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One thing I definitely didn’t have on my 2025 bingo card? Chili’s becoming a marketing powerhouse.

The iconic chain known for its Triple Dipper, baby back ribs, and happy hour-priced drinks has been everywhere this year — from influencers rating their favorite menu combos to friends casually suggesting we “grab some Big Mouth Bites after work.” And now, the Texas-born brand is teaming up with another Lone Star legend: Tecovas.

Everything is all right — because Motion City Soundtrack are back and better than ever. The Minnesota pop rockers have announced their first album in 10 years, The Same Old Wasted Wonderful World. The project marks Motion City Soundtrack’s seventh LP and will arrive Sept. 19.

Along with the exciting news, the band has shared the album’s lead single, “She Is Afraid” and an accompanying music video. In the visual, lead singer Justin Pierre, guitarist Joshua Cain, keyboardist

Jesse Johnson, bassist Matthew Taylor, and drummer Tony Thaxton enter a work world...

Dakota Johnson had an eventful night out in the Big Apple!

The 35-year-old actress kicked off her evening by attending a Roberto Coin event on Thursday (May 29) in New York City.

Dakota was just named as the global brand ambassador of the Italian jewelry brand and she celebrated her new role at a “Glamorous Venice Inspired Event” with the designer himself.

Later in the night, Dakota and her brother Jesse Johnson were seen heading to dinner at Via Carota restaurant, where they reportedly met up with Taylor Swift and her brother Austin.

TMZ has photos of all of them at the upscale restaurant.

Hours after their dinner, Taylor publicly announced the news that she purchased back the rights to her original music.

Fyi: Dakota is wearing a Ferragamo dress.

Dakota Johnson had her family’s support at a special screening of her new movie Materialists!

The 35-year-old actress and the film’s writer/director, Celine Song, hosted an advance screening of the movie on Wednesday (May 7) at the London Hotel in West Hollywood, Calif.

Dakota was joined by her mom Melanie Griffith, her brother Jesse Johnson, and sisters Grace Johnson and Stella Banderas.

For those who don’t know, Jesse, 42, is the son of Don Johnson and Patti D’Arbanville, Stella, 28, is the daughter of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas, and Grace, 25, is the daughter of Don Johnson and Kelley Phleger.

Other attendees at the screening included Eddie Redmayne and Noah Centineo, among others.

Materialists will be released in theaters on June 13. The trailer for the movie, also starring Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, was just released. Watch now!

And the father of Avery’s baby is… not the man you were hoping.

Back in Episode 8, Avery revealed she had tested positive on a pregnancy test after a rousing evening spent with her two coworkers, Max and Tristan. But ever since then, I’ve been patiently waiting to find out the identity of the father — until now.

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Doctor Odyssey Episode 14 welcomes cheerleaders and many flashbacks as Dianna Agron and Jesse Johnson guest star in another gripping installment of the ABC drama. 

In "Hot Tub Week," The Odyssey crew has to juggle between personal drama and dealing with high-energy cheerleaders as chaos ensues. 

Meanwhile, Avery unexpectedly receives shocking news while Tristan continues his sobriety journey.

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The Breakfast Club, a quintessential '80s high school film, launched careers and changed teen movies forever with its brilliant writing, down-to-earth story, and excellent performances. The soundtrack, featuring hits like "Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds and "Fire in the Twilight" by Wang Chung, showcased new wave sounds and became a beloved part of the movie's legacy. The Breakfast Club soundtrack has been recognized as a snapshot of popular teen music in the '80s and has influenced subsequent teen dramas and movies.

John Hughes' The Breakfast Club was the quintessential '80s high school film, and it had a soundtrack full of songs that went on to become just as beloved as the movie itself. Released in 1985 to rave critical reviews, the film follows a group of disparate students who come to know each other over the course of a day in Saturday detention. The Breakfast Club...

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (Wcrf) welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening on behalf of Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Jamie Alexander Tisch, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Quinn Ezralow, and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Kris Levine, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder.

Demi Moore accepts the Courage Award onstage at An Unforgettable Evening

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Hosted by Tig Notaro, the event returned to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, for its 25th anniversary to raise money to benefit the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf).

This year, philanthropist Wallis Annenberg received the 2024 Unsung Hero Award, presented by Jamie Alexander Tisch and Rita Wilson, for her innovative dedication to...

