Exclusive: Shelved producer Counterfeit Pictures has hired Canadian networks veteran Christian Kelley.
Effective May 21, the long-time Bell Media exec will join as Director of Scripted Television, overseeing both development and production.
Over the past two decades, Kelley has worked on numerous Canadian shows. In his role as Production Executive at broadcaster Bell, he worked on shows such as Children Ruin Everything, Letterkenny, Shoresy and Late Bloomer, along with Counterfeit shows The Office Movers, Roast Battle Canada and Shelved.
He also overseen comedy specials from the likes of Aisha Brown, Kyle Brownrigg, Sophie Buddle, DJ Demers, Mark Forward, Tom Henry, Robby Hoffman, Graham Kay, Chris Locke, Dave Merheje, Paul Rabliauskas, Chris Robinson, and DeAnne Smith.
“Chris is hugely respected in the Canadian production community for his deep experience in scripted television, his unwavering support for creators, and his passion for funny-forward storytelling,” said Counterfeit partner Dan Bennett. “Taking on the role of Director of Scripted Television,...
Effective May 21, the long-time Bell Media exec will join as Director of Scripted Television, overseeing both development and production.
Over the past two decades, Kelley has worked on numerous Canadian shows. In his role as Production Executive at broadcaster Bell, he worked on shows such as Children Ruin Everything, Letterkenny, Shoresy and Late Bloomer, along with Counterfeit shows The Office Movers, Roast Battle Canada and Shelved.
He also overseen comedy specials from the likes of Aisha Brown, Kyle Brownrigg, Sophie Buddle, DJ Demers, Mark Forward, Tom Henry, Robby Hoffman, Graham Kay, Chris Locke, Dave Merheje, Paul Rabliauskas, Chris Robinson, and DeAnne Smith.
“Chris is hugely respected in the Canadian production community for his deep experience in scripted television, his unwavering support for creators, and his passion for funny-forward storytelling,” said Counterfeit partner Dan Bennett. “Taking on the role of Director of Scripted Television,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Farewell James Corden, hello Taylor Tomlinson. CBS unveiled its new late-night show, After Midnight, last night in the time slot following The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Instead of a talk show like The Late Late Show, After Midnight is a reboot of Comedy Central’s popular game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes.
For its debut, Tomlinson enlisted fellow comedians Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, and Kurt Braunohler, who battled it out in a series of improvised games. Tomlinson joked that the grand prize was “my father’s approval.” “It is rare but winnable,...
For its debut, Tomlinson enlisted fellow comedians Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, and Kurt Braunohler, who battled it out in a series of improvised games. Tomlinson joked that the grand prize was “my father’s approval.” “It is rare but winnable,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
After Midnight finally made its debut January 16 in the timeslot formerly held by James Corden.
Hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, the show is a reboot of the old Comedy Central game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes on the sibling Paramount-owned network. For those who didn’t see the original version, imagine a combination of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Tosh 2.0: it’s an internet-themed panel game show that challenges comedians to come up with the best yuks during a series of improv games.
For the premiere, Whitney Cummings battled it out against Aparna Nancherla (former writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Kurt Braunohler (former host of IFC’s Bunk) in front of a studio audience for the grand prize of “my father’s approval,” quipped Tomlinson. “It is rare but winnable.”
“We are taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun,...
Hosted by comedian Taylor Tomlinson, the show is a reboot of the old Comedy Central game show @midnight, which ran for 600 episodes on the sibling Paramount-owned network. For those who didn’t see the original version, imagine a combination of Who’s Line Is It Anyway? and Tosh 2.0: it’s an internet-themed panel game show that challenges comedians to come up with the best yuks during a series of improv games.
For the premiere, Whitney Cummings battled it out against Aparna Nancherla (former writer on Late Night with Seth Meyers) and Kurt Braunohler (former host of IFC’s Bunk) in front of a studio audience for the grand prize of “my father’s approval,” quipped Tomlinson. “It is rare but winnable.”
“We are taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
CBS gave its new late night series “After Midnight” a bit of a soft launch on Tuesday night, premiering the show with minimal fanfare in its 12:37 a.m. timeslot behind “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Comedian Taylor Tomlinson hosts the series, which tapes on the Paramount lot in Hollywood.
