'This Christmas' premieres in L.A. Nov 15, 2007
HOLLYWOOD -- Musician Chris Brown and thesps Regina King, Delroy Lindo and Mekhi Phifer got a jump on the holidays, promoting their"This Christmas" at Hollywood's Cinerama Dome and Cabana Club on Monday night. "What's interesting about this picture is that I originally wrote it as a family reunion picture," scribe-helmer Preston Whitmore said. (Variety)
The cinematic stretch run is upon us Nov 9, 2007
Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Mekhi Phifer, Loretta Divine drink the nog. Romance and Cigarettes (Nov. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Hollywood's holidays Oct 31, 2007
The season offers a couple of real-world holiday stories with "This Christmas," a family-reunion flick whose ensemble cast includes Delroy Lindo, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer, and "The Perfect Holiday," featuring Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut, Queen Latifah and Terrence Howard in a romance between a single mom and a store Santa. In his first big project since his sitcom went off the air, Seinfeld also co-wrote "Bee Movie," the idea stemming from his childhood fascination for nature... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
This Christmas Oct 26, 2007
Executive producers, Ronnie Warner, Paddy Cullen, Mekhi Phifer, Damon Lee, Delroy Lindo ... Joseph Black - Delroy Lindo Quentin Whitfield - Idris Elba Ma'Dere - Loretta Devine Michael "Baby" Whitfield - Chris Brown Devean Brooks - Keith Robinson Malcolm Moore - Laz Alonso Claude Whitfield - Columbus Short Kelli Whitfield - Sharon Leal Mel Whitfield - Lauren London Gerald - Mekhi Phifer Lisa Moore - Regina King ... Joining her companion Joe (Delroy Lindo) and teenage son Baby (Chris Brown) are... (Variety)
Want some movie drama? Cruise can help Oct 20, 2007
Starring: Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Chris Brown, Keith Robinson, Laz Alonso, Columbus Short, Sharon Leal, Lauren London, Mekhi Phifer, Regina KingDirector: Preston A. Whitmore, IIStory: For the first time in four years, the entire Whitfield family has decided to spend the holiday season together. Matriarch Devine is living with Lindo, but shes not the only one in the family who has a surprise and eggnog is the perfect way to get all the family members to spill their... (MSNBC -- Movies)
Pop Superstar Chris Brown Set to Release Sophomore Album 'Exclusive' November 6th Oct 20, 2007
Further expanding his acting abilities, Chris Brown will co-star in the Screen Gems/Sony Pictures' holiday film, This Christmas with Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo and Regina King. The album Exclusive is in stores November 6th and This Christmas is in theaters November 21st. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
More of this story Sep 14, 2007
This one stars Delroy Lindo, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer. STEPHEN KINGS THE MIST: Can lightning strike thrice. (Brockton Enterprise, MA)
Iraq and terrorism figure on screen - but so do bees, Beatles, and multiple Bob Dylans Sep 12, 2007
Idris Elba, Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, and Regina King star. NOV. 23 Also opening: "The Red Balloon" and "White Mane" (reissues). (Boston Globe -- Living)
Last year's serial dramas left viewers hanging Aug 31, 2007
No, its not the freelance Mr. Knapp or the FBIs "last case before I retire" Agent King (Delroy Lindo). Those two do manage to crack the case simultaneously from two different directions, and save the day thanks to one of the longest "villain explains himself to his intended victim" speeches in TV history. (MSNBC -- Television)
Hollywood's fall highlights Aug 28, 2007
THIS CHRISTMAS: Delroy Lindo, Regina King and Mekhi Phifer are among the cast in a family-reunion holiday tale. THOMAS KINKADE'S THE CHRISTMAS COTTAGE: The work of painter Thomas Kinkade is the basis for the story of a town rallying to save a family's home. (Yahoo News)
Thanks, but no thanks Aug 18, 2007
I will admit, after my last break-up, I did consider having a man on speed dial but Mr. Fine Chocolate Delroy Lindo (Malcolm X, The Devil s Advocate) was unavailable. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Fun and 'Game Plan' Jul 31, 2007
Vineyard lures Lindo Actor Delroy Lindo and Tony Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad are among the celebs who will be on hand when the fifth annual Martha's Vineyard African-American Film Festival gets underway next week. Rashad's TV film of a few years ago, "The Old Settler," will be part of the festival and will be followed by a discussion about getting that project made and Rashad's success on TV and Broadway. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Starz Entertainment's Weekly Hot Items List July 29 - August 4 & August 5 - 11 Jul 27, 2007
