Updated with full trailer, 9:40 Am: Showtime has acquired The One and Only Dick Gregory, a feature-length documentary about the comedian and activist who specialized in cultural disruption. The pic about the late icon will air, appropriately, on the Fourth of July — following its June 19 world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Watch the first full trailer above. Below is a clip above that focuses on his anti-Vietnam War stance and the angry response from J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI.
Featuring interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart — who serves as an EP on the film — Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and others, the docu unpacks Gregory’s career as a stand-up comic, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader who affected the lives of millions through constant disruption and awareness. He inspired a generation through on-the-ground activism, an untiring desire to help and his influential comedy. Featuring archival...
Watch the first full trailer above. Below is a clip above that focuses on his anti-Vietnam War stance and the angry response from J. Edgar Hoover and his FBI.
Featuring interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart — who serves as an EP on the film — Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and others, the docu unpacks Gregory’s career as a stand-up comic, activist, pop-culture icon and thought leader who affected the lives of millions through constant disruption and awareness. He inspired a generation through on-the-ground activism, an untiring desire to help and his influential comedy. Featuring archival...
- 6/24/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime Documentary Films has acquired the rights to “The One and Only Dick Gregory,” the directorial debut from producer Andre Gaines.
The documentary, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 19 and debuting on Showtime on July 4, explores the career of Dick Gregory, the legendary comedian and activist who was at the forefront of the fight for civil rights.
Gaines and his team amassed more than 300 hours of archival footage of Gregory, whose own voice bookends the documentary. Work on it began prior to his death in 2017 of heart failure, and it will show his early career as a comedian as well as the impact of his work as a self-described “agitator.” “The One and Only Dick Gregory” features interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and more, along with original music from Black Thought.
Gregory, who died of heart failure in 2017, was a constant disruptor,...
The documentary, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 19 and debuting on Showtime on July 4, explores the career of Dick Gregory, the legendary comedian and activist who was at the forefront of the fight for civil rights.
Gaines and his team amassed more than 300 hours of archival footage of Gregory, whose own voice bookends the documentary. Work on it began prior to his death in 2017 of heart failure, and it will show his early career as a comedian as well as the impact of his work as a self-described “agitator.” “The One and Only Dick Gregory” features interviews with Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes, W. Kamau Bell and more, along with original music from Black Thought.
Gregory, who died of heart failure in 2017, was a constant disruptor,...
- 6/9/2021
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Guy Burnet and Nora Arnezeder are set to star in the psychological thriller Glorious Empire written and directed by Matt Szymanowski. Andre Gaines will produce and Valerie Edwards will Executive Produce for Cinemation Studios. Produce will commence at end of summer.
Glorious Empire is a love story that turns into a living nightmare as Jeremy (Burnet) suspects his girlfriend Dagmara (Arnezeder), is gaslighting Jeremy and his family in order to cover up an affair with Jeremy’s brother. Even Jeremy’s concerned parents question his mental state, until it is revealed that Dagmara may have gotten away with the ultimate deception. The pic is described as a modern day homage to thrillers such as Play Misty for Me, Fatal Attraction and Single White Female.
Szymanowski is a Polish Film School-trained writer/director and Glorious Empire reps his...
Glorious Empire is a love story that turns into a living nightmare as Jeremy (Burnet) suspects his girlfriend Dagmara (Arnezeder), is gaslighting Jeremy and his family in order to cover up an affair with Jeremy’s brother. Even Jeremy’s concerned parents question his mental state, until it is revealed that Dagmara may have gotten away with the ultimate deception. The pic is described as a modern day homage to thrillers such as Play Misty for Me, Fatal Attraction and Single White Female.
Szymanowski is a Polish Film School-trained writer/director and Glorious Empire reps his...
- 5/10/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Berlin Station is officially closed: Epix has cancelled the international spy thriller starring Richard Armitage after three seasons, according to our sister site Deadline.
