Michael Bay Producing Dystopian Action-Thriller ‘Little America’ for Universal
Universal Pictures is developing the dystopian action-thriller “Little America” with Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller on board to produce through their Platinum Dunes production company....
View Article‘Big Sick’ Pair, Lee Eisenberg to Shepherd Immigrant Anthology Series ‘Little...
Apple is developing a half-hour anthology series dubbed “Little America.” Based on true stories from Epic Magazine, the Universal Television series will explore the stories of immigrants in America....
View ArticleApple Orders ‘Little America’ Anthology Series From ‘Big Sick’ Duo, Lee...
Apple has officially ordered the immigrant anthology “Little America” to series. The half-hour series is based on true stories from Epic Magazine. It will explore the funny, romantic, heartfelt,...
View ArticleEmily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani Talk ‘Little America’ at WGFestival
Oscar nominated screenwriters Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani kicked off the WGFestival 2019 on Saturday with an opening keynote conversation about their paths to writing and comedy. Presented by...
View Article‘Little America’ Scores Early Season 2 Renewal at Apple
Apple has renewed its immigrant anthology series “Little America” for a second season before the first has even debuted. The half-hour series hails from Lee Eisenberg and “The Big Sick” writers Kumail...
View ArticleTV News Roundup: Netflix Releases ‘Leslie Jones: Time Machine’ Special Date,...
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the launch date and teaser for “Leslie Jones: Time Machine” and HBO announced the premiere date for “The Plot Against America.” DATES “High Maintenance”...
View Article‘Little America’ on Apple TV Plus: TV Review
The arrival of a show like “Little America” is no accident. Each chapter of Apple TV Plus’ new anthology series centers on the journeys of immigrants and first-generation Americans who end up in the...
View Article‘Little America’ Co-Creator Lee Eisenberg Sets Apple Overall Deal
Lee Eisenberg has inked a mulit-year overall deal with Apple. Eisenberg is the co-creator, executive producer, and co-showrunner on Apple’s “Little America,” which is due to debut on Jan. 17 and has...
View Article‘Little America’ Boss on Wanting to Tell Immigrant ‘Stories That Had More...
“Little America” launches on Apple TV Plus at a time when the immigrant experience is a hot topic in the media, but the stories the writers and producers behind the new anthology series wanted to tell...
View ArticleKumail Nanjiani on Not Wanting ‘Little America’ to Focus on the Political System
Apple TV Plus’s anthology drama “Little America” may not be about politics, but by telling tales of immigrants in a polarizing time, many people feel there is a political undercurrent to its themes....
View Article‘Little America’ Team on Creating the Immigration Anthology Series for Apple...
Respect and authenticity were the key words at the screening of the new Apple TV Plus series “Little America” on Thursday in Los Angeles. Produced by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon and inspired by...
View ArticlePaley Center Reveals First Slate of L.A. Events Without a Museum (EXCLUSIVE)
Even as the Paley Center vacates its Beverly Hills museum, the org is still planning a full slate of L.A.-based events in the first half of 2020. As Variety previously reported, the Paley Center will...
View ArticleSylvester Stallone’s ‘Little America’ Is Pre-Sales Hit for AGC International
“Little America,” an upcoming Sylvester Stallone-starring sci-fi-action thriller, has proven to be a strong attraction for sales powerhouse AGC International. With Rowan Athale writing and directing,...
View ArticleHaaz Sleiman on How His Father’s Death Fueled His ‘Little America’ Performance
As the titular son, Rafiq, in the first season finale episode of “Little America,” Haaz Sleiman delivered a journey of heartbreak and hope in the tight half-hour story. When the audience meets him, he...
View Article‘Little America’ Producers Talk Casting and Curating the Immigrant-Focused...
When it premiered on Apple TV Plus in January, “Little America” brought a variety of stories to the streamer, with each episode dramatizing a different experience of immigrants in the United States. In...
View Article‘Little America’ Director Siân Heder Inks Multi-Year Overall Deal With Apple
“CODA” and “Little America” director Siân Heder will expand her partnership with Apple, inking a multi-year overall deal to write and develop series exclusively for the tech giant’s streaming platform....
View Article‘Little America’ Season 2 Trailer Highlights Real-Life Immigrant Stories (TV...
Apple has released the trailer for the second season of its anthology series “Little America,” which chronicles inspiring stories of immigrants across America. The series was developed by Lee...
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