We've covered quite a few actors and actresses here at TV Fanatic, and while some of them have fallen into the "familiar face in the background" roles, none have snuck up on audiences like Olivia Munn.
One of her first acting gigs was that of "Claw Hostess" in the Steve Carell and Tina Fey comedy Date Night.
Although her part was small, the actress was one of the most memorable experiences of that movie—besides Mark Wahlberg shirtless, that is.
Though she looks like a model, Munn's career has focused solely on the small and big screen and live and scripted appearances.
In many ways, she's like that actor you notice when you rewatch movies from years ago, making you go, "Wait, isn't that what's her name from that thing?"
It's an extremely common occurrence with actors who turn into big names later in their careers. Don't believe me?...
One of her first acting gigs was that of "Claw Hostess" in the Steve Carell and Tina Fey comedy Date Night.
Although her part was small, the actress was one of the most memorable experiences of that movie—besides Mark Wahlberg shirtless, that is.
Though she looks like a model, Munn's career has focused solely on the small and big screen and live and scripted appearances.
In many ways, she's like that actor you notice when you rewatch movies from years ago, making you go, "Wait, isn't that what's her name from that thing?"
It's an extremely common occurrence with actors who turn into big names later in their careers. Don't believe me?...
- 5/20/2024
- by Joshua Pleming
- TVfanatic
Comedian and actor Nick Offerman kicked off his Thursday night show at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre with a cheeky song about he was going to “keep it PG-13” for the night. While the sentiment didn’t last too long, the songs sure did.
The show, titled Nick Offerman and Friends vs Climate Crisis, was part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest that has taken over Los Angeles for the last week, and was put on in support of environmental non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (Nrdc).
A known outdoorsman, Offerman told the crowd he was a “huge fan” of the organization before jumping into his opening song, but not before offering the non-profit a quick suggestion for what the night’s funds should be used towards. “I want to hope they’ll use some of the proceeds from tonight to think tank a flashier name,” Offerman joked with audience.
One...
The show, titled Nick Offerman and Friends vs Climate Crisis, was part of the Netflix is a Joke Fest that has taken over Los Angeles for the last week, and was put on in support of environmental non-profit Natural Resources Defense Council (Nrdc).
A known outdoorsman, Offerman told the crowd he was a “huge fan” of the organization before jumping into his opening song, but not before offering the non-profit a quick suggestion for what the night’s funds should be used towards. “I want to hope they’ll use some of the proceeds from tonight to think tank a flashier name,” Offerman joked with audience.
One...
- 5/10/2024
- by Nicole Fell
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Welcome to Emmy Experts Typing, a weekly column in which Gold Derby editors and Experts Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen discuss the Emmy race — via Slack, of course. This week, we revisit the limited races, now with “Baby Reindeer” in the mix.
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the limited series race, which remains fairly top-heavy despite what the odds might suggest. To wit: Netflix smash “Baby Reindeer” is only in fifth place in our odds, even though it’s all-but-assured of being extremely win-competitive in this race and could usurp “Shōgun” in the end as the year’s one true sensation of the year (if the latter doesn’t move to drama as widely speculated this week). You were the earliest adopter of the Netflix juggernaut, which made landfall in Los Angeles this week for a splashy FYC event. The show feels assured of several top nominations,...
Christopher Rosen: Hello, Joyce! We’re back to type about the limited series race, which remains fairly top-heavy despite what the odds might suggest. To wit: Netflix smash “Baby Reindeer” is only in fifth place in our odds, even though it’s all-but-assured of being extremely win-competitive in this race and could usurp “Shōgun” in the end as the year’s one true sensation of the year (if the latter doesn’t move to drama as widely speculated this week). You were the earliest adopter of the Netflix juggernaut, which made landfall in Los Angeles this week for a splashy FYC event. The show feels assured of several top nominations,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Joyce Eng and Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Actress Juliette Lewis (“Yellowjackets”) poses for the Warby Parker Summer 2024 eyewear collection, photographed by Paola Kudacki:
Lewis made her film debut in the feature “My Stepmother Is an Alien” (1988). This was followed by bigger parts in “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” (1989) and Martin Scorsese's “Cape Fear” (1991), earning her an ‘Oscar’ nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’.
Subsequent credits include “Husbands and Wives” (1992), “Kalifornia” (1993), “What's Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), “Natural Born Killers” (1994), “Strange Days” (1995), and “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996).
She received an ‘Emmy Award’ nomination for the television film “Hysterical Blindness” (2002), and went on to co-star in the mainstream features “Picture Claire” (2001), “Enough” (2002), “Cold Creek Manor” (2003). “Old School” (2003) and “Starsky & Hutch” (2004).
She started a musical career in 2003, forming the rock band “Juliette and the Licks” and continues to release Since 2009, material as a solo artist.
Her film credits also include “Conviction” (2010), “The Switch” (2010), “August: Osage County” (2013), and “Ma” (2019).
Lewis has worked...
Lewis made her film debut in the feature “My Stepmother Is an Alien” (1988). This was followed by bigger parts in “National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation” (1989) and Martin Scorsese's “Cape Fear” (1991), earning her an ‘Oscar’ nomination for ‘Best Supporting Actress’.
Subsequent credits include “Husbands and Wives” (1992), “Kalifornia” (1993), “What's Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993), “Natural Born Killers” (1994), “Strange Days” (1995), and “From Dusk Till Dawn” (1996).
She received an ‘Emmy Award’ nomination for the television film “Hysterical Blindness” (2002), and went on to co-star in the mainstream features “Picture Claire” (2001), “Enough” (2002), “Cold Creek Manor” (2003). “Old School” (2003) and “Starsky & Hutch” (2004).
She started a musical career in 2003, forming the rock band “Juliette and the Licks” and continues to release Since 2009, material as a solo artist.
Her film credits also include “Conviction” (2010), “The Switch” (2010), “August: Osage County” (2013), and “Ma” (2019).
Lewis has worked...
- 5/8/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Exclusive: Richard Shepard has signed with Tfc. The move reunites the Emmy and DGA Award-winning director-writer with former WME partner David Stone who founded the management company in 2020 with UTA’s Ben Jacobson.
“I’m super psyched to be back in business with David Stone,” said Shepard who was a client of Stone’s at WME years ago. “He’s one of the smartest guys in the business, and along with Zach Carlisle and the rest of the folks at Tfc I’m excited for this next chapter.”
Shepard has directed 10 television pilots that have gone to series — or the tone-setting pilot episodes of shows with straight-to-series orders — including Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty, for which he won an Emmy, Rosewood, Salem, Sweetbitter, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Acapulco, now in its third season on Apple. Shepard also directed 12 episodes of HBO’s Girls, several episodes of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale,...
“I’m super psyched to be back in business with David Stone,” said Shepard who was a client of Stone’s at WME years ago. “He’s one of the smartest guys in the business, and along with Zach Carlisle and the rest of the folks at Tfc I’m excited for this next chapter.”
Shepard has directed 10 television pilots that have gone to series — or the tone-setting pilot episodes of shows with straight-to-series orders — including Criminal Minds, Ugly Betty, for which he won an Emmy, Rosewood, Salem, Sweetbitter, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist and Acapulco, now in its third season on Apple. Shepard also directed 12 episodes of HBO’s Girls, several episodes of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale,...
- 5/6/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
The Forsyte Saga is making a return, courtesy of a new series reimagining at Masterpiece on PBS.
Based on John Galsworthy’s novel of the same name, the update follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and explores the themes of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal. Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood) will star as the formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann, while Stephen Moyer (True Blood) will play her eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co.
