Since Showtime is a pay-for-view cable channel, the execs aren't tied to the ratings like regular commercial channels. However, they still have to run programs that will keep viewers subscribed. Which of their shows will be cancelled or renewed? We'll have to wait and see.
Scripted Showtime shows listed: The Affair, American Gigolo, Back to Life, Billions, Black Monday, Californication, The Chi, City on a Hill, The Curse, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, Dice, Episodes, Escape at Dannemora, The First Lady, Flatbush Misdemeanors, A Gentleman in Moscow, George & Tammy, The Good Lord Bird, Happyish, Homeland, House of Lies, I Love That for You, I'm Dying Up Here, Kidding, The L Word: Generation Q, Let the Right One In, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Masters of Sex, Moonbase 8, Nurse Jackie, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Our Cartoon President, Penny Dreadful, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...
Scripted Showtime shows listed: The Affair, American Gigolo, Back to Life, Billions, Black Monday, Californication, The Chi, City on a Hill, The Curse, Dexter, Dexter: New Blood, Dice, Episodes, Escape at Dannemora, The First Lady, Flatbush Misdemeanors, A Gentleman in Moscow, George & Tammy, The Good Lord Bird, Happyish, Homeland, House of Lies, I Love That for You, I'm Dying Up Here, Kidding, The L Word: Generation Q, Let the Right One In, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Masters of Sex, Moonbase 8, Nurse Jackie, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Our Cartoon President, Penny Dreadful, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels,...
- 5/8/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
More than 100 artists contributed to our “Our Frasier Remake,” a frame-by-frame redo of a 1994 episode of NBC sitcom “Frasier,” with the Seattle psychiatrist reimagined as a Lego figure, as Claymation and a dazzling array of other animation styles.
The trailer for the indie project, which follows similar projects “Our Robocop Remake and “Our Footloose Remake,” dropped on Wednesday. It will premiere on Oct. 11 in theaters in Los Angeles, Seattle and Austin, the day before the official reboot, which sees Kelsey Grammer returning to his Emmy-winning role, debuts on Paramount+
“Our Frasier Remake” redoes the Season 1 finale, with 185 uniquely animated segments: A different artist is responsible for each section, reimagining it in their own visual style.
Creator/director Jacob Reed said the episode is “a thinly veiled question about whether or not a spin-off of ‘Cheers’ called ‘Frasier’ was worth it.”
“Three decades later, we’re asking the same question about the reboot,...
The trailer for the indie project, which follows similar projects “Our Robocop Remake and “Our Footloose Remake,” dropped on Wednesday. It will premiere on Oct. 11 in theaters in Los Angeles, Seattle and Austin, the day before the official reboot, which sees Kelsey Grammer returning to his Emmy-winning role, debuts on Paramount+
“Our Frasier Remake” redoes the Season 1 finale, with 185 uniquely animated segments: A different artist is responsible for each section, reimagining it in their own visual style.
Creator/director Jacob Reed said the episode is “a thinly veiled question about whether or not a spin-off of ‘Cheers’ called ‘Frasier’ was worth it.”
“Three decades later, we’re asking the same question about the reboot,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Showtime has canceled Ziwe’s self-titled variety show after two seasons, sources close to the show told TheWrap on Wednesday.
After “Desus & Mero” ended last year, it was the last remaining late-night series on the cabler.
It was also one of the few talk shows hosted by a woman after Comedy Central pulled the plug on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” in July 2022 after seven seasons.
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“Ziwe” was produced by A24 for Showtime. Ziwe, Jamund Washington, Jo Firestone and Hunter Speese also served as executive producers.
The comedian rose to fame with her YouTube comedy “Baited with Ziwe,” and was a writer on “Desus & Mero” from 2018 to 2020. She also co-hosted Crooked Media’s Hysteria podcast and voiced Kamala Harris on Showtime’s animated series “Our Cartoon President.”
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After “Desus & Mero” ended last year, it was the last remaining late-night series on the cabler.
It was also one of the few talk shows hosted by a woman after Comedy Central pulled the plug on “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” in July 2022 after seven seasons.
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‘Ziwe’ Season 2 Trailer: Chet Hanks, Emily Ratajkowski and Ilana Glazer Face the Apology Cam (Video)
“Ziwe” was produced by A24 for Showtime. Ziwe, Jamund Washington, Jo Firestone and Hunter Speese also served as executive producers.
The comedian rose to fame with her YouTube comedy “Baited with Ziwe,” and was a writer on “Desus & Mero” from 2018 to 2020. She also co-hosted Crooked Media’s Hysteria podcast and voiced Kamala Harris on Showtime’s animated series “Our Cartoon President.”
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- 4/5/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Ziwe is returning to Showtime for the second half of her second season and has set her guest list.
The late-night series returns to the premium cable network in November with six new episodes. The first six episodes of season two premiered in May.
Drew Barrymore and Julia Fox are among the guests, who also include Michael Che, Amber Riley, Blake Griffin, Joel Kim Booster, Bob The Drag Queen, DeRay Mckesson and Wayne Brady.
Ziwe will return to streaming and on-demand on Friday November 18 before making its on-air return on Sunday November 20 at 11pm. The season will continue to drop new episodes every Friday via streaming and on-demand platforms before appearing on air Sunday night.
It will also feature special guest appearances by Marie Faustin, Benito Skinner, Chloe Cherry, Aparna Nancherla, River L. Ramirez, AnnaSophia Robb, John Reynolds, Larry Owens, Amy Sedaris, Laura Benanti, Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman and...
The late-night series returns to the premium cable network in November with six new episodes. The first six episodes of season two premiered in May.
Drew Barrymore and Julia Fox are among the guests, who also include Michael Che, Amber Riley, Blake Griffin, Joel Kim Booster, Bob The Drag Queen, DeRay Mckesson and Wayne Brady.
Ziwe will return to streaming and on-demand on Friday November 18 before making its on-air return on Sunday November 20 at 11pm. The season will continue to drop new episodes every Friday via streaming and on-demand platforms before appearing on air Sunday night.
It will also feature special guest appearances by Marie Faustin, Benito Skinner, Chloe Cherry, Aparna Nancherla, River L. Ramirez, AnnaSophia Robb, John Reynolds, Larry Owens, Amy Sedaris, Laura Benanti, Scott Adsit, Jackie Hoffman and...
- 9/21/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedy Central has set a premiere date for animated news satire show “Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News.” TheWrap can exclusively reveal it heads to the small screen on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
The half-hour show, which features animated characters lampooning top news stories, and interviewing real-world guests, will air after “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” It’s move to Comedy Central from its original home of CBS All Access (before it was Paramount+) was announced in May.
TheWrap also has a first look at the new promo of the show, which has its own takes on many of the primetime cable news hosts.
“Tooning Out the News” will span 13 episodes. Each episode will be made up of segments including big news, virtue signal, hot take and inside the hill. Just like Colbert does on his late night show, “Tooning out the News” will have special elections coverage, with programming tied to the 2022 midterm elections,...
The half-hour show, which features animated characters lampooning top news stories, and interviewing real-world guests, will air after “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.” It’s move to Comedy Central from its original home of CBS All Access (before it was Paramount+) was announced in May.
