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Ten Shows Renewed By CW

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Its a good day for The CW fans as the network has announced Monday that ten of their current hit shows is getting renewed for the 2018-2019 season.

That includes all of CW’s DC superhero series including The Flash (Season 5), Arrow (Season 7), Legends of Tomorrow (Season 4), Supergirl (Season 4), and the latest addition to its superhero slate Black Lightnight (Season 2).

“As The CW expands to a six-night, Sunday through Friday schedule next season, we are proud to have such a deep bench of great returning series for 2018-19. By picking these ten series up for next season, we have a terrific selection of programming to choose from when we set our fall schedule in May, with more still to come,” said Pedowitz. “And I’m especially happy that we’ll continue to work with the incredibly talented casts, producers, and writers who create the series our fans are so passionate about.”

Others getting renewed are Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in it’s fourth season, Jane the Virgin in its fifth, Riverdale in its third, Dynasty’s second season as well as Supernatural, already the longest-running series in CW history, in its stunning 14th season.

Other shows waiting for their fate are “iZombie,” supposedly in its fourth season, “Life Sentence” which just recently debuted last month, and “The 100”.

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Broadway Production Of “Frozen” Hits Broadway

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New York got some real cold weather this week as Frozen The Musical opened on Broadway. After a trial run at the Buell Theatre in Denver, Colorado last year, the stage musical finally opened Thursday night at New York City’s St. James Theatre.

Expectations are high for the musical, given the built-in audience that comes with its film version. Produced by Disney Theatrical Productions, Frozen is a stage adaptation based on the popular 2013 Disney movie of the same name and is directed by Tony winner Michael Grandage, with its characters created by Jennifer Lee (Zootopia), who also wrote the film and wrote the book.

The film Frozen brought Disney to its animation glory, grossing more than $1.2 billion at worldwide boxoffice, with a sequel set for release next year.

The film’s popular anthem “Let It Go,” about the film’s lead Elsa’s realizing her dark magic, was similarly successful, becoming one of that year’s best-selling songs. Performed on the stage by Caissie Levy as Elsa, the song is undoubtedly one of the musical’s most anticipated highlights.

So far, “Frozen” is a big seller in its debut. According to Variety, it has grossed $926,840 for just four performances, and may be on its way to joining other Disney hits on Broadway such as The Lion King and Aladdin.

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Spielberg Reveals 2019 Shoot For “Indiana Jones 5”

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Steven Spielberg revealed the news at the Rakuten TV Empire Awards on Sunday night that production on Indiana 5 will begin next April in the United Kingdom.

“It’s always worth the trip when I get to work with this deep bench of talent coming out of the UK. The actors, and the crew, the chippies, the sparks, the drivers — everybody who has helped me make my movies here, and will continue helping me make my movies here when I come back in April 2019 to make the fifth Indiana Jones movie right here,” Spielberg revealed while on stage.

Two years ago, Disney announced Harrison Ford is returning in the next installment to play the archaeology professor, reuniting him with Spielberg who is also returning to helm. Last year, Disney set the release date on July 10, 2020.

Created by George Lucas, the Indiana Jones franchise started in 1981’s film Raiders of the Lost Ark. Three years later,the prequel Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom was released followed by a sequel, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in 1989. The last installment, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, was released in 2008. Altogether, the films have made almost $2 billion at the global boxoffice.

Spielberg recently directed The Post, released last December. He will return to sci-fi action adventure “Ready Player One” opening next weekend March 29.

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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Trailer Released

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“The greatest thing that we can do is to help somebody know that they’re loved and capable of loving.”

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Focus Features has released an exclusive trailer for “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”, a new documentary from Academy Award®-winning director Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom) which takes an intimate look at one of the most beloved TV personalities in the history of show business: Mister Fred Rogers.

TV host, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer and Presbyterian minister, Rogers was the creator and host of the educational preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood began airing in 1968 and ran for 895 episodes until 2001.

The half-hour educational children’s television series featuring Roger’s kind-hearted personality, reached its peak in 1985, with 8% of households watching the show. On March 6, 2018, actor Michael Keaton hosted a fiftieth-anniversary tribute show titled “Mister Rogers: It’s You I Like” which premiered on PBS stations.

The new trailer for the documentary features behind-the-scenes footages of the show’s production as they prepare for the show, interviews and heartwarming clips of Rogers himself during the show’s its run.

“You take all of the elements that make good television, and do the exact opposite—you have “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” yet, it worked,” said producer Margy Whitmer.

“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” is set to be released by Focus Features in select theaters on June 8.