Armitage (Hannibal, Strike Back) starred as CIA officer Daniel Miller, who was shipped off to Berlin on an undercover mission to identify the source of a dangerous leak. Rhys Ifans (Elementary) co-starred as seasoned CIA officer Hector DeJean, with Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) as station chief Steven Frost and Michelle Forbes (The Killing, True Blood) playing administrator Valerie Edwards. Ashley Judd joined the cast in Season 2 as new Berlin station chief Bb Yates.
Armitage (Hannibal, Strike Back) starred as CIA officer Daniel Miller, who was shipped off to Berlin on an undercover mission to identify the source of a dangerous leak. Rhys Ifans (Elementary) co-starred as seasoned CIA officer Hector DeJean, with Oscar nominee Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) as station chief Steven Frost and Michelle Forbes (The Killing, True Blood) playing administrator Valerie Edwards. Ashley Judd joined the cast in Season 2 as new Berlin station chief Bb Yates.
- 3/29/2019
- TVLine.com
Epix has canceled the espionage drama “Berlin Station” after three seasons, Variety has confirmed.
The series aired its third season finale in February. The series starred Richard Armitage, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ashley Judd, Keke Palmer, Richard Jenkins and Rhys Ifans. James Cromwell also appeared in Season 3 in a recurring guest star role. Armitage starred as Daniel Miller, a CIA officer who is stationed in Berlin and must learn the art of intelligence gathering where the stakes are truly life and death.
In Season 3, Newly promoted to Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Forbes) sends Miller and Robert Kirsch (Orser) on a diplomatic mission to Estonia, where they uncover signs of an impending Russian invasion
“Berlin Station” was created and executive produced by Olen Steinhauer. Jason Horwitch served as showrunner. Eric Roth, Steve Golin, Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Keith Redmon and Luke Rivett from Anonymous Content also executive produced. The...
The series aired its third season finale in February. The series starred Richard Armitage, Michelle Forbes, Leland Orser, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ashley Judd, Keke Palmer, Richard Jenkins and Rhys Ifans. James Cromwell also appeared in Season 3 in a recurring guest star role. Armitage starred as Daniel Miller, a CIA officer who is stationed in Berlin and must learn the art of intelligence gathering where the stakes are truly life and death.
In Season 3, Newly promoted to Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Forbes) sends Miller and Robert Kirsch (Orser) on a diplomatic mission to Estonia, where they uncover signs of an impending Russian invasion
“Berlin Station” was created and executive produced by Olen Steinhauer. Jason Horwitch served as showrunner. Eric Roth, Steve Golin, Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Keith Redmon and Luke Rivett from Anonymous Content also executive produced. The...
- 3/29/2019
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: We’ll never know if Ashley Judd ended up becoming CIA director because Epix has canceled Berlin Station.
Just more than a month after the Season 3 finale, the MGM-owned premium cabler has pulled the plug on a fourth season of the Paramount TV spy drama, I’ve learned. Epix confirms the critically acclaimed show isn’t coming back but had no further comment. No word whether Par TV is considering shopping the series for a new home on cable or streaming.
In today’s increasingly tightening margins industry it isn’t hard to tell what likely led to the end of the series starring Judd, Richard Armitage, Rhys Ifans, Keke Palmer, Leland Orser, Michelle Forbes, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Mina Tander and Richard Jenkins. With top-tier talent and its European locations dominating the Olen Steinhauer-created show, Berlin Station was not cheap to make. Add to that the reality...
Just more than a month after the Season 3 finale, the MGM-owned premium cabler has pulled the plug on a fourth season of the Paramount TV spy drama, I’ve learned. Epix confirms the critically acclaimed show isn’t coming back but had no further comment. No word whether Par TV is considering shopping the series for a new home on cable or streaming.
