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There's an exciting update for fans of FX's crime drama series, Snowfall. A planned spinoff series has landed a pilot order after being in development for the last few years.

Variety reports that the currently untitled Snowfall spinoff will see Gail Bean return in the role of Wanda Bell-Simmons, with Isaiah John also reprising his role as Leon Simmons from the original Snowfall show. The pilot's official logline reads: "Set in 90s Los Angeles soon after the end of the original series, a recovering addict (Bean) strives to take West Coast rap mainstream despite potential infighting from a harrowing gang war."

Malcolm Spellman is set to write and executive produce the pilot episode. Snowfall alums Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London and Trevor Engelson will executive produce. The pilot will remain with FX Productions. The original Snowfall series aired from 2017 to 2023 on FX and starred an ensemble cast including Damson Idris,...

The “Snowfall” spinoff just took a major step forward, with the potential series scoring a pilot order at FX, Variety has learned exclusively.

The untitled drama was first reported to be in early development in 2023 ahead of the series finale of “Snowfall.” As reported at the time, “Snowfall” star Gail Bean will return for the spinoff in the role of Wanda Bell-Simmons. She will be joined by fellow original cast member Isaiah John, who played Leon Simmons.

The official logline for the pilot states, “Set in 90s Los Angeles soon after the end of the original series, a recovering addict (Bean) strives to take West Coast rap mainstream despite potential infighting from a harrowing gang war.”

Malcolm Spellman will write and executive produce the pilot, with “Snowfall” alums Dave Andron, Thomas Schlamme, Julie DeJoie, Michael London and Trevor Engelson all executive producing as well. FX Productions is the studio.

Along with Bean and John,...

The famous Albuquerque home that was used to represent Walter White's house in Breaking Bad is now up for sale. Potential buyers should be forewarned, however, that owning the home will come with a risk of getting pizzas thrown onto the roof.

Per Kob 4 in New Mexico, the Breaking Bad house has hit the market more than a decade after the original series ended its run. The house was made famous when it was used as the home for the White family in the show, but the owners hadn't foreseen just how iconic it would become when they first agreed to let the TV film there. At first, the family members living there welcomed fans who stopped by to take pictures at the house, but as the popularity of Breaking Bad grew, it became excessive.

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Sons of Anarchy features many characters who are both fan favorites but also irredeemable. Set in a world of crime and chaos, bad situations lead to even worse choices. Before anyone realizes, things are too far gone to be saved.

Shows with no redeemable characters have their own charm. They tend to tackle dark and forbidden topics like revenge, cannibalism and war. Many shows have irredeemable characters like Jax. They may have done one really bad thing, or they have done several over the course of the entire series. From House of the Dragon to Yellowjackets to Breaking Bad, these pitch-black and morally grey characters have caused fans to think about the damning choices they made.

Walter White Is Far Gone in Breaking Bad

As Breaking Bad's protagonist, Walter White is a sympathetic character, similar to Jax Teller in Sons of Anarchy. However, throughout the course of the crime series,...

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Cinema has long been one of the best mediums for storytelling, with a range of dynamic and talented actors helping bring to life these stories. While all major actors turn in memorable careers that span numerous roles, some actors leave an indelible mark on a particular character. Although these actors can have other iconic characters under their belt, there's no denying that a role becomes almost synonymous with their performer.

Although Hollywood doesn't always stick the landing with some castings, others are so strong that it can be difficult to imagine anyone else in the role. This similarly applies to TV, where actors will spend years playing the same character as the two progressively blend into one person. Indeed, some characters are so inseparable from their actors that it's almost impossible to recast without angering fans or failing to live up to expectations.

Heisenberg has returned with a special message for anyone thinking about littering. Bryan Cranston has appeared in a public service ad campaign as his Breaking Bad character to discourage people from littering in the state of New Mexico.

Per the NY Post, the new ads featuring Cranston were first unveiled in an arthouse movie theater in Santa Fe. The PSA is called "Breaking Bad Habits," and it features Cranston's Walter White rolling a barrel through the New Mexico desert, similar to how he'd done so in a memorable Breaking Bad scene. In the PSA, however, Walter is revealed to be collecting trash from the ground left behind by careless litterbugs. Squashing a paper cup from Los Polos Hermanos, the drug kingpin warns, "Keep litter out of my territory." The ad spot, shared online by New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, can be watched below.

