British actor Jamie Thomas King is adapting James Titcombe’s memoir Joshua’s Story: Uncovering the Morecambe Bay Maternity Scandal for the big screen.
King, best known for star turns in Mad Men and The Tudors, is penning a screenplay for Trust, a movie to be produced along with wife and Canadian actress Tamara Podemski as part of their newly-launched Blackbird Productions banner.
“Right now, I do not have intention to act in or direct the project. But yes, I became interested in the subject following Benjamin’s death and subsequent lawsuit,” King told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.
In 2016, the preventable death of their second son, Benjamin, due to medical negligence occurred five days after Podemski gave birth after a delayed caesarean section. The star of Reservation Dogs and Outer Range at the time had been 14 days overdue and was rushed to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Somerset,...
King, best known for star turns in Mad Men and The Tudors, is penning a screenplay for Trust, a movie to be produced along with wife and Canadian actress Tamara Podemski as part of their newly-launched Blackbird Productions banner.
“Right now, I do not have intention to act in or direct the project. But yes, I became interested in the subject following Benjamin’s death and subsequent lawsuit,” King told The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday.
In 2016, the preventable death of their second son, Benjamin, due to medical negligence occurred five days after Podemski gave birth after a delayed caesarean section. The star of Reservation Dogs and Outer Range at the time had been 14 days overdue and was rushed to the Royal United Hospital in Bath, Somerset,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Canadian procedural Wild Cards is coming back for a second season on The CW.
The renewal news came this morning as originating broadcaster CBC renewed the show and unveiled it at its Upfronts.
It marks a bit of good news for The CW, which canceled Walker earlier this week, while Canadian drama The Spencer Sisters, which it also aired, was canceled at CTV.
The show, stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, has been one of The CW’s stronger performers over the last year.
Earlier this month, The CW’s President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz told Deadline that he was keen to bring back the show for more episodes.
Wild Cards is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a gruff, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman. Ellis (Gianniotti) plays a demoted detective who has...
The renewal news came this morning as originating broadcaster CBC renewed the show and unveiled it at its Upfronts.
It marks a bit of good news for The CW, which canceled Walker earlier this week, while Canadian drama The Spencer Sisters, which it also aired, was canceled at CTV.
The show, stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, has been one of The CW’s stronger performers over the last year.
Earlier this month, The CW’s President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz told Deadline that he was keen to bring back the show for more episodes.
Wild Cards is a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist that follows the unlikely duo of a gruff, sardonic cop and a spirited, clever con woman. Ellis (Gianniotti) plays a demoted detective who has...
- 5/23/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Canadian procedural Wild Cards has been one of The CW’s stronger performers over the last twelve months.
It was somewhat surprising, then, that the show which stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, hasn’t been quickly snapped up for a second season.
The CW’s President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz told Deadline in February that the network was in conversations with Blink49 Studios about more episodes coming to the network.
Those talks are still ongoing, but the suggestion is very much that it will continue on The CW.
“You’ll probably be hearing more announcements from us very soon,” he told Deadline this morning. “That show did great. It grew 10% versus what The Flash did in the same spot the year before. So, here we are beating shows that everyone’s very romantic about. We’d very much like to renew that one.
It was somewhat surprising, then, that the show which stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, hasn’t been quickly snapped up for a second season.
The CW’s President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz told Deadline in February that the network was in conversations with Blink49 Studios about more episodes coming to the network.
Those talks are still ongoing, but the suggestion is very much that it will continue on The CW.
“You’ll probably be hearing more announcements from us very soon,” he told Deadline this morning. “That show did great. It grew 10% versus what The Flash did in the same spot the year before. So, here we are beating shows that everyone’s very romantic about. We’d very much like to renew that one.
- 5/16/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Wild Cards, a Canadian police procedural, has become a surprise hit for The CW.
The series, which stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, launched in January.
