This year’s Hollywood Film Awards will be broadcast on the CBS network on November 14, 2014 at 8pm, and the network’s announced the first batch of celebrities scheduled to appear. Gerard Butler, Robert Duvall, Michael Keaton, Julianne Moore, Jack O’Connell, Chris Pratt, Channing Tatum, Jean-Marc Vallée, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley will all take the stage during the annual event hosted this year by Queen Latifah and honoring the best in films released in 2014.
Although the awards ceremony has been taking place for 17 years, this is the first time the ceremony will be broadcast live.
CBS Extended Primetime Schedule for Friday, Nov. 14th:
7:30-8:00 PM (live ET/delayed PT) COUNTDOWN TO THE HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
8:00-10:00 PM (live ET/delayed PT) HOLLYWOOD FILM AWARDS
10:00-11:00 PM (live ET/delayed PT) CBS THIS MORNING Post-Awards Show (working title)
Daniel Radcliffe earned a standing ovation from The Tonight Show after performing the tongue-twisting, breath-stealing “Alphabet Aerobics” from Blackalicious. Most people don’t know that Radcliffe, who will forever be known as Harry Potter to millions of Muggles worldwide, is a huge fan of rap and loves to memorize lyrics.
On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the release of Horns in theaters and VOD, Radcliffe showed off his skills to an appreciative crowd.
Lorenzo Richelmy in ‘Marco Polo’ (Photo by Netflix)
Netflix’s upcoming action adventure series Marco Polo will be released on Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:01am PT, and the streaming service is now showing off the first teaser trailer. Starring newcomer Lorenzo Richelmy in the title role, the 10-episode dramatic series was created by John Fusco who also serves as showrunner along with Dan Minahan. In addition to Richelmy, the cast includes Benedict Wong, Joan Chen, Chin Han, Zhu Zhu, Olivia Cheng, Claudia Kim, Mahesh Jadu, Tom Wu, Remy Hii, Uli Latukefu, and Rick Yune.
The Plot:
In a world replete with greed, betrayal, sexual intrigue and rivalry, Marco Polo is based on the famed explorer’s adventures in Kublai Khan’s court in 13th century China.
Can you believe It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is about to launch its 10th season? The half-hour comedy will kick off season 10 in January 2015 on FXX and the network’s just released this space film-inspired trailer for the raunchy comedy. Titled “Blaze of Glory,” the trailer finds our favorite Sunny players – Charlie Day, Danny DeVito, Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Kaitlin Olson – spoofing The Right Stuff, Apollo 13, and even Armageddon.
Josh Lucas as Jake Broderick and Debra Messing as Laura Diamond in ‘The Mysteries of Laura’ (Photo by: Will Hart / NBC)
Good news for Debra Messing fans: NBC’s given the dramatic series The Mysteries of Laura a full season order. The series has been averaging 10.4 million viewers over its first six episodes and has actually increased the viewership year-over-year in the Wednesday at 8pm timeslot, so signing off on a full season one order was probably not a difficult decision for the network.
The show, which will be sticking around for 22 episodes, stars Debra Messing as a NYPD homicide detective. The cast also includes Josh Lucas, Laz Alonso, Janina Gavankar, and Max Jenkins.
“Debra has effortlessly infused Laura with a relatability that is captivating audiences,” said Jennifer Salke, President, NBC Entertainment, announcing the season one pickup. “We can’t wait to see how Laura will continue to evolve throughout the entire season.”
The Plot:
Debra Messing stars as Laura Diamond, a brilliant NYPD homicide detective who balances her “Columbo” day job with a crazy family life that includes two unruly twin boys and a soon-to-be ex-husband (Josh Lucas)—also a cop—who just can’t seem to sign the divorce papers. Between cleaning up after her boys and cleaning up the streets, she’d be the first to admit she has her “hot mess” moments in this hilariously authentic look at what it really means to be a “working mom” today.
Somehow she makes it all work with the help of her sexy and understanding partner, and things become even more complicated when her husband ironically becomes her boss at the precinct. For Laura, every day is a high-wire balancing act.
Lisa Kudrow in ‘The Comeback’ (Photo: John P. Johnson / HBO)
Lisa Kudrow returns to star in and executive produce season two of HBO’s The Comeback, a comedy that finds Kudrow playing an actress struggling to get roles and remain relevant in Hollywood. Season one aired way back in 2005, and season two is set to kick off on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 10pm ET/PT with Lance Barber, Robert Michael Morris, Laura Silverman, and Damian Young reprising their roles.
