Fox believes in miracles: The network is developing a one-hour drama titled The Miracle Department, according to our sister site Variety.
“Based on a real Catholic organization, The Miracle Department is a heartfelt, comedic, hour-long series about a brilliant, but disgraced, former FBI agent who joins forces with a quirky task force to hunt for genuine miracles,” per the official synopsis.
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“Based on a real Catholic organization, The Miracle Department is a heartfelt, comedic, hour-long series about a brilliant, but disgraced, former FBI agent who joins forces with a quirky task force to hunt for genuine miracles,” per the official synopsis.
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- 5/31/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Fox is developing the one-hour drama “The Miracle Department,” Variety has learned exclusively.
The official logline states, “Based on a real Catholic organization, ‘The Miracle Department’ is a heartfelt, comedic, hour-long series about a brilliant, but disgraced, former FBI agent who joins forces with a quirky task force to hunt for genuine miracles.”
Brendan McCarthy and Alex Kavallierou serve as writers and executive producers on the project. “Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman will also executive produce via Okay Goodnight along with Robbie Rowe Tollin and Hannah K.S. Canter. Fox Entertainment Studios will produce.
The project marks a reunion for Kauffman, McCarthy, and Kavallierou. Kavallierou and McCarthy were previously writers on the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie,” which Kauffman co-created with Howard J. Morris. Kavallierou has also worked on shows like “Sullivan and Son” as well as “Rob Brydon: Live.”
Kauffman and the “Friends” producing team won the Emmy Award for best...
The official logline states, “Based on a real Catholic organization, ‘The Miracle Department’ is a heartfelt, comedic, hour-long series about a brilliant, but disgraced, former FBI agent who joins forces with a quirky task force to hunt for genuine miracles.”
Brendan McCarthy and Alex Kavallierou serve as writers and executive producers on the project. “Friends” co-creator Marta Kauffman will also executive produce via Okay Goodnight along with Robbie Rowe Tollin and Hannah K.S. Canter. Fox Entertainment Studios will produce.
The project marks a reunion for Kauffman, McCarthy, and Kavallierou. Kavallierou and McCarthy were previously writers on the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie,” which Kauffman co-created with Howard J. Morris. Kavallierou has also worked on shows like “Sullivan and Son” as well as “Rob Brydon: Live.”
Kauffman and the “Friends” producing team won the Emmy Award for best...
- 5/31/2024
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Jennifer Aniston, in a roundtable discussion with The Hollywood Reporter, discussed how awkward auditions can get. The roundtable featured other esteemed talents such as Naomi Watts, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Vergara, Jodie Foster, Brie Larson, and Anna Sawai.
Jennifer Aniston, Sofía Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, and Jodie Foster in The Drama Actress Roundtable | The Hollywood Reporter
Aniston opened up to other actresses about the disadvantages people often face in an audition room, and how the situation can quickly get uncomfortable. Other actresses at the table seemed to agree, given that these were all industry veterans who had faced their fair share of uncomfortable auditions.
Jennifer Aniston called herself a ‘terrible auditioner’
Jennifer Aniston in Friends | NBC
Jennifer Aniston opened up about how quickly the audition room can get awkward, especially when it comes to chemistry tests with other actors. Aniston clearly stated that she was a...
Jennifer Aniston, Sofía Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, and Jodie Foster in The Drama Actress Roundtable | The Hollywood Reporter
Aniston opened up to other actresses about the disadvantages people often face in an audition room, and how the situation can quickly get uncomfortable. Other actresses at the table seemed to agree, given that these were all industry veterans who had faced their fair share of uncomfortable auditions.
Jennifer Aniston called herself a ‘terrible auditioner’
Jennifer Aniston in Friends | NBC
Jennifer Aniston opened up about how quickly the audition room can get awkward, especially when it comes to chemistry tests with other actors. Aniston clearly stated that she was a...
- 5/31/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Nowadays, it seems like a quaint notion that a television series might stay on the air long enough to run out of ideas.
But almost fifty years ago, even a successful show like Happy Days wasn't immune to using outlandish stunts to bolster ratings.
And thank goodness for that, or we might all have been deprived of the cultural touchstone that is Fonzie jumping the shark.
Fonzie Jumps the Shark (And Enters History)
The phrase "jump the shark" has become shorthand for the moment when a television show loses its creative way and begins a downward spiral in quality and popularity.
However, when the actual shark jump happened in the "Hollywood: Part 3" episode of the show's fifth season, Happy Days hit number one in the Nielsen ratings.
The series aired for another six well-received seasons and even had successful spinoffs in the sitcoms Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.
Fonzie's leather...
But almost fifty years ago, even a successful show like Happy Days wasn't immune to using outlandish stunts to bolster ratings.
And thank goodness for that, or we might all have been deprived of the cultural touchstone that is Fonzie jumping the shark.
Fonzie Jumps the Shark (And Enters History)
The phrase "jump the shark" has become shorthand for the moment when a television show loses its creative way and begins a downward spiral in quality and popularity.
However, when the actual shark jump happened in the "Hollywood: Part 3" episode of the show's fifth season, Happy Days hit number one in the Nielsen ratings.
The series aired for another six well-received seasons and even had successful spinoffs in the sitcoms Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.
Fonzie's leather...
- 5/31/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
Could this picture Be any crisper? It sure can, as Warner Bros. has taken to remastering the 90s sitcom that became a cultural phenomenon — Friends — for a special complete series release on 4K Uhd Blu-ray. Blu-ray.com has just revealed the new information and specs that have been sent from the Warners press release. The large box set is due to hit the retail market later this year on September 24. The full press release can be viewed below.
This ultimate collector’s set for any Friends fan includes over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in 4K Blu-ray, plus over 20 hours of extra features Including All-new Bonus Content. Pre-order your copy now.
From Warner Bros. Television, Friends follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along...
This ultimate collector’s set for any Friends fan includes over 110 hours of content – including all 236 original broadcast episodes released for the first time in 4K Blu-ray, plus over 20 hours of extra features Including All-new Bonus Content. Pre-order your copy now.
From Warner Bros. Television, Friends follows the lives and loves of a close-knit group of friends living in New York City: siblings Ross (David Schwimmer) and Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), along...
- 5/31/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Lily Tomlin feels "rejected" over Jennifer Aniston's new version of '9 to 5'.The 55-year-old 'Friends' actress recently revealed she plans to produce a reimagining of the 1980 classic - which starred Tomlin alongside Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton - and Tomlin has admitted she was hurt when she heard about plans to bring the story to the big screen once again.When asked how she feels about the new film, Tomlin told People: "I felt sort of the same way I felt about the [2009 Broadway] musical. You know, part of you feels rejected. You think that character’s yours always. And you could reembody it."She went on to insist Aniston and screenwriter Diablo Cody may face some troubles getting the project off the ground. She added: ""It's going to be tough to make [the movie] happen. My sympathies are with Jennifer and her writer Diablo, who is a good writer.
- 5/31/2024
- by Louise Mary Randell
- Bang Showbiz
It's hard for fans who remember the original NBC airing of Friends to believe, but "The One Where The Show Turns Thirty" is almost here.
