A24 has a reputation as one of the coolest indie movie “brands” today.
Through dozens of films, they have established themselves as arbiters of extremely good taste, maintaining relationships with their favorite filmmakers while taking big swings on new talent. They have also shown themselves to be crack marketers of their own product (how many boutique film studios inspire young fans to sweat sweatshirts emblazoned with their logo?)
This brand awareness is quite powerful. Younger filmgoers know an A24 movie when they see them; and they go see movies because the studio is behind them. This knowingness, a contract between the studio and the audience, extends to A24’s horror output, which is even more easily identifiable. “It’s an A24 horror movie,” you’ll say. And whoever you’re talking to will know exactly what you mean. Maybe it’s a little folksy, maybe it’s a little techy,...
Through dozens of films, they have established themselves as arbiters of extremely good taste, maintaining relationships with their favorite filmmakers while taking big swings on new talent. They have also shown themselves to be crack marketers of their own product (how many boutique film studios inspire young fans to sweat sweatshirts emblazoned with their logo?)
This brand awareness is quite powerful. Younger filmgoers know an A24 movie when they see them; and they go see movies because the studio is behind them. This knowingness, a contract between the studio and the audience, extends to A24’s horror output, which is even more easily identifiable. “It’s an A24 horror movie,” you’ll say. And whoever you’re talking to will know exactly what you mean. Maybe it’s a little folksy, maybe it’s a little techy,...
- 12/29/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Fargo Star Jessica Pohly Talks Playing an Outsider, Working Alongside Talented Cast & What's To Come
Fargo has never been better.
As the veteran series continues through its Golden Globes-nominated fifth season, we've been treated to a deliciously intriguing tale that sees a Midwest housewife suddenly confronting the sins of her past.
The cast is a who's who of Hollywood heavy hitters who bring their A-game to Noah Cawley's enticing and gripping entry into the anthology.
The captivating and scene-stealing Jessica Poly is an essential piece of the well-rounded ensemble as she steps into the role of FBI Agent Meyer, who, alongside Agent Joaquin, are investigating big, bad Roy Tillman's many misdeeds.
Pohly is a standout as Meyer, and as the series turns toward the backend of the season, things will only ramp up for the FBI agent as secrets continue to unravel and all the various threads begin to collide.
TV Fanatic was thrilled to speak with the charming Pohly, whose career continues to shine.
As the veteran series continues through its Golden Globes-nominated fifth season, we've been treated to a deliciously intriguing tale that sees a Midwest housewife suddenly confronting the sins of her past.
The cast is a who's who of Hollywood heavy hitters who bring their A-game to Noah Cawley's enticing and gripping entry into the anthology.
The captivating and scene-stealing Jessica Poly is an essential piece of the well-rounded ensemble as she steps into the role of FBI Agent Meyer, who, alongside Agent Joaquin, are investigating big, bad Roy Tillman's many misdeeds.
Pohly is a standout as Meyer, and as the series turns toward the backend of the season, things will only ramp up for the FBI agent as secrets continue to unravel and all the various threads begin to collide.
TV Fanatic was thrilled to speak with the charming Pohly, whose career continues to shine.
- 12/28/2023
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
Paul Reubens’ cause of death has been revealed months following his death in July.
The late actor died from acute hypoxic respiratory failure, according to his death certificate that People obtained and his rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Saturday. The condition happens when the respiratory system cannot adequately provide oxygen to the body.
Reubens, the man behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died in Los Angeles at the age of 70. He had also been battling two types of cancer for several years prior to his death, his rep said.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read at the time of his death. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
The late actor died from acute hypoxic respiratory failure, according to his death certificate that People obtained and his rep confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter Saturday. The condition happens when the respiratory system cannot adequately provide oxygen to the body.
Reubens, the man behind the iconic character Pee-wee Herman, died in Los Angeles at the age of 70. He had also been battling two types of cancer for several years prior to his death, his rep said.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read at the time of his death. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
- 9/9/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Devo lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh, who created the music for Paul Reubens’ series Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the 2016 movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, has paid tribute to the late actor and reflected upon how collaborating with Reubens “changed the trajectory” of his career in an interview with Yahoo Music.
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
- 8/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
Devo lead singer Mark Mothersbaugh, who created the music for Paul Reubens’ series Pee-wee’s Playhouse and the 2016 movie Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, has paid tribute to the late actor and reflected upon how collaborating with Reubens “changed the trajectory” of his career in an interview with Yahoo Music.
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
“He always had a good personality and a good heart,” Mothersbaugh said about his longtime friend. “It’s just shocking and sad that he’s gone.” The Devo co-founder had no idea that Reubens had been privately battling cancer, adding, “We’d even been talking about working on an animated version of Pee-wee’s Playhouse.”
Mothersbaugh and Reubens met at the comedy improv theater the Groundlings when Mothersbaugh was dating founding member Laraine Newman (who was also part of the original Saturday Night Live cast). It was there that Mothersbaugh witnessed Reubens creating his Pee-wee Herman character. They kept in touch and first collaborated...
- 8/1/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Actor Paul Reuben, best known for his role in the famous Tim Burton directorial ‘Pee-wee’s Big Adventure’, where he was known for playing the childlike man Pee Wee Herman, has passed away at the age of 70.
The actor died of cancer on Sunday, after which his estate posted the following message on Instagram: “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness.”
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
It also included a public message penned by Reubens himself, apologising to his fans for...
The actor died of cancer on Sunday, after which his estate posted the following message on Instagram: “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness.”
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
It also included a public message penned by Reubens himself, apologising to his fans for...
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Paul Reubens' Pee-wee Herman wasn't always kid friendly.
My introduction to the most lovable dweeb in the history of dweebs came via "The Pee-wee Herman Show," the stage show that, in 1981, announced Reubens as the most inventively bizarre comedic talent since Ernie Kovacs. The production caught fire at Los Angeles' Groundlings theater, and eventually moved to the Roxy, where a performance was taped as an HBO special. I was eight years old when I saw a promo for the special, and I was both excited and perplexed. Why was something this zany and childlike airing at 10 Pm, which was, with few exceptions, exactly my bedtime?
