No genre knows how to express emotions quite like the classic rock power ballad. Case in point: Reo Speedwagon’s “Can’t Fight This Feeling.” A member of the band explained why he wrote it in the first place. Notably, a famous kids’ movie made the song prominent again.
Reo Speedwagon’s ‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ is about multiple people
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” was written and co-produced by Reo Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin. During a 2017 interview with Songfacts, he was asked if “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was about a specific individual. He said the tune was about an amalgamation of people. Like many of Cronin’s songs, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was inspired by something that made him have an emotional reaction.
“But really, what the song is about was about my inability to have the courage to express myself,” Cronin said. “I was brought up in an Irish-Catholic family,...
Reo Speedwagon’s ‘Can’t Fight This Feeling’ is about multiple people
“Can’t Fight This Feeling” was written and co-produced by Reo Speedwagon’s Kevin Cronin. During a 2017 interview with Songfacts, he was asked if “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was about a specific individual. He said the tune was about an amalgamation of people. Like many of Cronin’s songs, “Can’t Fight This Feeling” was inspired by something that made him have an emotional reaction.
“But really, what the song is about was about my inability to have the courage to express myself,” Cronin said. “I was brought up in an Irish-Catholic family,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It's about time for Eric Brady to get the Salem Brain.
His obliviousness to blatant lies and manipulations has gone beyond being a tired soap opera trope. It's a joke at this point!
On Days of Our Lives during the week of 3-18-24, Sloan tries to bar Nicole from the christening ceremony despite Nicole hosting the reception. If that doesn't wake Eric up, nothing will.
The Sloan story has dragged on for far too long. It would be one thing if her malevolence were subtle, but it's anything but.
Sloan complains that Eric puts the baby's needs before hers, freaks out whenever she crosses paths with Leo or Nicole, and drinks entire bottles of wine in minutes to deal with her stress. How can Eric possibly think this is a simple case of Sloan needing to adjust to motherhood?
Unfortunately, those lies probably won't be undone any time soon,...
His obliviousness to blatant lies and manipulations has gone beyond being a tired soap opera trope. It's a joke at this point!
On Days of Our Lives during the week of 3-18-24, Sloan tries to bar Nicole from the christening ceremony despite Nicole hosting the reception. If that doesn't wake Eric up, nothing will.
The Sloan story has dragged on for far too long. It would be one thing if her malevolence were subtle, but it's anything but.
Sloan complains that Eric puts the baby's needs before hers, freaks out whenever she crosses paths with Leo or Nicole, and drinks entire bottles of wine in minutes to deal with her stress. How can Eric possibly think this is a simple case of Sloan needing to adjust to motherhood?
Unfortunately, those lies probably won't be undone any time soon,...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Lelia Goldoni, who sparkled as the lead in John Cassavettes’ Shadows and played a friend of Ellen Burstyn’s character in Martin Scorsese’s Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, has died. She was 86.
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
Goldoni died Saturday at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, New Jersey, her friend Jd Sobol announced.
Goldoni also appeared in the original The Italian Job (1969), in John Schlesinger’s The Day of the Locust (1975), in Philip Kaufman’s remake of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) and in Robert Mulligan’s Bloodbrothers (1978).
A second cousin of famed New York Yankees shortstop Phil Rizzuto, Lelia Vita Goldoni was born in New York on Oct. 1, 1936. She was raised in Los Angeles, where she was one of the Lester Horton Dancers alongside Alvin Ailey and Carmen de Lavallade.
Goldoni studied acting with Jeff Corey and at age 19 moved back to New York, where she became a student at a drama...
- 7/27/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Vanessa Williams is a Tim Hortons fan.
The American actress, 60, was questioned about being a Timmies lover during her “One-on-One” special interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
Williams said of her go-to order during a “Confessions” rapidfire bit: “The Timbits. We’ll get a little Timbits and their coffee is fantastic.
”And also their sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich is delish.”
Elsewhere in the segment, Williams spoke about the secret to living a youthful life.
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She told Bustamante: “Being excited about life and things and doing things. You know, it’s one thing to say, ‘Oh, one of these days I’m going to do it,’ but do it.
“Do it, get up and do it. Book that plane trip. You know, if something is on your bucket list, then do it now. Do it.
The American actress, 60, was questioned about being a Timmies lover during her “One-on-One” special interview with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante.
Williams said of her go-to order during a “Confessions” rapidfire bit: “The Timbits. We’ll get a little Timbits and their coffee is fantastic.
”And also their sausage biscuit breakfast sandwich is delish.”
Elsewhere in the segment, Williams spoke about the secret to living a youthful life.
Read More: Hailey Bieber Reveals Her Go-To Tim Hortons Order, Her Favourite Thing About Canada & More
She told Bustamante: “Being excited about life and things and doing things. You know, it’s one thing to say, ‘Oh, one of these days I’m going to do it,’ but do it.
“Do it, get up and do it. Book that plane trip. You know, if something is on your bucket list, then do it now. Do it.
- 6/12/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Primus were joined by Tool members Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor, as well as Queens of the Stone Age’s Troy Van Leeuwen, for a benefit performance at The Belasco in Los Angeles on Monday night (April 17th).
The show served as a fundraiser for Canadian director, animator, and writer Jimmy Hayward, who is currently undergoing cancer treatments. The filmmaker is a close friend of the members of Primus.
Per Setlist.fm, Primus and company played a 10-song set that included six Primus songs and four covers. Among the highlights was a performance of Tool’s “Ænema,” as well as a drum battle between Carey and Primus’ Tim Alexander during a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Moby Dick.” Other covers included King Crimson’s “Thela Hun Ginjeet” and AC/DC’s “Whole Lotta Rosie.”
The set started out with just Primus performing “Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers” but they were eventually joined by Van Leeuwen,...
The show served as a fundraiser for Canadian director, animator, and writer Jimmy Hayward, who is currently undergoing cancer treatments. The filmmaker is a close friend of the members of Primus.
Per Setlist.fm, Primus and company played a 10-song set that included six Primus songs and four covers. Among the highlights was a performance of Tool’s “Ænema,” as well as a drum battle between Carey and Primus’ Tim Alexander during a rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Moby Dick.” Other covers included King Crimson’s “Thela Hun Ginjeet” and AC/DC’s “Whole Lotta Rosie.”
The set started out with just Primus performing “Those Damned Blue-Collar Tweekers” but they were eventually joined by Van Leeuwen,...
- 5/2/2023
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Primus and Tool members Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor are set to perform at a concert benefitting Canadian director, animator, and writer Jimmy Hayward.
The show is set for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 24th) at 10 a.m. Pt. via Ticketmaster.
Hayward, who is a close friend of Primus, is currently undergoing cancer treatment. The filmmaker notably worked in the animation department on iconic Pixar films such Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., and Finding Nemo [per IMDb]. He also directed Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, Jonah Hex, and Free Birds.
“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” said Primus frontman Les Claypool in a press release. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has...
The show is set for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 24th) at 10 a.m. Pt. via Ticketmaster.
Hayward, who is a close friend of Primus, is currently undergoing cancer treatment. The filmmaker notably worked in the animation department on iconic Pixar films such Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., and Finding Nemo [per IMDb]. He also directed Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, Jonah Hex, and Free Birds.
“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” said Primus frontman Les Claypool in a press release. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has...
- 3/23/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Film News
Primus and Tool members Danny Carey and Justin Chancellor are set to perform at a concert benefitting Canadian director, animator, and writer Jimmy Hayward.
The show is set for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 24th) at 10 a.m. Pt. via Ticketmaster.