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
The decision to keep the “After Midnight” premiere lowkey is by design: Allow the new show to find its voice over the next few weeks, prior to the Super Bowl and return of first-run scripted series in February, when more eyeballs will be back at the broadcast networks.
“I’m Taylor Tomlinson and this is ‘After Midnight, where three comedians enter, one wins and two will regret participating,” she said in opening the first episode. “We’re taking the internet and desperately trying to make it fun. It’s gonna be fun, right? Comedians, you’ll be competing for...
- 1/17/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Taylor Tomlinson is gearing up for the premiere of her new, late-night show After Midnight on CBS on Tuesday night.
The series, which replaces The Late Late Show with James Corden, has now unveiled its first week’s line-up of guests that will compete on the game show.
Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, who has appeared on series including Corporate and has written for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Kurt Braunohler, who hosted IFC’s comedy game show Bunk, will appear on the first show on Tuesday, January 16. This episode will also be repeated on Friday night.
Paul F. Tompkins, Sophie Buddle and Carl Tart will appear on Wednesday, followed by The Neighborhood star Max Greenfield, Ike Barinholtz and Robby Hoffman on Thursday.
The series, which is based on the old Comedy Central format, will feature moments that have been setting the internet ablaze that day.
Jack Martin, who was...
The series, which replaces The Late Late Show with James Corden, has now unveiled its first week’s line-up of guests that will compete on the game show.
Whitney Cummings, Aparna Nancherla, who has appeared on series including Corporate and has written for Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Kurt Braunohler, who hosted IFC’s comedy game show Bunk, will appear on the first show on Tuesday, January 16. This episode will also be repeated on Friday night.
Paul F. Tompkins, Sophie Buddle and Carl Tart will appear on Wednesday, followed by The Neighborhood star Max Greenfield, Ike Barinholtz and Robby Hoffman on Thursday.
The series, which is based on the old Comedy Central format, will feature moments that have been setting the internet ablaze that day.
Jack Martin, who was...
- 1/15/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Hey, "The Tonight Show With Host Jimmy Fallon" fans. We've got some very unfortunate news for you guys in this article. We've just learned that another one of these writers' strikes have affected the airing of your favorite late night talk show The Tonight Show With Host Jimmy Fallon. So, there will be no new episode tonight, May 8, 2023 and for the rest of this week that we currently know of. Actually, this isn't just affecting the Tonight Show. It's affecting all the late night talk shows. All of them are being forced to run repeat episodes right now. If a resolution doesn't happen pretty soon, it's going to start affecting all of the scripted shows and movies. Hopefully, it won't get to that point. We'll have to wait and see. With all of that said, here's what will be happening with the Tonight Show With Host Jimmy Fallon this week.
- 5/9/2023
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
A couple weeks ago, a first look image from the psychosexual thriller On the Edge arrived online. The film had its world premiere at the FrightFest Halloween festival a few days ago, and we’ve gotten our hands on a teaser trailer, along with several more images. You can check those out at the bottom of this article. On the Edge is the latest movie from the filmmaking duo of Jen and Sylvia Soska, a.k.a. the Soska Sisters or the Twisted Twins.
The movie tells the story of “family man Peter, who gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana, who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins.“
Aramis Sartorio plays Peter, with Jen Soska taking on the role of Mistress Satana. They are joined in the cast of On the Edge by Sylvia Soska as Claire,...
The movie tells the story of “family man Peter, who gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana, who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins.“
Aramis Sartorio plays Peter, with Jen Soska taking on the role of Mistress Satana. They are joined in the cast of On the Edge by Sylvia Soska as Claire,...
