Moon Lake: Guide to the Dark Side is now available from Heavy Metal and Simon & Schuster, and we have an exclusive preview just for Daily Dead readers, along with comments from series creator Dan Fogler! As with Moon Lake: Tales of Lunacy, this third volume of Moon Lake continues to set up an intriguing world for an upcoming animated series.
Synopsis: "Moon Lake is a mysterious portal into the bizarre, the demented and monsterous.
A mysterious portal into the bizarre and demented. Zombie dinosaurs, a mass-murdering high school cheerleader, and an interdimensional sasquatch trying to save his species from extinction. All created by the lunar radiation in the small town of Moon Lake."
Dan Fogler was kind enough to provide some exclusive comments on the new release to give Daily Dead readers a tease of what they can find within the pages of Moon Lake: Guide to the Dark...
Synopsis: "Moon Lake is a mysterious portal into the bizarre, the demented and monsterous.
A mysterious portal into the bizarre and demented. Zombie dinosaurs, a mass-murdering high school cheerleader, and an interdimensional sasquatch trying to save his species from extinction. All created by the lunar radiation in the small town of Moon Lake."
Dan Fogler was kind enough to provide some exclusive comments on the new release to give Daily Dead readers a tease of what they can find within the pages of Moon Lake: Guide to the Dark...
- 3/18/2022
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
“Life & Beth,” Amy Schumer’s new show for Hulu, unfolds in three distinct acts. The first sees Beth (Schumer) as a wine salesperson in Manhattan who’s quietly miserable with her job and in her relationship to Matt (Kevin Kane), a “New York 8” who treats her like an inconvenient afterthought. The second act sends her to her hometown on Long Island, where she meets and falls for John (Michael Cera), a vineyard farmer whose lifestyle and blunt charm shows her the possibility of a different kind of life. The final act, unfolding over the season’s last two episodes, has Beth confront her own mortality and dive deeper into the childhood that made her want to get so far away from Long Island in the first place.
The series is a new kind of venture for star, writer, and director Schumer, who’s long been known for a louder,...
The series is a new kind of venture for star, writer, and director Schumer, who’s long been known for a louder,...
- 3/18/2022
- by Caroline Framke
- Variety Film + TV
On this episode we have the talented Mamoudou Athie, He has a varied body of work including The Get Down, The Unicorn Store from Netflix and Amazon’s horror film Black Box. Athie also stars along side Kristen Stewart in the science fiction horror film Underwater, and will appear in Jurassic World: Dominion which debuts in theaters this year.
The actor is currently starring in the Netflix horror series Archive 81, which follows archivist Dan Turner (Athie) who takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994. He finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody’s story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago.
The story originates from a podcast of the same name launched in 2018 and ran for three seasons. It...
The actor is currently starring in the Netflix horror series Archive 81, which follows archivist Dan Turner (Athie) who takes a mysterious job restoring a collection of damaged videotapes from 1994. He finds himself reconstructing the work of documentary filmmaker Melody Pendras (Dina Shihabi) and her investigation into a dangerous cult. As Dan is drawn into Melody’s story, he becomes convinced he can save her from the terrifying end she met 25 years ago.
The story originates from a podcast of the same name launched in 2018 and ran for three seasons. It...
- 2/16/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
“Los Espookys” co-creator Julio Torres has signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.
Torres has two new projects already in development under the pact, “Little Films” (working title) and “Lucky,” the former of which he’s set to star in and is produced by Emma Stone.
In “Little Films,” which has a production commitment at HBO, the former “Saturday Night Live” writer stars as himself. The potential show follows this version of Torres as he tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films, as Julio navigates weaving in and out of these introspective, often eerie comedic stories.
Torres created the project and executive produces alongside Dave McCary (who also directs) and Stone for Fruit Tree, Alex Bach and Daniel Powell for Irony Point,...
Torres has two new projects already in development under the pact, “Little Films” (working title) and “Lucky,” the former of which he’s set to star in and is produced by Emma Stone.
In “Little Films,” which has a production commitment at HBO, the former “Saturday Night Live” writer stars as himself. The potential show follows this version of Torres as he tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films, as Julio navigates weaving in and out of these introspective, often eerie comedic stories.