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Walter poisoned Brock in season 4 of Breaking Bad but the truth didn't come out until the following year. The character Brock Cantillo (Ian Posada) was the six-year-old son of Jesse Pinkman's girlfriend, Andrea (Emily Rios). Brock greatly admired Jesse and the two would often hang out and bond. After Jesse and Andrea broke up, he continued to send them money through Saul Goodman. The pair reunited in Breaking Bad season 4, but shortly after, Brock was rushed to the hospital with a serious illness which turned out to be because Walt poisoned Brock.

At first, Jesse believed that Brock was given the ricin that was intended for villain Gus Fring. He thought that Walt stole the ricin and gave it to Brock as a way to punish Jesse for getting too close to Gus. When confronted, however, Walt gave Jesse the idea that it must have been Gus who used the ricin to harm Brock.

Sometimes, TV shows introduce characters who seem fundamental to the story, but it becomes clear that the writers aren't sure what to do with them after their initial storyline. The result is often that the TV show will repeat the same story many times, focusing on one character. Maybe said character will eventually be written out of the show when the actor or writers have had enough, but they may be needed for one particular future storyline.

Some TV show love interests that were suddenly dropped and great female TV characters that deserved better ended up in these circumstances because creativity had run out concerning their arcs. Great TV shows should effectively use all their characters, at least providing a reason for them to be shelved for a while if screen time is limited. However, it is hard to feel like some shows did not waste characters when they are...

Breaking Bad is as much about the criminal drug underworld as it is about the protagonists dark journey from upstanding man to power-hungry drug lord. From start to finish, Breaking Bad saw characters die horrifying deaths. Some of them were especially heartbreaking, like Gale (David Costabile), Hank (Dean Norris), Jane (Krysten Ritter), and Andrea (Emily Rios). But others were strangely satisfying.

Exclusive: Emily Rios, Louis Ferreira, and Bonnie Root will star in the new independent horror-thriller feature film, Don’t Let Them Out.

Led by screenwriter Lila McLaughlin, who makes her directorial debut and penned the script, Don’t Let Them Out centers on a struggling woman who journeys to a property she has inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her debts. But upon arriving to the property, the story takes a terrifying turn when the woman is lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole. The female-helmed film blends psychological twists with haunting horror elements in the vein of Hereditary and The Conjuring, adding in sinister themes of generational trauma woven into the storyline.

McLaughlin and Root are producing the project which is nearing completion at a desert film compound near Barstow,...

An upcoming independent horror film with Hereditary and The Conjuring vibes is creeping its way toward screens. Screenwriter Lila McLaughlin is stepping behind the camera for her directorial debut, shooting from a script she wrote that sounds bone-chilling in all the best ways. Joining McLaughlin for Don’t Let Them Out are Emily Rios, Louis Ferreira, and Bonnie Root as primary cast members.

According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Don’t Let Them Out follows “a struggling woman who journeys to a property she has inherited in hopes of selling it to pay off her debts. But upon arriving to the property, the story takes a terrifying turn when the woman is lured into a desperate scavenger hunt down a perilous rabbit hole.”

McLaughlin and Root are teaming up to produce Don’t Let Them Out, which is soon to end production. Seasoned editor Eric Strand joins the team after...

Network: FX.

Episodes: 60 (hour).

Seasons: Six.

TV show dates: July 5, 2017 — April 19, 2023.

Series status: Ending.

Performers include: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Juan Javier Cardenas, Isaiah John, Filipe Valle Costa, Alon Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, Marcus Henderson, Kevin Carroll, Devyn A. Tyler, Gail Bean, and Alejandro Edda.

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A crime drama created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron, the Snowfall TV show kicks off in 1983 in Los Angeles at the dawn of the crack cocaine epidemic. The story centers on several characters who will crash into each other's lives in a brutal fashion.

Although he was born and raised in South Central L.A., Franklin Saint (Idris),...

The need and desire to see Black, Brown, Asian and Indigenous people on screen has yet to be completely fulfilled by Hollywood, but there has been a recent uptick in Aapi and Bipoc representation on screen. According to a 2021 Nielsen study titled “Being Seen on Screen,” data from the 2021 to 2021 television season showed 78 of the top 1,500 shows had some racial, ethnic or sexual orientation diversity.

And people want more representation, because not only does it increase the self-esteem for people of marginalized groups, reduce stereotypes and support the wants of viewers of color, it helps accurately portray the world and the people in it.