- 11/1/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Time for a first look at a new horror. An early promo teaser trailer has debuted for an indie horror film titled On the Edge, playing this weekend at the FrightFest Halloween event in the UK for its world premiere. The film is the the sixth feature, and third original project, from Canadian filmmakers / twins Jen & Sylvia Soska, known as the Soska Sisters. It's also technically their first psychological erotic thriller. On the Edge stars Jen Soska and Sylvia Soska, who also wrote, directed, and produced this. The film also stars Aramis Sartorio, Ola Dada, Andrea Jin, Brianna, and Alanna Finn-Morris, Ivan Decker, Mackenzie Gray, Sophie Buddle. Family man Peter gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic "Mistress Satana" who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Sounds freaky, for sure. And kinky. But is that all there is to the film?...
- 10/28/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Earlier this week, news broke that filmmaking duo Jen & Sylvia Soska (American Mary, Rabid) are back with the brand new movie On the Edge, which is set to World Premiere at Frightfest Halloween. Now Bloody Disgusting is serving up the official trailer.
In the film…
“Family man Peter (Aramis Sartorio) gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska) who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Is it blackmail? Is it torture? Or is it the Devil come for his soul? Will Peter’s faith save him from his own personal Hell or is he already damned? A brilliant depiction of how Kink Culture can heal past trauma and be a source for shocking redemption.”
The cast also includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori,...
In the film…
“Family man Peter (Aramis Sartorio) gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska) who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins. Is it blackmail? Is it torture? Or is it the Devil come for his soul? Will Peter’s faith save him from his own personal Hell or is he already damned? A brilliant depiction of how Kink Culture can heal past trauma and be a source for shocking redemption.”
The cast also includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
The filmmaking duo of Jen and Sylvia Soska, a.k.a. the Soska Sisters or the Twisted Twins, are about to bring more thrills into our lives, as their psychosexual thriller On the Edge is set to have its world premiere at the FrightFest Halloween festival later this month. In anticipation of the premiere, the Soskas have shared a first look image from On the Edge with The Hollywood Reporter, and you can check it out at the bottom of this article.
The image shows “family man Peter, who gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana, who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins.“
Aramis Sartorio plays Peter, with Jen Soska taking on the role of Mistress Satana. They are joined in the cast by Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid,...
The image shows “family man Peter, who gets more than he paid for when he books a 36-hour session with the sadistic Mistress Satana, who seems more intent on making him suffer for his sins.“
Aramis Sartorio plays Peter, with Jen Soska taking on the role of Mistress Satana. They are joined in the cast by Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid,...
- 10/18/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaking duo Jen & Sylvia Soska (American Mary, Rabid) are back with brand new movie On the Edge, and The Hollywood Reporter has shared a first-look image today (above).
On the Edge is set to World Premiere at Frightfest Halloween, THR notes.
The film centers on “family man Peter, played by Aramis Sartorio, getting more than he bargained for when he books a session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska).”
The cast also includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori, Alanna Finn-Morris as Chloe, Ivan Decker as the newscaster, Mackenzie Gray as Senator Coleman and Sophie Buddle as Kaitlyn.
Jen & Sylvia Soska wrote, directed, and produced On the Edge.
The post ‘On the Edge’ Image – The Soska Sisters Are Back With a “Psychosexual Thriller” appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
On the Edge is set to World Premiere at Frightfest Halloween, THR notes.
The film centers on “family man Peter, played by Aramis Sartorio, getting more than he bargained for when he books a session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska).”
The cast also includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori, Alanna Finn-Morris as Chloe, Ivan Decker as the newscaster, Mackenzie Gray as Senator Coleman and Sophie Buddle as Kaitlyn.
Jen & Sylvia Soska wrote, directed, and produced On the Edge.
The post ‘On the Edge’ Image – The Soska Sisters Are Back With a “Psychosexual Thriller” appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 10/17/2022
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
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The Soska Sisters horror directors, Jen and Sylvia Soska, have released a first look image for On The Edge, their psychosexual thriller that is set to have a world premiere at Frightfest Halloween.
A first look photo shows family man Peter, played by Aramis Sartorio, getting more than he bargained for when he books a session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska). The Soskas made a name for themselves with the 2012 slasher pic American Mary and more recently remade David Cronenberg’s Rabid.
On the Edge, their sixth film and third original production, stars the Soska twins, who also share writing, directing and producing duties. Besides Sartorio, the ensemble cast includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori, Alanna Finn-Morris as Chloe, Ivan Decker as the newscaster, Mackenzie Gray as...
