At his “Seth Rogen Smokes the Bowl” show on Tuesday night, Rogen transformed the Hollywood Bowl into a stoner’s paradise.
The music and comedy show, which was part of the Netflix is a Joke festival, featured a star-studded lineup of performances from Snoop Dogg, Post Malone, Lil Dicky, Bill Burr, Ramy Youssef, Ronny Chieng and Abbott Elementary‘s Janelle James. The event benefited his and wife Lauren Miller’s non-profit Hilarity For Charity, which advocates for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Rogen kicked off the night by lighting a giant bong that was planted on the Bowl stage, channeling an Olympic opening ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra played alongside him. Lil Dicky sang the national anthem (as well as a few of his hits), as Rogen returned to tell the orchestra, “I can’t imagine as you were practicing your entire lives to be amazing...
The music and comedy show, which was part of the Netflix is a Joke festival, featured a star-studded lineup of performances from Snoop Dogg, Post Malone, Lil Dicky, Bill Burr, Ramy Youssef, Ronny Chieng and Abbott Elementary‘s Janelle James. The event benefited his and wife Lauren Miller’s non-profit Hilarity For Charity, which advocates for individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Rogen kicked off the night by lighting a giant bong that was planted on the Bowl stage, channeling an Olympic opening ceremony as the Hollywood Chamber Orchestra played alongside him. Lil Dicky sang the national anthem (as well as a few of his hits), as Rogen returned to tell the orchestra, “I can’t imagine as you were practicing your entire lives to be amazing...
- 5/8/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
NBCUniversal’s Emmy FYC House is set to return for its third annual pop-up activation at The Aster in Los Angeles from May 16 through May 22.
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
Additionally, on Wednesday night, Peacock will host their official FYC event for “The Traitors,” a reality show where contestants move into a castle and compete on challenges to earn money for a prize pot. The event will take place at the Ebell in Los Angeles. The panelist list includes host/producer Alan Cumming, as well as exec producer Toni Ireland and Sam Spector, the wardrobe stylist.
At the Aster, the NBCU FYC Emmy showcase features brands including Peacock, NBC, Bravo and Universal Studio Group. The event aims to highlight creatives from their Emmy-eligible shows.
There will be opportunities for TV Academy and guild members to look at props, costumes and behind-the-scenes photos from various series.
Confirmed guests include Alison Brie, Andy Cohen, Carson Daly, Chance the Rapper,...
- 5/8/2024
- by Lexi Carson
- Variety Film + TV
The Broadway musical Suffs just officially opened and a star-studded crowd attended to check out Hillary Clinton and Malala Yousafzai‘s producing debut!
Shaina Taub, who wrote the show and stars as suffragist Alice Paul, walked the red carpet alongside her fellow producers and celebs like Lin-Manuel Miranda on Thursday (April 18) at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.
More celebs in attendance included Anna Wintour, Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss, Melissa McCarthy, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, Rachel Brosnahan and Jason Ralph, and many more.
Cast members including Tony winner Nikki M. James and Tony nominee Jenn Colella were also on the red carpet.
Featuring an all-female cast, Suffs takes place in the early 1900s as the women’s movement was heating up in America, anchored by the suffragists — “Suffs,” as they call themselves — and their relentless pursuit of the right to vote.
Get your tickets now to see Suffs on Broadway.
Shaina Taub, who wrote the show and stars as suffragist Alice Paul, walked the red carpet alongside her fellow producers and celebs like Lin-Manuel Miranda on Thursday (April 18) at the Music Box Theatre in New York City.
More celebs in attendance included Anna Wintour, Sara Bareilles, Darren Criss, Melissa McCarthy, Ben Platt and Noah Galvin, Rachel Brosnahan and Jason Ralph, and many more.
Cast members including Tony winner Nikki M. James and Tony nominee Jenn Colella were also on the red carpet.
Featuring an all-female cast, Suffs takes place in the early 1900s as the women’s movement was heating up in America, anchored by the suffragists — “Suffs,” as they call themselves — and their relentless pursuit of the right to vote.
Get your tickets now to see Suffs on Broadway.
- 4/19/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Ripley is a psychological crime-thriller series written and directed by Steven Zaillian. Based on a 1955 novel titled The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, the Netflix series is set in the 1960s and it follows the story of Ripley as a wealthy man hires him to convince his son to come back home from Italy. However, when Ripley gets there he gets jealous of the oppulant life the wealthy man’s son is leading and decides to take it for himself. The novel by Highsmith was adapted once before into a film written and directed by Anthony Minghella, and it starred Matt Damon as the titular character. Ripley stars Andrew Scott in the lead role with Dakota Fanning, Johnny Flynn, Eliot Sumner, and Maurizio Lombardi starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved Zaillian’s take on The Talented Mr. Ripley, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
- 4/7/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The Las Culturistas Culture Awards, hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, is moving to the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn for its third annual show satirizing and celebrating moments in culture that could only be dreamt up on their podcast.
The ceremony, which will take place June 15, typically consists of 100 categories brainstormed by Yang and Rogers, with some mainstays including record of the year and the Cate Blanchett award for good acting. The “fake awards show” is meant to poke fun at the big awards shows of the year and has included musical performances, celebrity appearances and video acceptance speeches from the likes of Blanchett (a winner in her own category) and Taylor Swift (a two-time winner, including in the category of Best Taylor Swift).
As for whether Swift could be a participant in this year’s ceremony, Rogers and Yang are leaving the option open.
“If she wants to...
The ceremony, which will take place June 15, typically consists of 100 categories brainstormed by Yang and Rogers, with some mainstays including record of the year and the Cate Blanchett award for good acting. The “fake awards show” is meant to poke fun at the big awards shows of the year and has included musical performances, celebrity appearances and video acceptance speeches from the likes of Blanchett (a winner in her own category) and Taylor Swift (a two-time winner, including in the category of Best Taylor Swift).
As for whether Swift could be a participant in this year’s ceremony, Rogers and Yang are leaving the option open.
“If she wants to...
- 4/1/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
AlleyCatz, an unassuming bowling alley in a fictional California town, isn’t compelling to passersby or potential customers from the outside. The venue run by Mozell (Sister Sister’s Jackée Harry) has a drab brick exterior, a monument to the sad architecture of suburban shopping centers. It doesn’t offer much when you walk inside either. The lanes need waxing, the bar requires tending and the equipment is in various stages of disrepair. Some people might take one look at AlleyCatz and run, but Walt (Shameik Moore), the silly protagonist of Yassir and Isaiah Lester’s boisterous directorial debut The Gutter, doesn’t have a choice. He needs a job.
The young man, who prefers to live life without a shirt, has been fired from more gigs than he can count. In a particularly amusing early sequence, Walt recounts his shoddy employment history to Mozell, whose face becomes increasingly disturbed with each revelation.
The young man, who prefers to live life without a shirt, has been fired from more gigs than he can count. In a particularly amusing early sequence, Walt recounts his shoddy employment history to Mozell, whose face becomes increasingly disturbed with each revelation.
- 3/17/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Austin, TX – The depth and number of films at the SXSW Film & TV Festival portion of the week is nirvana for a film geek’s adventure. Here are three of the films I caught at SXSW … all led by familiar names and have high interest. “Arcadian,” “Gutter” and “Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie” … look for them in 2024.