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson enjoy a night on the town while attending the Unforgettable Evening gala on Wednesday night (April 10) in Beverly Hills, Calif.

The longtime couple were just two of many stars who attended the gala at the Beverly Wilshire, which benefited the Women’s Cancer Research Fund. Others on the guestlist included the likes of Demi Moore, Melanie Griffith, Kathy Hilton and Kyle Richards.

In total, there were more than 25 stars on the red carpet. Since it was such a well-attended event, we pulled together photos so that you could easily track who was invited and what they wore!

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The Women's Cancer Research Fund has announced their An Unforgettable Evening event will take place on April 10 in Beverly Hills.

An Unforgettable Evening is Wcrf’s flagship fundraising event featuring extraordinary honorees and tributes to cancer survivors and the memory of those impacted by cancer. For 25 years, this event has brought together leaders in entertainment, cancer research and corporate philanthropy to raise funds for pioneering cancer research conducted at leading medical and academic institutions in California and across the U.S.

The gala will return to the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, with proceeds from the event benefiting the Women’s Cancer Research Fund, a program of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf). Wcrf was founded by Quinn Ezralow, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and the late Anne Douglas, Renette Ezralow and Marion Laurie.

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Courage Award Recipient Demi Moore; Unsung Hero Award Recipient Wallis Annenberg; Host Tig Notaro...

Laird Akeo, Dafne Rotolo, Christoph Pieczynski star.

Bleiberg Entertainment has acquired international sales on identity theft thriller Persona and begun talks here at AFM.

Written and directed by Wade Jackson, the feature follows a young man who is lured into adopting multiple false identities by a mysterious woman.

Drawn into her web of lies and crime, he must unravel the truth behind a murderous plot and avoid becoming a victim himself.

Laird Akeo (Paradise City), Dafne Rotolo (The Tomorrow Job), and Christoph Pieczynski (Krew Boga) star in Persona, which is produced by Jason de Vyea for Run Creative, Alexandra Caldwell,...

There have been films like Gladiator that encapsulate the struggle of a warrior during a time when only might was right. Recently, the epic films regarding legendary warriors have become bloodier and focus much less on the warrior’s journey than the violent action sequences. Boudica: Queen of War is an example of how the story can be eclipsed by a dire need for not-so-subtle action scenes and what happens when the key moments of the film are rushed. Directed by Jesse Johnson, the film chronicles the life of Boudica from the time when she was just an Iceni queen, wife of Prasutagus, whose region was attacked by the Romans. Soon after, Prasutagus life came under threat, and the Iceni Queen’s journey began, where she had to make a choice: whether to perish or to become Boudica, the Goddess of War.

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Boudica: Queen of War tells the story of the iconic British revolutionary who led an open rebellion against the Roman Empire. Olga Kurylenko's portrayal of Boudica was pivotal for director Jesse Johnson, inspiring him to finish writing the screenplay after two decades. Kurylenko's eagerness to immerse herself in every aspect of her performance, including the stunts, showcases her prowess for physical acting.

Boudica: Queen of War brings the story of a revolutionary icon to life in a new way. Boudica was the queen of Britain’s Iceni tribe, whose kingdom was overtaken by the Roman Empire against the wishes of her late husband as stated in his will. What’s more, the Romans assaulted and traumatized Boudica and her daughters, ultimately spurring her into an open rebellion that resulted in the leveling of cities and the deaths of thousands of Romans. To this day, Boudica is celebrated as an important revolutionary in British history,...

In the fast food sector, a viral TikTok has spawned a marketing stunt. Chili’s is teaming up with the agency Mischief to run a giveaway after bridal vlogger Madison Mulkey revealed that she hired the chain to cater her wedding.

In a video uploaded on May 14, Mulkey showed off the receipt for her wedding’s food bill. Rather than opting for a traditional catering company, the star of the @brideisapersonality account turned to Chili’s — and the Tex-Mex favorite delivered. For under $2,000, Mulkey fed nearly 100 guests. “You really can’t beat that price point,” she said. “It was the perfect meal for our wedding. I’m so happy we chose Chili’s.”

@brideisapersonality So happy we did this!! #greenscreen #bride #bridetok #weddingtok #bridal #wedding #2023bride #2024bride #2023wedding #weddingwardrobe #weddingideas #weddingplanning #bridalcontentcreator #brideisapersonality #chilis #weddingfood #weddingcaterer #budgetbride ♬ original sound – Madison Mulkey

Mulkey’s video spread across the For You Page, picking...