TheWrap also has a first look at the new promo of the show, which has its own takes on many of the primetime cable news hosts.
“Tooning Out the News” will span 13 episodes. Each episode will be made up of segments including big news, virtue signal, hot take and inside the hill. Just like Colbert does on his late night show, “Tooning out the News” will have special elections coverage, with programming tied to the 2022 midterm elections,...
- 9/15/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Peacock is developing The Wolves of 125th Street, a half-hour comedy from writer-producer Grace Edwards, Tina Fey’s Little Stranger and Universal Television.
Created and executive produced by Edwards, The Wolves of 125th Street follows three Black best friends who unite to open a cannabis dispensary in gentrifying Harlem and hire formerly incarcerated neighbors in need of second chances.
Fey and Eric Gurian executive produce for Little Stranger, along with David Miner and Olivia Gerke for 3 Arts. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Little Stranger is based, is the studio.
This marks Edwards’ third collaboration with Fey after working on two series co-created and executive produced by the Emmy winner, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Mr. Mayor.
Edwards is the creator/executive producer of Jodie, a spinoff of MTV’s signature animated series Daria. She is also currently a writer/co-ep for the...
Created and executive produced by Edwards, The Wolves of 125th Street follows three Black best friends who unite to open a cannabis dispensary in gentrifying Harlem and hire formerly incarcerated neighbors in need of second chances.
Fey and Eric Gurian executive produce for Little Stranger, along with David Miner and Olivia Gerke for 3 Arts. Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, where Little Stranger is based, is the studio.
This marks Edwards’ third collaboration with Fey after working on two series co-created and executive produced by the Emmy winner, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Mr. Mayor.
Edwards is the creator/executive producer of Jodie, a spinoff of MTV’s signature animated series Daria. She is also currently a writer/co-ep for the...
- 4/28/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Ziwe’ Season 2 Trailer: Chet Hanks, Emily Ratajkowski and Ilana Glazer Face the Apology Cam (Video)
The Showtime late-night variety series “Ziwe” returns for its second season to streaming and on-demand April 29, two days before its on-air debut Sunday, May 1 at 11 p.m., the cabler said Thursday.
Showtime also shared a first-look at the upcoming season, in which star and executive producer Ziwe conducts more of her signature, provocative interviews with stars including Charlamagne Tha God, Chet Hanks, Emily Ratajkowski, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Nicole Byer, Mia Kalifa, Adam Pally and Deux Moi, some of whom are not going to say they’re sorry on the apology cam. Jane Krakowski and Luann de Lesseps will also make special appearances this season.
New episodes drop every Friday via streaming and on-demand platforms before appearing on air Sunday night. The season’s first installment will include six episodes, with a second installment due later this year.
Ziwe previously wrote for Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” “Our Cartoon President” and Apple’s “Dickinson,...
Showtime also shared a first-look at the upcoming season, in which star and executive producer Ziwe conducts more of her signature, provocative interviews with stars including Charlamagne Tha God, Chet Hanks, Emily Ratajkowski, Ilana Glazer, Hannibal Buress, Nicole Byer, Mia Kalifa, Adam Pally and Deux Moi, some of whom are not going to say they’re sorry on the apology cam. Jane Krakowski and Luann de Lesseps will also make special appearances this season.
New episodes drop every Friday via streaming and on-demand platforms before appearing on air Sunday night. The season’s first installment will include six episodes, with a second installment due later this year.
Ziwe previously wrote for Showtime’s “Desus & Mero,” “Our Cartoon President” and Apple’s “Dickinson,...
- 4/14/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Showtime’s late-night variety series “Ziwe” has revealed a first look at its second season, which features an impressive lineup of guests including Chet Hanks, gossip blog Deux Moi and Charlamagne Tha God.
In the star-studded trailer — fittingly set to Saucy Santana’s “Material Girl” — host Ziwe is back to asking her guests all the hard questions. “What exactly does empowerment mean to you?” Ziwe questions supermodel Emily Ratajkowski, to which she responds: “I don’t know what empowerment means.” Ziwe then asks Hanks, “What accent will you be conducting this interview in?” In her interview with anonymous Instagram blogger Deux Moi, Ziwe queries, “What race are you?” And when it comes time for the apology cam, almost everyone has a confession to make — besides Hanks, it seems.
The second season’s first installment will consist of six episodes, with more to come later this year. In addition to the aforementioned guests,...
In the star-studded trailer — fittingly set to Saucy Santana’s “Material Girl” — host Ziwe is back to asking her guests all the hard questions. “What exactly does empowerment mean to you?” Ziwe questions supermodel Emily Ratajkowski, to which she responds: “I don’t know what empowerment means.” Ziwe then asks Hanks, “What accent will you be conducting this interview in?” In her interview with anonymous Instagram blogger Deux Moi, Ziwe queries, “What race are you?” And when it comes time for the apology cam, almost everyone has a confession to make — besides Hanks, it seems.
The second season’s first installment will consist of six episodes, with more to come later this year. In addition to the aforementioned guests,...
- 4/14/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Empowerment TV is back, Ziwe style.
The eponymous late night variety series, hosted by comedy writer and influencer Ziwe, returns April 29 on Showtime streaming and on demand before debuting on air May 1.
With guests like Ilana Glazer calling Ziwe’s interview style “uncomfortable” and controversial son of Tom Hanks, Chet Hanks, doubling down on his behavior, Ziwe’s apology cam will no doubt get a lot of use this season.
Season 2 will feature all-new interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, and sketches. Showtime on demand and streaming subscribers will continue to get first looks at episodes every Friday before they officially premiere on Showtime Sunday nights at 11 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Ziwe” is produced by A24 for Showtime, with Ziwe serving as an executive producer along with Jamund Washington, Jo Firestone, and Hunter Speese.
Ziwe landed her Showtime series in April 2021 after hosting a viral Instagram Live series questioning cultural figures on race.
The eponymous late night variety series, hosted by comedy writer and influencer Ziwe, returns April 29 on Showtime streaming and on demand before debuting on air May 1.
With guests like Ilana Glazer calling Ziwe’s interview style “uncomfortable” and controversial son of Tom Hanks, Chet Hanks, doubling down on his behavior, Ziwe’s apology cam will no doubt get a lot of use this season.
Season 2 will feature all-new interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, and sketches. Showtime on demand and streaming subscribers will continue to get first looks at episodes every Friday before they officially premiere on Showtime Sunday nights at 11 p.m. Et/Pt.
“Ziwe” is produced by A24 for Showtime, with Ziwe serving as an executive producer along with Jamund Washington, Jo Firestone, and Hunter Speese.
Ziwe landed her Showtime series in April 2021 after hosting a viral Instagram Live series questioning cultural figures on race.
- 4/14/2022
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin have set up the comedy pilot “Computer School” at HBO Max, Variety has learned.
In the pilot, a recent high school grad and his uncle attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan. Robinson will star as the uncle. Robinson and Kanin are writing and executive producing the pilot. Andrew Gaynord will direct.
The pilot marks the latest collaboration for Kanin and Robinson. The duo most recently created the critically-acclaimed Netflix sketch comedy series “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.” The series has aired two seasons on Netflix to date, with the most recent six-episode season dropping on the streamer in July 2021.
