If you read the headline and are asking yourselves, pilots? what pilots? — you are not wrong. It’s been largely a 2024 pilot season without pilots. A grand total of maybe one of them is expected to factor into any fall decisions as the broadcast networks prepare to unveil their schedules, starting with CBS tomorrow, May 2.
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to the character of Spider-Man, we’ve seen it all from Sam Raimi’s iconic trilogy, the MCU’s more tech-heavy and modern trilogy, some stunning animated Miles Morales films, and even a catalogue of disappointing spin-offs which follow villains like Venom and Morbius. Even Madame Web delivered yet another mediocre spin-off film in Sony’s ongoing attempt to give us Spider-Man movies that don’t feature Spider-Man. But tucked away in the depths of the Spider-Verse is Marc Webb’s 2012 reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. A film that was released just 5 years after Raimi’s disappointing third installment of the Tobey Maguire era and was marketed to be the untold story of Peter Parker and capture the darker elements of the character and his origins. This, of course is hot off the success of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and Dark Knight films which had added a...
- 4/18/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
Denis Leary is returning to the movies.
The actor and comedian, who hasn’t appeared in a film since 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield, has joined the cast of Michael Showalter’s holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. for Amazon MGM Studios.
He joins Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, The Holdovers discovery Dominic Sessa and Felicity Jones on the call sheet.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake, she’s gone missing and their Christmas is in jeopardy. Luckily, nothing will stop Claire from giving her family the holiday they deserve.
The studio did not comment on the roles, but sources say Leary is...
The actor and comedian, who hasn’t appeared in a film since 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield, has joined the cast of Michael Showalter’s holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. for Amazon MGM Studios.
He joins Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, The Holdovers discovery Dominic Sessa and Felicity Jones on the call sheet.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake, she’s gone missing and their Christmas is in jeopardy. Luckily, nothing will stop Claire from giving her family the holiday they deserve.
The studio did not comment on the roles, but sources say Leary is...
- 4/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kali Reis; Olivia Colman; Dominic SessaPhoto: Olivia Wong/Getty Images; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Sarah Morris/WireImage
The wheels of Hollywood never stop churning, as evidenced from this first week of April. Get ready for new projects featuring the Succession ensemble, Léa Seydoux’s team-up with Luca Guadagnino, and updates...
The wheels of Hollywood never stop churning, as evidenced from this first week of April. Get ready for new projects featuring the Succession ensemble, Léa Seydoux’s team-up with Luca Guadagnino, and updates...
- 4/5/2024
- by Saloni Gajjar, Matt Schimkowitz, and Emma Keates
- avclub.com
There’s a new role on the docket for Jane the Virgin alum Yael Grobglas.
The actress will recur in the upcoming Matlock series from creator Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin, Charmed reboot) our sister site Deadline reports. She will portray Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” an insightful jury consultant with a mastery of body language, facial expressions and neurolinguistics which enables her to sniff out the truth. Her skills make her a worthy adversary to senior attorney Olympia Lawrence (played by Skye P. Marshall) and an imminent threat to Kathy Bates’ Madeleine “Matty” Matlock.
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The actress will recur in the upcoming Matlock series from creator Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin, Charmed reboot) our sister site Deadline reports. She will portray Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” an insightful jury consultant with a mastery of body language, facial expressions and neurolinguistics which enables her to sniff out the truth. Her skills make her a worthy adversary to senior attorney Olympia Lawrence (played by Skye P. Marshall) and an imminent threat to Kathy Bates’ Madeleine “Matty” Matlock.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: The Circle's A.
- 4/1/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Kevin Alves (Yellowjackets) has landed a recurring role in Netflix’s eight-episode comedy series No Good Deed from creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), Deadline has learned.
The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.
No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.
Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.
The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.
No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.
Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Top 10 animated movies of all time ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ marked the second chapter in the animated Spider-Verse series led by Miles Morales, currently one of the most beloved animated Spider-Man characters worldwide. With both films receiving critical acclaim and performing well at the box office, it’s no wonder that anticipation for the third (and currently final) installment is high.
During the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ Andrew Garfield, who previously portrayed the primary live-action Spider-Man, described the movie as a masterpiece during a screening in London.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film included live-action roles such as Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield in archival footage as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, along with Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio of Alfred Molina’s Otto Octavius / Doctor...
During the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ Andrew Garfield, who previously portrayed the primary live-action Spider-Man, described the movie as a masterpiece during a screening in London.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film included live-action roles such as Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield in archival footage as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, along with Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio of Alfred Molina’s Otto Octavius / Doctor...
- 3/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ was the second installment in the animated Spider-Verse franchise helmed by Miles Morales, currently the most popular animated Spider-Man in the world. Both movies were a critical and box-office success, so it doesn’t surprise us that the third (and so far last installment) in the franchise is highly anticipated as well.
Back at the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Andrew Garfield, who once served as the primary live-action Spider-Man himself called the movie a masterpiece back at London screening of the movie:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film did feature live-action roles including Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield himself as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in archival footage, as well as Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio...
Back at the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Andrew Garfield, who once served as the primary live-action Spider-Man himself called the movie a masterpiece back at London screening of the movie:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film did feature live-action roles including Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield himself as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in archival footage, as well as Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio...
- 3/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Irrfan Khan in The Amazing Spider-Man movie(Photo Credit –Facebook/IMDb)
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
- 3/6/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
When Chris Wedge's animated film "Ice Age" first came out in 2002, it was considered novel and striking for many reasons. It was set in prehistoric times yet eschewed dinosaurs in favor of megafauna living in the Pleistocene Epoch. The three main characters were a sloth named Sid (John Leguizamo), a smilodon named Diego (Denis Leary), and a mammoth named Manfred aka Manny (Ray Romano), and they were engaged in a great migration to flee the oncoming Ice Age. The plot of their first movie apes John Ford's 1946 Western "3 Godfathers," as the three animals discover a human infant that they must keep safe and deliver back to the then-evolutionarily-novel homo sapiens living nearby.
The design of "Ice Age" was striking, aiming for broad, stylized characters that were markedly different from the friendly, big-eyed protagonists of Disney pictures. It certainly helped that the "Ice Age" movies featured a character named Scrat,...
The design of "Ice Age" was striking, aiming for broad, stylized characters that were markedly different from the friendly, big-eyed protagonists of Disney pictures. It certainly helped that the "Ice Age" movies featured a character named Scrat,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Gunmen: Mario Van Peebles fondly recalls working with Christopher Lambert on underrated 90s actioner
The other day, one of our writers sat down with Mario Van Peebles to talk about his upcoming spiritual sequel to Posse, Outlaw Posse. In the pretty awesome conversation, we asked Mario about what we consider a pretty underrated movie of his, Gunmen. This 1994 action flick paired him with Christopher Lambert, with an all-star cast that included Denis Leary as the film’s villain, Patrick Stewart, and nineties dream girl Brenda Bakke, as well as 90s rappers like Big Daddy Kane, Eric B, Rakim, Doctor Dre and Ed Lover – who all played themselves. It’s a tough movie to find these days, but Peebles had fond memories of what they were trying to accomplish with it.
