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When "School of Rock" debuted in 2003, it felt as if Jack Black just came out of nowhere to assert himself as one of the best comedic stars of the early 2000s. A man with his outsized charisma seemed like he could march into a Hollywood studio and charm the execs into giving him a leading role, and that's very much how it felt for kids who saw his breakthrough family comedy. In reality, of course, things didn't quite work that way.

Black's breakout role actually came three years prior with 2000's "High Fidelity," after which he showed up in films like "Shallow Hal" and "Orange County" before gifting us all with the unendingly charming classic that is "School of Rock," becoming a superstar in the process. He's remained in the spotlight ever since, most recently by leading the box office smash that is "A Minecraft Movie." But if you cast...

The trailer for Michelle Pfeiffer‘s new holiday movie has been released!

The 67-year-old Oscar-nominated actress stars in the new Prime Video movie Oh. What. Fun. alongside Felicity Jones, Dominic Sessa, Chloe Grace Moretz, Devery Jacobs, Jason Schwartzman, Rafaella Karnaby, Drake Shehan, and Denis Leary.

Keep reading to find out more…Here’s the synopsis: “Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas, they make one crucial mistake: they forget their mom. By the time they realize she’s missing, Claire’s already set off on a festive adventure of her own – one that doesn’t involve cooking, cleaning, or coordinating anyone else’s chaos. As her family...

Exclusive: Ahead of the anticipated release of Warner Bros & DC’s Superman, where she plays lead female villain Angela Spica aka The Engineer, Venezuelan actress María Gabriela de Faría has signed with Impression Entertainment for management.

De Faría stars alongside David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in James Gunn’s Superman, which is slated for release on July 11. Her character, Angie, boasts powers stemming from nanotechnology built into her body.

De Faría is otherwise best known on the feature side for roles in Lionsgate’s action-thriller The Duel and The Exorcism of God, a supernatural horror pic co-written and directed by Alejandro Hidalgo, which was released through Saban Films after world premiering at Fantastic Fest, coming in as the #1 film in South America for several months. She also starred in R#J, a modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet, which premiered as an official selection of both the 2021 Sundance Film Festival and SXSW.

The 2025 Fox Upfronts day in New York got the Deadline Studio treatment May 12, when the network’s talent gathered for portrait photos in the ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Nomad.

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Attendees included Jamie Foxx and Corinne Foxx (from Beat Shazam), Jon Hamm (Grimsburg), Gordon Ramsay (Hell’s Kitchen), Molly Parker (Doc), Jay Pharoah (The Quiz with Balls) Jane Lynch (returning for Celebrity Weakest Link), Joel McHale (Animal Control), Denis Leary (Going Dutch), Rob Lowe (The Floor) and Josh Charles (toplining the new series Best Medicine).

Related: Fox Fall 2025 Schedule: Reality, Sports Rule As Monday Goes Unscripted, ‘The Floor’ Succeeds ‘The Masked Singer’...

The 2025 Fox Upfronts day in New York got the Deadline Studio treatment May 12, when the network’s talent gathered for portrait photos in the ballroom at the Ritz-Carlton Nomad.

Attendees included Jamie Foxx and Corinne Foxx (from Beat Shazam), Jon Hamm (Grimsburg), Gordon Ramsay (Hell’s Kitchen), Molly Parker (Doc), Jay Pharoah (The Quiz with Balls) Jane Lynch (returning for Celebrity Weakest Link), Joel McHale (Animal Control), Denis Leary (Going Dutch), Rob Lowe (The Floor) and Josh Charles (toplining the new series Best Medicine).

Related: Fox Fall 2025 Schedule: Reality, Sports Rule As Monday Goes Unscripted, ‘The Floor’ Succeeds ‘The Masked Singer’

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Meet the Makers: Going Dutch and Animal Control

There are plenty of similarities to be found between Fox’s two live-action comedies, Joel McHale’s “Animal Control” and Denis Leary’s “Going Dutch.” Both are single-camera workplace comedies with characters in uniform: A quirky group of animal control workers in Seattle on “Animal Control,” and a quirky group of U.S. Army soldiers stationed on a tiny Netherlands base on “Going Dutch.” Making things even more personal, McHale’s “Community” co-star Danny Pudi now stars opposite Leary on “Going Dutch.”

So how about a crossover inside the Fox comedyverse? “It makes perfect sense,” Leary said during the Variety FYC TV Fest. “The guys who are the creators of ‘Animal Control’ are guys I’ve worked with before. Great writers. And we actually discussed it at some point last year. So let’s talk Fox into it. But Fox hasn’t mentioned it.

