Clockwise from left: Mica Levi (Dimitrios Vellis/Wikimedia Commons), David Byrne (Shutterstock), Jonny Greenwood (Shutterstock), Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross (Shutterstock)Graphic: The A.V. Club
If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
If you plan to see Luca Guadagnino’s Challengers this weekend, be prepared to be knocked on your ass by its propulsive score by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross.
- 4/26/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
CBS sitcom "The Bob Newhart Show" was a staple for American TV audiences of the '70s, thanks in large part to clever writing and Newhart's much-loved performance as psychologist and comedic straight man Bob Hartley. The show ran for six seasons from 1972 to 1978, but it had a surprisingly long pop cultural afterlife. Characters from "The Bob Newhart Show" have popped up in everything from "Murphy Brown" to "St. Elsewhere" to "Alf," though their most famous reappearance came in the jokey "Newhart" finale in 1990. In it, Newhart wakes up in bed next to his wife from the previous series and discovers that this entire sitcom was all an elaborate dream. "The Bob Newhart Show," it turned out, was his real world.
When it wasn't being resurrected for increasingly meta crossovers, "The Bob Newhart Show" was a pretty straightforward sitcom about the life of a mental health clinician and the assortment...
When it wasn't being resurrected for increasingly meta crossovers, "The Bob Newhart Show" was a pretty straightforward sitcom about the life of a mental health clinician and the assortment...
- 4/23/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
No, you’re not experiencing déjà vu. Heroes really is staging another comeback.
Heroes: Eclipsed, a new iteration of the much discussed sci-fi series, is in the works from creator Tim Kring, TVLine has confirmed. Per our sister site Deadline, who was first to report, the project is set years after the events of the original show’s series finale and centers on new Evos being awakened and discovering their life-altering powers.
More from TVLinePatricia Richardson: Tim Allen Has Been 'Lying to People' About a Home Improvement RevivalParamount+ Purges 10 Children's Shows, Including Rugrats Reboot - What Else Is on the Chopping Block?...
Heroes: Eclipsed, a new iteration of the much discussed sci-fi series, is in the works from creator Tim Kring, TVLine has confirmed. Per our sister site Deadline, who was first to report, the project is set years after the events of the original show’s series finale and centers on new Evos being awakened and discovering their life-altering powers.
More from TVLinePatricia Richardson: Tim Allen Has Been 'Lying to People' About a Home Improvement RevivalParamount+ Purges 10 Children's Shows, Including Rugrats Reboot - What Else Is on the Chopping Block?...
- 4/11/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Warner Bros. Discovery may have kickstarted the trend when it traded Batgirl for a tax-write off and began quietly removing Max Originals, but content purges aren’t just a David Zaslav thing anymore. Paramount+ recently removed 10 Nickelodeon original series, including Blue’s Clues & You, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, It’s Pony, Middlemost Post, Ollie’s Pack, Ryan’s Mystery Playdate, Santiago of the Seas, That Girl Lay Lay, Big Nate, and the 2021 Rugrats reboot.
- 4/2/2024
- by Kelly Martinez
- Primetimer
It’s one and done for Death and Other Details.
Hulu has cancelled the Mandy Patinkin whodunit after a single season, TVLine has learned. The news comes just three weeks after its March 5 finale.
More from TVLine<em>Only Murders in the Building</em> Season 4: Everything We Know About Casting, Release Date, L.A. Move and MoreHulu on Disney+ Now Available for Bundle Subscribers — What Changes Were Made and How Much Will It Cost?Paramount+ Purges 10 Children's Shows, Including Rugrats Reboot - What Else Is on the Chopping Block?
Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, Death and Other Details centered...
Hulu has cancelled the Mandy Patinkin whodunit after a single season, TVLine has learned. The news comes just three weeks after its March 5 finale.
More from TVLine<em>Only Murders in the Building</em> Season 4: Everything We Know About Casting, Release Date, L.A. Move and MoreHulu on Disney+ Now Available for Bundle Subscribers — What Changes Were Made and How Much Will It Cost?Paramount+ Purges 10 Children's Shows, Including Rugrats Reboot - What Else Is on the Chopping Block?
Set amidst the glamor of the global elite, Death and Other Details centered...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
The latest content cuts at Paramount’s streamer could be a sign that a deal to acquire its parent company may be drawing close.
It’s been a rough year for Paramount’s reputation as a provider of kids content. In February it was announced that the company was laying off the entire staff of its kids streaming service Noggin ahead of that streamer’s eventual shutdown, and now reports are circulating that Paramount+ has removed 10 Nickelodeon original series as part of its ongoing attempts to rationalize the content on the streaming platform.
Shows removed include 2021’s “Rugrats,” 2019’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and others. In its fourth quarter 2023 10-k filing, Paramount indicated such content cuts were coming. Paramount Global may be trying to streamline Paramount+ to make itself more attractive to buyers. Get 30 Days Free $5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
For a Limited Time, Get a Month of Paramount+ With Code: Stallone.
It’s been a rough year for Paramount’s reputation as a provider of kids content. In February it was announced that the company was laying off the entire staff of its kids streaming service Noggin ahead of that streamer’s eventual shutdown, and now reports are circulating that Paramount+ has removed 10 Nickelodeon original series as part of its ongoing attempts to rationalize the content on the streaming platform.
Shows removed include 2021’s “Rugrats,” 2019’s “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” and others. In its fourth quarter 2023 10-k filing, Paramount indicated such content cuts were coming. Paramount Global may be trying to streamline Paramount+ to make itself more attractive to buyers. Get 30 Days Free $5.99+ / month paramountplus.com
For a Limited Time, Get a Month of Paramount+ With Code: Stallone.
- 3/29/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
The great streaming purge has come for children’s TV.
Paramount+ has removed 10 kid-friendly series from its library, including a pair of streaming originals: The CG-animated Rugrats reboot and Big Nate — neither of which has been formally cancelled as of press time.
More from TVLine<em>That Girl Lay Lay</em> Cancelled at Nickelodeon<em>The Thundermans</em>: Our Kid Reporter Grills Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo About the Revival Movie, Evil Bunnies and More — WatchDeath and Other Details Cancelled After One Season at Hulu
The purge also includes Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019-2022), Blue’s Clues & You! (2019-), It’s Pony...
Paramount+ has removed 10 kid-friendly series from its library, including a pair of streaming originals: The CG-animated Rugrats reboot and Big Nate — neither of which has been formally cancelled as of press time.
More from TVLine<em>That Girl Lay Lay</em> Cancelled at Nickelodeon<em>The Thundermans</em>: Our Kid Reporter Grills Kira Kosarin and Jack Griffo About the Revival Movie, Evil Bunnies and More — WatchDeath and Other Details Cancelled After One Season at Hulu
The purge also includes Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019-2022), Blue’s Clues & You! (2019-), It’s Pony...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Paramount+ has purged 10 Nickelodeon original series, following the removal of other Nick titles from the platform over the past several months.
The list includes the Blue’s Clues revival Blue’s Clues & You! (2019), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019-2022), It’s Pony (2020-2022), Middlemost Post (2021-2022), Ollie’s Pack (2020), Ryan’s Mystery Playdate (2019-2023), Santiago of the Seas (2020), That Girl Lay Lay (2021-2024) as well as the made-for-Paramount+ Big Nate (2022) and Rugrats (2021), a reboot of the popular original series, which ran from 1991 to 2004..
This is said to be part of content removal addressed in the most recent Q4 earnings call on February 28. Targeting Nick titles is a little surprising as, according to parent Paramount Global, the network’s Kids & Family content consistently ranks among the most watched and re-watched programming on Paramount+.