In today’s increasingly tightening margins industry it isn’t hard to tell what likely led to the end of the series starring Judd, Richard Armitage, Rhys Ifans, Keke Palmer, Leland Orser, Michelle Forbes, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Mina Tander and Richard Jenkins. With top-tier talent and its European locations dominating the Olen Steinhauer-created show, Berlin Station was not cheap to make. Add to that the reality...
- 3/29/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Vulture Watch
Has the CIA's Berlin Station gone dark? Is the Berlin Station TV show cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Epix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Berlin Station, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An Epix spy drama, Berlin Station stars Michelle Forbes, Richard Armitage, Richard Jenkins, Rhys Ifans, Leland Orser, Ashley Judd, Keke Palmer, and Ismael Cruz Córdova who joins as the CIA agent Rafael Torres. James Cromwell joins on a recurring basis. The series centers on the CIA’s installation in Berlin. Season three unfolds during an 11-day timespan. In Eastern and Central Europe, Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Forbes) guides her team through the high-stakes relationship...
Has the CIA's Berlin Station gone dark? Is the Berlin Station TV show cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Epix? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Berlin Station, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
An Epix spy drama, Berlin Station stars Michelle Forbes, Richard Armitage, Richard Jenkins, Rhys Ifans, Leland Orser, Ashley Judd, Keke Palmer, and Ismael Cruz Córdova who joins as the CIA agent Rafael Torres. James Cromwell joins on a recurring basis. The series centers on the CIA’s installation in Berlin. Season three unfolds during an 11-day timespan. In Eastern and Central Europe, Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Forbes) guides her team through the high-stakes relationship...
- 2/20/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Robert Kirsch, the Deputy Chief of Berlin Station suffers no fools and has one more heightened alert and tour of duty before he allegedly exits Berlin Station. This compressed 11-day season, back Sunday night on Epix, will have so many twists, turns, shocks, and surprises, you might need a neck brace to keep it together. Leland Orser inhabits the role of Kirsch with such gusto and physical command that you almost imagine in real life he Is like Kirsch. But Kirsch’s place in the Berlin Station story has a really ramped up. Now that Michelle Forbes’ character Valerie Edwards is […]
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- 12/1/2018
- by April Neale
- Monsters and Critics
In today’s TV News Roundup, YouTube Originals releases the trailer for comedy series “Champaign Ill.”
First Looks
YouTube Premium has released the first trailer for the new series “Champaign Ill,” a comedy debuting on Dec. 12. Starring Adam Pally (“Happy Endings,” “The Mindy Project”), Sam Richardson (“Veep,” “Detroiters”) and guest starring Jay Pharoah (“Saturday Night Live,” “Ride Along”), the 10 episode series follows the struggle of a two-man entourage left in the dust and out of the limelight after their friend, a successful rapper, dies unexpectedly.
Dates
Epix has changed the premiere date for season three of “Berlin Station,” the original spy series from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. The new air date is set for Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Epix. Season three occurs over the course of 11 days as Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes) navigates a high-stakes relationship between Russia, the United States, and Nato allies.
First Looks
YouTube Premium has released the first trailer for the new series “Champaign Ill,” a comedy debuting on Dec. 12. Starring Adam Pally (“Happy Endings,” “The Mindy Project”), Sam Richardson (“Veep,” “Detroiters”) and guest starring Jay Pharoah (“Saturday Night Live,” “Ride Along”), the 10 episode series follows the struggle of a two-man entourage left in the dust and out of the limelight after their friend, a successful rapper, dies unexpectedly.
Dates
Epix has changed the premiere date for season three of “Berlin Station,” the original spy series from Paramount Television and Anonymous Content. The new air date is set for Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt on Epix. Season three occurs over the course of 11 days as Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes) navigates a high-stakes relationship between Russia, the United States, and Nato allies.
- 11/9/2018
- by Margeaux Sippell
- Variety Film + TV
Academy Award-nominated actor James Cromwell has a ticket to board the third season of the Epix spy series Berlin Station, which premieres December 3.
