Spencer and Waddingham will star as Judith and Debbie, two best friends who know everything about each other… or do they? Their friendship must survive its biggest test yet after Debbie learns that Judith has been living a double life as a highly trained assassin, and they have to go on the run together after a hit gone wrong.

The Oscar winner Spencer said it’s a dream come true to work with Waddingham to bring this unique friendship to life and dive into her amazing role as Debbie. The Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star echoed her statement and said it’s incredibly exciting to star in Tessa Coates’ hugely energetic, exhilarating series.

In addition to playing lead roles, Spencer and Waddingham are coming on board as executive producers, along with Coats, Brian Clisham, and Stephanie Kluft for Orit Entertainment, Double Dream’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Irene Yeung, plus David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television.

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Spencer confirmed the show’s cancelation on social media saying that “Poppy Scoville is going on a much-needed vacation” after three seasons of seeking truth and justice. She thanked her partners at Orit Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Fifth Season, and Apple for supporting this series over the course of the past three seasons.

Matt Chernis, head of programming for Apple TV+, said it’s been a privilege to work with this team of creatives and added he’s looking forward to finding their next project together.

“This show has given us the opportunity to not only witness Octavia’s mesmerizing and nuanced portrayal of crime-solving podcaster Poppy Scoville, but to explore so many powerful and timely themes set against the backdrop of a captivating family drama,” said Cherniss in a statement.

Truth Be Told premiered on Apple TV+ in 2019, and it centered on podcaster Poppy Scoville, who risked it all to solve a different crime every season. In addition to Spencer, this series also starred Lizzy Caplan, Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Merle Dandridge, Tracie Thoms, and Haneefah Wood.

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The project will be up for sale at the upcoming European Film Market and it’s been described as the story of Ruth, a human-looking being trained to serve Dave, the only surviving human on Earth. After getting tired of being an extra in someone else’s life, she decides to break away and demand a life of her own.

Spencer, who’ll produce Nobody Nothing Nowhere alongside Gordon-Levitt and Liu, said it’s a dream come true to work with them, and described this project as “a wholly original feature film that presents a world and its characters in an entirely unique way.”

Rachel Wolther and Alex H. Fischer will direct the project, based on their script from the 2018 Black List and Sundance Screenwriter Labs. Josh Penn and Michael Gottwald of the Department of Motion Pictures, who produced four-time Oscar nominee Beasts of the Southern Wild, will come on board as producers along with Allison Rose Carter, Spencer, Gordon-Levitt, and Liu.

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Ben Falcone, who previously worked with McCarthy on Tammy, The Boss, Life of the Party, and Superintelligence, is directing the superhero comedy.

In the trailer, Lydia (McCarthy) reunites with Emily Stanton (Spencer), her childhood best friend, who is a successful scientist that created technology that gives people superpowers. Lydia accidentally takes the formula for super strength, which leads to the first real-life superhero team. After a new villain known as “The King” (Bobby Cannavale) shows up, the superheroes must rise up to save Chicago from evil.

The trailer also gives a sneak peek of Crab Man (Jason Bateman), who we’re not sure if he joins the superheroes or supervillains.

The film also stars Pom Klementieff, Melissa Leo, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Sarah Baker, and Melissa Ponzio.

Thunder Force is set to be released on April 9.

Watch the trailer below.

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Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, and Endeavor Content, Truth Be Told is quasi-anthology series where there’s a central protagonist(s) who carries over as each season tells the story of different characters. Season 2 will tell America’s obsession with true crime podcasts.

Hudson will star alongside series lead Octavia Spencer who plays Poppy Parnell, a true-crime podcaster. Hudson will play Micah Keith, a lifestyle guru and longtime friend of Poppy’s. The two work on a new case that involves them and puts their relationship to the test.

Production on Season 2 is set to start October 26.

Hudson, a Golden Globe winner, is known for her roles in Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Deepwater Horizon, Marshall, and The Skeleton Key. The actress previously had a guest-starring role on Glee.

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The four-part limited series stars Academy Award winner Olivia Spencer as America’s first black female self-made millionaire. 

