EXCLUSIVE : Ido Samuel ( Fill The Void ) and Lihi Kornowski ( Crimes Of The Future ) are the latest to join Hulu Originals limited series We Were The Lucky Ones in recurring roles. Already announced for the drama, which is now filming, are Joey King, Logan Lerman, Robin Weigert, Michael Aloni, Henry Lloyd Hughes, Hadas Yaron and Lior Ashkenazi. Based on Georgia Hunter’s well-received novel, the series is inspired by the true story of a Jewish family which was separated at the start of World War II but is determined to survive and reunite. Samuel will plays Isaac. A loyal friend, he tries to help Mila (Yaron) and her young daughter Felicia escape the ghetto, but his effectiveness—and his relationship with the Kurc family—is painfully tested by his role in the Jewish Police. Kornowski will play Eliska. Young, wealthy and beautiful, she meets Addy (Lerman) on a ship carrying refugees attempting to escape the Nazis. The limited series is executive-produced and … [Read more...] about ‘We Were The Lucky Ones’: Ido Samuel and Lihi Kornowski Join Hulu Series With Joey King & Logan Lerman; Filming Underway
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‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ Star Joey Zauzig Defends Todrick Hall Casting Backlash
TMZ.com "The Real Friends of WeHo" star Joey Zauzig is clapping back on behalf of his co-star Todrick Hall ... urging folks not to judge a book by its cover, despite calls to boycott the new MTV show over Todrick's casting. We got Joey out in L.A. Friday and asked him about Todrick, who's under fire for allegedly not being a good guy. Todrick's been accused in the past of not paying rent on his houses and stiffing former employees on money owed to them. People on social media are calling for a boycott of the show because of these accusations. 'Celebrity Big Brother' Todrick Hall Ordered To Pay $102k In Unpaid Rent Lawsuit Joey tells us anyone boycotting the show because of Todrick's participation is simply a "sore loser." He says the best folks were chosen for the show ... and that includes Todrick. Joey acknowledged the controversy surrounding the former "Celebrity Big Brother" contestant ... saying there could be some truth to … [Read more...] about ‘The Real Friends of WeHo’ Star Joey Zauzig Defends Todrick Hall Casting Backlash
Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Rips Joey Bosa For Blasting Refs, ‘F***ing Crybaby’
Getty Raiders star defensive end Maxx Crosby ripped Joey Bosa for complaining about NFL officials after the Chargers' playoff loss, and vowed himself to never act like a "f***ing crybaby". "A couple of games ago, when f***ing dude had a meltdown and blamed the refs," Crosby said of Bosa on Barstools' Bussin' With The Boys, saying, "I see dudes blaming, oh, f*** it, O-linemen hold all the time. Refs don't call it." #Raiders Maxx Crosby calls #Chargers Joey Bosa a "crybaby" pic.twitter.com/li31Rd2nin — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 2, 2023 @NFL_DovKleiman "I'll never be that guy. S*** like that is so weak to me. You're going to get held. I know I get held all the time. You watch the Rams' last drive against us. I was getting literally tackled." Crosby continued ... "I'm not going to go and double down and look like a little f***ing crybaby," he added. "That's not me." Of course, Maxx took aim at Bosa after the star pass rusher … [Read more...] about Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Rips Joey Bosa For Blasting Refs, ‘F***ing Crybaby’
Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Duets with ‘NSYNC’s Joey Fatone for 40th Birthday
TMZ.com If A.J. McLean and Joey Fatone can wave the boy band white flag and come together onstage ... then maybe there's hope for America too. The awesome duet went down Saturday night during Joey's 40th birthday bash at Ora nightclub in Miami. The former pop rivals decided to serenade the crowd with the Backstreet Boys hit, "I Want It That Way." You'd think they'd do an 'NSYNC tune ... it was Joey's night after all, but the crowd ate it up, anyway. If BsB ever needs a fill-in baritone, holla at Fatone! He's available. … [Read more...] about Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean Duets with ‘NSYNC’s Joey Fatone for 40th Birthday
Britney Spears Acting ‘Manic’ in Restaurant, Husband Sam Storms Off
TMZ.com Britney Spears caused a scene Friday night at an L.A. restaurant ... the pop star had a bizarre meltdown, prompting her husband to storm out. Eyewitnesses tell TMZ ... Brit and Sam Asghari showed up with a bodyguard at JOEY restaurant in Woodland Hills which was packed with patrons, who immediately recognized her. TMZ.com From the start ... the dinner was a bust for Britney. Patrons pulled out their cell phones and began shooting footage of her. Britney got pissed and things went south quickly. Eyewitnesses say Britney became "manic," yelling and talking gibberish -- not another language, just unrecognizable speech. We're told Sam got visibly upset, abruptly stood up and stormed out the door. Gallery Launch Gallery Check out the video, obtained by TMZ, showing Brit sitting alone at the table and speaking incoherently. Two minutes later, witnesses say, Britney got up and left the restaurant with her … [Read more...] about Britney Spears Acting ‘Manic’ in Restaurant, Husband Sam Storms Off
Britney Spears Gives Strange Response to Restaurant Meltdown
