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Last night, CBS served up the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Criminal Minds" episode 6 of season 11. The episode is entitled, "Pariahville," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff go down as a town full of just sex offenders becomes the main focus for the Bau after a string of murders, and more. In the new, 8th episode press release: The Bau Has A Town Full Of Suspects When They Investigate Murders In An Area Inhabited Solely By Sex Offenders, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Nov. 4. Press release number 2: When a woman is murdered in a small town in Florida inhabited entirely by sex offenders, the Bau are going to face a community full of suspects. Also, Lewis will receive a career opportunity that may take her away from the Bau. Guest stars feature: Noah Crawford (Matt Franks), Joel Gretsch (Sheriff Paul Desario...

On Demand DVD New Releases Aug. 17-23 Being Evel (pictured below) This film examines the life and times of legendary daredevil Evel Knievel, who was part hero, part rebel and always entertaining. (Nr, 1:42) 8/21 Little Boy (pictured below) A bond formed between a father and a son is something special. When one little boy’s father goes off to fight in World War II, it will take faith, hope and love to help him get through the adversity. Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, Michael Rapaport (PG-13, 1:46) 8/18 Super light week for releases this week — but, next week has many … Continue reading →

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The studio description of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey‘s new faith-based film “Little Boy” calls it “powerful and moving,” but the majority of critics prefer adjectives like “manipulative,” “shameless” and “deeply stupid.” The drama set in a sleepy California town during World War II has a mere 12 percent approval rating from a total of 33 critics counted, so far, on Rotten Tomatoes. Alejandro Monteverde (“Bella”) directed the PG-13 family-oriented film about eight-year-old Pepper (Jakob Salvati), nicknamed Little Boy for his short stature, who befriends elderly Hashimoto (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), a Japanese-American man regularly tormented by racist townspeople, while waiting for his.

Actor Michael Rapaport stars in Little Boy as the father of the titular “little boy” Pepper Flynt Busbee (Jakob Salvati). Michael Rapaport On ‘Little Boy’ In Little Boy, Rapaport’s character James Busbee is a doting dad that loves nothing more than playing with his son Pepper. When he’s called to join the fray in World […]

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Interview Transcript Cbm (Nate Best): Hey, how are you doing Jakob? Jakob Salvati: Good, how are you? Cbm: I’m doing great! Thanks for taking the time to hop on the phone with me. So Jakob, I heard that you are kind of into comics. Is that true? Jakob: Yes, very true. Cbm: What comics do you read? What ones do you collect and keep up on? Jakob: Well, I don’t exactly collect any, but I read them. Mostly I read ones about Spider-Man and Hulk. Cbm: Out of the comic book characters, are those two your favorite? Jakob: Yes, out of all of the comic book characters. Cbm: I just got back from the Avengers: Age of Ultron premier, are you as excited as everybody else to go see it? Jakob: Yes, very excited. I’ve been counting down the days until it comes out, if that’s what you mean.

So, what’s the cure for overloading on the all-depressing news (now bombarding you with 24-hour cable channels along with the “interweb”)? Well, a time machine would be great. Imagine pulling the lever on Rod Taylor’s 1960 model or Doc Brown’s DeLorean-based 1985 sweet ride (thirty years, can’t be!). Too bad they don’t exist, but buying a ticket at the multiplex can whisk you away for a couple of hours or so, right? The feel-good nostalgia flick has become almost as popular a genre as the haunted house spook show or the sports “underdog” story. The 1940’s have proved a most popular destination for, well over forty years (remember Summer Of 42 back in 71’?). It’s been the setting for a very recent Oscar winner, The Imitation Game, and even a big superhero blockbuster with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Hey, we just visited it two weeks ago in...

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Going to see a movie is a great idea for weekend family outings, but sometimes it can be difficult to find movies that are appropriate and enjoyable for the whole family! We’ve put together a list of the best upcoming film releases that are a must-see for the whole family.

For your viewing pleasure, here’s a list of the top ten movies to catch with your family this year, starting with the uplifting and inspiring Little Boy in theaters this Friday April 24th!

Little Boy

This is the type of movie that will resonate with everyone in the family! Little Boy is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift your spirits as it reveals the...

Little Boy takes us back to the days of World War II and into the life of an 8-year old boy named Pepper Flint Busbee (played by newcomer Jakob Salvati). Pepper is nicknamed Little Boy because of his diminutive size, and as a result, he’s the target for the town bullies.

