoata Udi and Damani Sease.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Alex Tse, The RZA, Method Man and Brian Grazer.

“Truth Be Told” Season 3 First Look

Apple's NAACP Image Award-winning series “Truth Be Told” unveils first look at season three starring Academy Award-winner Octavia Spencer and Gabrielle Union 

Apple TV+ unveiled a first-look at the third season of its NAACP Image Award-winning drama “Truth Be Told,” starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and new addition, award-winning actress Gabrielle Union. Hailing from acclaimed writer, showrunner and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman, the 10-episode third season sees Spencer reprise her role as investigative reporter turned true crime podcaster, 'Poppy Scoville,’ to take on a new case. “Truth Be Told” season three will make its global debut with the first episode on Friday, January 20, 2023, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 24, 2023, on Apple TV+

Based on the novel “While You Were Sleeping”  by Kathleen Barber, “Truth Be Told” offers a unique glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts and challenges its viewers to consider the consequences when the pursuit of justice is placed on a public stage. In season three, Poppy (Spencer), frustrated by the lack of media attention for several young missing Black girls, teams with an unorthodox principal (Union) to keep the victims' names in the public eye while chasing down leads to a suspected sex trafficking ring that may have ensnared them. In addition to Union, returning cast members include series regulars Mekhi Phifer, David Lyons, Ron Cephas Jones, Merle Dandridge, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood, Mychala Faith Lee and Tami Roman.

“Truth Be Told” is created and executive produced by Nichelle Tramble Spellman. Maisha Closson serves as showrunner for season three. Executive producers include Closson, Spencer, Mikkel Nørgaard, Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter for Hello Sunshine, Peter Chernin and Jenno Topping for Chernin Entertainment, and Brian Clisham for Orit Entertainment.  “Truth Be Told” is produced for Apple by Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Orit Entertainment and Fifth Season.

Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favorite screens. After its launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service in its debut. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with 293 wins and 1,256 award nominations and counting, including multi-Emmy Award-winning comedy “Ted Lasso” and this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at  tv.apple.com, for $6.99 per month with a seven-day free trial. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac or iPod touch can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free.

 

New to Streaming This Month

 THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS

Release Date: December 22, 2022

Peacock’s highly anticipated series, THE BEST MAN: THE FINAL CHAPTERS, premiers December 22, 2022. The iconic franchise directed by Award Winning Director, Malcolm D. Lee, returns to catch up with Harper (Taye Diggs), Robyn (Sanaa Lathan), Jordan (Nia Long), Lance (Morris Chestnut), Quentin (Terrence Howard), Shelby (Melissa De Sousa), Candace (Regina Hall), and Murch (Harold Perrineau) as relationships evolve and past grievances resurface in the unpredictable stages of midlife crisis meets midlife renaissance. 

Starring: Morris Chestnut, Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Harold Perrineau

Executive Producers: Dominique Telson, Sean Daniel

Directors: Malcolm D. Lee, Charles Stone III, Robert Townsend, and Stacey Muhammad

Co-Developed By, Writer, EP, Director, Co-Showrunner: Malcolm D. Lee 

Co-Developed By, Writer, EP, Co-Showrunner: Dayna Lynne North

RICHES

Release Date: December 02, 2022

Riches follows the exploits of the stylish, privileged, super-successful Richards family. When Stephen Richards (Hugh Quarshie) passes suddenly, the family’s world comes crashing down. As his business hangs in the balance, his different sets of children are about to collide as they vie for control.

Starring: Abby Ajayi, Nadine Marsh-Edwards, Amanda Jenks, Alison Owen, Alison Carpenter

Executive Producers: Sebastian Thiel, Abby Ajayi, Darcia Martin

KINDRED

Release Date: December 13, 2022

FX’s Kindred, an original series based on Octavia E. Butler’s critically acclaimed novel. All Episodes Streaming December 13th. Only on Hulu.

