Exclusive: Natasha Behnam is set as a lead opposite Melissa Benoist in The Girls On The Bus, HBO Max’s political drama series from Warner Bros. TV.
The series centers on Sadie McCarthy (Benoist), a journalist who romanticizes Tim Crouse’s Boys on the Bus book and who scrapped her whole life for her own shot at covering a presidential campaign for the paper of record. Sadie hits the trail and eventually bonds with three female competitors, Grace, Lola (Behnam) and Kimberlyn. Despite their differences, the women become a found family with a front-row seat to the greatest soap opera in town: the battle for the White House.
Behnam’s Lola Gabriel is a sharp-witted and passionately political TikTok star and well-known Gen Z influencer.
The Girls On The Bus, which comes from writers and executive producers Amy Chozick and Julie Plec, is. inspired by a chapter in Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary.
The series centers on Sadie McCarthy (Benoist), a journalist who romanticizes Tim Crouse’s Boys on the Bus book and who scrapped her whole life for her own shot at covering a presidential campaign for the paper of record. Sadie hits the trail and eventually bonds with three female competitors, Grace, Lola (Behnam) and Kimberlyn. Despite their differences, the women become a found family with a front-row seat to the greatest soap opera in town: the battle for the White House.
Behnam’s Lola Gabriel is a sharp-witted and passionately political TikTok star and well-known Gen Z influencer.
The Girls On The Bus, which comes from writers and executive producers Amy Chozick and Julie Plec, is. inspired by a chapter in Chozick’s book Chasing Hillary.
- 6/30/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Steve McQueen’s ’Mangrove’ and ’Lovers Rock’ are standalone films from his London-set BBC anthology series.
Two Steve McQueen features – Mangrove and Lovers Rock – from his BBC-commissioned anthology series Small Axe have been confirmed by Cannes delegate general Thierry Fremaux for the Cannes 2020 label.
They join Francis Lee’s Ammonite, Ben Sharrock’s Limbo, and Viggo Mortensen’s Falling as the five UK titles to receive the label in the absence of a physical festival this year.
McQueen’s films are part of a six-episode anthology series, Small Axe, that he has made for BBC Drama and Amazon. All are...
Two Steve McQueen features – Mangrove and Lovers Rock – from his BBC-commissioned anthology series Small Axe have been confirmed by Cannes delegate general Thierry Fremaux for the Cannes 2020 label.
They join Francis Lee’s Ammonite, Ben Sharrock’s Limbo, and Viggo Mortensen’s Falling as the five UK titles to receive the label in the absence of a physical festival this year.
McQueen’s films are part of a six-episode anthology series, Small Axe, that he has made for BBC Drama and Amazon. All are...
- 6/3/2020
- by 1100796¦Matt Mueller¦47¦
- ScreenDaily
“12 Years a Slave” and “Shame” director Steve McQueen has dedicated his pair of Cannes-selected films to George Floyd.
McQueen’s films “Mangrove” and “Lovers Rock” — both part of the director’s BBC-commissioned “Small Axe” anthology, consisting of five feature-length stories — have been selected for Cannes, which revealed its line-up today despite not going ahead with a physical festival this year.
“I dedicate these films to George Floyd and all the other black people that have been murdered, seen or unseen, because of who they are, in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere,” said McQueen. “‘If you are the big tree, we are the small axe.’ Black Lives Matter.”
McQueen’s comments come the same day as a massive protest was staged in London’s Hyde Park for the Black Lives Matter movement. “Star Wars” actor John Boyega, who will also appear in one of the “Small Axe” films,...
McQueen’s films “Mangrove” and “Lovers Rock” — both part of the director’s BBC-commissioned “Small Axe” anthology, consisting of five feature-length stories — have been selected for Cannes, which revealed its line-up today despite not going ahead with a physical festival this year.
“I dedicate these films to George Floyd and all the other black people that have been murdered, seen or unseen, because of who they are, in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere,” said McQueen. “‘If you are the big tree, we are the small axe.’ Black Lives Matter.”