He ends up escaping those troubles, however, with his dad James (Michael Rapaport), as they employ their vivid imaginations to go on a number of incredible adventures. It’s not long though before the real world comes crashing down on them and Pepper’s father is drafted to fight in the war, leaving the young boy determined to end the conflict and bring his father home.

Last week during the film’s press day in La, I had the chance to speak with both leads. During our interview, Michael talked about how important it is for people to...

Chicago – In the latest HollywoodChicago.com Hookup: Film, we have 40 pairs of advance-screening movie passes up for grabs to the new war dramedy “Little Boy” starring Kevin James, Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson and introducing Jakob Salvati as the little boy!

“Little Boy,” which opens on April 24, 2015 and is rated “PG-13,” also stars Michael Rapaport, Ben Chaplin, Ted Levine, David Henrie, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Abraham Benrubi, Eduardo Verástegui and Toby Huss from writer and director Alejandro Monteverde and writer Pepe Portillo.

To win your free “Little Boy” passes courtesy of HollywoodChicago.com, just get interactive with our social media widget below. That’s it! This screening is on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 7 p.m. in downtown Chicago. The more social actions you complete, the more points you score and the higher yours odds of winning! Completing these social actions only increases your odds of winning; this doesn’t intensify your competition!

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Wamg has your passes to the advance screening of the upcoming film Little Boy.

Little Boy is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift your spirits as it reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son.

Set in the 1940s, Little Boy is an instant cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of a 7- year-old little boy. Written and directed by Smithsonian Institute Award winning director Alejandro Monteverde, Little Boy highlights themes of faith, hope and love in the face of adversity.

A moviegoing experience for all ages, Little Boy features an all-star cast/crew including Oscar nominated actors Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson as well as Ben Chaplin,...

The Creative Coalition has announced that acclaimed director Alejandro Monteverde’s "Little Boy" is the latest selection to be included in the organization’s prestigious 2015 Spotlight Initiative Film Slate. "Little Boy" is a narrative film that reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son. "Little Boy" is distributed by Open Road Films and opens in theaters on April 24, 2015.

“'Little Boy' embodies the tenets of the Spotlight Initiative by using the powerful medium of film to highlight a period in history with lessons that are relevant to social welfare today,” said Robin Bronk, CEO of The Creative Coalition. Tom Ortenberg, CEO of Open Road Films, said, “On behalf of 'Little Boy,' we feel tremendously appreciative to be chosen for the Spotlight Initiative. The program helps nurture the most creative area of moviemaking – independent film – helping ensure that the artistic creativity of indie film flourishes.”

The Creative Coalition's Spotlight Initiative is an integrated partnership that champions the art and craft of independent filmmaking by providing cause-related marketing strategies and issue campaign resources that allow the film’s message to reach beyond the movie screen. By bringing in influencers from the business, entertainment, arts, and policy arenas to support Spotlight Initiative films, The Creative Coalition is able to promote socially relevant, independent filmmaking.

"Little Boy" is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift your spirits as it reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son.

Set in the 1940s, "Little Boy" is an instant cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of a seven-year-old little boy. A moviegoing experience for all ages, "Little Boy" features an all-star cast/crew including Oscar® nominated actors Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson as well as Ben Chaplin, Michael Rapaport, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Ted Levine, David Henrie, Eduardo Verástegui, and newcomer Jakob Salvati.

The film is directed by Smithsonian Institute Award winning director Alejandro Monteverde ("Bella") from a screenplay by Monteverde and Pepe Portillo. Executive produced by Eduardo Verástegui, Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, Emilio Azcárraga Jean, Bernardo Gómez Martinez, Mickey O’Hare, and Sean Wolfington, the film is produced by Leo Severino, Eduardo Verástegui, and Alejandro Monteverde. The film is co-executive produced by Ricardo Del Río Galnares.

On April 24th, sappy, beautiful goodness is going to see if it can’t push through, and get your heart to grow three sizes in something like 90 minutes.

Little Boy, an inventive yarn in the grand tradition of just generally wild and impossible yarns, tells the story of a boy who just wants his father to come home from World War II, and really, really believes he can bring him back himself.

With an amazing cast, including: Emily Watson, Michael Rappaport, Tom Wilkinson, Jakob Salvati, and Ben Chaplin, and direction by Alejandro Monteverde (the fantastic, and woefully under-appreciated Bella), Little Boy is poised to be the surprise hit of early part of the year.

