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Crepe Grand Prix Season 16 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” titled “Crepe Grand Prix,” promises to be an exciting challenge for the chefs. In this episode, the contestants will face the task of creating ten savory crepes. This challenge will test their culinary skills and creativity as they work to impress the judges.

The stakes are high, as the winning team will have a chance to enjoy a luxurious dining experience in Santa Barbara on a yacht. This reward adds an extra layer of motivation for the chefs, as they compete not only for pride but also for a memorable outing. Meanwhile, the losing team will have to tackle a less glamorous task, handling a fish delivery. This contrast in experiences highlights the pressure of the competition.

Adding to the excitement, the episode features special VIP guests,...

In the upcoming episode of “Hell’s Kitchen,” titled “Crepe Grand Prix,” excitement is in the air as the chefs face a delicious challenge. They are tasked with creating ten savory crepes, showcasing their culinary skills and creativity. This competition is sure to heat things up in the kitchen, as each team strives to impress the judges with their unique flavors and presentations.

The stakes are high in this episode, as the winning team will be rewarded with a luxurious trip to Santa Barbara. They will enjoy a delightful dining experience on a yacht, soaking in the sun and savoring their well-deserved victory. Meanwhile, the losing team will face a less glamorous fate, as they will have to handle a fish delivery. This contrast in experiences adds an extra layer of tension to the competition.

Adding to the excitement, the episode features VIP guests, including actress Noureen De Wulf and actor Dash Mihok.

Jules (Noureen DeWulf) and Maria (Ashley Bell) have been needing some time alone together for a while, a chance to escape from the pressures of work. The place they booked exceeds their expectations. It's bright and spacious, has a pool and is in a quiet location surrounded by trees. When Maria tries to open the door to go back out again and it sticks, it seems like a minor inconvenience. She calls for Jules to give her a hand. But Jules is nowhere to be found. Then she sees the note.

The latest work from The Ice Cream Truck director Megan Freels Johnston, this feels less like a short and more like a pitch, but it stands well enough in its own right. Fans of The Last Exorcism will be delighted to see that Bell has successfully made the transition into adult acting, using those still haunted-looking eyes to...

Happy Halloween, readers! Our favorite holiday is finally upon us, and while I know most of us are planning spending our day (and night) enjoying tons of movies, I’ve put together this collection of recently released horror short films that are perfect to enjoy today when you’re looking for some micro-doses of thrills and chills.

We hope you enjoy these five fright-filled shorts!

Dear Guest (Directed by Megan Freels Johnston)

Starring: Ashley Bell and Noureen DeWulf

Synopsis: A couple checks into a vacation rental only to find that the anonymous host likes to play games on its guests.

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Face Mask (Directed by Dan Allen and Adam Huber)

Starring: Bill Parmentier and Zachary Allen Farmer

Synopsis: Don’t forget to wear your mask in public.

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A Doll Distorted (Directed by Niall Shukla)

Starring: Nicci Brighten and Cory Stuckey

Synopsis: Jane suffers from haphephobia (the pathological fear of...

When you rent someone else's home for a vacation, you have to put a certain amount of trust in a complete stranger, and most of the time, everything turns out fine... but that's not the case for an unsuspecting couple in the new short film Dear Guest. Directed by Megan Freels Johnston (The Ice Cream Truck) and starring Ashley Bell and Noureen DeWulf, the trailer for Dear Guest teases a compelling and creepy scenario in which a seemingly charming vacation rental quickly turns into a perilous prison.

Below, you can check out the trailer and poster for Dear Guest, which will be screened on the festival circuit throughout 2020, and we also have the official press release with more information:

Press Release: Hollywood, CA -- Fresh off its premiere at the Monaco International Film Festival a new teaser has arrived for this Twilight Zone-esque short film.

A couple checks into a vacation rental,...

