EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Green (The Outpost) is the latest addition to the cast of Ben Affleck’s Nike drama for Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures, in which Affleck will star opposite his Good Will Hunting collaborator Matt Damon.
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Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorTrailblazing trans actor Hari Nef will headline “Lina’s Song,” a new scripted podcast from executive producer Mark Duplass, set in the ’80s punk scene of East Berlin.“Lina’s Song” is set to premiere on Spotify and Apple Podcasts on Aug. 19.
The three-part narrative podcast stars Nef as Lina, a trans nightclub performer in 1980s East Berlin who dreams of crossing over the Berlin Wall to freedom. Hearkening back to the style of a vintage radio show, “Lina’s Song” is “an immersive story steeped in the excess and romantic intrigue of the Berlin punk scene,” according to the producers.Nef has had breakout roles in “Assassination Nation,” “Transparent” — which also featured Mark Duplass’s brother, Jay — and the streaming adaption of Caroline Kepnes’ novels “You.” She also is set to appear in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie,” starring Margot Robbie.
The series also will star Dylan Gelula (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “First Girl I Loved,” “Shithouse”). “Lina’s Song” is written and directed by Elliot Tuttle (“Horse Girl”) and produced by Rachel Goldfinger.
The series features original music by Danny McGrath and Albon.“This project comes from an incredibly inspired and resourceful group of artists,” Duplass said in a statement provided to Variety. “It’s kind of amazing what they made with so little.”Tuttle said in a statement, “I wrote ‘Lina’s Song’ after moving to Los Angeles from Maine, and at this point, I was living a full gay life.
I was inspired by the difference of queer livelihood and its subversive nature. I just had a lot of thoughts about my newfound queer life and queer longing; this story was an exciting way to channel those ideas.”The podcast’s supporting cast includes Adrian Centoni, Krisha
.EXCLUSIVE: Jessica Green (The Outpost) is the latest addition to the cast of Ben Affleck’s Nike drama for Amazon Studios, Skydance Sports and Mandalay Pictures, in which Affleck will star opposite his Good Will Hunting collaborator Matt Damon.
welcomed her son, who she shares with boyfriend Josh Newby, on Tuesday after revealing she was pregnant in January. Georgia, who has appeared on the hit Channel 4 show since 2018 with Abbie, wasted no time in taking little Hugh to meet her bestie for the first time. On Sunday, Abbie, 20, gushed over the newborn on Instagram, sharing a picture of her cradling Hugh, who was dressed in an adorable pale blue romper.
been arrested in Los Angeles and booked for alleged serial sexual assault, the LAPD confirmed in a press release.Weinberg — who served as a co-executive producer on numerous TV shows including and — is accused of committing numerous sexual assaults, including rape, between 2012 and 2019 in the Los Angeles area.According to the LAPD, Weinberg allegedly «targeted women in grocery stores, coffee shops, and other public places.» Police allege that the producer «would approach the women who were in their 20-30s, under the guise of being a photographer and would set up photo shoots with them.»The police claim that «once the women were in his residence, he would sexually assault them during the photo shoot.»Police say they are seeking to identify any possible additional victims.Weinberg was arrested at a home in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles on July 15, and his bail was set at $3,225,000.Per Weinberg's IMDb page, he has not worked as a TV producer since 2016, when he was credited as an executive producer on two episodes of Epix's political comedy series .
“Glee” actor Blake Jenner was arrested and charged with DUI in the Burbank, California area last Saturday.
Former star Blake Jenner was arrested for a DUI in Los Angeles County, ET has confirmed. The actor was pulled over for a traffic violation after he allegedly failed to stop at a red light in Burbank, California on July 9. Officers conducted a safety test and allegedly discovered Jenner was driving above the legal blood alcohol content limit.
Hollywood writer Eric Weinberg has been arrested on multiple sexual assault charges.
announced on Thursday.According to police, the producer and writer would prey on women in their 20s and 30s in “grocery stores, coffee shops and other public places,” where he would approach them and tell them he was a photographer and invite them to his home for an alleged photo shoot.Once the unsuspecting victims arrived at the residence, he would sexually assault them, cops said.Police said they believe there are additional victims that could date back as late as the early 1990s. Cops urged any other possible victims to reach out to the department.He’s currently being held on a $3,225,000 bond.The case is expected to be turned over to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Deadline reported.Weinberg, who has been nominated for five Emmy Awards, co-produced over 100 episodes of NBC and later ABC’s medical comedy-drama “Scrubs” from 2001-2007, according to IMDB.
Ellise Shafer “Scrubs” co-executive producer Eric Weinberg has been arrested for alleged serial sexual assault, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Variety.Weinberg was arrested on Thursday at 12 p.m. at his residence in Los Feliz for “several sexual assaults including rape,” the LAPD said in a press release.
K.J. Yossman Fresh from his Emmy nomination for guest actor in a drama series for his appearance in “Euphoria,” Colman Domingo is set to executive produce P.J.
Not backing down. Days after former NBA star Andrew Bogut was heavily criticized for his misogynistic remarks about Kendall Jenner, he has doubled down on his controversial comments in multiple messages.
Former pro basketball player Andrew Bogut isn’t making many friends in the reality TV or supermodel communities at this point…
Ryan Sutter is opening up about the disease that took over his life.
Leicestershire singer whose first live gig was a performance at last weekend’s Glastonbury Festival. One music industry figure believes there is 'no end' to what 17-year-old Sekou could achieve. Sekou, who is from Ashby, took to the BBC Introducing stage at Worthy Farm last Sunday (June 26) after being hand-picked by BRIT award winner Arlo Parks to perform at the festival.
Joe Otterson TV ReporterMimi Leder has signed a multi-year overall deal with Apple, Variety has learned.Leder is currently an executive producer on the Apple drama series “The Morning Show.” She has also directed multiple episodes of the series, including the pilot. The show was renewed for a third season earlier this year, which is currently in production.
After nearly 20 years of anticipation, fans of “Star Wars” were excited to welcome back Ewan McGregor in the new Disney+ series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” Upon its debut, the series instantly became one of the biggest hits in the short history of the streaming service and earned plenty of love from critics and fans alike.
Sonic Team head Yuji Naka has confirmed that Michael Jackson created music for Sonic The Hedgehog 3.In a tweet posted today (June 23), Naka – who was also the producer for Sonic The Hedgehog 3 – confirmed a long-running rumour that Michael Jackson created music for the game.“Oh my god, the music for Sonic 3 has changed, even though Sega Official uses Michael Jackson’s music,” said Naka, expressing disappointment over Sega’s decision to change the music of Sonic The Hedgehog 3 for its re-release in Sonic Origins.One of the tracks changed in Sonic Origins is ‘Carnival Night Zone’, one of the songs that Jackson was rumoured to have created. In the below video, you can listen to the new tracks created for Sonic Origins in comparison to their original counterparts in Sonic The Hedgehog 3.Shortly after confirming Jackson’s involvement, Naka shared a picture of Jackson’s Neverland Ranch from above, which he says he took “when we went to his house in his helicopter”.This is a picture taken by me with my camera when we went to his house in his helicopter.
Lionsgate has acquired Breeders, an upcoming horror project that has Olivia Cooke (Slow Horses) attached to star, Deadline can confirm.
Caleb Swanigan has died at the age of 25. The former NBA star - who was ranked amongst the top national prep players during his time with the Purdue Boilermakers before joining the Portland Trail Blazers - passed away from natural causes on Monday (20. 06.