Make sure you check the trailer above, and mark your calendar.

Little Boy is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive.

Watch the trailer for the upcoming film Little Boy.

Little Boy is a powerful and moving film about a little boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to bring his dad home from World War II alive. The heartwarming story will capture your heart and lift your spirits as it reveals the indescribable love a little boy has for his father and the love a father has for his son.

Set in the 1940s, Little Boy is an instant cinematic classic that captures the wonder of life through the eyes of a 7- year-old little boy. Written and directed by Smithsonian Institute Award winning director Alejandro Monteverde, Little Boy highlights themes of faith, hope and love in the face of adversity.

A moviegoing experience for all ages, Little Boy features an all-star cast/crew including Oscar nominated actors Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson as well as Ben Chaplin,...

Mary Stein is spreading the gossip in “Little Boy,” a film starring Jakob Salvati as Pepper Flynt Busbee, aka Little Boy. Stein plays Martha, a churchgoing woman who should probably practice what she preaches. ShockYa was happy to speak with Stein about her role, what it was like to work on the film and her love for Maggie Smith. “Little Boy” will premiere in theaters Feb. 27. ShockYa: Can you tell me more about “Little Boy” and your character? Mary Stein: It takes place during World War II in Northern California in a seaside town, in this sort-of Norman Rockwellian world. It’s [very Americana. There’s a little boy [who's called] [ Read More ]

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For those of you looking for a little inspiration to brighten your life, here’s a trailer for a film called Little Boy, and it centers around faith. The film tells the inspirational story of a 7-year old boy who is “willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the indescribable love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father.”

The movie is obviously geared toward more of a Christian audience, but it looks better than most of those kinds of films that have been released. It also has a decent cast that includes Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Michael Rapaport, and Kevin James. The little boy in the film, who has faith that can move mountains, is played by Jakob Salvati.

It looks like a decent family film. My...

If films blatantly aimed at a Christian audience are your thing, then you're absolutely going to love this cheesy, melodramatic trailer for Little Boy. The film takes the phrase that "faith can move mountains" literally as a young boy believes he has some kind of mind powers to make things happen, like moving a mountain. What's interesting is that this film actually has a decent cast with Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Michael Rapaport and Kevin James for some reason. They all surround Jakob Salvati as the title boy who just wants to bring his father home from World War II. This movie looks tailor made for people who see only the most tame family films in theaters, and that's just not my cup of tea at all. Watch? Here's the first trailer for Alejandro Monteverde's Little Boy from Open Road Films: Little Boy is directed by Alejandro Monteverde (Bella...

The notion that if you just believe in something hard enough, good things will happen and your dreams will come true, is a powerful one. It's a concept that has been peddled for decades in various packages and most recently caught the public imagination again with "The Secret." And now that idea gets a new spin in the movie "Little Boy," and the first trailer is here. Starring Jakob Salvati, Emily Watson, Michael Rapaport, Ben Chaplin, Tom Wilkinson, with Kevin James (yep, Paul Blart himself) in a small role, the movie tells the story of one plucky little boy who wishes with all his might to bring his dad back from the war. And he soon finds out he has enough faith to literally move mountains. Basically, this is a big sticky piece of Americana with a heartwarming message in the middle, told in a manner That The Whole Family Will Enjoy.

“It takes courage to believe.” Here’s the trailer for Little Boy, an inspirational family film from executive producers Roma Downey & Mark Burnett (Son Of God, the Ben-Hur remake). Newcomer Jakob Salvati stars as a 7-year-0ld boy willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his beloved father home — even if it means using a little magic. Emily Watson, Michael Rapaport, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, David Henrie, Eduardo Verastegui, Ben Chaplin and Tom Wilkinson. Alejandro Monteverde directs from a script he wrote with Pepe Portillo. Open Road acquired U.S. rights to Little Boy in the summer and brings it to theaters February 27.

Open Road Films has set a a February 27, 2015 release date for Little Boy, the inspirational family film directed by Alejandro Monteverde that was executive produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, the EPs behind Son Of God and MGM/Paramount’s Ben-Hur remake. The distrib acquired U.S. rights to the pic last month. The story centers on a 7-year-old boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson, Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Michael Rapaport, Cary Tagawa, Ted Levine, David Henrie, Eduardo Verastegui and Jakob Salvati […]...