McQueen’s comments come the same day as a massive protest was staged in London’s Hyde Park for the Black Lives Matter movement. “Star Wars” actor John Boyega, who will also appear in one of the “Small Axe” films,...
- 6/3/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Steve McQueen’s ’Mangrove’ and ’Lovers Rock’ are standalone films from his London-set BBC anthology series.
Two Steve McQueen features – Mangrove and Lovers Rock – from his BBC-commissioned anthology series Small Axe have been confirmed by Cannes delegate general Thierry Fremaux for the Cannes 2020 label.
They join Francis Lee’s Ammonite and Ben Sharrock’s Limbo as the four UK titles to receive the label in the absence of a physical festival this year.
McQueen’s films are part of a six-episode anthology series, Small Axe, that he has made for BBC Drama and Amazon. All are standalone stories based around...
Two Steve McQueen features – Mangrove and Lovers Rock – from his BBC-commissioned anthology series Small Axe have been confirmed by Cannes delegate general Thierry Fremaux for the Cannes 2020 label.
They join Francis Lee’s Ammonite and Ben Sharrock’s Limbo as the four UK titles to receive the label in the absence of a physical festival this year.
McQueen’s films are part of a six-episode anthology series, Small Axe, that he has made for BBC Drama and Amazon. All are standalone stories based around...
- 6/3/2020
- by 1100796¦Matt Mueller¦47¦
- ScreenDaily
12 Years A Slave director Steve McQueen has dedicated his two movies announced today as part of the Cannes Film Festival lineup to George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement.
The Oscar-winning director said of the two films, which address racism in the UK: “I dedicate these films to George Floyd, and all the other black people that have been murdered, seen or unseen, because of who they are, in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere. ‘If you are the big tree, we are the small axe.’ Black lives matter.”
The films come from the director’s British anthology series Small Axe, which was previously described as a TV series, but is now an anthology of five films which will show on the BBC and Amazon Prime.
The two films announced for Cannes, which hasn’t taken place this year due to the coronavirus but has announced its...
The Oscar-winning director said of the two films, which address racism in the UK: “I dedicate these films to George Floyd, and all the other black people that have been murdered, seen or unseen, because of who they are, in the U.S., U.K. and elsewhere. ‘If you are the big tree, we are the small axe.’ Black lives matter.”
The films come from the director’s British anthology series Small Axe, which was previously described as a TV series, but is now an anthology of five films which will show on the BBC and Amazon Prime.
The two films announced for Cannes, which hasn’t taken place this year due to the coronavirus but has announced its...
- 6/3/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Drama to receive a royal world premiere.
Modern Films has secured UK rights to Julian Jarrold’s drama Sulphur And White from Altitude.
The film, which stars Game Of Thrones’ Mark Stanley and Cannes best actress winner Emily Beecham, will receive a theatrical release on March 6.
Its world premiere will take place in London on February 27 in association with the Nspcc and in the presence of the children’s charity Royal patron, Sophie, countess of Wessex.
The film is based on the true story of City trader and mountaineer David Tait, played by Stanley, whose professional success masks a series of traumatic secrets.
Modern Films has secured UK rights to Julian Jarrold’s drama Sulphur And White from Altitude.
The film, which stars Game Of Thrones’ Mark Stanley and Cannes best actress winner Emily Beecham, will receive a theatrical release on March 6.
Its world premiere will take place in London on February 27 in association with the Nspcc and in the presence of the children’s charity Royal patron, Sophie, countess of Wessex.
The film is based on the true story of City trader and mountaineer David Tait, played by Stanley, whose professional success masks a series of traumatic secrets.
- 1/8/2020
- by 1100453¦Michael Rosser¦9¦
- ScreenDaily
Lionsgate and Saban Films are teaming with Fathom Events to release Rob Zombie’s upcoming horror film 3 From Hell, with a three-day rollout set for September 16-18 in almost 900 theaters. The pic is a follow-up to Zombie’s House of 1000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects and returns those pics’ Firefly family to the big screen for the first time since Rejects in 2005.
