The Dropout review: Amanda Seyfried in a sleekly crafted, ably narrated take on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes
2 years, 11 months ago

The Dropout review: Amanda Seyfried in a sleekly crafted, ably narrated take on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes

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Language: English Elizabeth Meriwether’s true crime series outlining the life of disgraced young entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes portrays its subject as nothing short of brilliant. Palpable damage was also done by a series of articles two-time Pulitzer Prize winner journalist John Carreyrou wrote in The Wall Street Journal questioning Holmes and Theranos. The screenplay throws in such hard moments as reminders all along as Holmes’ heady run unfolds, to quietly keep underlining how the young achiever slowly lost control of her life and mission. Sleekly crafted, ably narrated and finely acted out by its cast, Elizabeth Holmes’ saga of deception keeps you hooked till its closure.

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Elizabeth Holmes says actors are playing a ‘character I created’ in dramatisations of her downfall
1 year, 10 months ago

Elizabeth Holmes says actors are playing a ‘character I created’ in dramatisations of her downfall

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The disgraced former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes has addressed the dramatisations …

Elizabeth Holmes claims witness remorse in new trial request
2 years, 6 months ago

Elizabeth Holmes claims witness remorse in new trial request

LA Times  

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes is seeking a new trial, saying one of the witnesses who helped prosecutors secure her fraud conviction has expressed remorse. Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes asked for a new trial, alleging that a key witness in her criminal case visited her after the verdict and expressed misgivings about his testimony. When he arrived about 6 p.m., Rosendorff …

What comes after "The Dropout" ending: What Elizabeth Holmes, Erika Cheung and others are doing now
2 years, 11 months ago

What comes after "The Dropout" ending: What Elizabeth Holmes, Erika Cheung and others are doing now

Salon  

The following contains spoilers from the finale of Hulu's "The Dropout." It's just one of the many moments in the conclusion to "The Dropout" that portrays the epic, nearly melodramatic decline of Elizabeth Holmes and the Theranos empire. After deciding to go on record with Wall Street Journal reporter John Carreyrou about inconsistencies and flaws within Theranos' lab "Normandy," he …

The Dropout: Amanda Seyfried explains why she did not meet with real-life Elizabeth Holmes ahead of role
3 years ago

The Dropout: Amanda Seyfried explains why she did not meet with real-life Elizabeth Holmes ahead of role

The Independent  

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The Dropout review: Elizabeth Holmes drama lacks subtlety but is more viable than anything Theranos ever produced
3 years ago

The Dropout review: Elizabeth Holmes drama lacks subtlety but is more viable than anything Theranos ever produced

The Independent  

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'The Dropout' Hulu: Why Elizabeth Holmes trial was left out
3 years ago

'The Dropout' Hulu: Why Elizabeth Holmes trial was left out

LA Times  

Liz Meriwether, the creator of “New Girl” and “Single Parents,” became fascinated with Elizabeth Holmes in 2019, much like the rest of us. Intrigued by the dramatic story, she also listened to the ABC News podcast “The Dropout,” which detailed Holmes’ rise and fall. And that made me want to tell this.” A note of encouragement, along with a figurine …

'The Dropout' finds the voice of Elizabeth Holmes : Pop Culture Happy Hour
3 years ago

'The Dropout' finds the voice of Elizabeth Holmes : Pop Culture Happy Hour

NPR  

'The Dropout' finds the voice of Elizabeth Holmes : Pop Culture Happy Hour Hulu's The Dropout moves the needle on the Theranos story. The series stars Amanda Seyfried as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, and shows how the tech wunderkind and her company went from darlings to defendants. The cast also includes Naveen Andrews, William H. Macy, Sam Waterston, Stephen Fry, …

How DID Elizabeth Holmes fool them all? writes TOM LEONARD
3 years, 2 months ago

How DID Elizabeth Holmes fool them all? writes TOM LEONARD

Daily Mail  

Elizabeth Holmes was a young woman possessed of vaulting ambition. At the age of 19, Holmes had set up Theranos, one of Silicon Valley's most successful new business ventures, raising billions of dollars and being hailed as the 'next Steve Jobs' after the mercurial co-founder of Apple She even described it as a 'gift from God' although it would turn …

See Amanda Seyfried As Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes In 'The Dropout' First Look
3 years, 3 months ago

See Amanda Seyfried As Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes In 'The Dropout' First Look

Huff Post  

Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes in Hulu's "The Dropout." Beth Dubber HULU While Elizabeth Holmes battles it out in court, 2022 is shaping up to be the battle of the Elizabeth Holmes portrayals, as multiple stars are set to play the disgraced Theranos founder. But before Jennifer Lawrence debuts her deep baritone, it’s Amanda Seyfried’s turn in Hulu’s upcoming limited …

Amanda Seyfried is casual cool in jeans and sweater... as she prepares for Elizabeth Holmes role
3 years, 6 months ago

Amanda Seyfried is casual cool in jeans and sweater... as she prepares for Elizabeth Holmes role

Daily Mail  

The much-anticipated Hulu limited series, The Dropout, which chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos, is in full swing in Los Angeles. Amanda Seyfried plays the disgraced the Silicon Valley executive, who's accused of duping investors out of about $700 million to fund her medical tech company, including blood testing technology that didn't exist, that …

Amanda Seyfried films with Sam Waterston for The Dropout
3 years, 7 months ago

Amanda Seyfried films with Sam Waterston for The Dropout

Daily Mail  

Sam Waterston was spotted for the first time on the set of The Dropout with star Amanda Seyfried on Wednesday in Los Angeles. A day at the office: Sam Waterston was spotted for the first time on the set of The Dropout with star Amanda Seyfried; It was reported by Deadline Thursday that he was joined the series about Theranos …

Amanda Seyfried seen for the first time as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on The Dropout set
3 years, 7 months ago

Amanda Seyfried seen for the first time as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on The Dropout set

Daily Mail  

Amanda Seyfried was seen for the first time as disgraced Silicon Valley exec Elizabeth Holmes on the set of the upcoming Hulu limited series about the Theranos founder. On set: Amanda Seyfried was seen for the first time as disgraced Silicon Valley exec Elizabeth Holmes on the set of the upcoming Hulu limited series about the Theranos founder Seyfried captured …

Elizabeth Holmes: Amanda Seyfried to replace Kate McKinnon as Theranos founder in Hulu’s The Dropout
3 years, 11 months ago

Elizabeth Holmes: Amanda Seyfried to replace Kate McKinnon as Theranos founder in Hulu’s The Dropout

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amanda Seyfried will portray Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in the upcoming …

An Obsessive’s Guide To Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes
6 years ago

An Obsessive’s Guide To Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes

Huff Post  

Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, who awaits trial on fraud charges, is the subject of HBO's new documentary "The Inventor." Holmes was the subject of Carreyrou’s best-selling book Bad Blood, ABC News’ podcast “The Dropout” and most recently, “The Inventor,” a documentary that premiered on HBO on March 18. The other fantastic thing about “The Inventor” is that viewers get …

A bestselling book, hit podcast and now a new documentary: Why is everyone so obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes?
6 years ago

A bestselling book, hit podcast and now a new documentary: Why is everyone so obsessed with Elizabeth Holmes?

LA Times  

Even before John Carreyrou was done writing “Bad Blood,” he knew there were others clamoring to take a bite of the Theranos apple. Given Gibney’s pedigree — he was nominated for an Oscar for his 2005 expose “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” and won one three years later for his military torture doc “Taxi to the Dark Side” …

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