Is there a rule book for comedy? It’s a question igniting fiery debates, especially in today’s era of “cancel culture” dictating the dos and don’ts of stand-up. But for Tony Hinchcliffe, the idea of conforming to these restrictions is as likely as finding a unicorn at a rodeo.
“There’s no room for victim mentality here,” Hinchcliffe tells Variety. “When you step into a dark, dingy comedy club, what do you want to see? Think about it like a strip club. Do you want to see girls in a dress? Or do you want to see nasty fucking shit? You want ping-pong balls flying at your head.”
Hinchcliffe sits back in a golden chair for his Zoom interview, rocking a plain white T-shirt and basketball shorts, reminiscing about his days as the class clown. He was born and raised on the rough and tumble streets of Youngstown,...
“There’s no room for victim mentality here,” Hinchcliffe tells Variety. “When you step into a dark, dingy comedy club, what do you want to see? Think about it like a strip club. Do you want to see girls in a dress? Or do you want to see nasty fucking shit? You want ping-pong balls flying at your head.”
Hinchcliffe sits back in a golden chair for his Zoom interview, rocking a plain white T-shirt and basketball shorts, reminiscing about his days as the class clown. He was born and raised on the rough and tumble streets of Youngstown,...
- 4/26/2024
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
By all measures, Ziffren Brittenham senior partner Clifford Gilbert-Lurie has had a storied run as an entertainment attorney. Over the course of his four-decade-plus career, he has made big deals for a long list of loyal clients that have generated pages upon pages of headlines in the show business trades. For those professional accomplishments, along with his philanthropic efforts, he’s being honored with Variety’s Power of Law Award at a breakfast April 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.
But if one had to point to a single metric that sums up how much he is valued, it would be a British luxury car topped by a large red bow.
More specifically, a Bentley, gifted to him by producer Dick Wolf.
Sandra Bullock vividly remembers the night. The year was 2004. She had come to Gilbert-Lurie’s 50th birthday party armed with what she thought was the perfect gift,...
But if one had to point to a single metric that sums up how much he is valued, it would be a British luxury car topped by a large red bow.
More specifically, a Bentley, gifted to him by producer Dick Wolf.
Sandra Bullock vividly remembers the night. The year was 2004. She had come to Gilbert-Lurie’s 50th birthday party armed with what she thought was the perfect gift,...
- 4/17/2024
- by Todd Longwell
- Variety Film + TV
The David Hemingson-scripted Alexander Payne dramedy The Holdovers and Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction were the big film winners at the strike-delayed 2024 Writers Guild Awards, which were handed out Sunday in Los Angeles and New York.
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
Jefferson — who also was honored with the WGA West’s Paul Selvin Award — followed his Oscar win for Adapted Screenplay as the WGA’s weird, wild and elongated Awards season wrapped with simultaneous ceremonies on both coasts. Hemingson scored a modicum of revenge for losing the Original Screenplay Academy Award to Justine Triet and Arthur Harari for Anatomy of a Fall.
The latter script, however, wasn’t eligible for a Writers Guild Award. That’s because, unlike other guilds, the WGA deems ineligible any scripts for movies not produced under its Minimum Basic Agreement or a bona fide collective bargaining agreement with various affiliated countries.
Later, the Documentary prize went to Errol Morris...
- 4/15/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
So what can be said about Andy Dick that the paparazzi and nearly every Judge from West Virginia to Los Angeles hasn’t already said? He was once a rising star in the comedy world with lovably nerdy characters on hit TV series before his demons grabbed a hold of him and took him down an over 25 year path of endless headlines with his name often times preceding the word “arrested.” In those years, he has compiled more Mug Shots than Head Shots and went from Star on the Rise to Registered Sex Offender. Yeah, I don’t know how else to say this other than: Wtf Happened to Andy Dick?!
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday, December 21, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating high school in the suburbs of Illinois, Andy would study at the famed Second City and...
But as always we must begin at the beginning and the beginning began on his birthday, December 21, 1965 in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating high school in the suburbs of Illinois, Andy would study at the famed Second City and...
- 4/2/2024
- by Brad Hamerly
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Monarch Media, 11-time Emmy winner Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Point Grey Pictures, Lylas Pictures and Giant Ant Films are teaming to bring Sarah Leavitt’s graphic novel Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer’s, My Mother and Me, to the big screen as a feature-length animated film.
Along with Louis-Dreyfus, the cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldstein, Seth Rogen, Wanda Sykes, Bowen Yang, Pamela Adlon and Sarah Silverman.
In Tangles, when Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease — and the imperfect beauty of her family — in order to become the daughter they need.
Leavitt adapted her novel for film along with Trev Renney and Leah Nelson.
Along with Louis-Dreyfus, the cast includes Abbi Jacobson, Bryan Cranston, Samira Wiley, Beanie Feldstein, Seth Rogen, Wanda Sykes, Bowen Yang, Pamela Adlon and Sarah Silverman.
In Tangles, when Alzheimer’s disease begins to strip away her mother’s vibrant personality, a headstrong young woman is forced to return to her oddball family in the conservative small town she recently fled in order to care for her. She quickly realizes she must accept the cruel and warped reality of the disease — and the imperfect beauty of her family — in order to become the daughter they need.
Leavitt adapted her novel for film along with Trev Renney and Leah Nelson.
- 4/2/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
While once the industry norm, since the 2010s, Hollywood has notably shifted away from mid-budget productions, at least on the mainstream level, making big-budget productions their priority. And the root cause for it can be tied to the superhero industry, especially the MCU, which had a stranglehold at the box office with nearly all of its productions in the last decade.
However, the genre that suffered the utmost consequences following the rise of superhero productions was comedies, which led Zooey Deschanel to believe her career was dead as a result.
Zooey Deschanel’s Career Took a Big Hit Following the Rise of Superhero Movies
Zooey Deschanel | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While TV comedies are still good, and there have been some superb mainstream comedies in the past few years, their numbers have drastically decreased since the 2010s. One of the victims of this industry practice was Zooey Deschanel, notable for playing...
However, the genre that suffered the utmost consequences following the rise of superhero productions was comedies, which led Zooey Deschanel to believe her career was dead as a result.
Zooey Deschanel’s Career Took a Big Hit Following the Rise of Superhero Movies
Zooey Deschanel | Credit: Wikimedia Commons
While TV comedies are still good, and there have been some superb mainstream comedies in the past few years, their numbers have drastically decreased since the 2010s. One of the victims of this industry practice was Zooey Deschanel, notable for playing...
- 4/1/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
TV crossovers and interconnected universes are the best things when it comes to fandom. But they can be super tricky, for it involves combining separate ongoing storylines into one project. It’s a daunting task for the creative group, which if not done correctly can end up being like Zooey Deschanel’s New Girl and Brooklyn 99 crossover.
Zooey Deschanel as Jessica Day in New Girl
Although people appreciated watching Zooey Deschanel in Brooklyn 99, it wasn’t a great idea to combine the comedy styles of the two shows. Further, what created the biggest mess out of the crossover was featuring the same actors in different roles in the two shows.
Zooey Deschanel’s New Girl and Brooklyn 99 Crossover
Back when New Girl was still running and Brooklyn 99 was under Fox, the two most binge-worthy sitcoms of the era came together for a two-part crossover. Although fans...
Zooey Deschanel as Jessica Day in New Girl
Although people appreciated watching Zooey Deschanel in Brooklyn 99, it wasn’t a great idea to combine the comedy styles of the two shows. Further, what created the biggest mess out of the crossover was featuring the same actors in different roles in the two shows.