As Dana, a young Black woman and aspiring writer, begins to settle in her new home, she finds herself being pulled back and forth in time, emerging at a nineteenth-century plantation and confronting secrets she never knew ran through her blood. 

Starring: Mallori Johnson, Micah Stock, Ryan Kwanten, Gayle Rankin, David Alexander Kaplan, Austin Smith, Sophina Brown, and Sheria Irving

Darby and the Dead

Release Date: December 2, 2022

After suffering a near-death experience as a young girl, Darby Harper (Downs) gains the ability to see dead people. As a result, she becomes introverted and shut off from her high school peers and prefers to spend time counseling lonely spirits who have unfinished business on earth. But all that changes when Capri (Cravalho), the Queen Bee of the school’s most exclusive clique, unexpectedly dies in a freak hair straightening accident, resulting in the obvious cancellation of her upcoming “Sweet 17.” Capri, however, pleads with Darby from the other side to intervene and convince Capri’s friends to proceed with the party as planned. In order to appease the wrath of the undead diva, Darby must emerge from her self-imposed exile and reinvent herself — which along the way allows her to find new joy back in the land of the living. 

Starring: Riele Downs, Auli’i Cravalho, Chosen Jacobs, Asher Angel, Wayne Knight, with Derek Luke and Tony Danza

EMANCIPATION

Release Date: In Theaters December 2nd, Streaming on Apple TV+ December 9th 

Inspired by a true story, one man fights through unthinkable terrors in an attempt to reunite with his family. Will Smith stars in Emancipation, directed by Antoine Fuqua. Emancipation is directed by Antoine Fuqua, from a script by William N. Collage. The Apple Original Film is produced by Will Smith and Jon Mone through Westbrook Studios, Joey McFarland though McFarland Entertainment and Todd Black through Escape Artists. Chris Brigham, Antoine Fuqua, James Lassiter, Heather Washington, Cliff Roberts, Glen Basner and Scott Greenberg are executive producing. 

Kendrick Lamar’s The Big Steppers Tour Streaming Live From Paris on October 22 Presented by Amazon Music

Paris, France—October 18, 2022— Kendrick Lamar’s sold-out October 22 show at the Accor Arena in Paris, as part of his The Big Steppers Tour, is set to stream live exclusively through Amazon Music and Prime Video. The event will mark the 10-year anniversary of the release of Lamar’s universally praised LP, good kid, m.A.A.d city. The triple-Platinum RIAA certified studio album earned him seven nominations at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards and received international acclaim from both fans and critics. The livestream will provide fans with a special look at Lamar’s 65-date world tour in support of his latest release, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.

Airing live on October 22 at 2pm ET, fans will be able to watch the livestream for free exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, the Amazon Music channel on Twitch, and on the Amazon Music app. The stream will also feature sets from pgLang’s Tanna Leone and Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Baby Keem. Lamar’s performance will be available to view on-demand on Prime Video following the livestream event.

Produced by Live Nation and presented by Rotation, the hip-hop and R&B brand from Amazon Music, the extensive international tour has already traveled North America and is currently making stops in Europe, UK and Australia before wrapping up in New Zealand on December 16th and 17th with a performances at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

“As a kid from the west side of Compton, hearing good kid, m.A.A.d city for the first time and seeing Kendrick’s journey from neighborhood hero to global superstar ignited a fire in me that I’m forever grateful for. It showed me that no matter where you start in life, hard work and dedication will put you where you hope and dream to be,” said Tim Hinshaw, head of R&B and hip-hop for Amazon Music.  “Now, 10 years later, it’s almost poetic that two kids from the same city with similar, but different dreams have landed in Paris to celebrate not just that record but Kendrick's latest revolutionary album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. We’re honored to sponsor this tour and bring this show to fans around the world.”

“We are thrilled to be working with Kendrick Lamar, one of the most influential and groundbreaking artists of my generation, and pgLang to collaborate across Amazon for this epic entertainment event,” said Alaina Bartels, head of talent synergy & specials, Amazon Studios. “We continue to be the home for talent and creating special opportunities for our global customers to experience their awe-inspiring creativity.”

