When Taylor Sheridan‘s name is attached to a project, genre fans take notice. The writer/director’s grim blend of noir and western tropes makes him of American cinema’s most distinctive voices right now.
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Joe Otterson TV ReporterDianne Wiest is set to star opposite Jeremy Renner in the Paramount Plus series “Mayor of Kingstown” from Taylor Sheridan, Variety has learned.The series follows the McLusky family – power brokers in Kingstown, Michigan where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry. Tackling themes of systemic racism, corruption and inequality, the series provides a look at their attempt to bring order and justice to a town that has neither.
When Taylor Sheridan‘s name is attached to a project, genre fans take notice. The writer/director’s grim blend of noir and western tropes makes him of American cinema’s most distinctive voices right now.
Angelina Jolie was last seen on the big screen in Come Away and has been shooting for Marvel's Eternals. Now, the actress will be stepping into choppier waters with her next film Those Who Wish Me Dead.
Taylor Sheridan is one of the most respected filmmakers working in Hollywood today. His unique brand of storytelling, typically focused on violence amongst everyday people in rural areas, has struck a chord with a ton of film fans, after seeing his writing in projects such as “Hell or High Water,” “Wind River,” and “Yellowstone.” Now, he is set to return with a new feature, “Those Who Wish Me Dead,” which is arriving on HBO Max next month.
Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVBowen Yang joined the March 27 “Saturday Night Live” “Weekend Update” segment to tell the audience to “do more” to stop anti-Asian racism.Regular “Update” co-anchor Colin Jost brought Yang out, calling him the NBC late-night sketch comedy series’ “Asian cast member.”But it was all part of the segment, as Yang first pretended to be concerned and confused that that was his “official title,” to which Jost said, “That’s how you told me to introduce
EXCLUSIVE: The Village alum Jerod Haynes is set for a key recurring role opposite Courtney B. Vance in AMC’s courtroom drama series 61st Street, from BAFTA-winner Peter Moffat, Michael B.
Paramount+. The streaming service — which features a library of more than 20,000 episodes and movies from the ViacomCBS family, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and more — has been rebranded, with new original content.If you're a CBS All Access subscriber, your account will transfer to a Paramount+ account on launch day, but even if you're not, here's everything you need to know about it, including price (as well as how to get 50% off for the first year)
launch of Paramount+, the rebranded streaming platform from ViacomCBS, by rocking out some of the more iconic looks from TV series, news outlets and films featured on the platform. Check out these epic looks!Crystal Methyd - Dora The Explorer“Dora taught me it’s okay to ask for help, to celebrate the little victories in life, and to stand up for what is right.
Oscar winner Dianne Wiest has been tapped to star opposite Jeremy Renner in Paramount+’s drama series Mayor of Kingstown, from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, Antoine Fuqua, 101 Studios and MTV Entertainment Studios.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterSally Field will be taking the court for HBO’s scripted series about the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1980s.The untitled series was ordered at HBO in December 2019. It is described as chronicling the professional and personal lives of the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers, one of sports’ most revered and dominant dynasties, in what came to be called the Showtime Era.Field will star as Jessie Buss, mother of Lakers owner Jerry Buss, who will be played by John C.
Mindy Kaling will lend her voice to Monsters At Work, Disney+’s upcoming animated series, a follow-up series inspired by Pixar’s Oscar-winning Monsters, Inc.
Cynthia Littleton Business Editor“The Man Who Fell to Earth” has landed at Showtime.The drama series starring Chiwetel Ejiofor was originally developed for Paramount Plus, née CBS All Access.
Paramount+!In just a matter of weeks, the stacked cast of returning favorites — including 10 former winners — will compete in a special all-star season that will kick off Thursday, April 1, the ViacomCBS streaming service announced Tuesday.
Kingsley Ben-Adir has joined Marvel.
A night to remember! The 2021 Grammy Awards didn’t disappoint when it came to the star-studded musical acts, including Harry Styles and Taylor Swift.
2021 GRAMMY Award performers are bringing their fashion A-game to the stage. Stars like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, DaBaby and more are stunning in their custom designer looks.From multiple pink disco-inspired Versace outfits to a leather suit topped off with a green feathered boa, we couldn't take our eyes off the screen when it came to the fashion moments made on tonight's GRAMMY stage. See the best performance outfits you can't miss, ahead.
Living by the Girl Scout law! It may not come as a total surprise, but some of today’s biggest stars and leaders were once troop members in their youth.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterDakota Fanning has joined the cast of the Showtime drama series “Ripley,” Variety has learned.The series is based on Patricia Highsmith’s Tom Ripley novels. She joins previously announced cast members Andrew Scott and Johnny Flynn.In the series, Tom Ripley (Scott), a grifter scraping by in early 1960s New York, is hired by a wealthy businessman to travel to Italy to try to convince his vagabond son to return home.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterDominique Fishback has signed on to co-star with Samuel L. Jackson in the Apple drama series “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey,” Variety has learned.In addition, Ramin Bahrani has come onboard to direct and executive produce the limited series, which is based on the novel of the same name by Walter Mosley.Jackson stars as Grey, a 91 year old man forgotten by his family, by his friends, by even himself.