“Gunmen tips a hat to The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. My character, Christophe’s character, and the other character have a piece of the puzzle as to where the cachet of gold is.
“Gunmen tips a hat to The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. My character, Christophe’s character, and the other character have a piece of the puzzle as to where the cachet of gold is.
- 3/1/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!), Chelsea Frei (The Moodys), and Larry Joe Campbell (The Orville) have been set for guest star roles in the forthcoming second season of Fox’s popular workplace comedy Animal Control, starring Joel McHale.
Others set to appear in S2 guest roles, as previously announced, include Ken Jeong, Sarah Chalke, and Krystal Smith.
Premiering last February, the show created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. McHale plays Frank, an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he’s so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
Others set to appear in S2 guest roles, as previously announced, include Ken Jeong, Sarah Chalke, and Krystal Smith.
Premiering last February, the show created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. McHale plays Frank, an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he’s so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A new single-camera comedy series is in the works at Fox from Denis Leary, Jack Leary and Joel Church-Cooper.
The series, titled Going Dutch, is part of Denis Leary’s development deal with Fox Entertainment, which he inked in 2020. Church-Cooper will pen the series, while Denis and Jack Leary will executive produce.
In Going Dutch, a decorated, hard-ass colonel is tasked with running the least important U.S. Army base in the world, located in the tulip-hugging, wine-chugging Netherlands.
Denis Leary previously starred in Fox’s The Moodys for two seasons. His deal with Fox, which runs through his recently launched production company Amoeba, tasks him with developing and producing comedy, drama and animation. He is repped by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
His son Jack is a writer, producer and director who runs Amoeba alongside Denis. Under the Amoeba banner, Jack oversees development for various projects across the television, film and new media landscape.
The series, titled Going Dutch, is part of Denis Leary’s development deal with Fox Entertainment, which he inked in 2020. Church-Cooper will pen the series, while Denis and Jack Leary will executive produce.
In Going Dutch, a decorated, hard-ass colonel is tasked with running the least important U.S. Army base in the world, located in the tulip-hugging, wine-chugging Netherlands.
Denis Leary previously starred in Fox’s The Moodys for two seasons. His deal with Fox, which runs through his recently launched production company Amoeba, tasks him with developing and producing comedy, drama and animation. He is repped by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
His son Jack is a writer, producer and director who runs Amoeba alongside Denis. Under the Amoeba banner, Jack oversees development for various projects across the television, film and new media landscape.
- 1/18/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
In early January, comedian Katt Williams went on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and took aim at Cedric the Entertainer for stealing “my very best joke.” The bit in question — which involved a pantomime of driving with music blasting — was first performed by Katt in a 1998 appearance on ComicView, then reproduced by Cedric (according to Katt) for his set in Spike Lee’s The Original Kings of Comedy. Cedric called the accusations “revisionist history” on Instagram.
We’ve been down this road many times before. For much of the 20th century, joke stealing was an open secret. “All comedians steal from all comedians,” the legend Stan Laurel once mused. Some of the biggest names in comedy did it. Milton Berle was so blatant in his joke stealing that he earned the nickname “The Thief of Bad Gags.” Richard Pryor admitted on The Tonight Show that he ripped off his comedy idols,...
We’ve been down this road many times before. For much of the 20th century, joke stealing was an open secret. “All comedians steal from all comedians,” the legend Stan Laurel once mused. Some of the biggest names in comedy did it. Milton Berle was so blatant in his joke stealing that he earned the nickname “The Thief of Bad Gags.” Richard Pryor admitted on The Tonight Show that he ripped off his comedy idols,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Eric Spitznagel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most successful coaches in American pro sports history is parting ways with the team he led to a half-dozen championships. Bill Belichick said during a news conference today that he is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl wins in nine appearances.
“It’s with so many fond memories and thoughts that I think about the Patriots, and I’ll always be a Patriot,” he said at the presser. “I look forward to coming back here, but at this time, we’re gonna move on. And I’m excited for the future.”
ESPN reported that a deal with team owner Robert Kraft allowed Belichick to exit with a year remaining on his contract. Coming off a 4-13 season, its second consecutive losing record, the franchise now begins its first hunt for a head coach since the Clinton administration.
Belichick, 71, is a shoo-in future...
“It’s with so many fond memories and thoughts that I think about the Patriots, and I’ll always be a Patriot,” he said at the presser. “I look forward to coming back here, but at this time, we’re gonna move on. And I’m excited for the future.”
ESPN reported that a deal with team owner Robert Kraft allowed Belichick to exit with a year remaining on his contract. Coming off a 4-13 season, its second consecutive losing record, the franchise now begins its first hunt for a head coach since the Clinton administration.
Belichick, 71, is a shoo-in future...
- 1/11/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
New year, new Hulu! As the streamer welcomes in dozens of new and classic titles this January, including its new whodunit series “Death and Other Details,” it will first have to say goodbye to the old.
A few titles have already been removed from the library so far this month, including the hit samurai thriller “13 Assassins,” but over the next few weeks of January, dozens more titles will be leaving the platform, including the beloved baseball coming-of-age comedy “The Sandlot,” several Christmas classics, and the 1996 box office buster “Twister.”
Don’t miss your last chance to watch— fill up your watch list with The Streamable’s top picks (and everything else) for what’s leaving Hulu this month!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Hulu in January 2024? “Apollo 11” | Wednesday, Jan. 31
“Dinosaur 13” director Todd Douglas Miller picks another number with “Apollo 11,...
A few titles have already been removed from the library so far this month, including the hit samurai thriller “13 Assassins,” but over the next few weeks of January, dozens more titles will be leaving the platform, including the beloved baseball coming-of-age comedy “The Sandlot,” several Christmas classics, and the 1996 box office buster “Twister.”
Don’t miss your last chance to watch— fill up your watch list with The Streamable’s top picks (and everything else) for what’s leaving Hulu this month!
30-Day Free Trial $7.99+ / month hulu.com What are the 5 Best Shows and Movies Leaving Hulu in January 2024? “Apollo 11” | Wednesday, Jan. 31
“Dinosaur 13” director Todd Douglas Miller picks another number with “Apollo 11,...
- 1/10/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
There's a lot of news out of Hollywood today, with a focus on limited series across streaming networks.
