Exclusive: Kiana Madeira (Fear Street trilogy) is making her first leap into producing as executive producer and star of Baby Love, an indie fighter drama marking the feature debut of writer-director Joseph Marconi.
Others set to star include Marielle Scott (Lady Bird), Homeland‘s Maury Sterling and Amy Hargreaves, Blake Lindsley (9-1-1) and Irene Bedard (Avatar: The Last Airbender).
The film centers on Rhiannon “Baby Love” Mitchell (Madeira), an Mma fighter on the brink of self-destruction who battles through underground fight circuits, facing physical and emotional turmoil. When a series of concussions threaten her career, she is forced into an unconventional equine therapy program. Skeptical and defiant, she gradually bonds with the horses and the program’s patients, rediscovering her inner strength and confronting her past. As she heals, she must decide whether to return to the ring or forge a new path.
Lysette Urus (As We Speak) and...
Others set to star include Marielle Scott (Lady Bird), Homeland‘s Maury Sterling and Amy Hargreaves, Blake Lindsley (9-1-1) and Irene Bedard (Avatar: The Last Airbender).
The film centers on Rhiannon “Baby Love” Mitchell (Madeira), an Mma fighter on the brink of self-destruction who battles through underground fight circuits, facing physical and emotional turmoil. When a series of concussions threaten her career, she is forced into an unconventional equine therapy program. Skeptical and defiant, she gradually bonds with the horses and the program’s patients, rediscovering her inner strength and confronting her past. As she heals, she must decide whether to return to the ring or forge a new path.
Lysette Urus (As We Speak) and...
- 6/17/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Mark Wahlberg strides into theaters this weekend with Joe Bell as the Reinaldo Marcus Green film debuts on 1,093 screens supported by robust advertising and a star-driven social media campaign.
Roadside Attractions is distributing, having snapped up the film from Solstice Studios which acquired it off of a 2020 Toronto Film Festival premiere but was particularly hard hit by the pandemic and let it go. The drama scripted by the Oscar-winning Brokeback Mountain team of Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana is the true story of a rough-edged dad who walks across America to speak to heartland adults and students about the evils of bullying as experienced firsthand by his gay teenage son.
Wahlberg and co-stars Connie Britton and Reid Miller (who plays son Jadin Bell) have all supported it with a robust PR schedule backed by cable and online advertising., “We are seeing gradual improvement with...
Roadside Attractions is distributing, having snapped up the film from Solstice Studios which acquired it off of a 2020 Toronto Film Festival premiere but was particularly hard hit by the pandemic and let it go. The drama scripted by the Oscar-winning Brokeback Mountain team of Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana is the true story of a rough-edged dad who walks across America to speak to heartland adults and students about the evils of bullying as experienced firsthand by his gay teenage son.
Wahlberg and co-stars Connie Britton and Reid Miller (who plays son Jadin Bell) have all supported it with a robust PR schedule backed by cable and online advertising., “We are seeing gradual improvement with...
- 7/23/2021
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, CBS delivered the new,official,synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "NCIS" episode 22 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Shooter," and it sounds like things will get pretty intriguing as the NCIS crew takes on a case that involves the investigation of a marine photographer's sudden disappearance, and more. In the new,22nd episode press release: The NCIS team is going to investigate the disappearance of a marine photographer set to testify in a highly publicized Afghanistan murder case. Press release number 2: When a Marine photographer disappears prior to providing his testimony in an Army court-martial hearing, the NCIS team is going to investigate both the murder he witnessed as well as his current piece on military veterans who are homeless in the D.C. area. In the meantime, Abby will attempt to help a young homeless woman reconnect with her family. Guest stars will feature: Jeff Branson (Navy...
- 4/15/2014
- by Derek
- OnTheFlix
Sneak Peek Oscar-winning actess Helen Hunt ("As Good As It Gets") revealed as a hands-on sex therapist, in writer/director Ben Lewin's new Fox Searchlight feature "The Sessions".
The film is based on an essay by disabled poet Mark O'Brien, who hired a sex surrogate to help him lose his virginity.
Cast also includes William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam Arkin, Robin Weigert, Rusty Schwimmer and Rhea Perlman.
When Hunt was first told of the amount of nudity required for the role, "My jaw dropped at the prospect", she said.
"But then I thought, 'Do I care about what people think of my body or do I care about being part of a story that is beautiful?'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Sessions"...
The film is based on an essay by disabled poet Mark O'Brien, who hired a sex surrogate to help him lose his virginity.
Cast also includes William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam Arkin, Robin Weigert, Rusty Schwimmer and Rhea Perlman.
When Hunt was first told of the amount of nudity required for the role, "My jaw dropped at the prospect", she said.
"But then I thought, 'Do I care about what people think of my body or do I care about being part of a story that is beautiful?'..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Sessions"...