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Interview: Pinar Toprak On Composing For Movies, “Krypton,” And The World’s Biggest Video Game

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It’s been a great year for composer Pinar Toprak so far. With Syfy’s “Krypton” set to premiere tonight (March 21 at 10 ET/PT), Fortnite is also sitting atop Apple’s gaming app store.

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Recently, Pinar composed additional music for the superhero ensemble Justice League. I was lucky to grab some minutes with Pinar Toprak to talk about her work on one of the year’s most anticipated TV series Krypton, which is set two generations before its destruction, and the surprising success of a game that is taking the world by storm.
(Interview date: May 20, 2018)

 

Krypton is finally premiering this week. What was it like scoring the series?

Pinar Toprak: It’s a wonderful experience. I’ve been a Superman fan since childhood. Its surreal. Every day I get to work on it. It’s amazing. I’m having the time of my life.

People have preconceived notions about (planet) Krypton, usually relating to how it ended, but not many before that. Where did you draw inspiration from?

PR: We wanted to do something that was different. Not what you would necessarily expect to hear because this is about Krypton. Obviously, we have the Superman legacy with us which is Superman’s grandfather. But it’s also about how they really lived and what happened then. Rather than thinking of it like a Superman film that we’re used to, I wanted to do something that is unique and unique to Krypton. So, it’s about finding different sounds and creating new music and new things, example for Brainiac. It’s really a lot of fun.

Did you incorporate scores from movies or TV series based on DC comics? Did they inspire you in some way?

PR: There were two moments on the first episode which will air tomorrow. There’s an homage to the Superman legacy, basically. But other than that, I wanted to do our own thing. Because this is unique, and this show has such a different angle to what we’re used to. So, it’s a whole other approach.

You’re talking about John William’s Superman theme, right? I thought that’s a cool touch.

PR: Yes, there are two moments on the episode that will air tomorrow. Thank you. It worked well.
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DAZZLER Rocks On This June In A New Story by Magdalene Visaggio & Laura Braga

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There’s never been a cooler time to be a mutant in the Brooklyn punk scene, especially with DAZZLER and her new band taking center stage – and this June, Marvel is bringing you a new energetic epic from Eisner-nominated writer Magdalene Visaggio with art by Laura Braga (Captain Marvel, Superior Iron Man, Punisher).

It’s all glitter and glamour in the underground punk scene…until Dazzler stumbles upon a part of her world that’s dangerous and violent. Now, it’s up to Dazzler to protect her dedicated Inhuman fans, even if doing so means that she has to turn to her own past for clues and answers.

“Dazzler has always been one of my favorite X-Men, and one of the most sadly underutilized,” said Visaggio. “She’s been wandering for so long, and I’m so excited to help bring her back to her musical roots and the X-family. Anyone who knows my work knows how much I love to frontline women who quite literally rock, and I hope me and Laura can bring some of that same energy and positivity to Dazzler.”

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The Black Panther’s Dora Milaje Meet The Marvel Universe in Wakanda Forever

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Hugo and Nebula Award winner Nnedi Okorafor brings Wakanda’s most fearless warriors to Marvel

After their scene-stealing theatrical debut in Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, Wakanda’s fiercest warriors are traveling outside of their country to fight new threats and new troubles, in an all-new story by award-winning science-fiction and fantasy author Nnedi Okorafor.

A Hugo and Nebula Award winner whose best-selling books include the Binti trilogy, Who Fears Death and Akaka Witch, Nnedi first brought her storytelling to Marvel in the digital comic series Black Panther: Long Live The King and in the Vernomverse anthology story “Blessing In Disguise.” With art by Alberto Jimenez Alqurquerque (Jean Grey), WAKANDA FOREVER: AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #1 brings the Dora Milaje out of their vibranium city and into New York in the first of a three-part story when a Wakandan threat falls upon Manhattan – and they meet webslinger Peter Parker! The Dora Milaje’s adventures continue in WAKANDA FOREVER: X-MEN and WAKANDA FOREVER: AVENGERS in July and August. Learn more about WAKANDA FOREVER #1 and view exclusive character design sketches from Alberto Jimenez Alburquerque in Okorafor’s interview with Vogue Magazine.

“I’m super excited about writing this storyline. Powerful disciplined African women with futuristic spears who faced their shortcomings and changed a nation? Oh heck yeah, I’m so there,” shared Okorafor. “Fans of the Dora Milaje can look forward to seeing them out in the world beyond T’Challa and the Wakandan throne’s shadow. They’ll get to see the Dora Milaje come into their own, while teaming up with the unexpected.”