It has been averaging over 500,000 in the live overnights, per Nielsen, which The CW President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz says will likely go to around 1M over the first seven days.
This is what constitutes a hit for the network. “That’s a nice success for us. If we can do seven nights a week with a million viewers, that would be goal number one, then two million,” he told Deadline.
Related: When To Expect Return of ‘All American’ & ‘Walker’ Plus Other New Series On The CW
Schwartz added that he has already begun discussing a second season of the show, which comes from Blink49 Studios.
“We have not renewed it yet but that is a conversation that’s happening right now.
The series, which stars Grey’s Anatomy’s Giacomo Gianniotti, Riverdale’s Vanessa Morgan and Jason Priestley, launched in January.
It has been averaging over 500,000 in the live overnights, per Nielsen, which The CW President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz says will likely go to around 1M over the first seven days.
This is what constitutes a hit for the network. “That’s a nice success for us. If we can do seven nights a week with a million viewers, that would be goal number one, then two million,” he told Deadline.
Related: When To Expect Return of ‘All American’ & ‘Walker’ Plus Other New Series On The CW
Schwartz added that he has already begun discussing a second season of the show, which comes from Blink49 Studios.
“We have not renewed it yet but that is a conversation that’s happening right now.
- 2/16/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Wild Cards starring Riverdale‘s Vanessa Morgan and Reign‘s Giacomo Gianniotti will make its primetime debut on The CW on January 17, 2024. Described as a crime-solving procedural with a comedic twist, episode one – “The Infinity Thief” – introduces Gianniotti as a cop forced to team up with a con artist, played by Morgan.
Season one episodes will air on Wednesdays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Morgan stars as Max Mitchell, Gianniotti plays Cole Ellis, Terry Chen is Chief Li, and Jason Priestley is George. Season also stars Michael Xavier as Detective Simmons, Amy Goodmurphy as Detective Yates, Fletcher Donovan as Ricky, and Jonesy as Marc.
Wild Cards was created by Michael Konyves who also executive produces. Additional executive producers include Konyves, James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, and writers Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone, and Morwyn Brebner.
Vanessa Morgan as Max and Giacomo Gianniotti as Ellis in ‘Wild Cards’ episode 1
The Plot,...
Season one episodes will air on Wednesdays at 8pm Et/Pt.
Morgan stars as Max Mitchell, Gianniotti plays Cole Ellis, Terry Chen is Chief Li, and Jason Priestley is George. Season also stars Michael Xavier as Detective Simmons, Amy Goodmurphy as Detective Yates, Fletcher Donovan as Ricky, and Jonesy as Marc.
Wild Cards was created by Michael Konyves who also executive produces. Additional executive producers include Konyves, James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, and writers Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone, and Morwyn Brebner.
Vanessa Morgan as Max and Giacomo Gianniotti as Ellis in ‘Wild Cards’ episode 1
The Plot,...
- 12/21/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti are heading back to The CW!!
The 31-year-old Riverdale star and the 34-year-old Reign actor will be returning to the network in the upcoming new procedural series Wild Cards, according to Variety.
The upcoming series is originally set to premiere on CBC in Canada this coming winter, and will make it’s debut on The CW in the fall 2024. This marks the latest acquisition of a series from Canada or elsewhere for US broadcast.
Find out more about the new show inside…
Here’s a synopsis: Ellis (Giannioti) is a gruff, sardonic cop demoted from his role as a detective fown to the maritime unit, while Max (Morgan) is a spirited, clever con woman living a transient life and scamming everyone she meets. When Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves,...
The 31-year-old Riverdale star and the 34-year-old Reign actor will be returning to the network in the upcoming new procedural series Wild Cards, according to Variety.
The upcoming series is originally set to premiere on CBC in Canada this coming winter, and will make it’s debut on The CW in the fall 2024. This marks the latest acquisition of a series from Canada or elsewhere for US broadcast.
