Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are getting back to the theaters on June 7, 2024, with their hilarious on-screen friendship as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett, respectively, in the fourth installment of Bad Boys: Ride or Die. With the release date approaching close, anticipation mounts for the upcoming sequel where early box office predictions send a clear message to haters.
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (2024) | Sony Pictures
Igniting fervent excitement among fans, who are eager to see Will Smith reprise his role as Detective Mike Lowrey, Bad Boys 4 is making headlines for its positive early predictions. The box office numbers for the upcoming movie are expected to pack a punch as analysts forecast potential success with a massive opening weekend.
Will Smith is Back With Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys 4
After teaming up as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for the first time in...
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride Or Die (2024) | Sony Pictures
Igniting fervent excitement among fans, who are eager to see Will Smith reprise his role as Detective Mike Lowrey, Bad Boys 4 is making headlines for its positive early predictions. The box office numbers for the upcoming movie are expected to pack a punch as analysts forecast potential success with a massive opening weekend.
Will Smith is Back With Martin Lawrence for Bad Boys 4
After teaming up as Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett for the first time in...
- 6/5/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Comedian Martin Lawrence has played several iconic characters in movies like the Bad Boy franchise and his own sitcom Martin. But one of his most famous roles seemed to remind fans of a character Tyler Perry made popular.
Martin Lawrence once commented on ‘paving the way’ for Tyler Perry Tyler Perry | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Of all of Lawrence’s characters, his Big Momma’s House role might be one of his most well-known. In the 2000 feature and its sequel, Lawrence played an FBI agent who disguised himself as an old woman to capture a criminal. Over the years, a very similar character in Tyler Perry’s Madea emerged. Like Lawrence’s Big Momma’s role, Perry played a woman in her twilight years who taught life lessons to the younger generation.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Perry once explained that his Madea character was inspired by his own family members.
Martin Lawrence once commented on ‘paving the way’ for Tyler Perry Tyler Perry | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Of all of Lawrence’s characters, his Big Momma’s House role might be one of his most well-known. In the 2000 feature and its sequel, Lawrence played an FBI agent who disguised himself as an old woman to capture a criminal. Over the years, a very similar character in Tyler Perry’s Madea emerged. Like Lawrence’s Big Momma’s role, Perry played a woman in her twilight years who taught life lessons to the younger generation.
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Perry once explained that his Madea character was inspired by his own family members.
- 6/5/2024
- by Antonio Stallings
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It looks like Will Smith is finally in the “redemption arc” of his life all thanks to Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die which marks the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith will be reprising their roles as Marcus and Mike and we honestly cannot wait to see their chemistry on-screen once again.
Bad Boys for Life (2020) | Columbia Pictures
It’s a known fact that sequels often end up disappointing the viewers who come in with a ton of hope. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has proven that there are always exceptions to the rule. Those who attended the early screenings of the film have had nothing but praise for the film and are counting it among one of the best action movies released in the last few years.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Receives Unending Praise...
Bad Boys for Life (2020) | Columbia Pictures
It’s a known fact that sequels often end up disappointing the viewers who come in with a ton of hope. However, Bad Boys: Ride or Die has proven that there are always exceptions to the rule. Those who attended the early screenings of the film have had nothing but praise for the film and are counting it among one of the best action movies released in the last few years.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die Receives Unending Praise...
- 6/4/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Lamorne Morris’ three-year-old daughter is getting used to seeing her dad’s face all over town. Morris is the spokesperson for Bmo bank, which recently arrived in Southern California with an advertising blitz — all with Morris’ face on it.
Now, the actor says she’s ready to start her creative career as well. Sort of. He tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast that whenever his daughter gets in trouble at school, they send her home a bit early and she gets to join her dad at work. And that’s where the fun begins.
“She’s now quite accustomed to being on set,” Morris said. “When the Ad will say quiet on set or rolling, she will start to let everyone know that it’s time to be quiet on set. So much so that she’s now the loud one. She won’t stop screaming: ‘Quiet on set!'...
Now, the actor says she’s ready to start her creative career as well. Sort of. He tells Variety‘s Awards Circuit Podcast that whenever his daughter gets in trouble at school, they send her home a bit early and she gets to join her dad at work. And that’s where the fun begins.
“She’s now quite accustomed to being on set,” Morris said. “When the Ad will say quiet on set or rolling, she will start to let everyone know that it’s time to be quiet on set. So much so that she’s now the loud one. She won’t stop screaming: ‘Quiet on set!'...
- 6/1/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
The same year that he laid the groundwork for a horror revolution with Black Christmas, Bob Clark released Deathdream (also known as Dead of Night). The 1974 horror film is understandably overshadowed by his influential proto-slasher, but it was on Deathdream that the filmmaker honed his skills that would fuel his masterpiece of the genre: a brooding atmosphere, a calculated pace, a subtle score by Carl Zittrer that’s inseparable from the organic sound design, and even the use of a rocking chair to achieve unease.
Deathdream found Clark re-teaming with writer Alan Ormsby and several other cast and crew members from his 1972 film, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things. While it suffers from minor pacing issues, Deathdream is significantly more well rounded. Jack McGowan’s cinematography is often flat (albeit an improvement over his work on Dead Things), but the budget – still limited but some five times larger than the...
Deathdream found Clark re-teaming with writer Alan Ormsby and several other cast and crew members from his 1972 film, Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things. While it suffers from minor pacing issues, Deathdream is significantly more well rounded. Jack McGowan’s cinematography is often flat (albeit an improvement over his work on Dead Things), but the budget – still limited but some five times larger than the...
- 5/30/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
House of the Dragon’s second season is already less than a month away from arriving at Max, and all the recently released promo teasers and trailers prove that there’s nothing peaceful and amicable to expect from the approaching installment.
Though the show’s creators already teased much bigger roles for the younger heirs of House of Targaryen divided by a big feud between Rhaenyra and Alicent, the latter ones still seem to be on the forefront of the upcoming full-scale war.
Despite that, however belligerent Rhaenyra appears to be in Game of Thrones’ prequel, fans of George R.R. Martin’s books aren’t used to seeing her like this at all.
How Is Book's Rhaenyra Different from the Show's?
Compared to the original source, the show’s Rhaenyra Targaryen gets a much more different role with a much more brutal approach. Unlike House of the Dragon, Martin’s...
Though the show’s creators already teased much bigger roles for the younger heirs of House of Targaryen divided by a big feud between Rhaenyra and Alicent, the latter ones still seem to be on the forefront of the upcoming full-scale war.
Despite that, however belligerent Rhaenyra appears to be in Game of Thrones’ prequel, fans of George R.R. Martin’s books aren’t used to seeing her like this at all.
How Is Book's Rhaenyra Different from the Show's?
Compared to the original source, the show’s Rhaenyra Targaryen gets a much more different role with a much more brutal approach. Unlike House of the Dragon, Martin’s...
- 5/29/2024
- by benjamin-patel@startefacts.com (Benjamin Patel)
- STartefacts.com
Legendary special effects artist Tom Savini provided the blood and gore for such horror classics as Martin, Dawn of the Dead, Maniac, Friday the 13th, The Burning, The Prowler, Creepshow, Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter, Day of the Dead, and more – and he’s also an actor, having delivered memorable roles in Knightriders and From Dusk Till Dawn, among others. Now our friends at Bloody Disgusting have confirmed that Savini will be making an appearance in writer/director Damien Leone’s supernatural slasher sequel Terrifier 3, which will be receiving a North American theatrical release on October 11th!
Details on the role Savini will be playing were not revealed.