“In connection with our continued review of our international content strategy, during the first quarter of 2024 we made a strategic decision...
The list includes the Blue’s Clues revival Blue’s Clues & You! (2019), Are You Afraid of the Dark? (2019-2022), It’s Pony (2020-2022), Middlemost Post (2021-2022), Ollie’s Pack (2020), Ryan’s Mystery Playdate (2019-2023), Santiago of the Seas (2020), That Girl Lay Lay (2021-2024) as well as the made-for-Paramount+ Big Nate (2022) and Rugrats (2021), a reboot of the popular original series, which ran from 1991 to 2004..
This is said to be part of content removal addressed in the most recent Q4 earnings call on February 28. Targeting Nick titles is a little surprising as, according to parent Paramount Global, the network’s Kids & Family content consistently ranks among the most watched and re-watched programming on Paramount+.
“In connection with our continued review of our international content strategy, during the first quarter of 2024 we made a strategic decision...
- 3/28/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
At the start of Matt Groening's and David X. Cohen's 31st-century sci-fi sitcom "Futurama," the alcoholic robot Bender (John Dimaggio) sounded a little bit more like a drunken vagrant. He slurred his speech more and seemed less able to concentrate. As the show progressed, Bender became more self-assured, like the guy at the bar who — after his fourth shot of Jim Beam — is 100% confident he could thrash the bouncer. Bender became egotistical in addition to being a drunken criminal. On DVD commentary tracks, the makers of "Futurama" have said that Bender, in being a robot, allowed them more explicit depictions of violence and vice; a human character cannot drink a gallon of rotgut whiskey and smoke four cigars simultaneously, but a robot can. The Fox censors are weird.
Prior to "Futurama," Dimaggio only had a few credits to his name. His first gig was playing ancillary voices in...
Prior to "Futurama," Dimaggio only had a few credits to his name. His first gig was playing ancillary voices in...
- 2/9/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
There are loads of tantalizing Hollywood casting what-ifs. Tom Selleck would've played Indiana Jones had he not been previously committed to CBS' "Magnum P.I." Pierce Brosnan was set to succeed Roger Moore as James Bond after "A View to a Kill," but NBC, realizing the star of their just-canceled "Remington Steele," was a hot commodity, resurrected the show for a fifth season (after which it was canceled again). And there's always poor Dougray Scott, who had to give up the role of Wolverine in Bryan Singer's "X-Men" when "Mission: Impossible II" went over schedule.
These were franchise- and career-altering decisions. What would Harrison Ford have done after the conclusion of the "Star Wars" original trilogy in 1983? Would Brosnan have rejuvenated the flagging Bond series, thus averting the six-year retooling period between "License to Kill" and "GoldenEye?" Could Scott have connected with audiences as emphatically as Hugh Jackman did in the role of Logan?...
These were franchise- and career-altering decisions. What would Harrison Ford have done after the conclusion of the "Star Wars" original trilogy in 1983? Would Brosnan have rejuvenated the flagging Bond series, thus averting the six-year retooling period between "License to Kill" and "GoldenEye?" Could Scott have connected with audiences as emphatically as Hugh Jackman did in the role of Logan?...
- 1/31/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
I love cartoons. Specifically cartoon series from the 80’s and 90’s. Whenever someone asks me what my favorite childhood cartoon is, I always say there are two. The first is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and the second is Darkwing Duck. I was the biggest fan of the masked mallard, and who wouldn’t be? He was brave, smart, egotistical, and accident-prone but would persevere against evil. He had a killer costume and cool equipment to fight bad guys. He had an awesome rogue’s gallery that was a bit of a joke but also surprisingly formidable. The cartoon was also not afraid to show its love for classic superhero comics at a time when the general public didn’t understand it. It even broke through the Iron Curtain at the height of the Cold War. But does this cartoon from the early 90’s still hold up? Is it a silly...
- 12/31/2023
- by David Arroyo
- JoBlo.com
There was just something about the ’90s and its TV shows — especially those from our childhood — that absolutely appeals to the part of us that lives for anything nostalgic. Pluto TV has launched a 90s Kids channel that features Nickelodeon fan-favorite shows, including Rugrats, Hey Arnold!, Kenan & Kel, Doug, and Rocko’s Modern Life. It’s perfect for anyone wanting to relive their childhood or give kids the chance to experience those shows for the first time. Check out the channel schedule below: Mondays 6:00 a.m.: Rugrats 6:30 a.m.: Rugrats 7:00 a.m.: Rugrats 7:30 a.m.: Rugrats 8:00 a.m.: Rugrats 8:30 a.m.: Rugrats 9:00 a.m.: Rugrats 9:30 a.m.: Rugrats Tuesdays 6:00 a.m.: Hey Arnold! 6:30 a.m.: Hey Arnold! 7:00 a.m.: Hey Arnold! 7:30 a.m.: Hey Arnold! 8:00 a.
- 10/17/2023
- TV Insider
One of the most endearing cartoons for kids who grew up in the 90s is Nickelodeon’s Doug. Doug is like an animated version of The Wonder Years, where our timid but well-intentioned teenage protagonist, Doug Funnie, journeys through his high school development years with his unique family, his best buddy, Skeeter Valentine and his dog, Porkchop. Doug also has his high school crush, Patti Mayonnaise, whom he constantly tries to impress. And of course, no high school experience would be complete without a bully. Doug has the misfortune of getting consistently targeted by Roger Klotz.
As a laundry list of past shows get revivals, Cbr.com reports that the show’s creator, Jim Jenkins, has revealed his ideas for a sequel series in an interview on YouTube with Tenn Buick. Jenkins explains, “Here’s what I wish would happen. Doug turns 33 years old [this year], something like that, so if you think about that,...
As a laundry list of past shows get revivals, Cbr.com reports that the show’s creator, Jim Jenkins, has revealed his ideas for a sequel series in an interview on YouTube with Tenn Buick. Jenkins explains, “Here’s what I wish would happen. Doug turns 33 years old [this year], something like that, so if you think about that,...
- 10/13/2023
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Paramount+’s “iCarly” reboot will not return for a fourth season, Variety has confirmed.
“’iCarly’ will not be returning for a fourth season on Paramount+. The series had a great three-season run and delivered on what fans really wanted to see with Carly and Freddie finally getting together. We want to thank the entire cast, the writers, directors and producers along with the whole crew for their dedication, creativity and talent,” said a Paramount+ spokesperson.
Ordered in 2020, the rebooted series picked up with adult Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), 10 years olders, as she reunited with her brother Spencer (Jerry Trainer) and longtime friend and cameraman Freddie (Nathan Kress), and sets out to revamp her popular web show with the help of old and new friends. Laci Mosley joined the original cast as Carly’s new friend, Harper, along with Jaidyn Triplett, who portrayed Freddie’s stepdaughter Millicent.
The original series ran...
“’iCarly’ will not be returning for a fourth season on Paramount+. The series had a great three-season run and delivered on what fans really wanted to see with Carly and Freddie finally getting together. We want to thank the entire cast, the writers, directors and producers along with the whole crew for their dedication, creativity and talent,” said a Paramount+ spokesperson.
Ordered in 2020, the rebooted series picked up with adult Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove), 10 years olders, as she reunited with her brother Spencer (Jerry Trainer) and longtime friend and cameraman Freddie (Nathan Kress), and sets out to revamp her popular web show with the help of old and new friends. Laci Mosley joined the original cast as Carly’s new friend, Harper, along with Jaidyn Triplett, who portrayed Freddie’s stepdaughter Millicent.
