The Academy Awards assigns a new host to the coveted awards ceremony annually to entertain its guests. Many comedians have done the show and even thrived in their element. But Jerry Seinfeld is one comic who didn’t see himself ever hosting the show.
Jerry Seinfeld has been invited to host the Oscars numerous times Jerry Seinfeld | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Seinfeld has never stepped foot on an Oscars stage during his long career. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying on the Academy’s part. The Emmy winner once revealed in an interview with Empire (via Female First) that he typically turned down the offers. One worry he had was doing too good of a job at the Oscars, which might prompt the Academy to keep inviting him back onto the show.
But Seinfeld also felt that the Oscars’ normally star-studded audience would be too focused on winning their awards.
Jerry Seinfeld has been invited to host the Oscars numerous times Jerry Seinfeld | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Seinfeld has never stepped foot on an Oscars stage during his long career. But it wasn’t for a lack of trying on the Academy’s part. The Emmy winner once revealed in an interview with Empire (via Female First) that he typically turned down the offers. One worry he had was doing too good of a job at the Oscars, which might prompt the Academy to keep inviting him back onto the show.
But Seinfeld also felt that the Oscars’ normally star-studded audience would be too focused on winning their awards.
- 4/27/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Between his massively successful sitcom “Seinfeld” and his popular Netflix streaming talk show “Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee” and his various stand-up specials, comedian Jerry Seinfeld has long established himself as arguably a master of comedic television. Seinfeld has spent nearly four decades on television, but after all this time, the funny man is finally making the jump to movies with “Unfrosted,” a comedic take on the origin of the beloved breakfast pastry Pop-Tarts, which he both stars and directs.
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- 4/23/2024
- by Christopher Marc
- The Playlist
Comedian and television star Jerry Seinfeld spoke with GQ in anticipation of the release of his upcoming Netflix movie “Unfrosted,” a look at the invention of Pop-Tarts. The 69-year-old Emmy-winner and Grammy-nominee is the director, co-writer, and co-producer as well as star of the project and, surprisingly, this is the first feature film with him in the driver’s seat as the creative force, unless you count “Bee Movie.”
“They’re so dead serious!” he said about people working in film production. Then he added a little zing: “They don’t have any idea that the movie business is over. They have no idea.”
The man behind “Seinfeld” and “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and perennial touring comic elaborated, “Film doesn’t occupy the pinnacle in the social, cultural hierarchy that it did for most of our lives. When a movie came out, if it was good, we all went to see it.
“They’re so dead serious!” he said about people working in film production. Then he added a little zing: “They don’t have any idea that the movie business is over. They have no idea.”
The man behind “Seinfeld” and “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and perennial touring comic elaborated, “Film doesn’t occupy the pinnacle in the social, cultural hierarchy that it did for most of our lives. When a movie came out, if it was good, we all went to see it.
- 4/23/2024
- by Jordan Hoffman
- Gold Derby
Jerry Seinfeld is one of the most celebrated comedians of all time. Aside from his success in the stand-up scene, he gained immense popularity and cultural relevance through his evergreen sitcom Seinfeld. In the modern streaming era, Seinfeld once again won over viewers with his talk show Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
However, at the same time, Seinfeld also made a controversial statement regarding the internet allowing user-generated comedy content and YouTube providing a platform for the same. Seinfeld referred to YouTube as a garbage can during a press event. Here is what Seinfeld said about YouTube and why his comments sounded tone-deaf.
Jerry Seinfeld Reveals His Controversial Stance on YouTube
Jerry Seinfeld saw unparalleled success by commercializing his personal brand of humor. Seinfeld has amassed a net worth of more than $900 million, thanks to his hit sitcom and other popular works. Along with gaining fame and money,...
Jerry Seinfeld in Seinfeld
However, at the same time, Seinfeld also made a controversial statement regarding the internet allowing user-generated comedy content and YouTube providing a platform for the same. Seinfeld referred to YouTube as a garbage can during a press event. Here is what Seinfeld said about YouTube and why his comments sounded tone-deaf.
Jerry Seinfeld Reveals His Controversial Stance on YouTube
Jerry Seinfeld saw unparalleled success by commercializing his personal brand of humor. Seinfeld has amassed a net worth of more than $900 million, thanks to his hit sitcom and other popular works. Along with gaining fame and money,...
- 4/11/2024
- by Pratik Handore
- FandomWire
Jerry Seinfeld co-writes, directs and stars in Pop Tarts’ origin story, titled Unfrosted, here’s the trailer.
Jerry Seinfeld’s self-titled sitcom Seinfeld remains to this day one of the most successful, not to mention lucrative, sitcoms in television history. Seinfeld co-created the show with Larry David, and starred alongside Jason Alexander, Julia-Lois-Dreyfus and Michael Richards. It followed the trivial goings on in the life of the comedian and his friends.
The shadow of the self proclaimed ‘show about nothing’ still looms large over the American sitcom landscape, with David going on to create and star in Curb Your Enthusiasm. In season 7, David wrote a Seinfeld reunion story arc, culminating in footage from a new episode. The final episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm airs on Sky Atlantic next month.
Though Seinfeld has continued to have huge success as a stand up comedian, and as host of the interview series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee,...
Jerry Seinfeld’s self-titled sitcom Seinfeld remains to this day one of the most successful, not to mention lucrative, sitcoms in television history. Seinfeld co-created the show with Larry David, and starred alongside Jason Alexander, Julia-Lois-Dreyfus and Michael Richards. It followed the trivial goings on in the life of the comedian and his friends.
The shadow of the self proclaimed ‘show about nothing’ still looms large over the American sitcom landscape, with David going on to create and star in Curb Your Enthusiasm. In season 7, David wrote a Seinfeld reunion story arc, culminating in footage from a new episode. The final episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm airs on Sky Atlantic next month.
Though Seinfeld has continued to have huge success as a stand up comedian, and as host of the interview series Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
The race to change the breakfast game with the invention of the Pop-Tart is heating up in the trailer for Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix comedy Unfrosted.
Seinfeld marks his directorial feature debut with the film that hits the streaming service May 3. Seinfeld stars alongside Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan and Amy Schumer in the movie that is set in 1963 as breakfast cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post compete to become the first company to create a morning pastry.
“We’re talking about happy childhoods for millions of American kids,” Seinfeld says in the trailer. “Whoever gets to the shelves first is gonna win this thing.”
After news breaks that Post is about to launch its own fruit-filled boxed pastry, Gaffigan announces, “Kellogg’s is entering the race to reinvent breakfast.”
Among the performers who also appear in Unfrosted are Hugh Grant, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Daniel Levy, Cedric the Entertainer,...
Seinfeld marks his directorial feature debut with the film that hits the streaming service May 3. Seinfeld stars alongside Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan and Amy Schumer in the movie that is set in 1963 as breakfast cereal giants Kellogg’s and Post compete to become the first company to create a morning pastry.
“We’re talking about happy childhoods for millions of American kids,” Seinfeld says in the trailer. “Whoever gets to the shelves first is gonna win this thing.”
After news breaks that Post is about to launch its own fruit-filled boxed pastry, Gaffigan announces, “Kellogg’s is entering the race to reinvent breakfast.”
Among the performers who also appear in Unfrosted are Hugh Grant, Max Greenfield, Christian Slater, Bill Burr, Daniel Levy, Cedric the Entertainer,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jerry Seinfeld hinted on Saturday that he and Larry David are working on a “secret” update to the much-maligned series finale of their hit ’90s sitcom “Seinfeld.” As part of a Q&a segment during his October 7 show, Seinfeld was asked if he liked the ending of “Seinfeld.” Jerry pretty much yada-yada’d his way through the response.
