#FIRSTLOOK: “NO GOOD DEED” OFFICIAL TRAILER

All eight episodes of No Good Deed, arrive Thursday, December 12, 2024. From acclaimed creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), No Good Deed follows multiple families racing to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they believe will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare.

About the Series:
Synopsis:
When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare. As they struggle to hide the dark and dangerous secrets that linger inside their longtime home, Paul and Lydia begin to realize that the only way they’ll escape the past is to finally face it.

From Emmy-winning creator and showrunner Liz Feldman (DEAD TO ME) comes NO GOOD DEED, a series about the highs and lows of searching for a safe, happy home and just how far we’re willing to go to protect ourselves and our loved ones in the process. Also starring Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, and Luke Wilson.

Release Date: December 12, 2024
Episodes: 8 episodes x 30 minutes
Creator / Showrunner / Director / Executive Producer: Liz Feldman
Director / Executive Producer: Silver Tree
Executive Producers: Christie Smith, Jessica Elbaum and Will Ferrell and for Gloria Sanchez Productions
Starring: Linda Cardellini, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Lisa Kudrow, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, Teyonah Parris, Ray Romano, Luke Wilson
Guest Starring: Matt Rogers, Kate Moennig, Chloe East, Rory Scovel, Wyatt Aubrey, Kevin Alves and Linda Lavin, with Anna Maria Horsford
Directors: Silver Tree (101-103, 106-108), Liz Feldman (104-105)
Writers: Liz Feldman (101), Madie Dhaliwal & Cara DiPaolo (102), Crystal Jenkins (103), Kelly Hutchinson (104), Cara DiPaolo (105), Bruce Eric Kaplan (106), Zora Bikangaga (107), Liz Feldman & Kelly Hutchinson (108)

#BOXOFFICE: “GONE GIRL” GOES BEYOND EXPECTATIONS IN DEBUT

Exceeding just about everyone’s expectations at the Box Office this weekend is David Fincher‘s Gone Girl from 3,014 theatres, reigning supreme in North America with a superb $38 million for 20th Century Fox.  Audiences may have responded lukewarm to the Gillian Flynn Adaptation with a B CinemaScore, but Critics gave it a resounding “yes” with an 87% score on the Tomatometer.  Social Media buzz peaked right in time for release with Twitter and Facebook set afire with the revelation that Ben Affleck appears nude late in the Film.   Inasmuch as we’d hate to acknowledge this played a big part, it is undeniable. We saw Gone Girl and we loved it.  It was gripping, oddly-funny and unlike anything we’ve ever seen; the fastest two-and-a-half hours we’ve spent at the Movies in a while.

Annabelle continues what is becoming a largely successful Franchise for  Warner Bros.’ The Conjuring.  The Prequel debuts a strong second with $37 million from 3,185 theatres, accomplishing a rare feat of two Films debuting in the Top Two with $30+ million in October.  The last time this  happened according to Gitesh Pandya,  was 2008 with High School Musical 3 and Saw 5.  Critics passed on it with a 31% on the Tomatometer, while Audiences gave it a better B CinemaScore.  By comparison, The Conjuring debuted in July 2013 with $41 million.  A Sequel is slated for late 2015.

TIFF ’14 Selection The Equalizer, which debuted on-top last weekend, continues to perform well in third with $17 million in its second week out for Sony Pictures.   Meanwhile, The Maze Runner in its third week still continues to more than earn its keep in fourth for 20th Century Fox with $11.6 million.

Nicolas Cage‘s latest effort, Left Behind debuts in sixth with $8 million from 1,800 screens for Stoney Lake Entertainment/Freestyle Releasing. Audiences gave it a B- CinemaScore, although it got a much worse 3% on the Tomatometer from Critics.

Rounding-out the Top Ten is former Champ No Good Deed from Sony Pictures, earning $2.4 million, now in its fourth week out.

#BOXOFFICE: “THE EQUALIZER” DOES BALANCING ACT AT BOX OFFICE

After making a splash at TIFF ’14, The Equalizer balances its way to the top of the Box Office this weekend with an impressive $35 million from 3,236 theatres in its North American debut. Directed by Antoine Fuqua, the Action-Drama reunites the Filmmaker with Denzel Washington after their Oscar-winning success with Training Day.  Although mixed, Reviews were not altogether bad for the Sony Pictures release, garnering 60% on the Tomatometer and an A- CinemaScore which just might help with word of mouth in coming weeks.  The Film, based on the popular ’80s TV Series, was made for approximately $55 million.

In its second week out, 20th Century Fox‘s The Maze Runner finds itself in second spot after a successful debut the weekend prior.  It pulls-in a solid $17.5 million this weekend from 3,638 theatres, cumulatively grossing $58 million domestically thus far.

Moviegoers hungry for some Family content, flocked to see Focus Features/eOne Films’ The Boxtrolls this weekend, earning $17.2 million from 3,464 theatres.  According to CinemaScore, the Animated Feature earns a B+ rating, while Critics gave it a decent 72% on the Tomatometer.  The Movie features the voicework of Ben Kingsley, Elle Fanning  and Toni Collette.

In its second week out, star-studded Dramedy This is Where I Leave You finds itself in fourth spot with $7.2 million for Warner Bros. This brings its two-week tally to $22.2 million, just recouping back its $19 million budget.

Former Champ No Good Deed lands in sixth spot for Sony Pictures with $4.6 million in its third week, just ahead of A Walk Among the Tombstones from Universal Pictures/eOne Films which tallied-in with $4.2 million in its second week out.

A resilient Guardians of the Galaxy is in eighth spot in now its ninth week of release, with $3.7 million earned this weekend.  The Blockbuster from Marvel edges past the $320-million mark in U.S./Canada.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles rounds-out the Top Ten with $1.4 million for Paramount Pictures in its eighth week out.  It edges ever-closer to that $200-million mark.

 

#BOXOFFICE: “NO GOOD DEED” DOES PLENTY WELL IN DEBUT

No Good Deed does plenty nice at the Box Office this weekend, taking the top spot with $24.5 million for Sony Pictures from 2,715 theatres.  The Action Flick starring Idris Elba despite getting only 10% from Critics on the Tomatometer, gets a much better B+ CinemaScore.

Dolphin Tale 2 opens in second spot with $15 million for Warner Bros. with an A CinemaScore and a good 73% on the Tomatometer. By contrast, its Predecessor earned $19 million in its 2011 debut.

Guardians of the Galaxy continues to show great resilience in third spot with $9 million for Marvel in now its seventh week, just surpassing the $300 million mark in North America.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues to go well in fourth spot for Paramount Pictures with $5 million this weekend. To date it has grossed $181 million in six weeks.

The Drop opens in sixth spot in limited release after a Premiere at TIFF ’14 last weekend, earning a decent $5 million from 809 theatres.

Rounding-out the Top Ten with $2.6 million is The Giver in its fifth week out with a total $41 million grossed domestically.