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Based on John Galsworthy’s novel of the same name, the update follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and explores the themes of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal. Francesca Annis (Flesh and Blood) will star as the formidable Forsyte matriarch Ann, while Stephen Moyer (True Blood) will play her eldest son, Jolyon Senior, head of the family stockbroking firm Forsyte & Co.
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- 4/30/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Michael Douglas is in terrific form as Benjamin Franklin in Apple TV’s new historical limited series “Franklin” but he isn’t the only actor to emerge with awards whispers whizzing through the air. Veteran actor Eddie Marsan features in a key supporting role as John Adams and delivers one of the finest performances of his career while also shining a new light onto a man that many actors have depicted before.
The limited series follows Franklin’s eight years in France as he tried to persuade King Louis XVI (Tom Pezier) to join the colonies’ cause and aid them in the American Revolutionary War. The scenes between Douglas and Marsan are nothing short of spectacular and Marsan nails his performance as Adams, as noted by critics.
Clint Worthington (Roger Ebert) noted: “Marsan’s energy as Adams is decidedly different from Paul Giamatti’s in Ellis’ original 2008 miniseries—“Franklin” feels...
The limited series follows Franklin’s eight years in France as he tried to persuade King Louis XVI (Tom Pezier) to join the colonies’ cause and aid them in the American Revolutionary War. The scenes between Douglas and Marsan are nothing short of spectacular and Marsan nails his performance as Adams, as noted by critics.
Clint Worthington (Roger Ebert) noted: “Marsan’s energy as Adams is decidedly different from Paul Giamatti’s in Ellis’ original 2008 miniseries—“Franklin” feels...
- 4/30/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
James Clavell‘s 1975 historical novel of the same name is the basis for Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks‘ “Shōgun,” and it makes for exquisite television. Set at the end of the 16th century in Japan, the FX limited series follows several factions in the five Regents all vying for control and power. Intricate world-building and political machinations combine to make “Shōgun” the next “Game of Thrones.” What the two shows also have in common is a collection of superb performances from their extensive casts. Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Cosmo Jarvis lead the way in the show’s leading performances but several supporting players could also be up for an Emmy nomination, including Takehiro Hira.
Hira plays Ishido Kazunari, a former peasant who has now become a powerful bushō (a warlord). Kazunari takes charge of one of the five Regents and is the main rival of Sanada’s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Hira plays Ishido Kazunari, a former peasant who has now become a powerful bushō (a warlord). Kazunari takes charge of one of the five Regents and is the main rival of Sanada’s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
- 4/29/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Hulu’s acclaimed new limited series “We Were the Lucky Ones” is led by Logan Lerman. who give the best performance of his career. Adapted from Georgia Hunter‘s 2017 book of the same, the story follows the Kurcs, a Polish Jewish family torn apart by WWII. It’s a difficult watch but creator Erica Lipez has crafted a gripping, vital narrative with Lerman at the center of the show. He plays Addy Kurc, the middle child who pursues a career as a composer in post-war Paris. Critics agree, Lerman is a revelation in this role.
Proma Khosla (Indie Wire) stated: “As Addy, Lerman is siloed from the other siblings for almost the entire series, but never waivers in his portrayal of someone sustained by hope and eventually in the haze of grief.”
Maggie Levitt (Collider) observed: “Lerman is another clear standout in the series, though his performance is more subtle...
Proma Khosla (Indie Wire) stated: “As Addy, Lerman is siloed from the other siblings for almost the entire series, but never waivers in his portrayal of someone sustained by hope and eventually in the haze of grief.”
Maggie Levitt (Collider) observed: “Lerman is another clear standout in the series, though his performance is more subtle...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Fumi Nikaido could be one of several “Shōgun” stars who go on to earn Emmy nominations for their career-best work in the FX series.
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
Adapted from James Clavell‘s 1975 historical book of the same name, Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks’ limited series follows multiple factions all vying for control over the five Regents in Japan at the end of the 16th century. Meanwhile, a British sailor (Cosmo Jarvis) begins a brand new life after becoming shipwrecked in Japan and entering the service of Hiroyuki Sanada‘s Lord Yoshii Toranaga.
Jarvis and Sanada are both competing for lead actor nominations and so, too, is Anna Sawai. Nikaido, meanwhile, is one of several supporting players who are looking for an Emmy citation for their work on the show. Nikaido plays Ochiba no Kata, a consort of the Japanese leader Taikō (Taikō’s death is the incident that triggers the five Regents power...
- 4/26/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Tobias Menzies has become one of our most reliably excellent actors of late. Classically trained, he had an extensive theatre career in his native England during the noughties and early 2010s before he rose to prominence with roles in “Game of Thrones” and “Outlander.”
Menzies’ profile then increased further thanks to his lauded portrayal of Prince Phillip in “The Crown” and his stock has again risen thanks to his role as another major historical figure in Apple TV’s “Manhunt.” The acclaimed limited series follows the death of President Abraham Lincoln (played by Hamish Linklater) and the subsequent 12-day manhunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).
Menzies stars as Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of State and personal friend of Lincoln who headed up the hunt for Booth. Menzies proves himself capable of carrying this compelling show entirely on his own. His complex, gruff portrayal of Stanton is what makes the series soar,...
Menzies’ profile then increased further thanks to his lauded portrayal of Prince Phillip in “The Crown” and his stock has again risen thanks to his role as another major historical figure in Apple TV’s “Manhunt.” The acclaimed limited series follows the death of President Abraham Lincoln (played by Hamish Linklater) and the subsequent 12-day manhunt for assassin John Wilkes Booth (Anthony Boyle).
Menzies stars as Edwin Stanton, the Secretary of State and personal friend of Lincoln who headed up the hunt for Booth. Menzies proves himself capable of carrying this compelling show entirely on his own. His complex, gruff portrayal of Stanton is what makes the series soar,...
- 4/23/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Long since circling in the rumoursphere before Disney confirmed it was in development last year, a sequel to 2003 body-swap comedy Freaky Friday took a big step forward with the hiring of Nisha Ganatra to direct the reunion of Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan. The pair would return as mother-daughter duo Tess and Anna Coleman.
Though The Hollywood Reporter brings word of Ganatra (who has worked on the small screen likes of Welcome To Chippendales and movies including Late Night) boarding to direct and that Dollface's Jordan Weiss wrote the most recent draft of the script, few other details have emerged. It'll clearly have more body-swap chaos (and there are hints of other generations in the Coleman family involved this time), but we're going to have to wait and see how it all goes down.
While Curtis and Lohan are both listed as "in talks," they seem pretty much committed to coming back,...
Though The Hollywood Reporter brings word of Ganatra (who has worked on the small screen likes of Welcome To Chippendales and movies including Late Night) boarding to direct and that Dollface's Jordan Weiss wrote the most recent draft of the script, few other details have emerged. It'll clearly have more body-swap chaos (and there are hints of other generations in the Coleman family involved this time), but we're going to have to wait and see how it all goes down.
While Curtis and Lohan are both listed as "in talks," they seem pretty much committed to coming back,...
- 3/31/2024
- by James White
- Empire - Movies
After 21 years, one of Disney’s most bizarre yet memorable comedies is getting a sequel. The 2003 version of Freaky Friday, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, is getting a long-awaited follow-up. It was announced last year that the pair were hoping to reunite for another go, and now the film is entering pre-production with Nisha Ganatra (Director of Welcome to Chippendales) set to direct.
To celebrate the occasion Curtis shared a picture of her, along with Lohan, to her Instagram with the text “Duh! Ffdeux!” in the description.
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The story of Freaky Friday began with the 1972 novel of the same name by author Mary Rodgers. Not long after, Disney scooped up the film rights and has since made multiple adaptations. The first film was made in 1976 and starred Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris, with Rogers as the screenwriter.
