Mike Heslin, who played Polo, alongside Nicole Kidman and Zoe Saldaña in Special Ops: Lioness has died. Heslin’s husband, Nicolas James Wilson, shared the news via his Instagram page. The actor died at the age of 30 on Tuesday, July 2, from an unexpected cardiac event.
Mike Heslin in The Holiday Proposal Plan | The Ninth House
Heslin was also part of several other projects including The Holiday Proposal Plan, Younger, The Influencers, 7 Deadly Sins, and You are Never Alone. However, his most prominent role was in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series.
Nicole Kidman’s Special Ops: Lioness Co-Star Mike Heslin Dies At 30 Mike Heslin and Nicolas James Wilson | via @scottydynamo/Instagram
Mike Heslin, who appeared on two episodes of Season 1 of Special Ops: Lioness, passed away at the age of 30. The news was shared by Heslin’s husband Nicolas James Wilson, who goes by the name Scotty Dynamo on Instagram.
Mike Heslin in The Holiday Proposal Plan | The Ninth House
Heslin was also part of several other projects including The Holiday Proposal Plan, Younger, The Influencers, 7 Deadly Sins, and You are Never Alone. However, his most prominent role was in Taylor Sheridan’s Paramount+ series.
Nicole Kidman’s Special Ops: Lioness Co-Star Mike Heslin Dies At 30 Mike Heslin and Nicolas James Wilson | via @scottydynamo/Instagram
Mike Heslin, who appeared on two episodes of Season 1 of Special Ops: Lioness, passed away at the age of 30. The news was shared by Heslin’s husband Nicolas James Wilson, who goes by the name Scotty Dynamo on Instagram.
- 7/6/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Mike Heslin, an actor in Taylor Sheridan’s action-drama Lioness, had died. He was 30.
His husband, Scotty Dynamo (born Nicolas James Wilson), shared on Instagram that Heslin died Tuesday from an unexpected cardiac event after a week-long battle in the hospital. “Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened,” he wrote.
Heslin played Polo on two episodes of Lioness season one, which also starred Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. He also has roles in The Holiday Proposal Plan, Younger, The Influencers, 7 Deadly Sins and You Are Never Alone.
“Michael was brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel,” his husband wrote in a tribute. “He single-handedly carried me through multiple rounds of cancer. He was the first person everyone would call to share good news with, and he was the perfect person to call if they needed a shoulder to lean on or the best advice.
His husband, Scotty Dynamo (born Nicolas James Wilson), shared on Instagram that Heslin died Tuesday from an unexpected cardiac event after a week-long battle in the hospital. “Michael was young, in perfect health, and the doctors have no explanation for what happened,” he wrote.
Heslin played Polo on two episodes of Lioness season one, which also starred Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman. He also has roles in The Holiday Proposal Plan, Younger, The Influencers, 7 Deadly Sins and You Are Never Alone.
“Michael was brilliant, selfless, talented, and a real-life guardian angel,” his husband wrote in a tribute. “He single-handedly carried me through multiple rounds of cancer. He was the first person everyone would call to share good news with, and he was the perfect person to call if they needed a shoulder to lean on or the best advice.
- 7/6/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Morgan Spurlock, who died May 23 from complications of cancer at age 53, first entered the documentary space in 2004 with “Super Size Me,” he managed to turn the film’s success into a career. A career that was not only prolific, but also lucrative — a rarity, to this day, in the field.
The secret to Spurlock’s success? He was not only a talented filmmaker, but also a brilliant businessman.
Just 11 months after the Sundance premiere of “Super Size Me,” Spurlock partnered with FX on the docuseries “30 Days,” which chronicled the journey of an individual situated in an environment antithetical to his background. The first season of the series began airing in 2005 and included episodes about a Christian living as a Muslim and a conservative heterosexual living with a gay man. In total, FX chairman John Landgraf ordered three seasons of “30 Days,” which was executive produced by Ben Silverman and R.J. Cutler.