While modern character complexities found within the Western genre have surely widened since the days of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers with movies like 2007’s No Country for Old Men and 2015’s The Hateful Eight that show the psychological side of the cowboy, these films both came out over ten years ago. With such a wide gap between the two groups, there is no greater time for this category of film to be having a true revival on the big screen. With the help of a director that specializes in action thrillers, Lionsgate Films is hoping to aim for the high mark with a soon-to-be released movie that puts a modern spin on an old character.

Releasing on May 5th into select movie theaters, on demand, and digital media, One Ranger drops Texas ranger Alex Tyree (Thomas Jane) into London with a fiery new partner (Dominique Tipper) to stop a...

Exclusive: Avatar Entertainment has taken worldwide rights to the Vadhir Derbez and Elyfer Torres erotic thriller Svgs and is shopping them at the Cannes Market.

The Jorge Xolalpa-written and directed film, pronounced ‘Savages,’ follows a young couple who on the night of celebrating their anniversary, decide to test the strength of their relationship and push each other to their mental and physical limits. What was supposed to be a romantic night takes a deadly turn.

Derbez recently starred in The Seventh Day alongside Guy Pearce, as Deadline revealed in 2020, and has in the past year completed shooting for Jesse Johnson’s White Elephant starring Bruce Willis and John Malkovich and “Svgs” and shot a pilot for HBO Max’s unscripted television series From Sloppy to Papi.

Torres was in Telemundo telenovela in Betty en NY and is currently starring in Netflix’s Guerra de Vecinos. She recently wrapped an untitled thriller,...

The popular Netflix docu-series “Tiger King” will be the subject of a new comic book coming in June, according to TidalWave Productions.

TidalWave announced on Tuesday it will add the Netflix phenomenon to the “Infamous” series of pop culture comic books. It will be written by Michael Frizell and illustrated by Joe Paradise.

“You can’t make this stuff up. I never imagined I’d be researching a book like this,” said writer Michael Frizell. “It was a challenge to find a focus for the comic because there’s so much happening.”

“I just remember starting to watch the show saying to myself, ‘Yeah that tracks.’ We all have Joes and Caroles in our lives, and it’s always interesting to me to learn how these extreme characters got to be where they wound up.”

“Tiger King,” which details the rivalry between eccentric zoo owner Joe Exotic and big cat...

Following our top 50 films of 2019, we’re sharing personal top 10 lists from our contributors. Check out the latest below and see our complete year-end coverage here.

If this past decade’s trajectory of film consumption continues, the future of film culture seems extremely promising. Despite the continued homogenization of certain studio slates dominating the mainstream box office, a rejuvenated political consciousness and the proliferation of streaming services has breathed a second life into those kinds of previously unavailable (unmarketable) films, now accessible to a broader public. Arthouse films are contended in wider circles; mid-budget filmmaking is reappearing from distinguished directors that could never quite draw the theater audiences they expected. Ticket sales may have steadily decreased, but the surge in options has integrated films more readily with the general social experience!

It is with this comfort in eventual exposure that I list some of my favorite films that premiered this...

"Rock out with your glock out." Saban Films has debuted the first official trailer for an action comedy called Gun Shy, formerly known as Salty (which is the title that appears on the very early poster art seen below the trailer). The movie stars Antonio Banderas as an over-the-top rockstar named Turk Henry, with a wife played by Olga Kurylenko. She gets kidnapped while the two are vacationing in Chile, and Banderas recruits some wacky people to help him find and free her. Sounds like a fun straight-to-vhs concept for an action movie, why not. The full cast includes Ben Cura, Mark Valley, Aisling Loftus, David Mitchell, Jeremy Swift, and Jesse Johnson. This really looks ridiculous, but it may be a fun beer-and-pizza rental. Here's the first official trailer (+ new poster) for Simon West's Gun Shy, direct from YouTube: When vacationing in Chile, an aging and pampered rock star...

Two very different mysteries are afoot this Tuesday on NCIS (CBS, 8/7c), as the team juggles the Case of the Week with helping Bishop’s three (!) visiting brothers figure out which colleague is courting their kin.