To celebrate the occasion Curtis shared a picture of her, along with Lohan, to her Instagram with the text “Duh! Ffdeux!” in the description.
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A post shared by Jamie Lee Curtis (@jamieleecurtis)
The story of Freaky Friday began with the 1972 novel of the same name by author Mary Rodgers. Not long after, Disney scooped up the film rights and has since made multiple adaptations. The first film was made in 1976 and starred Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris, with Rogers as the screenwriter.
- 3/30/2024
- by Mr. Milo
- Pirates & Princesses
Freaky Friday 2 now has a director attached!
The Freaky Friday sequel will be directed by Nisha Ganatra, according to multiple reports Friday. (Rolling Stone is out to reps for Ganatra and Disney.) Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles.
Ganatra recently directed two episodes of Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales, along with 2020 film The High Note starring Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross and 2019’s Late Night with Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson.
Lohan confirmed earlier this month that the film was on the way.
The Freaky Friday sequel will be directed by Nisha Ganatra, according to multiple reports Friday. (Rolling Stone is out to reps for Ganatra and Disney.) Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles.
Ganatra recently directed two episodes of Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales, along with 2020 film The High Note starring Dakota Johnson and Tracee Ellis Ross and 2019’s Late Night with Mindy Kaling and Emma Thompson.
Lohan confirmed earlier this month that the film was on the way.
- 3/29/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
For one glorious and weirdly prolonged moment in the early 2000s, audiences simply couldn't get enough of body-swap comedies. Two extremely different people from very opposite walks of life magically turned into each other overnight! They looked the same and talked the same, but deep down they weren't who they seemed to be! Hijinks ensued!
Because Hollywood is absolutely no fun and more or less stopped letting movie stars do their thing, this trend died out with a whimper over time ... but maybe it's now getting the comeback it deserves? Rather than something new and original, however, Disney is going back to the drawing board and resurrecting 2003's Millennial classic "Freaky Friday." I guess we'll take what we can get at this point. The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on a new sequel in the works, finally gaining traction over 20 years after the original. That's not all, though. Stars Jamie Lee Curtis...
Because Hollywood is absolutely no fun and more or less stopped letting movie stars do their thing, this trend died out with a whimper over time ... but maybe it's now getting the comeback it deserves? Rather than something new and original, however, Disney is going back to the drawing board and resurrecting 2003's Millennial classic "Freaky Friday." I guess we'll take what we can get at this point. The Hollywood Reporter has the scoop on a new sequel in the works, finally gaining traction over 20 years after the original. That's not all, though. Stars Jamie Lee Curtis...
- 3/29/2024
- by Jeremy Mathai
- Slash Film
This Friday just got a little bit freakier for millennial Disney fans: “Freaky Friday 2” has a director attached, which means, yes, it’s happening. “Late Night” director Nisha Ganatra (“Welcome to Chippendales”) is ready to get to work behind the camera, The Hollywood Reporter wrote, with Og stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in talks to return in front.
The “Freaky Friday” sequel has been one the Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets, but still, nothing is official until it is.
“Freaky Friday 2” is very much on trend. The film will join a whole slew of sequels set 20-plus years after their initial (respective) releases. There was already the new (musical) “Mean Girls,” and sequels to “John Tucker Must Die” and “The Princess Diaries” are in the works. (It’d be the third “Princess Diaries” film.)
IndieWire reached out to reps for Disney, Ganatra, Curtis, and Lohan for comment on the THR story,...
The “Freaky Friday” sequel has been one the Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets, but still, nothing is official until it is.
“Freaky Friday 2” is very much on trend. The film will join a whole slew of sequels set 20-plus years after their initial (respective) releases. There was already the new (musical) “Mean Girls,” and sequels to “John Tucker Must Die” and “The Princess Diaries” are in the works. (It’d be the third “Princess Diaries” film.)
IndieWire reached out to reps for Disney, Ganatra, Curtis, and Lohan for comment on the THR story,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
A sequel to Freaky Friday is officially in the works at Disney, with the film’s original stars, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, in negotiations to reprise their roles as the body-switching mother and daughter duo.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nisha Ganatra (Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales) is attached to direct the film. Production is scheduled to get underway in Los Angeles this summer.
Curtis celebrated the news by sharing a photo with Lohan on Instagram.
Lohan previously teased a sequel in an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM earlier this month. “Lindsay, there are rumors that a Freaky Friday sequel with you and Jamie Lee Curtis could be in the works,” Cohen asked. “Is there anything you can tell us about that?”
“It is,” Lohan confirmed. Cohen then asked about a potential timeline for the sequel, but Lohan couldn’t give anything away. “I won’t say that yet,...
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nisha Ganatra (Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales) is attached to direct the film. Production is scheduled to get underway in Los Angeles this summer.
Curtis celebrated the news by sharing a photo with Lohan on Instagram.
Lohan previously teased a sequel in an interview with Andy Cohen on SiriusXM earlier this month. “Lindsay, there are rumors that a Freaky Friday sequel with you and Jamie Lee Curtis could be in the works,” Cohen asked. “Is there anything you can tell us about that?”
“It is,” Lohan confirmed. Cohen then asked about a potential timeline for the sequel, but Lohan couldn’t give anything away. “I won’t say that yet,...
- 3/29/2024
- by Paolo Ragusa
- Consequence - Film News
Disney’s Freaky Friday sequel, teased for a number of years, is finally a go movie, Deadline has confirmed, as the project has found its director in Nisha Ganatra (Late Night), with stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan in talks to return.
No word yet on the plot of the new film, but it’s said to be targeting a summer shoot in Los Angeles. Jordan Weiss wrote the script, with the original’s Andrew Gunn to produce alongside Kristin Burr. Whether the film will be for theaters or streaming isn’t yet clear.
Released in 2003, Freaky Friday revolves around Tess Coleman (Curtis), a single mother and uptight psychiatrist, and her rebellious teenage daughter, Anna (Lohan). Constantly at odds with each other due to their differing perspectives on life, they find themselves magically swapping bodies after a mysterious fortune cookie incident at a Chinese restaurant. As Tess wakes up...
No word yet on the plot of the new film, but it’s said to be targeting a summer shoot in Los Angeles. Jordan Weiss wrote the script, with the original’s Andrew Gunn to produce alongside Kristin Burr. Whether the film will be for theaters or streaming isn’t yet clear.
Released in 2003, Freaky Friday revolves around Tess Coleman (Curtis), a single mother and uptight psychiatrist, and her rebellious teenage daughter, Anna (Lohan). Constantly at odds with each other due to their differing perspectives on life, they find themselves magically swapping bodies after a mysterious fortune cookie incident at a Chinese restaurant. As Tess wakes up...
- 3/29/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney is getting ready to get its freaky on one more time.
The studio has tapped Nisha Ganatra, who most recently helmed episodes of Hulu miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, to direct a sequel to its 2003 family comedy Freaky Friday, giving the long-promised project momentum and putting it on track for a summer shoot in Los Angeles.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, who starred in the original, are in negotiations to reprise their roles as the mother and daughter combo who find themselves switching bodies and lives.
Curtis and Lohan have talked of their hopes for a sequel for several years now, but it’s only been in recent weeks that talks began in earnest. On Friday, Curtis posted a photo of herself with Lohan on Instagram.
Andrew Gunn, who produced the 2003 movie, is producing along with former Disney exec Kristin Burr. Ann Marie Sanderlin will executive produce. It is...
The studio has tapped Nisha Ganatra, who most recently helmed episodes of Hulu miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, to direct a sequel to its 2003 family comedy Freaky Friday, giving the long-promised project momentum and putting it on track for a summer shoot in Los Angeles.
