Rod Serling was famous for a lot of things. He was one of the most acclaimed television writers of the mid-20th century, the creator of the genre-defining anthology series "The Twilight Zone," he co-wrote the screenplay to the original "Planet of the Apes," and he even helped give Steven Spielberg his big break. But even though he's famous for a lot of things, he was a prolific writer and even some of his best and most fascinating projects have been largely forgotten by the public over time. Like, for example, an adaptation of one of the most popular Christmas stories ever told, transformed into one of the most politically charged Christmas movies ever filmed.
Serling was no stranger to Christmas stories. After all, he wrote the classic yuletide episode "Night of the Meek," a hopeful story about an alcoholic department store Santa who stumbles across a magical sack that...
Serling was no stranger to Christmas stories. After all, he wrote the classic yuletide episode "Night of the Meek," a hopeful story about an alcoholic department store Santa who stumbles across a magical sack that...
- 12/22/2023
- by William Bibbiani
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Producers Ian Collie and Rob Gibson are best known for helping bring an injured mongrel dog into the global consciousness in Colin From Accounts. Ahead of a busy 2024, the pair sat down with Deadline to chat about plans for their Easy Tiger Productions imprint, the state of TV in Australia and signing with CAA.
And where else to start, but with Colin From Accounts, Australian streamer Binge’s romantic sitcom series written by and starring real-life couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer. Over the weekend, the critically acclaimed show, winner of the Most Outstanding Comedy Program at the Logies, went into production on Season 2 after a delay primarily caused by the U.S. writers strike.
Gibson was first alerted to what would become Colin just after leaving his post as Head of Originals at Binge rival Stan. “Harriet had given me the script as a writing sample for another show,...
And where else to start, but with Colin From Accounts, Australian streamer Binge’s romantic sitcom series written by and starring real-life couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer. Over the weekend, the critically acclaimed show, winner of the Most Outstanding Comedy Program at the Logies, went into production on Season 2 after a delay primarily caused by the U.S. writers strike.
Gibson was first alerted to what would become Colin just after leaving his post as Head of Originals at Binge rival Stan. “Harriet had given me the script as a writing sample for another show,...
- 12/20/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Silent Night is an action-thriller film directed by John Woo, from a screenplay by Robert Archer Lynn. The Christmas-themed film revolves around a man who witnesses the murder of his young son when he gets caught in the crossfire of two rival gangs. On that day, the man was also injured and he lost his voice because of that. Now, he is on the path of revenge and is trying to kill everyone involved. Silent Night stars Joel Kinnaman in the role with Kid Cudi, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Harold Torres in supporting roles. So, if you love the most silent action movie here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Kaabil (Hulu) Credit – Filmkraft Productions Pvt. Ltd
Synopsis: The blissful married lives of Supriya and Rohan, a visually impaired couple, come to a halt when the former is raped by men with political links. When she commits suicide,...
Kaabil (Hulu) Credit – Filmkraft Productions Pvt. Ltd
Synopsis: The blissful married lives of Supriya and Rohan, a visually impaired couple, come to a halt when the former is raped by men with political links. When she commits suicide,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
Brit actress Millie Gibson ("Coronation Street") plays 'Ruby Sunday', the new 'companion' to the 15th 'time-lord' "Doctor Who" (Ncuti Gatwa) in the upcoming Disney version of the long-running science fiction TV series, streaming December 25, 2023 on Disney+:
"... still in total disbelief," said Gibson. "I am beyond honored to be cast as the Doctor’s 'companion'.
"It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me.
"And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side..."
According to Gatwa, "...Millie just is 'the companion'. She is full of talent, strength, she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor. From the moment she walked into the room she captured all of our attention with her effervescence and then solidified...
"... still in total disbelief," said Gibson. "I am beyond honored to be cast as the Doctor’s 'companion'.
"It is a gift of a role, and a dream come true, and I will do everything to try and fill the boots the fellow companions have travelled in before me.
"And what better way to do that than being by the fabulous Ncuti Gatwa’s side..."
According to Gatwa, "...Millie just is 'the companion'. She is full of talent, strength, she has a cheeky sparkle in her eye and is sharp as a razor. From the moment she walked into the room she captured all of our attention with her effervescence and then solidified...