For more information on the tour and for tickets please visit oklama.com

“Spirited” will premiere in theaters on November 11 and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022

From Apple Original Films comes a modern musical rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic holiday story “A Christmas Carol.”

Today Apple Original Films announced the highly anticipated holiday musical comedy, “Spirited,” will premiere in theaters on November 11 and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, 2022.

 

Snoop Dogg, BLE and Paramount+ Hosted Exclusive Red Carpet Screening Celebrating Sanaa Lathan’s Directorial Debut, ON THE COME UP

Starring Sanaa Lathan, Method Man, Lil Yachty, Mike Epps, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Breakout Star Jamila Gray 

Snoop Dogg, BLE and Paramount+ hosted a special advance screening celebrating Sanaa Lathan’s directorial debut film, ON THE COME UP, on Snoop Dogg’s compound in Inglewood, CA. Guests celebrated with a fun-filled night of food trucks, concessions, a bar, DJ, and Snoop's vintage cars where guests got to sit and watch the movie “drive-in” style. 

Jam-packed with Hollywood’s most elite entertainers, filmmakers, directors and executive producers, the event featured several A-list attendees including; Sanaa Lathan, Snoop Dog, Mike Epps, Warren G (Rapper), Lady London, Jonica Booth (HBO’s Rap Sh!t) Brandee Evans (Starz P-Valley), Page Kennedy (Netflix’s Upshaws), Laron Hines (Are You Smart? Influencer) and more. 

Based on the New York Times #1 best-selling novel by Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give), ON THE COME UP is the feature directorial debut of Emmy-nominated actress Sanaa Lathan(daughter of director, Stan Lathan) and is premiered on Paramount+ on September 23rd.

The original film, masterfully tells the story of Bri, a gifted 16-year-old rapper, who attempts to take the battle rap scene by storm in order to lift up her family and do right by the legacy of her father – a local hip hop legend whose career was cut short by gang violence.

On its way to snagging an Emmy nomination, the film stars an incredible array of powerhouses including; Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Sanaa Lathan, Cliff “Method Man” Smith, Mike Epps, Lil Yachty, Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Justin Martin, Titus Makin, Michael Cooper Jr., GaTa, and newcomer Jamila C. Gray. 

Prime Video Announces "The Boys" Spinoff , "Gen V"

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ABOUT GEN V

Set at America’s only college exclusively for young-adult superheroes (run by Vought International), Gen V is an irreverent, R-rated series that explores the lives of hormonal, competitive Supes as they put their physical, sexual, and moral boundaries to the test, competing for the best contracts in the best cities. It’s part college show, part Hunger Games—with all the heart, satire, and raunch of The Boys.

Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters serve as showrunners and executive producers. Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Ori Marmur, Pavun Shetty, Ken Levin, Jason Netter, Garth Ennis, Darick Robertson, Craig Rosenberg, Zak Schwartz, Erica Rosbe, and Michaela Starr also serve as executive producers on Gen V, and Brant Engelstein serves as co-executive producer. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios and Amazon Studios, in association with Kripke Enterprises, Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film. Loreli Alanís serves as executive in charge for Point Grey Pictures.

The series stars Jaz Sinclair, Chance Perdomo, Lizze Broadway, Shelley Conn, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Marco Pigossi.

Apple TV+ sets Friday, September 9 premiere date for season three of award-winning, animated musical comedy “Central Park”

Created by Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad and Nora Smith,  third season rejoins stellar ensemble voice cast lead by Gad, Kristen Bell, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Emmy Raver-Lampman and Stanley Tucci, who was recently nominated for an Emmy for his performance in the series

Apple TV+ announced that “Central Park,” the critically acclaimed, hit animated musical comedy series, will return for its third season on Friday, September 9. From creator, writer and executive producer Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad and Nora Smith, the 13-episode third season will premiere globally on Apple TV+ with three episodes, followed by one episode weekly, every Friday thereafter through November 18.