“I have a little secret for you about the ending. But I can’t really tell it, because it’s a secret,” Seinfeld told his Boston audience. “Here’s what I’ll tell you… something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. (It) hasn’t happened yet.”
“Just what you are thinking about, Larry and I have also been thinking about,” he continued. Seinfeld seemingly left it at that.
Oh God, it’s gonna be another Super Bowl commercial, isn’t it? That’s a shame.
Watch the Seinfeld stand-up clip below.
“I have a little secret for you about the ending. But I can’t really tell it, because it’s a secret,” Seinfeld told his Boston audience. “Here’s what I’ll tell you… something is going to happen that has to do with that ending. (It) hasn’t happened yet.”
“Just what you are thinking about, Larry and I have also been thinking about,” he continued. Seinfeld seemingly left it at that.
Oh God, it’s gonna be another Super Bowl commercial, isn’t it? That’s a shame.
Watch the Seinfeld stand-up clip below.
- 10/11/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Get ready to Rofl this fall, as comedians Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Gaffigan will embark on a four-arena tour.
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The dates are Nov. 3 at the Chase Centre in San Francisco; Nov. 4 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles; Nov. 10 at the Enterprise Centre in St. Louis, and Nov. 11 at the Chase Centre in Chicago.
“Jim and I met doing “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and have been talking about doing this for years,” said Seinfeld in a statement. “We finally made the schedules work out. Can’t wait.”
“I’m so excited to help out this unknown up and upcoming comedian who many may have never heard of,” said Gaffigan. “I know it will be an amazing bunch of shows.”
The nine-season run of NBC’s “Seinfeld” garnered multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice honours.
Read More: Comedian Jim Gaffigan To Play Late Toronto Mayor Rob Ford In AMC Series
The dates are Nov. 3 at the Chase Centre in San Francisco; Nov. 4 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles; Nov. 10 at the Enterprise Centre in St. Louis, and Nov. 11 at the Chase Centre in Chicago.
“Jim and I met doing “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and have been talking about doing this for years,” said Seinfeld in a statement. “We finally made the schedules work out. Can’t wait.”
“I’m so excited to help out this unknown up and upcoming comedian who many may have never heard of,” said Gaffigan. “I know it will be an amazing bunch of shows.”
The nine-season run of NBC’s “Seinfeld” garnered multiple Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice honours.
- 6/9/2023
- by Aashna Shah
- ET Canada
Live drip painting artist Mark Rios, known as Mr. Dripping, will be the subject of a new docuseries being produced by Uri Singer’s Passage Pictures.
Spanish-born Rios has gained fame under the moniker of Mr. Dripping for his live drip paintings of stars such as Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Shaquille O’Neil, Antonio Banderas, Benicio del Toro, and Neymar Jr.
The self-taught artist took inspiration from the likes of Max Ernst and Jackson Pollack for unique style which he says liberates him creatively.
The series, directed by Mariano Schoendorff Ares, will follow Mr. Dripping as he travels the world painting and talking to stars.
Taking inspiration from popular series like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, the show will use Rios’s artistic process as a form of interviewing.
“This is an exciting opportunity for me to connect art and film with Mark,...
Spanish-born Rios has gained fame under the moniker of Mr. Dripping for his live drip paintings of stars such as Tom Cruise, Will Smith, Shaquille O’Neil, Antonio Banderas, Benicio del Toro, and Neymar Jr.
The self-taught artist took inspiration from the likes of Max Ernst and Jackson Pollack for unique style which he says liberates him creatively.
The series, directed by Mariano Schoendorff Ares, will follow Mr. Dripping as he travels the world painting and talking to stars.
Taking inspiration from popular series like Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman, the show will use Rios’s artistic process as a form of interviewing.
“This is an exciting opportunity for me to connect art and film with Mark,...
- 5/11/2023
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- Deadline Film + TV
Plenty of Hollywood celebs, including Tom Cruise, Priscilla Presley, and the late Kirstie Alley proudly tout their affiliation with the Church of Scientology. Others, such as Leah Remini and Laura Prepon, left the controversial group behind.
One star you might not associate with the teachings of sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard is Jerry Seinfeld who said he found his brief time with Scientology to be “interesting.”
How connected was Jerry Seinfeld to Scientology? Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in 1995 | Margaret Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Rumors of Seinfeld‘s Scientology connection may have started during the final episode of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1994 when moderately funny Bobcat Goldthwait referred to Seinfeld as “a spooky weird Scientologist guy banging teenage girls,” adding:
“What I find creepy is that people are convinced he lives in that apartment, and those are his wacky friends. They don’t like...
One star you might not associate with the teachings of sci-fi writer L. Ron Hubbard is Jerry Seinfeld who said he found his brief time with Scientology to be “interesting.”
How connected was Jerry Seinfeld to Scientology? Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in 1995 | Margaret Norton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
Rumors of Seinfeld‘s Scientology connection may have started during the final episode of The Arsenio Hall Show in 1994 when moderately funny Bobcat Goldthwait referred to Seinfeld as “a spooky weird Scientologist guy banging teenage girls,” adding:
“What I find creepy is that people are convinced he lives in that apartment, and those are his wacky friends. They don’t like...
- 2/25/2023
- by Kaanii Powell Cleaver
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Analysis: actor’s complex public persona remains intact as he faces charges in death of Halyna Hutchins
Whatever else has happened, or will happen, in the vividly eventful career of movie star Alec Baldwin, his name is destined to be linked with that of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, whom he tragically shot dead on a movie set in New Mexico in 2021. Baldwin accidentally fired a live bullet from a revolver being used as a prop. Now he faces criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter, despite a private legal settlement Baldwin reportedly reached with the Hutchins family.
Alec Baldwin’s mercurial, defiant, combatively emotional behaviour – which has been part of his presence as a performer and public figure – has been in evidence since the shooting. He gave an emotional interview last August in which he blamed the armourer and the props assistant but declined to blame himself and even exhibited notes of histrionic self-pity,...
Whatever else has happened, or will happen, in the vividly eventful career of movie star Alec Baldwin, his name is destined to be linked with that of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, whom he tragically shot dead on a movie set in New Mexico in 2021. Baldwin accidentally fired a live bullet from a revolver being used as a prop. Now he faces criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter, despite a private legal settlement Baldwin reportedly reached with the Hutchins family.
Alec Baldwin’s mercurial, defiant, combatively emotional behaviour – which has been part of his presence as a performer and public figure – has been in evidence since the shooting. He gave an emotional interview last August in which he blamed the armourer and the props assistant but declined to blame himself and even exhibited notes of histrionic self-pity,...
- 1/19/2023
- by Peter Bradshaw
- The Guardian - Film News
Los Angeles, CA. September 24, 2018: Jerry Seinfeld at the Los Angeles premiere for “A Star Is Born” at the Shrine Auditorium. Picture: Paul Smith/Featureflash. Depostiphotos
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he co-wrote and co-produced the film Bee Movie, also taking on the lead role of Barry B. Benson. In February 2010, Seinfeld premiered a reality TV series called The Marriage Ref on NBC. Seinfeld was more recently directing Colin Quinn in the Broadway show Long Story Short at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York which ran until January 8, 2011.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Seinfeld,...
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he co-wrote and co-produced the film Bee Movie, also taking on the lead role of Barry B. Benson. In February 2010, Seinfeld premiered a reality TV series called The Marriage Ref on NBC. Seinfeld was more recently directing Colin Quinn in the Broadway show Long Story Short at the Helen Hayes Theater in New York which ran until January 8, 2011.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Jerry Seinfeld,...