In the wake of the strikes and due to their popularity with stars and viewers, we expect a lot more limited series as time goes on. The talent they attract promises us the very best of the entertainment world at every level.
But all the news today isn't by way of a limited series. One of TV's hottest programs just cast one of its most significant franchise characters.
One of the biggest shows on TV has scooped one of the most respected young actresses of her generation.
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast to play Abby, one of the two playable characters on The Last of Us video franchise and a focal point of the second season.
Dever has starred in her fair share of provocative programming, from Justified to Dopesick, and she...
In the wake of the strikes and due to their popularity with stars and viewers, we expect a lot more limited series as time goes on. The talent they attract promises us the very best of the entertainment world at every level.
But all the news today isn't by way of a limited series. One of TV's hottest programs just cast one of its most significant franchise characters.
One of the biggest shows on TV has scooped one of the most respected young actresses of her generation.
Kaitlyn Dever has been cast to play Abby, one of the two playable characters on The Last of Us video franchise and a focal point of the second season.
Dever has starred in her fair share of provocative programming, from Justified to Dopesick, and she...
- 1/9/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow are being joined by another comedy heavy-hitter in Netflix’s No Good Deed.
Denis Leary (Rescue Me) has been added to the cast of the forthcoming dark comedy from Dead to Me creator Liz Feldman, our sister site Deadline reports.
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The series centers around “three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish style villa that they think will solve all their problems.
Denis Leary (Rescue Me) has been added to the cast of the forthcoming dark comedy from Dead to Me creator Liz Feldman, our sister site Deadline reports.
More from TVLineThe White Lotus Adds Carrie Coon to Season 3 CastGrey's Anatomy Season 20 Bringing Back Alex Landi... for a 'Schmico' Reunion?Good Doctor: Chuku Modu Returning as Series Regular for Season 7 (Exclusive)
The series centers around “three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish style villa that they think will solve all their problems.
- 1/9/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Update 01/09/2024: The star power of Netflix‘s new dark comedy, No Good Deed, about three families vying to buy the very same villa they think will solve their problems (only to discover the home of your dream can be a nightmare), continues to grow. Denis Leary and O-t Fagbenle have joined the cast that already includes Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, and more. The series comes from from creator and executive producer Liz Feldman. Leary will play Mikey, an intense ex-con whose debts have driven him to desperate measures. He finds himself in a dark hole after a terrible accident derailed his sobriety and pulled him away from his family. Fagbenle’s Dennis is a tirelessly upbeat, deeply anxious and overly appeasing struggling writer. He’s is in the market for a new family home for his wife Carla (Teyonah Parris) and their baby on the way. He...
- 1/9/2024
- TV Insider
Emmy Award nominees Denis Leary and O-t Fagbenle are rounding out the cast of the Netflix 8-episode series No Good Deed, starring Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow.
Leary plays Mikey, an intense ex-con whose debts have driven him to desperate measures. Mikey finds himself in a dark hole after a terrible accident derailed his sobriety and pulled him away from his family.
Fagbenle plays Dennis, a tirelessly upbeat, deeply anxious and overly appeasing struggling writer. Dennis is in the market for a new family home for wife Carla (Teyonah Parris) and their baby on the way. He’s eager to play the role of supportive husband and father while being caught in the middle of a tense relationship between his new wife and his overly-enmeshed mother.
Created by Liz Feldman, No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that...
Leary plays Mikey, an intense ex-con whose debts have driven him to desperate measures. Mikey finds himself in a dark hole after a terrible accident derailed his sobriety and pulled him away from his family.
Fagbenle plays Dennis, a tirelessly upbeat, deeply anxious and overly appeasing struggling writer. Dennis is in the market for a new family home for wife Carla (Teyonah Parris) and their baby on the way. He’s eager to play the role of supportive husband and father while being caught in the middle of a tense relationship between his new wife and his overly-enmeshed mother.
Created by Liz Feldman, No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that...
- 1/9/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
English actress Glynis Johns, who played the daffy suffragette mother Mrs. Banks in the classic film ‘Mary Poppins’, passed away on Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles, her manager Mitch Clem confirmed. She was 100.
Clem said in a statement, “Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives,” reports ‘Variety’.
“She entered my life early in my career and set a very high bar on how to navigate this industry with grace, class, and truth. Your own truth. Her light shone very brightly for 100 years.
“She had a wit that could stop you in your tracks powered by a heart that loved deeply and purely. Today is a sombre day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood,” the statement said.
As...
Clem said in a statement, “Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives,” reports ‘Variety’.
“She entered my life early in my career and set a very high bar on how to navigate this industry with grace, class, and truth. Your own truth. Her light shone very brightly for 100 years.
“She had a wit that could stop you in your tracks powered by a heart that loved deeply and purely. Today is a sombre day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood,” the statement said.
As...
- 1/5/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
English actor Glynis Johns, who played the daffy suffragette mother Mrs. Banks in the classic film “Mary Poppins,” died Thursday at an assisted living home in Los Angeles, her manager Mitch Clem confirmed to Variety. She was 100.
“Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives,” Clem said in a statement. “She entered my life early in my career and set a very high bar on how to navigate this industry with grace, class, and truth. Your own truth. Her light shined very brightly for 100 years. She had a wit that could stop you in your tracks powered by a heart that loved deeply and purely. Today is a somber day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood.”
Johns won a Tony for her...
“Glynis powered her way through life with intelligence, wit, and a love for performance, affecting millions of lives,” Clem said in a statement. “She entered my life early in my career and set a very high bar on how to navigate this industry with grace, class, and truth. Your own truth. Her light shined very brightly for 100 years. She had a wit that could stop you in your tracks powered by a heart that loved deeply and purely. Today is a somber day for Hollywood. Not only do we mourn the passing of our dear Glynis, but we mourn the end of the golden age of Hollywood.”
Johns won a Tony for her...
- 1/4/2024
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Glynis Johns, the upbeat leading lady with the British charm who starred as the spirited feminist mother Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins, has died. She was 100.
Johns lived in West Hollywood and died Thursday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in the area, her manager, Mitch Clem, told The Hollywood Reporter.
A multitalented actress, dancer, pianist and singer, Johns earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for playing the widowed saloon and hotel owner Mrs. Firth in Fred Zinnemann’s Australia-set The Sundowners (1960).
Plus, she memorably sang “Send in the Clowns,” which Stephen Sondheim wrote just for her, in her Tony Award-winning performance as Desiree Armfeldt in the original 1973 production of A Little Night Music.
The husky voiced Johns was nominated for a Golden Globe for portraying a daffy older socialite who is stirred by the young stud she meets on the beach in a then-controversial film about sex,...