Check out the official description: “Inspired by the book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam CJ Walker, written by Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles, the Netflix four-part limited series brings the uplifting story of this cultural icon to the screen for the first time. Against all odds, Walker overcame post-slavery racial and gender biases, personal betrayals, and business rivalries to build a ground-breaking brand that revolutionized black haircare, as she simultaneously fought for social change.”

Self Made also stars Tiffany Haddish as Walker’s daughter Lelia, Carmen Ejogo as Walker’s business rival Addie Munroe, Garrett Morris as Walker’s father-in-law, Kevin Carroll as her longtime lawyer Freeman Ransom and Bill Bellamy as Ransom’s cousin Sweetness.

The series launches March 20. 

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This special honor is reserved for individuals who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture. According to the guild’s presidents Gail Berman and Lucy Fisher, Spencer was a perfect fit because she understands how to harness the power of filmmaking to inspire audiences everywhere.

Spencer’s previous executive producer credits include indie dramas Fruitvale Station and Small Town Crime, and Academy Award-winning biopic Green Book. She’s next set to produce Netflix’s mini-series Madam C.J. Walker.

Spencer sees this Visionary Award as a huge honor and encouragement. “From the very beginning of my career in entertainment, I have been guided by my dream to create an impact through storytelling. This is an incredible highlight for me, and I extend my deepest thanks to the PGA for this award,” she said.

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Should the duo join the poject, it will be the first time Oscar-winning Spencer and Oscar-nominated McCarthy make a joint screen appearance. 

Directing the original Netflix superhero comedy is McCarthy’s husband, Ben Falcone. He is also penning the script as well as serving as producer alongside McCarthy and Marc Platt.

The husband and wife duo are frequent collaborators, having previously worked on Tammy (2014), The Boss (2016), and Life of the Party (2018).

According to Entertainment Weekly, the story would focus on the two characters getting superpowers. All other storyline and character details have been kept under wraps. 

McCarthy’s credits include Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Bridesmaids; Spencer’s credits include The Help, The Shape of Water and Hidden Figures.

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Zemeckis’ adaption will be the second of Roald Dahl’s 1973 novel of the same name. It was first adapted to the big screen in 1990. Only loosely rooted in the original source material, the author disavowed the version, namely because the version changed the book’s ending. 

The story follows Bruno, a 7-year-old boy who encounters real-life witches.

Spencer will star opposite the previously announced Anne Hathaway as Bruno’s grandmother. Jahzir Bruno and Codie-Lei Eastick are also negotiations to join the cast

Zemekis will co-write the script with Kenya Barris (Black-ish). He will also produce with via their banner ImageMovers. Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro also serve as exec producers. The duo originally developed the project, and Tel Toro even wrote a first draft of the screenplay.

Spencer’s most recent project was Green Book, where she served as executive producer. The feature scored five Oscar nominations.

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Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer will work together in Disney-Pixar’s Onward.

Set in what Pixar described as a “suburban fantasy,” the animated film follows two teenage elf brothers, voiced by Holland and Pratt, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still magic left in the world. The two worked together in the past on Avengers: Infinity War.

“At Pixar, we try to create stories that come from some kind of personal truth,” director Dan Scanlon said in a statement. “This film was inspired by my own relationship with my brother.”

“Chris brings equal parts huge heart and fantastic humor to his character,” said Rae, Onward producer, who added Spencer “can do it all. We’re especially excited about the depth as well as humor that she brings to her character.”

Holland “has an infectious charm and sincerity that makes you root for him in every character he plays,” Scanlon said and added that “there is no one funnier than Julia. But she also brings a warmth and loving side to her character.”

Onward is scheduled to hit theaters March 6, 2020.

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Spencer and Waddingham will star as Judith and Debbie, two best friends who know everything about each other… or do they? Their friendship must survive its biggest test yet after Debbie learns that Judith has been living a double life as a highly trained assassin, and they have to go on the run together after a hit gone wrong.

The Oscar winner Spencer said it’s a dream come true to work with Waddingham to bring this unique friendship to life and dive into her amazing role as Debbie. The Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star echoed her statement and said it’s incredibly exciting to star in Tessa Coates’ hugely energetic, exhilarating series.