The original series ran...
- 10/4/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
The Paramount+ Peak Screaming collection returns to the service today with a broad and popular lineup of chills and thrills for audiences to enjoy this Halloween season.
The updated collection features more than 400 fan-favorite horror movies, series and episodes. The seasonal spooktacular also will include the debut of Bargain (Thursday, October 5), a festival award-winning South Korean dystopian thriller series; the premiere of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (Friday, October 6), a horror film based on the never-before-told chapter from the novel Pet Sematary; and the release of Monster High 2 (Thursday, October 5), the sequel to the hit musical film inspired by the beloved children’s toy line.
The Halloween-themed content on Paramount+ can be streamed here.
From child-sized scares to pulse-pounding terrors, the Peak Screaming collection connects each member of the household with bespoke frights from more than 25 expertly curated carousels. New and returning subgenres include “Flash Frights: 90 Minutes or Less,” “True & Terrifying,...
The updated collection features more than 400 fan-favorite horror movies, series and episodes. The seasonal spooktacular also will include the debut of Bargain (Thursday, October 5), a festival award-winning South Korean dystopian thriller series; the premiere of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines (Friday, October 6), a horror film based on the never-before-told chapter from the novel Pet Sematary; and the release of Monster High 2 (Thursday, October 5), the sequel to the hit musical film inspired by the beloved children’s toy line.
The Halloween-themed content on Paramount+ can be streamed here.
From child-sized scares to pulse-pounding terrors, the Peak Screaming collection connects each member of the household with bespoke frights from more than 25 expertly curated carousels. New and returning subgenres include “Flash Frights: 90 Minutes or Less,” “True & Terrifying,...
- 9/20/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last Chance for Animals (Lca), an international animal rights organization, today announced its Annual Fundraising Gala honoring notable animal activists will be held on October 14, 2023, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA.
Diane Warren will receive the Sam Simon Award in honor of her passionate work as a globally recognized animal rights and animal welfare activist. One of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters, Warren is a prolific force in the music world. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-two top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. Her songs have appeared in more than 150 motion pictures. She is a Grammy, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe award winner, has been nominated for 14 Oscar nominations and is an Honorary Oscar recipient. Some of the notable worldwide artists Warren has written original songs for include Cher, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana,...
Diane Warren will receive the Sam Simon Award in honor of her passionate work as a globally recognized animal rights and animal welfare activist. One of modern music’s most celebrated songwriters, Warren is a prolific force in the music world. She has penned nine #1 and thirty-two top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. Her songs have appeared in more than 150 motion pictures. She is a Grammy, Emmy and two-time Golden Globe award winner, has been nominated for 14 Oscar nominations and is an Honorary Oscar recipient. Some of the notable worldwide artists Warren has written original songs for include Cher, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Carlos Santana,...
- 9/7/2023
- Look to the Stars
Before SpongeBob SquarePants and The Fairly OddParents, there was Rugrats.
Alongside fellow “Nicktoons” Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats premiered Aug. 11, 1991 on Nickelodeon and helped establish an animated storytelling dynasty on the cable network. Created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain, the show was by far the most successful of Nickelodeon’s early offerings and helped set the stage for the Patrick Stars and Timmy Turners to come.
The cartoon followed the daily lives of toddlers Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille as they attempted to make sense of the adult world while also indulging in their imaginations for some larger-than-life adventures. Though the children’s parents also featured as secondary characters, Tommy and friends could only communicate with one another in their own unique baby language.
For an audience of a certain age (a.k.a. the geezer writing this), Rugrats...
Alongside fellow “Nicktoons” Doug and The Ren & Stimpy Show, Rugrats premiered Aug. 11, 1991 on Nickelodeon and helped establish an animated storytelling dynasty on the cable network. Created by Arlene Klasky, Gábor Csupó, and Paul Germain, the show was by far the most successful of Nickelodeon’s early offerings and helped set the stage for the Patrick Stars and Timmy Turners to come.
The cartoon followed the daily lives of toddlers Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, and twins Phil and Lil DeVille as they attempted to make sense of the adult world while also indulging in their imaginations for some larger-than-life adventures. Though the children’s parents also featured as secondary characters, Tommy and friends could only communicate with one another in their own unique baby language.
For an audience of a certain age (a.k.a. the geezer writing this), Rugrats...
- 8/24/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Devo lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh, who created the music for Paul Reubens’ series Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the 2016 movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, has paid tribute to the late actor and reflected upon how collaborating with Reubens “changed the trajectory” of his career in an interview with Yahoo Music.
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
- 8/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Devo lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh, who created the music for Paul Reubens’ series Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the 2016 movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, has paid tribute to the late actor and reflected upon how collaborating with Reubens “changed the trajectory” of his career in an interview with Yahoo Music.
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
- 8/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying the irrepressible, joyfully childlike Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The Pee-wee Herman character was known for his bright red bowtie, grey suit and flattop haircut, and delivered his well-known catchphrases like “I know you are, but what am I?” in a distinctive squeaky, high-pitched voice.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity,...
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The Pee-wee Herman character was known for his bright red bowtie, grey suit and flattop haircut, and delivered his well-known catchphrases like “I know you are, but what am I?” in a distinctive squeaky, high-pitched voice.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
This week, Peacock raised its prices for new customers and Netflix killed its least-expensive ad-free plan. If you feel like your streaming bill is raging out of control, we have some great services to consider to help your entertainment dollar stretch further.
If recent price increases at the services, including the elimination of free plans, has you searching for new streaming options, we have a collected some of the best options for ad-free and cost-free solutions. Whether you are missing Netflix’s $9.99 ad-free Basic plan, or if Peacock’s $5.99 ad-supported rate is more than you are comfortable paying after previously getting the service for free, the eight streamers below might just offer you what you are looking for.
Apple TV+
This service is a screaming deal at just $6.99 / month and you won’t see ads. Every series on this service looks and sounds amazing. It doesn’t feel like any other streaming service.
If recent price increases at the services, including the elimination of free plans, has you searching for new streaming options, we have a collected some of the best options for ad-free and cost-free solutions. Whether you are missing Netflix’s $9.99 ad-free Basic plan, or if Peacock’s $5.99 ad-supported rate is more than you are comfortable paying after previously getting the service for free, the eight streamers below might just offer you what you are looking for.
Apple TV+
This service is a screaming deal at just $6.99 / month and you won’t see ads. Every series on this service looks and sounds amazing. It doesn’t feel like any other streaming service.
- 7/19/2023
- by Ben Bowman
- The Streamable
As the Nickelodeon Animation Studio celebrates its 25th anniversary, it’s clearly blossomed from being a small but formidable toon house to a world-class studio with dozens of productions in process and executive Ramsey Naito at the helm. And Naito’s plans include growing relationships with creators who can speak to Nick’s audience.
In the last five to six years, the studio has expanded to include Nick Animation West (Burbank), Nick Animation East (New York) and offices in Hollywood on the Paramount lot. When Naito was named president of Nickelodeon Animation in 2020 (she has since become president of Paramount Animation as well), there were nine shows in production at the studio. Today there are nearly 70 at a place known for its irreverent, fun and boundary-breaking animation.
Naito, who went to CalArts and comes from a family of artists and haiku poets, knew the studio had to expand when she arrived.
In the last five to six years, the studio has expanded to include Nick Animation West (Burbank), Nick Animation East (New York) and offices in Hollywood on the Paramount lot. When Naito was named president of Nickelodeon Animation in 2020 (she has since become president of Paramount Animation as well), there were nine shows in production at the studio. Today there are nearly 70 at a place known for its irreverent, fun and boundary-breaking animation.