When the festival circuit finds its feet again watch short film programs for Megan Freels Johnston's thriller short Dear Guest. A short teaser was released today, watch it below.     Fresh off its premiere at the Monaco International Film Festival a new teaser has arrived for this Twilight Zone-esque short film.    A couple checks into a vacation rental, only to find that the anonymous host likes to play games on its guests.    The throwback short film stars Ashley Bell (The Last Exorcism) and Noureen DeWulf (Good Girls) as a couple who soon regrets renting this picturesque home for their long awaited vacation.    Megan Freels Johnston, best known for her suburban nightmare "The Ice Cream Truck" and her break up film noir "Rebound"...

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"Okay Jules – you're scaring me!" Do you feel safe in a vacation rental? Maybe... not anymore! This teaser trailer is for a new horror short film made by filmmaker Megan Freels Johnston titled Dear Guest. It just premiered at the Monaco Film Festival (a "non-violent film" festival) and is expected to play at more fests this year, which is why they're releasing a trailer for it now. A couple checks into a vacation rental only to find out that the anonymous host likes to play games on its guests. Described as a "Twilight Zone-esque short film" or "modern day Hitchcock" that was made between feature projects. Starring Ashley Bell & Noureen DeWulf. This teaser is just a brief intro, but makes me want to see more. Here's the first teaser trailer (+ two posters) for Megan Freels Johnston's Dear Guest, direct from Vimeo: The throwback short film stars Ashley Bell...

"There are way too many weddings, and I'm freaking out!" Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures has debuted an official trailer for the romantic comedy titled The Wedding Year, the latest from director Rob Luketic. This romcom stars Sarah Hyland (from "Modern Family" and Vampire Academy) as a commitment-phobic 27 year old whose new relationship is put to the test when she and her boyfriend attend 7 weddings in the same year. Isn't this pretty much the same concept as 27 Dresses? And so many other romcoms about two people who can't commit? I guess they can always make more. Co-starring Tyler James Williams, with Jenna Dewan, Anna Camp, Wanda Sykes, Keith David, Matt Shively, Noureen DeWulf, & Grace Helbig. If this is your jam, then enjoy. Here's the first official trailer for Robert Luketic's The Wedding Year, direct from Esmp's YouTube: Meet Mara (Sarah Hyland). She's a carefree aspiring photographer who just started...

On Saturday, March 10, the Human Rights Campaign (Hrc), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (Lgbtq) civil rights organization, presented its annual Los Angeles Dinner and honored the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to bettering the lives of Lgbtq people.

Visibility Award Recipient Adam Rippon

Among those who attended were Event Co-chairs Jessica Bair, Christopher Boone and Nam Lam, Hrc President Chad Griffin, Special Guests United States Representatives Maxine Waters (D-ca), Kyrsten Sinema (D-az), Visibility Award Recipient Adam Rippon, Performers Portugal. The Man, and additional guests including Shoshana Bean, Stephanie Beatriz, Lilan Bowden, Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman, Blossom Brown, Karamo Brown, Charlie Carver, Lea DeLaria, Noureen DeWulf, Nyle Dimarco, Jonathan Del Arco, Tommy Dorfman, Josh Duhamel, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Justin Mikita, Stephanie Frosch, Dana Goldberg, Ramiro Gómez, Gigi Gorgeous & Nats Getty, Samuel Greisman, Gus Kenworthy & Matthew Wilkas, Chris Kluwe, Kyle Krieger, Peter Paige,...

When We First Met Trailer Ari Sandel’s When We First Met (2018) movie trailer stars Adam Devine, Alexandra Daddario, Robbie Amell, Noureen DeWulf, Shelley Hennig, Andrew Bachelor, Tony Cavalero, Tenea Intriago, Chris Wylde, Dean J. West, Bryan Michael Hall, Talbott Lin, Kyler Porche, and Michael Scott. When We First Met plot summary from Imdb: Noah spends the perfect first night [...]

Continue reading: When We First Met (2018) Movie Trailer: Adam Devine Relives A First Date Over And Over...

"If only I could go back and do everything differently." Netflix has debuted a trailer for a romantic comedy of sorts titled When We First Met, from filmmaker Ari Sandel. The time loop comedy is about a guy who goes on the best first date with a girl, only to end up in the friend zone. Three years later he discovers he can go back in time (thanks to a photo booth), and tries to figure out how to get it right and get the girl. But will it work? Adam Devine stars as the guy, and Alexandra Daddario as the girl. Even though this is another play on time loop comedies, it still looks hilarious. The cast includes Shelley Hennig, Andrew Bachelor, Noureen DeWulf, and Robbie Amell. This kind of came out of nowhere, but I'm curious to check it out. Here's the first trailer (+ poster) for Ari Sandel's When We First Met,...

