Updated with all winners: HBO/Max’s Sesame Street, Disney+’s The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special and Jack Black and Tony Hale were among the winners Sunday at the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
The ceremony capped a full weekend for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which hosted the Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday.
See the full list of winners both nights below.
Sesame Street won for Outstanding Preschool Series as well as for puppetry and direction, giving it five awards across the weekend, tying it with Saturday’s big winner, Netflix’s Lost Ollie. Guardians and Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur from Disney Channel also scored best-in-field wins tonight to bring their tallies to four apiece.
Among the winners tonight in the voice categories, Black wo for reprising Po in Netflix’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight,...
The ceremony capped a full weekend for the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, which hosted the Children’s & Family Creative Arts Emmys on Saturday.
See the full list of winners both nights below.
Sesame Street won for Outstanding Preschool Series as well as for puppetry and direction, giving it five awards across the weekend, tying it with Saturday’s big winner, Netflix’s Lost Ollie. Guardians and Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur from Disney Channel also scored best-in-field wins tonight to bring their tallies to four apiece.
Among the winners tonight in the voice categories, Black wo for reprising Po in Netflix’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO/Max’s Sesame Street, Disney+’s The Muppets Mayhem and Jack Black were among the winners at the second annual Children’ &’s and Family Emmy Awards, which were handed out Sunday night by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Among its wins, Sesame Street (in its 56th season) was named best preschool series, while The Muppets Mayhem — which was canceled last month after airing only one season — was named best children’s or family viewing series.
Black, meanwhile, won his first-ever Emmy for best voice performance in a children’s or young teen program for his work as Po on Netflix’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.
An excited Black took the stage to accept his award, giving a high kick and belting out “Kung Fu Panda, the dragon knight!”
“I’m really nervous and stoked to be here,” he added, noting that he was cast in the role 20 years ago.
Among its wins, Sesame Street (in its 56th season) was named best preschool series, while The Muppets Mayhem — which was canceled last month after airing only one season — was named best children’s or family viewing series.
Black, meanwhile, won his first-ever Emmy for best voice performance in a children’s or young teen program for his work as Po on Netflix’s Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight.
An excited Black took the stage to accept his award, giving a high kick and belting out “Kung Fu Panda, the dragon knight!”
“I’m really nervous and stoked to be here,” he added, noting that he was cast in the role 20 years ago.
- 12/18/2023
- by Kimberly Nordyke
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur has gotten an early Season 2 renewal. Disney Branded Television has ordered a second season of the animated series ahead of its Feb. 10 premiere. The animated show debuts first Disney Channel and shortly thereafter on Disney+. The news, along with a clip from the theme song, “Moon Girl Magic,” written and produced by executive music producer Raphael Saadiq and performed by series star Diamond White (voice of Lunella aka Moon Girl), was revealed today during the series’ panel at New York Comic Con.
Based on Marvel’s hit comic books, The Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York City. Equipped with Devil’s fierce loyalty and brawn, the loving support of her family and best friend Casey, Lunella sets out to...
Based on Marvel’s hit comic books, The Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur, whom she accidentally brings through time into present-day New York City. Equipped with Devil’s fierce loyalty and brawn, the loving support of her family and best friend Casey, Lunella sets out to...
- 10/8/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
“Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” has recruited a star-studded cast, announcing a host of names lending their voices to the series during the show’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday.
The series – which is about 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur – will feature Alison Brie (“Glow”), Andy Cohen (“Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”), Daveed Diggs (“Snowpiercer”), Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Hudson (“Respect”), Cliff “Method Man” Smith (“Power Book II: Ghost”), Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Wesley Snipes (“Blade” trilogy) in guest star voice roles.
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Additional guests include Gideon Adlon (“Pacific Rim: The Black”), Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”), Anna Akana (“Youth & Consequences”), Ian Alexander (“The Oa”), May Calamawy (Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight”), Wilson Cruz (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Asia Kate Dillon (“Billions”), Luis Guzmán (“How to Make it in America...
The series – which is about 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her 10-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur – will feature Alison Brie (“Glow”), Andy Cohen (“Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen”), Daveed Diggs (“Snowpiercer”), Maya Hawke (“Stranger Things”), Jennifer Hudson (“Respect”), Cliff “Method Man” Smith (“Power Book II: Ghost”), Cobie Smulders (“How I Met Your Mother”) and Wesley Snipes (“Blade” trilogy) in guest star voice roles.
