A ‘Risk’ TV Series Is in Development!!

The history of board game to screen adaptations is mixed at best. For every Clue, there’s every (and I mean every) Transformers movie. Now, House of Cards creator Beau Willimon looks to add a contribution to the canon. In other words, he’s taking a big… risk. Per The Wrap, Willimon will adapt Hasbro‘s strategic war game Risk into a television series for Entertainment One (aka eOne), Hasbro‘s production company arm, alongside Willimon‘s producing partner Jordan Tappis … Continue reading A ‘Risk’ TV Series Is in Development!!

Netflix and David Fincher Sign Exclusive Four-Year Deal!!

It’s never easy to predict what David Fincher is going to do next, or even—as the gaps between his films might suggest—when the heck he’s even going to do it. But a new development in the filmmaker’s career has made that guessing game a bit easier. Talking to French magazine Premiere [via The Playlist], Fincher revealed he has signed an exclusive deal with Netflix for … Continue reading Netflix and David Fincher Sign Exclusive Four-Year Deal!!

‘Unruly’: Mahershala Ali to Star as Boxer Jack Johnson in HBO Limited Series!!

Mahershala Ali is making moves under his first-look deal at HBO, as the two-time Oscar winner and True Detective star is set to play legendary boxer Jack Johnson in a limited series titled Unruly that Ali will executive produce with Tom Hanks and documentary filmmaker Ken Burns. Unruly is described as an unapologetically Black, no-holds-barred telling of Jack Johnson, the so-called Galveston Giant who rose … Continue reading ‘Unruly’: Mahershala Ali to Star as Boxer Jack Johnson in HBO Limited Series!!

Director Joel Schumacher Passes Away!!

Joel Schumacher, costume designer-turned-director of films including “St. Elmo’s Fire,” “The Lost Boys” and “Falling Down,” as well as two “Batman” films, died in New York City on Monday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. He was 80. Schumacher brought his fashion background to directing a run of stylish films throughout the 1980s and 1990s that were not always critically acclaimed, but continue to … Continue reading Director Joel Schumacher Passes Away!!

Disney+ Will Release Episodes Weekly!!!

In the flurry of all the news about Disney’s upcoming streaming service Disney+ out of D23, something pretty major got lost in the shuffle: how the episodes will be released. While Netflix made popular the “binge model” in which all episodes of a season are released at once, available to watch as quickly as possible, it appears Disney+ will be taking a more traditional approach … Continue reading Disney+ Will Release Episodes Weekly!!!

Emmy Nominations 2019: ‘Game of Thrones’ Breaks ‘NYPD Blue’ Record with 32 Nominations!!!

The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have been announced, and as always when it comes to this notoriously finnicky organization, it’s a mixed bag. The big news is that, as expected, the final season of Game of Thrones was recognized across the board. In fact, Thrones landed a whopping 32 nominations, breaking a long standing record set by NYPD Blue for the most nominations for a single season. Emmy voters … Continue reading Emmy Nominations 2019: ‘Game of Thrones’ Breaks ‘NYPD Blue’ Record with 32 Nominations!!!

Kevin Spacey to Be Charged With Felony Indecent Assault and Battery in Massachusetts Case!!

A new criminal complaint was issued against actor Kevin Spacey for indecent assault and battery for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old boy at a Nantucket, Massachusetts restaurant in 2016, Cape and Islands District Attorney Michael O’Keefe said in a statement Monday to TheWrap. The felony complaint stems from an accusation made by Boston news anchor Heather Unruh, who accused Spacey in November 2017 of sexually … Continue reading Kevin Spacey to Be Charged With Felony Indecent Assault and Battery in Massachusetts Case!!

‘House of Cards’: Full Final Season Trailer Shows Claire Underwood’s Ruthlessness!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released a full House of Cards season 6 trailer. In the final season of the hit series, President Claire Underwood (Robin Wright) is facing threats from all sides after the death of her husband, Frank. Some wondered how the show would continue without Kevin Spacey, and the answer appears to be, “pretty easily.” This is clearly House of Cards, and while it may … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’: Full Final Season Trailer Shows Claire Underwood’s Ruthlessness!! Check It Out!!

‘House of Cards’ Season 6: New Trailer Reveals Claire’s New World Order!! Check It Out!!

When Netfilx’s House of Cards returns for its sixth and final season, it will do so without its star, Kevin Spacey. But a new star has risen from those ashes, as Robin Wright will helm both the show and the world within it as President of the United States. In a dramatic new trailer, we see that Claire is not interested in anything having to do with … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Season 6: New Trailer Reveals Claire’s New World Order!! Check It Out!!

‘House of Cards’: New Trailer Reveals Frank Underwood’s Fate!! Check It Out!!

Netflix has released a new trailer for the final season of House of Cards. The show now features Robin Wright as the President of the United States, and if you’re wondering what happened with Kevin Spacey’s Frank Underwood, this trailer has the answer. As expected, Frank is dead now, and as a final indignity, his grave now rests next to the father he hated. It’s … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’: New Trailer Reveals Frank Underwood’s Fate!! Check It Out!!

‘House of Cards’ Final Season Images Introduce Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear!!! Check It Out!!

Netflix had a choice to make after the allegations against Kevin Spacey surfaced. They could cancel House of Cards, or, they could let it continue without him, allowing his on-screen wife Claire (played by Robin Wright) to assume control of both the series and the United States as President. As we wrote earlier this month when the first poster was revealed, the sixth and now … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Final Season Images Introduce Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear!!! Check It Out!!

‘House of Cards’ Season 6: First Look at Robin Wright’s President Revealed!! Check It Out!!