Friends was a ratings juggernaut from its 1994 premiere and ended its ten-year run with the fourth most-watched series finale in television history.
That would have been an impressive note for any show to go out on, but Friends went on to enjoy a charmed (and lucrative) afterlife in syndication for another decade before becoming a recent surprise hit with a whole new generation on Netflix.
So why haven't we seen another sitcom make a similar impact in the past thirty years?
Friends was a reflection of its specific cultural moment, which also laid the foundation for our current comedic landscape, and there hasn't been an equivalent upheaval since.
Friends Is a Victim Of Its Influence
If the show seems amusing but nothing special to indifferent viewers today,...
Friends was a ratings juggernaut from its 1994 premiere and ended its ten-year run with the fourth most-watched series finale in television history.
That would have been an impressive note for any show to go out on, but Friends went on to enjoy a charmed (and lucrative) afterlife in syndication for another decade before becoming a recent surprise hit with a whole new generation on Netflix.
So why haven't we seen another sitcom make a similar impact in the past thirty years?
Friends was a reflection of its specific cultural moment, which also laid the foundation for our current comedic landscape, and there hasn't been an equivalent upheaval since.
Friends Is a Victim Of Its Influence
If the show seems amusing but nothing special to indifferent viewers today,...
- 5/30/2024
- by Paullette Gaudet
- TVfanatic
The turn of the millennium brought about a rapid and progressive change in Hollywood. From shrinking the pay gap to featuring prominently in leading roles, women began to usher in a true sense of modern film-making. Stark examples in the form of Mean Girls, Gravity, The Morning Show, and Captain Marvel have become flag-bearers of this change. In recognition of this showcase of women’s power, a Drama Actress Roundtable took place courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter.
Jennifer Aniston, Sofía Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, and Jodie Foster in The Drama Actress Roundtable | The Hollywood Reporter
Featuring a star-studded group of some of the best actresses from the entertainment world, the candid talks centered around a plethora of topics regarding showbiz. Additionally, the actresses left no holds barred in dropping truth bombs and opening up on the true reality of working in this industry along with the numerous challenges involved regularly.
Jennifer Aniston, Sofía Vergara, Nicole Kidman, Brie Larson, Anna Sawai, Naomi Watts, and Jodie Foster in The Drama Actress Roundtable | The Hollywood Reporter
Featuring a star-studded group of some of the best actresses from the entertainment world, the candid talks centered around a plethora of topics regarding showbiz. Additionally, the actresses left no holds barred in dropping truth bombs and opening up on the true reality of working in this industry along with the numerous challenges involved regularly.
- 5/30/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone is coming to an end with the second part of the final season, currently in production. While a spinoff series is in the slate from the same creator, neither Sheridan nor Paramount has said anything definitive about the series. According to a recent report, three major Yellowstone stars would return to the spinoff series with a record salary.
Yellowstone cast | Credit: Paramount Network
It was reported that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would return in the spinoff. Earlier reports suggested that the spinoff is eyeing top actors like Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer, who are pricier than the three aforementioned Yellowstone stars.
However, it is unlikely that these stars would beat the record salaries of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Stars Reportedly Get Record Paydays For Spinoff
A poster of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network...
Yellowstone cast | Credit: Paramount Network
It was reported that Cole Hauser, Kelly Reilly, and Luke Grimes would return in the spinoff. Earlier reports suggested that the spinoff is eyeing top actors like Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer, who are pricier than the three aforementioned Yellowstone stars.
However, it is unlikely that these stars would beat the record salaries of Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in The Morning Show.
Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Stars Reportedly Get Record Paydays For Spinoff
A poster of Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone | Paramount Network...
- 5/29/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” offers a closer look at the rapid growth of the movie theater ticket subscription service. After taking off and winning the hearts of moviegoers, MoviePass quickly came crashing to the ground. In the new Max documentary, viewers will discover how MoviePass started and why everyone loved it before revealing the details of the huge crash that ended it all. “MoviePass, MovieCrash” begins streaming on Max on Wednesday, May 29. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'MoviePass, MovieCrash'
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” highlights the innovative idea of a movie theater subscription service. Members would pay a small fee per month to gain access to discounted movie tickets. At one point, the promotional monthly cost was only $9.95, which created a major spike in subscription numbers.
How to Watch 'MoviePass, MovieCrash' When: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'MoviePass, MovieCrash'
“MoviePass, MovieCrash” highlights the innovative idea of a movie theater subscription service. Members would pay a small fee per month to gain access to discounted movie tickets. At one point, the promotional monthly cost was only $9.95, which created a major spike in subscription numbers.
- 5/29/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
On 30 Rock, Liz Lemon’s terrible sometime-boyfriend Dennis Duffy, a.k.a. “The Beeper King,” insisted the pager business would boom again because “technology’s cyclical.” Every idea Dennis espoused was meant to be as nonsensical and willfully ignorant as that one, like when he told Jack Donaghy that, politically, he was a “social conservative, fiscal liberal.”
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
The world has somehow gone to hell enough that Dennis Duffy today seems like a prophet rather than a fool. “Social conservative, fiscal liberal” is basically the Republican Party platform in 2024, while...
- 5/28/2024
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
If there is a television series out there synonymous with the word “Iconic,” it has to be Friends. While the comedy series was released all the way back in 1994, it has managed to pass the test of time and is as incredible today as it was decades ago. Whether it is Joey, Chandler, Ross, Pheobe, Monica, or Rachel, the six fictional people were more than just characters; they were our friends.
F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994-2004) | Warner Bros. Television
While there are a lot of unforgettable moments from the ten seasons of the show, the intro will always take the win. Set to the tune of I’ll Be There for You by The Rembrandts, the intro holds a special part in our hearts as the actors dance around a fountain. However, there was a time when this iconic intro did not exist at all.
Friends Intro Was Quite Different in the Beginning...
F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994-2004) | Warner Bros. Television
While there are a lot of unforgettable moments from the ten seasons of the show, the intro will always take the win. Set to the tune of I’ll Be There for You by The Rembrandts, the intro holds a special part in our hearts as the actors dance around a fountain. However, there was a time when this iconic intro did not exist at all.
Friends Intro Was Quite Different in the Beginning...
- 5/28/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
Will.i.am, Warren Littlefield & ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ Producer Andy Wilman Set For Edinburgh TV Festival
Will.i.am, The Handmaid’s Tale producer Warren Littlefield and Clarkson’s Farm EP Andy Wilman will speak at this year’s Edinburgh TV Festival.
Grammy-winning music artist and The Voice coach Will.i.am will be a headline speaker in a new Frontiers strand that will bring together the traditional TV sector with leaders from others, such as podcasting, tech and digital.
He will be in conversation with Dr Alex Connock, the TV-producer, Oxford University lecturer and AI expert. Will.i.am is the founder and CEO of Fyi, a Web 3.0 AI platform aimed at harnessing the technology for creative production. The pair will discuss the future of creativity and what role AI will play in content creation, distribution and audience engagement.
Littlefield, the former network chief who oversaw the creation of NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ era, will discuss his career on both sides of the commissioning line. After overseeing...