Co-starring Holly Hunter and Delroy Lindo. Kings of Cool (More Information: ) The French Connection - (Gene Hackman) 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on RetroPlex Based on true events: A pair of NYC detectives stumble into an international heroin ring. (PR Newswire)
It's been 5 months -- what's happening, Mayor Dellums? Jun 16, 2007
He also dined with poet Maya Angelou and struck up a friendship with actor Delroy Lindo, who lives in Oakland. By March, Dellums was meeting regularly with his own staff, entertaining visitors at City Hall and starting to make the rounds with a few City Council members. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Want to date a celebrity?" May 16, 2007
I do not think my sweetie would approve, but if I were to date a celeb, my choice would be either Delroy Lindo or James Pickens. LOL. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
San Francisco festival kicks off Apr 29, 2007
Notable attendees for the night included AMPAS president Sid and producer spouse Nancy Ganis; Peter Coyote and S.F. Film Commission head Stephanie Coyote; former mayor Willie Brown; thesp Delroy Lindo; and famed local documentarian Les Blank. Related Articles. (Variety)
50: SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALGolden movie, gilded party kick off festival's 50th year Apr 29, 2007
"I would give my eyeteeth to see Marilyn Monroe go down those stairs.'' In the VIP room, located in the Mayor's Balcony (so called because it's outside his office), a smattering of local celebs gathered, including Peter Coyote, Delroy Lindo, Jeannette Etheredge and Willie Brown. Mayor Gavin Newsom had a previous engagement. George Gund, chairman of the San Francisco Film Society's board of directors, recalled that he first starting coming to the festival in 1962 because it was the only chance to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Vintage film set presents crime in black and ... Apr 26, 2007
Lawmen Delroy Lindo and Jeremy Sisto tackle a tough case in Kidnapped: The Complete Series (Sony Pictures, three-disc, $49. 95), and Mark Harmon heads up naval investigations in NCIS: The Third Season (six-disc, $64. (Washington Times, DC)
Ghosts of slavery haunt professor in taut 'Blue Door' Apr 14, 2007
Directed by Delroy Lindo ... It doesn't hurt that those ghosts are portrayed by the scintillating Teagle F. Bougere in the local premiere that opened Wednesday at Berkeley Repertory Theatre -- or that Delroy Lindo's production is as expertly staged as it is performed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Sopranos' set for final season Apr 2, 2007
And Delroy Lindo, best known for his acting work, is directing "Blue Door" at Berkeley Repertory Theatre. See Sam Hurwitt's stories on Page 22. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lindo Directs Apr 1, 2007
The news that Delroy Lindo is directing Tanya Barfield's play "Blue Door" for Berkeley Repertory Theatre this season might be surprising to people who know him only from screen roles such as the jazz musician dad in Spike Lee's "Crooklyn" and the incestuous migrant worker in "The Cider House Rules." But if you've seen the Oakland actor at opening nights of Berkeley Rep shows for the past few years, you'd know it's a long time coming. "(Artistic Director) Tony Taccone and I had been talking for... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Last night's TV Mar 15, 2007
There is some smart, stylish writing and excellent acting, particularly from Timothy Hutton as Conrad Cain and Delroy Lindo as Special Agent King. NBC, I feel, were hard to please. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)
'Christmas' Keeps On Giving — Join Chris Brown On Holiday Flick's Set Feb 6, 2007
Now, the California sunshine is competing with the warm family chatter coming from Short, Regina King ("Ray"), Delroy Lindo ("Sahara"), Nia Long ("Are We There Yet?"), Mekhi Phifer ("Dawn of the Dead") and other notables. Fellow "Stomp" star Ne-Yo will not be attending this holiday celebration, but as Brown jumps in front of his newfound family and mugs for the camera, another musician-turned-actor looks on with hopes of becoming the newest Rat. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Starz InBlack Recognizes Black History Month With Month-Long Celebration Featuring Films From a Different Decade Every Night in February Feb 1, 2007