- 12/5/2022
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
In this episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Jerry Seinfeld hosts this episode in a perfect combination of a guy, car and moment, Sebastian Maniscalco cruises the streets of L.A. with Jerry in a ‘69 Camaro Z/28 and talks about growing up in a Sicilian family, his grooming habits and having a mean resting face.
Cast Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld Depostiphotos
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he co-wrote and co-produced the film Bee Movie, also taking on the lead role of Barry B. Benson. In February 2010, Seinfeld premiered a reality TV series called The Marriage Ref on NBC.
Cast Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld Depostiphotos
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he co-wrote and co-produced the film Bee Movie, also taking on the lead role of Barry B. Benson. In February 2010, Seinfeld premiered a reality TV series called The Marriage Ref on NBC.
- 12/5/2022
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee is a comedy talk-show series created and hosted by Jerry Seinfeld.
This treat for comedy fans, where all the best comedians are featured, each granted an episode. It started in 2012 and has to date reached 11 successful seasons.
Premise
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic cars. Larry David sums it up best when he says, ‘You’ve finally made a show about nothing.’
Where to Watch ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
Netflix
Cast Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld Depostiphotos
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he...
This treat for comedy fans, where all the best comedians are featured, each granted an episode. It started in 2012 and has to date reached 11 successful seasons.
Premise
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic cars. Larry David sums it up best when he says, ‘You’ve finally made a show about nothing.’
Where to Watch ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee’
Netflix
Cast Jerry Seinfeld Jerry Seinfeld Depostiphotos
Jerome “Jerry” Seinfeld is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television and film producer, known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the situation comedy Seinfeld (1989–1998), which he co-created and co-wrote with Larry David, and, in the show’s final two seasons, co-executive-produced. In his first major foray back into the media since the finale of Seinfeld, he...
- 12/5/2022
- by TV Shows Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid - TV
Unsurprisingly, Stephen Colbert once again spent a lot of time during his opening monologue on Tuesday’s episode of “The Late Show” talking about the latest revelations from the Jan. 6 Committee hearings.
While discussing them, he came up with a pretty funny idea for a TV show based on one particularly galling new accusation against Donald Trump – we’ll get to that momentarily.
But first, Colbert basically recapped the day’s testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson testified that she witnessed or learned of several damning things about Trump and his lackeys related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Among them, she said Trump smashed dishes by throwing them against a wall and demanded that his mob be allowed to bring loaded weapons to his Jan. 6 speech that incited the riot. Supposedly, Trump told associates he knew the mob wouldn’t come after him and wanted security to turn off their metal detectors.
While discussing them, he came up with a pretty funny idea for a TV show based on one particularly galling new accusation against Donald Trump – we’ll get to that momentarily.
But first, Colbert basically recapped the day’s testimony by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson. Hutchinson testified that she witnessed or learned of several damning things about Trump and his lackeys related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
Among them, she said Trump smashed dishes by throwing them against a wall and demanded that his mob be allowed to bring loaded weapons to his Jan. 6 speech that incited the riot. Supposedly, Trump told associates he knew the mob wouldn’t come after him and wanted security to turn off their metal detectors.
- 6/29/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Comedy mogul Jerry Seinfeld has taken a crack at directing at least four times in his career, from an episode of his beloved “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” to specials for comedian Colin Quinn.
Now, Seinfeld is getting back into the director’s chair to direct his very first narrative feature, and it’s about the history of how, of all things, one of America’s favorite sugary breakfast snacks came to be.
“Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story” is directed by Seinfeld, who also co-wrote the film with Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, and Barry Marder. It’s set in Michigan 1963, when Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen — according to Netflix — “Unfrosted” stars Seinfeld as well along with a stacked ensemble of comedy favorites.
The cast just announced on...
Now, Seinfeld is getting back into the director’s chair to direct his very first narrative feature, and it’s about the history of how, of all things, one of America’s favorite sugary breakfast snacks came to be.
“Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story” is directed by Seinfeld, who also co-wrote the film with Spike Feresten, Andy Robin, and Barry Marder. It’s set in Michigan 1963, when Kellogg’s and Post, sworn cereal rivals, race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. A tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen — according to Netflix — “Unfrosted” stars Seinfeld as well along with a stacked ensemble of comedy favorites.
The cast just announced on...
- 6/15/2022
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
Jerry Seinfeld is cooking up an A-list ensemble to star in “Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story,” a movie about the creation of the popular breakfast treat.
Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant and James Marsden will headline the upcoming Netflix film alongside Seinfeld, who is also writing and directing the movie.
Set in 1963 Michigan, “Unfrosted” is described as “a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen.” Inspired by a bit in Seinfeld’s latest stand-up special “23 Hours to Kill,” the silly story unfolds as sworn cereal rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever.
The stacked call sheet also includes Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”), Tom Lennon (“Reno 911”), Adrian Martinez (“iGilbert”), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Christian Slater (“Dr. Death”) and Sarah Cooper (“Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine”).
Netflix has not clarified who any of...
Melissa McCarthy, Jim Gaffigan, Amy Schumer, Hugh Grant and James Marsden will headline the upcoming Netflix film alongside Seinfeld, who is also writing and directing the movie.
Set in 1963 Michigan, “Unfrosted” is described as “a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar, and menacing milkmen.” Inspired by a bit in Seinfeld’s latest stand-up special “23 Hours to Kill,” the silly story unfolds as sworn cereal rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever.
The stacked call sheet also includes Jack McBrayer (“30 Rock”), Tom Lennon (“Reno 911”), Adrian Martinez (“iGilbert”), Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”), Max Greenfield (“New Girl”), Christian Slater (“Dr. Death”) and Sarah Cooper (“Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine”).
Netflix has not clarified who any of...
- 6/15/2022
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld has assembled a stellar cast for his Netflix comedy Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, with Melissa McCarthy (God’s Favorite Idiot), Jim Gaffigan (Linoleum), Amy Schumer (Life & Beth), Hugh Grant (The Undoing) and James Marsden (Sonic the Hedgehog 2) signing on for roles, along with Jack McBrayer, Tom Lennon (Reno 911!), Adrian Martinez (iGilbert), Bobby Moynihan (Saturday Night Live), Max Greenfield (The Neighborhood), Christian Slater (Dr. Death) and Sarah Cooper (Sarah Cooper: Everything’s Fine). In addition to co-writing and directing the film, in his feature debut, Seinfeld is set to star, as we told you first.
Billed as a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted is set in 1963 Michigan. It will watch as sworn cereal rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. Information on the roles to be played...
Billed as a tale of ambition, betrayal, sugar and menacing milkmen, Unfrosted is set in 1963 Michigan. It will watch as sworn cereal rivals Kellogg’s and Post race to create a pastry that will change the face of breakfast forever. Information on the roles to be played...
- 6/15/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
George Shapiro, producer and longtime manager of Jerry Seinfeld, Carl Reiner, Andy Kaufman and other comedy stars, died May 26 at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 91.
Shapiro was co-founder and partner in Shapiro/West Associates, the prosperous talent management banner that helped assemble the mammoth NBC hit “Seinfeld” and numerous projects for Andy Kaufman. More recently, Shapiro served as executive producer of the Crackle/Netflix series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” hosted by Seinfeld.
A vivacious personality, Shapiro was known for his long relationships with clients and for his infectious enthusiasm for the business of entertainment. “Shapiro’s love of laughter and reverence for those who inspire it helped him build a career in comedy as an unabashed supporter of comic performers and comedy writers,” Shapiro’s family stated.
Danny De Vito, who co-starred with Andy Kaufman in the influential 1978-1983 sitcom “Taxi,” recalled Shapiro’s presence during the...