Hayward, who is a close friend of Primus, is currently undergoing cancer treatment. The filmmaker notably worked in the animation department on iconic Pixar films such Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., and Finding Nemo [per IMDb]. He also directed Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, Jonah Hex, and Free Birds.
“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” said Primus frontman Les Claypool in a press release. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has...
The show is set for April 17th at The Belasco in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale Friday (March 24th) at 10 a.m. Pt. via Ticketmaster.
Hayward, who is a close friend of Primus, is currently undergoing cancer treatment. The filmmaker notably worked in the animation department on iconic Pixar films such Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Monsters Inc., and Finding Nemo [per IMDb]. He also directed Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, Jonah Hex, and Free Birds.
“Every now and again cancer steps into our world and pulverizes the lives of people that are dear to us,” said Primus frontman Les Claypool in a press release. “Such a thing happened a while back with our good friend Jimmy Hayward. Over the past couple years Jimmy has...
- 3/23/2023
- by Jon Hadusek
- Consequence - Music
Jim Carrey’s career began in the 1980s with stand-up comedy. He then moved on to television and film, where he gained critical and commercial success. Carrey’s versatility in comedy, drama, and action has made him a well-respected actor in Hollywood. He has starred in numerous box office hits and has won several awards for his performances.
The criteria for curating this Jim Carrey movies list includes critical and commercial success, cultural impact, and Carrey’s performance in the movie. Each movie on this Jim Carrey movies list has been chosen for its ability to showcase Carrey’s unique talents as an actor and comedian, as well as its cultural significance. These movies have also been chosen for their ability to stand the test of time and continue to be beloved by audiences. Ready to explore the Jim Carrey movies list? Let’s dive right in.
Top 10 Grossing Jim...
The criteria for curating this Jim Carrey movies list includes critical and commercial success, cultural impact, and Carrey’s performance in the movie. Each movie on this Jim Carrey movies list has been chosen for its ability to showcase Carrey’s unique talents as an actor and comedian, as well as its cultural significance. These movies have also been chosen for their ability to stand the test of time and continue to be beloved by audiences. Ready to explore the Jim Carrey movies list? Let’s dive right in.
Top 10 Grossing Jim...
- 3/10/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Another celebrity is bidding farewell to Twitter: beloved Canadian comedian Jim Carrey.
Carrey has long used the social media platform to share his artwork, which has typically been political satire critical of twice-impeached one-term president Donald Trump and assorted Republicans.
Given that history, it’s fitting that Carrey’s final tweet features an animated cartoon based on one of his paintings.
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“I’m leaving Twitter, but 1st here’s a cartoon I made with my friend Jimmy Hayward,” he wrote of the cartoon collab with the director of such animated features as “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Free Birds.”
“It’s based on my painting of a crazy old Lighthouse Keeper, standing naked in a storm, summoning the angels and shining his lamp to guide us through a treacherous night,” Carrey added, signing off with, “I love you all so much!
Carrey has long used the social media platform to share his artwork, which has typically been political satire critical of twice-impeached one-term president Donald Trump and assorted Republicans.
Given that history, it’s fitting that Carrey’s final tweet features an animated cartoon based on one of his paintings.
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“I’m leaving Twitter, but 1st here’s a cartoon I made with my friend Jimmy Hayward,” he wrote of the cartoon collab with the director of such animated features as “Horton Hears a Who!” and “Free Birds.”
“It’s based on my painting of a crazy old Lighthouse Keeper, standing naked in a storm, summoning the angels and shining his lamp to guide us through a treacherous night,” Carrey added, signing off with, “I love you all so much!
- 11/30/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
In the TV and film industry, "typecasting" refers to when an actor is consistently given the same kinds of roles. Sometimes, all it takes is a single memorable role for an actor to be cast as a similar character on a regular basis. It can often be a source of frustration for actors who want to branch out and demonstrate their versatility by playing a wide range of characters but are stuck with a label that prevents them from doing so. However, some actors seem to have no problems being constantly cast as the "mad scientist," the "loveable dufus," the "strong silent hero," or another type. After all, a regular paycheck is a regular paycheck.
Some actors have been lucky enough to make a successful career out of sticking to a certain genre only to branch out into roles completely unlike their previous work — often to critical acclaim. Here, we...
Some actors have been lucky enough to make a successful career out of sticking to a certain genre only to branch out into roles completely unlike their previous work — often to critical acclaim. Here, we...
- 10/11/2022
- by Joe Garza
- Slash Film
Amazon Prime Video has given a series greenlight to Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge with Tamera Mowry-Housley as host. The unscripted series, which had been in development, will premiere on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide this winter.
Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge invites America’s best bakers to step into the world of Dr. Seuss and use their imaginations to craft creations inspired by beloved Dr. Seuss characters. Hosted by Mowry-Housley, in each episode bakers will be given a challenge based around Seuss characters and stories. Their work will be judged by pastry chef Clarice Lam and pastry chef and cake designer Joshua John Russell, based on taste, creativity, and storytelling.
The series marks a rare unscripted television extension of the Dr. Seuss brand, which is better known for animated features such as Horton Hears A Who! and The Grinch and Netflix series Green Eggs and Ham.
Dr.
Dr. Seuss Baking Challenge invites America’s best bakers to step into the world of Dr. Seuss and use their imaginations to craft creations inspired by beloved Dr. Seuss characters. Hosted by Mowry-Housley, in each episode bakers will be given a challenge based around Seuss characters and stories. Their work will be judged by pastry chef Clarice Lam and pastry chef and cake designer Joshua John Russell, based on taste, creativity, and storytelling.
The series marks a rare unscripted television extension of the Dr. Seuss brand, which is better known for animated features such as Horton Hears A Who! and The Grinch and Netflix series Green Eggs and Ham.
Dr.
- 8/16/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Emmy-winning actress Carol Burnett will be starring in Apple TV+’s new comedy, “Mrs. American Pie,” opposite Kristen Wiig, the streamer announced Tuesday. The 10-episode series, executive produced by and potentially starring Laura Dern, features an ensemble cast of Allison Janney, Leslie Bibb, Josh Lucas and Ricky Martin.
Created by, executive produced and showrun by “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” writer Abe Sylvia and directed and executive produced by Oscar nominee Tate Taylor, the 1970s-set series follows Maxine Simmons’ (Wiig) attempt to ingratiate herself into the exclusive Palm Beach high society. Burnett will portray Norma, the “grand dame” of the bourgeoisie club who has a few secrets of her own.
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Based on novelist Juliet McDaniel’s “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie,” the project was developed by Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons, under their Jaywalker Pictures banner,...
Created by, executive produced and showrun by “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” writer Abe Sylvia and directed and executive produced by Oscar nominee Tate Taylor, the 1970s-set series follows Maxine Simmons’ (Wiig) attempt to ingratiate herself into the exclusive Palm Beach high society. Burnett will portray Norma, the “grand dame” of the bourgeoisie club who has a few secrets of her own.
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Based on novelist Juliet McDaniel’s “Mr. & Mrs. American Pie,” the project was developed by Dern and her producing partner Jayme Lemons, under their Jaywalker Pictures banner,...
- 6/7/2022
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- The Wrap
Five top TV showrunners will reveal secrets behind their projects when they join Gold Derby’s special “Meet the Experts” Q&a event with 2022 Emmy Awards contenders. They will participate in two video discussions to premiere on Tuesday, May 31, at 4:00 p.m. Pt; 7:00 p.m. Et. We’ll have a one-on-one with our senior editor Christopher Rosen and a roundtable chat with all of the group together.