2/11 - (Sidney Poitier, Martin Landau, Barbara McNair) Decade of Movies from the '80s - Week of Feb. 12: * Bustin' Loose 2/12 - (Richard Pryor, Cicely Tyson, Robert Christian) * School Daze 2/13 - (Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito, Tisha Campbell) * Hollywood Shuffle 2/14 - (Robert Townsend, Anne-Marie Johnson, Starletta Dupois) * The Brother from Another Planet 2/15 - (Joe Morton, Darryl Edwards, Steve James) * Brewster's Millions 2/16 - (Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee) *... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coming together Jan 13, 2007
STARRING: Sam Smith, Delroy Lindo and Emily WoofDIRECTOR: Paul MorrisonRUNNING TIME: 101 minutesRATING: PG for thematic material, some violence, sensuality, language including racial remarks and brief smoking by minors ... Pathetically clumsy, cricket-crazed Jewish kid David (Sam Smith) meets the earnest Jamaican cricket guru who just moved in next door (Delroy Lindo). (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
New Rat Pack? Chris Brown, Columbus Short Team Up Onscreen — Again Jan 9, 2007
Co-starring Regina King, Mekhi Phifer, Delroy Lindo and Nia Long, the December '07 release will once again have Brown playing the younger brother of his "Yard" co-star, A-list choreographer Columbus Short. "We're doing another movie together," grinned Short, joking that he and Brown are on their way to becoming the next Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Who shouldn't get the part? Jan 6, 2007
Danny Glover hasn t had a great role in years, and we need reminding how good he is (although any actor who muffs Act III is in the wrong line of work), but if he can t do it, draft Delroy Lindo a star actor usually playing character roles. Rashad is a selfless artist which Mama requires. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Release the bats Jan 2, 2007
David (left, Sam Smith) being taught how to play by neighbour Dennis (Delroy Lindo) in Paul Morrison's film Wondrous Oblivion ... Things improve when the West Indian Samuels family moves in next door and father Dennis (Delroy Lindo) sets about improving David's game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Give thanks, give back Nov 22, 2006
As part of the NFL s overall annual "Give Thanks. Give Back" campaign of community service, actor Delroy Lindo will narrate a 90-second public service announcement which will appear in stadium and on television during halftime of all three games. This NFL Films-produced piece features a montage of NFL players, owners and team personnel giving back to their communities. (NFL.com)
Familiar faces in unusual roles Nov 8, 2006
Edward Herrmann says: "You don't really have to be a pedophile to play one. You have the uncomfortable feeling that all of these characters are within you, and the criminals out there are people who don't have an outlet. They're actually acting it out in real life.'' Kathy Baker plays an unmarried aunt pleased to babysit her sister's child, then someone who learns her best friend just killed herself. Hal Holbrook morphs from a homeless man into a Baptist preacher. None of the actors -- Peter... (San Francisco Chronicle)
WP: Kidnapped holds viewers for ransom Sep 21, 2006
Casting Delroy Lindo as a top agent who comes out of retirement because of a vested interest in the case does somewhat help the image of the agency. Knapp finds the FBI guys less a hindrance, going so far as to punch one of them in the gut after a bungled rescue attempt and telling the agent, What you cant seem to understand is, youre the only ones playing by the rules. (MSNBC -- Television)
'Jericho,' 'Kidnapped' are maybe-see TV Sep 21, 2006
Cast: Jeremy Sisto, Delroy Lindo, Dana Delany, Timothy Hutton ... Kidnapped becomes a thriller about strategy: Can the investigator or the FBI (represented by Delroy Lindo) find and return the son. (Orlando Sentinel -- Entertainment)
NBC's 'Kidnapped' Sought By Many Sep 21, 2006
Also in on the hunt are an about-to-retire FBI agent and his partner (Delroy Lindo, Linus Roache), and a self-styled sleuth (Jeremy Sisto) who operates on the fringes of the law, which doesn't please the actual lawmen when they collide with him. Carmen Ejogo ("Lackawanna Blues") also stars as the independent searcher's associate. (Zap2it.com)
TV: 'Kidnapped' promises intrigue Sep 21, 2006
Smilovic and Dinner know that commanding performers like Delany, Hutton, Sisto and Delroy Lindo (as a sympathetic FBI agent) can fill in the blanks left by sketchy characterizations. They also know that if you fill the supporting cast with intriguing faces (Anthony Rapp of Rent, magician Ricky Jay); season the plot with Without a Trace flashbacks and Lost -inspired baggage; and end the night with a solid cliffhanger, no one will mind if your show turns out to be packed with style and light on... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Media musings: Fall shows show promise Sep 20, 2006