Shapiro was co-founder and partner in Shapiro/West Associates, the prosperous talent management banner that helped assemble the mammoth NBC hit “Seinfeld” and numerous projects for Andy Kaufman. More recently, Shapiro served as executive producer of the Crackle/Netflix series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” hosted by Seinfeld.
A vivacious personality, Shapiro was known for his long relationships with clients and for his infectious enthusiasm for the business of entertainment. “Shapiro’s love of laughter and reverence for those who inspire it helped him build a career in comedy as an unabashed supporter of comic performers and comedy writers,” Shapiro’s family stated.
Danny De Vito, who co-starred with Andy Kaufman in the influential 1978-1983 sitcom “Taxi,” recalled Shapiro’s presence during the...
- 5/28/2022
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Last Year’s Winner: “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver”
Still Eligible: Yes.
Hot Streak: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” has won five times in a row, starting in 2016, following Jon Stewart’s final season on “The Daily Show.” Since then, the nominees around HBO’s heralded favorite have shifted — “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” both made their way in — but Oliver’s winning streak has not been interrupted.
Fun Fact: In December 2020, the Television Academy announced a handful of rule changes, including that it would be combining the Outstanding Variety Talk and Outstanding Variety Sketch categories. In theory, the move made sense given the dwindling submissions for Variety Sketch (only 14 shows were on the ballot in 2020), but the Academy soon reversed course after near-universal backlash: When both series were housed under the Outstanding Variety category through 2015, sketch shows didn’t fare too well.
Still Eligible: Yes.
Hot Streak: “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” has won five times in a row, starting in 2016, following Jon Stewart’s final season on “The Daily Show.” Since then, the nominees around HBO’s heralded favorite have shifted — “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” and “The Late Late Show with James Corden” both made their way in — but Oliver’s winning streak has not been interrupted.
Fun Fact: In December 2020, the Television Academy announced a handful of rule changes, including that it would be combining the Outstanding Variety Talk and Outstanding Variety Sketch categories. In theory, the move made sense given the dwindling submissions for Variety Sketch (only 14 shows were on the ballot in 2020), but the Academy soon reversed course after near-universal backlash: When both series were housed under the Outstanding Variety category through 2015, sketch shows didn’t fare too well.
- 8/3/2021
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
What goes great with coffee? Pop Tarts — naturally.
After the success of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Netflix has nabbed Jerry Seinfeld’s latest venture, a new movie about the creation of the Pop Tart. Seinfeld will produce, direct and star in the comedy, titled “Unfrosted.”
The movie — which he’s co-written with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder — was a inspired by a popular joke of Seinfeld’s, about when he first discovered the Pop Tart as a kid. The comedian most recently featured the bit during his last stand-up special, 2020’s “23 Hours to Kill,” Back in 2012, Seinfeld dissected the joke for “The New York Times,” explaining that how the first line — “When I was a kid and they invented the Pop Tart, that back of my head blew off” — sets the story in motion.
Production on the breakfast-based project is set to start next spring.
Seinfeld and Netflix have...
After the success of “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” Netflix has nabbed Jerry Seinfeld’s latest venture, a new movie about the creation of the Pop Tart. Seinfeld will produce, direct and star in the comedy, titled “Unfrosted.”
The movie — which he’s co-written with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder — was a inspired by a popular joke of Seinfeld’s, about when he first discovered the Pop Tart as a kid. The comedian most recently featured the bit during his last stand-up special, 2020’s “23 Hours to Kill,” Back in 2012, Seinfeld dissected the joke for “The New York Times,” explaining that how the first line — “When I was a kid and they invented the Pop Tart, that back of my head blew off” — sets the story in motion.
Production on the breakfast-based project is set to start next spring.
Seinfeld and Netflix have...
- 6/23/2021
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
So Jerry Seinfeld is writing, directing and starring in a movie about Pop-Tarts? What’s the deal with that?
It’s true though, the legendary comedian will turn his attention away from the stage and to “Unfrosted,” a comedy feature film that will tell the story about the invention of the Pop-Tart, two individuals with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
And Seinfeld will make the movie for Netflix, which acquired the rights to the film in an auction and has given the movie a green light with the intention of beginning production next spring.
It’s all inspired by one of his routines that he used in a Netflix special in which he explained that at 8-years-old, “the back of my head blew right off” when he learned about the magical toaster snack.
“I was in the supermarket with my mother and I was like hold up, hold up,...
It’s true though, the legendary comedian will turn his attention away from the stage and to “Unfrosted,” a comedy feature film that will tell the story about the invention of the Pop-Tart, two individuals with knowledge of the project told TheWrap.
And Seinfeld will make the movie for Netflix, which acquired the rights to the film in an auction and has given the movie a green light with the intention of beginning production next spring.
It’s all inspired by one of his routines that he used in a Netflix special in which he explained that at 8-years-old, “the back of my head blew right off” when he learned about the magical toaster snack.
“I was in the supermarket with my mother and I was like hold up, hold up,...
- 6/23/2021
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Jerry Seinfeld has made it clear he would not inject his comic genius into another sitcom, after generating arguably the best one ever. So he is turning to another outlet — the movie screen — and his relationship with Netflix has just won the streamer a plum project for its film slate. Seinfeld will star in, direct and produce Unfrosted, a film comedy he co-wrote with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder that is inspired by a joke he told on the stand-up stage about the world-shaking invention of Pop-Tarts. Netflix has committed to a green light and a production start next spring.
An auction quietly has been playing out for several days, and Seinfeld’s relationship with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos was helpful in swinging the deal to the streamer. Seinfeld signed a lucrative deal with Netflix in 2017 that brought his interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee to Netflix, as...
An auction quietly has been playing out for several days, and Seinfeld’s relationship with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos was helpful in swinging the deal to the streamer. Seinfeld signed a lucrative deal with Netflix in 2017 that brought his interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee to Netflix, as...
- 6/23/2021
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld will tackle a feature comedy about iconic breakfast pastry Pop-Tarts for Netflix.
Seinfeld will direct, produce and star in Unfrosted, which is inspired by a bit in his last stand-up special, 2020’s 23 Hours to Kill, about the origins of the Pop-Tart.
He co-wrote the comedy with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder, both of whom worked on Seinfeld’s animated feature Bee Movie.
Netflix and Seinfeld have previously worked together on the interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, as well as two comedy specials, including 23 Hours to Kill and 2017’s Jerry Before Seinfeld. The streamer also landed worldwide rights to sitcom Seinfeld in a ...
Seinfeld will direct, produce and star in Unfrosted, which is inspired by a bit in his last stand-up special, 2020’s 23 Hours to Kill, about the origins of the Pop-Tart.
He co-wrote the comedy with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder, both of whom worked on Seinfeld’s animated feature Bee Movie.
Netflix and Seinfeld have previously worked together on the interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, as well as two comedy specials, including 23 Hours to Kill and 2017’s Jerry Before Seinfeld. The streamer also landed worldwide rights to sitcom Seinfeld in a ...
- 6/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld will tackle a feature comedy about iconic breakfast pastry Pop-Tarts for Netflix.
Seinfeld will direct, produce and star in Unfrosted, which is inspired by a bit in his last stand-up special, 2020’s 23 Hours to Kill, about the origins of the Pop-Tart.
He co-wrote the comedy with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder, both of whom worked on Seinfeld’s animated feature Bee Movie.
Netflix and Seinfeld have previously worked together on the interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, as well as two comedy specials, including 23 Hours to Kill and 2017’s Jerry Before Seinfeld. The streamer also landed worldwide rights to sitcom Seinfeld in a ...