Naito, who went to CalArts and comes from a family of artists and haiku poets, knew the studio had to expand when she arrived.
- 7/15/2023
- by Karen Idelson
- Variety Film + TV
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first scripted TV series, the Jennifer Lopez-starring action film The Mother and documentaries featuring Anna Nicole Smith and Barack Obama are among the high-profile projects hitting Netflix this month.
At the end of May, the streamer is dropping the Schwarzenegger-starring spy comedy Fubar, in which the former California governor and Top Gun: Maverick’s Monica Barbaro play a father and daughter who discover they’ve each been secretly working as CIA operatives as they’re forced to team up and get to know each other’s true selves.
And earlier this month, in time for Mother’s Day, Lopez plays an assassin who emerges from hiding to protect a daughter she gave up for adoption years earlier in The Mother, streaming this Friday. The Niki Caro-directed action movie also stars Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci and Gael Garcia Bernal and was written by Andrea Berloff,...
At the end of May, the streamer is dropping the Schwarzenegger-starring spy comedy Fubar, in which the former California governor and Top Gun: Maverick’s Monica Barbaro play a father and daughter who discover they’ve each been secretly working as CIA operatives as they’re forced to team up and get to know each other’s true selves.
And earlier this month, in time for Mother’s Day, Lopez plays an assassin who emerges from hiding to protect a daughter she gave up for adoption years earlier in The Mother, streaming this Friday. The Niki Caro-directed action movie also stars Joseph Fiennes, Lucy Paez, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci and Gael Garcia Bernal and was written by Andrea Berloff,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Must-watch comedy series, eye-opening documentaries and an expansion of the “Bridgerton” universe are among the noteworthy additions to Netflix this month. May 12 sees the premiere of Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix original film “The Mother,” in which she plays an assassin lured back in for one last job. And on May 23, the documentary “Victim/Suspect” examines how sexual assault victims too often get turned into suspects when they report their assaults.
“Queen Charlotte,” the “Bridgerton” prequel series, arrives on May 4 while a new season of Tim Robinson’s sketch series “I Think You Should Leave” drops on May 30. And if you missed the most recent season of the niche (but delightful) comedy series “Documentary Now!,” you can stream that on Netflix starting May 9.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Netflix in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Arriving May 1
Above Suspicion
Airport...
“Queen Charlotte,” the “Bridgerton” prequel series, arrives on May 4 while a new season of Tim Robinson’s sketch series “I Think You Should Leave” drops on May 30. And if you missed the most recent season of the niche (but delightful) comedy series “Documentary Now!,” you can stream that on Netflix starting May 9.
Check out the full list of what’s new on Netflix in May 2023 below.
Also Read:
The 50 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now Arriving May 1
Above Suspicion
Airport...
- 5/1/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
As the calendar turns to May, the world’s largest streaming service is set to introduce a slew of new titles to the service. Perhaps most anticipated will be “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” when it debuts on May 4. Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in Netflix’s “Bridgerton” universe prequel. India Amarteifio plays Young Queen Charlotte.
Check out the trailer for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”:
In the first series role of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays an undercover CIA operative ready to enjoy retirement. However, when he discovers a family secret, he is forced to go back into the field for one last job. What he doesn’t know is that his daughter — also a CIA operative — is on the case. The action comedy “Fubar” is set to debut on the service on May...
Check out the trailer for “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story”:
In the first series role of his career, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays an undercover CIA operative ready to enjoy retirement. However, when he discovers a family secret, he is forced to go back into the field for one last job. What he doesn’t know is that his daughter — also a CIA operative — is on the case. The action comedy “Fubar” is set to debut on the service on May...
- 4/28/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
Nickelodeon‘s original Rugrats puts a spotlight on the babies’ adventures, which frequently sends the parents into an absolute panic. However, the series interweaves other aspects of their lives, incorporating other family and career stresses. They juggle multiple priorities at once, consistently leaving the babies alone to go on their adventures. Here’s a look at what each of the parents from Rugrats does for work.
Didi and Stu Pickles L-r: Stu, Tommy, Didi, and Dil Pickles | Nickelodeon
Didi and Stu Pickles are the parents of the natural-born leader of Rugrats, Tommy. Didi is a part-time home economics teacher, as shown in the second segment of season 1 episode 4, called “Little Dude.” However, she becomes a child psychologist in All Grown Up! Meanwhile, the Rugrats revival series shows her becoming an online businesswoman.
Stu is an inventor. He’s constantly trying to make new inventions for the family throughout the series,...
Didi and Stu Pickles L-r: Stu, Tommy, Didi, and Dil Pickles | Nickelodeon
Didi and Stu Pickles are the parents of the natural-born leader of Rugrats, Tommy. Didi is a part-time home economics teacher, as shown in the second segment of season 1 episode 4, called “Little Dude.” However, she becomes a child psychologist in All Grown Up! Meanwhile, the Rugrats revival series shows her becoming an online businesswoman.
Stu is an inventor. He’s constantly trying to make new inventions for the family throughout the series,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Nickelodeon‘s Rugrats first aired in 1991, running for 172 episodes over the course of nine seasons. The original iteration of the television series ended in 2004, but it still has a loyal fan base that thrives off of the nostalgia that came from the babies’ wild imaginations. Here’s a look at the five best Rugrats episodes, according to fans on IMDb.
5. ‘Aunt Miriam/The Inside Story’ L-r: Aunt Miriam, Didi Pickles, and Stu Pickles | Nickelodeon
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Rugrats Season 2 Episode 12, “Aunt Miriam/The Inside Story,” aired on Nov. 22, 1992.
The first segment follows Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster after they watch a movie featuring a giant ant. Tommy’s Aunt Miriam comes to visit and stirs up bad memories for Grandpa Lou. The babies find out that she was essentially the “Angelica Pickles” of Tommy’s grandpa’s childhood.
Meanwhile, “The Inside Story” sees Chuckie accidentally swallowing a watermelon seed. Angelica convinces...
5. ‘Aunt Miriam/The Inside Story’ L-r: Aunt Miriam, Didi Pickles, and Stu Pickles | Nickelodeon
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
Rugrats Season 2 Episode 12, “Aunt Miriam/The Inside Story,” aired on Nov. 22, 1992.
The first segment follows Tommy Pickles and Chuckie Finster after they watch a movie featuring a giant ant. Tommy’s Aunt Miriam comes to visit and stirs up bad memories for Grandpa Lou. The babies find out that she was essentially the “Angelica Pickles” of Tommy’s grandpa’s childhood.
Meanwhile, “The Inside Story” sees Chuckie accidentally swallowing a watermelon seed. Angelica convinces...
- 4/12/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Charlie’s Angels and its cast was a phenomenon in the 1970s. The TV series ran for five seasons from 1976-1981. It was produced by Aaron Spelling, who also created hits such as The Love Boat, Dynasty, Beverly Hills 90210, and Melrose Place.
The show was immensely popular with viewers but got mixed reviews from critics. Some called it “Jiggle TV” because it emphasized the sex appeal of its female cast.
Which Charlie’s Angels cast members are still alive?
What was ‘Charlie’s Angels’?
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy; and they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that, and now they work for me. My name is Charlie!”
This was the opening of Charlie’s Angels.
Farrah Fawcett (Jill Munroe), Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett), and Kate Jackson (Sabrina Duncan) played the Angels. They worked as...
The show was immensely popular with viewers but got mixed reviews from critics. Some called it “Jiggle TV” because it emphasized the sex appeal of its female cast.
Which Charlie’s Angels cast members are still alive?