Leone had a budget of around $55,000 to work with on his breakout horror film Terrifier, and a budget of “a little over” $250,000 for Terrifier 2, which was a massive hit when it was released last year, earning $15.1 million at the box office.
Details on the role Savini will be playing were not revealed.
Leone had a budget of around $55,000 to work with on his breakout horror film Terrifier, and a budget of “a little over” $250,000 for Terrifier 2, which was a massive hit when it was released last year, earning $15.1 million at the box office.
- 5/23/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Samm-Art Williams, whose Tony-nominated 1979 play Home is being revived on Broadway this year and whose TV producing credits include Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Martin and Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, died peacefully today in Burgaw, North Carolina. He was 78.
His death was announced by family.
Born Samuel Arthur Williams on January 20, 1946, in Philadelphia, Williams was a prolific playwright, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
Performing as Samm Williams, he got his start on the New York stage in the early 1970s, appearing in notable plays such as Black Jesus and, with the New York’s Negro Ensemble Company, Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide and Liberty Calland. By the mid-’70s he began performing in other Off Broadway shows under the name Samm-Art Williams.
By the end of the decade, Williams had made his mark as a stage writer, and is today best known for Home, a drama originally staged by the Negro...
His death was announced by family.
Born Samuel Arthur Williams on January 20, 1946, in Philadelphia, Williams was a prolific playwright, screenwriter, actor, and producer.
Performing as Samm Williams, he got his start on the New York stage in the early 1970s, appearing in notable plays such as Black Jesus and, with the New York’s Negro Ensemble Company, Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide and Liberty Calland. By the mid-’70s he began performing in other Off Broadway shows under the name Samm-Art Williams.
By the end of the decade, Williams had made his mark as a stage writer, and is today best known for Home, a drama originally staged by the Negro...
- 5/14/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Tracy Morgan will star in a new Paramount+ comedy series that is set in the same world as the CBS show “The Neighborhood,” Variety has learned.
The half-hour multi-cam comedy is titled “Crutch.” Morgan stars in the series as Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, or Crutch to those who know him well. The character is described as “a Harlem widower whose empty-nest plans are put on hold after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.”
“The Neighborhood” star and executive producer Cedric the Entertainer will also executive produce “Crutch,” with CBS Studios producing. Production will begin later this year.
“I’m excited to be expanding our ‘The Neighborhood’ universe by producing a show with the legendary comedian Tracy Morgan,” said Cedric The Entertainer. “This new character is the close cousin to my character Calvin Butler, and you will enjoy some of their many similarities. Morgan plays Crutch, a ‘say-it-like-it-is’ widowed...
The half-hour multi-cam comedy is titled “Crutch.” Morgan stars in the series as Francois “Frank” Crutchfield, or Crutch to those who know him well. The character is described as “a Harlem widower whose empty-nest plans are put on hold after his millennial son and free-spirited daughter move back home.”
“The Neighborhood” star and executive producer Cedric the Entertainer will also executive produce “Crutch,” with CBS Studios producing. Production will begin later this year.
“I’m excited to be expanding our ‘The Neighborhood’ universe by producing a show with the legendary comedian Tracy Morgan,” said Cedric The Entertainer. “This new character is the close cousin to my character Calvin Butler, and you will enjoy some of their many similarities. Morgan plays Crutch, a ‘say-it-like-it-is’ widowed...
- 5/6/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It seems every actress in the 90210 is getting invitations to join The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills with two empty spots still open amid Annemarie Wiley and Crystal Minkoff’s departure.
Two new names have recently been tossed into the ring as possible replacements for the newly fired Housewives.
Tisha Campbell and Melanie Griffith have reportedly been asked to join the franchise, but are they interested?
If so, the Rhobh cast will be overrun by actresses as the pair would join former child star Kyle Richards and actress and producer Garcelle Beauvais.
That’s not all, Denise Richards has her sights set on returning to the franchise now that Lisa Rinna is no longer on the show.
Back in March reports claimed Og Kyle wants Hilaria Baldwin — the wife of actor Alec Baldwin — on the show, but Rhobh fans were outraged by the suggestion.
Tisha Campbell was asked to...
Two new names have recently been tossed into the ring as possible replacements for the newly fired Housewives.
Tisha Campbell and Melanie Griffith have reportedly been asked to join the franchise, but are they interested?
If so, the Rhobh cast will be overrun by actresses as the pair would join former child star Kyle Richards and actress and producer Garcelle Beauvais.
That’s not all, Denise Richards has her sights set on returning to the franchise now that Lisa Rinna is no longer on the show.
Back in March reports claimed Og Kyle wants Hilaria Baldwin — the wife of actor Alec Baldwin — on the show, but Rhobh fans were outraged by the suggestion.
Tisha Campbell was asked to...
- 5/5/2024
- by Alicea James
- Monsters and Critics
Former Martin star, Tisha Campbell was approached to join Rhobh but what happened to the offer? More so, when did this happen, and did she know any of the ladies that she would have been working with? Keep reading for more details.
Former Martin Star Tisha Campbell Approached To Join Rhobh
It seems that more and more celebrities are coming out and sharing that they were asked to be a Real Housewife. Jenny McCarthy dished that she was approached to join Rhony back in the days of Bethenny Frankel. Additionally, Christina Applegate shared she was asked to be on Rhobh but declined. She did not feel that she would be exciting enough for the series and no one would care to watch her. Now, it has come out that Martin alum, Tisha Campbell was also asked to be on the Rhobh. So, when was the fifty-five-year-old asked to do this?...
Former Martin Star Tisha Campbell Approached To Join Rhobh
It seems that more and more celebrities are coming out and sharing that they were asked to be a Real Housewife. Jenny McCarthy dished that she was approached to join Rhony back in the days of Bethenny Frankel. Additionally, Christina Applegate shared she was asked to be on Rhobh but declined. She did not feel that she would be exciting enough for the series and no one would care to watch her. Now, it has come out that Martin alum, Tisha Campbell was also asked to be on the Rhobh. So, when was the fifty-five-year-old asked to do this?...
- 5/3/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
One of the all-time foundational fixtures in horror is the vampire. That means over a century’s worth of bloodsuckers in film, in various styles and mythology, from across the globe.
As prominent as this movie monster is, with dozens of adaptations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula alone, there’s an overwhelming selection of vampire fare that makes it easy for many worthwhile gems to fall through the cracks. This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to underseen vampire horror movies worth seeking out.
As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Mr. Vampire – The Criterion Channel – Plex, the Roku Channel
This supernatural genre-bender from director Ricky Lau stands far apart from standard vampire fare thanks to its comedy, martial arts, and jiangshi. Taoist priest Master Kau (Lam Ching-ying) guards the realm of the living by maintaining control...
As prominent as this movie monster is, with dozens of adaptations of Bram Stoker’s Dracula alone, there’s an overwhelming selection of vampire fare that makes it easy for many worthwhile gems to fall through the cracks. This week’s streaming picks are dedicated to underseen vampire horror movies worth seeking out.
As always, here’s where you can stream them this week.
For more Stay Home, Watch Horror picks, click here.
Mr. Vampire – The Criterion Channel – Plex, the Roku Channel
This supernatural genre-bender from director Ricky Lau stands far apart from standard vampire fare thanks to its comedy, martial arts, and jiangshi. Taoist priest Master Kau (Lam Ching-ying) guards the realm of the living by maintaining control...
- 4/23/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
This May, AMC Networks features Season 2 of the critically acclaimed hit series Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire, starring Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, and Delainey Hayles, the new Sundance Now crime drama Scrublands, and the return of Acorn TV’s popular Harry Wild, starring Jane Seymour, among other new series, films, and specials across its streaming services.