Torres created the project and executive produces alongside Dave McCary (who also directs) and Stone for Fruit Tree, Alex Bach and Daniel Powell for Irony Point,...
- 2/10/2022
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Former Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres, co-creator and star of HBO’s Los Espookys, has signed a first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max. Under the two-year pact, he has two half-hour comedies in the works: Little Films (working title), written, executive produced and headlined by Torres, which has received a series order by HBO; and Lucky, co-written and executive produced by Torres, which is in development at HBO.
The deal expands on Torres’ existing relationship with HBO stemming from the Spanish-language comedy Los Espookys, which also streams on HBO Max. The series, which has been renewed for a second season, was created by and stars Torres, Fred Armisen and Ana Fabrega who also.
In Little Films, Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films,...
The deal expands on Torres’ existing relationship with HBO stemming from the Spanish-language comedy Los Espookys, which also streams on HBO Max. The series, which has been renewed for a second season, was created by and stars Torres, Fred Armisen and Ana Fabrega who also.
In Little Films, Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films,...
- 2/10/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
“Saturday Night Live” writer and stand-up comic Julio Torres, who also created and stars in “Los Espookys,” has signed a two-year, first-look deal with HBO.
A half-hour series, which has the working title of “Little Films,” and a production commitment, will be produced by Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary, who’ll also direct, the cabler said Thursday. The pair, who first met on a 2016 “SNL” sketch written by Torres, previously produced his A24 directorial debut through their Fruit Tree banner. “Untitled Julio Torres Project,” in which the comedian stars alongside Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rossellini, is in post-production.
Here’s the “Little Films” logline: “Julio Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films, as Julio navigates weaving in and out of these introspective,...
A half-hour series, which has the working title of “Little Films,” and a production commitment, will be produced by Emma Stone and husband Dave McCary, who’ll also direct, the cabler said Thursday. The pair, who first met on a 2016 “SNL” sketch written by Torres, previously produced his A24 directorial debut through their Fruit Tree banner. “Untitled Julio Torres Project,” in which the comedian stars alongside Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rossellini, is in post-production.
Here’s the “Little Films” logline: “Julio Torres tells the tale of when he lost a golden oyster. The people he encounters as he searches for it and the musings he has along the way become points of departure for little films, as Julio navigates weaving in and out of these introspective,...
- 2/10/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Amy Schumer’s Life & Beth is coming to Hulu next month — and its joke-stacked, silly trailer gives a look inside her character Beth’s shenanigans.
Beth works as a wine distributor and has a longterm relationship with a wealthy guy, who’s not all that. “My boyfriend always says I seem like I’m a hundred, but at this point I’m just following him around like some sad-” she says, before another character adds, “loser.” Needless to say, Beth is “ready for a new start.” (And he doesn’t take the breakup so well.
Beth works as a wine distributor and has a longterm relationship with a wealthy guy, who’s not all that. “My boyfriend always says I seem like I’m a hundred, but at this point I’m just following him around like some sad-” she says, before another character adds, “loser.” Needless to say, Beth is “ready for a new start.” (And he doesn’t take the breakup so well.
- 2/9/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Six years since “Inside Amy Schumer” ended, the popular comedian is making her return to scripted television with Hulu’s “Life & Beth.”
Directed by, written by and starring Schumer, “Life and Beth” follows its titular character in two pivotal periods of her life: as a teenager, played by Violet Young, and as a successful wine distributor approaching 40, played by Schumer. When a sudden incident forces the adult Beth to reexamine whether she wants the life she built for herself, she begins to look back at her childhood in an attempt to discover how she became who she is and figure out who she wants to become.
In addition to Schumer and Young, Michael Cera portrays Beth’s love interest and farmer named John, and Michael Rapaport plays her father. The cast is rounded out by Yamaneika Saunders and Laura Benanti. Schumer will executive produce alongside Kevin Kane, Daniel Powell and Ryan McFaul.
Directed by, written by and starring Schumer, “Life and Beth” follows its titular character in two pivotal periods of her life: as a teenager, played by Violet Young, and as a successful wine distributor approaching 40, played by Schumer. When a sudden incident forces the adult Beth to reexamine whether she wants the life she built for herself, she begins to look back at her childhood in an attempt to discover how she became who she is and figure out who she wants to become.
