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Netflix has released a teaser trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities during the show’s Geeked Week presentation Monday.

Wilson Chapman editorGuillermo del Toro is inviting some friends to tell scary stories. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for “Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities,” an upcoming anthology series created by the Oscar-winning “The Shape of Water” and “Pan’s Labyrinth” director.Each episode of the series tells a different horror story “curated” by del Toro, who hosts the series and introduces each episode. Two of the episodes feature stories developed by del Toro, with different writers and directors taking on each episode.

EXCLUSIVE: Ernie Hudson has been tapped as a lead opposite Raymond Lee in NBC’s hourlong pilot Quantum Leap, a reboot of the beloved 1990s sci-fi drama.

If you’re a Twilight superfan, you may have questions about why Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart broke up and where they are now years after their cheating scandal and split.

Angelique Jackson Bleecker Street has secured North American rights to Catherine Hardwicke’s new action-comedy, “Mafia Mamma,” starring Toni Collette, Monica Bellucci and Rob Huebel.Collette stars in the film as a suburban American woman, who inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire and must learn navigate her new role as the head of the family business, defying everyone’s expectations.Based on an original idea by acclaimed French novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker Amanda Sthers, Hardwicke directs from a screenplay written by Debbie Jhoon and Michael J. Feldman (Peacock’s “AP Bio,” Hulu’s”Deadbeat”).

Bleecker Street has acquired North American rights to Catherine Hardwicke’s action-comedy Mafia Mamma, starring Toni Collette (The Staircase, Nightmare Alley), Monica Bellucci (The Matrix franchise, The Man Who Sold His Skin) and Rob Huebel (The Descendants, The Goldbergs), which is heading into production in Italy in May.

Bleecker Street has acquired domestic rights to Catherine Hardwicke’s new action comedy “Mafia Mamma” starring Toni Collette, the company announced on Wednesday.The film also stars Monica Bellucci and Rob Huebel. The film is set to go into production this May in Italy.“Mafia Mamma” centers on a suburban American woman who inherits her grandfather’s Mafia empire, and guided by the Firm’s trusted consigliere defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.“Mafia Mamma” is a Vocab Films, IDEA(L) and New Sparta Production based on an original idea by French novelist, screenwriter and filmmaker Amanda Sthers.

USC Annenberg’s Inclusion Initiative released its annual “Inclusion in the Director’s Chair” which analyzes 1,500 top films from 2007 to 2021 for gender and race/ethnicity representation.

Zack Sharf Kristen Stewart revealed to The New Yorker last year that her “Twilight” audition kiss with Robert Pattinson was the pivotal moment when she became convinced the actor had to be cast as Edward Cullen in the vampire romance films. “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke guested on “The Big Hit Show” podcast (via Insider) this month and looked back at the audition that launched a zeitgeist-defining film franchise.“Rob and Kristen did the audition right here on the bed.

The director of the first "Twilight" movie revealed she was nervous about having Robert Pattinson kiss co-star Kristen Stewart when she was underage.  The first movie came out in 2008 after the books by author Stephanie Meyer became a cultural phenomenon. As part of the audition process, the two leads of the franchise met at director Catherine Hardwicke’s home where they did a screen test together that included a kissing scene, which gave the director some serious second thoughts after it happened.  Speaking on "The Big Hit Show" podcast recently, Harwicke explained that she had the duo over to her home in 2007 and brought them to the bedroom where they allegedly went a little overboard while testing their chemistry during a scene that required the characters to kiss.The director revealed that Pattinson fell off the bed at one point because they got so into it.  Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson did a screen test for "Twilight" when she was underage.

It turns out, Robert Pattinson was very invested in his “Twilight” audition. In a new interview for “The Big Hit Show”, “Twilight” director Catherine Hardwicke talked about the struggle to find the franchise’s Edward Cullen.

Robert Pattinson was very invested in his audition. In a new interview for, director Catherine Hardwicke talked about the struggle to find the franchise's Edward Cullen. After seeing many handsome actors, they brought in Pattinson, but Hardwicke said she wasn't convinced at first. «He walked in, his hair was dyed black for some play with these wacky bangs. He was a bit out of shape.