Johns lived in West Hollywood and died Thursday of natural causes at an assisted living facility in the area, her manager, Mitch Clem, told The Hollywood Reporter.
A multitalented actress, dancer, pianist and singer, Johns earned a best supporting actress Oscar nomination for playing the widowed saloon and hotel owner Mrs. Firth in Fred Zinnemann’s Australia-set The Sundowners (1960).
Plus, she memorably sang “Send in the Clowns,” which Stephen Sondheim wrote just for her, in her Tony Award-winning performance as Desiree Armfeldt in the original 1973 production of A Little Night Music.
The husky voiced Johns was nominated for a Golden Globe for portraying a daffy older socialite who is stirred by the young stud she meets on the beach in a then-controversial film about sex,...
- 1/4/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Usually, when we think of holiday movies, we picture feel-good family comedies filled with light-hearted shenanigans and bittersweet life lessons. Okay, and the occasional violent slasher. While we love plenty of those movies, they’re often missing crucial elements of the holidays we experience in real life: sordid disagreements, petty bickering, and, in the words of the great Frank Costanza, the airing of grievances. Well, there’s at least one-holiday dramedy that accurately depicts how the most wonderful time of the year can bring out the worst in us: Ted Demme’s 1994 film The Ref, which tells the story of a cynical cat burglar who makes the biggest mistake of his life when he takes the wrong couple as hostages. Because these two would wear down even the most composed of criminals. It’s a snarky, acid-tongued little gem of a movie, although not necessarily one you’d want to watch with grandma and grandpa.
- 12/20/2023
- by Eric Walkuski
- JoBlo.com
James McCaffrey, a seasoned veteran of the small screen and the voice of the iconic video game character Max Payne, has died.
He was 65.
According to reports, McCaffrey died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer.
He was probably most well-known to non-video game players for his work on Rescue Me, where he played Jimmy Keefe.
Keefe was a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He appears as a ghost to his cousin, played by Denis Leary, and his character drives some of Leary's richest scenes as Leary's character tries to understand the loss and why he's still alive.
McCaffrey had a series regular role for the first three seasons before switching to a recurring capacity for the final four seasons.
The FX hit also starred John Scurti, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, and Andrea Roth.
Throughout his career, the actor had countless credits across movies, TV, and video games.
In addition to Rescue Me,...
He was 65.
According to reports, McCaffrey died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer.
He was probably most well-known to non-video game players for his work on Rescue Me, where he played Jimmy Keefe.
Keefe was a New York firefighter who lost his life on 9/11.
He appears as a ghost to his cousin, played by Denis Leary, and his character drives some of Leary's richest scenes as Leary's character tries to understand the loss and why he's still alive.
McCaffrey had a series regular role for the first three seasons before switching to a recurring capacity for the final four seasons.
The FX hit also starred John Scurti, Michael Lombardi, Steven Pasquale, and Andrea Roth.
Throughout his career, the actor had countless credits across movies, TV, and video games.
In addition to Rescue Me,...
- 12/19/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Some sad news is circulating through the entertainment stratosphere with word that Rescue Me actor and video game voice actor for characters Max Payne and Agent Alex Casey (Alan Wake II), James McCaffrey, died Sunday of multiple myeloma cancer. He was 65. McCaffrey’s manager says he passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
A New York native, McCaffrey’s star started rising when he appeared on the 1991-93 TV legal drama series Civil Wars. In 1996, he appeared as Mac Swift on 13 episodes of the Dick Wolf series Swift Justice. Wolf and McCaffrey hit it off, paving the way for collaboration across more projects, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In addition to taking on the TV sector with roles in Viper, Sex and the City, As the World Turns, and Beautiful People, McCaffrey’s most notable live-action role is for the firefighter drama Rescue Me.
A New York native, McCaffrey’s star started rising when he appeared on the 1991-93 TV legal drama series Civil Wars. In 1996, he appeared as Mac Swift on 13 episodes of the Dick Wolf series Swift Justice. Wolf and McCaffrey hit it off, paving the way for collaboration across more projects, including Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. In addition to taking on the TV sector with roles in Viper, Sex and the City, As the World Turns, and Beautiful People, McCaffrey’s most notable live-action role is for the firefighter drama Rescue Me.
- 12/18/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
James McCaffrey, who portrayed the firefighter and 9/11 victim Jimmy Keefe on Rescue Me and provided the voice of the title character in Max Payne video games, has died. He was 65.
McCaffrey died Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, after a battle with myeloma, his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McCaffrey also starred in the 1990s as expert driver Michael Payton/Joe Astor on the first and fourth seasons of the NBC drama Viper and as Capt. Arthur O’Byrne on the Fox crime series New York Undercover.
McCaffrey’s Jimmy was killed on 9/11, and his vision hounded friend and fellow New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) over all seven seasons (2004-11) of the acclaimed FX drama Rescue Me. He said it was his favorite role.
He voiced Max Payne — the avenging former NYPD officer turned DEA agent whose wife and daughter were murdered by...
McCaffrey died Sunday at his home in Larchmont, New York, after a battle with myeloma, his wife, actress Rochelle Boström, told The Hollywood Reporter.
McCaffrey also starred in the 1990s as expert driver Michael Payton/Joe Astor on the first and fourth seasons of the NBC drama Viper and as Capt. Arthur O’Byrne on the Fox crime series New York Undercover.
McCaffrey’s Jimmy was killed on 9/11, and his vision hounded friend and fellow New York firefighter Tommy Gavin (Denis Leary) over all seven seasons (2004-11) of the acclaimed FX drama Rescue Me. He said it was his favorite role.
He voiced Max Payne — the avenging former NYPD officer turned DEA agent whose wife and daughter were murdered by...
- 12/18/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran film and television star James McCaffrey, who was best known to video game fans as the voice of Max Payne in the Max Payne series, has passed away at the age of 65. Initially announced by friend and The Blob actor Kevin Dillon on Dillon’s Instagram, McCaffrey’s passing was later confirmed by TMZ via a representative for the actor.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
“One of Dick Wolf’s proteges (“Swift Justice”), McCaffrey went on to a successful 35 year career in television and film,” according to his rep. “Trained at the Actor’s Studio, he never lost his love for creating characters; however, his good looks often pushed him toward leading man roles.”
McCaffrey, who had a number of main roles and recurring roles in a number of television series as well as appearances in film, was known to video game fans as the iconic voice of NYPD cop turned vigilante Max Payne.
- 12/18/2023
- by Mike Wilson
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: María Gabriela de Faría, the Venezuelan actress best known for roles in Fox comedies Animal Control and The Moodys, has landed a breakout part on the film side, joining the cast of James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy.
