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| Moriarty to get the spotlight in new Freemantle series | Freemantle and Archery Pictures announced Thursday that they are working together on a TV series that would focus on detective Sherlock Holmes' nemesis, James Moriarty. "We are thrilled to be working with Fremantle to bring to life the original and character driven spin off from the Sherlock Holmes universe that Chris Cornwell has created," Kris Thykier, founder of Archery Pictures, said in a statement. "Moriarty will show audiences what it takes to be a criminal genius, combining genre thrills with a playful, dark, and thrilling dive into the psychology of villainy." No casting or viewing platform have been announced yet. |
| Claire Danes, Hugh Dancy collaborate on Georgia O'Keeffe doc | Married TV stars Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy have collaborated on the Georgia O'Keeffe documentary, The Brightness of Light. Homeland alum Danes will voice the famed artist, while Hannibal actor Dancy narrates the story. Directed by Paul Wagner, the film is now playing in select theaters and will be available digitally June 1 on Apple TV, Amazon Prime and Google Plus. "This spellbinding film offers an in-depth, cinematic, and fresh portrait of the artist known as the 'Mother of Modernism,'" a press release said. "From her early struggles and artistic awakenings to her rise as a feminist icon and cultural force, The Brightness of Light is a journey through love, loss, and the radical independence that shaped O'Keeffe's art and her legend." |
| Michael Connelly's 'Nightshade' to be adapted as HBO Max series | Writer-producer David E. Kelley is adapting Michael Connelly's novel, Nightshade, as an HBO Max series. No casting has been announced yet for the show, which will be called Welcome to Catalina. Deadline.com said the first season is expected to include 15 episodes and will follow former Los Angeles County Sheriff's detective as he is transferred to low-crime Catalina Island. Connelly posted a screenshot of the report on his Instagram page. The best-selling author's work has already inspired the Netflix drama, The Lincoln Lawyer, and Prime Video's Bosch, Bosch: Legacy and Ballard. Kelley is known for his work on The Practice, Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, Big Little Lies, Big Sky, The Lincoln Lawyer and Margo's Got Money Troubles. |
| Comedian, podcaster Adam Carolla gets star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Comedian and podcaster Adam Carolla was presented with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Wednesday, his 62nd birthday. "It is also kind of ironic that I am getting into the Walk of Fame for radio. Radio! It's 2026 and I'm in for radio. That's basically like being inducted into the Typewriter Repair Hall of Fame," Carolla quipped. He went on to describe radio as his "first love" and said he listened to it when he commuted to construction jobs or worked alone before he became famous. "Radio was always there for me," Carolla said. Among the celebrities who turned out to honor the Emmy winner were Jimmy Kimmel, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Byron Allen and Joel McHale. |
| Famous birthdays for May 28: Carey Mulligan, Colbie Caillat | Those born on this date are under the sign of Gemini. |