Prior to their work on “I Think You Should Leave,” they were to of the co-creators of the Comedy Central series “Detroiters” along with Sam Richardson and Joe Kelly. They also wrote the 2019 “Documentary Now!” episode “Any Given Sunday Afternoon.” Kanin...
In the pilot, a recent high school grad and his uncle attend the same computer class in suburban Michigan. Robinson will star as the uncle. Robinson and Kanin are writing and executive producing the pilot. Andrew Gaynord will direct.
The pilot marks the latest collaboration for Kanin and Robinson. The duo most recently created the critically-acclaimed Netflix sketch comedy series “I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson.” The series has aired two seasons on Netflix to date, with the most recent six-episode season dropping on the streamer in July 2021.
Prior to their work on “I Think You Should Leave,” they were to of the co-creators of the Comedy Central series “Detroiters” along with Sam Richardson and Joe Kelly. They also wrote the 2019 “Documentary Now!” episode “Any Given Sunday Afternoon.” Kanin...
- 3/1/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Comedy Central is launching the first new original series under ViacomCBS network’s current push in adult animation. Fairview, executive produced by Stephen Colbert and the team behind Paramount+’s Emmy-nominated Tooning Out the News and Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, will debut Feb. 9 at 8:30 pm, following South Park.
Comedy Central in 2020 signaled a programming shift focused on ramping up adult animated content and building an original slate around South Park. The eight-episode Fairview, produced by ViacomCBS sibling CBS Studios, was one of a slew of series ordered, including Daria spinoff Jodie and a Beavis and Butt-Head revival.
The hyper-topical Fairview looks at how national politics causes wild small town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor, Kelly Sampson.
Voice talent includes Marina Cockenberg, James Austin Johnson, Aparna Nancherla, Jeremy Levick,...
Comedy Central in 2020 signaled a programming shift focused on ramping up adult animated content and building an original slate around South Park. The eight-episode Fairview, produced by ViacomCBS sibling CBS Studios, was one of a slew of series ordered, including Daria spinoff Jodie and a Beavis and Butt-Head revival.
The hyper-topical Fairview looks at how national politics causes wild small town drama in the Natty Light-chugging, grocery store parking lot-fighting, public urinating town of Fairview through the lens of its sloppy party girl turned pragmatic mayor, Kelly Sampson.
Voice talent includes Marina Cockenberg, James Austin Johnson, Aparna Nancherla, Jeremy Levick,...
- 1/27/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Stephen Colbert is expanding his relationship with Comedy Central.
The host of The Late Show has scored two new animated projects – a series and a feature – at the ViacomCBS network where he used to host The Colbert Report.
He is exec producing half-hour topical comedy series Fairview and animated feature Washingtonia, which both come from CBS Studios.
The deal, which comes on the heels of MTV Entertainment Studios’ new deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes after it launched the Colbert-ep’d talk show Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha God.
The series and the feature come from the team behind Paramount+’s Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News, which was recently nominated for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series at the Emmys, and Showtime’s Our Cartoon President.
Fairview is a hyper-topical eight-episode series that looks at how national politics causes wild...
The host of The Late Show has scored two new animated projects – a series and a feature – at the ViacomCBS network where he used to host The Colbert Report.
He is exec producing half-hour topical comedy series Fairview and animated feature Washingtonia, which both come from CBS Studios.
The deal, which comes on the heels of MTV Entertainment Studios’ new deal with Trey Parker and Matt Stone, comes after it launched the Colbert-ep’d talk show Tha God’s Honest Truth with Charlamagne Tha God.
The series and the feature come from the team behind Paramount+’s Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News, which was recently nominated for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series at the Emmys, and Showtime’s Our Cartoon President.
Fairview is a hyper-topical eight-episode series that looks at how national politics causes wild...
- 9/21/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Bugs Bunny, Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, Yogi Bear and Fred Flintstone all have one thing in common: Not only do they appear in “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” but behind the scenes, voiceover actor Jeff Bergman is responsible for voicing all these characters.
A legendary voice actor, Bergman stepped into the booth as one of the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Sylvester after Mel Blanc died in 1989..
Bergman talks about his career and the advice Blanc gave him when he was getting started in the Industry.
What was it like going to the premiere and seeing it with an audience?
It was epic to walk into a theater with a few hundred people. In the theater was Don Cheadle and of course the star, LeBron James and our wonderful director.
It was so strangely surreal because you just didn’t think this was going to happen about three months ago.
A legendary voice actor, Bergman stepped into the booth as one of the voices of Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Elmer Fudd and Sylvester after Mel Blanc died in 1989..
Bergman talks about his career and the advice Blanc gave him when he was getting started in the Industry.
What was it like going to the premiere and seeing it with an audience?
It was epic to walk into a theater with a few hundred people. In the theater was Don Cheadle and of course the star, LeBron James and our wonderful director.
It was so strangely surreal because you just didn’t think this was going to happen about three months ago.
- 7/20/2021
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Archie Bunker might call this “Meathead vs. Maga.”
Rob Reiner said in an interview today that he is working on a “10- to 13-episode” TV project about the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Watch a clip from the sit-down above.
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind films ranging from This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men to Lbj and Shock and Awe told SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah that he is prepping a project called The Spy and the Asset.
“It’s all about Putin and Trump, and it takes them from their childhoods up to the point where they cross and what happens to democracy as a result of this convergence,” he said on the satcaster’s The Dean Obeidallah Show. Reiner later added: “I wanna do it because, for me, it’s like … taking the first real cut in history.”
Reiner noted that he...
Rob Reiner said in an interview today that he is working on a “10- to 13-episode” TV project about the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Watch a clip from the sit-down above.
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind films ranging from This Is Spinal Tap, The Princess Bride and A Few Good Men to Lbj and Shock and Awe told SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah that he is prepping a project called The Spy and the Asset.
“It’s all about Putin and Trump, and it takes them from their childhoods up to the point where they cross and what happens to democracy as a result of this convergence,” he said on the satcaster’s The Dean Obeidallah Show. Reiner later added: “I wanna do it because, for me, it’s like … taking the first real cut in history.”
Reiner noted that he...
- 6/30/2021
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Since Showtime is a pay-for-view cable channel, the execs aren't tied to the ratings like regular commercial channels. However, they still have to run programs that will keep viewers subscribed. Which of their shows will be cancelled or renewed? We'll have to wait and see.
Scripted Showtime shows listed: The Affair, Back to Life, Billions, Black Monday, Californication, The Chi, City on a Hill, Dexter, Dice, Episodes, Escape at Dannemora, Flatbush Misdemeanors, The Good Lord Bird, Happyish, Homeland, House of Lies, I'm Dying Up Here, Kidding, The L Word: Generation Q, Masters of Sex, Moonbase 8, Nurse Jackie, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Our Cartoon President, Penny Dreadful, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Ray Donovan, Roadies, Shameless, Smilf, Twin Peaks, Web Therapy, White Famous, Work In Progress and Your Honor.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for Black Monday, The Chi, and Flatbush...