Find out more about the new show inside…
Here’s a synopsis: Ellis (Giannioti) is a gruff, sardonic cop demoted from his role as a detective fown to the maritime unit, while Max (Morgan) is a spirited, clever con woman living a transient life and scamming everyone she meets. When Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The CW is bulking up its roster of scripted series — and again looking north of the border for its two latest shows.
The Nexstar-owned broadcast network has ordered dramas titled Wild Cards and Sight Unseen, targeting both for premieres in 2024. Wild Cards, starring Riverdale alum Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy, Reign), is a co-production between The CW and Canada’s CBC, while Sight Unseen is in partnership with Bell Media’s CTV. Both are produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures; Sight Unseen is also produced by Sisters Troubetzkoy Productions.
“Wild Cards and Sight Unseen are two unique, binge-worthy shows that reflect The CW’s commitment to compelling, top-tier storytelling that will appeal to our loyal fans and attract a wide range of new viewers,” said Liz Wise Lyall, head of scripted programming at the network. “We are thrilled to collaborate with our partners at Blink49 Studios,...
The Nexstar-owned broadcast network has ordered dramas titled Wild Cards and Sight Unseen, targeting both for premieres in 2024. Wild Cards, starring Riverdale alum Vanessa Morgan and Giacomo Gianniotti (Grey’s Anatomy, Reign), is a co-production between The CW and Canada’s CBC, while Sight Unseen is in partnership with Bell Media’s CTV. Both are produced by Blink49 Studios and Front Street Pictures; Sight Unseen is also produced by Sisters Troubetzkoy Productions.
“Wild Cards and Sight Unseen are two unique, binge-worthy shows that reflect The CW’s commitment to compelling, top-tier storytelling that will appeal to our loyal fans and attract a wide range of new viewers,” said Liz Wise Lyall, head of scripted programming at the network. “We are thrilled to collaborate with our partners at Blink49 Studios,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The CW has ordered two scripted series set to premiere in the fall of 2024: crime-solving dramas “Wild Cards” and “Sight Unseen.”
“Wild Cards” is a procedural starring two alumni of the CW: Vanessa Morgan (“Riverdale”) and Giacomo Gianniotti (“Reign”). Ellis (Giannioti) is a gruff, sardonic cop demoted from his role as a detective fown to the maritime unit, while Max (Morgan) is a spirited, clever con woman living a transient life and scamming everyone she meets. When Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves, with Ellis going back to detective and Max staying out of jail if they can learn to trust each other and work together.
Michael Konyves created “Wild Cards” and executive produces alongside pilot director James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, and writers Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone and Morwyn Brebner,...
“Wild Cards” is a procedural starring two alumni of the CW: Vanessa Morgan (“Riverdale”) and Giacomo Gianniotti (“Reign”). Ellis (Giannioti) is a gruff, sardonic cop demoted from his role as a detective fown to the maritime unit, while Max (Morgan) is a spirited, clever con woman living a transient life and scamming everyone she meets. When Max gets arrested and ends up helping Ellis solve a local crime, the two are offered the opportunity to redeem themselves, with Ellis going back to detective and Max staying out of jail if they can learn to trust each other and work together.
Michael Konyves created “Wild Cards” and executive produces alongside pilot director James Genn, Shawn Piller, Lloyd Segan, and writers Alexandra Zarowny, James Thorpe, Noelle Carbone and Morwyn Brebner,...
- 10/12/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Canada’s Waterside Studios is developing scripted projects with an array of North American writing and production talent.
The Corus Entertainment-owned studio is currently focusing on procedurals, half-hour comedies and young adult content after launching last year. On the back of its debut teen series Geek Girl going into production for Netflix and Corus, Head of Waterside Jeff Norton revealed a trio of titles developed with the likes of writer-producers Todd Berger and Julie Dicresce, Arnie Zipursky and Jeff Detsky.