Here are 14 shows (in no particular order) from 2022 that had casts led by people of color that are well worth watching. These series either came out in 2022 or had a season premiere this year.

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"Snowfall" is the crime drama TV series, created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, set in Los Angeles 1983, during the first 'crack cocaine' epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city, starring Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, and Amin Joseph, premiering Season Four, February 24, 2021 on FX:

"...the series follows the stories of several characters whose lives are fated to intersect including drug dealer 'Franklin Saint', Mexican 'luchador' 'Gustavo El Oso Zapata', 'CIA' operative Teddy McDonald, and Mexican crime boss niece, Lucia Villanueva..."

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"Snowfall" is the crime drama TV series, created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, set in Los Angeles 1983, during the first 'crack cocaine' epidemic and its impact on the culture of the city, starring Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, and Amin Joseph, premiering Season Four, February 24, 2021 on FX:

"...the series follows the stories of several characters whose lives are fated to intersect including drug dealer 'Franklin Saint', Mexican 'luchador' 'Gustavo El Oso Zapata', 'CIA' operative Teddy McDonald, and Mexican crime boss niece, Lucia Villanueva..."

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(Spoiler alert: Do not read this post if you have not watched “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie.”)

“El Camino” ends with Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul) taking care of one final piece of business. Or at least, he enlists fixer Ed to finish the job.

When the vacuum-shop owner drops Jesse off in Alaska to start anew, the free former meth cook hands Ed a “goodbye” letter. Though not privy to its contents, the audience catches a glimpse of the name on the envelope: Brock Cantillo.

In case that name doesn’t jump out at you, allow us to refresh your memory. Brock Cantillo (played by Ian Posada) is the young child of Jesse’s girlfriend from “Breaking Bad” Seasons 3-5, Andrea (Emily Rios).

When we — and Jesse — first met Andrea and her son, Brock was 6 years old. He should be about 8 now by the time Ed makes it to the Mexico City post office.

“Snowfall” has been renewed for a fourth season at FX.

The announcement, which was made at the Television Critics Association summer press tour, comes after series co-creator John Singleton died in April at age 51 due to a stroke.

Season 4 of the series is slated to debut in 2020. The series is currently in the midst of its third season, with the season finale set to air in September.

Snowfall has been renewed for a fourth season on FX, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Gina Balian, Presidents, Original Programming, FX Entertainment. The acclaimed drama series created by John Singleton & Eric Amadio and Dave Andron will return to FX in 2020.

The series deals with the crack cocaine epidemic that swept through South Central Los Angeles in the 1980s. It stars Isaiah John, Amin Joseph, Marcus Henderson, Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Emily Rios, and Angela Lewis.

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In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for FX. For this season, the cable network has newcomers “Pose” and “What We Do in the Shadows” (Natasia Demetriou), returning shows “American Horror Story” and “Better Things” (Pamela Adlon), plus limited series “Fosse/Verdon” as part of their 2019 campaign.

Below, the list of FX lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedies, dramas and limited series. More names might be added by the network on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

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An FX crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Emily Rios, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, and Isaiah John. Unfolding in 1980s Los Angeles, the series explores the crack cocaine epidemic. As the second season kicks off in 1984, the characters are working toward their ultimate goals of money, power, and influence. Read More…...

Two months before Regina King finished her Netflix series Seven Seconds, she had already decided that in regards to her next project, “I’m not playing anybody’s mama.”

“I’m cool, don’t send me anything for five years with ‘Mama’ attached,” King recalled telling her reps.

But then Beale Street director/writer Barry Jenkins sent her the quintessential matriarch role, that of Sharon Rivers, a future-mother-in-law who literally goes the distance to prove the innocence of Fonny, her daughter’s fiance. Sharon is a woman in the state of crisis who balances the scales and possesses a great sense of empathy, particularly when putting herself in other’s shoes.

What changed King’s mind after meeting Jenkins? He “understands collaboration, and I feel like if I’m going to learn, it’s important to leave a situation better,” said the Oscar nominated supporting actress at an Awardsline screening this week.

Barry Jenkins left us in awe with his lush, nuanced storytelling in 2016's Moonlight, and now, he's poised to do it again with the drama If Beale Street Could Talk. Due in theaters on Dec. 25, it's already a critical darling with three Golden Globe nominations to its name - and award season has barely begun.

