TRAILER: Hulu Original 'The First'

TRAILER: Hulu Original "The First"    Check out the official trailer for upcoming Hulu Original drama series The First. All eight episodes of The First debut on Friday, Sept. 14, only on Hulu. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/ngl2W_VLp1o Series Synopsis: Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history. The First stars Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, LisaGay Hamilton, Hannah Ware, Keiko Agena,  Rey Lucas, James Ransone, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Brian Lee Franklin and Oded Fehr. Executive Producers include creator and showrunner Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis for Westward Productions.

HULU'S FALL 2018 PROGRAMMING SLATE

HULU'S FALL 2018 PROGRAMMING SLATE

MINDING THE GAP  Documentary Premiere Date: August 17 Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Vm_Awe3bw  Crew: A film by Bing Liu. Executive produced by Steve James. Synopsis: Compiling over 12 years of footage shot in his hometown of Rockford, IL, in MINDING THE GAP, Bing Liu searches for correlations between his skateboarder friends' turbulent upbringings and the complexities of modern-day masculinity. Liu weaves a story of generational forgiveness while exploring the precarious gap between childhood and adulthood. CRIME + PUNISHMENT  Documentary Premiere Date: August 24 Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4WfaaJi_fQ  Crew: A film by Stephen Maing. Executive produced by Laura Poitras. Synopsis: CRIME + PUNISHMENT examines the United States' most powerful police department through the efforts of a group of active duty officers and a private investigator who risk their careers and safety to bring light to harmful policing practices which have plagued the precincts and streets of New York City for decades. Amidst a landmark class action lawsuit over illegal policing quotas, director Stephen Maing chronicles the real lives and struggles of a group of black and Latino whistleblower cops and the young minorities they are pressured to arrest and summons. SAFE HARBOUR Season 1 Episode Count: 4 Premiere Date:  All Episodes, August 24 Trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2nXoS8PaHU Cast: Series stars Phoebe Tonkin (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals), Ewen Leslie (Top of the Lake), Leeanna Walsman (Wentworth), Hazem Shammas, Nicole Chamoun, Jacqueline McKenzie (Deep Blue Sea), Joel Jackson, and Robert Rabiah. Crew: The series is produced by Matchbox Pictures. Showrunner & writer Belinda Chayko heads a writing team that includes Matt Cameron and Phil Enchelmaier. Synopsis: On a yachting holiday from Darwin to Indonesia, five Australians come across a broken-down fishing boat, full of desperate asylum seekers. The Australians decide to help, towing the refugees, but when they wake the next morning the fishing boat is gone. Five years later, they meet some of the refugees again and learn the truth. Someone cut the rope between the two boats and, as a result, seven people died when the fishing boat sank. The revelation drives a wedge of mistrust between the Australians, as they grapple with protecting themselves and doing the right thing. The refugees struggle with their desire for justice and, possibly, revenge. Old secrets come to light, relationships are shattered and lives are put in danger. And one question hangs over it all – who cut the rope? I LOVE YOU, AMERICA WITH SARAH SILVERMAN New Episodes Episode Count: 11 Premiere Date: September 6Cast: Sarah Silverman Crew: I Love You, America with Sarah Silverman comes to Hulu from Funny Or Die and is executive produced by Sarah Silverman, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Amy Zvi, Gavin Purcell, Bellamie Blackstone, Dave Ferguson and Funny Or Die’s Joe Farrell. Synopsis: Serving heady concepts in a big, bready, aggressively silly sandwich, Silverman tackles the symptoms of why we are where we are today. With monologues about this very moment coming from her personal point of view, this show aims to venture out of our echo chambers and connect unlike-minded people. The show reunites ourselves with compassion and empathy without missing a comedic beat. 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The series includes 12 super-sized episodes, with a new installment released each month inspired by a holiday and will feature Blumhouse’s signature genre/thriller spin on the story. “The Body” Premiere Date:  October 5Cast: Tom Bateman, Rebecca Rittenhouse, David Hull, Aurora Perrineau and Ray Santiago Crew: Written by Paul Fischer and Paul Davis. Directed by Paul Davis. Synopsis: A sophisticated hitman with a cynical view on modern society finds his work made more difficult when he has to transport a body on Halloween night, but everyone is enamored by what they think is his killer costume. “Flesh & Blood” Premiere Date:  November 2Cast: Dermot Mulroney, Diana Silvers, Tembi Locke and Meredith Salenger Crew: Written by Louis Ackerman. Directed by Patrick Lussier. Synopsis: Kimberly, a teenager suffering from agoraphobia, has not left the house since her mother’s murder, which remains unsolved. While under the care of her doting father on the eve of Thanksgiving, Kimberly begins to suspect that she is in danger, and that it’s always the ones you love that hurt you the most. LIGHT AS A FEATHER Season 1 Episode Count: 10 Episodes Premiere Date: All Episodes, October 12 Cast: Series stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Ajiona Alexus, Brianne Tju, Peyton List, Dylan Sprayberry, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera, Chachi Gonzalez, Alex Lange, and Dorian Brown Pham. Crew: Created and executive produced by R. Lee Fleming, Jr. Produced by AwesomenessTV, Wattpad, and Grammnet. Synopsis: An innocent game of “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board” goes wrong when the five teen girls who played start dying off in the exact way that was predicted, forcing the survivors to figure out why they’re being targeted - and whether the evil force hunting them down is one of their own. MARVEL'S RUNAWAYS Season 2 Episode Count: 13 Premiere Date: All Episodes, December 21 Cast: Series stars Rhenzy Feliz, Lyrica Okano, Virginia Gardner, Ariela Barer, Gregg Sulkin, Allegra Acosta, Annie Wersching, Ryan Sands, Angel Parker, Ever Carradine, James Marsters, Kevin Weisman, Brannagh, James Yaegashi, Brittany Ishibashi, Kip Pardue, and Julian McMahon. Crew: Marvel’s Runaways is executive produced by series co-showrunners/writers Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (The O.C. and Gossip  Girl) along with Marvel’s Head of Television and Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s Jessica Jones, Marvel’s Cloak & Dagger). Fake Empire's Lis Rowinski will produce as well. Marvel's Runaways is a co-production with Marvel Television and ABC Signature Studios. Synopsis: The Runaways have left their homes (and evil parents) behind and now have to learn to live on their own. 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TEASER: Hulu Original 'The First'

