Jul 30,2010

Peter Berg’s Film 44 to Produce “Prime Suspect” for NBC

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According to Deadline.com FNL’s Peter Berg is now attached to a new crime show that will most likely premiere on NBC as a mid-season replacement. Now that Berg has wrapped FNL and his other show Trauma has been canceled he is taking on new projects (other than Battleship).

Primetime entertainment president Angela Bromstad said the network has extended its production deal with Peter Berg’s Film 44, which will now take over the NBC pilot for Prime Suspect, which the network plans to shoot off-cycle.

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Jul 27,2010

Rihanna Joins Berg, Kitsch & Plemons for “Battleship”

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Rihanna is ready to hit the big screen. The 22-year-old singer has been cast as the female lead in the upcoming filmBattleship, USA TODAY’s Cindy Clark reports. She will star alongside Taylor Kitsch (Friday Night Lights) and Alexander Skarsgard (True Blood).

SOURCE: USAToday.com

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Jun 19,2010

Is Jesse Plemons Joining Cast of Battleship?

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According to Jesse Plemons’ IMDb page it appears that he will be joining forces with his old friends from Friday Night Lights: Pete Berg and Taylor Kitsch for their upcoming film Battleship.

Production on the movie is slated to begin in August 2010 in Hawaii.

I’m starting to get invested in this film now. How is everyone else feeling?

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Jun 18,2010

Alexander Skarsgard to Play Taylor Kitsch’s Brother in “Battleship”

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For those of you that enjoy fun facts as much as I do, here’s one: this is the SECOND True Blood/Friday Night Lights crossover! The first being Mr. Grey Damon (Hastings).

Alexander Skarsgard is going from vampires to naval board games.

The “True Blood” star has signed to star opposite Taylor Kitsch in “Battleship,” Universal’s sci-fi tentpole adaptation of the Hasbro game.

Peter Berg (“Hancock”) is directing the action-adventure movie, which adds an “alien invasion” element to the screen story. The script, by Jon and Erich Hoeber, revolves around an international fleet coming together to battle a water-bound armada of otherworldly origin.

To read the rest of this article go to: HollywoodReporter.com

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May 24,2010

Interested in Auditioning for Peter Berg’s “Battleship”?

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Attention actors: below is a site with all the information regarding auditioning for the new Pete Berg/Taylor Kitsch film “Battleship”. They’re looking for principal actors as well as extras. If I was in the L.A. area I’d be there quicker than you can say “Clear Eyes…” bla bla bla

FeatureFilmAuditions.com

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May 06,2010

Pictures: Peter Berg attends Charlotte Ronson and JCPenney Spring Cocktail Jam

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May 04,2010

Taylor Kitsch & Peter Berg to Begin Filming Battleship in August

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Director Peter Berg’s Universal-backed actioner “Battleship,” based on the venerable Hasbro toy, is prepping to start shooting at Baton Rouge’s Celtic Studios in August, one of a handful of new projects to show up on the latest list of in-state film production activity provided by Louisiana Entertainment, the state’s film office.

Taylor Kitsch (”Wolverine”) is set to star in Berg’s (”Hancock,” “The Kingdom“) film, which reportedly will focus on an international navy that unites to defeat a mysterious enemy. (Translation: “Aaahhh! Aliens!”)

“Battleship” is set for a May 25, 2012, release.

To read the rest of this article go to: NOLA.com

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May 04,2010

The Cast Answers Whether Peter Berg Will Be Back for Season 4

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May 01,2010

PBS Interviews Series Creator Peter Berg About Season 4

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PBS’ Art Beat was able to chat with Friday Night Lights series creator Peter Berg via phone the other day and the link below is to their interview. This is my dream podcast interview so I listened to it with insane jealousy, but mainly just appreciation that PBS took the time to promote FNL.

PBS Art Beat’s Jeffery Brown Talks with Peter Berg

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Apr 18,2010

Bid For a Chance to Visit the Set of Friday Night Lights

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Description

Four VIP passes including a visit to the set near Austin, TX, watch filming of Friday Night Lights, meet some of the cast and crew, and lunch with the crew! Winning bidder will also receive t-shirts from the show. Maximum of four people.

Friday Night Lights is an American television series adapted by Peter Berg, Brian Grazer and David Nevins from a book and film of the same name. The series details events surrounding the Dillon Panthers, a high school football team based in fictional Dillon, Texas, with particular focus given to the team’s coach, Eric Taylor (Kyle Chandler) and his family. The show uses this small-town backdrop to address many issues facing contemporary Middle America.

The proceeds for this item benefit Christie’s Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth

Terms: After April 15, 2010 on a mutually agreeable date (between highest bidder and production). Maximum of four people, no one under the age of 18 unless accompanied by an adult. Travel arrangements are not included.

Donated by: Peter Berg

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