Sasquatch Sunset directors Nathan and David Zellner always wondered what these hairy giants do when they’re not walking – the only Bigfoot footage available has been a minute of a supposed Sasquatch wandering in the northern California woods. They decided to flesh that out in unique dialogue-free comedic imagining of the creatures’ daily life – eating, fighting, etc. Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek and Nathan Zellner are unrecognizable as the hairy tribe of four that entranced Sundance (see Deadline review). Bleecker Street is opening the film, written by David Zellner, executive produced by Ari Aster, in 9 theaters in New York, LA, San Francisco and Austin, ahead of a big jump to about 800 screens next week.
IFC Films opens Nicolas Cage-starring Arcadian on 1,100 screens. Premiered at SXSW, see Deadline review. Eying a low single-digits start. The Benjamin Brewer directed movie follows a father and his...
IFC Films opens Nicolas Cage-starring Arcadian on 1,100 screens. Premiered at SXSW, see Deadline review. Eying a low single-digits start. The Benjamin Brewer directed movie follows a father and his...
- 4/12/2024
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Immigration has often been a topic that sparks strong emotions around the globe, and it is an especially hot topic this election season, particularly when you have a U.S. presidential candidate characterizing undocumented immigrants not as “human” but rather as “animals” and using phrases such as “they are poisoning the blood of our country” at campaign rallies. Now seems to be a perfect time for a powerful new film, The Absence of Eden, to perhaps help lower the temperature and show the human side of those trying to cross the border into a new and hopefully better life.
None other than Martin Scorsese has lent his name to this film by signing on as an executive producer, and it represents the first feature for artist and producer Marco Perego who also happens to be the husband of the film’s star Zoe Saldaña. Perego says it was all inspired...
None other than Martin Scorsese has lent his name to this film by signing on as an executive producer, and it represents the first feature for artist and producer Marco Perego who also happens to be the husband of the film’s star Zoe Saldaña. Perego says it was all inspired...
- 4/11/2024
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
Up Here will not be returning for a second season. Hulu has cancelled the musical romantic comedy series, per TV Line. The eight-episode first season premiered in March.
Starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, with Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Rehanshi Mirza, and Emilia Suárez, the series follows a couple who meet in New York City during the final days of 1999. Lindsay (Whitman) and Miguel (Valdes) fall in love and discover their most significant obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. There's also the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that live inside their heads.
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Starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes, with Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Rehanshi Mirza, and Emilia Suárez, the series follows a couple who meet in New York City during the final days of 1999. Lindsay (Whitman) and Miguel (Valdes) fall in love and discover their most significant obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. There's also the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears, and fantasies that live inside their heads.
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- 7/29/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hulu is saying so long to Up Here, the musical romantic comedy from Dear Evan Hansen writer Steven Levenson, after one season.
The eight-episode series, which also hailed from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (The Carmichael Show), Thomas Kail, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, was set in New York City in 1999 and followed a couple as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. It bowed in March.
Up Here starred Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, Andréa Burns, John Hodgman and Scott Porter.
20th Television and Kail’s Old 320 Sycamore Productions co-produced the series.
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The eight-episode series, which also hailed from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (The Carmichael Show), Thomas Kail, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, was set in New York City in 1999 and followed a couple as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. It bowed in March.
Up Here starred Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, Andréa Burns, John Hodgman and Scott Porter.
20th Television and Kail’s Old 320 Sycamore Productions co-produced the series.
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- 7/28/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu has canceled its musical rom-com Up Here after a single season.
The cancellation of the series, starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes as a would-be couple derailed by both external issues and the (singing) voices in their heads, comes four months after its binge release in late March. It will remain on Hulu, avoiding the fate of some other recent shows pulled from the streamer and sibling Disney+ in cost-cutting moves.
As is the case with most streaming series, detailed viewing data for Up Here isn’t available.
Up Here boasts an impressive creative team, with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco) writing original songs and scripts from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl) and Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen), all of whom are credited as co-creators. Thomas Kail (Hamilton) directed the first episode.
In addition to Whitman and Valdes, the show’s cast includes Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns,...
