As a fervent admirer of the dynamic world of television production, I am absolutely ecstatic about the appointment of Dikran at Hallmark Studios. With his extensive background in the entertainment industry and a strategic vision that is as sharp as a Dreamworks TV production, he is bound to steer Hallmark towards unprecedented success across both linear and SVOD platforms.
As a die-hard fan, I can’t contain my excitement! The ominous return of Skynet is imminent, as evidenced by the unveiling of the captivating trailer for the Netflix animated series, “Terminator: Zero”.
The story unfolds post the consequences of Skynet, an artificial intelligence entity, attaining consciousness and launching a war against humans as depicted in “Terminator 2: Judgment Day.” On August 29, 1997, Skynet becomes self-aware, leading to a prolonged conflict that lasts for decades.
“The film titled ‘Terminator Zero,’ set in the year 2022, revolves around a soldier named Eiko, portrayed by Rosario Dawson. She is tasked with going back in time to alter human history. Her mission takes her to the year 1997 where she safeguards a scientist named Malcolm Lee (André Holland). He’s developing an artificial intelligence system called Kokono (Sonoya Mizuno), meant to rival Skynet. Despite being part of the Terminator universe, this story primarily focuses on fresh characters.”
In the trailer, Lee is depicted as trying to prevent Earth’s destruction at the hands of Skynet, all while evading a future-sent hitman.
I’m fortunate to join an exceptional voice cast that includes Timothy Olyphant and Ann Dowd. In this series, I’m under the expert guidance of David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger as they executive produce the show for Skydance.
The eight-episode series will be released on Aug. 29 on Netflix. Watch the trailer below.
In other TV roundup news:
FIRST LOOKS/TRAILERS
As a movie enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share that the Apple TV+ medical drama series “Midnight Family” is set to premiere globally on September 25, with a double dose to kick things off! Subsequent episodes will drop weekly every Wednesday, all the way through November 20. In anticipation of its grand debut, showrunner and director Natalia Beristáin has given us a sneak peek at the series’ 10 captivating episodes, offering a tantalizing glimpse into this highly anticipated production.
The film “Midnight Family” showcases a Hispanic ensemble, with Joaquín Cosío (“Narcos: Mexico”) at the helm, along with Renata Vaca (“Dale Gas”), Diego Calva (“Babylon”), Sergio Bautista, Óscar Jaenada (“Hernán”), José María de Tavira (“The Candidate”), Itzan Escamilla (“Élite”), Mariana Gómez (“The Queen of Flow”), Dolores Heredia (“Capadocia”) and a special appearance by Yalitza Aparicio (“Roma”).
The TV show, modeled after the 2019 documentary with the same name, chronicles Marigaby Tamayo (Vaca), a medical student, who works tirelessly at night in Mexico City, saving lives using their family’s privately owned ambulance. Alongside her father Ramón (Cosío) and siblings Marcus (Calva) and Julito (Bautista), they confront life-threatening medical crises to earn a living.
EXECUTIVE NEWS
Wondwossen “Wondu” Dikran has been named as the senior vice president for a new branch, Hallmark Studios, within Hallmark Media.
As referred to by Hallmark, Dikran serves as the central hub, orchestrating connections between creative teams and various business departments. His role involves seeking out fresh domestic and global partnerships that not only foster innovation but also enhance productivity.
In her statement, Lisa Hamilton Daly, the Executive Vice President of programming at Hallmark Studios, expressed her excitement about having Wondu leading this crucial project. With his extensive background in the entertainment sector, strategic insights, and collaborative mindset, Wondu is well-equipped to guide the evolution of Hallmark’s production, encompassing both linear and streaming platforms.
More recently, Dikran served as the head of both development and production at Falkon Entertainment. Preceding this role, he held the position of head of production at NBC Universal/Dreamworks TV. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, majoring in Film and Television Production, from Chapman University.
As a collaborator, I’ll be working directly under Daly and closely with our dedicated development team and the soon-to-be Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy, Dikran, to ensure a seamless collaboration for our upcoming projects.
PROGRAMMING
Max has revealed that the Investigation Discovery docuseries titled “Taken Together: Unraveling the Mystery of Lyric and Elizabeth’s Murder” is set to premiere on the streaming platform on August 8th.
The series delves into the chilling case of the 2012 kidnapping of two cousins, 10-year-old Lyric Cook-Morrissey and 8-year-old Elizabeth Collins, in Evansdale, Iowa. It offers a unique perspective, having been granted seven years of exclusive behind-the-scenes access and interviews with key figures involved.
“Unraveled Together: Solving the Mystery of Lyric and Elizabeth’s Death” is developed by Maven Creative Media, under the guidance of Kristian Day and Nedzad Muhamedagic. Dylan Sires takes on the role of series director. Douglas Banker and Alex Garinger from Five All In The Fifth, along with Jessica Sebastian-Dayehand and Donnie Eichar, serve as executive producers. Paul Sauer is the co-executive producer for this production.
AWARDS
On Sunday, August 18, 2024, the Hollywood Creative Alliance and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics will merge their Dorians TV Toast event and Astra TV Awards ceremony into consecutive celebrations at the Avalon Hollywood.
On the afternoon of 2024, the Dorian Awards’ TV Toast – a cozy get-together for GALECA nominees and members with champagne and hors d’oeuvres – will commence at 3 p.m. Later in the evening, at 7 p.m., the HCA’s grander 2024 TV Astra ceremony is scheduled. Both organizations plan to present the Mosaic Award, a prize they share, to a TV show or streaming series that effectively portrays diversity, equity, and inclusion in an engaging and smooth manner.
OBITUARIES
Renowned TV writer Patricia C. (“Patt”) Shea, whose notable works encompassed iconic shows such as “All in the Family,” “Archie Bunker’s Place,” “The Jeffersons,” “Happy Days,” “Cagney & Lacey,” “Lou Grant,” “In the Heat of the Night,” “Valerie,” “Baghdad Café,” “Gloria” and “The Golden Girls,” passed away on her 93rd birthday, April 12, in Sherman Oaks. Shea was wed to the late John (“Jack”) Shea, a former president (twice) of the Directors Guild of America and an accomplished sitcom director.
She primarily focused on episodes of “All in the Family” that revolved around Edith, such as the series finale titled “Too-Good Edith” (episode 203). Her work earned her three nominations for the Humanitas Prize, which she received for the “Edith Gets Fired” episode of “All in the Family,” and for episodes “Tough Love” and “Relapse” from “Archie Bunker’s Place.” Additionally, she collaborated on creating the Sally Struthers spinoff series of “All in The Family,” titled “Gloria.”
Shea was the parent of five kids: Shawn Shea (who has passed away), Elizabeth (also deceased), Bill Shea, Michael Shea, and J.J. Shea. The survivors are her remaining children, Bill, Michael, and J.J., as well as six grandchildren.
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