"Little Boy," a powerful family film starring Tom Wilkinson and Emily Watson has been picked up by Open Road Films for U.S. distribution.  The film follows the life of a seven-year-old boy, played by newcomer Jakob Salvati, who will do anything to end World War II and bring his father home. It also stars Kevin James and Michael Rappaport.  "'Little Boy' is a truly uplifting movie that resonates with family audiences and we are thrilled to add it to our slate," Open Roads CEO Tom Ortenberg. said "Roma Downey and Mark Burnett [executive producers] are some of the most successful producers in this arena and we are looking forward to working with them on this project." Open Roads handled distribution for Steven Soderbergh's "Side Effects" and Liam Neeson-starring "The Grey." No release date for "Little Boy" has yet been announced. ...

Paramount Pictures and Pathé have set a December 25 limited release on Ava DuVernay’s Civil Rights drama and potential awards contender. Separately, Open Road has picked up what is being described as the inspirational drama Little Boy.

Selma stars the UK’s in-demand David Oyelowo (pictured) as Martin Luther King Jr and charts the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama – a pivotal event in the battle for equality that led to President Johnson signing the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

The film will open wide on January 9 2015, a timely slot that falls in the 50th anniversary year of the passage of the act.

Oprah Winfrey produces alongside Plan B and Cloud Eight Films’ Christian Colson and recently joined the cast.

She will play Annie Lee Cooper, an elderly woman who tried to register to vote and was unfairly denied by the sheriff.

The film is currently shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, and Montgomery and Selma in Alabama.

The cast includes...

Open Road Films has acquired U.S. rights to Little Boy,  a new family film executive produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, producers of the recent Son of God, through their Lightworkers Media. Starring Emily Watson and Tom Wilkinson, the film concerns a 7-year-old boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II and bring his father home. The cast also includes David Henrie, Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Michael Rapaport, Cary Tagawa, Ted Levine, Eduardo Verastegui and 7-year-old newcomer Jakob Salvati. Photos 35 of 2014's Most Anticipated Movies It was

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Open Road has acquired all U.S. distribution rights to family film “Little Boy”from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, the company announced on Friday. Set in the 1940s, “Little Boy” follows a 7-year old boy who is willing to do whatever it takes to end World War II so he can bring his father home. The story reveals the love a father has for his little boy and the love a son has for his father. Seven year-old newcomer Jakob Salvati plays the little boy, while the all-star adult cast includes Emily Watson, Tom Wilkinson and Kevin James,...

Although it didn't manage to avoid being killed by ABC, Red Widow is a great crime drama featuring a solid cast and a slow-twisting story - even if it only last eight episodes and ends without tying up all the loose ends. Created by Melissa Rosenberg (screenwriter behind the Twilight films) and based on the 2010 Dutch series Penoza, Red Widow stars Radha Mitchell, Goran Visnjic, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Jaime Ray Newman, Rade .erbed.ija, Lee Tergesen, Erin Moriarty, Sterling Beaumon, Jakob Salvati, Suleka Mathew, Wil Traval, and Anson Mount. The series follows the aftermath of the murder of Evan Walraven (Mount), a Northern California smuggler with ties to the Petrov crime family, and the world his...

Network: ABC

Episodes: Eight (hour)

Seasons: One

TV show dates: March 3, 2013 -- May 5, 2013

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic.

TV show description:

Marta Walraven (Radha Mitchell) is a stay-at-home mom just north of San Francisco and seems to have an idyllic life. She's devoted to her husband Evan and their three children; Natalie (Erin Moriarty), Gabriel (Sterling Beaumon), and Boris (Jakob Salvati). Behind this perfect façade however, is a more complicated story. Evan supports the family by exporting marijuana.

Marta is no stranger to the world of organized crime. Her father, Andrei Petrov (Rade Serbedzija), and his loyal bodyguard, Luther (Luke Goss), are Bratva -- Russian gangsters...

Marta Walraven (Radha Mitchell) won't have to worry about working for the mob for a second season. Red Widow has been cancelled by ABC after one season and eight episodes.

Red Widow follows a San Francisco housewife and mother who finds herself forced to continue her late husband's work in organized crime for the sake of her family. The series' cast includes Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic.

The show's ratings were unfortunately very low right from the start -- debuting to a 1.5 demo rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.13 million total viewers.