In addition to playing lead roles, Spencer and Waddingham are coming on board as executive producers, along with Coats, Brian Clisham, and Stephanie Kluft for Orit Entertainment, Double Dream’s Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Irene Yeung, plus David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Matt Thunell for Skydance Television.

The post Octavia Spencer & Hannah Waddingham Joining Forces in Tessa Coates’ New Series appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Spencer confirmed the show’s cancelation on social media saying that “Poppy Scoville is going on a much-needed vacation” after three seasons of seeking truth and justice. She thanked her partners at Orit Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Fifth Season, and Apple for supporting this series over the course of the past three seasons.

Matt Chernis, head of programming for Apple TV+, said it’s been a privilege to work with this team of creatives and added he’s looking forward to finding their next project together.

“This show has given us the opportunity to not only witness Octavia’s mesmerizing and nuanced portrayal of crime-solving podcaster Poppy Scoville, but to explore so many powerful and timely themes set against the backdrop of a captivating family drama,” said Cherniss in a statement.

Truth Be Told premiered on Apple TV+ in 2019, and it centered on podcaster Poppy Scoville, who risked it all to solve a different crime every season. In addition to Spencer, this series also starred Lizzy Caplan, Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Merle Dandridge, Tracie Thoms, and Haneefah Wood.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Octavia Spencer (@octaviaspencer)

The post Apple TV+ Cancels “Truth Be Told” After Three Seasons appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The project will be up for sale at the upcoming European Film Market and it’s been described as the story of Ruth, a human-looking being trained to serve Dave, the only surviving human on Earth. After getting tired of being an extra in someone else’s life, she decides to break away and demand a life of her own.

Spencer, who’ll produce Nobody Nothing Nowhere alongside Gordon-Levitt and Liu, said it’s a dream come true to work with them, and described this project as “a wholly original feature film that presents a world and its characters in an entirely unique way.”

Rachel Wolther and Alex H. Fischer will direct the project, based on their script from the 2018 Black List and Sundance Screenwriter Labs. Josh Penn and Michael Gottwald of the Department of Motion Pictures, who produced four-time Oscar nominee Beasts of the Southern Wild, will come on board as producers along with Allison Rose Carter, Spencer, Gordon-Levitt, and Liu.

The post Octavia Spencer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Lucy Liu Teaming Up in “Nobody Nothing Nowhere” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Ben Falcone, who previously worked with McCarthy on Tammy, The Boss, Life of the Party, and Superintelligence, is directing the superhero comedy.

In the trailer, Lydia (McCarthy) reunites with Emily Stanton (Spencer), her childhood best friend, who is a successful scientist that created technology that gives people superpowers. Lydia accidentally takes the formula for super strength, which leads to the first real-life superhero team. After a new villain known as “The King” (Bobby Cannavale) shows up, the superheroes must rise up to save Chicago from evil.

The trailer also gives a sneak peek of Crab Man (Jason Bateman), who we’re not sure if he joins the superheroes or supervillains.

The film also stars Pom Klementieff, Melissa Leo, Tyrel Jackson Williams, Sarah Baker, and Melissa Ponzio.

Thunder Force is set to be released on April 9.

Watch the trailer below.

The post Watch Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer in “Thunder Force” Trailer appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman and produced by Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, and Endeavor Content, Truth Be Told is quasi-anthology series where there’s a central protagonist(s) who carries over as each season tells the story of different characters. Season 2 will tell America’s obsession with true crime podcasts.

Hudson will star alongside series lead Octavia Spencer who plays Poppy Parnell, a true-crime podcaster. Hudson will play Micah Keith, a lifestyle guru and longtime friend of Poppy’s. The two work on a new case that involves them and puts their relationship to the test.

Production on Season 2 is set to start October 26.

Hudson, a Golden Globe winner, is known for her roles in Almost Famous, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Deepwater Horizon, Marshall, and The Skeleton Key. The actress previously had a guest-starring role on Glee.

The post Kate Hudson to Star in Season 2 of “Truth Be Told” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The four-part limited series stars Academy Award winner Olivia Spencer as America’s first black female self-made millionaire. 