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Additional guests include Gideon Adlon (“Pacific Rim: The Black”), Pamela Adlon (“Better Things”), Anna Akana (“Youth & Consequences”), Ian Alexander (“The Oa”), May Calamawy (Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight”), Wilson Cruz (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Asia Kate Dillon (“Billions”), Luis Guzmán (“How to Make it in America...
- 7/22/2022
- by Jolie Lash
- The Wrap
Actors Lupita Nyong’o and Mark Hamill were among the winners in the Daytime Emmys’ Children’s and Animation categories, announced Saturday.
Nyong’o won out in the category of Outstanding Limited Performance In a Children’s Program, with her turn as “The Storyteller” in Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.
Hamill, meanwhile, dominated the category of Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program. He was recognized for his performance as Vuli in Disney Channel series Elena of Avalor.
The latest Emmys telecast was hosted by singer, songwriter, director and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actress Raven-Symoné. Additional presenters included Millie Davis (PBS’s Odd Squad), and Tom Kenny (Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants), with awards given out in 30 categories.
The first batch of 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards were handed out in 41 categories, on June 25. An additional award show focused on Lifestyle Programming, will be presented on Sunday.
Tonight’s full list of winners can be found below.
Nyong’o won out in the category of Outstanding Limited Performance In a Children’s Program, with her turn as “The Storyteller” in Netflix’s Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices.
Hamill, meanwhile, dominated the category of Outstanding Performer in a Preschool Animated Program. He was recognized for his performance as Vuli in Disney Channel series Elena of Avalor.
The latest Emmys telecast was hosted by singer, songwriter, director and Daytime Emmy Award-nominated actress Raven-Symoné. Additional presenters included Millie Davis (PBS’s Odd Squad), and Tom Kenny (Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants), with awards given out in 30 categories.
The first batch of 2021 Daytime Emmy Awards were handed out in 41 categories, on June 25. An additional award show focused on Lifestyle Programming, will be presented on Sunday.
Tonight’s full list of winners can be found below.
- 7/18/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix revealed the release date and teaser for “Last Chance U: Basketball,” and Disney Channel announced the voice cast for “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil’s Dinosaur.”
Dates
Netflix revealed that “Last Chance U: Basketball,” a spinoff of Greg Whiteley’s football-centric docuseries, will premiere globally on March 10. Over the course of eight episodes, the show will follow the East Los Angeles College Huskies (Elac) in their high stakes chase to an unprecedented California state basketball championship. Led by head coach John Mosley, the Elac team consists of former D1 recruits and powerhouse athletes hustling to showcase their college potential, but the players are tested as they battle adversity, inner demons and emotions on and off the court. In addition to Whiteley, Joe Labracio, Lucas Smith and James D. Stern serve as executive producers on “Last Chance U: Basketball.” Co-executive producers on the project include Andrew Fried,...
Dates
Netflix revealed that “Last Chance U: Basketball,” a spinoff of Greg Whiteley’s football-centric docuseries, will premiere globally on March 10. Over the course of eight episodes, the show will follow the East Los Angeles College Huskies (Elac) in their high stakes chase to an unprecedented California state basketball championship. Led by head coach John Mosley, the Elac team consists of former D1 recruits and powerhouse athletes hustling to showcase their college potential, but the players are tested as they battle adversity, inner demons and emotions on and off the court. In addition to Whiteley, Joe Labracio, Lucas Smith and James D. Stern serve as executive producers on “Last Chance U: Basketball.” Co-executive producers on the project include Andrew Fried,...
- 2/10/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Another round of winners for the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards were unveiled Sunday night as the ceremony handed out trophies honoring Children’s, Lifestyle, and Animation programming. The ceremony also paid tribute to Regis Philbin, who passed away this weekend, by sharing his acceptance speech for the Lifetime Achievement Award he received at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2008.
Hosted by Loni Love, the virtual ceremony follows last week’s event which honored the best in Digital Dramas with Amazon’s The Bay, After Forever and Studio City walking away as big winners. During the livestream, winners accepted their Emmys from the comfort of their own homes — or wherever they are in quarantine.
Presenters included Izabella Alvarez (Nickelodeon’s The Loud House and The Casagrandes), actress and social media star Tabitha Brown (Actress and Vegan Foodie), Josh Dela Cruz (Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!), Quintessa Swindell (Netflix...
Hosted by Loni Love, the virtual ceremony follows last week’s event which honored the best in Digital Dramas with Amazon’s The Bay, After Forever and Studio City walking away as big winners. During the livestream, winners accepted their Emmys from the comfort of their own homes — or wherever they are in quarantine.
