‘Sell/Buy/Date,’ From Executive Producer Meryl Streep, Sells to Cinedigm Following SXSW Debut (EXCLUSIVE)

hit theaters, and Owen Wilson is reflecting on the milestone that beloved classic represented in his career.Wilson, 53, walked the carpet at the premiere of his new film,, at Signature Theater in New York City on Monday, and spoke with ET's Rachel Smith about his memories of the movie and his character.«My characters name was Oscar Choi, and it was a great character!» Wilson recalled, adding that getting to play the geologist-turned-astronaut amounted to «ticking off the box of getting to play a kind of spaceman, a little bit.»«Early in my career can sort of charted by how long I lived, and so that movie, I think I made it to the 2nd act,» Wilson said with a laugh. «So that was a little longer than in .»Wilson is also gearing up for the long-awaited reimaging of Disney's — in which Wilson stars alongside Rosario Dawson, Danny DeVito, Tiffany Haddish, LaKeith Stanfield, Jared Leto and Jamie Lee Curtis.«I haven't seen it yet but I know that the cast that they put together… just seemed great,» Owen marveled, adding that it also felt like filming in Atlanta and New Orleans added to the authenticity of the overall feel of the project.As for, Wilson plays a technologically-powered super hero who's secret identity is discovered by his teenage son and his friends.Speaking with ET, Wilson sold the whole premise as «sort of a [meets] type thing.» premieres exclusively on Paramount+ on Friday, Aug.

Keanu Reeves has landed his first major television series role to date.

#Outlander universe is expanding! Outlander: Blood of My Blood, a prequel that will follow the love story of Jamie Fraser’s parents, is officially in development at STARZ,” the network shared in a tweet on the official “Outlander” Twitter account.Jamie Fraser’s parents are Brian Fraser and Ellen Mackenzie. Neither character is alive in “Outlander,” though Brian was seen in flashbacks.

according to Deadline. She will only appear in eight episodes of the upcoming season.

Heather has been the heart and soul of “The Talk” from day one. Her brilliance as an innovative producer was only outmatched by her huge smile and infectious laugh.

Thania Garcia Heather Gray, an executive producer for the CBS series “The Talk” and a former supervising producer for “The Tyra Banks Show,” has died. She was 50 years old. No further details about Gray’s death are available at this time.A letter sent to the crew of “The Talk” and press by CBS confirmed the news.

Extra, read all about it: Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey is leaving EXTRA after 22 years.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentBuoyed by the reception at Fantasia of his feature debut, “All Jacked Up and Full of Worms,” one of the fest’s buzz titles, Chicago-based writer-director Alex Phillips has set his follow-up, “Anything That Moves.”The announcement comes just after “Worms” won a special mention at the 2022 Fantasia Awards, unveiled July 25.Slated to shoot in Feb. 2023, in another fillip for Phillips’ burgeoning career, “Anything That Moves” is produced by Eddie Linker, a seminal figure on Chicago’s film scene who has executive or associate produced notable work from high-profile independent directors.These take in Joe Swanberg (2017 Netflix Original “Win It All,” with Jake Johnson); Alex Ross Perry (2015’s psychological breakdown tale “Queen of Earth, with Elizabeth Moss; 2018 Brooklyn ensemble portrait “Golden Exits”); Josephine Decker (Sundance and Berlin player, “Madeline’s Madeline”) and Zach Clark (2016 SXSW hit “Little Sister”).

Kate Winslet is taking on a new role!

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeUsher has signed on to executive produce “Storyville,” a new series about the birth of the Jazz Age in development from Starlings Television. The multi-Grammy Award-winning performer will exec produce along with creators and showrunners Bill Macdonald (“Rome”) and Walt Becker (“Wild Hogs”).“Storyville” is set in New Orleans and follows the tale of five brothel madams as they fight to control the red light district.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterTwo Arizona studio projects are preparing to break ground next year, now that the state has approved a $125 million incentive for film and TV production.Acacia Filmed Entertainment unveiled its plans Monday to build 14 soundstages on a 70-acre site in the Scottsdale area. The other project, Desert Studios Complex, is slated to be built in Buckeye, in the Southwest Valley.Both projects were intimately involved in designing and lobbying for the state’s new tax credit, which is targeted to incentivize construction of new soundstage facilities.“We basically helped craft this bill so we could help protect the ability to finance the studio,” said Matthew George, president of Acacia Filmed Entertainment.

Rodney Barnes, an executive producer and writer of “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” has extended his deal at HBO for an additional three years.As part of the extension Barnes will continue to develop, write and produce projects across drama, comedy and limited series formats through his Rodney Barnes Productions banner.Barnes has several projects in the works, including: the feature adaptation of “Ride Around Shining” with Jonah Hill’s Strong Baby Productions and LaKeith Stanfield set to produce, as well as a a miniseries based on the life of golf great Tiger Woods.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterRodney Barnes has renewed his overall deal with HBO for a further three years, Variety has learned.Barnes most recently worked as a writer and executive producer on the premium cabler’s hit series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty.” Barnes was credited with co-writing nine episodes of the show’s 10-episode first season. The show was renewed for a second season in April, with Barnes continuing on with the show as writer and executive producer.Under the terms of the deal, Barnes will continue to develop, write, and produce shows in a variety of formats under his Rodney Barnes Productions banner.Barnes’ past TV credits include shows like “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” “The Boondocks,” and “My Wife and Kids.” His current development slate include: the feature adaptation “Ride Around Shining” at Netflix; a miniseries on Tiger Woods; a feature for New Regency with Jordan Vogt-Roberts attached to direct.

Sarah Michelle Gellar has a new role in the works. The “Buffy” alum will star in “Wolf Pack,” an original series from MTV Entertainment Studios for Paramount+.