Scripted Showtime shows listed: The Affair, Back to Life, Billions, Black Monday, Californication, The Chi, City on a Hill, Dexter, Dice, Episodes, Escape at Dannemora, Flatbush Misdemeanors, The Good Lord Bird, Happyish, Homeland, House of Lies, I'm Dying Up Here, Kidding, The L Word: Generation Q, Masters of Sex, Moonbase 8, Nurse Jackie, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, Our Cartoon President, Penny Dreadful, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, Ray Donovan, Roadies, Shameless, Smilf, Twin Peaks, Web Therapy, White Famous, Work In Progress and Your Honor.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for Black Monday, The Chi, and Flatbush...
- 5/26/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“What bothers you more — slow walkers… or racism?”
“You have a book called Pretty Powerful. Why do you think ugly people cant be powerful?”
More from TVLineMadea Prequel Series Mabel in the Works at Showtime, From Tyler PerryCity on a Hill Stars Aldis Hodge and Lauren E. Banks Break Down Decourcy and Siobhan's Cough Syrup StandoffDid Shameless Just Say Goodbye to [Spoiler] in Penultimate Episode?
Those are among the unanswerable sorts of questions that Ziwe asks her guests in the trailer for her eponymous Showtime variety series, which debuts Sunday, May 9 at 11/10c.
Starring and executive-produced by the writer, comedian and performer,...
“You have a book called Pretty Powerful. Why do you think ugly people cant be powerful?”
More from TVLineMadea Prequel Series Mabel in the Works at Showtime, From Tyler PerryCity on a Hill Stars Aldis Hodge and Lauren E. Banks Break Down Decourcy and Siobhan's Cough Syrup StandoffDid Shameless Just Say Goodbye to [Spoiler] in Penultimate Episode?
Those are among the unanswerable sorts of questions that Ziwe asks her guests in the trailer for her eponymous Showtime variety series, which debuts Sunday, May 9 at 11/10c.
Starring and executive-produced by the writer, comedian and performer,...
- 4/9/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
One silver lining to emerge out of 2020 was Ziwe, the sharp, Brooklyn comedian who encouraged us to self-reflect, laugh, and cringe at what we saw in the mirror with her video series “Baited.” Now, she’s teamed up with A24 for her own Variety series, titled “Ziwe.” Watch the first trailer below.
Ziwe serves as showrunner, writer, and actor on the series, bringing her singular, no-holds-barred brand of funny to Showtime for her late-night debut. The trailer is packed with special guests and familiar faces, including Jane Krakowski, Bowen Yang, Phoebe Bridgers, Cristin Milioti, Jeremy O. Harris, Fran Lebowitz, Patti Harrison, Cole Escola, and many more.
This looks to be the kind of in-your-face comedy pushing up against social norms that made “Baited” such a viral hit. In her weekly Instagram Live show that ran last summer, Ziwe grilled her guests in a scorching one-on-one targeting their privilege, white or otherwise,...
Ziwe serves as showrunner, writer, and actor on the series, bringing her singular, no-holds-barred brand of funny to Showtime for her late-night debut. The trailer is packed with special guests and familiar faces, including Jane Krakowski, Bowen Yang, Phoebe Bridgers, Cristin Milioti, Jeremy O. Harris, Fran Lebowitz, Patti Harrison, Cole Escola, and many more.
This looks to be the kind of in-your-face comedy pushing up against social norms that made “Baited” such a viral hit. In her weekly Instagram Live show that ran last summer, Ziwe grilled her guests in a scorching one-on-one targeting their privilege, white or otherwise,...
- 4/9/2021
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
One of the comedy world’s fastest-rising multihyphenates is just a few months away from adding another entry to her growing resume. “Ziwe” will premiere Sunday, May 9, Showtime revealed as part of its Tuesday panel for the Television Critics Association’s virtual Winter 2021 Press Tour. Announced back in October, the upcoming show will be hosted by Ziwe, taking the skills she’s brought to various online platforms and bringing them to a premium cable variety/sketch series.
In the official pre-panel announcement, Showtime said the upcoming season, spanning six episodes, “will feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches and more – including unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people.”
“Ziwe” will draw on its star’s talent as a writer (she previously worked on “Desus & Mero” when hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero made jump to Showtime) and a musician (her seven-song debut album dropped at the end of...
In the official pre-panel announcement, Showtime said the upcoming season, spanning six episodes, “will feature interviews, musical numbers, guest stars, sketches and more – including unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people.”
“Ziwe” will draw on its star’s talent as a writer (she previously worked on “Desus & Mero” when hosts Desus Nice and The Kid Mero made jump to Showtime) and a musician (her seven-song debut album dropped at the end of...
- 2/23/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Ziwe Fumudoh will trade in the small screen of Instagram for a full-fledged Showtime series this spring.
The buzzy comedian, known simply as Ziwe, will debut her self-titled variety show on Sunday, May 9 at 11/10c, TVLine has learned.
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Spanning six episodes in its first season, Ziwe will include interviews, musical numbers, guest stars and sketches, as well as “unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people,...
The buzzy comedian, known simply as Ziwe, will debut her self-titled variety show on Sunday, May 9 at 11/10c, TVLine has learned.
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Spanning six episodes in its first season, Ziwe will include interviews, musical numbers, guest stars and sketches, as well as “unscripted and unpredictable interactions with everyday people,...
- 2/23/2021
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Expect more mocking news coverage as animated series Tooning Out The News has been renewed for a second season.
The sophomore run of the Stephen Colbert-exec produced series, which premiered on CBS All Access in April, will air on ViacomCBS’ new streamer Paramount+. A half-hour special Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News will launch on Thursday March 4 – the launch day for the new service.
The show, which is also exec produced by The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht and Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, will then continue Monday March 8 with new segments daily and a weekly full episode.
Produced by CBS Television Studios, it features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, mocking news of the day, and interviewing real world guests and newsmakers.
The first season featured interviews with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Chasten Buttigieg, Rep. Jamaal Bowman,...
The sophomore run of the Stephen Colbert-exec produced series, which premiered on CBS All Access in April, will air on ViacomCBS’ new streamer Paramount+. A half-hour special Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out The News will launch on Thursday March 4 – the launch day for the new service.
The show, which is also exec produced by The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht and Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, will then continue Monday March 8 with new segments daily and a weekly full episode.
Produced by CBS Television Studios, it features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, mocking news of the day, and interviewing real world guests and newsmakers.
The first season featured interviews with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Chasten Buttigieg, Rep. Jamaal Bowman,...
- 2/11/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
“Tooning Out the News” has been renewed for Season 2 at Paramount Plus.
As part of the renewal, the show is being rebranded as “Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News.” The second season will debut on March 4 with a half-hour special to coincide with the rebrand of CBS All Access to Paramount Plus. The second season will then continue on March 8 with new segments available to stream daily, culminating in a weekly full episode, exclusively on the streamer.
“We are so excited for season two of ‘Tooning Out the News,’ which will feature even more incisive questions, unrelenting egomania, Freudian projection, shameless brand integration, tasteful nudity, unapologetic slander, and flat out lying,” said Colbert.
The show features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, lampooning top news stories and interviewing real-world guests. The series is executive produced by Colbert and Chris Licht of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert...