The specialized release will include unique content each night via Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network: a Zombie video intro and a poster for the first 50 attendees on that Monday, a 30-minute behind-the-scenes look on Tuesday and a double feature with Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects on Wednesday.
Zombie wrote and directed and produced the film, which returns Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, Danny Trejo and Sid Haig. Richard Brake, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Dee Wallace and Emilio Rivera also star. Cc Capital Arts Entertainment’s Mike Elliot also produces,...
The specialized release will include unique content each night via Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network: a Zombie video intro and a poster for the first 50 attendees on that Monday, a 30-minute behind-the-scenes look on Tuesday and a double feature with Zombie’s The Devil’s Rejects on Wednesday.
Zombie wrote and directed and produced the film, which returns Sheri Moon Zombie, Bill Moseley, Danny Trejo and Sid Haig. Richard Brake, Jeff Daniel Phillips, Dee Wallace and Emilio Rivera also star. Cc Capital Arts Entertainment’s Mike Elliot also produces,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, Mark Damon receives an investment from Cinevideotech, Hollywood publicists set their awards show, Rob Zombie’s “3 From Hell” and a 9/11 documentary “You Are Here” get release dates.
Investment
Mark Damon’s Dcr Finance Corp., co-headed with financer Adi Cohen and producer Jordi Rediu, has received a $25 million investment from Cinevideotech Inc., Variety has learned exclusively.
The fund’s first investment will be the P&a for Vietnam War drama “The Last Full Measure,” which Roadside Attractions will release on Oct. 25. The film stars Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, with Ed Harris and Samuel L. Jackson and is directed by Todd Robinson. Damon produced “The Last Full Measure” through his Foresight banner and is also handling worldwide sales.
Film entrepreneur Egon Stephan heads Cinevideotech. Damon’s credits include “2 Guns” and “Lone Survivor.”
The deal was orchestrated and brokered by 444 Film Group and Financing Dreams Today founder,...
Investment
Mark Damon’s Dcr Finance Corp., co-headed with financer Adi Cohen and producer Jordi Rediu, has received a $25 million investment from Cinevideotech Inc., Variety has learned exclusively.
The fund’s first investment will be the P&a for Vietnam War drama “The Last Full Measure,” which Roadside Attractions will release on Oct. 25. The film stars Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, with Ed Harris and Samuel L. Jackson and is directed by Todd Robinson. Damon produced “The Last Full Measure” through his Foresight banner and is also handling worldwide sales.
Film entrepreneur Egon Stephan heads Cinevideotech. Damon’s credits include “2 Guns” and “Lone Survivor.”
The deal was orchestrated and brokered by 444 Film Group and Financing Dreams Today founder,...
- 7/2/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
You can now mark your calendar for the return of the terrifying trio of Captain Spaulding (Sid Haig), Otis (Bill Moseley), and Baby (Sheri Moon Zombie), as Lionsgate, Saban Films, and Fathom Events are teaming up to release Rob Zombie's 3 From Hell in theaters for three nights only from September 16th–18th.
Moviegoers who go to see 3 From Hell (which will be playing in nearly 900 movie theaters) will be able to watch the unrated version of the movie each night, with a poster being given away the first evening, a 30-minute behind-the-scenes video being shown the second night, and a double feature of 3 From Hell and The Devil's Rejects being screened the final evening.
Tickets will go on sale online at Fathom Events starting Friday, July 19th. For more information, we have the full press release with additional details, as well as the new 3 From Hell poster.
Moviegoers who go to see 3 From Hell (which will be playing in nearly 900 movie theaters) will be able to watch the unrated version of the movie each night, with a poster being given away the first evening, a 30-minute behind-the-scenes video being shown the second night, and a double feature of 3 From Hell and The Devil's Rejects being screened the final evening.
Tickets will go on sale online at Fathom Events starting Friday, July 19th. For more information, we have the full press release with additional details, as well as the new 3 From Hell poster.