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, who starred in the original, are in negotiations to reprise their roles as the mother and daughter combo who find themselves switching bodies and lives.
Curtis and Lohan have talked of their hopes for a sequel for several years now, but it’s only been in recent weeks that talks began in earnest. On Friday, Curtis posted a photo of herself with Lohan on Instagram.
Andrew Gunn, who produced the 2003 movie, is producing along with former Disney exec Kristin Burr. Ann Marie Sanderlin will executive produce. It is...
- 3/29/2024
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kevin Feige has been the mastermind of the MCU for more than 10 years now and has created the most commercially successful franchise in the history of cinema. Creating an interconnected universe over multiple films is an ambitious idea that many have tried and failed. But Feige’s vision and conviction made it possible.
Nelson Peltz criticized the notion of an all-female Marvel film, aimed at The Marvels
While the Infinity Saga was highly successful, the franchise is currently struggling due to incoherent narratives and their focus on quantity over quality. Nelson Peltz recently questioned some of Marvel’s casting choices and Feige’s authority over the franchise. Ironically, Peltz’s daughter has been part of a Marvel show in the past.
Nicola Peltz Starred in The Universally-Panned Marvel’s Inhumans Nicola Peltz as Jane in Inhumans
Activist investor Nelson Peltz, who is vying to win two board seats at Disney,...
Nelson Peltz criticized the notion of an all-female Marvel film, aimed at The Marvels
While the Infinity Saga was highly successful, the franchise is currently struggling due to incoherent narratives and their focus on quantity over quality. Nelson Peltz recently questioned some of Marvel’s casting choices and Feige’s authority over the franchise. Ironically, Peltz’s daughter has been part of a Marvel show in the past.
Nicola Peltz Starred in The Universally-Panned Marvel’s Inhumans Nicola Peltz as Jane in Inhumans
Activist investor Nelson Peltz, who is vying to win two board seats at Disney,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Dan Stevens will soon be heading to Las Vegas, where he’ll be needed onstage.
The busy actor has been selected to receive CinemaCon’s excellence in acting award at the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners. News of the honor comes ahead of a spell that will see Stevens on the big screen in back-to-back films like Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for Legendary and Warner Bros. (out March 29), Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Abigail for Universal Pictures (out April 19) and Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo for Neon (out Aug. 9).
Stevens will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year) and...
The busy actor has been selected to receive CinemaCon’s excellence in acting award at the official convention of the National Association of Theatre Owners. News of the honor comes ahead of a spell that will see Stevens on the big screen in back-to-back films like Adam Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire for Legendary and Warner Bros. (out March 29), Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Abigail for Universal Pictures (out April 19) and Tilman Singer’s Cuckoo for Neon (out Aug. 9).
Stevens will be honored during the Big Screen Achievement Awards, hosted by official presenting sponsor the Coca-Cola Company inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 11. The ceremony will also see trophies handed out to Amy Poehler (vanguard award), Lupita Nyong’o (star of the year), Shawn Levy (director of the year) and...
- 3/27/2024
- by Chris Gardner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Deadline already told you two years ago that A Simple Favor 2 was happening with Paul Feig back in the director’s chair and Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick starring, but today Amazon MGM Studios has made it official that the movie is a go and with the original cast members returning, read Henry Golding, Andrew Rannells, Bashir Salahuddin, Joshua Satine, Ian Ho, and Kelly McCormack.
Lionsgate is co-producing the sequel to the 2018 black comedy which minted $97M off a $20M budget. Cameras roll this spring. A streaming release on Prime Video in 240 countries is planned.
In part two, we see the return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than...
Lionsgate is co-producing the sequel to the 2018 black comedy which minted $97M off a $20M budget. Cameras roll this spring. A streaming release on Prime Video in 240 countries is planned.
In part two, we see the return of Stephanie Smothers (Kendrick) and Emily Nelson (Lively) as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman. Along with the glamorous guests, expect murder and betrayal to RSVP for a wedding with more twists and turns than...
- 3/27/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
There are regular true crime podcasts, and then there's "Happy Face," an endlessly disturbing 12-part deep dive into the life of a serial killer -- as told by his own daughter. The podcast from iHeartMedia first debuted in 2018, telling the harrowing story of the years Melissa Moore spent being raised by the man who would eventually become known as The Happy Face Killer. Now, a new Paramount+ series based on the same story is in the works with an intriguing cast and crew and Moore on board as an executive producer.
"Happy Face" will be the first true crime series released via the Paramount-owned streamer since 2020's "Interrogation," and only the second to date. While competing streamers like Peacock have been in the true crime adaptation game from the start (see: "Dr. Death"), Paramount+ has mostly made the "Yellowstone" extended universe its bread and butter up until this point.
"Happy Face" will be the first true crime series released via the Paramount-owned streamer since 2020's "Interrogation," and only the second to date. While competing streamers like Peacock have been in the true crime adaptation game from the start (see: "Dr. Death"), Paramount+ has mostly made the "Yellowstone" extended universe its bread and butter up until this point.
- 3/23/2024
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
This weeks 20 Questions on Deadline guest is Dan Stevens. Of course we all remember his first major foray onto our screens as Matthew Crawley in Downton Abbey, and the untimely death of his character that had fans raging for his return.
But Hollywood called, and since then, Stevens has accrued a long list of credits, including Beauty and the Beast, I’m Your Man, Love, Death and Robots, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities and Welcome to Chippendales. Recently he voiced a character in the Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron, and next up, his new film Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire will be in theaters March 29th.
In this episode, Stevens digs into his reasons for needing a Taylor Swift collab, why Elvis is top of his list of dream roles, and how shooting Godzilla x Kong in Australia came with plenty of real-live snakes and killer trees.
But Hollywood called, and since then, Stevens has accrued a long list of credits, including Beauty and the Beast, I’m Your Man, Love, Death and Robots, Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities and Welcome to Chippendales. Recently he voiced a character in the Oscar-winning The Boy and the Heron, and next up, his new film Godzilla x Kong: the New Empire will be in theaters March 29th.
In this episode, Stevens digs into his reasons for needing a Taylor Swift collab, why Elvis is top of his list of dream roles, and how shooting Godzilla x Kong in Australia came with plenty of real-live snakes and killer trees.
- 3/15/2024
- by Antonia Blyth
- Deadline Film + TV
“Barbie” and “Ahsoka” received top honors at the 61st annual International Cinematographers Guild (Icg) Publicists Awards luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Friday.
The awards honor individual publicists and unit still photographers who further publicity campaigns for film,TV and entertainment journalists.
Variety’s senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson earned a nomination from Icg in the Press Award category.
In film, the team at Warner Bros. was recognized for their work on “Barbie.”
Over on the television side, the Disney+ marketing and publicity team took the top honors for their work on “Ahsoka.”
Kicking off the event, mention of the ongoing negotiations between IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts unions was made. Icg chair Sheryl Main praised Matthew Loeb, International president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and said solidarity was key.
Sir Patrick Stewart was honored with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.
During the luncheon,...
The awards honor individual publicists and unit still photographers who further publicity campaigns for film,TV and entertainment journalists.
Variety’s senior entertainment reporter Angelique Jackson earned a nomination from Icg in the Press Award category.
In film, the team at Warner Bros. was recognized for their work on “Barbie.”
Over on the television side, the Disney+ marketing and publicity team took the top honors for their work on “Ahsoka.”
Kicking off the event, mention of the ongoing negotiations between IATSE and the Hollywood Basic Crafts unions was made. Icg chair Sheryl Main praised Matthew Loeb, International president of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, and said solidarity was key.
Sir Patrick Stewart was honored with the 2024 Television Showperson of the Year Award.