It’s finally her turn in the Oval Office. Robin Wright’s Claire Underwood is making her mark on the presidency In newly released first look image from Netflix for “House of Cards.” The sixth and final season of “House of Cards” will revolve around Wright’s Claire in the Oval Office, having taken over the reins from her husband, Frank. Kevin Spacey, who played the scheming politician during … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Season 6: First Look at Robin Wright’s President Revealed!! Check It Out!!

‘House of Cards’ Begins Production on Final Season; Adds Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear to Cast!!!

Although House of Cards wasn’t Netflix’s first original series, it was the first one that made a splash thanks to David Fincher’s direction, high production values, and the outstanding performances from leads Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright. However, production on the sixth season screeched to a halt when allegations of sexual harassment and assault came out against Spacey. The show dropped him from the cast, … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Begins Production on Final Season; Adds Diane Lane and Greg Kinnear to Cast!!!

‘House of Cards’ to Resume Filming in 2018 with Shorter Season and Robin Wright as Lead!!!

Netflix and Media Rights Capital have finally figured out their way forward on House of Cards. The show had just begun production on its sixth and final season when allegations broke out about star and producer Kevin Spacey. The Oscar-winning actor was subsequently fired from the series while filming was put on hiatus and the writers room reassembled to figure out how to proceed. A … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ to Resume Filming in 2018 with Shorter Season and Robin Wright as Lead!!!

House of Cards Studio Aiming to Resume Production on Final Season!!!

As the investigation continues into on-set sexual misconduct allegations made against Kevin Spacey, House of Cards producer Media Rights Capital is looking to move forward with production on the sixth and final season. In a letter obtained by TVLine (which can be read below), an MRC executive indicates to the cast and crew that talks with Netflix remain ongoing, with an eye on resuming production sometime … Continue reading House of Cards Studio Aiming to Resume Production on Final Season!!!

Sony May Push ‘All the Money in the World’ Due to Kevin Spacey Allegations!!

Sony has officially cancelled the AFI premiere screening of All the Money in the World, adding in a statement that the movie is “a superb film and more than worthy of its place of honor in the AFI fest. But given the current allegations surrounding one of its actors and out of respect for those impacted, it would be inappropriate to celebrate at a gala at this difficult time.” … Continue reading Sony May Push ‘All the Money in the World’ Due to Kevin Spacey Allegations!!

Netflix Officially Severs Ties With Kevin Spacey!!!

Netflix is officially severing ties with Kevin Kevin Spacey amid mounting allegations of sexual harassment made against the House of Cards series star and executive producer. Additionally, the streamer has scrapped a Gore Vidal biopic starring Kevin Spacey. “Netflix will not be involved with any further production of House of Cards that includes Kevin Kevin Spacey. We will continue to work with MRC during this … Continue reading Netflix Officially Severs Ties With Kevin Spacey!!!

‘House of Cards’ Production Suspended Indefinitely Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations!!!

Production is shutting down on the sixth season of House of Cards. It’s been a whirlwind few days for the series, as allegations of sexual harassment against star and producer Kevin Spacey came to light on Sunday evening. Yesterday, the news came that the currently in-production sixth season of the show would be its last, and this morning word surfaced that Netflix and Media Rights … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Production Suspended Indefinitely Amidst Sexual Harassment Allegations!!!

‘House of Cards’ Spinoffs in the Works at Netflix!!!

Hot on the heels of the news that the in-production sixth season of House of Cards will be its last comes word that Netflix may not be done with the Cards-verse just yet. Variety reports that Netflix and producer Media Rights Capital are in “the very early stages” of developing multiple ideas for a House of Cards spinoff series, one of which revolves around Michael … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ Spinoffs in the Works at Netflix!!!

‘House of Cards’ to Conclude with Upcoming Sixth Season!!!

House of Cards wasn’t Netflix’s first original drama series (that would be Lilyhammer), but it’s the one that put the streaming service on the map. Its high production values, binge-able story, and marquee actors became staples of the streaming service’s production philosophy. However, it looks like Frank Underwood’s non-stop thirst for power is coming to a close. Deadline reports that the upcoming sixth season of … Continue reading ‘House of Cards’ to Conclude with Upcoming Sixth Season!!!

Emmy Winners 2017: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘Big Little Lies’, and ‘Atlanta’ Lead the Pack!!

The 2017 Emmy Awards have arrived, and with them, another year of worthy (for the most part) nominees from the very best of Peak TV. The Emmys have always been one of the more difficult awards shows to predict (though TV Editor Allison Keene gave it a shot), and this year was unlikely to be different, especially with so many new shows represented. While Game of Thrones … Continue reading Emmy Winners 2017: ‘Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘Big Little Lies’, and ‘Atlanta’ Lead the Pack!!

New ‘House of Cards’ Season 5 Trailer for People Who Aren’t Adequately Horrified by Reality!!! Check It Out!!!

For its first four season, House of Cards was a bit of perversely enjoyable entertainment. It positioned Washington, D.C. as the epicenter of absolute evil with Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) the ringleader of utter ruthlessness. But when the show returns for its fifth season, it will be entering into a much darker universe where the rules of political gravity no longer hold sway. We could … Continue reading New ‘House of Cards’ Season 5 Trailer for People Who Aren’t Adequately Horrified by Reality!!! Check It Out!!!

Non Disney ‘Mulan’ Live-Action Movie Lands ‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alex Graves!!

While Disney continues its search for a director to helm its live-action Mulan film, the rival project from Sony is one step ahead: the studio has enlisted Game of Thrones director Alex Graves to get behind the camera. Deadline was the first to report the news of Graves, who helmed a number of episodes of the HBO fantasy series in Seasons 3 and 4 — including the face-off episode “The Mountain and … Continue reading Non Disney ‘Mulan’ Live-Action Movie Lands ‘Game of Thrones’ Director Alex Graves!!