What was ‘Charlie’s Angels’?
“Once upon a time, there were three little girls who went to the police academy; and they were each assigned very hazardous duties. But I took them away from all that, and now they work for me. My name is Charlie!”
This was the opening of Charlie’s Angels.
Farrah Fawcett (Jill Munroe), Jaclyn Smith (Kelly Garrett), and Kate Jackson (Sabrina Duncan) played the Angels. They worked as...
- 4/12/2023
- by Stacy Feintuch
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The original Rugrats serves as a major piece of nostalgia for many adults around the world. The animated storytelling and the voice actors were both top-notch Nickelodeon content, which made their way into pop culture. Rugrats embraced its iconic voice acting talents ranging from Tommy Pickles to his good friend, Chuckie Finster. It turned out that Tommy’s originally came from Elizabeth Daily‘s “cute” elementary school shenanigans.
Tommy Pickles is the brave leader of ‘Rugrats’ Tommy Pickles (voiced by Elizabeth Daily) | Nickelodeon
Rugrats first premiered on Aug. 11, 1991, with only Doug serving as the first-ever Nicktoon. It follows a group of babies named Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, and twins Phil and Lillian, exploring their daily lives. They use their imagination to go on grand adventures that dig into their greatest fantasies and fears.
Tommy is the brave leader of the group and is generally written as the lead protagonist. However, some...
Tommy Pickles is the brave leader of ‘Rugrats’ Tommy Pickles (voiced by Elizabeth Daily) | Nickelodeon
Rugrats first premiered on Aug. 11, 1991, with only Doug serving as the first-ever Nicktoon. It follows a group of babies named Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, and twins Phil and Lillian, exploring their daily lives. They use their imagination to go on grand adventures that dig into their greatest fantasies and fears.
Tommy is the brave leader of the group and is generally written as the lead protagonist. However, some...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Rugrats Season 1 aired in 1991, bringing animated joy to its audiences via Nickelodeon. Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, and twins Phil and Lillian introduced a sense of humor into its episodes full of adventure. However, the series also had plenty of jokes and Easter eggs aimed at adults that went right over the heads of its younger viewers. Rugrats Season 1 took a small jab at Donald Trump, which is particularly funny looking back all of these years later.
‘Rugrats’ Season 1 Episode 6 sees Tommy getting kidnapped L-r: Phil, Tommy, Chuckie, and Lillian | Paramount+
Rugrats Season 1 Episode 6 contained two segments titled “Ruthless Tommy” and “Moose Country.” They aired together on Nov. 6, 1991, but it was the former with a Trump joke that ran through the episode.
“Ruthless Tommy” begins with Tommy’s mother, Didi, putting Grandpa Lou in charge of keeping an eye on the baby. He predictably falls asleep, giving Tommy the opportunity to slip...
‘Rugrats’ Season 1 Episode 6 sees Tommy getting kidnapped L-r: Phil, Tommy, Chuckie, and Lillian | Paramount+
Rugrats Season 1 Episode 6 contained two segments titled “Ruthless Tommy” and “Moose Country.” They aired together on Nov. 6, 1991, but it was the former with a Trump joke that ran through the episode.
“Ruthless Tommy” begins with Tommy’s mother, Didi, putting Grandpa Lou in charge of keeping an eye on the baby. He predictably falls asleep, giving Tommy the opportunity to slip...
- 4/7/2023
- by Jeff Nelson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Over 100 popular films are leaving HBO Max at the end of the month, but luckily you have the whole month to stream them.
They include cinema classics like “Ben Hur,” the winningest film in Oscars history
Leaving April 5
The Inside Story, 1948
Reminiscence, 2021 (HBO)
Leaving April 11
Adult Swim Yule Log (aka The Fireplace)
Leaving April 12
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now, 2012 (HBO)
Leaving April 13
The Last Duel, 2021
Game Theory With Bomani Jones, Season 1
Leaving April 18
The Lego Batman Movie, 2017
Leaving April 24
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!, 2022
Leaving April 27
Malignant, 2021 (HBO)
Leaving April 30
47 Ronin, 2013 (HBO)
3 Godfathers, 1948
Accepted, 2006 (HBO)
The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1938
A Private War, 2018 (HBO)
An American in Paris, 1951
The American President, 1995
Any Given Sunday, 1999
Australia, 2008 (HBO)
Before I Fall, 2017 (HBO)
Ben-Hur, 1959
Black Legion, 1937
Blade, 1998
Blood Diamond, 2006
Blow Out, 1981 (HBO)
The Bodyguard, 1992
Boogie Nights, 1997
The Book of Eli, 2010
The Bourne Identity, 2002 (HBO)
The Bourne Supremacy, 2004 (HBO)
Bringing up Baby,...
They include cinema classics like “Ben Hur,” the winningest film in Oscars history
Leaving April 5
The Inside Story, 1948
Reminiscence, 2021 (HBO)
Leaving April 11
Adult Swim Yule Log (aka The Fireplace)
Leaving April 12
About Face: Supermodels Then and Now, 2012 (HBO)
Leaving April 13
The Last Duel, 2021
Game Theory With Bomani Jones, Season 1
Leaving April 18
The Lego Batman Movie, 2017
Leaving April 24
Tom and Jerry Cowboy Up!, 2022
Leaving April 27
Malignant, 2021 (HBO)
Leaving April 30
47 Ronin, 2013 (HBO)
3 Godfathers, 1948
Accepted, 2006 (HBO)
The Adventures of Robin Hood, 1938
A Private War, 2018 (HBO)
An American in Paris, 1951
The American President, 1995
Any Given Sunday, 1999
Australia, 2008 (HBO)
Before I Fall, 2017 (HBO)
Ben-Hur, 1959
Black Legion, 1937
Blade, 1998
Blood Diamond, 2006
Blow Out, 1981 (HBO)
The Bodyguard, 1992
Boogie Nights, 1997
The Book of Eli, 2010
The Bourne Identity, 2002 (HBO)
The Bourne Supremacy, 2004 (HBO)
Bringing up Baby,...
- 4/4/2023
- by Lawrence Yee
- The Wrap
The Pink Ladies of “Grease,” the most colorful Rydell High students, are back on April 6 on Paramount+. However, this won’t be the same collection of young women from the original film — or even its cult classic sequel. This round, we see how the popular clique got its start. The girls now have a show of their own: “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies,” a salute to 1950s teens who refuse to conform to conventional standards. The new musical series shows us Rydell High before Sandy and Danny start strutting down the halls. The show stars Marisa Davila, Cheyenne Isabel Wells, Ari Notartomaso, and Tricia Fukuhara.
Watch the “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” trailer:
Paramount+ is also producing an original series “Fatal Attraction,” based on the 1980s hit thriller. The TV version refocuses the lens, exploring a modern approach to women, infidelity, personality disorders, and coercive control. It’s...
Watch the “Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies” trailer:
Paramount+ is also producing an original series “Fatal Attraction,” based on the 1980s hit thriller. The TV version refocuses the lens, exploring a modern approach to women, infidelity, personality disorders, and coercive control. It’s...
- 3/29/2023
- by Fern Siegel
- The Streamable
“Good Burger 2” has officially been greenlit at Paramount+, with original stars Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell set to return.
The news was revealed on Friday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The sequel to the beloved Nickelodeon film will begin production in May with plans to debut it on Paramount+ later in 2023.
“I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years since great customer service was born at Good Burger!” Thompson said in a statement. “Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal! Love performing with my brother Kel and can’t wait to show the fans what these characters have been up to since we last saw them.”
“Good Burger” originated as a sketch on the Nickelodeon...