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including IFC Films’ American Star, starring Ian McShane (Deadwood), the critically acclaimed The Taste of Things, starring Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient), and Shudder Original films Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), and Stopmotion, starring Aisling Franciosi.
AMC+ will also celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with programming featuring signature series, new library additions, and a curated selection of feature films and documentaries, including Future of Film: Aapi Rising Stars, a new collection of shorts from the DC APA Film Festival,...
AMC+ continues film premieres every week including IFC Films’ American Star, starring Ian McShane (Deadwood), the critically acclaimed The Taste of Things, starring Oscar-winner Juliette Binoche (The English Patient), and Shudder Original films Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever, starring Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones), and Stopmotion, starring Aisling Franciosi.
AMC+ will also celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with programming featuring signature series, new library additions, and a curated selection of feature films and documentaries, including Future of Film: Aapi Rising Stars, a new collection of shorts from the DC APA Film Festival,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Mirko Parlevliet
- Vital Thrills
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith play two Miami narcotics detectives, Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowery, in the Bad Boys franchise. The first film in the franchise was made in 1995 when Smith was still the young star from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. However, Lawrence was a major star at the time and it will surprise many fans to learn that he commanded a higher paycheck than Smith.
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys
While Bad Boys received mixed reviews, Bad Boys II was a critical disappointment. However, audiences liked the third film, Bad Boys for Life, which resulted in Sony greenlighting a fourth film, set to be released in 2024 and titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Will Smith’s Paycheck Was A Few Million Short Compared To That Of Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producers of Bad Boys,...
Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys
While Bad Boys received mixed reviews, Bad Boys II was a critical disappointment. However, audiences liked the third film, Bad Boys for Life, which resulted in Sony greenlighting a fourth film, set to be released in 2024 and titled Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
Will Smith’s Paycheck Was A Few Million Short Compared To That Of Martin Lawrence Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys for Life
Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, the producers of Bad Boys,...
- 3/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Long before he became a major big-screen star through the ‘80s and ‘90s (subsequently going on to thrive in the streaming era too with Only Murders In The Building), Steve Martin was a stage comedian whose stand-up shows and album recordings quickly became the stuff of legend. That’s a big part of the story being told in upcoming double-pronged documentary feature Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces. As its title suggests, there are two strands to the film(s), from acclaimed director Morgan Neville – the first being ‘Then’, about Martin’s game-changing early comedy career; and ‘Now’, about his life and career in the present day. Check out an exclusive clip from the ‘Then’ portion, digging into the genius of Martin’s stand-up.
The films feature inclusions from fellow actors and comedians – there you heard Jerry Seinfeld and American folk musician John McEuen, while other contributors include Tina Fey,...
The films feature inclusions from fellow actors and comedians – there you heard Jerry Seinfeld and American folk musician John McEuen, while other contributors include Tina Fey,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ben Travis
- Empire - Movies
The highly anticipated Elden Ring Dlc, Shadow of the Erdtree will be released very soon, and the community has just got some important information regarding its story focus.
In a recent IGN interview, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the visionary behind the game, offered insights into George R. R. Martin’s ongoing impact on the expansion’s storyline, following his involvement in the base game.
Martin’s Mythos Shaped the Elden Ring Dlc
George R. R. Martin hasn’t written any new content for the Elden Ring Dlc
In the interview, Miyazaki addressed Martin’s role in the planning of Shadow of the Erdtree, emphasizing that the integration of Martin’s narrative is consistent with the base game:
The way George Martin’s story has been incorporated is the same as it was with the base game with Elden Ring. And to avoid misunderstanding there, we just want to point out that he...
In a recent IGN interview, Hidetaka Miyazaki, the visionary behind the game, offered insights into George R. R. Martin’s ongoing impact on the expansion’s storyline, following his involvement in the base game.
Martin’s Mythos Shaped the Elden Ring Dlc
George R. R. Martin hasn’t written any new content for the Elden Ring Dlc
In the interview, Miyazaki addressed Martin’s role in the planning of Shadow of the Erdtree, emphasizing that the integration of Martin’s narrative is consistent with the base game:
The way George Martin’s story has been incorporated is the same as it was with the base game with Elden Ring. And to avoid misunderstanding there, we just want to point out that he...
- 3/7/2024
- by Vibha Hegde
- FandomWire
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” Renewed For Two More Seasons
There’s harmony at Netflix and amidst the four nations. The streamer has announced a two-season renewal for its hit live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” based on the hit Nickelodeon anime of the same name. The series will officially end with the third season, mirroring the animated series’ arc.
Watch the trailer for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 1 below:
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” takes place in a world divided into four nations—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—where Benders can manipulate and control their respective nation’s element. Amidst lost hope, Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad, reawakens to take his place as the next Avatar, the only individual who has the ability to bend all four elements, and he and his friends Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) journey to end the Fire Nation’s war against...
There’s harmony at Netflix and amidst the four nations. The streamer has announced a two-season renewal for its hit live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” based on the hit Nickelodeon anime of the same name. The series will officially end with the third season, mirroring the animated series’ arc.
Watch the trailer for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” Season 1 below:
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” takes place in a world divided into four nations—Water, Earth, Fire, and Air—where Benders can manipulate and control their respective nation’s element. Amidst lost hope, Aang (played by Gordon Cormier), a young Air Nomad, reawakens to take his place as the next Avatar, the only individual who has the ability to bend all four elements, and he and his friends Katara (Kiawentiio) and Sokka (Ian Ousley) journey to end the Fire Nation’s war against...
- 3/6/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
The upcoming fourth season of Only Murders in the Building won’t be the only opportunity to see Steve Martin on the small screen this year, as the beloved comic will be the focus of a two-part documentary debuting on Apple TV+ this month.
The streaming service has shared the first trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, which examines Martin’s trailblazing rise in the comedy world, his decades as a Hollywood leading man, and his late-career transformation as a bluegrass musician and Only Murders co-star.
“This guy was getting people so happy,...
The streaming service has shared the first trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, which examines Martin’s trailblazing rise in the comedy world, his decades as a Hollywood leading man, and his late-career transformation as a bluegrass musician and Only Murders co-star.
“This guy was getting people so happy,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
"I always thought, 'this just does not happen...' And it did." Apple TV has revealed the official trailer for the Steve Martin documentary titled simply Steve!, made by acclaimed doc filmmaker Morgan Neville. Set for a streaming debut at the end of March. The full, official title is actually Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces - one legend, two wild and crazy docs. Steve Martin is one of the most beloved and enigmatic figures in entertainment. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces dives into his extraordinary story from two distinct points of view, with companion documentaries that feature never-before-seen footage and raw insights into Steve’s personal and professional trials and triumphs. "Then" chronicles his early struggles and meteoric rise to revolutionize standup before walking away. And "Now" focuses on the present day, with Steve Martin in the golden years of his career, retracing the transformation that led to happiness.
- 3/6/2024
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Fans of Steve Martin? Here’s the trailer for Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces – and you’re going to watch to see it.
What a joy of a title that is to type out: Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, with insistence on lower case for certain parts, and block caps for the other. Lovely.
Anyway, to the point. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces is – surprisingly – a major, comprehensive documentary about a man who tends as a rule to keep himself under wraps. That’d be – guess! – Steve Martin, hands on the table one on my favourite ever actors, performers and writers, and I’ve definitely not seen the finished documentary.