As part of the renewal, the show is being rebranded as “Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News.” The second season will debut on March 4 with a half-hour special to coincide with the rebrand of CBS All Access to Paramount Plus. The second season will then continue on March 8 with new segments available to stream daily, culminating in a weekly full episode, exclusively on the streamer.
“We are so excited for season two of ‘Tooning Out the News,’ which will feature even more incisive questions, unrelenting egomania, Freudian projection, shameless brand integration, tasteful nudity, unapologetic slander, and flat out lying,” said Colbert.
The show features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, lampooning top news stories and interviewing real-world guests. The series is executive produced by Colbert and Chris Licht of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert...
- 2/11/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Punam Patel, who starred in Netflix comedy Special, and Matt Rogers, host of HBO Max’s dog-grooming competition series Haute Dog, have joined I Love This for You, Showtime’s comedy pilot written by and starring Vanessa Bayer.
If picked up to series, the pair would appear as series regulars. Cybill Shepherd, Molly Shannon, Ayden Mayeri and Paul James also star.
Co-created and executive produced by Bayer and Jeremy Beiler (Saturday Night Live), I Love This for You is a grounded comedy in which Bayer plays a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home-shopping channel host.
Patel will play Tami, an offbeat backstage producer, while Rogers will play Darcy, the ingratiating right-hand man to the CEO of a home-shopping network.
2020-21 Showtime Pilots & Series Orders
Patel also has appeared in Netfix’s Space Force...
If picked up to series, the pair would appear as series regulars. Cybill Shepherd, Molly Shannon, Ayden Mayeri and Paul James also star.
Co-created and executive produced by Bayer and Jeremy Beiler (Saturday Night Live), I Love This for You is a grounded comedy in which Bayer plays a character, inspired by her own past, who overcame childhood leukemia to achieve her lifelong dream of landing a job as a successful home-shopping channel host.
Patel will play Tami, an offbeat backstage producer, while Rogers will play Darcy, the ingratiating right-hand man to the CEO of a home-shopping network.
2020-21 Showtime Pilots & Series Orders
Patel also has appeared in Netfix’s Space Force...
- 1/25/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount+ will enter the streaming wars with its launch on Thursday, March 4 in the U.S. and Latin America, our sister site Variety reports.
The ViacomCBS subscription service is an expanded rebrand of CBS All Access, with dedicated hubs for the company’s portfolio of cable properties such as Nickelodeon, MTV, BET and Comedy Central. The streamer will also feature a number of forthcoming original series, including an iCarly revival, the Godfather making-of drama The Offer, the Kate Beckinsale-starring dark comedy Guilty Party and a Grease spinoff.
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The ViacomCBS subscription service is an expanded rebrand of CBS All Access, with dedicated hubs for the company’s portfolio of cable properties such as Nickelodeon, MTV, BET and Comedy Central. The streamer will also feature a number of forthcoming original series, including an iCarly revival, the Godfather making-of drama The Offer, the Kate Beckinsale-starring dark comedy Guilty Party and a Grease spinoff.
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- 1/19/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Star Trek: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan has signed a two-year overall deal with CBS Studios, the studio behind the animated comedy series. Under the pact, the Studio has the exclusive rights to produce all television content created and developed by the Emmy-winning television writer/producer.
McMahan is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of half-hour animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks on CBS All Access. He is also the co-creator, co-showrunner and executive producer of Hulu’s hit animated comedy series Solar Opposites, which was recently renewed for a third season.
“We feel so fortunate that Mike chose to partner with us for this next stage of his career,” said Alec Botnick, Senior Vice President, Comedy Development and Head of Animation, CBS Studios, who announced the deal. “He is a true savant whose passion for and knowledge of animation is inspirational. Being able to be a part of his...
McMahan is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of half-hour animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks on CBS All Access. He is also the co-creator, co-showrunner and executive producer of Hulu’s hit animated comedy series Solar Opposites, which was recently renewed for a third season.
“We feel so fortunate that Mike chose to partner with us for this next stage of his career,” said Alec Botnick, Senior Vice President, Comedy Development and Head of Animation, CBS Studios, who announced the deal. “He is a true savant whose passion for and knowledge of animation is inspirational. Being able to be a part of his...
- 12/8/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming.
With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 11/7/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Showtime announced the release date for “Couples Therapy: The Covid Special,” and Starz cast German actor Alicia von Rittberg as young Queen Elizabeth in “Becoming Elizabeth.”
Casting
Starz cast Alicia von Rittberg as the lead in the network’s upcoming project, “Becoming Elizabeth.” The eight-episode series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth before she ascends to the throne, unraveling the drama and strategies involved in selecting a successor to King Henry VIII. Von Rittberg, a German actor, has previously acted in such projects as “Fury,” which screened at the London Film Festival; “Our Kind Traitor,” and the Netflix series “Charite.” She is represented by United Agents and Die Agenten in Germany.
First Looks
FX unveiled a new trailer for its three-episode limited series “Black Narcissus,” which premieres Nov. 23 and will be available on FX on Hulu the following day. Based on Rumer Godden‘s novel,...
Casting
Starz cast Alicia von Rittberg as the lead in the network’s upcoming project, “Becoming Elizabeth.” The eight-episode series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth before she ascends to the throne, unraveling the drama and strategies involved in selecting a successor to King Henry VIII. Von Rittberg, a German actor, has previously acted in such projects as “Fury,” which screened at the London Film Festival; “Our Kind Traitor,” and the Netflix series “Charite.” She is represented by United Agents and Die Agenten in Germany.
First Looks
FX unveiled a new trailer for its three-episode limited series “Black Narcissus,” which premieres Nov. 23 and will be available on FX on Hulu the following day. Based on Rumer Godden‘s novel,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Eli Countryman
- Variety Film + TV
Ziwe is coming to cable.
The comedian, whose star has risen dramatically over the last few months due to her popular Instagram live show, is set to star in and executive produce a variety series at Showtime.
Showtime has issued a straight-to-series order for the as-yet-untitled show, which will see Ziwe carry out more of her famously candid interviews, perform sketches, and develop unscripted, unpredictable real-world rendezvous between everyday people.
The show marks an expansion of Ziwe’s relationship with Showtime, as she already serves as a writer on the premium cabler’s late night show “Desus & Mero,” and animated comedy series “Our Cartoon President.” Her new show was announced by Vinnie Malhotra, executive vice president of nonfiction programming at Showtime.
“I am beyond excited to make my dream a reality with the brilliant minds at Showtime and A24,” said Ziwe, full name Ziwe Fumudoh. “I can’t wait...
The comedian, whose star has risen dramatically over the last few months due to her popular Instagram live show, is set to star in and executive produce a variety series at Showtime.
Showtime has issued a straight-to-series order for the as-yet-untitled show, which will see Ziwe carry out more of her famously candid interviews, perform sketches, and develop unscripted, unpredictable real-world rendezvous between everyday people.
The show marks an expansion of Ziwe’s relationship with Showtime, as she already serves as a writer on the premium cabler’s late night show “Desus & Mero,” and animated comedy series “Our Cartoon President.” Her new show was announced by Vinnie Malhotra, executive vice president of nonfiction programming at Showtime.