Cheap Thrills co-writer David Chirchirillo is swiping right with his directorial debut Bad Match, a new indie production from BoulderLight Pictures (Contracted) and MM2 Entertainment. Starring Lili Simmons (Bone Tomahawk), Jack Cutmore-Scott, Noureen DeWulf, Trent Haaga (Deadgirl, 68 Kill, Chop), and Chase Williamson (The Guest, John Dies at the End, SiREN), here’s the first trailer that warns of falling in love at first swipe. In the film, […]...

Cheap Thrills co-writer David Chirchirillo is swiping left with his directorial debut Bad Match, a new indie production from BoulderLight Pictures (Contracted) and MM2 Entertainment. Starring Lili Simmons (Bone Tomahawk), Jack Cutmore-Scott, Noureen DeWulf, Trent Haaga (Deadgirl, 68 Kill, Chop), and Chase Williamson (The Guest, John Dies at the End, SiREN), here are some first images from the […]...

When your mom is a comedic actress and your father is an NHL player, you’re bound to develop eclectic tastes. And that’s exactly what’s happened with Bodhi Ryan, actress Noureen DeWulf and hockey player Ryan Miller‘s 2-year-old.

“He’s just been in too many Italian restaurants. He loves pasta. When they have octopus on the menu, it’s something easy for him to eat. He just loves it,” Miller, 37, told People Tuesday at Sports Illustrated Fashionable 50 Celebration at Avenue in Hollywood, California.

While they applaud their toddler’s adventurous eating habits, his parents still want him...

The FrightFest 2017 coverage continues with the first stills from the flick Good Match! Check ’em out! Director: David Chirchirillo. With: Lili Simmons, Noureen DeWulf, Chase Williamson, Jack Cutmore-Scott, Brandon Scott. USA 2017. 90 mins. An Internet-dating playboy’s life spirals… Continue Reading →

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Exclusive: Anger Management alum Noureen DeWulf has booked a trio of indie film roles. She has joined When We First Met, which stars Adam Devine as Noah, who spends a perfect first night with the girl of his dreams (Alexandra Daddario) then spends the next three years wondering what went wrong — until he gets the unexpected chance to travel back in time and change things. DeWulf will play Noah’s assistant, Margo. She also is set to play Teri Webster in writer-director…...

Rules of Engagement alum Adhir Kalyan, Noureen DeWulf (Anger Management) Bernard White (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) and Nina Wadia are set as series regulars on ABC single camera comedy pilot Square Roots, written and exec produced by Vijal Patel. Michael Fresco (Suburgatory) is directing. Square Roots is about a man from a family of logic-driven engineers who is determined to use his "gift" to help the people he loves with their everyday issues. . .whether they…...

Canucks goalie Ryan Miller's going super old school with a sweet custom made throwback helmet that gives props to his hot actress wife -- and could be worth $10,000 when it's all said and done. Miller, one of the best in the game, is prepping for the 20th anniversary game at Vancouver's Rogers Arena next month by ordering a helmet that features the team's old color scheme -- black, red and yellow. Here's what's really...

Step aside, Camille Braverman: Craig T. Nelson is setting his sights on someone new.

The former Parenthood patriarch has joined Netflix’s upcoming comedy Grace and Frankie in a recurring role, per The Hollywood Reporter.

Related Fuller House Officially Snags 13-Episode Order at Netflix — Get Details on the Cast and (Widow?!) Storyline

In the series — which stars Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as two women whose husbands leave their wives for each other — Nelson will play Guy, a love interest for Fonda’s Grace.

Since wrapping a six-season run as Parenthood‘s Zeek Braverman, Nelson has also signed on for...