In addition to Schumer and Young, Michael Cera portrays Beth’s love interest and farmer named John, and Michael Rapaport plays her father. The cast is rounded out by Yamaneika Saunders and Laura Benanti. Schumer will executive produce alongside Kevin Kane, Daniel Powell and Ryan McFaul.
- 2/8/2022
- by Wilson Chapman
- Variety Film + TV
Peacock has shared the first look at its new upcoming comedy series “Killing It,” streaming this April.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
Created by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” producers Dan Goor and Luke Del Tredici, “Killing It” stars Craig Robinson as Craig, a man who competes in a state-sponsored python hunt in his quest to achieve the American Dream. The series co-stars Stephanie Nogueras as Craig’s ex-wife Camille, Jet Miller as his pre-teen daughter Vanessa and Rell Battle as his younger brother Isaiah. Claudia O’Doherty, Scott Macarthur and Wyatt Walter round out the cast.
“We love all the ambitious, challenging, thematically-rich series that populate the current peak-tv landscape,” said Goor in a statement. “We also love jokes. So, we tried to make a show that could deliver both. We wanted ‘Killing It’ to explore America’s quasi-religious obsession with entrepreneurship and wealth, and we also wanted it to be funny. Really, really funny. Plus, we wanted it to have big snakes.
- 2/2/2022
- by Wilson Chapman and Sasha Urban
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu has unveiled first-look photos from the new comedy series Life & Beth, written, directed, executive produced by and starring Amy Schumer, announcing that all 10 episodes in its first season will debut exclusively on the streamer on March 18.
Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. But when a sudden incident forces her to engage with her past, her life changes forever.
Through flashbacks to her teen self (portrayed by Violet Young), Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory...
Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. But when a sudden incident forces her to engage with her past, her life changes forever.
Through flashbacks to her teen self (portrayed by Violet Young), Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory...
- 2/1/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Young actress Violet Young has been cast as a series regular, sharing a character with star Amy Schumer in the Hulu series Life & Beth.
Written, directed, executive produced and headlined by Schumer, Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.
Written, directed, executive produced and headlined by Schumer, Life & Beth follows Beth (Schumer), whose life looks pretty great on paper. Impressive to everyone she grew up with. She makes a good living as a wine distributor. She’s in a long-term relationship with an attractive, successful guy and lives in Manhattan. When a sudden incident forces Beth to engage with her past, her life changes forever. Through flashbacks to her teen self, Beth starts to learn how she became who she is and who she wants to become. We’ll go on her journey toward building a more authentic life. Learning to express herself and living in an intentional way. A trip down memory lane is a strong source of trauma, comedy and moving forward.
- 1/26/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Irony Point, the production company set up by Inside Amy Schumer co-creator Daniel Powell and Alex Bach, has made a number of hires and promotions.
The company, which is behind Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson and HBO Max’s That Damn Michael Che, has hired Lizzie Frieder from Tina Fey’s company Little Stranger and Spurgeon Smith from Entertainment Partners. It has also promoted Ayesha Rokadia, who is a co-exec producer on That Damn Michael Che and produced Che’s recent Netflix special Shame The Devil, to partner.
Frieder, who worked on Peacock’s Girls5Eva, has been named Director of Development and Smith has been hired as Head of Operations, having spent nine years at Entertainment Partners.
Frieder, who is based in New York, started her career at UTA and other credits include NBC’s Mr. Mayor and Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs.
The company, which is behind Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson and HBO Max’s That Damn Michael Che, has hired Lizzie Frieder from Tina Fey’s company Little Stranger and Spurgeon Smith from Entertainment Partners. It has also promoted Ayesha Rokadia, who is a co-exec producer on That Damn Michael Che and produced Che’s recent Netflix special Shame The Devil, to partner.
Frieder, who worked on Peacock’s Girls5Eva, has been named Director of Development and Smith has been hired as Head of Operations, having spent nine years at Entertainment Partners.
Frieder, who is based in New York, started her career at UTA and other credits include NBC’s Mr. Mayor and Netflix’s Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs.
- 1/25/2022
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
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