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Three years after its shutdown, the legacy of BlueSky Studios is somewhat being forgotten within the animation community. Originally the successor to the defunct Fox Animation Studios, BlueSky Studios was one of the earliest companies to work with 3D animation. Founded in 1987, they worked on multiple commercials and short films. They made movies like Robots, Epic, the Rio series, and The Peanuts Movie. But perhaps they were best known for the Ice Age series.
From 2002 – 2016, the Ice Age series consisted of five theatrical films with over $3.2 Billion in profit, making it one of the most successful animated movie franchises of all time.
The series technically finished with the fifth film, Collision Course, when it performed far lower than previous entries.
However, the original series ended when Disney acquired BlueSky’s parent company, 20th Century Fox,...
Three years after its shutdown, the legacy of BlueSky Studios is somewhat being forgotten within the animation community. Originally the successor to the defunct Fox Animation Studios, BlueSky Studios was one of the earliest companies to work with 3D animation. Founded in 1987, they worked on multiple commercials and short films. They made movies like Robots, Epic, the Rio series, and The Peanuts Movie. But perhaps they were best known for the Ice Age series.
From 2002 – 2016, the Ice Age series consisted of five theatrical films with over $3.2 Billion in profit, making it one of the most successful animated movie franchises of all time.
The series technically finished with the fifth film, Collision Course, when it performed far lower than previous entries.
However, the original series ended when Disney acquired BlueSky’s parent company, 20th Century Fox,...
- 9/18/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
John Landgraf says that there’s still “magic” in the television business as evidenced by the likes of actors such as The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas beating Carol Burnett and Meryl Streep to win her first Emmy or Shōgun winning major awards.
It was a fantastic night for both FX and The Walt Disney Company, which broke a range of records at this year’s Emmys.
FX won 36 awards across Primetime Emmys and the Creative Arts Awards – its best ever total – and Disney took home 60 awards, beating previous records set by CBS and Netflix.
Shōgun snapped up the Outstanding Drama Series win and stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada took home the top drama acting awards, while The Bear scored wins for Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as well as Chris Storer for directing and Fargo’s Lamorne Morris beat the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Jonathan Bailey...
It was a fantastic night for both FX and The Walt Disney Company, which broke a range of records at this year’s Emmys.
FX won 36 awards across Primetime Emmys and the Creative Arts Awards – its best ever total – and Disney took home 60 awards, beating previous records set by CBS and Netflix.
Shōgun snapped up the Outstanding Drama Series win and stars Anna Sawai and Hiroyuki Sanada took home the top drama acting awards, while The Bear scored wins for Jeremy Allen White, Liza Colón-Zayas, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as well as Chris Storer for directing and Fargo’s Lamorne Morris beat the likes of Robert Downey Jr. and Jonathan Bailey...
- 9/17/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Patricia Arquette has really been bitten by the true crime bug. The Severance actor is set to star in Murdaugh Murders, a new limited series from Michael D. Fuller and co-creator Erin Lee Carr. The series will be partially adapted from Liz Farrell and Mandy Matney's popular Murdaugh Murders Podcast,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Emma Keates
- avclub.com
Going Dutch, Fox’s midseason Army comedy starring Denis Leary, has enlisted Community grad Danny Pudi, Dave vet Taylor Misiak and three others.
Ordered to series in May, Going Dutch follows an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army colonel (played by Leary) who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world.
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Ordered to series in May, Going Dutch follows an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army colonel (played by Leary) who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world.
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- 9/5/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Fox’s new comedy series Going Dutch has added 5 new cast members joining previously announced star Denis Leary.
Taylor Misiak (Dave), Danny Pudi, Laci Mosely and Hal Cumpston have been set as series regulars with Dempsey Bryk (Willow) will heavily recur.
The single-cam comedy Going Dutch follows arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army “Colonel Patrick Quinn” (Leary), who after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons, and no tactical purpose.
Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, top notch bowling alley, and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S.
Taylor Misiak (Dave), Danny Pudi, Laci Mosely and Hal Cumpston have been set as series regulars with Dempsey Bryk (Willow) will heavily recur.
The single-cam comedy Going Dutch follows arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army “Colonel Patrick Quinn” (Leary), who after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons, and no tactical purpose.
Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, top notch bowling alley, and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S.
- 9/5/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox is adding another veteran writer and producer to its roster of broadcast direct deals.
The network has signed Without a Trace and The Last Ship creator Hank Steinberg to such a pact, under which Steinberg will develop drama series that will be wholly owned by Fox. Steinberg is currently an executive producer of Doc, a medical drama set to premiere on Fox in early 2025.
“Hank is an invaluable creative partner and collaborator, already delivering the intense new medical procedural Doc to the network,” said Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn. “Expanding this relationship builds on Hank’s proven track record for creating undeniable, broad-appeal franchises, and with his incomparable voice, will bring even more incredible, unexpected entertainment to Fox’s audiences worldwide.”
Added Steinberg, “The experience of working on Doc with Michael, [head of drama] Brooke Bowman and the entire Fox team has been one of the most rewarding of my career.
The network has signed Without a Trace and The Last Ship creator Hank Steinberg to such a pact, under which Steinberg will develop drama series that will be wholly owned by Fox. Steinberg is currently an executive producer of Doc, a medical drama set to premiere on Fox in early 2025.
“Hank is an invaluable creative partner and collaborator, already delivering the intense new medical procedural Doc to the network,” said Fox Television Network president Michael Thorn. “Expanding this relationship builds on Hank’s proven track record for creating undeniable, broad-appeal franchises, and with his incomparable voice, will bring even more incredible, unexpected entertainment to Fox’s audiences worldwide.”
Added Steinberg, “The experience of working on Doc with Michael, [head of drama] Brooke Bowman and the entire Fox team has been one of the most rewarding of my career.
- 9/5/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran TV creator and showrunner Hank Steinberg has entered a broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment where he executive produces the upcoming medical drama Doc. Under the pact, Steinberg, creator and executive producer of the hit CBS series Without A Trace, will be developing new, Fox-owned scripted dramas for the network.
Getting a successful fully owned drama series on the air has been a big priority for Fox whose only effort in the space so far has been the short-lived Monarch.
On the Fox Entertainment talent roster, Steinberg joins fellow prolific drama creator Matt Nix whose drama project for the network had been heating up.
Getting a successful fully owned drama series on the air has been a big priority for Fox whose only effort in the space so far has been the short-lived Monarch.