The secret to Spurlock’s success? He was not only a talented filmmaker, but also a brilliant businessman.
Just 11 months after the Sundance premiere of “Super Size Me,” Spurlock partnered with FX on the docuseries “30 Days,” which chronicled the journey of an individual situated in an environment antithetical to his background. The first season of the series began airing in 2005 and included episodes about a Christian living as a Muslim and a conservative heterosexual living with a gay man. In total, FX chairman John Landgraf ordered three seasons of “30 Days,” which was executive produced by Ben Silverman and R.J. Cutler.
- 5/24/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Sad news has hit the drive-thru line of Hollywood as we learn about the untimely passing of Morgan Spurlock, the Oscar-nominated director of the eye-opening documentary Super Size Me. According to his family, Spurlock passed away at 53 after losing a private battle with cancer.
In a statement to the press, Spurlock’s family said the risk-taking filmmaker “passed away peacefully in New York surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday. Spurlock was undergoing chemotherapy treatments earlier this year, though the cancer proved too much in the end.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, one of the filmmaker’s older brothers. The sibling duo joined forces on several documentary projects, including Morgan Spurlock Inside Man and 7 Deadly Sins. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man.
In a statement to the press, Spurlock’s family said the risk-taking filmmaker “passed away peacefully in New York surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday. Spurlock was undergoing chemotherapy treatments earlier this year, though the cancer proved too much in the end.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, one of the filmmaker’s older brothers. The sibling duo joined forces on several documentary projects, including Morgan Spurlock Inside Man and 7 Deadly Sins. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man.
- 5/24/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Morgan Spurlock, a documentary filmmaker who captured his own psychological and physical symptoms from eating McDonald’s every day for a month in the Oscar-nominated 2004 feature “Super Size Me,” died Thursday in upstate New York due to complications of cancer. He was 53.
Spurlock’s family confirmed his death.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” says Craig Spurlock, who worked with his brother on several projects. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
Spurlock rose to prominence for “Super Size Me,” in which he conducted an experiment involving consuming only food from McDonald’s for a 30-day stretch. The rules also included the stipulation that Spurlock could not refuse the “super-size” option if prompted during the transaction. The filmmaker...
Spurlock’s family confirmed his death.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” says Craig Spurlock, who worked with his brother on several projects. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas and generosity. Today the world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
Spurlock rose to prominence for “Super Size Me,” in which he conducted an experiment involving consuming only food from McDonald’s for a 30-day stretch. The rules also included the stipulation that Spurlock could not refuse the “super-size” option if prompted during the transaction. The filmmaker...
- 5/24/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, director of the groundbreaking documentary Super Size Me, has died after a private battle with cancer. He was 53.
Spurlock “passed away peacefully in New York surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday, according to a family statement that noted the cause was complications of cancer. Deadline understands he had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment earlier this year.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, one of the filmmaker’s older brothers. They collaborated on several documentary projects, including Morgan Spurlock Inside Man and 7 Deadly Sins. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
For his breakthrough film, Super Size Me, which premiered 20 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival, Spurlock voluntarily ate nothing...
Spurlock “passed away peacefully in New York surrounded by family and friends” on Thursday, according to a family statement that noted the cause was complications of cancer. Deadline understands he had been undergoing chemotherapy treatment earlier this year.
“It was a sad day, as we said goodbye to my brother Morgan,” said Craig Spurlock, one of the filmmaker’s older brothers. They collaborated on several documentary projects, including Morgan Spurlock Inside Man and 7 Deadly Sins. “Morgan gave so much through his art, ideas, and generosity. The world has lost a true creative genius and a special man. I am so proud to have worked together with him.”
For his breakthrough film, Super Size Me, which premiered 20 years ago at the Sundance Film Festival, Spurlock voluntarily ate nothing...
