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Showtime is developing a drama series set in the world of professional football, Variety has learned.

The untitled series is executive produced by former NFL quarterback and current NFL broadcaster Tony Romo as well as Chace Crawford and Drew Comins. eOne would produce the series for Showtime. The search for a writer is currently underway.

The show would follow the fictitious first family of football and the players, coaches, and power brokers behind the high stakes world of America’s biggest professional sport.

Comins is currently an executive producer on the hit Showtime drama “Yellowjackets,” which was renewed for a second season in December.

The show would prove to be a family affair for Romo and Crawford, as Romo is married to Crawford’s sister Candice. Crawford is also known to be a long-time Dallas Cowboys fan.

Romo played his entire professional career with the Cowboys. He started out as...

While plenty of kids celebrate their birthdays with dinosaur themes, only one can say he did so while being chased by a giant raptor! As Tim in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park, actor Joe Mazzello had the chance to get up close and personal with some lifelike dinosaurs. Stranded on an island during a dino outbreak with sister Lex (Ariana Richards) and guide Grant (Sam Neill), Mazzello's character even had one memorable scene where one of the extinct creatures sneezed on him. But on his 9th birthday, he found himself running from a dinosaur off-camera. The event happened while filming the...

While plenty of kids celebrate their birthdays with dinosaur themes, only one can say he did so while being chased by a giant raptor! As Tim in the 1993 blockbuster Jurassic Park, actor Joe Mazzello had the chance to get up close and personal with some lifelike dinosaurs. Stranded on an island during a dino outbreak with sister Lex (Ariana Richards) and guide Grant (Sam Neill), Mazzello's character even had one memorable scene where one of the extinct creatures sneezed on him. But on his 9th birthday, he found himself running from a dinosaur off-camera. The event happened while filming the...

To help sift through the increasing number of new releases (independent or otherwise), the Weekly Film Guide is here! Below you’ll find basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week’s fresh offerings.

Starting this month, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.

See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for July 2016

Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, July 15. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.

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Ghostbusters

Director: Paul Feig

Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Chris Hemsworth, Bill Murray, Charles Dance, Elizabeth Perkins, Sigourney Weaver

Synopsis: A paranormal researcher (Melissa McCarthy), a physicist (Kristen Wiig), a nuclear engineer (Kate McKinnon) and a subway worker (Leslie Jones...

Some baseball stories are exciting even to non-fans, and in theory, “Undrafted” should be one of them. Over 30 years ago, writer (and fantasy baseball pioneer) Daniel Okrent used a 1982 regular season Milwaukee Brewers/Baltimore Orioles game as the basis for “Nine Innings.” From the perspective of an outsider, the book offered one of the purest glimpses at the details that make the sport a rewarding watch. What Okrent did in 288 pages, writer-director Joe Mazzello tries unsuccessfully to do in 105 minutes with his new film “Undrafted.” From a inspired-by-a-true-story premise, “Undrafted” takes that one-game premise inside the dugout, watching a team of hapless amateurs stare down a crucial league playoff matchup in the wake of learning that their best player was overlooked at the Mlb Draft.

“Team” is a loose term here, as the dozen players and their accompanying, overriding personalities never really seem like a cohesive group. There are the standouts: Philip Winchester as Fotch,...

Chace Crawford and Tony Romo got in some brother-in-law bonding time when they attended the premiere of Vertical Entertainment's Undrafted in Hollywood on Monday. Tony, who married Chace's sister Candice in 2011, was all smiles as he posed with the former Gossip Girl actor on the green carpet. The two showed off their tight bond as they did interviews together and shared a few laughs, all while keeping a cute arm around around each other. Keep reading to see more of their handsome outing, then check out Chace's sexiest Instagram snaps.

Woody Allen has just added a new cast member to his upcoming untitled film. According to Deadline, Jim Belushi has just committed to star alongside Kate Winslet in the helmer’s new drama.

Per usual, details of his role are unknown, as well as additional plot details. The project is a period drama set in the the ‘50s and production for the film will begin in New York this fall. Allen is set to produce alongside Letty Aronson and Edward Walson. This is the first time both actors will work with the “Annie Hall” helmer.

Read More: Kate Winslet to Star in Untitled Woody Allen Film

Allen’s latest feature, “Café Society,” opened the Cannes Film Festival back in May and received a slew of positive reviews. Starring Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Steve Carell, the dramedy is set in the 1930s and follows a young man who moves to...