Zooey Deschanel’s New Girl and Brooklyn 99 Crossover
Back when New Girl was still running and Brooklyn 99 was under Fox, the two most binge-worthy sitcoms of the era came together for a two-part crossover. Although fans...
- 4/1/2024
- by Krittika Mukherjee
- FandomWire
Get ready for a late-night dose of laughter and animal antics with “Stupid Pet Tricks,” airing Tuesday at 12:00 Am on TBS. In the Season 1 finale episode titled “Late Night Memories,” host David Letterman takes viewers on a nostalgic journey as he reminisces with Sarah about some of the most memorable moments from his late-night talk show.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Back on stage, Sarah welcomes a delightful array of furry and feathered friends, including a roller-skating parrot, an acrobatic dog, a talented cat who can drive a car, and even a team of racing roaches.
With plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments guaranteed, “Stupid Pet Tricks” promises to be the perfect late-night entertainment for animal lovers and comedy fans alike. Tune in to TBS at 12:00 Am on Tuesday for a memorable end to the first season of this hilarious and heartwarming show!
Release Date & Time:...
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Back on stage, Sarah welcomes a delightful array of furry and feathered friends, including a roller-skating parrot, an acrobatic dog, a talented cat who can drive a car, and even a team of racing roaches.
With plenty of laughs and heartwarming moments guaranteed, “Stupid Pet Tricks” promises to be the perfect late-night entertainment for animal lovers and comedy fans alike. Tune in to TBS at 12:00 Am on Tuesday for a memorable end to the first season of this hilarious and heartwarming show!
Release Date & Time:...
- 4/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready to laugh out loud with the latest episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks” airing on Monday, April 1st, 2024, at 9:00 Pm on TBS. In Season 1, Episode 9, titled “Fart Scapegoat,” viewers are in for a hilarious treat as guest Howie Mandel spills the beans on a major Hollywood secret he’s been hiding.
But that’s not all! The real stars of the show are the adorable and sometimes downright silly pets who steal the spotlight with their unbelievable tricks. From a bellhop rabbit to a dog who insists on getting a library card, a daredevil cat, and a canine magician, these furry companions are guaranteed to bring joy and laughter to your evening.
So grab your popcorn, gather the family, and tune in to “Stupid Pet Tricks” for a night of wholesome entertainment and uncontrollable laughter. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled antics of these furry friends as...
But that’s not all! The real stars of the show are the adorable and sometimes downright silly pets who steal the spotlight with their unbelievable tricks. From a bellhop rabbit to a dog who insists on getting a library card, a daredevil cat, and a canine magician, these furry companions are guaranteed to bring joy and laughter to your evening.
So grab your popcorn, gather the family, and tune in to “Stupid Pet Tricks” for a night of wholesome entertainment and uncontrollable laughter. Don’t miss out on the fun-filled antics of these furry friends as...
- 3/25/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Emmy Award-winning actor Jack Black is known for his roles in family and comedy movies, in addition to his exceptional work as a voice artist for animated movies. The actor became a household name with High Fidelity in 2000, which led to him landing bigger parts in movies. Black solidified his position as a leading actor in the industry with 2003’s School of Rock and has appeared in movies including Goosebumps, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, and more.
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
The actor has voiced one of his favorite animated characters, Po, in the Kung Fu Panda franchise and Bowser in the Super Mario Bros. movie. Jack Black is one of the most enthusiastic and passionate artists; whether it comes to acting, music, or comedy, he has managed to ace in all three fields. The actor recently revealed his favorite game and teased a possible sequel...
- 3/23/2024
- by Avneet Ahluwalia
- FandomWire
Jack Black recently told the news outlet Joe, while making the press rounds for “Kung Fu Panda 4,” that he is more than ready to make a sequel to “School of Rock,” the 2003 comedy classic that was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Mike White. Black has stayed close with his younger co-stars over the years, but a movie sequel has never gotten off the ground. “School of Rock” was adapted into a hit Broadway musical, but perhaps it’s time to get the band back together on the big screen.
“I wish there’d be a ‘School of Rock 2: Electric Boogaloo,'” Black said, referencing the 1984 sequel to the dance musical “Breakin’.” The comedian added: “I’m ready.”
“You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius,” Black continued. “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he...
“I wish there’d be a ‘School of Rock 2: Electric Boogaloo,'” Black said, referencing the 1984 sequel to the dance musical “Breakin’.” The comedian added: “I’m ready.”
“You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius,” Black continued. “And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle, but he...
- 3/22/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme’s benefit concert for the Sweet Stuff Foundation on Wednesday (March 20th) at The Belasco in Los Angeles was an epic event. One of the many highlights was his son Ryder’s band Vivant performing classics by Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
As we reported on Thursday, “Josh Homme & Friends: A Benefit for the Sweet Stuff Foundation” featured a drum-off between Dave Grohl and Chad Smith, plus performances from Beck, St. Vincent, and more, not to mention comedy from Sarah Silverman and Bill Burr.
Vivant, featuring 12-year-old Ryder Homme behind the drum kit alongside his fellow young bandmates, rocked Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” (watch below) and Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”
Back in December at another benefit show, Ryder played tambourine onstage alongside his dad and Queens of the Stone Age members Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman for a rendition...
As we reported on Thursday, “Josh Homme & Friends: A Benefit for the Sweet Stuff Foundation” featured a drum-off between Dave Grohl and Chad Smith, plus performances from Beck, St. Vincent, and more, not to mention comedy from Sarah Silverman and Bill Burr.
Vivant, featuring 12-year-old Ryder Homme behind the drum kit alongside his fellow young bandmates, rocked Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song” (watch below) and Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs.”
Back in December at another benefit show, Ryder played tambourine onstage alongside his dad and Queens of the Stone Age members Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman for a rendition...
- 3/22/2024
- by Spencer Kaufman
- Consequence - Music
Before he went on to make HBO’s hit series The White Lotus, Mike White would partner with Jack Black for the charmingly funny music-themed comedy School of Rock. The movie drew on Black’s affinity for the music genre as he would previously play as one-half of the rock duo Tenacious D with Kyle Glass. While he’s currently obsessed with Minecraft after his time filming the movie adaptation, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Black’s eager to return to the School of Rock for another movie.
According to THR, Black would recently speak with the publication Joe, when he said, “I wish there’d be a School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo.” Black would also love to see White return to write the movie, “You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius. And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle,...
According to THR, Black would recently speak with the publication Joe, when he said, “I wish there’d be a School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo.” Black would also love to see White return to write the movie, “You know Mike White wrote the first one and he’s a genius. And we’d have to have Mike White back in the saddle,...
- 3/22/2024
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Jack Black is totally down for a School of Rock sequel.
More than two decades after the beloved musical comedy, directed by Richard Linklater, premiered in 2003, the actor-comedian recently told Joe that he’s “ready” to reprise his role as energetic musician Dewey Finn.
“I wish there’d be a School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” he said, referencing the movie title of the 1984 sequel to Breakin’.
School of Rock follows Dewey, who became a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school after being kicked out of his rock band. But along the way, he tries to turn his class into their own rock band. The film also starred Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal, Lucas Papaelias, Chris Stack, Sarah Silverman and Miranda Cosgrove.
Black also admitted that he would like to see the original film’s writer, White, return to pen the script for the hypothetical sequel. However, he acknowledged that White,...
More than two decades after the beloved musical comedy, directed by Richard Linklater, premiered in 2003, the actor-comedian recently told Joe that he’s “ready” to reprise his role as energetic musician Dewey Finn.
“I wish there’d be a School of Rock 2 Electric Boogaloo,” he said, referencing the movie title of the 1984 sequel to Breakin’.