Grammy-winning music artist and The Voice coach Will.i.am will be a headline speaker in a new Frontiers strand that will bring together the traditional TV sector with leaders from others, such as podcasting, tech and digital.
He will be in conversation with Dr Alex Connock, the TV-producer, Oxford University lecturer and AI expert. Will.i.am is the founder and CEO of Fyi, a Web 3.0 AI platform aimed at harnessing the technology for creative production. The pair will discuss the future of creativity and what role AI will play in content creation, distribution and audience engagement.
Littlefield, the former network chief who oversaw the creation of NBC’s ‘Must See TV’ era, will discuss his career on both sides of the commissioning line. After overseeing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
The Edinburgh TV Festival has unveiled will.i.am and producer Warren Littlefield (The Handmaid’s Tale, Fargo, Dopesick) as first big-name speakers for its 2024 edition this summer.
Clarkson’s Farm executive producer Andy Wilman will also appear at the 49th Edinburgh TV Festival in August.
“The speakers also feed into two new areas of expansion that have been introduced to look at the future of the industry in a practical and inspiring way,” organizers said. In an addition to the regular Spotlight Sessions, panel discussions and program masterclasses in Edinburgh, new creative director Rowan Woods is looking to expand the event’s international focus and also launching a new strand called Frontiers, which “celebrates creativity, convergence and new forms of storytelling.”
In its first year, the Frontiers strand will feature will.i.am in conversation with Alex Connock, an academic in media and artificial intelligence at Oxford University, about the...
Clarkson’s Farm executive producer Andy Wilman will also appear at the 49th Edinburgh TV Festival in August.
“The speakers also feed into two new areas of expansion that have been introduced to look at the future of the industry in a practical and inspiring way,” organizers said. In an addition to the regular Spotlight Sessions, panel discussions and program masterclasses in Edinburgh, new creative director Rowan Woods is looking to expand the event’s international focus and also launching a new strand called Frontiers, which “celebrates creativity, convergence and new forms of storytelling.”
In its first year, the Frontiers strand will feature will.i.am in conversation with Alex Connock, an academic in media and artificial intelligence at Oxford University, about the...
- 5/28/2024
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tom Selleck played Police Commissioner Frank Reagan for 275 episodes of Blue Bloods over 14 seasons. He was one of the highest-paid actors in the series, but his recent comments about his potential financial woes after the end of the series raise several eyebrows. Selleck wants CBS to reconsider its decision to cancel the police procedural drama. However, an insider shared that the network wasn’t buying the actor’s financial situation.
Tom Selleck in a still from Blue Bloods | CBS
Selleck became a major TV star through Magnum P.I. However, it came at the cost of another movie role that could have catapulted him to the heights of stardom. He turned down playing Indiana Jones to continue working on his role in the crime drama series. Unconfirmed reports also suggest that he turned down Han Solo role in Star Wars.
Tom Selleck Shared His Financial Woes Despite Earning Tens Of...
Tom Selleck in a still from Blue Bloods | CBS
Selleck became a major TV star through Magnum P.I. However, it came at the cost of another movie role that could have catapulted him to the heights of stardom. He turned down playing Indiana Jones to continue working on his role in the crime drama series. Unconfirmed reports also suggest that he turned down Han Solo role in Star Wars.
Tom Selleck Shared His Financial Woes Despite Earning Tens Of...
- 5/27/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Sister Wives star Meri Brown made light of her latest problem in a controversial reveal she made to her TLC fans almost two weeks ago. But then she went dark online. She hasn’t even shown up for her live-streaming show, Fridays with Friends.
Sister Wives: Meri Brown Feared Retribution
Meri Brown is usually good about updating her Sister Wives fans on what goes on in her life. She posts several times a week.
But it seems the TLC star has gone dark on social media for almost two weeks. Fans suggest that this could have something to do with her last post back on May 13.
Meri’s missed her Friday with Friends before, but it is unusual for her to disappoint her faithful fans two weeks in a row. But this makes two consecutive weeks when she was a no-show.
With that said, her last post was a bit...
Sister Wives: Meri Brown Feared Retribution
Meri Brown is usually good about updating her Sister Wives fans on what goes on in her life. She posts several times a week.
But it seems the TLC star has gone dark on social media for almost two weeks. Fans suggest that this could have something to do with her last post back on May 13.
Meri’s missed her Friday with Friends before, but it is unusual for her to disappoint her faithful fans two weeks in a row. But this makes two consecutive weeks when she was a no-show.
With that said, her last post was a bit...
- 5/26/2024
- by Maggie Larkin
- Soap Dirt
13-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Lady Gaga welcomes viewers into her show at Los Angeles’s Dodger Stadium during her 2022 Chromatica Ball Tour. A new concert special, “Gaga Chromatica Ball” features footage of her biggest hits and most passionate performances. Beginning this weekend, everyone at home has the chance to take in Lady Gaga’s explosive energy from home. “Gaga Chromatica Ball” will be available to stream on Max on-demand on Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Et You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Gaga Chromatica Ball'
Lady Gaga’s Los Angeles performance was a sold-out show with 52,000 guests in attendance. Though many of her fans couldn’t make it to the event, they can get up...
How to Watch 'Gaga Chromatica Ball' When: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 8:00 Pm Edt Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Gaga Chromatica Ball'
Lady Gaga’s Los Angeles performance was a sold-out show with 52,000 guests in attendance. Though many of her fans couldn’t make it to the event, they can get up...
- 5/25/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Two decades have passed since the last episode of Friends aired, but its impact remains irrefutable. The series finale on May 6, 2004, marked the end of an era for television, boasting a staggering 65.9 million viewers glued to their screens as they bid farewell to Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe. “The Last Supper” before taping “The Last One” on Jan 23, 2004. #tbt #friends,” Cox wrote in the caption for the snap, sharing a second photo of the script for the show’s last-ever episode. Cultural Phenomenon The ‘Friends’ finale embodied everything that propelled the show into a...
- 5/25/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Though the sitcom genre had its renaissance back in the 2000s, when people were glued to their screens to watch another episode of Friends or The Office, there are still a few shows that rival them.
From the supernatural comedy Ghosts to the recently completed Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon, there are enough shows to keep everyone entertained. However, if you tend to dislike the newer shows and think the humor is mostly lost these days, Netflix has a great surprise for you. Just watch out for the ending of this series.
How Did How I Met Your Mother End?
The CBS sitcom hit premiered in 2005 and ran for 9 seasons, ending in 2014. The show followed the main character, Ted Mosby, as he told his children a long and twisted story about how he met their mother in his youth. Though the answer may have seemed obvious throughout the show,...
From the supernatural comedy Ghosts to the recently completed Big Bang Theory prequel Young Sheldon, there are enough shows to keep everyone entertained. However, if you tend to dislike the newer shows and think the humor is mostly lost these days, Netflix has a great surprise for you. Just watch out for the ending of this series.
How Did How I Met Your Mother End?
The CBS sitcom hit premiered in 2005 and ran for 9 seasons, ending in 2014. The show followed the main character, Ted Mosby, as he told his children a long and twisted story about how he met their mother in his youth. Though the answer may have seemed obvious throughout the show,...