The cancellation of the series, starring Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes as a would-be couple derailed by both external issues and the (singing) voices in their heads, comes four months after its binge release in late March. It will remain on Hulu, avoiding the fate of some other recent shows pulled from the streamer and sibling Disney+ in cost-cutting moves.
As is the case with most streaming series, detailed viewing data for Up Here isn’t available.
Up Here boasts an impressive creative team, with Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez (Frozen, Coco) writing original songs and scripts from Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (New Girl) and Steven Levenson (Dear Evan Hansen), all of whom are credited as co-creators. Thomas Kail (Hamilton) directed the first episode.
In addition to Whitman and Valdes, the show’s cast includes Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The musical romantic comedy series “Up Here” has been canceled after just one season at Hulu, Variety has learned.
The series’ one and only season debuted on Hulu back on March 24. It was originally ordered to series at the streamer in January 2022.
The series boasted an all-star lineup behind the camera. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the songwriters of “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” wrote original songs for the series and executive produced, while Steven Levenson, who wrote the book for “Dear Evan Hansen,” and veteran TV writer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel served as writers and executive producers.
Thomas Kail, who previously directed Broadway shows like “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” directed and executive produced under his Old 320 Sycamore Productions banner. Jennifer Todd of Old 320 Sycamore also executive produced. 20th Television was the studio. Old 320 Sycamore is currently under an overall deal at the studio.
Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes led the cast,...
The series’ one and only season debuted on Hulu back on March 24. It was originally ordered to series at the streamer in January 2022.
The series boasted an all-star lineup behind the camera. Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, the songwriters of “Frozen” and “Frozen 2” wrote original songs for the series and executive produced, while Steven Levenson, who wrote the book for “Dear Evan Hansen,” and veteran TV writer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel served as writers and executive producers.
Thomas Kail, who previously directed Broadway shows like “Hamilton” and “In the Heights,” directed and executive produced under his Old 320 Sycamore Productions banner. Jennifer Todd of Old 320 Sycamore also executive produced. 20th Television was the studio. Old 320 Sycamore is currently under an overall deal at the studio.
Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes led the cast,...
- 7/28/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
The new musical, rom-com TV series "Up Here", directed by Thomas Kail, stars Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes. Katie Finneran. John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons and Emilia Suárez, streaming 7 episodes March 24, 2023 on Hulu:
"...set in New York City in the waning days of 1999, one ordinary couple, 'Lindsay' and 'Miguel' fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves...
"...and the world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads..."
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"...set in New York City in the waning days of 1999, one ordinary couple, 'Lindsay' and 'Miguel' fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves...
"...and the world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads..."
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- 3/24/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
When you're trying to strike up a new relationship, do you find yourself battling your inner voices. That's a big issue for Mae Whitman and The Flash's Carlos Valdes in the new rom-com musical series Up Here headed to Disney+ next month. Check out the trailer…
Set in the "the waning days of 1999," the film follows idealistic writer Lindsay (Whitman) who decides that she should really be living in New York to follow her career ambitions.
There, she meets, charming, wealthy Miguel, played by Valdes. They click, but their path towards love is littered with obstacles, not the least of which are the voices in their heads that just won't shut up about what a bad idea this new potential relationship could be.
The show features some heavy hitters from the world of musicals – Hamilton director Thomas Kail is behind the camera, with a script from tick, tick… Boom!
Set in the "the waning days of 1999," the film follows idealistic writer Lindsay (Whitman) who decides that she should really be living in New York to follow her career ambitions.
There, she meets, charming, wealthy Miguel, played by Valdes. They click, but their path towards love is littered with obstacles, not the least of which are the voices in their heads that just won't shut up about what a bad idea this new potential relationship could be.
The show features some heavy hitters from the world of musicals – Hamilton director Thomas Kail is behind the camera, with a script from tick, tick… Boom!
- 2/28/2023
- Empire - TV
"This isn't your life, this is my life!" Hulu has revealed an official trailer for a new musical series titled Up Here, arriving for streaming in March in just a few weeks. Who's ready for some more singing and dancing in New York City?! Ditch the noise and listen to your heart. From the screenwriter of Tick, Tick... Boom!, director of Hamilton, and the songwriters of The Book of Mormon comes Up Here, a Hulu Original musical romantic comedy event. Set at the end of the 90s, the series follows the extraordinary story of one ordinary couple, as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. Starring Mae Whitman as Lindsay, Carlos Valdes as Miguel, with Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, plus Scott Porter, Ayumi Patterson, and Brian Stokes Mitchell. This certainly looks like...