School of Rock follows Dewey, who became a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school after being kicked out of his rock band. But along the way, he tries to turn his class into their own rock band. The film also starred Mike White, Joan Cusack, Adam Pascal, Lucas Papaelias, Chris Stack, Sarah Silverman and Miranda Cosgrove.
Black also admitted that he would like to see the original film’s writer, White, return to pen the script for the hypothetical sequel. However, he acknowledged that White,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Josh Homme hosted an all-star benefit concert in support of his Sweet Stuff Foundation at the Belasco in Los Angeles on Wednesday. Over the course of the evening, he welcomed friends and collaborators to the stage, including Dave Grohl, Beck, St. Vincent, The Kills, Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys, Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal, Bill Burr, and more.
Not surprisingly, Grohl provided several highlights. He went head to head against Smith in a drum off, and briefly attempted to sing a duet of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence” with Homme. Later, after joking that he attempted to learn how to play Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Read” to no avail, he instead debuted an entirely new song he wrote about Homme.
Other notable moments included tennis legend John McEnroe briefly trying his hand at covering Beck’s “Fume,” before...
Not surprisingly, Grohl provided several highlights. He went head to head against Smith in a drum off, and briefly attempted to sing a duet of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Sound of Silence” with Homme. Later, after joking that he attempted to learn how to play Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Read” to no avail, he instead debuted an entirely new song he wrote about Homme.
Other notable moments included tennis legend John McEnroe briefly trying his hand at covering Beck’s “Fume,” before...
- 3/21/2024
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Editor’s note: Eric Deggans is NPR’s first full-time TV critic, also serving as media analyst and guest host for the network. We’re thrilled to welcome him as a contributor to LateNighter.
When I ask Dulcé Sloan The Question, she reacts like I’ve just asked if a unicorn can ride around on a dolphin.
From my perspective, it seemed an obvious ask: If the powers now running The Daily Show decide — after more than a year of looking for a permanent host to succeed Trevor Noah — to offer the job to her, would she accept it?
But Sloan insists the concept is so unlikely, she can’t even imagine it — despite having guest hosted the show once (her week was cut short by the writer’s strike last year). She also performed alongside a lineup of guest hosts that included Sarah Silverman, D.L.
Continue reading The Daily Show...
When I ask Dulcé Sloan The Question, she reacts like I’ve just asked if a unicorn can ride around on a dolphin.
From my perspective, it seemed an obvious ask: If the powers now running The Daily Show decide — after more than a year of looking for a permanent host to succeed Trevor Noah — to offer the job to her, would she accept it?
But Sloan insists the concept is so unlikely, she can’t even imagine it — despite having guest hosted the show once (her week was cut short by the writer’s strike last year). She also performed alongside a lineup of guest hosts that included Sarah Silverman, D.L.
Continue reading The Daily Show...
- 3/21/2024
- by Eric Deggans
- LateNighter
Get ready to laugh out loud with another hilarious episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks” airing on TBS this Monday at 9:00 Pm! In Season 1 Episode 8, titled “Animal Speed Roast,” comedian and roast master Jeff Ross brings the heat with a high-speed animal roast that’s guaranteed to have viewers in stitches.
As Jeff delivers his comedic zingers, audiences will be treated to a showcase of remarkable animal talents and antics. From a dog hiding in luggage to a high-jumping fox, a puzzle-solving feline, and a parrot with a knack for the pole, this episode is packed with delightful surprises and laugh-out-loud moments.
Join host Sarah as she introduces viewers to these adorable and talented pets while navigating through a whirlwind of hilarious situations. Whether you’re a pet lover or just looking for a good laugh, “Animal Speed Roast” promises to entertain and delight viewers of all ages.
Don’t...
As Jeff delivers his comedic zingers, audiences will be treated to a showcase of remarkable animal talents and antics. From a dog hiding in luggage to a high-jumping fox, a puzzle-solving feline, and a parrot with a knack for the pole, this episode is packed with delightful surprises and laugh-out-loud moments.
Join host Sarah as she introduces viewers to these adorable and talented pets while navigating through a whirlwind of hilarious situations. Whether you’re a pet lover or just looking for a good laugh, “Animal Speed Roast” promises to entertain and delight viewers of all ages.
Don’t...
- 3/18/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Netflix itself may not have a going late-night show, but the streaming giant’s Los Angeles comedy festival is set to play host to a boatload of comics with roots in the daypart.
Among the big names scheduled to appear during the 11-day live event are David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Taylor Tomlinson, and Arsenio Hall.
Other LateNighters performing at one of the festival’s 300 shows at 35+ venues include current and former Daily Show correspondents Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr, and Hasan Minhaj.
Then there are the SNL alums: Maya Rudolph, Melissa Villaseñor, Colin Quinn, Sarah Silverman, John Mulaney, Tim Robinson, Jay Mohr, Jay Pharoah, Darrell Hammond… the list goes on.
This will be the second time the streamer has put on the festival. Several events at the inaugural 2022 Netflix Is a Joke festival were eventually released on the streaming service, so it’s safe...
Among the big names scheduled to appear during the 11-day live event are David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jon Stewart, Trevor Noah, Taylor Tomlinson, and Arsenio Hall.
Other LateNighters performing at one of the festival’s 300 shows at 35+ venues include current and former Daily Show correspondents Dulcé Sloan, Ronny Chieng, Roy Wood Jr, and Hasan Minhaj.
Then there are the SNL alums: Maya Rudolph, Melissa Villaseñor, Colin Quinn, Sarah Silverman, John Mulaney, Tim Robinson, Jay Mohr, Jay Pharoah, Darrell Hammond… the list goes on.
This will be the second time the streamer has put on the festival. Several events at the inaugural 2022 Netflix Is a Joke festival were eventually released on the streaming service, so it’s safe...
- 3/15/2024
- by Jed Rosenzweig
- LateNighter
Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It will be going on a national tour starting this spring, stopping at cities and states that the hosts believe will play a big role in the 2024 presidential election.
The tour of the two podcasts, from Crooked Media, will see the hosts and former Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer visit cities in Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina and more. The tours will also make stops around the Republican National Convention, the Democratic National Convention and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
“We’re excited to hit the road again in 2024. We love getting to see friends of the pod at our live shows, plus you never know which presidential election will be America’s last,” said Favreau, Lovett and Vietor.
The “Pod Save America: The Democracy or Else Tour 2024” will feature the hosts dissecting the political news of...
The tour of the two podcasts, from Crooked Media, will see the hosts and former Obama administration officials Jon Favreau, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Dan Pfeiffer visit cities in Pennsylvania, Michigan, North Carolina and more. The tours will also make stops around the Republican National Convention, the Democratic National Convention and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
“We’re excited to hit the road again in 2024. We love getting to see friends of the pod at our live shows, plus you never know which presidential election will be America’s last,” said Favreau, Lovett and Vietor.
The “Pod Save America: The Democracy or Else Tour 2024” will feature the hosts dissecting the political news of...
- 3/11/2024
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
This Monday at 9:00 Pm on TBS, animal lovers and comedy enthusiasts alike are in for a delightful treat with the premiere of “Stupid Pet Tricks” Season 1. The episode, titled “Cats for a Better Tomorrow,” promises a hilarious showcase of the quirkiest and most entertaining talents of our four-legged friends.
As the clock approaches 9:00 Pm, viewers can expect a mix of laughter and awe as comedian and musician Reggie Watts joins host Sarah to share movie reviews with his pet fish. The episode introduces a diverse array of animal talents, including a spider with a Yiddish understanding, a painting pig, and a dynamic duo featuring a parkour-performing dog and his owner.
Tune in for a lighthearted and entertaining evening on TBS, where “Stupid Pet Tricks” Season 1 Episode 1 invites audiences to witness the fun and heartwarming bond between humans and their furry, feathered, or even eight-legged companions. Prepare for a...