“I am beyond excited to make my dream a reality with the brilliant minds at Showtime and A24,” said Ziwe, full name Ziwe Fumudoh. “I can’t wait...
- 10/21/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Tiffany Haddish’s Netflix stand-up series, featuring six comedians personally chosen by her, is returning for a second season and is set to film with an audience this weekend.
The streamer has renewed Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready and Deadline understands that it is shooting in Long Beach, California. It will air in 2021.
Deadline understands that audience members will be tested for Covid-19 before they are cleared to attend the event with testing provided by production. They will subsequently have their temperatures tested upon arrival, after a negative Covid result, and will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing.
Comedians involved this time include Godfrey, who voices President Obama on Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, Tony Woods, one of Dave Chappelle’s main influences, Barbara Carlyle, who has appeared on Apollo Comedy Hour and Def Jam, Erin Jackson, who has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan,...
The streamer has renewed Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready and Deadline understands that it is shooting in Long Beach, California. It will air in 2021.
Deadline understands that audience members will be tested for Covid-19 before they are cleared to attend the event with testing provided by production. They will subsequently have their temperatures tested upon arrival, after a negative Covid result, and will be required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing.
Comedians involved this time include Godfrey, who voices President Obama on Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, Tony Woods, one of Dave Chappelle’s main influences, Barbara Carlyle, who has appeared on Apollo Comedy Hour and Def Jam, Erin Jackson, who has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers and Conan,...
- 10/2/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Tiffany Haddish has assembled more of her favorite comedians — and now, with a second season order for Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, she will be able to shine the Netflix spotlight on all of them.
The new batch of episodes, set to premiere in 2021, will introduce six more comics of Haddish’s choosing. The new group includes Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Kimberly Clark (Last Comic Standing), Tony Woods (Comedy Central Presents), Barbara Carlyle (Def Comedy Jam 25), Godfrey (Our Cartoon President) and Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers).
As was the case season one, it’s a collection of women, people of ...
The new batch of episodes, set to premiere in 2021, will introduce six more comics of Haddish’s choosing. The new group includes Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Kimberly Clark (Last Comic Standing), Tony Woods (Comedy Central Presents), Barbara Carlyle (Def Comedy Jam 25), Godfrey (Our Cartoon President) and Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers).
As was the case season one, it’s a collection of women, people of ...
- 10/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tiffany Haddish has assembled more of her favorite comedians — and now, with a second season order for Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready, she will be able to shine the Netflix spotlight on all of them.
The new batch of episodes, set to premiere in 2021, will introduce six more comics of Haddish’s choosing. The new group includes Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Kimberly Clark (Last Comic Standing), Tony Woods (Comedy Central Presents), Barbara Carlyle (Def Comedy Jam 25), Godfrey (Our Cartoon President) and Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers).
As was the case season one, it’s a collection of women, people of ...
The new batch of episodes, set to premiere in 2021, will introduce six more comics of Haddish’s choosing. The new group includes Dean Edwards (Saturday Night Live), Kimberly Clark (Last Comic Standing), Tony Woods (Comedy Central Presents), Barbara Carlyle (Def Comedy Jam 25), Godfrey (Our Cartoon President) and Erin Jackson (Late Night with Seth Meyers).
As was the case season one, it’s a collection of women, people of ...
- 10/2/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Billions will continue to prosper at Showtime. The pay cabler has renewed the drama starring Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis for Season 6, TVLine has learned.
In addition, Corey Stoll has been promoted to series regular ahead of Season 6. The House of Cards vet was introduced in the first half of Season 5 as Mike Prince, a business titan and social impact pioneer who poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance. Asia Kate Dillon, Maggie Siff, David Costabile, Condola Rashad, Kelly AuCoin and Jeffrey DeMunn round out the cast.
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In addition, Corey Stoll has been promoted to series regular ahead of Season 6. The House of Cards vet was introduced in the first half of Season 5 as Mike Prince, a business titan and social impact pioneer who poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance. Asia Kate Dillon, Maggie Siff, David Costabile, Condola Rashad, Kelly AuCoin and Jeffrey DeMunn round out the cast.
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- 10/1/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Showtime is out with its list of everything new coming to the premium cable platform in October, and the list includes the limited series “The Good Lord Bird” starring Ethan Hawke as the abolitionist John Brown.
Other highlights include new episodes of “The Circus,” “Desus & Mero,” and “Our Cartoon President,” along with classic movies like “Legally Blonde,” “Moonstruck,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Schindler’s List” and “Field of Dreams.”
Here’s the full list:
Original Series
The Good Lord Bird
Limited Series Premiere Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
The Good Lord Bird stars Ethan Hawke as controversial abolitionist John Brown. The limited series unfolds from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson), a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of Brown’s motley family of abolitionist soldiers during Bleeding Kansas – a time when the state was a battleground between pro- and anti-slavery forces – and eventually finds himself...
Other highlights include new episodes of “The Circus,” “Desus & Mero,” and “Our Cartoon President,” along with classic movies like “Legally Blonde,” “Moonstruck,” “Rosemary’s Baby,” “Schindler’s List” and “Field of Dreams.”
Here’s the full list:
Original Series
The Good Lord Bird
Limited Series Premiere Sunday, Oct. 4, at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
The Good Lord Bird stars Ethan Hawke as controversial abolitionist John Brown. The limited series unfolds from the point of view of Onion (Joshua Caleb Johnson), a fictional enslaved boy who becomes a member of Brown’s motley family of abolitionist soldiers during Bleeding Kansas – a time when the state was a battleground between pro- and anti-slavery forces – and eventually finds himself...
- 9/30/2020
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
This weekly feature is in addition to TVLine’s daily What to Watch listings and monthly guide to What’s on Streaming.
With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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With more than 530 scripted shows now airing across broadcast, cable and streaming, it’s easy to forget that a favorite comedy is returning, or that the new “prestige drama” you anticipated is about to debut. So consider this our reminder to set your DVR, order a Season Pass, pop a fresh Memorex into the Vcr… however it is you roll.
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- 9/12/2020
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
With Hollywood production sideswiped by the coronavirus pandemic for five months, TV networks and streamers’ pipeline is starting to dry up. There are promising signs, with a handful of series already back in production and a couple of dozen more on track to start filming in the next couple of weeks.
While the situation remains fluid as we swing into the fall season, here are the fall premiere dates for new series and new seasons of returning shows that have been set so far. It covers nearly 200 broadcast, cable and streaming series bowing from September 1 through December 31 in various dayparts but does not include specials or movies.
The list includes two series whose production was impacted by Covid-19 and have just resumed filming, the CW’s Supernatural and FX’s Fargo. We will continue to update the roster as more new and returning fall series begin filming and set premiere dates.
While the situation remains fluid as we swing into the fall season, here are the fall premiere dates for new series and new seasons of returning shows that have been set so far. It covers nearly 200 broadcast, cable and streaming series bowing from September 1 through December 31 in various dayparts but does not include specials or movies.
The list includes two series whose production was impacted by Covid-19 and have just resumed filming, the CW’s Supernatural and FX’s Fargo. We will continue to update the roster as more new and returning fall series begin filming and set premiere dates.