- 7/1/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Fathom Events to Present the Unrated Version of Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell with Unique Bonus Content Each Night
Global content leader Lionsgate and Saban Films are unleashing horror icon and heavy metal mastermind Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell, the follow-up to House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, as the next chapter in the blood-soaked crime saga. The film will be released in nearly 900 select movie theaters on September 16, 17 and 18, 2019 through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (Dbn). Fathom Events will broadcast the unrated version to theaters with each night featuring unique bonus content.
On September 16th, moviegoers will see a special video introduction from Rob Zombie with the first 50 attendees at each theater receiving an exclusive poster (while supplies last). On the 17th, audiences will be treated to a nearly 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. On the 18th, moviegoers will experience the ultimate double...
Global content leader Lionsgate and Saban Films are unleashing horror icon and heavy metal mastermind Rob Zombie’s 3 From Hell, the follow-up to House of 1,000 Corpses and The Devil’s Rejects, as the next chapter in the blood-soaked crime saga. The film will be released in nearly 900 select movie theaters on September 16, 17 and 18, 2019 through Fathom’s Digital Broadcast Network (Dbn). Fathom Events will broadcast the unrated version to theaters with each night featuring unique bonus content.
On September 16th, moviegoers will see a special video introduction from Rob Zombie with the first 50 attendees at each theater receiving an exclusive poster (while supplies last). On the 17th, audiences will be treated to a nearly 30-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the film. On the 18th, moviegoers will experience the ultimate double...
- 7/1/2019
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Following on from Rob Zombie’s tantalizing social media countdown, the first 3 From Hell trailer finally arrived last month and though it did give us our best look yet at the upcoming sequel to 2005’s The Devil’s Rejects, it really didn’t reveal very much.
Coming in at just under a minute in length, it offered up a tantalizing tease of the chaos to come but crucially, didn’t provide us with any plot details or even a firm release date. We’ve been told though that the pic would be hitting theaters this fall and now, at long last, we know exactly when to expect it.
Zombie and Lionsgate have announced today that 3 From Hell will be with us on September 16th, but there’s a catch. You see, it’ll only be playing in 900 select theaters and will run for three nights only – September 16th, 17th and 18th.
Coming in at just under a minute in length, it offered up a tantalizing tease of the chaos to come but crucially, didn’t provide us with any plot details or even a firm release date. We’ve been told though that the pic would be hitting theaters this fall and now, at long last, we know exactly when to expect it.
Zombie and Lionsgate have announced today that 3 From Hell will be with us on September 16th, but there’s a catch. You see, it’ll only be playing in 900 select theaters and will run for three nights only – September 16th, 17th and 18th.
- 7/1/2019
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Letitia Wright and John Boyega are set to star on Steve McQueen’s “Small Axe,” an upcoming anthology series that will air on the BBC in the U.K. and Amazon in the U.S.
The cast also includes Malachi Kirby (“Black Mirror”), Shaun Parkes (“Lost in Space”), Rochenda Sandall (“Line of Duty”), Alex Jennings (“Victoria”) and Jack Lowden (“Mary Queen of Scots”).
Created and written by McQueen with Alastair Siddons and Courttia Newland, the six-part, one-hour series will tell five different stories (with the first told across two episodes) and is set in London’s West Indian community, running from the late 1960s through the early ’80s. Shooting on the series began on location in London this week.
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Per the studio, the title “Small Axe” is derived from a Jamaican proverb which has resonance throughout the Caribbean,...
The cast also includes Malachi Kirby (“Black Mirror”), Shaun Parkes (“Lost in Space”), Rochenda Sandall (“Line of Duty”), Alex Jennings (“Victoria”) and Jack Lowden (“Mary Queen of Scots”).
Created and written by McQueen with Alastair Siddons and Courttia Newland, the six-part, one-hour series will tell five different stories (with the first told across two episodes) and is set in London’s West Indian community, running from the late 1960s through the early ’80s. Shooting on the series began on location in London this week.
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Per the studio, the title “Small Axe” is derived from a Jamaican proverb which has resonance throughout the Caribbean,...
- 6/26/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Black Panther star Letitia Wright and Star Wars‘ John Boyega will lead cast in Steve McQueen’s upcoming BBC TV drama Small Axe, about London’s West Indian community between the 1960s-80s. As we reported yesterday, Amazon has picked up U.S. rights.