- 5/25/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
Chenford fans, Eric Winter knows The Rookie Season 6 was a rough one for the couple. Just after the midway mark of the season, in “Secrets and Lies,” Tim (Winter) broke up with Lucy (Melissa O’Neil) after his past coming back to haunt him led to him lying to her then feeling like he “betrayed everything I thought was right about myself,” as he put it. “You deserve so much better. That’s why I’m walking away,” he said. “I always saw the breakup as a bit of a Ross and Rachel from Friends. It was like this couple that is at the moment of the best relationship ever and then things fall apart and they have to figure it out,” Winter tells TV Insider in the video above. “And I think that’s one of the beauties. I know fans went berserk and I totally get it. I saw it coming,...
- 5/24/2024
- TV Insider
Witness the awesome spectacle of ‘Furiosa’ in theaters this weekend, or follow this handy guide and find out when you could be streaming it at home.
If watching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015 made you curious to know more about Imperator Furiosa, good news. The grim-faced road warrior is back in a new film that reveals her perilous origin story: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which arrives exclusively in theaters on Friday, May 24 — though of course, preview screenings began earlier this week.
Key Details: “Furiosa” is already a favorite of critics and audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is a Warner Bros. Discovery picture, so it will stream on Max eventually. Viewers will almost certainly have to wait at least 80 days before the movie premieres on Max. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” follows a young Furiosa as she’s snatched away from the Green Place...
If watching “Mad Max: Fury Road” in 2015 made you curious to know more about Imperator Furiosa, good news. The grim-faced road warrior is back in a new film that reveals her perilous origin story: “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” which arrives exclusively in theaters on Friday, May 24 — though of course, preview screenings began earlier this week.
Key Details: “Furiosa” is already a favorite of critics and audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is a Warner Bros. Discovery picture, so it will stream on Max eventually. Viewers will almost certainly have to wait at least 80 days before the movie premieres on Max. Sign Up $9.99+ / month Max.com
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” follows a young Furiosa as she’s snatched away from the Green Place...
- 5/24/2024
- by David Satin
- The Streamable
Jennifer Aniston delivered another star-powered performance in the new season of Apple TV’s flagship series, “The Morning Show.” The series follows the behind-the-scenes drama of a morning TV show in the US, with co-anchors Alex Levy (Aniston) and Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) at the center of events.
The latest season (season three) depicts Alex quite literally heading into space while she tussles with Jon Hamm‘s tech mogul as a media merger for her show’s network, Uba, bubbles away. Aniston proved herself a master of comedy with “Friends” and here shows, once again, that she has the dramatic acting chops to equal her comedic skills. Aniston is captivating every time she’s on-screen and it’s a delight to see her in one of the meatiest roles of her career, as noted by critics.
Peter Travers (ABC News) declared: “Aniston has never been better, letting us see the...
The latest season (season three) depicts Alex quite literally heading into space while she tussles with Jon Hamm‘s tech mogul as a media merger for her show’s network, Uba, bubbles away. Aniston proved herself a master of comedy with “Friends” and here shows, once again, that she has the dramatic acting chops to equal her comedic skills. Aniston is captivating every time she’s on-screen and it’s a delight to see her in one of the meatiest roles of her career, as noted by critics.
Peter Travers (ABC News) declared: “Aniston has never been better, letting us see the...
- 5/23/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
We're nearing the halfway point of 2024, and Apple is still doing its best to mimic Pinky and the Brain with world domination in mind, at least on the streaming front.
Credit where credit is due. Apple is nothing if not on-brand when it comes to quality over quantity.
There's little doubt that some programs popping up on Apple TV + over the years have been duds, but quality duds indeed.
What Is Time Bandits About?
Apple has announced its next assault on our streaming lives by turning back the clocks to an oldie but goodie known as Time Bandits.
For the uninitiated, Time Bandits is a 1981 film by Terry Gilliam. It is a dark comedy filled with Gilliam's bizarre filmmaking aesthetic.
Taika Waititi, Iain Morris, and Jemaine Clement lead the way as co-creators and co-showrunners.
With Lisa Kudrow (Friends and The Comeback) on board in a leading role, prepare for some serious buffoonery.
Credit where credit is due. Apple is nothing if not on-brand when it comes to quality over quantity.
There's little doubt that some programs popping up on Apple TV + over the years have been duds, but quality duds indeed.
What Is Time Bandits About?
Apple has announced its next assault on our streaming lives by turning back the clocks to an oldie but goodie known as Time Bandits.
For the uninitiated, Time Bandits is a 1981 film by Terry Gilliam. It is a dark comedy filled with Gilliam's bizarre filmmaking aesthetic.
Taika Waititi, Iain Morris, and Jemaine Clement lead the way as co-creators and co-showrunners.
With Lisa Kudrow (Friends and The Comeback) on board in a leading role, prepare for some serious buffoonery.
- 5/23/2024
- by Thomas Godwin
- TVfanatic
Courtney Cox says that deceased Friends actor Matthew Perry still “visits” her after his death.
On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in his hot tub at the age of 54. The L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that his death was accidental, and Perry died from the effects of ketamine usage. Perry has had a long history of drug abuse, which he detailed in a memoir titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
While appearing on CBS Sunday morning, Cox talked about her relationship with Perry.
“I think he’s probably one of the funniest human beings in the world. He’s just so funny,” Cox said. “He is genuinely a huge heart. Obviously struggled.”
“I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years,” she added. “He visits me a lot if we believe in that.”
She elaborates on her spirituality,...
On October 28, 2023, Perry was found dead in his hot tub at the age of 54. The L.A. County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that his death was accidental, and Perry died from the effects of ketamine usage. Perry has had a long history of drug abuse, which he detailed in a memoir titled Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.
While appearing on CBS Sunday morning, Cox talked about her relationship with Perry.
“I think he’s probably one of the funniest human beings in the world. He’s just so funny,” Cox said. “He is genuinely a huge heart. Obviously struggled.”
“I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years,” she added. “He visits me a lot if we believe in that.”
She elaborates on her spirituality,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Anushka Desai
- Uinterview
The cult sitcom Friends ran on television from 1994 to 2004, leaving a void that spin-offs and imitations have inevitably had to fill – and they continue to appear from time to time, with varying degrees of success.
The series Happy Endings, built on the same formula as Friends, started rather modestly on ABC and did not receive positive reviews at first, but, as often happens, it gradually gained momentum – some people began to compare it to Friends, and it was not in favor of the latter. All the more painful was its cancellation in 2013 after only three seasons.
What is Happy Endings About?
The pilot plays out the runaway bride drama: Dave and Alex are standing at the altar, preparing to say their last vows before entering into a legal marriage. Suddenly some crazy guy on roller skates bursts into the church, screaming that he has objections: Alex is the love of his life.
The series Happy Endings, built on the same formula as Friends, started rather modestly on ABC and did not receive positive reviews at first, but, as often happens, it gradually gained momentum – some people began to compare it to Friends, and it was not in favor of the latter. All the more painful was its cancellation in 2013 after only three seasons.
What is Happy Endings About?