RSVP today to our entire ongoing Emmy contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.
This “Meet the Experts” panel welcomes the following 2022 contenders:
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Synopsis: Follows a group of teachers brought together in one of the worst public schools in the country, simply because they love teaching.
Bio: The career of Patrick Schumacker has included “Cougar Town,” “iZombie,” “Powerless” and “Harley Quinn.
RSVP today to our entire ongoing Emmy contenders panel series by clicking here to book your free reservation. We’ll send you a reminder a few minutes before the start of the show.
This “Meet the Experts” panel welcomes the following 2022 contenders:
Abbott Elementary (ABC)
Synopsis: Follows a group of teachers brought together in one of the worst public schools in the country, simply because they love teaching.
Bio: The career of Patrick Schumacker has included “Cougar Town,” “iZombie,” “Powerless” and “Harley Quinn.
- 5/24/2022
- by Chris Beachum and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Amazon is developing a baking competition series inspired by the works of Dr. Seuss, Variety has learned.
In the unscripted series, bakers will be tasked with crafting incredible confectionary creations tied to beloved Seuss characters like The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, and more. In each episode, the bakers will be given a challenge based on Seuss characters and stories, with their creations then being judged based on taste, creativity, and storytelling.
The show is currently casting. It is produced by Amazon Studios, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Super Delicious. Super Delicious has previously produced shows like “Cupcake Wars,” “School of Chocolate,” and “Cake Wars” among several other shows.
Amazon’s current slate of unscripted shows includes the upcoming series “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” as the celebrated singer searches for backup dancers to join her on tour. That show debuts March 25. Amazon is also home to “Making the Cut,...
In the unscripted series, bakers will be tasked with crafting incredible confectionary creations tied to beloved Seuss characters like The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, and more. In each episode, the bakers will be given a challenge based on Seuss characters and stories, with their creations then being judged based on taste, creativity, and storytelling.
The show is currently casting. It is produced by Amazon Studios, Dr. Seuss Enterprises, and Super Delicious. Super Delicious has previously produced shows like “Cupcake Wars,” “School of Chocolate,” and “Cake Wars” among several other shows.
Amazon’s current slate of unscripted shows includes the upcoming series “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” as the celebrated singer searches for backup dancers to join her on tour. That show debuts March 25. Amazon is also home to “Making the Cut,...
- 3/17/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Dr Seuss takes the cake in a new project for Amazon.
The streamer is developing a baking competition around characters from The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat.
The untitled series will see some of America’s best bakers step into the mind of Theodor Seuss Geisel and use their imaginations to craft cakes inspires by his beloved characters, which also includes Horton the elephant and the Lorax.
It marks a rare unscripted television extension of the Dr. Seuss brand, which is better known for animated features such as Horton Hears A Who! and The Grinch and Netflix series Green Eggs and Ham.
Seuss-inspired cake designs have previously shown up on other cooking competitions such as Food Network’s Cake Wars but this is the first standalone series based around the idea.
The series, which is currently casting contestants, is produced by Cupcake Wars producer Super Delicious, Amazon Studios...
The streamer is developing a baking competition around characters from The Grinch and The Cat in the Hat.
The untitled series will see some of America’s best bakers step into the mind of Theodor Seuss Geisel and use their imaginations to craft cakes inspires by his beloved characters, which also includes Horton the elephant and the Lorax.
It marks a rare unscripted television extension of the Dr. Seuss brand, which is better known for animated features such as Horton Hears A Who! and The Grinch and Netflix series Green Eggs and Ham.
Seuss-inspired cake designs have previously shown up on other cooking competitions such as Food Network’s Cake Wars but this is the first standalone series based around the idea.
The series, which is currently casting contestants, is produced by Cupcake Wars producer Super Delicious, Amazon Studios...
- 3/17/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Stephen Colbert is taking CBS to court — the pickleball court, that is.
The network has greenlit Pickled, a comedic, celebrity-packed pickleball tournament from Colbert’s production company Spartina, Funny Or Die and CBS Studios. The big game, whose all-star players will be announced at a later date, will air later this year as a two-hour special event.
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The network has greenlit Pickled, a comedic, celebrity-packed pickleball tournament from Colbert’s production company Spartina, Funny Or Die and CBS Studios. The big game, whose all-star players will be announced at a later date, will air later this year as a two-hour special event.
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- 3/15/2022
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Netflix is expanding its preschool programming with five new animated series and specials inspired by beloved Dr. Seuss books, including One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish; The Sneetches; Horton Hears A Who!; Wacky Wednesday and Thidwick The Big-Hearted Moose.
The deal expands the partnership between Netflix and Dr. Seuss Enterprises following the launch of the critically acclaimed animated series Green Eggs and Ham in 2019, which premieres its second season April 8.
Dustin Ferrer will serve as showrunner across all five, and additional showrunners will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The line-up will serve as an anchor for Netflix’s expanded focus on preschool. “Introducing concepts of foundational learning, this new slate of programming will explore themes of diversity and respect for others all told through fun and engaging stories that incorporate the whimsical humor, distinctive visuals and rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss,” Netflix said in its release.
The deal expands the partnership between Netflix and Dr. Seuss Enterprises following the launch of the critically acclaimed animated series Green Eggs and Ham in 2019, which premieres its second season April 8.
Dustin Ferrer will serve as showrunner across all five, and additional showrunners will be revealed in the coming weeks.
The line-up will serve as an anchor for Netflix’s expanded focus on preschool. “Introducing concepts of foundational learning, this new slate of programming will explore themes of diversity and respect for others all told through fun and engaging stories that incorporate the whimsical humor, distinctive visuals and rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss,” Netflix said in its release.
- 3/15/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Netflix is going deep on Dr. Seuss. The streamer has ordered three animated series and two specials inspired by classic works from the beloved author that will anchor an expanded slate of content aimed at preschoolers.
Netflix has ordered series based on “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” “Wacky Wednesday” and “Horton Hears a Who!” from Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the San Diego-based company that manages the canon of timeless children’s books. Animated specials are in the works for “The Sneetches” and “Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.”
Dustin Ferrer, an alum of PBS’ “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and HBO’s “Esme and Roy,” will serve as a supervising showrunner for the five projects. He’ll work with showrunners to be named later for each of the series and specials.
Netflix is amping up its offerings for the sippy-cup set because success in this arena can be a good way to...
Netflix has ordered series based on “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” “Wacky Wednesday” and “Horton Hears a Who!” from Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the San Diego-based company that manages the canon of timeless children’s books. Animated specials are in the works for “The Sneetches” and “Thidwick the Big-Hearted Moose.”
Dustin Ferrer, an alum of PBS’ “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” and HBO’s “Esme and Roy,” will serve as a supervising showrunner for the five projects. He’ll work with showrunners to be named later for each of the series and specials.
Netflix is amping up its offerings for the sippy-cup set because success in this arena can be a good way to...
- 3/15/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix is diving deeper into its relationship with Dr. Seuss Enterprises. On Tuesday, the streamer revealed five new preschool series and specials – all animated – are in the works.
The new projects — three of which are series, and two specials — will be based on well-known Seuss works like “Horton Hears a Who!” “The Sneetches,” “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” and “Wacky Wednesday.”
According to the streamer, the new projects will continue Netflix’s focus on preschool concepts. These new projects will introduce concepts of foundational learning, and “explore themes of diversity and respect for others all told through fun and engaging stories that incorporate the whimsical humor, distinctive visuals and rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss,” per Netflix.
“Netflix is a trusted home for characters kids love, and generations of kids love the characters imagined by Dr. Seuss. These beloved stories have been a core part of families’ libraries...
