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FX Orders Fresh Take on Mel Brooks Classic with Very Young Frankenstein
entertainment14 days ago

FX Orders Fresh Take on Mel Brooks Classic with Very Young Frankenstein

FX has given a series order to Very Young Frankenstein, a new interpretation of the Mel Brooks-Gene Wilder classic, from writer Stefani Robinson with Taika Waititi and Garrett Basch producing. The cast includes Zach Galifianakis, Dolly Wells and Spencer House, with pilot cast members Nikki Crawford, Kumail Nanjiani and Cary Elwes; Waititi directed the pilot and Brooks will executive produce. 20th Television is the studio, and plot details remain under wraps.

via Variety|
#entertainment#fx#stefani-robinson
FX greenlights Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh Transylvania take
entertainment14 days ago

FX greenlights Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh Transylvania take

FX has ordered Very Young Frankenstein, a fresh take on Mel Brooks’ Young Frankenstein, starring Zach Galifianakis with Dolly Wells and Spencer House; the series is produced by 20th Television, written by Stefani Robinson, directed by Taika Waititi, and executive-produced by Brooks, Waititi and Robinson among others. It’s set before the 1974 film and will air on FX and Hulu.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#fx#mel-brooks
Connor & Waititi Lead New Animated Roald Dahl Twist for Netflix
entertainment1 month ago

Connor & Waititi Lead New Animated Roald Dahl Twist for Netflix

Kit Connor and Taika Waititi will voice characters in Netflix's animated take on Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, set in modern-day London. Connor stars as Charlie Paley and Waititi voices Willy Wonka, with Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan directing for Netflix Animation Studios; the film is planned for 2027 and promises original songs, new characters, and a fresh story while staying true to the classic's charm.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory#entertainment#kit-connor
Netflix Bets on a Modern Wonka: Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Animated Feature
entertainment1 month ago

Netflix Bets on a Modern Wonka: Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory Animated Feature

Netflix is developing an animated feature, Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, a modern-day London-set twist on Roald Dahl’s Wonka, with Taika Waititi voicing Wonka and Kit Connor as Charlie Paley; the film reunites Netflix with Sony Pictures Imageworks and is produced by Aron Warner and Timothy Yoo, expanding Netflix’s Dahl universe with a fresh take on the Wonka story.

via Variety|
#charlie-vs-the-chocolate-factory#entertainment#kit-connor
Netflix Bets Big on an Animated Wonka Tale Starring Kit Connor and Taika Waititi
entertainment1 month ago

Netflix Bets Big on an Animated Wonka Tale Starring Kit Connor and Taika Waititi

Netflix is developing an animated Charlie vs. the Chocolate Factory, a contemporary reimagining set in London, with Kit Connor voicing Charlie Paley and Taika Waititi as Willy Wonka; the film, co-directed by Jared Stern and Elaine Bogan and animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks, is slated for a 2027 release as part of Netflix’s Roald Dahl IP expansion.

via Deadline|
#animation#entertainment#kit-connor
entertainment10 months ago

Taika Waititi to Direct New 'Judge Dredd' Film

Taika Waititi is set to direct a new 'Judge Dredd' movie, with Drew Pearce writing the screenplay. The project is currently being shopped around Hollywood and is based on the British comic character Judge Dredd, known for his dystopian law enforcement role in Mega-City One. Waititi, known for his work on Marvel's Thor films and Oscar-winning 'Jojo Rabbit,' is expanding his directorial portfolio with this comic book adaptation.

via Variety|
#comic-book#entertainment#film-adaptation
Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Satirical 'Interior Chinatown' Adaptation
entertainment1 year ago

Jimmy O. Yang Shines in Satirical 'Interior Chinatown' Adaptation

The TV adaptation of Charles Yu's novel "Interior Chinatown," now available on Hulu and Disney+, is an ambitious but challenging endeavor. The series, produced by Taika Waititi, explores themes of identity and Hollywood's portrayal of Asian Americans through a meta-narrative that blurs reality and fiction. While the show offers a unique perspective and some engaging moments, its complex structure and surreal elements may be difficult to follow, especially for those unfamiliar with the book. The performances, particularly by Jimmy O. Yang and Ronny Chieng, add depth to this thought-provoking series.

via The Guardian|
#asian-american-representation#charles-yu#entertainment
Taika Waititi's 'Our Flag Means Death' series canceled despite high Rotten Tomatoes score
entertainment2 years ago

Taika Waititi's 'Our Flag Means Death' series canceled despite high Rotten Tomatoes score

HBO Max has cancelled the pirate period comedy series "Our Flag Means Death" despite its 94 per cent Rotten Tomatoes score for both professional and audience reviews. The show, which starred Rhys Darby, Ewen Bremner, and Taika Waititi, received widespread praise for its LGBT+ representation. Taika Waititi, who also executive produced the series, faced early criticism over the handling of a transgender character in his film "Next Goal Wins."

via The Independent|
#cancellation#entertainment#hbo-max
'Our Flag Means Death' Officially Canceled After Two Seasons on Max
entertainment2 years ago

'Our Flag Means Death' Officially Canceled After Two Seasons on Max

Max has canceled the comedy series Our Flag Means Death after a two-season run, created by David Jenkins and starring Rhys Darby and executive producer Taika Waititi. The decision comes after the show received praise for its queer storylines and impressive ratings. The cancellation follows the conclusion of Waititi's other FX comedy, What We Do in the Shadows, and precedes his upcoming project with Apple. Creator Jenkins expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the show, while Max continues to focus on its roster of comedies with renewals and new seasons for other series.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#cancellation#comedy-series#entertainment
'Our Flag Means Death' Axed After Two Seasons on Max
entertainment2 years ago

'Our Flag Means Death' Axed After Two Seasons on Max

Max has decided not to move forward with a third season of the period comedy series "Our Flag Means Death," based on the adventures of 18th-century pirate Stede Bonnet. The show's creator, David Jenkins, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the series, which received critical acclaim and won awards during its run. The decision comes after the first two seasons will not be removed from the streaming service.

via Deadline|
#cancellation#entertainment#max