Freeform has canceled its Lonely Island-produced comedy series, “Along Together” after two seasons.
“Alone Together” starred stand-up comedians Esther Povitsky (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Benji Aflalo (“Not Safe with Nikki Glaser”) as two overlooked millennial misfits from different backgrounds trying to make their way in the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles. These two only find salvation in their male/female strictly platonic friendship.
Chris D’Elia, Ginger Gonzaga, Edgar Blackmon and Nikki Glaser also starred. Povitsky and Aflalo wrote and executive produced the series alongside The Lonely Island trio of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, and Paul Mather and Becky Sloviter.
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The 10-episode sophomore run was available to stream on Hulu along with airing back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Freeform.
Read original story Freeform Cancels Lonely Island-Produced Comedy ‘Alone Together’ After...
“Alone Together” starred stand-up comedians Esther Povitsky (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”) and Benji Aflalo (“Not Safe with Nikki Glaser”) as two overlooked millennial misfits from different backgrounds trying to make their way in the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles. These two only find salvation in their male/female strictly platonic friendship.
Chris D’Elia, Ginger Gonzaga, Edgar Blackmon and Nikki Glaser also starred. Povitsky and Aflalo wrote and executive produced the series alongside The Lonely Island trio of Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone and Akiva Schaffer, and Paul Mather and Becky Sloviter.
Also Read: 'Joyland': TV Adaptation of Stephen King Novel in the Works at Freeform
The 10-episode sophomore run was available to stream on Hulu along with airing back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Freeform.
Read original story Freeform Cancels Lonely Island-Produced Comedy ‘Alone Together’ After...
- 11/2/2018
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Freeform has opted not to renew for a third season the Lonely Island comedy series Alone Together, which starred Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo as platonic best friends who want nothing more than to be accepted by the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles.
The news comes following the run of the show’s second season. Freeform previously renewed Alone Together for Season 2 two months before its series premiere.
The 10-episode sophomore season aired in an unusual pattern as the network focused on digital vs. linear play for the series. It was available to stream on Hulu along with running back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Disney-owned Freeform. The cable net offered a sneak peek of the first four episodes across all of its digital platforms and Hulu beginning July 25.
Freeform
Povitsky and Aflalo’s characters have a contentious, dysfunctional co-dependent best-friendship, but when push comes to shove,...
The news comes following the run of the show’s second season. Freeform previously renewed Alone Together for Season 2 two months before its series premiere.
The 10-episode sophomore season aired in an unusual pattern as the network focused on digital vs. linear play for the series. It was available to stream on Hulu along with running back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Disney-owned Freeform. The cable net offered a sneak peek of the first four episodes across all of its digital platforms and Hulu beginning July 25.
Freeform
Povitsky and Aflalo’s characters have a contentious, dysfunctional co-dependent best-friendship, but when push comes to shove,...
- 11/2/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform has set August 1 for the Season 2 premiere of Alone Together, starring Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo as platonic best friends who want nothing more than to be accepted by the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles.
The 10-episode sophomore run of the series, which hails from the Lonely Island team, will be available to stream on Hulu along with airing back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Disney-owned Freeform. The cable net will offer a sneak peek of the first four episodes across all of its digital platforms and Hulu beginning July 25.
Povitsky and Aflalo’s characters have a contentious, dysfunctional co-dependent best-friendship, but when push comes to shove, they’ve got each other’s back. Plus, they have nobody else to hang out with. In the new season, their odd friendship continues to baffle everyone around them as they continue to find their place in L.
The 10-episode sophomore run of the series, which hails from the Lonely Island team, will be available to stream on Hulu along with airing back-to-back new episodes over five Wednesdays on Disney-owned Freeform. The cable net will offer a sneak peek of the first four episodes across all of its digital platforms and Hulu beginning July 25.
Povitsky and Aflalo’s characters have a contentious, dysfunctional co-dependent best-friendship, but when push comes to shove, they’ve got each other’s back. Plus, they have nobody else to hang out with. In the new season, their odd friendship continues to baffle everyone around them as they continue to find their place in L.
- 7/10/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Alone Together now has a new showrunner. Paul Mather has been tapped to head the new series, which has already been picked up for a second season ahead of its premiere next month. He last worked on Powerless and Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life.Deadline revealed more about the Freeform series:“Alone Together stars stand-up comedians Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo as overlooked millennial misfits from different backgrounds trying to make their way in the vain and status-obsessed culture of Los Angeles. They find salvation in their strictly platonic male/female friendship. Season 1 will see Esther and Benji’s shooting their own music video, standing in line for a Lip Kit Pop Up and even trying their hand at retirement life. Regardless of the escapade, they will have each other’s backs in their own warped way while calling each other on their nonsense...
- 12/26/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Canadian writer-producer Paul Mather (Powerless, Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life) has been named showrunner for Freeform’s Alone Together, executive produced by The Lonely Islanders Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. The new comedy about L.A. millennials has already been renewed for a second season ahead of its January premiere on Freeform. Alone Together stars stand-up comedians Esther Povitsky and Benji Aflalo as overlooked millennial misfits from…...