- 11/27/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
London – Breaking news for music aficionados, fans and collectors around the globe:Christie’s will auction guitars from the personal collection of music legend Mark Knopfler, the celebrated singer-songwriter, guitar hero and frontman of the iconic British band, Dire Straits, on 31 January 2024 in London. Presenting fans with more than 120 guitars and amps, the collection spans the 50-year career of one of the world’s most influential musicians and chronicles the diverse array of guitars Knopfler has used to write, record and perform an extensive catalogue of compositions for Dire Straits, as well as multiple successful solo albums and film soundtracks. Renowned for his distinct and virtuoso finger-picking style, Knopfler chose each instrument for its individual sound and tone, assembling a wide-ranging archive which includes iconic and world-famous names such as Fender, Gibson, Gretsch and Martin alongside custom-built models by Rudy Pensa and John Suhr, and bespoke examples crafted by luthiers from across the globe.
- 11/25/2023
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Tool guitarist Adam Jones and Gibson have announced a new signature model guitar in their ongoing partnership: the Flying V Collector’s Edition.
Designed and built to reflect Jones’ preference for physically heavier guitars, the axe features a non-weight relieved mahogany body, string-through ferrules, a Futura-style split headstock design, a truss rod cover with exclusive artwork, and a meticulously applied Reverse Antique Silverburst finish.
The guitar will be extremely limited (only 50 were made) and was aged by the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab and hand-crafted by luthiers at Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville. It comes housed in a hardshell case.
Complementing the guitar, Jones and Gibson have also released a custom leather guitar strap and brooch combo. Developed by Adam himself, the guitar strap is made in the US from black 9/10 oz. latigo leather — the same as what the guitarist uses onstage in Tool. The adjustable belt buckle-style hardware allows...
Designed and built to reflect Jones’ preference for physically heavier guitars, the axe features a non-weight relieved mahogany body, string-through ferrules, a Futura-style split headstock design, a truss rod cover with exclusive artwork, and a meticulously applied Reverse Antique Silverburst finish.
The guitar will be extremely limited (only 50 were made) and was aged by the Gibson Custom Shop Murphy Lab and hand-crafted by luthiers at Gibson Custom Shop in Nashville. It comes housed in a hardshell case.
Complementing the guitar, Jones and Gibson have also released a custom leather guitar strap and brooch combo. Developed by Adam himself, the guitar strap is made in the US from black 9/10 oz. latigo leather — the same as what the guitarist uses onstage in Tool. The adjustable belt buckle-style hardware allows...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Metallica’s Kirk Hammett is bringing his beloved “Greeny” guitar to the masses. The metal legend has unveiled the Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett “Greeny” 1959 Les Paul Standard.
Unlike the limited-edition Gibson Custom Shop version of the “Greeny” that Hammett introduced earlier this year at the steep cost of $19,999, the Epiphone edition is more reasonably priced at $1,499.
“I think Greeny is a guitar of the people and this is an amazing opportunity for more players to experience the spirit of Greeny,” said Hammett of the Epiphone edition’s lower price tag.
The guitar is based on Hammett’s own prized 1959 “Greeny,” which was previously owned by original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green, and later by Thin Lizzy axeman Gary Moore.
According to a press release, “The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett ‘Greeny’ 1959 Les Paul Standard represents a new era of premium features for Epiphone, from being the first...
Unlike the limited-edition Gibson Custom Shop version of the “Greeny” that Hammett introduced earlier this year at the steep cost of $19,999, the Epiphone edition is more reasonably priced at $1,499.
“I think Greeny is a guitar of the people and this is an amazing opportunity for more players to experience the spirit of Greeny,” said Hammett of the Epiphone edition’s lower price tag.
The guitar is based on Hammett’s own prized 1959 “Greeny,” which was previously owned by original Fleetwood Mac guitarist Peter Green, and later by Thin Lizzy axeman Gary Moore.
According to a press release, “The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Kirk Hammett ‘Greeny’ 1959 Les Paul Standard represents a new era of premium features for Epiphone, from being the first...
- 11/21/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges never planned on being an actor when he started his rap career during the late ’90s. He attributes his successful transition from music to acting to late writer-director John Singleton, who gave him his breakout role as Tej Parker in the “The Fast and the Furious” (2001) sequel “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003).
During a discussion about his new role as Eddie Garrick in Disney+’s new Christmas movie “Dashing Through the Snow,” Bridges discussed his more than 20-year career as an actor, and how acting initially was never “part of the plan.”
While his debut role was playing an unsatisfied customer in record producer and filmmaker DJ Pooh’s comedy “The Wash” (2001), it wasn’t until Singleton cast him as a former street racer and mechanic that his acting career went full speed ahead.
“No, it was not part of the plan. I always give credit to John Singleton,...
During a discussion about his new role as Eddie Garrick in Disney+’s new Christmas movie “Dashing Through the Snow,” Bridges discussed his more than 20-year career as an actor, and how acting initially was never “part of the plan.”