Fortunately, one of those exceptions was the weekend, when I was allowed to stay up for "Saturday Night Live." While 11:30 Pm was a tall order for an eight-year-old who woke up early for cartoons, 10 Pm was doable. Honestly, any excuse to skip "Fantasy Island" was welcome.
My introduction to the most lovable dweeb in the history of dweebs came via "The Pee-wee Herman Show," the stage show that, in 1981, announced Reubens as the most inventively bizarre comedic talent since Ernie Kovacs. The production caught fire at Los Angeles' Groundlings theater, and eventually moved to the Roxy, where a performance was taped as an HBO special. I was eight years old when I saw a promo for the special, and I was both excited and perplexed. Why was something this zany and childlike airing at 10 Pm, which was, with few exceptions, exactly my bedtime?
Fortunately, one of those exceptions was the weekend, when I was allowed to stay up for "Saturday Night Live." While 11:30 Pm was a tall order for an eight-year-old who woke up early for cartoons, 10 Pm was doable. Honestly, any excuse to skip "Fantasy Island" was welcome.
- 7/31/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
Comedian Patton Oswalt once staged an imaginary conversation between himself and filmmaker George Lucas prior to the release of "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace." The film, Oswalt complained, filled in the backstories of characters he never wanted to know the backstories for. "You like Darth Vader?" the imaginary 1998 Lucas said. Yes, Oswalt responded, he loves Darth Vader. "Well now you get to see him as a little kid," Lucas replied. Oswalt was nonplussed by this news. "I don't care about where the stuff I love comes from!" he yelled. "I just love the stuff I love!"
It's been aggressively de rigueur to explore pop figures' origins since at least the release of "Batman Begins" in 2005, and one needn't think too hard to cite myriad examples of insufferable cinematic "how they came to be" tales ever since. This approach can be fun, of course, but it ignores a...
It's been aggressively de rigueur to explore pop figures' origins since at least the release of "Batman Begins" in 2005, and one needn't think too hard to cite myriad examples of insufferable cinematic "how they came to be" tales ever since. This approach can be fun, of course, but it ignores a...
- 7/31/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Paul Reubens, the comedic actor best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, died from cancer on Sunday night. He was 70.
In a statement posted on Instagram after his death, Reubens wrote, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
His estate also wrote in the caption, saying that Pee-wee Herman believed in the “importance of kindness” and that he would live on forever as a “man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
Reubens began his comedy career in the 1970s after joining the Groundlings, a live comedy troupe. In 1980, he started The Pee-wee Herman Show, which quickly gained a cult following. His character became iconic as a man-child with catchphrases like “I know you are,...
In a statement posted on Instagram after his death, Reubens wrote, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
His estate also wrote in the caption, saying that Pee-wee Herman believed in the “importance of kindness” and that he would live on forever as a “man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
Reubens began his comedy career in the 1970s after joining the Groundlings, a live comedy troupe. In 1980, he started The Pee-wee Herman Show, which quickly gained a cult following. His character became iconic as a man-child with catchphrases like “I know you are,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Alex Nguyen
- Uinterview
Hollywood stars are reacting to the the news of Paul Reubens’ death. The late actor known for playing Pee-wee Herman on stage, television and film died Monday at age 70. His death was announced on his official Facebook page revealing that the actor had cancer for years, a diagnosis he had not shared publicly.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A statement from Reubens was also shared with the announcement, in which the late actor said,...
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” a statement read. “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A statement from Reubens was also shared with the announcement, in which the late actor said,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The late, great comedian Paul Reubens first started developing his popular Pee-wee Herman character while working for the Groundlings, a comedy troupe in Los Angeles. They famously encouraged comedians to invent wild, outsize characters that would provide comedy in any situation they entered. Reubens' Pee-wee character caught the attention of the local -- then the national -- comedy scene, leading to a long-running live show. Eventually, Pee-wee became the star of three feature films. Tim Burton's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure" was released in 1985, Randal Kleiser's "Big Top Pee-wee" was released in 1988, and John Lee's "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" was released on Netflix in 2016.
The third of those films came after Reubens had experienced multiple career highs and lows, having starred in a hit TV series, then having retreated from the public eye in the 1990s because of a very public arrest. Reubens returned to film in a big way...
The third of those films came after Reubens had experienced multiple career highs and lows, having starred in a hit TV series, then having retreated from the public eye in the 1990s because of a very public arrest. Reubens returned to film in a big way...
- 7/31/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" was a staple of television from 1986-1990, both for kids who loved the silly talking chair, puppets, and silly scenarios, and for adults who loved the tongue-in-cheek humor. Sadly, Paul Reubens, who hosted the show as Pee-wee Herman, has died at the age of 70. The beloved comedian had a huge career, including roles in "The Blacklist," "Portlandia," "The Smurfs," "Pushing Daisies," "Blow," and the movie "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," as well as a very meta appearance in "What We Do in the Shadows." Still, his Pee-wee Herman persona is what Reubens is best known for, returning to the role in 2016 in "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," which he also wrote and produced.
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" is remembered as being incredibly smart and innovative for a children's show and boasted some big acting names like S. Epatha Merkerson, Phil Hartman, and Laurence Fishburne. There were a lot of rather mature jokes in there,...
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" is remembered as being incredibly smart and innovative for a children's show and boasted some big acting names like S. Epatha Merkerson, Phil Hartman, and Laurence Fishburne. There were a lot of rather mature jokes in there,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens has died at age 70 after a private battle with cancer.
The star passed away on Sunday night, with the sad news being revealed on social media Monday.
A quote from Reubens read, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years.
“I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
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A post shared by Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman)
The caption confirmed, “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
The star passed away on Sunday night, with the sad news being revealed on social media Monday.
A quote from Reubens read, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years.