In his latest project, Jenkins adapts James Baldwin's book of the same name, the title of which alludes to W.C. Handy's "Beale Street Blues." It pays homage to the Memphis street that became a bustling cultural spot for black artists and activists in the 20th century. Baldwin grounds his novel in 1970s Harlem, but there's a timelessness to it that resonates with the buildup to the civil rights movements and the current Black Lives Matter movement. And while it respects context, the book also develops its characters' internal lives with a tragic story that'll haunt you.

Annapurna’s If Beale Street Could Talk from writer-director Barry Jenkins is among the headlining Specialty rollouts this weekend. Beale Street is the first title to come from Annapurna’s three-year production deal with Plan B Entertainment. The film will have a somewhat slow rollout before going wide later next month. IFC Films is going out day and date with Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier’s Cannes premiere The House That Jack Built, starring Matt Dillon. The film had select directors-cut showings one day last month, which resulted in an MPAA dressing-down. And Sony Pictures Classics is opening fellow Cannes premiere, Capernaum, which is Lebanon’s foreign-language Oscar entry. Spc is touting the performances of its young cast as among the “best ever” for child leads.

If Beale Street Could Talk

Director-writer: Barry Jenkins

Cast: KiKi Layne, Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Teyonah Parris, Michael Beach, Aunjanue Ellis, Dave Franco, Diego Luna,...

Faith in a very pure romantic attraction between two people was the dramatic core of Barry Jenkins’ Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” and that same faith is the animating principle of his much-anticipated follow-up, “If Beale Street Could Talk,” a rich but very unwieldy adaptation of James Baldwin’s 1974 novel.

“Moonlight” originated in a story from the gifted playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Jenkins was able to make the narrative of that sensitive film his own by applying a poetic kind of stealth to the subjective visuals. But Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk” makes for a much more demanding and intimidating authorial basis for a movie.

Tish Rivers (KiKi Layne) and Fonny Hunt have known each other since they were children. Jenkins’ film, like Baldwin’s novel, is told from Tish’s point of view and moves backward and forward in time in a way that suggests puzzle pieces scattered out on a table.

Love — intimate, familial and fraternal — infuses director Barry Jenkins’ ravishing adaptation of the 1974 James Baldwin novel about a battered romance that refuses to be a tragedy. Following up his Best Picture Oscar win for Moonlight, the writer-director opens his third film with Tish Rivers (KiKi Layne), 19, and Alonzo Hunt, a.k.a. Fonny (Stephan James), 22, strolling along the Hudson river. The fact that they’re wearing bright colors, which channels the sunny opening of Jacques Demy’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg instead of the Horror City of 1970s New York,...

"These are our children... and we gotta set them free." Annapurna Pictures has released one final trailer for If Beale Street Could Talk, the latest exquisite film made by very talented filmmaker Barry Jenkins (of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy). Opening in theaters in December. Based on James Baldwin's 1974 novel of the same name, If Beale Street Could Talk is about a woman in Harlem desperately trying to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while she is carrying their first child. Kiki Layne stars as Tish, along with Stephan James as her fiancé "Fonny", and the exceptional full ensemble cast includes Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, and Emily Rios. Hands down one of the best films about love and romance this year, I highly recommend seeing this as soon as it's playing near you.

"Baldwin's legacy is very important, very rich." Annapurna Pictures has released this extended, 5-minute making of featurette for If Beale Street Could Talk, the latest exquisite film made by the very talented Barry Jenkins (of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy). This video is called the "Baldwin" featurette and focuses on Jenkins discussing James Baldwin's 1974 book and turning it into this feature film. If Beale Street Could Talk is about a woman in Harlem desperately trying to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while she is carrying their first child. Kiki Layne stars as Tish, along with Stephan James as her fiancé "Fonny", and the full ensemble cast includes Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, and Emily Rios. This is hands down one of the best films of the year, a must watch.

The following essay was produced as part of the 2018 Nyff Critics Academy, a workshop for aspiring film critics that took place during the 56th edition of the New York Film Festival.

Barry Jenkins’ “If Beale Street Could Talk” is a powerful reflection of the Black American experience, a love story layered in beautiful colors and poetic language juxtaposed with the slow-burning tragedy of a family’s fate. That James Baldwin’s 1974 novel, which depicts the inherent racism of the criminal justice system, is relevant enough to be adapted into a movie in 2018 says a great deal about America’s progress, or rather lack thereof.

While there have been other recent films and television series that shed light on the predatory ways in which the judicial system baits Black men into taking plea deals, including “Time: The Kalief Browder Story” and “The Central Park Five,” “Beale Street” is one of the...