The news was revealed on Friday’s episode of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” The sequel to the beloved Nickelodeon film will begin production in May with plans to debut it on Paramount+ later in 2023.
“I can’t believe it’s been a little over 25 years since great customer service was born at Good Burger!” Thompson said in a statement. “Being a part of something so many generations of people have come to love has made me so proud and now to be back where it all began working on the sequel is surreal! Love performing with my brother Kel and can’t wait to show the fans what these characters have been up to since we last saw them.”
“Good Burger” originated as a sketch on the Nickelodeon...
- 3/18/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Frequent collaborators and co-directors Martin Scorsese and David Tedeschi’s upcoming documentary, “Personality Crisis: One Night Only,” will premiere April 14 at 8 p.m. on Showtime.
“Personality Crisis: One Night Only” has also released a trailer providing audiences a peek into the lives of Johansen, the one-time New York Dolls lead singer who later performed as Buster Poindexter. Focusing on Johansen, his legacy and his special January 2020 performance, the film documents the punk legend as he “regales the audience with stories and music illuminating the art and cultural evolution of New York City,” according to the film’s logline.
Scorsese explained what drew him to this project: “I’ve known David Johansen for decades, and his music has been a touchstone ever since I listened to the Dolls when I was making ‘Mean Streets’… Then and now, David’s music captures the energy and excitement of New York City. I often see him perform,...
“Personality Crisis: One Night Only” has also released a trailer providing audiences a peek into the lives of Johansen, the one-time New York Dolls lead singer who later performed as Buster Poindexter. Focusing on Johansen, his legacy and his special January 2020 performance, the film documents the punk legend as he “regales the audience with stories and music illuminating the art and cultural evolution of New York City,” according to the film’s logline.
Scorsese explained what drew him to this project: “I’ve known David Johansen for decades, and his music has been a touchstone ever since I listened to the Dolls when I was making ‘Mean Streets’… Then and now, David’s music captures the energy and excitement of New York City. I often see him perform,...
- 3/16/2023
- by Katie Reul and Charna Flam
- Variety Film + TV
The team behind Homeland is looking to bring Gattaca to Showtime.
A series based on the 1997 movie that starred Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman is in development at the cabler, with Homeland vets Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon attached as executive producers, our sister site Variety reports. The duo co-created the project with Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club), and Gansa will serve as showrunner if it moves forward.
More from TVLineIs New Ted Lasso 'Do a Big Don't? Can't Magnum Relocate Rick? Were Grey's Accents Wicked Bad? And More TV QsYellowjackets: How to Catch Up On the Hit Thriller and...
A series based on the 1997 movie that starred Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman is in development at the cabler, with Homeland vets Alex Gansa and Howard Gordon attached as executive producers, our sister site Variety reports. The duo co-created the project with Craig Borten (Dallas Buyers Club), and Gansa will serve as showrunner if it moves forward.
More from TVLineIs New Ted Lasso 'Do a Big Don't? Can't Magnum Relocate Rick? Were Grey's Accents Wicked Bad? And More TV QsYellowjackets: How to Catch Up On the Hit Thriller and...
- 3/16/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Paramount+ today released the official trailer and key art for season two of the original animated series Rugrats, following the iconic babies – Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil – as they explore the world and beyond from their wildly imaginative point-of-view. The series will premiere the first 13 episodes of the second season on Friday, April 14, exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and Canada. The series will also be available to stream on Paramount+ in the U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, South Korea, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria at a later date. In the second season of Rugrats, the babies are back and ready to take on the world with their pint-sized perspectives and a diapie full of snacks. New episodes follow Tommy, Chuckie, Angelica, Susie, Phil and Lil as they cross the frozen tundra, discover the treasures of ancient babies and go on the greatest adventure of...
- 3/16/2023
- by Thomas Miller
- Seat42F
“I know you are, but what am I?” With those words, Paul Reubens’ Pee-wee Herman became one of the biggest pop culture sensations of the 1980s, spawning several TV series, toys, movies, and so much more before controversy spelled the temporary end of the character. After a stage show and HBO special, Pee-wee Herman broke into the mainstream with the now classic 1985 film, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure. The feature directorial debut of Tim Burton, the film put the young director on the map, allowing him to go on to make Beetlejuice and 1989’s Batman, plus it also established Oingo Boingo frontman Danny Elfman as one of the most talented young composers in Hollywood.
In this episode of Where it Was Made, host Ryan Cultrera takes us behind the scenes of the classic film as he revisits some of the iconic places it was shot at in and around California. We...
In this episode of Where it Was Made, host Ryan Cultrera takes us behind the scenes of the classic film as he revisits some of the iconic places it was shot at in and around California. We...
- 2/27/2023
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
At this point, the accepted line on "The Simpsons" is that it hasn't been good for decades, which is sort of true, even if the new seasons suggest otherwise. Now that the show is on Disney+ and has been fully integrated into the house of mouse, it has seemingly completed its transformation into exactly the kind of commercialized pop culture product it once so deftly lampooned. But while it's easy to take shots at a show that's been on the air since the late-'80s one thing you simply can't knock is the voice acting talent.
Since 1989, the central cast has remained unchanged, with Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, and Nancy Cartwright giving voice to Matt Groening's original vision of the modern American family for 34 seasons straight. But back when "The Simpsons" was getting started, none of the cast could have known what they were signing up for.
Since 1989, the central cast has remained unchanged, with Dan Castellaneta, Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, and Nancy Cartwright giving voice to Matt Groening's original vision of the modern American family for 34 seasons straight. But back when "The Simpsons" was getting started, none of the cast could have known what they were signing up for.
- 2/11/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
For this month’s installment of “TV Terrors” we revisit “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters,“ the fondly remembered Nickelodeon animated series that aired from 1994 through 1997.
Every Nickelodeon fanatic has their period where they thought the network really hit their stride. For me, 1994 was their real peak of pure kids entertainment. It was a time where they’d tapped into a wonderful momentum with programming blocks like Saturday Night’s Snick, weekday morning’s Nick Jr., and excellent series like “Rugrats,” “All That,” “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” “The Secret World of Alex Mack,” and a whole lot more.
It was also the year that “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” premiered.
Debuting officially on October 30th, 1994, the program was another of the many Klasky-Csupo produced animated shows that had dominated the airwaves for most of the Nickelodeon golden age. Breaking in to their tendency to spotlight the lesser explored corners of our society, “Aaahh!!! Real...
Every Nickelodeon fanatic has their period where they thought the network really hit their stride. For me, 1994 was their real peak of pure kids entertainment. It was a time where they’d tapped into a wonderful momentum with programming blocks like Saturday Night’s Snick, weekday morning’s Nick Jr., and excellent series like “Rugrats,” “All That,” “Legends of the Hidden Temple,” “The Secret World of Alex Mack,” and a whole lot more.
It was also the year that “Aaahh!!! Real Monsters” premiered.
Debuting officially on October 30th, 1994, the program was another of the many Klasky-Csupo produced animated shows that had dominated the airwaves for most of the Nickelodeon golden age. Breaking in to their tendency to spotlight the lesser explored corners of our society, “Aaahh!!! Real...
- 2/8/2023
- by Felix Vasquez Jr
- bloody-disgusting.com
It’s that Slime Time of the year again. Nickelodeon is turning to CBS Sports analyst “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson and social media influencer Charli D’ Amelio to host this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards.
As it does every year, the KCAs are set to wow viewers with mind-blowing and gravity-defying stunts, celeb speeches, artist performances, games, magical illusions and tricks, plus a whole lotta slime. Kicking off the awards will be co-hosts Burleson and D’Amelio, who both shared their excitement for event.