“I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Pee-wee Herman (@peeweeherman)
The caption confirmed, “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit.
- 7/31/2023
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Actor and comedian Paul Reubens, member of the Groundlings comedy troupe, producer, writer, game show host, and creator of the beloved, whimsical cult character Pee-wee Herman, passed away on July 31, 2023. He was 70 years old. This was confirmed by various posts on the actor's official social media pages and Variety. The cause of death was cancer.
Reubens was always a warm, fun, funny, flamboyant performer who threw himself into oddball roles and comedic set pieces with flair and aplomb. He first pioneered his famous Pee-wee Herman character on stage working with the Groundlings theater in Los Angeles, developing his voice and mannerisms for often-bawdy live performances. This grew into an extended run of "The Pee-Wee Herman Show" at the Roxy Theater which ran from 1981 to 1985. By then, the character had gathered a great deal of caché in the comedy world, attracting high-profile fans who were keen to have Reubens appear on television.
Reubens was always a warm, fun, funny, flamboyant performer who threw himself into oddball roles and comedic set pieces with flair and aplomb. He first pioneered his famous Pee-wee Herman character on stage working with the Groundlings theater in Los Angeles, developing his voice and mannerisms for often-bawdy live performances. This grew into an extended run of "The Pee-Wee Herman Show" at the Roxy Theater which ran from 1981 to 1985. By then, the character had gathered a great deal of caché in the comedy world, attracting high-profile fans who were keen to have Reubens appear on television.
- 7/31/2023
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Well, this is a tearjerker.
Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, has died.
He was 70 years old. It was revealed via his Instagram account that he had been battling cancer for the last six years.
"Please accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years," Reubens shared in a posthumous message.
"I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters."
"I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you."
His estate wrote another message on the account, confirming Reubens' death.
"Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness," the statement reads.
"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years...
Paul Reubens, best known for playing Pee-wee Herman, has died.
He was 70 years old. It was revealed via his Instagram account that he had been battling cancer for the last six years.
"Please accept my apology for not going public with what I've been facing the last six years," Reubens shared in a posthumous message.
"I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters."
"I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you."
His estate wrote another message on the account, confirming Reubens' death.
"Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness," the statement reads.
"Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years...
- 7/31/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens,” a statement on the official Pee-wee Herman Facebook page this afternoon begins, announcing the passing of the beloved performer.
The statement continues, “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
An actor, comedian, writer and producer, Paul Reubens is best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, which began with a live stage show titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in the early 1980s. The popularity of the show led to the Tim Burton-directed feature film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 1985, which spawned a follow-up movie (Big Top Pee-wee in 1988) as well as the Saturday morning TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” from 1986 through 1990. Reubens reprised the...
The statement continues, “Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
An actor, comedian, writer and producer, Paul Reubens is best known for playing the character Pee-wee Herman, which began with a live stage show titled “The Pee-wee Herman Show” in the early 1980s. The popularity of the show led to the Tim Burton-directed feature film Pee-wee’s Big Adventure in 1985, which spawned a follow-up movie (Big Top Pee-wee in 1988) as well as the Saturday morning TV show “Pee-wee’s Playhouse” from 1986 through 1990. Reubens reprised the...
- 7/31/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Paul Reubens, best known as Pee-Wee Herman, has passed away.
The actor’s official Facebook page announced his death at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer, and producer whose beloved character Pee-Wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy, and belief in the importance of kindness,” the statement reads.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” the post continues. “A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A post written by Herman was also shared, stating, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of...
The actor’s official Facebook page announced his death at age 70 after a years-long battle with cancer. “Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer, and producer whose beloved character Pee-Wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy, and belief in the importance of kindness,” the statement reads.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit,” the post continues. “A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit.”
A post written by Herman was also shared, stating, “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years. I have always felt a huge amount of...
- 7/31/2023
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Paul Reubens, the creator of “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” who starred in several projects as the goofy, child-like Pee-wee Herman including 1985’s “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure,” has died at age 70, his estate said Monday.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” his estate posted to Facebook.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit,” the post continued.
The actor wrote a posthumous statement explaining why he chose not to disclose his cancer diagnosis. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity, whimsy and belief in the importance of kindness,” his estate posted to Facebook.
“Paul bravely and privately fought cancer for years with his trademark tenacity and wit. A gifted and prolific talent, he will forever live in the comedy pantheon and in our hearts as a treasured friend and man of remarkable character and generosity of spirit,” the post continued.
The actor wrote a posthumous statement explaining why he chose not to disclose his cancer diagnosis. “Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years.
- 7/31/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying the irrepressible, joyfully childlike Pee-wee Herman, died Sunday night after a private bout of cancer. He was 70.
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The Pee-wee Herman character was known for his bright red bowtie, grey suit and flattop haircut, and delivered his well-known catchphrases like “I know you are, but what am I?” in a distinctive squeaky, high-pitched voice.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity,...
“Please accept my apology for not going public with what I’ve been facing the last six years,” wrote Reubens in a statement posted to Instagram after his death. “I have always felt a huge amount of love and respect from my friends, fans and supporters. I have loved you all so much and enjoyed making art for you.”
The Pee-wee Herman character was known for his bright red bowtie, grey suit and flattop haircut, and delivered his well-known catchphrases like “I know you are, but what am I?” in a distinctive squeaky, high-pitched voice.
“Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and producer whose beloved character Pee-wee Herman delighted generations of children and adults with his positivity,...
- 7/31/2023
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
At one time, Paul Reubens and Phil Hartman had a symbiotic friendship, as many in Hollywood do.
Speaking with Westword's Simon Abrams whilst promoting his 2016 movie "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," Reubens remained as dedicated to his iconic man-child character as ever, and refreshingly hailed Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" as "one of the most underrated American films ever made." Looking back on his career, the American writer-comedian reminisced on his many collaborations that seem out of left field, including that with the late, great Hartman.
