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Associated Press
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
‘Punch the Line': Nick Searcy, Allegra Edwards, Francis Cronin, Austin Kane to Star in New Fictional Podcast
'Working with Paul Roland is a gift—his genius for blending unique voices with unconventional scenarios creates delightfully odd adventures that thrill both performers and audiences alike,' says Francis Cronin Hollywood, California, United States, July 17, 2025 -- Nick Searcy ( Justified ), Allegra Edwards ( Upload ), Francis Cronin ( Guns Up ), and Austin Kane ( The Santa Clauses ) will star in the upcoming fictional podcast Punch the Line, from award-winning writer/director Paul Roland ( Exemplum ). First love, fierce competition, and fast-paced comedy take center stage in Punch the Line, which blends the heart and humor of 80s teen romantic comedies with the high-stakes world of high school competitive improv. Inspired by beloved coming-of-age classics like The Breakfast Club, Say Anything, and Ferris Bueller's Day Off, this eight-episode story delivers a funny, heartfelt, and emotionally-charged look at the highs and lows of teenage life – both on and off the stage. Set in present-day South Orange County, California, the story centers on the fictional Punchline League, in which high schools go head-to-head in competitive improv matches. At Trabuco Mesa High School (TMHS), the Punchline team has earned a reputation for its quick thinking, sharp humor, and electric energy. Team captains Court Erickson (Grayson Lay) and Lindsey LaRoux (Rae Varella) are determined to lead their squad to victory–until tragedy strikes with the sudden loss of their beloved coach, Ted Snyder (Joe Coffey). With the team in disarray and their new drama teacher, Julia Hayden (Allegra Edwards), determined to shut them down entirely, the students must band together, navigate their personal struggles, and prove they have what it takes to win the SoCal Laugh Gamez — the most prestigious improv tournament in Southern California. For Court, the competition means more than just winning; improv has been his lifeline in a turbulent home life, and losing the team means losing the one place where he truly belongs. As tensions rise, friendships fracture, and rivalries ignite, the team learns timeless lessons about trust, self-discipline, and, most importantly, living each moment to the fullest. 'Working with Paul Roland is a gift—his genius for blending unique voices with unconventional scenarios creates delightfully odd adventures that thrill both performers and audiences alike,' says Francis Cronin, who will star alongside Kevin James, Christina Ricci, and Oscar-winner Melissa Leo in the upcoming action comedy Guns Up. 'Working on this project was a pleasure, and Paul Roland has crafted a special story straight from the heart,' says actor Nick Searcy. Punch the Line wrapped production on July 9 and will be available on all podcast platforms later this year. For more information, visit About the company: Punch the Line is an epic coming-of-age teen dramedy about a high school competitive improv team. Paul Roland directed his first feature film, EXEMPLUM, on a budget of just $10,000 during the pandemic of 2020. Despite a multitude of challenges (personal and professional), he led a team of fellow creatives to shoot the film over the course of seven weekends. Filming started on a hot night in September and wrapped just days before Thanksgiving. On average, the film had no more than about four crew members working on set at any given time Contact Info: Name: Paul Roland Email: Send Email Organization: Paul Roland Website: Video URL: Release ID: 89164615 In the event of encountering any errors, concerns, or inconsistencies within the content shared in this press release, we kindly request that you immediately contact us at [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our dedicated team will be readily accessible to address your feedback within 8 hours and take appropriate measures to rectify any identified issues or facilitate press release takedowns. Ensuring accuracy and reliability are central to our commitment.
Geek Tyrant
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New Trailer for Action Comedy GUNS UP Starring Christina Ricci and Kevin James — GeekTyrant
A second full trailer has been released for the action comedy, Guns Up , starring Kevin James ( King of Queens , Grown Ups ) as a family man by day and mob enforcer by night, and Christina Ricci ( Now and Then , Yellowjackets ) as his wife, who has some secrets of her own. They are joined by Luis Guzmán, Francis Cronin, Kelly Landry, and Rob Gough. The film is written and directed by Edward Drake ( Animals , Apex , American Siege , Gasoline Alley , Detective Knight ). The synopsis reads: 'Police officer Ray Hayes wants to provide his family with a better life than what a regular cop can afford. So he switches sides and begins working as a debt collector & thug for organized crime. He and his wife Audrey plan to use the money they earn to open their own diner. 'Five years later, this plan seems within reach, and Ray is planning his exit. After a new gangster boss, Lonny, takes over, Ray becomes a target of his own men after a job goes wrong. Ray and Audrey must protect their unsuspecting children from the mafia.' This looks like it might be a fun popcorn flick to watch with the family. Check out the new trailer below, and watch Guns Up in select US theaters and on VOD on July 18th.