Production is now underway on location in London. Also starring are Malachi Kirby (Roots), Shaun Parkes (Lost In Space), Rochenda Sandall (Line Of Duty), Alex Jennings (Victoria) and Jack Lowden (Mary Queen Of Scots).
The long-gestating series will comprise six parts and tell five different stories. Its title is derived from a Jamaican proverb: “If you are the big tree, we are the small axe,” meaning that relatively marginal or small voices of dissent can successfully challenge more powerful ones. It is also the title of a Bob Marley song from his 1973 album Catch a Fire.
McQueen created the series’ stories with Alastair Siddons and Courttia Newland.
Production is now underway on location in London. Also starring are Malachi Kirby (Roots), Shaun Parkes (Lost In Space), Rochenda Sandall (Line Of Duty), Alex Jennings (Victoria) and Jack Lowden (Mary Queen Of Scots).
The long-gestating series will comprise six parts and tell five different stories. Its title is derived from a Jamaican proverb: “If you are the big tree, we are the small axe,” meaning that relatively marginal or small voices of dissent can successfully challenge more powerful ones. It is also the title of a Bob Marley song from his 1973 album Catch a Fire.
McQueen created the series’ stories with Alastair Siddons and Courttia Newland.
- 6/26/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Letitia Wright and John Boyega head an all-star British cast in Steve McQueen’s upcoming anthology series, “Small Axe,” one of the most eagerly anticipated dramas coming out of Britain, where it will air on the BBC. Amazon has already snagged the show for the U.S.
The series from the Oscar-winning director of “12 Years a Slave” and “Widows” has been years in the making. It is set in London’s West Indian community, starting in the late 1960s and running until the early ’80s.
Production is now underway on location in London. Boyega (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Wright (“Black Panther”) join a cast that also includes Malachi Kirby (“Black Mirror”), Shaun Parkes (“Lost in Space”), Rochenda Sandall (“Line of Duty”), Alex Jennings (“Victoria”) and Jack Lowden (“Mary Queen of Scots”).
The series will comprise six parts and tell five different stories. Its title is derived from...
The series from the Oscar-winning director of “12 Years a Slave” and “Widows” has been years in the making. It is set in London’s West Indian community, starting in the late 1960s and running until the early ’80s.
Production is now underway on location in London. Boyega (“Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) and Wright (“Black Panther”) join a cast that also includes Malachi Kirby (“Black Mirror”), Shaun Parkes (“Lost in Space”), Rochenda Sandall (“Line of Duty”), Alex Jennings (“Victoria”) and Jack Lowden (“Mary Queen of Scots”).
The series will comprise six parts and tell five different stories. Its title is derived from...
- 6/26/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Tom Burke, Siobhan Hewlett, Ellie Bamber in cast.
London-based sales agent Protagonist Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights to Mitch Jenkins’ The Show, based on an original story from Alan Moore, the graphic novel creator of Watchmen and V For Vendetta.
The Show is produced by Jim Mooney and Mike Elliot of Emu Films with Lex Film’s Tom Brown. The cast is headed by Tom Burke, star of the BBC TV detective series Strike, with Siobhan Hewlett, Screen Star of Tomorrow 2015 Ellie Bamber, Sheila Atim, Richard Dillane and Moore himself. It is now shooting in Northampton, UK, where it is also set.
London-based sales agent Protagonist Pictures has acquired worldwide sales rights to Mitch Jenkins’ The Show, based on an original story from Alan Moore, the graphic novel creator of Watchmen and V For Vendetta.
The Show is produced by Jim Mooney and Mike Elliot of Emu Films with Lex Film’s Tom Brown. The cast is headed by Tom Burke, star of the BBC TV detective series Strike, with Siobhan Hewlett, Screen Star of Tomorrow 2015 Ellie Bamber, Sheila Atim, Richard Dillane and Moore himself. It is now shooting in Northampton, UK, where it is also set.
- 12/11/2018
- by Ben Dalton
- ScreenDaily
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