With the fate of NBC freshman The Mysteries Of Laura uncertain, the police dramedy’s Janina Gavankar has booked a pilot, CBS' untitled hybrid comedy written by former Modern Family executive producer Dan O'Shannon and Peter Warren. Gavankar has been tapped for the regular role of Sabrina, though her casting is in a guest starring capacity as she is regular on Mysteries Of Laura. Gavankar replaces Noureen DeWulf, who was cast last week. The change was made before the pilot…...

Coming off 100 episodes of FX’s Anger Management, Noureen DeWulf has been cast as a regular in another half-hour project, CBS' untitled hybrid comedy pilot written by former Modern Family executive producer Dan O'Shannon and Peter Warren. Directed by Pam Fryman, the ensemble project revolves around a group of friends and family at three different times in their lives. DeWulf will plat Sabrina, Andrew's (Adam Brody) co-worker and good friend at 25, his even closer friend…...

Congratulations are in order for these two lovebirds! E! News confirms that Anger Management actress Noureen DeWulf and her NHL hubby Ryan Miller have welcomed their first child together. The pair met their newborn son, Bodhi Ryan Miller, when he entered the world at 3:06 a.m. on Friday, Mar. 20, and weighed in at 7 pounds. "He was born in Vancouver, Canada, where Noureen is currently living while Ryan is in season. They will return to Los Angeles after," her rep tells us. And the proud parents didn't waste any time sharing a snapshot of their adorable addition with the world. DeWulf took to Instagram to post a precious, up-close photo of her little boy's face with the caption, "My baby...

Their boy Bodhi is here! Hockey Wives star Noureen DeWulf and her husband Ryan Miller have welcomed their first child together, her rep confirms exclusively to Us Weekly. Bodhi Ryan Miller arrived at 3:06 a.m. (after 10 hours of labor!) on Friday, Mar. 20, the rep tells Us. He's 7 lbs. and "absolutely perfect." My baby Bodhi Ryan Miller ???? A photo posted by Noureen DeWulf (@noureendewulf) on Mar 20, 2015 at 1:31pm Pdt Days before giving birth, DeWulf said that she was "so ready" to meet her son. "Baby, [...]...

Will the ratings for Anger Management improve in season two or, will they fall even lower than they did in season one? We'll have to wait and see.

Revolving around an anger management therapist (Charlie Sheen) who has issues of his own, the cast also includes Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden, Noureen DeWulf, Derek Richardson, and Martin Sheen.

The comedy's ratings are typically the best way to tell if Anger Management would be cancelled or renewed for another season however, 90 episodes were ordered for season two as part of a syndication deal. Those will last for awhile and may or may not be the end anyway.

These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page: (more…)...

Network: FX

Episodes: 100 (half-hour)

Seasons: Two

TV show dates: June 28, 2012 -- December 22, 2014

Series status: Ended

Performers include: Charlie Sheen, Selma Blair, Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden, Noureen DeWulf, Brian Austin Green, and Derek Richardson.

TV show description:

Charlie Goodson (Charlie Sheen) is a non-traditional therapist who specializes in anger management. He has a successful private practice and holds sessions with his group of primary patient regulars each week. He also hosts pro bono counseling sessions for an inmate group at a state prison.

Prior to his becoming a therapist, Charlie was a stalled minor league baseball prospect. His road to the majors was sidetracked by his own struggle with anger issues. After a stint in therapy with the team's psychologist, Kate Wales (Selma Blair), he made it to the majors...

FX has announced that their Anger Management sitcom is ending next month. The series finale, which is also the comedy's 100th episode, will air on December 22nd.

Revolving around an anger management therapist (Charlie Sheen) who has issues of his own, the cast also includes Shawnee Smith, Daniela Bobadilla, Michael Arden, Noureen DeWulf, Derek Richardson, and Martin Sheen. Selma Blair left midway through the second season.

Anger Management was part of a special 10-90 deal. If the first 10 episodes hit a certain ratings mark then a second season order of 90 episodes was automatically triggered.

No doubt bolstered by Sheen's recent dismissal from Two and a Half Men, the first season attracted 2.98 million viewers with a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The second season has performed nearly as well. The 76 installments that have aired thus far have...