- 2/28/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
In the first trailer for Hulu’s musical comedy series “Up Here,” Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes are young New Yorkers who meet and immediately click … if only they could both silence the voices in their heads telling them they’re doing everything wrong.
The series, from “Hamilton” director/producer Thomas Kail, is written by Tony-winning playwright Steven Levenson and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (NBC’s “The Carmichael Show”) It is set to premiere March 24 on Hulu.
Whitman, who starred in NBC’s “Good Girls” from 2018 to 2021 and “Parenthood” from 2010 to 2015. plays idealistic Lindsay. Her musical career includes guest vocals with indie band Fake Problems and singing “Gardenia” with Landon Pigg on a 2010 episode of “Parenthood.”
Valdes, who played Cisco Ramon on The CW series “The Flash,” is the equally self-doubting Miguel. He’s appeared in stage productions of “Jersey Boys,” “Once,” and “Zorba!”
“Up Here” is set in “the waning days...
The series, from “Hamilton” director/producer Thomas Kail, is written by Tony-winning playwright Steven Levenson and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel (NBC’s “The Carmichael Show”) It is set to premiere March 24 on Hulu.
Whitman, who starred in NBC’s “Good Girls” from 2018 to 2021 and “Parenthood” from 2010 to 2015. plays idealistic Lindsay. Her musical career includes guest vocals with indie band Fake Problems and singing “Gardenia” with Landon Pigg on a 2010 episode of “Parenthood.”
Valdes, who played Cisco Ramon on The CW series “The Flash,” is the equally self-doubting Miguel. He’s appeared in stage productions of “Jersey Boys,” “Once,” and “Zorba!”
“Up Here” is set in “the waning days...
- 2/28/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Mae Whitman and Carlos Valdes are ready to soar in the newly released trailer for Hulu’s rom-com musical series Up Here.
Created by Steven Levenson, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, the upcoming series (which will release all eight episodes Friday, March 24) is set in New York City in 1999. It follows “a couple, Lindsay and Miguel (Whitman and Valdes), as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves — and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads,” reads the official description.
Created by Steven Levenson, Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez and Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, the upcoming series (which will release all eight episodes Friday, March 24) is set in New York City in 1999. It follows “a couple, Lindsay and Miguel (Whitman and Valdes), as they fall in love and discover that the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves — and the treacherous world of memories, obsessions, fears and fantasies that lives inside their heads,” reads the official description.
- 2/28/2023
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Hulu has announced premiere dates for a new comedy and two new drama series -- Up Here, Saint X (above), and Tiny Beautiful Things. The streaming service has released details and photos for the three series.
Starring Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, and Scott Porter, Up Here is a comedy set in New York City in 1999. All eight episodes of the first season will arrive at once, on March 24th.Read More…...
Starring Mae Whitman, Carlos Valdes, Katie Finneran, John Hodgman, Andréa Burns, Sophia Hammons, Emilia Suárez, and Scott Porter, Up Here is a comedy set in New York City in 1999. All eight episodes of the first season will arrive at once, on March 24th.Read More…...
- 1/16/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
While it will be fun to see Oliver Queen, Wally West and John Diggle return during The Flash‘s farewell run, the fact remains that No. 2 on fans’ wish list is to see Cisco one last time. What say Carlos Valdes?
Barry’s Bff Cisco Ramon, played by original cast member Valdes, last was seen in The Flash‘s Season 7 finale, where he officiated the #WestAllen vow renewal. Since then, the character has been living off-screen in Star City with girlfriend Kamilla, after he took on the job of Director of Technology and Science for A.R.G.U.S.
Barry’s Bff Cisco Ramon, played by original cast member Valdes, last was seen in The Flash‘s Season 7 finale, where he officiated the #WestAllen vow renewal. Since then, the character has been living off-screen in Star City with girlfriend Kamilla, after he took on the job of Director of Technology and Science for A.R.G.U.S.