During the luncheon,...
- 3/8/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay and Carolyn Giardina
- Variety Film + TV
Kumail Nanjiani (Welcome to Chippendales) has joined the cast of Only Murders in the Building for Season 4, which is currently in production in Los Angeles.
Details regarding the new season’s plot and character descriptions remain under wraps. However, we do know the new episodes will focus on unraveling the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage’s (Steve Martin) mind-bogglingly identical stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.
Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich revealed in a recent Deadline interview that the Only Murders In the Building trio – Charles, Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) – will kick off the new season with a trip to Los Angeles before returning to The Arconia in their search of Sazz’s killer.
Nanjiani joins the previously announced new cast: Eva Longoria, Molly Shannon and Eugene Levy.
Meryl Streep is set to reprise the role of Loretta Durkin.
Details regarding the new season’s plot and character descriptions remain under wraps. However, we do know the new episodes will focus on unraveling the murder of Sazz Pataki (Jane Lynch), Charles-Haden Savage’s (Steve Martin) mind-bogglingly identical stunt double from his years on the series Brazzos and its 2020 revival.
Disney Television Group President Craig Erwich revealed in a recent Deadline interview that the Only Murders In the Building trio – Charles, Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) – will kick off the new season with a trip to Los Angeles before returning to The Arconia in their search of Sazz’s killer.
Nanjiani joins the previously announced new cast: Eva Longoria, Molly Shannon and Eugene Levy.
Meryl Streep is set to reprise the role of Loretta Durkin.
- 3/4/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Kumail Nanjiani has joined “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 at Hulu, Variety has learned exclusively.
Nanjiani will appear in a recurring role that is mostly being kept under wraps, though an individual with knowledge of the situation says his character will be integral to this season’s investigation.
Nanjiani joins previously announced new Season 4 cast members Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Molly Shannon. Meryl Streep is also set to reprise her role from Season 3. The series is led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
Plot details are scarce for the new season, aside from the fact it is known the three main characters will make a trip to Los Angeles before returning to New York. Martin, John Hoffman, Short, and Gomez all executive produce “Only Murders in the Building” along with Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. It was created by Martin and Hoffman. 20th Television is the studio.
Nanjiani will appear in a recurring role that is mostly being kept under wraps, though an individual with knowledge of the situation says his character will be integral to this season’s investigation.
Nanjiani joins previously announced new Season 4 cast members Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Molly Shannon. Meryl Streep is also set to reprise her role from Season 3. The series is led by Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez.
Plot details are scarce for the new season, aside from the fact it is known the three main characters will make a trip to Los Angeles before returning to New York. Martin, John Hoffman, Short, and Gomez all executive produce “Only Murders in the Building” along with Dan Fogelman and Jess Rosenthal. It was created by Martin and Hoffman. 20th Television is the studio.
- 3/4/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Ryan Murphy on Friday suddenly unveiled his future plans for Niecy Nash-Betts, who very recently grabbed gold for her role as Glenda in the prolific producer’s Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Via Instagram, Murphy dropped a teaser for Grotesquerie, a new horror drama that will premiere this fall on FX.
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The all-text video,...
Via Instagram, Murphy dropped a teaser for Grotesquerie, a new horror drama that will premiere this fall on FX.
More from TVLinePachinko and Godzilla to Shōgun: Anna Sawai Hasn't Quite Processed the 'Strange' Moment She's Having9-1-1 Taps The Flash Vet Rick Cosnett to Play Cruise Director in Season 7TVLine Items: Gerald McRaney Joins New Dan Fogelman Show, Coda Star Added to Foundation and More
The all-text video,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Dermot Mulroney and Evan Jonigkeit have been cast as series regulars in the upcoming drama series “The Hunting Wives” at Starz.
They will play the respective husbands of previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow.
Based on the book by May Cobb, “The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie (Snow) as she and her family relocate from the east coast to deep east Texas. There, Sophie “succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” per the official logline.
Mulroney is cast as Jed Banks, “a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy-wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
They will play the respective husbands of previously announced co-leads Malin Åkerman and Brittany Snow.
Based on the book by May Cobb, “The Hunting Wives” follows Sophie (Snow) as she and her family relocate from the east coast to deep east Texas. There, Sophie “succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms — and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction, and murder,” per the official logline.
Mulroney is cast as Jed Banks, “a fifth-generation oil man, alpha millionaire and the husband of trophy-wife Margo (Åkerman). Above all else, he’s a ladies-man who loves nothing more than bringing guest stars into their marital bed. And although he’s considering a run for Texas Governor, he’s determined not to let public service get in the way of their good time.
- 2/23/2024
- by Jaden Thompson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Evan Jonigkeit is joining the cast of the upcoming Starz drama The Hunting Wives in a series regular role. The 8-episode project will begin production this spring in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jonigkeit will play Graham O’Neil, Sophie’s (Brittany Snow) safe, solid and somewhat clueless husband. He loves his wife but does not know how to handle her emotional baggage. He thinks the move to Texas will help Sophie, and he encourages her involvement with Margo (Malin Åkerman) – but he has no idea of the Pandora’s Box it will open.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Jonigkeit,...
Jonigkeit will play Graham O’Neil, Sophie’s (Brittany Snow) safe, solid and somewhat clueless husband. He loves his wife but does not know how to handle her emotional baggage. He thinks the move to Texas will help Sophie, and he encourages her involvement with Margo (Malin Åkerman) – but he has no idea of the Pandora’s Box it will open.
Written by Rebecca Cutter based on the novel by May Cobb, The Hunting Wives tells the story of Sophie O’Neil and her family’s move from the East Coast to deep East Texas, where she succumbs to socialite Margo Bank’s irresistible charms – and finds her life consumed by obsession, seduction and murder.
In addition to Jonigkeit,...
- 2/23/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Sydney Kathrann Smith, Zach Chyz
XJJohnson/Jpi Studios
Earlier this month, the famed Horton house was set ablaze by a mystery man, leaving the family reeling after decades of history was destroyed instantly. To help viewers better grasp the legacy of the property and the Horton family to the overall canvas, “Days of our Lives” has cast actors Zach Chyz and Sydney Kathrann Smith to play a young Tom and Alice Horton (played by the late Macdonald Carey and Frances Reid).
The special stand-alone episode airs on Wednesday, February 21 and sees members of the Horton clan walk down memory lane with newly created scenes showcasing Tom and Alice’s epic romance, the early beginnings of the Horton family home, and much more.
Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth Hayes (“Days of our Lives”)
XJJohnson/Jpi Sudios
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) explains what was going through...
XJJohnson/Jpi Studios
Earlier this month, the famed Horton house was set ablaze by a mystery man, leaving the family reeling after decades of history was destroyed instantly. To help viewers better grasp the legacy of the property and the Horton family to the overall canvas, “Days of our Lives” has cast actors Zach Chyz and Sydney Kathrann Smith to play a young Tom and Alice Horton (played by the late Macdonald Carey and Frances Reid).
The special stand-alone episode airs on Wednesday, February 21 and sees members of the Horton clan walk down memory lane with newly created scenes showcasing Tom and Alice’s epic romance, the early beginnings of the Horton family home, and much more.
Bill Hayes, Susan Seaforth Hayes (“Days of our Lives”)
XJJohnson/Jpi Sudios
In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Susan Seaforth Hayes (Julie) explains what was going through...
- 2/21/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Dennis Quaid (Photo credit: Derrek Kupish / Provided by Paramount+)
Dennis Quaid (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) is slipping into the world of a serial killer who used a smiley face as his calling card for Paramount+’s Happy Face. Emmy nominee Quaid will star as the Happy Face Killer in the streamer’s new drama, inspired by the killer’s daughter Melissa Moore’s autobiography, Shattered Silence, and her Happy Face podcast.