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
'The Karate Kid' lives on, 'Guns Up' take aim, and 'The Phoenician Scheme'(s)
Spotlight is our bite-sized entertainment snapshot featuring new releases in South Africa, exclusive film trailers and more. New episodes come out every Thursday on Sunday Times Lifestyle, Sowetan Entertainment and YouTube, plus you can follow Spotlight on Facebook. This week's episode of Spotlight takes a closer look at just-released escapism films offered at cinemas. The sixth instalment of The Karate Kid franchise takes the legacy of Mr Han to a new generation of kung fu fighters. In Karate Kid: Legends, Li Fong, a young kung fu prodigy struggles to let go of the past as he tries to fit in and navigate his new home, New York City. With the help from legendary karate masters, he soon learns to merge two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts breakdown. On at cinemas and with returning cast Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, and with Ben Wang and Joshua Jackson, Mr Miyagi's legacy lives on. A family man's moonlighting job as a henchman goes horribly wrong in Guns Up as he finds himself facing deadly consequences while exposing a dark secret and revealing more than he intended. Now he has one night to get his family out of the city and out of harm's way. This action comedy stars Kevin James, Christina Ricci and Solomon Hughes, now at cinemas. New cinema treat The Phoenician Scheme, from acclaimed director Wes Anderson, delivers another distinctive visual extravagance. The quirky comedy tells the story — conceived with Roman Coppola — of a wealthy businessman appointing his only daughter, a nun, as the sole heir to his estate. As he embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, terrorists and assassins. With a spectacular ensemble cast including Benicio Del Toro, Scarlett Johansson, Hope Davis, Tom Hanks and Benedict Cumberbatch — at cinemas For full interviews, breaking news, trailers and clips visit our Spotlight Facebook page. See you at the movies. Presenter Collette Prince is styled and dressed by Claris by Gerrit Pienaar when attending premieres and special events. Facebook @Claris by Gerrit Pienaar/Instagram: gerritpienaardesigns. Competition giveaways Win an exclusive Karate Kid: Legends movie merchandise hamper by answering a question. For full competition details and the questions, go to the Spotlight SA Facebook page and DM your answers and contact details by June 4. Terms and conditions apply. Winners will be drawn randomly and notified by SMS after the competition has closed. Entrants' personal details will not be retained for marketing purposes. Winners have to provide proof of age (ID/driving licence) and cover their own travel and accommodation expenses. By entering, participants agree to have their names published on TimesLIVE, SowetanLIVE and Spotlight SA on Facebook. Employees of Arena Holdings and their family members are not eligible to enter.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WGA West Upholds Board Vote by 54% to Remove 2 Members Over Strike Violations
The members of the Writers Guild of America voted on Friday to uphold the expulsion of two writers accused of writing during the 2023 strike, but to rescind a public rebuke of a writer who made a joke on Facebook. The WGA board voted earlier this year to kick out Roma Roth and Edward Drake for performing forbidden 'writing services' — what the union calls 'scab writing' — during the 148-day strike. They appealed, but 54% of the voting membership backed the board's decision in a tally that concluded on Friday. Edward John Drake, Roma Roth, and Julie Bush were accused of prohibited writing activities during the stoppage, while Tim Doyle was censured for an offensive social media post that compared being on strike to being lynched. The WGA West board voted last week to expel Drake and Roth, the guild's harshest penalty. Bush was temporarily suspended and given a lifetime ban from serving as a strike captain. Doyle was publicly censured but that was rescinded in Friday's vote. Drake, writer-director of the indie film 'Guns Up,' allegedly engaged in 'scab writing' and withheld key documents from investigators, the board said. He has denied any wrongdoing, saying he only made minor script adjustments as a director and was being punished for refusing to 'name names.' 'This has been a horrible ordeal,' Drake wrote in his appeal, according to Variety. 