In the third season of “Central Park,” a s Bitsy continues her relentless pursuit to buy the park, Owen embarks on a new promotional campaign to make more people fall in love with it, and Paige finds herself busier than ever when she lands her first book deal.  

“Central Park” stars a renowned voice cast that includes Josh Gad, Tituss Burgess, Daveed Diggs, Kathryn Hahn, Leslie Odom Jr., Emmy Raver-Lampman and Stanley Tucci and Kristen Bell who will star in season three in the new role of Abby, Paige’s (Hahn) little sister. Guest stars lending their voice talents to this season include “The Afterparty” stars Sam Richardson, Ike Barinholtz, Ben Schwartz and Zoë Chao; “Loot” star Ron Funches; “Hello, Jack” star Jack McBrayer; as well as Amber Ruffin, Yvette Nicole Brown, Craig Robinson, Tim Meadows, David Alan Grier and more.  The new season will also add over 40 new original songs to the celebrated catalog. 

The first two seasons of “Central Park” are now streaming on Apple TV+. Since its global debut, the series has been recognized with Emmy Award nominations for stars Leslie Odom Jr., Tituss Burgess and Stanley Tucci, and an NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Animated Series category.

“Central Park” is written and executive produced by Loren Bouchard, alongside Josh Gad and Nora Smith. Steven Davis and Kelvin Yu serve as showrunners and also executive produce. The series is produced for Apple by 20th Television Animation, a part of Disney Television Studios.

About Apple TV+

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New "Bullet Train" Character Posters

Synopsis:

In Bullet Train, Brad Pitt stars as Ladybug, an unlucky assassin determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans, as Ladybug’s latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe – all with connected, yet conflicting, objectives – on the world’s fastest train...and he's got to figure out how to get off. From the director of Deadpool 2, David Leitch, the end of the line is only the beginning in a wild, non-stop thrill ride through modern-day Japan.

Directed by:

David Leitch

 

Screenplay by:

Zak Olkewicz

Based upon the book Maria Beetle by:

Kotaro Isaka

Produced by:

Kelly McCormick

David Leitch

Antoine Fuqua

Executive Producers:

Brent O’Connor

Ryosuke Saegusa

Yuma Terada

Kat Samick

 

Cast:

Brad Pitt

Joey King

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Brian Tyree Henry

Andrew Koji

Hiroyuki Sanada

Michael Shannon

Benito A Martínez Ocasio

and Sandra Bullock

ONYX COLLECTIVE AND OWN ANNOUNCE GUESTS FOR ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES "THE HAIR TALES"

ONYX COLLECTIVE AND OWN ANNOUNCE GUESTS FOR ORIGINAL DOCUSERIES  "THE HAIR TALES," FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS OPRAH WINFREY,  TRACEE ELLIS ROSS AND MICHAELA ANGELA DAVIS

Today, Disney’s Onyx Collective and OWN jointly announced the guests for “The Hair Tales,” from executive producers Tracee Ellis Ross and Michaela angela Davis. Oprah Winfrey, who also serves as executive producer, will be featured alongside Issa Rae, Chlöe Bailey, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Marsai Martin and Chika. The six-part limited docuseries will premiere later this year on OWN and Hulu in the U.S., Star+ in Latin America, and Disney+ in all other territories. Each episode will lead the audience through a revelatory journey of connecting the personal tales of phenomenal Black women to broader societal and historic themes.

 

Conceptualized by Michaela angela Davis and hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, episodes will feature stories offering an honest and layered look into the complex culture of Black hair and, ultimately, Black women’s identity, creativity and contributions to society — all delivered with a rare mix of intelligence, humor, style, joy and justice.

 

“The Hair Tales” is produced by Culture House, Joy Mill Entertainment, Tetravision and Harpo Films. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela angela Davis, Tara Duncan, Raeshem Nijhon, and Carri Twigg serve as executive producers. Concept by Michaela angela Davis.