The new projects — three of which are series, and two specials — will be based on well-known Seuss works like “Horton Hears a Who!” “The Sneetches,” “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish,” and “Wacky Wednesday.”
According to the streamer, the new projects will continue Netflix’s focus on preschool concepts. These new projects will introduce concepts of foundational learning, and “explore themes of diversity and respect for others all told through fun and engaging stories that incorporate the whimsical humor, distinctive visuals and rhythmic style of Dr. Seuss,” per Netflix.
“Netflix is a trusted home for characters kids love, and generations of kids love the characters imagined by Dr. Seuss. These beloved stories have been a core part of families’ libraries...
- 3/15/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
2021 is nearly in the books and Hulu is celebrating by heading back to the past…like, the way past. With its list of new releases for December 2021, Hulu is going positive Medieval with two swords and shield original series arriving this month.
Animated comedy Crossing Swords premieres its second season on Dec. 10. This stop-motion style tale follows Patrick (Nicholas Hoult) as he works his way up the feudal latter of The Kingdom. This will be complemented by Dragons: The Nine Realms on Dec. 23. This series is set in the How to Train Your Dragon universe and takes place over 1,000 years after the events of the films. In it, a group of modern day kids uncover the secret truth about dragons.
Hulu also has some more current options for TV this month. Original comedy Pen15 premieres the second half of its second season on Dec. 3. Watch it to relive the trauma...
Animated comedy Crossing Swords premieres its second season on Dec. 10. This stop-motion style tale follows Patrick (Nicholas Hoult) as he works his way up the feudal latter of The Kingdom. This will be complemented by Dragons: The Nine Realms on Dec. 23. This series is set in the How to Train Your Dragon universe and takes place over 1,000 years after the events of the films. In it, a group of modern day kids uncover the secret truth about dragons.
Hulu also has some more current options for TV this month. Original comedy Pen15 premieres the second half of its second season on Dec. 3. Watch it to relive the trauma...
- 12/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Disney Television Animation, the division responsible for series including Monsters at Work and Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends, is staffing up.
The business has hired former Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation exec Lisa Fragner and promoted Elizabeth Waybright Taylor.
Fragner, who has been consulting with Disney Television Animation since April, officially became VP Development this month. She has been tasked with bolstering the animation studio’s content slate for Disney+.
Based in New York, she reports to Emily Hart, SVP Animation Development, Disney Branded Television.
Fragner was previously VP and Head of Development ay Disney’s Blue Sky Studios, where she worked on feature films including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who. She also secured the rights to several feature film properties for 20th Century Fox Animation and Fox Family feature divisions including the animated Confessions of...
The business has hired former Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation exec Lisa Fragner and promoted Elizabeth Waybright Taylor.
Fragner, who has been consulting with Disney Television Animation since April, officially became VP Development this month. She has been tasked with bolstering the animation studio’s content slate for Disney+.
Based in New York, she reports to Emily Hart, SVP Animation Development, Disney Branded Television.
Fragner was previously VP and Head of Development ay Disney’s Blue Sky Studios, where she worked on feature films including Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs and Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who. She also secured the rights to several feature film properties for 20th Century Fox Animation and Fox Family feature divisions including the animated Confessions of...
- 11/22/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: After co-writing Despicable Me and the Apple TV+ musical series Schmigadoon!, Cinco Paul will team with Imagine Kids+Family and Warner Music Group on Winter Wonderland. Paul has created and written a live-action and stop-motion animated family film anchored by the classic holiday song, and featuring original songs written by Paul. Imagine Kids+Family and Wmg (the song is controlled by Warner Chappell Music) will co-produce and co-finance the film.
The film will be produced by Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Imagine Kids+Family President Stephanie Sperber, along with Wmg’s Charlie Cohen, President, TV & Film, Warner Music Entertainment, Meredith Milton, Wmg consultant and producer, as well as Kurt Deutsch, SVP, Theatrical and Catalog, Warner Chappell Music.
Said Wmg’s Cohen: “When it comes to joyful and poignant storytelling, there is no one better than Cinco Paul. We are incredibly excited to have him bring this...
The film will be produced by Imagine Entertainment Chairmen Brian Grazer and Ron Howard and Imagine Kids+Family President Stephanie Sperber, along with Wmg’s Charlie Cohen, President, TV & Film, Warner Music Entertainment, Meredith Milton, Wmg consultant and producer, as well as Kurt Deutsch, SVP, Theatrical and Catalog, Warner Chappell Music.
Said Wmg’s Cohen: “When it comes to joyful and poignant storytelling, there is no one better than Cinco Paul. We are incredibly excited to have him bring this...
- 8/11/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
(Warning: This post, which was first published July 16, contains spoilers for the premiere of Apple TV+’s “Schmigadoon!”)
If at the end of the series premiere of Apple TV+’s “Schmigadoon!” you, like Josh (Keegan-Michael Key), were more focused on how Martin Short’s leprechaun was shattering your whole construct of what’s real and not real in the world than on what the little magical man was saying, we can’t blame you. Because he was a freakin’ leprechaun played by Martin Short.
But now that you’ve had a moment to adjust, we have some intel from Cinco Paul, the show’s co-creator and showrunner, about the mysterious being that warned Josh and Melissa (Cecily Strong) they’ll be trapped in the literal musical that is the town of Schmigadoon until they can find “true love” — which the couple thought they already had with each other.
“That was...
If at the end of the series premiere of Apple TV+’s “Schmigadoon!” you, like Josh (Keegan-Michael Key), were more focused on how Martin Short’s leprechaun was shattering your whole construct of what’s real and not real in the world than on what the little magical man was saying, we can’t blame you. Because he was a freakin’ leprechaun played by Martin Short.
But now that you’ve had a moment to adjust, we have some intel from Cinco Paul, the show’s co-creator and showrunner, about the mysterious being that warned Josh and Melissa (Cecily Strong) they’ll be trapped in the literal musical that is the town of Schmigadoon until they can find “true love” — which the couple thought they already had with each other.
“That was...
- 7/18/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Disney is closing down animation house Blue Sky, which is responsible for the “Ice Age” franchise, according to a studio spokesperson.
The former Fox-based animation house produced 13 features that grossed $5.9 billion. Approximately 450 staffers will face termination. Disney inherited Blue Sky in the March 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
“Given the current economic realities, after much consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to close filmmaking operations at Blue Sky Studios,” according to a studio spokesperson.
Disney, already home to Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic for nearly a year, causing a shutdown of its theme parks, keeping theaters closed and accelerating the shift away from the cable bundle.
Founded in 1987 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Blue Sky Studios last released “Spies in Disguise” on Christmas Day 2019. The film grossed $66 million at the domestic box office and $171 million worldwide. The “Ice Age...
The former Fox-based animation house produced 13 features that grossed $5.9 billion. Approximately 450 staffers will face termination. Disney inherited Blue Sky in the March 2019 acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
“Given the current economic realities, after much consideration and evaluation, we have made the difficult decision to close filmmaking operations at Blue Sky Studios,” according to a studio spokesperson.
Disney, already home to Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar, has been battered by the Covid-19 pandemic for nearly a year, causing a shutdown of its theme parks, keeping theaters closed and accelerating the shift away from the cable bundle.
Founded in 1987 and based in Greenwich, Connecticut, Blue Sky Studios last released “Spies in Disguise” on Christmas Day 2019. The film grossed $66 million at the domestic box office and $171 million worldwide. The “Ice Age...
- 2/9/2021
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Pandemic continues to take heavy toll.