What's the buzz about the second season of the Snowfall TV show on FX? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show Snowfall is cancelled or renewed for season three. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the Snowfall season two episodes below.

An FX crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Emily Rios, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, and Isaiah John. Unfolding in 1980s Los Angeles, the series explores the crack cocaine epidemic. As the second season kicks off in 1984, the characters are working toward their ultimate goals of money, power, and influence.

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"These are our children, and we gotta set them free." Annapurna Pictures has debuted the new full-length official trailer for If Beale Street Could Talk, the latest exquisite film made by very talented filmmaker Barry Jenkins (of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy). Based on James Baldwin's 1974 novel of the same name, If Beale Street Could Talk is about a woman in Harlem desperately trying to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while she is carrying their first child. Kiki Layne stars as Tish, along with Stephan James as her fiancé "Fonny", and the exceptional full ensemble cast includes Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, and Emily Rios. I saw this film at Tiff and it's pure bliss - I wrote: "it's a gorgeous film, visually and emotionally, and I didn't want it to end.

During its freshman installment on FX, the Snowfall TV show audience was in about the middle of the pack for the cable network's programming. In terms of its demo ratings though, it ranked third, following only American Horror Story and Taboo. Now that it is back for a second season, can it hook a bigger audience and earn higher demo numbers, or will it lose steam? Will Snowfall be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status update below.

An FX period crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Emily Rios, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, and Isaiah John. Unfolding in 1980s Los Angeles, the series explores the crack cocaine epidemic. As the second season kicks off in 1984, the characters are working toward their ultimate goals of money, power, and influence. Read More…...

FX has ordered a third season of Snowfall, the drama series created by John Singleton, Eric Amadio and Dave Andron, it was announced today by Eric Schrier and Nick Grad, Presidents of Original Programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. The third season will premiere on FX in 2019.

“It has been great to see Snowfall’s audience and critical acclaim grow in its second season,” said Schrier. “The creative team has done a fantastic job and we have high hopes for season three.”

Season two of Snowfall concludes tomorrow night, Thursday, September 20 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on FX with the tenth and final episode of the second season: “Education.” Franklin faces the consequences of his actions. Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners. Lucia must sacrifice to save Gustavo’s life. Written by Dave Andron; Directed by John Singleton.

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“Snowfall” has been renewed for a third season at FX, the cabler announced Wednesday.

The third season will premiere on FX in 2019. The announcement of the renewal comes ahead of the Season 2 finale, which airs on Thursday at 10 p.m. Et/Pt. In the finale, Franklin faces the consequences of his actions. Teddy pulls out all the stops to assist his partners. Lucia must sacrifice to save Gustavo’s life. The episode is written by Dave Andron and directed by John Singleton.

“It has been great to see ‘Snowfall’s’ audience and critical acclaim grow in its second season,” said Eric Schrier, co-president of original programming at FX. “The creative team has done a fantastic job and we have high hopes for season three.”

The series stars Damson Idris as Franklin Saint, a young street entrepreneur; Carter Hudson as CIA operative Teddy McDonald; and Emily Rios as Lucia Villanueva and...

FX has ordered a third season of Snowfall, its drama series about the start of the crack cocaine epidemic in Los Angeles. The network is planning a 2019 debut for the new season, and the news comes just ahead of the Season 2 finale which airs Thursday.

“It has been great to see Snowfall’s audience and critical acclaim grow in its second season,” said Eric Schrier, who with Nick Grad is president of original programming at FX Networks and FX Productions. “The creative team has done a fantastic job and we have high hopes for season three.”

Season 2, which was renewed five episodes into its freshman run, follows the ensemble of characters as they intersect and overlap within the mosaic of Los Angeles entering 1984, all of them working toward their ultimate goals of money, power and influence. Damson Idris, Carter

Hudson), Sergio Peris-Mencheta and Emily Rios star.

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The Notebook is covering Tiff with an on-going correspondence between critics Kelley Dong and Daniel Kasman.Yes If Beale Street Could TalkDear Danny,I must admit that I have not been knocked over nearly enough at this year’s festival, save for some unexpected exceptions. We've discussed the efficacy of issue-oriented programming that begets rash and shoddily constructed filmmaking that boasts responsiveness over formal precision—fiery punches with bad aim. Sometimes these ambitions stem from an eagerness to cope with the fear of the future by forcefully proposing easy answers to the why and how our present came to be. Other times, this paranoia is instead assuaged with reassurance of what we already know to be true, values that last across generations. In a non-chronological sequence of events, Barry Jenkins’s If Beale Street Could Talk—an adaptation of James Baldwin's 1974 novel—does not revise the past so much...

Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins made a stop at the Deadline Studio ahead of the Toronto Film Festival premiere of If Beale Street Could Talk, his adaptation of the 1974 novel by James Baldwin. The story follows a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover’s innocence while pregnant with their first child.

“There was something very pure about young black love that was depicted and also the family dynamic of the Rivers and the Hunts families,” said Jenkins about why he decided on this piece out of Baldwin’s numerous works. “It just grabbed me.”

Jenkins made waves with his 2016 Oscar-winning Moonlight, and although there is much anticipation surrounding his followup, the director isn’t really feeling the pressure.

“When I adapted the book, I wrote it the same time I wrote Moonlight. I didn’t have the rights. It created a pressure-free environment so...

"The things that tormented me the most were the very things that connected me to all the people who were alive." To celebrate James Baldwin's birthday today, Annapurna Pictures has released the first teaser trailer for If Beale Street Could Talk, the latest film from very talented filmmaker Barry Jenkins (director of Moonlight and Medicine for Melancholy). Based on James Baldwin's 1974 novel of the same name, If Beale Street Could Talk is about a woman in Harlem desperately trying to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime while she is carrying their first child. Kiki Layne stars, along with Stephan James, and the full ensemble cast includes Teyonah Parris, Regina King, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed Skrein, Michael Beach, Finn Wittrock, Aunjanue Ellis, Diego Luna, Pedro Pascal, and Emily Rios. Oh my goodness, this looks fantastic. Jenkins is back with something just as powerful and I can't wait.

Perhaps this is a bit of “Kingdom” bias speaking, but Jonathan Tucker is exactly what “Snowfall” needs in Season 2 — and he’s exactly what it gets. The lively, charming actor who recently graced “Westworld” and became a fan favorite in “Justified,” “The Black Donnellys,” and more steps into FX’s ’80s L.A. drug series and does more than his standard, A-grade character work; he pops, charms, and is so darn generous in his scenes, the charisma spreads to his screen partners. He’s the missing ingredient many dramas need these days, whether it’s literally Jonathan Tucker or what he represents: an attention-grabbing kick in the pants that makes everyone sit up and take notice.

Tucker and his new character, Matt McDonald — an ex-Vietnam pilot and brother of Teddy, the overworked CIA agent played by Carter Hudson — are emblematic of what writers Dave Andron, Eric Amadio, and John Singleton...

If there’s any worry that the Disney-Fox deal may sanitize the often-gritty dramas that make up the Fox-owned FX Networks, it’s not coming from producers of “Snowfall.”

“I would hope Disney understands what they have in FX and they get continue to do the great work they’ve been doing,” executive producer and writer Dave Andron told Variety at the second season premiere of the drama Monday.

Andron noted that FX’s brand is unique on its own, and he doesn’t think about the acquisition very much because of that. In fact, if anything, he thinks that because FX is different than the other properties involved, it’s an asset.

“When you acquire FX, part of what you acquire is John Langraff and his sensibility and everyone he’s curated to work with him,” he said. “I think Disney needs some edge.”

Executive producer John Singleton...

"I believe this drug is the future." FX has just released a new trailer for season two of Snowfall.The drama explores the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. The cast includes Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa.Read More…...

In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for FX. For this season, the cable network has returning Emmy contenders “Atlanta” (Donald Glover), “The Americans” and “Baskets” (Zach Galifianakis), newcomer “Trust” (Donald Sutherland) and limited series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” (Darren Criss) as part of their 2018 campaign.

Below, the list of FX lead, supporting and guest submissions for their comedy, drama and limited series. More names might be added by the network on the final Emmy ballot. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.

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It seems like the summer forecast is calling for Snowfall. The sophomore season will premiere on Thursday, July 19 at 10 Pm Et/Pt on FX. Season 2 continues its story about the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it. Snowfall follows the ensemble of characters as they intersect and overlap within the mosaic of Los Angeles as we enter 1984, all of them working toward their ultimate goals of money, power and influence. Check out the new promo right here.

The cast includes Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), a young street entrepreneur beginning to experience the perils of success; Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson), a CIA operative who finds that his off-book drug-funded operation may be vulnerable from unexpected sources, both personal and professional; and Gustavo “El Oso” Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta) and Lucia Villanueva (Emily Rios), the drug running couple who discover the potency...