"It's beginning to look a lot like chaos." Prime Video has revealed the first sneak peek trailer for a Christmas comedy movie called Oh. What. Fun, from director Michael Showalter. This is set to release in December but they're already beginning promotion for it this early. Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Claire Clauster - she makes the Christmas magic happen every year for her family but her children & grandchildren don't realize the effort it takes, until she goes missing. Claire's already set off on a festive adventure of her own - it's one that doesn't involve cooking, cleaning, or coordinating anyone else's chaos. When they realize she's missing, their holiday is at risk until she returns to give them a celebration they deserve. Aside from Pfeiffer, the full cast includes Chloë Grace Moretz, Danielle Brooks, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Devery Jacobs, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen.

Michelle Pfeiffer at Christmastime? No, it’s not a “Batman Returns” sequel, but it may be just as campy. The beloved actress who recently (finally!) received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is leading Michael Showalter’s holiday feature “Oh. What. Fun.” alongside a slew of It-indie actors.

Pfeiffer plays matriarch Claire Clauster, whose perfectionist tendencies always make for the best Christmases. However, when her kids forget about their own mother over the holidays, she’s forced to reflect on priorities. The official synopsis reads: “Claire is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas, they make one crucial mistake: They forget their mom. By the time they realize she’s missing,...

Amazon MGM Studios announced during its Upfronts presentation on Monday that its holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun., teaming The Idea of You filmmaker Michael Showalter with star Michelle Pfeiffer, is set to begin streaming on Prime Video on December 3rd. They also unveiled a sneak peak, which you can view above.

An adaptation of the short story by Chandler Baker that was originally published by Amazon Original Stories, the film follows Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer), who is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season. From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas, they make one crucial mistake: they forget their mom. By the time they realize she’s missing, Claire’s already set off on a festive adventure of her...

Michelle Pfeiffer is done with feeling unappreciated at the holidays in the teaser trailer for Amazon MGM Studios’ comedy feature Oh. What. Fun.

Writer-director Michael Showalter’s Christmas movie is set to begin streaming via Prime Video on Dec. 3. Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa, Felicity Jones, Denis Leary, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Danielle Brooks and Maude Apatow round out the star-studded ensemble cast.

Oh. What. Fun. centers on Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer), who is known for her over-the-top efforts in putting together her family’s perfect holiday celebration. But this year promises to be different when she goes missing and decides to have her own adventure that doesn’t involve coordinating the chaotic festivities.

“Why does Saint Nick get all the credit?” Pfeiffer asks in the footage that was released Monday amid Amazon’s upfront presentation. “Moms do all the work — and nobody mentions what Mrs.

A little over seven months remain until Christmas, but Amazon is already in the holiday spirit at the company's annual upfront presentation. While previewing the upcoming slate of titles coming soon to Prime Video, the company offered the first sneak peek at its spirited holiday comedyOh. What. Fun. starring Michelle Pfeiffer. The film puts the Batman Returns and The Fabulous Baker Boys star in the role of Claire Clauster, who puts in double the effort to make Christmas magic happen every year. However, her grown kids, grandchildren, and even her husband never fully realize the Herculean task she pulls off for the holidays until she's missing and sets off on her own festive adventure. As everyone else scrambles to save their annual get-together, she gets a chance to rediscover the joys of putting herself first for a change. The film premieres on December 3.

The teaser opens with Claire wondering, "Why...

Prime Video shared the first look at Michelle Pfeiffer’s holiday comedy “‘Oh. What. Fun.’” during Monday’s upfront presentation, showing all kinds of holiday shenanigans.

Along with Pfeiffer the film boasts an impressive cast including Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Danielle Brooks, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow, Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria and Joan Chen.

The movie is directed by Michael Showalter and is based on the story of the same name by Chandler Baker. Showalter and Baker wrote the screenplay. The film will release Dec. 3 on Prime Video.

Watch the teaser here:

“Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) is the glue that holds her chaotic, lovable family together every holiday season,” the film’s official logline reads. “From perfectly frosted cookies to meticulously wrapped gifts, no one decks the halls quite like Claire. But this year, as her grown kids and distracted husband get swept up in their own seasonal dramas,...

Fox Entertainment’s upfront presentation to advertisers was a star-studded affair that began with Jamie Foxx mocking Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, and ended with Joel McHale popping a bottle of champagne with a prop knife in Gordon Ramsay’s honor.

At one point in between, Tom Brady flubbed a stunt pass to Rob Gronkowski so bad, the ball landed among the Madison Avenue execs. (That was not long after Gronkowski took a shot at his and Brady’s 73-year-old former coach Bill Belichick for dating 24-year-old girlfriend Jordon Hudson.)