- 8/24/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Showtime has unveiled the list of titles coming to its platforms in September, including the scripted limited series “The Comey Rule,” starring Jeff Daniels as former FBI Director James Comey and Brendan Gleeson as Donald Trump.
The premium cabler is also rolling out a new season of “Our Cartoon President” and additional episodes of the campaign docuseries “The Circus” for those seeking politics-themed series ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Film additions include ’80s favorites such as “The Karate Kid,” “Risky Business,” “Road House,” “Stand By Me” and “Tootsie.”
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Here’s the full list:
Original Series:
The Comey Rule
Premiere Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
The two-part series, starring Jeff Daniels as James Comey and Brendan Gleeson as President Donald J. Trump, will premiere across two nights...
The premium cabler is also rolling out a new season of “Our Cartoon President” and additional episodes of the campaign docuseries “The Circus” for those seeking politics-themed series ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Film additions include ’80s favorites such as “The Karate Kid,” “Risky Business,” “Road House,” “Stand By Me” and “Tootsie.”
Also Read: Fred Armisen and John C Reilly Team Up for NASA Workplace Comedy 'Moonbase 8' on Showtime
Here’s the full list:
Original Series:
The Comey Rule
Premiere Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt
The two-part series, starring Jeff Daniels as James Comey and Brendan Gleeson as President Donald J. Trump, will premiere across two nights...
- 8/21/2020
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Stephen Colbert’s animated news comedy Tooning Out The News will have you covered for the Democratic National Convention. The CBS All Access series will deliver up to the minute political coverage by hosts and analysts from “Big News,” “Hot Take,” and “Virtue Signal” with breaking news and election updates from the DNC, the network says.
This week’s shows will feature special guests beginning Tuesday, August 18 with Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, followed by Sarah McBride, Democrat Candidate for Delaware in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, August 19, Jennifer Palmieri, political advisor and former White House Communications Director on Thursday, August 20, and Rep. Jim Himes, U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 4th district on Friday, August 21.
Tooning Out The News features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, lampooning top news stories and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. New five- to seven-minute...
This week’s shows will feature special guests beginning Tuesday, August 18 with Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent for CBS News, followed by Sarah McBride, Democrat Candidate for Delaware in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, August 19, Jennifer Palmieri, political advisor and former White House Communications Director on Thursday, August 20, and Rep. Jim Himes, U.S. Congressman representing Connecticut’s 4th district on Friday, August 21.
Tooning Out The News features a cast of animated characters, led by anchor James Smartwood, lampooning top news stories and interviewing real-world guests, newsmakers and analysts. New five- to seven-minute...
- 8/17/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The cast of “Nine Perfect Strangers” just keeps on getting more perfect and strange.
Michel Shannon is the latest name to sign on for the Hulu series, joining previously announced cast members Melissa McCarthy, Nicole Kidman, Manny Jacinto, Luke Evans, and Tiffany Boone, among others.
The show, which was received a greenlight from by Hulu over a year ago, is based on the book of the same name by “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty. It takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this ten-day retreat is the resort’s director Masha (Kidman), a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Shannon joins in the series regular role of Napoleon,...
Michel Shannon is the latest name to sign on for the Hulu series, joining previously announced cast members Melissa McCarthy, Nicole Kidman, Manny Jacinto, Luke Evans, and Tiffany Boone, among others.
The show, which was received a greenlight from by Hulu over a year ago, is based on the book of the same name by “Big Little Lies” author Liane Moriarty. It takes place at a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation as nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this ten-day retreat is the resort’s director Masha (Kidman), a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
Shannon joins in the series regular role of Napoleon,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Warrior will kick ass this fall: Season 2 of the Cinemax series will premiere in October, it was announced on Thursday.
The action-packed crime drama, created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee), is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Watch a teaser for the upcoming 10 episodes above.
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Although renewed in April 2019, Warrior‘s future was somewhat in question, seeing as how WarnerMedia execs announced this past January that...
The action-packed crime drama, created by Jonathan Tropper (Banshee), is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Watch a teaser for the upcoming 10 episodes above.
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Although renewed in April 2019, Warrior‘s future was somewhat in question, seeing as how WarnerMedia execs announced this past January that...
- 7/30/2020
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix released the premiere date of “Ratched,” and YouTube renewed “Could You Survive The Movies?” for a second season.
Renewals
YouTube renewed “Could You Survive The Movies?” for a second season, set to premiere in 2021. The six-episode season, hosted by Jake Roper, will explore the science behind the magic from “Harry Potter,” the water in “Titanic” and the acoustics behind “A Quiet Place.” The Emmy-winning series is produced by Ample Entertainment.
Dates
Netflix announced that “Ratched” will premiere Sept. 18. The drama follows Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson), who arrives in Northern California for a job at a psychiatric hospital. There, she discovers the unsettling experiments conducted by the facility, revealing that true monsters are made, not born. The series, inspired by Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan and creator Evan Romansky. See some...
Renewals
YouTube renewed “Could You Survive The Movies?” for a second season, set to premiere in 2021. The six-episode season, hosted by Jake Roper, will explore the science behind the magic from “Harry Potter,” the water in “Titanic” and the acoustics behind “A Quiet Place.” The Emmy-winning series is produced by Ample Entertainment.
Dates
Netflix announced that “Ratched” will premiere Sept. 18. The drama follows Mildred Ratched (Sarah Paulson), who arrives in Northern California for a job at a psychiatric hospital. There, she discovers the unsettling experiments conducted by the facility, revealing that true monsters are made, not born. The series, inspired by Nurse Ratched in “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest,” is executive produced by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan and creator Evan Romansky. See some...
- 7/29/2020
- by Janet W. Lee
- Variety Film + TV
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (Wbhe) brings three entertaining panels to showcase at Comic-Con@Home, the all-virtual 2020 edition of the world’s largest comic and pop culture festival. The Wbhe presentations coming this weekend – July 23-26 – will feature stars, filmmakers and animation experts celebrating the 80th anniversary of the legendary Bugs Bunny, exploring the secret origins of iconic Saturday morning cartoons, and giving fans a preview of the upcoming original film, Deep Blue Sea 3. Here’s a description of each of the panels, including the participants: Bugs Bunny’s 80th Anniversary Extravaganza — Take a trip through eight decades of laughs and carrots when Wbhe presents an all-encompassing look at one of the world’s most beloved and recognizable stars. Three current voices of Bugs Bunny — Billy West, Jeff Bergman and Eric Bauza — join Looney Tunes Cartoons executive producer Pete Browngardt, movie historian/author/TV personality Leonard Maltin (Entertainment Tonight), animation...
- 7/23/2020
- by Kristyn Clarke
- Age of the Nerd
Exclusive: In early 2018, CBS TV Studios brought in veteran comedy animation executive-turned-producer Katie Krentz with an overall deal to build an animation pipeline at the studio. Two years and three animated series orders later, CBS TV Studios has renewed its overall deal with Krentz and her 219 Productions.
As part of the new pact,, Krentz has tapped Joe Barrasas as Director of Development for her studio-based 219 Productions.
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At CBS TV Studios, Krentz is executive producing the recently greenlighted by CBS All Access animated series The Harper House, from China, Il creator Brad Neeley. She also is producing Star Trek: Lower Decks for the company’s streaming service CBS All Access, and the as-yet-untitled...
