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The West Wing
In terms of television dramas with lasting impacts, Aaron Sorkin's political drama The West Wing is one of the shows that are just as relevant today as ever before But behind the scenes, the NBC series didn't sound like a great experience for Rob Lowe – who portrayed White House communications director Sam Seaborn during[...]
Being The Ricardos Full Trailer Drops, Kidman Becomes Lucille Ball
Starring Nicole Kidman as Lucille Ball and Javier Bardem as Desi Arnaz, the film is written and directed by Aaron Sorkin Taking us behind the scenes of a production week on the show I Love Lucy; the film looks to offer a fictional glimpse behind one of the most beloved on and off-screen couples in the[...]
Studio 60 offered a fresh perspective on what goes into a live TV broadcast (Image: NBCU)
So much so that unless you were paying attention to the 2006-2007 primetime lineup or happen to be an Aaron Sorkin groupie, you probably haven't seen it And that's okay because I'm about to introduce you to the best Sorkin series this century Even if you're familiar with it, it's worth giving it another look,[...]
the west wing
Brown stepping in for the late John Spencer in the role of Leo McGarry) reunite with original series creator Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme for HBO Max's A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote because you're not a subscriber and your streaming service funds can only stretch so far? With only a week[...]
The West Wing cast reunites On The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (Image: ViacomCBS)
Brown stepping in for the late John Spencer in the role of Leo McGarry) with original series creator Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme to get out the vote this November, fans won't have to wait that long to spend a little quality time with some familiar faces Late-night host Stephen Colbert is welcoming The West[...]
Everything that is leaving Netflix in May 2020.
New films include the Adam Sandler horror-comedy Hubie Halloween, Aaron Sorkin's The Trial of Chicago 7, the Rebecca remake starring Armie Hammer, and the anticipated kids film Over The Moon Basically, you will get your money's worth from Netflix this month Check out the full list of whats joining the service below. Netflix Logo Oct 1 44 Cats[...]
A look at The West Wing reunion special (Image: HBO Max / Eddy Chen)
This week, we've been posting social media updates on HBO Max's A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote, which reunites Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, and Bradley Whitford with original series creator Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme for a cause that's really close to the actors'[...]
the west wing
With HBO Max's A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote reuniting Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, and Bradley Whitford with original series creator Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme, we've been stalking social media for some looks behind the scenes as they get ready to rehearse for[...]
THE WEST WING, clockwise from top left: Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, John Spencer, Dule Hill, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, 1999-, © NBC
Last month, we learned Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, Dulé Hill, Allison Janney, Janel Moloney, Richard Schiff, and Bradley Whitford would be reuniting with original series creator Aaron Sorkin and Thomas Schlamme for HBO Max's A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote Set to film over several days at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles[...]
The West Wing (Image: NBCUniversal)
While we might not be getting as much of the trademark "walk and talk" as we're used to, that's a very small price to pay for a reunion of The West Wing– and 17 years later? That's exactly what original series creator Aaron Sorkin and HBO Max are set to deliver fans, with Martin Sheen, Rob[...]
Aaron Sorkin arrives to the "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Los Angeles Premiere on November 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com
Aaron Sorkin's latest film is heading to Netflix The streamer has paid a reported $56 million for the film After initially having a release date for The Trial of The Chicago 7 pushed due to the pandemic by Paramount, they have decided to let the movie go, and Netflix is trying to swoop in and take[...]
Aaron Sorkin arrives to the "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" Los Angeles Premiere on November 18, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. Editorial credit: DFree / Shutterstock.com
Aaron Sorkin's latest film could possibly be heading to Netflix After initially having a release date for The Trial of Chicago 7 pushed due to the pandemic by Paramount, they have decided to let the film go, and Netflix is trying to swoop in and take it The hold-up seems to be the international market[...]
THE WEST WING, clockwise from top left: Janel Moloney, Stockard Channing, John Spencer, Dule Hill, Bradley Whitford, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe, 1999-, © NBC
I know the idea was batted around, but can we please bring back The West Wing and fill it with some amazing new characters as well as some of the ones we know and love, please Aaron Sorkin? I suppose that lamenting over my favorite parts of the series will have to do for now. THE[...]
Social Network Still
Writer Aaron Sorkin has kicked around doing a follow-up, an it sounds like Jesse Eisenberg would be game to star in it yet again He said as much in an interview recently with The National: "Aaron is such a great writer, obviously, and so if he wrote something it would be great My background is in[...]
So What Does Bradley Whitford Have to Say About 'The West Wing' Reboot?
The talk has come from former members of the cast, as well as series creator and writer Aaron Sorkin. It's no secret that Sorkin wouldn't mind revisiting the series, "if the story is right," and another key player has offered his thoughts on the possible return to the hallowed halls. In an interview with our friends over[...]
So What Does Richard Schiff Have to Say About 'The West Wing' Reboot?
Could 2019 be the year of The West Wing reboot? The current political climate would most definitely lend to plenty of material for series creator Aaron Sorkin to pull from Not to mention, a revisit of the critically acclaimed series seems to be on everyone's mind recently, including some of the main cast. Like Richard Schiff, who played White House Communications[...]