Noureen DeWulf and Ryan Miller are expecting their first child together and the couple recently found out the whether they'll be welcoming a baby girl or boy.

The "Anger Management" actress, 30, and the pro hockey player found out they're expecting a son during a gender reveal party in Los Angeles last week, People reported.

"It was such an amazing experience for all of my friends to be with me when it was revealed by an ultrasound that we are going to have a baby boy," Noureen told the mag.

Photos: Celebrity Baby Bumps

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Lacey's gearing up for motherhood! Anger Management actress Noureen DeWulf is pregnant and expecting her first child with husband Ryan Miller, Us Weekly can confirm.  "After struggling with a bizarre compulsion to eat French fries and pickles every second of every day for the past 12 weeks, I'm thrilled to announce I'm pregnant with my first child," DeWulf tells Us in a statement. "My husband, Ryan, and I couldn't be more excited." The mom-to-be sweetly showed off her growing baby bump in a selfie while wearing a tight [...]...

Gearing up for a wild evening out, Candice Swanepoel arrived at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood for the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2014 bash last night (June 10).

The blonde Victoria’s Secret bombshell wore black leather trousers and a matching crop top as she celebrated her spot at the top of the list- “It's a huge honor to be Maxim's No. 1, among so many beautiful and talented women! It's a great feeling.”

Never a slouch herself, Dylan Penn made her way to the shindig to celebrate her #68 ranking while Sophia Bush basked in the glory of her #30 showing.

And of course, “Twilight Saga” stud Kellan Lutz didn’t seem to mind being surrounded by so many gorgeous women!

The 2014 Maxim Hot 100 List is:

1. Candice Swanepoel

2. Scarlett Johansson

3. Katy Perry

4. Irina Shayk

5. Jennifer Lawrence

6. Zooey Deschanel

7. Alessandra Ambrosio

8. Jessica Alba

9. Mila Kunis

10. Cara Delevingne

11. Rihanna

12. Kate Upton

13. Eva...

Director David Wain and writer Michael Showalter reunite for a satire of romantic comedies in the first trailer for They Came Together. Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler star as an unconventional couple who share their love story with friends (Bill Hader and Ellie Kemper), which is chocked full of rom-com staples. Take a look at the new footage for this comedy, arriving on VOD formats and in theaters June 27.

When Joel (Paul Rudd) and Molly (Amy Poehler) meet, it's hate at first sight; his big corporation is the one that threatens to shut down her quirky knick-knack store. The story, which follows their predictably on-again/off-again relationship, features rom-com staples such as the jealous ex-girlfriend, the office jerk, scary in-laws, a boring dentist, a wise dog and beautiful shots of New York City in autumn.

They Came Together comes to theaters June 27th, 2014 and stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Ed Helms,...

The first trailer for David Wain's new romantic comedy They Came Together has debuted at Buzzfeed and you can now check it out in the player below! Written by Wain and Michael Showalter, They Came Together stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Max Greenfield, Ed Helms, Noureen DeWulf, Cobie Smulders, Bill Hader and Melanie Lynskie and offers a parody of the romantic comedy genre. Rudd stars as Joel, a corporate businessman whose company is threatening to shut down the small store run by Poehler's Molly. A relationship follows, mocking the conventions of the standard romcom. They Came Together hits both theaters and VOD June 27.

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf was in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram. What a fantastic experience these Olympics have been. Congratulations to all the athletes. It is such an amazing accomplishment to get to be in Sochi, and represent your country. Russia is a really beautiful country. The day before I left Sochi, I took a two-hour train to the mountains, an area called Krasnaya Polyana where they were holding the ski and alpine events.

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf is in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram. It was another amazing couple of days in Sochi, with some highs and lows. I was invited to be on the Today show, which was just an incredible experience. I got a call from my representatives late at night asking if I wanted to make an appearance. Of course I said yes. How exciting. The next day, I went to the Olympic Park,...

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf is in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram. It was another amazing couple of days in Sochi, with some highs and lows. I was invited to be on the Today show, which was just an incredible experience. I got a call from my representatives late at night asking if I wanted to make an appearance. Of course I said yes. How exciting. The next day, I went to the Olympic Park,...