As the clock approaches 9:00 Pm, viewers can expect a mix of laughter and awe as comedian and musician Reggie Watts joins host Sarah to share movie reviews with his pet fish. The episode introduces a diverse array of animal talents, including a spider with a Yiddish understanding, a painting pig, and a dynamic duo featuring a parkour-performing dog and his owner.
Tune in for a lighthearted and entertaining evening on TBS, where “Stupid Pet Tricks” Season 1 Episode 1 invites audiences to witness the fun and heartwarming bond between humans and their furry, feathered, or even eight-legged companions. Prepare for a...
- 3/11/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
To surprise of basically no one, Robert Downey Jr. has just won his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor as Lewis Strauss in "Oppenheimer." The movie was one of the biggest hits of 2023, both critically and financially, and Downey was a huge part of it. He brought the scheming, insecure Strauss to life on the big screen, and helped take a storyline that could've felt like a bunch of complicated legal clutter and turn it into an emotional, high-stakes battle of wills.
Downey's win is heartwarming for a whole host of reasons. One is the actor's well-known struggles with addiction in the late '90s and early 2000s, and the other is Downey Jr.'s long history of starring in exciting, varied, interesting films. From "Tropic Thunder" to "Zodiac" to his many appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this man has definitely put in the work to reach this career milestone.
Downey's win is heartwarming for a whole host of reasons. One is the actor's well-known struggles with addiction in the late '90s and early 2000s, and the other is Downey Jr.'s long history of starring in exciting, varied, interesting films. From "Tropic Thunder" to "Zodiac" to his many appearances in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this man has definitely put in the work to reach this career milestone.
- 3/11/2024
- by Michael Boyle
- Slash Film
Queens of the Stone Age vocalist/guitarist Josh Homme has announced an all-star benefit concert in support of his Sweet Stuff Foundation taking place at the Belasco in Los Angeles on March 20th.
In addition to Homme’s Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman, the benefit show will feature fellow musicians Dave Grohl, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, St. Vincent, Beck, Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys, and Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal alongside comedians Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman. The Kills, Tyler Parkford, Vivant, and Justin Willman will also appear.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m. Et via Ticketmaster.
100% of proceeds from the concert will go to the Sweet Stuff Foundation, founded by the Homme family in 2013 to assist career musicians, recording engineers, and their families struggling with illness and disability.
In addition to Homme’s Queens of the Stone Age bandmates Troy Van Leeuwen and Michael Shuman, the benefit show will feature fellow musicians Dave Grohl, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, St. Vincent, Beck, Matt Helders of Arctic Monkeys, and Jesse Hughes of Eagles of Death Metal alongside comedians Bill Burr and Sarah Silverman. The Kills, Tyler Parkford, Vivant, and Justin Willman will also appear.
Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, March 8th at 1:00 p.m. Et via Ticketmaster.
100% of proceeds from the concert will go to the Sweet Stuff Foundation, founded by the Homme family in 2013 to assist career musicians, recording engineers, and their families struggling with illness and disability.
- 3/5/2024
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
This Monday at 8:00 Pm on TBS, “Stupid Pet Tricks” unleashes a quirky and entertaining episode with Season 1 titled “Stoned Thoughts With a Golden Retriever.” In this installment, host Sarah finds herself in a hilarious confrontation with rival animal show host Jack McBrayer, who attempts to poach the wardrobe stylist of the Stupid Pet Tricks crew.
The episode promises an eclectic mix of animal antics, featuring the delightful encounter with goat twins and their twin owners. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the whimsical performance of an acrobat and her trained fancy rats, adding a touch of circus flair to the pet-centric show. To top it off, a cowboy bulldog steals the spotlight, showcasing its unique talents.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a laughter-filled and pet-tastic episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks.” This season premiere guarantees a blend of humor, unexpected rivalries, and a showcase of remarkable talents from the...
The episode promises an eclectic mix of animal antics, featuring the delightful encounter with goat twins and their twin owners. Additionally, viewers can look forward to the whimsical performance of an acrobat and her trained fancy rats, adding a touch of circus flair to the pet-centric show. To top it off, a cowboy bulldog steals the spotlight, showcasing its unique talents.
Tune in at 8:00 Pm for a laughter-filled and pet-tastic episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks.” This season premiere guarantees a blend of humor, unexpected rivalries, and a showcase of remarkable talents from the...
- 3/5/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Lemonada Media, the award-winning podcast network that makes life suck less, today announced that award-winning actor, writer, director, New York Times best selling author and singer-songwriter, David Duchovny, will be joining the network’s lineup of hit shows with a new podcast, “Fail Better.”
The seasonal weekly series, premiering this spring, will have Duchovny in his first-ever role as host, exploring the topic of failure in all its forms, from the professional to the personal, and the ways in which failure, shame and falling short shaped his and all our lives. Each week, David and a guest interrogate the painful, shameful stings of life, including David’s own journey. Confirmed guests include Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, Gabor Maté, Sarah Silverman, and “Freakonomics” author Stephen J. Dubner, among others.
“I’ve been a connoisseur of failure for a long time, obsessed with the mistakes we make or the fear of making.
The seasonal weekly series, premiering this spring, will have Duchovny in his first-ever role as host, exploring the topic of failure in all its forms, from the professional to the personal, and the ways in which failure, shame and falling short shaped his and all our lives. Each week, David and a guest interrogate the painful, shameful stings of life, including David’s own journey. Confirmed guests include Ben Stiller, Bette Midler, Gabor Maté, Sarah Silverman, and “Freakonomics” author Stephen J. Dubner, among others.
“I’ve been a connoisseur of failure for a long time, obsessed with the mistakes we make or the fear of making.
- 2/28/2024
- Podnews.net
If its wins at the recent Screen Actors Guild Awards did not send enough of a message that “Oppenheimer” is far and away the frontrunner for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars, the film’s receiving the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures at the Producers Guild of America Awards on Sunday, February 25 almost certainly sealed the deal.
In her acceptance speech, “Oppenheimer” executive producer Emma Thomas was quick to to first thank the guild in general for the work that they do, as earlier in the evening, PGA co-presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line announced a historic initiative to fund health insurance for full-time working producers in the guild. After that, however, she was also sure to make note of how writer/director Christopher Nolan (both her husband and business partner) also happens to be “the best producer. He’s absolutely brilliant.”
Nolan himself said that,...
In her acceptance speech, “Oppenheimer” executive producer Emma Thomas was quick to to first thank the guild in general for the work that they do, as earlier in the evening, PGA co-presidents Stephanie Allain and Donald De Line announced a historic initiative to fund health insurance for full-time working producers in the guild. After that, however, she was also sure to make note of how writer/director Christopher Nolan (both her husband and business partner) also happens to be “the best producer. He’s absolutely brilliant.”
Nolan himself said that,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Oppenheimer took the top prize at the 2024 Producers Guild of America Awards on Sunday night.
The film won the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for outstanding producer of theatrical motion pictures, a day after taking top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Other big winners were Beef, which also won at the SAG Awards and Sunday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards, along with Succession and The Bear, both of which also won SAG Awards on Saturday.
Oppenheimer producer Emma Thomas accepted the theatrical motion picture award, noting that in a room full of producers, “This means so much coming from you, this room is full of people whose work we admire,” adding, “You know how hard the job can be, you also know how great the job can be; it’s the best job on set.” She also called director Christopher Nolan (who is also her husband) “the best producer you can possibly hope for.