The Soska Sisters horror directors, Jen and Sylvia Soska, have released a first look image for On The Edge, their psychosexual thriller that is set to have a world premiere at Frightfest Halloween.
A first look photo shows family man Peter, played by Aramis Sartorio, getting more than he bargained for when he books a session with the sadistic Mistress Satana (Jen Soska). The Soskas made a name for themselves with the 2012 slasher pic American Mary and more recently remade David Cronenberg’s Rabid.
On the Edge, their sixth film and third original production, stars the Soska twins, who also share writing, directing and producing duties. Besides Sartorio, the ensemble cast includes Sylvia Soska as Claire, Ola Dada as the desk clerk, Andrea Jin as the maid, Brianne Finn-Morris as Tori, Alanna Finn-Morris as Chloe, Ivan Decker as the newscaster, Mackenzie Gray as...
- 10/17/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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Just for Laughs has unveiled star power for its 2022 Jfl Awards, with Amy Schumer set to receive the comedy person of the year trophy.
Schumer will receive the top award in Montreal as she brings her Amy Schumer: Whore Tour to Just for Laughs for a July 30 date at the Place des Arts. And Hasan Minhaj, who started his comedy career in 2014 as a Just for Laughs New Face, will return to receive the stand-up comedian of the year award, while also hosting his latest arena show in Montreal.
Run by a consortium led by ICM and Howie Mandel, Just for Laughs has also named Taylor Tomlinson as its 2022 breakout comedy star of the year after she broke out as part of the festival’s New Faces talent discovery showcase in 2017.
And Jerrod Carmichael, a New Faces cohort in 2011, is to receive the...
Just for Laughs has unveiled star power for its 2022 Jfl Awards, with Amy Schumer set to receive the comedy person of the year trophy.
Schumer will receive the top award in Montreal as she brings her Amy Schumer: Whore Tour to Just for Laughs for a July 30 date at the Place des Arts. And Hasan Minhaj, who started his comedy career in 2014 as a Just for Laughs New Face, will return to receive the stand-up comedian of the year award, while also hosting his latest arena show in Montreal.
Run by a consortium led by ICM and Howie Mandel, Just for Laughs has also named Taylor Tomlinson as its 2022 breakout comedy star of the year after she broke out as part of the festival’s New Faces talent discovery showcase in 2017.
And Jerrod Carmichael, a New Faces cohort in 2011, is to receive the...
- 6/29/2022
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amy Schumer, James Acaster, Jimmy O. Yang and many other comedians have joined the lineup of Just for Laughs Montreal’s 40th anniversary festival. The news comes ahead of the launch for tickets of the event, which goes live Wednesday.
Schumer, Acaster, Yang, Jimmy Carr, Dara Ó Briain, Debra Digiovanni, Jacqueline Novak, Katherine Ryan, Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster will all perform concert shows over the course of the almost three-week long Canadian comedy festival. In addition, Rick Mercer will host a special concert spotlighting Canadian comics. They join previously announced performers, who include John Mulaney and Hasan Minhaj.
Just for Laughs also announced a special gala celebrating the festival’s 40th anniversary, as well as several club shows, a podcast reading for Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg’s comedy show “Girls Gotta Eat” and programming for the Off-jfl spin-off festival.
The festival also released the dates for its 26th annual New Faces series,...
Schumer, Acaster, Yang, Jimmy Carr, Dara Ó Briain, Debra Digiovanni, Jacqueline Novak, Katherine Ryan, Maria Bamford, Fortune Feimster will all perform concert shows over the course of the almost three-week long Canadian comedy festival. In addition, Rick Mercer will host a special concert spotlighting Canadian comics. They join previously announced performers, who include John Mulaney and Hasan Minhaj.
Just for Laughs also announced a special gala celebrating the festival’s 40th anniversary, as well as several club shows, a podcast reading for Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg’s comedy show “Girls Gotta Eat” and programming for the Off-jfl spin-off festival.
The festival also released the dates for its 26th annual New Faces series,...
- 5/25/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
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