Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Mention “The Mole” to virtually anyone who works in reality TV, and their eyes light up. For a show that hasn’t been seen on U.S. television since 2008 — and only aired five editions in total — “The Mole” has nonetheless achieved a near-mythical status in the annals of unscripted TV history. ““I grew up watching them all on television, and it was one of my all-time favorite reality shows,” says Eureka Prods. CEO Chris Culvenor. “It’s probably one of the most beloved formats that is out there, not just in this country, but worldwide. It combines a sense of adventure, with a sort of ‘Ocean’s 11’/’Mission Impossible’-style caper. People love a mystery. I think that is what was the appeal of the original.”
Jim Henson Company Developing Drama Series ‘All-Of-A-Kind Family’ Based On Sydney Taylor Books
21.09.2022 - 19:17 / deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: The Jim Henson Company is developing All-of-a-Kind Family, a live-action one-hour drama series about a hardworking Jewish family in Manhattan’s bustling Lower East Side in 1911, based on the collection of books by Sydney Taylor.
Jordana Lewis Jaffe (NCIS: Los Angeles) is attached to develop the project and will also serve as showrunner.
Published in 1951, All-of-a-Kind Family provided Jewish American children a way to see themselves and their experiences reflected in an authentic way. It follows five sisters—Ella, Henny, Sarah, Charlotte, and Gertrude— throughout a year of their childhood.
Taylor drew on her own family’s experiences which also inspired four additional books in the series which include More All-of-a-Kind Family, All-of-a-Kind Family Downtown, All-of-a-Kind Family Uptown, and Ella of All-of-a-Kind Family.
“My grandfather and his family immigrated from Hungary to New York City in 1922, during the same era as the All-of-a-Kind Family books. As a young Jewish girl growing up in America, I saw myself and my sister in these rich, detailed stories, and our Jewish heritage celebrated,” said Halle Stanford, President of Television for The Jim Henson Company. “I believe every family that watches this exciting and dramatic series will feel an authentic connection to their own lineage as well as to the struggles and joys of every immigrant or refugee family today. It will be the type of Henson family series we believe audiences are craving: epic, sentimental, topical, hopeful, funny, and joyful.“
“I cherished the All-of-a-Kind Family books as a kid, introduced them to my own children as a way of connecting to their ancestors, and am thrilled to bring this story – and its history, culture, and characters – to
‘Resident Evil’ Studio Constantin Films And Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions Team For Nuremberg Trials Drama Series
German powerhouse Constantin Film and Frank Spotnitz’s Big Light Productions have teamed to make a high-end drama series about the events surrounding the Nuremberg Trials.
Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell talks Taylor Hawkins, touring without Dave Navarro
“Spirits on Fire” tour kicks off Sunday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, and wraps Nov. 19 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Late Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins’ Widow Alison Requested Their Wedding Song From Queen’s Brian May at Tribute Concert
Paying tribute to a legend. Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters took the stage in California to honor the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins, with friends and family – including Queen’s Brian May.
Dave Chappelle, Pink, Queen join Foo Fighters at star-studded Taylor Hawkins tribute gig
died in March due to a cardiovascular collapse at the age of 50 in a Colombian hotel where multiple drugs were found.His death sent shockwaves across the globe as his heartbroken bandmates continue to pay their respects to the late father-of-three.Among the performers at Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Tuesday was vocal sensation Pink, who joined surviving members of Queen for a rendition of “Somebody To Love.”The “What About Us” hitmaker also performed Foo Fighters’ hit “The Pretender” before duetting with Heart’s Nancy Wilson on “Barracuda.”After a breathtaking performance, the singer rushed to her Instagram Story, writing, “Hate why we were there – but I love that we were all together.”Grohl’s teen daughter Violet Grohl also took the stage, performing Leonard Cohen’s hit “Hallelujah” with guitarist Alain Johannes.“Welcome to the Los Angeles Taylor Hawkins tribute concert,” the teen’s famous dad told the crowd. “This is the hometown s–t, so you gotta make it loud for Taylor.”Other notable appearances included comedian Dave Chappelle, who covered Radiohead’s track “Creep” with Foo Fighters.After the performance, Dave Grohl told the crowd, “Didn’t see that one coming, did you?”Miley Cyrus, Kesha, Mötley Crüe, and Chevy Metal were also among the performers.
The Department of Time’s’ Onza Touts ‘Sattva,’ a Political Drama Series with Luis Gamboa, Ruben Sanz (EXCLUSIVE)
Anna Marie de la Fuente In its continued bid to create more premium content for the Latin American market under its Onza Americas banner, Madrid-based Onza Entertainment – behind such hit series as “The Department of Time” and a collaborator on Dopamine’s historical drama “Hernan” – is developing political drama series “Sattva.” Created by Spanish actor Ruben Sanz (“El Dragon”) and written by Int’l Emmy-nominated Luis Gamboa (“Promesas de Campaña”), the series is conceived as a transatlantic production between Mexico and Spain. Onza is presenting “Saatva” at Iberseries & Platino Industria’s new Co-Production & Financing Forum on Sept. 28.
Tommy Lee, Tool’s Danny Carey and more complete Taylor Hawkins Los Angeles Tribute Concert line-up
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins – see the full list of names below.Hawkins, the band’s drummer since 1997, died in Bogotá, Colombia on March 25. He was 50 years old.
‘Mrs. Davis’: Chris Diamantopoulos, Ashley Romans And Katja Herbers Join Peacock Drama Series
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Colin Farrell Looks Back at Friendship with Elizabeth Taylor While Being Honored at Gala
Colin Farrell is opening up about his friendship with Elizabeth Taylor.
Jason Priestley Joins Cast of Viaplay’s Biopic Series on Ice Hockey Legend Börje Salming (EXCLUSIVE)
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Jason Priestley (“Beverly Hills, 90210”) has joined the cast of Viaplay’s English-language series about NHL ice hockey legend Börje Salming. Currently filming in Sweden and Canada, the biopic series stars Valter Skarsgård (“The Playlist”) as Salming and is created and directed by Amir Chamdin, winner of the Best Series Award at Canneseries 2020 for “Partisan.” The show is written by Martin Bengtsson, who previously wrote “Tigers,” which was Sweden’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 2022 Academy Awards. Priestley portrays Gerry McNamara, the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs talent scout who discovered Salming and fellow Swede Inge Hammarström and helped launch their North American careers.
Taylor Swift, Margot Robbie, & 13 More Actors Get 'Amsterdam' Character Posters for Star-Studded New Movie
The upcoming movie Amsterdam has a star-studded cast and 20th Century Studios has shared 15 character posters featuring all of the big names!