RelatedVeteran NCIS Producers Named New Showrunners

Indeed, the Thanskgiving-time episode offers a “major mix” of emotions, Emily Wickersham says in the Q&A below. In investigating a Navy chaplain’s murder, Bishop must accept some harsh realities about the Guantanamo Bay “guilty.” All the while, some familiar fellas at HQ (McGee included!) are getting grilled about possibly mixing work with play.

Here’s what...

“Bizarre Tales,” Episode 2.06 of “From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series,” airs tonight, featuring father/son duo Don and Jesse Johnson; but what if you’re among the unlucky few who haven’t been keeping up with the show’s sophomore season? Never fear… Continue Reading →

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Put down your buckets of pig's blood kids, it will not end well for you. In this round-up, we have a Q&A with Emily Lopez from Carrie the Musical which opens on October 8th. Also: more details from Screamfest 2015, From Dusk Till Dawn season 2, and Shawn Scott's novel Apocalypse Swordsman.

Carrie the Musical Q&A: Press Release: "(Los Angeles, CA – August 19, 2015) Producers Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W. Batman and The Transfer Group have announced that Carrie The Musical will return to Los Angeles at the historic Los Angeles Theater, the first theatrical musical at that venue.

Tickets are available beginning Monday, August 24th at www.ExperienceCarrie.com. Carrie The Musical begins previews on October 1, 2015, and officially opens on October 8, 2015. Performances are on sale through November 22.

Directed by Brady Schwind and choreographed by Lee Martino, this immersive staging of Carrie takes the legendary musical off the stage and...

Like father, like son!   Dakota Johnson isn't Don Johnson's only actor kid -- meet his very attractive son Jesse Johnson, who's also following in the footsteps of his famous dad.  The "Miami Vice" alum currently stars in the El Rey Network's supernatural crime saga "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" as Sheriff Earl McGraw.   On next week's episode, the actor's 32-year-old son makes his debut appearance as the younger version of his dad's character -- and we definitely see the resemblance!  While Jesse has blonde hair, he shares his dad's bright green eyes and reminds us of what the 65-year-old looked like back in the '80s.  The aspiring actor has worked alongside the TV vet before -- he starred in his first role back in 2001 on Don's police drama, "Nash Bridges."   Jesse is Don's only son from his relationship with actress Patti D'Arbanville. The actor also has daughter...

We were somewhat disappointed when Don Johnson’s character was killed off in the early episodes of “From Dusk Till Dawn,” but you know what they say… it ain’t over till it’s over. Which means we haven’t seen the last of… Continue Reading →

The post Father-Son Duo Don and Jesse Johnson Appearing in From Dusk Till Dawn Episode 2.06 – Bizarre Tales appeared first on Dread Central.

Award-winning screenwriter Justin Owensby brings us his feature film directorial debut, "Chapman", an atmospheric and visually stunning character study enlivened with a strong dose of crude humor following a young man’s journey back home while haunted by images of his past.Alex Fletcher ("Killing Lincoln’s" Jesse Johnson), a locksmith trapped inside the wreckage of a life numbed by drugs and regret, receives an unexpected and troubling letter that draws him back to his childhood home, an idyllic town in the Colorado Rockies. While facing heartbreaking memories of best friend Paul (Chris Masterson, “Malcolm in the Middle”), his first love, Marie and demons from his past, Alex’s journey leads to an unlikely new bedfellow in Claire (Christine Woods, "The Walking Dead") and a confrontation that may be the key to his emotional healing.

"Justin Owensby's feature film debut immediately resonated with us,” said Candy Factory Films’ Head of Acquisitions Caitlin Gold. “His aesthetic eye and ability to bring a character to life is something we're looking forward to sharing with digital audiences everywhere this May.” "Chapman" will be available to download on iTunes and everywhere on May 8th, 2015.

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Though not a fan of Bill O’Reilly, I can appreciate his examinations of historic events (namely the deaths of some very prominent figures) as a student of history. The filmic adaptations of those examinations, however, have a definite hit or miss quality thus far. With Killing Lincoln, what could have been an interesting retelling of President Lincoln’s assassination was marred by some genuinely awful acting on the part of Jesse Johnson and production values that made it look as cheap as its “made for TV movie” origins would have you expect. With Killing Kennedy, the sins of the previous adaptation are corrected, with the film having a noticeably higher caliber of production behind it and with performances by its two leads (Rob Lowe and Will Rothhaar) easily besting those in Killing Lincoln. And while the examination of Kennedy’s assassination is incredibly shallow and doesn’t dive into any of the conspiracy theories,...

