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Leah is gecast in de nieuwe film ‘Bring The Law’, opnames voor de film zijn inmiddels al afgerond.

Production has wrapped on Bring the Law, an action-thriller that marks the directorial debut of actress Scout Taylor Compton (2007’s Halloween).

The film, hailing from Hillin Entertainment and produced by Daemon Hillin and Carolina Brasil, stars Oscar nominee Mickey Rourke (The Wrestler), Peter Facinelli (Twilight), Nicky Whelan (The Flood), Danielle Harris (Halloween), Brendan Fehr (Roswell), and Leah Pipes (The Originals).

The film sees a grieving homicide detective chosen to lead a task force in Los Angeles to stop a criminal organization. He soon unravels a conspiracy involving corruption in his own department.

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Daniel Figueiredo co-produces. Executive producers include Ryan J Francis, Tyler Gallant, Jen Kaput, Josh Ridgway, Gregori J. Martin, Jordan Dykstra, Don Homsher, Jack Haldrup, Kimberly Hines and Brandon Blum.

Hillin Entertainment said: “After collaborating with Scout as an actor across five films, I’ve truly witnessed her profound understanding of filmmaking, as she consistently engaged in insightful discussions about vision. It became evident to me that it was her moment to step into the director’s chair. Scout’s remarkable talent and prowess as a director are undeniable. This project marks just the beginning of our fruitful collaborations.”

Daniel’s nieuwe serie ‘Sight Unseen’ is door de Canadese zender CTV vernieuwd voor een tweede seizoen en januari 2024 op de zender te zien zal zijn. De serie was enkele maanden na de release en Canada ook te zien op de Amerikaanse zender The CW, het is nog niet bekend of het nieuwe seizoen ook daar uitgezonden gaat worden.

Torrey heeft vorige maand via instagram laten weten in verwachting te zijn van haar eerste kind. Samen met partner Jared LaPine verwacht ze een dochter in november, het stel is sinds vorig jaar samen en verloofde zich afgelopen september.

Brother’s Bond het bourbonmerk dat Ian en Paul samen hebben zal binnenkort ook in enkele landen in Europa te koop zijn, waaronder Nederland en België. Het is nog niet bekend wanneer precies, en vooralsnog is alleen de Straight Bourbon Whiskey via een Europese website van het merk al bestellen via pre-order.

Nina heeft zo’n maand geleden haar knie gebroken na een ongeluk met een motorbike, inmiddels is ze geopereerd en herstellende. Voor de release van haar nieuwe film ‘Reunion’ deed ze welk enkele publieke verschijnen maar kon ze eerder deze maand niet naar een Vampire Diaries Conventie in Covington.

Nathaniel Buzolic, an Australian actor who became well-known for his role in “The Vampire Diaries,” has been chosen to participate in the lighting of a beacon for Israel’s Independence Day next Monday evening, May 13.

The event was initiated by Israeli Minister Miri Regev, who also invited Arab-Israeli activist Yosef Haddad and Ella Keinan – a content creator and social media influencer who created #HamasisISIS campaign – to join this year’s lighting ceremony.

Regev commended Buzolic for his active support of Israel and his substantial social media following, noting, “His commitment to Israel and the broad audience he commands make him an ideal representative for the Israeli Advocacy Front.”

Buzolic first gained recognition in his acting career and was raised in Sydney by Croatian immigrant parents. He is a devout Christian and often shares his religious beliefs and his deep connection to Israel and its people.

A fervent supporter of Israel, Buzolic (40) engages his extensive Instagram audience by regularly posting content that highlights Israel’s culture and viewpoints.

His recent trip to Israel, after a series of recent attacks, allowed Buzolic to use his social media influence to highlight the issues of Palestinian terrorism and detail the events of the Oct. 7 terror attack by Hamas.

The Australian celebrity underscored the importance of physically being in the land of Israel to fully convey the significance of living in a country at war with terrorists.

“While sharing the reality through a camera is one thing, I needed to physically be here,” he told Israel’s Channel 13 news.

Buzolic expressed his deep affection for Israel during the interview.

“My love for Israel and its people runs deep. I felt compelled to show the truth. There was no other choice. I love this country, I love the Jewish people.”

