Summary: The action-packed season 2 trailer for NBC’s Quantum Leap sequel was released, giving viewers a glimpse into Dr. Ben Song’s thrilling journey through time. Played by Raymond Lee, Song is a world-renowned physicist who hopes to return home by traveling to different moments in time. The second season, which premieres on October 4, will also feature Eliza Taylor and Peter Gadiot joining the cast.
Source: NBC
Netflix Acquires Richard Linklater’s Hit Man
Summary: Netflix has acquired the film Hit Man, directed by Richard Linklater and starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. Based on the 2001 Texas Monthly magazine article by Skip Hollandsworth, the plot follows Powell’s character, an undercover Houston police officer posing as a hitman, who falls in love with Arjona’s character. Powell and Linklater co-wrote the screenplay for the film.
Source: Deadline
Writers Guild of America Resumes Negotiations with AMPTP
Summary: After a month-long hiatus, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) will resume negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). The two sides will meet on September 20 to continue discussions. The WGA’s focus is to secure a fair deal for writers, and they will reach out to their members with significant updates.
Source: WGA
Definitions:
– Quantum Leap: A television series that involves time travel, where the main character “leaps” into different bodies and experiences different moments in history.
– Undercover: Acting or working secretly, typically for law enforcement purposes.
– Hitman: A hired assassin who murders targets for payment.
– AMPTP: The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, an organization that represents the interests of film and television producers.
– Negotiations: Discussions and bargaining between parties to reach an agreement or resolve a dispute.