Held Monday at the Manhattan Center in New York, the event showcasing Fox broadcast network’s 2025-2026 schedule — as well as programming across ad-supported streamer Tubi, Fox Sports and Fox News — kicked off with some jokes from “Beat Shazam” host Foxx.

“It’s been a hectic few weeks for me,” the actor said. “But truly I wanted to be here.

In some respects, Fox delivered the most traditional upfront presentation anybody is likely to see this week. Executives and talent kept the focus on live sports and news, all of the men wore suits and there was nary a mention of a subscription service. Even if they have one.

In other respects, the Monday afternoon program was a postmodern odyssey — as evidenced by 95-year-old Rupert Murdoch, seated in the fourth row with son Lachlan and members of the proletariat, nodding his head along to Jay Z’s “Public Service Announcement” as Jamie Foxx came on stage to deliver an impression of President Donald Trump mispronouncing “Tesla.”

And that was within the first five minutes.

Denis Leary told the Boston Celtics fans in the Manhattan Center audience to “fuck off” as a Knicks pep rally grew outside the Madison Square Garden adjacent venue. David Letterman was lifted in the air, a la Jennifer Grey,...

The Fox fall 2025 schedule was announced today during the network’s Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center in New York. The network is adding six new series to its schedule, including a new one-hour comedy, a new dramatic thriller, an epic new scripted event series, and three new unscripted competition series, as well as the return of an Animation Domination favorite.

Spanning scripted, unscripted, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.

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“Building on our winning position in both key demos and co-viewing this season, Fox delivers a 2025-26 schedule that’s filled with irreverence, fun and much-needed laughter,” said Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade. “Next year more than ever, we’re bringing that promise to life with a terrific slate to delight our audiences across linear, Hulu and beyond.”

Returning Fox series include dramas Doc (Season...

Colonel Quinn is staying put for the 2025-26 TV season. Fox has renewed Going Dutch for a second season. The sitcom's first season of 10 episodes finished airing in March.

A military comedy series, the Going Dutch TV show stars Denis Leary, Taylor Misiak, Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, and Hal Cumpston, with Dempsey Bryk, Joe Morton, and Catherine Tate in recurring roles. The story follows arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel Patrick Quinn (Leary), reassigned to the Netherlands after an epically unfiltered rant. There, he is punished with a command position at the world's least strategically significant army base. It’s notable for its Michelin Star-commissary, top-notch bowling alley, lavender-infused laundry, and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Armed Forces. Surrounded by a diverse group of military misfits, the colonel tries to reinstate discipline and professionalism with the...

“Going Dutch”, the single-camera, live-action military comedy TV series, set in Holland, starring Denis Leary, Gemma Knight Jones and Catherine Tate, has been renewed for Season 2 streaming on Fox:

“…brash ‘Army Colonel’ ‘Patrick Quinn’, after an unfiltered rant, is punished by being sent to a Netherlands base with no military purpose. He tries to restore order with his estranged daughter's help, who was the interim commander.

“After serving with distinction in every warzone over the last three decades, he now finds himself surrounded by a group of military misfits, in charge of a base with no guns, weapons, or tactical purpose. Instead, it has a Michelin Star-level commissary, a top-notch bowling alley and a lavender-infused laundry…”

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Joel McHale and Thomas Lennon in ‘Animal Control’ (Photo Credit: Bettina Strauss © 2025 Fox Media LLC)

Fox is bringing back both Animal Control and Going Dutch for the 2025-2026 primetime season. The network confirmed they’ve renewed Animal Control starring Joel McHale for season four, and Going Dutch with Denis Leary will return for season two.

“Animal Control and Going Dutch are proven winners thanks to signature Fox characters brought to life by Joel and Denis — two of the funniest comedic voices on TV today, giving us an ideal foundation for building our new comedy block,” stated Michael Thorn, President, Fox Television Network. “With a focus on creating irreverent, fun workplace humor that’s both outrageous and unpredictable, Joel, Denis, their castmates, and production teams deliver reliably laugh-out-loud moments week after week that will keep fans coming back season after season.”

Animal Control season three stars McHale, Michael Rowland, Vella Lovell,...

Exclusive: The Masked Singer has been renewed after producing an incredible 13 seasons and more than 170 episodes since it launched on Fox in January 2019.

This included a number of seasons produced under strict Covid protocols with the music competition guessing game, which has aired one season at the start of the year and one in the fall, never missing a run throughout the pandemic.

However, Deadline understands that this is about to change with the show eschewing its traditional fall 2025 season and planning to return for Season 14 in January.

