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3 days ago
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Hunting Wives Adaptation Starring Malin Akerman, Brittany Snow Moves From Starz to Netflix for July Release
Another one of TVLine's 'missing' shows has been found. A TV adaptation of May Cobb's 2021 novel The Hunting Wives, ordered to series by Starz in October 2023, instead will be released by Netflix — on Monday, July 21. More from TVLine Emmys Twist: Dept. Q Enters Drama Series Race at 11th Hour, Potentially Upending 2025 Contest (Exclusive) Ginny & Georgia's Biggest Season 3 Finale Mystery Has Already Been Solved: 'There Was a Debate,' EP Says Every New Scripted Show Confirmed to Premiere in 2025 - Save the Dates! As explained by Deadline, the move stems from Starz's split from Hunting Wives acquirer Lionsgate Television, which took effect last month. Described as a twisty thriller, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O'Neil (played by American Dreams' Brittany Snow) and her family's move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Banks' (Trophy Wife's Malin Akerman) irresistible charms — and in turn finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murrrrderrrr. The cast also includes Chrissy Metz, in her first post-This Is Us TV role, as Starr, a working-class woman and staunch Christian who is not welcomed in the high-society world of the Hunting Wives; Katie Lowes (Scandal) as Jill, wife of Reverend Clint and 'queen' of the local megachurch; Jaime Ray Newman (Eastwick) as Callie, a sheriff's wife and amazing marksman who is the 'second in command' of the Hunting Wives; and George Ferrier (One of Us Is Lying) as Brad, a perfect All-Texan boy who behind closed doors has an emotionally incestuous relationship with his mother. Dermot Mulroney (Chicago Fire) and Evan Jonigkeit (Sweetbitter) round out the cast, while Karen Rodriguez (Acapulco), Michael Aaron Milligan (Ruthless) and Hunter Emery (Hightown) fill recurring roles. Filming on The Hunting Wives began in spring 2024 and wrapped last year. 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others View List Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Japan Times
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Times
The Marquis de Sade's guide to cancel culture
In theology, being condemned to perdition may sound a lot like going to hell, but it's much worse than spending eternity amid fire and brimstone. Those who believe in the survival of the soul after death shudder at the gravity of perdition: the total dissolution of one's existence even in spiritual form. In our increasingly soulless secular age, there's an attempt at a similar punishment: We call it cancellation. The concept derives from television — that which befalls series and shows with bad ratings, yanked by broadcast networks, never to be seen again. Its first use in popular culture in that sense may have been in the lyrics of "Your Love Is Canceled," by the disco-funk group Chic ("Well I saw it on TV 'bout someone like me'). The song's from 1981, but cancellation as we know it really got going this century. Today, it's a pile-on of blaming and shaming in our social media public squares that often leads to the target's commercial or career oblivion. The courts can also get involved to mete out justice. The vitriol makes it much more hellish than old-fashioned consumer boycotts. Some of the most spectacular examples involve fans turning against their idols. The most recent is graphic novel icon Neil Gaiman, who has received massive condemnation after lurid stories emerged alleging sexual assault and harassment on his part. He has denied the allegations and there are no criminal charges filed against him. Nevertheless, the furor has convinced publishers to avoid or drop Gaiman, who has become a multimillionaire from his oeuvre of close to 50 novels and comic books. HarperCollins and W.W. Norton, which have successfully published his books before, said they have no plans with the British author. In late January, Dark Horse Comics announced it wouldn't release the last volume of its illustrated version of his 2005 fantasy novel "Anansi Boys." A test of how many fans remain will come later this year when Netflix debuts its second season of "The Sandman," which is based on Gaiman's bestselling comic books.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stage adaptation of Coraline scrapped after Neil Gaiman allegations
A stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book Coraline has been scrapped following sexual misconduct allegations about the author. Gaiman, 64, has denied the allegations and said he has 'never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever'. Co-production partners, Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Repertory Theatre, and Home Manchester, said in a joint statement: 'We have decided our production of Coraline – A Musical will not proceed. 'After careful consideration, we feel it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against its original author. 'Ticket holders have been contacted directly via email.' Coraline is a dark fantasy children's novel that tells the story of a young girl who unlocks a door into a different and unusual world. Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning and comedians Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders were among the stars who lent their voices to a film adaptation in 2009. The musical was due to be staged at Leeds Playhouse from April 11 to May 11 before touring to Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. In a blog post, earlier this month, the author said he had read the allegations with 'horror and dismay', following claims made by eight women against the writer in an article published by New York Magazine. The allegations were made public in July 2024 when a Tortoise Media podcast series reported on sexual assault allegations against Gaiman by five women. Since the allegations first surfaced, several film and TV adaptations of Gaiman's stories have reportedly been affected, including season three of Good Omens, which he jointly wrote with Terry Pratchett, and a film of The Graveyard Book. On Saturday, Dark Horse Comics, a publisher of Gaiman's graphic novels and comic books, said it was no longer releasing his work. 'Confirming that the Anansi Boys comic series and collected volume have been cancelled,' the company said in a statement. In January 2023 a police report was made in New Zealand accusing Gaiman of sexual assault. The investigation was later dropped.
