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The upcoming episode of ABC’s 20/20, titled “Broken Vows,” revisits the controversial case of Pamela Smart with a fresh interview featuring Juju Chang. Set to air on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 9/8c, this episode promises a deep dive into Smart’s claims of innocence, presenting her perspective directly from behind bars.

Pamela Smart, born Pamela Wojas on August 16, 1967, in Coral Gables, Florida, has maintained her innocence since her conviction for the 1990 murder of her husband, Greggory Smart. At the heart of this case is Smart’s alleged involvement in conspiring with her teenage lover, William “Billy” Flynn, and his friends to orchestrate her husband’s murder. Despite being sentenced to life in prison without parole, Smart has consistently asserted that she was wrongly accused and remains a figure of debate.

The 20/20 episode will feature Smart’s reflections on her trial, which was marked by intense media scrutiny and high-profile courtroom drama.

Peter Crombie, best known for playing “Crazy” Joe Davola in season four of Seinfeld, has died. He was 71.

The actor’s ex-wife Nadine Kijner took to social media to share that Crombie died Wednesday morning. She told TMZ that he had a brief illness but didn’t share additional details.

“It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share my Ex-husband died this morning,” Kijner wrote on Instagram, followed by photos from their wedding day. “Thank you for so many wonderful memories and being such a good man. Fly free into the Un-boundless source of light, Peter. May you be greeted with love by your parents, and Oliver . So so many people loved you because you were a kind, giving, caring and creative Soul.”

In 1992, Crombie took on the recurring role of “Crazy” Joe Davola pn Seinfeld, where his character terrorizes and threatens Jerry during the plot line that spanned five episodes.

Following news of other white actors stepping down from voicing animated characters of color this week, Alison Brie has expressed regret and apologized for voicing BoJack Horseman‘s Diane Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American character.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Brie wrote, “I now understand that people of color should always voice people of color. We missed a great opportunity to represent the Vietnamese-American community accurately and respectfully, and for that I am truly sorry.”

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It happens all the time. You book a single room for a night and wind up sharing it with a focused, non-terminal repeating phantasm, or a Class-5 full-roaming vapor. Travel Channel’s new series Hotel Paranormal, which premieres Saturday, July 11 at 10 pm, will explore spectral evidence of uninvited guests and overstays. The series follows the “terrifying true stories of those who have come face-to-face with otherworldly hotel guests.” There may not be any symmetrical book stacking in Hotel Paranormal, but narrator Dan Aykroyd can quote chapter and verse on otherworldly tales.

Aykroyd is no stranger to the unexplained. His great-grandfather was an Edwardian spiritualist. His father wrote a book called History of Ghosts and was associated with the Lily Dale psychic community in New York. The new series doesn’t only feature ghosts but checks in on a succubus, pirates, witches and serial killers.

“From objects flying across rooms to...

We're back with another installment of Horror Highlights! Learn about the series premiere of Hotel Paranormal, watch the trailer for the recently acquired Blood Vessel, check out the trailer for Butchers, learn more about the Unmatched: Cobble & Fog board game, and find out when you can pick up Deadtectives on Blu-ray & DVD:

Hotel Paranormal: "New York – Your hotel room may be more crowded than you think! Travel Channel’s new series, “Hotel Paranormal,” premiering on Saturday, July 11 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt, follows the terrifying true stories of those who have come face-to-face with otherworldly hotel guests. Acclaimed writer, actor, musician and filmmaker Dan Aykroyd, who is no stranger to the unexplained, narrates each episode featuring spine-tingling stories of paranormal encounters told from stays at grand hotels, highway motels and inns around the world. From objects flying across rooms to ancient spirits trapped in lobbies to demonic guests, “Hotel Paranormal,...

Bill Brademan, an Emmy-winning producer who served as president of Walt Disney Television in the 1980s, died March 21 at his home in Sherman Oaks, his daughter, Hillary Del Regno, announced. He was 87.

Brademan also was a development vice president at ABC and 20th Century Fox Television; an executive vp creative affairs at Quinn Martin Productions; and a vice president at McA. He supervised production on more than 75 network series, telefilms and miniseries.

After his stint at Disney, Brademan launched Brademan/Self Productions with Edwin Self. The company produced such TV movies as 1987's <em>Broken Vows</em>, starring Tommy Lee ...