Check out the official description: “Inspired by the book, On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam CJ Walker, written by Walker’s great-great-granddaughter A’Lelia Bundles, the Netflix four-part limited series brings the uplifting story of this cultural icon to the screen for the first time. Against all odds, Walker overcame post-slavery racial and gender biases, personal betrayals, and business rivalries to build a ground-breaking brand that revolutionized black haircare, as she simultaneously fought for social change.”

Self Made also stars Tiffany Haddish as Walker’s daughter Lelia, Carmen Ejogo as Walker’s business rival Addie Munroe, Garrett Morris as Walker’s father-in-law, Kevin Carroll as her longtime lawyer Freeman Ransom and Bill Bellamy as Ransom’s cousin Sweetness.

The series launches March 20. 

The post Watch Octavia Spencer in the “Self Made” Trailer appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This special honor is reserved for individuals who share inspiring, uplifting stories that add unique value to society and culture. According to the guild’s presidents Gail Berman and Lucy Fisher, Spencer was a perfect fit because she understands how to harness the power of filmmaking to inspire audiences everywhere.

Spencer’s previous executive producer credits include indie dramas Fruitvale Station and Small Town Crime, and Academy Award-winning biopic Green Book. She’s next set to produce Netflix’s mini-series Madam C.J. Walker.

Spencer sees this Visionary Award as a huge honor and encouragement. “From the very beginning of my career in entertainment, I have been guided by my dream to create an impact through storytelling. This is an incredible highlight for me, and I extend my deepest thanks to the PGA for this award,” she said.

The post Octavia Spencer to be Honored the PGA Visionary Award appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Should the duo join the poject, it will be the first time Oscar-winning Spencer and Oscar-nominated McCarthy make a joint screen appearance. 

Directing the original Netflix superhero comedy is McCarthy’s husband, Ben Falcone. He is also penning the script as well as serving as producer alongside McCarthy and Marc Platt.

The husband and wife duo are frequent collaborators, having previously worked on Tammy (2014), The Boss (2016), and Life of the Party (2018).

According to Entertainment Weekly, the story would focus on the two characters getting superpowers. All other storyline and character details have been kept under wraps. 

McCarthy’s credits include Can You Ever Forgive Me? and Bridesmaids; Spencer’s credits include The Help, The Shape of Water and Hidden Figures.

The post Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer Team up for “Thunder Force” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Zemeckis’ adaption will be the second of Roald Dahl’s 1973 novel of the same name. It was first adapted to the big screen in 1990. Only loosely rooted in the original source material, the author disavowed the version, namely because the version changed the book’s ending. 

The story follows Bruno, a 7-year-old boy who encounters real-life witches.

Spencer will star opposite the previously announced Anne Hathaway as Bruno’s grandmother. Jahzir Bruno and Codie-Lei Eastick are also negotiations to join the cast

Zemekis will co-write the script with Kenya Barris (Black-ish). He will also produce with via their banner ImageMovers. Alfonso Cuaron and Guillermo del Toro also serve as exec producers. The duo originally developed the project, and Tel Toro even wrote a first draft of the screenplay.

Spencer’s most recent project was Green Book, where she served as executive producer. The feature scored five Oscar nominations.

The post Octavia Spencer Joins Anne Hathaway in “The Witches” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Chris Pratt, Tom Holland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer will work together in Disney-Pixar’s Onward.

Set in what Pixar described as a “suburban fantasy,” the animated film follows two teenage elf brothers, voiced by Holland and Pratt, who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still magic left in the world. The two worked together in the past on Avengers: Infinity War.

“At Pixar, we try to create stories that come from some kind of personal truth,” director Dan Scanlon said in a statement. “This film was inspired by my own relationship with my brother.”

“Chris brings equal parts huge heart and fantastic humor to his character,” said Rae, Onward producer, who added Spencer “can do it all. We’re especially excited about the depth as well as humor that she brings to her character.”

Holland “has an infectious charm and sincerity that makes you root for him in every character he plays,” Scanlon said and added that “there is no one funnier than Julia. But she also brings a warmth and loving side to her character.”

Onward is scheduled to hit theaters March 6, 2020.

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