- 1/11/2013
- by M. Stevens
- SneakPeek
Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California.based journalist and poet Mark O.Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man who lived most of his life in an iron lung who is determined – at age 38 – to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapist and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.
Fox Searchlight Pictures presents, in association with Such Much Films and Rhino Films, The Sessions with a cast including John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, and William H. Macy. The film also stars Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Rhea Perlman, W. Earl Brown, Robin Weigert, Blake Lindsley, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama, Rusty Schwimmer, James Martinez with Adam Arkin. The film is written for the screen and directed by Ben Lewin. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it took home the coveted Audience Award and the Jury Prize for ensemble cast.
Fox Searchlight Pictures presents, in association with Such Much Films and Rhino Films, The Sessions with a cast including John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, and William H. Macy. The film also stars Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, Rhea Perlman, W. Earl Brown, Robin Weigert, Blake Lindsley, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama, Rusty Schwimmer, James Martinez with Adam Arkin. The film is written for the screen and directed by Ben Lewin. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, where it took home the coveted Audience Award and the Jury Prize for ensemble cast.
- 10/24/2012
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Watch new clips from The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. The Fox Searchlight Picture drama directed by Ben Lewin, opens on October 26th, with a cast also including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. We have 2 new clips available in high definition from the film certain to land multiple award nominations. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.
- 10/11/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Watch new clips from The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. The Fox Searchlight Picture drama directed by Ben Lewin, opens on October 26th, with a cast also including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. We have 2 new clips available in high definition from the film certain to land multiple award nominations. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality.
- 10/11/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ben Lewin's John Hawkes and Helen Hunt starrer The Sessions from Fox Searchlight, has a new clip called Oh God! Scripted and helmed by Lewin, the film which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, opens October 26th in limited areas, with a talented cast including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth produce.
- 9/27/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Ben Lewin's John Hawkes and Helen Hunt starrer The Sessions from Fox Searchlight, has a new clip called Oh God! Scripted and helmed by Lewin, the film which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, opens October 26th in limited areas, with a talented cast including Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth produce.
- 9/27/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new images from The Sessions. The drama stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of the touching film are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Ben Lewin directs and writes the film produced by Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth.
- 9/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See new images from The Sessions. The drama stars John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy. Based on the poignantly optimistic autobiographical writings of California–based journalist and poet Mark O’Brien, The Sessions tells the story of a man confined to an iron lung who is determined - at age 38 - to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of the touching film are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. Ben Lewin directs and writes the film produced by Judi Levine, Ben Lewin and Stephen Nemeth.
- 9/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See the third poster for The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy In Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of a film that looks like it offers top-notch acting, are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. The film opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012.
- 9/17/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
See the third poster for The Sessions, starring John Hawkes, Helen Hunt and William H. Macy In Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Also in the cast of a film that looks like it offers top-notch acting, are Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert. The film opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012.
- 9/17/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Vulture's released an exclusive movie clip for Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, where John Hawkes and William H. Macy Discuss Sex. The drama which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, looks like it features some powerful acting and opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012. John Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Helen Hunt also stars with support from Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert.
- 9/5/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Vulture's released an exclusive movie clip for Fox Searchlight Pictures' The Sessions, where John Hawkes and William H. Macy Discuss Sex. The drama which was seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival, looks like it features some powerful acting and opens in theaters on October 26th, 2012. John Hawkes stars as a Mark O'Brien, a man confined to an iron lung after polio, who is determined–at age 38–to lose his virginity. With the help of his therapists and the guidance of his priest, he sets out to make his dream a reality. Helen Hunt also stars with support from Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley, Adam, Arkin, Ming Lo, Jennifer Kumiyama and Robin Weigert.
- 9/5/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Title: The Surrogate Director: Ben Lewin Cast: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy, Moon Bloodgood, Annika Marks, W. Earl Brown, Blake Lindsley and Ming lo This is an extraordinary film! The wonderfully interesting true story of poet and journalist Mark O’Brien is absolutely riveting, touching and sweet, along with a certain sense of humor that will endear audiences to O’Brian himself and the film. It really does show what the human condition can go through in this inspiring tale of sex, love and triumph. From filmmaker Ben Lewin, “The Surrogate” is a movie not to be missed by audiences in 2012. This based on a true story tale accounts...
- 1/27/2012
- by Rudie Obias
- ShockYa
5 acting like 'Grownups' for CBS pic
Faye Dunaway, Peter Fonda, Blythe Danner, Jack Palance and Peter Riegert lead the cast of Back When We Were Grownups, a Hallmark Hall of Fame original movie for CBS based on the novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Anne Tyler. Ron Underwood has been tapped to direct the telefilm, which also will feature Ione Skye, Betsy Brandt, Stacy Edwards and Blake Lindsley. Susanna Styron and Bridget Terry (Lifetime's Crossing the Line) adapted Tyler's book for the small screen, with Richard Welsh and Brent Shields executive producing.
- 10/23/2003
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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