Her character is Angela Spica aka The Engineer. Part of the Warner/DC flick’s villain team, Angie’s powers stem from nanotechnology built into her body. Created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, she’s the second DC character to bear the name of The Engineer and was first introduced in The Authority vol.1 #1 in 1999.
The first title in a revamped DC slate, marking Gunn’s first directorial effort as co-head of DC Studios, Superman: Legacy will follow Superman as he looks to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
Her character is Angela Spica aka The Engineer. Part of the Warner/DC flick’s villain team, Angie’s powers stem from nanotechnology built into her body. Created by Warren Ellis and Bryan Hitch, she’s the second DC character to bear the name of The Engineer and was first introduced in The Authority vol.1 #1 in 1999.
The first title in a revamped DC slate, marking Gunn’s first directorial effort as co-head of DC Studios, Superman: Legacy will follow Superman as he looks to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. He is the embodiment of truth, justice and the American way, guided by human kindness in a world that sees kindness as old-fashioned.
- 11/15/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In a world full of talented actors and comedians, Denis Leary has managed to stand out. No doubt, it’s all thanks to his unique blend of wit, sarcasm, and biting humor. From his early days as a stand-up comedian to his remarkable success in television and film, Leary’s journey has been remarkable. Known for his quick-fire delivery and no-holds-barred style, Leary’s brand of comedy has resonated with audiences globally. It’s safe to say that he has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry unlike any other. From his breakout hit song “Asshole” to his acclaimed role in the...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ima Whyte
- TVovermind.com
Josh Segarra is an American actor who is best known for his roles as Hector Ruiz in the children’s television show The Electric Company, Billy Cepeda in the comedy series Sirens, and Adrian Chase in the popular CW superhero show Arrow.
Josh Segarra Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Segarra was born on June 3, 1986 (Josh Segarra age: 37) in Longwood, Florida. He is of Puerto Rican origin and is fluent in Spanish.
When he was younger, Segarra found his voice by singing in the Pentecostal church. However, his desire was to train himself to become a professional wrestler.
Segarra attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated in 2008.
Josh Segarra Biography: Career
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Segarra revealed one of his favorite experiences acting when he was little.
“When I was in the eighth grade,” Segarra recalled. “I did a community theater production of The Wizard of Oz...
Josh Segarra Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Segarra was born on June 3, 1986 (Josh Segarra age: 37) in Longwood, Florida. He is of Puerto Rican origin and is fluent in Spanish.
When he was younger, Segarra found his voice by singing in the Pentecostal church. However, his desire was to train himself to become a professional wrestler.
Segarra attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated in 2008.
Josh Segarra Biography: Career
In an exclusive interview with uInterview, Segarra revealed one of his favorite experiences acting when he was little.
“When I was in the eighth grade,” Segarra recalled. “I did a community theater production of The Wizard of Oz...
- 8/16/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
Tacoma Fd is one of the funniest and wackiest workplace comedies. The truTV series follows a crew of firefighters in one of the rainiest cities in America. The Tacoma Fire Department crew doesn’t put out a lot of fires but it definitely has some of the funniest members out of any series. The series is currently airing its fourth season, and if you like it so far here are some shows you could watch after Season 4 while waiting for Season 5.
Sirens (Hulu) Credit – USA Network
Synopsis: From the distinct comedic point of view of Denis Leary and Bob Fisher, Sirens follows three of Chicago’s best EMTs whose sometimes silly, self-righteous and even self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations.
Animal Control (Hulu) Credit – Fox
Synopsis: Animal Control follows a group of Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple,...
Sirens (Hulu) Credit – USA Network
Synopsis: From the distinct comedic point of view of Denis Leary and Bob Fisher, Sirens follows three of Chicago’s best EMTs whose sometimes silly, self-righteous and even self-destructive personalities make them unqualified for sustaining relationships, friendships and most occupations.
Animal Control (Hulu) Credit – Fox
Synopsis: Animal Control follows a group of Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple,...
- 8/8/2023
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
What began as an unlikely friendship between three misfit creatures — a sloth, a mammoth believing he was the last of his kind and a saber-toothed tiger that doesn’t want to be violent — in “Ice Age” (2002) has stretched into a storied saga of the trio’s journey through all kinds of realms as warming slowly melts their world across five “Ice Age” movies and one spinoff.
The three friends are brought together by a human baby, whose mother drowns after saving him from saber-toothed tigers trying to hunt her and her child. Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Manny the mammoth (Ray Romano) find the child, and Diego the sabertooth (Denis Leary) joins them on their quest to return him to his father, abandoning his own pack who hunted the kid in the first place.
Later, love interests Ellie (Queen Latifah) and Shira (Jennifer Lopez) enter the picture for Manny and Diego,...
The three friends are brought together by a human baby, whose mother drowns after saving him from saber-toothed tigers trying to hunt her and her child. Sid the sloth (John Leguizamo) and Manny the mammoth (Ray Romano) find the child, and Diego the sabertooth (Denis Leary) joins them on their quest to return him to his father, abandoning his own pack who hunted the kid in the first place.
Later, love interests Ellie (Queen Latifah) and Shira (Jennifer Lopez) enter the picture for Manny and Diego,...
- 4/5/2023
- by Dessi Gomez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Steve Small and Gwen Osborne have today announced the launch of Convergence Entertainment Group, their new film production and financing company based in Los Angeles.
Convergence will operate as an independent studio, developing, financing and producing features for theatrical, broadcast and streaming markets. The company will utilize private equity funding to acquire top-level material and package projects with respected actors and filmmakers.
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Convergence plans to produce around half a dozen theatrical features per year for now, with hopes to expand its volume of production and financing as it continues to reach its growth objectives.
“Convergence aims to create a filmmaker and talent-friendly studio where...
Convergence will operate as an independent studio, developing, financing and producing features for theatrical, broadcast and streaming markets. The company will utilize private equity funding to acquire top-level material and package projects with respected actors and filmmakers.
Related Story 101 Studios Co-Founders Bob Yari & Marvin Peart Launch Production And Distribution Company WonderHill Studios Related Story Los Angeles Remains World's Soundstage Leader, But Other Locales Are Catching Up: FilmLA Report Related Story 'Dancing With Myself' Canceled At NBC After One Season
Convergence plans to produce around half a dozen theatrical features per year for now, with hopes to expand its volume of production and financing as it continues to reach its growth objectives.
“Convergence aims to create a filmmaker and talent-friendly studio where...