- 1/14/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
The horror comedy “Under Wraps 2”, directed by Alex Zamm, the sequel to “Under Wraps” (2021), stars Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, Phil Wright, Melanie Brook, T.J. Storm, Rryla McIntosh, Jordan Conley and Adam Wylie is now streaming on the Disney Channel:
“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.
“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”
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“…’Under Wraps 2’ picks up as ‘Amy’ is preparing for her father’s ‘Spooktacular Halloween’ -themed wedding. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, ‘Gilbert’ and ‘Marshall’ discover that their mummy friend ‘Harold’ and his beloved ‘Rose’ may be in danger.
“‘Sobek’ an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival ‘Harold’ is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey ‘Larry’, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, ‘Buzzy’ and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding…”
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- 10/17/2022
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Premiering on October 25, 1997, Under Wraps was the inaugural Disney Channel Original Movie. The cornerstone of the network’s programming proved to be as close to appointment viewing as it got for ‘90s kids, along with the likes of ABC’s Tgif and Nickelodeon’s Snick. Moreover, Under Wraps served as a gateway to horror for many millennials. Before the age of streaming, catching a mummy movie on the same channel where you watched Disney cartoons and Boy Meets World reruns could have been your first exposure to the macabre.
Disney attempted to recapture the magic with last year’s Under Wraps remake. The original movie was successful — and continues to hold up 25 years later — for several reasons; relatable kid leads, a great Halloween atmosphere, and a sense of humor chief among them. Director/co-writer Alex Zamm and co-writer William Robertson (Inspector Gadget 2) smartly maintained those elements for the new iteration.
Disney attempted to recapture the magic with last year’s Under Wraps remake. The original movie was successful — and continues to hold up 25 years later — for several reasons; relatable kid leads, a great Halloween atmosphere, and a sense of humor chief among them. Director/co-writer Alex Zamm and co-writer William Robertson (Inspector Gadget 2) smartly maintained those elements for the new iteration.
- 9/21/2022
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Released in 1997, the Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps got a modern remake this past Halloween, and Under Wraps 2 is coming to the Disney Channel this year.
Under Wraps 2 premieres Sunday, September 25. Watch the trailer below.
Alex Zamm returned to direct Under Wraps 2, which introduces an evil mummy.
“Amy is preparing for her father’s Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Stobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge.
“With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy, and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.”
Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, and Phil Wright are back,...
Under Wraps 2 premieres Sunday, September 25. Watch the trailer below.
Alex Zamm returned to direct Under Wraps 2, which introduces an evil mummy.
“Amy is preparing for her father’s Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Stobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge.
“With help from his hypnotized lacky Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy, and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get back in time to attend the wedding.”
Malachi Barton, Christian J. Simon, Sophia Hammons, and Phil Wright are back,...
- 8/12/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Disney Channel is getting spooky season started early with the premiere of its next original movie Under Wraps 2.
A sequel to 2021’s Under Wraps, which itself was a remake of the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie from 1997, is set to premiere on Sunday, Sept. 25, TVLine has learned exclusively.
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Set after the events of the first movie, Under Wraps 2 picks up as “Marshall,...
A sequel to 2021’s Under Wraps, which itself was a remake of the first-ever Disney Channel Original Movie from 1997, is set to premiere on Sunday, Sept. 25, TVLine has learned exclusively.
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Set after the events of the first movie, Under Wraps 2 picks up as “Marshall,...
- 8/12/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Hulu comedy Up Here starring Mae Whitman (Good Girls) and Carlos Valdes (Gaslit) has completed casting on several of the leading and recurring roles.
The musical romantic comedy from 20th Television and Old 320 Sycamore Prods. is set in New York City in 1999 and follows an ordinary couple (Whitman as Lindsay and Valdes as Miguel) as they fall in love while discovering the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. Original songs for the series are from Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Series regulars include Katie Finneran (The Gilded Age) as Joan, the unfailingly proper, appearance-fixated mother of Lindsay; John Hodgman (Blindspot) as Tom, Lindsay’s danger-obsessed father and chief coroner of Chittenden County, Va.; Andréa Burns (West Side Story) as Rosie, Miguel’s mother; Sophia Hammons (Under Wraps) as Celeste, Lindsay’s rule-following, risk averse best friend from seventh grade; and newcomer Emilia Suárez as Renee,...