The extremely well-organized kidnappers insist on no police, so the couple calls in a couple of freelance investigators (Jeremy Sisto of "Six Feet Under" and Carmen Ejogo), and later the FBI (headed by Delroy Lindo, who played the exact same role in "Ransom") gets involved. Dramatic sparks fly not only from the tense kidnapping investigation, but as the official and unofficial investigators clash over the best way to handle the situation. (The Capital Times)
On TV: 'Kidnapped' may be a bit rich for viewers' tastes Sep 20, 2006
The FBI finds out about the case despite the Cains' attempts to be discreet, and soon Special Agent Latimer King (Delroy Lindo) and his team get in Knapp's way. This continues into the second episode, and after a point, it gets on the viewers nerves more than Knapp's, which is strange given the furor he demonstrates when King muscles onto the case. (Seattle Post Intelligencer)
'Kidnapped' could use more mystery Sep 20, 2006
It recalls the Mel Gibson movie ``Ransom" (which also featured Delroy Lindo), except that as a serial crime show it will stretch the hunt across a TV season.``Kidnapped" has a lot to recommend, even while it's not very original. The first two episodes are lushly filmed in a palatial New York apartment, and they're richly acted. (Boston Globe -- Living)
'Kidnapped' won't bind Sep 20, 2006
Sure, the plot has been used before by a million movies, but a strong cast compensates: Timothy Hutton and Dana Delany as the concerned parents; Delroy Lindo as an FBI agent pulled back from the brink of retirement; and Jeremy Sisto as the brooding special investigator called in by the parents. Factor in a solid lineup of producers, including Karen Sisco's Jason Smilovic and Michael Dinner and Angel's David Greenwalt, and you can easily imagine yourself settling in with Kidnapped for six, eight,... (USA Today -- Life)
New shows with big hooks Sep 20, 2006
" Tonight's other big serialized debut, Kidnapped, boasts similar cinematic production values and an equally experienced cast, among them Dana Delany, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Sisto, Delroy Lindo and Mykelti Williamson. And, like the cast of Jericho, they are being kept pretty much in the dark about the whys and wherefores of the plot-turning abduction of the young son of a wealthy and influential Manhattan couple."I know nothing," shrugs Delany, who plays the worried mom. "They have only told us... (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Three new TV shows stand out in Week 1 Sep 18, 2006
The true stars of the show the players who will return if there's a second season are Jeremy Sisto, who plays a freelance hostage rescuer, and Delroy Lindo, an FBI agent. This is familiar territory for Lindo, who played a similar character in the Mel Gibson movie Ransom. (Houston Chronicle)
FALL TV SEASON: Pay Attention Sep 17, 2006
It's up to a retrieval expert (Jeremy Sisto), an FBI agent (Delroy Lindo) and the boy's bodyguard (Mykelti Williamson) to get him back. Although we see who has taken him before he even goes missing, we're not sure why, or who else is involved. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Which TV show? Sep 17, 2006
"Kidnapped" (10 p.m., NBC): A taut thriller about the son of a wealthy Manhattan couple who gets abducted and held for ransom and the about-to-retire FBI agent (Delroy Lindo) and private for-hire rescuer (Jeremy Sisto) who attempt to get the boy back. Slickly produced, quickly paced and seeded with clues to future plots, "Kidnapped" is NBC's answer to the success of "24" and "Prison Break." But will parents want to watch a show about a kidnapped child week after week. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
New CBS comedy is at the head of 'The Class' Sep 17, 2006
The acting's just fine on "Kidnapped." The leads also include Jeremy Sisto as a mysterious private investigator and Delroy Lindo as an FBI agent. One of the year's more interesting concepts may be hurt solely by the subject matter and its time slot. (Herald-Tribune)
NBC offers several high-quality new shows Sep 14, 2006
Timothy Hutton and Dana Delany play wealthy parents trying to get their kidnapped teen-aged son back alive and don't know whether a FBI man (Delroy Lindo) or a private specialist (Jeremy Sisto) is better suited for the job. You'll Like It If: You're hooked on intense TV shows that feel like feature films, have loved Delany since "China Beach" and enjoy trying to guess the personal mysteries fueling the story. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Judgment day Sep 13, 2006
