Tag: Orange Is The New Black
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Supernatural Romance ‘Dan and Sam’ in the Works at Universal (Exclusive)
Universal is going on a date with a ghost.The studio is developing Dan and Sam, a supernatural romance based on the 2015 graphic novel by Mark Watson and Oliver Harud.Hikari, the filmmaker behind Berlin International Film Festival award winner 37 Seconds, will direct the adaptation, which will be written by Molly Smith Metzler, who has…
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The 20 Netflix Original Series to Be Excited About in 2020
Netflix is leaning into its strengths in 2020. Not only is the streaming giant pumping out dozens, if not hundreds of new shows, but many of their original series meet the demand illustrated by past successes or fill holes left by departing favorites.So is there a new “Stranger Things” on the horizon? Perhaps a worthy…
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‘Halo’ Cast Set with Natascha McElhone and Bokeem Woodbine in Lead Roles
The Halo TV series cast has been rounded out as the ambitious video game adaptation looks to finally start production later this year. Pablo Schreiber (Orange Is the New Black) was previously set in the lead role of Master Chief, but today Showtime announced that Natascha McElhone (Californication) and Bokeem Woodbine (Fargo) are also set…
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Final Season of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Proves a Big Hit in France
Now in final season 7, Netflix’s landmark prison drama “Orange Is The New Black” is almost as big a hit in France as it is in the U.S.France is proving to be “Orange Is The New Black”‘s number one foreign (non-English speaking) market for the second consecutive year, on a capita basis, according to Parrot…
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Natasha Lyonne: ‘There’s a fighter in me that wants to survive’
Natasha Lyonne used her starring role in Orange is the New Black to shake off her demons and reinvent herself. The actor and director talks about third chances, crosswords and being the class rebelIn a busy Manhattan restaurant, Natasha Lyonne is eating chicken hearts and talking about resurrection. Her own. “And I had to forgive…
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7 New Netflix Shows to Check Out in July 2019, and the Best Reasons to Watch
1. “Orange Is the New Black” Season 7 (available July 26)Why Should I Watch? Well, Season 7 marks the end of “Orange Is the New Black,” which either makes for a compelling argument to get caught up or a reasonable rationale to avoid it altogether. Speaking to the first point, Jenji Kohan’s landmark Netflix original…
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‘John Wick: Chapter 3’ Wins Top Prize at Golden Trailer Awards
Av Squad and Lionsgate have won the “Best of Show” prize for the “Conversation” trailer for “John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum” at the 20th Annual Golden Trailer Awards.The awards were handed out Wednesday night at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Los Angeles and drew more than 1,000 attendees. A total of 17…
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Pathé Films, Vendome Group Ink Deal on English-Language Films, Starting With ‘La Famille Belier’ Remake
Pathé Films and French producer Philippe Rousselet’s Vendôme Group have signed an exclusive production deal to develop and produce English-language films, kicking off with “Coda,” a remake of the 2014 French box office hit “La Famille Belier,” written and directed by Sian Heder (“Orange Is the New Black”).Set to start shooting this summer in Massachusetts,…
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‘Jailbirds’ Trailer: Netflix Reality Show Invites ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Comparisons
Although no release date has been revealed for the final season of “Orange Is the New Black,” Netflix has found one way to fill the gaping hole left by one of its flagship series: A reality show set inside a women’s prison. Following in the footsteps of A&E’s “60 Days In” and MSNBC’s “Lockup,” “Jailbirds”…
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‘In the Heights’ Adds Daphne Rubin-Vega, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco
Broadway star Daphne Rubin-Vega, Brooklyn Nine-Nine‘s Stephanie Beatriz and Orange is the New Black actress Dascha Polanco have joined In the Heights, Warner Bros.’ movie adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical.Anthony Ramos and Corey Hawkins are starring in the film, which will be helmed by Jon M. Chu.The movie is set in New York’s Washington…