The musical romantic comedy from 20th Television and Old 320 Sycamore Prods. is set in New York City in 1999 and follows an ordinary couple (Whitman as Lindsay and Valdes as Miguel) as they fall in love while discovering the single greatest obstacle to finding happiness together might just be themselves. Original songs for the series are from Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez.
Series regulars include Katie Finneran (The Gilded Age) as Joan, the unfailingly proper, appearance-fixated mother of Lindsay; John Hodgman (Blindspot) as Tom, Lindsay’s danger-obsessed father and chief coroner of Chittenden County, Va.; Andréa Burns (West Side Story) as Rosie, Miguel’s mother; Sophia Hammons (Under Wraps) as Celeste, Lindsay’s rule-following, risk averse best friend from seventh grade; and newcomer Emilia Suárez as Renee,...
- 6/29/2022
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Claude Knowlton (Supergirl) and Antonio Cayonne (The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers) are set for key supporting roles in Disney Channel movie Under Wraps 2. The movie also will stream on Disney+.
Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once...
Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once...
- 3/1/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney+ and Disney Channel are ramping up their original movies slate, ordering an Under Wraps sequel, Under Wraps 2, and holiday heist title The Naughty Nine.
Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get...
Under Wraps director Alex Zamm returns to direct the upcoming sequel, penned by Josh A Cagan. The follow up to the 2021 remake of the first Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name, Under Wraps 2 picks up as Amy is preparing for her father’s Spooktacular Halloween-themed wedding to his fiancé Carl. However, plans soon go awry when Amy, Gilbert and Marshall discover that their mummy friend Harold and his beloved Rose may be in danger. Sobek, an evil mummy with a thousand-year-old grudge against his best friend-turned-bitter rival Harold, is unexpectedly awakened and out for revenge. With help from his hypnotized lackey Larry, Sobek kidnaps Rose, and Amy, Gilbert, Marshall, Buzzy and Harold must use their skills once again to save her and get...
- 2/7/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel’s original 1997 version of Under Wraps had many of the elements family comedies need: three cute and precocious leads, a fun-loving mummy and plenty of funny moments. There was just one thing missing — diversity.
All of the movie’s leading characters were white. But the revamped Under Wraps, which premieres tonight at 8/7c on the Disney Channel, shakes all of that up with an inclusive cast that incorporates more people of color. Two roles that were initially played by men are now filled by women, and one lead has same-sex parents.
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All of the movie’s leading characters were white. But the revamped Under Wraps, which premieres tonight at 8/7c on the Disney Channel, shakes all of that up with an inclusive cast that incorporates more people of color. Two roles that were initially played by men are now filled by women, and one lead has same-sex parents.
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- 10/1/2021
- by Mekeisha Madden Toby
- TVLine.com
The Disney Channel is remaking its first original movie—the comedic classic 1997 Halloween movie, Under Wraps.
The film stars Christian J. Simon (Gilbert), Sophia Hammons (Amy), and Malachi Barton (Marshall), as three 12-year-old friends who accidentally awaken a mummy. They affectionately name him Harold and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.
The trio narrowly escapes a group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert, and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears, and rescue their new—but “ancient”—friend.
Also starring in the film is Phil Wright as Harold, the mummy. Alex Zamm directed and wrote Under Wraps.
The film was just as fun as the original but added many modern and hilarious twists. It will be a new Halloween favorite.
TV Fanatic interviewed Christian J.
The film stars Christian J. Simon (Gilbert), Sophia Hammons (Amy), and Malachi Barton (Marshall), as three 12-year-old friends who accidentally awaken a mummy. They affectionately name him Harold and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween.
The trio narrowly escapes a group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert, and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears, and rescue their new—but “ancient”—friend.
Also starring in the film is Phil Wright as Harold, the mummy. Alex Zamm directed and wrote Under Wraps.
The film was just as fun as the original but added many modern and hilarious twists. It will be a new Halloween favorite.
TV Fanatic interviewed Christian J.