The news comes as the Season 13 finale is set to air tonight. This season has featured the likes of Cedric the Entertainer, Oscar De La Hoya, Aubrey O’Day, Scheana Shay, Flavor Flav, James Van Der Beek, Candace Cameron Bure, Method Man, Erika Jayne, Matthew Lawrence and Edwin McCain. Four celebrities have yet to be unmasked – those performing as Boogie Woogie, Coral, Mad Scientist Monster and Pearl.

Fox has renewed both of its workplace comedy series – Animal Control, starring Emmy Award nominee Joel McHale, and Going Dutch, starring Emmy Award nominee Denis Leary, for a fourth and second season, respectively, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President, Fox Television Network. The single-camera shows will return in the 2025-2026 season.

“Animal Control and Going Dutch are proven winners thanks to signature Fox characters brought to life by Joel and Denis — two of the funniest comedic voices on TV today, giving us an ideal foundation for building our new comedy block,” said Thorn.

“With a focus on creating irreverent, fun workplace humor that’s both outrageous and unpredictable, Joel, Denis, their castmates and production teams deliver reliably laugh-out-loud moments week-after-week that will keep fans coming back season-after-season.”

Animal Control follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple,...

Seattle's favorite Animal Control office won't be shutting down just yet. As expected, Fox has picked up its flagship live-action workplace comedy series starring Joel McHale for a fourth season, meaning more animal-based antics are to be had with Frank Shaw and his rag-tag team of fellow officers. The series has continued to be a hit both critically and in terms of ratings for the network, being sold to over 70 international territories and more than doubling its live + same-day ratings thanks to streaming on Hulu. It'll be back in time for the 2025-26 season, locking up Fox's comedy slate with the also-renewed Going Dutch.

Through three seasons, Animal Control has followed the jaded and cynical Frank (McHale) as he learns to embrace life as an animal control officer after being fired from the police force for trying to expose corruption in the department. Fortunately, he is almost supernaturally capable of understanding animals.

Going Dutch is returning for a second tour of duty. The freshman Fox sitcom has been renewed for a second season at the network. Deadline reports that both Going Dutch and its network stablemate, Animal Control, will be returning next season. The series' first season is now streaming on Hulu.

Deadline reports that although the Denis Leary-led series' ratings were not spectacular, the fact that the series is produced and owned by Fox may have played a part in the network's decision. Fox is also selling the series internationally; unlike many sitcoms, it is an international production, with a military base in Ireland standing in for Garrison Stroopsdorf, the fictional US Army base in Holland that serves as the show's primary setting. Additionally, Going Dutch and Animal Control are the only live-action sitcoms currently on Fox. This may also mean that Fox may not order any new half-hour comedies for the upcoming TV season.

Fox is keeping its live-action comedy duo intact: The network has renewed Joel McHale’s Animal Control for Season 4 and the Denis Leary-led military comedy Going Dutch for Season 2.

“Animal Control and Going Dutch are proven winners thanks to signature Fox characters brought to life by Joel and Denis — two of the funniest comedic voices on TV today, giving us an ideal foundation for building our new comedy block,” Fox president Michael Thorn said in a statement. “With a focus on creating irreverent, fun workplace humor that’s both outrageous and unpredictable, Joel, Denis, their castmates and production teams...

Fox is keeping the live-action comedy lights on for 2025-26.

The network has renewed Animal Control and Going Dutch — the only two live-action comedies currently on its schedule — for next season. The pickups will mean a fourth season of Animal Control, starring Joel McHale, and a second for the Denis Leary-led Going Dutch.

“Animal Control and Going Dutch are proven winners thanks to signature Fox characters brought to life by Joel and Denis — two of the funniest comedic voices on TV today, giving us an ideal foundation for building our new comedy block,” Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn said in a statement. “With a focus on creating irreverent, fun workplace humor that’s both outrageous and unpredictable, Joel, Denis, their castmates and production teams deliver reliably laugh-out-loud moments week after week.”

The two series join long-running animated shows American Dad, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy and The Simpsons — all...

Fox is sticking with laughs. The network has renewed its two live-action comedy series Animal Control and Going Dutch.

Animal Control, which stars Joel McHale, is returning for a fourth season, while Going Dutch starring Denis Leary returns for its second. Both single-camera shows, which are owned by Fox, will return in the 2025-26 season.

The renewal of Animal Control is not a surprise; the show remains Fox’s live-action comedy flagship and was the network’s first fully owned live-action series to break out. In addition, it has sold the show in more 70 international territories including in the UK to Channel 4, in Australia to Foxtel and Binge, in Canada to CBC and in New Zealand to Tvnz.

The network said that with in-season streaming on Hulu, it more than doubles its Live+Same Day ratings.