The numbers got worse for later episodes and Red Widow fell as low as a 0.7 rating and 3.47 million viewers -- much too low...

Tonight marks the season finale of Red Widow since ABC ordered just eight episodes of the series. Is this the end? Will the drama be back for a second season or will it be cancelled instead?

For those unfamiliar with the show, Red Widow revolves around a San Francisco housewife and mother who finds herself forced to continue her husband's work in organized crime after his death. The large cast includes Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like we'll be seeing a second season renewal for Red Widow. The show's ratings were poor at the start -- debuting to a 1.5 demo rating with 7.13 million viewers -- and have gotten a lot worse as the weeks have worn on.

ABC hasn't had much luck Sundays at 10pm. Gcb was cancelled last year and 666 Park Avenue was dropped this season. Has the network found a winner in Red Widow or will it be rubbed out as well?

Red Widow revolves around a suburban mom whose husband is killed after he steals from the Russian mob. She finds herself caught between the interests of the mobsters and the FBI. The cast includes Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic.

The two-hour series premiere on March 3rd drew a 1.5 rating with 7.13 million total viewers. It was a disappointing start to be sure and Red Widow was in fourth place in its 9pm timeslot.

Compared to the debut of Gcb one...

From Melissa Rosenberg (screenwriter of the Twilight Saga films), the ABC drama series Red Widow illustrates just what lengths a single mother will go to, to protect her children when she feels as though their lives are threatened. When Marta Walraven’s (Radha Mitchell) husband Evan (Anson Mount) was brutally murdered in their driveway, it changed her idyllic life, in an instant. As a result, she now finds herself navigating the criminal underworld, in order to repay his debt to the formidable international crime boss, Nicholae Schiller (Goran Visnjic), and keep herself and her family alive. The show also stars Rade Serbedzija, Luke Goss, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Jaime Ray Newman, Clifton Collins Jr., Suleka Mathew, Sterling Beaumon, Erin Moriarty and Jakob Salvati. During this recent exclusive phone interview with Collider, executive producer/writer Melissa Rosenberg talked about what immediately stood out for her when she watched the original Dutch...

ABC didn't find ratings success with 666 Park Avenue and cancelled the show. How will Red Widow in the same timeslot? Will it be cancelled as well or end up being renewed instead? Time will tell.

This TV series follows a widowed mom who finds herself indebted to the Russian mob and under scrutiny from the FBI. The cast includes Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic. The show typically airs Sunday nights on ABC. The network has ordered eight episodes.

Here are the TV show's ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Red Widow is going to be cancelled or renewed for a second season.

These figures will be updated as the weeks progress...

ABC's Zero Hour has already been cancelled due to terrible ratings. Will the network have better luck with Red Widow, their newest drama? Is it even worth watching?

Red Widow revolves around a suburban housewife and mom whose husband is killed after he steals from the Russian mob. The mobsters don't consider the debt paid however and the widow must now do their bidding -- while she tries to protect her children and dodge the FBI.

The show's cast includes Radha Mitchell, Clifton Collins Jr., Luke Goss, Sterling Beaumon, Suleka Mathew, Erin Moriarty, Jaime Ray Newman, Jakob Salvati, Lee Tergesen, Wil Traval, Rade Serbedzija, and Goran Visnjic.

Sound interesting? Sound kinda like Fox's (cancelled) Mob Doctor? Here's what some of the television critics think:

St. Louis Post-Dispatch: "It's hard to understand why anyone, in March 2013, would opt...

The Gospel of Matthew quotes Jesus as saying, in part, "All those who take up the sword shall perish by the sword."

But sometimes it's not so much a matter of taking up the sword as being taken up by it, in the form of circumstances beyond your control.

On Sunday, March 3, ABC premieres "Red Widow," executive produced and written by Melissa Rosenberg ("Dexter," the "Twilight" films) and adapted from the Dutch series "Penoza."

Radha Mitchell stars as Marta Walraven, a stay-at-home mom in Marin County, just north of San Francisco. She loves her three children, her husband, Evan (Anson Mount, "Hell on Wheels"), and the life he has built for them. But there's a rub -- this domestic bliss comes from what Marta believes is Evan's illegal trade in marijuana.

It's not a completely unfamiliar situation for Marta, since she is the daughter of Russian gangster Andrei Petrov (Rade Serbedzija). She and her sister,...