“You are a free citizen in this Republic. Kneel to God only and thank Him for the liberty that is yours.” -Abraham Lincoln, “Killing Lincoln”

Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States and the first Republican to occupy the White House, is likely the most revered commander in chief in America’s 237 year history, and during his time he was also one of the most controversial. The stories of his assassination the night of April 14, 1865 and the months leading up to it remain among the most captivating in history textbooks, and more recently on the small screen in the made for TV film based on Bill O’Reilly’s best selling book of the same name, “Killing Lincoln.”

The book was well received by readers and critics, but panned by historians, citing numerous minor factual errors including the meetings between Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, several mentions of...

After its successful debut on the National Geographic Channel back in February, the TV movie

Killing Lincoln makes its debut on Blu-ray and DVD June 11. Billy Campbell stars as President Abraham Lincoln, with Jesse Johnson portraying his killer, John Wilkes Booth in this drama based on the book by Bill O'Reilly that examines the events surrounding the President's assassination, with Tom Hanks providing narration. We have a contest lined up where fans can win a copy of this historical drama on Blu-ray. Take a look at how you can win below.

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National Geographic Channel is set to adapt Bill O’Reilly's upcoming book Killing Jesus: A History, marking the third telepic partnering of the author, the cable network and Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. The news comes on the heels of the successful launch of O'Reilly's Killing Lincoln in February. The scripted adaptation, starring Billy Campbell as the 16th president and Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth, pulled a record 3.4 million viewers to the cable network. Nat Geo is also in preproduction on O'Reilly's Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot. Photos: Bill O'Reilly and the Most Talked-About TV News

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National Geographic is having a very good Presidents Day. Sunday's premiere of scripted drama Killing Lincoln pulled network records with an average 3.4 million viewers over the course of the two-hour premiere. The number sets a new high for individual broadcasts, leaping 175 percent from the typical average in the time period. Starring Billy Campbell as the ill-fated president and Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth, Killing Lincoln was adapted from the best-selling book by Bill O’Reilly. The movie, from Scott Free Productions, also was narrated on camera by Tom Hanks. “Killing Lincoln was our latest

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National Geographic’s Killing Lincoln premiered to a network record-breaking 3.4 million viewers last night. Based on Fox News channel host Bill O’Reilly’s book of the same name, the show is the first original factual drama from the network. (Washington, D.C. — February 18, 2013) National Geographic Channel’s Sunday night premiere of Killing Lincoln – the network’s first original factual drama – proved to be the perfect way to honor President’s Day Weekend with stellar ratings that averaged a whopping 2.6 Hh rating – tied for the second highest Hh in network history – and a 1.1 P25–54 on Sunday, February 17, at 8 p.m. Et/Pt. Killing Lincoln also averaged 3.4 million persons 2+ over the entire two-hour premiere, the highest total viewership in Ngc’s history! Furthermore, the 1.1 P25–54 is the highest rated P25-54 since the premiere of Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama bin Laden in November 2012 (1.4 P25-54), and is more...

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In National Geographic’s Killing Lincoln - from executive producers Ridley and Tony Scott and narrated by Tom Hanks – the final days of Abraham Lincoln and his assassin, John Wilkes Booth, are re-created to present the true story behind the first-ever assassination of a United States President. And with it, the tale of one of America’s most famous forgotten actors is revealed.

This past summer, while filming in Virginia, Screen Rant visited the set of Killing Lincoln to talk to Jesse Johnson, the actor tasked with portraying John Wilkes Booth, about the amazingly interesting and largely unknown story behind the man who killed Lincoln.

“He’s not just this little blurb you read about in your history text book,” says Johnson. “This was a man who was raised by a famous acting father, and he was brought up ...

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On a sultry summer day in Richmond, Va. -- the Confederate capital during the Civil War -- a film crew has gathered at an historic building refitted to look like a telegraph office. The scene being shot features Abraham Lincoln (Billy Campbell) receiving a message and then discussing it with Secretary of War Edwin Stanton (Graham Beckel).

Despite the sweltering heat, the bearded men wear waistcoats and jackets, and the women are decked out in period dresses, with corsets. The only person who seems comfortable is local actor Benjamin Perkinson, with his little suit and slicked-back hair, as Lincoln's young son, Tad.