Seinfeld will direct, produce and star in Unfrosted, which is inspired by a bit in his last stand-up special, 2020’s 23 Hours to Kill, about the origins of the Pop-Tart.
He co-wrote the comedy with Spike Feresten and Barry Marder, both of whom worked on Seinfeld’s animated feature Bee Movie.
Netflix and Seinfeld have previously worked together on the interview series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, as well as two comedy specials, including 23 Hours to Kill and 2017’s Jerry Before Seinfeld. The streamer also landed worldwide rights to sitcom Seinfeld in a ...
- 6/23/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“Saturday Night Live” star Melissa Villaseñor will host the 2021 Film Independent Spirit Awards on April 22, the organization announced on Monday.
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
She will host the first primetime version of the Spirit Awards, which this year will air on IFC on the Thursday night before the Oscars instead of the traditional Saturday afternoon event near the Santa Monica pier.
“As someone who considers herself a pretty dependent person, I’m truly honored to host the Film Independent Spirit Awards,” said Villaseñor, who in 2016 made history by becoming the first-ever Latina cast member on the long-running NBC show.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Villaseñor into the club of smart, funny film lovers to host the Spirit Awards,” Film Independent President Josh Welsh added in a statement. “The time to laugh has definitely arrived, and not a moment too soon.”
The organization also announced a Directors Close-Up program offering in-depth panel discussions with...
- 2/8/2021
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The Primetime Emmys take place on September 20 and air live coast-to-coast on ABC. But the majority of awards are handed out at the five Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies that take place in the week leading up to TV’s biggest night. The Creative Arts trophies will be awarded at five events on: September 14 (reality and nonfiction; Sept. 15 (variety); Sept. 16; Sept. 17 and Sept. 19 (mix). The first four of these will stream live on Emmys.com while the last will air on Fxx.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced TV productions, film shoots and entertainment events to shut down all year to slow the spread of the easily transmitted disease, all of this year’s Emmy ceremonies will be held virtually. While Jimmy Kimmel emcees just one show — the Emmys next Sunday — Best Reality Host nominee Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”) has been tapped to preside over all five of the Creative Arts awards.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, which has forced TV productions, film shoots and entertainment events to shut down all year to slow the spread of the easily transmitted disease, all of this year’s Emmy ceremonies will be held virtually. While Jimmy Kimmel emcees just one show — the Emmys next Sunday — Best Reality Host nominee Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”) has been tapped to preside over all five of the Creative Arts awards.
- 9/20/2020
- by Paul Sheehan, Marcus James Dixon, Joyce Eng, Daniel Montgomery and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
For more than 17 years, Common Sense Media has provided advice to parents trying to figure out whether movies, TV shows, digital media and apps are age-appropriate for their kids.
Now the not-for-profit organization plans to make money from its own original media targeted at children: It’s launching Common Sense Networks, its first for-profit venture, and has tapped former Sony Pictures Television exec and Crackle Gm Eric Berger to run the newly formed L.A.-based startup.
The for-profit subsidiary will create and distribute “quality media experiences for kids,” said Common Sense Media founder/CEO Jim Steyer. “We think, based our unique brand and massive popularity among parents, kids and educators, that there’s an opportunity to potentially create and distribute new media and experiences in this space.”
Common Sense Media has raised over $10 million from angel investors in the financial industry to launch new for-profit businesses, Steyer said. (He declined to identify the backers.
Now the not-for-profit organization plans to make money from its own original media targeted at children: It’s launching Common Sense Networks, its first for-profit venture, and has tapped former Sony Pictures Television exec and Crackle Gm Eric Berger to run the newly formed L.A.-based startup.
The for-profit subsidiary will create and distribute “quality media experiences for kids,” said Common Sense Media founder/CEO Jim Steyer. “We think, based our unique brand and massive popularity among parents, kids and educators, that there’s an opportunity to potentially create and distribute new media and experiences in this space.”
Common Sense Media has raised over $10 million from angel investors in the financial industry to launch new for-profit businesses, Steyer said. (He declined to identify the backers.
- 8/24/2020
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Carl Reiner, legendary actor/director and creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” died Monday evening. He was 98.
Reiner died of natural causes, surrounded by his family at his home in Beverly Hills, a representative for the actor told TheWrap.
“Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light,” Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner’s son, tweeted Tuesday morning.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)
An 11-time Emmy winner and 18-time Emmy nominee, Reiner is best known as the creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which he starred on with Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore.
Born in The Bronx, New York City on Mary 20, 1922 to Jewish immigrants Irving and Bessie Reiner, Carl Reiner began his career doing Broadway musicals in the late ’40s, including the leading role in “Call Me Mister.”
Reiner went on to become a writer...
Reiner died of natural causes, surrounded by his family at his home in Beverly Hills, a representative for the actor told TheWrap.
“Last night my dad passed away. As I write this my heart is hurting. He was my guiding light,” Rob Reiner, Carl Reiner’s son, tweeted Tuesday morning.
Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2020 (Photos)
An 11-time Emmy winner and 18-time Emmy nominee, Reiner is best known as the creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which he starred on with Van Dyke and Mary Tyler Moore.
Born in The Bronx, New York City on Mary 20, 1922 to Jewish immigrants Irving and Bessie Reiner, Carl Reiner began his career doing Broadway musicals in the late ’40s, including the leading role in “Call Me Mister.”
Reiner went on to become a writer...
- 6/30/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Jerry Seinfeld has a new Netflix stand-up special this month, but he hasn’t exactly been laying low all these years. In his spare time, Seinfeld has been making Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, in which he drives around with other comics and shoots the breeze. Believe it or not, Comedians has been around for 11 seasons, and […]
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- 5/5/2020
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Netflix released the teaser Thursday for Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming stand-up comedy special, “23 Hours to Kill,” his first original comedy special in 22 years.
Watch the video above, see the poster below.
Netflix
It looks like we may have finally found our new James Bond.
Also Read: Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David Made 9 Figures Each in Huge 'Seinfeld'-to-Netflix Deal
“23 Hours” is technically his second stand-up special with Netflix, proceeded by 2017’s “Jerry Before Seinfeld.” That one was a mix of classic jokes and stories from his youth, which is why this one needs that “original” qualifier we mentioned above. Prior to “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” the comic’s previous original stand-up comedy special was 1998’s “I’m Telling You for the Last Time.” An argument can even be made against that one’s original-ness, as its entire premise was that Jerry was retiring his iconic material.
Seinfeld signed a production deal with...
Watch the video above, see the poster below.
Netflix
It looks like we may have finally found our new James Bond.
Also Read: Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David Made 9 Figures Each in Huge 'Seinfeld'-to-Netflix Deal
“23 Hours” is technically his second stand-up special with Netflix, proceeded by 2017’s “Jerry Before Seinfeld.” That one was a mix of classic jokes and stories from his youth, which is why this one needs that “original” qualifier we mentioned above. Prior to “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” the comic’s previous original stand-up comedy special was 1998’s “I’m Telling You for the Last Time.” An argument can even be made against that one’s original-ness, as its entire premise was that Jerry was retiring his iconic material.
Seinfeld signed a production deal with...
- 4/23/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Jerry Seinfeld is back with his first original comedy special since 1998. That’s the elevator pitch on the show, which launches globally on Netflix on May 5.
The streamer has unveiled the first promo for the special, which depicts a James Bond-themed Seinfeld. The hour-long show is a new set by the master of observational comedy at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, highlighted by what’s promised to be a spectacular arrival.
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Of course, thanks to the endless reruns of his eponymous television comedy classic and his other Netflix series, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, it’s almost as if Seinfeld has never left.
Watch the trailer above.