The Guardian
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Stage adaptation of Coraline cancelled after allegations against Neil Gaiman
A stage version of Neil Gaiman's Coraline has been cancelled after allegations of sexual misconduct against the author. The musical was to have been staged at Leeds Playhouse from 11 April to 11 May before touring to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. In a joint statement on Wednesday, the co-production partners Leeds Playhouse, Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh, Birmingham Rep and Home Manchester said: 'We have decided our production of Coraline – a Musical will not proceed. After careful consideration, we feel it would be impossible to continue in the context of the allegations against its original author. Ticket holders have been contacted directly via email.' Published in 2002, Coraline is a children's fable about an 11-year-old girl who discovers a portal in the wall of her new flat. On the far side are her other mother and father, parents almost identical to her own but with buttons for eyes and evil intent. The story found a new audience 15 years ago as a stop-motion animation by Henry Selick. The new musical was adapted by the playwright Zinnie Harris and the composer Louis Barabbas, and was to have been directed by Leeds Playhouse's artistic director, James Brining. Nine women have accused Gaiman of sexual misconduct. The allegations were first made public last July when Tortoise Media reported on sexual assault allegations against Gaiman by two women. By the end of August, three more women had come forward with allegations. This month Vulture published an investigation in which four further women accused Gaiman of assault, including nonconsensual BDSM. Gaiman published a statement on his website saying he had 'never engaged in nonconsensual sexual activity with anyone'. Since then, there have been many cancellations of his works. On Monday the US publisher Dark Horse Comics announced it had cancelled plans to publish future Gaiman works, saying it took seriously the allegations against the author. Dark Horse Comics began publishing the Anansi Boys series, an adaptation of Gaiman's 2005 novel, in June last year. It was intended to be an eight-issue series but has now been cancelled after the seventh issue, published on 15 January. HarperCollins, which publishes many of Gaiman's books in the US, including Coraline and American Gods, told Publishers Weekly that it did not have any new books by Gaiman scheduled. WW Norton, the US publisher of Gaiman's book Norse Mythology, said it would not have projects with the author in future, though it did not say whether this was connected to the allegations. Marvel Comics has no new works by Gaiman in progress, according to the New York Times. Prime Video's Good Omens, based on the novel by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, will now end with one 90-minute episode instead of a full third season, while a Disney film adaptation of Gaiman's 2008 young adult novel The Graveyard Book, which was in development, was put on hold. Neither streamer has confirmed that these decisions were taken because of the allegations.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Neil Gaiman's Comic Book Publisher Drops Him amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Fantasy author Neil Gaiman has been dropped by his longtime comic book publisher after multiple women accused him of sexual assault. The works of the 64-year-old author, who is best known for properties like Coraline, The Sandman and Good Omens, will no longer be published by Dark Horse Comics, the company announced on Jan. 24 in a post on X. 'Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works,' the Oregon-based company wrote. Dark Horse — which publishes comic books, graphic novels and manga — also confirmed in the post that it has cancelled the Anansi Boys comic series, an adaptation of the writer's 2005 novel. Seven of the comics in the eight-part series have already been published. In the wake of the allegations, Gaiman also stepped back from production of the third season of Prime Video's Good Omens adaptation, which will now conclude with a single 90-minute episode, according to Variety. Disney's The Graveyard Book, a film adaptation of Gaiman's 2008 book, has also been paused, and Netflix's Dead Boy Detectives, co-created by Gaiman, has been canceled, though it is not clear whether these moves were directly related to the allegations against the author, per Variety. The upcoming second season of The Sandman, however, is still expected to release on Netflix as planned, the outlet reported. Related: Fairy Tale Adaptations Are Having a Moment — Is Your Childhood Favorite One of Them? (Exclusive) News of Dark Horse severing ties with the Coraline author comes after the multiple women — including Scarlett Pavlovich, who formerly babysat for the author's son with his ex-wife, Amanda Palmer — spoke on the record about their alleged interactions with the famed novelist in a Jan. 13 Vulture report. In the report, Pavlovich recalled an alleged instance when she was babysitting Gaiman's son at his New Zealand home, and she and the author were alone in the house. Gaiman, who was separated from Palmer at the time, suggested that she take a bath, Pavlovich said. Pavlovich claimed that while she was in the bathtub, Gaiman joined her, naked, even though she said 'no,' and proceeded to participate in nonconsensual sex acts. Pavlovich also claimed that throughout her time babysitting for the family, Gaiman continued to assault her. The allegations detailed in the Vulture report come about six months after the author was first accused of sexual assault in July 2023, when British podcast Master posted six episodes centered on the sexual assault allegations against Gaiman from five different women. On Jan. 14, the day after the latest report was published, Gaiman addressed the claims in a lengthy statement posted on his website, writing that he watched the news of the allegations "with horror and dismay." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "As I read through this latest collection of accounts, there are moments I half-recognize and moments I don't, descriptions of things that happened sitting beside things that emphatically did not happen," he wrote in part. "I'm far from a perfect person, but I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever ... At the time I was in those relationships, they seemed positive and happy on both sides." Related: Wicked, Cross, The Perfect Couple and More: Read These Books Before Watching TV and Movie Adaptations This Year The fantasy author also denied "there was any abuse," and wrote that he is "prepared to take responsibility for any missteps I made. I'm not willing to turn my back on the truth, and I can't accept being described as someone I am not, and cannot and will not admit to doing things I didn't do." On Jan. 15, Palmer also addressed the allegations in a statement provided to NME. 'While Ms. Palmer is profoundly disturbed by the allegations that Mr. Gaiman has abused several women, at this time her primary concern is, and must remain, the well-being of her son and therefore, to guard his privacy, she has no comment on these allegations,' a representative for Palmer told the outlet. Read the original article on People