Arcadian
Arcadian
Photo credit: SXSW.com
This harkens back to the kid-in-dystopia craze from the young adult fiction adaptations … think “Hunger Games.” Nicolas Cage is Paul, a father who managed to save his two sons Joseph and Thomas (Jaeden Martell and Maxwell Jenkins) from a post-apocalyptic event. Holed up in a remote UK farm area, the trio fights off a band of creatures who are evolving and mutating … to rid the human virus from planet earth. This is the kid’s story, not Cage-as-Paul’s adventures, but as usual Nic adds the...
Arcadian
Arcadian
Photo credit: SXSW.com
This harkens back to the kid-in-dystopia craze from the young adult fiction adaptations … think “Hunger Games.” Nicolas Cage is Paul, a father who managed to save his two sons Joseph and Thomas (Jaeden Martell and Maxwell Jenkins) from a post-apocalyptic event. Holed up in a remote UK farm area, the trio fights off a band of creatures who are evolving and mutating … to rid the human virus from planet earth. This is the kid’s story, not Cage-as-Paul’s adventures, but as usual Nic adds the...
- 3/14/2024
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The SXSW 2024 festival wrapped after nine days of TV and Film premieres with The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, closing out the festival. The fest ran from March 8-16.
The SXSW Film & TV Festival Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Design Awards, and Special Awards announced the winners on Wednesday, March 13 at the Paramount Theatre with Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Layman, winning the Narrative Feature Competition. Grand Theft Hamlet, Directed by Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane won in the Documentary Feature Competition category.
Fresh from his Oscars performance of “I’m Just Ken,” Barbie star, Ryan Gosling, made an appearance at the world premiere of David Leitch’s, The Fall Guy on Tuesday, March 12. The ensemble cast included Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, and Stephanie Hsu among others, who attended the premiere.
Ryan Gosling stars as Colt, a stuntman who, after a near-career-ending accident,...
The SXSW Film & TV Festival Narrative Feature Competition, Documentary Feature Competition, Design Awards, and Special Awards announced the winners on Wednesday, March 13 at the Paramount Theatre with Bob Trevino Likes It, directed by Tracie Layman, winning the Narrative Feature Competition. Grand Theft Hamlet, Directed by Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane won in the Documentary Feature Competition category.
Fresh from his Oscars performance of “I’m Just Ken,” Barbie star, Ryan Gosling, made an appearance at the world premiere of David Leitch’s, The Fall Guy on Tuesday, March 12. The ensemble cast included Emily Blunt, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke, and Stephanie Hsu among others, who attended the premiere.
Ryan Gosling stars as Colt, a stuntman who, after a near-career-ending accident,...
- 3/14/2024
- by Robert Lang
- Deadline Film + TV
Laughter strikes from all sides in “The Gutter,” the kind of brash and boisterous broad comedy that has largely been missing from multiplexes in recent years. Directors Yassir and Isaiah Lester seem to share a special ability with their main character Walt (Shameik Moore), who has a habit of hitting the central pin in spite of having a different delivery every time he steps up to the line. The same goes for the filmmaking siblings in this hysterical tale of a bowling alley employee who finds he’s better on the lanes than behind the bar.
Although Walt changes things up from a fast-pitch softball-like windup to simply throwing the bowling ball overhand, you just don’t know where a sight gag or a sharp one-liner will hit you when every part of the frame seems like a ripe opportunity for humor. Nothing seems off limits when Walt takes an...
Although Walt changes things up from a fast-pitch softball-like windup to simply throwing the bowling ball overhand, you just don’t know where a sight gag or a sharp one-liner will hit you when every part of the frame seems like a ripe opportunity for humor. Nothing seems off limits when Walt takes an...
- 3/13/2024
- by Stephen Saito
- Variety Film + TV
"You guys, this whole thing is a bad idea." Gravitas has revealed an official trailer for the indie comedy Wes is Dying, marking the feature directorial debut of up-and-coming filmmaker Parker Seaman. This meta filmmaking comedy is about a filmmaker who tries to make a documentary about a dying friend - but it all goes wrong. Of course. Reminds me of the recent Black Mirror episode "Loch Henry". After finding out their best friend is dying, filmmakers Parker & Devin decide to document their journey to see Wes one last time - all in the name of Hollywood success. As they hit the road to document their journey to see Wes one last time, their missteps & interpersonal troubles threaten to derail the movie and also ruin their friendship. Starring the writers Parker Seaman & Devin Das as Parker & Devin, along with D'Arcy Carden, Wes Schlagenhauf, and Mark Duplass. Oh this looks way better than expected!
- 3/13/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The lineup for the 2024 SXSW Film & TV festival has been announced, with the additions of Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man as a headliner. Also joining the lineup is the Sydney Sweeney starring nun horror Immaculate and Y2K, the comedy from SNL alum Kyle Mooney that stars Rachel Zegler.
These films join previously announced centerpiece screenings including the Ryan Gosling starrer The Fall Guy, Anne Hathaway romance The Idea of You, and the Jake Gyllenhaal led Road House remake, the latter of which will open the fest.
As for television, the Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will bow at the fest along with Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. These are joining the previously announced premiere of Netflix’s Three Body Problem.
Elsewhere in the lineup is the Nicolas Cage starrer Arcadian, the Lucy Boynton sci-fi feature The Greatest Hits, Rudy Mancuso’s Música,...
These films join previously announced centerpiece screenings including the Ryan Gosling starrer The Fall Guy, Anne Hathaway romance The Idea of You, and the Jake Gyllenhaal led Road House remake, the latter of which will open the fest.
As for television, the Bon Jovi docuseries Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story will bow at the fest along with Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told. These are joining the previously announced premiere of Netflix’s Three Body Problem.
Elsewhere in the lineup is the Nicolas Cage starrer Arcadian, the Lucy Boynton sci-fi feature The Greatest Hits, Rudy Mancuso’s Música,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival has unveiled its full lineup ahead of the March 8 opening night.
Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 8 through 16, the annual festival has announced its Headliner films including Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man,” “Immaculate” starring Sydney Sweeney, and “SNL” alum Kyle Mooney’s comedy “Y2K.” These join the previously announced lineup of titles.
“Monkey Man” stars writer/director Patel as Kid, an anonymous man who seeks revenge against the government leaders who murdered his mother. Oscar winner Jordan Peele produces the feature and moved the project from Netflix to Universal, reportedly so the movie could have a theatrical release.
Nun horror movie “Immaculate,” from Neon, reunites actress/producer Sweeney with her “The Voyeurs” director Michael Mohan.
Both films are among the 50 additional projects revealed as part of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As previously announced, Netflix series “3 Body Problem” and Doug Liman...
Taking place in Austin, Texas from March 8 through 16, the annual festival has announced its Headliner films including Dev Patel’s directorial debut “Monkey Man,” “Immaculate” starring Sydney Sweeney, and “SNL” alum Kyle Mooney’s comedy “Y2K.” These join the previously announced lineup of titles.
“Monkey Man” stars writer/director Patel as Kid, an anonymous man who seeks revenge against the government leaders who murdered his mother. Oscar winner Jordan Peele produces the feature and moved the project from Netflix to Universal, reportedly so the movie could have a theatrical release.
