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EXCLUSIVE: Alessandro Nivola is set to co-star alongside André  Holland in Apple TV+’s The Big Cigar , a six-episode limited series that will chronicle the story of Black Panther leader Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba. The series will be showrun and executive produced by NAACP Image Award winner Janine Sherman Barrois, with Holland starring as Newton and Don Cheadle on board to direct and executive produce the first two episodes. The growing ensemble cast also includes Tiffany Boone. 2022 Apple TV+ Pilots & Series Orders With the first episode written and executive produced by Jim Hecht and based on the eponymous Playboy article from Joshuah Bearman, The Big Cigar tells the extraordinary, hilarious, almost-too-good-to-be-true story of how Newton relied on his best friend, Bert Schneider (Nivola), the Hollywood producer behind Easy Rider , to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued into exile by the FBI. The series hails from … [Read more...] about Alessandro Nivola To Co-Star With André Holland in The Apple Original Limited Series ‘The Big Cigar’

An expanded and reimagined cut of Baz Luhrmann ’s Australia is set to premiere on Disney streaming platforms as a six-part limited series. Titled Faraway Downs , the six-episode installment will be comprised of footage that was captured for the 2008 film, along with an expanded, serialized version of the story with a new ending and updated soundtrack. The limited series will be released exclusively as a Hulu Original in the U.S., a Star Original on Disney+ and on Star+ in international markets this winter. “I originally set out to take the notion of the sweeping Gone With the Wind style epic and turn it on its head,” said Luhrmann. “A way of using romance and epic drama to shine a light on the roles of First Nations people and the painful scar in Australian history of the ‘Stolen Generations.’ While Australia the film has its own life, there was another telling of this story; one with different layers, nuances and even alternative plot twists that an episodic format … [Read more...] about ‘Faraway Downs’: Baz Luhrmann Expands ‘Australia’ Film Into Limited Series

The creator of the critically acclaimed BBC natural history series Walking with Dinosaurs has landed a new eight-part docuseries at NBC . The broadcast network has ordered Surviving Earth that explores the bizarre and amazing creatures and breathtaking landscapes of a vibrant lost world. The series is a co-production between Loud Minds, the UK production company founded by Walking with Dinosaurs creator Tim Haines, and Universal Television Alternative Studio. It marks another interesting move in the world of high-end factual programming; the U.S. broadcast networks have generally shied away from big docuseries or natural history programming, leaving the genre to the likes of Discovery Channel and PBS, or more recently streamers such as Netflix and Apple. However, it comes after NBC ordered ten-part documentary series from the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the division behind Planet Earth and Blue Planet. The, as-yet-untitled series, which will … [Read more...] about NBC Digs Up Dino Docuseries ‘Surviving Earth’ From ‘Walking With Dinosaurs’ Creator

EXCLUSIVE : Greg Lauritano ( Big Gold Brick ) today announced the launch of his Brooklyn-based production company, Black Magic , at the same time offering details as to its upcoming slate. Lauritano is an indie producer who was behind Brian Petsos’ directorial debut, Big Gold Brick , starring Andy Garcia, Emory Cohen, Megan Fox, Lucy Hale and Oscar Isaac, which was released via Samuel Goldwyn Films and Arclight Films earlier this year. The producer’s new company is developing projects including stage and film adaptations of Englund’s book The Way It’s Never Been Done Before , in which he reminisces on his friendship with Marlon Brando. Black Magic has also optioned Kelly Gardiner’s Goddess —a gender-bending novel about a swashbuckling female opera singer and fencer in France, which is to be adapted into a limited series with Vera Bulder and Clara McGregor’s Deux Dames Entertainment. “After almost a decade in the industry, I am pleased to be launching my own … [Read more...] about ‘Big Gold Brick’ Producer Greg Lauritano Launches Black Magic Banner