On the Fox Entertainment talent roster, Steinberg joins fellow prolific drama creator Matt Nix whose drama project for the network had been heating up.
- 9/5/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Hank Steinberg, a veteran writer and producer who created CBS’ “Without a Trace,” TNT’s “The Last Ship” and ABC’s “For Life,” has entered into a broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment.
Under the terms of the pact, Steinberg will develop new, Fox-owned scripted dramas for the network. He currently executive produces “Doc,” an upcoming medical drama based on the globally acclaimed Italian series, “Doc – Nelle tue mani” that will debut in Fox’s midseason lineup.
The series, which stars Molly Parker, follows Westside Hospital’s chief of internal and family medicine Dr. Amy Larsen, who must navigate an unfamiliar world after a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, leaving her with no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can...
Under the terms of the pact, Steinberg will develop new, Fox-owned scripted dramas for the network. He currently executive produces “Doc,” an upcoming medical drama based on the globally acclaimed Italian series, “Doc – Nelle tue mani” that will debut in Fox’s midseason lineup.
The series, which stars Molly Parker, follows Westside Hospital’s chief of internal and family medicine Dr. Amy Larsen, who must navigate an unfamiliar world after a brain injury erases the last eight years of her life, leaving her with no recollection of patients she’s treated, colleagues she’s crossed, the soulmate she divorced, the man she now loves and the tragedy that caused her to push everyone away. She can...
- 9/5/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Fox Entertainment has sealed a deal with TV scribe Hank Steinberg, the exec producer behind the network’s upcoming miseason drama “Doc.” Under the agreement, the latest in what Fox calls its “broadcast direct deals,” Steinberg will develop new scripted dramas to be produced and owned by Fox for the network.
The deal was announced Thursday by Fox Television Network prexy Michael Thorn. “Hank is an invaluable creative partner and collaborator, already delivering the intense new medical procedural ‘Doc’ to the network,” Thorn said in a statement. “Expanding this relationship builds on Hank’s proven track record for creating undeniable, broad-appeal franchises, and with his incomparable voice, will bring even more incredible, unexpected entertainment to Fox’s audiences worldwide.”
Steinberg’s prolific career includes CBS’ seven-season police procedural “Without a Trace,” as well as TNT’s hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last Ship” and ABC’s social justice legal drama “For Life.
The deal was announced Thursday by Fox Television Network prexy Michael Thorn. “Hank is an invaluable creative partner and collaborator, already delivering the intense new medical procedural ‘Doc’ to the network,” Thorn said in a statement. “Expanding this relationship builds on Hank’s proven track record for creating undeniable, broad-appeal franchises, and with his incomparable voice, will bring even more incredible, unexpected entertainment to Fox’s audiences worldwide.”
Steinberg’s prolific career includes CBS’ seven-season police procedural “Without a Trace,” as well as TNT’s hit post-apocalyptic drama “The Last Ship” and ABC’s social justice legal drama “For Life.
- 9/5/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
When it comes to primetime entertainment, Fox has you covered as the network revealed its lineup for the fall 2024 television season. Among the selections are a few familiar favorites and fresh titles you’ll be eager to check out ranging from Rescue: Hi-Surf to Murder in a Small Town alongside returning favorites like 9-1-1: Lone Star and Hell’s Kitchen. Scroll down for a more in-depth look at what’s ahead. Fall 2024: The Complete Broadcast Schedule ABC: Full Slate – Schedule – Trailers – Premiere Dates CBS: Full Slate – Schedule – Trailers – Premiere Dates NBC: Full Slate – Schedule – Premiere Dates Fox: Full Slate – Schedule – Trailers – Premiere Dates New Fox shows Fox officially ordered Going Dutch, an all-new comedy starring Denis Leary which centers around an arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel, who is put on assignment in the Netherlands after an unfiltered rant. There, he’s punished with a command...
- 8/17/2024
- TV Insider
There are certain cultural touchstones of Philadelphia just like there are cultural touchstones to an M. Night Shyamalan movie. The city has its skyline, its accent, the Rocky steps. The filmmaker has his outrageous premises and horror twists. Wide Awake, Shyamalan’s second, pre-Sixth Sense movie, has almost none of...
- 8/7/2024
- by Mary Kate Carr
- avclub.com
Exclusive: In a competitive situation, Prime Video has landed Home Team, a half-hour single-camera comedy starring and executive produced by Modern Family Emmy winner Eric Stonestreet. The project hails from Austin Winsberg’s Zihuatanejo Productions, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, The Tannenbaum Company, Lionsgate Television — where The Tannenbaum Co. and Zihuatanejo are based — and Amazon MGM Studios.
Written by Jason Belleville based on a story by him and Winsberg, Home Team is described as a comedy with a big heart and a love letter to father-son relationships. It follows now-stuck Scott Hansen (Stonestreet) as he moves his dad into a retirement community, begins to get his life back on track in a new workplace and starts to learn how to finally live in the moment from folks who have a lot fewer moments left.
Stonestreet and Belleville, who serves as showrunner, executive produce alongside Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown through Omaha Productions; Eric Tannenbaum,...
Written by Jason Belleville based on a story by him and Winsberg, Home Team is described as a comedy with a big heart and a love letter to father-son relationships. It follows now-stuck Scott Hansen (Stonestreet) as he moves his dad into a retirement community, begins to get his life back on track in a new workplace and starts to learn how to finally live in the moment from folks who have a lot fewer moments left.
Stonestreet and Belleville, who serves as showrunner, executive produce alongside Manning, Jamie Horowitz and Ben Brown through Omaha Productions; Eric Tannenbaum,...
- 8/2/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Few directors inspire more ire than M. Night Shyamalan. Famed for his twists and turns, Shyamalan’s meteoric rise can only be matched by his shocking fall. There was a moment when he was framed as the next Steven Spielberg. Unfortunately, a string of poor movies left many unwilling to engage with his future hits. Whether he’s inconsistent or very particular, Shyamalan has survived in Hollywood, with Trap becoming movie number 16 in his storied career. We’re ranking his movies with Trap‘s release, and helping put your expectations in check.
16. The Last Airbender (2010)
One of the most frustrating blockbusters of the last thirty years, Shyamalan proved the wrong choice from the jump. He tried to put his stamp on the series, and failed in pretty much every way. Poor visuals and poor acting (aside from Asiv Mandvi & Dev Patel) killed any chance of a franchise. Beyond that, the...