Photo by: Chris Craymer

Over the course of her esteemed career, Oprah Winfrey has created an unparalleled connection with people around the world. As host of the top-rated, award-winning “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” she entertained, enlightened and uplifted millions of viewers for 25 years. Winfrey’s accomplishments as a global media leader and philanthropist have established her as one of the most influential and admired public figures in the world today.

Photo by: Jabari Jacobs

Issa Rae is best known as co-creator, co-writer and star of the HBO television series “Insecure” (2016-2021), for which she has been nominated for multiple Golden Globe® Awards and Primetime Emmy® Awards. Additional credits include “The Hate U Give,” “The Lovebirds,” “Little” and “The Photograph.” She is also slated to join “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Rae has also launched HOORAE, a media company and umbrella banner to consolidate film and TV projects from Issa Rae Productions and her other media projects. HOORAE’s upcoming projects include “Sweet Life: Los Angeles,” “Rap Sh!t” and the “Project Greenlight” reboot. In 2021, Rae partnered with Sienna Naturals to work on a line of hair products. She has been vocal about her hair journey throughout her career.

Rae is represented by UTA, Jonathan Berry & Dave Becky at 3 Arts and John Meigs of HJTH.

Photo by: Julian Dakdouk

Chlöe Bailey rose to fame as a member of the GRAMMY®-nominated sister duo Chlöe x Halle. The group caught the attention of Beyoncé and was immediately signed to her Parkwood Entertainment company. From splashing the pages of countless major publications, performing at the Super Bowl, BET Awards and Essence Festival and holding five GRAMMY nominations, Chlöe x Halle soared to global stardom. Chlöe Bailey continues to record with Chlöe x Halle while also pursuing a solo career. She debuted her first solo single, “Have Mercy,” which quickly became a bona fide radio smash and is also known for her role as Jazz Forster on the Freeform hit comedy “grown-ish.” 

Bailey is represented by Parkwood Entertainment and Ben Dey at CAA.

Photo By: OJ Slaughter

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) is an activist, a legislator, a survivor, and the first woman of color to be elected to Congress from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Throughout her career, Congresswoman Pressley has fought to ensure that those closest to the pain are closest to the power — driving and informing policymaking. In Congress, she has been a champion for justice and healing: reproductive justice, justice for immigrants, consumer justice, justice for seniors, justice for workers, justice for survivors of sexual violence, justice for formerly and currently incarcerated individuals, and healing for those who have experienced trauma. She has also turned her experience living with alopecia into action, becoming a leading voice fighting to raise awareness and support for the alopecia community across the nation. Congresswoman Pressley currently serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and the House Committee on Financial Services. Prior to being elected to Congress, she served on the Boston City Council for eight years and was the first woman of color elected to the council in its 100-year history.

Photo by: Brandon Almengo

Marsai Martin is a rising star already on course to be a whirlwind sensation. Best known for her role as Diane Johnson on the ABC Emmy-nominated hit comedy “black-ish,” Martin’s performance has earned her 9 NAACP Image Awards and 3 BET Awards. Martin uplifts diverse and young voices through her production company, Genius Productions, which signed an overall deal with Universal. At the age of 10, she conceptualized and pitched a movie idea which became the feature film “Little.” As the star and executive producer on the film, she has become a part of Hollywood history as the youngest person to EP a major Hollywood film. Additional credits include her interior design series for Discovery+ “Remix My Space,” Universal/Dreamworks Animation “Spirit Untamed,” Paramount’s “Paw Patrol,” and will next be seen in the Paramount+ feature film “Fantasy Football.”

Martin is repped by UTA, Oronde Garrett of M88, and Stephen Barnes of Barnes Morris Klein & Yorn

Photo by: Alissa Ashley

Chika, born Jane Chika Oranika, is a rapper who rose to fame when her video “A Letter to Kanye Omari West” went viral in 2018, criticizing West for his public support of Donald Trump and endorsement of political commentator Candace Owens. She released her debut single, “No Squares,” in April 2019. Later that year, Chika featured in Calvin Klein’s #MyCalvins campaign, stating, “I think it opens up the floor for a conversation and dialogue regarding media representation and diversity. Bodies of different shapes and sizes shouldn’t be censored or hidden.” In 2020, she was included in XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class and was nominated for the GRAMMY Award for Best New Artist. 