The pilot plays out the runaway bride drama: Dave and Alex are standing at the altar, preparing to say their last vows before entering into a legal marriage. Suddenly some crazy guy on roller skates bursts into the church, screaming that he has objections: Alex is the love of his life.
- 5/23/2024
- by zoe-wallace@startefacts.com (Zoe Wallace)
- STartefacts.com
While the beloved Friends actor, Matthew Perry, passed away nearly seven months ago, he is still on many fans’ minds. Not only is the world heartbroken to see a talented person leave this world, but his death was unexpected leaving a hole for many people. Although the autopsy shows the death was due to a fatal ketamine overdose, there is still an ongoing investigation by LAPD and DEA surrounding Matthew’s death.
Details Of Matthew Perry’s Death
On October 28, 2023, Friends fans got an unpleasant announcement that longtime star, Matthew Perry, had unexpectedly passed away. Later, in December 2023, the autopsy gave confirmation his death was drug-related. Although he was taking ketamine infusion therapy, his autopsy shows the cause of death was the acute effects of ketamine from a different source. Sadly, a year before his passing, Matthew had become very public about his addiction difficulties.
Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer,...
Details Of Matthew Perry’s Death
On October 28, 2023, Friends fans got an unpleasant announcement that longtime star, Matthew Perry, had unexpectedly passed away. Later, in December 2023, the autopsy gave confirmation his death was drug-related. Although he was taking ketamine infusion therapy, his autopsy shows the cause of death was the acute effects of ketamine from a different source. Sadly, a year before his passing, Matthew had become very public about his addiction difficulties.
Matthew Perry, Matt LeBlanc, David Schwimmer,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Stars: John Krasinski, Cailey Fleming, Ryan Reynolds, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fiona Shaw, Steve Carrell | Written and Directed by John Krasinski
12-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming) moves in with her grandmother, only to find a strange creature, who is later accompanied by a mysterious man. The latter, Cal (Ryan Reynolds) introduces Bea to the creature called Blue (Steve Carrell), who is revealed to be an imaginary friend (IFs), which only they can see. Bea and Cal begin a journey of trying to reunite IFs with their previous owners.
If you are a millennial kid who loved Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends on Cartoon Network and want to know how that would translate for the next generation, look no further than If. The other end of the creative spectrum for creator John Krasinski, who’s fresh from handing over the directorial reins of the A Quiet Place franchise, his style of filmmaking seemingly goes hand-in-hand with the harmless.
12-year-old Bea (Cailey Fleming) moves in with her grandmother, only to find a strange creature, who is later accompanied by a mysterious man. The latter, Cal (Ryan Reynolds) introduces Bea to the creature called Blue (Steve Carrell), who is revealed to be an imaginary friend (IFs), which only they can see. Bea and Cal begin a journey of trying to reunite IFs with their previous owners.
If you are a millennial kid who loved Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends on Cartoon Network and want to know how that would translate for the next generation, look no further than If. The other end of the creative spectrum for creator John Krasinski, who’s fresh from handing over the directorial reins of the A Quiet Place franchise, his style of filmmaking seemingly goes hand-in-hand with the harmless.
- 5/23/2024
- by Jasmine Valentine
- Nerdly
Set sail on an all-new experience with “Pretty Little Liars” star Shay Mitchell in Max’s newest unscripted show. In her latest role, the actress welcomes viewers on a fabulous adventure to exotic locations. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows Mitchell as she explores a variety of destinations, samples popular drinks, and dives into their unique history. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” premieres on Max on Thursday, May 23. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell' When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell'
Shay Mitchell is thirsting for a new adventure, and the new Max reality series delivers. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows the actress as she travels the globe and immerses herself in a wide array of cultures. In each location, she tries a new beverage,...
How to Watch 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell' When: Thursday, May 23, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Thirst With Shay Mitchell'
Shay Mitchell is thirsting for a new adventure, and the new Max reality series delivers. “Thirst With Shay Mitchell” follows the actress as she travels the globe and immerses herself in a wide array of cultures. In each location, she tries a new beverage,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Aubrey Chorpenning
- The Streamable
Widely respected TV publicity vet Rebecca Marks was honored on Wednesday with the Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award, recognized for her ongoing career as one of the most trusted communications execs in the biz. Marks, who’s now the exec VP of publicity, communications and social media at Warner Bros. Television Group, previously held a lengthy tenure at NBC.
In awarding Marks the prize, Tpec noted that she “has hired, trained and served as a mentor to many of the top PR professionals currently working in the public relations industry.” Her credits include overseeing publicity efforts on series like “Saturday Night Live,” “The Voice,” “Friends,” “The Tonight Show,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Young Sheldon” and “Ted Lasso.”
The Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award is named after one of the founders of Tpec (the Television Publicity Executives Committee), which also handed out its second annual Tpec Awards on Thursday — recognizing...
In awarding Marks the prize, Tpec noted that she “has hired, trained and served as a mentor to many of the top PR professionals currently working in the public relations industry.” Her credits include overseeing publicity efforts on series like “Saturday Night Live,” “The Voice,” “Friends,” “The Tonight Show,” “Abbott Elementary,” “The West Wing,” “Young Sheldon” and “Ted Lasso.”
The Ben Halpern Lifetime Achievement Award is named after one of the founders of Tpec (the Television Publicity Executives Committee), which also handed out its second annual Tpec Awards on Thursday — recognizing...
- 5/23/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
We've all been there before.
You fall in love with a show. You fall in love with the characters. You fall in love with a Universe. And then, suddenly, without warning, your favorite show is canceled, and you feel a tremendous loss.
Television can be a comfort to many, and when you find that show or that perfect character that you connect with, it downright sucks to know you won't get to see them anymore.
Over the years, many shows have been cut short ahead of their time.
While others may have had a decent run, with years under their belt, the cancellation can still feel abrupt, especially when they don't get to end the series on their own terms.
We've seen fan campaigns change studios' minds and cancellations reversed at the last minute (S.W.A.T. says hi!), but unfortunately, most shows don't have that same luck.
Their cancellations sometimes led...
You fall in love with a show. You fall in love with the characters. You fall in love with a Universe. And then, suddenly, without warning, your favorite show is canceled, and you feel a tremendous loss.
Television can be a comfort to many, and when you find that show or that perfect character that you connect with, it downright sucks to know you won't get to see them anymore.
Over the years, many shows have been cut short ahead of their time.
While others may have had a decent run, with years under their belt, the cancellation can still feel abrupt, especially when they don't get to end the series on their own terms.
We've seen fan campaigns change studios' minds and cancellations reversed at the last minute (S.W.A.T. says hi!), but unfortunately, most shows don't have that same luck.
Their cancellations sometimes led...
- 5/22/2024
- by Whitney Evans
- TVfanatic
There are many ways to end a show, and all of them have been done. We've seen characters move on to symbolize moving on with their lives, like Friends and New Girl. We've been hit with the realization of the purgatory nature of Lost's setup. We've seen Game of Thrones ruin everyone's hopes and dreams and twist the story in the final moments.