16. The Last Airbender (2010)
One of the most frustrating blockbusters of the last thirty years, Shyamalan proved the wrong choice from the jump. He tried to put his stamp on the series, and failed in pretty much every way. Poor visuals and poor acting (aside from Asiv Mandvi & Dev Patel) killed any chance of a franchise. Beyond that, the...
- 8/2/2024
- by Alan French
- FandomWire
Tacoma Fd is one of the funniest and wackiest workplace comedies ever made. The truTV series follows a crew of firefighters in one of the rainiest cities in America. The Tacoma Fire Department crew doesn’t put out many fires but has some of the funniest members out of any series. Tacoma Fd was canceled after its fourth season and while the hilarious story of the Tacoma Fd crew has ended here are some similar shows for you to watch next and laugh out loud.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Credit – NBC
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a workplace police procedural comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and then NBC series follows the story of Detective Jake Peralta and his fellow police officers as all of them get a new commanding officer, Raymond Holt, who tries to lead them to become the best police department in New York City. Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg,...
Brooklyn Nine-Nine Credit – NBC
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a workplace police procedural comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and then NBC series follows the story of Detective Jake Peralta and his fellow police officers as all of them get a new commanding officer, Raymond Holt, who tries to lead them to become the best police department in New York City. Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg,...
- 7/19/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
For the better part of the last 15 years, Elizabeth Gillies has made a career out of playing sassy, snarky, strong-willed women on television. After rising to fame in her mid-teens as the mercurial Jade West on the hit Nickelodeon sitcom “Victorious,” Gillies made the transition to playing similarly rebellious adult characters, co-starring as Denis Leary’s daughter in his FX musical comedy “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” and reimagining the role of Fallon Carrington in the CW’s modern-day reboot of “Dynasty.”
It was during the fifth and final season of “Dynasty” that Gillies was approached to star in and executive produce “Spread,” which premieres on July 19 on Tubi. Directed by Ellie Kanner and written by Buffy Charlet, the new film follows Ruby (Gillies), an aspiring (and very broke) journalist who is forced to swallow her pride and take a temp job at Spread, an outdated adult magazine.
It was during the fifth and final season of “Dynasty” that Gillies was approached to star in and executive produce “Spread,” which premieres on July 19 on Tubi. Directed by Ellie Kanner and written by Buffy Charlet, the new film follows Ruby (Gillies), an aspiring (and very broke) journalist who is forced to swallow her pride and take a temp job at Spread, an outdated adult magazine.
- 7/16/2024
- by Max Gao
- Variety Film + TV
Fly Me to the Moon is a historical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greg Berlanti from a screenplay by Rose Gilroy. The 2024 film follows a romantic entanglement between a marketing executive and a NASA official, as he prepares for the Apollo 11 moon landing while she is given the task of filming a fake moon landing in case the real mission fails. Fly Me to the Moon stars Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in the lead roles with Woody Harrelson, Anna Garcia, Ray Romano, Jim Rash, Nick Dillenburg, Jessie Mueller, Noah Robbins, and Bill Barrett starring in supporting roles. If you loved the fake moon landing aspect of Fly Me to the Moon, here are some similar movies you can check out next.
Moonwalkers (Starz & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Alchemy
Moonwalkers is a crime comedy film directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet from a screenplay by Dean Craig. Based on the Apollo Moon landing hoax,...
Moonwalkers (Starz & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Alchemy
Moonwalkers is a crime comedy film directed by Antoine Bardou-Jacquet from a screenplay by Dean Craig. Based on the Apollo Moon landing hoax,...
- 7/12/2024
- by Kulwant Singh
- Cinema Blind
1993’s Demolition Man is a ridiculous movie. There are poop-swabbing seashells, dystopian Taco Bells and a nude Sylvester Stallone dummy that later became the creepiest Planet Hollywood decoration of all-time. Seriously, who put this on the ceiling of a family restaurant and thought that it wouldn’t emotionally scar children?
Then there’s the cast. Instead of a more seasoned actor, the producers hired comedian Denis Leary to play Edgar Friendly, the leader of a guerrilla army of resistance fighters, which, I guess makes sense, considering that his rebels are opposed to the politically correct fascists who won’t let him have any fun.
He basically does a tight five in the middle of the movie all about how he yearns to smoke cigars in restaurants and read Playboy magazine while nude and slathered in green Jell-o. It’s kind of hard not to side with the evil police state after that.
Then there’s the cast. Instead of a more seasoned actor, the producers hired comedian Denis Leary to play Edgar Friendly, the leader of a guerrilla army of resistance fighters, which, I guess makes sense, considering that his rebels are opposed to the politically correct fascists who won’t let him have any fun.
He basically does a tight five in the middle of the movie all about how he yearns to smoke cigars in restaurants and read Playboy magazine while nude and slathered in green Jell-o. It’s kind of hard not to side with the evil police state after that.
- 6/26/2024
- Cracked
As Hollywood starts to slow down ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, broadcast networks have some unfinished business — making decisions on several pilots ordered earlier this year. With development no longer confined within the bounds of the traditional TV cycle that comes to an end at the May upfronts, networks are taking longer to produce and evaluate pilots before deciding their fate. Here is where the Big 4 stand heading into the summer.
ABC has two new drama series for next season, High Potential and Dr. Odyssey — both on the fall schedule — and no new comedies. That will change as the network has two multi-camera pilots, Shifting Gears, starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, and Forgive & Forget, headlined by Ty Burrell. Both are considered very strong contenders.
Shifting Gears is ahead of Forgive & Forget timeline-wise; a cut was delivered and seen this week, I hear. Meanwhile, Forgive & Forget is taping today.
ABC has two new drama series for next season, High Potential and Dr. Odyssey — both on the fall schedule — and no new comedies. That will change as the network has two multi-camera pilots, Shifting Gears, starring Tim Allen and Kat Dennings, and Forgive & Forget, headlined by Ty Burrell. Both are considered very strong contenders.
Shifting Gears is ahead of Forgive & Forget timeline-wise; a cut was delivered and seen this week, I hear. Meanwhile, Forgive & Forget is taping today.
- 6/21/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been more than a year and a half since Rob Wade took over as CEO of Fox Entertainment. On Monday at the Banff World Media Festival, Wade made his first extensive public comments about how it’s been going so far — and elaborated on any new acquisition plans he might have for the company, the fate of some of the third party shows still on his air (including “9-1-1: Lone Star”) and the decision behind his recent corporate restructuring network, studio and distribution operations into their own divisions.