ABOUT ONYX COLLECTIVE

Onyx Collective is a new content brand formed under Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) designed to curate a slate of premium programming by creators of color and underrepresented voices. Onyx Collective ushers an exciting slate of content for a global audience, including critically acclaimed debut project Questlove’s Oscar®-winning documentary “Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)”; “The Hair Tales,” from executive producers Tracee Ellis Ross, Michaela angela Davis and Oprah Winfrey; legal drama “Reasonable Doubt,” from executive producers Raamla Mohamed, Kerry Washington and Larry Wilmore; limited series “The Plot,” executive produced and starring two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali; award-winning documentary, “Aftershock,” from directors Paula Eiselt and Tonya Lewis Lee, docuseries “Gigante,” featuring Don Francisco (Mario Kreutzberger), and comedy series “Unprisoned,” executive produced and starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo.

The brand’s roster of prolific creators also includes writer and comedian Natasha Rothwell (“Insecure,” “SNL”), writer, producer and director Prentice Penny’s Penny for Your Thoughts, Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media (“Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Black Panther”) and writer and director Destin Daniel Cretton (“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings”) and his production company Family Owned.

Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @OnyxCollective

 

ABOUT OWN: OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network is the first and only network named for, and inspired by, a single iconic leader. Oprah Winfrey’s heart and creative instincts inform the brand and the magnetism of the channel. OWN is a leading destination for premium scripted and unscripted programming from today’s most innovative storytellers. OWN connects with its audience wherever they are, inspiring conversation among a global community of like-minded viewers on social media and beyond. Launched on January 1, 2011, OWN is a joint venture between Harpo, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery. The venture also includes award-winning digital platform Oprah.com. Access OWN anytime on http://WatchOWN.tv or across mobile devices and connected TVs.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR DISNEY AND PIXAR’S “LIGHTYEAR”

 ADVANCE TICKETS FOR DISNEY AND PIXAR’S "LIGHTYEAR" ON SALE NOW
 EXPERIENCE THE MOVIE JUNE 17 – ONLY IN THEATERS

Tickets are now on sale for Pixar Animation Studios’ 26th feature film, "Lightyear." The sci-fi action adventure is the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear and will be released in theaters nationwide on June 17. To celebrate the ticketing launch, IMAX®, RealD 3D and Dolby have released exclusive posters. 

Details were also revealed this morning about a special "Lightyear" early access screening, “The Andy Experience,” that will take place in over 500 IMAX® and Premium Large Format theaters nationwide on Wednesday, June 15. “The Andy Experience” will allow fans to be some of the first to see the film that set the classic "Toy Story" character’s love for the heroic Space Ranger in motion. Every guest will receive an exclusive piece of concept art created by the film’s production designer, Tim Evatt.

Advance tickets for Disney and Pixar’s "Lightyear": https://fandango.com/lightyear-2022-226233/movie-overview

Advance tickets for the "Lightyear" early access screening, "The Andy Experience": https://fandango.com/lightyear-early-access-screening-the-andy-experience-2022-228088/movie-overview  

 

ABOUT THE MOVIE

A sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on a hostile planet 4.2 million light-years from Earth alongside his commander and their crew. As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox. Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda. 

 The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg. The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy. Directed by Angus MacLane (co-director “Finding Dory”), produced by Galyn Susman (“Toy Story That Time Forgot”) and featuring a score by award-winning composer Michael Giacchino (“The Batman,” “Up”), Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear” opens only in theaters on June 17, 2022.

 

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Twitter: https://twitter.com/PixarsLightyear

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PixarsLightyear

Hashtag: #Lightyear