In production is "Killing Lincoln," set to air Sunday, Feb. 17, on National Geographic Channel, a two-hour mix of drama and documentary based on the best-selling "historical thriller" of the same name by Fox News Channel anchor Bill O'Reilly ("The O'Reilly Factor") and historian/researcher Martin Dugard. Tom Hanks narrates.

The National Geographic original scripted drama Killing Lincoln, adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling book and narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, chronicles the final days of President Lincoln (Billy Campbell) and the plot devised by one of the most notorious and complex villains of all time, John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson). Booth viewed Lincoln as a tyrant eager to eradicate the Southern way of life, and took matters into his own hands, which resulted in a murder that shocked the nation. Executive produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, the film also stars Geraldine Hughes, Graham Beckel and Shawn Pyfrom. During this recent exclusive interview with Collider, actor Jesse Johnson (the son of actors Don Johnson and Patti D’Arbanville) talked about how he came to be a part of Killing Lincoln, how he approached his portrayal of John Wilkes Booth, they type of research he did, what...

Don't call it a docudrama. Premiering on Sunday, February 17th at 8pm, "Killing Lincoln" is National Geographic's first real venture into scripted television, aside from November's "Zero Dark Thirty Lite" acquired feature "Seal Team Six: The Raid on Osama Bin Laden." The new movie about the assassination of Abraham Lincoln doesn't take the typical approach to a historical drama. Written by Erik Jendresen ("Band of Brothers") and directed by Adrian Moat ("Gettyburg"), "Killing Lincoln" is based on Bill O'Reilly's nonfiction bestseller of the same name, though the Fox News host had no direct involvement in the TV movie, which was handled by Ridley Scott's Scott Free Productions. It takes place in what's left as an ellipsis in Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln," delving into the conspiracy headed by John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson) that lead up to the murder...

The National Geographic original scripted drama Killing Lincoln, adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling book and narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, chronicles the final days of President Lincoln (Billy Campbell) and the plot devised by one of the most notorious and complex villains of all time, John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson). Booth viewed Lincoln as a tyrant eager to eradicate the Southern way of life, and took matters into his own hands, which resulted in a murder that shocked the nation. Executive produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, the film also stars Geraldine Hughes, Graham Beckel and Shawn Pyfrom. During this recent exclusive interview with Collider, actress Geraldine Hughes, who plays Mary Todd Lincoln, talked about how she came to be a part of this film, what she did to recover from the emotional exhaustion once she was done with the role, how she viewed Mary Todd Lincoln,...

The National Geographic original scripted drama Killing Lincoln, adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s best-selling book and narrated by Academy Award winner Tom Hanks, chronicles the final days of President Lincoln (Billy Campbell) and the plot devised by one of the most notorious and complex villains of all time, John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson). Booth viewed Lincoln as a tyrant eager to eradicate the Southern way of life, and took matters into his own hands, which resulted in a murder that shocked the nation. Executive produced by Tony and Ridley Scott, the film also stars Geraldine Hughes, Graham Beckel and Shawn Pyfrom. During this recent exclusive interview with Collider, actor Billy Campbell talked about how this role came about for him, whether he had any hesitation about taking on such an iconic historical figure, what it was like to put on the wardrobe and hat for the first time, getting...

"Killing Lincoln," the National Geographic Channel drama based on Bill O'Reilly's bestseller, will premiere Feb. 17 at 8 p.m., the network said Thursday. Perhaps not coincidentally, the debut, falls on Presidents Day weekend. Also read: "Killing Lincoln" Producer: John Wilkes Booth Could Be "Poster Child for the Tea Party" The film -- which, according to the network, "thrillingly chronicles the final days of President Lincoln and the treasonous plot by one the most notorious, yet complex villains of all time" -- stars Billy Campbell ("The Killing") as Lincoln and newcomer Jesse Johnson as his...

Based on the bestselling book of the same name, Killing Lincoln marks National Geographic’s first foray into scripted drama, and if this first trailer is anything to by, they’ve done a fine job first time around.

Due to air next month, the drama is narrated by the ever-brilliant Tom Hanks, with Ridley Scott and his late brother, Tony Scott, serving as producers.

Courtesy of Waterstones, here’s the synopsis for Bill O’Reilly’s original book, Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever:

“Based on Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling book, Killing Lincoln chronicles the final days of President Lincoln (Billy Campbell) and the plot by his assassin John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson).”