Nun horror movie “Immaculate,” from Neon, reunites actress/producer Sweeney with her “The Voyeurs” director Michael Mohan.
Both films are among the 50 additional projects revealed as part of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival. As previously announced, Netflix series “3 Body Problem” and Doug Liman...
- 2/7/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
“The Parent Trap” meets “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with “Dicks: The Musical,” A24’s first forray into movie musicals. Josh Sharp and Aaron Jackson star in the adaptation of their Off-Broadway show as two womanizing, misogynistic business salesmen who, when their companies merge, find out they are long-lost identical twins. The pair, then, hatch a plan to swap lives and get their parents back together, a task that proves much harder (and weirder) than they thought. Also starring Nathan Lane, Megan Mullaly, Megan Thee Stallion, and Bowen Yang, “Dicks: The Musical” will make its streaming debut on Friday, Feb. 2 on Max. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
How to Watch 'Dicks: The Musical' When: Friday, February 2, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About 'Dicks: The Musical'
A24 gets into...
How to Watch 'Dicks: The Musical' When: Friday, February 2, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About 'Dicks: The Musical'
A24 gets into...
- 2/2/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Class is back in session this February at “Clone High,” and Joan, J.F.K., Abe, and Cleo are back to rule the school! The Max Original comedy/sci-fi animated series may have had to repeat a year (or 20), but now in the revival’s second season, it’s back on track to graduate with honors. The full ten-episode second season of “Clone High” will debut this Thursday, Feb. 1. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
How to Watch ‘Clone High’ Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About ‘Clone High’ Season 2 Premiere
Returning 20 years after its initial debut, “Clone High” is set in the fictional town of Exclamation a high school that is secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment. The comedy follows the student population of the title high school,...
How to Watch ‘Clone High’ Season 2 Premiere When: Thursday, February 1, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max. 7-Day Free Trial$9.99+ / month Max via amazon.com About ‘Clone High’ Season 2 Premiere
Returning 20 years after its initial debut, “Clone High” is set in the fictional town of Exclamation a high school that is secretly being run as an elaborate military experiment. The comedy follows the student population of the title high school,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Exclusive: SmartLess Media, the company set up by Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, and Sean Hayes following the success of their eponymous podcast, is launching its latest show with D’Arcy Carden.
The Good Place star is to front WikiHole. The series will feature a panel of comedians who fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole of bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events, locations and people are connected.
It is the latest show for the company, which has series from the likes of Jameela Jamil and Rex Chapman.
Each episode of WikiHole will see the comedians guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked; what’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for the panel to figure out.
SmartLess Media will produce with Radio Point, the podcast venture of I Think You...
The Good Place star is to front WikiHole. The series will feature a panel of comedians who fall down a Wikipedia rabbit hole of bizarre and intriguing connections by guessing how famous events, locations and people are connected.
It is the latest show for the company, which has series from the likes of Jameela Jamil and Rex Chapman.
Each episode of WikiHole will see the comedians guessing how famous events and random celebrities are linked; what’s the population of Rio de Janeiro have to do with how many beers Andre the Giant can crush in one sitting? That’s for the panel to figure out.
SmartLess Media will produce with Radio Point, the podcast venture of I Think You...
- 1/24/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Kate Berlant had the support of many celeb friends at the opening night performance of her one-woman play Kate!
An L.A. crowd including Olivia Wilde and Brie Larson stepped out to attend the performance on Sunday night (January 21) at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, Calif.
Tatiana Maslany, Billy Eichner, Molly Shannon, Martha Plimpton, John C. Reilly and wife Alison Dickey, Kumail Nanjiani and wife Emily V. Gordon, Vanessa Bayer, D’Arcy Carden, Zoe Lister-Jones, cute couple Abbi Jacobson and Jodi Balfour, Bob Odenkirk, Lionel Boyce, Natasha Leggero, Chelsea Peretti, Timothy Simons, and Cazzie David were among the stars there.
Brie (who attended with a new rumored boyfriend) and Maya Rudolph aren’t pictured, but were both in attendance.
In the play, which previously had a sold-out run in New York, Kate explores the events of her life that have brought her to this moment. Embodying many characters in this tour de force performance,...
An L.A. crowd including Olivia Wilde and Brie Larson stepped out to attend the performance on Sunday night (January 21) at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, Calif.
Tatiana Maslany, Billy Eichner, Molly Shannon, Martha Plimpton, John C. Reilly and wife Alison Dickey, Kumail Nanjiani and wife Emily V. Gordon, Vanessa Bayer, D’Arcy Carden, Zoe Lister-Jones, cute couple Abbi Jacobson and Jodi Balfour, Bob Odenkirk, Lionel Boyce, Natasha Leggero, Chelsea Peretti, Timothy Simons, and Cazzie David were among the stars there.
Brie (who attended with a new rumored boyfriend) and Maya Rudolph aren’t pictured, but were both in attendance.
In the play, which previously had a sold-out run in New York, Kate explores the events of her life that have brought her to this moment. Embodying many characters in this tour de force performance,...
- 1/23/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Max will return to the hallways of Clone High when Season 2 premieres Thursday, Feb. 1, with all 10 episodes.
The streamer’s animated revival “follows a high school for clones of the greatest minds in history,” reads the official Season 2 synopsis. “Twenty years after the original experiment was put on ice, Joan, JFK, Abe, and Cleo have been thawed out to resume school with their new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.”
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The streamer’s animated revival “follows a high school for clones of the greatest minds in history,” reads the official Season 2 synopsis. “Twenty years after the original experiment was put on ice, Joan, JFK, Abe, and Cleo have been thawed out to resume school with their new clone classmates – all while navigating a new set of cultural norms and overly dramatic teen relationships.”
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- 1/18/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Whether you are familiar with the NYC comedy scene or consider yourself a Blankie, you’re likely familiar with “The George Lucas Talk Show,” in which comedian Connor Ratliff performs as the Star Wars creator alongside co-host Watto (played by Griffin Newman) and quite the roster of special guests. Ratliff’s journey is now getting a documentary portrait with Ryan Jacobi’s I’m “George Lucas”: A Connor Ratliff Story, executive produced by D’Arcy Carden and Bobby Moynihan, and featuring appearances by Zach Cherry, J.D. Amato, Alan Scherstuhl, Mo Rocca, John Hodgman, and more. Ahead of a Slamdance Film Festival world premiere this Saturday, we’re delighted to exclusively premiere the first trailer.
Here’s the synopsis: “For five years, comedian Connor Ratliff has performed as filmmaker George Lucas in his monthly Ucb NY cult comedy show, “The George Lucas Talk Show”. Co-hosted by actor Griffin Newman and featuring...
Here’s the synopsis: “For five years, comedian Connor Ratliff has performed as filmmaker George Lucas in his monthly Ucb NY cult comedy show, “The George Lucas Talk Show”. Co-hosted by actor Griffin Newman and featuring...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jordan Raup
- The Film Stage
Exclusive: Clone High, Max’s animated series revival of the classic MTV series from Phil Lord, Chris Miller and Bill Lawrence, is expanding its Season 2 guest cast ahead of its premiere next month. A specific date Tbd.