Instant chemistry! Robert Pattison felt a spark with his Twilight costar Kristen Stewart right away during their auditions for the film franchise.

Catherine Hardwicke is opening up about Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson‘s audition for Twilight.

EXCLUSIVE: UK sales firm Cornerstone has sold out international territories on Catherine Hardwicke package Mafia Mamma starring Toni Collette.

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have moved on from their days, there's no denying the pair had plenty of chemistry both on and off screen.

Kristen Stewart said she felt an instant chemistry with her Twilight co-star and ex-boyfriend Robert Pattinson when they auditioned for the teenage vampire movie. In a new interview with The New Yorker magazine, Stewart said Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke had the pair read lines and make out with each other at Hardwicke’s Los Angeles home so she could test the former couple’s on-screen compatibility.

Twilight franchise. In a new profile by , writer Emily Witt reported that director Catherine Hardwicke had the actors vying for the role come to her Los Angeles home to read lines with Stewart, who had already been cast as Bella Swan. But they weren't just testing their chemistry by reciting dialogue.

Kristen Stewart had all good things to say about ex-boyfriend Robert Pattinson in a new interview, during which she reflected on their casting process for Twilight. Kristen, 31, revealed to The New Yorker that Robert, 35, was ultimately chosen to play Edward Cullen opposite Kristen’s Bella Swann in the film franchise after director Catherine Hardwicke had actors read the scripts and make out with Kristen.

Toni Collette will star in the next film from director Catherine Hardwicke, an action-packed comedy called “Mafia Mamma.” Collette will star in the comedy alongside Monica Bellucci and Rob Heubel as a suburban American woman who inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire.The film is being presented to buyers at the American Film Market next month, with Cornerstone handling international sales and CAA Media Finance overseeing the U.S.

Toni Collette (Knives Out) and Monica Bellucci (Spectre) will star in Catherine Hardwicke’s comedy (Twilight) Mafia Mamma.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterToni Collette has been cast in “Mafia Mamma,” an action comedy about a suburban mom who unexpectedly inherits her grandfather’s Mafia empire.Catherine Hardwicke, the filmmaker of “Twilight” and “Thirteen,” is directing the film, which is expected to begin production in Italy in late spring 2022. Debbie Jhoon and Michael J.

EXCLUSIVE: Christopher Convery (On the Verge) has joined the cast of the upcoming Catherine Hardwicke film, Prisoner’s Daughter. He’ll appear in the family drama alongside previously announced cast members Brian Cox, Kate Beckinsale and Tyson Ritter.

You might remember a while ago that Oscar-winning director Guillermo del Toro (“The Shape of Water“) would be teaming with streaming giant Netflix for a horror anthology series formerly titled “10 After Midnight,” and would have a wave of hand-selected directors shooting various episodes including del Toro and Aussie director Jennifer Kent (“The Babadook“).

EXCLUSIVE: Tyson Ritter (Preacher, Lodge 49) has joined the cast of Prisoner’s Daughter, the latest film from director Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, Thirteen).

EXCLUSIVE:  Succession star Brian Cox is set to join Kate Beckinsale in the Catherine Hardwicke-helmed family drama Prisoner’s Daughter, penned by Mark Bacci.

EXCLUSIVE: Kate Beckinsale will star in the Catherine Hardwicke helmed family drama Prisoner’s Daughter, penned by Mark Bacci.

EXCLUSIVE: Cara Delevingne, Eva Longoria, Margherita Buy, Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Varela and Jacqueline Fernandez are among the all-star cast for anthology feature Women’s Stories, whose segments will be directed by filmmakers including Catherine Hardwicke.

As the director behind films such as “Twilight,” “Lords of Dogtown” and “Thirteen,” director Catherine Hardwicke has a strong eye for poignant and differing ways in telling the coming of age story. Her latest venture finds her in the home of Quibi, the very niche streaming service that has seen big talent but little critical buzz so far in its tenure.

The new book “Midnight Sun,” from Twilight author Stephenie Meyer, is just days away and you might be wondering if a film version will ever be made.