- 3/30/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
14 years ago, we learned that Denis Leary's Apostle production company was developing a television series based on Andrew Niccol's sci-fi drama "Gattaca." It was a vague announcement buried in a story about the conclusion of Leary's FX show "Rescue Me." There wasn't so much as a logline. All we knew was that Gil Grant, a relentlessly mainstream TV writer best known for working on "24" and "NCIS," had been placed in charge of developing this cerebral property for Apostle. Nothing ever came of it, and we all forgot it was ever a thing — until today.
According to Deadline, "Homeland" co-creators Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are developing a "Gattaca" series for Showtime via Sony Pictures Television. There's nary a word about Apostle in the trade break, but one of the original film's producers, Danny DeVito, is back in the fold. These are talented folks, but was there a...
According to Deadline, "Homeland" co-creators Howard Gordon and Alex Gansa are developing a "Gattaca" series for Showtime via Sony Pictures Television. There's nary a word about Apostle in the trade break, but one of the original film's producers, Danny DeVito, is back in the fold. These are talented folks, but was there a...
- 3/16/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Thank you for your time, Sainty. Before we start… you are an Emmy Drama Desk award winner, a Tony winner… just a couple among many other awards. A truly impressive career.
Thank you So much!!!
To mention just a few, we can see your work in no less than eight productions of Netflix, HBO Max, Nickelodeon, and Disney… truly amazing… and to carry on, soon we will be seeing you in the seventh season of Gabby’s Dollhouse, in Rights to Will Rogers Story and the third season of Spidey and His Amazing Friends… Where does all this overflowing energy come from, and how are you able to organize all of this?
Sainty Nelsen
My energy, I think, comes from being a mom of a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old. I’m used to running on No sleep! Lol. I am so grateful for the help and support of family and friends!
Thank you So much!!!
To mention just a few, we can see your work in no less than eight productions of Netflix, HBO Max, Nickelodeon, and Disney… truly amazing… and to carry on, soon we will be seeing you in the seventh season of Gabby’s Dollhouse, in Rights to Will Rogers Story and the third season of Spidey and His Amazing Friends… Where does all this overflowing energy come from, and how are you able to organize all of this?
Sainty Nelsen
My energy, I think, comes from being a mom of a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old. I’m used to running on No sleep! Lol. I am so grateful for the help and support of family and friends!
- 3/5/2023
- by Martin Cid
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
From the very start, “Ice Age” transported audiences to a world of enchantment and hilarity. It has since become one of the most beloved and top-grossing animated franchises in cinematic history.
It’s easy to see why due to its thrilling adventures, lighthearted humor, meaningful messages, and iconic characters like Sid (John Leguizamo), Manny (Ray Romano), Ellie (Queen Latifah), Diego (Denis Leary), Shira (Jennifer Lopez) and Scrat(Chris Wedge).
The 2002 blockbuster hit “Ice Age” marked the pioneering, feature-length debut of Blue Sky Studios. This success spawned a series of Ice Age films and short animations that extended beyond the original story while introducing lovable new characters to viewers worldwide.
Unfortunately, Blue Sky Studios was forced to close its doors in 2021 after Disney acquired their former distribution partner 20th Century Fox. The good news is that Disney remains committed to continuing the beloved “Ice Age” saga, so fans can expect more...
It’s easy to see why due to its thrilling adventures, lighthearted humor, meaningful messages, and iconic characters like Sid (John Leguizamo), Manny (Ray Romano), Ellie (Queen Latifah), Diego (Denis Leary), Shira (Jennifer Lopez) and Scrat(Chris Wedge).
The 2002 blockbuster hit “Ice Age” marked the pioneering, feature-length debut of Blue Sky Studios. This success spawned a series of Ice Age films and short animations that extended beyond the original story while introducing lovable new characters to viewers worldwide.
Unfortunately, Blue Sky Studios was forced to close its doors in 2021 after Disney acquired their former distribution partner 20th Century Fox. The good news is that Disney remains committed to continuing the beloved “Ice Age” saga, so fans can expect more...
- 1/23/2023
- by Buddy TV
- buddytv.com
(Welcome to The Daily Stream, an ongoing series in which the /Film team shares what they've been watching, why it's worth checking out, and where you can stream it.)
The Movie: "Small Soldiers"
Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max
The Pitch: Two iterations of toy lines that reigned over the 1980s — G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe — go head-to-head in a battle for American dominance in "Small Soldiers," Joe Dante's 1998 skewering of an American public obsessed with make-believe fantasies of war. Its Everytown, USA is filled with characters concerned more with might and supremacy than community; Manifest Destiny materializes in neighbors' lopped-off tree limbs that block satellite reception. Leavened with Stan Winston-crafted animatronics and the dark comedy of "Gremlins," Dante's "Small Soldiers" contains one of the most acerbic portraits of gung-ho America to be found in the decade's cinema.
Denis Leary injects his signature cynicism into Gil Mars,...
The Movie: "Small Soldiers"
Where You Can Stream It: HBO Max
The Pitch: Two iterations of toy lines that reigned over the 1980s — G.I. Joe and Masters of the Universe — go head-to-head in a battle for American dominance in "Small Soldiers," Joe Dante's 1998 skewering of an American public obsessed with make-believe fantasies of war. Its Everytown, USA is filled with characters concerned more with might and supremacy than community; Manifest Destiny materializes in neighbors' lopped-off tree limbs that block satellite reception. Leavened with Stan Winston-crafted animatronics and the dark comedy of "Gremlins," Dante's "Small Soldiers" contains one of the most acerbic portraits of gung-ho America to be found in the decade's cinema.
Denis Leary injects his signature cynicism into Gil Mars,...
- 1/2/2023
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Dustin Hoffman knew how to reach the leader of the Free World.
During production on the political satire “Wag the Dog,” Hoffman convinced then-President Bill Clinton to allow actors to film outside the White House gates. In true “Bowfinger” fashion, Hoffman allegedly staged a scene in front of White House security guards to make it seem like the actors were exiting the building.
“Dustin, at some point or another, talked the guards at the White House into opening the front gate so that it would look like our actors were walking out,” production designer Wynn Thomas told Vanity Fair as part of the film’s 25th anniversary. “Initially they were walking along in front of the White House.”
Hoffman’s hairstylist Michael White recalled Hoffman taking credit for the “Wag the Dog” production access due to his friendliness with President Clinton.
“No, you can’t just convince a guard at...
During production on the political satire “Wag the Dog,” Hoffman convinced then-President Bill Clinton to allow actors to film outside the White House gates. In true “Bowfinger” fashion, Hoffman allegedly staged a scene in front of White House security guards to make it seem like the actors were exiting the building.
“Dustin, at some point or another, talked the guards at the White House into opening the front gate so that it would look like our actors were walking out,” production designer Wynn Thomas told Vanity Fair as part of the film’s 25th anniversary. “Initially they were walking along in front of the White House.”
