During the Television Critics Association press tour, CBS has announced that it has renewed its Big Bang Theory prequel spinoff Young Sheldon for a second season. The show becomes the first freshman series to secure a season two renewal, and comes on the back of stellar ratings, including a whopping 17.2 million live viewers for […]
The Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon gets a full season order
Following the success of its premiere on Monday – which drew a whopping 17.2 million viewers, and a 3.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic – CBS has ordered an additional nine episodes of its The Big Bang Theory spinoff Young Sheldon, for a full-season pickup of 22 episodes. Young Sheldon stars Iain Armitage as a […]
Tim Miller discusses his departure from Deadpool 2
Back in October of last year came the somewhat surprising news that director Tim Miller had left the sequel to the smash hit superhero blockbuster Deadpool owing to creative differences with 20th Century Fox and producer and star Ryan Reynolds. Miller, who had been so instrumental in bringing the Merc with a Mouth to the […]
Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, Andie MacDowell and more join Netflix’s The Last Laugh
Netflix has announced the cast for its new original comedy series The Last Laugh, which is written and directed by Greg Pritikin (Dummy) and is in production now in New Orleans. Joining the series are Chevy Chase (National Lampoon’s Vacation), Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws), Andie MacDowell (Groundhog Day), Lewis Black (Inside Out), Kate Micucci (The LEGO […]
Watch an exclusive clip from the faith-based drama Generational Sins
Thanks to Freestyle Digital Media, we’ve got an exclusive clip from the faith-based road trip drama Generational Sins from director Spencer T. Folmar, which follows two brothers as they embark on a journey to seek out their alcoholic father. Watch it below or over on our YouTube channel… Two estranged brothers are brought back together […]
Andy Garcia joins Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Deadline is reporting that Andy Garcia has signed on to appear in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, Universal Pictures’ sequel to the 2008 hit musical Mamma Mia!, which is being written and directed by Ol Parker (The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel). The film will feature the return of Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski, […]
Julianne Hough cast in Weider biopic Bigger
Grease: Live! star Julianne Hough is set to take on the role of fitness pioneer Betty Weider in Bigger, the upcoming biopic of Joe and Ben Weider from director George Gallo (Middle Men). The film will explore the rags to riches story of the Weider brothers, Jewish immigrants who rose from poverty to change the […]
Freeform orders pilot for Pretty Little Liars spinoff The Perfectionists
Some three months after its series finale, Freeform has announced that it is looking to revive Pretty Little Liars with a spinoff based upon Sara Shepard’s book series The Perfectionists. Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists will see Sasha Pieterse and Janel Parrish reprising their roles as Alison DiLaurentis and Mona Vanderwaal, while I. Marlene King will serve as […]
HBO orders Armando Iannucci space-set comedy pilot Avenue 5
The Thick of It and Veep creator Armando Iannucci has a new project in development at HBO, with the cable network placing a pilot order for a new space-set comedy series under the working title of Avenue 5. Deadline reports that the project is set in the future, mostly in space, and reportedly takes place […]
Quentin Tarantino shopping his Charles Manson script to studios, with extra tight security
Having parted way with The Weinstein Company in the wake of the Harvey Weinstein sexual harassment and assault scandal, Quentin Tarantino is currently seeking a new studio for his upcoming ninth film, based upon the infamous Manson Family murders. After an early draft of his script for The Hateful Eight was leaked online, Tarantino is […]