TEASER: Hulu Original 'The First'    Check out the first teaser for upcoming Hulu Original drama series The First. All eight episodes of The First debut on Friday, Sept. 14, only on Hulu. TEASER: https://youtu.be/1GvL9quPI10 Series Synopsis: Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history. The First stars Sean Penn, Natascha McElhone, LisaGay Hamilton, Hannah Ware, Keiko Agena,  Rey Lucas, James Ransone, Anna Jacoby-Heron, Brian Lee Franklin and Oded Fehr. Executive Producers include creator and showrunner Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis for Westward Productions.

Hulu Original "The First" Premieres Friday, Sept. 14

Hulu Original "The First" Premieres Friday, Sept. 14
Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars.

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[via press release from Hulu] Hulu Original "The First" Premieres Friday, Sept. 14.
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Series Synopsis: Sean Penn leads an ensemble cast in this near-future drama about a crew of astronauts attempting to become the first humans on Mars. Under the direction of visionary aerospace magnate Laz Ingram (Natascha McElhone), the crew contends with peril and personal sacrifice as they undertake the greatest pioneering feat in human history.


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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: LisaGay Hamilton

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: James Ransone

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Natascha McElhone

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Natascha McElhone, Sean Penn

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Sean Penn

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Natascha McElhone

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Natascha McElhone

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Anna Jacoby-Heron

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Photo Credit: Paul Schrimaldi; Persons Shown: Sean Penn 

TWO-TIME ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER SEAN PENN JOINS BEAU WILLIMON’S THE FIRST FOR HULU AND CHANNEL 4

TWO-TIME ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER SEAN PENN JOINS BEAU WILLIMON’S THE FIRST FOR HULU AND CHANNEL 4

Santa Monica, CA (September 20, 2017) – Academy Award^®-winning actor Sean Penn has joined Beau Willimon’s upcoming Hulu original drama series “The First.” Though details about the role remain under wraps, this marks the acclaimed actor’s first foray into television. Set in the near future, “The First” will follow the first human mission to Mars exploring the challenges of taking the first steps toward interplanetary colonization. The story focuses not only on the astronauts, but also on their families and loved ones, as well as the ground team on Earth. Hulu and Channel 4 have given a straight-to-series order for the show, created by Willimon (House of Cards, Ides of March), who also serves as executive producer alongside his producing partner Jordan Tappis under their Westward Productions banner. IMG will handle sales in all territories.