They include Jermaine Fowler as Toussaint Louverture, Paul F. Tompkins as Professor Hirsute, Stephen Root as Schneider Snorkelle, Jackee Harry as Jackee the Ripper, Hannah Simone as Lady Godiva, D’Arcy Carden as Mary, Randall Park as Frida’s Adopted Dad, Jameela Jamil as Mrs. C, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Sandra Sandria and Richard Kind as Nostradamus.
(Clockwise L-r) Randall Park, Paul F. Tompkins, Stephen Root, Jackee Harry, D’Arcy Carden, Jameela Jamil & Richard Kind
They join returning cast members Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver...
They include Jermaine Fowler as Toussaint Louverture, Paul F. Tompkins as Professor Hirsute, Stephen Root as Schneider Snorkelle, Jackee Harry as Jackee the Ripper, Hannah Simone as Lady Godiva, D’Arcy Carden as Mary, Randall Park as Frida’s Adopted Dad, Jameela Jamil as Mrs. C, Renee Elise Goldsberry as Sandra Sandria and Richard Kind as Nostradamus.
(Clockwise L-r) Randall Park, Paul F. Tompkins, Stephen Root, Jackee Harry, D’Arcy Carden, Jameela Jamil & Richard Kind
They join returning cast members Will Forte reprising his role as Abe; Nicole Sullivan as Joan; Lord as Scudworth; Chris Miller as JFK and Mr. B; Christa Miller voicing a new character, Candide Sampson; Donald Faison back as George Washington Carver...
- 1/10/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Larry Charles is no stranger to envelope-pushing comedy. As a writer on such subversive series as "Seinfeld" and "The Tick," as well as a director of shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and the Sacha Baron Cohen films "Borat" and "Brüno," he's well-versed in the art of provocation.
Perhaps that's why he was drawn to the material which became the first musical comedy to be produced and distributed by A24, a film which features the family-friendly title of "Dicks: The Musical." The movie is a cinematic adaptation of a Upright Citizens Brigade NY show from 2014 with the even more family-friendly title of "F—ing Identical Twins," written and performed by Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp.
Under Charles' direction, "Dicks" translates the scrappy, raucous, underground theatre vibes of "F—ing Identical Twins" while adding a little bit of star power to Jackson and Sharp's lead performances; the likes of D'Arcy Carden,...
Perhaps that's why he was drawn to the material which became the first musical comedy to be produced and distributed by A24, a film which features the family-friendly title of "Dicks: The Musical." The movie is a cinematic adaptation of a Upright Citizens Brigade NY show from 2014 with the even more family-friendly title of "F—ing Identical Twins," written and performed by Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp.
Under Charles' direction, "Dicks" translates the scrappy, raucous, underground theatre vibes of "F—ing Identical Twins" while adding a little bit of star power to Jackson and Sharp's lead performances; the likes of D'Arcy Carden,...
- 10/6/2023
- by Bill Bria
- Slash Film
Casey Wilson is joining the festivities at The Great American Baking Show.
The Happy Endings vet will co-host this year’s celebrity holiday special, alongside returning host Zach Cherry (Severance).
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Premiering Friday, Nov. 10 on The Roku Channel, the program finds six celebrity bakers competing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and to take home the coveted...
The Happy Endings vet will co-host this year’s celebrity holiday special, alongside returning host Zach Cherry (Severance).
More from TVLine007: Road to a Million Trailer: See Brian Cox as 'The Controller' in Amazon's James Bond-Themed Competition SeriesShocker: Roy Wood Jr. Quits The Daily Show After 8 YearsTVLine Items: The Artful Dodger Trailer, Tony Awards Date/New Venue and More
Premiering Friday, Nov. 10 on The Roku Channel, the program finds six celebrity bakers competing to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith and to take home the coveted...
- 10/5/2023
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Chicago – As the leaves begin to crunch beneath our feet, the Fall 2023 Chicago Humanities Festival – ongoing since September – will kick into gear in October with an amazing line-up of celebrity and talkback events. For a complete list and guide to the Festival, click Chicago Humanities.
Photographer Joe Arce has captured Exclusive Portraits beforehand with some of the celebrity attendees. They are pictured below with a link to their event (Click the headline name) and a short description. The 2023 Fall Chicago Humanities Festival takes place through November 17th.
Keegan-michael Key, October 5th
Keegan-Michael Key
Photo credit: Joe Arce of Starstruck Foto for HollywoodChicago.com
An Evening With Keegan-michael Key and Elle Key is connected to their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name. Plus they are sharing their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor.” The book will take readers on a...
Photographer Joe Arce has captured Exclusive Portraits beforehand with some of the celebrity attendees. They are pictured below with a link to their event (Click the headline name) and a short description. The 2023 Fall Chicago Humanities Festival takes place through November 17th.
Keegan-michael Key, October 5th
Keegan-Michael Key
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An Evening With Keegan-michael Key and Elle Key is connected to their critically acclaimed podcast of the same name. Plus they are sharing their new book “The History of Sketch Comedy: A Journey Through the Art and Craft of Humor.” The book will take readers on a...
- 10/2/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
A lot can happen in 146 days. When the Writers Guild strike started in May, Drew Barrymore was one of its early folk heroes, when she stepped down as host of the MTV Movie & TV Awards in solidarity. But four months later, Barrymore became one of the strike’s most reviled public figures when she tried to rationalize the decision to bring back her daytime talk show in the midst of a work stoppage. There were many winners and losers to come out of this hot labor summer, and it’s not over yet, as SAG-AFTRA looks to seal its own deal with the AMPTP. But as the WGA prepares to vote on its hard-fought new contract, here are some of the entities that made it to the other side on the rise — or a bit imperiled.
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- 9/29/2023
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Lauren Sánchez was honored at This Is About Humanity’s 5th annual fundraising soirée on Saturday, where she gave a special shout-out to fiancé Jeff Bezos during her speech.
This is About Humanity is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for separated and reunified families at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the group toasted Sánchez after she donated over $1 million to its cause. At the annual event, held at Henry Winkler’s house in Los Angeles (Winkler’s daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis is among the organization’s co-founders), Sánchez took the podium to “thank my family and Jeff for being here tonight, I really appreciate you — not as much though as I appreciate the tacos,” nodding to the elaborate Mexican-themed menu.
“I never thought I would be up here,” Sánchez admitted, recalling growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would go with her grandmother to her...
This is About Humanity is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and support for separated and reunified families at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the group toasted Sánchez after she donated over $1 million to its cause. At the annual event, held at Henry Winkler’s house in Los Angeles (Winkler’s daughter Zoe Winkler Reinis is among the organization’s co-founders), Sánchez took the podium to “thank my family and Jeff for being here tonight, I really appreciate you — not as much though as I appreciate the tacos,” nodding to the elaborate Mexican-themed menu.
“I never thought I would be up here,” Sánchez admitted, recalling growing up in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where she would go with her grandmother to her...
- 8/27/2023
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“A League of Their Own” cocreator Will Graham shared a lengthy response to the show’s recent cancellation and renewal reversal at Amazon’s Prime Video on Wednesday.