Presenters included Izabella Alvarez (Nickelodeon’s The Loud House and The Casagrandes), actress and social media star Tabitha Brown (Actress and Vegan Foodie), Josh Dela Cruz (Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!), Quintessa Swindell (Netflix...
- 7/27/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
“Elena of Avalor” will conclude with a primetime finale special in which the titular character, who is Disney’s first Latina princess, finally becomes queen. (“Blaze!”)
Disney Junior’s “Elena of Avalor” tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has been learning what it takes to be a great leader by ruling her enchanted fairytale kingdom as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen.
In the series finale, as plans for Elena’s coronation are underway, Esteban’s team of villains unleash legendary spirit misfits, the Four Shades of Awesome. In order to save her kingdom, her family and her friends, Elena must journey to the Spirit World and back, and face the ultimate test of her courage and character, before becoming queen.
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The series stars...
Disney Junior’s “Elena of Avalor” tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has been learning what it takes to be a great leader by ruling her enchanted fairytale kingdom as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen.
In the series finale, as plans for Elena’s coronation are underway, Esteban’s team of villains unleash legendary spirit misfits, the Four Shades of Awesome. In order to save her kingdom, her family and her friends, Elena must journey to the Spirit World and back, and face the ultimate test of her courage and character, before becoming queen.
Also Read: Josh Gad Says a Hit 'Frozen' Song Was Added After Weak Test Screenings
The series stars...
- 7/21/2020
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Princess Elena is about to become queen. Disney Junior will bring the Emmy-winning Elena of Avalor series to a close with Elena of Avalor: Coronation Day, a primetime finale special on Sunday, August 23 at 7 Pm. New episodes leading up to the finale will debut every Sunday, beginning July 26 at Pm.
Inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, Elena of Avalor premiered in July 2016. It tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has been learning what it takes to be a great leader by ruling her enchanted fairytale kingdom as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. The series, which airs in over 150 countries around the world, has been lauded for its messages of leadership and inclusiveness.
“It has been a tremendous honor for me to bring Disney’s first Latina princess to the screen. Everyone involved with ‘Elena of Avalor,’ from the...
Inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore, Elena of Avalor premiered in July 2016. It tells the story of Elena, a brave and adventurous teenager who has been learning what it takes to be a great leader by ruling her enchanted fairytale kingdom as crown princess until she is old enough to be queen. The series, which airs in over 150 countries around the world, has been lauded for its messages of leadership and inclusiveness.
“It has been a tremendous honor for me to bring Disney’s first Latina princess to the screen. Everyone involved with ‘Elena of Avalor,’ from the...
- 7/21/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
The 45th annual Humanitas Prizes honoring film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding in the human family, were handed out Friday night at the Beverly Hilton.
Motion picture winners included Searchlight Pictures’ Jojo Rabbit, the Taika Waititi written and directed war satire based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens. It is also up for an Oscar in the Adapted Screenplay category among six nominations including Best Picture.
The organization also announced that Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Jenny Bicks has been named the organization’s new president, succeeding Ali LeRoi, who has served in the role since 2013.
Other film winners included Sony’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster, inspired by Tom Junod’s Esquire article “Can You Say… Hero?”, and Lulu Wang for A24’s The Farewell. Disney’s Frozen 2 won the family film prize.
This year,...
Motion picture winners included Searchlight Pictures’ Jojo Rabbit, the Taika Waititi written and directed war satire based on the book Caging Skies by Christine Leunens. It is also up for an Oscar in the Adapted Screenplay category among six nominations including Best Picture.
The organization also announced that Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Jenny Bicks has been named the organization’s new president, succeeding Ali LeRoi, who has served in the role since 2013.
Other film winners included Sony’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster, inspired by Tom Junod’s Esquire article “Can You Say… Hero?”, and Lulu Wang for A24’s The Farewell. Disney’s Frozen 2 won the family film prize.
This year,...
- 1/25/2020
- by Bruce Haring and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s TV news roundup, Humanitas has released the finalists for the 45th Annual Humanitas Prize, and YouTube announced a new beauty competition series hosted by James Charles.