Kat is gecast in de nieuwe film ‘Michael’ over de Jackson 5 als zangeres Diana Ross.

The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic “Michael” is embracing the Motown sound — announcing key castings including Larenz Tate as Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Kat Graham as the legendary Diana Ross.

As the film chronicles Jackson’s rise to prominence — first as a member of the Jackson 5, then as a solo artist — the record label will factor in significantly. “Power” franchise star Tate (who coincidentally played “Thriller” producer Quincy Jones in 2004’s “Ray”) takes on the Motown impresario Gordy, who redefined American music by platforming such acts as the Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, the Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, the Four Tops, Gladys Knight and the Pips and Diana Ross & the Supremes.
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Graham (“Love in the Villa,” Tyler Perry’s upcoming “Black, White & Blue”) portrays Ross, who, as lead singer of the chart-topping group, was asked to officially introduce the Jackson 5 to the world and remained a lifelong influence on Michael Jackson.
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Other new cast members of the Lionsgate and Universal Pictures International project include Jessica Sula (“Split”) as La Toya Jackson, Michael’s older sister; Liv Symone (“Power Book III: Raising Kanan”) as Gladys Knight; Kevin Shinick (“Robot Chicken”) as Dick Clark; KeiLyn Durrel Jones (“The Other Two,” “How to Die Alone”) as Jackson’s former security-turned-trusted friend and confidante Bill Bray; and Kendrick Sampson (“Insecure”) as industry icon Quincy Jones, who first met Michael Jackson when he was just 12 years old. The pair would go on to collaborate on three of Michael’s most successful albums: 1979’s “Off the Wall,” 1982’s “Thriller” and 1987’s “Bad.”

“Michael,” from director Antoine Fuqua, is currently in production and has added a slew of stars in recent weeks. Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will make his screen debut playing his uncle in the film, while 9-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi will portray the King of Pop from his early days in the Jackson 5.

Colman Domingo and Nia Long will play family heads Joe and Katherine Jackson. Miles Teller will play Jackson’s attorney and advisor John Branca. Eight actors will portray Jackson’s siblings over two time periods, while Variety exclusively reported that Laura Harrier will play portray pioneering female music executive Suzanne de Passe.

Graham King of GK Films (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) is producing the film, which is set to hit theaters on April 18 2025. Three-time Oscar nominee John Logan wrote the script. Prince Jackson, Jackson’s eldest son, is working with the production on set, side-by-side with the filmmakers, on behalf of his siblings.

“I’m thrilled that we were able to bring together such a gifted group of actors for this film,” stated King in a press release. “What they bring to these key roles provides a rich backdrop for the movie, adding to the extraordinary ensemble.”

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Phoebe is gecast in de nieuwe Australische serie ‘The Dark Lake’ gebaseerd op het gelijknamige boek van Sarah Bailey. Het is nog niet bekend wanneer de opnames zullen beginnen en wanneer de serie uitkomt.

Phoebe Tonkin is to star in and executive produce a new Australian TV crime drama series, “The Dark Lake,” based on a novel by Sarah Bailey.

The series is to be produced by Brouhaha Entertainment, the Australia-U.K. outfit headed by veteran producers Gabrielle Tana, Troy Lum and Andrew Mason. The company recently delivered Netflix’s Brisbane set “Boy Swallows Universe,” in which Tonkin also stars.

Production and financing details were not disclosed and the series has not revealed a director or a broadcast or streaming partnership.

The story follows Gemma (portrayed by Tonkin) as she is forced to confront the secrets of her past when assigned to the murder of her high school nemesis in her small and tight-knit hometown. Through law enforcement, Gemma anchors herself to the dichotomy of right and wrong, in an effort to redeem her own deeply compromised decisions.

“The series investigates the moral workings of a grief engulfed woman torn between the dedication to her work, the love for her son and the temptation of her indulgences,” Brouhaha said.
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The series is adapted from Australian writer Bailey’s debut novel of the same name, which is also the first book in The Gemma Woodstock series. It won both the 2018 Davitt Award for best crime debut and the 2018 Ned Kelly award for best first crime. Bailey has written two other books in the series, “Into the Night,” set in the dark alleyways of Melbourne, and “Where the Dead Go,” based in a small coastal community. Bailey is currently working on a fourth book in the series.

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