K.T Simpson
“”Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the new Disney+ limited series from Lucasfilm, will debut exclusively on Disney+ May 25. The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master.
The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat – the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.
The series also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.
“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Joby Harold.
Peacock announced today the straight-to-series order of APPLES NEVER FALL, a limited series based on Liane Moriarty’s (Big Little Lies, Nine Perfect Strangers) #1 New York Times Bestselling novel, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. This was a highly competitive situation.
· The series centers on the Delaneys, who from the outside appear to be an enviably contented family. Former tennis coaches Joy and Stan are parents to four adult children. After fifty years of marriage, they have finally sold their famed tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. But after Joy disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents’ marriage and their family history with fresh eyes.
Steven Spielberg’s award-winning, critically-acclaimed “West Side Story,” will debut on Disney+ in the U.S. and most international countries on March 2. The film will launch in Taiwan on March 9 and Japan on March 30.
Anthony Ramos (“In the Heights”) has been cast in an undisclosed role in Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart” series at Disney+ [More…]
Katie McGrath,Ray McKinnon, Adam Shapiro, Mark Musashi, and Marina Mazepa are joining Mel Gibson in “John Wick” prequel series “The Continental”. [More…]
Starz has unveiled a trailer for its new horror-comedy “Shining Vale”, starring Courteney Cox and premiering March 6.
https://youtu.be/9sbecEEZTEw
Will Smith is introducing a new generation to “Bel-Air” in this new SuperBowl commercial.
🎶 In West Philadelphia born and raised… We all know it. We all love it. The iconic theme song to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. In honor of Super Bowl LVI and the premiere of Bel-Air, Will Smith recreates the theme song in a multicultural and mixed media rendition to introduce a new generation to the reimagined series.
https://youtu.be/nolcJF_197c
SHOWTIME has officially started production on I LOVE THAT FOR YOU, the half-hour comedy series starring and executive produced by Emmy(R) nominee Vanessa Bayer, with Molly Shannon and Jenifer Lewis also leading the cast.
Previously titled I LOVE THIS FOR YOU, the eight-episode series began production in Los Angeles last week and is set to premiere this spring.
Inspired by Bayer’s own story of overcoming childhood leukemia, I LOVE THAT FOR YOU centers on Joanna Gold (Bayer) who dreams of becoming a host at a home-shopping channel. Shannon plays Jackie, the charismatic star of the network and Joanna’s idol. Lewis plays Patricia, the network’s icy, enigmatic founder and CEO. Additional series regulars include Paul James, Ayden Mayeri, Matt Rogers and Punam Patel.