In a conversation prior to the panel, Wade noted that in the five years since the 20th Century Fox TV assets were sold to Disney, leaving Fox as an independent network, the company has built up a new stable of production businesses — including animation studio Bento Box, unscripted studio Fox Alternative Entertainment, Fox Scripted Studios (“Animal Control”), MarVista Entertainment (Hallmark Channel...
In a conversation prior to the panel, Wade noted that in the five years since the 20th Century Fox TV assets were sold to Disney, leaving Fox as an independent network, the company has built up a new stable of production businesses — including animation studio Bento Box, unscripted studio Fox Alternative Entertainment, Fox Scripted Studios (“Animal Control”), MarVista Entertainment (Hallmark Channel...
- 6/10/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Rob Wade has been in charge of Fox for just over 18 months, a period that coincided with the fallout of the pandemic and two strikes in Hollywood.
But the Brit is optimistic that while the television business is challenging, it is starting to right size itself after a period of heavy spending by streamer rivals.
In a wide-ranging interview with Deadline, ahead of his keynote session at the Banff World Media Festival, Wade talked about the company’s recent restructure, a new windowing strategy, trying to find a “silver bullet” in animation, comedy hits and big unscripted swings.
Don’t worry, there’s also a bit of Baywatch.
“I know it’s challenging, but things are changing. We’re very much open for business, doing interesting creative deals and the business is right sizing itself, that’s a good thing. We’re trying to refocus how we do things and...
But the Brit is optimistic that while the television business is challenging, it is starting to right size itself after a period of heavy spending by streamer rivals.
In a wide-ranging interview with Deadline, ahead of his keynote session at the Banff World Media Festival, Wade talked about the company’s recent restructure, a new windowing strategy, trying to find a “silver bullet” in animation, comedy hits and big unscripted swings.
Don’t worry, there’s also a bit of Baywatch.
“I know it’s challenging, but things are changing. We’re very much open for business, doing interesting creative deals and the business is right sizing itself, that’s a good thing. We’re trying to refocus how we do things and...
- 6/10/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Superheroes have always been among us: their job is to rush to the rescue in emergency situations, risking their own lives.
Although projects about firefighters, paramedics and rescuers are quite popular, there are not that many of them — here we have collected nine of the best that will bring you both tears and laughter.
1. The Smoke, 2014
The leader of the White Watch firefighters team is Kev. He is a good man who has been dedicated to his heroic profession since he was 18 years old. One day, his life was ruined by the negligence and deceit of his boss. Kev barely survived a terrible fire that left him with burns all over his body. But despite the tragedy, the man found the strength to return to work and continue saving lives.
The Smoke is a realistic series about the work of firefighters: how hard, painful and scary it is to save people.
Although projects about firefighters, paramedics and rescuers are quite popular, there are not that many of them — here we have collected nine of the best that will bring you both tears and laughter.
1. The Smoke, 2014
The leader of the White Watch firefighters team is Kev. He is a good man who has been dedicated to his heroic profession since he was 18 years old. One day, his life was ruined by the negligence and deceit of his boss. Kev barely survived a terrible fire that left him with burns all over his body. But despite the tragedy, the man found the strength to return to work and continue saving lives.
The Smoke is a realistic series about the work of firefighters: how hard, painful and scary it is to save people.
- 5/31/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
Amazon MGM Studios has rounded out the cast of Oh. What. Fun., its all-star holiday comedy being directed by Michael Showalter, who is coming off the record-breaking success of the streamer’s romantic drama The Idea of You.
Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu and Maude Apatow have been added to the call sheet while Danielle Brooks has signed on for a cameo in the feature, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.
Michelle Pfeiffer is leading the ensemble that already include Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake,...
Jason Schwartzman, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu and Maude Apatow have been added to the call sheet while Danielle Brooks has signed on for a cameo in the feature, which is currently shooting in Atlanta.
Michelle Pfeiffer is leading the ensemble that already include Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and The Holdovers breakout Dominic Sessa.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Intro: It’s a story we’ve all heard before. A group of friends stray off the beaten path and end up having to fight for their lives. This has served as the set-up for many classic horror films and thrillers. Back in the early ‘90s, director Stephen Hopkins used it as the set-up for an action movie that has an awesome cast. Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jeremy Piven, and Stephen Dorff play the friends fighting to survive. Denis Leary is the leader of the criminal gang out for their blood. Unfortunately, not a lot of people went to see the movie when it was released… but they did make the soundtrack a hit. The movie is called Judgment Night, and it’s time for it to be Revisited.
Set-up: Judgment Night started out as a spec script written by Kevin Jarre, whose other credits include Rambo: First Blood Part 2,...
Set-up: Judgment Night started out as a spec script written by Kevin Jarre, whose other credits include Rambo: First Blood Part 2,...
- 5/14/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
(Photo by Tony Webster via Flickr Creative Commons, Graphic by The Desk)
Fox Corporation has released the pending fall schedule for the start of the 2024-25 television season ahead of its Upfronts presentation in New York this week.
The schedule will include new shows like “Rescue: Hi-Surf” from John Wells, a series that resembles something like Baywatch set in the modern day, and a single-camera show from comedian Denis Leary called “Going Dutch.”
The Fox fall line-up includes:
Mondays: 9-1-1 Lonestar, Rescue: Hi Surf Tuesdays: Accused, Murder in a Small Town Wednesdays: The Masked Signer, The Floor Thursdays: Hell’s Kitchen, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Fridays: Ufl, college football, college basketball Saturday: Various sports, network repeats Sundays: NFL on Fox (day), The Ot (day/early evening), The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Krapopolis, Universal Basic Guys
“With outstanding original ideas and world-class talent across both new series and returning favorites,...
Fox Corporation has released the pending fall schedule for the start of the 2024-25 television season ahead of its Upfronts presentation in New York this week.
The schedule will include new shows like “Rescue: Hi-Surf” from John Wells, a series that resembles something like Baywatch set in the modern day, and a single-camera show from comedian Denis Leary called “Going Dutch.”
The Fox fall line-up includes:
Mondays: 9-1-1 Lonestar, Rescue: Hi Surf Tuesdays: Accused, Murder in a Small Town Wednesdays: The Masked Signer, The Floor Thursdays: Hell’s Kitchen, Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Fridays: Ufl, college football, college basketball Saturday: Various sports, network repeats Sundays: NFL on Fox (day), The Ot (day/early evening), The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Krapopolis, Universal Basic Guys
“With outstanding original ideas and world-class talent across both new series and returning favorites,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
Fox 2024-25 Fall Lineup: Rescue Hi-Surf Gets Post Super Bowl Slot; Accused & 9-1-1: Lone Star Return
Fox was busy over the weekend.
