A series adaptation of “Man on Fire” has been ordered straight-to-series at Netflix, Variety has confirmed. The series is based on the first two novels to feature the former French Foreign Legion soldier Creasy by A. J. Quinnell, specifically “Man on Fire” and “The Perfect Kill.” The first book was originally published in 1981, while…
Trevor Noah to Host Amazon Prime Video’s First South African Original ‘LOL: Last One Laughing’
Amazon Prime Video has set its first South African original, “LOL: Last One Laughing,” an unscripted comedy series hosted by Trevor Noah. The series, which will launch in early 2024, sees Noah pit 10 famous South African comedians and entertainers against one another to see who can keep a straight face while simultaneously trying to…
Cards coach planning on Hopkins despite rumors
New Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon is expecting to have DeAndre Hopkins on the team despite trade rumors.
MLB The Show to feature Negro League greats
For the first time, MLB The Show will insert some of the Negro Leagues’ greatest players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
Nets shutting Simmons down for rest of season
Ben Simmons, who has not play in more than a month due to a nerve issue in his back, has been shut down for the rest of the season.
$6B bid submitted for Commanders, source says
The Josh Harris/Mitchell Rales group, which now includes Magic Johnson, officially has submitted a fully financed bid for the Commanders, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
‘Twice Colonized’ to Open 30th Edition of Hot Docs, Toronto Non-Fiction Festival Unveils Slate
Danish filmmaker Lin Alluna’s “Twice Colonized” will open the 30th anniversary edition of Hot Docs, which unveiled its full slate of 214 films—including 119 features—from 72 countries on Tuesday. North America’s largest documentary festival, conference, and market continues its commitment to gender parity with 53% female directors in this year’s official selection. Hot Docs runs…
‘Lac-Megantic: This Is Not an Accident,’ From Oscar Nominee Philippe Falardeau, Debuts Trailer Ahead of Canneseries, Hot Docs Premieres (EXCLUSIVE)
Academy Award-nominated director Philippe Falardeau (“Monsieur Lazhar,” “My Salinger Year”) will present his documentary series “Lac Mégantic: This Is Not an Accident” at Canneseries as its world premiere, followed by its North American premiere at Hot Docs as part of the Deep Dive category. Variety debuts its heart-breaking trailer here (see below). In the four-part…
Katie Holmes Is Juggling an Off Broadway Play and Directing Indie Movies. If Only She Could Sleep Past 3 A.M.
Katie Holmes is impressively meticulous when it comes to her craft. Over coffee at Sant Ambroeus in SoHo, she’s discussing the importance of pacing in “The Wanderers,” an Off Broadway play in which she portrays a movie star named Julia Cheever, who becomes intertwined with one of the show’s two central and seemingly very different Brooklyn-based…
Producers Talk ‘Home Sweet Rome’ Global Tween Musical Series on Which HBO Teamed With Europe’s Top Public Broadcasters – Watch Clip (EXCLUSIVE)
A 13-year old girl named Lucy moves from California to Rome to start a new life with her dad and stepmom (who happens to be an Italian pop star) in upcoming live action musical TV series “Home Sweet Rome” which reps the first collaboration between HBO and Europe’s top three public broadcasters in the kids…