“We are still fighting for ‘League.’ But whether we win or lose this one, I’m so proud,” he wrote. “From the time when we began working on the season, Abbi, Desta and I said to each other — ‘Let’s not hold anything back. for as long as we get to be here, let’s do this the right way.'”
If you want to read this in one go, here it is. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn pic.twitter.com/vZw2bLIXit
— Will Graham (@WillWGraham) August 23, 2023
“We got so many notes wondering if the exploration of the queer world of the 1940s or Max’s world would be better saved for Season 2, if people needed to start somewhere a little more familiar,” he continued. “I...
“We are still fighting for ‘League.’ But whether we win or lose this one, I’m so proud,” he wrote. “From the time when we began working on the season, Abbi, Desta and I said to each other — ‘Let’s not hold anything back. for as long as we get to be here, let’s do this the right way.'”
If you want to read this in one go, here it is. #ALeagueOfTheirOwn pic.twitter.com/vZw2bLIXit
— Will Graham (@WillWGraham) August 23, 2023
“We got so many notes wondering if the exploration of the queer world of the 1940s or Max’s world would be better saved for Season 2, if people needed to start somewhere a little more familiar,” he continued. “I...
- 8/23/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Abbi Jacobson and Will Graham’s “A League of Their Own” television show could still see some extra innings.
Sony plans to shop the show around following the cancellation of its shortened second season by Amazon Studios Friday, an insider close to decision making told TheWrap.
Prime Video reversed the show’s renewal due to the double Hollywood strike. Jacobson responded to the news of the show’s cancellation Friday in an Instagram post.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls–t and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that,” she wrote. “About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
“A League of Their Own” was cocreated by Graham and Jacobson. Jacobson also starred as Carson Shaw, a married woman who took a chance and tried out for the All American Girls’ Professional Baseball League. Once she makes the Rockford Peaches team,...
Sony plans to shop the show around following the cancellation of its shortened second season by Amazon Studios Friday, an insider close to decision making told TheWrap.
Prime Video reversed the show’s renewal due to the double Hollywood strike. Jacobson responded to the news of the show’s cancellation Friday in an Instagram post.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls–t and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that,” she wrote. “About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
“A League of Their Own” was cocreated by Graham and Jacobson. Jacobson also starred as Carson Shaw, a married woman who took a chance and tried out for the All American Girls’ Professional Baseball League. Once she makes the Rockford Peaches team,...
- 8/21/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Abbi Jacobson is calling out Amazon Prime Video over the cancellation of a shortened “A League of Their Own” Season 2.
The series’ star, co-creator, and executive producer took to Instagram to address the news that the slated final four episodes of “League” are no longer moving forward due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
“What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life,” Jacobson captioned. “And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
The “Broad City” alum continued, “This post here is about the special show I was lucky to make with so many incredibly talented artists and actors and writers and crew.
The series’ star, co-creator, and executive producer took to Instagram to address the news that the slated final four episodes of “League” are no longer moving forward due to the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
“What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life,” Jacobson captioned. “And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
The “Broad City” alum continued, “This post here is about the special show I was lucky to make with so many incredibly talented artists and actors and writers and crew.
- 8/21/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Prime Video Cancels 'A League of Their Own' Despite Season 2 Renewal in the Midst of Writers Strikes
Unfortunately, it’s two strikes and your out for the Prime Video series “A League of Their Own.” After a critically acclaimed first season on the Amazon service, the adaption of the iconic 1992 movie of the same name was canceled, but the streamer announced that it would get a four-episode second season before wrapping up. However, it has been announced that those plans have changed and that Prime Video would not be moving forward with the abbreviated Season 2 after all.
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Although the scripts for all four second-season episodes were completed before the work stoppages, the delays brought on by the dual Writers Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA strikes made it difficult for Amazon to move forward. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the strikes have made it practically impossible for the new episodes of both “A League of Their Own” and “The Peripheral” to be...
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Although the scripts for all four second-season episodes were completed before the work stoppages, the delays brought on by the dual Writers Guild of America and SAG/AFTRA strikes made it difficult for Amazon to move forward. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the strikes have made it practically impossible for the new episodes of both “A League of Their Own” and “The Peripheral” to be...
- 8/21/2023
- by Layne Gibbons
- The Streamable
The co-creator and star of A League of Their Own is speaking out after Prime Video's decided to cancel the drama series despite previously renewing it.
The series was canceled alongside The Peripheral on Friday night, with many believing both were casualties of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Abbi Jacobson, who plays Carson Shaw in the series, took to social media over the weekend after Prime Video rescinded the show's four-episode second season.
"What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much," she wrote.
"What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today."
Jacobson addressed the rumors that the series was let go due to the dual strikes.
"To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls—t and cowardly."
"But this post isn't about all that. About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer.
The series was canceled alongside The Peripheral on Friday night, with many believing both were casualties of the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes.
Abbi Jacobson, who plays Carson Shaw in the series, took to social media over the weekend after Prime Video rescinded the show's four-episode second season.
"What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much," she wrote.
"What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today."
Jacobson addressed the rumors that the series was let go due to the dual strikes.
"To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls—t and cowardly."
"But this post isn't about all that. About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer.
- 8/21/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“A League of Their Own” co-creator and star Abbi Jacobson has reacted to the news that Amazon has scrapped Season 2 due to the ongoing strikes, calling the decision “bullshit and cowardly.”
On Friday, Variety confirmed that the series — based on the 1992 baseball film of the same name — would no longer be going forward with its shortened final season, which was greenlit in April. According to sources, the cancellation came about due to the writers and actors strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
In an Instagram post over the weekend, Jacobson wrote: “What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways...
On Friday, Variety confirmed that the series — based on the 1992 baseball film of the same name — would no longer be going forward with its shortened final season, which was greenlit in April. According to sources, the cancellation came about due to the writers and actors strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP).
In an Instagram post over the weekend, Jacobson wrote: “What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much. What a rare thing in life. And so I am sad today. To blame this cancellation on the strike, is bullshit and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways...
- 8/21/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
“A League of Their Own” creator Abbi Jacobson is furious at the cancellation of her show.
Prime Video is not moving forward with the previously ordered second — and final — season of comedy-drama A League Of Their Own, cocreated and starring Jacobson, Deadline has learned.
The series was a reimagining of the 1992 film, A League of Their Own, which was about the women who formed their own professional baseball league during World War II.
Jacobson was Carson Shaw, D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) was Greta Gill, and Chanté Adams was Max Chapman in the series.
Production delays wrought by the ongoing Hollywood strikes was blamed by Prime sources for the demise.
That excuse didn’t sit well with Jacobson.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls–t and cowardly,” Jacobson wrote Friday in an Instagram post. “But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways this...
Prime Video is not moving forward with the previously ordered second — and final — season of comedy-drama A League Of Their Own, cocreated and starring Jacobson, Deadline has learned.
The series was a reimagining of the 1992 film, A League of Their Own, which was about the women who formed their own professional baseball league during World War II.
Jacobson was Carson Shaw, D’Arcy Carden (The Good Place) was Greta Gill, and Chanté Adams was Max Chapman in the series.
Production delays wrought by the ongoing Hollywood strikes was blamed by Prime sources for the demise.