Hoffman’s hairstylist Michael White recalled Hoffman taking credit for the “Wag the Dog” production access due to his friendliness with President Clinton.
“No, you can’t just convince a guard at...
- 12/20/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
In the late '70s and early '80s, comedians from "Saturday Night Live" made the transition to the big screen, and the move paid off big time. John Landis' "Animal House" provided a star vehicle for John Belushi, and the bawdy comedy made over 140 million against its modest 3 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). For their next trick, Belushi was joined by Dan Aykroyd for a big-budget version of their "SNL" musical act, "The Blues Brothers," which was another smash.
Arguably peak "SNL" at the movies came in 1984. "Beverly Hills Cop," starring Eddie Murphy, was the top-performing film domestically with 234 million, while "Ghostbusters" with Aykroyd and Bill Murray was a global sensation and became a pop culture phenomenon.
"Three Amigos," starring Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, was originally conceived in 1980 as a vehicle for - you guessed it - John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. By the time...
Arguably peak "SNL" at the movies came in 1984. "Beverly Hills Cop," starring Eddie Murphy, was the top-performing film domestically with 234 million, while "Ghostbusters" with Aykroyd and Bill Murray was a global sensation and became a pop culture phenomenon.
"Three Amigos," starring Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, was originally conceived in 1980 as a vehicle for - you guessed it - John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. By the time...
- 10/26/2022
- by Lee Adams
- Slash Film
Michael J. Fox and wife Tracy Pollan are headed for a major milestone! The couple, who met in the ’80s while starring together on “Family Ties”, will celebrate 35 years of marriage in July.
“It’s been an interesting life,” Fox tells Et’s Brooke Anderson in a new interview, opening up about their relationship ahead of their upcoming A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s gala. The couple will be joined by host Denis Leary for a night of comedy and music — featuring Jim Gaffigan, Samantha Bee, Brad Paisley and more — for the Oct. 29 benefit in New York City. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
“She’s smart and she loves me and she’s protective and she’s everything,” Fox gushed of his longtime love.
Together, the couple shares four children — son Sam, 33; twin daughters Schuyler and Aquinnah,...
“It’s been an interesting life,” Fox tells Et’s Brooke Anderson in a new interview, opening up about their relationship ahead of their upcoming A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s gala. The couple will be joined by host Denis Leary for a night of comedy and music — featuring Jim Gaffigan, Samantha Bee, Brad Paisley and more — for the Oct. 29 benefit in New York City. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
“She’s smart and she loves me and she’s protective and she’s everything,” Fox gushed of his longtime love.
Together, the couple shares four children — son Sam, 33; twin daughters Schuyler and Aquinnah,...
- 10/26/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Exclusive: Elizabeth Perkins is set for a major recurring role opposite Ophelia Lovibond and Jake Johnson on the upcoming second season of HBO Max’s period erotic comedy Minx.
Minx is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around Joyce (Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women.
Perkins will play Constance, the wealthy widow of a Greek shipping magnate, in a season-long arc.
Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya also star.
Minx comes from creator and showrunner Ellen Rapoport, who exec produces alongside Paul Feig and Dan Magnante for Feigco Entertainment, Ben Karlin and Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also directed the pilot. Jake Johnson serves as a co-executive producer. Lionsgate Television is the studio.
Perkins will next be seen in the second season of Apple’s The Afterparty opposite Tiffany Haddish.
Minx is set in 1970s Los Angeles and centers around Joyce (Lovibond), an earnest young feminist who joins forces with a low-rent publisher (Johnson) to create the first erotic magazine for women.
Perkins will play Constance, the wealthy widow of a Greek shipping magnate, in a season-long arc.
Idara Victor, Jessica Lowe, Lennon Parham, Michael Angarano and Oscar Montoya also star.
Minx comes from creator and showrunner Ellen Rapoport, who exec produces alongside Paul Feig and Dan Magnante for Feigco Entertainment, Ben Karlin and Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also directed the pilot. Jake Johnson serves as a co-executive producer. Lionsgate Television is the studio.
Perkins will next be seen in the second season of Apple’s The Afterparty opposite Tiffany Haddish.
- 9/29/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Avatar” star Sigourney Weaver revealed some insight about James Cameron’s highly anticipated “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which premieres Dec. 16.
“The story is about family, about our families trying to stay together [and] the lengths to which we all go to protect each other and protect the place where we live,” Weaver told Variety at a special screening for her new film “The Good House” in New York City. “It’s very much based on Jim’s family and his joy in the family; and also, how vulnerable you are when you have children.”
A hit for over a decade since its original release, “Avatar” once again dominated the box office with an impressive re-release in theaters. Ahead of the upcoming sequel, the 2009 sci-fi epic wowed with 30 million worldwide in ticket sales, as reported on Sept. 25.
Weaver, who turns 73 in October, will travel back in time as she plays a...
“The story is about family, about our families trying to stay together [and] the lengths to which we all go to protect each other and protect the place where we live,” Weaver told Variety at a special screening for her new film “The Good House” in New York City. “It’s very much based on Jim’s family and his joy in the family; and also, how vulnerable you are when you have children.”
A hit for over a decade since its original release, “Avatar” once again dominated the box office with an impressive re-release in theaters. Ahead of the upcoming sequel, the 2009 sci-fi epic wowed with 30 million worldwide in ticket sales, as reported on Sept. 25.
Weaver, who turns 73 in October, will travel back in time as she plays a...
- 9/29/2022
- by Elizabeth Taylor
- Variety Film + TV
“Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Svu,” and “Law & Order: Organized Crime” return for the 2022-2023 season Thursday, Sept. 22 in an epic three-series crossover that will involve all three squads trying to prevent a bombing and shut down an international sex trafficking ring.
If you can’t remember what went down last season (or skipped a few episodes), here’s what you need to know for each series, from the trial of the man who ordered the hit on Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni)’s wife, Kathy (Isabel Gillies), to Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay)’s revived romance with a former fiancé that took an unexpected turn.
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The original “mothership” returned for its 21st season 12 years after it was canceled, with series veteran Sam Waterston reprising his role as D.
If you can’t remember what went down last season (or skipped a few episodes), here’s what you need to know for each series, from the trial of the man who ordered the hit on Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni)’s wife, Kathy (Isabel Gillies), to Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay)’s revived romance with a former fiancé that took an unexpected turn.
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‘Law & Order’ Showrunner Rick Eid Previews Season 22’s Crossover Event: ‘It Will Feel Like a 3-Hour Movie’ Law & Order Season 21 Recap
The original “mothership” returned for its 21st season 12 years after it was canceled, with series veteran Sam Waterston reprising his role as D.