“I have such deep admiration for Sean’s immense talent and extraordinary body of work,” said Willimon. “I feel very lucky to be collaborating with an artist of his caliber.”

Penn has been nominated five times for the Academy Award® as Best Actor for "Dead Man Walking," "Sweet and Lowdown," "I Am Sam" and won his first Oscar® in 2003 for his searing performance in Clint Eastwood's "Mystic River" and his second Oscar® as Best Actor in 2009 for Gus Van Sant's "Milk." Additionally, Penn received Best Actor awards at the Cannes ("She's So Lovely") and Berlin ("Dead Man Walking") Film Festivals, as well as being a two-time winner of Best Actor honors at the Venice Film Festival ("Hurlyburly," "21 Grams").  Penn will be honored next month with a career tribute at the Mill Valley Film Festival.

Westward Productions – an independent film and television studio founded by Willimon and Tappis – will own and produce “The First.” The series, commissioned by Channel 4 and Hulu, will be co-financed by Hulu, Channel 4, IMG and AG Studios. “The First” will premiere on Hulu in the US and on Channel 4 in the UK and Ireland.

The series will go into production this year and is slated to premiere on Hulu and Channel 4 in 2018. Executive producers are Beau Willimon and Jordan Tappis for Westward. The series was commissioned for Channel 4 by Simon Maxwell, Head of International Drama, and Beth Willis, Head of Drama. For Hulu the series was commissioned by Craig Erwich, Senior Vice President of Content and Beatrice Springborn, Vice President of Content Development.

About Hulu

Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers instant access to live and on demand channels, original series and films, and a premium library of TV and movies to millions of subscribers in the U.S. Since its launch in 2008, Hulu has consistently been at the forefront of entertainment and technology. Hulu is the only streaming service that offers both ad-supported and commercial-free current season shows from the largest U.S. broadcast networks; libraries of hit TV series and films; and acclaimed original series including Emmy Award-winning series The Handmaid’s Tale, The Mindy Project, The Path, 11.22.63, the Golden Globe® nominated comedy series Casual, as well as the upcoming Future Man, Castle Rock, Marvel’s Runaways and The Looming Tower. In 2017, Hulu added live news, entertainment and sports from 21st Century Fox, The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, CBS Corporation, The CW, Turner Networks, A+E Networks and Scripps Networks Interactive to its offering – making it the only TV service that brings together live, on-demand, originals, and library content all in one place, across living room and mobile devices.

About Channel 4

Channel 4 is a publicly-owned, commercially-funded, not-for-profit public service broadcaster and has a remit to be innovative, experimental and distinctive. Its public ownership and not-for-profit status ensure all profit generated by its commercial activity is directly reinvested back into the delivery of its public service remit. As a publisher-broadcaster, Channel 4 is also required to commission UK content from the independent production sector and currently works with 300 creative companies across the UK every year. In addition to the main Channel 4 service, its portfolio includes: E4, More4, Film4, 4Music, 4seven, Channel4.com and digital service All 4.

About IMG

IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 30 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports figures and fashion icons; stages hundreds of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for brands, sports organizations and collegiate institutions. IMG has led the market in global co-productions recently selling “The Night Manager” and “Dirk Gently” in over 190 territories; handling territorial sales for “Top of the Lake: China Girl,” “The Young Pope,” and the upcoming Sky / Amazon series “Britannia.”  In addition to “The First,” it is also co-financing and handling sales on the upcoming projects “Killing Eve” from Phoebe Waller-Bridge and “The Eddy” from Damien Chazelle.