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Bracken Hanke wraps a role on “Magicians” – Episode 208

Magicians, an American fantasy television series, debuted with a special preview on SyFy and Showcase on December 16, 2015, and the rest of the series premiered on January 25, 2016 in its regular time slot. It’s the result of collaboration by McNamara Moving Company, Man Sewing Dinosaur, Groundswell Productions and Universal Cable Productions. The Magicians is created by Sera Gamble and John McNamara.

Based upon Lev Grossman’s best-selling books, The Magicians centers around Brakebills University, a secret institution specializing in magic. There, amidst an unorthodox education of spellcasting, a group of twenty-something friends soon discover that a magical fantasy world they read about as children is all too real— and poses grave danger to humanity.

Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph) begins his studies of magic at Brakebills College for Magical Pedagogy. His lifelong friend Julia Wicker (Stella Maeve), however, is not admitted to Brakebills, and joins a secret magical society.

http://www.syfy.com/themagicians

Everrett Shea returns and has finished filming on The Magicians Episode 208 as well.

Alex Pangburn finishes shooting on The !00, Episode 404.

The 100 (pronounced The Hundred?) is an American post-apocalyptic science fiction drama television series that premiered on March 19, 2014, on The CW. The series, developed by Jason Rothenberg, is loosely based on a 2013 book of the same name, the first in a trilogy by Kass Morgan.

The series follows a group of teens: Clarke Griffin (Eliza Taylor), Bellamy Blake (Bob Morley), Octavia Blake (Marie Avgeropoulos), Jasper Jordan (Devon Bostick), Monty Green (Christopher Larkin), Raven Reyes (Lindsey Morgan), Finn Collins (Thomas McDonell), John Murphy (Richard Harmon), and Wells Jaha (Eli Goree) as they become the first humans to return to Earth after a devastating nuclear apocalypse; the series also focuses on Dr. Abby Griffin (Paige Turco), Clarke’s mother, Marcus Kane (Henry Ian Cusick), a council member on “The Ark“, and Thelonious Jaha (Isaiah Washington), the Chancellor/Wells’ father.

On March 11, 2016, the series was renewed for a fourth season of 13 episodes.

When nuclear Armageddon destroys civilization on Earth, the only survivors are those on the 12 international space stations in orbit at the time. Three generations later, the 4,000 survivors living on a space ark of linked stations see their resources dwindle and face draconian measures established to ensure humanity’s future. Desperately looking for a solution, the ark’s leaders send 100 juvenile prisoners back to the planet to test its habitability. Having always lived in space, the exiles find the planet fascinating and terrifying, but with the fate of the human race in their hands, they must forge a path into the unknown.

Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey books Return Of The Pendragon.

Director: Alex Schrader
Producer: Janeen Norman
Writer: Alex Schrader

Synopsis: “Dead Poets Society” meets “Excalibur.” An American diplomat’s son, Richard, is sent to a British boys’ boarding school where he struggles to gain acceptance from his peers. He earns their respect and ultimately their friendship through the game of soccer. After a walk through the woods with his new friends, they encounter the Lady of the Lake and follow her to Merlin’s cave, where unbeknownst to them Richard is destined to become the chosen one to remove the sword, Excalibur, from the stone.

Claire Cohen books local short film project ‘Atalanta‘ directed by Erik Horn with award-winning producer Amanda Verhagen.

Ava Frye books short “Idle Thoughts”

Produced by Andrew Willig
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5101653

Idle Thoughts is an independent romantic comedy between two women, Poppy and Elaine.

DON’T MISS AIDEN LONGWORTH IN THE TITLE ROLE OF THE FEATURE FILM “THE 9TH LIFE OF LOUIS DRAX”.

