Paramount+ today announced that Emmy® Award and two-time Golden Globe® nominated actor Dennis Quaid (LAWMEN: BASS REEVES, The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow) will star in the new original drama series HAPPY FACE. Quaid will play the titular role of the real-life serial killer notoriously called “Happy Face” because of the smiley faces he drew on evidence in which he bragged about his crimes. He joins the cast alongside previously announced actress Annaleigh Ashford, who is set to star as his daughter, Melissa. The eight-episode first season will begin production this spring in Vancouver and premiere exclusively on Paramount+ globally in 2025.
HAPPY FACE is inspired by the true-life story of Melissa Moore; the critically acclaimed Happy Face podcast from iHeartPodcasts and Moore; and the autobiography Shattered Silence, written by Moore with M. Bridget Cook.
HAPPY FACE for Paramount+ jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father. After decades of no contact, he finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life. In a race against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. Throughout, she discovers the impact her father had on his victims’ families, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.
Quaid is an Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe® nominee who’s known for his roles in hit films such as The Rookie, The Day After Tomorrow, Traffic, Vantage Point, Frequency, The Parent Trap, Soul Surfer, The Right Stuff, Breaking Away, Midway and many more. His recent credits include a starring role in the hit Paramount+ series LAWMEN: BASS REEVES. Quaid recently completed production portraying the 40th president of the United States in the biopic Reagan, produced by Mark Joseph and directed by Sean McNamara.
HAPPY FACE is produced by CBS Studios in association with King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts and Semi-Formal Productions. Michael Showalter (The Dropout, The Eyes of Tammy Faye) will direct the first episode. HAPPY FACE is executive produced by Jennifer Cacicio – who also serves as showrunner – and Robert and Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Melissa Moore, Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, Showalter and Jordana Mollick. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution
Mongrel Media x Mr. Will are giving Readers a chance to win Advance Passes to see AMERICAN UNDERDOG!
Screenings take place as follows:
Wednesday, December 15:
Monday, December 20:
Synopsis:
American Underdog tells the inspirational true story of Kurt Warner (Zachary Levi), who went from a stockboy at a grocery store to a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. The film centers on Warner’s unique story and years of challenges and setbacks that could have derailed his aspirations to become an NFL player – but just when his dreams seemed all but out of reach, it is only with the support of his wife, Brenda (Anna Paquin) and the encouragement of his family, coaches, and teammates that Warner perseveres and finds the strength to show the world the champion that he already is. American Underdog is an uplifting story that demonstrates that anything is possible when you have faith, family, and determination.
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AMERICAN UNDERDOG is in theatres December 25, 2021.
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Dennis Quaid stars in BLUE MIRACLE, based on an inspiring true story. See the new Trailer!
Synopsis:
The incredible true story of Casa Hogar, the Mexican boys home that entered the world’s biggest fishing tournament to save their orphanage.
BLUE MIRACLE arrives on Netflix May 27, 2021.
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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to give Readers a chance to win Advance Passes
to see A DOG’S JOURNEY.
Screenings take place 7 PM Wednesday, May 15, 2019 in:
TORONTO – Cineplex Yonge & Dundas
VANCOUVER – Scotiabank
MONTREAL (English) – Forum
EDMONTON – Scotiabank
CALGARY – Au Claire Market
SYNOPSIS:
Some friendships transcend lifetimes. In A DOG’S JOURNEY, the sequel to the heartwarming global hit A DOG’S PURPOSE beloved dog Bailey finds his new destiny and forms an unbreakable bond that will lead him, and the people he loves, to places they never imagined.
Bailey (voiced again by Josh Gad) is living the good life on the Michigan farm of his “boy,” Ethan (Dennis Quaid) and Ethan’s wife Hannah (Marg Helgenberger). He even has a new playmate: Ethan and Hannah’s baby granddaughter, CJ. The problem is that CJ’s mom, Gloria (Betty Gilpin), decides to take CJ away. As Bailey’s soul prepares to leave this life for a new one, he makes a promise to Ethan to find CJ and protect her at any cost.
Thus begins Bailey’s adventure through multiple lives filled with love, friendship and devotion as he, CJ (Kathryn Prescott), and CJ’s best friend Trent (Henry Lau) experience joy and heartbreak, music and laughter, and few really good belly rubs.
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A DOG’S PURPOSE is in theatres Friday, May 17, 2019.
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Universal Pictures Canada x Mr. Will want to take Readers to see the heartwarming A DOG’S PURPOSE. Screenings take place Wednesday, January 25, 2017 as follows:
TORONTO
Cineplex Cinemas Yonge & Eglinton
VANCOUVER
Cineplex International Village
MONTREAL
Cineplex Forum Montreal
EDMONTON
Cineplex Odeon South Commons
CALGARY
Landmark Shawnessy
WINNIPEG
SilverCity St. Vital
OTTAWA
Scotiabank Theatre Ottawa
Synopsis:
Based on the beloved bestselling novel by W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog’s Purpose, from director Lasse Hallström (The Cider House Rules, Dear John, The 100-Foot Journey), shares the soulful and surprising story of one devoted dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. The family film told from the dog’s perspective also stars Britt Robertson, KJ Apa, John Ortiz, Juliet Rylance, Luke Kirby, Peggy Lipton, Pooch Hall and Dennis Quaid.
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Universal Pictures Canada release A DOG’S PURPOSE Friday, January 27, 2017.
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VVS Films, Touchwood PR and Mr. Will Wong would like to give Readers a chance to win a Playing for Keeps DVD! The charming Romantic-Comedy is about a down‐on‐his luck former Soccer Star (Gerard Butler) who returns home to put his life back together. Looking for a way to rebuild his relationship with his Son, he gets roped into coaching the Boy’s Soccer Team. But his attempts to finally become an “adult” are met with hilarious challenges from the attractive “Soccer Moms” who pursue him at every turn.
Playing for Keeps features a delicious, star-studded Cast, which also includes: Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid, Uma Thurman and Catherine Zeta-Jones, while Gabriele Muccino (The Pursuit of Happyness, Seven Pounds) directs.
Official Artwork for the Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack below:
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Your deadline is March 11, 2013. Good luck! Canadian Readers only, please.
Playing for Keeps hits stores Tuesday, March 12, 2013. Order it here!
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