While his debut role was playing an unsatisfied customer in record producer and filmmaker DJ Pooh’s comedy “The Wash” (2001), it wasn’t until Singleton cast him as a former street racer and mechanic that his acting career went full speed ahead.
“No, it was not part of the plan. I always give credit to John Singleton,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
The Ed Asner Family Center provides virtual and in-person camps, adult day programs, relationship courses, arts, and vocational enrichments for special needs individuals and their families as well as in-person and Telehealth counselling and support groups.
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Areas of work ChildrenEducationHealthMental ChallengesFamily/Parent SupportAt-Risk/Disadvantaged YouthsUnemployment/Career SupportAutism Read more about Ed Asner Family Center's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family CenterJason Alexander, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips Join Ed Asner for Celebrity Poker TournamentTom Arnold And Brad Garrett Join Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity NightThomas Gibson, Richard Kind and Jim Beaver Join Ed Asner in Celebrity Poker TournamentMore Stars Added To Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament
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How you can help
You can donate here.
Celebrity supporters
Ed Asner Family Center has 77 known supporters, including Tom Hanks, Don Cheadle, and Jackson Browne
Areas of work ChildrenEducationHealthMental ChallengesFamily/Parent SupportAt-Risk/Disadvantaged YouthsUnemployment/Career SupportAutism Read more about Ed Asner Family Center's work and celebrity supporters. Related articles Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family CenterJason Alexander, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips Join Ed Asner for Celebrity Poker TournamentTom Arnold And Brad Garrett Join Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity NightThomas Gibson, Richard Kind and Jim Beaver Join Ed Asner in Celebrity Poker TournamentMore Stars Added To Ed Asner And Friends Poker Tournament
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- 11/17/2023
- Look to the Stars
Voice acting can make or break the success of an animated film. In the past, Hollywood understood that in order to deliver the best possible film, actors able to convey a range of emotions without the assistance of their body language were brought in for the job. At some point, that skill was traded in for celebrity stunt casting, sparking endless debates surrounding casting decisions. That isn't to say that well-known actors don't frequently pull off character-defining performances -- quite the contrary. One of the best examples comes from 2000's "Chicken Run," which featured "Absolutely Fabulous" star Julia Sawalha as Ginger and Mel Gibson as "Rocky." Both performers are still working actors today, so one would think they'd return to voice the characters the long-awaited sequel "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," right?
Wrong.
"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi has replaced Mel Gibson as Rocky while Thandiwe Newton is joining the cast as Ginger.
Wrong.
"Shazam!" star Zachary Levi has replaced Mel Gibson as Rocky while Thandiwe Newton is joining the cast as Ginger.
- 11/15/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Jamie Lynn Spears is headed to the jungle.
The actor and little sister of Britney has been announced as a castmember on the latest season of U.K. reality survival show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” alongside British right-wing politician Nigel Farage and morning show host Josie Gibson.
Farage is best known as the face of Brexit in the U.K. while Gibson is a regular host on troubled ITV daytime show “This Morning.”
“I’m a Celebrity,” which begins on Nov. 19 on U.K. network ITV and is set to last approximately three weeks, sees contestants dropped off in a remote part of the Australian jungle where viewers will vote for them to take on a range of repulsive challenges ranging from eating kangaroo testicles to being immersed in a pit full of creepy crawlies.
Joining Spears, Farage and Gibson on the show are “Made in Chelsea” star Sam Thompson,...
The actor and little sister of Britney has been announced as a castmember on the latest season of U.K. reality survival show “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” alongside British right-wing politician Nigel Farage and morning show host Josie Gibson.
Farage is best known as the face of Brexit in the U.K. while Gibson is a regular host on troubled ITV daytime show “This Morning.”
“I’m a Celebrity,” which begins on Nov. 19 on U.K. network ITV and is set to last approximately three weeks, sees contestants dropped off in a remote part of the Australian jungle where viewers will vote for them to take on a range of repulsive challenges ranging from eating kangaroo testicles to being immersed in a pit full of creepy crawlies.
Joining Spears, Farage and Gibson on the show are “Made in Chelsea” star Sam Thompson,...
- 11/13/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Julien’s Auctions announced Music Health Alliance’s “Lyrics for a Cause” benefit auction in collaboration with Julien’s 20th anniversary week-long celebration in Music City.
The online auction opened on Monday, October 23, and will be held live — for the first time — on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00pm Cst at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville and ["online at Julien’s Live Auctions}. Proceeds will benefit Music Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare advocacy and support, and access to critical life-saving health and financial resources for the music industry.