Emmy nominee Annaleigh Ashford (Welcome to Chippendales) was previously announced to play Melissa. Filming is expected to get underway this spring, with Paramount+ targeting a 2025 premiere for the eight-episode season.
“Happy Face for Paramount+ jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father. After decades of no contact, he finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
Dennis Quaid (Lawmen: Bass Reeves) is slipping into the world of a serial killer who used a smiley face as his calling card for Paramount+’s Happy Face. Emmy nominee Quaid will star as the Happy Face Killer in the streamer’s new drama, inspired by the killer’s daughter Melissa Moore’s autobiography, Shattered Silence, and her Happy Face podcast.
Emmy nominee Annaleigh Ashford (Welcome to Chippendales) was previously announced to play Melissa. Filming is expected to get underway this spring, with Paramount+ targeting a 2025 premiere for the eight-episode season.
“Happy Face for Paramount+ jumps off from Moore’s true-life story. Happy Face (Quaid) is an incarcerated serial killer who also is Melissa’s (Ashford) once-beloved father. After decades of no contact, he finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
- 2/16/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Kumail Nanjiani has opened up about the mental toll of promoting Chloé Zhao’s Marvel movie, Eternals, amidst negative reviews, revealing that it resulted in him seeking counseling.
“The reviews were really bad,” Nanjiani remembered, during an appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. “I was too aware of it. I was reading every review [and] checking too much.”
Unfortunately, Marvel expected the movie would be well-reviewed and lifted the embargo early, so Nanjiani and his castmates were sent on “a big global tour” to coincide with anticipated positive press. This meant the actors were thrown right in the thick of promoting the first MCU film to be certified rotten on Rotten Tomatoes.
By Nanjiani’s estimation, there was “some weird soup in the atmosphere” for why Eternals got panned, and “not very much of it has to do with the actual quality of the movie.” Still, the actor took the criticism “really,...
“The reviews were really bad,” Nanjiani remembered, during an appearance on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum. “I was too aware of it. I was reading every review [and] checking too much.”
Unfortunately, Marvel expected the movie would be well-reviewed and lifted the embargo early, so Nanjiani and his castmates were sent on “a big global tour” to coincide with anticipated positive press. This meant the actors were thrown right in the thick of promoting the first MCU film to be certified rotten on Rotten Tomatoes.
By Nanjiani’s estimation, there was “some weird soup in the atmosphere” for why Eternals got panned, and “not very much of it has to do with the actual quality of the movie.” Still, the actor took the criticism “really,...
- 2/7/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Film News
When Eternals was released in the fall of 2021, it marked an all-time low Rotten Tomatoes score for the MCU. Having just come off of a 79% for Black Widow and a 92% for Shang-Chi to lead both Phase Four and the Multiverse Saga, Eternals earned the first-ever “rotten” score for the Marvel Cinematic Universe: a 47%. It was a shock to the franchise’s system but it may have had a far greater impact on star Kumail Nanjiani, who continues to bring up Eternals at therapy.
Speaking on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum (via The Hollywood Reporter), Kumail Nanjiani admitted that he allowed himself to feed into the negative reception of Eternals, saying, “The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it…I was reading every review and checking too much…It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so...
Speaking on Inside of You with Michael Rosenbaum (via The Hollywood Reporter), Kumail Nanjiani admitted that he allowed himself to feed into the negative reception of Eternals, saying, “The reviews were bad, and I was too aware of it…I was reading every review and checking too much…It was really, really hard because Marvel thought that movie was going to be really, really well reviewed, so...
- 2/7/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Hi, Barbie! Great news: Greta Gerwig’s film based on the iconic Mattel doll leads the 14th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards nominations with three nods – including best song for both Billie Eilish’s “What Was I Made For?” and Ryan Gosling’s “I’m Just Ken.”
“Barbie’s” third nomination was in best music supervision for a film budgeted over $25 million. The category recognized the work of music supervisor George Drakoulias, songwriters Eilish and Finneas and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt who penned “I’m Just Ken.”
Other film contenders are the music supervisors from “Maestro,” “Saltburn,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Past Lives,” “Wonka,” “Air” among others.
Top TV contenders include the music supervisors from “Daisy Jones & The Six,” “The White Lotus,” “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Yellowjackets.”
The Guild of Music Supervisors is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010 with the “goal of preserving and promoting the...
“Barbie’s” third nomination was in best music supervision for a film budgeted over $25 million. The category recognized the work of music supervisor George Drakoulias, songwriters Eilish and Finneas and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt who penned “I’m Just Ken.”
Other film contenders are the music supervisors from “Maestro,” “Saltburn,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” “Past Lives,” “Wonka,” “Air” among others.
Top TV contenders include the music supervisors from “Daisy Jones & The Six,” “The White Lotus,” “Welcome to Chippendales” and “Yellowjackets.”
The Guild of Music Supervisors is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2010 with the “goal of preserving and promoting the...
- 1/22/2024
- by Diego Ramos Bechara
- Variety Film + TV
Barbie is the most nominated film for the 2024 Guild of Music Supervisors Awards, landing three nominations, including two in the best song for film category for “What Was I Made For?” and “I’m Just Ken.”
Barbie is nominated for best music supervision for film budgeted over $25 million and scored two nods for best song written and/or recorded for a film for Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “What Was I Made For?” and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt’s “I’m Just Ken,” performed by Ryan Gosling.
The music supervisors with the most individual nominations are Mike Ladman and Mara Techam, each with five nominations, whose work in advertising includes collaborations with brands like Levis, The New York Times, Hennessy and others.
The 14th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards are set to take place in-person and virtually at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre on Sunday, March 3.
A full list of nominees follows.
Barbie is nominated for best music supervision for film budgeted over $25 million and scored two nods for best song written and/or recorded for a film for Billie Eilish and Finneas’ “What Was I Made For?” and Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt’s “I’m Just Ken,” performed by Ryan Gosling.
The music supervisors with the most individual nominations are Mike Ladman and Mara Techam, each with five nominations, whose work in advertising includes collaborations with brands like Levis, The New York Times, Hennessy and others.
The 14th annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards are set to take place in-person and virtually at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theatre on Sunday, March 3.
A full list of nominees follows.
- 1/22/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disney is officially facing its second proxy fight in as many years, with Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners officially nominating the activist investor and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to the entertainment company’s board of directors.
Trian formally nominated Peltz and Rasulo on Thursday morning, after previously announcing their plans in December. Trian’s preliminary proxy filing did not name which current Disney directors it intends to replace, with those names to come at a later date.
Trian also revealed its rationale for pursuing another proxy fight, once again highlighting Disney’s lagging stock performance, as well as a relative lack of ownership of Disney shares from the company’s board.
While those were both mentioned last year, the company also said that it intends to push Disney to “target and achieve Netflix-like margins of 15-20% by Fy 2027” in its streaming business; “finally complete a successful CEO succession,...
Trian formally nominated Peltz and Rasulo on Thursday morning, after previously announcing their plans in December. Trian’s preliminary proxy filing did not name which current Disney directors it intends to replace, with those names to come at a later date.
Trian also revealed its rationale for pursuing another proxy fight, once again highlighting Disney’s lagging stock performance, as well as a relative lack of ownership of Disney shares from the company’s board.
While those were both mentioned last year, the company also said that it intends to push Disney to “target and achieve Netflix-like margins of 15-20% by Fy 2027” in its streaming business; “finally complete a successful CEO succession,...