The streamer has unveiled the first promo for the special, which depicts a James Bond-themed Seinfeld. The hour-long show is a new set by the master of observational comedy at the Beacon Theatre in New York City, highlighted by what’s promised to be a spectacular arrival.
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Of course, thanks to the endless reruns of his eponymous television comedy classic and his other Netflix series, Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, it’s almost as if Seinfeld has never left.
Watch the trailer above.
- 4/23/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld has set a new stand-up comedy special at Netflix.
“Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill” premieres May 5. The hourlong special was taped at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
This is his second stand-up special with Netflix, having been proceeded by “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” which came out in 2017. He signed a production deal with Netflix that same year that guaranteed two comedy specials.
Also Read: Rick Ludwin, Former Head of NBC Late-Night, Dies at 71
The comedian also has his popular interview series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” on the streamer, during which he casually chats with some of the world’s greatest comedians behind the wheel and over breakfast. It debuted on Sony Crackle in 2012 before it later moved to Netflix, where it has now reached a total of 11 seasons.
The “23 Hours to Kill” special will showcase Seinfeld’s “sharp angles on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace,...
“Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill” premieres May 5. The hourlong special was taped at the Beacon Theater in New York City.
This is his second stand-up special with Netflix, having been proceeded by “Jerry Before Seinfeld,” which came out in 2017. He signed a production deal with Netflix that same year that guaranteed two comedy specials.
Also Read: Rick Ludwin, Former Head of NBC Late-Night, Dies at 71
The comedian also has his popular interview series “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” on the streamer, during which he casually chats with some of the world’s greatest comedians behind the wheel and over breakfast. It debuted on Sony Crackle in 2012 before it later moved to Netflix, where it has now reached a total of 11 seasons.
The “23 Hours to Kill” special will showcase Seinfeld’s “sharp angles on everyday life, uncovering comedy in the commonplace,...
- 4/10/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Jerry Seinfeld is bringing some more laughs to Netflix with his latest stand-up special 23 Hours To Kill.
The streamer is launching the hour-long special on May 5. It was filmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York and was part of the Seinfeld co-creator and star’s residency at the venue, the last few shows of which were curtailed by the Coronavirus last month.
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The title is a reference to a line often repeated by the Bee Movie creator and star that stand-ups spend one hour a day on stage and the rest of the day waiting for that moment.
It is the comedian...
The streamer is launching the hour-long special on May 5. It was filmed at the Beacon Theatre in New York and was part of the Seinfeld co-creator and star’s residency at the venue, the last few shows of which were curtailed by the Coronavirus last month.
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The title is a reference to a line often repeated by the Bee Movie creator and star that stand-ups spend one hour a day on stage and the rest of the day waiting for that moment.
It is the comedian...
- 4/10/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“1917” has won the Producers Guild of America’s award as the best-produced feature film of 2019, giving it an important victory at an awards show that usually honors the film that goes on to win the Oscar for Best Picture.
The film, an immersive drama about World War I that was fashioned to look like a single shot, triumphed in a field that also included top Academy Award contenders “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “The Irishman,” “Parasite” and “Joker.” While the PGA win makes it a de facto frontrunner of sorts in that race, this is a year in which the Oscar race still feels unsettled.
“Apollo 11” won the award for documentary feature, while “Toy Story 4” won for animated feature.
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Television winners included “Succession,” “Fleabag,” “Chernobyl,” “Apollo: Missions to the Moon” and “Leaving Neverland.
The film, an immersive drama about World War I that was fashioned to look like a single shot, triumphed in a field that also included top Academy Award contenders “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood,” “The Irishman,” “Parasite” and “Joker.” While the PGA win makes it a de facto frontrunner of sorts in that race, this is a year in which the Oscar race still feels unsettled.
“Apollo 11” won the award for documentary feature, while “Toy Story 4” won for animated feature.
Also Read: '1917': How Sam Mendes & Co. Re-Created World War I in a Single Take
Television winners included “Succession,” “Fleabag,” “Chernobyl,” “Apollo: Missions to the Moon” and “Leaving Neverland.
- 1/19/2020
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Since the annual Producers Guild of America Awards don’t air live on TV, Gold Derby has you covered with our informative play-by-play of the ceremony. Follow along with our updating live blog on Saturday, January 18 as we reveal all of the 2020 PGA Awards winners as they happen. We’ll also let you know the superstar presenters for the 3 film races and 10 television categories plus the honorary awards.
Last year’s ceremony previewed the upcoming Academy Awards when the PGA voters named their Best Picture winner “Green Book.” For the 31st annual PGA event at the Hollywood Palladium, will the recipient be “Ford v Ferrari,” “The Irishman,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker,” “Knives Out,” “Little Women,” “Marriage Story,” “1917,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” or “Parasite”?
SEEProducers Guild Awards 2020: Complete list of PGA winners in all 13 categories
Honorary recipients for this 31st PGA ceremony are:
Stanley Kramer Award — “Bombshell”
David O.
Last year’s ceremony previewed the upcoming Academy Awards when the PGA voters named their Best Picture winner “Green Book.” For the 31st annual PGA event at the Hollywood Palladium, will the recipient be “Ford v Ferrari,” “The Irishman,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker,” “Knives Out,” “Little Women,” “Marriage Story,” “1917,” “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” or “Parasite”?
SEEProducers Guild Awards 2020: Complete list of PGA winners in all 13 categories
Honorary recipients for this 31st PGA ceremony are:
Stanley Kramer Award — “Bombshell”
David O.
- 1/19/2020
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Bill Cosby’s spokesperson has described Eddie Murphy as a “Hollywood slave” over the “disparaging remarks” that Murphy made about Cosby in his return to “Saturday Night Live.”
In a lengthy statement to Instagram posted late Sunday, Cosby spokesperson Andrew Wyatt said it was Cosby who opened the doors for Murphy and other black men to do comedy, and that his client used comedy to unify rather than bring others down.
“Mr. Cosby broke color barriers in the Entertainment Industry, so that Blacks like Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappell (sic), Kevin Hart and et al., could have an opportunity to showcase their talents for many generations to come,” Wyatt said in his statement. “It is sad that Mr. Murphy would take this glorious moment of returning to SNL and make disparaging remarks against Mr. Cosby. One would think that Mr. Murphy was given his freedom to leave the plantation, so that...
In a lengthy statement to Instagram posted late Sunday, Cosby spokesperson Andrew Wyatt said it was Cosby who opened the doors for Murphy and other black men to do comedy, and that his client used comedy to unify rather than bring others down.
“Mr. Cosby broke color barriers in the Entertainment Industry, so that Blacks like Eddie Murphy, Dave Chappell (sic), Kevin Hart and et al., could have an opportunity to showcase their talents for many generations to come,” Wyatt said in his statement. “It is sad that Mr. Murphy would take this glorious moment of returning to SNL and make disparaging remarks against Mr. Cosby. One would think that Mr. Murphy was given his freedom to leave the plantation, so that...
- 12/23/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Awards season is in full swing, but the Producers Guild of America (PGA) is just getting warmed up. On Thursday, the organization announced the nominees for television specialty awards, including short-form, sports, and children’s programming for the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards. The PGA also shared the nominees for the inaugural Innovation Award, which looks to celebrate outstanding creative endeavor in entertainment as represented in the fields of Vr, Ar, experiential, and beyond.
In Children’s Program, the competitors range from newbies to established veterans, with “Carmen Sandiego,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” all earning nods for their first season efforts. In contrast, “Sesame Street,” which also garnered a nomination, earned inclusion for Season 49.
Comedians made their mark in Short-Form Program in 2019, with Billy Eichner (“Billy on the Street”), Jerry Seinfeld (“Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”), and Tig Notaro (“Under a Rock”) all scoring nominations,...