Cromwell joins in a recurring guest role as Gilbert Dorn, a former CIA legend put out to pasture who appears on a podcast revealing information about past missions. Season three of Berlin Station is currently in production in Budapest and takes place over the course of 11 days in Eastern and Central Europe as Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes) guides her team through the high-stakes relationship between Russia, the United States and its vulnerable Nato allies. Is the Kremlin involved in any foul play that could upend a thinly-held World Order?
Berlin Station also features Richard Armitage as Daniel Miller, Richard Jenkins as Steven Frost, Rhys Ifans as Hector DeJean, Leland Orser as Robert Kirsch, Ashley Judd as Bb Yates, and Keke Palmer as April Lewis.
Cromwell joins in a recurring guest role as Gilbert Dorn, a former CIA legend put out to pasture who appears on a podcast revealing information about past missions. Season three of Berlin Station is currently in production in Budapest and takes place over the course of 11 days in Eastern and Central Europe as Chief of Station Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes) guides her team through the high-stakes relationship between Russia, the United States and its vulnerable Nato allies. Is the Kremlin involved in any foul play that could upend a thinly-held World Order?
Berlin Station also features Richard Armitage as Daniel Miller, Richard Jenkins as Steven Frost, Rhys Ifans as Hector DeJean, Leland Orser as Robert Kirsch, Ashley Judd as Bb Yates, and Keke Palmer as April Lewis.
- 10/10/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Berlin Station is bringing James Cromwell into the fold for its third season.
The Emmy winner and Oscar nominee will have a recurring part on the Epix spy thriller as Gilbert Dorn, a former CIA legend who was put out to pasture. Appearing on a podcast, Dorn reveals information about past missions, complicating the present-day situation for station chief Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes).
Season three of Berlin Station takes place over an 11-day period as Edwards and her team navigate a high-stakes moment in the relationship between Russia, the U.S. and the latter's Nato allies.
Cromwell won an Emmy in 2013 ...
The Emmy winner and Oscar nominee will have a recurring part on the Epix spy thriller as Gilbert Dorn, a former CIA legend who was put out to pasture. Appearing on a podcast, Dorn reveals information about past missions, complicating the present-day situation for station chief Valerie Edwards (Michelle Forbes).
Season three of Berlin Station takes place over an 11-day period as Edwards and her team navigate a high-stakes moment in the relationship between Russia, the U.S. and the latter's Nato allies.
Cromwell won an Emmy in 2013 ...
- 10/10/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Ismael Cruz Córdova has been cast as a series regular on Epix’s spy drama Berlin Station. The Ray Donovan actor will join the series as it commences third season production in Budapest, Hungary on July 4.
The series also is adding new showrunner Jason Horwitch this season. The series is slated to return to Epix later this year.
Córdova plays Rafael Torres, a former military, highly intelligent, rugged warrior-scholar with a quick wit and ability to speak several languages and pick pockets. His methods are unorthodox but he’s extremely effective in the field. Post-war, he is now in the special activities division of the CIA and sent to Berlin on a critical mission.
The series also stars Richard Armitage as Daniel Miller, Richard Jenkins as Steven Frost, Michelle Forbes as Valerie Edwards, Rhys Ifans as Hector DeJean, Leland Orser as Robert Kirsch, Ashley Judd as...
The series also is adding new showrunner Jason Horwitch this season. The series is slated to return to Epix later this year.
Córdova plays Rafael Torres, a former military, highly intelligent, rugged warrior-scholar with a quick wit and ability to speak several languages and pick pockets. His methods are unorthodox but he’s extremely effective in the field. Post-war, he is now in the special activities division of the CIA and sent to Berlin on a critical mission.
The series also stars Richard Armitage as Daniel Miller, Richard Jenkins as Steven Frost, Michelle Forbes as Valerie Edwards, Rhys Ifans as Hector DeJean, Leland Orser as Robert Kirsch, Ashley Judd as...
- 6/28/2018
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
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