Disney is closing down Blue Sky Studios, the animation house behind the $3bn-plus Ice Age franchise that it absorbed when it acquired the Fox entertainment assets.
It is understood the decision comes as Disney continues to endure a torrid time with its legacy businesses, particularly the theme parks and cruise line operations, amid the pandemic.
According to sources the Disney hierarchy felt it could no longer justify owning three animation studios – the other two being Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Disney will retain the properties. An Ice Age series is understood to be in the pipeline at Disney+,...
Disney is closing down Blue Sky Studios, the animation house behind the $3bn-plus Ice Age franchise that it absorbed when it acquired the Fox entertainment assets.
It is understood the decision comes as Disney continues to endure a torrid time with its legacy businesses, particularly the theme parks and cruise line operations, amid the pandemic.
According to sources the Disney hierarchy felt it could no longer justify owning three animation studios – the other two being Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios.
Disney will retain the properties. An Ice Age series is understood to be in the pipeline at Disney+,...
- 2/9/2021
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
While it’s just over a year or so old, Disney Plus has picked up a significant number of subscribers as it heads into 2021. Although the big release this month will be WandaVision, the Mouse House are continuing to flesh out the library of content and added eight new movies and television shows on January 1st.
After being removed from Disney+ only a few months ago, The Wolverine is back, presumably as the result of a new licensing deal being agreed upon. The James Mangold-directed picture is one of the stronger entries in the Fox X-Men franchise, and sees Hugh Jackman’s character travel to Japan in an adaptation of a popular 1980s comic story. Although it’ll still be some time before we can watch Logan and company all in one place, we’d expect more Marvel-related films to start appearing on the service in the first half of the year.
After being removed from Disney+ only a few months ago, The Wolverine is back, presumably as the result of a new licensing deal being agreed upon. The James Mangold-directed picture is one of the stronger entries in the Fox X-Men franchise, and sees Hugh Jackman’s character travel to Japan in an adaptation of a popular 1980s comic story. Although it’ll still be some time before we can watch Logan and company all in one place, we’d expect more Marvel-related films to start appearing on the service in the first half of the year.
- 1/3/2021
- by Jessica James
- We Got This Covered
New Year’s Day falling on a Friday this year means that Disney Plus is kicking off 2021 in style by dropping a bunch of great new titles. Numbering eight in total, it’s not the biggest haul ever, but there are still some notable movies and TV series becoming available that make for perfect January 1st viewing for the whole family.
The haul includes not one, not two but three National Geographic documentary films about sharks – 700 Sharks, Mega Hammerhead and Great Shark Chow Down. So, if your preferred way to ring in the new year is to celebrate with the predators of the sea, then you’re in luck.
For more, check out the full list of every fresh arrival on D+ this Friday below:
700 Sharks
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!
Great Shark Chow Down
Mega Hammerhead
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
The Wolverine (2013)
Earth to Ned: Episodes 11-20
Beyond the...
The haul includes not one, not two but three National Geographic documentary films about sharks – 700 Sharks, Mega Hammerhead and Great Shark Chow Down. So, if your preferred way to ring in the new year is to celebrate with the predators of the sea, then you’re in luck.
For more, check out the full list of every fresh arrival on D+ this Friday below:
700 Sharks
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!
Great Shark Chow Down
Mega Hammerhead
Mr. Popper’s Penguins
The Wolverine (2013)
Earth to Ned: Episodes 11-20
Beyond the...
- 1/1/2021
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
2020, cursed year that it was, represented the first turn of the calendar since 2009 that did not feature an entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With its list of new releases for January 2021, Disney+ is set to immediately rectify that. Not only is WandaVision the first new McU installment since 2019’s Spider-Man: Far From Home, it’s the first ever Marvel television show from Marvel Studios’ reordering under content czar Kevin Feige.
WandaVision is set to premiere on Jan. 15 and will feature two beloved McU characters Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and The Vision (Paul Bettany). As the trailers reveal, this series will find Wanda and Vis living in domestic bliss in before discovering all is not what it seems. The series will pay homage to classic TV sitcoms and premiere new episodes each Friday.
WandaVision is understandably the only major Disney+ Original arriving this month, but...
WandaVision is set to premiere on Jan. 15 and will feature two beloved McU characters Wanda Maximoff a.k.a. Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and The Vision (Paul Bettany). As the trailers reveal, this series will find Wanda and Vis living in domestic bliss in before discovering all is not what it seems. The series will pay homage to classic TV sitcoms and premiere new episodes each Friday.
WandaVision is understandably the only major Disney+ Original arriving this month, but...
- 1/1/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Disney Plus has a bunch of new titles going up on the first day of 2021, including an underrated animated movie.
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, as inherited from 20th Century Fox, is one of the most acclaimed adaptations of the classic children’s writer’s work. It sure helps that the voice cast is full of talent, too, including Jim Carrey, Steve Carrell, Selena Gomez, Will Arnett, Jonah Hill, Isla Fisher, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen.
Horton Hears a Who! follows the titular eccentric elephant with great hearing as he discovers the tiny town of Whoville that exists on a speck of dust and takes it upon himself to protect the citizens there – including Mayor Ned McDodd (Carrell) and his family – from harm in the perilous Jungle of Nool.
Rogen, meanwhile, plays Morton, a mouse who’s Horton’s best friend. The film was an early voice role for the actor,...
Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who!, as inherited from 20th Century Fox, is one of the most acclaimed adaptations of the classic children’s writer’s work. It sure helps that the voice cast is full of talent, too, including Jim Carrey, Steve Carrell, Selena Gomez, Will Arnett, Jonah Hill, Isla Fisher, Amy Poehler and Seth Rogen.
Horton Hears a Who! follows the titular eccentric elephant with great hearing as he discovers the tiny town of Whoville that exists on a speck of dust and takes it upon himself to protect the citizens there – including Mayor Ned McDodd (Carrell) and his family – from harm in the perilous Jungle of Nool.
Rogen, meanwhile, plays Morton, a mouse who’s Horton’s best friend. The film was an early voice role for the actor,...
- 12/23/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Disney Plus is adding a bunch of new titles this January 1st, including two great Jim Carrey family movies that the Mouse House has inherited from 20th Century Fox. Going up on the site on New Year’s Day are a couple of well-received entries in Carrey’s filmography from roughly a decade ago that have nonetheless kind of been forgotten about. Namely, they’re 2008’s Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! and 2011’s Mr. Popper’s Penguins.
Horton Hears a Who! is an animated adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss children’s book and stars the actor as Horton, an eccentric elephant living in the jungle who discovers that Whoville exists on a tiny dust speck. He fights to keep the people of the town – led by Mayor Ned McDodd (Steve Carrell) – safe, though his efforts lead to much upheaval. The terrific cast also includes Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Selena Gomez and Amy Poehler,...
Horton Hears a Who! is an animated adaptation of the classic Dr. Seuss children’s book and stars the actor as Horton, an eccentric elephant living in the jungle who discovers that Whoville exists on a tiny dust speck. He fights to keep the people of the town – led by Mayor Ned McDodd (Steve Carrell) – safe, though his efforts lead to much upheaval. The terrific cast also includes Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Selena Gomez and Amy Poehler,...
- 12/18/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
Disney+ UK has unveiled its September content schedule, and the big centrepiece – as you may have guessed – is the premiere of Mulan, which will skip its UK cinema release after a controversial decision by Disney bosses, who previously hadn’t been very keen to put their upcoming big budget projects on the streaming service during 2020’s ongoing madness.