As part of the new pact,, Krentz has tapped Joe Barrasas as Director of Development for her studio-based 219 Productions.
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At CBS TV Studios, Krentz is executive producing the recently greenlighted by CBS All Access animated series The Harper House, from China, Il creator Brad Neeley. She also is producing Star Trek: Lower Decks for the company’s streaming service CBS All Access, and the as-yet-untitled...
- 4/23/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When “Tooning Out the News” was prepping to make its originally scheduled March 16 debut on CBS All Access, the creative team was already striving to make a show that was nearly impossible. But then coronavirus hit, pushing pause on production and shifting post processes into artisans’ homes, and things got even more complicated.
“Tooning Out the News” is an animated short series that runs four times a week on the streamer. Each under 10 minute segment that airs daily features an anchor named James Smartwood parodying the top news stories of the day and interviewing real-world guests. Those segments are turned around quickly to be as timely as possible, and then at the end of the week they are compiled into one full weekly episode.
Originally, after converting David Letterman’s old personal screening room in the Ed Sullivan Theatre into a “Nasa-like control room” where the actors could be captured into animation in real time,...
“Tooning Out the News” is an animated short series that runs four times a week on the streamer. Each under 10 minute segment that airs daily features an anchor named James Smartwood parodying the top news stories of the day and interviewing real-world guests. Those segments are turned around quickly to be as timely as possible, and then at the end of the week they are compiled into one full weekly episode.
Originally, after converting David Letterman’s old personal screening room in the Ed Sullivan Theatre into a “Nasa-like control room” where the actors could be captured into animation in real time,...
- 4/14/2020
- by Amber Dowling
- Variety Film + TV
Stephen Colbert’s animated news comedy Tooning Out The News has resumed production and will launch on CBS All Access on April 7.
This comes after the digital platform was forced to delay its March 16 premiere amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Two weeks ago, production on the series was postponed but has now restarted with crews working remotely.
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Colbert, who exec produces alongside The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht and Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, revealed the news on his CBS talkshow last night with a short clip.
“It is an animated show being made right now by...
This comes after the digital platform was forced to delay its March 16 premiere amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Two weeks ago, production on the series was postponed but has now restarted with crews working remotely.
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Colbert, who exec produces alongside The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht and Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President, revealed the news on his CBS talkshow last night with a short clip.
“It is an animated show being made right now by...
- 3/31/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
"If someone reads into this joke, can we defend it?"
That question is often on the mind of R.J. Fried, showrunner of Our Cartoon President on Showtime. Alongside the ever-changing political cycle, which currently includes Democratic debates and a race for the nomination, the series satirizes presidential candidates and campaign happenings in a weekly dose of politically charged entertainment.
Originally conceived by a group within The Late Show that includes host Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tim Luecke and Matt Lapin, Fried joined after the concept had been picked up by Showtime for a series. He's a former Varsity ...
That question is often on the mind of R.J. Fried, showrunner of Our Cartoon President on Showtime. Alongside the ever-changing political cycle, which currently includes Democratic debates and a race for the nomination, the series satirizes presidential candidates and campaign happenings in a weekly dose of politically charged entertainment.
Originally conceived by a group within The Late Show that includes host Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tim Luecke and Matt Lapin, Fried joined after the concept had been picked up by Showtime for a series. He's a former Varsity ...
- 3/14/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Animated anchor James Smartwood will start mocking the news later this month after CBS All Access set a premiere date for Stephen Colbert-exec produced cartoon series Tooning Out The News.
The show will launch on the digital platform in the U.S. and Canada on Monday March 16.
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Colbert and The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht are teaming up with Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President on the series.
Produced by CBS Television Studios, it will feature short daily segments leading up to a weekly full episode that includes a cast of animated characters mocking news of the day, and interviewing real world guests and newsmakers.
The show will launch on the digital platform in the U.S. and Canada on Monday March 16.
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Colbert and The Late Show showrunner Chris Licht are teaming up with Rj Fried and Tim Luecke, who co-created Showtime’s Our Cartoon President on the series.
Produced by CBS Television Studios, it will feature short daily segments leading up to a weekly full episode that includes a cast of animated characters mocking news of the day, and interviewing real world guests and newsmakers.
- 3/11/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
As the Democratic presidential race heats up with each passing moment, the writers’ room at Showtime’s “Our Cartoon President” is constantly on its toes to keep up with the news cycle.
“Bernie had his heart attack, and Mike [Leech, writer/producer] says, ‘At “The Simpsons” they never walk into work and say “Mr. Burns had a heart attack in real life, we have to change the show.”‘ We have to change ours,” showrunner R.J. Fried tells Variety. “These events come out of nowhere, and we have to go back and redo our episodes to make sure we honor the news as closely as we can.”
Now in its third season, the show continues to poke fun at the political world. With the ever-changing state of the race, the writers and animators are writing, recording and animating into the early hours. Other times, however, coincidence will work in their favor.
“We actually planned...
“Bernie had his heart attack, and Mike [Leech, writer/producer] says, ‘At “The Simpsons” they never walk into work and say “Mr. Burns had a heart attack in real life, we have to change the show.”‘ We have to change ours,” showrunner R.J. Fried tells Variety. “These events come out of nowhere, and we have to go back and redo our episodes to make sure we honor the news as closely as we can.”
Now in its third season, the show continues to poke fun at the political world. With the ever-changing state of the race, the writers and animators are writing, recording and animating into the early hours. Other times, however, coincidence will work in their favor.
“We actually planned...
- 2/23/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
The ratings for Our Cartoon President have never been very good but it seems like this animated satirical series is pretty inexpensive to produce for Showtime. Will the numbers rise in this big election year? Will Our Cartoon President be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned.
A Showtime animated comedy, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande, James Downey, and Anna Drezen. In season three, the momentous election year and the critical question of who could be the next Cartoon President are explored. From the Iowa caucuses and the Democratic...
A Showtime animated comedy, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande, James Downey, and Anna Drezen. In season three, the momentous election year and the critical question of who could be the next Cartoon President are explored. From the Iowa caucuses and the Democratic...
- 1/28/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande, James Downey, and Anna Drezen. In...
Will this show trump others in the ratings? Has the Our Cartoon President TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on Showtime? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Our Cartoon President, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on the Showtime cable channel, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande, James Downey, and Anna Drezen. In...
- 1/28/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Who will win the election in the third season of the Our Cartoon President TV show on Showtime? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Our Cartoon President is cancelled or renewed for season four. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we invite you to rate all of the third season episodes of Our Cartoon President here.
A Showtime animated comedy, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande,...
A Showtime animated comedy, Our Cartoon President parodies President Trump, his family, and the power players of Washington, DC. The voice cast includes Tim Robinson, Jack McBrayer, William Sadler, James Adomian, Griffin Newman, Matt Rogers, Zach Cherry, Ziwe Fumudoh, Emily Lynne, Gabriel Gundacker, Jeff Bergman, Jon Glaser, Kate Berlant, Ed Begley Jr., Matt Lucas, Joe Mande,...
- 1/27/2020
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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