With some better than others, the finale of favorite series is always sad to watch. And even the shows which went viral all over the internet for being nonsensical and outright offensive at parts, deserve to have an episode that sets the characters off to lives behind the cameras. ABC’s The Good Doctor is not an exception.
What Happened to Glassman in the Good Doctor Finale?
As the most attentive fans have already guessed, the finale of The Good Doctor put the main character Dr....
With some better than others, the finale of favorite series is always sad to watch. And even the shows which went viral all over the internet for being nonsensical and outright offensive at parts, deserve to have an episode that sets the characters off to lives behind the cameras. ABC’s The Good Doctor is not an exception.
What Happened to Glassman in the Good Doctor Finale?
As the most attentive fans have already guessed, the finale of The Good Doctor put the main character Dr....
- 5/22/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
As we all know, Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023. The former Friends star, who played Chandler Bing, but also has a rich and prolific career otherwise, had a troubled private life. His issues with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse were public knowledge, and while the actor seemed to have periods when he was doing better, there was always something there. The actor had been in numerous problems and the media often talked about his private life. Matthew was struggling; that much was obvious. We don’t know whether he asked for help or whether he received it, but we know that his life ended in a tragic way.
If you remember correctly, Perry’s death was later attributed to substance abuse, combined with several other factors, and it was a tragedy. The whole world was shocked, and it was one of the most shocking events in the entertainment industry last year.
If you remember correctly, Perry’s death was later attributed to substance abuse, combined with several other factors, and it was a tragedy. The whole world was shocked, and it was one of the most shocking events in the entertainment industry last year.
- 5/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
An investigation is being launched by the LAPD and DEA to determine more which led to the death of Matthew Perry, who died last October.
While the autopsy revealed that Matthew Perry had a high level of ketamine in his system at the time of death, this joint criminal investigation is trying to figure out the exact source of the anesthetic. According to TMZ, investigators are actively pursuing people within the community who could provide any information that would aid in their search.
Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home last fall. While the initial suspicion was that he had drowned, the autopsy report had more details on the causes, particularly as they related to ketamine and other factors. While details on the investigation over Matthew Perry’s death are slim at this point, if there is a party to be found as far...
While the autopsy revealed that Matthew Perry had a high level of ketamine in his system at the time of death, this joint criminal investigation is trying to figure out the exact source of the anesthetic. According to TMZ, investigators are actively pursuing people within the community who could provide any information that would aid in their search.
Perry was found unresponsive in his hot tub at his Los Angeles home last fall. While the initial suspicion was that he had drowned, the autopsy report had more details on the causes, particularly as they related to ketamine and other factors. While details on the investigation over Matthew Perry’s death are slim at this point, if there is a party to be found as far...
- 5/22/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Matthew Perry died on October 28, 2023. The former Friends star, who played Chandler Bing, but also has a rich and prolific career otherwise, had a troubled private life. His issues with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse were public knowledge, and while the actor seemed to have periods when he was doing better, there was always something there. His death was later attributed to substance abuse, combined with several other factors, and it was a tragedy. The whole world was shocked, and it was one of the most shocking events in the entertainment industry last year.
He was buried in the presence of his family, as well as his Friends co-stars, who all attended the funeral. Those who have seen the series will remember that Perry’s character, Chandler, had a very special relationship with Monica Geller, played by Courtney Cox, with the two of them eventually getting married in the series.
He was buried in the presence of his family, as well as his Friends co-stars, who all attended the funeral. Those who have seen the series will remember that Perry’s character, Chandler, had a very special relationship with Monica Geller, played by Courtney Cox, with the two of them eventually getting married in the series.
- 5/22/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
The “circumstances” surrounding the death of actor Matthew Perry are now under investigation by multiple federal agencies, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in a statement on Tuesday.
Here is the LAPD’s full statement, as shared via its social media accounts: “On [October 28, 2023] LAPD responded to the residence of actor Matthew Perry to conduct a death investigation. [On Oct. 29, 2023], an autopsy of Mr. Perry was performed by the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner. On [Dec. 15, 2023], the autopsy indicated Mr. Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine.’ Based on the Medical Examiner’s findings, the LAPD with the assistance of DEA...
Here is the LAPD’s full statement, as shared via its social media accounts: “On [October 28, 2023] LAPD responded to the residence of actor Matthew Perry to conduct a death investigation. [On Oct. 29, 2023], an autopsy of Mr. Perry was performed by the L.A. County Department of Medical Examiner. On [Dec. 15, 2023], the autopsy indicated Mr. Perry died from the ‘acute effects of ketamine.’ Based on the Medical Examiner’s findings, the LAPD with the assistance of DEA...
- 5/21/2024
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Matthew Perry’s death is being investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration following the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s autopsy report findings, which stated he died of “acute effects of ketamine,” the LAPD confirmed to Rolling Stone.
The Friends star died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. The autopsy report filed in December said the “high levels of ketamine” found in Perry’s blood at the time of his death likely resulted in the beloved actor lapsing “into unconsciousness,” which in turn caused him to drown.
The Friends star died on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. The autopsy report filed in December said the “high levels of ketamine” found in Perry’s blood at the time of his death likely resulted in the beloved actor lapsing “into unconsciousness,” which in turn caused him to drown.
- 5/21/2024
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
There's nothing like a good sitcom after a long day of hard work. No matter how tired or upset you are, there are some shows that can make all your worries go away in just a few episodes, and for that they're considered truly iconic. It just so happens that a good portion of them come from NBC.
So, if you thought NBC was only a home for dark and gritty procedural franchises, check out the list of shows below to remind yourself how many other shows the network has released, Law & Order and One Chicago aside.
Cheers (1982-1993)
The classic bar-centric sitcom that followed a bartender and his friends and co-workers could have been canceled in 1982. The show failed to impress viewers from the start, but later redeemed itself to become one of the most popular and highly rated television shows of all time. Thanks to NBC, it survived to air 11 more seasons.
So, if you thought NBC was only a home for dark and gritty procedural franchises, check out the list of shows below to remind yourself how many other shows the network has released, Law & Order and One Chicago aside.
Cheers (1982-1993)
The classic bar-centric sitcom that followed a bartender and his friends and co-workers could have been canceled in 1982. The show failed to impress viewers from the start, but later redeemed itself to become one of the most popular and highly rated television shows of all time. Thanks to NBC, it survived to air 11 more seasons.
- 5/21/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
The DEA and LAPD have launched a criminal investigation into Matthew Perry’s death, which was caused by acute ketamine effects last year.
Variety confirmed with a LAPD spokesperson that there is an ongoing investigation into Perry’s death; the Los Angeles Times reported the DEA is also involved.
Perry died on Saturday, Oct. 28 2023, at 54 years old. When authorities arrived at his Los Angeles home at 4 p.m., they found him unconscious in his hot tub. Although first responders were called for cardiac arrest, the toxicology report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later revealed the actor died from “the acute effects of ketamine.” Investigators are now trying to decipher where Perry got the ketamine and how so much of it got into his system.
Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety prior to his overdose. The toxicology report continued: “At the high...
Variety confirmed with a LAPD spokesperson that there is an ongoing investigation into Perry’s death; the Los Angeles Times reported the DEA is also involved.