Well, two-part documentary. For this is an intriguing beast: two 90 minute films, made by the same director (Oscar-winner Morgan Neville), made around the same time, but edited and compiled by different teams.
Part one follows Steve Martin’s stand-up camera,...
What a joy of a title that is to type out: Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces, with insistence on lower case for certain parts, and block caps for the other. Lovely.
Anyway, to the point. Steve! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces is – surprisingly – a major, comprehensive documentary about a man who tends as a rule to keep himself under wraps. That’d be – guess! – Steve Martin, hands on the table one on my favourite ever actors, performers and writers, and I’ve definitely not seen the finished documentary.
Well, two-part documentary. For this is an intriguing beast: two 90 minute films, made by the same director (Oscar-winner Morgan Neville), made around the same time, but edited and compiled by different teams.
Part one follows Steve Martin’s stand-up camera,...
- 3/6/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Exclusive: Carl Anthony Payne II, Acoryé White, Psalms Salazar (P-Valley), and Guxci (Night Games) have signed on to star in the indie horror feature The Grove.
The script is co-written by White and Patrycja Kępa, who will also co-direct under their Anchored Lens Productions company. The project follows the pair’s previous collaboration on 2023’s Trinket Box.
The Grove follows a soldier’s homecoming, which takes a dark turn when he forgets to take an experimental medication, triggering a deadly descent into animalistic madness. What was supposed to be a relaxing lake house getaway with friends becomes a fight for survival, testing the limits of love and sanity.
Alestair Shu (Shelter), Graham Edmonds (S.W.A.T.), influencer Anushka Van Lent (When the Ringlights Dim), Jesus Venegas (Bosch Legacy), and Jolena Wu (Eiknuj) round out the supporting cast.
Trinket Box executive producers Tru’Kessa S.
The script is co-written by White and Patrycja Kępa, who will also co-direct under their Anchored Lens Productions company. The project follows the pair’s previous collaboration on 2023’s Trinket Box.
The Grove follows a soldier’s homecoming, which takes a dark turn when he forgets to take an experimental medication, triggering a deadly descent into animalistic madness. What was supposed to be a relaxing lake house getaway with friends becomes a fight for survival, testing the limits of love and sanity.
Alestair Shu (Shelter), Graham Edmonds (S.W.A.T.), influencer Anushka Van Lent (When the Ringlights Dim), Jesus Venegas (Bosch Legacy), and Jolena Wu (Eiknuj) round out the supporting cast.
Trinket Box executive producers Tru’Kessa S.
- 3/5/2024
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The two big original releases on Netflix this month are Spaceman and 3 Body Problem. In Spaceman, Adam Sandler plays an astronaut alone and far from home who desperately wants to fix things with his wife. When he discovers an enormous alien spider in the bowels of his ship, a conversation between the two gets underway, and Sandler has a chance to make some big changes. To be clear: this is not a comedy!
Meanwhile, new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem hails from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Along with True Blood writer Alexander Woo, they’ve spun a tale that is set to blow your mind this March. Your mileage may vary, but it certainly looks interesting! And hey, we all love the show’s star, Benedict Wong.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings...
Meanwhile, new sci-fi series 3 Body Problem hails from Game of Thrones co-creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss. Along with True Blood writer Alexander Woo, they’ve spun a tale that is set to blow your mind this March. Your mileage may vary, but it certainly looks interesting! And hey, we all love the show’s star, Benedict Wong.
Here’s everything else coming to Netflix this month. Note that Netflix marks its international offerings...
- 3/1/2024
- by Kirsten Howard
- Den of Geek
Exclusive: Stand-up comic Martin Amini took to YouTube on Tuesday to unveil his first special, I’m Transcending, which sees him discuss his upbringing with immigrant parents, as well as the challenges of contending with dual cultural influences in a divorced household.
A trailer for the special can be viewed above. Watch it in full here. Taped in Washington, D.C., the special was directed by comedian Erik Griffin, with Amini, Matt Rife and Christina Shams serving as executive producers.
Based in Los Angeles, with roots that trace back to Silver Spring, Maryland, the comic is known for material drawing on his relationships with his Iranian father and Bolivian mother. In addition to his stand-up, he is the founder of D.C. comedy club Room 808, which has featured appearances from comics like Rife and Trevor Wallace, among many others.
Currently on the road for his “Martin Had a Dream” theater tour,...
A trailer for the special can be viewed above. Watch it in full here. Taped in Washington, D.C., the special was directed by comedian Erik Griffin, with Amini, Matt Rife and Christina Shams serving as executive producers.
Based in Los Angeles, with roots that trace back to Silver Spring, Maryland, the comic is known for material drawing on his relationships with his Iranian father and Bolivian mother. In addition to his stand-up, he is the founder of D.C. comedy club Room 808, which has featured appearances from comics like Rife and Trevor Wallace, among many others.
Currently on the road for his “Martin Had a Dream” theater tour,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The beloved procedural crime show "Bones" ran for an impressive 12 seasons, continuing the upward TV star trajectory for David Boreanaz after his work on shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," and helping to launch Emily Deschanel to become a household name after a slew of small roles in a handful of TV shows and movies.
As the co-stars of "Bones," Deschanel and Boreanaz naturally appeared in every single episode of the series. And while viewers know guest stars didn't pop up nearly as frequently, some casual watchers may think that some of the more familiar faces might have at least popped up one time per season. But as it turns out, out of all of the guest stars who graced the series from 2005-2017, only one performer managed to make at least one appearance across all 12 seasons: Patricia Belcher, who played Caroline Julian, a federal prosecutor for the U.
As the co-stars of "Bones," Deschanel and Boreanaz naturally appeared in every single episode of the series. And while viewers know guest stars didn't pop up nearly as frequently, some casual watchers may think that some of the more familiar faces might have at least popped up one time per season. But as it turns out, out of all of the guest stars who graced the series from 2005-2017, only one performer managed to make at least one appearance across all 12 seasons: Patricia Belcher, who played Caroline Julian, a federal prosecutor for the U.
- 2/11/2024
- by Ben Pearson
- Slash Film
One cannot understate the strange cultural dominance Hugh Wilson's 1984 comedy "Police Academy" held over the pop zeitgeist throughout the 1980s. Clearly a child of "Animal House," "Police Academy" was a traditional snobs-vs.-slobs comedy that pitted winking wiseacres against their stern commanding officers at a police school in an unnamed city. I've long had a theory that the "Police Academy" movies take place in Metropolis, the city where Superman lives. With Superman taking care of major crimes, the local police force would likely become complacent, unused to enforcing the law.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
None of the "Police Academy" movies were well-reviewed, recognized by critics as crass, dumb, and low-brow. This is a series that banks on misogyny, offensive stereotypes, and a lot of crotch/sex humor. There is no wit to the "Police Academy" movies. Roger Ebert famously gave the first film zero stars, citing merely how dreadfully unfunny and uninspired it is.
- 2/10/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Despite pulling out all of the stops, ratings for the Emmy Awards hit a record-low this year.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th annual Emmy Awards delivered an audience of 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.85 rating among Adults 18-49 — a high for Fox as it became the network’s most-watched Monday unscripted telecast in over eight-and-a-half years, but a new low for the awards show according to Nielsen data. Straying from its typical fall schedule due to last year’s historic strikes, this was the first time ever the Emmy Awards aired against an NFL playoff game which likely also played a role. Fox will share final numbers once they become available tomorrow.
For comparison, the 2022 show hosted by Keenan Thompson on NBC drew 5.9 million total viewers — which was the most recent record for the awards show reflecting a 25% drop in viewership from the previous year. It also recorded a...