That excuse didn’t sit well with Jacobson.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls–t and cowardly,” Jacobson wrote Friday in an Instagram post. “But this post isn’t about all that. About all the ways this...
- 8/20/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
Oscars | Emmys | Grammys | Tonys
2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – “Development Day”
Weekly Commentary: A hot race ensues where nearly any of this year’s nominees for supporting comedy actress could theoretically win the prize.
Three former Emmy winners are in this category — Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
Visit the prediction pages for the respective ceremonies via the links below:
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2023 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Abbott Elementary – “Development Day”
Weekly Commentary: A hot race ensues where nearly any of this year’s nominees for supporting comedy actress could theoretically win the prize.
Three former Emmy winners are in this category — Alex Borstein (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel...
- 8/20/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
A League of Their Own is not returning for its second and final season after all. Per Deadline, plans for season two have been cancelled due to production delays and the current actors and writers strikes in the industry.
Starring Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Nick Offerman, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kate Berlant, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, and Dale Dickey, the A League Of Their Own series is a reimaging of the Penny Marshall film of the same name. The story revolves around the 1943 formation of the Rockford Peaches, a women's team in the newly formed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
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Starring Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Nick Offerman, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kate Berlant, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, and Dale Dickey, the A League Of Their Own series is a reimaging of the Penny Marshall film of the same name. The story revolves around the 1943 formation of the Rockford Peaches, a women's team in the newly formed All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
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- 8/19/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“A League of Their Own”, Prime Video’s series inspired by Penny Marshall’s 1992 feature, is no more.
On Friday, Aug. 18, Deadline reported the show had been cancelled, with the streamer deciding to rescind its original announcement that “League” had been picked up for a brief four-episode second season that would conclude the storyline.
According to the outlet, the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes were behind the decision; since production wouldn’t be able to begin on the new episodes until 2024 at the earliest, this would push the premiere date of those episodes to 2025 — resulting in a three-year gap between the first and second seasons.
Read More: Abbi Jacobson Says Anger From Some At Diversity In ‘A League Of Their Own’ Has ‘Only Made Me More Sure’ About Need For The Reimagining
Abbi Jacobson, who portrayed Rockford Peaches catcher Carson Shaw, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the cancellation news.
On Friday, Aug. 18, Deadline reported the show had been cancelled, with the streamer deciding to rescind its original announcement that “League” had been picked up for a brief four-episode second season that would conclude the storyline.
According to the outlet, the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes were behind the decision; since production wouldn’t be able to begin on the new episodes until 2024 at the earliest, this would push the premiere date of those episodes to 2025 — resulting in a three-year gap between the first and second seasons.
Read More: Abbi Jacobson Says Anger From Some At Diversity In ‘A League Of Their Own’ Has ‘Only Made Me More Sure’ About Need For The Reimagining
Abbi Jacobson, who portrayed Rockford Peaches catcher Carson Shaw, took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the cancellation news.
- 8/19/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
A League of Their Own creator Abbi Jacobson is throwing fastballs at Amazon in defense of her cancelled series.
On Friday, TVLine confirmed that Prime Video has decided to scrap the series‘ previously announced second and final season. An Amazon insider said the cancellation is due to production delays caused by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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“To blame this cancellation...
On Friday, TVLine confirmed that Prime Video has decided to scrap the series‘ previously announced second and final season. An Amazon insider said the cancellation is due to production delays caused by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
More from TVLineA League of Their Own's Second and Final Season Scrapped at AmazonThe Peripheral Cancelled at Amazon, Reversing Season 2 RenewalThe Summer I Turned Pretty Stars Talk Finale's Love Triangle Twist and Why [Spoiler] Is the Right Guy for Belly
“To blame this cancellation...
- 8/19/2023
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
“A League of Their Own” series co-creator Abbi Jacobson has responded to the cancellation of the show by Prime Video.
The actress posted on Instagram hours after the streamer revealed that they were reversing the show’s renewal for a shortened second season.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls— and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that,” Jacobson wrote on Instagram. “About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
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Along with sci-fi series “The Peripheral,” an individual with knowledge of the matter told TheWrap that Amazon Studios’ reversal of the two shows’ renewals stems from delays caused by the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America strike, which started May 2, and the SAG-AFTRA strike, which started July 14.
“What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much,...
The actress posted on Instagram hours after the streamer revealed that they were reversing the show’s renewal for a shortened second season.
“To blame this cancellation on the strike is bulls— and cowardly. But this post isn’t about all that,” Jacobson wrote on Instagram. “About all the ways this show has been put through the ringer. Not today.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by @abbijacobson
Along with sci-fi series “The Peripheral,” an individual with knowledge of the matter told TheWrap that Amazon Studios’ reversal of the two shows’ renewals stems from delays caused by the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America strike, which started May 2, and the SAG-AFTRA strike, which started July 14.
“What luck I have had to get to tell these stories and play this character I love so much,...
- 8/19/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Despite doing well in its first season, Prime Video has sadly reversed its renewal of The Peripheral.
The change of heart likely stemmed from the dual strikes occurring across the industry.
The series starred Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fischer, a woman who discovered a secret connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.
What is one of the first of likely many strike-related cancellations, The Peripheral seemed to fare well on the streamer.
Each week, Twitter would be abuzz with theories and praise for the show, especially for the performances from Moretz and one of the lead antagonists, played by T'Nia Miller.
With the WGA on strike for over 100 days and SAG-AFTRA on strike for over a month, we expect there to be many similar cases of reversals when it comes to renewed series that hadn't already begun production.
There are still...
The change of heart likely stemmed from the dual strikes occurring across the industry.
The series starred Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fischer, a woman who discovered a secret connection to an alternate reality as well as a dark future of her own.
What is one of the first of likely many strike-related cancellations, The Peripheral seemed to fare well on the streamer.
Each week, Twitter would be abuzz with theories and praise for the show, especially for the performances from Moretz and one of the lead antagonists, played by T'Nia Miller.
With the WGA on strike for over 100 days and SAG-AFTRA on strike for over a month, we expect there to be many similar cases of reversals when it comes to renewed series that hadn't already begun production.
There are still...
- 8/18/2023
- by Michael T. Stack
- TVfanatic
A League of Their Own has officially — and unexpectedly — struck out at Prime Video. The streamer has opted to scrap the series’ previously announced second and final season, TVLine has confirmed.
Also on Friday, Prime Video reversed its Season 2 renewal of the sci-fi drama The Peripheral, starring Chloë Grace Moretz. An Amazon insider tells TVLine that both cancellations are due to production delays caused by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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Also on Friday, Prime Video reversed its Season 2 renewal of the sci-fi drama The Peripheral, starring Chloë Grace Moretz. An Amazon insider tells TVLine that both cancellations are due to production delays caused by the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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- 8/18/2023
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Prime Video has canceled the shortened Season 2 of “A League of Their Own” amid the double Hollywood strike.
The baseball series, which launched its first season in the summer of 2022, will not move forward at the streamer along with “The Peripheral,” starring Chloë Grace Moretz, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
“A League of Their Own” was co-created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. Jacobson also starred as Carson Shaw, a married woman who took a chance and tried out for the All American Girls’ Professional Baseball League when her husband Charlie (Patrick J. Adams) was off at war, because she didn’t feel fulfilled at home.