“Hosting NFL Slimetime is always a blast, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy and slime as co-host of the iconic Kids’ Choice Awards! I grew up on Nickelodeon and my kids still love watching, so we’re all ready for the stunts, surprises and superstars that await us at this year’s show,” Burleson said.
The KCAs air live Saturday, March 4 at 7p.
As it does every year, the KCAs are set to wow viewers with mind-blowing and gravity-defying stunts, celeb speeches, artist performances, games, magical illusions and tricks, plus a whole lotta slime. Kicking off the awards will be co-hosts Burleson and D’Amelio, who both shared their excitement for event.
“Hosting NFL Slimetime is always a blast, and I can’t wait to bring that same energy and slime as co-host of the iconic Kids’ Choice Awards! I grew up on Nickelodeon and my kids still love watching, so we’re all ready for the stunts, surprises and superstars that await us at this year’s show,” Burleson said.
The KCAs air live Saturday, March 4 at 7p.
- 1/31/2023
- by Raquel "Rocky" Harris
- The Wrap
Paramount+ has pulled the plug on a greenlit “Workaholics” movie just five weeks before filming was scheduled to begin.
Series star and executive producer Adam Devine shared the news via Instagram on Monday, writing, “Obviously, this news is the loosest butthole.”
“We were suppose to begin filming in 5 weeks! P + told us don’t fit their new ‘global’ strategy…We are deeply butt hurt about this decision because we were so excited to bring the weird one last time,” Devine continued. “I’m butt hurt that I don’t get to work with my best friends again. I’m butt hurt for the fans, and I’m butt hurt for our loyal crew, and other cast members who are now going to have to scramble to find new jobs.”
Also Read:
New Holiday Movies and TV Specials to Watch in 2022: A Seasonal Viewing Guide
He concluded: “We are out to other streamers,...
Series star and executive producer Adam Devine shared the news via Instagram on Monday, writing, “Obviously, this news is the loosest butthole.”
“We were suppose to begin filming in 5 weeks! P + told us don’t fit their new ‘global’ strategy…We are deeply butt hurt about this decision because we were so excited to bring the weird one last time,” Devine continued. “I’m butt hurt that I don’t get to work with my best friends again. I’m butt hurt for the fans, and I’m butt hurt for our loyal crew, and other cast members who are now going to have to scramble to find new jobs.”
Also Read:
New Holiday Movies and TV Specials to Watch in 2022: A Seasonal Viewing Guide
He concluded: “We are out to other streamers,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Benjamin Lindsay
- The Wrap
“The Legend of Vox Machina” Season 2 is putting a major emphasis on the “dragons” of Dungeons and Dragons.
The Prime Video series dropped an action-packed official trailer for Season 2, which begins rolling out on the streamer on Jan. 20. Like the first season, the follow-up will release three episodes per week, culminating in 12 episodes total.
Season 2 will follow the Chroma Conclave campaign from Critical Role’s popular Dungeons and Dragons web series. The heroes of Vox Machina will have to face a powerful group of dragons called the Chroma Conclave before they destroy the world of Exandria. And these aren’t your typical fire-breathing dragons — they spew ice and acid and have nearly impenetrable armor. To defeat these beasts, the Vox Machina heroes must find rare weapons powerful enough to kill gods. Or, as Grog the goliath suggests, they could just “fuck shit up.”
“The Legend of Vox Machina” stars Critical...
The Prime Video series dropped an action-packed official trailer for Season 2, which begins rolling out on the streamer on Jan. 20. Like the first season, the follow-up will release three episodes per week, culminating in 12 episodes total.
Season 2 will follow the Chroma Conclave campaign from Critical Role’s popular Dungeons and Dragons web series. The heroes of Vox Machina will have to face a powerful group of dragons called the Chroma Conclave before they destroy the world of Exandria. And these aren’t your typical fire-breathing dragons — they spew ice and acid and have nearly impenetrable armor. To defeat these beasts, the Vox Machina heroes must find rare weapons powerful enough to kill gods. Or, as Grog the goliath suggests, they could just “fuck shit up.”
“The Legend of Vox Machina” stars Critical...
- 12/15/2022
- by Jordan Moreau
- Variety Film + TV
It’s easy to get existential in the wake of a global pandemic. Why are we here? What do we mean to each other? When you lose someone, what happens to all the love you felt for them?
If you’re Vanessa, the protagonist of the new indie tearjerker “I’m Totally Fine,” you bottle up all your grief until you feel like you’re going to explode. And then suddenly you have to face it, because you get visited by a space alien that looks exactly like your dead best friend.
So goes the witty, bittersweet conceit of this film, the first feature from director Brandon Dermer (“Flatbush Misdemeanors”) and writer Alisha Ketry. Despite its sci-fi bend, the greatest strength of “I’m Totally Fine” is its smallness. A stellar script and two standout performances from Jillian Bell and the sensational Natalie Morales round out this sweet little flick which,...
If you’re Vanessa, the protagonist of the new indie tearjerker “I’m Totally Fine,” you bottle up all your grief until you feel like you’re going to explode. And then suddenly you have to face it, because you get visited by a space alien that looks exactly like your dead best friend.
So goes the witty, bittersweet conceit of this film, the first feature from director Brandon Dermer (“Flatbush Misdemeanors”) and writer Alisha Ketry. Despite its sci-fi bend, the greatest strength of “I’m Totally Fine” is its smallness. A stellar script and two standout performances from Jillian Bell and the sensational Natalie Morales round out this sweet little flick which,...
- 11/3/2022
- by Lena Wilson
- The Wrap
In its continued bid to expand its footprint worldwide, Paramount+ is launching its service in France on Dec. 1 and Germany, Austria and Switzerland on Dec. 8.
Already available across the Americas, Paramount+ launched in South Korea, the U.K. and Ireland in June and Italy in September. The SVOD platform is expected to be available in 45 markets by year’s end.
Paramount+ is rapidly expanding its presence globally, bringing audience a unique content offering with the biggest stars and most compelling global and local stories. With these launches, Paramount+ will continue to see major growth across Europe, becoming one of the top players worldwide,” said Marco Nobili, executive VP and international general manager of Paramount+.
The streaming service from Paramount Global includes programming from such renowned brands as Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel.
Paramount+ Originals, led by “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and Sylvester Stallone’s “Tulsa King,...
Already available across the Americas, Paramount+ launched in South Korea, the U.K. and Ireland in June and Italy in September. The SVOD platform is expected to be available in 45 markets by year’s end.
Paramount+ is rapidly expanding its presence globally, bringing audience a unique content offering with the biggest stars and most compelling global and local stories. With these launches, Paramount+ will continue to see major growth across Europe, becoming one of the top players worldwide,” said Marco Nobili, executive VP and international general manager of Paramount+.
The streaming service from Paramount Global includes programming from such renowned brands as Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel.
Paramount+ Originals, led by “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” and Sylvester Stallone’s “Tulsa King,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Click here to read the full article.
Paramount+ has revealed when it will launch in Germany and France, Europe’s two largest territories.
The Paramount streaming platform will bow in France on Dec. 1 and in Germany, as well as Austria and Switzerland, on Dec. 8.
The launches, announced at international television market MIPCOM on Tuesday, will greatly expand Paramount+’s European footprint. Currently, the streamer is live in U.S., the U.K., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, Ireland and South Korea.
The French and German versions of Paramount+ will have access to shows from Paramount’s stable of sister networks, including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel, as well as feature films from Paramount Pictures.
