Silence on Set

We spoke with director, Katie Aselton and cast members Dustin Milligan, Taylour Paige, and Elizabeth Lail in an exclusive interview about their new film Mack & Rita. Aselton said she connected to this project because there was such as great message about acceptance and self-love. Milligan spoke about going from working with one legend on Schitt's Creek to another and THAT kiss scene. Lail spoke about the connection to her character and Paige added how important having a support system can be. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

When 30-year-old self-proclaimed homebody Mack Martin (Elizabeth Lail) reluctantly joins a Palm Springs bachelorette trip for her best friend Carla (Taylour Paige), her inner 70-year-old is released — literally. The frustrated writer and influencer magically transforms into her future self: “Aunt Rita” (Oscar®-winner Diane Keaton).  Freed from the constraints of other people’s expectations, Rita comes into her own, becoming an unlikely social media sensation and sparks a tentative romance with Mack’s adorable dog-sitter, Jack (Dustin Milligan). A sparkling comedy with a magical twist, Mack & Rita celebrates being true to yourself at any age.

*Mack & Rita is available on digital and demand now. 

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We sat again with the cast of HSMTMTS to discuss the new season, the different types of relationships that form over the summer (including some new additions), and their excitement for singing songs from Frozen. If you haven't already, check out our exclusive interview with the cast of HSMTMTS we did a few weeks ago before the new season began streaming. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Season three of "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" is set at Camp Shallow Lake, a sleepaway camp in California, as the Wildcats and their fellow campers are primed for an unforgettable summer ripe with romance, curfew-less nights and a taste of the great outdoors.  With a high-stakes production of "Frozen" on the horizon AND a drama-filled “docu-series” of the production, the Wildcats will attempt to show who is “best in snow” without leaving anyone out in the cold.

The latest season of HSMTMTS is currently streaming on Disney+

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J.J. Perry stepped up to the plate to direct his first feature film, Day Shift, for Netflix. Perry said he was excited about the challenge and worked hard to make sure that there was a good balance between comedy and action. While Perry gives a lot of credit to the actors that came on board to film the movie, it's clear that Perry found his comfort spot in the director's chair -- as he talks about some behind-the-scenes stories, how he filmed that car scene, and even why the vampires look a little different. 

Perry started his martial arts training in 1975 and began with stunt work in the late 1980s when he got out of the army. He has had over 24 years of martial arts training and has a 5th-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, a 2nd-degree in Hapkido, and experience with all kinds of weapons. He got his black belt for Tae Kwon Do at the age of 12 and competed from the age of 7 to 24. Besides martial arts, J.J. is also skilled in riding bikes and rodeo and does weight lifting. Perry has also spent years in the industry working as a second director in addition to his stunt work. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Ashley Pelletier

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Synopsis:

Jamie Foxx stars as a hard-working blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted daughter, but his mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income, hunting and killing vampires as part of an international Union of vampire hunters.

Day Shift is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Cameron Douglas, Eduoard Philipponnat, and Jessica Amlee came by to discuss their new movie, The Runner. Philipponnat said he could relate to his character of Aiden because could understand his need to be heard; Amlee said she wanted to step out of her comfort zone by playing a "party girl." Meanwhile, Douglas said for him; it was all about the script and its showcase of the human condition. The cast also spoke about their goal of making sure they were able to bring the viewers in a while at the same time maintaining a fast pace story. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Privileged teenager Aiden has one last chance to get his life back on track. His lucrative side hustle dealing drugs to his classmates and his own personal addiction have forced his distraught mother to turn him over to the police. If he acts as a confidential informant and sets up a major drug kingpin, the cops promise to reward his cooperation. As the sting operation is set in motion, Aiden falters, threatening to jeopardize the deal with the police and his very life. THE RUNNER is a gripping thriller.

The Runner is available on digital and demand now. 

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The Sea Beast cast came out to enjoy the Netflix Family Summer Event at The Autry Museum of the American West, which included fun activities and experiences inspired by the animated characters from Netflix’s most popular films and series. At the premiere, Karl Urban (voice of Jacob Holland), Chris Williams (writer/director/producer), and Jed Schlanger (producer) treated a packed crowd to the highly anticipated epic film. Urban took to the stage to introduce the film and thank fans for attending. On the red carpet, cast members stopped by to talk about how this animation was a dream come true, fans positive responses, and the epic movie magic. 

Special guests included Lil Rel Howery, Alexis Knapp, Max Adler, Tim Murphy, Yris Palmer, and Troy Daniels. 

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Editor: Corinna Caimi

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Synopsis:

A young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, turning his life upside down as they venture into uncharted waters.

The Sea Beast is streaming now on Netflix.