Golden Globe-nominated Billy Campbell (Once and Again) stars as the eponymous Lincoln, with Jesse Johnson starring as the notorious John Wilkes Booth, with the drama also delving into the...

National Geographic Channel’s new film Killing Lincoln explores a key part of the 16th president’s story that Steven Spielberg’s big screen hit largely passed over.

Based on Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling book, Killing Lincoln chronicles the final days of President Lincoln (Billy Campbell) and the plot by his assassin John Wilkes Booth (Jesse Johnson). Below is the first trailer for the movie, which debuts next month.

Killing Lincoln spends time portraying both men as it builds toward, as narrator Tom Hanks puts it, “the most resonant crime in the history of the nation,...

Tom Hanks has been tapped to narrate the film Killing Lincoln from executive producers Ridley Scott and the late Tony Scott's Scott Free Productions. The Oscar-winning actor will wear several hats -- host, narrator and historical commentator -- for the two-hour movie, slated to air on the National Geographic Channel in early 2013. Killing Lincoln is based on the best-selling book Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever, written by Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, and re-tell the events featuring Billy Campbell as Abraham Lincoln and Jesse Johnson as John Wilkes Booth, combining

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Exclusive: Oscar winner Tom Hanks is set as the on-camera host, historical commentator and narrator of Killing Lincoln, National Geographic Channel‘s two-hour historical thriller from Ridley and the late Tony Scott’s Scott Free Prods. It’s based on Bill O’Reilly best-selling book with co-author Martin Dugard that chronicles the conspiracy behind Lincoln’s assassination. Hanks joins director Adrian Moat (Gettysburg), Emmy-winning writer/executive producer Erik Jendresen (Band of Brothers) and producer Mark Herzog’s Herzog & Co. (Gettysburg) on the film, which combines drama with CGI — in the signature style of the Scott brothers — with rare historical archives. “The murder of Lincoln is not a passage of our history — it was a signpost of our American character, then, now and forever,” said Hanks, who has been involved in a number of historic TV projects including the HBO miniseries Band Of Brothers and The Pacific, which he exec produced,...

Top Cat Films announced that Xenon Pictures will release Prey (aka The Outback) in North America on July 13, 2010. The horror thriller stars Aussie superstar Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Jesse Johnson and features 2005 World Poker Champion Joe Hachem (wat?). The film is inspired by a North American couple who disappeared in the West Australian desert while on vacation. They were never seen alive again. Their abandoned vehicles and totally unused supplies were found in sand dunes near an Aboriginal sacred site--less than an hour away from the closest town.

Two things strike me as funny about the trailer for The Outback , the Aussie import formerly known as Prey . One, the end of the trailer says "The Outback: Australian for Fear," planting tongue firmly in cheek. Secondly, as the ensemble cast is identified with quick cuts and the actor's names, Joe Hachem is seen sitting at a computer looking intense. The trailer then cuts to him playing solitaire. That's the way you sell us on this character? Maybe he's the comedic relief, but still... Anyway, Xenon Pictures has picked the film up for U.S. distribution and a DVD release is planned for July 13. Jesse Johnson, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Ben Kermode co-star.

Circle of Eight, from Paramont Pictures, will release on DVD as of February 2nd and despite being targeted for "young teens" the promotional material does have a hook (Horror). Circle of Eight was previously a web series on Myspace, but now the DVD will be on Netflix queues and DVD store shelves shortly. Also described by the movie review website Horror.com as "decent enough to watch all the way through, once, if you have to" and "[but] why bother?" With this stellar review you know that you will be getting the cream of the crop in Circle of Eight, but if that is not enough central character Jessica can be heard screaming her lungs out in 5.1 Dolby Digital. As well, several featurettes included in the DVD will entice some to purchase and Circle of Eight will be provided in Widescreen. All the visually traumatizing details are inside.

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In addition to the two trailers we introduced you to in October , a new preview has appeared online for the Australian supernatural romp Prey . And it appears there's something amiss going on behind-the-scenes on the film. At the end of this latest trailer, the credits block is missing a "directed by." A quick gander over at the film's Imdb page tells us an Oscar D'Roccster is now responsible for the film. Up until two months ago, the director was George Miller - the one responsible for The Neverending Story II , not of Mad Max and Babe fame. D'Roccster? This mystery figure has no credits to his name. Perhaps Miller wanted no connection to the final product. Written by John Soto, Prey stars Jesse Johnson, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and Ben Kermode....