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th annual Emmy Awards delivered an audience of 4.3 million total viewers and a 0.85 rating among Adults 18-49 — a high for Fox as it became the network’s most-watched Monday unscripted telecast in over eight-and-a-half years, but a new low for the awards show according to Nielsen data. Straying from its typical fall schedule due to last year’s historic strikes, this was the first time ever the Emmy Awards aired against an NFL playoff game which likely also played a role. Fox will share final numbers once they become available tomorrow.
For comparison, the 2022 show hosted by Keenan Thompson on NBC drew 5.9 million total viewers — which was the most recent record for the awards show reflecting a 25% drop in viewership from the previous year. It also recorded a...
- 1/16/2024
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Fox’s Emmys, hosted by “We Are Family” host Anthony Anderson (“Black-ish”), drew 4.3 million viewers on Monday. That number was down 27 percent from the awards show’s last telecast — a Monday night in September 2022 on NBC. It’s a new record low, though as Fox pointed out on Tuesday, it marked the broadcast net’s most-watched Monday unscripted telecast in more than eight years (a June 2015 “So You Think You Can Dance” episode). Quite a few asterisks there, but fair is fair.
The 2022 Emmys averaged 5.9 million total viewers, which at the time set a new record low — awards shows have been trending this way since on-demand streaming (further) fragmented audiences. The 2021 Emmy Awards, which aired on CBS on a Sunday, averaged 7.9 million total viewers. CBS tends to draw the most overall viewers on linear television, a fact the Golden Globes learned last week.
Last night, HBO drama “Succession,” FX comedy “The Bear,...
The 2022 Emmys averaged 5.9 million total viewers, which at the time set a new record low — awards shows have been trending this way since on-demand streaming (further) fragmented audiences. The 2021 Emmy Awards, which aired on CBS on a Sunday, averaged 7.9 million total viewers. CBS tends to draw the most overall viewers on linear television, a fact the Golden Globes learned last week.
Last night, HBO drama “Succession,” FX comedy “The Bear,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Mission accomplished: Not only did the Emmys end on time, but several times throughout the telecast, it was actually ahead of schedule. Variety caught up with Emmys telecast producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay on Tuesday morning — just hours after wrapping the event — and all three felt gratified and relieved to have pulled off an Emmys befitting the kudocast’s 75th anniversary.
“Our intention was to create a love letter to television and to sprinkle in the reunions and the nostalgia throughout,” said Harmon. “It was received the way that we hoped it would be, so we’re glad it made everybody happy.”
Added Collins: “There was a definitely a little anxiety going into it, because we took some swings. It was ambitious and we were like, ‘Is this actually going to work?’ But we felt good about it in the end.”
In a rarity for an awards...
“Our intention was to create a love letter to television and to sprinkle in the reunions and the nostalgia throughout,” said Harmon. “It was received the way that we hoped it would be, so we’re glad it made everybody happy.”
Added Collins: “There was a definitely a little anxiety going into it, because we took some swings. It was ambitious and we were like, ‘Is this actually going to work?’ But we felt good about it in the end.”
In a rarity for an awards...
- 1/16/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
One week after Jo Koy received an “F” grade for hosting the Golden Globes, all eyes were on Anthony Anderson as he stepped foot on the Emmys stage for the first time as an emcee. The comedian and actor kept audiences entertained for three hours on Fox with his constant musical performances, including “The Facts of Life,” “Good Times” and “Miami Vice.” Meanwhile, his loving Mama, Doris Hancox, interrupted winners on the big stage if their speeches went on too long.
In all, the majority of Emmy viewers gave Anderson a passing grade for his inaugural hosting abilities, according to Gold Derby’s overnight poll. Here are the complete poll results:
B — I rather liked him — 37%
A — Brilliant from start to finish! — 28%
F — Awful, awful, awful — 19%
C — He was just okay — 9%
D — Somewhat forgettable — 7%
See 2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
At one point, Anderson mentioned how he was an 11-time Emmy...
In all, the majority of Emmy viewers gave Anderson a passing grade for his inaugural hosting abilities, according to Gold Derby’s overnight poll. Here are the complete poll results:
B — I rather liked him — 37%
A — Brilliant from start to finish! — 28%
F — Awful, awful, awful — 19%
C — He was just okay — 9%
D — Somewhat forgettable — 7%
See 2023 Emmy Winners: Full List [Updating Live]
At one point, Anderson mentioned how he was an 11-time Emmy...
- 1/16/2024
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were destined to feel out of step. The four-month delay to accommodate the writers’ and actors’ strikes put Monday night’s ceremony right in the middle of the winter awards race, which would always pose a problem — between our nightly dose of NFL games and awards shows crowding every weekend, there are simply too many live events in January — but the move felt especially discombobulating in 2024. These Emmy nominees weren’t just a year old; they dated back to June 2022. That means recent contenders we just saw at the Golden Globes or among the SAG nominations — like Emma Stone in “The Curse” and Jon Hamm for “Fargo” — weren’t eligible.
Hamm, bless his soul, still showed up as a presenter, but he wasn’t even introduced as the current star of an FX anthology series, nor as the upcoming voice actor and executive producer of Fox’s own “Grimsburg.
Hamm, bless his soul, still showed up as a presenter, but he wasn’t even introduced as the current star of an FX anthology series, nor as the upcoming voice actor and executive producer of Fox’s own “Grimsburg.
- 1/16/2024
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
The 75th Primetime Emmys was a somewhat predictable affair, with "Succession," "The Bear" and "Beef" winning nearly everything, but there was one creative choice that made it stand clearly above the Emmys of the past few years. The theme this time around was honoring the most beloved shows in TV history, which made for a far more interesting transition between awards than the usual random comedy schticks.
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
This year included the reunion of Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor from "Two and a Half Men," a speech from Arsenio Hall of "The Arsenio Hall Show," and another speech by Carol Burnett from "The Carol Burnett Show." We got an extended homage to "The Twilight Zone," as well as references to "Taxi," "Dynasty," and "Mad Men." There were also cast reunions for ongoing shows like "Grey's Anatomy" and "Always Sunny in Philadelphia." Considering how long they've been going on and the impact...
- 1/16/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Four months late and coming off the heels of two strikes, an awkward Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards, there perhaps weren’t many expectations leading into the 75th Primetime Emmys. When actor Anthony Anderson was announced as the host, it seemed like a safe albeit humdrum choice — until news of past sexual assault allegations against the actor began to resurface and go viral, and what had seemed tame became something more unsettling. Yet despite the Anderson controversy, the Television Academy surprised viewers and attendees by delivering a delightful Emmys, honoring classic TV and its legends, while celebrating the shows we love and revere now.
Anderson opened the Emmys with a clever spoof of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and honored several shows and their iconic theme songs — practically a lost art in television today. The “Black-ish” and “Law & Order” alum hit the nail on the head in a pleasingly...
Anderson opened the Emmys with a clever spoof of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” and honored several shows and their iconic theme songs — practically a lost art in television today. The “Black-ish” and “Law & Order” alum hit the nail on the head in a pleasingly...
- 1/16/2024
- by Aramide Tinubu
- Variety Film + TV
Three shows dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards, ‘Succession’, ‘The Bear’ and ‘Beef’. Each show nearly swept their respective category in the drama, comedy and limited series races.
‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ tied with a leading six wins each and ‘Beef’ followed closely with five awards, reports ‘Variety’.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past as well as the present. The casts of series like ‘Cheers’, ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Ally McBeal’, ‘Martin’ reunited for the night, while former cast members of shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ took the stage to present awards.