On the procedural front is Serve & Protect, a drama series co-produced with Berger and Dicresce’s December Films, which is best known for Syfy horror comedy Reginald the Vampire. Canadian novelist and screenwriter Zoe Whittall is attached to the project, which Norton billed as having “the ensemble cast of NCIS with the quick wit of Private Eyes.”
The series follows a former big city federal officer who...
The Corus Entertainment-owned studio is currently focusing on procedurals, half-hour comedies and young adult content after launching last year. On the back of its debut teen series Geek Girl going into production for Netflix and Corus, Head of Waterside Jeff Norton revealed a trio of titles developed with the likes of writer-producers Todd Berger and Julie Dicresce, Arnie Zipursky and Jeff Detsky.
On the procedural front is Serve & Protect, a drama series co-produced with Berger and Dicresce’s December Films, which is best known for Syfy horror comedy Reginald the Vampire. Canadian novelist and screenwriter Zoe Whittall is attached to the project, which Norton billed as having “the ensemble cast of NCIS with the quick wit of Private Eyes.”
The series follows a former big city federal officer who...
- 6/22/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
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Hulu has released the trailer for Difficult People Season 3, which premieres Tuesday, Aug. 8. Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner are among good company in the star-studded promo, with appearances by Lucy Liu (Elementary), Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Maury Povich (say what?), and a (heated) argument between Eichner and Sulu himself, John Cho.
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Hulu has released the trailer for Difficult People Season 3, which premieres Tuesday, Aug. 8. Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner are among good company in the star-studded promo, with appearances by Lucy Liu (Elementary), Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Maury Povich (say what?), and a (heated) argument between Eichner and Sulu himself, John Cho.
Press Play on the video above to watch all the wacky goodness, then drop down to the comments to let us know which cameo you’re most excited for.
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- 7/18/2017
- TVLine.com
As a result of fiery reactions from rightfully disappointed fans, a group of women from the Canadian show "Saving Hope" have banded together to create the Lexa Pledge, a written promise to treat Lgbtq characters with respect, named for a lesbian character on the CW's "The 100," who met an untimely end. Read More: BBC New Hiring Guidelines: One in Six Stars 'Must Be Gay or Lesbian or Disabled' by 2020 Led by "Saving Hope" writer and co-executive producer Noelle Carbone and producer Sonia Hosko, the two women have teamed up with Trevor Project fundraiser creator Gina Tass and producer/director/writer Michelle Mama. "We admit that it took us a little while to truly understand the outpouring of criticism being directed at the shows in question -- series we love that have showrunners we respect," they wrote. "But, after much discussion and much debate, we believe that every writing room can...
- 4/29/2016
- by Nix Santos
- Indiewire
Serve, Protect & "shots fired!"
Hi everyone, I've been lurking on this site for a while but have decided that it's time to have more of a presence. This is my very first blog post ever. This site is such a great way for TV fans to connect with one another I thought I would write about my favourite show- Rookie Blue.For those of you not familiar with the show it's a Canadian creation airing on ABC in the States & Global TV in Canada. It follows the training period (which can be as long as five years) of five new police recruits or 'rookies' as they find their feet in 'fifteen division' in Toronto. The show has a stellar cast of mostly Canadian talent, I first started watching this show when it aired here at the start of the year & it quickly became my favourite, the thing I like about...
Hi everyone, I've been lurking on this site for a while but have decided that it's time to have more of a presence. This is my very first blog post ever. This site is such a great way for TV fans to connect with one another I thought I would write about my favourite show- Rookie Blue.For those of you not familiar with the show it's a Canadian creation airing on ABC in the States & Global TV in Canada. It follows the training period (which can be as long as five years) of five new police recruits or 'rookies' as they find their feet in 'fifteen division' in Toronto. The show has a stellar cast of mostly Canadian talent, I first started watching this show when it aired here at the start of the year & it quickly became my favourite, the thing I like about...
- 6/29/2011
- by Sam
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