A fellow member of the L.A.-based Groundlings comedy sketch troupe when Reubens joined in the 1970s, Hartman (who joined the improv team in 1975) quickly hit it off with him. When the beginnings of an obnoxious character, inept at stand-up comedy, began to germinate in Reubens' mind, it was Hartman who helped him develop the character into the bowtie-wearing nerdball Pee-wee Herman. The...
Speaking with Westword's Simon Abrams whilst promoting his 2016 movie "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," Reubens remained as dedicated to his iconic man-child character as ever, and refreshingly hailed Russ Meyer's "Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" as "one of the most underrated American films ever made." Looking back on his career, the American writer-comedian reminisced on his many collaborations that seem out of left field, including that with the late, great Hartman.
A fellow member of the L.A.-based Groundlings comedy sketch troupe when Reubens joined in the 1970s, Hartman (who joined the improv team in 1975) quickly hit it off with him. When the beginnings of an obnoxious character, inept at stand-up comedy, began to germinate in Reubens' mind, it was Hartman who helped him develop the character into the bowtie-wearing nerdball Pee-wee Herman. The...
- 1/16/2023
- by Anya Stanley
- Slash Film
Brad William Henke, the former NFL player known for his role as prison guard Desi Piscatella in “Orange Is the New Black,” has died. He was 56.
The actor died on Tuesday, according to a rep, but no cause was revealed.
Henke appeared in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5. He shared a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series in 2017.
He had a lead role in the series “Going to California,” which ran for one season, and also had recurring roles on “Justified,” where he played Coover Bennett, “Lost,” “October Road,” “Nikki” and “Dexter.”
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Neb., Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. In 1990, he played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos...
The actor died on Tuesday, according to a rep, but no cause was revealed.
Henke appeared in Netflix’s “Orange Is the New Black” as Desi Piscatella, a gay corrections officer at Litchfield Penitentiary who served as the main antagonist of Season 4 and 5. He shared a SAG Award for outstanding performance by an ensemble in a comedy series in 2017.
He had a lead role in the series “Going to California,” which ran for one season, and also had recurring roles on “Justified,” where he played Coover Bennett, “Lost,” “October Road,” “Nikki” and “Dexter.”
Born on April 10, 1966, in Columbus, Neb., Henke played college football at the University of Arizona, where he was team captain. In 1990, he played on the defensive line for the Denver Broncos...
- 12/2/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Welcome to Variety’s Weekend Reads, a weekly collection of deep dives, long reads, analysis, reviews and commentary from Variety’s print and digital platforms. Curated by Variety.com editor William Earl, this is your guide to can’t-miss Variety content that is well worth your attention. Subscribe to Weekend Reads and other newsletters here.
Today marks the 70th birthday of one of the most creative artists ever seen on television: Paul Reubens, whose Pee-wee Herman persona gave decades of kids the courage to foster their weird imaginations. In the late ’70s, Reubens developed the childlike character at the Groundlings. In 1981, he got his own HBO special based off of his stage show. Fueled by his increasing popularity on late show segments, Reubens made a splash in Variety via a 1984 concert review of Pee-Wee Herman playing the iconic Carnegie Hall.
“Herman’s rapport with the attentive audience, which included an idolatrous element,...
Today marks the 70th birthday of one of the most creative artists ever seen on television: Paul Reubens, whose Pee-wee Herman persona gave decades of kids the courage to foster their weird imaginations. In the late ’70s, Reubens developed the childlike character at the Groundlings. In 1981, he got his own HBO special based off of his stage show. Fueled by his increasing popularity on late show segments, Reubens made a splash in Variety via a 1984 concert review of Pee-Wee Herman playing the iconic Carnegie Hall.
“Herman’s rapport with the attentive audience, which included an idolatrous element,...
- 8/27/2022
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Joe Manganiello proved that he could change shapes as the werewolf Alcide on HBO’s “True Blood,” and since the hit series wrapped in 2014, he’s starred in films like “Magic Mike Xxl” and “Pee-wee’s Big Holiday.”
He’s also managed to live a childhood dream by becoming a consultant and designer for some of his favorite fantasy properties, working with Hasbro and Dungeons & Dragons. In fact, he’s been a lifelong fan of D&d — the tabletop roleplaying game that originated in the ’70s, and continues to be a phenomenon, with its own movie, TV series, video games, action figures and clothing line. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Manganiello hosted a weekly competition in the cellar of his home in Los Angeles, with friends such as Vince Vaughn and Tom Morello. And since then, Manganiello has found a way to continue playing with his crew — virtually.
His interest in all...
He’s also managed to live a childhood dream by becoming a consultant and designer for some of his favorite fantasy properties, working with Hasbro and Dungeons & Dragons. In fact, he’s been a lifelong fan of D&d — the tabletop roleplaying game that originated in the ’70s, and continues to be a phenomenon, with its own movie, TV series, video games, action figures and clothing line. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, Manganiello hosted a weekly competition in the cellar of his home in Los Angeles, with friends such as Vince Vaughn and Tom Morello. And since then, Manganiello has found a way to continue playing with his crew — virtually.
His interest in all...
- 11/13/2021
- by Ramin Setoodeh
- Variety Film + TV
The trauma of pregnancy and childbirth is fertile ground for horror cinema, which makes it surprising that there aren’t more films centered on this topic. We can make a few guesses as to why this is the case, though chief among them is the shadow of Rosemary’s Baby, an undateable classic that feels as eerie and unsettling in 2021 as it did in 1968. There also seems a general assumption of audience squeamishness when it comes to such stories, but whether that’s true or not is debatable. Either way, the makers of False Positive seem to have a great deal of fun playing with both preconceptions. And while the film itself qualifies as a fitfully entertaining eye-roller, all involved deserve credit for the attempt.
At the top of that list is the film’s star, co-writer, and co-producer Ilana Glazer. With Abbi Jacobson, Glazer was the co-star and co-creator of Broad City,...
At the top of that list is the film’s star, co-writer, and co-producer Ilana Glazer. With Abbi Jacobson, Glazer was the co-star and co-creator of Broad City,...