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
Castings
Jason Kennedy has been named as the host of E!’s new series “In The Room.“ The “E! News” host will bring viewers inside celebrity homes for in-depth interviews and conversation around their latest projects, products, passions and more. Several primetime specials of the series will be aired before its full launch. Four-time Super Bowl Mvp Tom Brady will be featured in the first episode premiering, Dec. 4. Watch a preview clip below:
Dates
“The Degenerates” will return with Season 2 Dec. 31, Netflix announced. The comedy stand-up series will feature six new and unfiltered sets from Adrienne Iapalucci, Donnell Rawlings, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, Ms. Pat and Robert Kelly. Watch a first look below:
Developments
YouTube Originals and James Charles have teamed...
- 11/16/2019
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Finalists have been revealed for the 2020 Humanitas Prize, which honors film and television writers whose work inspires compassion, hope, and understanding in the human family. Titles include awards-season heavies Bombshell, It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and The Farewell on the film side and When They See Us, Pose, This Is Us and The Handmaid’s Tale on the small-screen side.
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
It’s the 45th year for the honors that hands out awards in 10 categories — two new categories, Limited Series, TV Movie or Special and Short Film, are newcomers this year.
Winners will be announced at the 45th annual Humanitas Prize ceremony January 24, 2020 at the Beverly Hilton.
Here are this year’s finalists:
Drama Feature Film
A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Written by Micah Fitzerman-Blue & Noah Harpster; inspired by the article “Can You Say… Hero?” by Tom Junod
A Hidden Life
Written and directed by Terrence Malick...
- 11/15/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
A new pint-sized African American superhero is joining Marvel’s superhero TV universe in what will be an animated series titled “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.” Ordered by the Disney Channel, and based on the popular comic book, “Moon Girl” follows the adventures of nine-year-old Lunella Lafayette (aka Moon Girl), a 13-year-old super-genius, and her ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City, via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
The series hails from “black-ish” and “grown-ish” executive producers Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland via their ABC Studios-based Cinema Gypsy Productions, as well as Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Emmy Award-winner Steve Loter (Disney’s “Kim Possible”).
Created by Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, and Natacha Bustos, Moon Girl made her first appearance in the December 2016 comic, “Moon Girl and...
The series hails from “black-ish” and “grown-ish” executive producers Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland via their ABC Studios-based Cinema Gypsy Productions, as well as Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Emmy Award-winner Steve Loter (Disney’s “Kim Possible”).
Created by Amy Reeder, Brandon Montclare, and Natacha Bustos, Moon Girl made her first appearance in the December 2016 comic, “Moon Girl and...
- 8/24/2019
- by Tambay Obenson
- Indiewire
Laurence Fishburne is stepping into the animation game.
The “Matrix” star is set to executive produce “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an animated series which has been given the greenlight at Disney Channel.
Based on Marvel’s comic book series, the show hails from from Disney Television Animation and follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
Fishburne announced the series at Disney’s D23 Expo convention on Saturday.
“As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.’ Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero and I can’t wait for their audience to enjoy...
The “Matrix” star is set to executive produce “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an animated series which has been given the greenlight at Disney Channel.
Based on Marvel’s comic book series, the show hails from from Disney Television Animation and follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
Fishburne announced the series at Disney’s D23 Expo convention on Saturday.
“As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur.’ Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero and I can’t wait for their audience to enjoy...
- 8/24/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
Disney Channel has ordered Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, an original animated series based on Marvel’s comic book series, from Disney Television Animation. Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s Black-ish), Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Emmy winner Steve Loter (Disney’s Kim Possible) will executive produce.
The series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
The news was announced today by Fishburne during Disney Television Animation’s panel at Disney’s D23 Expo.
“As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” Fishburne said. “Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero,...
The series follows the adventures of 13-year-old super-genius Lunella Lafayette and her ten-ton T-Rex, Devil Dinosaur. After Lunella accidentally brings Devil Dinosaur into present-day New York City via a time vortex, the duo works together to protect the city’s Lower East Side from danger.
The news was announced today by Fishburne during Disney Television Animation’s panel at Disney’s D23 Expo.
“As an avid comic book fan, I am thrilled to be involved with Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” Fishburne said. “Disney Channel is the perfect platform to explore this pint-sized female African American superhero,...
- 8/24/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Disney Channel has greenlighted The Curse of Molly McGee, an animated buddy comedy series about a tween optimist and grumpy ghost from the Emmy-winning duo behind The Penguins of Madagascar.
The series from Disney Television Animation follows the adventures of Molly, who lives to make the world a better place, and Scratch, whose joy comes from spreading misery. When one of Scratch’s spells backfires, he finds himself forever cursed in Molly’s presence.