Title: Broken Vows Lionsgate Director: Bram Coppens Writers: Jim Agnew, Sean Keller Cast: Wes Bentley, Jaimie Alexander, Cam Gigandet Rated: R (Sexual Situations, Violence, Language) Running Time: 91 minutes Special Features: None Available On DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand October 11 Tara (Jaimie Alexander, Blindspot) and her friends go on a bachelorette weekend in New Orleans, where they end up at a quirky themed bar. There Tara meets a mysterious bartender named Patrick (Wes Bentley, American Horror Story) and they have an instant connection. They share one incredible night together and then he gets weird and clingy. Luckily Tara has to fly home and she’ll never have [ Read More ]

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The intense psychological thriller Broken Vows is now out on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Here’s a clip:

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Experience the intensity of the psychological thriller Broken Vows when it arrives on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand October 11 from Lionsgate. Jaimie Alexander stars as a woman who must find the strength to escape the grasp of a psychotic stalker before he destroys everything and everyone she loves. Featuring a hot young cast including Wes Bentley, Cam Gigandet, and Alexandra Breckenridge, the Broken Vows DVD will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.98.

In this chilling, sexy thriller, Tara (Jaimie Alexander, TV’s “Blindspot”) finds her life unraveling after hooking up with bartender Patrick (Wes Bentley, The Hunger Games) during her bachelorette party in New Orleans. Patrick becomes obsessed with Tara, not...

Making one careless mistake has the potential to ruin people’s lives forever, no matter how much sorrow they have over their actions. That’s certainly the case for Jaimie Alexander character in the upcoming thriller, ‘Broken Vows,’ as she must find the strength to escape the grasp of a stalker before he destroys everything and everyone she loves. In honor of the drama being released on DVD (plus Digital), Digital HD and On Demand by Lionsgate Home Entertainment next Tuesday, October 11, Shockya is premiering an exclusive clip, titled ‘Burning the Letters.’ Bram Coppens made his feature film directorial debut on ‘Broken Vows,’ which was written by Jim Agnew and Sean [ Read More ]

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Exclusive: Grindstone Entertainment Group has acquired North American rights from Paradigm to the Wes Bentley and Jaimie Alexander thriller.

Lionsgate Home Entertainment will handle distribution with a targeted release date in the third quarter of this year. Cinema Management Group handles international sales at the Efm.

Bram Coppens directed from a screenplay by James Agnew and Sean Keller about a seemingly charming young man who becomes psychotic when he is rejected.

Cam Gigandet, Alexandra Breckenridge, and Alex Ladove also star.

Wendy Benge produced and Larry Ladove served as executive producer. Stonecreek Films financed Broken Vows. ...

Exclusive: Multiple territory deals have been closed for Tammy Davis’ film, which will premiere in Berlin’s Generation 14plus strand.

Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group has closed a raft of sales on Born To Dance ahead of its European premiere in Generation 14plus on Saturday led by a Us deal with FilmBuff.

Capelight Films will distribute in Germany, Family Films in France, H.G.C. Entertainment in China and Front Row in the Middle East.

Elsewhere, deals on the film, choreographed by Parris Goebel who heads the world champion hip-hop dance crew ReQuest and has masterminded routines for Justin Bieber and Janet Jackson, have closed in South Korea (Thanks And Love), the Philippines (Captive Entertainment), and India (Picture Works).

Mvp will distribute in Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, while Captive Entertainment has also acquired international airline rights.

FilmBuff plans a Us theatrical release this spring before an exclusive Svod run for Born To Dance, which premiered...

Image Source: Getty/Gregg DeGuire Congratulations are in order for Cam Gigandet and his fiancée, Dominique Geisendorff! The Broken Vows star and his longtime love welcomed their third child together, a baby girl they named Armie Heartly, on Tuesday. Dominique took to Instagram to share the exciting news with a close-up shot of her little bundle of joy, writing simply, "Armie Heartly Gigandet," along with two heart emoji. Armie joins the pair's two children, 6-year-old Everleigh Rae and 2-year-old Rekker Radley. Armie Heartly Gigandet A photo posted by Dominique (@wildheartwhispers) on Dec 1, 2015 at 1:10pm Pst...

Films include Maniac Cop, produced by Nicolas Winding Refn, and The Discovery, starring Nicholas Hoult and Rooney Mara.

Middle East distributor Front Row Filmed Entertainment has secured 20 titles out of the American Film Market (Afm), which ended Wednesday.

The deals are led by the Nicolas Winding Refn-produced remake Maniac Cop directed by John Hyams and the Antonio Banderas lead thriller Faith from Wild Bunch. Both will be co-distributed with long-time associate Teleview International across the Middle East.

The Dubai-based firm, which acquires distribution rights for the Middle East and North Africa, has also closed a deal with Protagonist Pictures for The Discovery starring Nicholas Hoult and Rooney Mara; while from Hanway Films the titles include horror feature The Devil’s Candy, which debuted at Toronto, and Lone Sherfig comedy drama Their Finest Hour And A Half starring Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy.