Related: 2025 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming

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Commandos! Get ready for a new crisp 4K Blu-ray release of the under-appreciated Joe Dante film Small Soldiers. The 1998 movie can be seen as a spiritual successor of sorts to Dante’s Gremlins series — as little sentient beings run amok on an unsuspecting group of people in a small town and it takes a plucky young hero, with his own little ally, to try to contain and destroy them. Blu-ray.com has reported that Paramount Home Media Distribution is set to release this new 4K remaster alongside a limited edition Steelbook Blu-ray on July 22.

The movie includes an all-star cast with Kirsten Dunst, Gregory Smith, Jay Mohr, Phil Hartman, Kevin Dunn, David Cross and Denis Leary. Meanwhile, the voice cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Brown, George Kennedy, Frank Langella, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Ernest Borgnine, Harry Shearer, Bruce Dern, Clint Walker, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Christina Ricci.

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Variety FYC TV Fest returns May 7 in Los Angeles for a day of genre-focused discussions featuring the creators and talent behind the year’s most talked about Emmy contending series. Join us for an exciting star-studded event, complete with engaging panel conversations and a special presentation of the Mary Tyler Moore Visionary Award.

The festival kicks off with “Meet the Makers” drama panel, including “The Day of the Jackal” and “Lockerbie: A Search for Truth”, featuring executive producers Gareth Neame and Nigel Marchant. The morning continues with a look into thrilling series “Yellowjackets,” followed by an ensemble conversation with the cast and executive producer of the acclaimed hit drama “Matlock”, including Kathy Bates, Skye P. Marshall, Jason Ritter, David Del Rio, Leah Lewis, and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman.

Creators Michelle and Robert King will join actor Carrie Preston and showrunner Jonathan Tolins to discuss the dual creative worlds of “Evil” and “Elsbeth.

Thursday’s “Jennifer Hudson Show” features a unique blend of comedy, home renovation, and a heartwarming adoption story. Actor and comedian Denis Leary takes the stage to discuss his latest project, the sitcom “Going Dutch.” Known for his sharp wit and observational humor, Leary is sure to bring a dose of laughter to the proceedings. Continuing […]

The Jennifer Hudson Show: Denis Leary, Egypt Sherrod, Mike Jackson...

Benedict Cumberbatch will always be known for his role as Doctor Strange and for playing Sherlock Holmes in the popular TV series, but his next project just got an exciting new look. Vanity Fair has released the first new images from The Roses, the upcoming romantic comedy in which Cumberbatch stars alongside Olivia Colman and Kate McKinnon. The film is a reimagining of the 1989 classic comedy The War of the Roses, and it follows a couple whose marriage crumbles into a catastrophic and hilarious divorce. Cumberbatch and Colman feature on the beach, on a plane, and in other spots from the film in the new images, which also show the first look at other cast members such as Ncuti Gatwa, McKinnon, Allison Janney, and even a shot of director Jay Roach.

The first images of The Roses from Vanity Fair can be found here.

Michael Douglas starred in the original film,...

One of the late Chadwick Boseman's less-heralded gems finds a second wind as it blows up on the streaming charts over a decade after its theatrical debut. Draft Day, the sports drama featuring Boseman alongside Oscar-winner Kevin Costner, earns newfound success on Netflix.

Per Screen Rant, Draft Day is number 10 on Netflix's top movies chart this week. Draft Day debuted via Netflix on Apr. 1, making it onto a chart that includes One of Them Days, Despicable Me 4 and Jack the Giant Slayer.

Released by Lionsgate in 2014, Draft Day chronicles fictional Cleveland Browns general manager Sonny Weaver Jr. (Costner) as he and his team decide what to do with the first pick in the NFL draft as they look to rebuild the team. Boseman plays Vontae Mack, a linebacker and top NFL Draft prospect. The star-studded film also sees Jennifer Garner portray Sonny's love interest and Browns' finance manager Ali Parker,...

Deadline on Monday launched the streaming site for its Contenders Television 2025, its showcase of series and TV movies that marks the start of the small-screen awards season.

The cast and creatives from a total of 27 shows appeared over the weekend in a pair of all-day affairs at the DGA Theater, with the discussions delving deep into the journeys their projects took to get made, and even to tease what’s coming next. The complete panel videos are now available.

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The lineup of shows represented the cream of the crop of watercooler series, with participating shows Saturday and Sunday including ABC’s High Potential; AMC’s Anne Rice’s Interview With the Vampire; Apple TV+’s Dope Thief, Severance and The Studio; CBS Studios’ Matlock; Disney+’s Out of My Mind; Fox Entertainment’s Going Dutch; HBO | Max’s The Last of Us; Hulu’s Good American Family,...