They renewed their remaining drama, The Cleaning Lady, for a 12-episode third season under new showrunners, to start.
The Cleaning Lady, which suffered a great loss when leading man Adan Canto died, was forced to pivot midseason, and it will be pivoting again for its third season.
While we don’t have details, perhaps divesting the original creative team from being so closely related to their story will give the show an opportunity to thrive.
Today, Fox will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center.
That means we get the information on that schedule now and can add the videos after the execs reveal them later this evening.
Here’s what we know.
Fox is adding new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series to its lineup. Spanning scripted, reality,...
They renewed their remaining drama, The Cleaning Lady, for a 12-episode third season under new showrunners, to start.
The Cleaning Lady, which suffered a great loss when leading man Adan Canto died, was forced to pivot midseason, and it will be pivoting again for its third season.
While we don’t have details, perhaps divesting the original creative team from being so closely related to their story will give the show an opportunity to thrive.
Today, Fox will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center.
That means we get the information on that schedule now and can add the videos after the execs reveal them later this evening.
Here’s what we know.
Fox is adding new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series to its lineup. Spanning scripted, reality,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Fox Entertainment will unveil its content slate for the 2024-2025 television season to the national advertising community today during its in-person Upfront Presentation at the Manhattan Center. The Fox Fall 2024 schedule adds new dramas, comedies, and unscripted series.
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
Spanning scripted, reality, and animation, the media company continues to increase program ownership from in-house business units under the Fox Entertainment Studios banner.
Returning Fox series include dramas 9-1-1: Lone Star (Season Five), Accused (Season Two), Alert: Missing Persons Unit (Season Three), and The Cleaning Lady (Season Four); comedy Animal Control (Season Three); and animated series Bob’s Burgers (Season 15), Family Guy (Season 23), The Great North (Season Five), Grimsburg (Season Two), Krapopolis (Season Two), and The Simpsons (Season 36).
The unscripted series include Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Three), The Floor (Season Two), Hell’s Kitchen (Season 23), Lego Masters (Season Five), The Masked Singer (Season 12), MasterChef (Season 15), Name That Tune (Season Five), Next Level Chef...
- 5/13/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Emmy Award nominee Denis Leary is returning to Fox with an all-new comedy series, Going Dutch, as part of the actor’s broadcast direct deal with Fox Entertainment. Leary previously starred in the Fox family comedy series The Moodys, which was canceled after just two seasons back in 2021. The comedian will be hoping for better luck with Going Dutch, which is written and executive produced by Joel Church-Cooper (Brockmire). The new show centers on an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel, who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons, and no tactical purpose. Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, a top-notch bowling alley, and...
- 5/13/2024
- TV Insider
Fox is in business with Denis Leary once again.
The network has ordered to series Going Dutch, a single-camera comedy that the Rescue Me actor will star in and executive-produce, TVLine has learned.
More from TVLineThe Great North, Special Forces and a Yet-to-Air Animated Series All Renewed at FoxFox Fall Schedule: 9-1-1: Lone Star and Accused Return, Family Guy Mia - Plus, What's Replacing SmackDown?The Floor Renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 at Fox
Going Dutch will follow an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army colonel (played by Leary), who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where...
The network has ordered to series Going Dutch, a single-camera comedy that the Rescue Me actor will star in and executive-produce, TVLine has learned.
More from TVLineThe Great North, Special Forces and a Yet-to-Air Animated Series All Renewed at FoxFox Fall Schedule: 9-1-1: Lone Star and Accused Return, Family Guy Mia - Plus, What's Replacing SmackDown?The Floor Renewed for Seasons 2 and 3 at Fox
Going Dutch will follow an arrogant, loudmouth U.S. Army colonel (played by Leary), who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Fox is moving “Family Guy” to midseason, marking the first time the animated staple hasn’t been on the network’s fall schedule since 2005 (when it returned to the air after being canceled for a few years). That’s one of the major shifts to come this fall as Fox announced a 2024-2025 lineup that includes two new dramas and a new animated series in the fall, with more freshman launches to come in midseason.
New dramas include lifeguard actioner “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” from executive producer John Wells, which will air Mondays at 9 p.m. Et behind “9-1-1: Lone Star” and crime procedural “Murder in a Small Town,” which will run Tuesdays at 9 p.m., paired with Season 2 of anthology series “Accused.” Later in the season will premiere medical drama “Doc,” based on the Italian series “Doc — Nelle tue mani” and starring Molly Parker.
On the comedy side, new animated series “Universal Basic Guys,...
New dramas include lifeguard actioner “Rescue: Hi-Surf,” from executive producer John Wells, which will air Mondays at 9 p.m. Et behind “9-1-1: Lone Star” and crime procedural “Murder in a Small Town,” which will run Tuesdays at 9 p.m., paired with Season 2 of anthology series “Accused.” Later in the season will premiere medical drama “Doc,” based on the Italian series “Doc — Nelle tue mani” and starring Molly Parker.
On the comedy side, new animated series “Universal Basic Guys,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Fox has given a series order to “Going Dutch,” a comedy series starring and executive produced by Denis Leary.
Per the official description, the single-camera series “centers on an arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel, who after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons and no tactical purpose. Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, top notch bowling alley and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by a diverse group of underdogs, the colonel tries to reinstall military discipline and professionalism with the help of the base’s previous interim leader, who just happens to be his estranged daughter.”
Upfronts 2024...
Per the official description, the single-camera series “centers on an arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel, who after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, no weapons and no tactical purpose. Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, top notch bowling alley and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by a diverse group of underdogs, the colonel tries to reinstall military discipline and professionalism with the help of the base’s previous interim leader, who just happens to be his estranged daughter.”
Upfronts 2024...
- 5/13/2024
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Denis Leary is set to star in the newly greenlit single-camera comedy Going Dutch from creator/showrunner Joel Church-Cooper (Brockmire) and Fox Entertainment Studios. Leary executive produces alongside Jack Leary (Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll) under their Amoeba production banner and Church-Cooper.
Going Dutch follows an arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, weapons, or tactical purpose.
Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, a top-notch bowling alley, and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by a diverse group of underdogs, the colonel tries to reinstall military discipline and professionalism with the...