'I have been living under the guillotine of fear for months.' Roth, who worked as showrunner on 'Sullivan's Crossing' during the strike, broke stories and revised scripts in violation of strike rules, the board stated. She maintained she stopped writing as the strike began and continued as a non-writing producer. She criticized the WGA board for 'send[ing] out mass emails during the voting round to tip the scale in their favor and unfairly influence what was supposed to be a fair appeals process.' She also encouraged members to run for a position on the board 'to address these serious issues' raised during this inquiry. Bush was accused of revising a script for a pilot about Elon Musk during the strike. She argued that she sought guild lawyers' guidance and was not paid for the work due to the production company's failure to meet WGA standards. On Friday, she said she will take the case to the Department of Labor and the National Labor Relations Board. She thanked the members who voted for her: 'I believe the closeness of the vote signals that members do not like what has happened here. I have never seen a Guild vote below 90% so to me, losing by just 59 votes is meaningful,' Variety reported. Doyle defended his Facebook post as 'gallows humor' about the dread writers were feeling about their industry's future. The board cited Doyle at the time for 'conduct prejudicial to the welfare of the Guild.' Doyle's lawyer argued that the guild overstepped its powers in policing his speech on social media. Originally, Doyle was given a confidential censure and told to undergo equity and inclusion training, according to Variety. The post WGA West Upholds Board Vote by 54% to Remove 2 Members Over Strike Violations appeared first on TheWrap.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
WGA Urges Members to Discipline 4 Writers for 2023 Strike Violations: ‘Did Not Go Pencils-Down'
The Writers Guild of America has asked its members to affirm disciplinary actions against four writers accused of breaking union rules during the 2023 strike, with a vote on their appeals scheduled for mid-May, according to media reports. Edward John Drake, Roma Roth, and Julie Bush are accused of prohibited writing activities during the stoppage, while Tim Doyle faces censure for an offensive social media post. The WGA West board voted last week to expel Drake and Roth, the guild's harshest penalty. Bush was temporarily suspended and given a lifetime ban from serving as a strike captain. Doyle was publicly censured. 'Every Guild member knows what it means when there's a strike: pencils down,' the board wrote in its appeal to members, Variety first reported Saturday. '[Drake] did not go pencils down during the strike.' Guild leadership did not immediately respond Saturday to a request for comment. Drake, writer-director of the indie film 'Guns Up,' allegedly engaged in 'scab writing' and withheld key documents from investigators, the board said. He has denied any wrongdoing, saying he only made minor script adjustments as a director and was being punished for refusing to 'name names.' 'This has been a horrible ordeal,' Drake wrote in his appeal, according to Variety. 'I have been living under the guillotine of fear for months.' Roth, who worked as showrunner on 'Sullivan's Crossing' during the strike, broke stories and revised scripts in violation of strike rules, the board stated. She maintained she stopped writing as the strike began and continued as a non-writing producer. 'I would never have knowingly caused harm to our Guild,' Roth wrote, saying personal grievances influenced testimony against her. Bush, who is accused of revising a script for a pilot about Elon Musk during the strike, argues that she sought guild lawyers' guidance and was not paid for the work due to the production company's failure to meet WGA standards. 'The information I provided confidentially to get help … was turned around and weaponized by Guild staff,' she wrote. Doyle's case involved a Facebook post referencing the strike's 100th day with a joke image deemed offensive by some as depicting a lynching. Doyle stated it was intended as 'gallows humor' about the dread writers were feeling about their industry's future. The board cited Doyle for 'conduct prejudicial to the welfare of the Guild' and defended the public censure. Doyle wrote that the censure represented a 'failure of empathy.' The post WGA Urges Members to Discipline 4 Writers for 2023 Strike Violations: 'Did Not Go Pencils-Down' appeared first on TheWrap.