Bad News for 'Trial of Chicago 7' Aaron Sorkin Film
It would appear that Aaron Sorkin's upcoming film project Trial of the Chicago 7 is NOT happening, and we're pretty sad about it. The Hollywood Reporter says that Amblin Entertainment has pulled their financial backing from the film, forcing a shutdown of production, before the cameras started rolling. Trial of the Chicago 7 was going to chronicles the 7 Americans[...]
Aaron Sorkin Would Love to Revisit 'The West Wing'
Dear Aaron Sorkin– we need The West Wing now more than ever, and a revisit would be most welcome in this current political climate The return of Sam, what the future will hold for Toby and Andy's kids, and the Bartlets Please? Pretty please? Writer-director Aaron SorkinPhoto by Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com *** We're making this plea because Sorkin[...]
Aaron Sorkin
Aaron Sorkin is one of the undisputed KINGS of written dialog, and when word came down that he was adapting Harper Lee's "To Kill A Mocking Bird" (voted #1 in PBS's The Great American Read) for the stage, our interest was peaked. Writer-director Aaron SorkinPhoto by Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com Wordsmith behind some of the best written [FIGHT[...]
Aaron Sorkin's 'Trial of the Chicago 7' May Star Sacha Baron Cohen
While we'll never get to see what COULD HAVE BEEN with Sacha Baron Cohen's Freddie Mercury biopic, we will get to see the actor tackle an Aaron Sorkin-directed (and written) film. Actor Sacha Baron CohenPhoto by Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com Sorkin has already written the script for Trial of the Chicago 7, which chronicles the 7 Americans taken to[...]
Westwood, CA, USA; June 28, 2012; Martin Sheen arriving to the premiere of 'The Amazing Spiderman'.
Pretty much all of the main core has expressed interest if series creator Aaron Sorkin ever brings back the show. The current political climate being what it is, last year was the perfect time to start a rewatch of the series (thanks, Netflix!) I have been reminded of how well written and presented the show was, and[...]
Molly's Game Review: Jessica Chastain Commands Your Attention
[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Molly's Game feels like the film Aaron Sorkin has been building up to for his entire career. Blending real-life stories with stylized productions has been a staple of films he has written for years The Social Network, Charlie Wilson's War, Moneyball — even back to his television shows The West Wing and Sports Night[...]
Molly's Game Aaron Sorkin Still
Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut, Molly's Game, has been moved back a month Instead of opening the day before Thanksgiving, it will now open in limited release on Christmas Day… then a wide release on January 5th It's likely the limited release is to make the film eligible for awards season. Molly's Game is based on the true[...]
'Molly's Game' And 'The Happytime Murders' Get Release Dates
STXfilms announced release dates for two their production according to Variety and one of them has been in development hell for years. Aaron Sorkin, best known for his contributions to television you have watched before, made his drectorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year with a movie called Molly's Game It stars Jessica Chastain[...]
Kurt Cobain, Aaron Sorkin, And Other Influences Behind 'Final Fantasy XV'
Apparently, the conversations that Noctis and the rest of his friends have is based int he kind of dialogue you'd find from Aaron Sorkin If you're not immediately familiar with Sorkin's works, you should be Here's a quick list of TV shows and films: The West Wing, The Social Network, A Few Good Men, Moneyball,[...]
First Look At Steve Jobs Bio-Pic From Danny Boyle And Aaron Sorkin
The film is directed by Danny Boyle, written by Aaron Sorkin and stars Michael Fassbender, Seth Rogen, Kate Winslett and Jeff Daniels. Steve Jobs will be in theaters October 9th. [youtube]https://youtu.be/IeOxo7o9T8Q[/youtube] Universal and Legendary have released the first look teaser trailer for the upcoming bio-pic Steve Jobs[...]
Bleeding Cool's 11 Best Series Of 2014
The Newsroom (HBO) In the past few decades, there's no one else that's been able to replicate the characters or dialogue that Aaron Sorkin has brought to the screen The characters are smart, and the themes of the show topical for the day Sure, as with his original series, West Wing, it's not really going to[...]
Trailer For Final Season Of Newsroom Just Released
The Aaron Sorkin series will be back for six-episodes to wrap it up and will include the Boston Marathon Bombing and the Wiki-leaks story Newsroom stars Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Allison Pill, Sam Waterston, Olivia Munn, Thomas Sadoski and John Gallagher Jr. "We don't do good TV, we do the news." Newsroom returns November 9th. [youtube]http://youtu.be/79JJOPHW_NQ[/youtube] [...]
The Newsroom Gets Premiere Date For Final Season
The third and final season of Aaron Sorkin's news network drama The Newsroom will only be six episodes long and HBO has announced it will debut on November 9th Returning for the final season are stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, Sam Waterston, John Gallagher, Jr., Alison Pill, Thomas Sadoski, Dev Patel and Olivia Munn. Debuting after The[...]