James Woods, Ray Liotta, Alec Baldwin, Salma Hayek, Hope Davis, Campbell Scott, Virginia Madsen, Jeff Goldbloom, Delroy Lindo, Pamela Reed, Simon Baker, Jonny Lee Miller. clearly, the stigma that was once attached to movie actors "slumming it" on TV is now forever relegated to the past. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Read Rick Bentley's reviews Sep 4, 2006
Actors best known for their feature film work who will star on new television shows this year include James Woods, "Shark," CBS; Ray Liotta, "Smith," CBS; Virginia Madsen, "Smith," CBS; Amanda Peet, "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," NBC; Ali Larter, "Heroes," NBC; Hayden Panettiere, "Heroes," NBC; Delroy Lindo, "Kidnapped," NBC; Vanessa Williams, "Ugly Betty," ABC; Sally Field, "Brothers rs," ABC; Skeet Ulrich, "Jericho," CBS; and Eddie Kaye Thomas, "'Til Death," Fox. "I actually had always said... (Fresno Bee)
Fall into fall TV Sep 3, 2006
KIDNAPPED'What: A kidnapping specialist tracks down a missing rich kid while he keeps the FBI buttinskies at bay and the youngster's parents from losing faith When: 10 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20 Who: Dana Delany, Timothy Hutton, Jeremy Sisto, Carmen Ejogo, Will Denton, Delroy Lindo Why: Kidnapping is a mini-trend this fall. (Fox hopes to nab an audience with "Vanished.") How: The Cain family of Manhattan is so wealthy the kids are driven to school with bodyguards. (Florida Today)
What new shows are coming up? Sep 1, 2006
The cast also includes Delroy Lindo as an FBI agent and Mykelti Williamson as the boy's bodyguard. Despite its fine actors and lightning pace, the pilot won't quite convince you that you want to devote 22 hours to discovering who kidnapped this kid (a problem shared with many of the year's new serials). (USA Today -- Life)
Jack shows his stripes: NY pinstripes Aug 30, 2006
"Lindo: Oblivion still touches fansActor Delroy Lindo has watched with patient curiosity as ``Wondrous Oblivion," a film he worked on nearly four years ago, worked its way through film festivals and small screenings. Paul [ Morrison] made a film about being Jewish and British that seems to speak to so many people. (Boston Globe -- Living)
What's on TV this fall Aug 28, 2006
Delroy Lindo (clockwise from top), Carmen Ejogo, Timothy Hutton, Will Denton, Dana Delany, Mykelti Williamson and Jeremy Sisto will star in the NBC series Kidnapped on Wednesdays this fall ... But his former colleague (Delroy Lindo), who is still at the bureau, is determined to do things (mostly) by the book. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Coming-of-age period drama has quiet conviction Aug 24, 2006
Dennis Samuels (Delroy Lindo) is a cricket nut, though, and David watches with delight as he builds a pitch in his tiny backyard and starts coaching older daughter Judy (Leonie Elliott ). Soon enough, David is taking informal lessons with the two, and those lessons pay off on the school playing field and in life. (Boston Globe -- Living)
FALL TV: Serial dramas rule Aug 20, 2006
"Some people prefer sitting and watching the full series in one sitting. Other people download. Other people, you can't discuss the show before they've watched it. "The whole environment right now is really about responding to audiences' changing habits, and that's what we're all dealing with," says Nina Tassler, CBS' entertainment president, who reminded TV critics that serials were big 25 years ago when "Dallas" and "Dynasty" were the models. Meanwhile, today's serials are attractive to the... (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)
Some shows no longer premiere on TV Aug 4, 2006
Cast members of "Kidnapped" include, clockwise from top, Delroy Lindo, Carmen Ejogo, Timothy Hutton, Will Denton, Dana Delany, Mykelti Williamson and Jeremy Sisto ... "Kidnapped" isn't in the ballpark of "Studio 60" but it has an impressive cast that includes Timothy Hutton, Dana Delany, Jeremy Sisto, Delroy Lindo and Mykelti Williamson and artistic photography that gives it the look and feel of a feature film. (Buffalo News -- Arts)
Sneak Peek: You Rate 5 New Fall Series VIDEO Jul 26, 2006
Kidnapped' (NBC): In this one-hour thriller starring Timothy Hutton, Delroy Lindo and Dana Delany, the teen son of a wealthy New York family is kidnapped, allowing the series to variously focus on law enforcement, the kidnappers and the family, who might just not be as perfect as they seem. A Scene From 'Jericho' on CBS. (Los Angeles Times)
Awards soothe Emmy snubs Jul 24, 2006