From Embankment Films, Front Row has acquired the English-language remake of French...

More news is coming out for the upcoming American Film Market (guys, can we just finish Halloween season first?) as Screen Daily is reporting that Broken Vows, an indie thriller that stars “American Horror Story’s” Wes Bentley, Jaimie Alexander (Rest… Continue Reading →

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Exclusive: Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group has teamed up with Bullet Entertainment to handle international sales on the thriller starring Jaimie Alexander and Wes Bentley.

Thor franchise regular Alexander, enjoying a hot streak with her starring role in TV and Mipcom hit Blindspot, plays the lead in the psychological thriller from Bullet Entertainment.

Noeltner and his team have scheduled a world premiere screening at Afm for the story of a charmer who reveals his psychotic side when the woman he initially seduced decides to reject him.

Belgian commercials director Bram Coppens makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by James Agnew and Sean Keller.

Wendy Benge produced the thriller and Larry Ladove served as executive producer. Stonecreek Films financed the feature.

Rounding out the key cast are Cam Gigandet, Alex Ladove, Alexandra Breckenridge and Belgium’s Astrid Bryan.

“We are very excited to be having the world premiere screening of Broken Vows at the Afm...

Exclusive: Edward Noeltner’s Cinema Management Group has teamed up with Bullet Entertainment to handle international sales on the thriller starring Jaimie Alexander and Wes Bentley.

Thor franchise regular Alexander, enjoying a hot streak with her starring role in TV and Mipcom hit Blindspot, plays the lead in the psychological thriller from Bullet Entertainment.

Noeltner and his team have scheduled a world premiere screening at Afm for the story of a charmer who reveals his psychotic side when the woman he initially seduced decides to reject him.

Belgian commercials director Bram Coppens makes his feature directorial debut from a screenplay by James Agnew and Sean Keller.

Wendy Benge produced the thriller and Larry Ladove served as executive producer. Stonecreek Films financed the feature.

Rounding out the key cast are Cam Gigandet, Alex Ladove, Alexandra Breckenridge and Belgium’s Astrid Bryan.

“We are very excited to be having the world premiere screening of Broken Vows at the Afm...

And now they will be five! The O.C. star Cam Gigandet and fiancée Dominique Geisendorff are expecting their third child together. The actress posted three images from her ultrasound Monday, which doubled as Memorial Day, and captioned the pic, "So thankful for the troops out there that protect this little (expanding) family of mine... #beyondgrateful #notgratefulforthegnarlymorningsickness." Gigandet, 32, and Geisendorff, 30, are already parents to two children, 6-year-old daughter Everleigh Rae and 2-year-old son Rekker Radley. The former Twilight actor has kept busy appearing on Reckless and will next appear in Broken Vows. Even though he got his big break on the teen high school drama,...

From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to the Peacock Network: Thor actress Jaimie Alexander is finally stepping up into the spotlight, as the lead in NBC pilot Blindspot.

An action-thriller in the vein of The Bourne Identity and Memento, the series will focus on a beautiful “Jane Doe” who finds herself at the center of an FBI investigation when she awakens inside a duffel bag in the middle of Times Square in New York City with no idea who she is or what the tattoos covering her body signify. Using clues found on her body, FBI agents begin to piece together a larger conspiracy.

Mark Pellington (The Mothman Files) is set to direct the pilot episode, working from a script by Martin Gero (Stargate: Atlantis).

Blindspot certainly sounds like an intriguing star vehicle for Alexander, who has been looking for a way to establish herself as a leading actress for some...

Who got signed, promoted, hired or fired? The Hollywood Reporter’s Rep Sheet rounds up the week in representation news. To submit announcements for consideration, contact rebecca.sun@thr.com. From ‘The O.C.’ to N.A. (New Agencies) Cam Gigandet, who recurred on The O.C. as Marissa Cooper’s love interest and eventual killer, has signed with UTA. The actor is now toplining CBS’ summer crime drama Reckless and recently finished shooting the indie psychological thriller Broken Vows, opposite Wes Bentley and Jaimie Alexander. His other film credits include Priest, Burlesque, Easy A and Twilight, in which he played the

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Exclusive: Wes Bentley is joining Zac Efron in drama We Are Your Friends, the story of a troubled aspiring DJ named Cole who finds his place in the world of electronic dance music. Bentley, who’s been racking up credits since appearing in Summit’s hit The Hunger Games, will play James, a wealthy, binge-drinking DJ who takes Cole under his wing and mentors him to success in the world of Edm. In July “Blurred Lines” model-actress Emily Ratajkowski landed the role of Sophie, James’ much-younger girlfriend who Cole falls for.