- 5/24/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Big Brother 25’ episode 15 recap: Did the Veto save Cam or Red on September 6? [Updating Live Blog]
Heading into this week’s Veto episode of “Big Brother 25,” Jared Fields took control of the house by winning the Head of Household competition. He convinced Cameron Hardin he would be used as a pawn and Red Utley was the target, but Jared actually plans to send the outgoing Hoh packing this week. But will the Power of Veto be used to save either of them and spoil Jared’s plan?
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother” Season 25, Episode 15 recap/live blog to find out what happened Wednesday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comment section about your favorite “BB25″ houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list. Julie Chen Moonves once again hosts the guilty pleasure series.
Here are the 13 houseguests still in the...
Below, read our minute-by-minute “Big Brother” Season 25, Episode 15 recap/live blog to find out what happened Wednesday, September 6 at 8:00 p.m. Et/Pt. Then be sure to sound off in the comment section about your favorite “BB25″ houseguests on CBS’s reality TV show, who annoys you the most and who you think will ultimately join the “Big Brother” winners list. Julie Chen Moonves once again hosts the guilty pleasure series.
Here are the 13 houseguests still in the...
- 9/7/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Stars: Sean Young, Daphne O’Neal, Jack Pearson, Kayla Fields, Eric Roberts, Geoff Meed | Written and Directed by Geoff Meed
In the opening minutes of DC Down, Washington DC is hit by an earthquake that, among other things, causes the roof of The White House to collapse trapping President Powell and Vice President Jameson inside.
Lance Cushing a former combat engineer and search and rescue expert is called in to help get them out. He brings his fiance Katherine who is a seismologist along. It’s a good thing he did because it looks like there’s going to be some massive aftershocks, but her so far unproven “Dispersal Theory” might be able to protect what’s left of The White House from them. Meanwhile, Speaker of the House Wilder has been sworn in as acting President, and a militia group, The Virginia Lookout, led by Beck are heading to DC.
In the opening minutes of DC Down, Washington DC is hit by an earthquake that, among other things, causes the roof of The White House to collapse trapping President Powell and Vice President Jameson inside.
Lance Cushing a former combat engineer and search and rescue expert is called in to help get them out. He brings his fiance Katherine who is a seismologist along. It’s a good thing he did because it looks like there’s going to be some massive aftershocks, but her so far unproven “Dispersal Theory” might be able to protect what’s left of The White House from them. Meanwhile, Speaker of the House Wilder has been sworn in as acting President, and a militia group, The Virginia Lookout, led by Beck are heading to DC.
- 6/22/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Stars: William Baldwin, Arie Thompson, Michael Marce, Kennedy Porter, Noel G, Rashod Freelove, Emree Franklin | Written by Conor Dowling | Directed by Maximilian Elfeldt
Originally released in the US at the end of December 2021, with no fanfare, publicity, or (at the time) even an IMDb page, War of the Worlds: Annihilation is the latest film made by The Asylum exclusively for US streaming service Tubi and now making its UK debut via 101 Films. Like their first Tubi original film, Swim, I’ve found their films to be hit or miss, usually miss and the way this was originally dumped quietly in the middle of the holiday season didn’t do anything to make me hopeful about what I was about to watch.
A massive group of meteorites, which for some reason the characters keep calling asteroids, fall from the sky all over the globe releasing a strange toxic smoke. The military,...
Originally released in the US at the end of December 2021, with no fanfare, publicity, or (at the time) even an IMDb page, War of the Worlds: Annihilation is the latest film made by The Asylum exclusively for US streaming service Tubi and now making its UK debut via 101 Films. Like their first Tubi original film, Swim, I’ve found their films to be hit or miss, usually miss and the way this was originally dumped quietly in the middle of the holiday season didn’t do anything to make me hopeful about what I was about to watch.
A massive group of meteorites, which for some reason the characters keep calling asteroids, fall from the sky all over the globe releasing a strange toxic smoke. The military,...
- 4/26/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels In America, director Ellie Heyman’s star-packed, virtual reimagining of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning epic, has been named the year’s Outstanding Digital Theater production by the Drama League.