The unveiling of the highly anticipated live-action Mulan movie on Disney+ seems to be a first step towards bypassing cinemas for the foreseeable future, and it will be interesting to see how successful the gambit is with a price tag of £19.99 attached to the experience. The film certainly has a strong cast, with Liu Yifei as Mulan, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li, and Jet Li in a supporting role.
If the reviews are strong, funnelling Mulan straight to streaming globally in exchange for some extra cash from subscribers...
The unveiling of the highly anticipated live-action Mulan movie on Disney+ seems to be a first step towards bypassing cinemas for the foreseeable future, and it will be interesting to see how successful the gambit is with a price tag of £19.99 attached to the experience. The film certainly has a strong cast, with Liu Yifei as Mulan, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Yoson An, Gong Li, and Jet Li in a supporting role.
If the reviews are strong, funnelling Mulan straight to streaming globally in exchange for some extra cash from subscribers...
- 8/28/2020
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: The 27th annual Austin Film Festival (Aff) has unveiled their first wave of programming for its virtual edition for the fest which takes place October 22-29.
In addition to panels, the writers-driven fest will feature the world premiere of Anne Rapp’s Horton Foote: The Road to Home, which puts the spotlight on the work of the titular Oscar-winning screenwriter of the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Aff will also feature world premieres from second-round writers through the Festival’s Screenplay competitions, including The Catch from first-time director Matthew Ya-Hsiung Balzer as well as Paper Tiger, which also marks the directorial debut of Paul Kowalski. Khaled Ridgeway will also debut the Texas Premiere of his film Death of a Telemarketer starring Larmorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Aff will spotlight Texas filmmakers with the North-American premiere of Blinders, directed by former Terrence Malick...
In addition to panels, the writers-driven fest will feature the world premiere of Anne Rapp’s Horton Foote: The Road to Home, which puts the spotlight on the work of the titular Oscar-winning screenwriter of the 1962 adaptation of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. Aff will also feature world premieres from second-round writers through the Festival’s Screenplay competitions, including The Catch from first-time director Matthew Ya-Hsiung Balzer as well as Paper Tiger, which also marks the directorial debut of Paul Kowalski. Khaled Ridgeway will also debut the Texas Premiere of his film Death of a Telemarketer starring Larmorne Morris, Haley Joel Osment, and Jackie Earle Haley.
Aff will spotlight Texas filmmakers with the North-American premiere of Blinders, directed by former Terrence Malick...
- 8/27/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
The 2018 film The Grinch continues to dominate Netflix, moving up and down the streamer’s top 10 list over the past week or so without ever leaving the rankings. The movie’s popularity should come as no surprise, either, as like many of animation studio Illumination’s efforts, it can rival even Disney when it comes to entertaining younger audiences. Among other things, it also sports an admirable vocal performance from Benedict Cumberbatch.
Based on the beloved story by children’s author Dr. Seuss, The Grinch follows a fuzzy green creature with a bad temperament and a sincere hatred for Christmas. This is a problem for him, as the holiday plays a particularly important role in his native town of Whoville. Rather than suffering through another year’s torment, however, this time the Grinch decides to ‘steal’ it all away.
The story has been adapted many times over. In the previous century,...
Based on the beloved story by children’s author Dr. Seuss, The Grinch follows a fuzzy green creature with a bad temperament and a sincere hatred for Christmas. This is a problem for him, as the holiday plays a particularly important role in his native town of Whoville. Rather than suffering through another year’s torment, however, this time the Grinch decides to ‘steal’ it all away.
The story has been adapted many times over. In the previous century,...
- 7/23/2020
- by Tim Brinkhof
- We Got This Covered
Hulu is out with its list of everything coming and going on the streaming service in June.
Highlights include a new episode of the Hulu original anthology series “Into the Dark” called “Good Boy,” which follows Maggie (Judy Greer), who gets an emotional support dog for her anxiety — but little does she know, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life. Also, take a closer look at the hip-hop group Lin-Manuel Miranda was in before he did “Hamilton” in a new documentary called “We Are Freestyle Love Supreme.”
Leaving at the end of the month are classics like “Bend It Like Beckham,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Kill Bill” volumes one and two.
Below is the full list of everything coming and going throughout the month of June:
Also Read: Hulu Launches New Group Viewing Feature
June 1
Celebrity Family Feud: Season 6 Premiere (ABC)
Press Your Luck: Season 2 Premiere (ABC...
Highlights include a new episode of the Hulu original anthology series “Into the Dark” called “Good Boy,” which follows Maggie (Judy Greer), who gets an emotional support dog for her anxiety — but little does she know, he kills anyone who adds stress to her life. Also, take a closer look at the hip-hop group Lin-Manuel Miranda was in before he did “Hamilton” in a new documentary called “We Are Freestyle Love Supreme.”
Leaving at the end of the month are classics like “Bend It Like Beckham,” “Blazing Saddles” and “Kill Bill” volumes one and two.
Below is the full list of everything coming and going throughout the month of June:
Also Read: Hulu Launches New Group Viewing Feature
June 1
Celebrity Family Feud: Season 6 Premiere (ABC)
Press Your Luck: Season 2 Premiere (ABC...
- 5/28/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
If you’re looking to expand your home video library and catch up on some movies during these trying times, Disney just gave your bank account a little breathing room. The Mouse House is offering a number of promotions as part of an on-going flash sale which begins this week. Many of their movies will be available for digital purchase for $4.99. In addition, the films are broken up into categories and each one will have its own sales period.
The first category, called “Feel Good Movies,” started on April 14th and features a mixture of musical and romantic comedies including Bohemian Rhapsody and Pretty Woman. This selection of films, which you can see in full below, is available until April 20th, when the next group begins.
You might be asking yourself, why would I want to pay $5 for these movies when I can just subscribe to Disney Plus for the...
The first category, called “Feel Good Movies,” started on April 14th and features a mixture of musical and romantic comedies including Bohemian Rhapsody and Pretty Woman. This selection of films, which you can see in full below, is available until April 20th, when the next group begins.
You might be asking yourself, why would I want to pay $5 for these movies when I can just subscribe to Disney Plus for the...
- 4/16/2020
- by Ryan Beltram
- We Got This Covered
Hulu is out with its list of everything that’s coming and going from the streaming service in April, which should come in handy assuming we’re all still in isolation next month due to coronavirus.
The third and final season of “Future Man,” which stars Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, and Derek Wilson, will be available on April 3.
That same day, a new episode of Hulu’s monthly episodic anthology “Into the Dark” drops. April’s installment is called “Pooka Lives,” and follows a group of thirty-something friends who create their own Creepypasta about Pooka, but don’t like what they find once the thing goes viral.
Also Read: Why Disney Tied the Knot Between FX and Hulu
This year’s Oscar best-picture winner “Parasite” will also start streaming April 8.
Some good ones leaving in April are “My Best Friend’s Wedding” starring Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, and “Bridget Jones’s Diary” starring Renee Zellwegger,...
The third and final season of “Future Man,” which stars Josh Hutcherson, Eliza Coupe, and Derek Wilson, will be available on April 3.
That same day, a new episode of Hulu’s monthly episodic anthology “Into the Dark” drops. April’s installment is called “Pooka Lives,” and follows a group of thirty-something friends who create their own Creepypasta about Pooka, but don’t like what they find once the thing goes viral.
Also Read: Why Disney Tied the Knot Between FX and Hulu
This year’s Oscar best-picture winner “Parasite” will also start streaming April 8.
Some good ones leaving in April are “My Best Friend’s Wedding” starring Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, and “Bridget Jones’s Diary” starring Renee Zellwegger,...