Kidnapped: Yet another great cast, with Tim Hutton and Dana Delany as the wealthy parents of a kidnapped young son, Delroy Lindo as the investigating cop, Jeremy Sisto as a passionately dedicated freelancer and Mykelti Williamson as the boy's bodyguard. There are an awful lot of serialized dramas this season and, though this is potentially one of the better ones, there is only so much "appointment television" that people will be willing and able to commit to. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Lloyd Richards, 87; Stage Director Revolutionized Black Theater in America Jul 1, 2006
ADVERTISEMENT Those remembering him spoke of his influence on playwrights and actors alike, and his role in creating a prominent place for black voices, giving meaty early roles to a bevy of now-famous actors, including Laurence Fishburne, Louis Gossett Jr., Angela Bassett, Delroy Lindo and Samuel L. Jackson. "No black director would be working today if not for him," said Marion McClinton, who in 2001, after a Wilson-Richards partnership that spanned six plays in 14 years, became the first... (Los Angeles Times)
Teens sing, dance, act their way to college, thanks to scholarships Jun 8, 2006
This year's judges included composer Gordon Getty, KMEL's Chuy Gomez, Alice Radio's Hooman, actor Delroy Lindo, San Francisco Ballet principal Murie Maffre, American Conservatory Theater Artistic Director Carey Perloff, KGO-TV's Don Sanchez, Berkeley Rep Artistic Director Tony Taccone, mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade and television station KRON's Jan Wahl. My friend Rita Felciano dropped an e-line last week after my item about this year's Tony awards to say that not everyone will be watching... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Fall 2006: what's new in primetime May 26, 2006
KidnappedCast: Jeremy Sisto, Delroy Lindo, Dana Delany, Timothy HuttonSynopsis: The teenage son of a affluent Manhattan family is kidnapped, and everyone becomes a suspect. Exec producers: David Greenwalt, Jason Smilovic, Michael Dinner, Sarah Timberman, Carl BeverlyFrom: 25C Prods. (Variety)
FALL TV SEASON May 25, 2006
" Sorkin, who created "The West Wing" and "SportsNight," is one of the industry's finest talents, and "Studio 60," a satire of shows like "Saturday Night Live," is one of the most talked-about new dramas. All of which played really well for just under 24 hours. Then ABC, announcing its fall schedule the next day, said it was shifting powerhouse Sunday soap "Grey's Anatomy" to Thursdays. At 9 p.m. Now that's counter-programming. The result is that NBC, balancing pride with profit, told the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Thursday is now Greys day May 17, 2006
Jeremy Sisto, who s already played Jesus and a psycho art teacher on TV, here plays a gritty P.I. alongside Delroy Lindo and Mykelti Williamson. Dana Delany looks sufficiently stricken as the desperate mom. (Kansas City Star)
NBC counts on football, six new series May 16, 2006
"Kidnapped," 9 p.m. Tuesday: Sisto, Delroy Lindo, Dana Delany, Timothy Hutton and Mykleti Williamson star in a serialized drama about the kidnapping of the teenage son of a wealthy New York family. Reilly calls it "a high-octane thriller.". (Buffalo News -- Entertainment)
Burris to address law school grads May 4, 2006
His clients have included Rodney King, Tupac Shakur, D'Wayne Wiggins, NBA basketball stars Gary Payton and Jason Kidd and actor Delroy Lindo. He is the author of "Blue vs. Black: Let's End the Conflict Between Cops and Minorities.". (Herald Sun)
Hollywood's summer lineup Apr 19, 2006
WONDROUS OBLIVION: A British boy in the 1960s and his Jamaican neighbor (Delroy Lindo) share a passion for cricket. YOU, ME AND DUPREE: Owen Wilson becomes an unwanted permanent house guest for a buddy and his bride (Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson). (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Pilots On Board Apr 18, 2006
"Kidnapped," a thriller about a wealthy family whose teenage son is abducted, features a formidable cast: Jeremy Sisto, Delroy Lindo, Timothy Hutton, Dana Delaney and Mykelti Williamson. Paul Haggis and Bobby Moresco, who just won a best picture Oscar for "Crash," co-created "The Black Donnellys," a story about four Irish brothers who grow up to become mobsters in New York. (CTNow.com)
Familiar Faces for This Year's Pilot Season Mar 27, 2006
" "Shark" is not alone in the ocean of early hype. Part of Reilly's motivation in announcing three new NBC series so early is the "noise" factor he hopes to generate for the shows. TV veterans Aaron Sorkin and Tommy Schlamme ("The West Wing") have again teamed up for "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip," a drama starring Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford, about the people who produce a late-night sketch show. "Kidnapped," a thriller about a wealthy family whose teenage son is nabbed, features a... (Los Angeles Times)