Perry died on Saturday, Oct. 28 2023, at 54 years old. When authorities arrived at his Los Angeles home at 4 p.m., they found him unconscious in his hot tub. Although first responders were called for cardiac arrest, the toxicology report from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office later revealed the actor died from “the acute effects of ketamine.” Investigators are now trying to decipher where Perry got the ketamine and how so much of it got into his system.
Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy for depression and anxiety prior to his overdose. The toxicology report continued: “At the high...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
The book is far from closed on Matthew Perry’s death
Over six months after the Friends star died and was laid to rest in LA’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the Los Angeles Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are still looking into what happened last October.
“There is an open investigation with the DEA,” an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline today.
Found in a hot tub, Perry died October 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles. On December 15, 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office declared that Perry passed away from the “acute effects of ketamine.” The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death.
After confirming the joint investigation with the DEA earlier Tuesday,, the LAPD has just issued a more formal statement:
On October 28, 2023, the...
Over six months after the Friends star died and was laid to rest in LA’s Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the Los Angeles Police Department and the federal Drug Enforcement Agency are still looking into what happened last October.
“There is an open investigation with the DEA,” an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline today.
Found in a hot tub, Perry died October 28 at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles. On December 15, 2023, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office declared that Perry passed away from the “acute effects of ketamine.” The autopsy report also cited drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine — a drug used to treat opioid use disorder — as contributing to his death.
After confirming the joint investigation with the DEA earlier Tuesday,, the LAPD has just issued a more formal statement:
On October 28, 2023, the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s batch of Time Bandits will make their debut on Wednesday, July 24 on Apple TV+.
Created by Waititi, Clement and Iain Morris, the reimagining of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 cult fantasy film is officially described as a “comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd” (played by relative newcomer Kal-El Tuck). “Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world.”
More from TVLineNew Presumed Innocent Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Is Suspected of Murder Following a Secret Affair...
Created by Waititi, Clement and Iain Morris, the reimagining of Terry Gilliam’s 1981 cult fantasy film is officially described as a “comedic journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an eleven-year-old history nerd” (played by relative newcomer Kal-El Tuck). “Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents — and the world.”
More from TVLineNew Presumed Innocent Trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal Is Suspected of Murder Following a Secret Affair...
- 5/21/2024
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Six months after Matthew Perry’s tragic death sent ripples around the world, the Los Angeles Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration have launched a joint criminal investigation into how he died, the LAPD told The Hollywood Reporter.
The beloved Friends star died Oct. 28 at age 54 from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, his autopsy revealed. “At the high levels of ketamine found in his postmortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression,” the report, obtained by THR, stated.
The autopsy also listed drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine (used to treat opioid addiction) effects as contributing factors to his death. It was ruled an accident at the time, with no signs of foul play.
But now, the LAPD and DEA are investigating how the actor came to have so much of the drug in his system and possession in general.
The beloved Friends star died Oct. 28 at age 54 from the acute effects of the anesthetic ketamine, his autopsy revealed. “At the high levels of ketamine found in his postmortem blood specimens, the main lethal effects would be from both cardiovascular overstimulation and respiratory depression,” the report, obtained by THR, stated.
The autopsy also listed drowning, coronary artery disease and buprenorphine (used to treat opioid addiction) effects as contributing factors to his death. It was ruled an accident at the time, with no signs of foul play.
But now, the LAPD and DEA are investigating how the actor came to have so much of the drug in his system and possession in general.
- 5/21/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Matthew Perry was one legendary actor who continued to bring laughter to everyone’s face despite going through severe battles on his own. His best-known Chandler Bing role is the prime example of the talent he possessed in the industry. However, his sudden demise shocked his fans globally when he was found dead at his home late last year in October 2023.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
With the reports of his cause of death already released, it seems that the authorities are still digging into who is responsible for providing him with a certain drug that played a crucial factor in his demise. A new report suggests that key individuals who may lead them closer to Perry’s unsolved case have already been interviewed.
Authorities are Reportedly Investigating Matthew Perry’s Demise
In the fall of last year, it was revealed that “acute effects of Ketamine” contributed to the actor’s sudden demise.
Matthew Perry as Chandler Bing in Friends
With the reports of his cause of death already released, it seems that the authorities are still digging into who is responsible for providing him with a certain drug that played a crucial factor in his demise. A new report suggests that key individuals who may lead them closer to Perry’s unsolved case have already been interviewed.
Authorities are Reportedly Investigating Matthew Perry’s Demise
In the fall of last year, it was revealed that “acute effects of Ketamine” contributed to the actor’s sudden demise.
- 5/21/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Before the debut episode of Friends aired on NBC in 1994, director Jimmy Burrows took the cast on a trip to Las Vegas.
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
"He handed us each a couple hundred bucks and said, ‘Now go into the casino and go gamble because this is the last time you’ll be able to walk into a casino anonymously,’" Jennifer Aniston recalled in a 2019 interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
"And we had no clue what he was talking about. And sure enough, that was the last time we were able [do that].”
Such was the power of network television in the '90s.
Six unknown young actors could transform overnight into a half-dozen A-listers, entirely on the strength of one popular primetime sitcom.
Eventually, those unknowns would become the highest-paid actors in the history of television, pocketing over $1 million per episode.
Years later, along with costar Reese Witherspoon, Aniston would break her own record, earning $2 million...
- 5/21/2024
- by Tyler Johnson
- TVfanatic
Eddie Vedder Reacts To Harrison Butker’s Controversial Commencement Speech. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Harrison Butker’s 2024 commencement speech at Benedictine College continues to set off a barrage of reactions, with Pearl Jam Frontman Eddie Vedder joining the long list of celebrities slamming the “misogynistic” address.
A week after The Kansas City Chiefs football kicker Harrison Butker delivered a polarising commencement speech that attacked Pride Month and seemingly suggested women primarily belonged at home, Eddie Vedder ripped into the Butker, eviscerating him for his archaic views.
Before we delve into Veddars scathing response, Here’s a look at what Butker said in his speech on May 11.
Trending Time Bandits: Friends Star Lisa Kudrow’s Series On Apple TV+; Release Date & Other Details Out! Nina Dobrev Accident: Vampire Diaries Star Hospitalized With Injuries After Bike Crash What did Harry Butker Say In His Benedictine College commencement speech?
During the 20-minute speech, Butker,...
Harrison Butker’s 2024 commencement speech at Benedictine College continues to set off a barrage of reactions, with Pearl Jam Frontman Eddie Vedder joining the long list of celebrities slamming the “misogynistic” address.
A week after The Kansas City Chiefs football kicker Harrison Butker delivered a polarising commencement speech that attacked Pride Month and seemingly suggested women primarily belonged at home, Eddie Vedder ripped into the Butker, eviscerating him for his archaic views.
Before we delve into Veddars scathing response, Here’s a look at what Butker said in his speech on May 11.
Trending Time Bandits: Friends Star Lisa Kudrow’s Series On Apple TV+; Release Date & Other Details Out! Nina Dobrev Accident: Vampire Diaries Star Hospitalized With Injuries After Bike Crash What did Harry Butker Say In His Benedictine College commencement speech?