As always, Deadline’s Contenders events offer up the lowdown on hot picks for awards season, with a wealth of talent and teasers for what you need to watch. With this year’s Contenders Television that continues Sunday at the DGA Theater in Los Angeles, we are bringing you the latest round of must-see shows.

Today’s action gets underway beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pt. Doors at the DGA open at 8:30 a.m. if you’re attending live. If not:

Click here to register and watch the livestream.

Day 2 continues what Day 1 started Saturday, when a packed house of guild and Academy voters saw the casts and creatives of the likes of The Handmaid’s Tale, The Last of Us, 1923, Yellowjackets, Matlock, Running Point, The Pitt, Étoile, Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, Good American Family, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, Landman, Going Dutch and the...

Denis Leary said authenticity to the military is as important as being funny on his new show Going Dutch. Leary plays Army Col. Patrick Quinn, who gets re-assigned to a base in the Netherlands after ranting against the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He and the base’s soldiers engage in comic hijinx, but they’re never making fun of the Army.

“I know we’re supposed to be funny but we’re also supposed to be soldiers,” Leary said. “We’re all dressed that way. Even if we’re just in the hair and makeup trailer, generally we’re in our uniforms. It’s a constant reminder.”

Leary developed the show as executive producer with creator Joel Church-Cooper. Leary said detail is so important to him, he insists on acoutrements the audience will never see.

“There are certain props the audience will never see that I want my character to have with him,...

Fox veterans The Simpsons, Family Guy and Bob’s Burgers have never really been on the bubble because first, they remain strong performers for the network, and secondly, due to the longer lead time needed in animation, they would always get an early renewal. That was taken to a new level this year as all three, along with American Dad!, returning to Fox after an 11-year run on TBS, have just been given four-year pickups, keeping the 20th TV Animation-produced comedies off the bubble list for the foreseeable future.

Also safe are the two Fox-owned animated comedies, Krapopolis and Grimsburg, which are not as strong in the ratings as the three long-timers but still bring eyeballs while also making money for the network via international and streaming sales. Krapopolis, now in its second season, already has been renewed for a fourth season. Grimsburg, also in its second season, is expected to be renewed for a third,...

Sitcoms have a harder time than ever to really catch on to what the public wants. It's sort of a genre stable that viewers need a few seasons to get to know the characters and storylines they'll be enjoying. Unfortunately, the market is so competitive today that it's almost impossible for many new sitcoms to survive past one season. Many fresh and hilarious comedy shows have fallen by the wayside only because of low viewership, leading to a show's eventual premature cancelation. On top of that, no other sitcoms have it harder than the ones on network television, such as Fox's brand-new sitcom Going Dutch.

Going Dutch was created by Joel Church-Cooper and stars Denis Leary alongside a massive cast of hilarious characters in a show that seemingly fits Leary's charismatic and brash personality to a T. The show premiered right after the New Year on January 2, 2025, and was met with positive reviews.

Exclusive: Catherine Tate, the beloved British comedy queen and actress best known for Doctor Who, The Office and her scorching eponymous television show, will top the bill at this year’s London Palladium Pantomime, Sleeping Beauty.

Her casting is a fitting way for the festive extravaganza to celebrate its 10th anniversary since being revived at the Palladium.

David Tennant and Catherine Tate in ‘Doctor Who’

Tate will play the role of panto baddie Carabosse, the wicked fairy that puts the curse on the princess that if she pricks her finger, she’ll die. Palladium panto standout Julian Clary will star as King Julian.

Both leading lights will contribute to the show’s book that’s written by Ed Curtis and Michael Harrison, who oversees the enterprise as director and producer.

Tate caught last season’s panto Robin Hood starring Clary, Jane McDonald...

On Monday March 17 2025, NBC broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

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The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” promises to be a lively celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Airing on NBC, this special installment features a mix of fun segments and exciting guests. The festive atmosphere is sure to bring a smile to everyone watching.

One of the highlights of the episode is the “cameo-oke” segment, where guests will take on the iconic song “Cult of Personality.” This segment is known for its entertaining surprises and lively performances, and this time will surely be no exception. Fans can look forward to seeing how the guests put their own spin on this classic track.

Stanley Tucci, a beloved actor and chef, will make an appearance to share his culinary insights and participate in a segment called “Stanley’s Superlatives.” His charm and wit are expected to add...

The ‘90s family movie classic The Sandlot starred a bunch of kid actors, James Earl Jones, and, of course, two dudes in a massive dog costume. Also in the cast was comedian Denis Leary, who played Smalls’ stepdad Bill. In a surprise twist, he turned out to not be an asshole.