The Plot:
“B level” TV star Valerie Cherish was a pioneer of reality television. Now, it’s ten years later – there’s more TV than ever and she wants back in. Lisa Kudrow stars as the embattled Valerie Cherish, a fading TV “It Girl” who was once so desperate to stay in the spotlight that she allowed cameras to follow her every move as she appeared on a new sitcom, with disastrous results.
When the comedy series returns for eight episodes, Valerie thinks she has it all figured out this time. She doesn’t. Valerie has hired a student film crew to shoot footage that she hopes will get the attention of Bravo, and put her back on the map. When she discovers her former nemesis Paulie G. (Lance Barber), who’s fresh out of rehab, has a new HBO show called “Seeing Red,” based on his experiences working with her, an irate Valerie crashes the HBO offices crying defamation—but ends up getting the role that’s based on herself.
Episode #14: “Valerie Makes a Pilot”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 9 (10:00-10:40 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 9 (12:40 a.m., 3:20 a.m.), 10 (midnight) and 12 (9:15 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 10 (6:45 p.m.), 13 (9:45 p.m.), 14 (8:30 p.m.) and 15 (3:00 p.m.), and Dec. 28 (6:15 p.m.)
While shooting footage for a self-produced reality TV pilot she hopes will get picked up by Bravo, Valerie Cherish learns that her nemesis, Paulie G., is creating a series for HBO about a sitcom writer and his relationship with a neurotic older actress – a redhead named Mallory Church. After dropping in on Andy Cohen’s lunch, an incensed Valerie crashes the HBO offices to create a “table flipping scene” worthy of a Bravo show, as she tells them to cease and desist.
Also featured in this episode are Dan Bucatinsky as Billy, Malin Akerman as Juna, Mark L. Young as Tyler, Lillian Hurst as Esperanza, Marla Garlin as Sharon, Carlos Jacott as James, Jhoni Marchinko as Catherine, Vanya Asher as Connor, Andy Cohen as himself, RuPaul as himself, Lisa Vanderpump as herself and Carla Hall as herself.
Written by Michael Patrick King & Lisa Kudrow; directed by Michael Patrick King.
Episode #15: “Valerie Tries to Get Yesterday Back”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 16 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 16 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.), 17 (midnight), 18 (12:45 a.m.) and 19 (9:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 17 (4:45 p.m.), 20 (9:45 p.m.), 21 (8:30 p.m.) and 22 (12:30 p.m.), and Dec. 28 (7:00 p.m.)
Preferring she use a professional crew for behind-the-scenes footage of “Seeing Red,” HBO asks Valerie to bring back Jane, the producer who followed her on “Room and Bored.” Meanwhile, Val’s publicist, Billy, gets her an appointment with celebrity stylist Brad Goreski for the Golden Globes.
Also featured in this episode are Dan Bucatinsky as Billy, Mark L. Young as Tyler, Lillian Hurst as Esperanza, Carlos Jacott as James, Jhoni Marchinko as Catherine, Vanya Asher as Connor, Kate Comer as Rada and Brad Goreski as himself.
Written by Michael Patrick King & Lisa Kudrow; directed by Michael Patrick King.
Episode #16: “Valerie Is Brought to Her Knees”
Debut date: SUNDAY, NOV. 23 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 23 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.), 24 (12:30 a.m.), 25 (midnight), 26 (9:30 p.m.) and 28 (8:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Nov. 24 (5:30 p.m.), 27 (midnight) and 29 (3:00 p.m.), and Dec. 28 (7:30 p.m.)
The first day on set for “Seeing Red,” Valerie meets her A-list movie star co-star – Seth Rogen (playing himself) – who will be portraying Mitch, the fictionalized Paulie G. Later, Valerie does her best to put on a brave face while filming a fantasy sequence in the show.
Also featured in this episode are Mark L. Young as Tyler, Brian Delate as Ron Wesson and Rose Abdoo as Marianina.
Written by Amy B. Harris; directed by John Riggi.
Episode #17: “Valerie Saves the Show” Debut date: SUNDAY NOV. 30 (10:00-10:30 p.m.)
Other HBO playdates: Nov. 30 (midnight, 2:00 a.m.) and Dec. 1 (11:45 p.m.), 2 (midnight), 3 (9:30 p.m.) and 5 (8:30 p.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Dec. 1 (6:30 p.m.), 4 (10:00 p.m.), 6 (1:00 p.m.) and 28 (8:00 p.m.)
Valerie makes an impulsive decision when she learns that some of her “Seeing Red” scenes may be cut. Later, she brushes up on her improv skills at The Groundlings Theatre.