The Curse of Molly McGee is executive produced by Bill Motz and Bob Roth, former EPs of Disney Xd’s Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, along with Emmy winner Steve Loter. No cast was announced.
Disney Channel also said today that it signed a number of toon creators and artists to overall development deals. Among them are Bruce Smith (The Proud Family), Jeff Howard (Planes), Kate Kondell (The Pirate Fairy...
The series from Disney Television Animation follows the adventures of Molly, who lives to make the world a better place, and Scratch, whose joy comes from spreading misery. When one of Scratch’s spells backfires, he finds himself forever cursed in Molly’s presence.
The Curse of Molly McGee is executive produced by Bill Motz and Bob Roth, former EPs of Disney Xd’s Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, along with Emmy winner Steve Loter. No cast was announced.
Disney Channel also said today that it signed a number of toon creators and artists to overall development deals. Among them are Bruce Smith (The Proud Family), Jeff Howard (Planes), Kate Kondell (The Pirate Fairy...
- 7/23/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
When a comedy requires more suspension of disbelief than The Abyss, you know there’s a problem. Legally Blonde won over audiences by having just enough humility to know that its plot was ludicrous, while still shoeing in some laughs to melt even the most cynical hearts. And then they made a sequel, and they stretched the joke more than it could take. Legally Blonde 2 took the aspects of the original that just barely stayed within the limits of good taste and warped them into some horrific monster capable of slaying comedy and all its loved ones. Movies like Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde represent the death of comedy.
Hot off her shallow victory in the original, Elle (Reese Witherspoon) has two big tasks ahead of her. First she has to plan the perfect wedding after her too-smart-for-her boyfriend (Luke Wilson) proposes. Second, she has to fight animal testing...
Hot off her shallow victory in the original, Elle (Reese Witherspoon) has two big tasks ahead of her. First she has to plan the perfect wedding after her too-smart-for-her boyfriend (Luke Wilson) proposes. Second, she has to fight animal testing...
- 4/3/2011
- by Lex Walker
- JustPressPlay.net
Hollywood's current obsession with princesses and presidents' daughters reaches its nadir with First Daughter, a bland, formulaic picture where romance and comedy are noticeably absent. A more wooden and uninspired effort from talented people behind and in front of the camera is difficult to imagine. Even its target audience of young females may give this one a pass.
At 25, Katie Holmes is a little old to play the teenage daughter of U.S. President John Mackenzie -- Michael Keaton, sinfully wasted in this role -- but if this were the Katie Holmes who so winningly played the misfit daughter in the quirky and irresistible Pieces of April, who would care? Alas, this character is a startling example of how a studio film can dumb down and neutralize the comic abilities of a lively young star.
About the only thing remarkable about Holmes' Samantha Mackenzie is that she is the president's daughter. Screenwriters Jessica Bendinger and Kate Kondell (working from a story by Bendinger and Jerry O'Connell) neglect to make any case for the uniqueness of her personality. If she weren't the first daughter, she would be another unremarkable freshman at a California university (shot on the UCLA campus). But the White House virtually follows her there.
The predictable issue of the film is how Sam chafes under constant scrutiny by the media, fellow students and even faculty members, and how her "men in black" -- the omnipresent Secret Service detail -- make most students, especially males, shy away. Even her roommate Mia (Amerie) is ambivalent about the attention she receives. Eventually, Sam finds enough space to fall in love with her resident adviser James (Marc Blucas). Even if you haven't seen the previous first daughter movie Chasing Liberty earlier this year, you will probably guess James is a Secret Service agent, too.
The situations that develop are thoroughly uninteresting, leaving the actors with little to play. Director Forest Whitaker compounds this problem by asking his cast to hit the surfaces hard, leaving little room for subtext or subtlety.
Technical credits are similarly innocuous. What a shame, though, that this is the last film score by the late Michael Kamen. It's unclear how much is actually his since two other composers also receive credit, but the score rarely raises above that of background music.
FIRST DAUGHTER
20th Century Fox
New Regency/Davis Entertainment/Spirit Dance
Credits:
Director: Forest Whitaker
Screenwriters: Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell
Story: Jessica Bendinger, Jerry O'Connell
Producers: John Davis, Mike Karz, Wyck Godfrey
Executive producers: Arnon Milchan, Jeffrey Downer, Jerry O'Connell, Forest Whitaker
Director of photography: Toyomichi Kurita
Production designer: Alexander Hammond
Music: Michael Kamen, Blake Neely, Damon Elliot
Costume designer: Francine Jamison-Tanchuk
Editor: Richard Chew
Cast:
Samantha Mackenzie: Katie Holmes
James: Mark Blucas
President: Michael Keaton
Liz Pappas: Lela Rochon
MPAA rating: PG
Running time -- 100 minutes...