Once she makes the Rockford Peaches, Carson grows close with Greta Gill (D’Arcy Carden), and the two spark up a romance in the safe space of their teammates even though Carson is engaged. Season 1 left off with Charlie walking in on Carson...
The baseball series, which launched its first season in the summer of 2022, will not move forward at the streamer along with “The Peripheral,” starring Chloë Grace Moretz, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
“A League of Their Own” was co-created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson. Jacobson also starred as Carson Shaw, a married woman who took a chance and tried out for the All American Girls’ Professional Baseball League when her husband Charlie (Patrick J. Adams) was off at war, because she didn’t feel fulfilled at home.
Once she makes the Rockford Peaches, Carson grows close with Greta Gill (D’Arcy Carden), and the two spark up a romance in the safe space of their teammates even though Carson is engaged. Season 1 left off with Charlie walking in on Carson...
- 8/18/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Amazon is removing A League of Their Own from its scripted lineup.
The retail giant and streamer has reversed course and canceled the queer-themed reboot of Penny Marshall’s 1992 film after previously renewing the series for a four-episode second and final season. Sources say Sony Pictures Television, which produces the show, plans to shop League with the hopes that the series can find a new home for season two. Scripts for all four episodes of what was planned to be the conclusion of the series were completed before the Writers Guild of America went on strike May 2.
The decision to cancel the series from co-creators/showrunners Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson (who also starred) comes as Hollywood’s first dual strikes since the 1960s has brought production to a standstill. Graham and Jacobson fought to get the series a second season as Amazon and producers Sony Pictures Television negotiated to...
The retail giant and streamer has reversed course and canceled the queer-themed reboot of Penny Marshall’s 1992 film after previously renewing the series for a four-episode second and final season. Sources say Sony Pictures Television, which produces the show, plans to shop League with the hopes that the series can find a new home for season two. Scripts for all four episodes of what was planned to be the conclusion of the series were completed before the Writers Guild of America went on strike May 2.
The decision to cancel the series from co-creators/showrunners Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson (who also starred) comes as Hollywood’s first dual strikes since the 1960s has brought production to a standstill. Graham and Jacobson fought to get the series a second season as Amazon and producers Sony Pictures Television negotiated to...
- 8/18/2023
- by Lesley Goldberg
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘A League Of Their Own’ Canceled: Prime Video Not Proceeding With Second & Final Season Amid Strikes
Exclusive: Prime Video is not moving forward with the previously ordered second — and final — season of comedy-drama A League Of Their Own, co-created and starring Abbi Jacobson, Deadline has learned.
It joins fellow Prime Video/Amazon Studios hourlong freshman series The Peripheral, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
As Deadline reported earlier today, both cancellations are believed to stem from the length of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed TV production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
In a story earlier this week, Deadline reported that there may be more series whose renewals could be rescinded or pending pickups not happen if the work stoppage stretches past Labor Day, with freshman series going into Season 2 the most vulnerable. There was a similar string of unrenewals during the pandemic.
A League of Their Own, an adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name,...
It joins fellow Prime Video/Amazon Studios hourlong freshman series The Peripheral, which also had its Season 2 renewal reversed.
As Deadline reported earlier today, both cancellations are believed to stem from the length of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, which have delayed TV production, creating large gaps between seasons and making shows miss their target release dates.
In a story earlier this week, Deadline reported that there may be more series whose renewals could be rescinded or pending pickups not happen if the work stoppage stretches past Labor Day, with freshman series going into Season 2 the most vulnerable. There was a similar string of unrenewals during the pandemic.
A League of Their Own, an adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name,...
- 8/18/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Prime Video has canceled “The Peripheral,” despite the Chloë Grace Moretz-led sci-fi series receiving a renewal for a second season in February.
An individual with knowledge of the matter tells TheWrap that the cancelation stems from delays caused by the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America strike, which began on May 2, and SAG-AFTRA strike, which began on July 14. The individual noted that the series was originally intended to go into production this year for a release in 2024.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by William Gibson, the series hailed from “Westworld” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan’s Kilter Films banner, who are under an overall deal at Amazon Studios. “The Peripheral” follows Flynne Fisher (Moretz), a woman trying to hold together the pieces of her broken family in a forgotten corner of tomorrow’s America. She is smart, ambitious and doomed. She has no future; until...
An individual with knowledge of the matter tells TheWrap that the cancelation stems from delays caused by the ongoing Writers’ Guild of America strike, which began on May 2, and SAG-AFTRA strike, which began on July 14. The individual noted that the series was originally intended to go into production this year for a release in 2024.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name by William Gibson, the series hailed from “Westworld” creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan’s Kilter Films banner, who are under an overall deal at Amazon Studios. “The Peripheral” follows Flynne Fisher (Moretz), a woman trying to hold together the pieces of her broken family in a forgotten corner of tomorrow’s America. She is smart, ambitious and doomed. She has no future; until...
- 8/18/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
In these dark times in which we live, the line between satire and horror can be so razor-thin as to barely exist at all. Peacock’s Craig Robinson comedy Killing It is ostensibly a comedy about how badly the American economic system is stacked against anyone who isn’t already well-off. But its humor is so cutting, and so often feels not that far removed from reality, that I often spend more time covering my face during episodes than laughing.
This is not a complaint, mind you. The series, created...
This is not a complaint, mind you. The series, created...
- 8/17/2023
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
The Adults is a family comedy-drama film, but it is R-rated because of its adult language. Written & Directed by Dustin Guy Defa, The Adults follows Eric as he takes a short trip back home to meet his sisters and old friends but the short trip turns into a mess of unresolved familial issues and a trip down the nostalgic lane. Michael Cera is producing and starring in the film. So, if you like The Adults, here are some similar movies you could watch next.
Ride the Eagle (Hulu) Credit – Jtj Films
Synopsis: When a musician’s estranged mother passes away, her last wishes compel him to complete a crazy to-do list in order to claim his inheritance. Starring Jake Johnson, J.K. Simmons, Susan Sarandon and D’Arcy Carden.
Our Idiot Brother (Prime Video & Hulu) Credit – The Weinstein Company
Synopsis: Sisters Liz (Emily Mortimer of TV’s Newsroom), Miranda and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel...
Ride the Eagle (Hulu) Credit – Jtj Films
Synopsis: When a musician’s estranged mother passes away, her last wishes compel him to complete a crazy to-do list in order to claim his inheritance. Starring Jake Johnson, J.K. Simmons, Susan Sarandon and D’Arcy Carden.
Our Idiot Brother (Prime Video & Hulu) Credit – The Weinstein Company
Synopsis: Sisters Liz (Emily Mortimer of TV’s Newsroom), Miranda and Natalie (Zooey Deschanel...
- 8/11/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
The stars are living it up on Taylor Swift’s tour.
Back in March, the singer-songwriter kicked off The Eras Tour, her first since the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018, and celebs and fans alike have been attending in droves.
Read More: Aaron Rodgers And Miles Teller Attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour In New Jersey
Karlie Kloss
Former Swift Bff Karlie Kloss was spotted at So-Fi stadium on the last night of the Eras Tour’s six-date run in Inglewood, Cal.
