Stars: Rachel Shelley, Wayne Brady, Heida Reed, Annie Cusselle, Rebecca-Clare Evans | Written by Stephen Herman | Directed by Natalie Kennedy
Combining two popular themes, an author struggling with writer’s block and AI run amuck, Blank is the story of Claire Rivers who can’t seem to put words on paper even as the bills pile up and the calls from her agent become more frantic. Finally, facing a one month deadline to either produce a book or lose her publishing deal she decides to spend that time at The Retreat, a high tech facility for the creatively blocked.
Her room comes complete with a holographic concierge named Henry and Rita an android assistant. There’s also a weird little device for Claire to attach to her head in order to stimulate her creativity. It doesn’t seem to help though as we mostly see her drinking wine and falling asleep in front of the TV.
Combining two popular themes, an author struggling with writer’s block and AI run amuck, Blank is the story of Claire Rivers who can’t seem to put words on paper even as the bills pile up and the calls from her agent become more frantic. Finally, facing a one month deadline to either produce a book or lose her publishing deal she decides to spend that time at The Retreat, a high tech facility for the creatively blocked.
Her room comes complete with a holographic concierge named Henry and Rita an android assistant. There’s also a weird little device for Claire to attach to her head in order to stimulate her creativity. It doesn’t seem to help though as we mostly see her drinking wine and falling asleep in front of the TV.
- 12/22/2023
- by Jim Morazzini
- Nerdly
Clockwise from top left: Gene Hackman in The Royal Tenenbaums (Screenshot: YouTube), George Clooney in Fantastic Mr. Fox (Screenshot: YouTube), Bill Murray in The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou (Screenshot: YouTube), Tom Hanks in Asteroid City (Screenshot: YouTube), Wes Anderson (Photo: Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images), and Jason Schwartzman in Asteroid City...
- 6/17/2023
- by William Hughes
- avclub.com
Todd Haimes, the widely respected artistic director and CEO of Roundabout Theatre Company, has died. He was 66.
Haimes died in New York City from complications of osteosarcoma, spokesman Matt Polk confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Haimes had been living with cancer for a number of years.
During his 39-year tenure as the leader of Roundabout, Haimes led the organization from near bankruptcy and one 150-seat basement space in a Chelsea grocery store to a company operating five theaters in Manhattan, that is a major player in New York’s cultural scene and one of America’s largest and most influential not-for-profit theatre companies.
Under Haimes, Roundabout married commercial growth with stunning critical and awards success, with the company winning 38 Tony Awards, 59 Drama Desk Awards, 73 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 21 Lucille Lortel Awards, 14 Audelco Awards, 14 Obie Awards and 5 Olivier Awards under his tenure.
Bernard Todd Haimes was born on May 7, 1956, in New York City.
Haimes died in New York City from complications of osteosarcoma, spokesman Matt Polk confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. Haimes had been living with cancer for a number of years.
During his 39-year tenure as the leader of Roundabout, Haimes led the organization from near bankruptcy and one 150-seat basement space in a Chelsea grocery store to a company operating five theaters in Manhattan, that is a major player in New York’s cultural scene and one of America’s largest and most influential not-for-profit theatre companies.
Under Haimes, Roundabout married commercial growth with stunning critical and awards success, with the company winning 38 Tony Awards, 59 Drama Desk Awards, 73 Outer Critics Circle Awards, 21 Lucille Lortel Awards, 14 Audelco Awards, 14 Obie Awards and 5 Olivier Awards under his tenure.
Bernard Todd Haimes was born on May 7, 1956, in New York City.
- 4/20/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Rob Zombie’s The Munsters put a colorful spin on the classic black & white television series last year, and this year Neca is bringing action figures based on the film to the table.
Officially put up for grabs this week, 7″ scale action figures of both Herman Munster (Jeff Daniel Phillips) and Grandpa Munster (Daniel Roebuck) are in stock now!