- 1/18/2024
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Succession’ wins for Outstanding Drama Series at the 75Th Emmy Awards (Photo © 2024 Fox Media LLC)
In a normal year, the 2023 Emmy Awards would have actually taken place in 2023. But last year was anything but normal in Hollywood, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes caused the award ceremony’s postponement to January 15, 2024.
Fans of Succession, The Bear, and Beef had a lot to celebrate as Emmy voters threw most of the awards in their direction. Succession and The Bear tied with six wins each, and Beef wasn’t far behind with five.
Highlights included Christina Applegate’s surprise appearance on stage to a standing ovation, Carol Burnett presenting to Quinta Brunson (the first Black actress to win as Lead Actress in a Comedy since 1981), and Niecy Nash-Betts’ powerful acceptance speech for Dahmer. There were also cast reunions and Sir Elton John finally received the E portion of Egot for his Farewell From Dodger Stadium special.
In a normal year, the 2023 Emmy Awards would have actually taken place in 2023. But last year was anything but normal in Hollywood, and the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes caused the award ceremony’s postponement to January 15, 2024.
Fans of Succession, The Bear, and Beef had a lot to celebrate as Emmy voters threw most of the awards in their direction. Succession and The Bear tied with six wins each, and Beef wasn’t far behind with five.
Highlights included Christina Applegate’s surprise appearance on stage to a standing ovation, Carol Burnett presenting to Quinta Brunson (the first Black actress to win as Lead Actress in a Comedy since 1981), and Niecy Nash-Betts’ powerful acceptance speech for Dahmer. There were also cast reunions and Sir Elton John finally received the E portion of Egot for his Farewell From Dodger Stadium special.
- 1/16/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Way back in (checks notes) July last year, we reported on the Emmy nominations, noting that the strikes could delay it. Welp, delay it they did, and the 2023 ceremony has just happened in Los Angeles on Monday night. The ceremony, hosted by actor and comedian Anthony Anderson, had little reference to the strikes, but did dig back into TV history given that it was the 75th ceremony. Recent history, though, was more on voters' minds as Beef, Succession and The Bear continued their small screen awards domination.
Succession and The Bear nabbed six trophies each across acting, directing and writing categories, while Beef took home five. Other winners included Jennifer Coolidge (for The White Lotus) and Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story's Niecy Nash-Betts.
Here are the main winners…
Outstanding Drama Series
Andor
Better Call Saul
The Crown
House Of The Dragon
The Last Of Us
Succession – Winner
The White Lotus...
Succession and The Bear nabbed six trophies each across acting, directing and writing categories, while Beef took home five. Other winners included Jennifer Coolidge (for The White Lotus) and Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story's Niecy Nash-Betts.
Here are the main winners…
Outstanding Drama Series
Andor
Better Call Saul
The Crown
House Of The Dragon
The Last Of Us
Succession – Winner
The White Lotus...
- 1/16/2024
- by James White
- Empire - TV
It’s official: Better Call Saul hasn’t won a single Emmy.
The acclaimed Breaking Bad spinoff scored 53 Emmy nominations over its six-season run but failed to win a single award. The final season was nominated for seven awards at the 2023 Emmys, including the top prizes of best actor in a drama series and best drama series.
During its AMC run, Breaking Bad won 16 Emmys, including two awards for best drama series.
But Saul, which also aired on AMC, couldn’t compete with its predecessor’s Emmy success.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Monday’s Emmys, Better Call Saul actress Rhea Seehorn, nominated for supporting actress in a drama series, indicated she was happy with the series even if it went into history without an Emmy win.
“I think at this point, we all truly feel proud of the work we created, and [co-creator, finale writer-director] Peter Gould, even if I wasn’t on this show,...
The acclaimed Breaking Bad spinoff scored 53 Emmy nominations over its six-season run but failed to win a single award. The final season was nominated for seven awards at the 2023 Emmys, including the top prizes of best actor in a drama series and best drama series.
During its AMC run, Breaking Bad won 16 Emmys, including two awards for best drama series.
But Saul, which also aired on AMC, couldn’t compete with its predecessor’s Emmy success.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Monday’s Emmys, Better Call Saul actress Rhea Seehorn, nominated for supporting actress in a drama series, indicated she was happy with the series even if it went into history without an Emmy win.
“I think at this point, we all truly feel proud of the work we created, and [co-creator, finale writer-director] Peter Gould, even if I wasn’t on this show,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Emmys finally happened.
After a four-month delay due to the WGA and SAG strikes, the 2023 Primetime Emmys took place January 15 in Los Angeles. The big takeaway? There may just be way too much TV for Emmy voters to watch, so much like the noms suggested back in July 2023, winners during the ceremony were mainly confined to a few big hits.
Those hits were well-deserved, however: “Succession” closed out its final Emmys with six wins, including the big one for Outstanding Drama Series. “The Bear” made a huge impression out of the gate, notching an Outstanding Comedy Series win for its first season, as well as individual wins for Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri.
“Beef” likewise cleaned up. The buzzy Netflix project scored wins for Outstanding Limited Series as well as individual wins for Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and creator Lee Sung Jin (also an IndieWire Honors recipient!
After a four-month delay due to the WGA and SAG strikes, the 2023 Primetime Emmys took place January 15 in Los Angeles. The big takeaway? There may just be way too much TV for Emmy voters to watch, so much like the noms suggested back in July 2023, winners during the ceremony were mainly confined to a few big hits.
Those hits were well-deserved, however: “Succession” closed out its final Emmys with six wins, including the big one for Outstanding Drama Series. “The Bear” made a huge impression out of the gate, notching an Outstanding Comedy Series win for its first season, as well as individual wins for Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Ayo Edebiri.
“Beef” likewise cleaned up. The buzzy Netflix project scored wins for Outstanding Limited Series as well as individual wins for Ali Wong, Steven Yeun, and creator Lee Sung Jin (also an IndieWire Honors recipient!
- 1/16/2024
- by Erin Strecker
- Indiewire
Steven Yeun thanked the Beef team for teaching him to never bail on his characters while accepting the award for best lead actor in a limited series at the 2023 Emmy Awards on Monday night.
“Thank you for this immense honor and a blessing,” Yeun told the crowd. “I have a lot of people to think of, people that looked out for me on my way to even get to be in this business.”
Yeun received the award for his performance in Netflix’s Beef, created by Lee Sung Jin and also starring Ali Wong. The win marks a big month for Yeun, who also took home best actor in a limited series at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday and the Golden Globes earlier this month. Wong won her respective categories at all three ceremonies as well.
Beef tells the story of Danny Cho (Yeun) and Amy Lau (Wong), two strangers who,...
“Thank you for this immense honor and a blessing,” Yeun told the crowd. “I have a lot of people to think of, people that looked out for me on my way to even get to be in this business.”
Yeun received the award for his performance in Netflix’s Beef, created by Lee Sung Jin and also starring Ali Wong. The win marks a big month for Yeun, who also took home best actor in a limited series at the Critics Choice Awards on Sunday and the Golden Globes earlier this month. Wong won her respective categories at all three ceremonies as well.
Beef tells the story of Danny Cho (Yeun) and Amy Lau (Wong), two strangers who,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Steven Yeun won the Emmy for lead actor in a limited series or movie for “Beef,” marking his first win.
While accepting his award a visibly moved Yeun thanked the series creator, director and fellow Emmy-winner Lee Sung Jin, Emmy-winner Ali Wong and director Jake Schreier and the “incredible” cast and crew at “Beef.”
“Thank you for this immense honor and blessing,” Yeun said. “A lot of people that looked out for me on my way to even get to be in this business.”
The actor then called special attention to “Beef” on-set photographer. “I want to thank Andrew Cooper for talking to me one night. Our incredible on-set photographer, a legend. There were days when it was difficult to live in Danny’s skin. Sometimes I wanted to judge him. Sometimes I wanted to make fun of him. He pulled me aside and he’s like, ‘Never bail on Danny.
