All articles tagged with #bmf
Originally Published 5 months ago — by TVLine
The article highlights key TV programs to watch today, including the exposé on The Biggest Loser, the finale of BMF, and the premiere of Rainmaker, among other trending shows.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
This week's entertainment highlights include the premieres of Dune: Part Two, Spaceman, The Regime, and other events in Los Angeles and New York, as well as the sixth annual Kodak Film Awards and People's Post-SAG Awards gala. Notable attendees included Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Kate Winslet, Adam Sandler, Carey Mulligan, and many others, with various screenings, premieres, and festivals taking place throughout the week.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TVLine
Lionsgate has suspended BMF producer Ian Woolf after an altercation with Writers Guild members who were picketing outside the Starz drama’s production facility in Atlanta. Woolf allegedly drove his SUV towards the writers, demanded to see their WGA cards, and admitted to trying to scare them. The WGA condemned the incident, stating that workers should not be threatened with physical harm when exercising their right to publicly protest and picket against unfair wages and working conditions.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Deadline
Writers Brian Egeston and Gabriel Alejandro Garza were peacefully protesting on the set of the Starz/Lionsgate series BMF in Atlanta when line producer Ian Woolf allegedly drove his SUV at them "as though it were a weapon and slammed the breaks within six feet of writers." Woolf claimed he was trying to scare them away. Lionsgate has launched an investigation into the incident, and the WGA is working with those involved to hold Woolf accountable.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Hollywood Reporter
A producer on the Starz/Lionsgate drama BMF has been suspended after allegedly driving his SUV towards striking writers outside the show's Atlanta set. The incident is being investigated by Lionsgate Television and the Writers Guild. The WGA has issued a statement saying that anyone who threatens or harms a member or supporter of the Writers Guild on a picket line should be held responsible for their actions. The strike began on May 2, with members seeking wage increases, safeguards from the use of AI, and staffing protections, among other things.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Showrunner Heather Zuhlke discusses the themes and plot developments of "BMF" Season 2, including the Flenory family's exploration of temptation and addiction, Lamar's character arc, and the introduction of new cast members for Season 3. Zuhlke also explains the decision to include Meech's nudity in the finale and the grounded approach to the love triangle between Terry, LaWanda, and Markeisha. The upcoming season will focus on the fallout of the characters' actions and their reinvention, with Atlanta becoming a new character in the show.