Neca previews the two action figures…
“Neca introduces Herman Munster as an Ultimate action figure! This creature brought to life by Dr. Wolfgang was accidentally made with the brains of a comedian but has still managed to catch the eye of the vampire Lily. This 7” scale action figure is loaded with features and accessories direct from the movie, like a copy of Herman’s album Electro-Shock Daddy-o! Also includes Edgar Allan Poe book, extra interchangeable head and hands. Comes in display friendly 5-panel packaging with opening front flap featuring custom artwork by Daniel Horne.
Officially put up for grabs this week, 7″ scale action figures of both Herman Munster (Jeff Daniel Phillips) and Grandpa Munster (Daniel Roebuck) are in stock now!
Neca previews the two action figures…
“Neca introduces Herman Munster as an Ultimate action figure! This creature brought to life by Dr. Wolfgang was accidentally made with the brains of a comedian but has still managed to catch the eye of the vampire Lily. This 7” scale action figure is loaded with features and accessories direct from the movie, like a copy of Herman’s album Electro-Shock Daddy-o! Also includes Edgar Allan Poe book, extra interchangeable head and hands. Comes in display friendly 5-panel packaging with opening front flap featuring custom artwork by Daniel Horne.
- 4/18/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Alison Herman is Variety’s new TV critic, joining chief TV critic Daniel D’Addario. In the role, Herman will be a key voice in television criticism, writing reviews, commentary, appreciations and cover stories across all of Variety’s platforms. She will work with editor-at-large Kate Aurthur, who oversees the publication’s TV criticism and features.
Herman was a staff writer at The Ringer from 2016 to 2023, where she covered television and popular culture. During her tenure, she wrote columns on new shows, profiled performers such as John Mulaney and reported the definitive piece on the aesthetics of “Succession.”
“TV criticism is one of the bedrocks of Variety, as the No. 1 brand covering the business of entertainment,” co-Editors-in-Chief Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh say. “Alison’s deep knowledge of television and pop culture make her the perfect addition to our team.”
Says Herman: “I couldn’t be more excited to cover television...
Herman was a staff writer at The Ringer from 2016 to 2023, where she covered television and popular culture. During her tenure, she wrote columns on new shows, profiled performers such as John Mulaney and reported the definitive piece on the aesthetics of “Succession.”
“TV criticism is one of the bedrocks of Variety, as the No. 1 brand covering the business of entertainment,” co-Editors-in-Chief Cynthia Littleton and Ramin Setoodeh say. “Alison’s deep knowledge of television and pop culture make her the perfect addition to our team.”
Says Herman: “I couldn’t be more excited to cover television...
- 4/17/2023
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Tiger Woods and his longtime girlfriend, Erica Herman, have called it quits but the two are now in a heated court battle over the termination of their relationship.
Here’s more on their breakup and why Herman is suing her former beau.
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman look on during the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course | Darrian Traynor/Getty Images How long Woods and Herman dated
Following his divorce from Elin Nordegren, Woods was in relationships with Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn and stylist Kristen Smith before finding love again.
Herman and the golfer met in 2017 when she worked at his Florida restaurant called The Woods. They made their first public appearance as a couple at the Presidents Cup when she wore a “player spouse” credential.
Herman later appeared at a number of golfing functions alongside Woods and was by his bedside when he was in a serious accident...
Here’s more on their breakup and why Herman is suing her former beau.
Tiger Woods and Erica Herman look on during the Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course | Darrian Traynor/Getty Images How long Woods and Herman dated
Following his divorce from Elin Nordegren, Woods was in relationships with Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn and stylist Kristen Smith before finding love again.
Herman and the golfer met in 2017 when she worked at his Florida restaurant called The Woods. They made their first public appearance as a couple at the Presidents Cup when she wore a “player spouse” credential.
Herman later appeared at a number of golfing functions alongside Woods and was by his bedside when he was in a serious accident...
- 4/9/2023
- by Michelle Kapusta
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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