As per ‘Variety’, ‘Succession’ won outstanding drama series, and stars Kieran Culkin (lead actor in a drama), Sarah Snook (lead actress in a drama) and Matthew Macfadyen (supporting actor in a drama) each won awards.
Writer and creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod...
‘Succession’ and ‘The Bear’ tied with a leading six wins each and ‘Beef’ followed closely with five awards, reports ‘Variety’.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past as well as the present. The casts of series like ‘Cheers’, ‘The Sopranos’, ‘Ally McBeal’, ‘Martin’ reunited for the night, while former cast members of shows like ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ took the stage to present awards.
As per ‘Variety’, ‘Succession’ won outstanding drama series, and stars Kieran Culkin (lead actor in a drama), Sarah Snook (lead actress in a drama) and Matthew Macfadyen (supporting actor in a drama) each won awards.
Writer and creator Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod...
- 1/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Awards shows are self-congratulatory parties that rarely feel like they're actually made for the audiences at home, but the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards actually felt like a worthy celebration of the artform of television. Because it's a special anniversary year, they made the effort to really pay tribute to the television we love and the people who create it, and it made for a relatively safe but extremely heartfelt 2024 Emmy awards. It was an incredible night for diversity, with numerous well-deserved, historic wins for people of color across a range of categories, and everyone actually seemed like they were having a good time.
The Golden Globes are more meme-worthy, but the Emmys feel like the Oscars of TV, just with less irritating self-importance. Sure, the Emmys detail the impact of television on us all, but since TV has always been cinema's little brother, there's a bit more deprecation and self-awareness.
The Golden Globes are more meme-worthy, but the Emmys feel like the Oscars of TV, just with less irritating self-importance. Sure, the Emmys detail the impact of television on us all, but since TV has always been cinema's little brother, there's a bit more deprecation and self-awareness.
- 1/16/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Two years ago, the hashtag #EmmysSoWhite began trending when the Television Academy failed to award any major acting trophies to people of color. The pendulum has swung, with this year’s ceremony awarding a record-breaking number of people of color across all major categories: drama, comedy, limited, reality and variety series — a first in the TV Academy’s history.
That said, there were some stark reminders of historical shortcomings throughout the evening, such as a “Martin” cast reunion. The beloved show failed to score a single Emmy nod during its five-season run.
One year after making history as the second Black woman to win for comedy writing, Quinta Brunson took the stage again for her performance as the lovable teacher Janine Teagues in “Abbott Elementary.” She became the second Black woman to win the category, following Isabel Sanford for “The Jeffersons” in 1981.
Ayo Edebiri was part of the historic night for FX’s “The Bear,...
That said, there were some stark reminders of historical shortcomings throughout the evening, such as a “Martin” cast reunion. The beloved show failed to score a single Emmy nod during its five-season run.
One year after making history as the second Black woman to win for comedy writing, Quinta Brunson took the stage again for her performance as the lovable teacher Janine Teagues in “Abbott Elementary.” She became the second Black woman to win the category, following Isabel Sanford for “The Jeffersons” in 1981.
Ayo Edebiri was part of the historic night for FX’s “The Bear,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
The long-delayed Emmy Awards for the 2022-2023 TV season had to overcome the challenge of seeming like a complete afterthought — and for the most part it succeeded.
The ceremony for the 75th Emmys was designed as a tribute to the medium, and featured reunions from shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Martin” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” the last of which featured the beloved, departed cast members Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers, alongside Og stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. Among the evening’s highlights were Jennifer Coolidge thanking “all the evil gays,” Niecy Nash-Betts thanking herself and “every Black and Brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced,” and a moving, hilarious appearance by nominee Christina Applegate as the show’s first presenter. And HBO’s “Succession” took its final victory lap after the Jesse Armstrong-created series ended in May of last year, including...
The ceremony for the 75th Emmys was designed as a tribute to the medium, and featured reunions from shows such as “All in the Family,” “The Sopranos,” “Martin” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” the last of which featured the beloved, departed cast members Katherine Heigl and Justin Chambers, alongside Og stars Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. Among the evening’s highlights were Jennifer Coolidge thanking “all the evil gays,” Niecy Nash-Betts thanking herself and “every Black and Brown woman who have gone unheard, yet overpoliced,” and a moving, hilarious appearance by nominee Christina Applegate as the show’s first presenter. And HBO’s “Succession” took its final victory lap after the Jesse Armstrong-created series ended in May of last year, including...
- 1/16/2024
- by Kate Aurthur and Adam B. Vary
- Variety Film + TV
Powerhouse “Saturday Night Live” alums Tina Fey and Amy Poehler reunited for a revival of their “Weekend Update” co-anchor gig at Monday’s Emmy Awards on Fox and got a round of thunderous applause in the room before their bit began.
Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
“The only show that’s longer than when they air ‘Titanic’ with commercials on TBS: The Oscars,” Poehler said.
“For ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,’ Fey noted: “Chris could be here tonight, but if he wins, we’ll accept on his behalf, because we miss getting Emmys.”
“Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but he Egot to be excited about it,” Poehler said of Elton John’s “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” special.
“The concert so good it got us all pregnant:...
Because they were presenting the Emmy award for live variety special, they took the liberty of throwing out zingers about the noms in the “Update”-zinger style.
“The only show that’s longer than when they air ‘Titanic’ with commercials on TBS: The Oscars,” Poehler said.
“For ‘Chris Rock: Selective Outrage,’ Fey noted: “Chris could be here tonight, but if he wins, we’ll accept on his behalf, because we miss getting Emmys.”
“Now, I can’t speak for Elton, but he Egot to be excited about it,” Poehler said of Elton John’s “Farewell From Dodger Stadium” special.
“The concert so good it got us all pregnant:...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
The cast of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” has a bone to pick with the Emmys: They want an award.
Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito took the stage Monday night to present the award for Outstanding Talk Series.
“What an honor it is to be here at the 75th Emmy Awards,” Olson began.
“Wait, what?” Howerton interjected. “Seventy-five years? The show’s been on for 75 years? We’ve been on the air since 2005. I’ve never been here.”
“Have you guys been doing this every single year without us?” Day then asked.
“They do. They get dressed up. They give each other awards,” McElhenney said. “And 16 seasons we’ve never even presented before.”
Day then asked DeVito if the Emmys have ever given him an award, to which the man behind Frank Reynolds casually said, “Yeah.”
In 1981 DeVito won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...
Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito took the stage Monday night to present the award for Outstanding Talk Series.
“What an honor it is to be here at the 75th Emmy Awards,” Olson began.
“Wait, what?” Howerton interjected. “Seventy-five years? The show’s been on for 75 years? We’ve been on the air since 2005. I’ve never been here.”
“Have you guys been doing this every single year without us?” Day then asked.
“They do. They get dressed up. They give each other awards,” McElhenney said. “And 16 seasons we’ve never even presented before.”
Day then asked DeVito if the Emmys have ever given him an award, to which the man behind Frank Reynolds casually said, “Yeah.”
In 1981 DeVito won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a...
- 1/16/2024
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Katherine Heigl joined her former “Grey’s Anatomy” cast members Ellen Pompeo, Justin Chambers, James Pickens Jr. and Chandra Wilson on stage during the Emmy Awards in what was one of the more high-profile reunions for the stars. The group presented the Emmy for supporting actor in a limited or anthology series or movie to Paul Walter Hauser for Apple’s “Black Bird.”
