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entertainment4 months ago

Netflix Secures Matthew McConaughey, Cole Hauser, and Nic Pizzolatto Series in Bidding War

Netflix has acquired an untitled football drama starring and executive produced by Matthew McConaughey and Cole Hauser, created by Nic Pizzolatto and Skydance Sports. The show, set in the football world, revolves around two brothers played by McConaughey and Hauser, who are longtime friends and collaborators. This project marks another collaboration between McConaughey and Pizzolatto, following previous works including True Detective.

via Deadline|
#cole-hauser#entertainment#football-drama
entertainment1 year ago

"Issa López to Lead 'True Detective' Season 5 in New HBO Deal"

Despite criticism from show creator Nic Pizzolatto, HBO has announced that True Detective will return for season 5 under the leadership of current showrunner Issa López. The latest season, True Detective: Night Country, was the most-watched yet, with 12.7 million viewers across platforms. While details about the new season's storyline and cast remain undisclosed, López expressed excitement about the opportunity. Pizzolatto publicly criticized the latest season on social media, but HBO's Francesca Orsi praised López's leadership and the success of the franchise's latest installment.

via Entertainment Weekly News|
#entertainment#hbo#issa-lopez
entertainment1 year ago

"Nic Pizzolatto Addresses Season 4 Trolling and TV Criticism in Bizarre Statement"

Nic Pizzolatto, creator of "True Detective," faced backlash over the show's fourth season finale and reposted negative comments on Instagram, prompting a rant addressing the criticism. Pizzolatto urged fans to direct their anger to a single post and defended against accusations of spreading hate. The wrestler-turned-actor, Kali Reis, expressed disappointment in Pizzolatto's actions, while the show's creator, Issa López, emphasized her love for the original work and welcomed reinvention.

via Variety|
#backlash#controversy#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Nic Pizzolatto Faces Backlash from 'True Detective' Stars

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective, left the series after season three and pursued other projects, including a show at FX and a screenplay for The Guilty. Despite his absence, season four of True Detective has been successful, but Pizzolatto has been active on social media reposting criticism of the new season. He has also been involved in other projects, including an untitled Western TV series at Amazon and a feature film starring Al Pacino and Vince Vaughn.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon#entertainment#fx
entertainment1 year ago

"True Detective Star Kali Reis Calls Out Creator Nic Pizzolatto for Reposting Fan Hate"

Kali Reis, star of "True Detective: Night Country," expressed disappointment at creator Nic Pizzolatto for reposting fan criticism of the show's fourth season, distancing himself from it and calling its ties to the first season "stupid." Pizzolatto's reposting of negative reactions to the finale sparked backlash, with wrestler-turned-actor Reis criticizing his decision. Despite this, the new season received praise from TV critics and is available for streaming.

via NBC News|
#entertainment#issa-lopez#kali-reis
entertainment1 year ago

"True Detective Creator Nic Pizzolatto Faces Backlash Over Season 4 Criticism"

Kali Reis, star of True Detective: Night Country, criticized franchise creator Nic Pizzolatto for reposting negative viewer comments about the fourth season, calling it a "damn shame." Pizzolatto had no involvement in the latest installment, which was helmed by Issa López. Despite Pizzolatto's negativity, Night Country became the most-watched season of True Detective, drawing praise for its engaging storytelling and horror sequences.

via IGN|
#entertainment#issa-lopez#kali-reis
entertainment1 year ago

"True Detective Showrunner and Creator Clash Over Season 4 Criticisms"

True Detective: Night Country showrunner Issa López responds to original series creator Nic Pizzolatto's criticisms, stating that he is "entitled" to his opinion. López acknowledges the reinvention and differences in the new season, emphasizing the writing team's love for Pizzolatto's work. Despite Pizzolatto's distancing from the latest season, López remains open to audience engagement and defends the show against suspected review bombing. The fourth season has received critical acclaim, with IGN praising it as the best since the original and commending López for her thoughtful engagement with the Alaska location and the performances of the lead actors.

via IGN|
#criticism#entertainment#issa-lopez
entertainment2 years ago

True Detective Creator Nic Pizzolatto to Write Marvel's Blade Reboot.

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective, has joined the writing team for Marvel's upcoming Blade reboot, reuniting with star Mahershala Ali. Pizzolatto will be working alongside Michael Starrbury, who wrote the original script. Directed by Yann Demange, the film is set to begin production in May 2022 and is scheduled for release on September 6, 2024.

via IGN|
#blade#entertainment#mahershala-ali
entertainment2 years ago

Nic Pizzolatto to Write Marvel's 'Blade' Reboot.

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of "True Detective," has been announced as the writer for Marvel Studios' upcoming "Blade" movie, reuniting with Mahershala Ali, who starred in the third season of his HBO crime series. The film is expected to be darker than most MCU movies and is set to begin filming in late May in Atlanta. Pizzolatto and Ali previously collaborated on "True Detective," resulting in an Emmy nomination for Ali's performance. "Blade" is currently scheduled to hit theaters on Sept. 6, 2024, as the final film in Phase Five of the MCU.

via Variety|
#blade#entertainment#mahershala-ali
entertainment2 years ago

Nic Pizzolatto to Reboot 'Magnificent Seven' Series for Amazon Studios.

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective, is writing and executive producing a TV series reboot of The Magnificent Seven for Amazon Studios. The series will follow an outlaw and his cohorts as they unite a disparate band of fighters to defend a settlement of immigrant homesteaders in an open range war against cattle barons in central Texas. The 1960 United Artists Western has led to three sequels, a 2016 remake, and a TV series that ran from 1998 to 2000.

via Deadline|
#amazon-studios#entertainment#nic-pizzolatto
entertainment2 years ago

"Nic Pizzolatto Developing Magnificent Seven Series Reboot for Amazon"

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of True Detective, is developing a TV series adaptation of the former MGM title, Magnificent Seven, for Amazon Studios. The series is described as an epic saga of adventure, action, and romance, revolving around an outlaw and his cohorts who unite a disparate band of indelible fighters to defend a settlement of immigrant homesteaders in an open range war against cattle barons in central Texas. The project remains in development and has a series commitment penalty attached.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#amazon-studios#entertainment#magnificent-seven