The Sandlot, which came out in 1993, was Leary’s first real movie role. Later that same year, he would show up in Demolition Man as the guerrilla rebel soldier whose complaints about fascist dystopias wouldn’t seem out of place in an ‘80s comedy club.

But despite the fact that he clearly wasn’t a seasoned actor at that point in his career, Leary still had some big demands while shooting The Sandlot. At one point in the film, Bill offers to play catch with Smalls, inadvertently giving him a black eye in the process. In 2023, prop master Terry Haskell...

Last month, The New Yorker published Dexter Filkins’ exhaustive article on “The U.S. Military’s Recruiting Crisis.” It seems the titular failure to enlist new recruits in sufficient numbers has compromised our readiness to defend the country in the event of an actual war, never mind fulfill promises past administrations have made to the governments of other nations.

Maybe that problem would be solved if troops could be posted at Stroopsdorf, the U.S. service base that provides the setting for Going Dutch. Stroopsdorf doesn’t have: strict requirements on fitness or hair length. Any apparent need to use a tower that’s been colonized by local wildlife. Guns. Stroopsdorf does have: bowling. Laundry. Cheeseworks. Silent discos. The best dining facility in the military. The highest morale in the army. If we ever find out they get U.S. TV channels via satellite, I might look into moving there myself.

Around this time last year, America caught a raging case of Challengers fever. The film, from Call Me By Your Name director Luca Guadagnino, portrays a trio of aspiring pro tennis players — pals Patrick (Josh O’Connor) and Art (Mike Faist) and Tashi (Zendaya) — jumping around in time from their frisky late teens to their resigned thirties with several stops in between. To reduce a gripping thriller to a gross oversimplification: everyone is in love with everyone else, and the sexy possibilities made it a meme overnight. What those memes acknowledged was what the movie boldly states: any love triangle is less interesting than three hot characters just getting it on together.

Since Fox’s Thursday night comedies premiered their latest seasons back in January — Season Three for Animal Control, and Season One for Going Dutch — both have seemed like they learned the lessons of Challengers. But did they really? These...

On Wednesday night, Stephen Colbert opened “The Late Show” with a joke about Donald Trump’s tariffs. During “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Jimmy Kimmel spoke to Denis Leary about his new Fox sitcom, “Going Dutch.” And over on Netflix, John Mulaney peeped at his neighbors through a telescope.

One of these things is not like the other. Even if the gist of Mulaney’s bit sounds like it might be setting up some sort of game — similar to what “Tonight Show” viewers seem to enjoy — the execution doesn’t deliver Jimmy Fallon’s typical tomfoolery. (Every “neighbor” Mulaney saw was soon attacked by a man with a lamp.) Instead, the discomforting gag further separates “Everybody’s Live” from traditional late-night talk shows, even as it doubles down on what Mulaney already created with his 2024 cult hit, “Everybody’s in L.A.”

Thank goodness.

It’s not that I expected “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney...

On Thursday March 13 2025, Fox broadcasts Going Dutch!

Born on the Third of July Season 1 Episode 10 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Going Dutch,” titled “Born on the Third of July,” promises to deliver a mix of humor and heartfelt moments. This episode will air on Fox and is sure to capture the attention of fans. The story revolves around the colonel, who finds himself in a bit of a bind after forgetting Capt. Maggie’s birthday once again.

In an effort to make amends, the colonel decides to plan a grand gesture to show how much he cares. However, as he dives into his plans, he realizes that his actions might come with unexpected consequences. The colonel’s desire to apologize could end up costing him the relationship with another person he loves. This creates a tension-filled scenario that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

As the episode unfolds,...

On Wednesday March 12 2025, ABC broadcasts Jimmy Kimmel Live!!

Denis Leary; Ray Nicholson; Finneas Season 23 Episode 86 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” promises an exciting lineup with actor Denis Leary, actor Ray Nicholson, and musician Finneas set to appear. This episode will air on ABC and is sure to bring plenty of entertainment and laughter.

Denis Leary, known for his sharp wit and memorable roles in both film and television, will share stories from his career and possibly offer some humorous insights into his life. Fans of Leary can expect his signature blend of comedy and candidness, making for an engaging conversation.

Ray Nicholson, who has been making a name for himself in Hollywood, will also join the show. His rising star status and fresh perspective on acting are likely to provide interesting discussions. Viewers can look forward to hearing about his latest projects and experiences in the industry.