The film won the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for outstanding producer of theatrical motion pictures, a day after taking top prize at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Other big winners were Beef, which also won at the SAG Awards and Sunday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards, along with Succession and The Bear, both of which also won SAG Awards on Saturday.
Oppenheimer producer Emma Thomas accepted the theatrical motion picture award, noting that in a room full of producers, “This means so much coming from you, this room is full of people whose work we admire,” adding, “You know how hard the job can be, you also know how great the job can be; it’s the best job on set.” She also called director Christopher Nolan (who is also her husband) “the best producer you can possibly hope for.
- 2/26/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba and Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Get ready for a hilariously entertaining episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks” with Season 1 Episode 5, titled “A Chili Cooking Turtle,” airing on TBS at 9:00 Pm on Monday, March 4, 2024. In this installment, viewers are in for a treat as actor Jon Hamm makes a special appearance with his pet turtle, joining host Sarah for a meal and some unexpected surprises.
As Jon Hamm shares some laughs and stories about his beloved pet turtle, Sarah encounters a series of remarkable animals with unique talents. From a basketball-playing dog to a pig that thinks it’s a canine, and even a heavyweight champion wallaby, the episode is filled with laughter, surprises, and plenty of silly pet antics.
With its mix of celebrity guests, hilarious pet tricks, and heartwarming moments, “Stupid Pet Tricks” offers a lighthearted escape for viewers of all ages. Whether you’re a pet lover or just looking for a good laugh,...
As Jon Hamm shares some laughs and stories about his beloved pet turtle, Sarah encounters a series of remarkable animals with unique talents. From a basketball-playing dog to a pig that thinks it’s a canine, and even a heavyweight champion wallaby, the episode is filled with laughter, surprises, and plenty of silly pet antics.
With its mix of celebrity guests, hilarious pet tricks, and heartwarming moments, “Stupid Pet Tricks” offers a lighthearted escape for viewers of all ages. Whether you’re a pet lover or just looking for a good laugh,...
- 2/26/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Gold Derby is backstage at the 35th Producers Guild of America Awards on Sunday, February 25 in order to bring you all the up-to-date details on the presenters, nominees and winners. (See our official odds in 10 film and TV categories.) Senior editor Denton Davidson is in the press room and will let us all know every time something newsworthy happens. Read on for our 2024 PGA Awards live blog.
The PGA Awards honor the best producers of features, documentaries, series and specials, as voted on by more than 8,000 members of the producing guild. The 10 nominated films for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Best Picture are “American Fiction, “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things” and “The Zone of Interest.”
Since 2009, both the PGA and the Academy Awards have picked Best Picture with ranked choice voting. The PGA has been one...
The PGA Awards honor the best producers of features, documentaries, series and specials, as voted on by more than 8,000 members of the producing guild. The 10 nominated films for the Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Best Picture are “American Fiction, “Anatomy of a Fall,” “Barbie,” “The Holdovers,” “Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Maestro,” “Oppenheimer,” “Past Lives,” “Poor Things” and “The Zone of Interest.”
Since 2009, both the PGA and the Academy Awards have picked Best Picture with ranked choice voting. The PGA has been one...
- 2/26/2024
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards are almost here. The 2024 ceremony will be hosted by “SNL” alum and “Shrill” creator Aidy Bryant, who follows past Spirit Awards hosts including Hasan Minhaj, Megan Mullaly and Nick Offerman, Aubrey Plaza, Nick Kroll and John Mulaney, Kate McKinnon, and Sarah Silverman. The 39th annual ceremony will take place this Sunday, February 25, live from the beach in Santa Monica, California.
The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards will also be streamed live on IMDb’s YouTube and across other social platforms, including Film Independent’s YouTube channel at 2:00 p.m. Pt / 5:00 p.m. Et. See the full list of Spirit Award nominees here.
This year’s ceremony seems to hold more weight on the awards circuit than previous years, considering how Spirt Award-winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once” swept the core Oscar categories (including Best Picture) at the 2023 Academy Awards.
Now, Oscar-nominated films “American Fiction,...
The 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards will also be streamed live on IMDb’s YouTube and across other social platforms, including Film Independent’s YouTube channel at 2:00 p.m. Pt / 5:00 p.m. Et. See the full list of Spirit Award nominees here.
This year’s ceremony seems to hold more weight on the awards circuit than previous years, considering how Spirt Award-winning “Everything Everywhere All at Once” swept the core Oscar categories (including Best Picture) at the 2023 Academy Awards.
Now, Oscar-nominated films “American Fiction,...
- 2/25/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Get ready for another hilarious and heartwarming episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks” as Season 1 Episode 4, titled “The Ranger Whose Wife Left Him,” airs on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 9:00 Pm, exclusively on TBS. In this installment, viewers are in for a treat as Sarah is joined by Ranger Jim, who shares valuable insights into animal safety.
As Sarah dives into the world of pets, she encounters a diverse cast of animal companions with their own unique stories to tell. From a dog with a tale of perseverance to a rock star duck and even some poodle geniuses, each furry friend brings laughter and joy to the screen.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Viewers can also expect to meet a rude horse, adding a hilarious twist to the mix of antics and adventures.
Don’t miss out on the laughter and heartwarming moments in “The Ranger Whose Wife Left Him” episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks,...
As Sarah dives into the world of pets, she encounters a diverse cast of animal companions with their own unique stories to tell. From a dog with a tale of perseverance to a rock star duck and even some poodle geniuses, each furry friend brings laughter and joy to the screen.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Viewers can also expect to meet a rude horse, adding a hilarious twist to the mix of antics and adventures.
Don’t miss out on the laughter and heartwarming moments in “The Ranger Whose Wife Left Him” episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks,...
- 2/19/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
A group of authors, including Sarah Silverman and Ta-Nehisi Coates, were dealt an arguably expected setback in a copyright infringement case against OpenAI. On Monday, Feb. 12, a federal judge threw out some, but not all of the claims contained in the lawsuit, which alleges OpenAI’s ChatGPT program was trained on copyrighted books.
The ruling mirrors a decision in a separate case brought by some of the same author plaintiffs (including Silverman) against Meta over how it trains its artificial intelligence language models. Like Meta, OpenAI had asked a judge...
The ruling mirrors a decision in a separate case brought by some of the same author plaintiffs (including Silverman) against Meta over how it trains its artificial intelligence language models. Like Meta, OpenAI had asked a judge...
- 2/13/2024
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
A federal judge has dismissed most of a lawsuit brought by Sarah Silverman, Ta-Nehisi Coates and other authors against OpenAI over the use of copyrighted books to train its generative artificial intelligence chatbot, marking another ruling from a court questioning core theories of liability advanced by creators in the multifront legal battle.
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, in an order issued on Feb. 12, refused to allow claims for vicarious copyright infringement, negligence and unjust enrichment to proceed against the Sam Altman-led firm. Following in the footsteps of another judge overseeing an identical suit against Meta, Martinez-Olguin rejected one of the authors’ main claims that every answer generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT is an infringing work made possible only by information extracted from copyrighted material.
The authors failed to cite “any particular output” that is “substantially similar — or similar at all — to their books,” the court explained. They were given leave to amend,...
U.S. District Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin, in an order issued on Feb. 12, refused to allow claims for vicarious copyright infringement, negligence and unjust enrichment to proceed against the Sam Altman-led firm. Following in the footsteps of another judge overseeing an identical suit against Meta, Martinez-Olguin rejected one of the authors’ main claims that every answer generated by OpenAI’s ChatGPT is an infringing work made possible only by information extracted from copyrighted material.