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf is in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram. What an amazing experience Sochi is turning out to be. The hockey tournament is underway, and the park is filling up with people. Ryan, myself, his teammates and their wives went to and watched the U.S. women's hockey game versus Canada. It was pretty incredible to see women compete in ice hockey at the level - very inspiring. The crowd was electric with flags and chants.

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf is in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram.I went into the Olympic park to watch Team USA men's hockey team practice. The village was very empty when I first arrived. There was none of the usual bustle of the Olympics. It felt like mostly Russians and the families of the visiting players. The park is huge and partly unfinished with a big scary-looking purple roller coaster that does not run in the middle.

Anger Management star Noureen DeWulf is in Sochi for the Winter Olympics. As she cheers on her husband, Team USA hockey goalie Ryan Miller, Noureen is blogging for People. You can also follow her on Twitter and Instagram.It's beautiful in Sochi. The weather is above 40 degrees. And my "Beijing-themed" hotel has plenty of hot water, which seems safe (results still pending). I should thank Charlie Sheen my costar on Anger Management for letting me preshoot my scenes last week so I could come here and support my husband, Ryan. It feels safe and the people seem very kind (though...

For most of us, our best chance at any kind of medal is making it past 10 pipes in Flappy Bird. That's why, after we throw our phones against the wall because of Flappy Bird, we'll turn to Twitter to follow these athletes and journalists and live vicariously through their journey at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia! Okay, so Russia might not be quite ready (members of the media arriving in Sochi are sharing pics online of their rooms in a less-than-habitable state). Still, athletes and journalists are descending on the seaside host city - and they're sharing their experiences online.

For most of us, our best chance at any kind of medal is making it past 10 pipes in Flappy Bird. That's why, after we throw our phones against the wall because of Flappy Bird, we'll turn to Twitter to follow these athletes and journalists and live vicariously through their journey at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia! Okay, so Russia might not be quite ready (members of the media arriving in Sochi are sharing pics online of their rooms in a less-than-habitable state). Still, athletes and journalists are descending on the seaside host city - and they're sharing their experiences online.

They Came Together from director David Wain puts a classic spin on the romantic comedies of recent years past, with Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler as two polar opposites who grow to love each other in grand tradition. Is it a spoof? Sort of...We have the first clip and poster as the film prepares for its Sundance premiere. You may be reminded of Sleepless in Seattle and You've Got Mail.

They Came Together was released in 2013 and stars Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Ed Helms, Noureen DeWulf, Michael Ian Black, Cobie Smulders. The film is directed by David Wain.

Charlie Sheen may be in a bitter battle with Brooke Mueller and the La County Department of Children and Family Services ... but that didn't stop him from throwing a bad ass back-to-work party!Charlie invited all his "Anger Management" co-workers over to his pad to let loose before they start shooting again this week. The show had been on hiatus.Charlie hired "The Taste" Season 1 winner Chef K. to handle the menu, as well as...

A few bits of casting news to keep you apprised of all that’s moving and shaking in Hollywood’s various corridors. So without further ado........ First up, John Cusack's presence is helping the long-developing thriller "Kickback" get rolling into the production. The directorial debut of Raza Mallal, the movie will tell the tale of "a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist. He becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president." Intriguing stuff for sure, but mostly we're surprised/concerned by the presence of former "The O.C." star Mischa Barton in the supporting cast, which is rounded out by Sean Astin (!?), Michael Biehn, Noureen DeWulf, John Hannah and Tamer Hassan. The script is being given a once over with shooting to begin this winter. Next, Ethan Hawke's latest venture into Shakespeare territory with "Hamlet" director Michael Almeredya,...

John Cusack is in negotiations to star in Raza Mallal's British spy thriller "Kickback" at Talking Lens Productions.

Mallal penned the script which follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist.

He soon becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president.

Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, Michael Biehn, Noureen DeWulf, John Hannah and Tamer Hassan also star. Filming is slated to begin this winter.

Source: Screen Daily...

Exclusive: The Frozen Ground star in talks to join crime-thriller about renegade detective.

John Cusack is in negotiations to star in UK spy thriller Kickback.