The Emmys telecast was full of cast reunions, from “Martin” to “The Sopranos” and more, but Heigl joining forces with her “Grey’s” cast was notable given her controversial exit from the series.
“When the first episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ aired in March of 2005, I’m not sure if Shonda Rhimes knew that she had created a show that would have a lasting imprint on television and create lifelong friendships,” Pompeo said to the audience ahead of the show’s 20th season launching this year.
“And yes, there...
The Emmys telecast was full of cast reunions, from “Martin” to “The Sopranos” and more, but Heigl joining forces with her “Grey’s” cast was notable given her controversial exit from the series.
“When the first episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ aired in March of 2005, I’m not sure if Shonda Rhimes knew that she had created a show that would have a lasting imprint on television and create lifelong friendships,” Pompeo said to the audience ahead of the show’s 20th season launching this year.
“And yes, there...
- 1/16/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Three shows dominated the 2023 Emmy Awards on Monday night: “Succession,” “The Bear” and “Beef.” Each show nearly swept its respective category in the drama, comedy and limited series races. “Succession” and “The Bear” tied with a leading six wins each, and “Beef” followed closely with five trophies.
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards on Fox provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past, as well as the present. The casts of series like “Cheers,” “The Sopranos,” “Ally McBeal,” “Martin” and more reunited for the night, while former cast members of show’s like “Grey’s Anatomy” and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” took the stage to present awards.
The audience in attendance also gave plenty of love to presenter and nominee Christina Applegate, who previously stated she is all but done with on-camera work due to multiple sclerosis. The crowd also got to its feet...
Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the 75th Emmy Awards on Fox provided multiple tributes to hit shows of the past, as well as the present. The casts of series like “Cheers,” “The Sopranos,” “Ally McBeal,” “Martin” and more reunited for the night, while former cast members of show’s like “Grey’s Anatomy” and the ever-Emmy-ignored comedy “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” took the stage to present awards.
The audience in attendance also gave plenty of love to presenter and nominee Christina Applegate, who previously stated she is all but done with on-camera work due to multiple sclerosis. The crowd also got to its feet...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jordan Moreau and Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
It’s going to be a star-studded night at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards and we’ll be bringing you the best red carpet fashion all evening long!
The show is taking place on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
We’ll be updating this post all night long, so keep checking back to see all of the best fashion.
Head inside to check out all of the red carpet photos…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from the red carpet…
Only Murders in the Building’s Selena Gomez...
The show is taking place on Monday (January 15) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
This is actually the 2023 Emmy Awards show, which was scheduled to take place in September. The ceremony was delayed due to the Hollywood labor disputes, so it was added to the awards season calendar on a Monday night. The Emmys will air live on Fox with Anthony Anderson hosting the event. Check out the list of nominations!
We’ll be updating this post all night long, so keep checking back to see all of the best fashion.
Head inside to check out all of the red carpet photos…
Keep scrolling to see all of the photos from the red carpet…
Only Murders in the Building’s Selena Gomez...
- 1/15/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
You may have heard that the 75th edition of the Emmy Awards is finally happening on Monday, capping a nearly four-month delay resulting from the twin WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. I think “Gunsmoke” and “The Andy Griffith Show” were still all the rage when this process began, JFK was President and a loaf of bread was a quarter. Alas, I exaggerate (though just a bit). But for this and no doubt other reasons, the TV Academy is clearly in a nostalgic mood, slating mini-reunions and tributes to and/or visual recreations of a dozen shows to mark the occasion.
The idea, according to the Emmy producers, is to honor television throughout the decades of its existence, from the 1950s (“I Love Lucy”), to the 1960s (“The Carol Burnett Show”), the 1970s (“All in the Family”), the 1980s (“Cheers”) and the 1990s (“Ally McBeal” and “Martin”) through the early 2000s.
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The idea, according to the Emmy producers, is to honor television throughout the decades of its existence, from the 1950s (“I Love Lucy”), to the 1960s (“The Carol Burnett Show”), the 1970s (“All in the Family”), the 1980s (“Cheers”) and the 1990s (“Ally McBeal” and “Martin”) through the early 2000s.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Updated Jan. 12, 11:20 a.m.: Updated to include more reunions information, plus additional presenters and performers.
Fox is bringing back two of its 1990s staples — “Martin” and “Ally McBeal” — for one night only. The two shows are among the roster of cast reunions planned for the 75th Emmys on Fox this Monday.
Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay have planned a ceremony that leans heavily on the history of TV, given the award’s diamond anniversary. Tributes and reunions will focus on decades from the 1950s to the present.
“I think they’ll be talking about the ones that they may see on the screen,” Rouzan-Clay says of the reunions. “Those are going to be a big talking point, a big watercooler moment, if you will. … It was a grand task to figure out how to celebrate 75 years of television. If we can bring some nostalgia to that stage,...
Fox is bringing back two of its 1990s staples — “Martin” and “Ally McBeal” — for one night only. The two shows are among the roster of cast reunions planned for the 75th Emmys on Fox this Monday.
Emmy Awards executive producers Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay have planned a ceremony that leans heavily on the history of TV, given the award’s diamond anniversary. Tributes and reunions will focus on decades from the 1950s to the present.
“I think they’ll be talking about the ones that they may see on the screen,” Rouzan-Clay says of the reunions. “Those are going to be a big talking point, a big watercooler moment, if you will. … It was a grand task to figure out how to celebrate 75 years of television. If we can bring some nostalgia to that stage,...
- 1/11/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
January is one of the biggest months of the year for independent film, with hundreds of film critics descending upon the Sundance Film Festival to discover the works of up-and-coming directors. But for those of us who can’t make the trek to Park City, Utah, there are plenty of independent movies to enjoy from the comfort of our homes.
This month, there’s a particularly big selection of independent classics to choose from on streaming, particularly if you’re subscribed to the Criterion Channel. In celebration of the approaching festival, Criterion is hosting a massive selection of past Sundance favorites, including the 1968 experimental documentary “Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One.” Other favorites in the selection include “Blood Simple,” “Stranger Than Paradise,” “The Times of Harvey Milk,” “Desert Hearts,” “Working Girls,” “Paris Is Burning,” “Mississippi Masala,” “Slacker,” “Hoop Dreams,” and “The Doom Generation.” Other major indie favorites on the streamer this January include...
This month, there’s a particularly big selection of independent classics to choose from on streaming, particularly if you’re subscribed to the Criterion Channel. In celebration of the approaching festival, Criterion is hosting a massive selection of past Sundance favorites, including the 1968 experimental documentary “Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One.” Other favorites in the selection include “Blood Simple,” “Stranger Than Paradise,” “The Times of Harvey Milk,” “Desert Hearts,” “Working Girls,” “Paris Is Burning,” “Mississippi Masala,” “Slacker,” “Hoop Dreams,” and “The Doom Generation.” Other major indie favorites on the streamer this January include...
- 1/6/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Contrary to claims amplified by the candidate’s campaign, Martin Sheen says he in no way supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and will not be attending the politician’s upcoming fundraiser.
“I do not endorse Rfk Jr nor will I be attending his party,” Sheen said in an Instagram story post on Thursday. He followed the remark up with another post stating that President Joe Biden would be his pick for the upcoming presidential election.
“I will wholeheartedly support Joe Biden and the Democratic ticket for 2024,” Sheen wrote.
Martin Sheen’s Instagram post. (Photo courtesy of @ramoncalledmartin)
Chiming in to back Sheen up was his “West Wing” co-star Bradley Whitford, who said the claims were completely false.