In its fourth consecutive year, Julien’s Auctions has partnered with Music Health Alliance in offering a rare collection of handwritten lyrics from some of the most legendary singers and songwriters from the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning in genres from country, pop, rock, gospel/Ccm, americana, hip-hop/rap and alternative rock, they generously offered to handwrite and sign the lyrics of some of their greatest hits and music’s most enduring classics to aid and support underserved members of the music community in times of need.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary as the...
The online auction opened on Monday, October 23, and will be held live — for the first time — on Tuesday, November 14, at 6:00pm Cst at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville and ["online at Julien’s Live Auctions}. Proceeds will benefit Music Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization that provides free healthcare advocacy and support, and access to critical life-saving health and financial resources for the music industry.
In its fourth consecutive year, Julien’s Auctions has partnered with Music Health Alliance in offering a rare collection of handwritten lyrics from some of the most legendary singers and songwriters from the 20th and 21st centuries. Spanning in genres from country, pop, rock, gospel/Ccm, americana, hip-hop/rap and alternative rock, they generously offered to handwrite and sign the lyrics of some of their greatest hits and music’s most enduring classics to aid and support underserved members of the music community in times of need.
In celebration of its 20th anniversary as the...
- 10/25/2023
- Look to the Stars
Susanna Gibson, a Democrat running for Virginia’s House of Delegates, has said she will not drop out of the race despite the revelation that she has worked as an online porn star. Screenshots of her videos in which she could be seen performing sex acts with her husband have been circulated widely on social media. In the videos, Gibson encouraged the audience to pay her and her husband with “tips” for specific requests.
These videos were posted on Chaturbate, a platform that takes its name from “the act of masturbating while chatting online.” By seeking tips from users for “special requests,” Gibson violated Chaturbate’s terms policies, according to which, “Requesting or demanding specific acts for tips may result in a ban from the Platform for all parties involved.”
Gibson, 40, is a nurse practitioner and is running for a seat in suburban Richmond. Downplaying the calls for her to quit the race,...
These videos were posted on Chaturbate, a platform that takes its name from “the act of masturbating while chatting online.” By seeking tips from users for “special requests,” Gibson violated Chaturbate’s terms policies, according to which, “Requesting or demanding specific acts for tips may result in a ban from the Platform for all parties involved.”
Gibson, 40, is a nurse practitioner and is running for a seat in suburban Richmond. Downplaying the calls for her to quit the race,...
- 9/13/2023
- by Ailia Zehra
- Uinterview
Clockwise from top left: The Wolf Of Wall Street (Paramount), Spy Kids: Armageddon (Netflix), 8 Mile (Universal), Fast Times At Ridgemont High (Universal)Graphic: The A.V. Club
It’s the last month of summer as well as back-to-school time, so Netflix is here to help make the transition easier. While...
It’s the last month of summer as well as back-to-school time, so Netflix is here to help make the transition easier. While...
- 8/30/2023
- by Robert DeSalvo
- avclub.com
‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes’: Here’s The First Round Of Tributes & Mentors
Exclusive: We have learned that Lionsgate’s prequel, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, has landed its first round of tribute and mentor characters in the Francis Lawrence directed film.
Jerome Lance will play Marcus, the tribute from District 2. Ashley Liao will play Clemensia Dovecote, one of Coriolanus’s closest friends and mentor to a tribute from District 11. Knox Gibson will play Bobbin, tribute from District 8; Mackenzie Lansing will play Coral, tribute from District 4; while Aamer Husain will play Felix Ravinstill, the mentor to a tribute from District 11.
The five will star opposite already announced Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler.
The prequel in the $3 billion grossing franchise, which hits theatres on Nov. 17, 2023, is set years before Coriolanus Snow comes to power as the tyrannical President of Panem. The 18-year-old Snow (Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
Jerome Lance will play Marcus, the tribute from District 2. Ashley Liao will play Clemensia Dovecote, one of Coriolanus’s closest friends and mentor to a tribute from District 11. Knox Gibson will play Bobbin, tribute from District 8; Mackenzie Lansing will play Coral, tribute from District 4; while Aamer Husain will play Felix Ravinstill, the mentor to a tribute from District 11.
The five will star opposite already announced Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler.
The prequel in the $3 billion grossing franchise, which hits theatres on Nov. 17, 2023, is set years before Coriolanus Snow comes to power as the tyrannical President of Panem. The 18-year-old Snow (Blyth) is the last hope for his fading lineage, a once-proud family that has fallen from grace in a post-war Capitol.
- 6/14/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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