Are you ready for the next season of Snowfall? Today, FX released the premiere date and a new promo for the TV show's second season.The drama explores the rise of the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los Angeles. The cast includes Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa.Read More…...

In today’s roundup, Hulu and HBO announced the premiere dates for “Castle Rock” and “Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind.”

Acquisitions

Up TV has licensed cable rights from Disney/ABC to all eight seasons of the family sitcom “Home Improvement.” The series, starring Tim Allen, will air on Up Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Et and Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Et, effective May 14.

Behind The Scenes

Viceland has begun production on the new series “The Hunt for the Trump Tapes with Tom Arnold,” a documentary show that aims to explore more potentially-implicating footage of President Donald Trump in the wake of the Access Hollywood tapes, in which Trump made controversial comments about women. Arnold will host the show, inviting viewers on his journey to uncover more video material from Trump’s earlier life, including “Apprentice” outtakes and “Miss Universe” footage.

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The summer forecast calls for Season 2 of Snowfall. FX has set 10 Pm Thursday, July 19, for the return of its drama series that focuses on the 1980s crack outbreak, from creators John Singleton & Eric Amadio and Dave Andron. Watch a new promo above.

The sophomore-season plot: Snowfall continues its story about the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it. Season 2 follows the ensemble of characters as they intersect and overlap within the mosaic of Los Angeles as we enter 1984, all of them working toward their ultimate goals of money, power and influence.

The players include Franklin Saint (Damson Idris), the young street entrepreneur beginning to experience the perils of success; Teddy McDonald (Carter Hudson), a CIA operative who finds that his off-book drug-funded operation might be vulnerable from unexpected sources, both personal and professional; and Gustavo “El Oso” Zapata (Sergio Peris-Mencheta...

Emily Rios has landed the key role of Victoria in Barry Jenkins’ Moonlight followup, If Beale Street Could Talk, which is currently in production. Starring KiKi Layne, the drama is based on James Baldwin's novel about Tish, a newly engaged Harlem woman who races against the clock to prove her lover's innocence while carrying their first child to term. Rios joins an impressive cast roaster that includes Stephan James, Colman Domingo, Brian Tyree Henry, Dave Franco, Ed…...

FX has a thing for gritty programming, so at first blush its new Snowfall TV show -- from creators John Singleton, Eric Amadio, and Dave Andron -- looks like it will fit right in. While it is yet to be renewed for a second season, the California Film Commission has already awarded the production a tax credit for season two, so Snowfall is well-positioned. Still, it remains to be seen how it will do in the ratings. Will Snowfall be cancelled or renewed for second season? Stay tuned. A period crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa. The FX TV series kicks off in 1983 Los Angeles, at the dawn of the crack cocaine epidemic. The story centers on diverse characters, from...

Vulture Watch How long will this storm rage? Has the Snowfall TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on FX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Snowfall season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About? An FX period crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa. The story kicks off in 1983 Los Angeles, at the dawn of the crack cocaine epidemic. It centers on several diverse characters, from an L.A. family, to a Nicaraguan Contra soldier, a sidelined CIA Agent, an...

FX's Snowfall is all about the crack cocaine epidemic that plagued South Central Los Angeles in the 1980s, so it's not surprising that machismo is at the forefront of a lot of the action.

However, what really gives the new series depth are the female characters, led by actresses Emily Rios, Michael

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Vulture Watch How long will this storm rage? Has the Snowfall TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on FX? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Snowfall season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About? An FX period crime drama, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa. The story kicks off in 1983 Los Angeles, at the dawn of the crack cocaine epidemic. It centers on several diverse characters, from an L.A. family, to a Nicaraguan Contra soldier, a sidelined CIA Agent, an...

FX has given an early season two renewal to its Snowfall TV show. The 1980s cocaine drama just premiered on July 5th. Episode 1.06, "A Long Time Coming," airs tonight at 10:00pm Et/Pt. An FX period crime series, Snowfall stars Damson Idris, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Carter Hudson, Emily Rios, Michael Hyatt, Amin Joseph, Angela Lewis, Isaiah John, Juan Javier Cárdenas, Alon Moni Aboutboul, Malcolm Mays, and Filipe Valle Costa. The story kicks off in 1983 Los Angeles, at the dawn of the crack cocaine epidemic. Read More…...