Paramount+ originals that subscribers in the territories will be able to access include Star Trek: Strange New World, the latest spin-off of the long-running sci-fi franchise; Sylvester Stallone-starrer Tulsa King; and 1923, the Yellowstone prequel,...
Paramount+ has revealed when it will launch in Germany and France, Europe’s two largest territories.
The Paramount streaming platform will bow in France on Dec. 1 and in Germany, as well as Austria and Switzerland, on Dec. 8.
The launches, announced at international television market MIPCOM on Tuesday, will greatly expand Paramount+’s European footprint. Currently, the streamer is live in U.S., the U.K., Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean, Australia, Italy, Ireland and South Korea.
The French and German versions of Paramount+ will have access to shows from Paramount’s stable of sister networks, including Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Showtime and the Smithsonian Channel, as well as feature films from Paramount Pictures.
Paramount+ originals that subscribers in the territories will be able to access include Star Trek: Strange New World, the latest spin-off of the long-running sci-fi franchise; Sylvester Stallone-starrer Tulsa King; and 1923, the Yellowstone prequel,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Scott Roxborough
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 30th MipJunior, the international kids content market, opened Saturday with the presentation Binge Watching Session: Kids Audience Successes Around the Globe.
Presented by industry analyst Avril Blondelot, the head of content insight Paris-based Global Audience & Content Evolution (Glance), the colorful overview presented the latest hits for kids and tipped off the audience on upcoming shows to track.
“The trend towards reboots isn’t going away anywhere soon,” she told Variety in Cannes, citing the global success of the reboot of 80s’ hit “The Smurfs.”
Reboots like “Moominvalley,” “Rugrats,” “Animaniacs” and the upcoming “TeleTubbies”were all cited as key examples in the trend.
“Animaniacs” resurfaced on Hulu in 2020, 27 years after it was first seen. Netflix will debut its “TeleTubbies” reboot this fall. Tove Jansson’s “Moomin” characters were resurrected in 2019.
Another trend is “spin offs and more spin offs.”Titles Blondelot presented for this popular category included “Madagascar: A Little Wild,...
Presented by industry analyst Avril Blondelot, the head of content insight Paris-based Global Audience & Content Evolution (Glance), the colorful overview presented the latest hits for kids and tipped off the audience on upcoming shows to track.
“The trend towards reboots isn’t going away anywhere soon,” she told Variety in Cannes, citing the global success of the reboot of 80s’ hit “The Smurfs.”
Reboots like “Moominvalley,” “Rugrats,” “Animaniacs” and the upcoming “TeleTubbies”were all cited as key examples in the trend.
“Animaniacs” resurfaced on Hulu in 2020, 27 years after it was first seen. Netflix will debut its “TeleTubbies” reboot this fall. Tove Jansson’s “Moomin” characters were resurrected in 2019.
Another trend is “spin offs and more spin offs.”Titles Blondelot presented for this popular category included “Madagascar: A Little Wild,...
- 10/15/2022
- by Liza Foreman
- Variety Film + TV
Ramsey Naito has been running Nickelodeon Animation since 2017, and in that time the network’s programming has exploded with a raft of both homegrown series and adaptations of external IP. “Star Trek,” “SpongeBob,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” “Blue’s Clues,” “Dora the Explorer,” “Rugrats”… if that seems like too much for one network to handle, well, it no longer has to.
Last fall, Naito added running Paramount Animation to her docket, and since then, the scope of potential programming across the corporate-partnered Nickelodeon networks, Paramount+ and Paramount theatrical has given the network increased space to expand. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” — the Seth Rogen-produced feature spun off from Nick’s revamped “Turtles” animated series — is due out next summer. Nickelodeon feature films from “Paw Patrol,” “Blue’s Clues” and “Baby Shark” are also on the horizon, as well as new features from Paramount properties “Transformers” and “Smurfs.” For Naito, this glut of programming presents opportunities.
Last fall, Naito added running Paramount Animation to her docket, and since then, the scope of potential programming across the corporate-partnered Nickelodeon networks, Paramount+ and Paramount theatrical has given the network increased space to expand. “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” — the Seth Rogen-produced feature spun off from Nick’s revamped “Turtles” animated series — is due out next summer. Nickelodeon feature films from “Paw Patrol,” “Blue’s Clues” and “Baby Shark” are also on the horizon, as well as new features from Paramount properties “Transformers” and “Smurfs.” For Naito, this glut of programming presents opportunities.
- 10/5/2022
- by Andrew Barker
- Variety Film + TV
Tara Strong is a pioneer in the world of voice acting. With more than 600 credits, she is the voice behind Raven, Batgirl and Harley Quinn on shows including “Teen Titans,” “Teen Titans Go!,” “Rugrats,” “The Powerpuff Girls” and “My Little Pony.”
Later this year, the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (Sovas) will honor Strong with the Voice Arts Legacy Award for Arts and Entertainment. Cree Summer will present the award at the Voiceover Career Expo at the Marriott Convention Ctr. on Dec. 15th.
Strong spoke to Variety about how she takes care of her voice and the empowering impact of her work as the voice of superheroes that inspire young viewers.
What is it like to go on a journey with some of these characters, including heroines like Harley Quinn and Batgirl?
It’s a tremendous responsibility and honor. I feel so very lucky that I’ve been able...
Later this year, the Society of Voice Arts & Sciences (Sovas) will honor Strong with the Voice Arts Legacy Award for Arts and Entertainment. Cree Summer will present the award at the Voiceover Career Expo at the Marriott Convention Ctr. on Dec. 15th.
Strong spoke to Variety about how she takes care of her voice and the empowering impact of her work as the voice of superheroes that inspire young viewers.
What is it like to go on a journey with some of these characters, including heroines like Harley Quinn and Batgirl?
It’s a tremendous responsibility and honor. I feel so very lucky that I’ve been able...
- 10/3/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
'90s Nicktoons were a special era of animation. Shows like "Rugrats," "The Wild Thornberries," and "Doug" offered colorful, funny stories for kids, but if you watched them long enough, they also occasionally told heartfelt stories with a purpose. Few of those sincere stories have held a place in viewers' hearts and minds decades later quite like "Arnold's Christmas," the "Hey Arnold" holiday special that shared the heartbreaking backstory of one of its characters.
"Arnold's Christmas" aired during the show's first season in 1996, and a simple plot about a Secret Santa gift exchange gave way to one of the series' most emotional...
The post One of Hey Arnold's Most Emotional Episodes Was Nearly Killed By Nickelodeon appeared first on /Film.
"Arnold's Christmas" aired during the show's first season in 1996, and a simple plot about a Secret Santa gift exchange gave way to one of the series' most emotional...
The post One of Hey Arnold's Most Emotional Episodes Was Nearly Killed By Nickelodeon appeared first on /Film.
- 8/5/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The late 1990s was a golden age for serialized animation for young audiences. Nickelodeon, The Disney Channel, and Cartoon Network were firing on all cylinders, and '90s kids were able to reap the benefits of an explosive new entertainment landscape. In 1997, Walt Disney Television Animation debuted the show "Recess" on ABC, as part of Disney's "One Saturday Morning" block of programming, the last vestige of Saturday Morning Cartoons. The show was a huge hit, centering on the adventures of fourth graders and what happens on the playground during recess. The show was created by Joe Ansolabehere and "Rugrats" co-creator Paul...
The post Disney Freaked Out About This Recess Episode, Calling It a 'Critique of Religion' appeared first on /Film.
The post Disney Freaked Out About This Recess Episode, Calling It a 'Critique of Religion' appeared first on /Film.
- 8/5/2022
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.