During the 20-minute speech, Butker,...
- 5/21/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
It is time to journey into the deserts of Arrakis as the big-screen blockbuster “Dune: Part 2” arrives on Max on Tuesday, May 21. The second installment of director Denis Villeneuve’s epic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s beloved novel was an instant hit at the box office earlier this year and now the continued tales of Paul Atreides are available to stream at home. You can watch with a subscription to Max.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
How to Watch 'Dune: Part 2' When: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Where: Max Stream: Watch with a subscription to Max. Sign Up$9.99+ / month Max.com About 'Dune: Part 2'
Following the success of 2021’s “Dune,” this year’s sequel continues the exploration of the myth of Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet). As the former ducal heir of House Atreides meets Chani (Zendaya), he continues his plans to exact revenge on those who led to the downfall of his family.
- 5/21/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
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Apple TV+ has set the premiere date for its new comedy-adventure series Time Bandits, an adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name. Headlined by Friends star Lisa Kudrow, the series is described as an ‘unpredictable journey through time and space’ that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
The show follows an 11-year-old history geek, Kevin, who tags along with a group of thieves on a mission to save his parents and the world. Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi are the creators behind the series.
Release Date of Apple TV+’s Time Bandits Announced
On Monday, Apple TV+ announced that Time Bandits will be released on the streaming platform for the global audience on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The series is going to comprise 10 episodes. Kudrow stars in the show as Penelope, the leader of the group of marauders. As per the official synopsis, the...
Apple TV+ has set the premiere date for its new comedy-adventure series Time Bandits, an adaptation of the 1981 film of the same name. Headlined by Friends star Lisa Kudrow, the series is described as an ‘unpredictable journey through time and space’ that can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages.
The show follows an 11-year-old history geek, Kevin, who tags along with a group of thieves on a mission to save his parents and the world. Jemaine Clement, Iain Morris, and Taika Waititi are the creators behind the series.
Release Date of Apple TV+’s Time Bandits Announced
On Monday, Apple TV+ announced that Time Bandits will be released on the streaming platform for the global audience on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. The series is going to comprise 10 episodes. Kudrow stars in the show as Penelope, the leader of the group of marauders. As per the official synopsis, the...
- 5/21/2024
- by Jashandeep Singh
- KoiMoi
Courteney Cox remembered her Friends co-star Matthew Perry and says she still talks to him.
In a new interview, Cox opened up about her spirituality and revealed Perry still visits her a lot.
“I think he’s probably one of the funniest human beings in the world. You know, he’s just so funny. He is genuinely a huge heart, obviously struggled. I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years. He visits me a lot, if we believe in that,” Cox said about Perry in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.
Cox said that she still feels Perry’s presence, along other members of her family, adding, “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew – I feel like there are a lotta people that are, I think, that guide us. I do sense, yeah, I sense Matthew’s around for sure.”
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In a new interview, Cox opened up about her spirituality and revealed Perry still visits her a lot.
“I think he’s probably one of the funniest human beings in the world. You know, he’s just so funny. He is genuinely a huge heart, obviously struggled. I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years. He visits me a lot, if we believe in that,” Cox said about Perry in an interview with CBS Sunday Morning.
Cox said that she still feels Perry’s presence, along other members of her family, adding, “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew – I feel like there are a lotta people that are, I think, that guide us. I do sense, yeah, I sense Matthew’s around for sure.”
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- 5/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Jerry Seinfeld is still haunted by his TV mother's words -- "How could anyone not like him?"
No wonder Seinfeld has been all over social media in recent months.
He forgoes his usual stoicism and criticizes everything in sight, from critics of his movie "Unfrosted" to Howard Stern, college campuses, and even the cast of Friends.
In a recent interview, Lisa Kudrow stated that Seinfeld tried to take credit for Friends' success and implied that if not for Seinfeld laying the groundwork for a quirky New York group of misfits, the show would never have made it.
To this day, many Seinfeld fans think Friends was a rip-off of Seinfeld that just happened to inherit a cushy Must-See TV time slot.
However, Friends fans, and even some Seinfeld fans, quickly point out that Friends' humor is nothing like Seinfeld's outlook.
The issue may be confusing when one tries to break...
No wonder Seinfeld has been all over social media in recent months.
He forgoes his usual stoicism and criticizes everything in sight, from critics of his movie "Unfrosted" to Howard Stern, college campuses, and even the cast of Friends.
In a recent interview, Lisa Kudrow stated that Seinfeld tried to take credit for Friends' success and implied that if not for Seinfeld laying the groundwork for a quirky New York group of misfits, the show would never have made it.
To this day, many Seinfeld fans think Friends was a rip-off of Seinfeld that just happened to inherit a cushy Must-See TV time slot.
However, Friends fans, and even some Seinfeld fans, quickly point out that Friends' humor is nothing like Seinfeld's outlook.
The issue may be confusing when one tries to break...
- 5/20/2024
- by Michael Arangua
- TVfanatic
Courteney Cox has shared how her bond with her late Friends co-star Matthew Perry has continued after his death.
In a conversation for CBS Sunday Morning, Cox reflected on 2024 marking 30 years since the Friends premiere. She told Vigliotti that for the 10 years she was on the NBC sitcom, her co-stars were her “family,” as they went through “everything” together.
Reflecting on Perry, Cox said, “I think he’s one of the funniest human beings in the world. He’s just so funny. He’s genuinely [got] a huge heart. [He] obviously struggled.”
The actress then said that she is “so thankful” she “got to work so closely with him for so many years” and has retained a connection with her co-star’s spirit.
“He visits me a lot, if we believe in that,” she shared. “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew. I feel like there are a lot of people that are…...
In a conversation for CBS Sunday Morning, Cox reflected on 2024 marking 30 years since the Friends premiere. She told Vigliotti that for the 10 years she was on the NBC sitcom, her co-stars were her “family,” as they went through “everything” together.
Reflecting on Perry, Cox said, “I think he’s one of the funniest human beings in the world. He’s just so funny. He’s genuinely [got] a huge heart. [He] obviously struggled.”
The actress then said that she is “so thankful” she “got to work so closely with him for so many years” and has retained a connection with her co-star’s spirit.
“He visits me a lot, if we believe in that,” she shared. “I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew. I feel like there are a lot of people that are…...
- 5/20/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Courteney Cox has been opening up about the tragic passing of her Friends co-star and former on-screen husband Matthew Perry, revealing he still “visits” her frequently. Appearing on CBS Sunday Morning on Sunday (May 19), Cox said of Perry, “You know, he’s just so funny. He has genuinely a huge heart, obviously struggled. I’m so thankful I got to work so closely with him for so many years.” She added, “He visits me a lot, if we believe in that.” When asked to elaborate on her spirituality, the Shining Vale actress explained how she feels her late family and friends often reappear to give her guidance. “You know, I talk to my mom, my dad, Matthew — I feel like there are a lot of people that, I think, guide us,” Cox shared. “I do sense, yeah, I sense Matthew’s around for sure.” Cox and Perry starred alongside one...
- 5/20/2024
- TV Insider
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