- 3/16/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Not to get too bleak at the outset here, but it could be a rough month for many people. As huge swaths of the world stay inside to self-isolate and exhibit social distancing from the Covid-19 pandemic, streaming options will be more useful than ever. Now Hulu is the first to release its new options for April 2020 to help schedule some time in.
Hulu’s only $5.99/month now, grab the deal here!
The biggest get for Hulu and Hulu-users this month is undoubtedly last year’s Oscar winner, Parasite. Bong joon-ho’s masterpiece arrives on April 8 so the late adopters can finally see what all the fuss is about.
Should you want to enjoy something a little less stressful, new seasons of Future Man (April 3) and What We Do In the Shadows (April 16) arrive this month as well. No need to wait for the middle of the month for entertainment...
Hulu’s only $5.99/month now, grab the deal here!
The biggest get for Hulu and Hulu-users this month is undoubtedly last year’s Oscar winner, Parasite. Bong joon-ho’s masterpiece arrives on April 8 so the late adopters can finally see what all the fuss is about.
Should you want to enjoy something a little less stressful, new seasons of Future Man (April 3) and What We Do In the Shadows (April 16) arrive this month as well. No need to wait for the middle of the month for entertainment...
- 3/15/2020
- by jbindeck2015
- Den of Geek
Netflix has teamed up with Oscar-nominated animation studio Tonko House for an animated series based on Japanese folklore.
The streaming service has commissioned Oni, created by Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi, former art director for Pixar.
The series, which will feature a hybrid of both stop motion and computer-generated animation, is set in a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology. It follows one of the creature’s free-spirited daughters, Onari, determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Does she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching presence of the mysterious “Oni” who threaten the gods?
Tsutsumi, who has worked on projects including Ice Age, Robots and Horton Hears a Who! as well as Toy Story 3 and Monsters University, will serve as showrunner on the series. He directed...
The streaming service has commissioned Oni, created by Daisuke “Dice” Tsutsumi, former art director for Pixar.
The series, which will feature a hybrid of both stop motion and computer-generated animation, is set in a world filled with the oddball gods and monsters of Japanese mythology. It follows one of the creature’s free-spirited daughters, Onari, determined to follow in the footsteps of the mighty heroes of lore, but her unique powers are yet to be revealed. Does she have what it takes to protect her peaceful village from the encroaching presence of the mysterious “Oni” who threaten the gods?
Tsutsumi, who has worked on projects including Ice Age, Robots and Horton Hears a Who! as well as Toy Story 3 and Monsters University, will serve as showrunner on the series. He directed...
- 11/21/2019
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Audrey Geisel, who was Dr. Seuss’ widow and an executive producer on film adaptions of his books including the recent “The Grinch,” has died, ICM Partners announced in a statement on Friday. She was 97.
Geisel and Dr. Seuss — the pen name of Theodor Geisel — were married from 1968 to 1991, when he died at 87. Two years later, she founded Seuss Enterprises to license the use of the characters. She executive produced animated film adaptations of some of her husband’s most beloved children’s books, such as 2008’s “Horton Hears a Who!,” 2012’s “The Lorax,” and November’s “The Grinch.” In “The Lorax,” the character voiced by Taylor Swift was named after her.
Geisel is also often credited with influencing her husband to address social issues in his work, such as “The Lorax,” which concerns the environment, and “The Butter Battle Book,” which denounces war and nuclear weapons.
Born Audrey Stone in Chicago on Aug.
Geisel and Dr. Seuss — the pen name of Theodor Geisel — were married from 1968 to 1991, when he died at 87. Two years later, she founded Seuss Enterprises to license the use of the characters. She executive produced animated film adaptations of some of her husband’s most beloved children’s books, such as 2008’s “Horton Hears a Who!,” 2012’s “The Lorax,” and November’s “The Grinch.” In “The Lorax,” the character voiced by Taylor Swift was named after her.
Geisel is also often credited with influencing her husband to address social issues in his work, such as “The Lorax,” which concerns the environment, and “The Butter Battle Book,” which denounces war and nuclear weapons.
Born Audrey Stone in Chicago on Aug.
- 12/21/2018
- by Rachel Yang
- Variety Film + TV
Last weekend saw the month of November get off to a great start and this weekend should prove just as profitable as several holdovers look to continue their strong performance while Universal delivers the latest animated feature from Illumination in Dr. Seuss' The Grinch. Additionally, Paramount will release the World War II supernatural horror film Overlord and Sony is taking another stab at the Dragon Tattoo franchise with the release of The Girl in the Spider's Web. Expected to easily finish atop the weekend box office we begin with Universal and Illumination's release of The Grinch, debuting in 4,141 locations with the studio anticipating a domestic debut right around $50 million. Based on our analysis, you should expect a performance a bit higher, coming in at the lowest around $53 million with $65+ million serving as the higher end of our forecasted range. IMDb page view comparisons aren't necessarily painting a perfect picture in terms of expectations,...
- 11/8/2018
- by Brad Brevet <mail@boxofficemojo.com>
- Box Office Mojo
At some point in our lives, it's a good bet that we'll come into contact with the world of Dr. Seuss, be it in books like "Horton Hears a Who!" or "The Cat in the Hat" or even in films adapted from his work such as How The Grinch Stole Christmas or The Lorax. Deadline reports that an upcoming biopic will dive into the life of the author himself, Theodor Seuss... Read More...
- 2/15/2018
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
"The Lorax": $132m domestic gross (to date). "Horton Hears a Who!": $297m worldwide gross. "How the Grinch Stole Christmas": $345m worldwide gross. Dr Seuss adaptations are a cinematic brand that audiences respond to. Or to put it another way: When Hollywood studios adapt Dr. Seuss books, it's pretty much certain they'll make them big bucks. Even the dreadful live-action "The Cat in the Hat" starring Mike Myers earned more than $100m domestic, so don't be surprised to hear about a "Green Eggs and Ham" movie in the works, sooner rather than later.
The next Dr. Seuss story to make its way to thatres, however, will be one we've already seen. Illumination Entertainment ("The Lorax," "Hop," "Despicable Me") will be trying their luck with "The Cat in the Hat" again, but this time they'll be turning it into a 3D CG-animated feature, rather than a Mike Myers clusterfuck.
The next Dr. Seuss story to make its way to thatres, however, will be one we've already seen. Illumination Entertainment ("The Lorax," "Hop," "Despicable Me") will be trying their luck with "The Cat in the Hat" again, but this time they'll be turning it into a 3D CG-animated feature, rather than a Mike Myers clusterfuck.
- 3/16/2012
- by Joe Cunningham
- The Playlist
One thing that Blue Sky Studios does better than anyone is casting the perfect voice for its colorful characters. Horton Hears a Who! was a hoot, primarily because of the dynamic voice/character melds of Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. The company seems to have outdone themselves with its next feature, based on the trailer for Rio, which features Jesse Eisenberg as an over-domesticated blue macaw, the last male of his species on Earth. Anyone who’s seen Zombieland or The Social Network can imagine Eisenberg as Blu, a reserved creature of habit not fully ready for the wild or the ladies.
- 12/9/2010
- by Jeff Labrecque
- EW - Inside Movies
Hippie Hippie Shake
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence...
Opens: 2010
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Sienna Miller, Max Minghella, Emma Booth, Lee Ingleby
Director: Beeban Kidron
Summary: Follows the love story of Oz editor Richard Neville and Louise Ferrier. Neville and his cohorts launch the London edition of Oz amidst the 1960s counterculture and are subsequently put on trial for distributing a sexually explicit issue.