Also featured in this episode are Seth Rogen as himself, Mark L. Young as Tyler, Lillian Hurst as Esperanza and Brian Delate as Ron Wesson.
Written by Amy B. Harris and John Riggi; directed by John Riggi.
October 28th was a big day for Marvel fans. First, the studio pulled out all the stops, announcing Captain Marvel, Black Panther, and Inhumans movies as well as titles and release dates on the next Thor, Captain America, Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy films. Then on the October 28th episode of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Marvel and Disney revealed a new two-and-a-half minute trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron.
The trailer kicks off with the gang taking turns trying to lift Thor’s hammer before moving on to footage that was released in the official teaser trailer that launched last week. Directed by Joss Whedon, Avengers: Age of Ultron stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Cobie Smulders, James Spader, and Samuel L. Jackson.
Avengers: Age of Ultron will hit theaters on May 1, 2015.
The Plot:
Marvel Studios presents Avengers: Age of Ultron, the epic follow-up to the biggest Super Hero movie of all time. When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.
Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron stars Robert Downey Jr., who returns as Iron Man, along with Chris Evans as Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor and Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk. Together with Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye, and with the additional support of Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill, the team must reassemble to defeat James Spader as Ultron, a terrifying technological villain hell-bent on human extinction. Along the way, they confront two mysterious and powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff, played by Elizabeth Olsen, and Pietro Maximoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and meet an old friend in a new form when Paul Bettany becomes Vision.
Keanu Reeves at the New York premiere of ‘John Wick’ (Photo by Marion Curtis / Starpix)
Keanu Reeves, currently in theaters in the action thriller John Wick, has been set to star in Replicas for Lotus Entertainment and di Bonaventura Pictures. The sci-fi thriller will be directed by Tanya Wexler (Hysteria) from a script by Chad St. John, with Reeves, Lorenzo di Bonaventura, and Stephen Hamel producing.
“I jumped at the opportunity to work with Keanu, Stephen, and Lorenzo,” said Wexler. “I love near-future sci-fi and have always been drawn to stories about scientists on the cutting edge of technology whether that’s three years from now or 130 years ago. These are the mavericks that change our lives. This is a story about one who goes to extremes with his own family and is forced to confront that question–how far is too far?”
Lotus Entertainment’s Bill Johnson and Jim Seibel added, “We loved the notion of taking the ‘how far will a man go to save his family’ story hook and then adding a high concept sci-fi twist. Keanu has obviously had a lot of success in the sci-fi genre, and we are excited to have him anchoring a story which we believe will have great appeal to audiences across the globe.”
Filming’s expected to take place next spring.
The Plot:
After a car accident kills his loving family, a daring neuroscientist will stop at nothing to bring them back, even if it means pitting himself against a government-controlled laboratory, a police task force, and the physical laws of science themselves.
Kim Coates at the season 7 premiere of FX’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’ (Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup/FX)
Kim Coates, best known to millions of Sons of Anarchy fans as ‘Tig,’ will be fighting mutants in the Syfy original movie Mutant World.
Syfy’s set a November 8, 2014 premiere date for the post-apocalyptic sci-fi/horror film, which also stars Holly Deveaux and Ashanti.
According to Syfy, Mutant World follows a group of survivalists who “emerge from their bunkers 10 years after an apocalyptic meteor strike, only to discover the world is overrun with crazed mutants. Trying to survive through the terrible nights, they meet a mysterious traveler – singer Ashanti – who claims a safe haven exists, but to reach it they first have to prepare for all-out war.”
David Winning (Swamp Devil) directed from a script by Matthew Campagna. Mike Frislev and Chad Oakes executive produced the horror film.
Paramount Pictures says filming’s just gotten underway on the dramatic film Same Kind of Different as Me starring Renee Zellweger, Greg Kinnear, Djimon Hounsou, and Jon Voight. Directed by first time feature film helmer Michael Carney, the film is based on the non-fiction book by Ron Hall, Denver Moore, and Lynn Vincent. Carney adapted the book for the screen along with Alexander Foard and Ron Hall.
Same Kind of Different as Me is shooting in Jackson, Mississippi.
Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, Darren Moorman, Stephen Johnson, and Ron Hall are producing. Chris Bancroft, Hans Graffunder, Michael Carney, and Alexander Foard are executive producing.
The Plot:
Same Kind of Different as Me is the story of an international art dealer Ron Hall (Kinnear) who must befriend a dangerous homeless man (Hounsou) in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife (Zellweger), a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives. Voight plays Hall’s father, with whom he reconciles thanks to the revelations of his new life.