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Jamie King
Actress Jamie King posted a whole bunch of beaded bracelets from the Eras Tour.
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Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler was spotted attending one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Ingelwood.
| Adam Sandler is in his Lover era at the concert tonight! #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/VQk7PCwloY
— Taylor Swift Updates (@swifferupdates...
Back in March, the singer-songwriter kicked off The Eras Tour, her first since the Reputation Stadium Tour in 2018, and celebs and fans alike have been attending in droves.
Read More: Aaron Rodgers And Miles Teller Attend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour In New Jersey
Karlie Kloss
Former Swift Bff Karlie Kloss was spotted at So-Fi stadium on the last night of the Eras Tour’s six-date run in Inglewood, Cal.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by UpDaisys Community (@communitydaisys)
Jamie King
Actress Jamie King posted a whole bunch of beaded bracelets from the Eras Tour.
Photo: Jamie King/Instagram
Adam Sandler
Adam Sandler was spotted attending one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Ingelwood.
| Adam Sandler is in his Lover era at the concert tonight! #LATSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/VQk7PCwloY
— Taylor Swift Updates (@swifferupdates...
- 8/10/2023
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Power publicist Alla Plotkin is teaming up with Jillian Roscoe, becoming a partner in Birch Public Relations.
Roscoe launched the firm in March 2023 after leaving ID PR. Plotkin also departed ID at about the same time but didn’t announce her next move until her new partnership with Roscoe.
Plotkin’s clients, including Sarah Paulson, Nicholas Braun, Bette Midler, Holland Taylor, Harvey Guillen, Amber Tamblyn, Chris Colfer, Titus Burgess and Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine of Girls Gotta Eat, will join Birch’s roster, which includes Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, Sharon Horgan, John Cho, James Marsden, Kemp Powers, Gerard Butler, Judy Greer, Jesse Garcia, Mandy Moore, David Duchovny, Lake Bell, Jim Parsons, Fred Armisen, Jake Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Melissa Rauch, Hannah Fidell, Ken Marino, Sarah Chalke, London Hughes, Lewis Howes, Zach Woods, Ty Burrell, Clay Tarver, Kevin Tancharoen, Julian Dennison, Jake Szymanski, Nicolette Robinson, Anna Drezen,...
Roscoe launched the firm in March 2023 after leaving ID PR. Plotkin also departed ID at about the same time but didn’t announce her next move until her new partnership with Roscoe.
Plotkin’s clients, including Sarah Paulson, Nicholas Braun, Bette Midler, Holland Taylor, Harvey Guillen, Amber Tamblyn, Chris Colfer, Titus Burgess and Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine of Girls Gotta Eat, will join Birch’s roster, which includes Donald Glover, Jeremy Allen White, Sharon Horgan, John Cho, James Marsden, Kemp Powers, Gerard Butler, Judy Greer, Jesse Garcia, Mandy Moore, David Duchovny, Lake Bell, Jim Parsons, Fred Armisen, Jake Johnson, Ben Schwartz, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Melissa Rauch, Hannah Fidell, Ken Marino, Sarah Chalke, London Hughes, Lewis Howes, Zach Woods, Ty Burrell, Clay Tarver, Kevin Tancharoen, Julian Dennison, Jake Szymanski, Nicolette Robinson, Anna Drezen,...
- 7/21/2023
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
A League of Their Own could continue beyond its upcoming second and final season of four episodes. Vernon Sanders, the head of Amazon Studios Television, recently spoke about the series and said there's a chance that season two might not be the end.
Starring Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Nick Offerman, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kate Berlant, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, Dale Dickey, the series is inspired by the Penny Marshall movie of the same name. Created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson, the show's story follows the women’s baseball league during World War II.
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Starring Abbi Jacobson, Chanté Adams, D’Arcy Carden, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Roberta Colindrez, Nick Offerman, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Kate Berlant, Kendall Johnson, Kelly McCormack, Alex Désert, Priscilla Delgado, Aaron Jennings, Molly Ephraim, Melanie Field, Dale Dickey, the series is inspired by the Penny Marshall movie of the same name. Created by Will Graham and Abbi Jacobson, the show's story follows the women’s baseball league during World War II.
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- 7/14/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Amazon Studios Television head Vernon Sanders suggested that the company would be open to continuing their “A League of Their Own” series, despite its recent decision to renew the show for an abbreviated four-episode second season.
“I’m one of those people that believes that if magic happens and we get a great response, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the end,” Sanders told TheWrap. “It will totally depend on how it performs and how the cast and creators all decide they want to revisit it if they do. So let’s hope we get that big audience.”
He emphasized that the studio “loved” the show and that the conversation about bringing it back was a “tough one.”
“Doing a big ensemble period piece, at the scale and level of Season One was both really gratifying but challenging. And we had a conversation with the producers about how can...
“I’m one of those people that believes that if magic happens and we get a great response, this doesn’t necessarily have to be the end,” Sanders told TheWrap. “It will totally depend on how it performs and how the cast and creators all decide they want to revisit it if they do. So let’s hope we get that big audience.”
He emphasized that the studio “loved” the show and that the conversation about bringing it back was a “tough one.”
“Doing a big ensemble period piece, at the scale and level of Season One was both really gratifying but challenging. And we had a conversation with the producers about how can...
- 7/13/2023
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
The $100,000 Pyramid fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 6 Episode 13 episode titled Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone!
Find out everything you need to know about the Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone episode of The $100,000 Pyramid, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The $100,000 Pyramid Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone Season 6 Episode 13 Preview
In this episode, titled “Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone,” two thrilling matchups await you. The stage is set for an intense face-off between Deon Cole, the comedic genius known for his sharp wit, and the talented D’Arcy Carden, famous for her scene-stealing performances. Together, they will use their quick thinking and wit to conquer the pyramid and climb towards the grand prize.
Find out everything you need to know about the Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone episode of The $100,000 Pyramid, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
The $100,000 Pyramid Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone Season 6 Episode 13 Preview
In this episode, titled “Deon Cole vs. D’Arcy Carden and Ken Jennings vs. Mario Cantone,” two thrilling matchups await you. The stage is set for an intense face-off between Deon Cole, the comedic genius known for his sharp wit, and the talented D’Arcy Carden, famous for her scene-stealing performances. Together, they will use their quick thinking and wit to conquer the pyramid and climb towards the grand prize.
- 7/9/2023
- by News
- TV Regular
The Good Place cast is still in a good place together. Members of the cast recently reunited for a sleepover at star Ted Danson’s house. Jameela Jamil shared a photo from the gathering, per People.
Also starring Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden, the fantasy comedy series begins as selfish Eleanor Shellstrop (Bell) mistakenly ends up in "the good place" when she dies. Does she belong there or is this part of a cosmic mistake? Created by Michael Schur, the series ran on NBC for four seasons and concluded in 2020.
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Also starring Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, and D’Arcy Carden, the fantasy comedy series begins as selfish Eleanor Shellstrop (Bell) mistakenly ends up in "the good place" when she dies. Does she belong there or is this part of a cosmic mistake? Created by Michael Schur, the series ran on NBC for four seasons and concluded in 2020.
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- 7/4/2023
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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