- 6/22/2021
- by Christopher Schobert
- The Film Stage
Josh and Benny Safdie, the filmmaking duo behind “Good Time” and “Uncut Gems,” are producing a documentary about Paul Reubens for HBO.
HBO announced on Thursday that the two-part documentary, which is currently untitled, will center on the life of Reubens, the longtime comedian and actor best known for creating the Pee-wee Herman character. The premium cabler’s logline for the project reads:
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts, the Paul Reubens documentary traces the life of the imaginative artist behind one of pop culture’s most celebrated and unlikely icons: Pee-wee Herman.
“I’ve been working with HBO since they were called Home Box Office! I’m honored and excited to continue my long history there. I love HBO, but I’m not going to marry them,” Reubens said in a statement.
The project is an HBO Documentary Films and Elara production, directed by Matt Wolf (“Spaceship Earth...
HBO announced on Thursday that the two-part documentary, which is currently untitled, will center on the life of Reubens, the longtime comedian and actor best known for creating the Pee-wee Herman character. The premium cabler’s logline for the project reads:
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts, the Paul Reubens documentary traces the life of the imaginative artist behind one of pop culture’s most celebrated and unlikely icons: Pee-wee Herman.
“I’ve been working with HBO since they were called Home Box Office! I’m honored and excited to continue my long history there. I love HBO, but I’m not going to marry them,” Reubens said in a statement.
The project is an HBO Documentary Films and Elara production, directed by Matt Wolf (“Spaceship Earth...
- 3/12/2021
- by Tyler Hersko
- Indiewire
Exclusive: HBO is no stranger to shining a light on some of Hollywood’s most fascinating people, and it is now setting its sights on spotlighting the person created one of the world’s most beloved characters. Sources tell Deadline that HBO Documentary Films is in production on a two-part documentary about the life of Paul Reubens, the man behind Pee-wee Herman.
A co-production between HBO Documentary Films and Elara, the film will be produced by Uncut Gems directors Josh and Benny Safdie, their partner Sebastian Bear-McClard as well as Joker producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff. Matt Wolf is directing.
“I’ve been working with HBO since they were called Home Box Office,” said Reubens. “I’m honored and excited to continue my long history there. I love HBO, but I’m not going to marry them.”
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts, the Reubens documentary traces the life of...
A co-production between HBO Documentary Films and Elara, the film will be produced by Uncut Gems directors Josh and Benny Safdie, their partner Sebastian Bear-McClard as well as Joker producer Emma Tillinger Koskoff. Matt Wolf is directing.
“I’ve been working with HBO since they were called Home Box Office,” said Reubens. “I’m honored and excited to continue my long history there. I love HBO, but I’m not going to marry them.”
A kaleidoscopic portrait told in two parts, the Reubens documentary traces the life of...
- 3/11/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Emerging careers are on hold because the covid-19 pandemic has forced the closure of SXSW and other spring festivals. So it’s worth talking to artists for whom particular festivals have been vital. One is Judd Apatow, who spoke to Variety prior to the cancellation of SXSW.
Whether he was at SXSW to unspool projects he directed or produced, Apatow was instrumental in helping to turn SXSW into a destination festival for comedy – and in particular, the types of broad comedies that rarely manage to secure serious festival attention elsewhere. Apatow was scheduled to return to Austin with SXSW’s opening night film, “The King of Staten Island,” a fictional, comedic version of Pete Davidson’s own life experience processing the death of his firefighter father in the World Trade Center. The film is currently scheduled for release June 19.
Why does SXSW gel with you the way it does?
That is a mystery.
Whether he was at SXSW to unspool projects he directed or produced, Apatow was instrumental in helping to turn SXSW into a destination festival for comedy – and in particular, the types of broad comedies that rarely manage to secure serious festival attention elsewhere. Apatow was scheduled to return to Austin with SXSW’s opening night film, “The King of Staten Island,” a fictional, comedic version of Pete Davidson’s own life experience processing the death of his firefighter father in the World Trade Center. The film is currently scheduled for release June 19.
Why does SXSW gel with you the way it does?
That is a mystery.
- 3/19/2020
- by Andrew Barker
- Variety Film + TV
Josh and Benny Safdie are not involved in a Pee-wee Herman movie, despite the buzz created by a new Hollywood Reporter profile on Pee-wee creator and actor Paul Reubens. The THR profile claims the Safdie brothers are “considering” a pitch from Reubens to direct a Pee-wee movie with a dark and edgier bent to it. A source close to the situation tells IndieWire there were preliminary conversations between the Safdies and Reubens’ manager several months ago about the project but they never progressed beyond that.
Reubens pitched the Safdie brothers on a script titled “The Pee-wee Herman Story,” which the creator has unsuccessfully been trying to get made over the last couple decades. The storyline picks up with Pee-wee after he is released from prison and attempts to start a new career as a yodeling star. The character ends up moving to Hollywood where he develops a crippling pill and...
Reubens pitched the Safdie brothers on a script titled “The Pee-wee Herman Story,” which the creator has unsuccessfully been trying to get made over the last couple decades. The storyline picks up with Pee-wee after he is released from prison and attempts to start a new career as a yodeling star. The character ends up moving to Hollywood where he develops a crippling pill and...
- 1/30/2020
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
You may remember that Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, attempted a film comeback several years ago in the Netflix original, “Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday.” The film received mixed reviews, embraced by mainly those that have some nostalgia for the character. But according to a new interview with THR, ‘Big Holiday’ isn’t the film that Reubens wanted to originally make. He actually had something much darker in mind.
Continue reading Paul Reubens Is Hoping To Make A “Dark” ‘Pee-Wee Herman’ Film; Safdie Brothers Approached & Considering at The Playlist.
Continue reading Paul Reubens Is Hoping To Make A “Dark” ‘Pee-Wee Herman’ Film; Safdie Brothers Approached & Considering at The Playlist.