Instagram / @britneyspears Britney Spears has apparently responded to reports about her public meltdown ... but it's as confusing as her erratic behavior in the restaurant. The pop star took to Instagram Saturday and posted an illustration of a sexy woman in sunglasses, sitting at a small table with her purse on top. The caption reads, "They told me I couldn't that's why I did!" Melissa Illustrations/britneyspears Instagram A few hours later, Britney posted an IG video of herself dancing to music while repeatedly flipping the bird. TMZ.com Britney Spears Acting 'Manic' in Restaurant, Husband Sam Storms Off TMZ broke the story ... Britney and her husband, Sam Asghari , had dinner Friday night at JOEY restaurant in the San Fernando Valley. Patrons immediately recognized her and started filming, which drove her over the edge. Eyewitnesses say Britney started acdting "manic" and began yelling and talking incoherently. … [Read more...] about Britney Spears Gives Strange Response to Restaurant Meltdown
Fifth Season Sets Janice Lee & Kara Duncan For Posts As Vice President, Film Development And Production
EXCLUSIVE : Former Netflix exec Janice Lee has joined Fifth Season as Vice President, Film Development and Production, with longtime team member Kara Duncan being promoted to the same role. The news comes as the global film and TV studio, formerly known as Endeavor Content, kicks off the year with four films heading to Sundance and another two soon heading to theaters. As members of the team led by EVP, Film Development and Production, Alexis Garcia, Lee and Duncan will be responsible for expanding the studio’s slate of indie and big- budget features, made with top-tier talent for distribution on streaming platforms and in theaters. The pair will report to SVPs, Film Development and Production, Dan Guando and Negeen Yazdi. After seeing major success at Sundance 2022 with Cha Cha Real Smooth , the Cooper Raiff Audience Award winner that went to Apple in the largest sale of the festival, Fifth Season is poised to return to Utah with two narrative film premieres and … [Read more...] about Fifth Season Sets Janice Lee & Kara Duncan For Posts As Vice President, Film Development And Production
Charlie Day’s Directorial Debut ‘Fool’s Paradise’ Acquired By Roadside Attractions, Grindstone & Lionsgate – Sundance
EXCLUSIVE: Roadside Attractions , Grindstone Entertainment , and Lionsgate have picked up North American distribution for Charlie Day ’s feature directorial debut Fool’s Paradise . The pic, previously entitled El Tonto , during its production, will get an exclusive run in theaters later this year. Lionsgate will release Fool’s Paradise on home entertainment. Also written by the It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia EP and star, Fool’s Paradise is a satirical comedy following a down-on-his0-luck publicist (Ken Jeong), who gets his lucky break when he discovers a man recently released from a mental health facility (Day) looks just like a method actor who refuses to leave his trailer. With the help of a powerful producer (the late Ray Liotta), Ken helps the man become a huge star, even marrying his beautiful leading lady (Kate Beckinsale). Their adventures lead them to cross paths with drunken costars (Adrien Brody), irreverent unhoused action heroes (Common), … [Read more...] about Charlie Day’s Directorial Debut ‘Fool’s Paradise’ Acquired By Roadside Attractions, Grindstone & Lionsgate – Sundance
Emmy Winner Bradley Whitford Signs With Gersh
EXCLUSIVE: Three-time Emmy winner Bradley Whitford has signed with Gersh for representation. Whitford received his most recent Emmy award in 2019 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Commander Lawrence in the MGM/Hulu series, The Handmaid’s Tale. He received two subsequent nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in the series, which is entering its sixth and final season. He also made his directorial debut on the series this season with the penultimate episode, “Allegiance.” Whitford will next appear in AMC’s upcoming limited series, Parish, a remake of the British drama series, opposite Giancarlo Esposito. It centers on a taxi driver whose life is turned upside down when he agrees to pick-up a Zimbabwean gangster mostly known for exploiting undocumented immigrants at the U.S. southern ports. On the feature side, Whitford was recently seen in 20 th /Hulu film, Rosaline, a comedic retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet . He … [Read more...] about Emmy Winner Bradley Whitford Signs With Gersh
Robby Krieger, Estate of Ray Manzarek Sell the Doors Rights to Primary Wave Music
Independent publisher Primary Wave Music announced Monday that it has acquired the rights of guitarist Robby Krieger and late keyboardist Ray Manzarek pertaining to their band, the Doors . It includes the Doors’ music publishing catalog, recordings, trademarks, merchandise rights, and income. The deal does not include the late Jim Morrison entities’ and drummer John Densmore’s interests. The financial terms of what Primary Wave Music described as a “monumental acquisition” have not been disclosed, but it includes their classic hits such as “Break on Through (to the Other Side),” “Light My Fire,” “Hello, I Love You,” “People Are Strange,” “Riders on the Storm,” as well as “L.A. Woman.” “After 58 years, and the most magical of times, I’ve decided to sell my share of the Doors to Primary Wave,” Krieger — whose compositions include “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me,” “Love Her Madly,” and “Light My Fire” — said in a statement. “This will enable me to help the many charities … [Read more...] about Robby Krieger, Estate of Ray Manzarek Sell the Doors Rights to Primary Wave Music