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Selome Hailu Cree Cicchino, Connor Kalopsis, Katy Mixon and Christopher Gorham have been cast in “Unplanned in Akron,” CBS’s teen-parenting comedy pilot from Schuyler Helford.The series follows two teenagers navigating parenthood in the best way they know how. With a little help from their friends and parents, they’ll learn that mistakes in life don’t have to derail your life — that no matter what age you are, taking care of a child is no joke — but sometimes, you just have to laugh (or cry) your way through it.Cicchino plays Brianna, who is sharp-witted, outspoken and unfiltered.

EXCLUSIVE: Apple Studios has announced the three participants selected for its inaugural Directors Program, described as an inclusive, new initiative focused on expanding opportunities for mid-career directors across the U.S.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin” has been canceled at Peacock despite the fact the show was previously renewed for a second season. The spinoff of the “Pitch Perfect” film franchise originally debuted on Peacock in November 2022 and was renewed in January 2023. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, the decision was made to cancel the series as the ongoing strikes in Hollywood meant that production was not able to begin as originally scheduled.

Rita Moreno put on a youthful and bright display as she attended an event at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday.The 91-year-old entertainer turned heads in an eye-catching bold red coat with a large gold brooch.The singer-dancer-actress matched her large, round, rouge earrings to her outer layer, which boasted two big front pockets.The Puerto-Rican-born icon covered her gray hair with a beige-toned knit hat, letting short pieces peek out. Also in attendance at the star-studded gathering were actors Chris Pratt, 43, and Colin Farrell, 46. Timeless: Rita Moreno put on a youthful and bright display as she attended an event at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Thursday Statement piece: The 91-year-old entertainer turned heads in an eye-catching bold red coat with a large gold broochMoreno, who made a name for herself in the 50s, donned a black crew neck sweater.The living legend added a chic pair of slightly slouchy black leather pants, punctuating them with knee-high boots.The West Side Story actress kept her hands warm in a pair of thick gray gloves as she walked the step-and-repeat solo.The megastar was all smiles as she showed off a full face of flattering, feature-accenting makeup.Rita's film, a dark comedy called The Prank, premiered at the festival on Thursday.It was followed by a Q&A with director Maureen Bharoocha, as well as members of the cast and crew.The longtime household name also stars in the new movie 80 for Brady, which came out earlier this month.Moreno stars in the film — about four Tom Brady fanatics who all happen to be women over the age of 80 — alongside Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Sally Field.

If you go to see this, The Prank’s on you.

The DGA Women’s Steering Committee (WSC) announces the second cycle of the WSC Squad mentorship program with its second class of mentees and filmmakers. 

EXCLUSIVE:  EGOT winner Rita Moreno has been cast in a starring role in the feature film The Prank, to be directed by Maureen Bharoocha (Golden Arm), opposite Connor Kalopsis (Outmatched, The Grinder) and Ramona Young (Never Have I Ever). Filming begins this month in and around Los Angeles.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterUPDATE: October 1, 2020: The Austin Film Festival & Writers Conference (AFF), has unveiled their full schedule for its 27th annual Festival which takes place October 22-29.Marquee selections include the US Premiere of Dave Not Coming Back, which chronicles the 283-meter cave dive of friends Don and Dave, who find a dead body after breaking a world record.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and Media“Golden Arm,” a buddy comedy set in the world of ladies arm wrestling, has sold global rights to Utopia, Variety has learned. The film will be released theatrically in the first half of 2021.