Hall H was filled with dead people. Today at San Diego Comic-Con, AMC networks held its Walking Dead panel. The big news and surprise is that Andrew Lincoln’s character, Sheriff Rick Grimes, is returning. To theaters. And only theaters. Lincoln, who was last seen in the 9th season, being whisked away by a mysterious helicopter, … Continue reading “Rick Grimes returns in untitled ‘Walking Dead’ movie”
Nespresso believes that coffee can be a powerful force for good, and this conviction is central to the brand’s new campaign, ‘Made with Care’, featuring longstanding brand ambassador and Nespresso Sustainability Advisory Board (NSAB) member George Clooney. The campaign, launched with a film created by McCann New York, features George Clooney among other Nespresso friends, … Continue reading “George Clooney and friends of Nespresso define care”
Our friends at AICP have announced the lineup for the 2021 AICP Awards Committee, the far-reaching group of industry veterans and experts tasked with promoting and marketing the 2021 AICP Awards, which comprises the AICP Show, the AICP Post Awards and the AICP Next Awards. In addition to releasing the Awards Committee roster, Ali Brown … Continue reading “AICP announces roster for 2021 Awards Committee”
Angus Cloud, the actor who starred as the lovable drug dealer Fezco on HBO’s Euphoria for two seasons, has passed away at just 25 years old. Cloud’s family announced the news to the press on Monday. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today. As an … Continue reading “Euphoria’s Angus Cloud dies at age 25”
Hollywood’s major studios have halted several high-profile projects due to the ongoing strike by over 160,000 screen performers represented by SAG-AFTRA, marking the first actors’ strike since 1980. The strike has disrupted film productions based on completed scripts and also prevented actors from participating in promotional campaigns. As a result of the strike, the following … Continue reading “What movies have stopped production due to strike”
HBO has given a series order to the limited series UNTITLED BRAD INGELSBY TASK FORCE PROJECT (w/t). Mark Ruffalo (HBO’s I Know This Much Is True) will star as Tom and serve as executive producer. Based on an original idea, the series follows a task force of law enforcement officers and the criminals they are trying to … Continue reading “Mark Ruffalo to star in limited series from Mare of Easttown creator”
NBC has announced their fall schedule of new and original series that feature dominant dramas, Tuesday laughs, beloved unscripted hits, fan-favorite event programming and a new night of Big Ten football. Three new series are set to premiere in the fall – dramas The Irrational and Found, and multi-cam comedy Extended Family, all of which … Continue reading “One Chicago, Tom Hanks docu-drama lead mostly strike safe NBC Fall Sked”
Emmy & Peabody award-winning marketing agency Known announced the launch of Known Originals to develop and produce an ambitious slate of original series and films that capitalize on the company’s successful track record of original programming and culture-impacting content. The division will be led by longtime entertainment and advertising executive and co-founder Brad Roth, overseeing operations, … Continue reading “Agency Known launches Known originals”
Would you believe it if I told you the biggest story of 2022 that could be found on Reel 360 News was about something that couldn’t be found? In early December, sister publication Reel Chicago legit went poof. As if Hermione, from Harry Potter, waved a wand and said, “Expecto Patronum.” Only it wasn’t a … Continue reading “2022 in Review: The biggest stories of the year”
Good news for the LA production community. FilmLA issued an update regarding regional filming activity. After posting three consecutive record-breaking quarters, local filming in the second quarter (“Q2”) of 2022 was down by -5.8 percent over the same period last year. From April through June, FilmLA recorded a total of 9,220 Shoot Days (SD) compared … Continue reading “LA film production returns to pre-pandemic levels”
Academy award-nominated and Primetime Emmy Award-winning iconic actor and star of Goodfellas, Ray Liotta has passed away at age 67. Deadline first reported that the actor died quietly in his sleep in the Dominican Republic, where he was shooting the film Dangerous Waters. No foul play is suspected. Raymond Allen Liotta was born in Newark, … Continue reading “Goodfellas star Ray Liotta dead at 67”
On the heels of another season as #1 in the key 18-49 demo, NBC announces a fall schedule featuring dominant fan favorites, new original series and tentpole event programming. All network shows will stream next day, exclusively on Peacock. MONDAY: The most-watched television show of the decade, The Voice returns to anchor the night for its 22nd cycle, welcoming … Continue reading “NBC: Reboots of Night Court, Quantum Leap join One Chicago, AGT and more”
According to FilmLA’s latest report, on-location filming in the fourth quarter of 2021 (October-December) remained robust, setting an all-time quarterly record of 10,780 Shoot Days (SD)* This is four percent above the previous three month high of 10,359 SD set in Q4, 2018. It is also an increase over the previous quarter, revealing a brisk … Continue reading “A record quarter for L.A. production, but not record year”
Gotta admit, never really considered that in all four Toy Story films, that the toy, Buzz Lightyear, was actually based on a man. Shame on us. Last year, during the December 10 Disney Investor Event, writer/director Pete Docter announced an epic, sci-fi adventure which would give us the back story of the test pilot who became … Continue reading “Buzz Lightyear gets his first “Human Story” in new Pixar trailer”
Award-winning actor, and Philly native, Colman Domingo has been cast in the first feature film from production company Higher Ground and Netflix, Rustin. The film tells the story of charismatic, gay, civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, who overcame an onslaught of obstacles and altered the course of American history by organizing the 1963 March on Washington. … Continue reading “Colman Domingo cast as Bayard Rustin In ‘Rustin’ From George C. Wolfe”
Three films from HollyShorts Film Festival’s 17th edition are moving on to be qualified for Oscar gold in 2022. On October 1st, the organizers behind the Academy Awards-qualifying festival presented over 35 awards at the Harmony Gold Theater in Hollywood, CA. Hosted by Kevin Winston, founder and CEO of Digital LA, and internationally recognized influencer … Continue reading “And the Oscar-Qualification goes to… The winners of 17th HollyShorts”
The California Film Commission today announced that 23 feature films have been selected for the latest round of tax credits under the state’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program. They include 13 independent and 10 non-independent projects by a wide range of filmmakers including Aziz Ansari (Untitled Aziz Ansari Project), Kenya Barris (Untitled Jonah Hill … Continue reading “Scarface remake, Beverly Hills Cop 4 among 23 California Tax Credit films”
Capitalizing on a year with huge audience drivers, including two Olympics and the Super Bowl, NBC heads into the 2021-22 season with a winning year-round programming strategy that highlights dominant dramas in the fall, doubles down on comedies in midseason and pairs powerhouse unscripted shows with big tentpole event programming. “Our program strategy for NBC is singularly focused on driving growth by capturing audiences with can’t-miss event television and keeping them on the … Continue reading “Fall brings 3 new dramas, 6 hours of Dick Wolf to NBC”
FilmLA issued an update regarding regional filming activity. And it would seem that things are on the upswing for the most part. Since the resumption of on-location filming last June, FilmLA has received 6,585 film permit applications, spanning 4,421 unique projects. After the COVID-19 holiday surge and voluntarily industry production pause in December and January, … Continue reading “TV permits up, Commercials down in March”
Editor’s Note: They are leaders. They are inspirational. They are mentors. They are visionaries. They are, quite frankly, badasses. They are our 2021 REEL WOMEN. During Women’s History Month, you will be able to meet these incredible personalities in Advertising, Entertainment, Media and Production. Get ready, they are making “Herstory.” Sarah Kunin is a three-time Emmy … Continue reading “REEL WOMEN: 3-time Emmy Winner Sarah Kunin”