If looks could kill, this exclusive photo from ABC’s new midseason drama Red Widow would surely land on the FBI’s Most Wanted list.

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Launching with a two-hour premiere on Sunday, March 3 at 9/8c (before settling into its Sundays-at-10 home), Red Widow stars Radha Mitchell (Silent Hill) as Marta Walraven, “a housewife who has been sort of avoiding her criminal upbringing by living the life of a soccer mom,” the actress explains. “She then is suddenly dragged into that world… when her husband...

Sneak Peek ABC's new dramatic crime series "Red Widow", debuting March 3, 2013.

The 8-episode thriller, starring Radha Mitchell and Goran Visnjic, was created by Melissa Rosenberg ("Twilight") adapting the Dutch TV series "Penoza" :

"...after an organized crime figure is killed, his widow 'Marta Walraven', a housewife from Northern California, is forced to continue his work to protect the safety of her family..."

Cast also includes Rade Šerbedžija, Jaime Ray Newman, Wil Traval, Lee Tergesen, Steven Tomlin, Sterling Beaumon, Jakob Salvati, Erin Moriarty and Suleka Mathew.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Red Widow"...

Sneak Peek the pilot episode of the upcoming ABC dramatic crime series "Red Widow", debuting March 3, 2013.

The 8-episode thriller, starring Radha Mitchell and Goran Visnjic, was created by Melissa Rosenberg ("Twilight") adapting the Dutch TV series "Penoza" :

"...after an organized crime figure is killed, his widow 'Marta Walraven', a housewife from Northern California, is forced to continue his work to protect the safety of her family..."

Cast also includes Rade Šerbedžija, Jaime Ray Newman, Wil Traval, Lee Tergesen, Steven Tomlin, Sterling Beaumon, Jakob Salvati, Erin Moriarty and Suleka Mathew.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Red Widow"...

Terry O'Quinn as Gavin Doran in "666 Park Avenue" (ABC/Andrew Eccles)

ABC‘s slate of new shows for fall has a strange flavor to it, and it’s going to be a bumpy ride. The network has about as many new shows as returning ones (if you count all the midseasons), and a good percentage of the returning offerings are a year old or less, making this look a bit like a rebuilding year.

Not only is it a rebuilding year, but it’s the year of bringing back every actor and actress who ever had a decent run on a show before. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a network’s new season slate that was so crammed with people returning from something else. If you can’t make it good, I suppose, make sure viewers recognize the faces.

It’s tricky to get a solid feel...

[1] While Disney figures out [2] what it wants to do with The Lone Ranger, would-be star [3] Tom Wilkinson has entered negotiations for the indie Little Boy. Directed by Alejandro Monteverde, the historical family drama follows a developmentally disabled 8-year-old brother (newcomer Jakob Salvati) and his teenage brother (David Henrie). When the boys' father is sent off to fight in World War II, the boys must contend with the cruelty of their peers. Wilkinson will be joining a cast that includes Ben Chaplin and Emily Watson -- but not, apparently, previously announced [4] star Kevin James, whose name was mysteriously omitted from the Variety [5] story. While I'm happy to see Wilkinson board, I'll be disappointed if James really is out. I haven't been a huge fan of his previous roles, but I was actually looking forward to him trying something completely different with Little Boy. Shooting on the project began earlier this week...

Park Chan-wook will be making his English-language debut next year with Stoker, and he has a great lineup starring for him. Led by Mia Wasikowska, the Wentworth Miller-scripted film also stars Nicole Kidman, Matthew Goode, Alden Ehrenreich, Jackie Weaver, and Dermot Mulroney. The story focuses on India (Wasikowska), a young girl who loses her father, and how the appearance of her uncle, Charlie (Goode), makes things a little more sinister; Kidman is playing India’s mother.

BloodyDisgusting now reports that Phyllis Somerville has jumped on board the movie, playing “Mrs. Garrick,” the housekeeper of Goode‘s titular character. She’s not an actress who seems to have had a ton of starring roles, but she did leave a big impression in Little Children, where she played the mother to Jackie Earle Haley‘s character. (If you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go weep as a result of...