While accepting his award a visibly moved Yeun thanked the series creator, director and fellow Emmy-winner Lee Sung Jin, Emmy-winner Ali Wong and director Jake Schreier and the “incredible” cast and crew at “Beef.”
“Thank you for this immense honor and blessing,” Yeun said. “A lot of people that looked out for me on my way to even get to be in this business.”
The actor then called special attention to “Beef” on-set photographer. “I want to thank Andrew Cooper for talking to me one night. Our incredible on-set photographer, a legend. There were days when it was difficult to live in Danny’s skin. Sometimes I wanted to judge him. Sometimes I wanted to make fun of him. He pulled me aside and he’s like, ‘Never bail on Danny.
- 1/16/2024
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
As Yellowjackets season two viewers now know, Juliette Lewis’ character met a tragic ending.
In the shocking May 2023 finale of the hit Showtime series, adult Natalie (Lewis) was — spoiler alert! — accidentally killed by Misty (Christina Ricci) during a wilderness reunion gone wrong between the adult survivors of the soccer team’s 1996 plane crash.
Lewis, who has remained relatively quiet about her arc since the finale released, reflected on exiting the series at the 2023 Emmys — though she left the door slightly ajar to return for season three.
“I thought they wrapped up the characters really beautifully, and I just love good writing, so I was happy to be a part of it,” she told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet. “And I’ll miss my cast. Such a good group of girls, I love them so much. They’re going to do amazing.”
In the 1996 timeline, the Yellowjackets soccer team...
In the shocking May 2023 finale of the hit Showtime series, adult Natalie (Lewis) was — spoiler alert! — accidentally killed by Misty (Christina Ricci) during a wilderness reunion gone wrong between the adult survivors of the soccer team’s 1996 plane crash.
Lewis, who has remained relatively quiet about her arc since the finale released, reflected on exiting the series at the 2023 Emmys — though she left the door slightly ajar to return for season three.
“I thought they wrapped up the characters really beautifully, and I just love good writing, so I was happy to be a part of it,” she told The Hollywood Reporter on the red carpet. “And I’ll miss my cast. Such a good group of girls, I love them so much. They’re going to do amazing.”
In the 1996 timeline, the Yellowjackets soccer team...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jackie Strause
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In an emotional speech at the Emmy Awards Monday night, Niecy Nash-Betts dedicated her award to “every Black and brown woman who has gone unheard yet over-policed.”
Marla Gibbs and Quinta Brunson presented the Emmy for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie, which the actress won for her role in Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
As Nash-Betts took to the stage, she called it a “divine moment” and thanked co-creator Ryan Murphy “for seeing me.” She also showed her appreciation for her co-star, Evan Peters, and Netflix.
“Every single person who voted for me, thank you,” she added. “And my better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work, thank you.”
Nash-Betts also thanked herself “for believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. And I want to say to myself in front of...
Marla Gibbs and Quinta Brunson presented the Emmy for best supporting actress in a limited or anthology series or TV movie, which the actress won for her role in Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
As Nash-Betts took to the stage, she called it a “divine moment” and thanked co-creator Ryan Murphy “for seeing me.” She also showed her appreciation for her co-star, Evan Peters, and Netflix.
“Every single person who voted for me, thank you,” she added. “And my better half, who picked me up when I was gutted from this work, thank you.”
Nash-Betts also thanked herself “for believing in me and doing what they said I could not do. And I want to say to myself in front of...
- 1/16/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Emmys 2024: The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri & Succession’s Matthew Macfadyen Win For Their Outstanding Performances ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The wait is finally over, and the 75th Emmy Awards are finally happening after being delayed for several months. HBO series Succession is leading with the most nominations, followed by The White Lotus and Beef. Succession, The Bear and Beef took home most of the awards at the Emmys 2024. Host Anthony Anderson kickstarted the night with a bang.
The actors and the fans waited eagerly to find out which television stars made it this time. It’s a neck-to-neck fight between the stars who got nominated. Scroll below to get more details.
The first award was presented at night for the best actress in a supporting role in a comedy series, and The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri took home the award for her outstanding performance. The second award of the night was Lead Actress,...
The wait is finally over, and the 75th Emmy Awards are finally happening after being delayed for several months. HBO series Succession is leading with the most nominations, followed by The White Lotus and Beef. Succession, The Bear and Beef took home most of the awards at the Emmys 2024. Host Anthony Anderson kickstarted the night with a bang.
The actors and the fans waited eagerly to find out which television stars made it this time. It’s a neck-to-neck fight between the stars who got nominated. Scroll below to get more details.
The first award was presented at night for the best actress in a supporting role in a comedy series, and The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri took home the award for her outstanding performance. The second award of the night was Lead Actress,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
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
The 2023 Emmy Awards are finally here — and the stars have come out to collect their trophies.
On Monday, the biggest names in television gathered for the 2023 Emmys Awards, nearly five months after they were initially scheduled to take place. The show, which was set for September 2023, was postponed in July due to the then-ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. Nominations for the award show were released just one day before the WGA strike went into effect, meaning the actors would not be able to campaign on...
On Monday, the biggest names in television gathered for the 2023 Emmys Awards, nearly five months after they were initially scheduled to take place. The show, which was set for September 2023, was postponed in July due to the then-ongoing strikes by the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. Nominations for the award show were released just one day before the WGA strike went into effect, meaning the actors would not be able to campaign on...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jodi Guglielmi
- Rollingstone.com
The 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards are at last here after being originally set for 2023 but moved due to the strikes. The red carpet is underway (see the best looks so far here), and IndieWire has predictions here. Follow along with tonight’s winners here.
The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place at the Peacock Theater, live in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, January 15. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the show starts at 5:00 p.m. Pt/8:00 p.m. Et. Here’s how to watch from home.
If you have cable at home, E!’s “Live From E!: Emmys” red carpet special has already started on that channel. You can then watch the show on Fox. The three-hour (yes) show will also air on Fxx. The Emmys will be available to stream on Hulu beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.
If you’re a cord-cutter, though, you can still stream the Emmys even without a cable package.
The 75th annual Primetime Emmy Awards take place at the Peacock Theater, live in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, January 15. Hosted by Anthony Anderson, the show starts at 5:00 p.m. Pt/8:00 p.m. Et. Here’s how to watch from home.
If you have cable at home, E!’s “Live From E!: Emmys” red carpet special has already started on that channel. You can then watch the show on Fox. The three-hour (yes) show will also air on Fxx. The Emmys will be available to stream on Hulu beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16.
If you’re a cord-cutter, though, you can still stream the Emmys even without a cable package.
- 1/16/2024
- by IndieWire Staff
- Indiewire
Ted Lasso, The Crown shut out.
The final season of Succession and the first season of The Bear dominated Monday night’s strike-postponed 75th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, earning six wins each and dominating their categories.
Ted Lasso and The Crown ended the night without a single win, while Elton John completed the Egot, becoming part of a select club of entertainers to win the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in their career.
Season 4 of HBO’s Succession won best drama series for the third time after last weekend’s Golden Globes triumph.
There were dramatic lead acting honours...
The final season of Succession and the first season of The Bear dominated Monday night’s strike-postponed 75th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, earning six wins each and dominating their categories.
Ted Lasso and The Crown ended the night without a single win, while Elton John completed the Egot, becoming part of a select club of entertainers to win the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony in their career.
Season 4 of HBO’s Succession won best drama series for the third time after last weekend’s Golden Globes triumph.
There were dramatic lead acting honours...
- 1/16/2024
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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