- 12/20/2017
- Deadline TV
The Writers Guild of Canada (Wgc) just announced the finalists for the Wgc Screenwriting Awards. Those finalists come from the industry of television, filmmaking and web series. Besides, comedian Debra Digiovanni will host the 14th Annual Wgc Screenwriting Awards on April 19, 2010.
So, the finalists are...
Animation:
* Grossology - "New Recruits." Written by Richard Clark.
* Total Drama Action - "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen." Written by Alex Ganetakos.
* League of Super Evil - “Glory Hog." Written by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Davila LeBlanc
* Total Drama Action - "The Sand Witch Project." Written by Shelley Scarrow.
Children & Preschool
* Max and Ruby - "Max Says Goodbye." Written by Kate Barris.
* Max and Ruby - "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report." Written by Shelley Hoffman & Robert Pincombe.
* Zigby - "Zigby's Collection." Written by Louise Moon
Documentary:
* Malls R Us (Feature Version). Written by Helene Klodawsky.
* The Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 40 Years of One Night Stands. Narration Written by Robert Lower.
So, the finalists are...
Animation:
* Grossology - "New Recruits." Written by Richard Clark.
* Total Drama Action - "Crouching Courtney, Hidden Owen." Written by Alex Ganetakos.
* League of Super Evil - “Glory Hog." Written by Philippe Ivanusic-Vallee and Davila LeBlanc
* Total Drama Action - "The Sand Witch Project." Written by Shelley Scarrow.
Children & Preschool
* Max and Ruby - "Max Says Goodbye." Written by Kate Barris.
* Max and Ruby - "Ruby's Good Neighbor Report." Written by Shelley Hoffman & Robert Pincombe.
* Zigby - "Zigby's Collection." Written by Louise Moon
Documentary:
* Malls R Us (Feature Version). Written by Helene Klodawsky.
* The Royal Winnipeg Ballet - 40 Years of One Night Stands. Narration Written by Robert Lower.
- 3/11/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Toronto -- The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. has picked up a sitcom from E1 Television based on the popular Canadian curling movie "Men With Brooms."
The TV adaptation follows an earlier pilot written by Paul Mather ("Corner Gas") about four regular joes who hang out at the local curling rink.
The "Men With Brooms" series, in celebrating Canada's working guy culture, will echo another popular CBC comedy, "Little Mosque on the Prairie," also written in part by Mather.
Canada's public broadcaster also picked up a second half-hour comedy, "Insecurity," from Verite Films and produced by Virginia Thompson.
The "Insecurity" pilot was directed by Robert De Lint.
The CBC also renewed "The Ron James Show" for a second season.
The TV adaptation follows an earlier pilot written by Paul Mather ("Corner Gas") about four regular joes who hang out at the local curling rink.
The "Men With Brooms" series, in celebrating Canada's working guy culture, will echo another popular CBC comedy, "Little Mosque on the Prairie," also written in part by Mather.
Canada's public broadcaster also picked up a second half-hour comedy, "Insecurity," from Verite Films and produced by Virginia Thompson.
The "Insecurity" pilot was directed by Robert De Lint.
The CBC also renewed "The Ron James Show" for a second season.
- 2/5/2010
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
From a press release
Corner Gas’ Fred Ewanuick leads comic cast currently shooting in Toronto, Kitchener and Waterloo, On.Creative team helmed by three of Canada’s most-respected writers.
CTV and The Comedy Network, in association with Sad Glasses and Qvf Inc., announced today that production is underway on the original Canadian comedy series, Dan For Mayor in Toronto, Kitchener and Waterloo, On. Starring Corner Gas and Robson Arms alumnus Fred Ewanuick as the lead character Dan, the 13, 30-minute episode series will continue principal photography through November.
Dan (Ewanuick) is a 30-something bartender who lives and works in the fictional city of Wessex, On. Dan’s had the same friends since grade school, his most prized possession is a vintage Ms. Pac-Man game and his last serious relationship was with a girl who is now engaged to someone else. His life seems to be firmly on the path to more of the same…...
Corner Gas’ Fred Ewanuick leads comic cast currently shooting in Toronto, Kitchener and Waterloo, On.Creative team helmed by three of Canada’s most-respected writers.
CTV and The Comedy Network, in association with Sad Glasses and Qvf Inc., announced today that production is underway on the original Canadian comedy series, Dan For Mayor in Toronto, Kitchener and Waterloo, On. Starring Corner Gas and Robson Arms alumnus Fred Ewanuick as the lead character Dan, the 13, 30-minute episode series will continue principal photography through November.
Dan (Ewanuick) is a 30-something bartender who lives and works in the fictional city of Wessex, On. Dan’s had the same friends since grade school, his most prized possession is a vintage Ms. Pac-Man game and his last serious relationship was with a girl who is now engaged to someone else. His life seems to be firmly on the path to more of the same…...