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. A ton of stores have already opened up for deals and in-person shopping this Memorial Day , but even if you prefer to shop from the comfort of home, you can still take advantage of some great Memorial Day deals online. Traditionally a time to score deep discounts on name brand mattresses , several other retailers have jumped on the Memorial Day sales bandwagon to offer price-drops on everything from shoes and apparel to tech toys and furniture. We’ve rounded up a list of our favorite Memorial Day sales to shop today. While the weekend is over, many stores have extended their sales, so you can still get a great deal if you put off shopping for the past few days. ADIDAS Get up to 25% off summer styles of footwear, apparel, and accessories at adidas.com with promo code SUMMER . See the deals here . … [Read more...] about There’s Still Time — These Are the Best Memorial Day Sales You Can Get Today

The existing system for training showrunners can’t keep up with the demand, and John Wells has stepped in to help. The seasoned showrunner of shows such as ER, The West Wing and Shameless and former two-time WGA West president has launched The Showrunner’s Corner , a section of his company John Wells Productions’ website dedicated to giving up-and-coming writers the basics they need to successfully make the transition to showrunners. Complete with a glossary of industry terms like DOOD or EFC, The Showrunner’s Corner includes an Adventures In Showrunning by John Wells section, in which he shares his experience and gives practical advice on how to handle Scheduling & Deadlines, Communication, Delegation and Leadership. There is also a How We Make TV portion, where members of Wells’ team provide tutorials on subjects like Showrunner Prep and Production, How to Read a Call Sheet, Writer’s Assistant’s Guide as well as A Showrunners Guide to Business Affairs, which will be … [Read more...] about John Wells Launches Online Guide To Help Train Next-Gen Showrunners Amid TV Content Boom

Jim Parsons will star in an Off Broadway revival of A Man of No Importance , the 2002 musical featuring a book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. The Classic Stage Company production will begin performances on Tuesday, October 11, with opening night set for Sunday, October 30 for a limited run through Sunday, December 4. Parsons, the longtime star of CBS’ The Big Bang Theory who starred on Broadway in the 2018 production of The Boys in the Band and the 2020 Netflix adaptation, will portray Alfie Byrne, a bus driver for an amateur theatre group in 1960s Dublin determined to stage a production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome . As described by CSC, “Alfie confronts the forces of bigotry and shame over a love ‘that dare not speak its name.’ This evocative and award-winning musical illustrates the redemptive power of theater , love, and friendship, all for a man of seemingly no importance.” A Man of No Importance will be the … [Read more...] about Jim Parsons To Lead Off-Broadway Fall Revival Of ‘A Man Of No Importance’ Musical

Quinta Brunson — creator, executive producer, and star of the hit comedy Abbott Elementary — could moonlight as a tour guide. She meets me at the Warner Bros. Television building on a crisp day in April. The building, tucked behind bushes and an open-air set of a quaint city street, is boxy and drab, one of the least magnificent structures I see on the massive lot. And yet Brunson has a way of showing its hidden magic. Flanked by a publicist and a studio rep, we load into a golf cart, where Brunson leads me on a tour of the WB campus — it also just happens to be a tour of one of the most exciting young careers in comedy. In fact, while we chat in front of an outdoor set of a white church used in Gilmore Girls and Pretty Little Liars , an eager fan on a stretch cart packed with visitors on a guided tour loudly points her out. In 2018, she was cast as a lead in a CW series called The End of the World As We Know It after auditioning in this very building. The show never … [Read more...] about It’s Quinta Brunson’s World and We’re All Just Laughing in It

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. As international Covid testing requirements and masking lets up, travel is on everybody’s mind. A recent statistic released by the Airlines Reporting Corp. showed a 135% increase in airline ticket sales this May compared to the same time last year. That spike only accounts for air travel , but people are still going camping , and taking road trips in droves this summer, even more than they did pre-pandemic in some cases. Traveling is exciting, but to make it successful you’ll need the right gear. Wearing earbuds that conk out halfway through your flight, or realizing your U.S. chargers won’t fit in European outlets can cause unnecessary stress. You’re supposed to unwind, not worry. Whether you’re a well-seasoned traveler looking for upgrades, or someone about to take their first big trip through the country or across the pond, … [Read more...] about Air Travel is Up 135% Since Last Year — This is What You Need for Your Next Trip