Going Dutch follows an arrogant loudmouth U.S. Army Colonel who, after an epically unfiltered rant, is reassigned to the Netherlands, where he is punished with a command position at the least important army base in the world. After serving with distinction in every warzone of the last three decades, he now finds himself in charge of a base with no guns, weapons, or tactical purpose.
Instead, it has a Michelin-star level commissary, a top-notch bowling alley, and the best (and only) fromagerie in the U.S. Army. Surrounded by a diverse group of underdogs, the colonel tries to reinstall military discipline and professionalism with the...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
After airing only two drama series for all of the 2023-24 season, Fox is planning to double that number in the fall.
The network unveiled its 2024-25 schedule Monday morning — after skipping the usual rite of spring the past two years — ahead of its upfront presentation to advertisers in the afternoon. The slate includes two nights of drama programming on Monday and Tuesday, a return to Fox’s scheduling pattern from seasons before last year’s dual labor strikes shut down production on scripted series and led the network to an all-reality schedule on weeknights.
The early part of the week will be anchored by two shows that took the 2023-24 season off. Fox’s longest-running current drama, 911: Lone Star, will lead into newcomer Rescue: Hi-Surf, executive produced by John Wells, on Mondays. On Tuesdays, season two of the courtroom anthology Accused will lead the night, followed by another first-year show,...
The network unveiled its 2024-25 schedule Monday morning — after skipping the usual rite of spring the past two years — ahead of its upfront presentation to advertisers in the afternoon. The slate includes two nights of drama programming on Monday and Tuesday, a return to Fox’s scheduling pattern from seasons before last year’s dual labor strikes shut down production on scripted series and led the network to an all-reality schedule on weeknights.
The early part of the week will be anchored by two shows that took the 2023-24 season off. Fox’s longest-running current drama, 911: Lone Star, will lead into newcomer Rescue: Hi-Surf, executive produced by John Wells, on Mondays. On Tuesdays, season two of the courtroom anthology Accused will lead the night, followed by another first-year show,...
- 5/13/2024
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated: The network upfronts are once again front-and-center for the television industry as major players gather in New York May 13-16 for the springtime ritual of courting advertisers and media buyers and presenting programming plans for the upcoming TV season.
The industry is looking forward to a return to form after the disruption of last year’s writers and actors strikes. As content chiefs outline their schedules for the 2024-2025 television season, here is a running list of new comedy, drama and unscripted series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players. This post will be updated throughout upfront week.
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NBC Comedy
Happy’s Place (Universal Television)
Logline: Bobbi inherits her father’s bar and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
The industry is looking forward to a return to form after the disruption of last year’s writers and actors strikes. As content chiefs outline their schedules for the 2024-2025 television season, here is a running list of new comedy, drama and unscripted series orders handed out by ABC, Disney, CBS, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, Fox, the CW and other major players. This post will be updated throughout upfront week.
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NBC Comedy
Happy’s Place (Universal Television)
Logline: Bobbi inherits her father’s bar and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had.
- 5/12/2024
- by William Earl
- Variety Film + TV
Gunmen: Mario Van Peebles fondly recalls working with Christopher Lambert on underrated 90s actioner
The other day, one of our writers sat down with Mario Van Peebles to talk about his upcoming spiritual sequel to Posse, Outlaw Posse. In the pretty awesome conversation, we asked Mario about what we consider a pretty underrated movie of his, Gunmen. This 1994 action flick paired him with Christopher Lambert, with an all-star cast that included Denis Leary as the film’s villain, Patrick Stewart, and nineties dream girl Brenda Bakke, as well as 90s rappers like Big Daddy Kane, Eric B, Rakim, Doctor Dre and Ed Lover – who all played themselves. It’s a tough movie to find these days, but Peebles had fond memories of what they were trying to accomplish with it.
“Gunmen tips a hat to The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. My character, Christophe’s character, and the other character have a piece of the puzzle as to where the cachet of gold is.
“Gunmen tips a hat to The Good, The Bad and the Ugly. My character, Christophe’s character, and the other character have a piece of the puzzle as to where the cachet of gold is.
- 5/10/2024
- by Chris Bumbray
- JoBlo.com
To quote Space Ghost himself, "I'll be dead long before you were born, and I'll be dead long before you'll be dead."
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
In 1994, producer Mike Lazzo donned a pith helmet, filled his arms with machetes, and trekked into the darkest corners of the bleak, terrifying Hanna-Barbera cartoon library. In the depths, he re-discovered a long-forgotten, one-season animated series from 1966 called "Space Ghost," a superhero show about a white-clad, cape-wearing starship captain who fought bud-like villains in the inky void of the cosmos. Space Ghost, voiced by Gary Owens, could pass through walls and oversaw a pair of sidekicks named Jan (Ginny Tyler) and Jace (Tim Matheson) as well as a chimp named Blip (Don Messick).
Like most of Hanna-Barbera's output, "Space Ghost" was strange and awful. 20 years later, reruns of shows like "Space Ghost" were increasingly enjoyed exclusively by college students under the influence of potent smokables. One would be...
- 5/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
If you read the headline and are asking yourselves, pilots? what pilots? — you are not wrong. It’s been largely a 2024 pilot season without pilots. A grand total of maybe one of them is expected to factor into any fall decisions as the broadcast networks prepare to unveil their schedules, starting with CBS tomorrow, May 2.
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
Needless to say, the broadcast pilot season is no longer the industry obsession it once was this time of year, with back-to-back disruptions from the pandemic and the dual Hollywood strikes providing the proverbial final nail in the coffin of the decades-old pilot cycle. But for tradition’s sake, here are some insights into the networks’ current development plans.
There is no more stacked lineup for next season than CBS’ with three new drama series, Young Gibbs prequel NCIS: Origins; Matlock, starring Kathy Bates; and Watson, headlined by Morris Chestnut; and two new comedies, Poppa’s House,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
When it comes to the character of Spider-Man, we’ve seen it all from Sam Raimi’s iconic trilogy, the MCU’s more tech-heavy and modern trilogy, some stunning animated Miles Morales films, and even a catalogue of disappointing spin-offs which follow villains like Venom and Morbius. Even Madame Web delivered yet another mediocre spin-off film in Sony’s ongoing attempt to give us Spider-Man movies that don’t feature Spider-Man. But tucked away in the depths of the Spider-Verse is Marc Webb’s 2012 reboot, The Amazing Spider-Man. A film that was released just 5 years after Raimi’s disappointing third installment of the Tobey Maguire era and was marketed to be the untold story of Peter Parker and capture the darker elements of the character and his origins. This, of course is hot off the success of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins and Dark Knight films which had added a...