- 10/11/2009
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
Not to be outdone by the 2010 Vancouver/Whistler Olympic Games on rival CTV, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. is set to roll out winter sports-themed TV programming.
The Canadian pubcaster has ordered a sitcom pilot from E1 Television and Serendipity Point Films based on the popular Canadian curling movie "Men With Brooms," the directorial debut for actor Paul Gross ("Due South").
The 2002 homegrown comedy starred Gross, Leslie Nielsen and Molly Parker as part of a curling team reuniting to capture the national trophy. Gross will share executive producer credits on the CBC pilot and co-star, while Paul Mather ("Corner Gas") will pen the script about four regular joes hanging out at the local curling rink.
"Curling is something everyone in Canada is familiar with, a strange sport in quirky rinks where people can come and go and tell different stories," Mather said of the sitcom's premise.
Kirstine Stewart, general manager of CBC Television,...
The Canadian pubcaster has ordered a sitcom pilot from E1 Television and Serendipity Point Films based on the popular Canadian curling movie "Men With Brooms," the directorial debut for actor Paul Gross ("Due South").
The 2002 homegrown comedy starred Gross, Leslie Nielsen and Molly Parker as part of a curling team reuniting to capture the national trophy. Gross will share executive producer credits on the CBC pilot and co-star, while Paul Mather ("Corner Gas") will pen the script about four regular joes hanging out at the local curling rink.
"Curling is something everyone in Canada is familiar with, a strange sport in quirky rinks where people can come and go and tell different stories," Mather said of the sitcom's premise.
Kirstine Stewart, general manager of CBC Television,...
- 8/21/2009
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
While revealing its fall 2009 schedule last week, CTV also confirmed two half-hour comedies that will be in production for air in the 2010-2011 broadcast season.
The first, Hiccups is creative, executive produced and written by Corner Gas creator Brent Butt. Gas alumnus Nancy Robertson stars as a children’s author with anger issues. Butt will co-star as her life coach.
Fred Ewanuick, another Gas vet, is a 30-something bartender who runs for the mayor of his hometown in Dan for Mayor, coming from writers and producers Mark Farrell, Paul Mather and Kevin White.
The first, Hiccups is creative, executive produced and written by Corner Gas creator Brent Butt. Gas alumnus Nancy Robertson stars as a children’s author with anger issues. Butt will co-star as her life coach.
Fred Ewanuick, another Gas vet, is a 30-something bartender who runs for the mayor of his hometown in Dan for Mayor, coming from writers and producers Mark Farrell, Paul Mather and Kevin White.
- 6/8/2009
- CinemaSpy
Toronto -- Canadian broadcaster CTV ordered its second comedy pilot in as many weeks from the team behind the top-rated sitcom "Corner Gas."
On Wednesday, CTV gave the green light to pilot "Dan for Mayor." The sitcom is the brainchild of "Gas" writing-room veterans Mark Farrell, Paul Mather and Kevin White and stars "Gas" co-star Fred Ewanuick.
Last week, CTV ordered a pilot for another sitcom, "Hiccups," from Brent Butt, who created and starred in "Gas," now in its sixth and final season on CTV and Superstation Wgn.
In "Dan for Mayor," Ewanuick plays a 30-something bartender in a campaign to become mayor in a fictional Ontario town filled with his childhood friends.
Indie Sad Glasses and Qvf will produce the pilot, with Sue Murdoch as producer and Ron Murphy directing.
On Wednesday, CTV gave the green light to pilot "Dan for Mayor." The sitcom is the brainchild of "Gas" writing-room veterans Mark Farrell, Paul Mather and Kevin White and stars "Gas" co-star Fred Ewanuick.
Last week, CTV ordered a pilot for another sitcom, "Hiccups," from Brent Butt, who created and starred in "Gas," now in its sixth and final season on CTV and Superstation Wgn.
In "Dan for Mayor," Ewanuick plays a 30-something bartender in a campaign to become mayor in a fictional Ontario town filled with his childhood friends.
Indie Sad Glasses and Qvf will produce the pilot, with Sue Murdoch as producer and Ron Murphy directing.
- 10/8/2008
- by By Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
TORONTO -- Canadian comics Brent Butt and Paul Mather on Monday night picked up trophies for best comedy writing at the 2006 Canadian Screenwriting Awards, which were handed out in Toronto. Butt picked up his award for work on Corner Gas, the hit feel-good CTV comedy that he stars in and executive produces. The Writers Guild of Canada, which organizes Canada's screenwriting awards, also honored Suzette Couture with the best TV movie and mini-series writing award for her work on The Man Who Lost Himself, while giving Wil Zmak the best feature film script for The Dark Hours, the 2005 psychodrama that starred Aidan Devine and Gordon Currie.
- 4/25/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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