OPENING NIGHT FRIDAY SEPT 2, 2016!!!!
FIRST WEEKEND CLUB SCREENING AT FIFTH AVE CINEMA
http://firstweekendclub.ca/site12/films/now-playing-coming-soon

The 9th Life of Louis Drax is an upcoming supernatural thriller film directed by Alexandre Aja, written by Max Minghellaand based on Liz Jensen’s best-selling novel of the same title. The film stars Jamie Dornan, Sarah Gadon, Aiden Longworth, Oliver Platt, Molly Parker, Julian Wadham, Jane McGregor, Barbara Hershey and Aaron Paul. The film is scheduled to be released in Canada, United States and the UK  on September 2, 2016.

After surviving eight near-death accidents throughout his unlucky life, Louis Drax [Aiden Longworth] plunges off a steep cliff on his ninth birthday. While police investigate the cause of Louis’ near-fatal fall and the whereabouts of his violent father Peter [Aaron Paul], acclaimed neurologist Dr. Allan Pascal [Jamie Dornan] uses unorthodox techniques to try to tap into the boy’s unconscious mind and reveal the truth about the events that led to his condition. But as he’s drawn deeper and deeper into the mystery of Louis’ seeming ability to cheat death, the doctor finds himself falling for Louis’ mother, Natalie [Sarah Gadon]. As new clues emerge in the case, a shocking revelation changes the fates of Louis Drax and everyone around him.

Official Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTX29bZLsew

Aiden Longworth on Sarah Gadon:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_9th_life_of_louis_drax/trailers/11253957

INTERVIEW on CKNW:
http://omnyapp.com/shows/cknw-tonight/cknw-tonight-aiden-longworth

GEORGIA STRAIGHT article:
http://www.straight.com/movies/769411/9th-life-louis-drax-means-good-life-vancouvers-aiden-longworth

Lily Killam gets a role on Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library.

Nickelodeon has optioned author Chris Grabenstein’s popular novel, “Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library”, which was on The New York Times Bestseller list, for a television movie adaptation,

Can twelve 12-year-olds escape from the most ridiculously brilliant library ever created? Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library plunks a dozen sixth-graders into the middle of a futuristic library for a night of nonstop fun and
adventure.

Naika Toussaint has booked a supporting lead in Story Of A Girl.

The Closer star Kyra Sedgwick will make her directorial debut with Lifetime movie Story Of A Girl, based on the novel by Sara Zarr, with The Following alum and her husband Kevin Bacon set to star. Production begins in September in Vancouver for a 2017 debut on Lifetime following the film’s festival run.

A powerful coming-of-age story, the film is about a teen who must deal with the ramifications of a sex video that goes viral. When a sex video of 13-year-old Deanna Lambert and Tommy, her older brother’s best friend, hits the Internet, her life of carefree innocence is changed forever. Three years later, Deanna is still dealing with the fallout of the video, including being branded the school slut and bearing the burden of the daily taunts from her classmates. Her home life is even more troublesome as her father’s anger and disappointment over the incident has left him unable to look her in the eye. Ready to move on, Deanna longs to escape a life defined by the mistakes of her past.

Story of a Girl is produced by Kikkosview. Golden Globe and Emmy winner Sedgwick produces and directs from a script written by Laurie Collyer (The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe) and Emily Bickford Lansbury (Work of Art: The Next Great Artist) who also produces. The film is also produced by Liz Levine and Adrian Salpeter of Random Bench (Toad Road). Ross Katz (Lost in Translation) is executive producer.

And Eric Bempong has also booked a role in Story Of A Girl !!!

http://deadline.com/2016/07/kyra-sedgwick-direct-kevin-bacon-star-story-of-a-girl-lifetime-movie-1201787826/

Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey books a role on Timeless, Episode 105.

An unlikely trio traveling through time to battle unknown criminals in order to protect history as we know it.

Hailing from “Supernatural’s” Eric Kripke, “The Shield’s” Shawn Ryan and the producers of “The Blacklist,” the action-adventure project has been at the top of NBC’s list all throughout pilot season.