- 1/30/2020
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Paul Reubens — creator and star of Pee-wee’s Playhouse and three Pee-wee Herman films — is going out on tour to celebrate the 35th anniversary of his 1985 breakout movie as Pee-wee, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure.
Each tour date will be accompanied by a screening of the film — which marked the directorial debut for Tim Burton and the first major motion picture credit for composer Danny Elfman — followed by live behind-the-scenes stories from Reubens.
The 20-city outing kicks off February 14th in Portland, Oregon, and runs through March 29th with a final show in Washington,...
Each tour date will be accompanied by a screening of the film — which marked the directorial debut for Tim Burton and the first major motion picture credit for composer Danny Elfman — followed by live behind-the-scenes stories from Reubens.
The 20-city outing kicks off February 14th in Portland, Oregon, and runs through March 29th with a final show in Washington,...
- 12/9/2019
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
If you've read my work on Daily Dead or listened to my ramblings on the Corpse Club podcast, then you might be aware of my deep love for Dance of the Dead, Gregg Bishop's midnight movie masterpiece that blended prom, zombies, and the music of Pat Benatar (via a great cover) into one of the most memorable rentals I ever enjoyed from Blockbuster. When I saw that Joe Ballarini, the screenwriter of Dance of the Dead, had written a new book (for children and adults) called A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting, I knew that I had to talk with him about it, and I recently had the great pleasure of doing just that.
In addition to A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting—the first in a planned three-book series from Katherine Tegen Books (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)—Ballarini also discussed his plans for the future installments in...
In addition to A Babysitter's Guide to Monster Hunting—the first in a planned three-book series from Katherine Tegen Books (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers)—Ballarini also discussed his plans for the future installments in...
- 9/19/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Twin Peaks Recap is a weekly column by Keith Uhlich covering David Lynch and Mark Frost's limited, 18-episode continuation of the Twin Peaks television series."Did you like that song?" the boy (Xolo Mariduena) asks the girl (Tikaeni Faircrest). His words are hesitant and tentative—tinged with naiveté, therefore open and earnest. "Yes," the girl replies, playing along with the courtship ritual. "I did like that song." Yet there's a sense in the slight pause between his question and her answer that she could say anything. That awkward dead space is filled with possibilities—positive, negative and in-between. And what excitement there is in that. This exchange comes toward the end of Part 8 of Mark Frost and David Lynch's revived Twin Peaks, though the quiet beauty of the moment is offset by the many horrors (and wonders) that precede it…and that, will indeed, follow it. It's easy...
- 6/26/2017
- MUBI
Joe Manganiello revealed a few interesting facts about himself when he stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday. After talking about how he starred in Pee-wee's Big Holiday in 2016, the actor revealed that he's actually a huge fan of the comedian behind the character, Paul Reubens. Not only did he tell a hilarious story about how they met, but it turns out, he can also do a pretty spot on impression of him. But that's not all. He also showed off his flawless impressions of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rodney Dangerfield, and Kermit the Frog. If you close your eyes, you'd swear it was actually the famous muppet talking.
- 3/22/2017
- by Kelsie Gibson
- Popsugar.com
Joe Manganiello is a man of many talents, including some spot-on impressions.
The Magic Mike Xxl star sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday'sTonight Show, where he dished on his experience working with Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, on his recent comedy, Pee-wee's Big Holiday.
According to Manganiello, he'd been a life-long fan, and got the opportunity to meet Reubens at an HBO Emmys party.
Watch: Alec Baldwin and Jimmy Fallon Test Out Their Donald Trump Impressions While Playing ‘Box of Lies’
"I ran over to him, told him I was the biggest fan in the world," Manganiello said, recounting how he asked Reubens to accompany him to an art exhibit featuring the works of director Tim Burton -- who made his directorial debut with Pee-wee's Big Adventure in 1985.
After that, the pair became friends, and Manganiello was able to pick up on some of his mannerisms, which allowed him to nail the comic character's iconic laugh. Fallon...
The Magic Mike Xxl star sat down with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday'sTonight Show, where he dished on his experience working with Paul Reubens, aka Pee-wee Herman, on his recent comedy, Pee-wee's Big Holiday.
According to Manganiello, he'd been a life-long fan, and got the opportunity to meet Reubens at an HBO Emmys party.
Watch: Alec Baldwin and Jimmy Fallon Test Out Their Donald Trump Impressions While Playing ‘Box of Lies’
"I ran over to him, told him I was the biggest fan in the world," Manganiello said, recounting how he asked Reubens to accompany him to an art exhibit featuring the works of director Tim Burton -- who made his directorial debut with Pee-wee's Big Adventure in 1985.
After that, the pair became friends, and Manganiello was able to pick up on some of his mannerisms, which allowed him to nail the comic character's iconic laugh. Fallon...
- 3/22/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
It looks like Dwayne Johnson could be getting some more help going up against the colossal creatures in Rampage, as Joe Manganiello and Marley Shelton have reportedly set their sights on key roles in the film.
According to THR, Manganiello (Pee-wee's Big Holiday, True Blood, the upcoming The Batman) is in talks to play the "leader of a private military group" in New Line Cinema's film adaptation of the ’80s Midway arcade game Rampage, which featured massive monsters wreaking havoc in cities. Shelton (Lifetime's The Lottery, Scream 4, Death Proof), meanwhile, is in negotiations to play a "scientist and astronaut" (the latter of which may conjure up images of space cities being demolished in the 1999 sequel Rampage 2: Universal Tour).
Should Manganiello and Shelton officially come aboard the project, they would join Johnson and Naomie Harris in the cast's ranks. According to THR, Harris will play "a geneticist with...
According to THR, Manganiello (Pee-wee's Big Holiday, True Blood, the upcoming The Batman) is in talks to play the "leader of a private military group" in New Line Cinema's film adaptation of the ’80s Midway arcade game Rampage, which featured massive monsters wreaking havoc in cities. Shelton (Lifetime's The Lottery, Scream 4, Death Proof), meanwhile, is in negotiations to play a "scientist and astronaut" (the latter of which may conjure up images of space cities being demolished in the 1999 sequel Rampage 2: Universal Tour).