The authors failed to cite “any particular output” that is “substantially similar — or similar at all — to their books,” the court explained. They were given leave to amend,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
"Star Trek: Voyager" debuted on January 16, 1995, and was the first series on a brand-new Paramount-owned network, the Upn. Like the network, "Voyager" struggled quite a bit, famously floundering in the ratings and unable to secure the kind of cultural cache held by "Star Trek: The Next Generation," a series that had gone off the air in 1994. The premise was promising enough: a brand-new, super-advanced Starfleet vessel, the U.S.S. Voyager, was whisked clear across the galaxy by an ultra-powerful alien being searching for a mate. When the alien died, the Voyager was stranded in the Delta Quadrant, some 75 years away from Earth. Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) would guide her crew back home, using limited resources and unable to call Earth for backup.
Initially, the reaction was merely warm, with Trekkies focusing more attention on the contemporaneous episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." In early seasons, the "Voyager" showrunners...
Initially, the reaction was merely warm, with Trekkies focusing more attention on the contemporaneous episodes of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." In early seasons, the "Voyager" showrunners...
- 2/13/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
The parallels were impossible to ignore, so Jon Stewart decided not to ignore them. Both major American political parties have been unable to find new candidates to lead their presidential tickets, leading to a rematch in the 2024 election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. And in a much lower-stakes effort to find a leader for a legacy institution, Comedy Central has yet to decide on a new course for “The Daily Show” following the departure of Trevor Noah, despite months of public tryouts from guest hosts including Sarah Silverman, Roy Wood Jr., Desus Nice and more. So the network has brought back Stewart for a weekly appearance on Monday nights, starting with this week’s season premiere.
These similarities are lost on no one, least of all Stewart himself. Apart from an extended runtime and a quick appearance by former correspondent Jordan Klepper, there was little to announce tonight’s...
These similarities are lost on no one, least of all Stewart himself. Apart from an extended runtime and a quick appearance by former correspondent Jordan Klepper, there was little to announce tonight’s...
- 2/13/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
Get ready for an uproarious episode of “Stupid Pet Tricks” with Season 1 Episode 3, titled “Judd Apatow Gets Fired,” airing at 9:00 Pm on Monday, February 19, 2024, on TBS. In this hilarious installment, host Sarah finds herself facing tough decisions when the show goes overbudget, leading to some unexpected layoffs.
As tensions rise and emotions run high, viewers will be treated to a showdown as renowned filmmaker Judd Apatow fights to keep his job. With laughs aplenty and unexpected twists, this episode promises to keep audiences entertained from start to finish.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—amidst the chaos, Sarah takes some time to hang out with a cast of adorable and talented animal performers. From a ninja warrior hamster to a super chill chameleon, a rabbit athlete, and a skateboarding dog, these furry friends are sure to steal the show with their hilarious antics.
Don’t miss out...
As tensions rise and emotions run high, viewers will be treated to a showdown as renowned filmmaker Judd Apatow fights to keep his job. With laughs aplenty and unexpected twists, this episode promises to keep audiences entertained from start to finish.
But it’s not all doom and gloom—amidst the chaos, Sarah takes some time to hang out with a cast of adorable and talented animal performers. From a ninja warrior hamster to a super chill chameleon, a rabbit athlete, and a skateboarding dog, these furry friends are sure to steal the show with their hilarious antics.
Don’t miss out...
- 2/12/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Sarah Silverman is taking a new swing at David Letterman’s fondly recalled “Stupid Pet Tricks,” and it would be easy to say something about the comic “going to the dogs” or “hoping the new show has legs.” But Silverman has a lot more in store than skateboarding canines and bubble-popping reptiles.
That’s right, this isn’t your dad’s “Stupid Pet Tricks.”
“The stupid pet tricks happen in front of the camera,” says Silverman during a recent interview, but “we wanted to make it kind of a ‘Muppet Show’ where you see behind the scenes.” Every episode has a storyline that might involve a writers’ room with just one human, or Jack McBrayer as a rival host with his own animal program. Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm, Reggie Watts and Judd Apatow are among the other guests who take on roles within the program. Even Letterman makes an appearance.
That’s right, this isn’t your dad’s “Stupid Pet Tricks.”
“The stupid pet tricks happen in front of the camera,” says Silverman during a recent interview, but “we wanted to make it kind of a ‘Muppet Show’ where you see behind the scenes.” Every episode has a storyline that might involve a writers’ room with just one human, or Jack McBrayer as a rival host with his own animal program. Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm, Reggie Watts and Judd Apatow are among the other guests who take on roles within the program. Even Letterman makes an appearance.
- 2/10/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Stupid Pet Tricks is coming!
Hosted by comedian and actress Sarah Silverman, the show will premiere with a special multi-network sneak peek across TBS, Discovery, truTV and Animal Planet on Sunday (February 11) at 5 p.m. Et, with an encore airing later that evening.
New episodes will debut on TBS every Monday at 9 p.m. Et beginning Monday (February 12).
A show summary, via TBS: “A reimagining of the iconic David Letterman segment, the half-hour variety show retains all the original charm, silly fun, and appreciation for the bond between humans and their animal friends. Infused with Silverman’s unique comedic spin, each episode features a parade of pets performing ridiculous and extraordinary tricks.”
“When cuddly animals are involved, count me in. I’m talking about Dave,” Sarah said of the new show.
Plus, there are a ton of guest stars set to appear!
Click through to see which big stars will appear on the series,...
Hosted by comedian and actress Sarah Silverman, the show will premiere with a special multi-network sneak peek across TBS, Discovery, truTV and Animal Planet on Sunday (February 11) at 5 p.m. Et, with an encore airing later that evening.
New episodes will debut on TBS every Monday at 9 p.m. Et beginning Monday (February 12).
A show summary, via TBS: “A reimagining of the iconic David Letterman segment, the half-hour variety show retains all the original charm, silly fun, and appreciation for the bond between humans and their animal friends. Infused with Silverman’s unique comedic spin, each episode features a parade of pets performing ridiculous and extraordinary tricks.”
“When cuddly animals are involved, count me in. I’m talking about Dave,” Sarah said of the new show.
Plus, there are a ton of guest stars set to appear!
Click through to see which big stars will appear on the series,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Trevor Noah’s opening monologue at the 2024 Grammy Awards was a star-studded rundown of the biggest names in the industry who showed up to music’s biggest night.
He played up the whole thing like he was something of a magician: The moment the comedian mentioned Meryl Streep, one of the evening’s presenters, she appeared in the arena as if summoned. A few minutes later, when he teased a highly anticipated appearance from Taylor Swift (possibly with some Reputation TV news?), the musician glided into the room, trailed by...
He played up the whole thing like he was something of a magician: The moment the comedian mentioned Meryl Streep, one of the evening’s presenters, she appeared in the arena as if summoned. A few minutes later, when he teased a highly anticipated appearance from Taylor Swift (possibly with some Reputation TV news?), the musician glided into the room, trailed by...
- 2/5/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
To celebrate the release of A Million Ways to Die in the West on Blu-Ray and DVD from 12 February 2024, we are giving away 2 Blu-Rays to 2 lucky winners!
A Million Ways to Die in the West was directed by Emmy Award winning Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane and written alongside his collaborators on stoner fantasy comedy Ted and Ted 2 – Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. The film stars an ensemble cast including MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, and Liam Neeson with cameo appearances from Ewan McGregor and Ryan Reynolds.
In Arizona 1882 nothing comes easy in the bitterly unforgiving Old West except dying. Albert (Seth MacFarlane) is a soft man in hard times who really doesn’t fit in. Adding to Albert’s distress and feelings of inadequacy, his girlfriend (Amanda Seyfried) leaves him for the town’s moustache groomer (Neil Patrick-Harris). When a mysterious and...
