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How ‘Rebel Ridge' became the Emmy frontrunner for Best TV Movie
Is Rebel Ridge about to follow in the Emmy-winning footsteps of Quiz Lady, Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and ... Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers? The Netflix telefilm has held the No. 1 spot in Gold Derby's Best TV Movie odds all season long, despite increasingly fierce competition from the likes of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Out of My Mind, Mountainhead, Am I OK?, and The Gorge. Why? Perhaps Rebel Ridge is still coasting off its awards juice from earlier in the season, where it claimed prizes at the Critics Choice Awards (Best TV Movie) and Image Awards (Best Actor for Aaron Pierre), and scored nominations from the Producers Guild and Writers Guild, among others. More from GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'Eureka Day' playwright Jonathan Spector talks vaccine debates, vicious comment sections, and 'the failure of a utopia' Breakout star Owen Cooper admits 'Adolescence' was 'very out of my comfort zone' The action thriller stars Pierre as Terry Richmond, a former Marine who has a run-in with a small town's corrupt and racist police force, including Don Johnson's Chief Sandy Burnne. The cast is rounded out by AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell. The movie has a 95 percent at Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it "an intelligent and gripping vehicle for Aaron Pierre's star-making performance." It became one of Netflix's most-watched films of 2024, with 129 million streams. Rebel Ridge is written, produced, directed, and edited by Jeremy Saulnier, the Cannes-winning filmmaker whose prior movies include Murder Party (2007), Blue Ruin (2013), Green Room (2015), and Hold the Dark (2018). On the TV front, he's best known for directing and producing True Detective Season 3, which was considered a return to form for the HBO limited series. With Saulnier in charge, Rebel Ridge is a few notches above your everyday TV movie. Gold Derby This Emmy category has drawn backlash in recent years, particularly with light-hearted fare like Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) and Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square (2021) winning. Contemporary TV movies are rarely nominated in other categories, suggesting a general weakness for this fare both above- and below-the-line. One notable exception was 2023's well-respected Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, a satiric biopic starring Daniel Radcliffe as the Grammy-winning musician, brought a sense of cachet back to the race with its eight nominations and two wins (Best TV Movie and Best Music Composition). That was followed by Quiz Lady last year, a dramedy starring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh as estranged sisters who try to win money to pay off their mother's debt that received decidedly mixed reviews and no nominations outside the category. But as the first phase of Emmy voting nears, there are signs that the race could tighten. If Gold Derby's odds are any indication, the current lineup of Best TV Movie contenders could result in one of the category's most exciting Emmy races in years. Our 21 experts from major media outlets are divided on this category, with the following four telefilms each receiving No. 1 votes: Ten experts predict Rebel Ridge: Ben Travers (Indiewire), Dave Nemetz (TVLine), Debra Birnbaum (Gold Derby), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Keith Simanton (IMDb), Matt Brennan (L.A. Times), Matt Neglia (Next Best Picture), Peter Travers (ABC), Tariq Khan (KSDK), and Wilson Morales (BlackFilmandTV) Nine experts predict Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy: Anne Thompson (Indiewire), Eric Deggans (NPR), Gregory Ellwood (The Playlist), Jazz Tangcay (Variety), Kate Erbland (Indiewire), Kristen Baldwin (Entertainment Weekly), Shawn Edwards (WDAF-TV Fox), Susan King (freelance), and Thelma Adams (freelance) One expert predicts Mountainhead: Matt Roush (TV Guide) One expert predicts Out of My Mind: Christopher Rosen (Gold Derby) Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, with Renée Zellweger returning as the titular love-stricken British woman. The first three films made $759 million worldwide in theaters, but this latest installment was only released theatrically overseas. Here in the United States, it can be streamed on Peacock. Mountainhead is Jesse Armstrong's highly anticipated first film project since winning seven Emmy Awards for Succession (four for writing, three for producing). The HBO movie follows four wealthy tech billionaires — played by Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef — who meet at a swanky ski resort amid a global crisis. It'll be released on May 31, the last day of Emmy eligibility. Out of My Mind, like Rebel Ridge, is a TV movie that's already hit it big on the awards circuit. It received noms at the Critics Choice and Writers Guild Awards, and won for Amber Sealey at the Directors Guild Awards. It also claimed the Peabody Award for Children's/Youth Program and the Television Academy Honors for inspiring social change. The Disney+ film stars Phoebe-Rae Taylor as a middle schooler with cerebral palsy whose inner thoughts are spoken by Jennifer Aniston. Of all the films in the category, Out of My Mind has seen the biggest spike in predictions in recent days and is trending upwards at the perfect time, narrowing the gap with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and closing in on second place in the odds. Let us know what you think of this year's Best TV Movie race by sounding off in our TV forum. Make your predictions at Gold Derby right now. SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby 'The worst has already happened, so now I have everything to gain': Meagan Good on love, loss, and empowering women in 'Forever' 'The Better Sister': Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks on their 'fun partnership' and the 'satisfying' killer reveal The Making of 'Beast Games': Behind the scenes of Prime Video's record-breaking competition series Click here to read the full article.