- 4/18/2024
- by Kier Gomes
- JoBlo.com
Denis Leary is returning to the movies.
The actor and comedian, who hasn’t appeared in a film since 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield, has joined the cast of Michael Showalter’s holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. for Amazon MGM Studios.
He joins Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, The Holdovers discovery Dominic Sessa and Felicity Jones on the call sheet.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake, she’s gone missing and their Christmas is in jeopardy. Luckily, nothing will stop Claire from giving her family the holiday they deserve.
The studio did not comment on the roles, but sources say Leary is...
The actor and comedian, who hasn’t appeared in a film since 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man with Andrew Garfield, has joined the cast of Michael Showalter’s holiday comedy Oh. What. Fun. for Amazon MGM Studios.
He joins Michelle Pfeiffer, Chloë Grace Moretz, The Holdovers discovery Dominic Sessa and Felicity Jones on the call sheet.
Described as both a love letter to moms and tonally a cross between Home for the Holidays and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, the story centers on a woman named Claire Clauster (Pfeiffer) who organizes a special Christmas outing, but her family forgets her in the shuffle. By the time they realize their mistake, she’s gone missing and their Christmas is in jeopardy. Luckily, nothing will stop Claire from giving her family the holiday they deserve.
The studio did not comment on the roles, but sources say Leary is...
- 4/16/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kali Reis; Olivia Colman; Dominic SessaPhoto: Olivia Wong/Getty Images; Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images; Sarah Morris/WireImage
The wheels of Hollywood never stop churning, as evidenced from this first week of April. Get ready for new projects featuring the Succession ensemble, Léa Seydoux’s team-up with Luca Guadagnino, and updates...
The wheels of Hollywood never stop churning, as evidenced from this first week of April. Get ready for new projects featuring the Succession ensemble, Léa Seydoux’s team-up with Luca Guadagnino, and updates...
- 4/5/2024
- by Saloni Gajjar, Matt Schimkowitz, and Emma Keates
- avclub.com
There’s a new role on the docket for Jane the Virgin alum Yael Grobglas.
The actress will recur in the upcoming Matlock series from creator Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin, Charmed reboot) our sister site Deadline reports. She will portray Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” an insightful jury consultant with a mastery of body language, facial expressions and neurolinguistics which enables her to sniff out the truth. Her skills make her a worthy adversary to senior attorney Olympia Lawrence (played by Skye P. Marshall) and an imminent threat to Kathy Bates’ Madeleine “Matty” Matlock.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: The Circle's A.
The actress will recur in the upcoming Matlock series from creator Jennie Snyder Urman (Jane the Virgin, Charmed reboot) our sister site Deadline reports. She will portray Shae Banfield, aka “the Meerkat,” an insightful jury consultant with a mastery of body language, facial expressions and neurolinguistics which enables her to sniff out the truth. Her skills make her a worthy adversary to senior attorney Olympia Lawrence (played by Skye P. Marshall) and an imminent threat to Kathy Bates’ Madeleine “Matty” Matlock.
More from TVLineTVLine Items: The Circle's A.
- 4/1/2024
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Kevin Alves (Yellowjackets) has landed a recurring role in Netflix’s eight-episode comedy series No Good Deed from creator Liz Feldman (Dead to Me), Deadline has learned.
The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.
No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.
Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.
The actor plays Nate, the strait-laced, hard-edged son of Mikey (Denis Leary), with whom he has a strained relationship. As previously announced, Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow lead the cast, which also includes Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Abbi Jacobson, Poppy Liu, Leary and O-t Fagbenle.
No Good Deed is a half-hour, dark comedy that follows three very different families vying to buy the very same 1920s Spanish-style villa that they think will solve all their problems. But as the sellers have already discovered, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a total nightmare.
Feldman serves as showrunner and executive produces alongside Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum for Gloria Sanchez Productions, Christie Smith, and Silver Tree, who will direct the pilot and additional episodes.
- 4/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Top 10 animated movies of all time ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
Let’s take a trip down memory lane as we explore a curated selection of the greatest animated films ever crafted. If your favorite isn’t included, don’t worry; there may be a follow-up if this piece strikes a chord with readers. Animated movies, particularly those tailored for young audiences, have traditionally been led by Disney and its offshoot Pixar. Despite their continuous reinvention of beloved tales, both studios have gifted us a wealth of timeless animated treasures. So, without delay, let’s begin our cinematic voyage through the enchanting world of animation.
10. Cars (2006)
Director: John Lasseter, Joe Ranft (co-director) Cast: Owen Wilson, Paul Newman, Bonnie Hunt, Larry the Cable Guy Rotten Tomatoes Score: 75% IMDb Score: 7./10 Runtime: 1 hour 57 minutes Available on: Disney Plus (US & India)
On his journey to the most important race of his career, Lightning McQueen gets separated from his hauler truck,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Hari P N
- KoiMoi
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ marked the second chapter in the animated Spider-Verse series led by Miles Morales, currently one of the most beloved animated Spider-Man characters worldwide. With both films receiving critical acclaim and performing well at the box office, it’s no wonder that anticipation for the third (and currently final) installment is high.
During the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ Andrew Garfield, who previously portrayed the primary live-action Spider-Man, described the movie as a masterpiece during a screening in London.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film included live-action roles such as Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield in archival footage as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, along with Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio of Alfred Molina’s Otto Octavius / Doctor...
During the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse,’ Andrew Garfield, who previously portrayed the primary live-action Spider-Man, described the movie as a masterpiece during a screening in London.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film included live-action roles such as Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield in archival footage as Peter Parker / Spider-Man, along with Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio of Alfred Molina’s Otto Octavius / Doctor...
- 3/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ was the second installment in the animated Spider-Verse franchise helmed by Miles Morales, currently the most popular animated Spider-Man in the world. Both movies were a critical and box-office success, so it doesn’t surprise us that the third (and so far last installment) in the franchise is highly anticipated as well.
Back at the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Andrew Garfield, who once served as the primary live-action Spider-Man himself called the movie a masterpiece back at London screening of the movie:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film did feature live-action roles including Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield himself as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in archival footage, as well as Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio...