Should Manganiello and Shelton officially come aboard the project, they would join Johnson and Naomie Harris in the cast's ranks. According to THR, Harris will play "a geneticist with...
- 2/9/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Earlier this year Joe Manganiello, normally known for playing over-the-top hunks in things like Magic Mike and True Blood, proved he had a dorky, funny side with Pee-wee's Big Holiday. Presumably we won't see too much of that side in his next major movie, though. He'll be playing the villain Deathstroke in Ben Affleck's Batman movie. We already knew Deathstroke would be in the movie since Affleck tweeted out a video of the character's costume test, but Mangianello's...
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- 9/9/2016
- by affiliates@fandango.com
- Fandango
Joe Manganiello has reportedly been hospitalized with a serious case of appendicitis, Us Weekly reports. On Monday, the publication reported that the 39-year-old actor was admitted into a hospital over the weekend and underwent surgery to have his appendix removed after pulling out of a charity gala due to "health issues." According to a source, Joe seems to be doing fine now and is expected to make a full recovery. The last time we saw him was when he and wife Sofia Vergara stepped out together at the premiere of his film Pee-wee's Big Holiday at the SXSW Music, Film, and Interactive Festival back in March.
- 4/19/2016
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
Pee-wee Herman never did things small, so is it any wonder that his new best friend came in Size Joe Manganiello?
In "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," the "True Blood" and "Magic Mike" star plays a version of himself via the skewed funhouse-mirror world Pee-wee inhabits. After a chance encounter where he finds himself bonding with his new friend, Manganiello invites the otherwise sheltered Pee-Wee to his birthday party on the opposite coast, launching the epic cross-country journey that fills up the Netflix original film.
Manganiello joined Moviefone to reveal the secret behind his involvement with the movie, which wasn't just a clever Hollywood cameo. Not only has the actor been a super-fan of Pee-wee since his youth, the character's creator/alter ego Paul Reubens was also a personal friend -- close enough to have attended the star's recent wedding to Sofia Vergara.
Moviefone: You're exactly the right age for Pee-wee Herman...
In "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," the "True Blood" and "Magic Mike" star plays a version of himself via the skewed funhouse-mirror world Pee-wee inhabits. After a chance encounter where he finds himself bonding with his new friend, Manganiello invites the otherwise sheltered Pee-Wee to his birthday party on the opposite coast, launching the epic cross-country journey that fills up the Netflix original film.
Manganiello joined Moviefone to reveal the secret behind his involvement with the movie, which wasn't just a clever Hollywood cameo. Not only has the actor been a super-fan of Pee-wee since his youth, the character's creator/alter ego Paul Reubens was also a personal friend -- close enough to have attended the star's recent wedding to Sofia Vergara.
Moviefone: You're exactly the right age for Pee-wee Herman...
- 3/25/2016
- by Scott Huver
- Moviefone
His name may sound diminutive, but everything about Pee-wee Herman is big, big, big.
Beginning with 1985's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," the debut film for the one-of-a-kind character first created on stage in the early '80s by actor/writer/comedian Paul Reubens, there's always been something outrageously outsized about the antics of the gray-suited, red-bowtied man-child.
And now he's as big as ever, returning to the spotlight for the first time in 25 years since his last major appearance onscreen for a new Netflix film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," produced by comedy impresario Judd Apatow. Taking a step out of character, Reubens joined Moviefone to discuss why Pee-Wee's return is indeed something to celebrate.
Moviefone: Why was now the right time to bring back Pee-Wee?
Paul Reubens: Well, really, the time to bring back Pee-wee was 10 years ago, when I originally started doing it, but it didn't work out that way.
Beginning with 1985's "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," the debut film for the one-of-a-kind character first created on stage in the early '80s by actor/writer/comedian Paul Reubens, there's always been something outrageously outsized about the antics of the gray-suited, red-bowtied man-child.
And now he's as big as ever, returning to the spotlight for the first time in 25 years since his last major appearance onscreen for a new Netflix film "Pee-wee's Big Holiday," produced by comedy impresario Judd Apatow. Taking a step out of character, Reubens joined Moviefone to discuss why Pee-Wee's return is indeed something to celebrate.
Moviefone: Why was now the right time to bring back Pee-Wee?
Paul Reubens: Well, really, the time to bring back Pee-wee was 10 years ago, when I originally started doing it, but it didn't work out that way.
- 3/24/2016
- by Scott Huver
- Moviefone
Paul Reubens, the actor-comedian behind everyone's favorite gray-suited manchild Pee-wee Herman, may be the worst person to ask about the character's legacy. Before a rare public screening of Pee-wee's Big Holiday at New York's 92nd Street Y Tuesday night, the writer-actor sat down with film critic Joe Neumaier to discuss his career arc from his early days with improv legends the Groundlings to TV icon and film star. A talk with the affable Reubens is more of a free-association, meandering conversation than a standard Q&A, as the hour-long chat...
- 3/23/2016
- Rollingstone.com
In the late 1980s, Paul Reubens was Pee-wee Herman.
"I went out of my way for quite some time to try and make people think that he was a real person and there wasn't an actor behind it all," the actor says in the current issue of People of the man-child he created as part of an exercise at the infamous Groundling's improv studio in the late '70s.
Reubens never imagined his goofy alter ego would be a success. But in 1985, Reubens found himself on the big screen starring in the cult favorite Pee-wee's Big Adventure. By the following year,...
"I went out of my way for quite some time to try and make people think that he was a real person and there wasn't an actor behind it all," the actor says in the current issue of People of the man-child he created as part of an exercise at the infamous Groundling's improv studio in the late '70s.
Reubens never imagined his goofy alter ego would be a success. But in 1985, Reubens found himself on the big screen starring in the cult favorite Pee-wee's Big Adventure. By the following year,...