As Supergirl prepares to fly faster than a speeding bullet from CBS to the CW, the network has announced that Everybody Wants Some! star Tyler Hoechlin has been cast as Superman/Clark Kent, the first live-action television incarnation of the Man of Steel since Smallville starring Tom Welling went off the air in 2011. As previously announced, Superman will make his debut on the DC Television universe, which also includes The Flash, Arrow, and Legends Of Tomorrow, at the start of Supergirl‘s second season when he visits Kara in National City.

“Greg [Berlanti] and I have wanted to work with Tyler for ages, so this worked out perfectly because Tyler is Superman,” said Andrew Kreisberg, executive producer of Supergirl. “We are so thrilled and humbled to add another amazing actor to the legacy of this iconic character.”

Hoechlin most recently was seen starring in Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!, and...

Aaron Tveit is struggling with the fact that his ambitious career goal wasn’t fulfilled in the newly released trailer, poster and stills for his upcoming drama, ‘Undrafted.’ The SAG Award-nominated actor portrays a baseball star who was skipped over in the Major League Baseball draft, and his subsequent battle to find new meaning and purpose for his life. The assets were unveiled by distributor Vertical Entertainment, which will release the movie in theaters and on VOD on July 15. ‘Undrafted’ marks the feature film directorial debut for Young Artist Award-winning actor, Joe Mazzello, who has made a name for himself in such movies as ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Social Network.’ [ Read More ]

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Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has picked up worldwide rights to the baseball drama Undrafted from writer-director Joseph Mazzello. A fictionalized take on the experiences of Mazzello’s brother, the story examines how one moves on from crushing disappointment as it follows a collegiate baseball star whose major league dreams are dashed when he’s skipped over in the Mlb draft. John comes to grips with missing out on a baseball career as he throws himself in with a…...

This birthday is one Chace Crawford will never forget! The Gossip Girl hunk may have turned the big 3-0 on July 18. But it was Saturday night when the real celebration occurred. E! News has learned the festivities kicked off at the London Hotel in West Hollywood with cocktail hour among close family and friends. Close to 100 guests including Chace's sister and her hubby Tony Romo, Ed Westwick, Jc Chasez, Matt McGorry, Kevin Zegers, Jessica Szohr and Zelda Williams then moved to the ballroom to enjoy dinner and music from a singing trio. A source tells E! News that guests were able to watch a clip of Chace's upcoming movie Undrafted. There also was a video montage that showed the actor's...

Aaron Tveit has the lead role in Stereotypically You, a romantic comedy from writer-director Benjamin Cox. Tveit plays Charlie, who goes on a hallucination-fueled post-breakup quest in New York City to find new love — and himself. Kal Penn, Shane McRae, Lauren Miller, Abby Elliot, Chris Elliot, Annaleigh Ashford, Lewis Black, Kelen Coleman co-star. Tveit also has landed a role in They Might Be Kennedys, which Neal McDonough is exec producing. The actor’s credits include the upcoming Big Sky and Undrafted along with Les Miserables, Premium Rush and TV’s Graceland. He is repped by CAA and Elin Flack Management. Jeffrey […]...

Chace Crawford and his model girlfriend Rachelle Goulding have called it quits after more than a year of dating.

Chace Crawford, Rachelle Goulding Split

Crawford, 29, broke the news of his breakup during an interview with Sydney’s The Kyle and Jackie O Show. When he was asked whether or not he was still dating “the hot chick” aka Goulding, Crawford admitted that the two had split.

"Ah, no. I'm not. I'm not," said the former Gossip Girl star, adding, “It's totally good. It's totally good. We had fun."

Though he’s now single, Crawford, who recently relocated to Los Angeles from New York City, hasn’t had the time to dive into dating again just yet. "I am traveling too much right now," said Crawford. "I am just trying to move in [to my new place] and I have a couple of independent films right now."

Crawford also revealed that the dating scene in...

Fans of "Glee" are in for a pleasant surprise: "Gossip Girl" stud Chace Crawford is slated to join the iconic musical series for its 100th episode!

An insider has stated that the 28-year-old heartthrob "will play Dianna Agron's boyfriend, whom she brings back to Lima to meet her friends," adding that, "his character will not be singing, as of now."

In related news, Chace also awaits the premiere of his upcoming sports flick, "Undrafted," releasing in United States theaters in 2014.

The movie's synopsis state that it tells the "Story centers around an intramural baseball game with his misfit teammates that becomes incredibly important to him as he tries to come to grips with his dashed dream."...

“Sergeant Damian Scott, do you have a death wish?”

If there are two styles of comedic scenes I like on Strike Back, it’s: (1) when Stonebridge and Scott are trapped behind but find time to riff about topics and (2) when Scott is flirting with a new girl.

This new clip from Strike Back Season 3 Episode 8 is something of a combination of those two styles. We have Scott and Piragova trapped in a jail cell. The two begin to argue, but Scott can’t help but add in his patented come-on lines – even when he’s the butt of the joke.