The award — one of five categories created by the Drama League specifically for this year’s pandemic-altered theater season — was announced Friday night at the 87th annual Drama League Awards, streamed worldwide through the interactive Awards Room platform.
For the first time since the league began presenting awards in 1922, theater companies and productions beyond New York’s Broadway and Off Broadway were able to compete, reflecting the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic shutdown season. Theater artists from across the nation who created digital and socially distanced theatrical productions were eligible in the five newly created categories.
In all, the 33 nominated productions, which premiered between March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2021, were selected from submissions by more...
The award — one of five categories created by the Drama League specifically for this year’s pandemic-altered theater season — was announced Friday night at the 87th annual Drama League Awards, streamed worldwide through the interactive Awards Room platform.
For the first time since the league began presenting awards in 1922, theater companies and productions beyond New York’s Broadway and Off Broadway were able to compete, reflecting the extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic shutdown season. Theater artists from across the nation who created digital and socially distanced theatrical productions were eligible in the five newly created categories.
In all, the 33 nominated productions, which premiered between March 12, 2020 and March 15, 2021, were selected from submissions by more...
- 5/22/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
A most unusual year in theater will be recognized by a most unusual Drama League Awards: This year, the traditionally New York-centric honors will be expanded to include theatrical artists across the country, with digital productions taking the spotlight at the May 21 ceremony.
This year’s nominees, announced today, include such digital productions as Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels In America, and Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration.
See the complete list of nominees below.
The 87th Annual Drama League Awards will be streamed on Friday, May 21 at 7 pm Et.
“In this most difficult time, when stages across America were forced to darken, theater artists responded with light – producing bold new work in ways most of us never dreamed of,” said Drama League Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks.
This year, for the first time since the prestigious theater awards were established...
This year’s nominees, announced today, include such digital productions as Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical, The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels In America, and Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration.
See the complete list of nominees below.
The 87th Annual Drama League Awards will be streamed on Friday, May 21 at 7 pm Et.
“In this most difficult time, when stages across America were forced to darken, theater artists responded with light – producing bold new work in ways most of us never dreamed of,” said Drama League Artistic Director Gabriel Stelian-Shanks.
This year, for the first time since the prestigious theater awards were established...
- 3/30/2021
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars: Tori Vild, Tom Sizemore, Eric Roberts, Ana Walczak, Gladys Bautista, Noel Gugliemi, Glenn Plummer, Samson Crouppen, Bart Voitila, Steph Santana, Anthony Del Negro, Orit Morami, Shanna Forrestall, Jaslyn Ome | Written by Tony Mercedes | Directed by Glenn Plummer
Directed by actor/director Glenn Plummer, whose work includes roles on the likes of ER, Sons of Anarchy and Suits, 7 Deadly Sins tells the story of a group of seven teenagers who play the spirit contact game “Charlie, Charlie” and without knowing it, they end up releasing Charlie’s evil spirit, who likes to indulge in the seven deadly sins… in deadly ways!
7 Deadly Sins opens in a rather convoluted way, with a number of unconnected scenes – the first in a Mexican family as a girls uncle Juan attacks her, trying to strangle her to death, before being shot and killed by the police.
Then, interestingly prescient given the current Black Lives Matter movement,...
Directed by actor/director Glenn Plummer, whose work includes roles on the likes of ER, Sons of Anarchy and Suits, 7 Deadly Sins tells the story of a group of seven teenagers who play the spirit contact game “Charlie, Charlie” and without knowing it, they end up releasing Charlie’s evil spirit, who likes to indulge in the seven deadly sins… in deadly ways!
7 Deadly Sins opens in a rather convoluted way, with a number of unconnected scenes – the first in a Mexican family as a girls uncle Juan attacks her, trying to strangle her to death, before being shot and killed by the police.
Then, interestingly prescient given the current Black Lives Matter movement,...
- 6/25/2020
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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