- 3/23/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- People.com - TV Watch
In the late 1980s, Paul Reubens was Pee-wee Herman. "I went out of my way for quite some time to try and make people think that he was a real person and there wasn't an actor behind it all," the actor says in the current issue of People of the man-child he created as part of an exercise at the infamous Groundling's improv studio in the late '70s.Reubens never imagined his goofy alter ego would be a success. But in 1985, Reubens found himself on the big screen starring in the cult favorite Pee-wee's Big Adventure. By the following year,...
- 3/23/2016
- by Patrick Gomez, @PatrickGomezLA
- PEOPLE.com
Recently, archaeologists made a startling discovery. Excavating a hitherto undiscovered burial chamber in the Great Pyramid, they came across a series of hieroglyphics in which, amid the depictions of ancient pharaohs and Egyptian gods, was a familiar figure: pale, knock-kneed, clad in a pinched grey suit and a red bow tie — the first concrete evidence that Pee-wee Herman has lived among us for thousands of years.
This is, of course, a lie, but the ageless appearance of Paul Reubens' iconic character in Pee-wee's Big Holiday, which Netflix released on...
This is, of course, a lie, but the ageless appearance of Paul Reubens' iconic character in Pee-wee's Big Holiday, which Netflix released on...
- 3/21/2016
- Rollingstone.com
Penguin Meets His Father On An All-new "Gotham" Monday, March 21, On Fox Paul Reubens ("Pee-Wee's Big Holiday") Guest-Stars Gordon and Bullock investigate a trail of clues left in a museum robbery, which, unbeknownst to them, were left by Nygma in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Meanwhile, Gordon's past comes back to haunt him when an anonymous person threatens to expose his hand in Galavan's murder. Also, Penguin's visit to some old friends leads him to meet his father, Elijah Van Dalh (guest star Paul Reubens), and Bruce practices his street smarts in the all-new "Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn" episode of Gotham airing Monday, March 21 (8:00-9:01 Pm Et/Pt) on Fox. The stakes are higher than ever as Gotham explores the origin stories of some of the most ambitious and depraved Super Villains, including The Riddler, The Joker and Mr. Freeze, and Bruce Wayne uncovers more...
- 3/19/2016
- ComicBookMovie.com
I know today is all about getting home and getting as far as we can into season 2 of Daredevil, but let's not forget about Pee-wee! Netflix also quietly released Pee-wee's Big Holiday the same day. Honestly, I might have to watch this first just so I can fully commit to Daredevil! Check out a new clip from the film below:...
- 3/18/2016
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Sofia Vergara supported her man, Joe Manganiello, on Thursday when they stepped out at the premiere of his film Pee-wee's Big Holiday at the SXSW Music, Film, and Interactive Festival in Austin, TX. The cute couple was all smiles as they cuddled up on the red carpet and exchanged loving glances while posing for photos. Sofia was even spotted taking a few snaps of her own while making her way inside the event. The outing comes on the heels of a busy few months for the pair. After tying the knot in a stunning ceremony in Florida in November, Sofia took award season by storm and made an appearance at the SAG Awards with Joe, performed with Pitbull at the Grammys, and stunned at the Oscars. Keep reading to see more of their latest date!
- 3/18/2016
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
We interrupt our previously scheduled review of Pee-wee's Big Holiday to bring you an actual letter given to critics by Mr. Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens). In said missive, Mr. Herman strokes the easily massaged egos of the journalistic community by calling us "esteemed members of the press," offers a friendly "hi there," then goes on for a bit about The Sixth Sense. At last, he gets to the meat: "In all seriousness, I am asking you, distinguished members of the media, for a really big favor. If you've seen any of my movies (and who hasn't?!), there are very few plot points.
- 3/18/2016
- by Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat
- PEOPLE.com
We interrupt our previously scheduled review of Pee-wee's Big Holiday to bring you an actual letter given to critics by Mr. Pee-wee Herman (Paul Reubens). In said missive, Mr. Herman strokes the easily massaged egos of the journalistic community by calling us "esteemed members of the press," offers a friendly "hi there," then goes on for a bit about The Sixth Sense. At last, he gets to the meat: "In all seriousness, I am asking you, distinguished members of the media, for a really big favor. If you've seen any of my movies (and who hasn't?!), there are very few plot points.
- 3/18/2016
- by Alynda Wheat, @AlyndaWheat
- PEOPLE.com
"Pee-wee's Playhouse" is one of the wackiest, weirdest, and most creative shows to ever exist in the world of children's television. Its zany cast of characters (puppet and human), led by Paul Reubens as the eccentric grey-suited Pee-Wee, will live on in our hearts and wildest imaginations forever.
But did you know the Saturday morning favorite featured some soon-to-be stars? "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" begins streaming on Netflix on March 18. In honor of the Pee-Wee comeback, let's take it back to the '80s and look at 7 familiar faces who started in Puppetland's Playhouse.
But did you know the Saturday morning favorite featured some soon-to-be stars? "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" begins streaming on Netflix on March 18. In honor of the Pee-Wee comeback, let's take it back to the '80s and look at 7 familiar faces who started in Puppetland's Playhouse.
- 3/17/2016
- by Alana Altmann
- Moviefone
Jim Gordon's work on the streets of Gotham City is far from over. Fox has announced that they've renewed the Gotham TV show for a third season for 2016-17.
Here's the press release:
Hot From Fox...
Fox Orders Third Season Of Hit Drama "Gotham"
Paul Reubens ("Pee-Wee's Big Holiday") Begins Guest Arc on an All-New Episode Airing Monday, March 21
Fox has renewed hit drama series Gotham for a third season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.Read More…...
Here's the press release:
Hot From Fox...
Fox Orders Third Season Of Hit Drama "Gotham"
Paul Reubens ("Pee-Wee's Big Holiday") Begins Guest Arc on an All-New Episode Airing Monday, March 21
Fox has renewed hit drama series Gotham for a third season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company.Read More…...
- 3/17/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
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