Also, if any of the Section 20 fans out there haven’t heard the news, Philip Winchester was just cast in a Joe Mazzello (The Pacific, The Social Network) indie flick, entitled Undrafted. It will be the directorial debut for Mazzello. The film will also feature Matt Barr (Hatfields and McCoys...

Following his turn in Jurassic Park, young Joseph Mazzello continued acting in films like Star Kid, Simon Birch, The River Wild and of course, a small cameo in The Lost World: Jurassic Park. As he's grown up, Mazzello has taken on roles in "The Pacific" and films like The Social Network and G.I. Joe: Retaliation. Now he's looking to get behind the camera for the first time with Undrafted, a baseball drama starring a young cast including Aaron Tveit, Matt Barr, Chase Crawford, Tyler Hoechlin, Manny Montana, Philip Winchester, Billy Gardell and James Belushi (son of comedian Jim Belushi). More below! Deadline says Mazzello will also star in produce the film along with Crawford executive producing, and he wrote the script based on his brother's experiences as a college baseball player who ended up being skipped over for a chance to play in the major leagues. Following his disappointment, an...

Joseph Mazzello, the artist formerly known as Jurassic Park's Tim Murphy, has not been idle since reaching adulthood. He made his grown-up breathrough in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' HBO mini-series The Pacific, and he's now heading behind the camera to direct the baseball drama Undrafted. He also wrote the screenplay, making sure to include a role for himself. Tyler Hoechlin, himself no stranger to child acting (he was Hanks Jr. in Road To Perdition) also stars.The story, based on the real experiences of Mazzello's brother, revolves around a college baseball star who doesn't get picked in the Major League draft. As he comes to terms with the disappointment, an impending local game with his "misfit teammates" becomes his obsessive focus. "I watched for fifteen years as my brother worked tirelessly to make his dream come true only to see it never happen and it was heartbreaking,...

Joe Mazzello’s debut feature tells the personal story of his brother’s experience as a star college baseball player.

James Belushi, Chace Crawford and Aaron Tveit [pictured] are among the cast announced for Joe Mazzello’s debut feature Undrafted.

Written by Mazzello (who also stars), Undrafted tells the personal story of his brother’s experience as a star college baseball player who, thought scouted, was ultimately never drafted.

The film also marks Gossip Girl star Crawford’s debut as an executive producer.

Other cast announced includes Matt Barr, Tyler Hoechlin, Manna Montana, Philip Winchester and Billy Gardell.

Mazzello commented: “I watched for 15 years as my brother worked tirelessly to make his dream come true only to see it never happen and it was heartbreaking. During that time I saw the love he and his teammates had for each other and for the game that is the heart of our story.”

Undrafted was produced...

He survived killer dinosaurs and co-founded Facebook but that’s just not enough for overachiever Joseph Mazzello. Deadline reports the former child actor has set his feature directorial debut, “Undrafted,” which he also wrote, and has cast a bevy of rising stars and TV actors to star in it: Aaron Tveit, Matt Barr, Chase Crawford, Tyler [...]

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Joseph Mazzello, the kid from Jurassic Park, is getting underway with his feature directorial debut Undrafted, a baseball film that stars Aaron Tveit, Matt Barr, Chace Crawford, Tyler Hoechlin, Mazzello, Manny Montana, Philip Winchester, Billy Gardell and James Belushi. Dead Fish Films’ Eric Fischer and Brianna Johnson are producing with Mazzello’s Parlay Pictures and Crawford is exec producer. Mazzello wrote the script based on his brother’s experience as a collegiate baseball star who was skipped over in the Major League Baseball draft. An intramural baseball game with his misfit teammates then becomes incredibly important to him as he tries to come to grips with his dashed dreams. “I watched for 15 years as my brother worked tirelessly to make his dream come true only to see it never happen and it was heartbreaking,” says Mazzello. “During that time I saw the love he and his teammates had for each...

Actor Joseph Mazzello ("Jurassic Park," "Justified") is set to make his feature directorial debut on the baseball drama "Undrafted" for Dead Fish Films and Parlay Pictures.

Mazzello wrote the script based on his brother's experience as a collegiate baseball star who was skipped over in the Major League Baseball draft.

An intramural baseball game with his misfit teammates becomes incredibly important to him as he tries to come to grips with his dashed dreams.

Aaron Tveit, Matt Barr, Chase Crawford, Tyler Hoechlin, Mazzello, Manny Montana, Philip Winchester, Billy Gardell and James Belushi star. Eric Fischer and Brianna Johnson are producing. Filming is currently underway in California.

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