“There’s a story going around saying Martin Sheen is supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president. The story is incorrect. Martin asked us to post this on his behalf,” Whitford wrote in her post.
“I do not endorse Rfk Jr nor will I be attending his party,” Sheen said in an Instagram story post on Thursday. He followed the remark up with another post stating that President Joe Biden would be his pick for the upcoming presidential election.
“I will wholeheartedly support Joe Biden and the Democratic ticket for 2024,” Sheen wrote.
Martin Sheen’s Instagram post. (Photo courtesy of @ramoncalledmartin)
Chiming in to back Sheen up was his “West Wing” co-star Bradley Whitford, who said the claims were completely false.
“There’s a story going around saying Martin Sheen is supporting Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president. The story is incorrect. Martin asked us to post this on his behalf,” Whitford wrote in her post.
- 1/4/2024
- by Raquel 'Rocky' Harris
- The Wrap
Following The Film Stage’s collective top 50 films of 2023, as part of our year-end coverage, our contributors are sharing their personal top 10 lists.
After 2022 left me feeling a bit out in weeds in regards to film culture, I came into 2023 a pessimist and left with a rejuvenated belief that the movies are, indeed, back. This year was overflowing with riches, to the point where even up until this very moment I’m mentally swapping in and out some titles for the list you’re about to see of my annual favorites.
There’s just too many gems I don’t want to leave behind, and they came in all shapes and sizes. From some of my favorite directors making highly anticipated returns (including one for their final feature) to filmmakers I’ve always been cold on for the first time making something that has nestled its way into my heart...
After 2022 left me feeling a bit out in weeds in regards to film culture, I came into 2023 a pessimist and left with a rejuvenated belief that the movies are, indeed, back. This year was overflowing with riches, to the point where even up until this very moment I’m mentally swapping in and out some titles for the list you’re about to see of my annual favorites.
There’s just too many gems I don’t want to leave behind, and they came in all shapes and sizes. From some of my favorite directors making highly anticipated returns (including one for their final feature) to filmmakers I’ve always been cold on for the first time making something that has nestled its way into my heart...
- 12/22/2023
- by Mitchell Beaupre
- The Film Stage
It’s nearly Christmas and to celebrate we have put together a Best of British boxset bundle from Acorn Media International for you to enjoy over the festive period including Detectorists Complete Collection and Doc Martin Series Complete Box Set both on DVD and available now.
Detectorists Complete Collection On DVD
The charming, much-loved This BAFTA award-winning comedy series, written by and starring Mackenzie Crook alongside Toby Jones, as two friends who share a devotion to metal detecting, will entertain the whole family. With their eyes on a particular plot of land, they both dream of the one big find which would bring history to life and change their lives in the process. Discover comedy gold with this hugely acclaimed series. This Complete Box set contains series one to three, along with the 2022 Christmas Movie Special.
Doc Martin Series Complete Box Set Inc. Finale On DVD
Martin Clunes stars as...
Detectorists Complete Collection On DVD
The charming, much-loved This BAFTA award-winning comedy series, written by and starring Mackenzie Crook alongside Toby Jones, as two friends who share a devotion to metal detecting, will entertain the whole family. With their eyes on a particular plot of land, they both dream of the one big find which would bring history to life and change their lives in the process. Discover comedy gold with this hugely acclaimed series. This Complete Box set contains series one to three, along with the 2022 Christmas Movie Special.
Doc Martin Series Complete Box Set Inc. Finale On DVD
Martin Clunes stars as...
- 11/30/2023
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Bernice King, the daughter of Martin Luther King, is setting the record straight regarding her father’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict following a Twitter post made by comedian Amy Schumer.
A vocal supporter of Israel, Schumer posted a video of Martin Luther King Jr. stating that Israel “has the right to exist” and that he would “take a stand against anti-Semitism because it’s wrong, it’s unjust and it’s evil.”
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— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) October 31, 2023
His daughter, Bernice, has since clarified some things about her father’s feelings on the conflict.
“Amy: Certainly, my father was against anti-Semitism, as am I,” she said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “He also believed militarism (along with racism and poverty) to be among the interconnected Triple Evils. I am certain he would call for Israel’s bombing of Palestinians to cease, for hostages to be released…...
A vocal supporter of Israel, Schumer posted a video of Martin Luther King Jr. stating that Israel “has the right to exist” and that he would “take a stand against anti-Semitism because it’s wrong, it’s unjust and it’s evil.”
pic.twitter.com/zMYMQvC79v
— Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) October 31, 2023
His daughter, Bernice, has since clarified some things about her father’s feelings on the conflict.
“Amy: Certainly, my father was against anti-Semitism, as am I,” she said on X, formerly known as Twitter. “He also believed militarism (along with racism and poverty) to be among the interconnected Triple Evils. I am certain he would call for Israel’s bombing of Palestinians to cease, for hostages to be released…...
- 11/5/2023
- by Zach Ament
- Uinterview
As the "Frasier" revival continues, so do the allusions to the titular doctor's past. We've had the references to "Cheers," we've had the touching tribute to Martin actor John Mahoney. We're soon to see some beloved characters from the original "Frasier" return. But what we've really been waiting for is some canine energy.
On the original "Frasier," that energy was provided by Moose, Hollywood trainer Mathilde DeCagney's terrier who played Martin's beloved Jack Russell, Eddie. Moose's son, Enzo, also stood in for his father. Perhaps more than any main character in "Frasier," Eddie cut through Frasier's snootiness simply by virtue of being a dog whose needs the lovably pretentious doctor was simply unwilling to accommodate. At least, that's how things start out. By the end of the 11th and final season of "Frasier," the titular psychiatrist softened on Eddie, and the two become pals in one of the many...
On the original "Frasier," that energy was provided by Moose, Hollywood trainer Mathilde DeCagney's terrier who played Martin's beloved Jack Russell, Eddie. Moose's son, Enzo, also stood in for his father. Perhaps more than any main character in "Frasier," Eddie cut through Frasier's snootiness simply by virtue of being a dog whose needs the lovably pretentious doctor was simply unwilling to accommodate. At least, that's how things start out. By the end of the 11th and final season of "Frasier," the titular psychiatrist softened on Eddie, and the two become pals in one of the many...
- 10/26/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Warning: This article discusses difficult subject matter including sexual assault and child abuse.
I first learned about Matthew Holness' "Possum" when it was seeking distribution during the American Film Market. Hundreds of titles were on display, but everyone was talking about a black and white poster of a bed with a bag on it ... but the bag and gigantic spider legs sticking out of it. The image sparked a visceral reaction from anyone who walked by, but few could have predicted the abject terror that would come with "Possum." The closest genre to define "Possum" is a psychological thriller, but it's filled with jarring imagery, effective jump scares, and a story that crawls under your skin — and stays there.
"Possum" is based on Holness' short story of the same name featured in "The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease," and incorporates Sigmund Freud's theories on the uncanny. Utilizing a filmmaking...
I first learned about Matthew Holness' "Possum" when it was seeking distribution during the American Film Market. Hundreds of titles were on display, but everyone was talking about a black and white poster of a bed with a bag on it ... but the bag and gigantic spider legs sticking out of it. The image sparked a visceral reaction from anyone who walked by, but few could have predicted the abject terror that would come with "Possum." The closest genre to define "Possum" is a psychological thriller, but it's filled with jarring imagery, effective jump scares, and a story that crawls under your skin — and stays there.
"Possum" is based on Holness' short story of the same name featured in "The New Uncanny: Tales of Unease," and incorporates Sigmund Freud's theories on the uncanny. Utilizing a filmmaking...
- 10/16/2023
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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