- 9/30/2021
- by Laura Nowak
- TVfanatic
Released in 1997, the Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps is getting a modern upgrade, and today we’ve learned that it’s coming to the Disney Channel this October. Unwrap the official trailer below! Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma) and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam) star in the comedy. Like the original movie, […]...
- 8/13/2021
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Disney Channel is throwing it back — in more ways than one — for its next original movie.
Premiering in October, Under Wraps is a remake of the first-ever Dcom, which debuted in 1997. Like the original film, this new version focuses on a group of 12-year-old friends who accidentally revive a mummy they discover in their neighbor’s basement several days before Halloween, and TVLine has an exclusive first look at the trailer.
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Premiering in October, Under Wraps is a remake of the first-ever Dcom, which debuted in 1997. Like the original film, this new version focuses on a group of 12-year-old friends who accidentally revive a mummy they discover in their neighbor’s basement several days before Halloween, and TVLine has an exclusive first look at the trailer.
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- 8/13/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Released in 1997, the Disney Channel Original Movie Under Wraps is getting a remake courtesy of, well, the Disney Channel, and Deadline brings us the scoop and casting info today. Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma) and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam) will star in the comedy. Like the original […]...
- 4/15/2021
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Disney Channel is set to remake it’s first original movie “Under Wraps” with a new cast, the network announced Friday.
The new project is described as a “contemporary comedic remake” of the original 1997 Halloween movie featuring new cast members Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Sophia Hammons and Phil Wright. It is slate for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.
The movie follows three friends, Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons), who happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright), and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears and rescue their new–but rather “ancient”–friend.
“Under Wraps...
The new project is described as a “contemporary comedic remake” of the original 1997 Halloween movie featuring new cast members Christian J. Simon, Malachi Barton, Sophia Hammons and Phil Wright. It is slate for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.
The movie follows three friends, Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons), who happen upon and awaken a mummy, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright), and must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent on selling the mummy to the highest bidder. When Harold is inevitably captured, Marshall, Gilbert and Amy must band together to stand up to the criminals, face their fears and rescue their new–but rather “ancient”–friend.
“Under Wraps...
- 11/13/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Exclusive: The Disney Channel is giving us a blast from the past — with a contemporary twist. The Mouse House has set a comedic remake of the 1997 Halloween classic Under Wraps, which was the first-ever Disney Channel original movie. Christian J. Simon (Sydney to the Max), Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle), Sophia Hammons (The Social Dilemma) and Phil Wright (Disney Fam Jam) will star in the comedy which will begin production in Vancouver this month. Under Wraps is slated for a 2021 premiere on Disney Channel.
The re-imagined story takes place a few days before Halloween when 12-year-old friends Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons) accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright). However, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent...
The re-imagined story takes place a few days before Halloween when 12-year-old friends Gilbert (Simon), Marshall (Barton) and Amy (Hammons) accidentally revive a mummy they discover in a neighbor’s basement, which they affectionately name Harold (Wright). However, they must rush to return him to his resting place before midnight on Halloween. Along the way, the team narrowly escapes a nefarious group of criminals intent...
- 11/13/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Many a personal device will be at least temporarily darkened by “The Social Dilemma” — though whether it’s already too late to stem, mid-course, the societal disaster the film charts is just one of many questions it raises. This potent documentary by Jeff Orlowski lends a podium to various experts who are certain the pervasive influence of under-regulated social media is destroying civilization from within. The problem, to paraphrase Mark Twain, is that it’s much easier to manipulate people than to persuade them they’re being manipulated.
It’s a thesis that doesn’t seem so improbable after 93 minutes of this densely packed yet lively and entertaining documentary, whose accessibility is heightened by some narrative play-acting. Easily one of the most talked-about docs at Sundance this year, “The Social Dilemma” is sure to attract significant interest from buyers for various formats around the world.
Marking a sharp turn from...
It’s a thesis that doesn’t seem so improbable after 93 minutes of this densely packed yet lively and entertaining documentary, whose accessibility is heightened by some narrative play-acting. Easily one of the most talked-about docs at Sundance this year, “The Social Dilemma” is sure to attract significant interest from buyers for various formats around the world.
Marking a sharp turn from...
- 2/1/2020
- by Dennis Harvey
- Variety Film + TV
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