In Children’s Program, the competitors range from newbies to established veterans, with “Carmen Sandiego,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” and “Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance” all earning nods for their first season efforts. In contrast, “Sesame Street,” which also garnered a nomination, earned inclusion for Season 49.
Comedians made their mark in Short-Form Program in 2019, with Billy Eichner (“Billy on the Street”), Jerry Seinfeld (“Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”), and Tig Notaro (“Under a Rock”) all scoring nominations,...
- 12/19/2019
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
The Producers Guild of America has produced its sports, children’s and shortform TV nominations for the 31st annual Producers Guild Awards. The group also unveiled the nominees for its first Innovation Award, which honors an outstanding entertainment endeavor across the emerging mediums of Vr, Ar, experiential and more.
See the list below.
The winners of the Innovation Award and the shortform category will be announced at a PGA
nominees event on January 16 at the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles. The Children’s and Sports award winners will be unveiled at a nominees celebration on January 13 at Ascent Lounge in New York.
The Award for Outstanding Short-Form Program
Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner
Born This Way (S5)
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (S11)
Creating Saturday Night Live (S3)
Under a Rock with Tig Notaro (S1)
The Award for Outstanding Sports Program
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders...
See the list below.
The winners of the Innovation Award and the shortform category will be announced at a PGA
nominees event on January 16 at the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles. The Children’s and Sports award winners will be unveiled at a nominees celebration on January 13 at Ascent Lounge in New York.
The Award for Outstanding Short-Form Program
Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner
Born This Way (S5)
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (S11)
Creating Saturday Night Live (S3)
Under a Rock with Tig Notaro (S1)
The Award for Outstanding Sports Program
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Oakland Raiders...
- 12/19/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
The Producers Guild of America has announced its nominations in the short-form, sports and children’s program categories, as well as a new Vr/Ar/experimental category, with nominees including “Billy on the Street With Billy Eichner,” “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” “Real Sports With Bryant Gumbel,” “Sesame Street,” “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” and two different “How to Train Your Dragon” virtual projects.
While the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards will take place on Jan. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the categories announced on Thursday will be presented earlier than that. The children’s and sports winners will be revealed at the Ascent Lounge in New York City on Jan. 13, while the short-form winner and the winner in the new PGA Innovation Award category will be announced on Jan. 16 at the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles.
The short-form, children’s and sports categories each had five nominees, but the...
While the 31st Annual Producers Guild Awards will take place on Jan. 18 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, the categories announced on Thursday will be presented earlier than that. The children’s and sports winners will be revealed at the Ascent Lounge in New York City on Jan. 13, while the short-form winner and the winner in the new PGA Innovation Award category will be announced on Jan. 16 at the Hollywood Museum in Los Angeles.
The short-form, children’s and sports categories each had five nominees, but the...
- 12/19/2019
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
Freeform VP Communications Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul has been named Svp of Communications for ABC Entertainment. She will oversee corporate communications, press campaigns and awards outreach for the broadcast network.
Bulochnikov-Paul replaces Jori Arancio who stepped down earlier this week as Svp Communications for ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. As expected, the role is being restructured in light of the Disney-Fox merger. ABC Studios/ABC Signature is now part of Disney TV Studios, along with 20th Century Fox TV and Fox 21 TV Studios. Chris Alexander, 20th TV’s Evp, Corporate Communications and Publicity, has been named Evp, Corporate Communications and Publicity for Disney Television Studios, adding oversight of ABC Studios publicity.
ABC Studios’ VP Communications Janet Daily will continue to oversee publicity for the label, reporting to Alexander.
Bulochnikov-Paul has been a rising star at Disney-ABC. As VP Communications at ABC cable sibling Freeform, which she joined in 2017 on the...
Bulochnikov-Paul replaces Jori Arancio who stepped down earlier this week as Svp Communications for ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. As expected, the role is being restructured in light of the Disney-Fox merger. ABC Studios/ABC Signature is now part of Disney TV Studios, along with 20th Century Fox TV and Fox 21 TV Studios. Chris Alexander, 20th TV’s Evp, Corporate Communications and Publicity, has been named Evp, Corporate Communications and Publicity for Disney Television Studios, adding oversight of ABC Studios publicity.
ABC Studios’ VP Communications Janet Daily will continue to oversee publicity for the label, reporting to Alexander.
Bulochnikov-Paul has been a rising star at Disney-ABC. As VP Communications at ABC cable sibling Freeform, which she joined in 2017 on the...
- 11/1/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Freeform’s Naomi Bulochnikov-Paul has been promoted to head of communications at ABC Entertainment, following the exit of Jori Arancio earlier this week, the company announced Friday.
Bulochnikov-Paul will report to Shannon Ryan, president of marketing for ABC Entertainment and Disney Television Studios. In her new role, Bulochnikov-Paul will be responsible for all strategic corporate communications efforts, consumer press campaigns and awards outreach for the network, according to the company.
As part of this restructuring, Chris Alexander, executive vice president of corporate communications and publicity for Disney Television Studios, will add ABC Studios to his duties. ABC Studios vice president of publicity Janet Daily will now report to Alexander.
Also Read: ABC Communications Boss Jori Arancio Exits Company
“Working with Tom Ascheim, Naomi was critical in helping put Freeform on the map,” Ryan said. “She is an incredible leader, a gifted strategist and truly one of the brightest and most...
Bulochnikov-Paul will report to Shannon Ryan, president of marketing for ABC Entertainment and Disney Television Studios. In her new role, Bulochnikov-Paul will be responsible for all strategic corporate communications efforts, consumer press campaigns and awards outreach for the network, according to the company.
As part of this restructuring, Chris Alexander, executive vice president of corporate communications and publicity for Disney Television Studios, will add ABC Studios to his duties. ABC Studios vice president of publicity Janet Daily will now report to Alexander.
Also Read: ABC Communications Boss Jori Arancio Exits Company
“Working with Tom Ascheim, Naomi was critical in helping put Freeform on the map,” Ryan said. “She is an incredible leader, a gifted strategist and truly one of the brightest and most...
- 11/1/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Jerry Seinfeld is gearing up for his 2019 tour. The tour announcement came just weeks after the 11th season of Seinfeld’s show, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, was released on Netflix. Get Jerry Seinfeld Tickets Here! Seinfeld stared exploring stand-up in the late 1970s. Shortly after, the aspiring comedian started making appearances on the hit shows […]
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- 10/28/2019
- by Sofia Shengelia
- Uinterview
Jerry Seinfeld has emerged the winner of a legal battle with a former collaborator who claims that he came up with the original idea for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan ruled on Monday to dismiss Christian Charles’ suit on grounds that it exceeded the three-year statute of limitations for civil copyright suits.
“Because Charles was on notice that his ownership claim had been repudiated since at least 2012, his infringement claim is time-barred. His joint authorship claim is also time-barred for the same reasons,” Nathan wrote in the filing obtained by TheWrap.
According to Charles’ complaint, the idea for “Comedians in Cars” originally came about during a collaboration he had with Seinfeld in the early 2000s. Charles says that he pitched Seinfeld an idea for a show about two friends “talking and driving,” years ago, but that Seinfeld declined it at the time. Then,...
U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan ruled on Monday to dismiss Christian Charles’ suit on grounds that it exceeded the three-year statute of limitations for civil copyright suits.
“Because Charles was on notice that his ownership claim had been repudiated since at least 2012, his infringement claim is time-barred. His joint authorship claim is also time-barred for the same reasons,” Nathan wrote in the filing obtained by TheWrap.