Colonel Quinn (Denis Leary) faces off against his current love interest and three of his ex-wives on tonight's Going Dutch. In this Collider-exclusive preview clip, Quinn is compelled to do something that goes against every fiber of his being: apologize. "The Exes of Evil" will premiere tonight at 9:30 p.m. Et on Fox and stream on Hulu tomorrow.

On Thursday March 6 2025, Fox broadcasts Going Dutch!

The Exes of Evil Season 1 Episode 9 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Going Dutch,” titled “The Exes of Evil,” promises to bring a mix of humor and unexpected twists. This episode will air on Fox and is sure to keep fans entertained with its unique storyline.

In this episode, the Colonel faces an unexpected situation when his three ex-wives arrive at the base. Their presence catches him off guard, especially when he discovers that they all get along well. This surprising twist leads to a mix of emotions for the Colonel, who is both furious and bewildered by the friendly reunion of his past relationships. The interactions between the Colonel and his ex-wives are likely to provide plenty of comedic moments as he navigates this tricky situation.

Meanwhile, Major Shah and Captain Maggie take on a different challenge. They team up to fix the base’s electrical wiring,...

As his former character, James Bond, is still in the process of being redesigned and recast for modern audiences, Pierce Brosnan continues to delight audiences with new and exciting roles. His latest is the TV series MobLand, and although Bond is still his most important character, Brosnan also looks back on others that helped shoot him to stardom during his prime in the 1990s. One of these was playing Thomas Crown in The Thomas Crown Affair, the 1999 romantic heist movie that Amazon Studios is now in the process of remaking with Michael B. Jordanas the lead.

Brosnan has now addressed the remake while speaking to GQ about MobLand, in which he co-stars with Tom Hardy and Helen Mirren. During the interview, Brosnan was asked about the remake of The Thomas Crown Affair and whether he approves of Jordan's casting as the roguish billionaire who likes to steal valuable artwork. The...

Well, this should make for the most awkward drinks … for Colonel Quinn (Denis Leary). For the audience? This should be so much fun. Lisa Edelstein guest stars on Going Dutch in the March 6 episode, TV Insider has learned exclusively, and we also have a first look at the promo and photos of her visit. Her character’s not going to be the only one he’s not happy to see. This comes in the penultimate episode of the first season, which wraps on Thursday, March 13. Fox In the episode, titled “The Exes of Evil,” the Colonel’s three ex-wives show up on his Stroopsdorf base in the Netherlands, and he’s surprised and furious to learn they’re all good friends and even go on vacation together without him. Will Quinn’s new paramour Katja (recurring guest star Catherine Tate) be able to help mend the fractured relationship fences? Edelstein plays Nina Quinn,...

London’s big week in the international TV sun has come to an end, with not one, not two, but three major events running in parallel. Mip London made its debut at the swanky Savoy Hotel and Iet conference center, the well-established London TV Screenings were back and bigger than ever, and the gig that began it all, the BBC Studios Showcase, was held once again. We’ve rounded up five faces who defined the week, from big American stars in town with the U.S. studios to the market creators taking a shot at glory.

Denis Leary: American Stand-Up Royalty In The Big Smoke

Denis Leary was in town promoting ‘Going Dutch’

As noted above, the Screenings wouldn’t be complete without a bit of star power from the other side of the Atlantic and this came in the form of stand-up royalty Denis Leary (also see Kelsey Grammer...

In the early 1990s, Denis Leary hit the comedy circuit with a bang with his No Cure for Cancer routine, which touched on themes around smoking, drug use and political correctness.

Leary might be tempted to jump aboard a bandwagon that finds today’s comedians to be less brave and risky than when he first came up, but he eschews that temptation.

“Comedy is not everybody’s cup of tea but god damn you think you’ve seen everything and then you see someone else coming who makes you laugh your ass off,” he told Deadline. “Generationally, there are always [new] people.”

Leary points to the way in which “edgy” comedy greats one generation below him like Bill Burr and Dave Chappelle smashed barriers, but he is also enthused by younger comedians such as Daily Show performer Ronny Chieng. “He came over to America at a young age and cut his...

Last week, employees at the Defense Department learned that newly installed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth expects them to find $50 billion worth of programs to cut in order to spend that much, instead, on “Trump’s priorities.” It shouldn’t surprise anyone that programs that involve responding to climate change were among the very first cuts in this initiative. Most of the budget items slashed by Trump, his vizier Elon Musk and the lost boys at the Department of Government Efficiency (at least one of whom is directly descended from a Russian spy who died by execution) do, after all, appear to have been selected for extremely petty ideological reasons. Although we in the non-fictional world may not fathom the full effect of all this cutting for years, the characters in the latest Going Dutch immediately see the consequences of using spiteful pretexts to cut budgets you can’t begin to understand.