A Million Ways to Die in the West was directed by Emmy Award winning Family Guy creator Seth McFarlane and written alongside his collaborators on stoner fantasy comedy Ted and Ted 2 – Alec Sulkin and Wellesley Wild. The film stars an ensemble cast including MacFarlane, Charlize Theron, Amanda Seyfried, Neil Patrick Harris, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, and Liam Neeson with cameo appearances from Ewan McGregor and Ryan Reynolds.
In Arizona 1882 nothing comes easy in the bitterly unforgiving Old West except dying. Albert (Seth MacFarlane) is a soft man in hard times who really doesn’t fit in. Adding to Albert’s distress and feelings of inadequacy, his girlfriend (Amanda Seyfried) leaves him for the town’s moustache groomer (Neil Patrick-Harris). When a mysterious and...
- 2/4/2024
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Dave Chappelle won the Best Comedy Album Grammy on Sunday for the second year in a row, beating Chris Rock, among other contenders, with his What’s In A Name?
Chappelle’s fifth win in eight years and second in a row moves him into a tie with Richard Pryor and George Carlin for second-most career comedy Grammys. The latter holds the nominations record with 16. Bill Cosby remains the all-time leader in the category, winning seven times, including six straight from 1965-70.
Chappelle beat out fellow nominees Trevor Noah’s I Wish You Would, Wanda Sykes’ I’m an Entertainer, three-time caregory winner Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage, third-time nominee Sarah Silverman’s Someone You Love for the prize.
Related: Killer Mike Hit With Misdemeanor Battery Charge By LAPD From Altercation Outside Grammys; Award Winning Rapper Released By Cops Tonight
Chappelle was not at Sunday’s pre-show ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Chappelle’s fifth win in eight years and second in a row moves him into a tie with Richard Pryor and George Carlin for second-most career comedy Grammys. The latter holds the nominations record with 16. Bill Cosby remains the all-time leader in the category, winning seven times, including six straight from 1965-70.
Chappelle beat out fellow nominees Trevor Noah’s I Wish You Would, Wanda Sykes’ I’m an Entertainer, three-time caregory winner Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage, third-time nominee Sarah Silverman’s Someone You Love for the prize.
Related: Killer Mike Hit With Misdemeanor Battery Charge By LAPD From Altercation Outside Grammys; Award Winning Rapper Released By Cops Tonight
Chappelle was not at Sunday’s pre-show ceremony at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
- 2/4/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Dave Chappelle has won his fifth Grammy for best comedy album and second in a row for What’s in a Name, a 40-minute Netflix special taken from a speech at his former high school, the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, where he defended his controversial 2021 special The Closer, which won the comedy album prize at the 2023 Grammys, and expressed support for freedom of expression.
With his win at the 2024 Grammys, Chappelle beat fellow nominees Wanda Sykes (I’m an Entertainer), Sarah Silverman (Someone You Love), this year’s Grammys host Trevor Noah (I Wish You Would) and Chris Rock, whose Selective Outrage live Netflix special featured Rock speaking out publicly about being slapped onstage by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. Chappelle wasn’t in attendance to accept the award, which was handed out during the premiere ceremony, where the majority of this year’s Grammys are given out,...
With his win at the 2024 Grammys, Chappelle beat fellow nominees Wanda Sykes (I’m an Entertainer), Sarah Silverman (Someone You Love), this year’s Grammys host Trevor Noah (I Wish You Would) and Chris Rock, whose Selective Outrage live Netflix special featured Rock speaking out publicly about being slapped onstage by Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars. Chappelle wasn’t in attendance to accept the award, which was handed out during the premiere ceremony, where the majority of this year’s Grammys are given out,...
- 2/4/2024
- by Hilary Lewis
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Expedition X returns for a new season on February 7, 2024, and on February 11th, animal lovers will be treated to the 20th edition of Puppy Bowl featuring adorable dogs looking for their forever homes. Discovery Channel and Animal Planet’s February 2024 lineup also includes the premiere of the 17th season of the survival series Naked and Afraid.
Zak Bagans and his crew of paranormal investigators take a look back at their previous investigations with season three of Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room. And Sarah Silverman provides a special preview of Stupid Pet Tricks.
Expedition X New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel on Wednesday, February 7 at 9pm Et/Pt
Phil and Jess head out on bigger and crazier adventures in their quest to explain the unexplained. Starting with a haunted forest in Transylvania where Josh Gates once spent the most terrifying night of his life, then to Fukushima, Japan, the site of one...
Zak Bagans and his crew of paranormal investigators take a look back at their previous investigations with season three of Ghost Adventures: Screaming Room. And Sarah Silverman provides a special preview of Stupid Pet Tricks.
Expedition X New Season Debuts on Discovery Channel on Wednesday, February 7 at 9pm Et/Pt
Phil and Jess head out on bigger and crazier adventures in their quest to explain the unexplained. Starting with a haunted forest in Transylvania where Josh Gates once spent the most terrifying night of his life, then to Fukushima, Japan, the site of one...
- 2/3/2024
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Stars: Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby, Sarah Silverman, Jennifer Podemski, Diane D’Aquila, Vanessa Carter, Graham Abbey | Written and Directed by Sarah Polley
Opening on a soft focus into a kitchen, Margot (Michelle Williams) is busy baking something. While the light shining through the window gives the scene a cosy feeling, this seemingly perfect scenario is contrasted by the unsatisfied look on the lead’s face. Writer/Director Sarah Polley uses this interesting opening to draw viewers into Take This Waltz and question what has resulted in the unfolding scenario.
While she is abroad for work, freelance writer Margot makes a charming connection with artist and rickshaw driver, Daniel (Luke Kirby). She is upfront about being married to Lou (Seth Rogen), her loving husband of five years, although the momentary spark is troubled by the revelation that Daniel lives across the street from the couple.
A lesser film would have...
Opening on a soft focus into a kitchen, Margot (Michelle Williams) is busy baking something. While the light shining through the window gives the scene a cosy feeling, this seemingly perfect scenario is contrasted by the unsatisfied look on the lead’s face. Writer/Director Sarah Polley uses this interesting opening to draw viewers into Take This Waltz and question what has resulted in the unfolding scenario.
While she is abroad for work, freelance writer Margot makes a charming connection with artist and rickshaw driver, Daniel (Luke Kirby). She is upfront about being married to Lou (Seth Rogen), her loving husband of five years, although the momentary spark is troubled by the revelation that Daniel lives across the street from the couple.
A lesser film would have...
- 2/1/2024
- by James Rodrigues
- Nerdly
Dave Chappelle has four previous Grammy nominations for Best Comedy Album and four previous wins: “The Age of Spin and Deep in the Heart of Texas” (2018), “Equanimity and The Bird Revelation” (2019), “Sticks and Stones” (2020) and “The Closer” (2023). Indeed, he’s undefeated in the category and is a contender again this year for “What’s in a Name?” If he prevails again he’d tie for second place on the all-time list of winners in the category.
SEEGrammys dilemma: Will Taylor Swift win another controversial Album of the Year title?
To date the biggest winner for Best Comedy Album is the now-disgraced Bill Cosby. He claimed six in a row from 1965 to 1970, and then won a seventh in 1987. Of the five comedians who are next in line, Chappelle is the only one still living. The late George Carlin and Richard Pryor won five apiece, and Chappelle shares fourth place with fellow quadruple...
SEEGrammys dilemma: Will Taylor Swift win another controversial Album of the Year title?
To date the biggest winner for Best Comedy Album is the now-disgraced Bill Cosby. He claimed six in a row from 1965 to 1970, and then won a seventh in 1987. Of the five comedians who are next in line, Chappelle is the only one still living. The late George Carlin and Richard Pryor won five apiece, and Chappelle shares fourth place with fellow quadruple...