According to Charles’ complaint, the idea for “Comedians in Cars” originally came about during a collaboration he had with Seinfeld in the early 2000s. Charles says that he pitched Seinfeld an idea for a show about two friends “talking and driving,” years ago, but that Seinfeld declined it at the time. Then,...
- 9/30/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Jerry Seinfeld must be feeling pretty buzzed this morning over a now-dead lawsuit about who came up with the idea for his Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee series, not that there’s anything wrong with that.
“Defendants argue that Plaintiffs copyright claims are time-barred,” U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan said Monday in an opinion and order in director Christian Charles’ copyright infringement action against the motoring funnyman. “The Court agrees,” the federal judge added, ending the dispute for good (read the order here).
Copyright civil cases have a three-year window within the statute for a suit to be brought forth with any chance of success once the official clock of notification or an issue of disagreement begins ticking.
Although he communicated with Seinfeld in 2017 around the time the series inked a deal with Netflix and moved to the streamer from Crackle, Charles did not first take the Comedians...
“Defendants argue that Plaintiffs copyright claims are time-barred,” U.S. District Judge Alison J. Nathan said Monday in an opinion and order in director Christian Charles’ copyright infringement action against the motoring funnyman. “The Court agrees,” the federal judge added, ending the dispute for good (read the order here).
Copyright civil cases have a three-year window within the statute for a suit to be brought forth with any chance of success once the official clock of notification or an issue of disagreement begins ticking.
Although he communicated with Seinfeld in 2017 around the time the series inked a deal with Netflix and moved to the streamer from Crackle, Charles did not first take the Comedians...
- 9/30/2019
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld has won a copyright battle against a former collaborator who claimed he had conceived the idea for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”
U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan ruled Monday that Christian Charles’ copyright suit was barred by the statute of limitations.
Charles was the director of “Comedian,” the 2002 documentary starring Seinfeld. During that shoot, Charles filmed Seinfeld and a friend on a cross-country trip. He alleged in his suit that he later pitched Seinfeld an idea for a show in which he and a friend drive around.
The idea sat around until 2011, when Seinfeld began developing “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” Charles worked on the project, but the two had a dispute over whether he would be paid to direct episodes on a work-for-hire basis, as Seinfeld wanted, or whether he would be given ownership and a piece of the backend, as Charles wanted. The relationship fell...
U.S. District Judge Alison Nathan ruled Monday that Christian Charles’ copyright suit was barred by the statute of limitations.
Charles was the director of “Comedian,” the 2002 documentary starring Seinfeld. During that shoot, Charles filmed Seinfeld and a friend on a cross-country trip. He alleged in his suit that he later pitched Seinfeld an idea for a show in which he and a friend drive around.
The idea sat around until 2011, when Seinfeld began developing “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” Charles worked on the project, but the two had a dispute over whether he would be paid to direct episodes on a work-for-hire basis, as Seinfeld wanted, or whether he would be given ownership and a piece of the backend, as Charles wanted. The relationship fell...
- 9/30/2019
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
“Seinfeld” is coming to Netflix in 2021, marking a major win in the streaming service’s ongoing war for rights to popular comedy projects.
The Los Angeles Times reported that all 180 episodes of the Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld-created sitcom will become available on Netflix when the five-year global streaming rights deal takes effect in 2021. “Seinfeld” might be known as the show about nothing, but Netflix’s investment in the series was anything but: Although specific financials were not disclosed, anonymous sources told the Los Angeles Times that Netflix spent “far more” than the $500 million than NBCUniversal paid for streaming rights to “The Office” and the $425 million that WarnerMedia spent for “Friends.” The deal was struck with Sony Pictures Television, which controls the sitcom’s distribution.
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All 180 episodes of the Emmy-Award winning Seinfeld are coming to Netflix — worldwide! — starting in 2021 pic.twitter.com/tLvcCKH4vl...
The Los Angeles Times reported that all 180 episodes of the Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld-created sitcom will become available on Netflix when the five-year global streaming rights deal takes effect in 2021. “Seinfeld” might be known as the show about nothing, but Netflix’s investment in the series was anything but: Although specific financials were not disclosed, anonymous sources told the Los Angeles Times that Netflix spent “far more” than the $500 million than NBCUniversal paid for streaming rights to “The Office” and the $425 million that WarnerMedia spent for “Friends.” The deal was struck with Sony Pictures Television, which controls the sitcom’s distribution.
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All 180 episodes of the Emmy-Award winning Seinfeld are coming to Netflix — worldwide! — starting in 2021 pic.twitter.com/tLvcCKH4vl...
- 9/16/2019
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
After losing The Office and Friends, Netflix has stepped up to secure the SVOD rights to another classic NBC comedy series. The streamer, which had emerged as the main contender for the Seinfeld library, has struck a deal with distributor Sony Pictures Television to become the global exclusive streaming home for the entire Seinfeld collection beginning in 2021, when the series’ pact with Hulu expires, for five years.
This is the first time Seinfeld will be available on Netflix and the first time that all 180 episodes will be on one service globally and in 4K.
“Seinfeld is a one-of-a-kind, iconic, culture-defining show. Now, 30 years after its premiere, Seinfeld remains center stage. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix to bring this beloved series to current fans and new audiences around the globe,” said Mike Hopkins, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television:
As Deadline reported last month, Sony Pictures Television this summer had taken out Seinfeld,...
This is the first time Seinfeld will be available on Netflix and the first time that all 180 episodes will be on one service globally and in 4K.
“Seinfeld is a one-of-a-kind, iconic, culture-defining show. Now, 30 years after its premiere, Seinfeld remains center stage. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Netflix to bring this beloved series to current fans and new audiences around the globe,” said Mike Hopkins, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television:
As Deadline reported last month, Sony Pictures Television this summer had taken out Seinfeld,...
- 9/16/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The streaming battle is heating up as it’s beginning to feel like every network is getting their own streaming service. With NBC coming out with their service, everything is being a little shaken up as they are going to be pulling The Office back to its home network, which has been a major draw to Netflix in years past. Now HBO Max is looking to see which pieces of the pie they can get their hands on. And they’ve got the money to throw at their choices. HBO Max has already shelled out $425 Million for Friends, which will be a total cash cow. Now they are looking to add a few more.
The two Chuck Lorre mega-hits, The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men, are currently up for grabs and HBO Max has their eye on them. Rumors are saying the two series could go for $1.5 billion.
The two Chuck Lorre mega-hits, The Big Bang Theory and Two and a Half Men, are currently up for grabs and HBO Max has their eye on them. Rumors are saying the two series could go for $1.5 billion.
- 8/14/2019
- by Jessica Fisher
- GeekTyrant
What’s the deal with streaming TV? I mean, we’re not dipping our toes in it. There’s no fish swimming around. Why streaming? See, I think they should have called streaming, ‘sucking’ TV. That’s what we do, right? We pick the show, we hit play, we start sucking down episode after episode and boom, it’s 6am Monday morning and now you’ve got to find out what happens to Elizabeth II in The Crown. *slap bass intro*
All of which is a long-winded way to say that it’s sounding like classic sitcom Seinfeld may be coming to Netflix in 2021. The report arrives via Deadline, who claim that with Friends and The Big Bang Theory (in international markets) due to leave the platform in the near future, the network will be hungry to snap up something to replace it.
It’s in their best interests to...
All of which is a long-winded way to say that it’s sounding like classic sitcom Seinfeld may be coming to Netflix in 2021. The report arrives via Deadline, who claim that with Friends and The Big Bang Theory (in international markets) due to leave the platform in the near future, the network will be hungry to snap up something to replace it.
It’s in their best interests to...
- 8/13/2019
- by David James
- We Got This Covered
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