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Gavin Drea best known for parts in My Mother and Other Strangers, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and The Alienist has turned the tables as Stefan in the new dark rom-com from Hulu called Wedding Season. Drea plays Stefan who falls in love with Katie that is getting married -- only to find out later at her wedding her entire family is poisoned. So who did it? Katie or Stefan... or neither? The show is hilarious, cute, action packed, and romantic. Drea sat down to talk what is was like to be funny, why he thinks we all relate to Stefan (I do), and what he hopes fans get from it once it airs. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

The genre-busting series tells the story of Katie and Stefan who fall for each other at a wedding and begin an affair, despite Katie already having a fiancé... Two months later at Katie’s wedding, her new husband and his entire family are murdered. The police think Stefan did it. Stefan thinks Katie did it. And no one knows for sure what the truth is.

*The show will be available to stream on Hulu (and/or Disney+ pending the location) on September 8.

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Nina Bloomgarden and Chloe Yu stars of the new thriller Jane, spoke to us about why it's so important for you to have someone you can rely on no matter what. The two star in a psychological thriller that revolves around social media and bullying. Both Bloomgarden and Yu said that the issues the movie presents are serious and real - people must see the consequences of their actions. However, at the same time, this movie is not based on reality and is meant to be a fun ride for fans. When we discuss (without going too specific) that crazy ending, both actresses talk about how surprised they were reading it. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Olivia is a teen struggling with a recent loss of a friend. After getting deferred from her dream school, she spirals out of control and launches a social media-fueled rampage against those who stand in the way of her success.

*Jane premieres in select AMC theaters on Friday, August 26 and will be streaming exclusively on Creator+ Friday, September 16.

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We spoke to the cast of Mayday about what it was like to film a movie that not only transports you into a different time period, but also has a musical scene and dance number, a full out war scene, and a never ending fight to stay alive. We exclusively spoke with Grace Van Patten, Soko, and director, Karen Cinorre about their take on the movie, their characters, and what they think that twisted ending means. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Ashley Pelletier

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Synopsis:

A young woman is transported to another world where a never-ending war is raging. There, a clutch of women lure men to their deaths at sea via radio transmissions, like 20th-century sirens. She soon realizes she's not the killer they want her to be.

*The movie is currently available to stream on Hulu.

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Netflix hosted the Premiere event of Day Shift at the Regal LA Live theater. We got to speak to a bunch of the cast about what it felt like working with each other, the effects, working during COVID and more. In attendance was: Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg were in attendance and were joined by co-stars Karla Souza, Meagan Good, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey, Zion Broadnax and director, J.J. Perry. Producers Shaun Redick, Yvette Yates Redick, Chad Stahelski, Jason Spitz  joined the group, in addition to executive producers Datari Turner, Charles J.D. Schlissel, Peter Baxter and Alex Young. The writers of the film, Tyler Tice and Shay Hatten, were also there to celebrate. **Also don't forget to check out our exclusive interview with the director J.J. Perry coming soon in a new episode. 

 Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

A hard-working, blue-collar dad who just wants to provide a good life for his quick-witted 10-year-old daughter. His mundane San Fernando Valley pool cleaning job is a front for his real source of income: hunting and killing vampires.

*The movie is currently streaming on Netflix

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Sabrina Jaglom, writer and director of the new hit thriller Jane, stopped by to discuss what it was like seeing a script she co-wrote come alive before her eyes on set. Jaglom said she knew she wanted to direct it from the second she began working on the script. Jaglom also discusses how happy she was to be working with the talent she got for the film, including Melissa Leo and Madelaine Petsch. She also discusses the importance of setting it at an all-girls school and the pressures we face as young women, especially regarding social media. Jaglom said she hopes people enjoy the film because it's dark and fun, sprinkled in with high school moments we can all relate to. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Corinna Caimi

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Bio:

Sabrina Jaglom is an LA-based writer and director. Most recently, she directed the feature film, Jane, which she co-wrote with Rishi Rajani. The film stars Madelaine Petsch, Chlöe Bailey, and Melissa Leo, and will be released in Fall 2022. Additionally, two scripted podcasts that she wrote and directed released this year: Listening In starring Rachel Brosnahan for QCode, and Wheel Woman for iHeartRadio. She began her career working in film/TV development at Fox Lit and Whalerock Industries, and then went on to serve as an associate producer on the feature film Home Again. Sabrina has directed multiple award-winning music videos and short films, the most recent of which, Unforgettable, premiered on Watch Dust’s platform. She has also directed various stage productions, including the West Coast premiere of Empathitrax as well as This Party Sucks, produced by Val Kilmer’s HelMel. She is a graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in Film & Television.

Jane premieres in select AMC theaters on Friday, August 26 and will be streaming exclusively on Creator+ on Friday, September 16.

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