- 1/31/2024
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
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Following Trevor Noah’s exit in December 2022 after his seven year tenure, The Daily Show is bringing back beloved former host Jon Stewart on a part-time...
- 1/31/2024
- by Sage Anderson
- Rollingstone.com
Grammys Host Trevor Noah Talks Battling “Heroes” Chappelle, Chris Rock, Wanda Sykes for Comedy Album
Trevor Noah is returning to host the Grammy Awards for a fourth time — but this is the first time he is hosting as a nominee.
Noah earned his first nomination for best comedy album at the 2020 show with Son of Patricia, losing to Dave Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones. He’s battling the comedy king again on Sunday, alongside other icons: Chris Rock (Selective Outrage) and Wanda Sykes (I’m An Entertainer). All of their specials aired on Netflix; Sarah Silverman’s Someone You Love, on HBO, round out the nominees.
“I’m nominated alongside my heroes: Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. I don’t ever take those moments for granted. I think to myself how crazy it is to even be in the same category as these people,” Noah tells The Hollywood Reporter. “When I was thinking of [doing] comedy, Dave Chappelle was already an accomplished comedian. When...
Noah earned his first nomination for best comedy album at the 2020 show with Son of Patricia, losing to Dave Chappelle’s Sticks & Stones. He’s battling the comedy king again on Sunday, alongside other icons: Chris Rock (Selective Outrage) and Wanda Sykes (I’m An Entertainer). All of their specials aired on Netflix; Sarah Silverman’s Someone You Love, on HBO, round out the nominees.
“I’m nominated alongside my heroes: Wanda Sykes, Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle. I don’t ever take those moments for granted. I think to myself how crazy it is to even be in the same category as these people,” Noah tells The Hollywood Reporter. “When I was thinking of [doing] comedy, Dave Chappelle was already an accomplished comedian. When...
- 1/31/2024
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Let’s not sugarcoat it — 2023 was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year for Hollywood.
For starters, obviously, there were the strikes, which for nearly five months turned backlots into ghost towns, costing the industry an estimated $6 billion in lost wages and other collateral economic damage. Then there were the layoffs, beginning at Disney and spreading like an apocalyptic virus to Paramount, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate and beyond. Box office, although up a tick from 2022, still lagged far behind pre-pandemic grosses, with even superhero movies like The Marvels tanking. Streamers began pulling back on original content, the incredible shrinking broadcast TV audience continued to miniaturize itself, and there were new fears over the rise of the machines (you know, AI and whether it’ll soon replace your job) — all of which made Hollywood in 2023 feel a bit like one of those doomsday landscapes in Max’s end-of-the-world drama The Last of Us.
For starters, obviously, there were the strikes, which for nearly five months turned backlots into ghost towns, costing the industry an estimated $6 billion in lost wages and other collateral economic damage. Then there were the layoffs, beginning at Disney and spreading like an apocalyptic virus to Paramount, Amazon, NBCUniversal, Lionsgate and beyond. Box office, although up a tick from 2022, still lagged far behind pre-pandemic grosses, with even superhero movies like The Marvels tanking. Streamers began pulling back on original content, the incredible shrinking broadcast TV audience continued to miniaturize itself, and there were new fears over the rise of the machines (you know, AI and whether it’ll soon replace your job) — all of which made Hollywood in 2023 feel a bit like one of those doomsday landscapes in Max’s end-of-the-world drama The Last of Us.
- 1/26/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch, Gary Baum, Kirsten Chuba, Lacey Rose and Joel Stein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Shortly after Trevor Noah abruptly announced he’d be leaving The Daily Show in late 2022, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios CEO Chris McCarthy knew he needed allies.
There was “a lot of pressure to just choose someone,” he told The Hollywood Reporter early last year, though he resisted naming an immediate replacement. Instead, the team, led by longtime showrunner Jen Flanz, lined up a stable of guest hosts, a mix of bold-faced names like Sarah Silverman and Chelsea Handler as well as correspondents from the show. McCarthy also sought the counsel of James “Babydoll” Dixon, manager of late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, and a previous Daily Show executive producer himself. In fact, in those early transition months, McCarthy spent “a lot of time with Babydoll getting his advice,” he said, “and we called Jon a couple times.”
Of course, Stewart was still hosting The Problem with Jon...
There was “a lot of pressure to just choose someone,” he told The Hollywood Reporter early last year, though he resisted naming an immediate replacement. Instead, the team, led by longtime showrunner Jen Flanz, lined up a stable of guest hosts, a mix of bold-faced names like Sarah Silverman and Chelsea Handler as well as correspondents from the show. McCarthy also sought the counsel of James “Babydoll” Dixon, manager of late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel, and a previous Daily Show executive producer himself. In fact, in those early transition months, McCarthy spent “a lot of time with Babydoll getting his advice,” he said, “and we called Jon a couple times.”
Of course, Stewart was still hosting The Problem with Jon...
- 1/25/2024
- by Lacey Rose
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Three-time 2024 Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper stars in the biographical drama “Maestro,” playing storied composer Leonard Bernstein. The supporting cast includes Carey Mulligan (also nominated), Matt Bomer, Sarah Silverman, Maya Hawke, Zachary Booth, and Gideon Glick. Directed and co-written by Cooper, the movie received seven Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture. Here is how you can see “Maestro.”
Is “Meastro” available online?
Yes, “Maestro” is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Is “Maestro” still in theaters?
No. Netflix gave it a brief Oscar-qualifying theatrical release on November 22, 2023.
Will “Maestro” win an Oscar?
“Maestro” has picked up a bundle of precursor nominations, but it hasn’t won many. That includes four Golden Globe nominations. The movie has also received two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations and seven BAFTA nominations. It was named one of the year’s 10 best films by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review.
On Tuesday,...
Is “Meastro” available online?
Yes, “Maestro” is streaming exclusively on Netflix.
Is “Maestro” still in theaters?
No. Netflix gave it a brief Oscar-qualifying theatrical release on November 22, 2023.
Will “Maestro” win an Oscar?
“Maestro” has picked up a bundle of precursor nominations, but it hasn’t won many. That includes four Golden Globe nominations. The movie has also received two Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations and seven BAFTA nominations. It was named one of the year’s 10 best films by the American Film Institute and the National Board of Review.
On Tuesday,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Matthew Jacobs
- Gold Derby
Comedy Central is reaching back to the past to keep its long-running “The Daily Show” going in the present.
After scuttling a months-long search for a new host, the Paramount Global network said it has enlisted Jon Stewart, who presided over the late-night mainstay’s most popular era, to serve as its host on Monday nights throughout the 2024 election cycle and to run the program. He is expected to play an oversight role at “Daily” that could extend through 2025, and will start his on-air duties February 12. Various “Daily Show” correspondents will host the program Tuesday through Thursday nights, and Jen Flanz, the current executive producer, will continue her duties on the show.
“Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation, and we are honored to have him return to Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ to help us all make sense of the insanity and division roiling the country as we enter the election season,...
After scuttling a months-long search for a new host, the Paramount Global network said it has enlisted Jon Stewart, who presided over the late-night mainstay’s most popular era, to serve as its host on Monday nights throughout the 2024 election cycle and to run the program. He is expected to play an oversight role at “Daily” that could extend through 2025, and will start his on-air duties February 12. Various “Daily Show” correspondents will host the program Tuesday through Thursday nights, and Jen Flanz, the current executive producer, will continue her duties on the show.
“Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation, and we are honored to have him return to Comedy Central’s ‘The Daily Show’ to help us all make sense of the insanity and division roiling the country as we enter the election season,...
- 1/24/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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