Catfish‘s Max Joseph is making his directing debut and scripted with Meaghan Oppenheimer from a story by Richard Silverman. Filming starts today in the San Fernando Valley. Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner are producing and Silverman is exec producer. Studio Canal is financing and repping domestic rights.

Bentley is set to appear on FX’s...

Actress Jaimie Alexander was spotted on the set of Broken Vows with costar Wes Bentley on Thursday.

Jaimie Alexander films 'Broken Vows'

Alexander was captured exiting her trailer on the La set, wearing a bathrobe. Elsewhere on set, Bentley, best known for playing Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games, walked around shirtless on the lot. Carrying a box of food, Bentley put his character's ample tattoos on full display.

In Broken Vows, Bentley plays a man named Patrick, who goes on a downward spiral after getting a rejection from a women named Tara (Alexander) he was hoping to seduce. Though he appears charming, Patrick is a troubled soul. Also starring in the film are Cam Gigandet, Alexandra Breckinridge and Matt Gerald. Bram Coopens is directing the feature from a script by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller.

Alexander, who shot to superstardom playing Sif in the Thor films, had...

Actress Jaimie Alexander was spotted on the set of Broken Vows with costar Wes Bentley on Thursday.

Jaimie Alexander films 'Broken Vows'

Alexander was captured exiting her trailer on the La set, wearing a bathrobe. Elsewhere on set, Bentley, best known for playing Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games, walked around shirtless on the lot. Carrying a box of food, Bentley put his character's ample tattoos on full display.

In Broken Vows, Bentley plays a man named Patrick, who goes on a downward spiral after getting a rejection from a women named Tara (Alexander) he was hoping to seduce. Though he appears charming, Patrick is a troubled soul. Also starring in the film are Cam Gigandet, Alexandra Breckinridge and Matt Gerald. Bram Coopens is directing the feature from a script by Jim Agnew and Sean Keller.

Alexander, who shot to superstardom playing Sif in the Thor films, had...

Broken Vows, the psychological thriller starring Wes Bentley and Jaimie Alexander, has rounded out the cast with Cam Gigandet, Alex Ladove, Alexandra Breckenridge and Astrid Bryan. The indie, marking the feature directorial debut of Belgian commercial director Bram Coppens, follows a charming yet troubled man named Patrick (Bentley) who seduces Tara (Alexander) — but when she rejects him, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, which erupts into psychotic rage. Photos Sundance's Greatest Hits: The Movies That Broke Through From a script by James Agnew and Sean Keller, Broken Vows will be produced by Wendy Benge and executive produced by Larry

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Actors Wes Bentley (Intersteller, Knight of Cups, The Hunger Games, American Beauty) and Jaimie Alexander (London Fields, Thor: The Dark World, Thor) will star in the upcoming psychological thriller Broken Vows.

Written by James Agnew and Sean Keller (Rage), internationally award-winning commercial Belgium director Bram Coppens makes his directorial debut with this first feature film.

The movie is produced by Wendy Benge (Life of Crime, Life After Beth) and Larry Ladove (The Butler, Life of Crime) will serve as Executive Producer. Stonecreek Films will be financing the film. The film is slated to go into production in late June.

Broken Vows tells the story of Patrick Flynn (Bentley), whose charm and charisma masks a profound psychosis. Patrick seduces Tara Bloom (Alexander), instantly becoming infatuated with the beauty. But when Tara rejects Patrick, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. Tara is forced to find the...

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Wes Bentley and Jaimie Alexander will star in Belgian commercial director Bram Coppens' psychological thriller "Broken Vows". James Agnew and Sean Keller penned the script and filming begins late June.

The storey follows a charming yet troubled man named Patrick (Bentley) who seduces Tara (Alexander), but when she rejects him, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. [Source: THR]

Ashby

Michael Lerner, Kevin Dunn, Zach Knighton, Nat Wolff, Emma Roberts and Sarah Silverman have joined Mickey Rourke in Tony McNamara's "Ashby" which started shooting this week in North Carolina.

The story follows the relationship between neighbours Ed Wallis, a high school student (Wolff) and Ashby, a retired CIA assassin (Rourke) who only has a few months left to live. Kevin McCormick and Rory Koslow will produce. [Source: Screen]

Claire

Jena Malone ("The Hunger Games: Catching Fire") has scored the lead role in "Claire," Dori Oskowitz's U.