At 25, Katie Holmes is a little old to play the teenage daughter of U.S. President John Mackenzie -- Michael Keaton, sinfully wasted in this role -- but if this were the Katie Holmes who so winningly played the misfit daughter in the quirky and irresistible Pieces of April, who would care? Alas, this character is a startling example of how a studio film can dumb down and neutralize the comic abilities of a lively young star.
About the only thing remarkable about Holmes' Samantha Mackenzie is that she is the president's daughter. Screenwriters Jessica Bendinger and Kate Kondell (working from a story by Bendinger and Jerry O'Connell) neglect to make any case for the uniqueness of her personality. If she weren't the first daughter, she would be another unremarkable freshman at a California university (shot on the UCLA campus). But the White House virtually follows her there.
The predictable issue of the film is how Sam chafes under constant scrutiny by the media, fellow students and even faculty members, and how her "men in black" -- the omnipresent Secret Service detail -- make most students, especially males, shy away. Even her roommate Mia (Amerie) is ambivalent about the attention she receives. Eventually, Sam finds enough space to fall in love with her resident adviser James (Marc Blucas). Even if you haven't seen the previous first daughter movie Chasing Liberty earlier this year, you will probably guess James is a Secret Service agent, too.
The situations that develop are thoroughly uninteresting, leaving the actors with little to play. Director Forest Whitaker compounds this problem by asking his cast to hit the surfaces hard, leaving little room for subtext or subtlety.
Technical credits are similarly innocuous. What a shame, though, that this is the last film score by the late Michael Kamen. It's unclear how much is actually his since two other composers also receive credit, but the score rarely raises above that of background music.
FIRST DAUGHTER
20th Century Fox
New Regency/Davis Entertainment/Spirit Dance
Credits:
Director: Forest Whitaker
Screenwriters: Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell
Story: Jessica Bendinger, Jerry O'Connell
Producers: John Davis, Mike Karz, Wyck Godfrey
Executive producers: Arnon Milchan, Jeffrey Downer, Jerry O'Connell, Forest Whitaker
Director of photography: Toyomichi Kurita
Production designer: Alexander Hammond
Music: Michael Kamen, Blake Neely, Damon Elliot
Costume designer: Francine Jamison-Tanchuk
Editor: Richard Chew
Cast:
Samantha Mackenzie: Katie Holmes
James: Mark Blucas
President: Michael Keaton
Liz Pappas: Lela Rochon
MPAA rating: PG
Running time -- 100 minutes...
- 10/14/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
MGM, maintaining a business-as-usual stance, has acquired its first new property since Sony Corp. signed a definitive takeover agreement to buy the studio. Mischa Barton, star of Fox's The O.C., has signed on to topline Hexxx. MGM-based Jennifer Klein is producing through her Apartment 3B Prods. Mark Gibson and John Raffo penned the horror thriller, which revolves around the world of voodoo and is set against the backdrop of New Orleans. Toby Jaffe and Pete Chiarelli are the executives on the project. Other projects in the works at Apartment 3B include the Kate Kondell-penned Don't Tell My Mother, the urban classroom comedy F+ and Truce, a World War I drama that Klein will produce for Warner Independent Pictures. Barton and Gibson, whose credits include Snow Dogs and The In Crowd, are repped by WMA. Raffo is repped by Evolution Entertainment.
- 9/27/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Kate Kondell, who penned the screenplay for Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, has signed on to adapt Don't Tell My Mother for Jennifer Klein's MGM-based Apartment 3B Prods. Klein, who set up a two-year, first-look deal at the studio in October, acquired the Richard Parker novel in November. The story revolves around a first-rate magazine editor who is forced to work for a lowly porn mag while keeping the fact from his mother and the love of his life. Pete Chiarelli, who brought the project to the studio, and Elizabeth Ingold are overseeing for MGM. Other projects in the works at 3B include F+, an urban classroom comedy, and Truce, a World War I drama that Klein will produce for Warner Independent Pictures. Kondell also was one of the writers on 20th Century Fox/Regency Enterprises' upcoming First Daughter, starring Katie Holmes and directed by Forest Whitaker. Kondell is repped by UTA and Management 360.
- 4/30/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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