- 9/22/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
“Caroline’s Comedy Hour” is set to return to TV with fresh episodes under a licensing deal that comedy maven Caroline Hirsch has set with Scott Koondel’s Sox Entertainment.
Sox has licensed 100 episodes of the standup comedy showcase series that ran on A&e Network in the early 1990s. Those will be collected with new installments that Hirsch and Sox Entertainment will produce. Sox has also reached a deal with the New York Comedy Festival for access to select performances across that celebration of standup that is set to unfold its 18th edition Nov. 7-13.
Hirsch is marking the 40th anniversary this year of her influential comedy club on Broadway in the heart of the theater district. Hirsch also was the driving force behind the NY Comedy Festival. Notable names featured in the episodes to be sold include early appearances by Marc Maron, Denis Leary, Jon Stewart, Richard Belzer,...
Sox has licensed 100 episodes of the standup comedy showcase series that ran on A&e Network in the early 1990s. Those will be collected with new installments that Hirsch and Sox Entertainment will produce. Sox has also reached a deal with the New York Comedy Festival for access to select performances across that celebration of standup that is set to unfold its 18th edition Nov. 7-13.
Hirsch is marking the 40th anniversary this year of her influential comedy club on Broadway in the heart of the theater district. Hirsch also was the driving force behind the NY Comedy Festival. Notable names featured in the episodes to be sold include early appearances by Marc Maron, Denis Leary, Jon Stewart, Richard Belzer,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
A popular standup TV franchise is making a comeback. Scott Koondel’s Sox Entertainment has acquired global rights to Caroline’s Comedy Hour, which ran on A&e Network from 1989-96. Koondel, former CBS Chief Content and Licensing Officer, plans to produce new installments, which he will shop alongside 100 library episodes from the show’s original run as a lower-cost comedy programming alternative for cable networks and streamers.
Koondel was retained to distribute the package of new and old episodes by Caroline’s owner Caroline Hirsch.
The A&e series was hosted by Carol Leifer, Colin Quinn and Rich Jeni and featured acts appearing at Hirsch’s New York comedy club, including Marc Maron, Bill Hicks, Joy Behar, Denis Leary, Jon Stewart, Louis Ck, Richard Belzer, Judy Tenuta, Susie Essman, Mario Cantone, Ray Romano, Colin Quinn, Larry Miller, Jeff Foxworthy, Lewis Black, George Lopez, Al Franklin, Kevin James, Norm MacDonald,...
Koondel was retained to distribute the package of new and old episodes by Caroline’s owner Caroline Hirsch.
The A&e series was hosted by Carol Leifer, Colin Quinn and Rich Jeni and featured acts appearing at Hirsch’s New York comedy club, including Marc Maron, Bill Hicks, Joy Behar, Denis Leary, Jon Stewart, Louis Ck, Richard Belzer, Judy Tenuta, Susie Essman, Mario Cantone, Ray Romano, Colin Quinn, Larry Miller, Jeff Foxworthy, Lewis Black, George Lopez, Al Franklin, Kevin James, Norm MacDonald,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When you dig too much into the past, you're bound to discover things you'd rather not know.
The creepy, incestual vibes of the flashbacks got progressively worse during Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 11, and with two different timelines of pivotal points in Andrew Cody's life, the build-up until the prison break is enough to leave a person conflicted and on edge.
What more can you expect from these last few installments of this series?
The hour did its part in bringing back two familiar faces with Denis Leary and, to the excitement of many, Scott Speedman.
Much of the hour consisted of the guys trying to get their lives and futures in check in preparation for the prison break.
Once they pull off their plan, they have to leave the country for good, take off their own respective ways, and there's no coming back.
The reality of their plans hit each...
The creepy, incestual vibes of the flashbacks got progressively worse during Animal Kingdom Season 6 Episode 11, and with two different timelines of pivotal points in Andrew Cody's life, the build-up until the prison break is enough to leave a person conflicted and on edge.
What more can you expect from these last few installments of this series?
The hour did its part in bringing back two familiar faces with Denis Leary and, to the excitement of many, Scott Speedman.
Much of the hour consisted of the guys trying to get their lives and futures in check in preparation for the prison break.
Once they pull off their plan, they have to leave the country for good, take off their own respective ways, and there's no coming back.
The reality of their plans hit each...
- 8/15/2022
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Lenny Kravitz called it when he sang that it ain’t over till it’s over, ’cause we sure thought that Animal Kingdom’s Pope was as good as done for. But a visit from a “ghost” in Sunday’s episode seemed to restore his lust for life.
In the especially flashback-filled “Hit and Run,” we followed the erstwhile Andrew staking out a bank to rob with Baz (Scott Speedman, back in action). Rather than just focus on the job at hand, Catherine’s boyfriend called his “brother” on leaving flowers in her car and told him not to be a weirdo.
In the especially flashback-filled “Hit and Run,” we followed the erstwhile Andrew staking out a bank to rob with Baz (Scott Speedman, back in action). Rather than just focus on the job at hand, Catherine’s boyfriend called his “brother” on leaving flowers in her car and told him not to be a weirdo.
- 8/15/2022
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Camilla Belle of 10,000 B.C. joins Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 3. Pic credit: Warner Bros
The Law & Order: Organized Crime cast is growing for Season 3.
Per Deadline, the drama has added Gus Halper and Camilla Belle as possible new criminal protagonists.
The pair will play Teddy Silas and Pearl Serrano, a wealthy couple in New York.
They join a growing cast that includes Rick Gonzalez and Brent Antonello as a new pair of detectives.
This addition promises to have more drama as Silas and Serrano may be the new targets of the Organized Crime task force.
For now, fans can get excited for the Season 3 cast of Law & Order: Organized Crime to keep growing.
Law & Order: Organized Crime’s growing guest list
While Law & Order: Organized Crime tends to have a small cast, they have plenty of big-name guest stars.
That began with Dylan McDermott as...
The Law & Order: Organized Crime cast is growing for Season 3.
Per Deadline, the drama has added Gus Halper and Camilla Belle as possible new criminal protagonists.
The pair will play Teddy Silas and Pearl Serrano, a wealthy couple in New York.
They join a growing cast that includes Rick Gonzalez and Brent Antonello as a new pair of detectives.
This addition promises to have more drama as Silas and Serrano may be the new targets of the Organized Crime task force.
For now, fans can get excited for the Season 3 cast of Law & Order: Organized Crime to keep growing.
Law & Order: Organized Crime’s growing guest list
While Law & Order: Organized Crime tends to have a small cast, they have plenty of big-name guest stars.
That began with Dylan McDermott as...
- 8/13/2022
- by Michael Weyer
- Monsters and Critics
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