In “Timeless,” a mysterious criminal steals a secret state-of-the-art time machine, intent on destroying America as we know it by changing the past. Our only hope is an unexpected team: a scientist, soldier and history professor who must use the machine’s prototype to travel back in time to critical events. While they must make every effort not to affect the past themselves, they must also stay one step ahead of this dangerous fugitive. NBC’s description of the show reads, “Can this handpicked team uncover the mystery behind it all and end his destruction before it’s too late?”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3HVhykcHZ0&list=PLL7WuNkZAa3Ag42Fn101PVVwPcdMz62ur&index=1

The cast includes Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Goran Visnjic, Paterson Joseph, Sakina Jaffrey and Claudia Doumit.

Kripke and Ryan are writers and exec producers, along with John Davis, John Fox, Marney Hochman and director Neil Marshall. “Timeless” is produced by Davis Entertainment, Kripke Enterprises, MiddKid Productions and Sony Pictures Television.

Grayson Gurnsey and Emily Giannozio join the star-studded cast on the feature film “Wonder“.

Jacob Tremblay is back, and he’s as aww-inducing as ever. The Room actor, 9, stars in the upcoming drama Wonder alongside Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson. The film, based on the best-selling book by R.J. Palacio, tells the story of a boy with facial differences who strives to be treated the same as his peers as he begins the year at a new school. “The movie Wonder is about family, friendship, love and most of all, it’s about choosing kindness at every stage of life,” says director Stephen Chbosky.

The script was adapted by Jack Thorne and Steve Conrad.

Participant Media and Walden Media are joining Lionsgate and Tik Films to co-finance and executive produce.

Jason Bempong has wrapped a role on LifeTime MOW, Beaches.

Break out the tissues, there’s a new version of Beaches, and it’s sure to bring on the waterworks.

Lifetime is working on a remake of the 1988 tearjerker starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey.

Frozen and Rent star Idina Menzel will step into the role made famous by Midler and the TV movie will feature new takes on the classic songs “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “The Glory of Love” and include several other songs recorded specifically for the movie.

The film follows the serendipitous meeting of two kids on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on an unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC (Menzel) is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles until she is discovered by a director who gives CC her first big shot. Hillary (Barbara Hershey in the feature) is the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer who struggles to find her own destiny. Their friendship — even with its ups and downs — sustains them for decades.

Lifetime’s Beaches will be executive produced by Denise Di Novi (Crazy, Stupid, Love) and Alison Greenspan (If I Stay). Allison Anders (Ring of Fire) will direct. Bart Baker (Honeymoon With Harry) and Nikole Beckwith (Stockholm, Pennsylvania) will pen the script for the A+E Studios-produced movie.

The original movie, from the late Garry Marshall, grossed $57 million domestically, with “Wind Beneath My Wings” earning record and song of the year Grammys. The new project, announced a week after Marshall’s death, has been in the works for more than a year.

The new version of Beaches began production Aug. 15 in Vancouver and is slated to debut on Lifetime in 2017.

Original Beaches – Wind Beneath My Wings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiS8YokFzeY#t=143

Eric Bempong finishes shooting a Music Video for Artaban Productions.

Director: Jem Garrard.

Jem is a four-time Leo award-winning writer, director, and cinematographer with extensive experience filming across the globe. She has made official music videos for Ringo Starr, Linkin Park, Young Galaxy, and dozens of Canadian artists.

She recently directed the first season of ‘The Switch,’ a TV sitcom due to be aired in 2016. Her last documentary TV series, ‘Playground’ won her four Leo awards. She was one of the winners of the prestigious Crazy8s filmmaking contest in 2015, and her award-winning short film ‘The Wolf Who Came to Dinner‘ has screened all over the world.

Her first feature documentary, ‘Guns to Mics‘ that she co-directed and shot in Sierra Leone, West Africa, will be released early 2016. Jem writes sci-fi scripts and is currently working on her first feature.