Psychological thriller 'Broken Vows' marks the directorial debut of newcomer Bram Coppens and the project has scored a couple of new talents for its leading roles. 'The Hunger Games' Wes Bentley and 'Thor: The Dark World' hottie Jaimie Alexander (below). Coppens directs from a script co-written by James Agnew and Sean Keller. 'Agnew and Keller did an amazing job creating a new, thrilling spin to the psychological stalker film,' said producer Wendy Benge. 'I love the way they can take a common, traditional genre and turn it into something completely unique. Coppens take on this film will add a dark European sensibility. Alexander's strong personality and Bentley's intensity will make for a dynamic suspenseful thriller.'...

Actors Wes Bentley (Interstellar, Knight of Cups, The Hunger Games, American Beauty) and Jaimie Alexander (London Fields, Thor: The Dark World, Thor) will star in the upcoming psychological thriller Broken Vows.

Written by James Agnew and Sean Keller (Rage), internationally award-winning commercial Belgium director Bram Coppens makes his directorial debut with this first feature film. Broken Vows is produced by Wendy Benge (Life of Crime, Life After Beth) and Larry Ladove (Lee Daniels' the Butler, Life of Crime) will serve as Executive Producer. Stonecreek Films will be financing the film. The film is slated to go into production in late June.

Broken Vows tells the story of Patrick Flynn (Bentley), whose charm and charisma masks a profound psychosis. Patrick seduces Tara Bloom (Alexander), instantly becoming infatuated with the beauty. But when Tara rejects Patrick, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. Tara is forced to...

• Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan may reunite on screen for the actress’ directorial debut Ithaca. Hanks would have a cameo role in the World War II coming-of-age drama based on William Saroyan’s novel The Human Comedy and already serves as an executive producer. Erik Jendresen (Killing Lincoln) adapted the script that will also feature Ryan onscreen, as well as the previously announced Sam Shepard (August: Osage County), Melanie Griffith (Working Girl), and Jack Quaid, Ryan’s son with actor Dennis Quaid. This would be the fourth time the pair has appeared on screen together after Joe Versus the Volcano,...

The first word on a new psychological thriller landed in our inbox today, including who the primary cast members are, so if you're a fan of Wes Bentley and/or Jaimie Alexander, read on for all the details!

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Actors Wes Bentley (Intersteller, Knight of Cups, The Hunger Games, American Beauty) and Jaimie Alexander (pictured; London Fields, Thor: The Dark World, Thor) will star in the upcoming psychological thriller Broken Vows.

The script was written by James Agnew and Sean Keller (Rage), and internationally award-winning commercial director Bram Coppens, who hails from Belgium, makes his directorial debut with this first feature film. Broken Vows is produced by Wendy Benge (Life of Crime, Life After Beth), and Larry Ladove (The Butler, Life of Crime) will serve as executive producer. Stonecreek Films will be financing the film, which is slated to go into production in late June.

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Actors Jaimie Alexander (London Fields, Thor: The Dark World) and Wes Bentley (The Hunger Games, Interstellar are set to star in the upcoming psychological thriller Broken Vows. Broken Vows tells the story of Patrick Flynn (Bentley), whose charm and charisma masks a profound psychosis. Patrick seduces Tara Bloom (Alexander), instantly becoming infatuated with the beauty. But when Tara rejects Patrick, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. Tara is forced to find the strength to stop Patrick from destroying her love, her family, and her life.

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Peter Kiernan has joined 22 Jump Street star Channing Tatum and Reid Carolin as partner in their renamed production company Free Association.

Kiernan most recently served as partner and board member at Management 360 and has co-managed Tatum and Carolin with 360 partner and board member William Choi for more than a decade.

The new arrival will oversee day-to-day operations of the company while working with Tatum and Carolin to further diversify and grow their slate.

Channing, Reid and Free Association will continue to be represented by Choi, Darin Friedman and others at 360.

Through the feature development deal with Sony, Free Association is preparing the Evel Knievel biopic Evel for Tatum to star.

Carolin is writing the screenplay and Mike De Luca and Dana Brunetti are on board to produce with Free Association. The Sony slate includes crime drama Lodi.

Free Association has the Magic Mike sequel set up at Warner Bros for a June 26, 2015 release.

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Wes Bentley and Jaimie Alexander will star in psychological thriller Broken Vows, which will mark the feature directorial debut of the Belgian commercial director Bram Coppens. From a script by James Agnew and Sean Keller, Broken Vows tells the tale of a charming yet troubled man named Patrick (Bentley) who seduces Tara (Alexander), but when she rejects him, he is sent spiraling into madness and delusion, erupting into psychotic rage. Photos Sundance's Greatest Hits: The Movies That Broke Through Wendy Benge (Life of Crime, Life After Beth) is producing the indie, and Larry Ladove (The Butler, Life of Crime) will serve

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