“As millions of moviegoers now know (and as comic readers already knew!), the Dora Milaje are the absolute coolest. And the rest of the Marvel Universe is about to learn this too when Okoye, Ayo and Aneka leave Wakanda on an adventure that will see them team up with Spider-Man, the X-Men and the Avengers,” teased series editor Wil Moss. “Nnedi Okorafor and a talented team of artists will be telling one Dora Milaje story that runs through these three separate WAKANDA FOREVER one-shots. We’re lucky to have Nnedi on board for this — she’s an incredible novelist, and her recent BLACK PANTHER: LONG LIVE THE KING digital series proved that she’s a great comic book writer too. She’s come up with a crazy-tough problem for the Dora Milaje to solve — but if anyone can, it’s these crazy-tough women.”

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Jackson Robert Scott Joins Nicholas McCarthy’s Untitled Horror Film For Orion Pictures

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Orion Pictures announced today that breakout star Jackson Robert Scott will play the young lead in Nicholas McCarthy’s upcoming untitled horror film, formerly known as Descendant, the announcement was made today by John Hegeman, President, Orion Pictures. Scott, most recently seen as Georgie Denbrough in the blockbuster Stephen King adaptation of It, joins previously announced Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Taylor Schilling (Orange Is the New Black). Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact) will direct from an original screenplay by Jeff Buhler (The Midnight Meat Train).

The film tells the story of a mother who, concerned about her young son’s disturbing behavior, thinks something supernatural may be affecting him. Production is expected to begin this month in Toronto.

The project is produced by Tripp Vinson (The Rite, The Exorcism of Emily Rose). Daniel Bekerman, Lisa Zambri, Nick Spicer and Jeff Buhler will executive produce.

Scott’s portrayal of Georgie in Andy Muschietti’s It helped to propel the film’s tremendous success as the highest grossing horror film of all time bringing in $700 million at the global box office. Scott will soon reunite with Muschietti having earned a lead role in his upcoming one hour horror/fantasy drama adaptation of the IDW comic Locke & Key for Hulu. His other credits include guest spots in Fear the Walking Dead and Criminal Minds.

Orion recently announced the acquisition of John McPhail’s award-winning zombie holiday musical Anna and the Apocalypse, set for release later this year.

Scott is represented by Coast to Coast Talent Group, Artistic Endeavors and Scott Whitehead at McKuin Frankel Whitehead, LLP.
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M. Night Shyamalan To Produce Original Thriller For Apple

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Apple continues its foray into original television series game with today’s news that filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan is set to produce a new straight-to-series psychological thriller series for Apple, Variety reports.

Shyamalan is set to direct the untitled new series’ first episode as well as executive producing. Tony Basgallop (EastEnders, 24, To The Ends of the Earth) will write and executive produced the series.

Known for plots twists and surprise endings in his films, Shyamalan has written and directed well-received films “The Sixth Sense” (1999) and “Signs” (2002).

Most recently, Shyamalan worked on last year’s boxoffice and critical hit “Split”, a psychological horror-thriller set in the same universe as his 2000 cult classic “Unbreakable”. He is currently filming the third entry of that trilogy “Glass” set for 2019 release.

On television, Shyamalan was one of the executive producers of the Fox mystery science fiction series “Wayward Pines” and directed it’s pilot. The serial run for two seasons in the summer of 2015 and 2016 on Fox.

The report seem to confirm that Apple is forging ahead inn developing a slate of tv series lately which so far includes morning news drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon and Steven Spilberg’s Amazing Stories anthology among others.

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“Wreck-It Ralph 2” Teaser And Motion Poster

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Disney released a new motion poster on Twitter for it’s video game-themed sequel and it shows who broke the internet.

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 is the sequel to the 2012 animated science fiction comedy from Walt Disney Animation Studios which also video game references and characters.

John C. Reilly returns as the voice of the titular character, a gigantic but soft-hearted man and villain of the fictional arcade game Fix-It Felix Jr. The original was a bit hit for Walt Disney Pictures, grossing $471.2 million worldwide in 2012.

There’s not a lot of information about the film right now, but it’s official Twitter account says that Ralph and Vanellope is set to leave Litwak’s arcade behind, venturing into the uncharted, expansive and thrilling world of the internet – which may or may not survive Ralph’s wrecking.

Ralph Breaks the Internet: Wreck-It Ralph 2 also features the voices of Sarah Silverman as Vanellope von Schweetz, Jack McBrayer as Fix-It Felix, Jr., Jane Lynch as Sergeant Calhoun and Taraji P. Henson as Yesss.

The film is set for release on November 21, 201.

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