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29-01-2025
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Jonas Brothers to Star in Christmas Movie for Disney+
Yara Sameh The Jonas Brothers are teaming up with Disney to produce and star in a Christmas comedy movie, slated for the 2025 holiday season. In the movie, which has the working title 'Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie,' Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas 'face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families,' per the logline. Oscar winner Jessica Yu ('Quiz Lady' and 'This Is Us') will direct the movie, which hails from Disney Branded Television and Disney's 20th Television, and writer-producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger ('I Want You Back,' 'This Is Us' and 'Love, Simon'). The Jonas Brothers produce alongside Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. Grammy nominee Justin Tranter serves as executive music producer and will write original songs for the project. The Jonas Brothers have a long history with the Mouse House. The pop rock trio behind hits like 'Year 3000,' 'Burnin' Up' and — more recently — 'Sucker' released their second album on Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned label. The brothers then became a mainstay on Disney Channel and starred in the original movies 'Camp Rock' and its sequel. They released two more albums on Hollywood Records and also led their own Disney Channel series titled 'Jonas.' The band called it quits in 2013 and then reunited six years later with 'Sucker,' in 2019 which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the brothers' first No. 1 single. The subsequent album, 'Happiness Begins,' topped the Billboard 200. In 2023, the Jonas Brothers released their sixth studio album, 'The Album.'
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29-01-2025
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Jonas Brothers announce return to acting for new Disney Christmas movie
The Jonas Brothers are returning to their Disney roots this holiday season to produce and star in a new Christmas comedy movie. The film, currently titled Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, will see the brothers Kevin, Joe and Nick as they 'face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families,' according to an official logline. The trio shared the news in an announcement video. In the teaser, the trio is standing outside a front door holding handwritten signs a la Love Actually. When the door swings open, Joe announces: 'Hi we're the Jonas Brothers.' Nick jumps in to tell him off for 'saying it.' 'The whole point is you don't say it. You let them read it,' he explains. The second take goes more smoothly, with the three brothers silently flipping through the signs that again re-introduce them. 'Sorry to bother you. But we're making a Christmas movie coming out this holiday season, only on Disney+,' reads the final four signs. The new movie will be directed by Oscar-winning director Jesicca Yu (Quiz Lady) and produced by the three brothers, alongside Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman and Scott Morgan. It will feature original music written and executive produced by Grammy-nominated songwriter Justin Trantor. It's been over two decades since the Jonas Brothers became a Disney Channel mainstay with Camp Rock (2008) and its 2010 sequel Camp Rock: The Final Jam. In between that time, they also led their two-season sitcom Jonas, which aired from 2009 to 2010, and released two albums with the Disney-owned music label Hollywood Records. In 2013, they broke up to focus on their solo careers before reuniting to release their hit 2019 single 'Sucker,' which debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100. The corresponding album Happiness Begins, released later that year, debuted on the Billboard 200. They have since dropped their sixth album, The Album, in 2023.
Khaleej Times
29-01-2025
- Entertainment
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Jonas Brothers to star in Christmas comedy movie
The Jonas Brothers are set to make Christmas exciting for their fans as the trio — Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, and Nick Jonas —reunite with Disney to produce and star in a comedy, slated for release during the 2025 holiday season, reported Variety. According to the magazine, in the film, which is currently titled Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, the three Jonases "face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families." Oscar-winning director Jessica Yu (Quiz Lady, This Is Us) will helm the movie, which is produced by 20th Television (a part of Disney Television Studios), with writer-producers Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger (I Want You Back, This Is Us, and Love, Simon). The Jonas Brothers are producing alongside Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman, and Scott Morgan. Grammy-nominated Justin Tranter will serve as executive music producer and write original songs for the film. The Jonas Brothers have a long history with Disney. The trio, known for hits like Year 3000, Burnin' Up, and more recently, Sucker, released their second album on Hollywood Records, a Disney-owned label. The brothers became a staple on the Disney Channel and starred in the movies Camp Rock and its sequel, according to Variety. They also released two more albums on Hollywood Records and led their own Disney Channel series titled Jonas. The band parted ways in 2013, but reunited six years later.
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28-01-2025
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Jonas Brothers Set 2025 Christmas Movie at Disney+ With ‘Love Actually'-Themed Teaser
It's only January, but it's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas now that the Jonas Brothers officially have a holiday movie coming out later this year on Disney+. Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas dropped a 'Love Actually'-themed teaser for their 'Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie' (working title) project on Tuesday, complete with Nick being the only one who understands how the bit made famous by Andrew Lincoln actually works. In the movie, 'Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from London to New York in time to spend Christmas with their families,' according to the official logline. Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger serve as writers and producers, with Adam Fishbach, Spencer Berman, Scott Morgan and all three Jonas brothers also producing. Jessica Yu ('Quiz Lady') directed, and Justin Tranter wrote original songs as executive music producer. It was produced by Disney Branded Television in addition to 20th Television, a part of Disney Television Studios. This is, of course, far from the first time The Jonas Brothers have worked with the House of Mouse. The band previously starred in 'Camp Rock,' 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam' and 'Jonas' for the Disney Channel, while Kevin co-hosts 'Claim to Fame' on ABC. 'Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie' drops this holiday season on Disney+. The post Jonas Brothers Set 2025 Christmas Movie at Disney+ With 'Love Actually'-Themed Teaser appeared first on TheWrap.