Analysis: One of the most troubled productions in Working Title's history, 'Hippie' began development back in 1998 but failed to get beyond script stage both in 1999 and in 2002 when "Elizabeth" helmer Shekhar Kapur was attached to direct. Filming finally got underway late 2007 with director Beeban Kidron in charge and shooting seemed to proceed without issue aside from feminist author Germaine Greer being vehemently unhappy about being depicted on film.
Actually the film scored quite a bit of free press for a skinny dipping scene where full-frontal shots of actress Sienna Miller shooting the sequence...
- 12/23/2009
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
Recent attempts to bring Dr Seuss to the screen (The Cat in the Hat, The Grinch, Horton Hears a Who) have been patchy at best, but we're optimistic that Universal's 3D animated The Lorax could break the trend.The forest-dwelling Lorax first appeared in print in 1971, but his eco-friendly message - "I am the Lorax. I speak for the trees!" - is as relevant today as ever. Kind of a bleak message though. The Lorax' forest is destroyed by big industry, leaving only a polluted wasteland, and the Lorax buggers off into the smog, never to be seen again. Although it's ultimately revealed that the narrator has a single seed left, with which to start the forest again and tempt the Lorax back, we can probably expect that ending to be substantially cheered up.The script will be written by Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio (who did Horton) according to Variety,...
- 7/29/2009
- EmpireOnline
John Malkovich is set to go head-to-head with Josh Brolin - after joining the cast of the upcoming comic book movie Jonah Hex.
Milk star Brolin has already signed up to appear as anti-hero Hex - a badly-scarred American Civil War veteran - in the Warner Bros. big-screen adaptation of the DC Comics title.
And Malkovich has now agreed to take on the role of villain Turnbull, a wealthy Southern plantation owner who falsely blames Hex for the death of his son.
Horton Hears A Who!'s Jimmy Hayward is directing the film, which is slated to begin shooting in April.
Milk star Brolin has already signed up to appear as anti-hero Hex - a badly-scarred American Civil War veteran - in the Warner Bros. big-screen adaptation of the DC Comics title.
And Malkovich has now agreed to take on the role of villain Turnbull, a wealthy Southern plantation owner who falsely blames Hex for the death of his son.
Horton Hears A Who!'s Jimmy Hayward is directing the film, which is slated to begin shooting in April.
- 2/12/2009
- WENN
Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus is tipped to sweep the board at the upcoming Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards after garnering four nominations. The 16-year-old has received nods for Favourite Female Singer, Favourite TV Actress and Favourite Voice in an Animated Movie for her role in Bolt.
In addition, her hit teen programme is up for Favourite TV Show.
Cyrus will compete against Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Rihanna in the singing category, while the male award will be fought out by Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Kid Rock and T-Pain.
Cyrus will also go up against Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), and Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) for the Favourite TV actress gong. Her show, Hannah Montana, is nominated for a Kcw blimp statuette along with iCarly, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Jamie Lynn Spears' Zoey 101.
The star will face tough competition in the Animated Movie Voice category - squaring off against Hollywood stars Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), Jim Carrey (Horton Hears a Who), and Ben Stiller (Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa).
Elsewhere, Carrey is also up for Favourite Movie Actor for his role in Yes Man, along with Adam Sandler (Bedtime Stories), Will Smith (Hancock), and first-time nominee George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua).
Jennifer Aniston scored her seventh Kids' Choice nod with Marley & Me and will go up against Anne Hathaway (Get Smart), Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3: Senior Year), and Reese Witherspoon (Four Christmases).
Films in contention for the Favourite Movie award include The Dark Knight, Bedtime Stories, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, and Iron Man.
Favourite Music Group will be fought out between Daughtry, Jonas Brothers, Linkin Park and Pussycat Dolls.
In addition, her hit teen programme is up for Favourite TV Show.
Cyrus will compete against Alicia Keys, Beyonce and Rihanna in the singing category, while the male award will be fought out by Chris Brown, Jesse McCartney, Kid Rock and T-Pain.
Cyrus will also go up against Miranda Cosgrove (iCarly), America Ferrera (Ugly Betty), and Selena Gomez (Wizards of Waverly Place) for the Favourite TV actress gong. Her show, Hannah Montana, is nominated for a Kcw blimp statuette along with iCarly, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Jamie Lynn Spears' Zoey 101.
The star will face tough competition in the Animated Movie Voice category - squaring off against Hollywood stars Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda), Jim Carrey (Horton Hears a Who), and Ben Stiller (Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa).
Elsewhere, Carrey is also up for Favourite Movie Actor for his role in Yes Man, along with Adam Sandler (Bedtime Stories), Will Smith (Hancock), and first-time nominee George Lopez (Beverly Hills Chihuahua).
Jennifer Aniston scored her seventh Kids' Choice nod with Marley & Me and will go up against Anne Hathaway (Get Smart), Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical 3: Senior Year), and Reese Witherspoon (Four Christmases).
Films in contention for the Favourite Movie award include The Dark Knight, Bedtime Stories, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, and Iron Man.
Favourite Music Group will be fought out between Daughtry, Jonas Brothers, Linkin Park and Pussycat Dolls.
- 2/6/2009
- WENN
Jimmy Hayward, who directed the animated "Horton Hears a Who!" will make his live-action debut with "Jonah Hex," the Warner Bros. western based on the DC Comics character.
Josh Brolin is attached to star in the film, which previously had Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor ("Crank") on board as directors. The duo, who also wrote the script, bowed out over creative differences in November. The studio, which hopes to put the movie into production in March or April, went on a fast-track search, putting together a short list that included such names as Andy Fickman and McG before narrowing it down to Hayward.
The character of Hex, known for having the right side of his face disfigured and wearing a Confederate army uniform, was a rough-and-tumble gunslinger and part-time bounty hunter whose adventures always ended in blood. One incarnation of his comic book series saw the Western genre combined with supernatural elements,...
Josh Brolin is attached to star in the film, which previously had Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor ("Crank") on board as directors. The duo, who also wrote the script, bowed out over creative differences in November. The studio, which hopes to put the movie into production in March or April, went on a fast-track search, putting together a short list that included such names as Andy Fickman and McG before narrowing it down to Hayward.
The character of Hex, known for having the right side of his face disfigured and wearing a Confederate army uniform, was a rough-and-tumble gunslinger and part-time bounty hunter whose adventures always ended in blood. One incarnation of his comic book series saw the Western genre combined with supernatural elements,...
- 1/6/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
An obscure art-house movie called The Dark Knight, starring a pair of little-known actors named Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, arrives on DVD and Blu-ray today. Also debuting on DVD this week: The animated blockbuster Horton Hears a Who!, starring Jim Carrey as the titular elephant with microscopic friends; and Man on Wire, James Marsh's riveting documentary about acrobat Philippe Petit's 1974 attempt to perform a high-wire act between the World Trade Center's twin towers.
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- 12/9/2008
- by Thomas Leupp
- Reelzchannel.com
DVD Links: Release Dates | New Dvds | Reviews | RSS Feed The Dark Knight Is there any question what everyone is going to buy this week? I would say the only question will be how many units are going to be sold and at what time will Warner Bros. release a press statement saying The Dark Knight is the best selling Blu-ray and DVD of 2008? Speaking of the Blu-ray, if you haven't done so already you can read my review here, or I can just tell you the picture is phenomenal and the features are not. You are buying this one for the movie though, so enjoy. Lost - The Complete Fourth Season Ugh, I just added my Blu-ray review for the fourth season of "Lost" and it is beginning to look more and more like this will either be a TV series to love in its entirety or to absolutely loathe...
- 12/9/2008
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
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