Sometimes there's no way to make a casting roundup conform to any sort of sense. Such is the case here, as we've got info on a wild reality-based political thriller set in 1979, an animated sequel, and an indie family drama with a very unlikely cast. In other words, after the break you'll find info on: Monsters star Scoot McNairy joining Ben Affleck's Argo, Nick Frost and seven hundred other actors doing voices for the fourth theatrical Ice Age movie, and an indie called Little Boy, which has Kevin James and Emily Watson set to star. There was a point a few months ago where Scoot McNairy, one of the two leads of Gareth Edwards' film Monsters, was pegged [1] as the Next Big Thing, with a bunch of possible projects supposedly in the wings. That seemed to fizzle out a bit -- that report was perhaps a little PR...

"Wizards of Waverly Place" star David Henrie and Kevin James (Zookeeper) usually make us laugh but it sounds like they'll be making us cry soon in the family drama Little Boy. The movie is about an 8-year old (played by newcomer Jakob Salvati) with developmental issues whose only friend is his dad (James). When his dad has to leave to fight in World War II, the boy has to deal with vicious teasing and bullying from his classmates. Emily Watkins and Ben Chaplin, both of whom starred in The Water Horse, have also signed on for starring roles.

The film is set in "small-town America" but is being shot in Baja California and locations in Mexico. Toronto Film Festival prize winner Alejandro Monteverde is directing.

Source: Variety...

Metanoia Films has picked up director Alejandro Gomez Monteverde's Little Boy, starring Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson and David Henrie.

Budgeted at $24 million, Little Boy is a family drama set in small-town America in the early days of WWII. The film revolves around an 8-year-old with developmental problems. His only friend is his father, and with his departure to war, the troubled boy is forced to confront the cruelty of schoolmates and others. Jakob Salvati plays the lead child role.

Production will begin in Baja California at the end of August and will open in theaters sometime in 2012. The film will also shoot in Rosarito beach, Ensenada, Tijuana and Tecate.

Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson and David Henrie are all set to star in Alejandro Monteverde's "Little Boy" for Metanoia Films reports Variety.

The $24 million family drama set in small-town America at the start of WWII. The story follows an eight-year-old with developmental problems whose father goes away to the war and he's left to confront the cruelty of schoolmates and others.

Jakob Salvati won a nationwide casting search to play the boy and a eleven week shoot begins late August in Baja, California. Shooting will also take place around Rosarito beach, Ensenada, Tijuana and Tecate.

Little Boy from director Alejandro Monteverde will be produced by La-based Metanoia Films at a budget of $24 million, funded by U.S. and Mexican investors, reports Variety. The movie stars Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson and David Henrie in a story that tells of an eight-year-old boy with developmental problems whose only friend is his father. After dad goes to war, the boy is forced to confront the cruelty of his schoolmates as well as others. Little Boy has Jakob Salvati starring in the title role, making his acting debut and shooting will take 11 weeks in Baja California...

Little Boy from director Alejandro Monteverde will be produced by La-based Metanoia Films at a budget of $24 million, funded by U.S. and Mexican investors, reports Variety. The movie stars Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson and David Henrie in a story that tells of an eight-year-old boy with developmental problems whose only friend is his father. After dad goes to war, the boy is forced to confront the cruelty of his schoolmates as well as others. Little Boy has Jakob Salvati starring in the title role, making his acting debut and shooting will take 11 weeks in Baja California...

Little Boy from director Alejandro Monteverde will be produced by La-based Metanoia Films at a budget of $24 million, funded by U.S. and Mexican investors, reports Variety. The movie stars Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson and David Henrie in a story that tells of an eight-year-old boy with developmental problems whose only friend is his father. After dad goes to war, the boy is forced to confront the cruelty of his schoolmates as well as others. Little Boy has Jakob Salvati starring in the title role, making his acting debut and shooting will take 11 weeks in Baja California...

Mexican director Alejandro Monteverde (Bella) has set up the Little Boy, a small-town family drama set at the onset of World War II, at Metanoia Films.  Kevin James, Ben Chaplin, Emily Watson, and David Henrie form the supporting cast around Jakob Salvati, making his acting debut as the boy in question.  Variety provides the logline: [Little Boy] revolves around an 8-year-old with developmental problems. His only friend is his father, and with his departure to war, the troubled boy is forced to confront the cruelty of schoolmates and others. Monteverde co-wrote the script with Pepe Portillo.  Financing on the $24 million production is split between U.S. and Mexican investors.  Filming is scheduled for the end of August in Baja California -- plus shoots in Rosarito beach, Ensenada, Tijuana and Tecate -- with eyes to a 2012 release.  The cast is lily white, so I'm curious to see what role (if any) the Mexican...