Back at the premiere of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ Andrew Garfield, who once served as the primary live-action Spider-Man himself called the movie a masterpiece back at London screening of the movie:
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse screening London #AndrewGarfield pic.twitter.com/vLQZUfF0h4
— Cmav (@carlimav) December 6, 2023
The film did feature live-action roles including Donald Glover as Aaron Davis / Prowler, Peggy Lu as Mrs. Chen, Tobey Maguire, and Andrew Garfield himself as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in archival footage, as well as Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker and Denis Leary as George Stacy. Additionally, archival audio...
- 3/18/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Irrfan Khan in The Amazing Spider-Man movie(Photo Credit –Facebook/IMDb)
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
- 3/6/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
When Chris Wedge's animated film "Ice Age" first came out in 2002, it was considered novel and striking for many reasons. It was set in prehistoric times yet eschewed dinosaurs in favor of megafauna living in the Pleistocene Epoch. The three main characters were a sloth named Sid (John Leguizamo), a smilodon named Diego (Denis Leary), and a mammoth named Manfred aka Manny (Ray Romano), and they were engaged in a great migration to flee the oncoming Ice Age. The plot of their first movie apes John Ford's 1946 Western "3 Godfathers," as the three animals discover a human infant that they must keep safe and deliver back to the then-evolutionarily-novel homo sapiens living nearby.
The design of "Ice Age" was striking, aiming for broad, stylized characters that were markedly different from the friendly, big-eyed protagonists of Disney pictures. It certainly helped that the "Ice Age" movies featured a character named Scrat,...
The design of "Ice Age" was striking, aiming for broad, stylized characters that were markedly different from the friendly, big-eyed protagonists of Disney pictures. It certainly helped that the "Ice Age" movies featured a character named Scrat,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Exclusive: Thomas Lennon (Reno 911!), Chelsea Frei (The Moodys), and Larry Joe Campbell (The Orville) have been set for guest star roles in the forthcoming second season of Fox’s popular workplace comedy Animal Control, starring Joel McHale.
Others set to appear in S2 guest roles, as previously announced, include Ken Jeong, Sarah Chalke, and Krystal Smith.
Premiering last February, the show created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. McHale plays Frank, an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he’s so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
Others set to appear in S2 guest roles, as previously announced, include Ken Jeong, Sarah Chalke, and Krystal Smith.
Premiering last February, the show created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg and Dan Sterling follows a group of local Animal Control workers whose lives are complicated by the fact that animals are simple, but humans are not. McHale plays Frank, an opinionated, eccentric Animal Control officer who may not have gone to college but is still the most well-read person in the room. A former cop, Frank tried to expose corruption in his department, but his efforts got him fired, which may explain why he’s so cynical and curmudgeonly. He has an almost superhuman ability to understand animals.
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A new single-camera comedy series is in the works at Fox from Denis Leary, Jack Leary and Joel Church-Cooper.
The series, titled Going Dutch, is part of Denis Leary’s development deal with Fox Entertainment, which he inked in 2020. Church-Cooper will pen the series, while Denis and Jack Leary will executive produce.
In Going Dutch, a decorated, hard-ass colonel is tasked with running the least important U.S. Army base in the world, located in the tulip-hugging, wine-chugging Netherlands.
Denis Leary previously starred in Fox’s The Moodys for two seasons. His deal with Fox, which runs through his recently launched production company Amoeba, tasks him with developing and producing comedy, drama and animation. He is repped by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
His son Jack is a writer, producer and director who runs Amoeba alongside Denis. Under the Amoeba banner, Jack oversees development for various projects across the television, film and new media landscape.
The series, titled Going Dutch, is part of Denis Leary’s development deal with Fox Entertainment, which he inked in 2020. Church-Cooper will pen the series, while Denis and Jack Leary will executive produce.
In Going Dutch, a decorated, hard-ass colonel is tasked with running the least important U.S. Army base in the world, located in the tulip-hugging, wine-chugging Netherlands.
Denis Leary previously starred in Fox’s The Moodys for two seasons. His deal with Fox, which runs through his recently launched production company Amoeba, tasks him with developing and producing comedy, drama and animation. He is repped by WME and Ziffren Brittenham.
His son Jack is a writer, producer and director who runs Amoeba alongside Denis. Under the Amoeba banner, Jack oversees development for various projects across the television, film and new media landscape.
- 1/18/2024
- by Katie Campione
- Deadline Film + TV
In early January, comedian Katt Williams went on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast and took aim at Cedric the Entertainer for stealing “my very best joke.” The bit in question — which involved a pantomime of driving with music blasting — was first performed by Katt in a 1998 appearance on ComicView, then reproduced by Cedric (according to Katt) for his set in Spike Lee’s The Original Kings of Comedy. Cedric called the accusations “revisionist history” on Instagram.
We’ve been down this road many times before. For much of the 20th century, joke stealing was an open secret. “All comedians steal from all comedians,” the legend Stan Laurel once mused. Some of the biggest names in comedy did it. Milton Berle was so blatant in his joke stealing that he earned the nickname “The Thief of Bad Gags.” Richard Pryor admitted on The Tonight Show that he ripped off his comedy idols,...
We’ve been down this road many times before. For much of the 20th century, joke stealing was an open secret. “All comedians steal from all comedians,” the legend Stan Laurel once mused. Some of the biggest names in comedy did it. Milton Berle was so blatant in his joke stealing that he earned the nickname “The Thief of Bad Gags.” Richard Pryor admitted on The Tonight Show that he ripped off his comedy idols,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Eric Spitznagel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
One of the most successful coaches in American pro sports history is parting ways with the team he led to a half-dozen championships. Bill Belichick said during a news conference today that he is leaving the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl wins in nine appearances.
“It’s with so many fond memories and thoughts that I think about the Patriots, and I’ll always be a Patriot,” he said at the presser. “I look forward to coming back here, but at this time, we’re gonna move on. And I’m excited for the future.”
ESPN reported that a deal with team owner Robert Kraft allowed Belichick to exit with a year remaining on his contract. Coming off a 4-13 season, its second consecutive losing record, the franchise now begins its first hunt for a head coach since the Clinton administration.
Belichick, 71, is a shoo-in future...
“It’s with so many fond memories and thoughts that I think about the Patriots, and I’ll always be a Patriot,” he said at the presser. “I look forward to coming back here, but at this time, we’re gonna move on. And I’m excited for the future.”
ESPN reported that a deal with team owner Robert Kraft allowed Belichick to exit with a year remaining on his contract. Coming off a 4-13 season, its second consecutive losing record, the franchise now begins its first hunt for a head coach since the Clinton administration.
Belichick, 71, is a shoo-in future...
- 1/11/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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