Written and to be directed by Raza Mallal of Yorkshire-based Talking Lens Productions, the crime-thriller has been in the works for some time but has new impetus with the interest of the Con Air and High Fidelity star, who joins attached cast including Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, Michael Biehn, Noureen DeWulf, John Hannah and Tamer Hassan.

Kickback, also known as Shoot the Breeze, follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist. He becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president.

It marks Mallal’s directorial debut and he is co-producing with Kevan Van Thompson and executive producer Ilja Rosendahl of Scene Bridge Entertainment. DoP Douglas Milsome is attached.

Raza described Cusack’s interest as “the last piece...

Casting alert! “Kickback,” a thriller/drama written and directed by Raza Mallal, has found its cast! Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, John Hannah, Michael Biehn, Stelio Savante and Noureen DeWulf have joined film’s cast. The Talking Lens Productions thriller will begin filming in Europe this fall. Here’s the synopsis of “Kickback”: “Based on a true story, Kickback follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist. He becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president.” “Kickback” is being lensed by acclaimed director of photography and Emmy nominee (“Lonesome Dove”) Douglas Milsome. Mallal is co-producing the film with Kevan [ Read More ]

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Untitled Marvel Project

"The Dark Knight" and "Olympus Has Fallen" actor Aaron Eckhart says that Marvel has been in touch with him and he and the studio "would like to do something together sometime". Cue fanboy rumors. [Source: Nuke the Fridge]

In the Heart of the Sea

Frank Dillane ("Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince") is in negotiations and Ben Whishaw ("Skyfall") is being sought to join the cast of Ron Howard's "In the Heart of the Sea" at Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow.

The story is an adaptation of Nathanile Philbrick's novel, which follows the Essex, a whaling ship that was attacked by a giant sperm whale and sank in 1820, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days. Dillane would play an insubordinate crewman and cousin of Ben Walker's character. [Source: The Wrap]

Kickback

Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, John Hannah, Michael Biehn, Stelio Savante and Noureen DeWulf have all joined the cast of Raza Mallal...

Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, John Hannah, Michael Biehn, Stelio Savante and Noureen DeWulf have joined the cast of thriller Kickback.

Written and directed by Raza Mallal and made by Talking Lens Productions, the crime thriller begins filming in Europe this autumn.

Based on a true story, Kickback follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist. He becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president.

Mallal is co-producing the film with Kevan Van Thompson and executive producer Ilja Rosendahl. Director of photography is Douglas Milsome.

Mischa Barton, Sean Astin, John Hannah, Michael Biehn, Stelio Savante and Noureen DeWulf have joined the cast of Kickback.

Based on a true story, Kickback follows a renegade Moscow detective investigating the murder of a female war journalist. He becomes embroiled in a web of counter espionage involving chemical warfare, and the assassination of the Russian president.

Written and directed by Raza Mallal and brought to the screen by Talking Lens Productions, the reconnaissance thriller begins filming in Europe this fall.

Raza Mallal, is co-producing the film with Kevan Van Thompson and Executive Producer Ilja Rosendahl.

Source: Talking Lens Productions

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We have some amazing things we're about to announce for Cinelinx, and we've been working our tails off in order to get them done.  While this is great, it unfortunately means that I haven't kept up with my press releases like I should have been.  There's been a few things going on in the Indie world, so I've decided to bring them all together, News Bits style, for your enjoyment.  Come inside for casting news on Kickback, a new trailer for Entity, and a North American release date for Silent Cry!

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Mischa Barton and Sean Astin have joined the cast of Talking Lens Productions' upcoming thriller Kickback.

John Hannah, Michael Biehn, Stelio Savante and Noureen DeWulf have also landed roles in this thriller about a renegade Moscow detective that is investigating the death of a female war journalist. She becomes involved in espionage with chemical warfare and the assassination of the Russian President.

Raza Mallal is directing from a screenplay he wrote. He is also producing with Kevan Van Thompson and Ilja Rosendahl. Mischa Barton will also be seen in Giles Alderson and Martin Owen's action project For Hire.

Production is slated to begin this fall in Prague and London.